Tangled

Stars:
5 stars

They're taking adventure to new lengths.

After receiving the healing powers from a magical flower, the baby Princess Rapunzel is kidnapped from the palace in the middle of the night by Mother Gothel. Mother Gothel knows that the flower's magical powers are now growing within the golden hair of Rapunzel, and to stay young, she must lock Rapunzel in her hidden tower. Rapunzel is now a teenager and her hair has grown to a length of 70-feet. The beautiful Rapunzel has been in the tower her entire life, and she is curious of the outside world. One day, the bandit Flynn Ryder scales the tower and is taken captive by Rapunzel. Rapunzel strikes a deal with the charming thief to act as her guide to travel to the place where the floating lights come from that she has seen every year on her birthday. Rapunzel is about to have the most exciting and magnificent journey of her life. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi
Released: 2010

Megan's Movie Review:
OH my! I LOVED THIS MOVIE! This is totally a classic Disney movie but all animated instead of a cartoon. Ya know what I mean? Anyways, this movie was fabulous! I felt like a little girl again haha! I can't believe it's taken me this long to see it. It was funny, the romance was great, the storyline was awesome. The ending perfect. I loved the lantern thing. I just thought that was so cute! Rapunzel was beautiful and Flynn was handsome. lol My favorite character was the chameleon. He was adorable and I want one for myself! This movie is great for children, especially little girls and it's even funny for adults. The horse character was hilarious too. He was so funny acting all tough and cool. After I watched this movie I wanted to watch it again. It really was just your typical Disney Princess movie. But up to date and better!

5 stars right??!

Lord of the Rings: Return of the King

Stars:
5 stars

The eye of the enemy is moving.

While Frodo & Sam continue to approach Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring, unaware of the path Gollum is leading them, the former Fellowship aid Rohan & Gondor in a great battle in the Pelennor Fields, Minas Tirith and the Black Gates as Sauron wages his last war against Middle-Earth. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, John Rhys-Davies, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd
Released: 2003

Megan's Movie Review:
I forgot how much I loved the last movie. The ending was great, it seems cheesy but its really the perfect ending. The big battle/war scene is awesome! Legolas is so cool for bringing down that giant elephant. It was longer than I remember and I didn't even watch the director's cut. Has anyone seen those ones? Well its a great movie even if it is the theatrical version. Love these movies, can't say it enough. I don't care how long they are, they are fantastic movies. Someday I will read the books.

How'd you like this one? If you've read the book, how is it compared to the movie?

Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers

Stars:
5 stars

The fellowship is broken. The power of darkness grows...

Sauron's forces increase. His allies grow. The Ringwraiths return in an even more frightening form. Saruman's army of Uruk Hai is ready to launch an assault against Aragorn and the people of Rohan. Yet, the Fellowship is broken and Boromir is dead. For the little hope that is left, Frodo and Sam march on into Mordor, unprotected. A number of new allies join with Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, Pippin and Merry. And they must defend Rohan and attack Isengard. Yet, while all this is going on, Sauron's troops mass toward the City of Gondor, for the War of the Ring is about to begin. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, John Rhys-Davies, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd
Released: 2002

Megan's Movie Review:
Again, I love these movies! The battle scenes are awesome in this movie, especially at the end. I also appreciate how they add in some 'comical relief'. The elf and the dwarf always competing is quite hilarious. Graphics are great in this movie. This story is awesome. You feel bad for Aragorn because he left his beloved elf but don't worry.. Everything's going to be okay. Gollum is quite an ugly creature though. He scares me and is very creepy. You do pity him in the middle of the movie, but then by the end, you just know that the evil can't be taken out of him. I was also happy when Gandalf came back into the story. He is such a great character and actor that it wouldn't be the same without him.

Opinions please?...

Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Stars:
5 stars

Power can be held in the smallest of things...

An ancient Ring thought lost for centuries has been found, and through a strange twist in fate has been given to a small Hobbit named Frodo. When Gandalf discovers the Ring is in fact the One Ring of the Dark Lord Sauron, Frodo must make an epic quest to the Cracks of Doom in order to destroy it! However he does not go alone. He is joined by Gandalf, Legolas the elf, Gimli the Dwarf, Aragorn, Boromir and his three Hobbit friends Merry, Pippin and Samwise. Through mountains, snow, darkness, forests, rivers and plains, facing evil and danger at every corner the Fellowship of the Ring must go. Their quest to destroy the One Ring is the only hope for the end of the Dark Lords reign! (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, John Rhys-Davies, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd
Released: 2010


Megan's Movie Review:
I looooove these movies! I know they can be kind of weird with all the fantasy creatures in them, but I thought the director, Peter Jackson, did a fantastic job on these movies. I have never read the books, although I did start the first one and there is quite a few things that are different, but the storyline is basically the same. These books are so detailed it would be too hard to include everything into the movie. The graphics were fantastic on these movies! One of the greatest things about these movies are their battle scenes. They aren't short either. But they aren't too long to where I'm wondering when they will end. This movie keeps me interested the whole time. Good vs. Evil. I love Sam! He is my favorite hobbit and the most kind too. These movies were just very impressive and I loved all the characters!

Lord of the Rings lovers?

Inception

Star Rating:

5 stars!!

(You have to see this in theaters!)

Your mind is the scene of the crime.

Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible-inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page

Released: 2010

Megan's Movie Review:

INSANE!!! This movie was freakin sick! From the previews, I thought it looked incredible, and it still exceeded my expections. This movie was so mind-blowing and it made you think and put the puzzle pieces together so you could figure out what was happening. Even still, I should probably go see it again to understand it all. The effects were awesome! My favorite part of the movie (and this is also my husband's) was when Joseph Gordo-Levitt was fighting this guy but the whole room was twisting and turning, and he was having to run up and down the walls. If you haven't seen it, you won't understand this yet. This movie is definitely a movie you HAVE to see in theaters! It should not be seen on a small television. That would be a crime.. I would also like to agree with my friend Mike (mewalker.blogspot.com) who said that Christopher Nolan has created another epic movie. There was nothing like this movie and I feel like it is one of those one-of-a-kind-amazing movies you see once in a while. Tons of action in this movie, you never get bored, and it doesn't seem long at all. You are honestly so intrigued by this you can't keep your eyes off of it. And can anyone tell me what they think of the ending?! I'm not sure what to believe. I would hope it wasn't a dream. I can't wait to have this movie as part of my collection.

Please tell me you loved it!

The Blind Side

Star Rating:

5 stars

Based on the true story of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy who take in a homeless teenage African-American, Michael "Big Mike" Oher. Michael has no idea who is father is and his mother is a crack head. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne soon takes charge however, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in football, she goes all out to help him, including giving the coach a few ideas on how best to use Michael's skills. They not only provide him with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship. Michael Oher was the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL draft. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw

Released: 2009

Megan's Movie Review:
My husband and I decided that this is a 5 star movie! It was so good and so inspiring, it made me want to be this good of a person all the time! Not that I don't want to anyways. But I think another cool part of this story was that it was based on a true story. This woman was amazing and to have the heart that she did is pretty neat. I loved how she did so much for him and ended up adopting him into their family. She really was amazing, and this boy had a future because of their family. Sandra Bullock was of course, awesome! I really love all of her movies.

I'm sure someone agrees with me.. let me know :)

Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl

This swash-buckling tale follows the quest of Captain Jack Sparrow, a savvy pirate, and Will Turner, a resourceful blacksmith, as they search for Elizabeth Swann. Elizabeth, the daughter of the governor and the love of Will's life, has been kidnapped by the feared Captain Barbossa. Little do they know, but the fierce and clever Barbossa has been cursed. He, along with his large crew, are under an ancient curse, doomed for eternity to neither live, nor die. That is, unless a blood sacrifice is made. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush, Keira Knightley

Released: 2003

Megan's Movie Review:

This is another one of my personal favorites. My husband and I had a "pirates" kick and watched all three 'Pirates' movies this last weekend. I remember when I first saw this movie in theaters it was the greatest movie that I had ever seen at the time. I loved, like I still love it. It is so original and I had never seen another movie like it. Johnny Depp is hilarious and you just love his character. He was perfect for the part. This has to be one of the best Disney action/adventure movies I've ever seen. I also love the music in it. Again, it is so original and different but cool!

Movie Rating:

5 stars (definitely)

Does anyone disagree?

Up!

A young Carl Fredrickson meets a young adventure spirited girl named Ellie. They both dream of going to a Lost Land in South America. 70 years later, Ellie has died. Carl remembers the promise he made to her. Then, when he inadvertently hits a construction worker, he is forced to go to a retirement home. But before they can take him, he and his house fly away. However he has a stowaway aboard. An 8 year old boy named Russell, whose trying to get an assisting the elderly badge. Together, they embark in an adventure, where they encounter talking dogs, an evil villain and a rare bird named Kevin. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson

Megan's Movie Review:

This is definitely one of my FAVORITE movies of all-time!! Some people might disagree, but I don't get it! I really had no idea what this movie was about when we went to go see it in theaters. It was so cute and funny, some parts I couldn't stop giggling in. The dog, Dug, is my favorite character. He reminds me of my dog and does the exact same things she does. I love the story behind it! I know it is sad at first when Ellie dies because you don't expect it, but what good movie doesn't have something sad in it?? That's what captures your attention and you need to know how he is going to get through this situation. It was super cute, I love it, and I could watch it over and over again!

Megan's Movie Rating:

5 stars

Share with me your opinions on this! I want to know

Star Trek

When the Romulan mining ship Narada attacks the Federation starship US Kelvin, Captain George Kirk substitutes his captain, who is going to meet the Romulan Captain Nero in his vessel to negotiate a cease fire, in the command of the US Kelvin. He orders the evacuation of the damaged starship, including his wife that is in labor; while she delivers their son James Tiberus Kirk in the hospital shuttle-craft, George Kirk crashes the US Kelvin against the Narada. The reckless and troublemaker Kirk grows up and when he meets Capt. Christopher Pike in a bar fight, he is invited to join the Starfleet. Meanwhile in Vulcan, the outcast Spock grows-up discriminated by his half-human condition. They meet each other in the Starfleet Academy, where Spock accuses Kirk of lack of ethics, cheating a test of command. The trial is suspended with the information that Vulcan is under attack and the Federation starships head to Vulcan, including the recently commissioned USS Enterprise. Kirk, who is a stowaway, foresees an alien attack and advises Captain Spike; however, the Enterprise is damaged and when Captain Spike travels to meet Captain Nero, Spock assumes the bridge and has a serious friction with Kirk after the destruction of Vulcan. Kirk is accused of mutiny and stranded in the desert planet Delta Vega. Out of the blue, he is saved from an attack of an alien animal by an old Spock that explains to him that Captain Nero blames him and the Federation for the destruction of his home planet Romulus by a supernova. Spock explains that he had failed with the creation of a black hole with red matter to consume the supernova and Nero is seeking revenge. Now Kirk has to find a way to save Earth, the next destination of Narada. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana

Megan's Movie Review:
I knew this movie was going to be awesome when I first saw the preview. I am not a "Treky" but this movie was so good! It is one of my personal favorites and I love the actors in it. They were funny, and I think they played their parts really well. Captain Kirk was great. Spock was so cool! I didn't know the original Spock but when I found out who he was, I thought it was neat that he appeared in this film. It was a fun action/adventure that kept your attention.

Megan's Rating:
5 stars
It's on of my favorite movies now
Am I crazy? What is your opinion?

Avatar

In the future, Jake, a paraplegic war veteran, is brought to another planet, Pandora, which is inhabited by the Na'vi, a humanoid race with their own language and culture. Those from Earth find themselves at odds with each other and the local culture. (Source: IMDB.com)

When his brother is killed in a robbery, paraplegic Marine Jake Sully decides to take his place in a mission on the distant world of Pandora. There he learns of greedy corporate figurehead Parker Selfridge's intentions of driving off the native humanoid "Na'vi" in order to mine for the precious material scattered throughout their rich woodland. In exchange for the spinal surgery that will fix his legs, Jake gathers intel for the cooperating military unit spearheaded by gung-ho Colonel Quaritch, while simultaneously attempting to infiltrate the Na'vi people with the use of an "avatar" identity. While Jake begins to bond with the native tribe and quickly falls in love with the beautiful alien Neytiri, the restless Colonel moves forward with his ruthless extermination tactics, forcing the soldier to take a stand - and fight back in an epic battle for the fate of Pandora. (Source: IMDB.com)

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver

Megan's Movie Review:

This movie was absolutely INCREDIBLE! The animation was amazing! It had to have taken so much time and work to create what they did. Yes, the story was predictable, but it was still fantastic! I was in awe after I finished the movie in the theater. I saw it in 2-D and 3-D, I still prefer the 2-D because when it was in 3-D the movie seemed so much smaller.. I don't really know how to describe it but 3-D was still really cool. Maybe it would be better if it was in an I-MAX theater. Even though the movie was predictable, I loved the story. The main character turned out to be a good person and he fell in love with on of the Na'vi. I like the moral of the story, 'Don't judge a book by it's cover.'

My rating:

5 stars

most definitely, I love the love story, all the amazing animation, and the adventure/action it provided

Let me know what you think...