Water for Elephants

Water for Elephants is pretty good. It's worth seeing in theaters. Here's why--Christoph Waltz. Unfortunately, his performance will be overlooked by a vampire who cannot act. Reese Witherspoon's performance was not anything memorable. Overall the movie is just ok. But hey, there's an elephant in the movie. Why not?

By the Hammer of Thor

So I just saw Thor. Let me just say this--If you like watching buff people pick up hammers to show off their muscles, you might like this movie. You also might like this movie if you are into vikings and yelling. Thor tries to be an epic blockbuster, but you will end up laughing through most of it. Sorry Kenneth Branagh--please stick to Shakespeare. 

Worst Movies of 2010

I beg you not to see these movies. Do not make the same mistake I did. These movies are not worth your time or money. With that said, here are the movies that missed the mark in 2010:



10. The Book of Eli- There were so many problems with this movie. I typically like Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman, but I was not all that impressed with either performance. But the worst part of this movie was Mila Kunis. She completely ruins any chance this movie had of being entertaining. Waste of my time.



 Rotten Tomatoes- 48%









9. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief- Ok, so the books are clearly a knock-off on Harry Potter, but they are still entertaining. But the movie was just plain dumb. It was very choppy, poorly made, poorly acted. This movie should never have been made. It sucked.



 Rotten Tomatoes- 50%

8. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps- Big Cast. Poor Delivery. This movie just kept dragging on and on and on. I was exhausted by the time it was over. Not a fan of this sequel to a great film.




 Rotten Tomatoes- 54%

7. The Bounty Hunter- I cant even begin to explain how pathetically awful this movie is. Please spare yourself from this stupid stupid movie.




 Rotten Tomatoes- 7%

6. The American- Tries to be like Bourne, but fails miserably. The film was not so much about the story, but about the cinematography. Anton Corbijn has a good eye for creating beautiful landscapes, but he needs to stick to filming U2 music videos.



 Rotten Tomatoes- 65%







5. Easy A- Based on 'The Scarlet Letter', this movie focuses on a high school girl who starts a rumor that she had sex with a college guy, and the rumor spreads. Along the way, the movie makes Christians look like self-righteous bigots who sit around in circles playing guitar and singing cheesy songs. The Christians in the film turn out to be the most dysfunctional people. Hmm, I wonder if the director is making a statement here. Crappy movie. Hated it.

 Rotten Tomatoes- 86%

4. The Losers- The title says it all.






 Rotten Tomatoes- 48%

3. Knight and Day- Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz just don't do it for me. Just when you think it can't get any cheesier, it does.






 Rotten Tomatoes- 53%

2. How Do You Know- I had the hardest time sitting through this movie. It's shallow, dumb, stupid, with a horrible plot. Reese Witherspoon has proven that she can act (Walk the Line), but she continues to make these chick flicks that just don't deliver. This movie is a waste of your time.



 Rotten Tomatoes- 30%

1. The Last Airbender- I was genuinely hoping this was going to be a good comeback film for M. Knight Shyamalan, considering that the film is based on a really good animated series. Yet he delivered not just the worst movie of the year, but possibly the worst movie I have ever seen. Congratulations Mr. Shyamalan, I crown you the worst director in Hollywood.



 Rotten Tomatoes- 7%

Best Movies of 2010

2010 continued to show us just how much junk comes out of Hollywood. Too many movies focus on effects and the sex. But occasionally, there comes a film worth watching-- a film that challenges you. And even in the midst of all the crap movies this year, there are still some that stick out. These are my Top 10 movies of 2010:

10. How to Train Your Dragon- This family friendly movie is the best that Dreamworks Animation has delivered to date. Yes, its better than Shrek. The animation is incredible (as good as Pixar). I highly recommend this movie!

Rotten Tomatoes gives this movie a 98%.

9. Exit Through the Gift Shop- This documentary follows several street artists in this provocative, often hilarious look at the world of graffiti. The main character is one of the most interesting characters you will see in a film this year. This documentary is available on Netflix and Hulu. Enjoy.

Rotten Tomatoes- 98%

8. The Fighter- Amazing cast + Great Story + Great Director = Knock Out. Christian Bale and Melissa Leo deliver amazing performances.



Rotten Tomatoes- 89%

 7. The Town- Ben Affleck may not have the best repertoire as an actor, but there is no denying his ability behind the camera. Could Ben Affleck be the next Clint Eastwood? Time will tell, but he is sure off to a good start with Gone Baby Gone, and The Town.



 Rotten Tomatoes- 94%

6. Toy Story 3- If you did not cry in the last scene, something is wrong with you. Pixar once again has delivered an unforgettable film. Pixar proves that you can still tell a good story, even if its the third part of a trilogy.


 Rotten Tomatoes- 99%

5. True Grit- The Coen Brothers have done it again! And so have Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon! This movie is a true western. Hailee Steinfeld also shows her versatility as a young actress, and has no problem sharing the screen with some of Hollywood's greats.



 Rotten Tomatoes- 95%

4. The Social Network- The epic tale of Facebook and its founder Mark Zuckerberg. David Fincher is a master story-teller, and his young cast deliver Oscar-worthy performances. Without question one of the top 5 movies of the year. (Great soundtrack as well).


 Rotten Tomatoes- 97%











3. 127 Hours- James Franco is amazing in this movie. Many people are shying away from this movie due to the fact that it is about a guy who cuts his arm off. This is a beautiful film about family, community, and the desire to be loved. I was blown away by this movie. Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) is one of the finest directors today. Cannot recommend this movie enough!


 Rotten Tomatoes- 94%

2. The King's Speech- This movie is exceptional. Collin Firth and Geoffrey Rush deliver the 2 of the best performances of the year. It's a wonderful tale of overcoming fear and self-loathing, and the people in our lives that are brave enough to speak the truth to us. I loved it!



 Rotten Tomatoes- 95%

1. Inception- Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Batman Begins) has directed a masterpiece. It's complex, beautiful, intense, moving, etc. It's the kind of movie you need to see a few times to process, but the story is absolutely amazing. Hans Zimmer deserves the Academy Award for best original score. The music is amazing. This movie really has it all, and it is the best movie of 2010.


 Rotten Tomatoes- 86%