Where have I been---

I know it has been way too long since I updated my blog. I have seen so many movies that I need to get on here. I am going to try my best to get this updated and stay on top of things. First up...The Social Network. Please read on and come back for more movie updates very soon.

The Socal Network (2010)

I held off as long as I could but I ended up watching the Social Network last night. It lived up to the hype. For those of you who might have been living under a rock for the last few months, this movie is about the founder of Facebook and how the most famous site in the world was started. At first it was hard to follow but it all came together as the movie continued. Jesse Eisenberg, played founder Mark Zuckerberg and did an excellent job. When watching the movie you actually believed that he was the founder not just playing a part.

The thing I found to be ironic is that Justin Timberlake played the founder of Napster, seeing how he is a recording artist and I am sure was very against Napster back in its hay day. Once again, I am shocked that he is actually a good actor and does not just get parts in these major movies because he is Justin Timberlake.

I saw several reports that Facebook founder March Zuckerberg was upset by the movie and felt it did not portray him well but I think it was told very well. Of course the thought that he is being accused of stealing the idea for Facebook from other is not something you want highlighted. However it seemed to me that the movie showed the exact opposite of this accusation. It is one thing to think of an idea, it is another to actually have the courage, insight and ability to make that idea happen. I think Mark should be proud of how this turned out. I found myself thinking, “How does one obtain the knowledge to even start something as big and technologically advanced as Facebook.”

I would defiantly recommend that anyone who has used Facebook watch this movie and let’s face it, that is everyone.

The offical movie site www.thesocialnetwork-movie.com/

The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones-

I will make this post short and sweet. I would not recommend this movie. It was nothing like I thought I would be. I thought it was going to be more like a drama about finding out who the girls killer was but it wasn't. I have not read the book myself but I have been told that the book is much better and the movie does not follow the book very well.

Sorry for the short post and very few details but honestly I really did not like this movie so I don't have too much to say about it.

Kick-Ass (2010)

Kick-Ass is about a high school kid who wants to know why no one has tried to be a superhero in real life. He lives in a rough part of town and is often bullied. He gets frustrated that people are so willing to look on and watch things happen and never take action. So he sets out to be a superhero and sick up for the little guy. Since he has no real special talent, or even an ounce of muscle, he gets himself into some situations that he is not capable of handling on his own. When a high powered drug dealer and his son, played by Christopher Mintz-Plasse (better known as McLovin in the 2007 film Superbad) get involved, things get pretty tough for Kick-Ass and he realizes this is no longer a game.

In my opinion the best charter in this movie was Chloe Moretz who played Hit Girl. She looks like a sweet little girl but don’t you don’t want to get in her way. She made this movie worth watching.

Overall the movie was Okay. I would recommend that you rent it and not pay theater prices, it is not a must see. The middle of the movie was a dull and I got bored. The end however was action packed and saved the movie. This is not a kid’s movie, it was rated R for a reason. Within the first 5 minutes you will see what I am talking about.

Everybody's Fine (2009)

Everybody's Fine stars Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, and Kate Bechinsale. Robert De Niro's character, Frank, goes on a road trip to see all his kids after one by one they turned down an invite to come to see him. He just wants the whole family to be together all in one place.

I really enjoyed watching this movie. It was very sad the way his kids were pushing him away because they were trying to protect him from finding out that one of his sons was in very serious trouble. Each kid was also leading a different life then what their father had expected. No one wanted to be a disappointment to their father. It was a very heartwarming film about family and being importance of acceptance and being together.

I recommend this movie! If you are really the sensitive type you might need a tissue.

I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell (2009)

Not a whole lot to say about this movie. It was about this self absorbed, would do anything to get laid guy. Of course his actions hurt his best friends throughout the movie and did some unheard of things. I thought it would have been funnier but I laughed very little.

Overall I did not like this movie. It was boring to watch. The website http://www.ihopetheyservebeerinhell.com/ is just as entertaining (or even more so) as the movie and you will not waste as much time.

You might think this is a good guy movie but my husband did not like this one either..

Alice in Wonderland 3D (2010)

Everyone knows the story of Alice of Wonderland but Tim Burton puts an interesting twist on this Disney Classic. By now most of you have already seen this movie but if you haven't you will be pleasantly surprised. It is not the same old Alice in Wonderland that you have been watching for years, it is most like a sequel to the original version.

As always Johnny Depp puts on a wonderful performance as the Mad Hatter, as does Mia Wasikowska as Alice. My favorite character was the Red Queen, played by Helena Bonham Carter, but then again my favorite line in Alice in Wonderland has always been "off with their head."

This was a must see film but hurry to catch it before it leaves the theaters because you must see it in 3D.