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‘Dark Knight Rises’ lives up to hype
By Andrew Marini ’13 THE ROUNDUP “Dark Knight Rises” – Starring: Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt 9.5 out of 10 Trying to follow the performance of the record breaking “Dark Knight” is near impossible, but yet again Director Christopher Nolan and actor Christian Bale find a way to impress. Set in Gotham [...]
‘Ted’ scores as comedy film to beat this year
By Andrew Marini ’13 THE ROUNDUP “Ted” – Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane, Joel McHale 8.5 out of 10 “Ted” puts a new spin on comedy, and delivers with a film full of awkwardness and utter hilarity. The power of a wish seems to be more significant than ever when John Bennett (Wahlberg), [...]
‘I Am Number Four’ succeeds in being trashy fun
By Chase Stevens ’12
THE ROUNDUP
Nine-foot tall aliens with superior technology are attacking Earth, and a super-powered mysterious person must defeat them and save mankind.
While this may be the plot of about a quarter of all modern movies, it is also the story behind “I Am Number Four.”
“I Am Number Four” is based off of a book of the same title. It tells the story of John Smith, played by Alex Pettyfer, who is the fourth of nine alien children blessed with superpowers from the destroyed planet of Lorien.
‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ Movie Review: Oozing with originality, ‘Scott Pilgrim’ earns +5000 points
Within the first minute, “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” proves it won’t be like any other movie.
The Universal logo appears, but pixilated, and a retro NES version of the theme starts to play.
This was the best way to introduce this alternate universe, where video-game logic reigns supreme, and the characters who inhabit it settle their differences by breaking into duels. The loser gets turned into a pile of coins.
‘The Expendables’ Movie Review: ‘Expendables’ is a rousing tribute to the action genre
If an explosion inside an explosion inside another explosion could have a son with knives and guns, their offspring would be known as “The Expendables.”
“The Expendables”-a film directed, written and starring the action star from back in the day, Sylvester Stallone-serves as a tribute to the machismo, testosterone-filled action movies of yesterday and today.
Stallone has accomplished this feat by bringing in the recognizable faces of action: Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, and adding to his tribute to action stars are Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger who surprise fans with cameos.
‘Grown Ups’ Movie Review: Five comedy giants shine in ‘grown up’ child film
As a super team of Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade and LeBron James was busy assembling in Miami, a super team of comedy actors had already come together as part of Happy Madison Production’s “Grown Ups.”
Directed by Dennis Dugan, known best for his other comedies like “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan,” “I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry” and “The Benchwarmers,” “Grown Ups” brought together some of the elite funny men in Hollywood: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider.
A group of childhood friends who have grown apart over the years, Sandler and Co. reunite after their childhood basketball coach passes away.
‘Inception’ Movie Review: Original, innovative and labyrinthine ‘Inception’ is a breath of fresh air
It has not been a good summer for movies.
Aside from very limited exceptions, audiences and critics alike have yawned at the numerous, average-at-best adaptations.
Yet something glimmered in the far-off reaches of July. That movie was “Inception,” an original summer blockbuster brought by the same director of “The Dark Knight,” Christopher Nolan.
‘Toy Story 3’ Movie Review: Final ‘Story’ pulls at heart strings
It’s been a long road, but “Toy Story 3” is finally here and ready to captivate young and old for a third time.
It’s true that Pixar has earned the respect of audiences, never truly making a bad film. Ever. However, the announcement of “Toy Story 3” made some people nervous – and for good reason.
‘Lost’ finale review: ‘The End’ is a misnomer, ‘Lost’s’ legacy will live on in its fan base
An eye closes.
A church fills with bright light. A dog lies down next to a dying spinal surgeon. The credits roll amid shots of the original wreckage. And the discussion begins.
The series finale of “Lost” titled “The End,” which aired May 23, was certainly not the most watched finale ever, with an average of 13.5 million viewers who stay tuned throughout the two-and-a-half hour long last hoorah according to the New York Times.
‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time’ Movie Review: Generic ‘Sands’ falls below average
he history of videogames and movies is a tale filled with tragedy and heartbreak from fan boys to general audiences around the world.
If it is not Uwe Boll making another horrible videogame movie, usually someone else is stepping up to the plate out of the belief that they have a built-in audience.
But movies based on games never turn out well. What people do not realize is that videogames and movies are two entirely separate mediums; telling a story in one is completely different than telling it in the other.
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