Quick Look

So, I have discovered the joy of Netflix, and with that have been watching a lot of movies. With that, I have decided to implement a quick and easy way to review handfuls of movies that you may, or may not have seen. Most likely, these are shows that I have already seen at one time, but it's always nice to watch them again. With that said, here we go with Quick Look:

Outsourced This is where the television sit-com got it's start. I was actually really excited, and ready to have a good laugh. Unfortunately, all I got were a few chuckles here and there and a whole lot of drama. I'll stick with the sit-com, until it gets canceled.

Over the Top I don't even know where to begin with this one. Sylvester Stalone in his younger years playing a arm wrestling trucker. This movie was lame. I wish I could get the time back that I wasted watching it.

Insomnia Ah, this is a classic macho-cop Al Pachino flick. While I like, and appreciate, Pachino's talent as an actor, I felt that Robin Williams' character in this film was awesome. I thought it was interesting that Williams was chosen to play the villain. Typical Pachino cop flick, but a good show.

I'll review a few more films in the next day or so.

Stardust

If you are a fantasy movie fan and haven't seen Stardust, shame on you. If you have seen it, good for you.

This is a great, feel good fantasy adventure filled with witches, princes, lightning pirates, and a fallen star that has one of the best endings I have ever seen. Supporting acting talent from Robert Deniro and Michelle Pfifer helps as well.

If you liked The Princess Bride, I think you'll like Stardust.

The Other Critic Writes Again

Gamer

Ah, this movie was even better the second time around. Not exactly a totally original idea, but I think the best that's out there—so far. Gerard Butler is classic in this. It is definitely not a movie for the faint of heart, though. Definitely one of the more violent movies out there.

Great movie, but for me, I'll be just as content to play Call of Duty.

World Trade Center

You know how there actors that are hit and miss with their movies? You know the ones. I feel like Nicholas Cage is one of those actors. He's done some super awesome movies, and then he's done some real stinkers.

This review is of the movie World Trade Center, which tells the survival story of two port authority cops caught in the ruble and aftermath of 9/11. There were a lot of familiar faces that appeared in this movie alongside NC, and I think that was a good move. Let him share the spotlight. This was a great film and I am glad that it was made. I thought they did a good job of not dwelling on the actual attack of 9/11, but more on the story of the survival and rescue of the main characters. I think what helped me really connect with this story was the fact that NC and company weren't playing fictional characters, but living, breathing human beings.

Great job, NC. Hope you continue to not disappoint, but that's to be determined by what you choose to do next.

Robocop & Robocop 2

Okay, this is going to be a double movie review in a single post. I know, I know—really pushing the envelope here. I just think I could bear to write two posts that will be virtually the same thing.

I have wasted about 4 hours of my life that I cannot ever get back. You'd think that I would have learned after dragging my poor brain through the first Robocop. But, no. I had to go and watch Robocop 2. Double ouch. What a waste. If you haven't seen these movies, don't. Apparently there is a Robocop 3. I will be skipping this one at all costs.

127 Hours

Let me start this review by saying that this is one of the most realistic and intense movies that I have ever seen.

This has to be James Franco's best acting performance, in my opinion. I remember back in 2003 when I first heard about the story of Aaron Ralston, and thinking to myself wow, that had to have been some experience to go through. I think the movie captured the intensity of the situation perfectly. The way this story was told was like my arm was pinned by the same bolder; I truly felt like I was there.

Excellent movie. Great story. Awesome ending.