Plot:
Indiana Jones (Ford) is recruited by a young rebel rouser named Mutt Williams (LaBeouf) to help him find Jones' friend Professor Oxley (Hurt) and Williams' mom Marion (Allen), who happens to be Jones' long lost love from the first film. The two came up missing in their search for a missing crystal skull that possesses great power and must be returned to it's rightful owner. Of course Jones must encounter those evil Russians who are out for total supremacy, this time led by the ruthless Irina Spalko (Blanchett) who will stop at nothing to gain the power of the skull.
Reel Talk:
It's been like 19 years since the last Indiana Jones movie so yes Ford has aged a bit, ok a lot, and his slower steps do show in this movie. But taking nothing away, I think that was ingenious to show his Jones character aging on the screen, assuring us that he is human and possibly passing the torch to the younger LaBeouf, who did a great job as his new sidekick. In typical Indy fashion the action, although always unbelievable, is fast and intense. I wouldn't actually compare this film to any of the previous ones, but I will say it is enjoyable and always good seeing Harrison reprise one of the roles that makes him an acting icon.
Starring: Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf, Ray Winstone and John Hurt
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Rated: PG-13
I give it 3 corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
Monday, May 26, 2008
THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN
Plot:
When his evil uncle tries to have him killed, Prince Caspian (Barnes) flees his kingdom and summons the Kings and Queens of Narnia (the Pevensie siblings Lucy (Henley), Edmund (Keynes), Peter (Moseley) and Susan (Popplewell), who have been away for over a thousand years to help regain his rightful place to his throne. Upon their return, the Royal family finds that Narnia is no longer the magical kingdom they once ruled and that all the village dwellers are in hiding from fear of the same uncle that's after the Prince. They must now form an army and defeat this madman so that order may be restored to the town of Narnia.
Reel Talk:
In this sequel to The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, I kinda felt like something was missing, oh yeah, a lot more action. They should have beef it up with a little more battles and a lot less dialog. It just seemed to drag in some areas of the movie. Will do well at the box office, but the first one was better.
Starring: Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley and Anna Popplewell
Directed by: Andrew Adamson
Rated: PG
I give it 2 and a half eaten corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
When his evil uncle tries to have him killed, Prince Caspian (Barnes) flees his kingdom and summons the Kings and Queens of Narnia (the Pevensie siblings Lucy (Henley), Edmund (Keynes), Peter (Moseley) and Susan (Popplewell), who have been away for over a thousand years to help regain his rightful place to his throne. Upon their return, the Royal family finds that Narnia is no longer the magical kingdom they once ruled and that all the village dwellers are in hiding from fear of the same uncle that's after the Prince. They must now form an army and defeat this madman so that order may be restored to the town of Narnia.
Reel Talk:
In this sequel to The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, I kinda felt like something was missing, oh yeah, a lot more action. They should have beef it up with a little more battles and a lot less dialog. It just seemed to drag in some areas of the movie. Will do well at the box office, but the first one was better.
Starring: Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley and Anna Popplewell
Directed by: Andrew Adamson
Rated: PG
I give it 2 and a half eaten corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS
Plot:
Joy (Diaz) just got dumped by her boyfriend and Jack (Kutcher) just got fired from his job, which by the way is a company owned by his dad Jack Sr. (Williams). So what do they both decide on, a wild weekend in Vegas with each of their best friends for support. When they are mistakenly put in the same suite together, the foursome set out to make the best of the situation. While out on the town and getting extremely intoxicated Jack and Joy get married. The next morning the two realize what they have done and plan to immediately get the marriage annulled until Jack wins 3 million dollars off a coin given to him by Joy. Neither wants to split the money so they must stay married so that each will try to make life hell for the other until one gives up the full prize.
Reel Talk:
Asthon Kutcher continues to show us why he is one of the funniest actors in the game right now. Even though the movie lacked originality (I kept thinking of his other movie "Just Married"), it's his childish personality that makes the film enjoyable, along with the charming Diaz. Rob Corddry and Lake Bell are good as the bickering best friends to the newly married couple. This movie is good for some laughs.
Starring: Asthon Kuthcher, Cameron Diaz, Robb Corddry, Lake Bell, Treat Williams, Dennis Farina and Queen Latifah
Directed by: Tom Vaughn
Rated: PG-13
I give it 3 corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
Joy (Diaz) just got dumped by her boyfriend and Jack (Kutcher) just got fired from his job, which by the way is a company owned by his dad Jack Sr. (Williams). So what do they both decide on, a wild weekend in Vegas with each of their best friends for support. When they are mistakenly put in the same suite together, the foursome set out to make the best of the situation. While out on the town and getting extremely intoxicated Jack and Joy get married. The next morning the two realize what they have done and plan to immediately get the marriage annulled until Jack wins 3 million dollars off a coin given to him by Joy. Neither wants to split the money so they must stay married so that each will try to make life hell for the other until one gives up the full prize.
Reel Talk:
Asthon Kutcher continues to show us why he is one of the funniest actors in the game right now. Even though the movie lacked originality (I kept thinking of his other movie "Just Married"), it's his childish personality that makes the film enjoyable, along with the charming Diaz. Rob Corddry and Lake Bell are good as the bickering best friends to the newly married couple. This movie is good for some laughs.
Starring: Asthon Kuthcher, Cameron Diaz, Robb Corddry, Lake Bell, Treat Williams, Dennis Farina and Queen Latifah
Directed by: Tom Vaughn
Rated: PG-13
I give it 3 corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
SPEED RACER
Plot:
Even as a kid, all Speed Racer (Hirsch) wanted to do was race cars just like his dad (Goodman) and big brother, racing champ Rex Racer (Porter). Now he's grown up and is the top racer on the tracks since his brother was killed racing in the most dangerous yet high stakes tournament for racers.Because Speed wants to stay pure and continue to let his family manage him instead of bowing to the rich but corrupt sponsors who want to back him, he now has a bounty on his head for any racing mercenary who can take him out of the big races. But it won't be that easy with Speed driving his super charged hi - tech Marx IV.
Reel Talk:
Growing up watching the cartoon series Speed Racer, the movie brought back memories. Even back then the action was unbelievable, yet entertaining. The movie was quite enjoyable, you just got to adjust to the multi-colored visual effects that make up the back drop of the film. Overall a great kids movie.
Starring: Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Scott Porter and Matthew Fox
Directed by: Andy and Larry Wachowski
Rated: PG-13
I give it 3 corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
Even as a kid, all Speed Racer (Hirsch) wanted to do was race cars just like his dad (Goodman) and big brother, racing champ Rex Racer (Porter). Now he's grown up and is the top racer on the tracks since his brother was killed racing in the most dangerous yet high stakes tournament for racers.Because Speed wants to stay pure and continue to let his family manage him instead of bowing to the rich but corrupt sponsors who want to back him, he now has a bounty on his head for any racing mercenary who can take him out of the big races. But it won't be that easy with Speed driving his super charged hi - tech Marx IV.
Reel Talk:
Growing up watching the cartoon series Speed Racer, the movie brought back memories. Even back then the action was unbelievable, yet entertaining. The movie was quite enjoyable, you just got to adjust to the multi-colored visual effects that make up the back drop of the film. Overall a great kids movie.
Starring: Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Scott Porter and Matthew Fox
Directed by: Andy and Larry Wachowski
Rated: PG-13
I give it 3 corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
Friday, May 2, 2008
MADE OF HONOR
Plot:
While at a college party, school playboy Tom (Dempsey) mistakenly ends up getting in bed with Hannah (Monaghan) who winds up super socking the crap out of him. Through the years the two become the best of friends. Tom who has never been one for commitments and dates women on a rule system, realizes once Hannah goes on vacation that she is the one true love for him. But on her return, she announces that she is getting married to Scottish royalty, Colin (McKidd) and ask that Tom be her Maid of Honor. Although this is a crazy request, Tom's friend convince him that being the Maid of Honor is the best way to stay close to her so that he can let her know his feelings.
Reel Talk:
Ok, there is nothing original about this plot, we have seen this in several movies done in several ways, but never with Patrick Dempsey. He gives that smooth, subtle approach but with a dose of comedic humor that is surprisingly good. It is the characters that actually keep the movie interesting. A very good date movie.
In other news, did you hear that Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey got married this week? I'm just wondering was her best friend Da Brat, the Maid of Honor or the Best Man? What you think?
Starring: Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan, Kadeem Hardison and Kevin McKidd
Directed by: Paul Weiland
Rated: PG-13
I give it 4 corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
While at a college party, school playboy Tom (Dempsey) mistakenly ends up getting in bed with Hannah (Monaghan) who winds up super socking the crap out of him. Through the years the two become the best of friends. Tom who has never been one for commitments and dates women on a rule system, realizes once Hannah goes on vacation that she is the one true love for him. But on her return, she announces that she is getting married to Scottish royalty, Colin (McKidd) and ask that Tom be her Maid of Honor. Although this is a crazy request, Tom's friend convince him that being the Maid of Honor is the best way to stay close to her so that he can let her know his feelings.
Reel Talk:
Ok, there is nothing original about this plot, we have seen this in several movies done in several ways, but never with Patrick Dempsey. He gives that smooth, subtle approach but with a dose of comedic humor that is surprisingly good. It is the characters that actually keep the movie interesting. A very good date movie.
In other news, did you hear that Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey got married this week? I'm just wondering was her best friend Da Brat, the Maid of Honor or the Best Man? What you think?
Starring: Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan, Kadeem Hardison and Kevin McKidd
Directed by: Paul Weiland
Rated: PG-13
I give it 4 corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
IRON MAN
Plot:
When his father passes, long lost son Tony Starks steps in to take over the business of Stark Enterprise, the largest weapons supplier in the world. Ultra rich and stylishly charming, the chic playboy is kidnapped while in the Middle East to perform a demonstration of his company's latest weapon. On the brink of death, he is saved when a kidnapped scientist rigs a power boosted magnet to his heart that will keep him alive. Forced by the terrorist to make another weapon, instead Starks makes a suit of iron which enables him to escape. Back in the states, after seeing first hand the impact his weapons has on the world, he decides to no longer make them and instead designs a hi-tech armored suit so that he may be a defender against evil.
Reel Talk:
This is the blockbuster kick off movie of 2008! It packs tons of action and for someone who has traveled a rocky road, this role seemed like it was ironed out for Robert Downey Jr. He brought a certain charm and passion that truly defined Starks' character. This is not to mention a good supporting cast with Bridges, Howard and Paltrow. Although Jon Favreau's resume as a director is not that long, this is by far his best work. Die hard comic book readers and action junkies will really enjoy this movie. No disappointments here.
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Terrance Howard, Jeff Bridges and Gwenyth Paltrow
Directed By: Jon Favreau
Rated: PG-13
I give it 5 corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
When his father passes, long lost son Tony Starks steps in to take over the business of Stark Enterprise, the largest weapons supplier in the world. Ultra rich and stylishly charming, the chic playboy is kidnapped while in the Middle East to perform a demonstration of his company's latest weapon. On the brink of death, he is saved when a kidnapped scientist rigs a power boosted magnet to his heart that will keep him alive. Forced by the terrorist to make another weapon, instead Starks makes a suit of iron which enables him to escape. Back in the states, after seeing first hand the impact his weapons has on the world, he decides to no longer make them and instead designs a hi-tech armored suit so that he may be a defender against evil.
Reel Talk:
This is the blockbuster kick off movie of 2008! It packs tons of action and for someone who has traveled a rocky road, this role seemed like it was ironed out for Robert Downey Jr. He brought a certain charm and passion that truly defined Starks' character. This is not to mention a good supporting cast with Bridges, Howard and Paltrow. Although Jon Favreau's resume as a director is not that long, this is by far his best work. Die hard comic book readers and action junkies will really enjoy this movie. No disappointments here.
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Terrance Howard, Jeff Bridges and Gwenyth Paltrow
Directed By: Jon Favreau
Rated: PG-13
I give it 5 corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
BABY MAMA
Plot:
Kate (Fey) a successful career woman, but unsuccessful in the dating arena, finally decides its time to have a baby. During her visit to the doctor, she's told that her chances to conceive a baby is one in a million and not likely. She then turns to a pricey surrogate mom's service run by Chaffe (Weaver) who partners her with the trailer trashy Angie (Poehler), to become the surrogate mother for Kate. Things really begin to blossom for Kate as she meets Rob (Kinnear) and the two begin to date, she gets another promotion from her strange guru type boss played by Steve Martin and the pregnancy of Angie. But soon things get shaken up as Angie's boyfriend Carl (Shepard) enters the picture claiming the pregnancy a farce.
Reel Talk:
You would think with the two Saturday Night Live veterans Poehler and Fey, that this would be a hilarious movie. Wrong! The humor was a laugh here and a laugh there, nothing consistently. Some of the bigger laughs were provided by comedian Romany Malco playing the wise-cracking doorman. This is more of a girls night out movie, the fellas will do better passing on this one, unless the wifey makes you take her.
Starring: Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Greg Kinnear, Dax Shepard, Romany Malco, Sigourney Weaver and Steve Martin
Directed By: Micheal McCullers
Rated: PG-13
I give it 2 corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
Kate (Fey) a successful career woman, but unsuccessful in the dating arena, finally decides its time to have a baby. During her visit to the doctor, she's told that her chances to conceive a baby is one in a million and not likely. She then turns to a pricey surrogate mom's service run by Chaffe (Weaver) who partners her with the trailer trashy Angie (Poehler), to become the surrogate mother for Kate. Things really begin to blossom for Kate as she meets Rob (Kinnear) and the two begin to date, she gets another promotion from her strange guru type boss played by Steve Martin and the pregnancy of Angie. But soon things get shaken up as Angie's boyfriend Carl (Shepard) enters the picture claiming the pregnancy a farce.
Reel Talk:
You would think with the two Saturday Night Live veterans Poehler and Fey, that this would be a hilarious movie. Wrong! The humor was a laugh here and a laugh there, nothing consistently. Some of the bigger laughs were provided by comedian Romany Malco playing the wise-cracking doorman. This is more of a girls night out movie, the fellas will do better passing on this one, unless the wifey makes you take her.
Starring: Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Greg Kinnear, Dax Shepard, Romany Malco, Sigourney Weaver and Steve Martin
Directed By: Micheal McCullers
Rated: PG-13
I give it 2 corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
HAROLD AND KUMAR ESCAPE FROM GUANTANAMO BAY
Plot:
In this follow up to the 2004 comedy Harold And Kumar Go To White Castle, the duo plans a vacation to Amsterdam to find Harold's (Cho) new found love, since he's missing her in just a few days. Aboard the flight, Kumar (Penn) smuggled some marijuana and attempts to smoke it in a smokeless bong that he invented until one passenger mistakes it for a bomb.The two are then returned to the U. S. to be interrogated by a racist FBI agent who considers them to be terrorist and deports them to Guantanamo Bay. In the midst of being almost forced to eat a meatball sandwich the two escape and head back to the states in an attempt to clear their names.
Reel Talk:
I thought the the first movie was funny as heck, and from seeing the trailer for the sequel, I thought it was going to be garbage. Never judge a movie by it's trailer folks. This movie was as funny as the prequel. Ok, its a bunch of stupid, unbelievable crap, but it was still hilarious. These two are like the new Cheech and Chong and can continue to make a string of movies bases on their adventures.
Starring: John Cho, Kal Penn and Neil Patrick Harris
Directed By: Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg
Rated: R
I give it 4 corndogs
B: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
In this follow up to the 2004 comedy Harold And Kumar Go To White Castle, the duo plans a vacation to Amsterdam to find Harold's (Cho) new found love, since he's missing her in just a few days. Aboard the flight, Kumar (Penn) smuggled some marijuana and attempts to smoke it in a smokeless bong that he invented until one passenger mistakes it for a bomb.The two are then returned to the U. S. to be interrogated by a racist FBI agent who considers them to be terrorist and deports them to Guantanamo Bay. In the midst of being almost forced to eat a meatball sandwich the two escape and head back to the states in an attempt to clear their names.
Reel Talk:
I thought the the first movie was funny as heck, and from seeing the trailer for the sequel, I thought it was going to be garbage. Never judge a movie by it's trailer folks. This movie was as funny as the prequel. Ok, its a bunch of stupid, unbelievable crap, but it was still hilarious. These two are like the new Cheech and Chong and can continue to make a string of movies bases on their adventures.
Starring: John Cho, Kal Penn and Neil Patrick Harris
Directed By: Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg
Rated: R
I give it 4 corndogs
B: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
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