Plot:
Dr. Robert Doback (Jenkins) and Nancy Huff (Steenburgen) meet at a medical conference and it's love and lust at first sight. The two set out to get married but both come with a lil or should we say a lot of baggage between them, by way of their 40 year old sons, Nancy's Brennan (Ferrell) and Robert's Dale (Reilly). Right off the cuff the two step siblings engage in confrontational competition, trying to establish some ground rules. It becomes clear that the two spoiled childlike men hate each other but do have a few qualities in common, one being the blatant dislike for Brennan's brother Derek (Scott). Eventually the parents unite and force the two men to go out and get jobs causing them to form their own unnatural alliance.
Reel Talk:
Although this is Ferrell and Reilly's second film together, it seems as though they have been doing films together for awhile. The comedic chemistry between the two is hilarious. Ferrell continues to show us why he is one of the funniest guys in the game to date. It really doesn't take much from him, he is a natural talented comedian with an outrageous sense of humor (displayed in the film, since he helped co-write it). This is a stupidly silly movie, but who can't relate to some over-aged loafer living at home with their parents? It is still one of the funniest movies you'll see this summer.
Starring:Wil Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins and Adam Scott
Directed by: Adam McKay
Rated: R
I give it 3 corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
THE DARK KNIGHT
Plot:
Christian Bale reprises his role as Bruce Wayne aka Batman in this follow up film to the 2005 Batman Begins. This time around Batman along with Lt. Gordon (Oldman) join forces with the newly appointed incorruptible District attorney Harvey Dent (Eckhart) to try and bring down the organized mob that is ruining Gotham City along with the diabolical and ruthless Joker (Ledger), whose primary goal is to create complete mayhem and panic throughout the city. Also back on board is Michael Caine as Alfred, Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox and director Christopher Nolan who did a great job on the first one. Trying to capture the Joker seems to be a lot more costly for the caped crusader as the body count adds up , unless he reveals his true identity to the crazed villain.
Reel Talk:
It is with great sadness that I say the death of Heath Ledger was a blessing for this movie. I mean his performance is probably the best of his career, but had he not died, there would have been a question mark on how people perceives his role of the Joker to that of Jack Nicholson's. No one is even comparing Eckhart's Two -Face to Tommy Lee Jones earlier version. It is true that with death comes greatness. This is truly a great movie, a little long but not noticeably, because the action is non stop. Maggie Gyllenhaal who replaces Katie Holmes from the original does a decent job as the assistant D.A. Rachel Dawes. Not much expected from her really, the main focus is Ledger's character who once again put in a great performance. Truly a guaranteed box office hit and a must see movie for the summer.
Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Rated: PG-13
I give it 5 corndogs & a soda
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
Christian Bale reprises his role as Bruce Wayne aka Batman in this follow up film to the 2005 Batman Begins. This time around Batman along with Lt. Gordon (Oldman) join forces with the newly appointed incorruptible District attorney Harvey Dent (Eckhart) to try and bring down the organized mob that is ruining Gotham City along with the diabolical and ruthless Joker (Ledger), whose primary goal is to create complete mayhem and panic throughout the city. Also back on board is Michael Caine as Alfred, Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox and director Christopher Nolan who did a great job on the first one. Trying to capture the Joker seems to be a lot more costly for the caped crusader as the body count adds up , unless he reveals his true identity to the crazed villain.
Reel Talk:
It is with great sadness that I say the death of Heath Ledger was a blessing for this movie. I mean his performance is probably the best of his career, but had he not died, there would have been a question mark on how people perceives his role of the Joker to that of Jack Nicholson's. No one is even comparing Eckhart's Two -Face to Tommy Lee Jones earlier version. It is true that with death comes greatness. This is truly a great movie, a little long but not noticeably, because the action is non stop. Maggie Gyllenhaal who replaces Katie Holmes from the original does a decent job as the assistant D.A. Rachel Dawes. Not much expected from her really, the main focus is Ledger's character who once again put in a great performance. Truly a guaranteed box office hit and a must see movie for the summer.
Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Rated: PG-13
I give it 5 corndogs & a soda
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
MEET DAVE
Plot:
A spacecraft in the shape of a man's body controlled by a staff of miniature aliens is sent to retrieve a sphere that had fallen to Earth and was found by Josh, a young boy who is always being bullied for being different. Heading the mission is the Captain (Murphy) and his crew who go only by numbers (like No. 2 (Helms) and No. 3 (Union). They must learn the ways of being human all while trying not to give up that they are from another planet. They meet up with Josh and his mother Gina (Banks) who set out to help the group get the sphere back from a bully that took it away from Josh.
Reel Talk:
Ok before going to the screening for this movie I just kept thinking about the awful Adventures Of Pluto Nash starring Eddie Murphy and was saying here we go again.
But this movie was actually a decent film. I don't think it was marketed and promoted right, it should have been targeted as a family/kids movie. Overall it was a much better film than Murphy's Nash. A worthwhile movie but don't expect it to break the bank at the box office.
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks, Gabrielle Union, Ed Helms and Kevin Hart
Directed by: Brian Robbins
Rated: PG
I give it 2 corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
A spacecraft in the shape of a man's body controlled by a staff of miniature aliens is sent to retrieve a sphere that had fallen to Earth and was found by Josh, a young boy who is always being bullied for being different. Heading the mission is the Captain (Murphy) and his crew who go only by numbers (like No. 2 (Helms) and No. 3 (Union). They must learn the ways of being human all while trying not to give up that they are from another planet. They meet up with Josh and his mother Gina (Banks) who set out to help the group get the sphere back from a bully that took it away from Josh.
Reel Talk:
Ok before going to the screening for this movie I just kept thinking about the awful Adventures Of Pluto Nash starring Eddie Murphy and was saying here we go again.
But this movie was actually a decent film. I don't think it was marketed and promoted right, it should have been targeted as a family/kids movie. Overall it was a much better film than Murphy's Nash. A worthwhile movie but don't expect it to break the bank at the box office.
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks, Gabrielle Union, Ed Helms and Kevin Hart
Directed by: Brian Robbins
Rated: PG
I give it 2 corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
HANCOCK
Plot:
When crime riddled Los Angeles need a hero, they can only turn to Hancock (Smith), a superhero with super powers but a bad attitude and a heavy pinchen for booze. The problem is that he feels alone (feeling one of a kind) and wants to alienate himself in self pity. When publicist Ray Embrey (Bateman) is saved by Hancock, he wants to repay him by revamping his image so that the public will change their negative opinion of him. This with much disapproval from Ray's wife Mary (Theron) who appears quite uncomfortable whenever the hero is around, as if she is hiding something. Still Ray sets out to re-invent Hancock by having him enter prison for past misdeeds and wait for crime to escalate so that the police chief will have no choice but to ask for the help of the crime fighter.
Reel Talk:
Hancock is one of this years best movies, you will truly enjoy it. Will Smith puts in one of his best performances to date. It takes a lot to transform a superhero into a troubled drunk and then into a likable hero all while having you enjoy all stages of the transformation. Smith provides just the right amount of humor and serious intensity to make his character stand out. Theron and Bateman are also great as supporting cast members. Now I gotta be honest, the film does get a little gruesomely violent towards the end, which made me wonder about the children audience, but I guess we can say they have seen worse.
Starring: Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman and Jae Head
Directed by: Peter Berg
Rated: PG-13
I give it 5 corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
When crime riddled Los Angeles need a hero, they can only turn to Hancock (Smith), a superhero with super powers but a bad attitude and a heavy pinchen for booze. The problem is that he feels alone (feeling one of a kind) and wants to alienate himself in self pity. When publicist Ray Embrey (Bateman) is saved by Hancock, he wants to repay him by revamping his image so that the public will change their negative opinion of him. This with much disapproval from Ray's wife Mary (Theron) who appears quite uncomfortable whenever the hero is around, as if she is hiding something. Still Ray sets out to re-invent Hancock by having him enter prison for past misdeeds and wait for crime to escalate so that the police chief will have no choice but to ask for the help of the crime fighter.
Reel Talk:
Hancock is one of this years best movies, you will truly enjoy it. Will Smith puts in one of his best performances to date. It takes a lot to transform a superhero into a troubled drunk and then into a likable hero all while having you enjoy all stages of the transformation. Smith provides just the right amount of humor and serious intensity to make his character stand out. Theron and Bateman are also great as supporting cast members. Now I gotta be honest, the film does get a little gruesomely violent towards the end, which made me wonder about the children audience, but I guess we can say they have seen worse.
Starring: Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman and Jae Head
Directed by: Peter Berg
Rated: PG-13
I give it 5 corndogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
WANTED
Plot:
Wesley Gibson (McAvoy) is living the American nightmare, waking up going to the same dead end office job and being constantly abused by his boss, knowing but not doing anything about his best friend screwing his girlfriend all while trying to keep his chronic panic attacks in check. You can say things turn for the better of maybe the worse when Wesley is approached be Fox (Jolie), a member of an elite society of assassins run by Sloan (Freeman). She was sent to bring the youngster in so that he can be recruited into their organization to replace his father, who was one of their best assassin killed by a rival assassin who the boy is to kill. Wondering why they would want a buffoon like him, he soon realizes that he has the same killing skills that his father possessed and practices until he is soon one of the top assassins out.
Reel Talk:
This movie is on another level of action. The action is fast pace and the special effects provide for a visual treat. It is good to finally see some freshness in a movie for a change. Angelina Jolie is the # 1 female action heroine in films to date. There is no other female actress out that is even remotely capable to claim such rights. From beginning to the end this movie is a bonafide action pack thriller that when you leave the theater, you'll say it was worth the price of admission.
Starring: James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, Common and Thomas Kretschmann
Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov
Rated: R
I give it 5 corndogs & a soda
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
Wesley Gibson (McAvoy) is living the American nightmare, waking up going to the same dead end office job and being constantly abused by his boss, knowing but not doing anything about his best friend screwing his girlfriend all while trying to keep his chronic panic attacks in check. You can say things turn for the better of maybe the worse when Wesley is approached be Fox (Jolie), a member of an elite society of assassins run by Sloan (Freeman). She was sent to bring the youngster in so that he can be recruited into their organization to replace his father, who was one of their best assassin killed by a rival assassin who the boy is to kill. Wondering why they would want a buffoon like him, he soon realizes that he has the same killing skills that his father possessed and practices until he is soon one of the top assassins out.
Reel Talk:
This movie is on another level of action. The action is fast pace and the special effects provide for a visual treat. It is good to finally see some freshness in a movie for a change. Angelina Jolie is the # 1 female action heroine in films to date. There is no other female actress out that is even remotely capable to claim such rights. From beginning to the end this movie is a bonafide action pack thriller that when you leave the theater, you'll say it was worth the price of admission.
Starring: James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, Common and Thomas Kretschmann
Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov
Rated: R
I give it 5 corndogs & a soda
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
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