THE HANGOVER PART II

Plot:

Ding, ding, ding….it’s round two for the wolfpack. Part II has Stu (Helms) set to marry his fiancé in her homeland in Thailand. After the strong urgings of Doug (Bartha), Stu reluctantly invites Alan (Galifianakis) to the wedding but strongly refuses Phil’s (Cooper) desire for the foursome to engage a bachelor party, considering what happened in Vegas for Doug’s party. So they agree to one drink along with Stu’s future brother in-law and well Hangover Part II. The threesome of Stu, Alan and Phil wake up in Bangkok with no idea what happened or what strange occurrences that have taken place in between the time period. There only clue lies with there former nemesis Mr. Chow (Jeong) from their Vegas experience and a hard smoking, drug dealing monkey. With the clock ticking the group set out on another adventure, this time to find Stu’s missing future in-law.


Reel Talk:

This is one of the year’s most anticipated movies, so the question is does it live up to the hype? Well, with director Todd Phillips back at the helm and the complete original cast from the first film back together (yes even Mike Tyson), the laughs are plentiful. Although it’s pretty much the same story as the original, only difference being is the location, you go to see this movie for it’s over the top humor and nothing more. With Galifianakis back and Ken Jeong with some more juicer scenes, Hangover fans will not be disappointed. Overall this is a good follow up movie and if you are in need of some laughs, this is the one to see.

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong, Paul Giamatti and Mike Tyson
Directed by: Todd Phillips
Rated: R

I give it 3 and a half eaten corn dogs

By: Corn Dog – The Reel Hustler

EMAGINE THIS!

This weekend I attended the ribbon cutting event for the grand opening for the new entertainment megaplex the Emagine Theater and Star Lanes Bowling Alley located on the northeast corner of 11 Mile Rd and Main St. in Royal Oak, MI. Let me just say that this joint is a beast! This 71,000 square foot complex offers you all that you could imagine for your entertainment pleasures. It offers 1700 plush high-backed seats with leg space to die for (no more stepped on toes…lol) in 10 state of the art theaters equipped with digital projections, a few bars, a huge concession stand, a restaurant, 16 bowling lanes with four being located in the High Roller Room, which is designed for private family or business events that also features a pool table, shuffle board and a bar to name a few of the amenities. Believe me this place has been thought out to offer you the best in upscale entertainment.

The event was also a charity function for Judson Center and Gleaners Community Food Bank, but I got to say the food for the event was amazing with delicacies that would rival an Oscar party’s menu from chefs that will be on hand to cook for future functions held there. And although I’m not a drinker, the bar will be a major financial bonus for the venue. A movie, bowling and drinks….Oh My!!!

Oh and parking is not a problem any more because they have a 400 cars hi-rise parking structure that offers free parking before 6pm. Being that it’s right outside the Detroit belt, this will be convenient for people with limited transportation because the plaza is bus route accessible. Officially opening May 16, 2011, I strongly encourage that you go and visit this new entertainment venue, trust me you will be amazed and will thoroughly enjoy the experience. In the words from Nicki Minaj’s song, The Emagine Theater and Star Lanes just ‘doo doo’d’ on all the other movie theaters…..LOL

By: Corn Dog – The Reel Hustler

THOR

Plot:

In the distant galaxy amongst the stars is the planet Asgard, which is the residing place for Thor (Hemsworth) a mighty and fierce warrior as well as arrogant. When he defies the wishes of his father Odin (Hopkins) the king of Asgard and disrupts a truce between their main rival, setting off a war, Odin banishes Thor to Earth without his powerful hammer. While on Earth he is befriended by Jane Foster (Portman) a young scientist that is trying to figure out his connection to some of the strange occurrences that are happening among her small town. With Thor banished, his father becomes ill and his planet’s rulership now falls into the hands of his evil brother Loki (Hiddleston), who plans to hand it over to the enemy and sets out to destroy his brother while on Earth.

Reel Talk:

Thor being the latest installment from the Marvel Comic’s catalog to become a movie is a smash. Visually enticing and lots of action, this proved to be a very good movie. My only gripe is why hype this as a 3D movie with no 3D effects. In that area 3D freaks will be truly disappointed. Chris Hemsworth as Thor put in a worthy performance for his stellar role as the main actor. This film is worth checking out.

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgard, Clark Gregg and Idris Elba
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh
Rated: PG-13

I give it 3 corn dogs

By: Corn Dog – The Reel Hustler

JUMPING THE BROOM

Plot:

When the beautiful Sabrina Watson (Patton) finally meets her knight in shining armor in Jason Taylor (Alonso), the two decide they are the ones for each other after 6 months of dating and so let the marriage take place. Things are going well until the weekend of the wedding when the families of the two love birds meet for the first time, with Sabrina’s shrimp and caviar eating parents meeting Jason’s neck bone and greens eating mother and uncle. With devastating secrets revealed and constant debates, the main debate being about whether the couple will honor the tradition from his side of the family regarding jumping the broom at the wedding, the two may not even make it down the aisle.

Reel Talk:

This T.D. Jakes production about the union of two and their families of urban and suburban differences is the reel deal. With a star filled cast with everyone getting in on the fun, this was a hilariously funny movie. Mike Epps continues to show why he is one of the funniest in the game with his silly performance as Uncle Willie Earl. A good cast, good story, good messages, good laughs, a just all around good movie.

Starring: Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine, Meagan Good, Tasha Smith, Julie Bowen, DeRay Davis, Valerie Pettiford and Mike Epps
Directed by: Salim Akil
Rated: PG-13

I give it 4 corn dogs

By: Corn Dog – The Reel Hustler