PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS





Starring Will Smith, Thandie Newton, and Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (the son of Will Smith). Directed by Italian Gabriele Muccino,
Despite Chris' valiant attempts to help keep the family afloat, the mother (Thandie Newton) of his five-year-old son Christopher (Jaden Christopher Syre Smith) is buckling under the constant strain of financial pressure. No longer able to cope, she reluctantly decides to leave.
Chris, now a single father, continues to doggedly pursue a better-paying job using every sales skill he knows. He lands an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, and although there is no salary, he accepts, hopeful he will end the program with a job and a promising future. Without a financial cushion, Chris and his son are soon evicted from their apartment. Chris finds the Food Program at Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood and is befriended by the Reverend Cecil Williams who is impressed by the love that Chris shows for his son.
Despite his troubles, Chris continues to honor his commitment as a loving and caring father, using the affection and trust his son has placed in him as an impetus to overcome the obstacles he faces.
I enjoyed this movie, even thought I was standing up the whole time I was watching it. Will Smiths performance was believable enough for me to feel what his character was going thru. This is based on a true story written by the real Chris Gardner.
If you’re into movies based on a true story, you should give this one a try. It will even make you wanna clap.


Wagner

THE HOLIDAY



Starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black, and Edward Burns.
Despite being separated by the Atlantic Ocean, Amanda (Cameron Diaz) and Iris (Kate Winslet) share the same dilemma: they've both been disappointed by their significant others, Ethan (Edward Burns) and Jasper (Rufus Sewell), and are now facing a dull Christmas in isolation.
After they meet online, however, they decide to join forces and give each other a hand. They will swap houses and lives for the holidays, hoping new experiences will result in less glum holiday depression. Amanda, a Los Angeles resident, will stay at Iris' home in rural England and Iris will live in Amanda's home in the States. While on holiday, each meets a new lover: Amanda falls for dashing Graham (Jude Law), while Iris finds herself attracted to quirky Miles (Jack Black). But where does the magic of the holiday end and the reality of real life begin?
Ok you ask why I watched this movie. Well I’ll tell you. I had no choice because nobody had screen the movie, so a course I had to watch it.
This is a total chick flick so. If your into this kinds of movie this is the movie for you.

Wagner

Directed by Mel Gibson, the follow up to “Passion of the Christ”.
Tells the story about the Mayans, during their last days before the Spanish conquistadors arrive. It focus on a village where a young warrior who, with his fellow friends and family have been captured by the Mayan ruler and are going to be presented to the gods as human scarifies. He must now find a way to escape and save the ones that he loves.

It was a pretty good movie; it’s made completely in the Mayan dialect (language). So there are subtitles all thru the movie. This is good because it makes you pay attention to the entire movie.

If you have a chance this weekend I suggest that you give this movie a chance. It is a 2hr and 30min but its worth. It is rated R for some brutal scenes, and partial nudity. If you remember Passion, how bloody some scenes where expect the same for this one and even more.

Im out as always,


Wagner

VAN WILDER 2: THE RISE OF TAJ


Starring
Kal Penn as Taj, Lauren Cohan as Charlotte Higginson, Daniel Percival as Pipp Everett, Glen Barry as Seamus, Anthony Cozens as Gethin, Steven Rathman as Simon,and Holly Davidson as Sadie


Taj, Van Wilder's assistant in the first film, heads out on his own and heads to England's prestigious Camden University to further his studies. Along the way, he adopts a group of misfits and shows the uptight student body how to get Wilder!

Wow considering how Good the original Van Wilder was, this barely even matchs up to it. Seriouly National Lampoon has really lost its funny. Not like the old classics.

IF you really like the original, give this one a chance. Without Van Wilder in the movie Taj has to work real hard to make this movie a success...



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TURISTAS



Starring, Josh Duhamel(Las Vegas), Melissa George, Olivia Wilde, Desmond Askew,Beau Garrett, and Max Brown.

The story is about a group a turistas who visit Brazil, when a bus accident leaves them marooned in a remote Brazilian jungle that holds an ominous secret. Now they must run or stay and die.

I really this thought this was going to be a good movie, then i sat thru and I was like "what the?" Atleast the movie was pretty short so i didnt have to seat thru much of it.

IF your really bored check it out, otherwise wait for the DVD..


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BLOOD DIAMOND


Starring Leonardo Dicrapio, Djimon Hounsou, and Jennifer Connelly. Directed by Edward Zmick, who last The Last Samurai, but he is well know for Glory (1989).

Set against the backdrop of civil war and chaos in 1990's Sierra Leone, Blood Diamond is the story of Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio) - a South African mercenary - and Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou) - a Mende fisherman. Both men are African, but their histories as different as any can be, until their fates become joined in a common quest to recover a rare pink diamond that can transform their lives. While in prison for smuggling, Archer learns that Solomon - who was taken from his family and forced to work in the diamond fields - has found and hidden the extraordinary rough stone. With the help of Maddy Bowen (Jennifer Connelly), an American journalist whose idealism is tempered by a deepening connection with Archer, the two men embark on a trek through rebel territory, a journey that could save Solomon's family and give Archer the second chance he thought he would never have.

I watched it the other night I have barely been on myspace to post it up.

I like this movie, there action was good, writting kept me awake. Not up there with "The Departed by close enough.
The running time on this movie is about 2h30min so you better go to the bathroom before hand.

Have some time this weekend check this one out.


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DEJA VU


Starring Denzel Washington, Val Kilmer, James Caviezel

Everyone has experienced the unsettling mystery of deja vu--that flash of memory when you meet someone new you feel you've known all your life or recognize a place even though you've never been there before. But what if the feelings were actually warnings sent from the past or clues to the future? It is deja vu that unexpectedly guides ATF agent Doug Carlin through an investigation into a shattering crime. Called in to recover evidence after a bomb sets off a cataclysmic explosion on a New Orleans Ferry, Carlin is about to discover that what most people believe "is only in their heads" is actually something far more powerful--and will lead him on a mind-bending race to save hundreds of innocent people.

I thought this one was going to be a weird movie, but it wasnt that bad. This one came out last wednesday but if you have a chance go and check this one out.


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TENACIOUS D


Starring Jack Black, Kyle Gass, Dave Grohl, Ben Stiller, Tim Robbins, and Meat Loaf.

The story is about two guys who form what they call the greatest rock band in the world...aka Tenacious D. But they realize that they are missing something. By accident they figured that the other great bands, like van halen, and the who had the same guitar pick. Which they find out is housed in the Rock-n-Roll museum. Now they must figure a way to get it.

I watched it last night. The music was freakin awesome but the story was ok, could have been better, especially since this movie was made a couple of years go. Yup the studio had this one on the shelves.

If your into rock, like the music of Tenacious D Check this one out. A lot of the Jokes where from their CD.

Its also ERNESTO approved.

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LETS GO TO PRISON


Starring Dax Shepard, Will Arnett, Chi McBride, and David Koechner.

When the son of a judge and a man the judge has sentenced to prison end up incarcerated together, the criminal decides to take the naive young man under his wing and school him in the ways of corruption and thievery.

The funny parts are in the trailer above. But the story is not that bad. The beginning is funny, they show you all the mug shots of celebs who have been sent to jail. You'll be surprise on some of them.

Cant Watch happy Feet, or Casino Royale. Give this on a chance.

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CASINO ROYALE


Starring Daniel Craig, Eva Green (Dreamers fame), and Judi Dench.

Casino Royale introduces James Bond before he holds his license to kill. But Bond is no less dangerous, and with two professional assassinations in quick succession, he is elevated to '00' status. Bond's first 007 mission takes him to Madagascar where he is to spy on a terrorist, Mollaka. Not everything goes to plan and Bond decides to investigate, independently of MI6, in order to track down the rest of the terrorist cell. Following a lead to the Bahamas, he encounters Dimitrios and his girlfriend, Solange. He learns that Dimitrios is involved with Le Chiffre, banker to the world's terrorist organizations. Secret Service intelligence reveals that Le Chiffre is planning to raise money in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro at Le Casino Royale. MI6 assigns 007 to play against him, knowing that if Le Chiffre loses, it will destroy his organization. 'M' places Bond under the watchful eye of the beguiling Vesper Lynd. At first skeptical of what value Vesper can provide, Bond's interest in her deepens as they brave danger together and even torture at the hands of Le Chiffre. In Montenegro, Bond allies himself with Mathis MI6's local field agent, and Felix Leiter who is representing the interests of the CIA. The marathon game proceeds with dirty tricks and violence, raising the stakes beyond blood money and reaching a terrifying climax.

Beggining was pretty good lots of action and stunts. Then the story started to drag a bit. Then it became a love story. Finally a Bond film.

This new Bond compared to the previous ones was a little reckless. Previous Bonds where sueve.

The running time is about 2hr30min. But you don't really feel it.
The rating is PG13.

I recomend it.
Plus the new Spiderman 3 trailer plays before Royale starts.

HAPPY FEET


So I watch HAPPY FEET this weekend,
Starring Robin Williams, Hugh Jackman , Elijah Wood, Nicole Kidman, Britney Murphy, and Hugo Weaving.

Its about emperor penguins who can sing from their souls. But then there is one penguin that's born who can't sing like the rest of penguins, but instead he can tap dance.

Well this movie was freakin funny, atleast to me. You should really go check it out on friday when it comes out.

This is a musical comedy animation and the songs are classic rock and the dance routines are Broadway-theater clever and these songs and dances never stop throughout the film.



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THE RETURN
Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar ("The Grudge," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer") as Joanna Mills, a tough young Midwesterner determined to learn the truth behind the increasingly terrifying supernatural visions that have been haunting her. Joanna has made a successful career for herself, as sales representative for a trucking company. But her private life has been difficult; estranged from her father (Sam Shepard), stalked by an obsessed ex-boyfriend (Adam Scott), and with few friends, Joanna fears that she is losing control. She sees and feels the brutal murder of a young woman she's never met, at the hands of a heartless killer # a man who appears to be making Joanna his next target. Determined to fight back, Joanna is guided by her nightmares to the murdered woman's hometown. Once there, she will discover that some secrets can't be buried; some spirits never die; and that the murder she is trying to solve may be her own.

I Saw this the other night and i finally got around to posting it.

You would think it sounds like a good movie, but wow it was kinda of weird. I was pretty much fallin asleep.

I wouldnt waste my time on this movie but was being paid so i did.But that doesnt mean you shouldAnd neither should you.


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FLUSHED AWAY
The voices for the characters are Hugh Jackman as Roddy, Kate Winslet as Rita, Ian McKellen as the Toad, Jean Reno as Le Frog.

The story is about a Roddy who lives in a nice house in Kensington London. He gets a unwanted visitor, a rat from the sewers who kicks Roddy out by flusing him down the toilet.
Roddy encounters a new world down in the drains where he meets Rita who agrees to help him get back to his home above ground. At the same time Rita has some problems the Toad, that Roddy helps her with.

I was laughing all thru this movie. Yeah i know its a kids movie but it look good, which it was. The sewer slugs made it real funny with their singing.

Got some kids, or your a kid yourself. Go and check this one. Trust its funny


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BORAT
Starring Sacha Baron Cohen.

The Story is about a Kazakhstani TV personality who is sent to America to do a documentary, about America. He is suppose to show why America is the greatest country in the world. But then he get sidelide and becomes interested in Pamela Anderson, thus making a cross country trip from New York to Los Angeles.

Sacha really does get into his character, never breakin, thus making it more believable.

This one was pretty funny. I was really Lauging Out Loud. There where some slow parts but it picked up quick again.

This movie is RATED R, for the strong Language, and some nudity...and i dont mean girl nudity...ewww..

Have some time, or needs some laughs check this one out..


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MARIE ANTOINETTE
Finally saw this one.

Starring Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, Molly Shannon, and Rip Torn. Written and directed by Sofia Copola.

The story is about, acourse Marie Antoinette, who was married off to the Daphane of France who would later become King of France Louis XVI. Thus makin her Queen.

It shows you what happend during her 1st years, her struggles to have a heir to the throne. Her Spending, gambling. Thus making her the most hated of the Royal Family during the French Revolution.

They story is very accurate to what really publically happended, but private life. Well i believe is unknown.

I sort of liked it. It kinda dragged for a bit. They focus too much on little things. But all in all it was not bad. Sofia Coppola tells the story with crazy music.

Gots some time, like history. Check this one out.


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SAW 3
Saw 3 what can i say another sequel.

Starring Tobin Bell as Jigsaw, and Shwnee Smith as Amanda (the girl that helps out Jigsaw). Two other actors from the 1st and 2nd one Dina Meyer and Donnie Walberg.

This movie is about the same character from the previous 2 Saws' John a.k.a Jigsaw Who goes back to doing what he does best and that "helping people realized the wrongs they have done, and that they have been given a second chance if only they could escape whatever contraption they are stuck in. This is still a continuation of the last 2 Saws', but this time Jigsaw has serious health problems, so his apprentice Amanda kidnappeds a doctor who can help him survive.

IMBD PLOT SUMMARY:

Jigsaw has disappeared. Now aided by his new apprentice Amanda (Shawnee Smith), the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrified a community and baffled police has once again eluded capture and vanished. While city detectives scramble to locate him, Dr. Lynn Denlon (Bahar Soomekh) is unaware that she is about to become the latest pawn on his vicious chessboard. One night, after finishing a shift at her hospital, Lynn is kidnapped by the deranged Amanda and taken to an abandoned warehouse where she meets Jigsaw, aka: John Kramer (Tobin Bell), who's now bedridden and on the verge of death. Lynn is told that she must keep the madman alive for as long as it takes Jeff (Angus Macfayden), another of his victims, to complete a game of his own. Racing against the ticking clock of Jigsaw's own heartbeat, Lynn and Jeff struggle to make it through each of their vicious tests, unaware that Jigsaw and Amanda have a much bigger plan for both of them...

There are a lot of flashback to part 1 and 2. They explain a lot of the things that you didnt see. Which i thought wa pretty cool.
If you have some time this weekend i suggest that you check this one out. But be warned that this movie is Rated R and its NOT FOR THE WEAK OF STOMACH There were some scenes where i wanted to close my eyes.

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THE PRESTIGE
Starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine, Piper Perabo, Andy Serkis, David Bowie Directed by Christopher Nolan The same guy who directed BATMAN BEGINS Based on the novel by Christopher Priest II This movie is Rated PG-13 for violence and some disturbing images.


In 1878 two young stage magicians clash in a darkened saloon during the course of a fraudulent seance. From this moment on, their lives become webs of deceit and exposure, secrets and revelations, as they feud to outwit and destroy one another. Their rivalry takes them both to the peak of their careers, but with terrible consequences.

Watched it yesterday. 1st off its about 2hr10min and was already thinkin that was too long for me. This is the type of movie that you have to pay attention all the way thru. So no Bathroom breaks.
But you know what i actually liked this movie, not just because im intriged by magic. The story kept jumping from past present and future. thats why i say that you must pay attention.

Got some time this weekend check this one out.


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THE GUARDIAN
Starring Kevin Costner, and Ashtin Kusher.
Its about a Coast Guard Legend who after his team is killed, is reassigned to teach the new recuits. Where he meets the new protege.

Well this movie was about 2hr30min. About 2hrs too long. Kinda like some parts but then there were some parts where i was about to fall asleep.

I know this movie came out last month. And i did want to see it. Should have waited for DVD. oh well its not like i paid.

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FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS
This movie stars, Ryan Phillippe, Joseph Cross, Jesse Bradford, Robert Patrick, Paul Walker, and Adam Beach. Directed by Clint Eastwood.

The story is about the 7 men who raised U.S flag at the battle of Iwo Jima, during WWII. The photo that was taken immortalized them. But only 3 that raised the flag would survive to tell the story.So the U.S government decides to used them as the poster childs of the War. Parading them around in order for the American people to buy War Bonds. They did this knowing that they knew the truth.

Ok so the beginning was pretty cool, war, people getting shot at. Body parts flyin everywhere. Then since this movie is a drama. Well I dont have to give you the definiton of a Drama. I was falling asleep. Eastwood did a lot of flashbacks. It all takes place in 3 different time period. The soilders flashbacks of Iwo Jima, them during their War Bond Tours, and in present time when one of the survivors was telling the story to one of the sons of Ryan Phillippe's charactor.

If your into dramas, like Eastwoods movies. Check this one out. Its the same style as Million Dollar Baby.
Also like his other movies this ones long. About 2hr 25 with preview.


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MAN OF THE YEAR
Had some time today, so i decided to watch this one.

This one star Robin Williams, Christorpher Walken, Laura Linney, Lewis Black, and Jeff Goldblum. Also directed by Barry Levinson.

Story is about a comedy (Williams) who is so popular in the Talk show circuit. That he is asked to run for President of the United States. He thinks its a good idea and goes for it. Never expecting to win. At the same time a computer company creates a program that should eliminate the hassle of voting by computerizing it.

Ok so the beginning was funny, specially when Williams was doing his stand up routine. Half way thru. It started getting boring, but then it got somewhat funny. Then boring.

What I'm tryin to say is that as long as Robin Williams was doing his stand up routines this was a good movie but when he wasn't a little boring

Want a good laugh check this one out. But don't be expecting a whole lot. Especially since this movie is almost 2hrs long.

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Wagner