waaayyy kewl movies

so, i have my moments every so often when i go into siskel and ebert mode. this is one of those times, so, here goes another list of waaaayyyy neat-o movies that i've seen recently.

CJ7



if you have ever seen kung fu hustle, then you've heard of stephen chow. he also directs this little gem that is directed to a younger audience. it's about a very poor little boy who's given a gift by his equally poor father and the adventure that ensues. it's a funny, adorable story with loads of kung fu elements splashed throughout. for me, i feel it's a keeper, but for the rest of the world, i just think you should watch it. it's awesome.



Hancock



this movie was just awesome and totally unexpected. it had a very neat twist and a very unconventional way of telling the tale of a super hero. this movie definitely breaks all sorts of molds and i found it friggin awesome . . . didn't i already say that? well, it's double awesome.

Son of Rambow



this movie is so, just, wow. it's about this little boy who's brought up ultra-religious and through some smooth talking done by the school bully, this little boy is introduced to rambo, violence, television, going against authority, and, above all, finding his imagination and running with it. moral of the story? let your kids watch rambo before it's too late! not really, but, let your kids be kids for pity's sake.

now, go watch this movie.

you will not be sorry.

rambo would.



Wall-E



for some stupid reason, this movie got a lot of flack because of the fact that it dealt with a society of people who relied too much on technology and became really obese. it's a cartoon people. it's for the kids. and it's an awesome story.

this little short circuit lookin' dude is left alone to clean up earth and he goes a little loopy, but then he finds love, hitchhikes to this society of fat people, saves the day and wins the girl and everyone learns a lesson.

what's not to love? why does everyone have to get their panties in a bunch every time something little rubs 'em the wrong way?

silly, small-minded people make me itch . . .

all in all, it's a great movie. the short that comes before it is pixar's best yet, in my opinion (my dad almost wet his pants).



so, that's all i have for the moment, but i'm sure that there'll be more later on.

a list of good movies to see

i don't know why, but lately i've just seen some preeeettty gosh darn good movies, so here's a list of my personal picks:

august rush



super cool hip movie with a great story, great sound track, and it just kind of touches the the soul, ya know?

tin man



sci-fi channel mini-series that's kinda long (4 hours and some change) but worth it . . . not technically a movie, but gosh darn hip nonetheless.

the seeker: the dark is rising



really dippy title, but surprising good movie; based on a book, sci-fi/fantasy stuff, but good times all around.

the kite runner



not for the faint of heart; many disturbing elements, but the story is genuine and i found it beautiful, which sounds a bit cheesy, but, it was, as most stories of redemption are.

juno



just rent it, heck, buy it . . . this movie is just friggin awesome. it's blunt and honest and just wonderful.

walk hard: the dewey cox story



now, this movie really surprised me. i thought is was going to be really dumb. i rented it on a whim, but it was actually really funny and the music wasn't half bad either. definitely worth watching the director's cut . . . the extra half-hour adds a lot.

i am legend



wow. just wow. will smith. 'nuff said.

the darjeeling limited



great story. another movie that surprised me with it's depth given the actors that took part in it, such as owen wilson and jason schwartzman.

cloverfield



another movie that surprised me, given the fact that the hype surrounding it kind of made me want to avoid it, but something about some of the reviews inspired me to check it out and i'm glad i did. the camera work is done to make it look like it's filmed by an amateur, but it adds to the mock authenticity of the film. it's just a neat creature film that's suspence and thrill instead of blood and guts.

mr. bean's holiday



my mother didn't like this movie at all, but, then again, she's never had much of a taste for british humor. i absolutely loved this movie. i haven't laughed so much at a movie in i don't know how long. if you love the beauty of physical comedy, like that of charlie chaplin and the like, but done with even more finesse, definitely check this out. plus, it's rated "g" so it's safe for everyone to watch. :)

well, i could go on and on, but my blog isn't really intended for movie reviews, but they do interest me, so i'll add them from time to time. i've just been behind on adding any, thus the amount.

and now i'm done.

for the moment.

across the universe

ok, i forgot to do this . . . if you haven't seen this movie watch it. i love the music of the beatles. it's few and far between that good movies are being made these days that are worth seeing over and over again just for the sake of seeing over and over again. the music is wonderful, the acting is wonderful, the imagry is wonderful. i just loved this movie and i just wanted y'all to know.

now you know.

rent it.

watch it.

love it.

you can thank me later.

enchanted

i went and saw this yesterday with my family. wow . . . it's been awhile since disney actually put out a film like the good 'ol days, where the story was goofy and silly and sweet and above all, entertaining to watch. and it actually had hand drawn animation! all's i can say is, well, faboo. even my 10-month-old bug enjoyed it.