Bourne Ultimatum 2007 7 out of 10

Bourne Ultimatum 2007  7 out of 10

I've now seen all 4 of the Matt Damon Bourne movies and I'm convinced that Jason Bourne is just a disposable action hero.  The Jason Bourne movies have perfected the following and avoiding people in a crowd scene. These scenes are filled with tension and look great on screen.    Half of the scenes are people trying to find Jason Bourne and Jason Bourne trying to find answers.  The first movie in the Bourne series seemed new and unique---but now the formula for the Bourne movies has made them completely unmemorable after viewing.   Don't get me wrong:  they are a fun and enjoyable ride at the time you are watching them --but other than Jason Bourne getting one small piece of information about his past --nothing really happens.   Jason Bourne isn't saving the world like James Bond or Jack Bauer,  instead he is just avoiding capture again and again while the people around him die.   The series features great action sequences---but after the thrill of watching the film---I feel empty as far as the series goes.  

In conclusion:   Watch the Bourne films for the action sequences --not for the slowly evolving and redundant story lines.

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(Animated movie # 13 ) Mr. Peabody and Sherman 2014 6 out of 10 Time Travel Movie # 10)

Mr Peabody and Sherman 2014  6 out of 10

Everything gets a remake or reboot.  I don't really think thing anyone was clamouring for a Mr. Peabody and Sherman remake --but it happened anyway.  The characters come from shorts in Rocky and Bullwinkle TV series from the 1960's so I'm sure kids today have no idea who this character even are.  Mr Peabody and Sherman travelled through time in the original 1960's cartoon so I guess the concept has some potential.    

The Movie:

The movie itself was alright--but not memorable.   This time travel adventure was high on quality action sequences --but missed the mark on humor.   I didn't laugh once.  Mr Peabody and Sherman as characters were just not interesting enough to carry the movie.   If you are going to do an animated Time Travel movie it needs to be funny.....and Mr Peabody and Sherman failed for me in that respect.

Time Travel:

The time travel aspects of the story were decent as far as the places the traveled and the consequences of their time travel,  but again I was thinking about a Family Guy time travel episode and how much better that was than this.

The average opinion on the Internet views this film more favorable than I did ....So my advice as always---would be if the trailer looks good to you give it a shot.   It is family friendly animated film with a few historically jokes that only adults may get...But definitely safe for the kids.

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Pete's Dragon, Rogue One, Dr Strange and Moana Reviews

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But if you are wondering where are all the big Pixar, Disney, Marvel and Star Wars reviews????  After all Disney movies did gross over 7 Billion dollars  in 2016.

Those reviews are over at my Disney themed The Mouse Minute webpage.

So here is a quick recap and link to my more recent reviews that fall under the Disney Umbrella.

My Thoughts on Rogue One

https://themouseminute.wordpress.com/2016/12/24/rogue-one-a-spoiler-filled-movie-review/

My Moana Review

https://themouseminute.wordpress.com/2016/12/02/disney-animated-movie-review-14-moana-2016-9-out-of-10/ 

My Dr. Strange Review

https://themouseminute.wordpress.com/2016/11/19/disney-movie-review-dr-strange/ 

And finally -- my thoughts on Pete's Dragon

https://themouseminute.wordpress.com/2016/12/31/petes-dragon-disney-family-film-7-and-8-a-tale-of-two-dragons/

HellRaiser : Hell World 2005 6 out of 10

Hell Raiser : Hell World 2005  6 out of 10

To be honest I have no idea how this movie series has lasted nine films.   Hell Raiser: Hell World is the 8th movie in this horror franchise.   This one in the series has a twist that Hellword is now an online game.  Some players whose friend died years ago after playing the game too much get invited to a HellWorld party by earning invites online.  They go to a spooky mansion that has a weird and wild party going on.  Lance Henriksen (of numerous B Movies and Alien fame) is the person apparently throwing the strange party.      

Like the franchise in general the concept behind this particular film starts out with a cool idea ---but then doesn't really live up to its potential.   Pinhead and his gang or used sparingly in the flick as Lance Henriksen seems to be the real villain.   I was starting to get bored of the flick about an hour and 15 minutes in and was about to write it off as just another wasted HellRaiser movie gone wrong,   but then it started to get a little weird that things weren't quite like they seemed.  The movie had a couple of weird twists that sort of redeemed it a little for me at the end.   Unfortunately ---just like the entire concept for the franchise----it could have been a lot better.  

 While researching the series for this blog I learned hat Clive Barker was really only involved with the very first film.   It is a shame that he didn't have influence over the series as it could have been much better than the mediocre series it became.  Clive Barker has a cool and twisted vision.  A sort of  demented H.P. Lovecraft vibe that could have been a lot better on screen.   I wish Lord of Illusions had received a followup and the concept of HellRaiser could have been executed better.

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Godzilla 2014 6 out of 10

Godzilla 2014  6 out of 10

After Rogue One I saw that Godzilla directed by Gareth Edwards was playing on TV so I decided to record it on the DVR and watch it while I was sick in bed this weekend.  I had liked what he did with his low Godzilla style movie Monsters......So I figured he was the perfect person to direct this film.

The movie starts off a little slow and really takes awhile to get going.  Once we finally get to the real action near the end the footage of Godzilla hitting the 2 other Monsters is pretty epic.  This Godzilla is much better than the big budget  1998 version awhile back with Matthew Broderick.  That film didn't think Godzilla only was interesting enough so they had a bunch of mini Godzillas that looked like Raptors from Jurassic Park .   I was really disappointed with that film.

This Godzilla did a much better job than that 1998 version---but it wasn't as good as Pacific Rim. Pacific Rim was bas ass and took the genre to the next level.  This movie needed to step up to that level and failed to do so.    Instead if felt more like a big budget version of the old he giant monster battling in  costumes stomping  on models of cities.  The special effects for the end of the film were great and enjoyable.....I just don't feel this movie will be memorable years from now. It just wasn't special or unique enough to stand out.  The final battle was just a little bit too little to late to win me over.

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Central Intelligence 2016 7 out of 10

Central Intelligence 2016  7 out of 10

Central Intelligence is a good buddy cop adventure starring Kevin Hart (playing himself as always) and Dwayne the Rock Johnson.   The plot is silly and The Rock's character (despite being kick ass is odd throughout the film, which was a strange choice.  They almost lead you to believe he is faking how his character is a first---but it turns out that isn't the case.

A 20 year reunion is approaching and an old class mate know back in the day as  Geeky Outsider named Fat Rob contacts Kevin Hart's character who was the ultimate athlete student back in the day for a drink.    The flashback to The Rock singing in Fat makeup is probably the best part of the flick.   I think and entire movie with Fat Rock would have made a better film    Anyway.....Fat Rob is now kick ass Rock a CIA Agent gone Rogue and unknowingly enlists the help of his old classmate.  The two end up embroiled in CIA Espionage situation situation.    The movie has some good action sequences and chemistry between The Rock and Kevin Hart clicks.   The movie had some funny moments.  The Rock  even in a odd character role) can make any action movie enjoyable.   

(Spoilers)

The weak point of the movie was the attempt to try and convince the viewer that The Rock may be the bad guy after all....This red herring just never works and as much as they try the viewer never really buys into this angle.   The Rock is too likeable in the the film for the viewer to want to buy into that and so the tension you are supposed to feel in certain scenes isn't really there.    I loved the references to Sixteen Candles which is supposedly The Rock's characters favorite flick.

A decent buddy cop film worth a rental.

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My Top 5 Must See Movies for 2017 so Far

2017 is going to be an interesting movie year.   There are a lot of big budget sequels and potential blockbuster films.

Here is my current top 5 Must See Movies so far.   
Things could change as  more trailers come out.


Number 5
Beauty and the Beast - March 17 

Hitting theaters in March of 2017 Disney brings to the screen a live action version of Beauty and the Beast.  The original animated film was great.....The stage play was a smash hit.  
I see no reason that this version will not be a big hit for Disney and it's fans.

Number 4
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales - May 26

Any other year a Pirates of the Caribbean movie might be at the top of my list.  The Curse of the Black Pearl is one of my top movies of all-time and Captain Jack Sparrow is one of my favorite movie characters.   This year  Pirates only makes number 4 on my Must See list.   A Good movie year this may be.

Number 3
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2  May 5

The first Guardians of the Galaxy was a surprise hit for me and my favorite movie of 2014.
I can't wait to see Star Lord and the gang in action again.  Baby Groot looks to be possibly the best character of 2017.

Number 2
Blade Runner 2049  October 6 

It is no mystery to people that know me that Harrison Ford is my favorite actor of All-Time.   Indiana Jones is my favorite character and Han Solo isn't far behind.   The return of Blade Runner which is a cornerstone classic Sci-Fi film that influenced so many films has been a long time coming.   I can't wait.   I hope they get it right. 

Number 1
Star Wars: Episode 8   December 15

No Surprise here.  Star Wars is my favorite movie franchise and after Rogue One Disney has it running on all cylinders.  We only got a glimpse of Luke in Episode 7.....now we get to see Luke Skywalker back in action again.   

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