The Hunger Games /Rated PG-13/

Synopsis: North America has been destroyed by humans, but now there is a country called Panem where the Capitol towers over the twelve districts. In District 12, the poorest of all districts, lives Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) a young woman who is a skilled huntsman. Along with her friend Gale Hawthorne (Liam Hemsworth) and the rest of district twelve they travel to the reaping, where one woman and one man between certain ages are selected to compete in the Hunger Games. There are twenty four participants who must kill each other in a game of trust, wits, and strategy, while the citizens of Panem are required to watch. When Katniss's little twelve year old sister Prim (Willow Shields) is chosen, Katniss volunteers to take her place. Along with the baker's son of district twelve, Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), they journey to the Capitol where they most fight people that have trained their entire lives for the brutal situation known as the Hunger Games.

I give this movie out of a 1-10 scale a: 10: This film by a extreme longshot in my opinion is the greatest movie I've ever, in my entire life have seen. I highly recommend that you read The Hunger Games books by Suzanne Collins, they are amazing (probably some of the best books I've ever read). On the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) it said they spent one hundred fifty five million dollars on this movie, just from that it shows they put a lot of time and effort in the making of the movie. The casting choices were fantastic, when I first saw the trailer some of the actors and actresses I was really unsure about. But trust me how they proform is extremely convincing and believable. The special effects and setting were perfect and enhaced some of the suspense. Your eyes will be glued to the screen the whole time, before you see the film be prepared to be blown away. The movie is very well rounded, it may make you cry, it will send chills down your spine, you may be a bit scared at some parts, you will be happy and greatful, it will blow you away. Be careful who goes to the film with you though, some images may be frightening and distribing, I think PG-13 was a good choice because the books are after all young-adult novels. My favorite aspect of this film was that out of all the movies I've seen they did a amazing job transferring it from a book, to a movie. Sure sometimes they had to touch on some parts but that is typical. There were some short scenes and parts that could have compared better but overall I was extremely impressed. I do highly recommend (as always) that you read the three books first, I know from what I have just told you, you will probably what to jump up and go to the theater right now, but really, it will make so much more sense if you read the books first. In my opinion it actually made the film way more interesting.

About the Stars: Jennifer Lawrence: Jennifer Lawrence is most commonly known for Winter's Bone from 2010, X-Men: First Class from 2011, Like Crazy from 2011, and of course The Hunger Games. They have recently announced that they are doing Catching Fire which is the second book in The Hunger Games, although I do not know when the film will premiere. Jennifer has also done other televison movies and other films bout those are as commonly known.

About the Stars: Josh Hutcherson: Josh Hutcherson actually has done lots of films when he was quite young such as Bridge to Terabithia, Firehouse Dog, and Zathura: A Space Adventure. Josh has recently starred in Journey to the Center of the Earth and Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.

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Dr. Seuss' The Lorax 3D /Rated PG/

Synopsis: Your favorite classic Dr. Seuss story is back! We all know the story of the Lorax, but no one knows what happened after the Lorax (voice: Danny DeVito) floated away. Lovestruck twelve year old Ted (voice: Zac Efron) believes he is destined to receive the affection of the girl of his dreams, Audrey (voice: Taylor Swift), by getting her a real living tree. Ted hears from his Grandma Norma (voice: Betty White) that there is a extremely old man known as the Once-ler (voice: Ed Helms) who knows all about the beautiful truffula trees. Ted goes on a very adventurous ride as he confronts the richest man in Thineed Ville, Mr. O'Hare(voice: Rob Riggle). This untold ending to the amazing tale The Lorax is a laugh out loud, hilarious, partly romantic film for the whole family!

I give this movie out of a 1-10 scale a: 7 1/2: I was rather pleased with this movie after getting out of the theater. I was happy that the film wasn't just the same Lorax story animated in a different way and better picture quality (like most of the movie industry is doing currently.). Most of the jokes and sarcasm were really good including a couple lines by the villain near the end of the film (that was hilarious by the way.). The whole idea and plot of the film was very well done, it was nice to see the Dr. Seuss story be expanded and better developed. Another thing that was pretty good about this movie was that the character development of the Once-ler and the long flashback throughout the film really got me to understand his mistakes and his personality then, and presently. From an acting stand point the movie was pretty okay. Danny DeVito and Betty White were really good, but Zac Efron and Taylor Swift weren't as good, they did alright, but I think the movie would have been better with different lead roles. The voice of the Once-ler and Mr. O'Hare were also exceptional. One thing I didn't like about this movie was the very end, if you have already seen the film I am not talking about the song, I am talking about after that. If you have no clue what I'm talking about or you haven't seen the film, bare with me for another minute or so. There were some other minor aspects I didn't enjoy, but other wise the movie was great. I know you're probably thinking, why didn't I rate the film a 10 because I didn't have much to say about the bad aspects. Well, I rated the movie a 7 1/2 because of the aspects I didn't like and it just wasn't anything special about it. This is a great family movie that I highly recommend seeing. Also, it really doesn't matter if you see it in 3D or not, it really doesn't make a difference with this particular movie.

About the Stars: Danny DeVito: Danny DeVito currently stars in a popular television sitcom on FX called "Always Sunny in Philadelphia" where he plays one of the lead roles, Frank Reynolds. He has also been the role of "The Penguin" in a movie from 1992 called "Batman Forever", Danny has also been in "Matilda" where he is the dad, Harry Wormwood."

About the Stars: Zac Efron: Zac Efron has starred in many movies including 17 Again, High School Musical 1, 2, and 3, Hairspray, Charlie St. Cloud and lots more!

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Star Wars: Episode I- The Phantom Menace 3D /Rated PG/

Synopsis: The fourth film made in the phanomenon known as Star Wars is back on the big screen in 3D! Two people, secretly Jedi Knights named Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and his padawon learner Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) go to the Trade Federation to confront the leaders, although they discover that the Trade Federation is planning to attack the planet Naboo. The Jedi Knights of the Republic must stop this madness along with their new Gungan friend Jar Jar Binks (voice: Ahmed Best) and the Queen of Naboo, Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman). Along the way, when their ship breaks down and they must land on the planet Tatooine where they meet a slave named Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), eventually Qui-Gon senses something about this boy. Will the Trade Feteration conquer the galaxy? Who is the Phantom Menace and are the sith lords truely extict? Finally, what is Anakin Skywalker's destiny?

I give this movie out of a 1-10 scale a: 7: I have to say I was suprised with this film, I love Star Wars although The Phantom Menace is one of my least favorites. But this version made it ten times better! Some of the scenes were really cool especially the pod racing, and if you are a fan of Star Wars, I bet you can imagine what it would be like. I was happy that they didn't change anything, they just updated the picture quality and made it 3D. Of course another thing that was interesting was some of the spaceship battling scenes like at the end also some of the lightsaber fights were amazing. Another thing that was great about seeing this moive on the big screen was, you know how when you see a movie for the first time you are just watching it to enjoy it? Then the second time you can catch stuff you haven't seen before, well I must have seen The Phantom Menace six times, but when it was on a huge screen and that is all I was focused on, you really get in to the film and catch things you had no idea even existed in the movie. The sound was cool too with lasers going off and everything! Although my favorite thing about seeing this movie was the experience, when my friend and I got to the theater there were guys in Stormtrooper costumes and guys in Jawa costumes, it was really funny and really realistic! (If you have seen the other movies you know what I am talking about.) Sadly we didn't get a picture of with but it was just plain cool to see them. There were also Jedi's standing by the theater selling lightsabers, not super cheap ones, but actual realistic ones! I really encourage you to go out to your local theater and see this amazing film. If your a Star Wars fan or not, this a great movie!

About the Stars: Liam Neeson: Liam Neeson has been in a lot of movies I am fimilar with such as Batman Begins where he is Henri Duncard he will also be in the new Batman film The Dark Knight Rises where he will be playing the character Ra's Al Ghul! Liam has also been in all three of the Chronicles of Narnia where he is the voice of Aslan. Liam has been in many other older movies too but the ones I named I.. being a tweleve year old boy are fimilar with!

About the Stars: Natalie Portman: Natalie Portman starred in Episode I, II, and III of the Star Wars films, Natalie starred in the recently popular movie The Black Swan where she is the main character Nina Sayer. She was also in Thor and Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium!

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows /Rated PG-13/

Synopsis: Perhaps the greatest detective of all time a master in hand to hand combat and truly a master of disguise; Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) once again teams up with his newly wed partner Dr. John Watson (Jude Law) in their most complex case ever! When Europe is at the brink of war there are events that just don't connect,. Sherlock suspects this is the work of Professor James Moriarty (Jared Harris) and with the help of a Sherlock's brother Mycroft Holmes (Stephen Fry) and a gypsy named Madam Simza Heron (Noomi Rapace) they most uncover the truth and find out what Professor James Moriarty really wants before it's to late.

I give this movie out of a 1-10 scale a: 8: This film I have to say personally had one of the best endings I have ever seen, it was an amazing cliff hanger although as much as I want to tell you I can't spoil. Just for future reference when reading this blog I will try to tell you about the plot as little as possible because when people put the *spoilers* thing most people end up reading it anyway even if they don't want to hear it.. Back to the film, all I will say about the ending is they are definitely going to make a third one. I loved the chemistry between Sherlock and Watson, some of the humor and sarcastic parts were hilarious. It was really cool how when Sherlock closes his eyes before he fights someone he knows their personalities so well he can predict their fighting moves. Another aspect I liked in this movie is a lot of the scenes were in slow motion which if the producers do it right, it makes it a lot more interesting, coodos to the producer for that. The casting of characters was a great choice and from what I heard about the first film, this one was even better! This is one of the first mystery movies I really have enjoyed and trust me if you go and see it, you are engaged the entire time whether it's a humorous part or an action packed scene you will be interested. I do encourage you to come out and see the film Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, and also please see the first movie and if you have leave me a comment and tell me how good it was, thanks!

About the Stars: Robert Downey Jr.: Robert Downey Jr. has starred in many films including the first Sherlock Holmes movie in 2009, he was also the superhero Iron Man in Iron Man 1 and 2. I have also heard that he will be starring in The Avengers standing beside by Chris Evans as Captain America. Robert will also be in Iron Man 3 in 2013 which is currently in pre-production. Robert Downey Jr. has starred in other movies too although the ones I mentioned are his most famous and recent!

About the Stars: Jude Law: Jude Law star's as Dr. John Watson in both Sherlock Holmes films but he has also been in other movies such as Hugo where he is Hugo's father, in Lemony Snicket's: The Series of Unfortunate Events he is the voice of Lemony Snicket, and Jude is also in The Cold Mountain from 2003, Road to Perdition from 2002 and Enemy At the Gates from 2001!

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