Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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!

Check out this trailer!



Friday, February 10, 2012

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!

Check out this trailer!