The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (June 12th) –Denzel Washington and John Travolta are quite funny in this somewhat suspenseful movie. The characters are compelling, and the writers developed an interesting plot. I enjoyed the movie, though I expected more action. Maybe the actors are just getting too old to keep up with the adrenaline rush. I heard the original, Joseph Sargent’s “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three” (1974) was better. But, I have yet to see it for myself.
Rating: 2 ½ gasps out of 5
The Proposal (June 19th) – Besides the obvious markers of Sandra Bullock’s age, her acting has neither improved nor worsened. I suppose that is a good thing. The movie is an entertaining summer romance, adding flame to the cougar trend (older successful women dating younger men. Think Mrs. Robinson in “The Graduate”). Expect a few good chuckles, but not too many memorable lines. At least Ryan Reynolds can serve as eye candy during the movie.
Rating: 3 kisses out of 5
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (June 24th) - OMG, this movie is as expected, awesome. And of course Shia LaBeouf is hilarious, with some added help from Julie White, Ramon Rodriguez and John Turturro. Michael Bay did not skim on the action either. The fight scenes left audiences’ hearts pounding, and begging for more. Too bad with all the attention placed on the action and comedic lines, the story line felt a blow. The plot could have been a bit stronger. Oh, and did I happen to mention all the hot people in this movie? Well, there are quite a few to keep ogling eyes busy.
Rating: 5 Whoas-that-was-cool out of 5
Brüno (July 10th) – Is there a movie that can make an audience feel more uncomfortable than “Brüno?” Granted, “Borat” (2006) was a bit off putting, but at least it was hilarious. “Brüno” hits new levels of distaste. It is shocking in a bad way. A few people from the audience actually walked out. Sacha Baron Cohen tried too hard with this screenplay. Comedy should be effortless. Better luck next time Cohen.
Rating: 1 ½ uncomfortable-laughs out of 5
Orphan (July 24th) – “Orphan” is an interesting horror flick. It lacked in stimulating fear, but it did keep the audience on their toes. There was probably more anger in the theater directed toward the audacity of the little girl, Esther, on the screen. Actually, the acting is pretty believable, especially child actors Isabelle Fuhrman (Esther), Jimmy Bennett (Daniel) and Aryana Engineer (Max). The kids carried the movie. Oh, and I think you may really enjoy the ending. It is a shocking surprise you may or may not figure out before it ends.
Rating: 4 shrieks out of 5
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (August 7th) – “G.I. Joe” is a non-stop and fast paced (including some slow motion stunts to emphasize how gravity is suspended) action flick with great fight scenes and a nice compelling plot. Oh, and let us not forget the numerous hot shirtless guys and chicks with killer bods. The movie leaves audience panting for more action and more glimpses at Victoria’s Secret model Karolina Kurkova, Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller, Byung-hun Lee, Marlon Wayans and Rachel Nichols.
Rating: 5 Yesss! out of 5
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