Flight

Directed by the man whom directed "Forrest Gump" and "Polar Express" Robert Zemeckis takes us on the story of Captain William "Whip" Whitaker the pilot of a plane that's about to crash and how he manages the plane to a safe descend. Sounds heroic right?

Denzil Washington portrays Whip who's a functioning alcoholic pilot. You read that right. The crux of the story is was he drunk when he landed the plane and if so how drunk and what will happen to him and those around him if he's found guilty of piloting a plane drunk. Could he be the cause of the crash? Juxtapose is a story about a young girl trying to overcome her drug addiction.

This is a Denzil we've never seen. Out of shape. Boozy. And just a hot damn mess all the way around. And I couldn't picture ANYONE playing this character other than him. He's so brilliant I see another Oscar nomination in his future. If not there's something wrong with the Academy. He was BRILLIANT! His character is that friend you say "Get out of your own way" before violently shaking them as they make mistake after mistake.

Most hated the storyline. I didn't mind it. It was nothing like I thought it would be though, but I still liked it.

Paranormal Activity 2 & 3

I was in the mood for something creepy so I watched Paranormal Activity 2 & 3 Sunday afternoon. I got my monies worth via netflix.

The 2nd one was a prequel to the 1st showing how the demon terrorized Katie's sister Kristi first and explained the difference between a ghost and demon and why it's here.

The 3rd one is a prequel to the 2nd one explaining how the demon came to terrorize Katie and Kristi as kids.

Not going to lie both were quite entertaining. I enjoyed them for what they were. The special effects on a low budget film like this was AMAZING! That's the best part. I loved it. I like that they are creepy but not gory. Well done. If you want a good fright :)

Premium Rush

I think I may have a thing of Joseph Gordon-Levitt. He's so damn cute and he has a great bum. Also Michael Shannon. Don't judge me.

Anyways this movie is a basically Memento on bikes. Pretty good plot from the writer of "Panic Room" in his directorial debut. 

My one complaint about the movie is Vanessa (Joseph's ex in the movie). She has to be the most annoying movie character in TV history. I yelled at the screen more than once SHUT UP! I kind of understand why she's in the movie, but overall disliked her character 100%.

MORE MICHAEL SHANNON MOVIES!!!!!!!!!!!!! End of story.

The Watch

Just saw The Watch and very disappointed. It could've been hilarious using fictitious scenarios and I had high hopes instead it was about Aliens. This isn't anything new as Aliens coming to Earth sometimes are huge blockbusters, but this was not one. It was made for $65million and made only $63million for a reason.

Stiller and crew veered so far off course to what's their norm. Had they stuck with humans and actual ackward situations (think Paul Blart Mall Cop but for Neighborhood Watch) it would've been funny. I didn't laugh ONCE throughout this movie.

Chicago Fire

For some reason I can't get enough of this show. It's well written. Well acted. And doesn't gross me out. I love how it meshes different elements together (part ER with fire, part Melrose Place, and part detail oriented drama). The details are what I'm a stickler for. NOTHING is let go and I j'adore that.

My one caveat is the sometimes storylines are resolved too quick and I kinda shake my head to avoid whiplash. Other than that I love it! I also love how each episode gets better and better in acting, production quality, and storytelling.

Beauty and the Beast

If you were alive to watch "Beauty and the Beast" with Linda Hamilton in the 80's you'll like this latest creation.

The CW created this version with Kristin Keunk as Beauty aka Catherine Chandler a cop who witnesses her mother's gruesome murder. The Beast aka Vincent Keller a former Army soldier whom was tested on via chemicals and made into a killing machine...if he lets himself. 

Watching her mom get murdered and the criminals turning on her Vincent saves her. This starts a fascination from Catherine into whom Vincent is. It also helps her track her mother's killer. 

The "Will they, Won't they" hookup factor is good here. Kristin ain't Lana Lang that's for sure. There is not one part of this show that I hate.

Looper

So Looper for me felt like a more defined In Time. Original yes, but still something felt "been done" about it even though I can't put my finger on it.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is SUCH an underrated actor it's ridonkulous. He made this movie. He played a younger version of Bruce Willis to the point of bearing contacts and fake nose/mouth. Mannerisms were down pat too. Bruce did a great job. And EmB was pretty kick ass. I love strong female roles and she played one.

Overrall I'd say very good. Def worth you taking a viewing.

The Campaign

For me "The Campaign" was wildly uneven. It first made me chuckle, then laugh, then snort laugh, then cry laughing, then bored. Very strange pace to the movie. 

I wasn't sure what was going on. It repeated a few jokes but still there was a funny reason for it. I just wish this was more consistent. And then when it was serious I wasn't sure if it was trying to be funny. 

I mean overall I liked it. Just wish the pacing was done a lil more properly. I will say I never thought these two would be in a movie together I guess just out of sheer never thinking about it. But they were PERFECT!