Jackass 3D

Yes, the stunts are crazy, yes, theses guys are borderline insane, yes some of the skits are in very bad taste.  That being said, I laughed my ass off.  If you enjoyed the other Jackass movies, this one won't let you down.

4 of 5 stars

Secretariat

This movie is one of those that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike.  The story is well told while managing to be exciting and interesting as well.  The only problem with movies like this is you know the ending before it ends.


3.5 of 5 stars

Wall Street - Money Never Sleeps

It was great to see an icon of the 80's make another screen appearance.  Pretty well done, leaves you guessing about the state of Gordon Gekko's soul till the end.  Nice cameo by Charlie Sheen as Bud Fox as well.  Not as good as the first, but still pretty good.


3.5 of 5 stars

The American

I often like movies that are independent or have that independent feel.  They often have good characters and a great story.  I can sum up this one in one word, BORING.  The plot was slow and I really didn't get into any of the characters, it was just like they were kinda there.  The only one that was fairly interesting was the prostitute that George Clooney had a relationship with.


1.5 of 5 stars

Resident Evil: Afterlife

It's just what you'd expect from a movie like this, lots of action and gore.  If you liked the other Resident Evil movies, you'll probably like this one too, I know I did.


3.5 of 5 stars

Machete

I just hate it when a movie that markets itself as an action flick decided to try and make a political statement.  If you want to make a movie and make a statement, there's plenty of ways to do it that aren't so in your face.  Machete is decent on the action, plenty of blood and guts as well.  Normally I probably would have enjoyed this, except for it's need to push an agenda.  The whole thing revolves around illegal aliens and drug lords.  The movie made it abundantly clear that illegals are just honest, simple, decent, exploited folks who have done nothing wrong while anyone who wants a secure border is nothing but a redneck racist or has "other" motives.  Guess they're entitled to their opinion, but they won't be getting anymore of my money.

1 of 5 stars

The Last Exorcism

Another movie that tries to take advantage of the genre of Blair Witch Project.  It's supposedly a documentary about a preacher who takes a film crew to capture an exorcism.  There's a few chilling parts, but overall, an average movie at best.  It's too bad, because it could have been a great one.

2.5 of 5 stars