In the Name of the King

DUMP
This didn't work for me. I had higher expectations for it. Even when I was watching it, I keep trying to convince myself it will get better, but sadly it doesn't get better. This is like a low budget Lord of Rings. The dialogue was horrible, and there were miniature ore battles. I'm always waiting for the special effects and the displays of magical powers from the character but it never comes. The woman warrior was dressed in amazing armor, but her display of magical powers were so disappointing. Also, Jason Stratham wores worn rags throughout the movie. That's horrible in a beautiful land.

Iron Man

BUY
This is probably the best Marvel hero done on the big screen. Iron Man looked great and there is plenty of action to keep you interested. The dialogue is okay, but you'll be too focused on the heart pounding music and excitement.

I Am Legend

RENT
This definitely could have been better with Will Smith. I thought it would be more like Armageddon, where the world has ended and they find a way to survive. However, this is more like Resident Evil or a zombie movie. That's disappointing. It spoils the whole mystery of things.

Blood Brothers

BUY
Amazingly, this turned out to be a real good movie. It really immersed you into the underground world of Shanghai. The visuals and music helps to put you into this world of evil. It would have been even better if they took some time to develop the characters and events. Things were happening at a fast pace and the next thing you know, the village boy was the boss of whole Shanghai. That was just too unbelievable.

310 to Yuma

RENT
I never watch westerns because they seem dull, but this one was different. Maybe, it's because it's a modern version of westerns. Russell Crowe was great as the villian who has a good heart. If you don't like cowboy story, watch this one and it might change your mind. There's some good gun slinging action and a good story to keep you in suspense.

Bourne Ultimatium

RENT
If you have been following this trilogy, this is nothing special for you. This is the final chapter and Bourne will finally find out where he came from and how he lost all his memory. I'm glad this is the end of Bourne, or is it?

Shoot Em Up

RENT
It's not much of a movie. Tons of shooting everywhere. You must see a hundred different guns used in this film. If you like to see nonstop action, this is the one for you, but don't expect anything more. The environment feels alot like Sin City, where bad guys are hanging at every corner.

War

RENT
Some confusion in all the betrayals in the story, but you will see alot of action. If you came to watch some action, you will definitely get it. You will get gun battles, sword fights, car chases, and big explosions.

POC: At World's End

RENT
This is a three hour film that isn't too interesting to watch. We are tired of pirates and they should have stopped at the sequel. Even though this isn't anything great, there's nice scenery and music to make it worth seeing, especially if you have been following the story since part one.

Live Free or Die Hard

RENT
Bruce Willis doesn't disappoint. Never much of a story, but lots of explosions and action. That's what the audience really wants anyways from the Die Hard series. This time it makes it more interesting with it being related to technology and how it can put the world at its knees. You'll also get to see Maggie Q as the evil assistant here.

Ocean 13

BUY
This is a well put together story. The best scam of all time. You will be sitting on the edge of your seat waiting to see what will happen next. It also helps that most of the cast are A list celebrities. If you love Brad Pitt and George Clooney, they come back here for another installation. This time you will also get Al Pacino as the villian. Now that's marvelous. It kind of reminds you of a subdued version of Scarface.

Transformers

BUY
This movie definitely exceeded my expectation. I grew up watching the cartoon version, and this version of the movie was way cool. The robots were realistic and you will be blown away by their size and appearance. Megatron vs Optimus Prime. How can you miss their battle?

Rise of the Silver Surfer

BUY
The Silver Surfer is cool. That's the only reason to see it. Going to see it for the Fantastic Four, Jessica Alba, or Doctor Doom might not even do it. If you like Superman 3 with all the villians, you will like this one.

The Contract

DUMP
This one is a disappointment because there were great actors such as Morgan Freeman and John Cusack. It was just a boring story. There wasn't even a good bond established with the characters. An assassin got stuck in the forest with a civilian. You would think something interesting would come out of that plot.

300

BUY
For a film with a group of unknown actors, this ROCKS! If you are a weak soul and are afraid of some blood, stay clear. This is not for the weak. Blood and guts is the name of the game. This will show you the Spartan way. Honor, glory, and for the love of the battle.

Spiderman 3

BUY
I also saw this on the smalll screen but wouldn't ming watching this on a larger screen again. Spiderman is an average superhero with flaws and people can relate to him. You can understand how nerve wracking proposals can be. You can understand how you can be corrupted to the dark side. You can understand how revenge is a strong desire. This is what makes the Spiderman series a must buy.

Smokin Aces

DUMP
This movie was so great that I forgot to review it. I totally forgot that I watched it. There's a mix of assassins out to kill one man. It's not anything great to watch. A disappointment because there was Ben Affleck and Alicia Keys. It's has the style of a English made film. I had a feeling it would be a bad film. I should have listened.

Shooter

BUY
Unexpectedly, this was a good film. It was a great story of a sniper and how he fought for his country and how the country can screw you. There are lots of explosions and if you like the concept of sniping, you will see some very realistic setups. It's a conspiracy plot and it's an interesting one that will keep you watching. I'm not a fan of Mark Walhberg, but he does well in this one.

Black Snake Moan

DUMP
This is a story about a black man who locks up a white woman in his house because he feels that she is corrupted by the devil. Corrupted being that she sleeps with all the men in the town. Locking up a woman in a chain is a strong statement, but the film is dull and uninteresting. There is some great acting by Samual Jackson and Christina Ricci, but it doesn't save the movie. There's also Justin Timberlake... nevermind.

Ghost Rider

RENT
It's nothing fantastic but is entertaining to watch, especially if you grew up reading the comics of the Ghostrider. Nicholas Cage wasn't great or anything, but the effects of him riding a flaming motorcycle was really nice.