I'll make these first couple extra short and sweet:
Ted:
Literally one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time. If you like Family Guy humor, you'll love it...if you don't, you still might! The casting was awesome (Mila Kunis, Mark Wahlberg, Joel McHale, Seth MacFarlane, etc.)!
Love it! Go watch it!
The Watch:
Cheesy but funny. I was expecting a little more from the cast of Ben Stiller, Jonah Hill and Vince Vaughn, but it was still enjoyable.
It's not a must see, but if you like any of the actors and are looking for some entertainment, this might tide you over for a bit.
(Also, there's an amazing cameo in this movie...made my day!)
Savages:
Brutal does not even begin to explain this movie. Centered in the cannabis market of southern California, the plot of this movie follows the lives of three young and beautiful friends, who have become each others' closest family. Kick-Ass' Aaron Johnson plays the entrepreneur of the business that gets them all into one of the most horrifying situations possible. Taylor Kitsch plays what one could essentially call the "protector" of the family. Then we have Blake Lively in the role of O, who enjoys being the romantic lead in both of the mens' lives. They have a strange yet beautiful arrangement, which makes for quite a passionate search for O when she becomes kidnapped by the business' closest competition from Mexico.
Now that you have some of the summary, here's the pits and the peaks.
-The casting of the roles was amazing, yet the acting was lacking in a couple parts that involved Lively.
-The cinematography in certain parts was one of the most amazing things I'd ever seen, the colors were perfection and shots had a way of making the audience feel the pain that characters were going through, but there were some parts that looked like they could have just been from a cable-TV show.
If you are looking to feel dangerous or wanting to see some passionate love scenes, while making sure you still have plenty of gunshots and action, you'd love it. It has plenty to offer, but it's not for everyone.
Total Recall:
This movie took some reflection afterwards to really appreciate. The acting was decent, the casting was good, and the soundtrack wasn't bad either. What really made this film memorable to me was the portrayal of the future. The technology and transportation were really fascinating to think about beyond just the time spent in the theater.
The setting was an excellent device within the story. Total Recall takes place at the end of the twenty-first century on Earth, all of which has become inhabitable, except for what is currently called the United Kingdom and Australia ("The Colony"). The Colony, under the oppression of the leader of the United Federation of Britain, is connected to the Federation by a tram called "the fall."
From what I've heard about the Schwarzenegger version of the film, this is not a remake, it is nearly original, however this film does make reference to the first version.
If you are looking for a fast-paced thriller with a futuristic twist, I'd recommend this one to you!
Thanks for reading!
