The Simpsons Movie (*** 1/2) In Theatres

What can i say about a show that I've seen all 400 episodes at least twice and now a movie finally appears this year. The movie was meant for the fans that ditched the show years ago(those fucking idiots the show has never been better in my option). The movie, went back to the roots of the early Simpson days. Like season 2-6. I'm glad they writers did this. They made a movie that can stand the test of time, and not feel old after a decade or two. The South Park movie may be funnier, but this film had heart and a sense of a familiarity that I love in the show. My only compliant is I wish there were more pop culture type references and it be longer . But I'm somewhat glad they steered away from them. (I don't want Family Guy approach) I really think this movie is perfect and was really happy after watching it that it did not disappoint. This will end up being my favorite film of the year, I believe.
Can you imagine the numbers that this movie will make this weekend, and all of the fans that ditched the show over the years come crawling back to it next season! This show may last another 10 years if they do. This is what i wish for. 400 is a lot of time spend with the Simpsons, but my hope it still stays sharp for many years to come and reach 500 or even 730 episodes so we can have at least two years worth or Simpsons to watch. So go see it Many Many Many times. Bart's Penis.... The theory still stands!

Rescue Dawn (*** 1/2) In Theatres

Werner Herzog's Remake of his own Documentary Little Dieter Needs to Fly.
Christian Bale(who is one of my favorite actors) was really effective in the role, but i enjoyed Jeremy Davis performance the most. The film has many great moments, i liked the dog, but if your looking for the better of the two films the doc blows it away. The last ten mins of the movie i hated, and the fact that the real life Dieter has a German accent and Bale didn't was a little disappointing.. I watched almost all of Herzog movies all 55 of them last year and this one is nowhere near his greatest work(some of my personal favorite Aguiree the Wrath of God, My Best Fiend, and Strosek), but it still brilliant and I'm glad he did the feature film and didn't get killed by another director. Go see this movie. Let me know what you think. And if you have seen Andersonville my favorite war Prison movie let me know what you think of that also.

Disturbia (** 1/4) Telesync

I enjoyed this film, but it seems like every teen horror film that comes out. Not to mention the whole Rear Window, simpsons episodeness of the film. Shia is good again, and I thought the first hour of him doing nothing around the house was pretty amusing. The movie felt apart during the end sequence, but it had is moments. I liked the creepy pit in the basement. Overall worth watching for the cheap thrill and the sexy next door neighbor.

Spielberg on Spielberg (*** 1/2) TV

TMC had a Documentary on Spielberg the other night directed written and produced by Richard Schiekel. It featured just Spielberg talking about his films with film clips etc.. No narration and on other outside interview etc. I highly recommend this doc to any Spielberg fan. Spielberg answered many question and themes shown throughout his films. My favorite scene was him telling the audience how the ending of A.I. was Kubrick and not his, and he gets alot a heat from it. Spielberg is one of the greatest filmmaker alive and my personal favorite. I only wish during the Documentary that he apologized for Lost World.
Bring on Indy.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (*** 1/4) In Theatres

I really enjoyed this dark chapter in Harry life. The style felt fresh along with the music and characters but not enough to make it feel too different. The cast is huge in this film, and they all get some decent screen time. Gary Oldman is the man, and one of my favorite actors so that is added plus. There is plenty of really fun moments and cool montages throughout the film. I especially like the one with Azkaban prison. The dark feel of the first 30 mins was really creepy and nice to see they didn't ruin it with some kiddy lines and slap stick. There was only one bad line in the film. The line that was "you gotta hand it to Dumbeldore he goes out in style" was pretty poor. I Also enjoyed, Harry teaching defense sequences. The battle at the end was I can't wait to watch in IMAX 3D. I love the sugar coated ending, when we the audience's know there is more battles to be fought. Overall this is my second favorite Potter. Number three is my favorite. This is easily one of the best movies of the summer. I can't wait until next fall when Half Blood Prince comes out and not upset that David Yates is directing it. What did you think?

Arthur and the Invisibles (** 1/2) DVD

I watched another fine cartoon today from Luc Besson. It was a mixture of many stories Sword in the Stone, Honey i Shrunk the Kids, etc.. But overall Ii’s a worthy fantasy film. Worth the watch. I wish the DVD had the Original French track.

Flushed Away (***) DVD

I really enjoyed this movie. The voice acting was great and there were many clever gags. The singing slugs were great. Overall a great Aardman cartoon.

Music and Lyrics (** 1/2) Blu-Ray

I actually enjoyed this movie. The music is pretty amusing and the Pop Music Video is really good. Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant usually do nothing for me ,but there perfect for these type of roles. Much better than recent romantic comedies I have seen this year.

If.. (****) DVD

I've been wanting to watch this film for the last 10 years, Sadly it has not been available until two weeks ago when it arrived on a glorious Criterion two disc DVD. Malcolm McDowell pre Clockwork Orange (Which of course is my favorite movie) is brilliant. The transfer on this almost 40 year old film is one of the best i have ever seen. The movies themes are very interesting to watch based on the numerous school shooting that have occurred over the last few years. This movie deals with motif a little better than Gus Van Sant's Elephant, even though the movie are very different i can not help see the similarities in the two films. Do yourself a favor and check out Malcolm in this film. This film, Clockwork, and Caligula are classic McDowell in great form as usual. Next up for me is maybe try to finally watch Time after Time another film that has been on my list for some time. Let's hope Criterion puts out the two sequels O Lucky Man! and Britannia Hospital so i don't have to wait another 10 years to finish the trilogy.

Transformers (**) In Theatres

** Story ...The script was so bad.
**** effects but without a good story this movie is an average ** The movie is a tough one to shallow but maybe after another home viewing it may grow on me. Who knows?
I liked the first 30 mins and the last 30 mins. Shia was good and he will make a good Indiana Jones character i think other than that i really didn't care much about this film. There was a few wow shots, but nothing groundbreaking.
The B story was horrible with Anthony Anderson it was so pointless. Frenzy was stupid.
There is a fucking Mountain Dew Transformer.....
The transformers pee.. I just don't get it.
Why did hugo weaving due the voice of Meagtron they just added effects to it? Seems pointless not to use Frank Welker.
I can't wait for Transformers 2 maybe without the character development and such it will have a better story. Get rid of the humans and focus on the robots.

Ratatouille (*** 1/2) At the Drive In

I still think Monsters Inc. is Pixar's Masterpiece. I sure people will argue with that, but this movie is very well done. It seems like it needs a second viewing to sink in all the cartoon details and story elements. It's really an adult film. Like Iron Giant and Incredibles. Brad Bird really seems like he does what he wants and doesn't throwing any unnecessary kiddy elements. This is one of pixar's finest and a vast improvement over Cars which was pretty weak. Go see it right away you will not be disappointed.

Nancy Drew (** 1/2) At The Drive in

I fell asleep during the middle of the movie so I can not judge it completely. I enjoyed the film for what i remember. The movie mystery was fun, but overall maybe not as intense as thrillers that I’m used to.