Let's be honest, who doesn't love a good Pixar film?
Whether it be Brave, Up, or Toy Story (we all know you've cried at least one of those) the Pixar/Disney combo really knows how to tug on those heart strings. They make us laugh, cry and smile because for a moment we are brought such a contented happiness we are almost overwhelmed.
In this particular movie, Riley is an eleven year old girl who's parents have decided to move from Minnesota to San Francisco, California. Riley has been very happy most of her life due to the fact that in her head Joy is in control of things. However, when Sadness begins to mess around with the Core Memories, Riley becomes very distressed. Things go so wrong in fact that Joy and Sadness fall away from Riley's little emotional control center only to leave Anger, Disgust and Fear in control. (Explaining where pre-teen angst comes from.)
I believe my favorite part of the film is when Joy discovers that without Sadness, Riley and everyone in general could not be happy. The fact that the movie delicately presents the idea that it sometimes takes reaching your lowest point to reach your highest points is something that touches in with my own personal beliefs and I believe with many others as well.
The filmed is expertly crafted in a way only Pixar and Disney can. Explaining why people are the way they are in a humorous and entertaining way, this movie is delightful in every way. From it's highs to it's lows, parents and kids alike are enraptured. If you haven't made your way to a theater yet to see it, I highly suggest it.
Seriously, even if you're not into the whole Pixar feelings thing, they poke fun at Canadian pre-teen boy crushes. What's not to love?
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Monday, July 6, 2015
Terminator Genisys
So, as promised, I have seen the new Terminator film and it was much better than I first anticipated.
Many people as they have left the theater I work at have told me that's it's not worth it and not as good as the first two. However, I enjoyed the film. While it was far from perfect, it was an interesting twist on the story that has already spawned four other films.
I think the only key issue with the film is not even found within theaters, but within the failure in advertising the film. If you watch the preview by clicking on the link below, you will see that John Conner is not who he once was and that the goal of the film is for Kyle and Sarah to stop him by any means necessary.
If the editor had made the decision to keep that bit of information out, I believe that the film would have had an added shock value to it. Going in, most people already know that John is no good, but fighting to protect Skynet.
Otherwise, I enjoyed Emilia Clarke and Jai Courtney as Sarah Connor and Kyle Reese. While their chemistry was lacking, it wasn't one of those awkward pairings of actors that makes you wonder what the hell the casting directors were thinking. Arnold Schwarzenegger was also a delight to see. In several of his films that I have seen since he left the office of governor of California, I have felt that the man has been trying too hard in almost every last one. Many times, I have thought to myself, "Why doesn't he just retire?" However, in this particular film, I'm glad he hasn't. I grew fond of his character Pops. Plus he added a little humor here and there.
And speaking of humor, J.K. Simmons makes a lovely appearance in this film as an aged veteran cop that was saved by Sarah, Kyle and Pops in 1984. When they jump into the future to 2017, he helps relieve the tension with such lines as, "Damn time travelers! Always covering up their tracks."
To be honest, I think most people think that this film stinks because it doesn't make a lot of sense. With all the time travel, people try to bring logic into it. Making sense of dates and everything doesn't work with this film. Basically, you have to go back to the beginning and know that in this universe, only Terminator 1 and 2 exist. In addition, don't go in trying to understand why Kyle remembers certain things or why the time continuum works a certain way. In fact, personally, I like the way they lay it out. Time traveling doesn't exist and these film writers just had fun with it. It's almost reminiscent of the early sci-fi films. Things don't need to line up perfectly and make sense. It just has to keep you entertained. And the makers of the movie did a perfect job of sending you subtle reminders that this is a sci-fi/ action movie and you're there to enjoy. You're not there to analyze and predict and think hard.
I believe this film is fun and I can't wait until it comes out on DVD so I can watch it again with my family.
Many people as they have left the theater I work at have told me that's it's not worth it and not as good as the first two. However, I enjoyed the film. While it was far from perfect, it was an interesting twist on the story that has already spawned four other films.
I think the only key issue with the film is not even found within theaters, but within the failure in advertising the film. If you watch the preview by clicking on the link below, you will see that John Conner is not who he once was and that the goal of the film is for Kyle and Sarah to stop him by any means necessary.
If the editor had made the decision to keep that bit of information out, I believe that the film would have had an added shock value to it. Going in, most people already know that John is no good, but fighting to protect Skynet.
Otherwise, I enjoyed Emilia Clarke and Jai Courtney as Sarah Connor and Kyle Reese. While their chemistry was lacking, it wasn't one of those awkward pairings of actors that makes you wonder what the hell the casting directors were thinking. Arnold Schwarzenegger was also a delight to see. In several of his films that I have seen since he left the office of governor of California, I have felt that the man has been trying too hard in almost every last one. Many times, I have thought to myself, "Why doesn't he just retire?" However, in this particular film, I'm glad he hasn't. I grew fond of his character Pops. Plus he added a little humor here and there.
And speaking of humor, J.K. Simmons makes a lovely appearance in this film as an aged veteran cop that was saved by Sarah, Kyle and Pops in 1984. When they jump into the future to 2017, he helps relieve the tension with such lines as, "Damn time travelers! Always covering up their tracks."
To be honest, I think most people think that this film stinks because it doesn't make a lot of sense. With all the time travel, people try to bring logic into it. Making sense of dates and everything doesn't work with this film. Basically, you have to go back to the beginning and know that in this universe, only Terminator 1 and 2 exist. In addition, don't go in trying to understand why Kyle remembers certain things or why the time continuum works a certain way. In fact, personally, I like the way they lay it out. Time traveling doesn't exist and these film writers just had fun with it. It's almost reminiscent of the early sci-fi films. Things don't need to line up perfectly and make sense. It just has to keep you entertained. And the makers of the movie did a perfect job of sending you subtle reminders that this is a sci-fi/ action movie and you're there to enjoy. You're not there to analyze and predict and think hard.
I believe this film is fun and I can't wait until it comes out on DVD so I can watch it again with my family.
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Long Time, No See
So it's been forever since I've posted on here.
I thought when I started working for a movie theater and was able to see free movies I would be writing a lot more reviews on here. But alas, high school and full time job will distract you sometimes.
So I guess I have some catch up to play.
Keep your eyes out for a review of the new Terminator, Inside Out, and Minions. It's all right around the corner.
I thought when I started working for a movie theater and was able to see free movies I would be writing a lot more reviews on here. But alas, high school and full time job will distract you sometimes.
So I guess I have some catch up to play.
Keep your eyes out for a review of the new Terminator, Inside Out, and Minions. It's all right around the corner.
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