Inception.. =0

We both took a vaca day today to spend sometime together. By 3:00 we were both bored out of our minds. So we decided to order a movie (directv, not blockbuster.. Same price, and we don't have to leave the house.)

My fiance remembered how this just came out, and how we both really wanted to see it. We wanted to go to the theaters to watch it, but didn't want to spend $20+ at the time.

Anyhow, I've been avoiding reading anything about this movie, I wanted to be surprised by the plot since I heard it was amazing. It did not disappoint. What a freaking amazing movie.

It can be a little difficult to follow at times. There's layers upon layers of stories all occurring at the same time. If you can follow it, you'll love it. It's one of those movies that's impossible to dislike. Honestly, if you don't like this movie, f**k you.

Score time. Story 5 points. Acting 2 points. Leonardo Defukkingcaprio 5 points.
So that's 12, yes, 12.. out of 10. GO WATCH THIS NOW.

Due Date

It's 6 pm and we are bored out of our minds. Its Thanksgiving evening, so you pretty much have 4 choices.
1. Watch football.
2. Eat left overs.
3. Go sit in line for a moderate deal tomorrow morning.
4. Go see a movie.

We went for option 4 obviously (Its kinda what the blogs about). Seeing as Due Date was the only thing out currently that peaked my interest, thats what we saw. Zach Bearded Dude usually makes a movie, and Rehab Downey has been really good as of late.

Zach Galfinpothead

It's about Downey's character, and how he needs to get across country to witness the birth of his first child. I won't spoil it for you, but funny stuff happens.

Both characters are hilarious in very different ways. The story lives on the edge of unbelievability, but still manages to seem somewhat possible, all awhile being very funny. 

Score time. I'll give Zach and RDJR 2.5 points each. A K fucking P sighting a point. And the story 2.5. So that's 8.5 / 10. Enjoy the holiday.

Terriers... FX Network

The only reason we started watching Terriers on FX was because we got into Justified on FX. When I saw it was starting its first season I figured we'd give it a try.

From the very first episode, we were hooked. I don't know whats going on with FX, but they know how to make a compelling series.

Season 1's finale is next Wednesday at 10. I can't wait. It's one of those shows that bums you out when its over, because you know you have to wait a week to watch the next episode. It's that good!

Score. Characters are awesome! 4.75. Story is fantastic. 4.75. So thats 9.5 / 10.

Blockbuster changes vent post.

Blockbuster... what is wrong with you?

We got movies Friday night (see below post) and while we're checking out I noticed a larger bill.

They took away $4 for 4 days, which wasn't too shabby, and added a dollar to it. Ok, prices go up, it sucks, but it happens. I can handle that I guess.

While walking out he says, "Your movies are due back Monday." Wait, isn't that only 3 days? "Ah ya, they lowered it from 4 days to 3."

WTF!! So your charging more, for less?! I'm contemplating changing the blog name to "THEY KNEW MY NAME AT BLOCKBUSTER." or to "THEY KNOW MY CARD NUMBER AT REDBOX."

Scott Pilgrim vs the World

We went to grab a movie Friday night. We came home with 2. Scott Pilgram vs the World, and *sigh*.. Sex in the City 2.

It ended up being a busy weekend so we didn't get around to watching one until sunday afternoon. We watched SPVTW.

SPVTW was great. I loved it. Its a movie that leans more on special effects than story. Which depending on how you look at it, isn't really a bad thing. Its a typical young love story (boooorrrriinggg). However, its the imagery that's makes it.

I'm going to keep this one simple. If you played a ton of SNES, you'll probably like the movie. If you don't know what SNES is (shame on you), you probably won't.

Score. I'll give the story a .3. The characters a 3. The imagery a 5.
So thats a 8.3 / 10.

Ps.. Effing blockbuster lowered the rental time for new releases from 4 days to 3. Which sucks. So we ran out of time to watch Sex in the City 2. I'm sooo bummed... WHY GOD WHY!?!

:)

Pan's Labyrinth.... o.O

 
Today I conclude my 3 of 3 from tuesdays trip, with Pan's Labyrinth.

I have been hesitant to rent this one because its only available in Spanish. I've seen it on quite a few top whatever lists, but  you have to ask yourself, do I really feel like reading subtitles for 2 hours?

That's a toss up right there. I mean, its a great movie, but that's certainly a pain in the ass. Mr. del Toro, English is the language of the world, get with the program...

I don't think he's listening..

Ok, I'll get on with the actual review. It's a good movie. Maybe even a great movie. It's a typical Spanish fairy tale. Where in, the girl has 3 tasks to complete to receive a award. I'd never heard of this, but apparently its a common theme there.

It centers around a young girl, and her life. I don't want to spoil it for you, but her life sucks. She has an asshole nazi-ish step dad. He's a captain in the military, and they live in a small outpost in the woods. Its 1944, and her step dad's army is fighting a group of people from the woods. Not really sure what the war is, or why they are fighting, they don't really go into it. I've actually gone more into it with this paragraph than they do in the movie.

I won't go into the story of what happens. I've said too much already! It's a movie that you watch then you try to figure at wtf just happened. You will do more thinking about this movie than you did while you watched. ...Is it trying to interpret the afterlife?.. ...Is it a little girls dream?... ...Is it just a fairy tale for fairy tale's sake?...
It's all of these, but none of these. I dunno, its friggin weird.

I wish I could help you out more, but I just can't. You really have to watch it, and figure it out for yourself. You could ask 5 different people what happened and probably get 5 different answers. The only thing everyone would agree on is that it is a good movie. Weird huh?

Score time. I'll give the story 6.2 points on its own. Its a great story. The special effects don't give you the feel of overly done like alot of other new movies. I'll give them a 2.5.
It was overly gory, I'm giving that -1.7. It was too much. And I'll give the step dad's performance 1 point. He's was such a dick. Brb, gotta open the calculator.

Back.. that's a 8 / 10 for Pan's Labyrinth.

Taxi Driver... :)

Today I watched the 2nd of 3 movies I picked up yesterday.
Taxi Driver with DeNiro, Jodie Foster, Cybell Sheperd before she got manly, and even the grandpa from Everybody Loves Raymond.

LOL

The movie starts out normal enough. Just an average guy, with an average emo attitude. He hates his surrendings, hates the people in the city.. blah blah blah.. Not really the first time I've seen the story, its very similar to other movies in the genre.

The thing that sets this one apart from others is the direction, production, and the acting. It's awesome. You can't tell the whole movie wither DeNiro is crazy or just pissed off. He's plays the part so good. He's normal, he's crazy, he's happy, he's a nut job. Up to the very last minute of the movie when he looks into the rear view mirror, you never know what to think.

If you can put up with the constant horn in the background (that's eerie similar to a cheesy lifetime movie). Given this is set and filmed in the 70s, you pretty much expect that. Well that, bell bottoms, and crazy hair.

Also, wtf is with the blood in this movie? Was that seriously the best they could come with? It looks ridiculous. Like diluted red water.

You've got some kool-aid on your hand bro...

Ok, score time. DeNiro's performance was worth 5. Pre-manly Cybell Sheperd is worth 2. Underage ho Foster is worth 2. Cheesy constant lifetime horn costs them -.3. 

So thats a 8.7 / 10.