The Green Hornet (4)

Following the death of his father Britt Reid inherits his dads news paper The Sentinel. Crime is on the rise and Britt is about to find out the real reason why...and then will try to stop it.

First off, I have been hearing mainly bad things about this film. I had been looking forward to it since I saw the trailer back in the day and I was bummed when I started to read negative reviews. So, here's the thing, this movie is awesome. I loved it. The people who said/say this film sucks probably just don't like this genre of movie. The comedy/comic book style that should be left to the nerdy, geeky and fun loving critics. This is not a "serious" movie, and the moment you want it to be is the moment you start hating it.

I can't say I've always been a Seth Rogen fan. I can say that lately I've begun liking him more and more. This was one of my favourite roles of his so far (next to Pineapple Express and Super Bad). I thought he was perfect as and for this character. I honestly can't think of anyone else who would have played it as well as he did. It just worked. There was enough hilariousness with a side of serious that just worked really well. High five Seth.

The best part about this movie next to the awesome fighting that I'll get to in a second was the "side kick" played by Jay Chou. At first I thought I knew who he was, but then I didn't, but now I know why. I had seen him in True Legend. This guy kicks some serious ass! He was hilarious but also just good. Solid. Really solid. Perfect match for Seth.

Okay, the action. The car chases will not knock your hat off or raise any eyebrows, but what will are the slow down fight scenes. I love slow-mo fight scenes to start with, but this was different. This film had just a little bit of extra spice added in there. The focus and use of colour for the weapons and what not was brilliant. The first time it slowed, in the graveyard, I think I stopped breathing for the entire scene. I had my hand over my mouth and just couldn't get enough. It was beautiful. I wanted to rewind that scene and watch it again and again and again. Totally awesome. I was hooked from that scene on. Fantastic.

This is a fun film. It has some seriously awesome fights/action with some great laughs. There were some really hilarious scenes actually, almost equal comedy to action. I liked that. It was a great sit back and enjoy type movie. It's not life changing but I really enjoyed it. The story isn't lame and the characters are great. Well, except for Cameron Diaz. Sorry girl, but I have never liked you and you didn't show me anything different in this movie either. Kinda lame.

If you like comic book to movie movies or action films or comedies (that about sums up 80% of you I should think) you will find something you'll love in this movie. If not, there will be laughs.

4/5



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Blue Valentine (4.5)

The all too real life story about one couple, following them from the highest of highs and the very lowest of lows.

Real. This movie is real. That's the one word that about sums it up. It's raw, it's truthful, it's fearless, it's shocking, it's emotional and traumatic and funny and cute and heart breaking...

Ryan Gosling...yes. Yes and then some. I hate to do this to you buddy, but I have to bring up The Notebook. I mean, yes it's a romantic movie, which isn't really what Blue Valentine is about, but performance wise it reminded me of that. It reminded me of when I first really saw you acting and feel in love with you because if it. You were so much more stronger and amazing in this film. I have no idea how you do it, physically and emotionally, to absorb another person like you do. But I'm glad you do. My eyes are even more open to you now...you basically could make only shitty movies from now on and I would still be your biggest fan.

Michelle Williams, I saw you in Shutter Island and Brokeback Mountain but I never really saw you until now. What an amazing performance. There were some scenes that made me so emotional due to my complete and utter connection with you that I wanted to just scream. You are now on my top awesome of awesome list. Fantastic performance. You even out shone Ryan in my eyes...and that's a big deal.

This movie will shift your perspective and quite possibly your life. I myself didn't find it so shocking on a personal level, but I think I was one of the few people in the theatre without a fresh sheet of tears down their cheeks (yes, even the men) but I just don't normally cry during movies for some reason. I did almost cry, that's huge. Especially the one scene at the hospital with Michelle...I didn't think I was going to make it. So intense. Ugh. This is not a "feel good" film folks. So don't take anyone to see if for a first date or anything...really, don't. Unless you don't like them.

Performances were outstanding. It was such a great story, I mean, not great as in happy but great as in so real that you can't help but believe it. At one point I was so completely sucked into it that I didn't notice my arm was asleep or that I was in a room full of people. I was that into it. Someone could have screamed at me and I wouldn't have heard them. That's some strong cinema. Fantastic.

I could keep going on and on but I will end this review by just saying whole heartily that this is definitely one movie you do not want to miss.

4.5/5

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