X-Men: First Class (3.5)

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Looking at the history of X-Men before X-Men became X-Men (say that 10 times fast).

I love the X-Men. I have liked every single one of the movies (yes, even Wolverine). I am not sure why but I find the core of the story really hits home for me...also, mutants and powers are cool. 'Nough said.

I had been looking forward to this movie for a very long time. This film seemed to take it's sweet time coming out and I had to see it. Maybe it was because I was really hoping for something special, the same sort of feeling the first X-Men movie gave me, but regardless I felt like this film was missing something. Not sure what. Maybe bits of the story or a couple of the characters didn't seem interesting at all. Maybe it was the fact that it was the first of many so they needed to lay down a lot of story and I was looking for more epic action. Anyways, I still liked it.

Loved the choice of James McAvoy (Penelope, The Last Station) for Xavier and Michael Fassbender (Inglorious Basterds) for Eric aka Magneto. They were the best part about this movie and although my love for McAvoy runs deep I really felt that Fassbender was the strongest in this film. Really enjoyed watching him and I hope to see him popping up in more films asap.

The action was no all I was hoping for. It wasn't boring, actually the entire movie kept a very solid pace that made the entire movie enjoyable but there was something missing. I needed more pow. A few of the characters didn't impress me and I'm not sure if that was because of the acting or because they were overshadowed by my interest in the characters I already knew from the previous films...who knows.

So besides the fact that it wasn't all I hoped for I had fun watching this movie and thought it was really interesting in terms of knowing the history of certain characters and getting to know them better. They could take this story just about anywhere now and I'm excited to see where they go.

Bonus: Kevin Bacon. Badass. Oh, and Oliver Platt. Niiiice.

3.5/5 ADSENSE HERE

The Hangover Part II (4)

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The epically hilarious comedy is back with even more memorable drunken moments.

While the majority of people I have talked to about this movie and had seen it didn't like it compared to the first one I laughed my ass off! I really enjoyed watching this movie and I found myself laughing just as much in this one than in the first. Of course they brought back some old jokes, it would kind of be lame if they hadn't (at least I think so). Of course it wasn't as original...it's a sequel. Duh. Same characters and everything...what did you really expect? I suppose going into the movie having heard nothing but negative feedback helped me in liking it because I had low expectations. Also the fact that when I went to see the first one in the theatres I didn't really like it as much as everyone else and it took me a few views before I really appreciated it. Who knows why but I loved it and I think it's an amazing summer comedy.

Zach Galifianakis is brilliant (see also Due Date). He really, really, really is. Without him this film would have been 50% less hilarious. I have no idea how he does it but I cannot look at this man at all without snickering to myself. He is hilarious and, in my opinion, the best comedian out there right now. So shut it and love him. If you haven't yet, definitely check out his stand up.

Bradley Cooper I heart you for always and I look forward to each movie you are in. Especially since seeing Limitless...you rock. It helps that you're good looking but even if you weren't I would still heart you. High five. And a beer. Oh ya.

Loved the scene when they first wake up. That is my favourite part of these movies...priceless. Monkey was awesome. Ending was just silly. Photo montage was hilarious as always.

Solid comedy. Just don't go into it thinking it will be better than the first...you know better than that, it's a sequel!

4/5 ADSENSE HERE

Update

Sorry sorry sorry.

I have been on vacation in the wonderful world of NYC but now I am back and you can all enjoy a sigh of relief and gain some movie knowledge all at the same time.

w00t! :) ADSENSE HERE