May 31, 2010

Shutter Island

A U.S. Marshall (Leonardo DeCapiro) is investigating the mystery of a disappearing person on the criminally insane island. Is the hospital trying to keep him there against his will? Repetitious symbols and predictable plot make this a possible rental.

Salty

May 22, 2010

Leap Year

An Irish tradition says a woman can propose to her boyfriend on Leap Year, so impatient Anna sets out to make it happen. Her journey will lead to romance in unusual circumstances. Classic click flick without any fresh twists.

Salty

May 11, 2010

Valentine's Day

Los Angeles couples and singles experience the ups and downs of Valentine's Day. Basically a huge cast of well-knowns (such as Jessica Alba, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, and Ashton Kutcher) team up for this film that has a lack of direction. Lacking romance, humor and a reason to watch it ever again.

Stale

May 8, 2010

Dear John

A Nicholas Sparks novel about a solider on leave at home who falls for a college student. Their summer romance will have to carry through years of war. The characters don't have chemistry and the book has distinct differences from the film.

Stale

Iron Man 2

Tony Stark returns (as arrogant as ever) to be more than just a man in a suit and later battle Whiplash (Mickey Rourke). The strong female characters shine and the plot progresses similar to the original. Marvel has stayed true to the story and promises more to come for its fans.

Extra Butter

May 6, 2010

Nine

A movie musical about a famous director's muses in his personal and professional life. A variety of "eye candy" (Nicole Kidman, Kate Hudson, Penelope Cruz to name a few) made it visually appealing, but it lacked substance. An interesting attempt to bring theater into the home.

Salty

Legion

A diner in the middle of no-where and a newly born baby become a source for the battle ground of good vs evil. Random characters will fight for the last of humankind. This film looked like a complete flop, but wasn't as awful as I suspected.

Salty

May 2, 2010

A Nightmear on Elm Street

Freddy is back and looking to murder you if you fall asleep, so beware! The killings are bloody in this predictable story line. Overall, a good rainy day horror flick.

Buttery