Paramount Pictures Presents: Transformers: Age of Extinction

This is not a war... 

It's Extinction 

 Mini Review (Spoiler Free)

 Today we went and checked out "Transformers: Age of Extinction" This is my first impressions from the film. Spoiler free of course, if you want to go pay your hard earned money to go see a film over the July 4th weekend, personally I'd stay away from Transformers 4, unless you really go crazy for the Transformers, this is nearly three hours long, and I personally Was kind of waiting for it get over, which seemed like it would never come. I really hate to give this film a bad review especially going into the July 4th weekend and spoil everyone's hopes for the fourth addition of the franchise but I have to admit I was pretty let down, especially since my expectations were so high. So, hey... lets go and do a mini review... 

Lions Gate Pictures Presents: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Remember Who The Enemy Is!

 

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Lionsgate Films Presents: The Hunger Games

May the Odds be Forever in your Favor...

I was probably one of the last people to discover the cinematic version of "The Hunger Games" The title just sorta turned me off, don't know why but I was last to the party. And what a party it turned out to be, I'm reminded of The Fast and the Furious, I was the last to that party as well, and look what that turned out to be. When I watched this for the first time I was somewhat overwhelmed by the idea of what was actually going on, not so much because the plot it confusing, but just because the film was nothing what I expected it to be. It doesn't take me to tell you that this film was a blockbuster juggernaut, I'm going to do The Hunger Games and Catching Fire in a pair, so the next review will be the sequel. My only reason for reviewing this film is simply because I want to see if it blows me away with my critical eye looking at it the same way it does when I watch it for simple entertainment. I'm sure if this film gets anything less then a 5 outa 5 from me I'll probably be eaten alive, but I'll take that chance! May the odds be ever in my favor! So hey... Here... WE.. GO! 

20th Century Fox and Marvel Comics Present: X-Men Days of Future Past (Spoiler Free)

Mini Review Spoiler Free

When I heard of this film coming out it was just after I had finally seen "The Wolverine" that directly lead up to this film. To be honest I really wasn't all that excited because this makes X-Men:7 all but one of the films centering pretty much around Wolverine (X-Men: Origins) My only thought was how will they mess up the continuity this time? Because... X-Men... However for my Birthday I did "Treat" myself to this film simply because of a little teaser at the end of "Amazing Spider-Man 2" (Which was Amazing) So with hope that this film would land somewhere between Amazing Spider-Man 2 and The Wolverine I went in with pretty low expectations because for as much as I do enjoy the X-Men franchise I absolutely HATE when sequels don't follow continuity. So with that being said I'll give you my first impressions (Spoiler Free) of X-Men: Days of Future Past. 

20th Century Fox Presents: Son of God

Their Empire... His Kingdom

First thing's first, "Son of God" is a film taken directly from the critically acclaimed miniseries "The Bible" This is the Chronicles of Jesus throughout the bible as it played out in that context. Now, that being the case, this film as a stand alone movie is one of the biggest budget motion pictures for a biblical film since "Passion of the Christ" and is the first of many to be released by major motion picture companies to hit the big screen, which for me as a christian is a great thing to see some real money getting put behind these films, rather than straight to video low budget christian films we are accustomed to. This is the first film to focus on a story about Jesus since the controversial "Passion of The Christ" and has every bit as much muscle behind it. This time the film is spoken in English, which isn't accurate, but for the viewer makes the film easier to follow. This film is something I feel everyone who is a christian should see and if you're not a christian i suggest watching it, it may change your life forever... Here... WE... GO! 

Columbia Pictures and MGM Presents: Robocop (2014)

Dead or Alive... You're Coming with me

When Columbia Pictures announced that they were going to be re-making the 1987 Classic of "Robocop" people were less than pleased. In a sea of remakes, this was one no one wanted to see. But with a little bit of aggressive marketing people were starting to garner some interest in our new crime fighting machine-man. In a world of marketing to a younger audience the PG-13 rating might leave fans of the series feeling like they are missing something with the remake that they had with the original. The thing is, this isn't your grandfather's Robocop, this is a Robo for the new age, the ever fan favorite ED-209 is back, along with some other droids to rival our new Robocop. The original Robocop was fighting an X rating because of the excessive violence in the film, and anyone who has seen the unrated director's cut know that the violence is just over the top for the sake of being over the top. This Robocop isn't toned down to get a broader audience, it's a totally different Robocop from the one you know, and it's not just the black armor. This movie screams more Iron Man than 1987 Robo, but it is really something to be reckoned with, its impressive special effects and original storyline keep the franchise fresh and ready for Reboot... and with that said... Here... WE... GO! 

Universal Pictures Presents: Cowboys & Aliens

First Contact. Last Stand.

Cowboys and Aliens was a sleeper when it released opposite "Rise of Planet of the Apes" a few years back. Of course we've all seen Alien invasion after Alien invasion movie from "Independence Day" to "War of the Worlds" to a sea of others. But this movie is like none other, ever wonder what would happen if Aliens invaded back in the old west? How could we possibly survive an attack with out limited weaponry and technology back then? "Cowboys and Aliens" is unlike any other western or alien invasion film you've ever seen. It's a unique vision that plays both accurate to the time period of a spaghetti western while at the same time introducing an element that has never been seen before in the old west. This isn't surviving the weather or taking down outlaws (Although it does contain both there in), but a far more serious foe, a far more technologically advanced alien race abducting everyone in their path while taking what everyone wants back in the old west... Gold... Let's strap up our boots and saddle up for a story from the 18th century, like something you have never seen before... Here... WE...GO! 

PaulY's Family Friendly Stars Presents- Columbia Pictures: Cloudy with a chance of Meat Balls: Rated PG (Brief Mild Language)

Prepare to be Served...

Today we are going to start something a little different for those of you with kids out there. We are going to call this "PaulY's Family Friendly Stars" which will be rotated into PaulY's Five Stars on a regular basis. For these films I will not only be giving it a 1-5 star review but a true Yes or No if this is a TRUE family film. With so many films out there that claim to be family films simply because they are animated films, I feel the need to start this because of my own concerns with so call "Family Films" that I have found objectionable in the past few months. I'll give the film an age rating where I feel a child should be able to watch the film, along with whether or not it is a real family film, and then a final star rating based not only on the film itself but its content there in. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a staple family film within my movie library. My question is, is this film truly something that I should watch with my kids? Or is it simply a romantic action comedy that just happens to be an animated film? Lets find out... Here... WE... Go! 

Universal Pictures Proudly Presents: Back to the Future

1.21 Gigawatts

For this one we head back in time to the year 1985, so we can watch the team of Dr. Emmit Brown and Marty McFly our favorite time traveling duo travel even further back in time to 1955! Emmit Brown and Marty McFly played by the great Christopher Lloyd and Micheal J. Fox respectively, are here in one of the greatest classic's of all time. Back to the Future has stood the test of time and is still regarded as one of the best films in all of history, why review a movie that is held in such high regard you might ask? Maybe its my obsessive want to give out another perfect 5 outa 5...  The only one so far being the Friday the 13th remake, BUT if anyone EVER tries to remake Back to the Future may they burn up on re-entry never to be heard of again. I have pretty high standards when it comes to my opinions on films, and I will take great pleasure in picking apart one of the all time greats, now while the ensuing sequels parts 2 and3 were somewhat flawed but still hailed as all time classic's as well, it is my belief that the original 1985 classic "Back to the Future" will ride high on that 5 outa 5 rating that I am hoping for, so lets set our time circuits to 1985, hit our flux capacitor with the power of plutonium, to get the desired 1.21 gigawatts of electricity we need and it'll be like we never left the 80's... So here...WE...GO! 

Marvel Studios Presents- Thor: The Dark World

You must be truly desperate... 

When do we start? 

  This was the second film released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since the Avengers. Second released but seemingly takes place immediately after the Avengers Ended. Logic would say that each film following the Avengers would take place simultaneously preventing the Avengers from helping each other in their stand alone films. This film would be the first where we get to see Thor alone in a full feature length film with his powers as an Asgardian. What enemies could be so terrible that Thor would go looking for Loki's help? The bifrost has been repaired since being destroyed in the first film, we dont know how or why... but it's back. Jane Foster and the whole crew return from the first film, they unlock a door way that unleashes a power so destructive that Thor must take Jane back to Asgard with him, for her own protection. I saw this in theaters and it was a fun ride, this was long before the days of "PaulY's Five Stars" so I've seen the film multiple times but never watched it with my critical eye. When do we start? RIGHT NOW! and here... WE... GO!