Age of Heroes

   The movie sounded pretty interesting when I read what it was about, so I decided to watch it. It wasn't that good, but, it wasn't horrible either. The acting was good, the action was decent enough. I just wasn't a big fan of the pacing of the film, that's what did it for me. I can't quite put my finger on the exact issue, but, I knew something was off.

   The true story of the birth of Ian Fleming's commando unit. With the orders to take down a Nazi Freya system, these highly trained commandos infiltrate the base in Norway, with the orders to steal it's technology and destroy the surrounding towers, but, will they meet their most important objective, make it out alive?

   I'm not the biggest fan of the WW2 era, which is when this movie takes place, however, I still enjoyed the movie enough to see it through. Sean Bean put on a good performance as always, can't complain about that. What I can complain about is the ending. Most movies that are based on a true story end with telling you want happened after the mission, and into the future. This one left me hanging. Didn't tell me what happened to any of the commandos, or even where they ended up in the future.

   If you are a fan of Ian Fleming, or of the WW2 era, this movie would probably interest you quite a bit. If you are not, well you should probably pass on this one. I can't really give a solid recommendation for this movie either way. So, I'll say this, watch at your own risk.

Dylan Dog: Dead of Night

   Excuse the language but, holy shit what a horrible movie. I think it might have been the goal of those who produced this movie to gather all of the worst over actors in the business and put them in one movie just to see what happens. Well, Dylan Dog: Dead of Night is what happened. It was like watching high school students act.

   Dylan Dog a supernatural private eye comes out of retirement when a crazed monster begins killing humans. Is all as it seems, or has Dylan opened up a can of worms he wasn't ready to accept.

   Okay, now read that horrible plot synopsis I just wrote, that was really bad right? Yeah, picture having to hear someone speak like that for almost two hours, and over react the entire time. That is what this movie was. I had no clue who Dylan Dog was when I watched this movie, I was aware he was a comic book character but that was about it, and I can say after seeing this movie I have no intention of finding out more about him.

   Don't get me wrong the Dylan Dog comics could be amazing, but, this movie was so horrible that I don't even want to find out. When a movie can completely ruin a character for you, that's a bad movie in my opinion. With that being said, don't see this movie, especially if you enjoy the Dylan Dog comics, because, after watching this abomination, you might just burn your entire collection, and stick a toothpick in your eye.

Sucker Punch

    Disappointment, that was the only word that kept ruining through my head while watching this movie. Well, that and that Emily Browning is smoking hot as a blond. This movie wasn't anything that I thought it would be, I had heard nothing but good from it from friends, but, it wasn't anything like I thought it would be.

   Sucker Punch follows a young girl named Baby Doll, who was institutionalized by her abusive step father, and while locked away fantasizes of an alternate reality where see envisions a plan to escape.

   So, if you were to cut out all the plot from this movie, all the dialog, and just leave the action sequences, this movie would be a bad ass forty minute music video. But, when you leave it all together you get a poorly acted, convoluted story with no real character development, or point. That's basically how I would sum up this movie.

   I say skip this movie, unless all you care about is a seeing hot women dressed in skimpy cloths kicking ass using wire fu. Otherwise don't see this movie, just pick up the soundtrack, that is really the only worthwhile part of this movie. That is something I also plan to pick up when I come across it. Great music, horrible movie.

Unknown

   Let me start off with this, Liam Neeson is the man. Now that we have that out of the way, this was actually a pretty damn good movie. I actually didn't see the twist coming in this one, it didn't really blow me away by any means, but, it was still a surprise all the same. The acting was fantastic, the accents were not.

   After a car accident, a man awakes from a coma only to discovery that someone has taken his identity, and no one, not even his own wife believes him. Now on the search for proof of who he is, and why someone would steal his identity.

   Okay, about the whole accent thing I talked about earlier. As much as I love Liam Neeson, he can't do a believable American accent, but, that's okay, I don't hold him back for it. Other then that, I loved the movie. It wasn't quite as action packed as I thought it would be, I went in expecting a movie akin to Taken. I did however still enjoy the mystery story this movie had to tell.

   Look, this movie isn't going to win any awards, and I doubt many people will even know it exist, I didn't. Though I am happy I came across it and got to see it. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone, especially if you are a fan of Liam Neeson, or a good mystery.

Paul

   I do love the combination of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, every movie I've seen that had them in it together has been great. This movie did not disappoint, it also probably helped that I'm just as big of a nerd as the characters they portrayed in the film. I didn't know what to expect with Seth Rogen voicing the alien, but, surprisingly it fit well.

    While on vacation in America for comic con, and a trip across the states to all the alien hot spots, Graeme and Clive come across a real alien running for his life, trying to get back home. An adventure that will turn these two nerds into heroes.

   The CGI could have been better, but, other then that it was a pretty fun movie. It was funny, and had good dialog. The story was fun and interesting, had a fare amount of action in it, overall I enjoyed it quite a bit.

    So, I say, you should watch this movie, especially if you enjoy any of the actors in it, or if you just a big nerd like me, it has a little for everyone. Even a small love story throughout, if you're in to that sort of thing. So take some time out of your day, sit on the couch and watch Paul, I don't think you'll regret it.

   

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

   Normally I'll let a movie stew for a day or so after I see it before I review it. But, I think I'll knock this one out right now, it shouldn't be to difficult. This was the worse one so far, I may be a little biased, but, what this movie was missing was a little Keira Knightley, that may very well be the reason I didn't like this one as much. Other then that, it was pretty much you standard Pirates movie.

   Captain Jack Sparrow is back, and this time he's on the hunt for the Fountain of Youth, you'll see many familiar faces along the way, along with the legendary Black Beard. Will Jack's luck finally run out, or will he triumph over Black Beard, zombies, mermaids, and the Royal Navy?

   Johnny Depp must just love the character of Jack Sparrow, the fourth movie has just come out, and he's already in talks for a fifth. I must say it is a fun character, and I'll definitely see what ever Disney cooks up next with him, but, how long will this franchise be able to hold on for, before people start to get tired of it.

   Pirates was funny, and an interesting watch, I enjoyed myself all the way through, the end obviously leaves it open for a sequel as expected. I'd have to say if you enjoyed the previous films you'll love this one, maybe not as much, with the gorgeous Keira Knightley gone, but, Penélope Cruz isn't a bad stand in. If you didn't like the previous films, well, you won't like this one either.

X-Men: First Class

   I've been hearing quite a few different reviews for this movie prior to seeing it. I've heard that it ranks up in the quality of The Dark Knight, and I've also heard that it was so bad I'd want to pull my eyes out. Not knowing which to believe I went in with an open mind, and expecting nothing. It definitely wasn't as bad as I've heard, but, it wasn't of Christopher Nolan quality either.

   X-Men: First Class is the origin story of some of your favorite marvel heroes, Professor Xavier, Magneto, Mystique, Havok, Beast, and Banshee. This movie tells how these people came to know each other, and what pushed them to view the world in the way they do now. Set during the Cold War, and the Cuban missile crisis.

   I thought the movie was pretty good, I however liked the first trilogy of X-Men movie better then this one, and with the money it's making in theaters at the moment, I'm sure there will be a sequel to this movie in the coming years. Not really to much to point out, it was an X-Men movie, so great CGI effects, interesting story structure, and fantastic fighting.

   This movie focused more on story then it did on the action front, which leaves me to assume, a sequel, which I'm sure will come, will focus more on the action, and use of powers then this movie did. I'd recommend it to any fan of Marvel or superheroes in general.