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The Twilight Saga: New Moon
PG-13
Just watched "New Moon" online and i have to say it wasn't too bad. It was good and well entertaining, but to me i just thought the 1st installment was alot better because i got to know the characters. What i really liked about "New Moon" was that you can really feel what the characters are going through in their situations. That was a big part that made it that entertaining for me to sit and watch without falling asleep. Yes, it was a long sequel, but it has you're complete attention throughout. I thought it was going to be a little better seeing a little more fighting sequences between the vampires and werewolves. The effects were pretty good. A whole lot better then in the original because you get to witness the special effects as you see Jacob and his gang transform into werewolves on foot and in mid-air. That was awesome to experience. The werewoves in this doesn't look horrifying as you might think in other werewolf films out there. Their sight turns out to be like wolfs, that you would see ijn the woods, but much more bigger and stronger then their normal size. Im not going to say monstrous looks because they didn't scare me one bit. I'll just say they looked very cool and not as fake looking as you would see in the "Underworld" trilogy or in "Cursed". The director did an excellent job on the wolf CGI. It was great seeing all the characters that was in the original. You actually see Jacob through the entire film along side with Bella. The chemistry you see between them after Edward leaves is very romantic in the most entertaining way ive ever seen out of a romantic film quite like this one. You can see whats exactly going through their minds as they talk to one another.
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Okay, for the acting...It wasn't great, but it was just good as you see Jacob played by (Taylor Lautner) showing how much he enjoys himself spending time around Bella and when you see him get aggravated at himself because of what he is and seeing Bella around the Cullen's. He, shows great emotion when it follows into those type of emotional sequences.
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3 stars
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Transformers
PG-13
"Transformers" takes place in a world where autobots and decepticon's are at a war fighting for the allspark that brings machines to life. Many years later, a scientist Captain Archibald Witwicky discovers one of the greatest archeologal finds of mankind, robots. In the near future the robots spread apart during the continous war and the decepticon's goes and lands on diffrent parts of the globe. At that time a helicopter AKA Blackout completely destroys a military base with incredible force. Now, it goes to Los Angelas where Sam Witwicky, (Shia LaBeouf) grandson of Archibald Witwicky is a unpopular high school student that just got his license and ready to buy his first car, but first he needs to have $2,000 and three A's on his report card. After, showing his dad the 3 A's and $2,000 he is off to the car lot,
There, Sam finds a 1976 Camaro AKA Bumblebee that he's intrested in. Sam has the car now he needs the girl named Mikaela Banes, (Megan Fox) that he's been in love with ever since first grade. While, Sam is getting to know Mikaela they run into 4 asteroids that falls down fast from the sky. Sam and Mikaela meets up with the other autobots;
Optimus Prime, leader of the autobots that transforms from a flaming hot rod designed tractor- trailer. Ironhide, that likes to show off his cannons and transforms from a black GMC hatchback truck. Jazz, transforms from the coolest car - Pontiac Solstice and that loves earth's environment. Ratchet and helps them find Sam's grandfathers glasses that have the cordinates to the allspark imprinted on them. Afterwards, a group of agents from a secret organization known as Sector 7 comes to Sam's house and takes him to their facility.
There, they show them that they have Megatron, leader of the decepticon's frozen stiff. Hours later after showing them the allspark, the other decepticon's; Barricade, Bonecrusher, Frenzy, Starscream finds them and breaks Megatron out of his deep sleep. The autobots and decepticons are back in war facing off down-town LA in a intense battle of good vs. evil. Sam has the allspark and must survive to save humanity from destruction. One of my best action movies of all-time is right here. I definetly loved this action/ adventure flick. It was filled with nonstop intense scifi/action that will absolutly blow you away everytime you see it.
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It also had the best memorable special effects ive ever seen in a scifi flick like this one.
Flixster - Share MoviesIt has an awesome 20 to 25 minute battle sequence before the end credits. The long sequence was so action-packed, it made me watch it over and over again. Ive never seen a battle sequence that long and intense; especially on a PG-13 rating. It was a little bit too violent for young kids. I loved listening to the cool instrumental rock version of "Doomsday" from the Smashing Pumkins in the background, while watching bumblebee kick Blackout's butt. I also loved listening to the instrumental rock version of "Pretty Handsome Awkward" from The Used, while Barricade chases bumblee as Sam and Mikaela is riding with him. It had great actors in it. They all gave outstanding performances. (Shia LaBeouf) is the star of the film that makes this entertaining and enjoyable. He had fun and took his important role very seriously. Shia's acting kind of reminds me of (Leonardo Dicaprio) in a way. He is going to be just as big of an actor as Dicaprio. We'll be seeing more of Shia in great adventure and action flicks in the near future.Flixster - Share Movies(Megan Fox) played her role very sexy and emotional. Hope to see more of her in any type of flick. Shia, is a lucky actor starring with this gorgeous actress throughout the film. Megan, can be my girlfriend anyday.
Flixster - Share Movies(Josh Duhamel) and (Tyrese Gibson) both were amazing playing as brave soldiers fighting against the decepticon's.Flixster - Share MoviesI couldn't really see (Jon Voight) as Secretary of Defense, but he pulled it off. (John Turturro) just had fun with his role. He had no serious roles at one point during the movie. Everytime he talks, its very annoying and irritating. (Anthony Anderson) almost made this into a comedy, but then took it seriously as an intellegent computer hacker. Anyways, this movie is worth buying. Im definetly getting this phenomenal film on Blu-ray soon. Ive got it on dvd, but oh well ill just give it to my bro. lolFlixster - Share Movies(Michael Bay) you ROCK! Can't wait for the next sequel "Revenge of the Fallen". I can just tell its going to be bigger, better and faster from what i had seen coming out of this.Flixster - Share Movies"THEIR WAR, OUR WORLD." 5 stars
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
PG-13
PLOT:
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" Is the next action-packed sequel that takes place after the battle of earth's survival. Sam Witwicky, (Shia LaBeouf) is starting his first year of college, when his sexy girlfriend Mikaela Banes, (Megan Fox) is working as a bike mechanic. Meanwhile, Sam finds a piece of the powerful allspark in his backpack. As Sam looks into the allspark piece, it captures his vision and makes him see certain particular symbols that draws the exact location to the hidden matrix; which brings life back from the dead.MovieWeb - Movie Photos, Videos & More
Later, "Optimus Prime" is trying to reason with the new secetary of state by telling him why he and the rest of the autobots are here. Prime stays on earh incase the Decepticons comes back for revenge.MovieWeb - Movie Photos, Videos & More
"Starscream" takes over as the leader of the Decepticons that plans to return to earth with destructible force. While the autobots are believing that peace is on earth, they suddenly realize that Megatron's mechanical body has been stolen by Skorpinox and lets him use his own spark. Since, "Megatron" has been released from his awakening prison, he is now out to seek revenge with his assistant Starscream and more upcoming Decepticons that are on their way to crash into earth. As Megatron's plan is in progress, Prime is ready to start a war against them. Sam shows Optimus the symbols that he has been seeing lately everywhere he goes. Optimus tells sam the only Decepticon that can teleport you to the location of the matrix is a elderly Decepticon that betrayed Megatron who calls himself "Jetfire".
Optimus Prime and his crew of Autobots find out that they have more to deal with this time when they run into pure evil ancient mysterious Decepticon known as "The Fallen" that will destroy mankind, if the people don't hand Sam over to him. The Autobots must work together to defeat the Decepticons, before they get their hands on the matrix, destroy's Sam and the rest of humanity. POINT OF VIEW: (Michael Bay) brings the action and special effects back to the big screen to experience again. Bay is officially the king of action film-making. "Revenge of the Fallen" is a memorable sequel of the "Transformers" franchise. It was bigger, better and faster. Their were plenty battle sequences that was filled with lots of nonstop heart-pumping explosions, fighting showdowns and amazing/incredible special effects. It has 3 major action sequences that caught my eyes and put me on the edge of my seat. The sequences have lots of nonstop scifi intense action and violence then the 1st. Thats for sure. It turned out to be my best most favorite film of the summer. I just have a feeling. Its definetly more action-packed, adventurous and its not as a better story as the 1st, but surely entertain's the audience even more. It has alot of laughable sexual humor and language throughout. I don't think it ruined this sequel at all cause the 1st one had humor in it as well; which wasn't as much as in this one. I thought it made this sequel highly entertaining as you laugh you're head off and have so much fun watching it in the theater. I laughed so hard, i about cried my eyes out. The story mainly focus's on revenge in the middle of the film when Optimus finds out Megatron has been found and released from his deep prison underneath the bottom of the ocean. Their rides are so totally awesome; for instance the new autobot and decepticon vehicles: Corvette Concept AKA "Sideswipe" and Audi Concept AKA "Sideways". Too bad you hardly see "Sideways" transform. The only time you get to is when he goes through a building down an alleyway. "Sideswipe" has alot more screen time. You see him as a car and as a transformer in certain sequences. I understand why the runtime of this sequel is 2 hrs and 30 mins. Its great to see that the story doesn't stay in one particular place like LA throughout the entire film. This time it takes you to Egypt where you see Optimus Prime & Bumblebee fight against Megatron, Starscream and a whole lot more new evil Decepticons.
The first action sequence opens up in Shanghai where the Autobots are helping the military take out a Decepticon known as the Demolisher. The Demolisher destroys half the city with its gigantic wheel by delivering incredible force. while the Demolisher is becoming a big threat throughout the city, another Decepticon called "Sideways" is trying to help destroy as well. I understand why it wasn't as long because its just an opening that gets you're attention and keeps you on track of whats all going to go on during the film. This has to be the best memorable action-packed opening ive ever seen coming from a film quite like this one.
The second action sequence takes place from a renevated power-plant to the outback forest. Okay even if there is alot of intense high-octane nonstop action in the last battle sequence, i thought this particular action-packed sequence made the film. It had everything in it that i was expecting such as a great entrance by Optimus Prime and Bumblebee while Sam was captured by Megatron and Starscream. The power-plant lasted about 2 or 3 minutes and i saw plenty of memorable special effects, when i got to see Optimus Prime jump over Megatron and start shooting over-top of him. That was the best special effects in the entire sequence and film. The rest of the special effects comes from the forest. The fight sequence between Megatron, Starscream and Blackout was superb; especially experiencing it on a wide big screen. It actually seemed like you were right there sitting in the exact location of the forest, watching their death match going on. Eventhough, Optimus got is butt kicked, he still had courage in him all the way through the battle. I knew along Optimus was couragious in his spark. He wasn't a coward for a second. It was really awesome to experience. This was exactly what this sequel needed to live up in the transformers franchise. Way to go Bay!!!
Optimus Prime and Bumblebee is the main autobots that you see kick the crap out of the Decepticons. The soundtrack sounds great so far with having the new hit single "New Divide" by (Linkin Park) on it. The instrumental of the particular LP song is being played in the background of the Shanghai sequence when the military arrive in the city, then it goes off for some reason. I don't know why that reason was. The lyric song "Never Say Never" by The Fray is being played in the background scene where Mikaela saids bye to Sam as he goes off to college as a freshman. Thats the only songs i heard throughout the film. I just wish Michael Bay put in the instrumental songs: "This Is It" by Staind and "Almost Easy" by Avenged Sevenfold in the background of the explosive action-packed battle sequences. Eventhough Bay didn't put those songs in instrumental behind those battle sequences, they still turn out awesome for you to experience in high definition. Just watching the battle sequences on the big screen was like you were watching it in IMAX. The choreography was brilliantly shot making it look like it was happening in reality. It was just in you're face action! The main cast is back from the original.MovieWeb - Movie Photos, Videos & More
(Shia LaBeouf) the most talented intellegent young actor once again is starring as the main character and taking on another important role. A more serious role then he took on in the original. Shia give an outstanding powerful performance that stole the screen immedietly. One main thing that makes Shia deliver on screen is when he shows his emotional acting. That right there made him a superstar. Soon, he'll live up to be a megastar. Its just a matter of time before that day comes for him. Believe me...it won't be long from what ive seen from his acting..I noticed just recently that every film he stars in is highly entertaining thats action-packed and adventurous all the way. I never get bored watching them, not once. He is definetly one of my most favorite actors. This might just turn out to be his best film to date.MovieWeb - Movie Photos, Videos & MoreFlixster - Share Movies
(Megan Fox) is back and gives a very sexy and stunning performance, but this time as a biker chick wearing tight leather pants. She was sexy in the original, but not as sexy as in this sequel. Without all that makeup placed on her face, she is even more gorgeous. She definetly has natural beauty. I couldn't stop looking at her for one second. She is a goddess. Also a very beautiful and talented actress. Her acting really increased from her last performance in the 1st. I would do anything to be on screen with her. I want to marry her so bad. A girl like that is just hard to come by. She is also the queen of sexy! Never seen a girl like her ever before. Her first appearence is when you see her on a motorcycle fixing it up while she's all sweaty and dirty. I would absolutley love to have her as my mechanic. That would be so hot! I'd burn up to death while looking at her fix up my car or bike. Its was definetly a memorable moment.Flixster - Share Movies
(Tyrese Gibson) and (Josh Duhamel) hardly get any screen time. the only time you really get to see them in action is at the last 30 minutes battle sequence. Eventhough you hardly see them in this, their acting was great. A whole lot better acting from both of them. Their acting really increased from the 1st. They took on a more serious role that just about made them steal the screen too. If you would of seen them through this entire sequel, they would probably be right there with Shia on the strongest actor list. Hope to see more of Tyrese and Josh in the next upcoming sequel.MovieWeb - Movie Photos, Videos & More
"The Fallen" is the main reason why transformers fans were dieng to see this sequel. This is the one Decepticon im going i concentrated most on. I didn't see what it was capable of. It didn't really explain the Fallen's biography all that much that made it hard for me to understand its purpose. I can't believe you don't even get to see it transform. What the heck! Ive seen what it transforms into just by looking at the toy figure. It transforms into an more awesome advance jet; which i would of liked to see at least at the end battle sequence. My gosh! The ending sequence is 30 mintes long and the Fallen appears out of nowhere for 2 or 3 minutes of screen time. All i have to say is that the Fallen's strangth must of been unlimited, but it got its butt kicked very badly while fighting against "Optimus Prime". Im not going to tell you how cause that would be a spoiler. You will just have to experience the fighting sequence yourself. Just by looking at its size you would think "The Fallen" would be indestructible. Definetly not what i was expecting, but i understand the reason why "Optimus Prime" was tough against "The Fallen" All im going to say is that it was something you didn't see coming. Thats what i call suspense.
This is another pure evil monsterous Decepticon known as the "Devastator". It has the capability to suck up sand and anything else that gets near it. It had some screen time for a while then it destruct. I thought it was really cool how it built itself togeher. Ill just say it doesn't include one vehicle. It was massive and indestructible as you see it destroying and crushing all kinds of transportation. It went along great with the last battle sequence.Flixster - Share Movies
This new decepticon is called "Wheele". He is absolutely hilarious! He cracked me up everytime he opens up his mouth. It seemed like everything he said was inappropriate. lol He was definetly my favorite character out of the other transformers. I wish he had more screen time. I really hope he has alot more screen time in the upcoming sequel.Flixster - Share MoviesFlixster - Share Movies
This green goblin looking new autobot is called "Skid". He has a twin called "Mudfap". You can tell them apart cause Skid has a gold tooth and Mudflap doesn't. They both look like goblins though. They fight everytime during a conversation. The voice of Spongebob. is played by "Skid". No wonder he was so irritating and annoying. lol I just thought their look alike wasn't meant to be with the other selection of transformers. If Bay, didn't make the twins with those ears, they would be ok for me. It just through me off. Couldn't stand looking at them. Everytime i did i just laughed. haha I do agree that they were pretty cool during the begining fight sequence against the devastator.
"Jetfire" is the oldest transformer. He was somewhat funny and intellegent. He Didn't show much humor; which i liked coming from him. He just doesn't seem the comedy type of character. He was my second best character that i wish had just as much screen time as i wanted wheele to have. At least i got to see them together. Jetfire might be old, but he kicks major butt when it comes to battle. Too bad i won't be able to see him in the upcoming sequel. I enjoyed seeing him in this while it lasted.
I think it was very cool that (Michael Bay) decided to throw in "Beastwars" as a part of this. I had feeling he might put in a Mechanical jaguar called Ravage and so glad he did. It really stays true to the "Transformers" franchise now. Im so hoping theirs more then one Beastwar in the next sequel. But even if theirs only one, i won't be upset. Ravage look so totally freaking awesome and i know the other one or ones will too.MovieWeb - Movie Photos, Videos & More
This image represents the spider-like droid called The Doctor. I also think it was really cool i got to experience insect transformation. It wasn't capable of much, but just interrogates with humans and makes them spit out the truth. That was pretty intellegent coming from an insect droid.
Well, i wasn't the first in line at the premere showing. The cinema was packed at 10:30 pm. When i went inside the first theater down the hall, it was so packed it looked like people was sitting on the stairs and on the floor in front of the first row seats. I went to the last theater that was opened still and barely found seats for me, bro, and my friends. We were very lucky. Never seen so many people; especially girls. Thats all i mainly saw. I was guessing they were their for Shia LaBeouf. I was their for Megan Fox, but mostly because im a huge Transformers fanatic. It is the most anticipated action-packed blockbuster film of the summer. Do not miss it. If you do i will slap the heck out of you. lol jk Enjoy!


































