Films

My 4^th of July weekend was filled with nothing but movies! We caught up on our netflix and actually saw a movie in the theatre. We did catch Transformers 2 but before that, I think we last saw UP because we had Lilli.

I first will say, if you haven’t seen UP yet, be ready for some water works. They was a sad movie. Pixar movies don’t make me cry but this one had me going a few times. It was a pretty film and I loved the story.

I guess I am human after all.

Can I complain about Transformers though? I just did not like it. I loved the first one. I had my doubts when I first heard they were making a live action one but I did end up liking it but I just did not enjoy the sequel.

Really? Arcee twins? Of course, I kept counting 3 bikes but they kept saying twins. She’s/them were the only female autobots (and my favorite character next to the Dinobots) and she/them got robbed in the end. And wheelie turned into a humping robot?

And the twins?! They were sometimes funny but for the most part annoyed me. I was hyped about the constructicons (sp) but once they were formed I’m like “Wait? Unicorn?” I normally at least enjoy Michael Bay films for the blowing up scenes but I got nothing out of this one.

I did enjoy Sam’s parents though. They had some funny scenes. I’m glad they got more screen time in the sequel.

I shed a tear for Prime. Lilli did as well. She gets sad when we watch the animated movie and he dies.

Can we get some Dinobots in the next film?!!?? That’s all I ask.

On the netflix block, we had Casino Royal, The Illusionist, Lady of Vengeances, and Fighting for Love.

Lady and Fighting were both foreign films, Korean and Chinese.

Lady of Vengeances was a beautifully done film. It’s the third film from the Revenge series by Korean director Chan-wook Park. The lead character ends up in jail for a murder she didn’t commit and after 13 years, is released and hunts down the person.

The ending had me O.O!!!

Fighting for Love was a Chinese film with Jaime’s favorite actress. Pretty much the two leads characters met after she hits the guy’s car. They get drunk, have a one night stand, and the next day she loses her job, money, and her dad’s doggie. She ends up moving in with the guy but he has a girlfriend. It’s pretty much but I didn’t pay attention to it.

Casino Royale was kinda boring for me. It was more a casino film then a Bond film. I did love the sequel though.

Same with the Illusionist. That film didn’t hold my attention as much either. I’m not sure why. But the ending was really good.

Next from netflix is Heathers, which I have never seen. Shocking, I know! That film is so my alley. Also, skinwalkers. I saw the ads for this “horror” film but either it never made it to SF or it came and went quick.

Back to work!