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Transformers (2007)
Unfortunately...
I walked into this movie expecting to walk out excited and energized. I have never walked out of a cinema in the middle of a film, but I came dangerously close tonight. I am not writing this to bash the beloved action figures, but rather, the piece of cinematography that has demeaned their legacy.
Start with a handful of raunchy jokes. Throw in a generous amount of earsplitting bangs. A dash of vulgarity, a half-dozen instances of sheer robot violence in twenty-minute intervals, and a mass car show/ commercial... Behold! Transformers.
It really is a shame that the animation is the only element that stands out in this movie. The animators spent months on these amazing CGI characters, and for what purpose? To have them tear apart buildings and slam into one another over and over again. Immediately, the audience was captivated by the Autobots, and I was personally disappointed that their personalities did not remain constant throughout the movie. (Although, I believe this relates to the endless violence getting in the way, causing them to appear to be nothing more but mindless fighting machines.)
The film runs at roughly two and a half hours. I am willing to bet that at least an hour was sacrificed to the mindless violence, which became so frequent that it began to lose meaning and blur the storyline. I continuously overheard audience members frantically whispering "Wait...what just happened?"
Perhaps my opinion is biased because I am a fifteen-year-old girl. But my ten-year-old brother also claims that he kept waiting for something different to happen. My seventeen-year-old male friend noted that the movie almost seemed to serve as a series of commercials, and that the characters were drastically underdeveloped.
I understand that some people might enjoy movies where they can gape at cars flying and people screaming as robots run rampant through the streets. (And let's not forget the frequent flashing of a teenage girl's anatomy, nor the long shots spent admiring the over-priced eye candy of cars.) But for those of us that prefer a little more depth and meaning to our movies, you might as well step out of line to buy a ticket for Transformers.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
One of my favorite Potter films...
I started my career as a Harry Potter fan at the age of 6. When I discovered that they would be made into movies, I immediately felt hesitant to see them. What if they were completely manipulated? Changed around? What if the actors and actresses were no good? Fortunately, I was not disappointed. Though many things were changed about the movies, they left all of the important things in there, while throwing in several new twists. This movie is no exception. I was delighted at how well everything was portrayed. Almost exactly as I had read it. I was delighted at the wonderful one-liners thrown in, and was completely mystified by the concept of going back in time. Yet another spectacular feeling was fear. The dementors, the fear of facing a boggart, and the idea of having a killer looking for you are quite terrifying. The stars of this series may be growing up, but they still manage to act out the characters magnificently.
However, I have one suggestion; If you haven't read the book, you may find this movie to be VERY frightening. But if you are a Harry Potter fan, you shouldn't be bothered when everything starts to mysteriously turn to ice...
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
One of my favorites
"Avatar; The last Airbender", is filled with so much emotion, and yet so much comedy. You can find comedy in everyone in this show, even the sour Prince Zuko. (16)
Zuko: *sniffs at a sandal* "UGH! ...Yep. That's Uncle Iroh."
This show is quickly growing into a success, with catchy phrases and beautiful animation. Whereas the traditional anime involves less movement than this and uses the lip-flap, this show does not. For that, I am very glad.
Mostly, the Avatar revolves around the war that was started by the Fire Nation, and shows the emotional situations that so many of the characters find themselves in. Prince Zuko, for example, must capture the Avatar so that he may return home, but he is beginning to wonder if he should continue on. Aang, the playful and adventurous 12-year-old Airbender, is literally carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, which is constantly overwhelming him. Only he can restore peace to the world, and when you're just a kid, fighting an entire army of Firebenders can prove to be very frightening.
I love this show, and I give it a 9 out of 10. I look forward to seeing many more Avatar shows in the future.
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Everything a sequel should be
After I saw Spiderman in 2002, I was blown away at what I had been missing. Being a teenage girl, superheroes were never really my thing...Until I saw Spiderman. Immediately, it became my obsession...Spiderman was one cool person! Now, After seeing this sequel, I have regained this love for Spidey, excited by all the action, tearjerkers, and just a tiny hint of humor. Doc Oc is a very interesting villain...Just like The Green Goblin, he seems to be insane, talking to his four mechanical arms. "A voice...in my head..." That lone quote sent shivers down my spine.
The only thing about Spiderman 2 that I did not care for was the extremely violent hospital scene where Doc Oc's arms began to slaughter the doctors. That was almost too much for me and my friends to bear. I covered my eyes most of the time.
Other than that one scene, I was very engrossed in the movie...And so was my five-year-old sister, who loves Spiderman as much as I do. (And in case you were wondering, no, she did not see the hospital scene.)
And by the way...Is Trinium real? I have been wondering this ever since I saw the movie.
Tiger Cruise (2004)
Beautiful and tear-jerking.
I want to give this film a ten, but since ten would mean perfect, my instincts would only let me go so far. I couldn't believe how much this movie changed my life...and my family's.
September 11th is one thing that I remember every single day. I've written so many poems and stories about that day, and yet I still wonder...why? This movie is far too hard to watch without tears spilling out of your eyes. My favorite Disney Channel movie, perhaps, of all-time, I was taken aback at Hayden Panettiere's touching role...And I love the way the story was laid out. Just as her father says that he will come home, she realizes how important his job is.
Tiger Cruise gets 9.9/10 for me!
Man of the House (1995)
I don't understand...
Why this film is so harshly rated. I viewed it in English class, and can truly refer to the phrase "I laughed, I cried." I was deeply touched by the stepfather's urge to become closer to his stepson, and the Indian Guides were full of humor. I like two particular songs in this movie; "Gonna make you sweat (Everybody dance now)" and "Enya" from Pure Moods.
I can't believe I went a whole decade without seeing this. I really don't think it's a waste, and I don't think that it "stunk". Sure, some things were a little cheesy, but there are hardly any movies today without a few cheesy things.
It seemed very funny to me, and should at least be ranked a 7.5, I think.
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001)
Very entertaining
I was 12 when I saw this movie for the first time, and I thought it was good, clean fun for everyone. My four-year old brother couldn't stop laughing, and even my 17-year-old sister had her moments of explosive laughter. I would definitely recommend this film for adults with kids; even the jokes that you laugh at, your kids will be laughing at, too.
Jimmy Neutron, I believe, can teach kids a few things about science; both the TV series (Which I am a huge fan of)and the movie. Jimmy's "brain blasts" are very interesting, and I think, may enhance problem-solving skills for children. My baby sister has been watching the series since she was born, and is excelling in problem-solving exercises at school.
All in all; It seems to be a a cute movie, but it's so much more than that in reality.