Darkest Hour : Brighter than Expected

The previews of this film had me thinking of Skyline. It just didn't look promising. But I ended up seeing it anyway. I thought I'd give it a chance. 3-D was wasted in this film. But I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised. Some characters were just annoying and a few things seemed a bit predictable, but it wasn't bad. I don't think I'd watch it again, unless there was nothing else to watch on TV. Nor would I buy the DVD, but it really wasn't a bad film. Worth the money to go see it in the theater, I'd wait to rent it, or get it ON-Demand if you really wanted to see it.

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

As of yet, nothing in this series has been as good as the first one. The second was way too much like James Bond. The third installment was getting back to basics and was much better. This installment wasn't bad, but I thought the background story could have been a bit better but it was good film, and unlike the first two, a follow up from the last one. Wasn't disappointed.

Hugo

I'm not exactly sure what I expected from this film. I have never read the book, but was familiar with it from a class I took. Saw it in 3D X-D. There is a difference, but due to the price of a realistically clear picture and wall to wall screen, I would probably go once in a while. The film wasn't quite what I expecting as to the story, not quite sure what I was expecting, though. Overall, it was a good film with interesting characters and a good story plot. Agree with the critics, and 3-D was a good choice to do this film.

J. Edgar : Shockingly Interesting

When I first saw the previews for this is sparked my interest. Plus, having Leonardo DiCaprio in it didn't hurt either. This film was a bit long, but well done. Needless to say it was an eye opener of a bio pic on a man I knew some about but not a lot. Definitely interesting, and worth seeing at least once. One of the best bio pics I have seen.

Breaking Dawn Part One

I have never read any of the Twilight books, but I have seen all the films. Eclipse still remains my favorite, but Breaking Dawn beat what I expected. I was really and pleasantly surprised by this film. Though the telepathic werewolf conversation was a bit cheesy, and the pivotal imprinting moment was a bit off, the rest of the film was good. I wasn't left wondering when will this be over.Too bad, the first two films weren't like this. However, this still has not peaked my interest in reading the books. Though I've been told they are better than the film.

Immortals : Ambrosia for movie goers

I have always been fascinated with Mythology. So when I saw the preview for Immortals, I knew I wanted to see it. Luckily, unlike Clash of the Titans, remake/revision. Loved the original. Good story that still paid homage to the original Theseus and the Minotaur myth. Only issue was Gods relationships were unclear at points, such as Neptune being Zeus' brother. Plus, the Gods/Goddesses specialties could have been explained, such as Aries, as the God of War. Otherwise, an excellent myth film.

The Three Musketeers : A Swashbuckeling good time

I have always been fascinated with Three Musketeers. I have seen the Walt Disney version, and the older ones with Micheal York. Also saw The Musketeer version. Haven't seen the one with Mickey Mouse though. I have also read the book. This was a revision version of the book idea. I did notice that the important aspects of the book were included in the film, though not exactly like the book, but that's never been a big issue with me. This movie moves well, believable plot, though I like Tim Curry as Richelieu better, just made him a bit more evil and hate-able, but the otherwise loved the characters, and how true they stayed to the book in that area. Even left room for a sequel. If it was done as well as this one, I'd go see it.