Author editions

L.A. Banks and Cassandra Clare.

L.A. Banks werewolf series is pretty good. Cassandra Clare's Clockwork Angel, trilogy, has got  me hooked on her Shadow Hunter world, and I'm going to start her other series, The Mortal Instruments, also about Shadow Hunters.

Underworld Awakening

This installment of the film series, wasn't as good as the previous two, that had the character Selene and Micheal in it, or even the Rise of the Lycans. It felt a little flat from these other films. The idea of humans discovering the Vampires and Lycans, was fine. The hybrid kid was fine. The idea was there but when it came to the script, something was missing in between. Perhaps not having Micheal involved, and not knowing about the kid, was a bad choice. Having the child taken from her parents, would have probably made a much more interesting story. Still it wasn't a good film, but not as great as it predecessors.

Sherlock Holmes : Game of Shadows

I did see the first Sherlock Holmes film and has been a fan of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries, since I was a kid. So when the first film came out, I saw it. It was pretty good but a bit long and slow at points, though Holmes and Watson obviously have chemistry. The critics were right, much better than the first. The second installment, was much better. Moved more smoothly and kept a nice pace between quieter and action scenes. Loved it and if they wanted to make more, go for it.

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.