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.