Sinister

In Sinister, Ethan Hawk plays a writer who has found his niche writing about unsolved crimes. The research for his current book leads his family to a new house. And to facts he isn't quite ready to deal with. He also finds comonalities to other unsolved crimes as a result; leading him to believe that this will be his most successful book yet. That is, until he starts getting that feeling that something is off. I guess moving into a house where a quadruple homicide took place could have that kind of an affect on you.

The research begins to take him down a path he knows nothing of. Nor is he prepared to deal with. It just goes to show, non-belief in something won't protect you from it. On top of making you question what you do or don't believe in. Sinister will make you look at every picture you own a little closer. As well as keep a closer eye on your kids.

Sinister was not only fun to watch but you feel yourself being pulled into the story. If something so eerie could be considered fun. An added level of depth is reached in Sinister by poking some fun at itself. This is usually done by giving a realistic voice of reason to a Character in the film.  Until recently its been a given that in Horror films you have to dispense with certain rationales to increase belief in the world of the film.  Certain things were either a given or foregranted.  You had to remember that going in. This is one tide turning in film. One, if not the only benefit of adding some reality into beloved fiction.

So why go see this movie?

Because it was awesome! Eerie, creepy. Way more than a good time! It doesn't matter what you call it. All that matters is that you go see SINISTER

Three Stooges

This year Friday the 13th brings three great April Fools.  I was eager to see this movie!  But, with much excitement, also comes the greater potential for disappointment.  Of all the SHIT Hollywood remakes. Wait strike that. Of all the good things, shows movies etc; Hollywood remakes into SHIT.  I'm and pleased to inform you that. this Stooges movie was on point.

So why see this movie? Let me count the ways!  Because its the three stooges!  It was classic!  The Farrelly Bros. got it right.  This movie single-handedly brought back the Sunday afternoons of my adolescence.  Yet the best part is that you don't even have to have a relationship with the Stooges to appreciate this movie. Kids in the Theater laughed beginning to end.

Number one definitive reason to see this movie...
Snooki gets eye gouged!

Fux wit this movie!
FUX wit this movie!

John Carter

John Carter is based on the novels of Barsoom.  I don't know what Disney was thinking or why.  But for whatever reason more than 100 years after the novel's first printing.  They have produced 'John Carter'.  Clearly this is not a story the American people have been waiting for.  Why would we, when Superman is based off the same basic principle.  A man goes to a different planet.  And b/c of the differences on this planet versus where he is originally from.  This man has abilities not previously possessed on Earth.

Once he's on Mars there's a princess who's fighting a losing battle for her planet.  John can help, but refuses to get involved.  Still troubled by the loss of his family, during the civil war.  John is having trouble committing to any cause now.  Kinda understandable when you're in a movie that cost $250 Million to make and you only get  $68 mil back on it. (domestic)

Why go see this movie?  I don't have a good answer for that. If you got a chance to see it for free or you want to get rid of the kids for an afternoon.  This'll be right up your alley.  Outside of that.  Save your duckets for the pleathorea of other cinema that'll be out this summer.

Act of Valor

To tell you the truth, I don't know where to begin with this movie.  By definition its a fictional tale, woven around actual events. Starring real Navy Seals.  Well, what better way to make it authentic? And to be honest, you can tell.  They are not actors.  Not referring to the action scenes, containing live fire and of course, boku explosions.  But in the dialogue between characters.  Comprised of Soldiers and Actors.  In the narration that fades in and out of ear, throughout the picture. It's evident. Its apparent.  So why see this movie?

B/c you quickly remind yourself that they weren't hired to act.  What makes this movie different?  Easily answered.  Out of all branches of armed services.  None are more recognized or celebrated than Navy Seals. Their name and popularity have multiplied since the successful raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound, was accredited to Seal Team 6.  This film provides a glimpse of what these men do on a regular basis. And believe you me, they do it well!

The makers of this film wanted an accurate portrayal. To be honest I don't know any group of actors that could have done what was done by these men in this film. It can't be duplicated.  Ladies & Gentlemen this film brings you the real thing. Not only that, but puts YOU right in the team, with YOUR boots on the ground.

Go see Act of Valor! But be careful, it might leave you wanting to commit one of your own.

This week Act of Valor gets full honor and revere with

5 SALUTES OUT OF 5