From an actor that normally does comedy films to a comedy/action movie. The Green Lantern was an action-packed thriller but also had quotes that made me laugh. I mean I have enjoyed superhero movies but this one was not advertised right but in the end I enjoyed it.
The Green Lantern is about one man named Hal Jordan (Reynolds) who receives a ring from an alien that tells him he is the chosen one. The ring turns him into a green superhero and he must fight to survive the terrors that the alien people tell him must be stopped. The film is action packed and enthralling throughout. I saw it in 2D and still enjoyed it.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Tarek's top two favorite drama movies
1. Adam-A story of one man living in New York with a disability of Aspbergers and after his father passing he has to see the life on his own. Until he meets a women in his apartment who feels he is in love with but the problem he faces is socializing and the fact that he lives in another world but she has hope for him. Hugh Dancy gives an incredible performance in this indie drama.
2. October Sky-The incredible true story of one boy named Homer Hiccum (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) whos dream is to be part of NASA and to gain experience he wants to launch rockets. Although in the times where the coal mine struggles and is just after World War II his father Mr. Hiccum (played by Chris Cooper) is really against it. His father tries to prevent him from it anyway he goes and convince him to go work in the mind. Although the big thing that Homer dream becomes is that he wants to make a rocket that can go into space. He does not care what his father will do. Nothing will stop him. Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Cooper play their roles very well in this movie. It is for the whole family.
2. October Sky-The incredible true story of one boy named Homer Hiccum (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) whos dream is to be part of NASA and to gain experience he wants to launch rockets. Although in the times where the coal mine struggles and is just after World War II his father Mr. Hiccum (played by Chris Cooper) is really against it. His father tries to prevent him from it anyway he goes and convince him to go work in the mind. Although the big thing that Homer dream becomes is that he wants to make a rocket that can go into space. He does not care what his father will do. Nothing will stop him. Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Cooper play their roles very well in this movie. It is for the whole family.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Tarek's Top two limited release films
1. The Motorcycle Diaries--Two friends studying medical school decide to travel all across Mexico on an old motorcycle to see what all of Mexico really is. They have quite a bit of problems on the way such as money, food supply, and the main character Fuser (Gael Garcia Bernal) who has bad lungs although he was lucky that, that got him out of the war. The film is enthralling, you'll wonder what happens in the end.
2. The Lookout--The story of a boy named Christopher (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who has suffered for four years after getting in a car accident suffering brain damage. In order for him to get through the day he has to write in his journal. Although he has a rommate named Lewis (Jeff Daniels) who helps him with his struggles. With his years of continuing school he works as a bank janitor until suspicious people who appear to be bank robbers tell him they want him to rob the bank and he agrees. He agrees because of how they tell him "whoever has the money has the power." They tell him that his job is "the lookout" which is where he has to watch to make sure they are not being followed. The film is suspenseful but both interesting at the same time.
2. The Lookout--The story of a boy named Christopher (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who has suffered for four years after getting in a car accident suffering brain damage. In order for him to get through the day he has to write in his journal. Although he has a rommate named Lewis (Jeff Daniels) who helps him with his struggles. With his years of continuing school he works as a bank janitor until suspicious people who appear to be bank robbers tell him they want him to rob the bank and he agrees. He agrees because of how they tell him "whoever has the money has the power." They tell him that his job is "the lookout" which is where he has to watch to make sure they are not being followed. The film is suspenseful but both interesting at the same time.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
127 Hours Review
You will be blown away! 127 Hours is one of the best Danny Boyle films around. It is brilliant, riveting, and jaw-dropping. You will be inspired and astonished by the true story of Aron Ralston. James Franco is at his best.
127 Hours is about a full time hiker named Aron Ralston (Franco) who goes hiking in the canon until all of a sudden he climbs down a hole out of the middle of no where and a boulder falls on his arm. He tries and tries to get out and survive by using his certain tools and saving water to keep him alive. Although with the days going by he realizes that the only way out is to severe his own arm. Do not miss 127 Hours.
127 Hours is about a full time hiker named Aron Ralston (Franco) who goes hiking in the canon until all of a sudden he climbs down a hole out of the middle of no where and a boulder falls on his arm. He tries and tries to get out and survive by using his certain tools and saving water to keep him alive. Although with the days going by he realizes that the only way out is to severe his own arm. Do not miss 127 Hours.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tarek's Top 10 films of 2010
1. The Social Network
2. Cyrus
3. The Fighter
4. The King's Speech
5. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
6. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
7. Temple Grandin
8. True Grit
9. Toy Story 3
10. Tron: Legacy
2. Cyrus
3. The Fighter
4. The King's Speech
5. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
6. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
7. Temple Grandin
8. True Grit
9. Toy Story 3
10. Tron: Legacy
Monday, January 17, 2011
The King's Speech review
From a depressed professor to a brilliant achievement of betraying a man with a speech impediment. The King's Speech is brilliant, inviting, heartfelt, and a historic story. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will not want to leave the theater. It is film that will win some for oscars. Including academy award winner Colin Firth, academy award winner Geoffrey Rush, and best actress Helen Bonham Carter.
The King's Speech is the extraordinary true story of King George VI (Firth) a gifted king but with one challenge. A speech impediment that he has had for years. With his days of being king he realizes he is going to have to speak in front of audiences more and his embarassment is stuttering. With the help from his wife Queen Elizabeth (Carter) he meets a speech therapist named Lionel Logan (Rush). Within the king's days of going to therapy, Logan is trying to help prepare him every step of the way for his big speech in London. The treatment involves strengthening his diaphragm and constant repeats and motions to help him prevent his stutter. With this help both develop a friendship and become partners. Will the king have the power to speak? Find out in The King's Speech. See it before oscars.
The King's Speech is the extraordinary true story of King George VI (Firth) a gifted king but with one challenge. A speech impediment that he has had for years. With his days of being king he realizes he is going to have to speak in front of audiences more and his embarassment is stuttering. With the help from his wife Queen Elizabeth (Carter) he meets a speech therapist named Lionel Logan (Rush). Within the king's days of going to therapy, Logan is trying to help prepare him every step of the way for his big speech in London. The treatment involves strengthening his diaphragm and constant repeats and motions to help him prevent his stutter. With this help both develop a friendship and become partners. Will the king have the power to speak? Find out in The King's Speech. See it before oscars.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tareks Top films he saw and must see before he sees the oscars.
True Grit Review
No Country For Old Men and Fargo creators change their pace to a western. True Grit is truely a masterpiece. Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and Josh Brolin are just incredible in this western classic. It simply can't be missed.
True Grit follows the story of one man named Rooster Cogburn (Bridges) Who is asked by a little girl to help avenge her fathers death. That girl is Mattie Ross (played by Hailee Steinfeld) who is anxious to see the killer Tom Chaney (Brolin) killed in her town. Although Cogburn and Ross cannot do this alone. That Leads to Laboeuf (Damon) a comedic but fearless Texas Ranger. Will Ross avenge her fathers death? Go and see True Grit to find out.
The Social Network Review
From a stolen website to a masterpiece. The Social Network is brilliant, enthralling, enigma, and mesmerizing from begining to end. I sank in my seat by how amazing the acting was and how Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) told his entire story of how he made Facebook an amazing social network. You won't want to leave the theater. Forget Zombieland, this film is Jesse Eisenberg's masterpiece and nominating role. Although he also played well in the Squid and the Whale as well but this one was better.
The Social Network is about Facebook's creator Mark Zuckerberg (Eisenberg) who was enthralled by the twin Winklevoss's to help him develop a website but the problem is instead of working with them he worked on his own and invented it his way which turned to problems like comparing girls over websites, violating copyrights, and violating individual privacy. But with all the money he makes for this site he finds himself in two cases. One with the Winklevoss's and one with his best friend Eduardo Sanchez (played by Andrew Garfield). Winklevoss's are suing him for stealing their idea (although he made it better) and Eduardo Sanchez is suing him for 600 million dollars for not keeping his name in the inventers of facebook. Will Mark Zuckerberg get through with these two cases and let the world of Facebook be a blast or will he lose so much money? Find out in the Social Network.
The film Tarek has not seen but is trying to before the Oscars.
127 Hours
The story of Aron Ralston (James Franco) who is stuck in a whole for five days with a rock keeping him stuck trying to find a way to survive.
True Grit Review
No Country For Old Men and Fargo creators change their pace to a western. True Grit is truely a masterpiece. Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and Josh Brolin are just incredible in this western classic. It simply can't be missed.
True Grit follows the story of one man named Rooster Cogburn (Bridges) Who is asked by a little girl to help avenge her fathers death. That girl is Mattie Ross (played by Hailee Steinfeld) who is anxious to see the killer Tom Chaney (Brolin) killed in her town. Although Cogburn and Ross cannot do this alone. That Leads to Laboeuf (Damon) a comedic but fearless Texas Ranger. Will Ross avenge her fathers death? Go and see True Grit to find out.
The Social Network Review
From a stolen website to a masterpiece. The Social Network is brilliant, enthralling, enigma, and mesmerizing from begining to end. I sank in my seat by how amazing the acting was and how Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) told his entire story of how he made Facebook an amazing social network. You won't want to leave the theater. Forget Zombieland, this film is Jesse Eisenberg's masterpiece and nominating role. Although he also played well in the Squid and the Whale as well but this one was better.
The Social Network is about Facebook's creator Mark Zuckerberg (Eisenberg) who was enthralled by the twin Winklevoss's to help him develop a website but the problem is instead of working with them he worked on his own and invented it his way which turned to problems like comparing girls over websites, violating copyrights, and violating individual privacy. But with all the money he makes for this site he finds himself in two cases. One with the Winklevoss's and one with his best friend Eduardo Sanchez (played by Andrew Garfield). Winklevoss's are suing him for stealing their idea (although he made it better) and Eduardo Sanchez is suing him for 600 million dollars for not keeping his name in the inventers of facebook. Will Mark Zuckerberg get through with these two cases and let the world of Facebook be a blast or will he lose so much money? Find out in the Social Network.
The film Tarek has not seen but is trying to before the Oscars.
127 Hours
The story of Aron Ralston (James Franco) who is stuck in a whole for five days with a rock keeping him stuck trying to find a way to survive.
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