movies i saw in theaters 2013
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- DirectorJohn LuessenhopStarsAlexandra DaddarioTania RaymondeScott EastwoodA young woman travels to Texas to collect an inheritance. Little does she know that an encounter with a chainsaw-wielding killer is part of the reward.3.5 out of 10. It's enjoyable at times but the movie is so flawed it's almost unbelievable. There is some good gore but the script needed quite a bit of tweeking, especially regarding the time period it's set in (people dress in 90's clothes/drive 90's vehicles, but an iPhone 5?) So bad it's almost good.
- DirectorKathryn BigelowStarsJessica ChastainJoel EdgertonChris PrattA chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L.s Team 6 in May 2011.8 out of 10. A bit long at times, but overall a very intense film and I was very entertained. I recommend it.
- DirectorRuben FleischerStarsSean PennRyan GoslingEmma StoneIt's 1949 Los Angeles, the city is run by gangsters and a malicious mobster, Mickey Cohen. Determined to end the corruption, John O'Mara assembles a team of cops, ready to take down the ruthless leader and restore peace to the city.7 out of 10. Say what you will, I was looking for some decent popcorn entertainment, and I got exactly what I wanted. Acting is okay, didn't especially enjoy clichés in the last third of the film though
- DirectorKim Jee-woonStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerForest WhitakerJohnny KnoxvilleThe leader of a drug cartel busts out of a courthouse and speeds to the Mexican border, where the only thing in his path is a sheriff and his inexperienced staff.6 out of 10. Good to see Arnie back on the screen, but film is overall very disappointing and underuses it's full potential. Not a lot of action, some decent action in the last 25 minutes or so, but overall this film is a very cheesy mess. Arnold is still badass though.
- DirectorAndy MuschiettiStarsJessica ChastainNikolaj Coster-WaldauMegan CharpentierAfter a young couple take in their two nieces, they suspect that a supernatural spirit named Mama has latched onto their family.7 out of 10. Not too shabby. The movie had a very good story that I enjoyed watching a lot. Acting is pretty good. I was expecting more scares (doesn't mean that this movie is not scary at all) but the story was good enough to keep me interested in this film until the end.
- DirectorAllen HughesStarsMark WahlbergRussell CroweCatherine Zeta-JonesIn a city rife with injustice, ex-cop Billy Taggart seeks redemption and revenge after being double-crossed by its most powerful figure: Mayor Nicholas Hostetler.5 out of 10. Despite all the negative reviews surrounding this movie, I enjoyed most of it. The first 20 or 25 minutes of this film are great, but then the movie sort of goes downwards in quality (plunges into clichés and dramatic moments that don't seem to make much sense). Still, Crowe and Wahlberg are good as the lead roles, and the film never really gets boring. Just not especially great. Or memorable
- DirectorWalter HillStarsSylvester StalloneJason MomoaChristian SlaterAfter watching their respective partners die, a New Orleans hitman and a Washington, D.C. detective form an alliance in order to bring down their common enemy.8 out of 10. Say what you will, I found myself to enjoy this movie a lot more than I thought I would. Stallone delivers the goods, and the action is really solid. If you're looking for a good action movie, Bullet to the Head is very fun. And any fan of Stallone's should not miss this movie, no matter the excuse.
- DirectorSteven SoderberghStarsRooney MaraChanning TatumJude LawA young woman's world unravels when a drug prescribed by her psychiatrist has unexpected side effects.8.5 out of 10...Very well crafted thriller. A bit slow in the first half, but it's got some really great acting and an overall very smart story. Interesting characters. Really hope that this isn't Soderbergh's last film.
- DirectorJohn MooreStarsBruce WillisJai CourtneySebastian KochJohn McClane travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward son, Jack, only to discover that Jack is a CIA operative working undercover, causing the father and son to team up against underworld forces.2.5 out of 10. Amidst a fairly lazy performance from Bruce Willis and some pretty cheap visuals lies maybe one or two decent action scenes. Bruce has charisma at times, but he never really feels like John McClane, and this film never really does feel like Die Hard. Story makes almost no sense. Very weak film and obviously weakest entry in the Die Hard franchise. I was very very dissappointed.
- DirectorRic Roman WaughStarsDwayne JohnsonSusan SarandonJon BernthalA father goes undercover for the DEA in order to free his son, who was imprisoned after being set up in a drug deal.7 out of 10. The Rock delivers a good performance as the lead character, and Jon Bernthal was also very good. Nice story, but overall feels a little slow at times. I guess I was just expecting more action (theres some nice action, but mostly in the last half hour). But this is a movie I would still recommend. Believe it or not, it actually gets you to think on the drug laws.
- DirectorTommy WirkolaStarsJeremy RennerGemma ArtertonPeter StormareBrother/sister duo Hansel and Gretel are professional witch-hunters who help innocent villagers. One day they stumble upon a case that could hold the key to their past.6.5 out of 10. I actually enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. It's got some nice action and a sh!t-ton of gore. If that's what you want, you'll be served. Not very memorable minus one or two scenes but Renner and Arterton have enough charisma to keep you into the film.
- DirectorSam RaimiStarsJames FrancoMichelle WilliamsRachel WeiszA small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches.8 out of 10. This movie brought me back into my childhood. I felt like a little kid watching The Wizard of Oz for the first time. James Franco delivers a wonderful performance as the title character, and the supporting cast (especially the little monkey) are all fun and interesting characters. The transition between black and white/color was very well made. 3D was actually good, too.
- DirectorAntoine FuquaStarsGerard ButlerAaron EckhartMorgan FreemanSecret Service agent Mike Banning finds himself trapped inside the White House in the wake of a terrorist attack and works with national security to rescue the President from his kidnappers.7.5 out of 10. Gerard Butler rocks in this movie. The action is really good. This movie looks and feels a lot like what Die Hard 5 should have been. The supporting cast is very good, but the movie is really interesting mostly when it focuses on Butler. The action is great (very violent too). Unfortunately, the film does sink into american-patriotic clichés, especially in the end, and it got on my nerves a little bit.
- DirectorJon M. ChuStarsDwayne JohnsonChanning TatumAdrianne PalickiThe G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence.7 out of 10. Say what you will about this movie, I had a good time with it. It had some great action (that scene with Snake Eyes on the cliff was amazing). It had The Rock being a badass. It had a really hot Lady Jaye. Weak character development and unnecessary characters (Duke's part is reduced to almost nothing, and who's the random guy with Roadblock and Lady Jaye?) While a little silly at times, nothing stops this film from being goofy fun. I would watch it again, although maybe not in theaters.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsSam NeillLaura DernJeff GoldblumA pragmatic paleontologist touring an almost complete theme park on an island in Central America is tasked with protecting a couple of kids after a power failure causes the park's cloned dinosaurs to run loose.I just love this movie. It rocked my childhood. It felt great to see it on the big screen, where the dinos were more menacing than ever.
- DirectorFede AlvarezStarsJane LevyShiloh FernandezJessica LucasFive friends head to a remote cabin, where the discovery of a Book of the Dead leads them to unwittingly summon up demons living in the nearby woods.8.5 out of 10. After maybe 25 minutes of more or less interesting character development, the film really picks up a pace where it never stops. This film is ultra bloody and extremely violent. But I still loved (nearly) every minute of it. The acting is average, no one especially stands out. But this film has got scenes that you'll remember for years to come.
- DirectorDerek CianfranceStarsRyan GoslingBradley CooperEva MendesTwo men and their sons must deal with the unforeseen consequences of their actions.10 out of 10. This movie touched me in a way that very few movies do. The emotion is perfect all along. It is a little long, still I never felt bored. Why release such an Oscar-worthy movie in mid-to-late April? Bradley Cooper was really good in his role, but the ones who moved me the most were definitely Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes. I seriously hope this will be nominated for best original screenplay. However, this movie will not be for everyone, and I can understand that.
- DirectorHarmony KorineStarsVanessa HudgensSelena GomezAshley BensonFour college girls hold up a restaurant in order to fund their spring break vacation. While partying, drinking, and taking drugs, they are arrested, only to be bailed out by a drug and arms dealer.7.5 out of 10...this movie is overall pretty unique. It's a little artsy and trashy at the same time. for the most part, I found it very fun, but it's clearly not for everyone. Ashley Benson and Selena Gomez are good in their roles. But James Franco steals the show, at times hilarious and at others, downright terrifying. Best supporting actor nomination at the Golden Globes? I hope so.
- DirectorMalcolm D. LeeDavid ZuckerStarsSimon RexAshley TisdaleCharlie SheenA couple begin to experience some unusual activity after bringing their lost nieces and nephew home. With the help of home-surveillance cameras, they learn they're being stalked by a nefarious demon.2 out of 10. I wasn't planning to see this by the way, but a couple of friends of mine dragged me over to see it. Overall, movie is generally unfunny. It tries to be funny by throwing cheap gags at you and then thinks it's really funny by re-using them three or four times. Not all of it is trash: I think I may have laughed once, and chuckled another time. But for a film that throws 2 or 3 gags a minute, that's surprisingly low.
However, my friends were high out of their minds, and really seem to have enjoyed it... - DirectorMichael BayStarsMark WahlbergDwayne JohnsonAnthony MackieA trio of bodybuilders in Florida get caught up in an extortion ring and a kidnapping scheme that goes terribly wrong.8 out of 10. I don't know how much of it is true with regards to actual events, but this movie I think was pretty good. Crazy to think a lot of this stuff happened. Not all the comedy works well, but there were a few funny parts. I thought some scenes were brillant. The acting is also very good, with Dwayne Johnson and Ed Harris being the best. However, the film does feel a tad long for the amount of content it actually covers.
- DirectorShane BlackStarsRobert Downey Jr.Guy PearceGwyneth PaltrowWhen Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.7 out of 10. The bar was insanely high and sadly, Iron Man 3 only got to a certain point. Needless to say, I was slightly dissappointed. Now the acting is great all around (especially Downey Jr., who nails it again), the direction is solid and the special effects are as awesome as they've ever been. But frankly, the writing was the weak point of this film. I think they did something which I didn't really like. Overall, this film is still very watchable, but I'd pick any of the other two Iron Man films over this one.
- DirectorJ.J. AbramsStarsChris PineZachary QuintoZoe SaldanaAfter the crew of the Enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction.10 out of 10. Wonderful movie, I was entertained all along. I'm not a Trekkie, I haven't even watched the 2009 Star Trek yet, but I really loved this one. Acting is great (so are the characters), very interesting story, crazy-ass visual effects for some downright awesome action. Dare I say it? Best film of the year so far (June 10)
- DirectorJustin LinStarsVin DieselPaul WalkerDwayne JohnsonHobbs has Dominic and Brian reassemble their crew to take down a team of mercenaries, but Dominic unexpectedly gets sidetracked with facing his presumed deceased girlfriend, Letty.6.5 out of 10. Same old same old. Some awesome action scenes but nothing really memorable. Never reaches the standards set by Fast Five. The film feels like it's only a way for Vin Diesel and Paul Walker to pay their bills (when's the last time we saw these guys in a theatrical feature that didn't have Fast and Furious in the title?). The fast and furious films have never been known for their subtlety and realism, but they really push the limits of stupid sometimes here. However (most of) the action looks great and is tense (though very little of it seems to make sense) and there is an awesome scene during the closing credits...
- DirectorTodd PhillipsStarsBradley CooperZach GalifianakisEd HelmsWhen one of their own is kidnapped by an angry gangster, the Wolf Pack must track down Mr. Chow, who has escaped from prison and is on the run.6.5 out of 10. Not nearly as bad as most critics are saying. I find that most people are actually pretty hypocrit. I mean, at first they complain about Part 2 not being different from part 1 but then they complain about part 3 being different from the two previous movies. I thought that a lot of the comedy here didn't work as well as the previous films, but that the wolfpack had enough charisma to keep me interested in the film. Some really dark humor and it does feel more like an action film at times than an actual comedy, but for summer entertainment, I guess you could do a lot worse than this movie.
- DirectorLouis LeterrierStarsJesse EisenbergCommonMark RuffaloAn FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances, and reward their audiences with the money.8.5 out of 10. This is what summer movies should all be like. Now You See Me succeeds do in large part to the chemistry between it's leads. The film is not extremely high on large visual effects like other blockbuster films. But the whole purpose of ''how did they do it?'' works very well on it's own. My only complaint is that not everything gets explained in the end, which is a tad dissapointing. Also, I didn't exactly buy into the romance between Mark Ruffalo and Mélanie Laurent...but then again, it's a summer movie. It was bound to happen right?