The Karate Kid (2010)

This movie is truly a remake! Everything from the storyline to the dialogue, this movie is a copycat of the 1984 version of The Karate Kid. Even with the story taking place in China, as opposed to California, I was sitting there telling myself what the next scene would be. However, that's not a bad thing! Jaden Smith is a true star in this movie (God knows the last thing the world needs is for Will Smith and Jada Pinkett to have successful off-spring). Jackie Chan is, well Jackie Chan. While he's not as lovable as Pat Morita, he is enjoyable enough for me as Jaden's teacher. It's a great movie, and it will be interesting to see if they follow up with it.

Toy Story 3

Far and above, the Toy Story franchise sets the standard of Disney animation. Toy Story 3 closes the chapter in one sense, but possibly opens a new book with this one. I loved the characters, as I did in the first two, and the story was very heartwarming. To be honest, I found myself tearing up a few times in the movie. By far, the best family movie of the summer. Hopefully, it's not the last of the series, but if so, it went out with a bang!

Wonderful World

This movie isn't in my top 5 of Mathew Broddrick movies! Granted, I didn't expect Ferris Bueller, but I was looking for a little bit more than what I got. The story is pretty simple, lonely guy's roommate collapses, flies in sister, falls for sister, they break up, he finds himself throughout all of this. I thought he did a good job in the movie, but I was pretty bored with the love story. The biggest problem I had was the title. No where in this movie did I get the impression that this was a wonderful world for him. The movie is worth a shot, just don't get your hopes up!

I Think I Love My Wife

Chris Rock doesn't normally make movies that make people gravitate to the theaters, and this one was no exception. As it was just starting on TV, I figured I'd give it a shot. This movie surely lacks Chris Rock's humor in it. The story was okay, watchable, until the end. The ending will make you wish you spent two hours doing something else. There were no "laugh out loud" moments for me, yet I was interested to know if he was going to leave his wife for Kerry Washington. All in all, this movie proves that Chris Rock is not a solid lead for movies.

Just Friends

This was an okay movie for me. I love Anna Ferris, but after a while, I wanted her character to die. I wouldn't say that this was one of Ryan Reynolds' best role, but it didn't kill the movie for me. The story didn't drag for me, but I felt that the ending could of been a bit longer. After one hour and fifty-eight minutes of whether or not Ryan Reynolds was going to hook up with Amy Smart, it feels that the ending was rushed. It's a decent movie, and from the looks of it, will be a TBS classic in years to come.

The Time Traveler's Wife

This movie sucks!!! I wish I could travel through time and stop myself from watching this god-awful movie. I couldn't follow this story at all. I got that Eric Bana travels through time and that Rachel McAdams is the girl he's destined to be with. However, the movie takes left turns after left turns constantly. I won't say it's the worst movie I've ever seen, but it's in the top ten!

Heartbreak Hotel

For a movie that is around 20 years old, this movie holds up. Sure it's hokey with a ton of errors in it, but it's also a little nice, sweet movie about a teenage boy who would be willing to do anything for his mother, like kidnapping Elvis. David Keith was great as the King, bringing a sense of warmth to a man who, back then, had lost most of his charm due to drugs and too many peanut butter banana sandwiches. Don't except much from this movie, just allow yourself to be entertained.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

A year ago, we introduced the kids to Disney world. Eight months ago, I introduced them to Bugs Bunny. When I told them that both Mickey and Bugs are in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, they seemed to be intrigued. After finally getting in on Netflix, we all sat and watched it. To be honest, the movie doesn't hold up. The kids seemed disinterested in it and the language was a little questionable for them. Kids will enjoy it still, but kids who are now adults will change the channel.

The River Wild

Movie was alright, wasn't on the edge of my seat like I was told I'd be! Meryl Streep is great in the movie, although I didn't buy Kevin Bacon as the bad guy. I thought he was more of a villian in Hollow Man than this one. Descent movie though, worth the watch.

The Messenger

The Messenger starts off great, slows toward the end, all in all, worth the watch. Woody Harrelson has come a long way since Cheers. I can see how he got nominated for this movie. Like I said, the ending trails off at the end, but that's what you get with most independent movies.

Toy Story 1 & 2

Pixar's first movie is a big success! Tim Allen and Tom Hanks are pure greatness as the voices of Buzz and Woody. While a kid movie, every adult can enjoy this one.








Toy Story 2 is better than Toy Story 1. I loved seeing the Seinfeld villain, Newman (Wyatt Knight) and Fraiser's Kelsey Grammer play against Allen and Hanks in this one. Joan Cuzack's voice is annoying but the movie gets around that in total excitement. A must see!!!

The Blues Brothers

You can't be a true fan of the 80's without loving this movie. Very few SNL characters can make the transition from SNL to the big screen. Even though it didn't dominate the box office back in 1980, it is a cult movie (thanks, WGN), that has stood the test of time. Belushi is awesome, Aykroyd is brilliant, and the music still kicks ass to this day. If you feeling nostalgic, take two hours out of your day and watch The Blues Brothers.

The Blind Side

For what The Wrestler did for me last year, The Blind Side did for me this year. This movie was powerful. Sandra Bullock was deserving of best actress for this movie. Like I've said before, I haven't seen The Hurt Locker and I don't think Avatar is in my future. After watching The Blind Side, it is, by far, the best movie of 2009. A must see!

The Hangover

First off, this is a funny movie, but not the funniest I've ever seen. As far as I'm concerned, The Wedding Crashers still takes the cake. However, this movie had quite a few laugh out loud moments for me. Like I've said before, when a movie is rated PG-13 when it could have easily be rated R, the quality of the movie gets tarnished a bit for me. This movie didn't pull any punches and it should be commended. However, I can honestly say, I've seen better!