Justin Cox
Year in Movies: June
Prepare for what will most likely be the shortest Year in Movies post of the year. June is a busy month in the life of a youth minister so little time is left for movies. Get over it.
Slumdog Millionare
See my write up from April.
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Fanboys
Staring a whole bunch of nobodies and Kristen Bell, Fanboys is the story of a group of friends who attempt to break into the Skywalker Ranch in order to see Episode I before it’s released. The reason? One of the friends is dying and wont make the release date. Despite the underlaying reason for the adventure, the movie is downright hilarious and throws a nice nod to Star Wars fans. There are cameos from just about everyone working in Hollywood including Billy Dee Williams and Carrie Fisher. It’s a great movie well worth your hour and a half.
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The Wrestler
If you’re looking for a feel-good movie about a broken down old man who finds redemption upon reaching out to his estranged daughter and stripper girlfriend, this isn’t your movie. Mickey Rourke deserved all the awards and nominations, but the ending of the film (though justified) left a bitter taste on the whole thing. It’s alright, but not worth a repeat viewing — unless you’re a glutton for punishment.
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Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen
From Premiere’s Robert Calvert:
It is unapologetic about delivering what it promises. Bigger battles. Massive explosions. Megan Fox looking hot.
If that’s all you’re looking for then Transformers 2 delivers. Though if you’re looking for something a bit more, something with an actual story that makes sense, then Transformers 2 is not a movie for you. Thing is the movie isn’t bad, it’s just not good. Just about everything that takes place in the film is pointless and, at times, ridiculous. Cinematical has a nice list of seven absurdities and it’s a pretty good evaluation of the film as a whole. Though I’d add two more absurdities to the list: The hot college girl who’s really a violent Decepticon with a crazy tail and tongue and the fact that everything in the film left a “why didn’t they do that before” question in my head. If all you’re looking for is a popcorn movie, or the chance to see Megan Fox on a giant screen, then go see the film. If you actually want to be able to tell the different Transformers apart, or actually see what they’re doing, you might want to skip it.
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Megan Fox's 'acting' was good enough to merit $387 million dollars at the worldwide box office over opening weekend.