Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

He said:  I don't like vampires, including the Twilight Trilogy, so I had no interest in seeing this movie.  If Abraham Lincoln was a vampire slayer, then my grandma was Aunt Jemima!

She said:  I wanted to see this movie, I'm not sure why.  It's about Abraham Lincoln from a child up hunting vampires.  The vampires were nasty looking and vicious, but the overall story was kinda out there.  It eventually leads you up to the Civil War being about stopping the vampires from ruling America.  Not a great movie.  Would definitely wait for the dollar movie.  But, it does make you wonder....did they really gather up all the silver during the war??  hmmmm....

Magic Mike

He said:  As I was walking to see another movie, I saw about 100 women in line to see this movie...and 1 man.  And, I thought...what a dumb-@$$!!  I would never, ever...may I repeat NEVER watch a movie about male dancers.

She said:  OK ladies, I am probably the ONLY woman in America to say this...but I hated this movie.  OK, maybe hate is too strong....I strongly disliked this movie.  I was so uncomfortable with  all the gyrations and bumping and grinding in peoples faces.  I had invited some girls for a girls night out with dinner and this movie.  And quite honestly, I thought this was going to be more of a love story about how he got OUT of the business.  Anyway, I was uncomfortable and so was one of the girls I was with.  Not to mention that there were 150 F-bombs, which if you read my blogs, you know I can't stand.  That was almost 2 a minute...ridiculous.  So, I WOULD NOT recommend this movie....I'd rather stay home with my hubby ;)

Margin Call

He said:  This movie is about the ultimate demise of the stock market in 2008.  This movie is too smart for me and I didn't understand a lot of the technical terms of the stock market.  Good Netflix movie.  Grade: C+

She said:  This was a Netflix movie that we watched with some friends.  All star cast that includes some of my favorite actors...Stanley Tucci and Kevin Spacey.  This was about the crash of the stock market during the Fanny Mae/Freddy Mac stuff and I have to say, I had a hard time following it.  But, it kept my attention because of the terrific acting.  If you don't get easily confused by technical stock market gibberish, then you would probably like this movie.

Snow White and the Huntsman

He said:  This movie was actually better than I expected.  Charlize Theron was excellent as the Evil Queen.  Kristen Stewart did an adequate job as Snow White.  I liked the story line and all the magic/sorcery of the movie.  This is a good dollar movie.  Grade:  B-

She said:  This was a really good movie.  It was dark but action filled.  And, Snow White can kick some butt.  I thought Charlize Theron did an excellent job as the Evil Queen, cuz I couldn't stand her by the end of the movie!!  But, it was a good portrayal of the fairy tale.  I'm not a Kristen Stewart fan, but I have to say, she did a good job.  I would recommend this movie for sure.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

He said:  First let me say that I watched this on a plane, so I didn't catch all the dialogue cuz my headphones were in and out!  The movie starred some of my favorite British actors, Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Maggie Smith.  The movie centers around older people who are drawn to a mysterious hotel in India, all are there for different reasons.  Some trying to find something, some trying to forget something. It's about love and loss, hopes and dreams.  Very well acted, overall a really good movie.  Grade:  B+


She said:  A quirky little movie about a boy in India that has a dream of running his dad's hotel for people at the end of their lives.  The characters were good/funny and it is about following your dreams.  We saw this on the plane to St Lucia, and it kept my interest.  Again, somewhat predictable, but a cute little rom/com.  Entertaing and good actors.  Wait for Redbox or dollar movie.

Lawless

He said:  A brutal movie about Virginia bootleggers in the 30's.  This movie is loosely based on a true story, but you never know how much is really true!  The movie had 2 of my favorite actors, Guy Pearce and Tom Hardy, but the movie just didn't connect with me.  Definitely not a movie for kids and if you have a weak stomach, not one for adults either. Wait for the dollar movie or Redbox.  Grade:  C-

She said:  Let me just say that this is not usually my type of movie.  But, I have to admit that it was pretty good.  The language was rough and it was pretty violent, but it is a true story...and, that I like.  I had a hard time understanding Tom Hardy somewhat, but I thought the acting was good.  It's about some brothers that make their living bootlegging moonshine.  I would recommend this movie.  Just remember, I warned you about the blood and guts :)

Premium Rush

He said:  Movie about a bicycle messenger in Manhattan starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who is becoming one of my favorite actors.  Those of you who remember the 80's, there was a similar movie called Quicksilver starring Kevin Bacon.  However, this movie was much better.  The bike riding through the city looked real and kept your heart rate up!  The plot was a little weak and the character development could have been better, but overall, a pretty good movie.  Grade: B

She said:  This movie reminded me of the movie from the 80's called Quicksilver.  It's about a bike courier in NYC that is given a package that someone else wants, and will not stop until he gets it.  It was action packed, rough language, but overall a good movie.  Makes me glad I'm not a bike messenger!  Kinda predictable, but entertaining.  And, I think Joseph Gordon-Levitt is becoming one of my favorite actors.  I would recommend this movie.