In honor of Father's Day and in hopes of spurring some debate and conversation, I present to you my blog's official list of the best movie fathers. In keeping with this blog's theme of life lessons, the top dads are also presented with a key fatherly lesson conveyed in their film.
Read MoreUnlike the trend to make comic book movies plausible and realistic, Green Lantern makes no qualms about being out of this world, literally. You'll be getting starry galaxies and faraway planets, more colorful costumes than a Spider-Man flick, and the most alien species since a Star Wars prequel. You know what. Let it be. It's true to its source material, but, again, you're going to have to suspend your disbelief... not just a little bit... a lot of it...
Read MoreFrom top to bottom, Midnight in Paris is very well-acted and very well-written movie for the twists it sets out to tell. Midnight in Paris comes along to cutely take you off our feet maybe more so than those big spectacles will.
Read MoreIt's a slam dunk to call Super 8 this summer's most original movie, even with all of the nostalgic and 1970's period touches, among all the slate of reboots and sequels.
Read MoreX-Men: First Class crafts this engaging story, spy-film look, and retro style with enough action and tricks to impress those still looking for a comic book movie.
Read MoreTo say Kung Fu Panda 2 isn't as good as the original is true, but no entirely fair because of the original's brilliance. It's still a step above a lot of other really bad sequels and, if you stay into the end credits, promises a very interesting third chapter that may redeem the series.
Read MoreWell, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." If you liked or loved the first Hangover for that formula, then you'll love the new one. On the other hand, if you're looking for something new and original, you're going to be disappointed.
Read MoreThe Beaver is not your typical family-on-the-edge-of-divorce drama. The arguments, reasons, and roots of how our Black family got to this point over the years is smoothly left out, creating a chance for the audience to imagine it on their own and focus on the present.
Read MoreThe new comedy Bridesmaids lets the girls get a shot at debauchery and toilet humor. The results are hilarious, with a surprising touch of heart in a lot of places. Every lady in America who has ever been a bride, a bridesmaid, or a maid of honor should see this movie. You will either laugh at the moments that remind you of your own wedding party or laugh thankfully that none of these characters were anyone of you or someone your know.
Read MoreThe popular trend lately (Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight) has been to create comic book movies that tone down the superpowers and focus on the realistic qualities and plausibility of human heroes capable of existing in our real world. Thor, unapologetically, does the absolute opposite. It's a grand, epic, and galaxy-bending display of gods among men. Never before has a superhero movie been so, well, super in its scope and size, yet still leaving room for a little dose of humanity.
Read MoreBy that rational of welcome sensory overload, Fast Five more than delivers its trademark cars, muscles, and babes. Just as aforementioned, the theme here is over-the-top. The "WOW" moments are plentiful and paced with a ethnic rap-infused soundtrack. The action, car chases, and stunt work are unique, breathlessly shot in the Brazilian sun, and top everything from its predecessors. If you like the series, you will love the latest and gleefully wonder where they will go next.
Read MoreWater for Elephants is a very long way from other flashback-based romances like The Notebook, LaGravenese's own script for The Bridges of Madison Country, or even The English Patient. Maybe some of that is by design from the novel, but this is no star-crossed love story of unbridled and heart-wrenching passion. Blame the lead performances.
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