Recent Movie Reviews

Leap Year - starring Amy Adams

I saw this a few weeks ago with Angie. We're considering a vacation to Ireland for our 5 wedding anniversary and I'm apparently trying to plan WAY ahead. Ever since Ang saw P.S. I Love You, she's had her heart set on going there some day. When Leap Year came out, it was pretty much a no-brainer for us as a date night movie opportunity.

This movie is cute. It's clean. And it's relatively funny when it comes to reoccurring mishap comedy. The cinematography is great when it shows off the Irish countryside, which again makes the both of us want to head overseas all the more. It's an all around fun "couples" movie for those looking for a nice night out. Aquila - Approved


Avatar - starring Sam Worthington

If you liked Dances With Wolves and cartoons ... you'll love this behemoth of a movie by James Cameron. the visuals are breath-taking and the 3D is well worth the extra money. The story however ... ehh?

Go see it for the special effects and CGI, but get some caffeine in you, as it's long and has some drawn out sections between action scenes. I fell asleep in the middle. Aquila - Approved with some Reservations



The Invention of Lying - starring Ricky Gervais

This one started out funny but the laughs and ran out really fast. I was also pretty troubled by how much lying or bending of our own version of the truth actually happens in day to day life, when it comes to communication with others. Perhaps that's the point of the film, but just because I got it doesn't mean I half to like it .. or stay awake. Skip this one, even if you did like the original version of The Office. NOT Aquila - Approved


Moon - starring Sam Rockwell

I had high hopes for this one and was disappointed. Sci-Fi lately has just not done it for me, outside of the Star Trek reboot. Movies about cloning are no longer appealing to me. Skip it. NOT Aquila - Approved


Extract - starring Jason Bateman, Ben Affleck, Kristin Wigg

If you expecting another Office Space, you're gonna be ticked. This one had a lot of potential and the trailer makes it look hilarious, but in the end, the comedy fell flat. Affleck as a stoner is pretty funny however. In the end - I say skip it. Not Aquila - Approved.