Sanctum 3D - * 1/2 - Some of the 3D elements were neat, but 3D doesn't work as well with dark shots. Higher body count than I expected, but nothing too surprising or unexpected here.
The Roommate - * - If you like hot college coeds, this movie offers lots of them. If you like a good story or good acting, this movie has none of it.
Just Go With It - * 1/2- Adam Sandler movies usually have some amusing and el oh el parts, but Just Go With It is pretty boring and forgettable.
The Eagle - **1/2 - Could have been worse. It's worth seeing once, but that's it. Some good battle scenes, and Channing Tatum is as bad as he usually is.
Cedar Rapids - ***1/2 - John C Reilly is hilarious, and Ed Helms is good in spots. As a comedy it is a good movie, but it seems to want to make you depressed in some scenes.
I Am Number 4 - *1/2 - I think they were hoping this would be another Twilight like franchise. Thank god it flopped and I won't have to see any sequels. Special effects were a bit better than I was expecting. Sad to see Timothy Olyphant slumming in this.
Unknown - *** - Wasn't a sequel to Taken like I was expecting. Seemed more a like a ripoff of Frantic starring Harrison Ford. Still, a good action movie, and watching Liam Neeson kick ass is worth the price of admission.
Drive Angry 3D - * - Nicolas Cage is the biggest badass in hell, and quite the ladies' man. Doesn't sound plausible does it? And you would think with that title they would have a good car chase or two? Nope.
Hall Pass - *** - I was delighted when this movie turned out to be good. The Farrelly Bros. have finally made something funny again. Way to go! Not all the jokes worked, but enough were funny to make this their best movie since Shallow Hal. Oh, and the only thing more ridiculous than Nicky Whelan hooking up with Owen Wilson, is Brooklyn Decker hooking up with Adam Sandler.
9 movies. I'd recommend Cedar Rapids and Hall Pass. If you like period action films, The Eagle was better than expected. March looks like it could be a good month, and I'll have my preview post up tomorrow or the next day.
May the Force be with you,
CHUD
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