#41--Clash of the Titans--Day 82

Holy freaking Craken! I had to think about this movie for a little bit before I decided to actually do my review. Overall, it was a fairly decent movie and definitely worth seeing. I was planning on seeing it in 3D; however, 1.) our theatre still has "How to Train Your Dragon" in 3D in that theatre and 2.) this movie was not originally shot in 3D. They pushed the release date and made it 3D in the hopes of making more money off of it. Thus, I decided it probably would not have been that amazing in 3D anyway.

A group of men from Argos begin a journey with a demi-God, Sam Worthington to cut off the head of Medusa to kill the Craken. Of course huge challenges arise along the way. Thus, my biggest problem with this movie was that it would take a half an hour to get anywhere and then when they did get to where they needed to the battles would be like 5 mins. For instance, probably the entire first hour the goal is to reach Medusa, when they get there a lot of people die and Sam Worthington kicks ass (hopefully this isn't a spoiler, much more happens, I promise). Overall, the special effects are pretty ridiculous...the creatures in this movie are UNBELIEVABLE. I can also say that Sam Worthington has somewhat stepped up his acting abilities in the movie. I mean, he barely spoke in Terminator, he spoke in Avatar, but he was an Avatar the whole time so it wasn't really him. This movie it's him the whole time and he's speaking! Though I couldn't say he's phenomenal he's definitely a crazy awesome new action star, which I may or may not be in love with. The verdict is still out on that one.

I think that what this movie needed a little bit more of was some humor. It's a great guy flick, but if you wanna rope the girls in with something more than Sam Worthington you need some humor. Think Pirates, if it had a little bit of the humor Johnny Depp provides this movie would be insane! Nonetheless, this movie was pretty good. I recommend you see it, maybe not more than once, but see it.

3 out of 5.

#40--Spread--Day 80

I would not recommend the first hour of this film. It's basically Ashton Kutcher screwing many many women. However, the last half hour makes the entire movie worthwhile when he finally finds the female version of himself (Margarita Levieva). I debated whether or not to even finish this movie, but I'm very glad I did, because the very boring semi-porno turns into a movie about real shit. Furthermore, it has a "real shit" ending, which is invigorating because who doesn't get sick of unrealistic endings?

So, the best part of this movie hands down is Margarita Levieva, gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! I knew she looked familiar and I just could not figure it out, so of course I went to the source of all knowledge imdb.com, which informed me she also appeared in "The Invisible." BINGO! I knew I had been madly in love with her at some other point of my life. Probably one of the most gorgeous people I've ever seen and makes the movie that much more enjoyable.

3 out of 5.

#39--The Box--Day 80

I would just like to point out that despite being 41 movies/days behind I am determined to be completely caught up by the end of summer. I will accomplish this goal!

The Box...hmmm. Cameron Diaz and James Marsden are really, terribly, obnoxiously, cheesy in this film. I still do not know how I feel about this film. First of all, it was WAY TOO LONG! There were so many unnecessary parts that it felt like I was watching this movie for an eternity. It also really bothered me that in the beginning the movie was realistic, but as the movie continued it got waaay too science fiction-y. Furthermore, without spoiling the ending, don't expect to be happy. I feel that the movie ends and everyone's lives are shittier, yes there was a lesson to be learned, but it wasn't really learned. One thing I can is that Richard Matheson writes some craazzy stories. After seeing this movie I looked the short story up online which the movie is based off of, and he is also the author of "I Am Legend" and "What Dreams May Come." (Which I would also like to read.) I really like to read this short story because I feel that the film did not do the story justice by any means. One amazingly positive aspect of this book? Not one smoking scene in the entire movie. Not one!! After the credits there was even a disclaimer acknowledging this! I was so impressed that the movie earned some brownie points.

2.5/3 out of 5.

#37--Brothers--Day 77

I still am not completely sure how I felt about this movie. My mom loved it, but I'm still not so sure. The movie is definitely very depressing. It's very difficult for me to watch torture scenes so while Tobey McGuire was being held as POW I had a little bit of trouble watching some of the scenes. I think this movie definitely makes a statement about the tortures and pains of this never ending war; however, I think that it could have been carried out better. I think that the movie In the Valley of Elah makes the exact same statement, but in a much more powerful way. This movie progressed rather slowly. I actually fell asleep at various parts. Thus, overall, it was okay to see once, but I probably won't ever watch it again.

2.5/3 out of 5.

#36 Shutter Island--Day 77

AMAZING! Gooo see it! Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are simply amazing! I know that a lot of people may not have felt the same way about this movie, but I really enjoyed it. I spent the entire movie trying to figure out how it was going to end and I just couldn't. There were so many twists and surprises I was both shocked and saddened at the end of the movie. It wasn't too much of a surprise that Ben Kingsley was creepy, he just always is. The movie wasn't overly scary there were definitely some parts that I had to close my eyes, but overall was more mysterious and suspenseful than anything else. If you like movies that DO NOT end the way you are expecting them to than you will thoroughly enjoy this movie.

4 out of 5.

#35 The Men Who Stare At Goats--Day 77

This movie was surprisingly pretty good. I've really enjoyed George Clooney's roles lately. He takes on a character very similar to the one in Burn After Reading Very comical. This movie is astounding because it is based mostly on a true story, which is just ridiculous to fathom: the government spending money to teach soldiers to telepathically stun enemies, etc. Although, I'm not a big Ewan McGregor fan I didn't particularly mind him in this movie. His interactions with George Clooney probably helped. Plus, Jeff Bridges is absolutely hilarious! I would definitely see this movie again and advise people to see it at least once.

3/ 3.5 out of 5.

#34 Armored Day 77

I apologize to anyone who pays the money to see this. It's terrible. A slow movie ends with an anti-climatic ending. The only upside Milo Ventimiglia and Skeet Ulrich were in it. They're quite attractive. The entire story takes place in a warehouse, one guy is in a truck with money the others are pissed and try to get him out. People die. The ending provides no twists or surprises. What you see is what you get with this one.

1.5 out of 5.