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2013 Movie Reviews

‘Kick-Ass 2’ still kicks a little ass, just lacks original’s shock and awe factor

Three years ago, “Kick-Ass” burst into theatres and won over a lot of fans with its over the top action and endless one-liners. Besides super heroes are all the rage these days and the R-rated comedy and violence was a surprisingly refreshing change of pace.KickAss2

But the truth is, it worked mainly because of Chloe Grace-Moretz and her, for lack of a better phrase, kick ass turn as the sweet and innocent little bad ass, Hit Girl. But it was funny then because not a lot of girls that age run around with a mouth like that.

In “Kick-Ass 2”, she’s in high school. It’s still funny but it’s just not shocking anymore.  Continue reading ‘Kick-Ass 2’ still kicks a little ass, just lacks original’s shock and awe factor →

2013 Movie Reviews

Whitaker and Oyelowo lead an all-star cast in ‘Lee Daniels’ The Butler

There are movies that hope and dream they might get recognized when it comes to Oscar season and then there are movies that are made for Oscar season. You know the ones: big cast, heavy hitting and possibly controversial subject matter, period setting allowing for elaborate costumes and recreating historical sets…ButlerO

Think “Lincoln” last season. Great movie. Great actors. Twelve nominations, no wins.

This year, “Lee Daniel’s The Butler” offers up a huge cast of whose who actors as we follow Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker) learning the ways of a house servant and making his way to the White House, where he serves as a butler for the President of the United States for nearly 40 years.  Continue reading Whitaker and Oyelowo lead an all-star cast in ‘Lee Daniels’ The Butler →

2013 Movie Reviews

Ashton Kutcher never seems comfortable in ‘jOBS’ shoes

I gave this a chance, honestly. Look, Ashton Kutcher wouldn’t have been my first choice to play Apple technology innovator Steve Jobs. Kutcher has the look, as a photo in the end credits proves, he just doesn’t have the — oh, man, there has to be a better word other than….talent —jobs2

The film takes us through Jobs’ college days, all the way up through the invention of the iPod. It’s a fairly interesting movie. After all, this is the guy that brought us the iMac, the iPhone, and all those other gadgets we use so we don’t have to pay attention to each other.

But, it’s all soooo boring to watch….. Continue reading Ashton Kutcher never seems comfortable in ‘jOBS’ shoes →