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2013 Movie Reviews

‘Monsters University’ is mildly funny but mostly unnecessary sequel

MonstersUpicI wasn’t a huge fan of “Monsters, Inc.”. I felt it was one of the weaker Pixar movies. It would not be on the list of Pixar movies that I thought ever needed a sequel.

Pixar is amazing, there is no doubt there. But lately, it seems like they’re just kinda going through the motions. This time we go back in time, prequel style, to when Mike and Sully first met — in college at “Monsters University”. Enter stereotypical college movie jokes here, cuz they’re all there.

For the most part it’s funny, there is plenty to entertain the kids but it doesn’t get interesting until it’s too late and even then it’s too brief.

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2013 Movie Reviews

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ is a witty, sharp take on Shakespeare

How awesome is Joss Whedon? While he was making “The Avengers”, he was also making this little movie — at the same time — a modern take on William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”.

MuchAdodrinkUsing one location, his own home, Whedon directs a small but sensational cast. The literal adaption of the play leads to a lot of awkward but hilarious moments, as these yuppies gather for a wedding and do nothing but spew lyrical about the meaning of love.

It comes across as a student film most of the time both in the look and in the acting. But it’s part of the charm. The dialogue and banter is sharp and stingingly true to this day.

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2013 Movie Reviews

‘Bling Ring’ is a sparkling view of our jaded celeb obsessed culture

I love Sofia Coppola’s movies — most of the time. When she’s really into her material , she typically has fantastic results. Her latest effort, “The Bling Ring”, has plenty of energy and is at most times funny as hell, even though at times it’s a bit vacant.

But I think that’s the point, eh? EmmaWatsonBLING

The movie focuses on a group of friends who became known as the Hollywood Hills Bandits because of their break in spree in which they target celebrity homes. There is a great cast, made up of mostly unknowns. You’ll recognize Emma Watson (pictured, right), seen recently in “This is the End” and more famously known for playing Hermione Granger in the “Harry Potter” movies.

Never taking itself seriously, the film is a wild and hilarious look at the social media, celebrity gossip obsessed culture we are rapidly devolving into.

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