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2013 Movie Reviews

‘World War Z’ is an intense zombie thriller with more brains

Okay, I was really concerned about this one going in. I’ve read the book twice and loved it more each time I read it. I thought it would be impossible to adapt it — as it is.

In case you haven’t read the book, it’s told more as an eye witness account record of the events of this global pandemic. There is no linear story structure. But don’t worry, you’ll have no problem following the movie.

WWZpanicpicBrad Pitt plays Gerry Lane, a retired UN investigator who is brought in to help track down the origin of the viral outbreak that is turing everyone into an infection spreading zombies. Lane helps keep the film grounded in humanity,

Yes, there are some heart pounding scenes and some intense action, but more than anything, the film is incredibly smart, focusing on the search for a cure and the source of the outbreak rather than dwelling on the violence and gore that most zombie movies force on the audience.

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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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