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Every once in a blue moon (pun intented...), there comes a movie that EVERYONE loves. And because EVERYONE loves it, you almost DON'T want to see it simply because of the hype. But when you DO see it, the movie is BETTER than EVERYONE was saying it was, and it becomes one of your FAVORITE movies of all time...

Avatar is one of THOSE movies... :)

First off, I am not surprised that it has made over $1 BILLION DOLLARS!!! With 3D ticket prices as high as they are, but it's the RIGHT WAY to see this film...

The story is also extremely moving. Some might be taken by the love story, but for me, I felt more for the Na'vi and their people. I think the movie focused beautifully on the new world of the Na'vi, and it was LITERALLY one of the most visually STUNNING films I've ever seen.

So I must CONGRATULATE James Cameron for another masterpiece. His hard work truly paid off, and if you haven't seen this movie yet....GO NOW!!! :)

I give thos movie -1 RED BULL!!!
(meaning that I would GIVE UP my Red Bull to see this movie again...)

New Moon

BOOK: Great! It's actually one of my favorite in the series (mostly because I can relate to Bella when Edward leaves her...)

MOVIE: Eh...

I must say, I think director Chris Weitz caught some of the most important parts from the book beautifully on film, but it wasn't enough. The movie just reminded me how boring the first three books actually are. Stephanie Meyer writes emotion, not story. It's not until her last book when something actually happens! (Note to Mrs. Meyer: Edward leaving is SOMETHING HAPPENING. Having a baby is SOMETHING HAPPENING. Not knowing whether you like Edward or Jacob is NOT something happening!)

But thanks to this movie, however, I am now for Team Jacob... ;)

I give this movie 2 RED BULLS!
(meaning I would need 2 Red Bulls to see this movie again...)

2012

Are....you....KIDDING ME!?

So apparently, John Cusack seems to be the only person who can drive a limousine through the streets of California while the earth is crumbling beneath him and buildings are falling all around the place. REALLY!?

But no, honestly, I don't know WHY I saw potential in this film. I guess I thought the plot was going to be more about the Mayan prediction, or the belief in high solar activity for the year 2012, but boy, was I wrong...

This was your typical disaster movie, and I think director Roland Emmerich knew it. I'll admit, this film was VERY FUNNY! But it had to be due to such a poorly written script. I just wish it were the other way around....

I give this movie NO RED BULLS!

(meaning that even if the earth were crumbling beneath me, I wouldn't dare waste a perfectly good Red Bull just to watch this movie again...)

Sexting

SEXTING = "sexy tesxting"

SERIOUSLY!? Have you ever done this?

(NOTE: Thank you, "Glee," for creating this wonderful new word...) ;)

"Nerds Among Us" This Weekend!!! :)

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Finnian's Rainbow

First off, let me say that I HOPE this show does well now that it has officially opened. I saw it during previews, and it deserves good praise....

But, that being said, the second act is MUCH BETTER than the first! The first was very slow and boring. The music was great, as were the voices of Kate Baldwin and Cheyenne Jackson! And don't get me wrong....the story is cute, but I feel like our ingenue's fall in love instantly. And there's no "love at first sight" thing going on, either. One seen they meet, and the next they're already talking about marriage. What ever happened to some fun flirting!? ;)

What really caught me, however, was in the second act....there was a BEAUTIFUL dance piece between the mute girl and a harmonica player. I was so mesmerized, I was hooked for the rest of the show. I only wished the play had opened with a similar number. Then I might have paid attention during the first act more....

Regardless, the message of the show was beautiful, and it's amazing to think that something that was written so long ago can still coincide with the values and nature of today's society. You would think we might learn over so many years....

I give this musical 2 RED BULLS!

(meaning I would need 2 Red Bulls to see this show again, and mostly for Act 1)

Away We Go

This was a very beautiful movie, and much different than I expected. This film got a lot of hype when it was in theatres, and it was much deserved.

From the trailer, I thought this movie would be about raising a new baby to a couple unfamiliar with raising a family. But instead, this was a beautiful film not just about starting a new life for a new family, but it was more about finding a new home. And sometimes, home is where we least expect it.... :)

I give this movie only HALF A RED BULL!
(meaning I would need less than a full Red Bull to watch this move again...)

Where the Wild Things Are

Wow.

I don't even know what to say about this BEUATIFUL film....

So let me start by saying this....

You have a book....with 4 complete sentences in it.....with only about 335 words.....HOW DO YOU MAKE THAT INTO A MOVIE?

Well, Spike Jonze knows how! He took a classic picture book and turned it into a wonderful piece of art.

Without giving too much away (I want everyone to experience this film the way I did....with an open mind....), the story reminded me of my good friend, Robert Sambursky, who died during my senior year of college. It reminded me of the people who come and go in our lives, just like Max came and left in the world of the Wild Things. Furthermore, it reminded me about what we learn from those people, just like what Max learned from the Wild Things and vice versa.

I must also give mad props to Max Records for his AMAZING rendition of Max, the "King" of the Wild Things. This boy was the perfect find! He was so naturally talented, I only hope he can at least be nominated for an Oscar for his role. He deserves it....

The visualization of the movie was also stunning! It was MORE than what I was expecting, and it made me want to LIVE in the world of the Wild Things. And the music was also well done! Congrats to all! :)

I give this movie NO RED BULLS!!!
(meaning I would need NO Red Bulls in order to watch this movie again.)

So I THANK YOU, Spike Jonze, for NOT ruining a beloved children's classic, but turning it into something even more beautiful than the original... :)