Would you be happy to receive a new go at life? In the class of 1989, Mike O'Donnell is a star on his high school basketball court with college scouts in the stands and a bright future in his grasp. But rather than this, he decides to leave it all to spend his future with his girlfriend Scarlett and the child he just heard they are soon expecting. Almost 20 years on, Mike's glory days are totally in the past. His marriage to Scarlett is totally in tatters, he has been passed over for a promotion at work, his kids think he is an utter loser, then he has been lowered to crashing with his high school nerd-turned-techno-billionaire best mate Ned. Only Mike is handed one more chance when he is amazingly transformed back to the age 17. Unfortunately, Mike may look 17 again, but his thirty-something outlook is stupidly "not cool" in the class of 2009. Also in trying to get back his finest years, Mike could end up losing the best things that ever happened to him.
When a meteorite from outer space hits a young California girl named Susan Murphy and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. As a last resort, under the guidance of General W.R. Monger, on a desperate order from The President, the motley crew of Monsters is called into action to combat the aliens and save the world from imminent destruction!
Monsters vs. Aliens Trailer
Monsters vs. Aliens Cast
Reese Witherspoon as Susan Murphy Seth Rogen as B.O.B. Hugh Laurie as Dr. Cockroach Will Arnett as The Missing Link Rainn Wilson as Gallaxhar Stephen Colbert as The President Kiefer Sutherland as General W.R. Monger Paul Rudd as Derek
Monsters vs. Aliens Online Review
What horror/sci-fi fan wouldn't want to see a film called Monsters vs Aliens? The title itself suggests a humorous take on the 50's alien invasion and monster movies that have a place in the hearts of many. With the title that it has, you know exactly what you should expect. An animated film with monsters fighting aliens. This movie pretends to be nothing more than it is from the outset and that's something that's admirable. It just wants to be an entertaining film for kids and adults alike. In that regard, it succeeds.
The movie begins with Susan Murphy(Witherspoon) preparing for her big wedding to a weatherman. Unfortunately, a giant meteorite falls on her and irradiates her body. She grows to be fifty feet tall with silver hair and that puts a damper on the ceremony. Soon after she's captured by the government and placed in a prison with the other monsters in this picture: Dr. Cockroach (Laurie), Insectasaurus, The Missing Link(Arnett) and a gelatinous ooze named B.O.B(Rogen). At around the same time, an alien decides to invade Earth to get a rare source of power, and the President (Colbert) decides to give the monsters freedom if they fight the aliens.
That's pretty much all of the plot you need going into this film. That's all given to you in the first half-hour, and the rest of the film is the monsters fighting the aliens, as well as interacting with normal people. Susan desperately tries to get her old life back only to discover she likes her new friends. The others are offended that they are mistreated even as they help the city. However these plot points are really glossed over in favor of more action set pieces and comedy. That's one of the big problems is that it brings up what could be an interesting story point and dismisses it fairly quickly.
Another problem would be the use of 3D. While in the beginning it's fairly prevalent and brings the viewer into the movie, it doesn't' become used as much later on. While the movie looks a lot better with the general effect, none of the usual gags come into play. While some would look at this as a good thing, and that the film didn't rely on a gimmick, I didn't. After all, it was advertised to be in 3D, and that's what I paid for. So when the use of it becomes less frequent as the movie continues, it's a matter of not getting what I pay for.
However, the movie does deliver on it's premise and title. You do get to see monsters fight aliens, early and often. The action sequences, while they don't take full advantage of the 3D, are still exciting. It's a nice moment to see the monsters interact and use their abilities to save the day from the giant robot. However, it's the comedy that leaves the lasting impact in this film. The star of the film, by far, is B.O.B. Seth Rogen brings a charm and level of comedy to the role that requires no raunchy jokes or pop culture references, thus already proving he's above the roles he's getting typecast in.
The other voice actors all did their part, each brought their own value to the film. I especially loved the small role from Stephen Colbert, playing the President (perhaps a nod to his failed "campaign"?). There are also voice cameos from Amy Poehler and Renee Zellweger. I won't give away when or where but you should be able to pick them out. There are also little references to the old 50's sci-fi movies that I loved. Obviously there are the main ones like the monsters themselves, but I also liked the multiple references to other films that were subtly thrown in. This may require more than one viewing just to catch them all.
WWE Superstar John Cena makes another movie headlining debut in 12 Rounds, as a man who will do anything to rescue his girlfriend from the clutches of a disgruntled madman, who blames Cena for his own wife’s death.
In 12 Rounds, detective Danny Fisher (Cena) discovers his girlfriend (Scott) has been kidnapped by a ex-con tied to Baxter’s past, and he’ll have to successfully complete 12 challenges in order to secure her safe release.
Release Date of 12 Rounds
12 Rounds will be released on March 27th 2009
12 Rounds Stars
John Cena, Steve Harris, Aidan Gillen, Brian J. White, Gonzalo Menendez, Ashley Scott
Going into this film my expectations weren’t very high after watching the Marine which originally had a planned theatrical release here in Australia. Upon reading the premise for this film last year I still wasn’t convince considering is was the same as the Marine. (A man’s girlfriend/Fiancé is kidnapped by a jewel thief and is must stop at nothing to get her back). The difference this time John Cena plays a cop Detective Danny Fisher who a year ago helped the FBI capture a Known fugitive Miles Jackson. The film set out to be a revenge film the villain getting revenge on Cena’s character for the accidental death of his girlfriend. Danny must complete a game aptly called ’12 Rounds’. This is where the film really picks up (Without giving anything away) with huge action scenes and better plots twists. ‘12 rounds’ has a lot more believability in reality with better character development within the film script.
This film is directed by Renny Harlin who directed such films as ‘Die Hard 2’ and produced the film ‘Speed’. This film is lot like these two films with the unpredictable plot line with action stunts of ‘Die Hard 2’and pulse pounding action of Speed. I believe having a known director helped this film a lot; Harlin has a very distinctive filming style which is used throughout the film with a lot of close up shots of characters shown from many points of views. ‘12 Rounds’ doesn’t have many known actors in the film compared to The Marine in which Robert Patrick starred. This film has it all big action stunts strong script, awesome visuals and all round entertaining film to watch and definitely worth the price of admission. I think this will be the breakout film the WWE Studios, I guess only Box office earnings will tell.
Vin Diesel and Paul Walker will team up again for the ultimate chapter of the franchise built on speed - Fast & Furious. Heading back to the streets where it all began, they rejoin Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriguez to blast muscle, tuner and exotic cars throughout Los Angeles and speed through the Mexican desert in the new high-octane action-thriller.
When a crime brings them back to L.A., fugitive ex-con Dom Toretto (Diesel) reignites his feud with agent Brian O’Conner (Walker). But as they are forced to confront a shared enemy, Dom and Brian must give in to an uncertain new trust if they hope to outmanuever him. And from convoy heists to precision tunnel crawls across international lines, two men will find the best way to get revenge: push the limits of what’s possible behind the wheel.
Based on a chilling true story, Lionsgate's THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT charts one family's terrifying, real-life encounter with the dark forces of the supernatural. When the Campbell family moves to upstate Connecticut, they soon learn that their charming Victorian home has a disturbing history: not only was the house a transformed funeral parlor where inconceivable acts occurred, but the owner's clairvoyant son Jonah served as a demonic messenger, providing a gateway for spiritual entities to crossover.
Now unspeakable terror awaits, when Jonah, the boy who communicated with the powerful dark forces of the supernatural, returns to unleash a new kind of horror on the innocent and unsuspecting family.
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Would you be happy to receive a new go at life? In the class of 1989, Mike O'Donnell is a star on his high school basketball court with college scouts in the stands and a bright future in his grasp. But rather than this, he decides to leave it all to spend his future with his girlfriend Scarlett and the child he just heard they are soon expecting. Almost 20 years on, Mike's glory days are totally in the past. His marriage to Scarlett is totally in tatters, he has been passed over for a promotion at work, his kids think he is an utter loser, then he has been lowered to crashing with his high school nerd-turned-techno-billionaire best mate Ned. Only Mike is handed one more chance when he is amazingly transformed back to the age 17. Unfortunately, Mike may look 17 again, but his thirty-something outlook is stupidly "not cool" in the class of 2009. Also in trying to get back his finest years, Mike could end up losing the best things that ever happened to him.
