Movie Mochilla: Freedom

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

The Kings of Summer

I love when movies that weren't released when you were a kid gives you a sense of nostalgia. When it brings back memories of you when you were the main characters age. Now, I never ran away from home, but the one thing this movie reminded me of was the sense of freedom during the summer before I went off and got myself a job. The memories of running around the woods with your best friends and just being free. I miss that.

I know that trailer doesn't show much, but it is the essence of this movie. Here's a better trailer if you'd like, but this scene just sums up the movie perfectly.

"The Kings of Summer" tells the story of three kids that run away and build a house in the woods. A quite impressive house, I might add. Tired of their parents ruling their lives, they decide to live on their own in the woods. The three bond closer together as they try to survive in the wilderness. And as always with boys, everything is fine until you throw a girl in the mix. Why can't you ladies just mind your own business? Jeez!

Backed by a veteran cast that includes Nick Offerman, Allison Brie and Megan Mullally, the three young leads really drive this movie. Especially Moises Arias who plays the uninvited and slightly terrifying comedic relief.

Why they ever trusted him with a Machete, I'll never know.

Perhaps it was out of fear.

I still have to mull it over for a few weeks before I decide for sure, but this is looking like it could be my favorite movie of the year so far. Granted, we still have 6 months left, and the last 6 months are better than the first, but this movie was good. Damn good.

Go see it! You will not be disappointed.

My Grade: A

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Olympus Has Fallen

I wish they'd change this title to "'MURICA". This is also why I'm not a producer.

My experience watching this was not the best. That's not to say this movie wasn't enjoyable. However, there was a man who sat in the same row as me who was not enjoyable. Let me break it down for you using the rules and etiquette of viewing a movie in public.

Do not talk during the presentation, unless of course it is a Tyler Perry movie or any other movie where the main demographic is African-Americans.
If you're coughing excessively and it sounds like you might need an ambulance or at least to quit smoking, please exit the theatre and receive a full cash refund at the box office. Seriously, no one wants to hear what's in your throat.
Laughing when people are dying in something that is not a comedy is generally just not a good idea. It makes people around you think you are a serial killer. But if you're a serial killer, by all means, laugh on.
It's one thing to whisper jokes to your friends during the movie, but if you are alone... you're a bastard and I hate you.

Now that I got that off my chest...

"Olympus Has Fallen" is about a man who works for the Secret Service. He is taken off of Presidential Detail when the First Lady dies while he is on the job. When the White House is overrun by terrorists, he finds himself the only man alive inside the White House and has to take on an army single handedly.

"MURICAN chaos ensues.