Before encountering their current evil boss Gru, the minions spent generations trying to find a leader to follow. This movie is a depiction of the lengths that three of the minions, Kevin Stuart and Bob, went to in order to secure their master of evil.
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After a long journey, Kevin, Stuart and Bob wind up laying in a department store bed in New York watching an ad on television for Villain-Con, a convention in Orlando Florida, where super villains from all over the world to gather.
The ad for Villain-Con specifically mentioned Scarlett Overkill, the world's first female super villain. From this point on, the minions make it their mission to meet Scarlett and become her henchmen.
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Along the way however, Kevin, Stuart and Bob encounter trouble and they must use everything they know to get themselves out of it.
This movie is perfect for children and adults of all ages. It's cute, funny and has the perfect dose of "evil." What I loved about it was that it didn't drag, the plot moved a long quick and had me wanting more at the end. The writers left room for a great sequel.
I would definitely see this movie again. Go on, give it a try!
It's true what they say: dogs are a man's best friend and Max is a definite validation of that theory.
This touching movie tells the story of a military dog, Max who's trainer and best friend, Kyle was killed while serving in Afghanistan.
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After he lost Kyle, Max began to suffer from PTSD, until he encountered Kyle's younger brother Justin, who's a bit troubled himself. But the two soon find out the true meaning of the word friendship. The story shows the consistent development of the bond between Max and Justin.
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This movie gives proof of how intelligent and highly motivated dogs are when it comes to their masters. Throughout the movie we see just how protective Max is of Justin.
I recommend this film to people of all ages. It has a great story and a combination of drama, comedy and even romance. As the title of this post states, 4 paws up for Max.
Melissa Mccarthy gives her best performance yet in this action packed comedy, co-starring Jude Law, Jason Statham and Rose Bryne.
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Mccarthy plays Susan Cooper, the right hand woman to successful spy Bradley Fine, until he is brutally murdered by the target of one of their missions. Now it is up to Cooper to go undercover and avenge his death, though her boss only expected her to track and report the actions of their target.
What I liked about this movie is that Mccarthy was finally given the opportunity to flaunt her beauty unlike most of her other films in which she is given clothes that makes her look more manly. I also found that her character had the personality similar to that of Molly Flynn from the hit CBS comedy Mike & Molly.
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I also liked the fact that this movie had great flow; it didn't drag and there were constant laughs and surprises along the way. This movie was definitely worth the money to go to the theater. I recommend it to anyone.
For any girl who feels the desire to escape the realms of her own reality, this 2015 re-working of the classic Cinderella is the film to see.
Every aspect of this film was spot on; from the plot to the character portrayal and costume designs. I especially loved the casting. Lily James for example was an exceptional choice for the role of Cinderella; she was the perfect combination of elegant and innocent.
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Cate Blanchett was also absolutely fantastic with her performance as the evil stepmother; she was spot on with her deceitfulness and frigid personality.
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There have been several adaptions to the 1950 film, most of which were modernized to resemble real life but I think it's great that someone thought to recreate the first film while maintaining the original concept.
This movie is not only enjoyable for children of all ages but also for adults of all ages. I myself went with my grandmother and mom (who saw the film originally with her boyfriend.) I would recommend this movie to all of my friends and family members. You will thoroughly enjoy it.
Mae Whitman, known for her role as Amber Holt on the hit NBC series Parenthood, has made a new name for herself in this tale of high school scrutiny.
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The Duff tells the story of high school tom-boy Bianca whose entire high school existence rests on her two beautiful and popular best friends Jess and Casey. It's only after an encounter with her gorgeous athlete neighbor Wesley, that Bianca comes to the harsh realization that she is her best friends' Duff- Designated Ugly Fat Friend. It is from this moment that she enlists Wesley's help to find her high school identity.
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When I first heard about this movie and what the name stood for, I wasn't sure how I would feel about it but I love Mae Whitman and was interested to see her outside of her comfort zone as Amber Holt. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I was literally laughing from beginning to end, mostly because the movie was so relatable to the everyday high school experience.
The character I most closely related was Bianca. She was an aspiring writer who did not try to conform to everyone's expectations but instead owned her unique style. I think everyone who sees this film can relate to at least one character from it.
I don't usually say this in my reviews but when this movie comes to DVD, I am definitely going to buy it! Go See This Film.
Liam Neeson is an absolute rock star in the action packed thriller Taken 3 where he resumes his role as the brooding Bryan Mills.
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The story continues by presenting Bryan with a new obstacle to overcome: the death of his ex wife Lenore and to make matters worse, he is being framed for the murder and hunted down by the police.
Throughout the movie, Bryan works diligently to avenge Lenore's death and prove his innocence. Of course, he's not alone in this mission, he has the kickass instincts of his daughter Kim and a team of old friends who are willing to put their butts on the line for him.
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What I liked about this movie was that it was unpredictable and had an unexpected outcome. It also had a great ending, which alluded to the possibility of Taken 4.
I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone who loves action and suspense.
I am not usually one for straight up action movies but I must say Keanu Reeves was the perfect combination of sexy and brooding in John Wick, a movie of never ending action.
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Reeves plays John Wick, a retired hit man who just lost his wife, the woman who helped him walk away from his life of crime. All he had left of her were memories and a puppy that was delivered to him a shortly after her death. However, everything changes when a group of men break into his home, steal his car and murder the one thing he had left of his wife.
Throughout the movie, we see the lengths that John Wick goes to in order to bring those punks to justice. In the process of hunting them down, he reacquaints with old friends and old enemies who try to make his job just a little bit harder.
What I liked about this movie is that the story did not drag, it had great flow, a great plot and an ending that tied everything together. I would definitely recommend this movie and pay to see it again.
A Plus!!
He's done it again. Nicholas Sparks has written a book that has turned into a heart wrenching, surefire movie hit. The Best of Me, starring James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan, is absolutely amazing.
Marsden and Monaghan play Amanda Collier and Dawson Cole, two former high school sweethearts who cross paths once again after a close friend of theirs passes away. Throughout the movie we see flashbacks of how their relationship came to be and how their love blossomed into something beautiful.
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I must say. the casting for this movie was great. The two actors who played the younger versions of Dawson and Amanda really had similar features to Marsden and Monaghan.
Though I did not have the opportunity to finish the book before the movie came out, I can say that the movie followed most of what I have read so far. But, I will warn you now, bring two packs of tissues with you!
One thing I really liked about this film is that it had one twist after the next and the ending was absolutely touching. I will say this, I am going to finish the book, so expect to see another post comparing the two.
It's been a while since I've gone to the movies and have seen a really good thriller; one with suspense, shock and characters with kick-ass instinct. I have to say, No Good Deed had it all.
Idris Elba plays Colin Evans, an escaped convict who crashes his car in the pouring rain and ends up seeking refuge from Teri, (played by Taraji P. Henson) a mother to two young children and a wife to an out of town husband.
Being a trusting person, Teri gives Colin the phone to call for a tow truck but makes the mistake of letting him in the house while he waits. It is from this point on that Teri must do everything in her power to keep Colin from killing her and her children.
What I liked about this movie was that it was not at all predictable and there was a huge surprise toward the end that helped us understand the character of Colin Evans a bit more. Toward the end of the movie, everyone in the audience was cheering and clapping for Teri who had some serious bad-ass moments.
I would definitely pay money to see this movie again. Great writing!
I recently went to see Guardians of the Galaxy and although I have never been a major fan of the marvel movies, I have to say I was thoroughly entertained from beginning to end.
The story focuses on Peter Quill (Chis Pratt) who was abducted from Earth in 1988 after his mother passed away. Shortly after the audience witnesses his abduction the film fast forwards 26 years where Peter is seen stealing an extremely valuable and powerful orb that ends up causing a lot of chaos.
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While this was mainly an action film, there were several scenes that caused fits of laughter among the audience. I have to say the writers picked a great cast, including Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, to portray these characters and produce the lines that were oh so funny.
Throughout the film, I was also amazed by the spectacular special effects. Though it was not in 3-D I felt as though I was battling side by side with this awesome superhero team.
While I don't usually make the effort to see marvel movies in theaters, I wouldn't mind paying the money to see this film again!
The Think Like a Man gang is back and better than ever in this outrageously funny sequel about a group of friends reuniting in Vegas to celebrate one of their own getting married.
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The story focuses on Michael and Candace who are getting married, despite the wishes of Michael's mother Loretta who never thought Candace was good enough for her son. But for Michael's sake, Loretta "tries" to show her acceptance by planning and controlling the entire weekend. Candace and Lauren do find a way however, to escape Loretta's grip, which eventually lands them into more trouble than they ever could have imagined.
What I liked about this film is the character growth. Everyone (except Cedric of course ) made huge leaps, all thanks to their significant others.
This movie was fantastic. I literally laughed from beginning to end, which was in huge part due to Kevin Hart's role as Cedric. His expressions alone are enough to make someone fall out of their seat with uncontrollable laughter.
Melissa McCarthy and Susan Sarandon are the ultimate dynamic duo in this 2014 hit Tammy.
The story is about a woman, Tammy (McCarthy) who reluctantly takes her alcoholic grandmother on a road trip after she loses her job and cheating husband all in one day.
Right from the start, we see that Tammy holds an extreme grudge against her grandmother; as the story unfolds we understand why. But as the movie progresses, their relationship reaches a growth. In fact there was one part of the movie when Tammy attempts to bail her grandmother out of jail by robbing a burger joint. That was my personal favorite part.
During their journey, Tammy and her grandmother meet two handsome strangers , Earl and Bobby who happen to be father and son. This alone is one hell of a storyline!
I don't always like all of the movies that Melissa McCarthy is in but I must say she did a great job in this film. I think the biggest reason I liked this movie was the likeability of the characters, especially Tammy. It was also a bonus that Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy) was in it and played Kathy Bates' lover!
This movie will have you laughing from beginning to end, I know I did!
Shailene Woodley has grown so much from her days on The Secret Life of the American Teenager. She has proven herself to be an asset to the acting community in this touching film based on John Green's Novel, The Fault in Our Stars.
Woodley stars as Hazel Grace Lancaster, a teenage cancer patient who attends a support group and meets Augustus Waters, the boy who steals her heart and quickly becomes the love of her life. He helps her experience life outside her cancer.
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What I liked about this film was that it was very real. The writers did not sugarcoat the struggles of living a life with cancer but they added comic relief which lightened the drama of the story.
This truly was an epic love story that will bring a mixture of tears and smiles to the faces of all who watch this film.
Audiences will not be able to resist the musical entertainment of Jersey Boys, a movie that tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, a group formed by four young men from the wrong side of the tracks.
The majority of the story focused on the vocal talents of Frankie Valli and contained many of the songs that we all love to sing but what I liked is that each character had a story to tell. For instance, we saw the influence that Tommy DeVito had on the rest of the group. He was the bad boy that I loved and hated at the same time.
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What I really enjoyed about this movie, is that is actually had a real storyline as opposed to being fully centered around the songs. It was filled with drama, romance and a few mob references which made the film all the more interesting.
I have never seen the Broadway play but I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed watching the portrayal of Frankie Valli, played by John Lloyd Young. He did a fantastic job, as did the rest of the cast. I would recommend this film to anyone who enjoys a good tune.
Zac Efron has went from playing the innocent and preppy Troy Bolton in High School Musical to the badass frat brother Teddy Sanders in Neighbors. He has proven his capability of adapting to any acting role.
Efron stars next to Seth Rogan and Rose Byrne, who play new parents Mac and Kelly living in a cozy, quiet neighborhood until the house next door to them becomes the home to a fraternity. The noise level soon becomes the cause of a war between the couple and their new frat neighbors.
Though there were several parts of this film that sparked laughter, I felt the characters, specifically Mac and Kelly, acted with extreme, unrealistic stupidity.
I have seen all of Zac Efron's movies and although this films proves his ability to play any character role, I do not think this was his best movie.
In this adorable sequel to the 2011 hit Rio, old friends reunite, new adventures are taken and vengeance is sought.
The story takes place in the Amazon where Blue and his family have traveled in a quest to find their missing species.
In their travels, Jewel reconnects with her father and the rest of her family, whom she never thought she'd see again. This alone is an interesting storyline because we see the lengths Blue goes to impress his new found father in-law.
In addition to the loveable characters we met in the original film, there are several new characters that are just as endearing.
I am not usually one for animated films but I must say I very much enjoyed watching this movie from beginning to end. It is a fun filled family film that has comedic relief, a lot of musical entertainment and little twists along the way including an encounter from Tiago who was seeking revenge on Blue.
For any woman who's been cheated on by the man she thought she loved, The Other Woman is definitely the film to see.
Cameron Diaz, Kate Upton and Leslie Mann star in this hilarious comedy about a housewife, Kate (Mann) who finds out that her husband Mark (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) is having an affair with two other women, Carly (Diaz) and Amber (Upton).
Kate tracks the two women down but instead of lashing out at them, the three women team up to take Mark down. In the process of taking steps to make his life miserable, they form a true friendship.
What I liked about this movie is that neither of the mistresses knew they were mistresses and when they found out who Mark really was, they refused to continue sleeping with him.
Though it is completely unrealistic for a wife to form bonds with her husband's girlfriends, it was fun to watch these women do what all women in their shoes wish they could do: Make Him Pay!
This inspirational tale could melt the coldest heart and bring tears to the driest eyes. Connor Corum is absolutely amazing in this story based on the true experience of Colton Burpo.
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At the age of four Colton suffered a near death experience. He was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery for a ruptured appendix. Though he never actually encountered death for any number of minutes, Colton later relayed his unbelievable experience in Heaven with his father, Pastor Todd Burpo, played by Greg Kinnear.
Colton explained to his dad that while he was in surgery, he visited with Jesus and saw the beauty Heaven had to offer. Of course, Todd wanted to believe his son but everything being uttered from his mouth seemed virtually impossible.
Throughout the movie, I was completely taken by the incredible amount of faith exhibited by a four year old little boy. His accounts were so vivid, it was hard not to believe what he was saying.
If ever your faith in God is tested, watch this film. It is guaranteed to inspire you.
Shailene Woodley is a force to be reckoned with in Divergent, a movie based on the book trilogy written by Veronica Roth.
Woodley plays the role of Tris, a girl living in a world divided into five factions: Abnegation, meant for the selfless; Amity, meant for the peaceful; Candor, meant for the honest and Dauntless, meant for the brave.
Tris grew up as part of the Abnegation faction but on the day of her aptitude test, she finds out that she is what is referred to as divergent, meaning she shows an equal aptitude for each faction, which makes it all the more difficult for her to select one on Choosing Day. But she decides to choose Dauntless, the faction she has always longed to be a part of.
Throughout the movie, Tris is constantly working to prove herself to the leaders of Dauntless, who perceive her as being weak but she shows them she is nothing of the sort. In fact there were parts of this movie that actually caused audience members to applaud for Tris in their seats.
But with every movie, comes a conflict, which Tris must work hard to put an end to. She is a non-stop fighter who had me rooting for her from the very beginning.
There is also a great love story between Tris and Four, one of the leaders of Dauntless, played by Theo James. Four is one of those characters with a rough exterior but who has a big heart. As the movie progresses, we get a glimpse into his past and see his relationship with Tris
blossom.
Woodley did a fantastic job in this role and has truly grown as an actress from her days on The Secret Life of the American Teenager. I look forward to seeing what she has in store for us next.
Kevin Hart has yet again proved himself to be the comedian to beat in the hilariously fun romantic comedy About Last Night, starring Hart, Michael Ealy, Joy Bryant and Regina Hall.
Hart and Ealy play the roles of best friends Bernie and Danny, two complete opposites when it comes to matters of the heart. This becomes evident when they develop relationships with roommates Joan (Hall) and Debbie (Bryant)
Bernie's relationship with Joan is completely dysfunctional and entertaining to watch. We witness the fun, the tears and the squabbles experienced in their relationship.
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Bernie and Joan
But Danny's relationship with Debbie is more of a love story that people strive to have. Throughout the movie, I was rooting for them to come out on top.
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Danny and Debbie
This movie was the perfect combination of funny and dramatic. Though it reached points of seriousness, it never ceased to leave viewers falling out of their seats with laughter.
If you are looking for a fun date night movie, I highly recommend going to see this film, it is completely worth the money you pay.
