No Good Deed is Classically Thrilling

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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!

Guardians of the Galaxy is hilariously phenomenal!

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!

Think Like a Man Too is a Complete riot!

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.

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McCrandon light up the screen: Tammy

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!

The Fault in Our Stars is an Epic Love Story

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.

Jersey Boys is a dance in your seat, fun filled movie!

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 proves versatility: Neighbors

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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.