A Perfect Rendition of the Classic Cinderella

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.

A Plus for The Duff

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.

Must see action thriller: Taken 3

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.

Keanu Reeves is a dark mystery: John Wick

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!!

The Best of me is a monumental tale

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 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.

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!