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Sex Tape (2014)
One of the worst movies...
I don't like to be negative, but I feel obligated to help save the rest of the world from wasting their hard earned money on this movie. This is just about the worst movie I can recall ever seeing in my entire life in the movie theater, and I have seen more movies than anyone I know. There were about 10 minutes of this movie that I can honestly say were funny, but the remaining 84 minutes were just complete and utter agony. The movie takes the concepts of silly and campy to new lows. The movie is laden with deliberate and unintelligent attempts at campy humor, but every attempt falls flat. The concept behind the movie was great, but the execution simply does not measure up. Disappointed! Can I get my money back?
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
Simply excellent....from long-time devoted Star Trek fan
I'm a devoted Star Trek fan and have seen almost every episode of every series, all seasons, plus all Star Trek movies, multiple times. This movie was absolutely enthralling and was just as good as JJ Abrams' last one. (I believe Abrams has produced the best of all Star Trek movies.) Do yourself a favor and go see this in IMAX 3D, and you won't be disappointed. You've never seen space like this before! This movie ties into the other ST movies just beautifully, in ways that completely impressed me. It is great to see the origin of the friendship between Kirk and Spock.
Before seeing this movie, I read a less-than-stellar review by Anthony Quinn of the UK's Independent, which had me a little worried. Could genius Abrams actually flop? I could not disagree more with his review. His criticism was that it was too much to have two intellectuals on screen, Spock and Kahn, but this was not a problem whatsoever, and it certainly was never a problem in the ST: Wrath of Kahn.
Can't wait for many more out of this team.
Jarhead (2005)
Good movie, but copies Full Metal Jacket too much
This movie about the toll that the hardships and realities of war have on Marines, both mentally and interpersonally, is generally well done and recommendable. However, one wonders why it had so many scenes that closely resembled those of Full Metal Jacket to the point of astonishment. It is this fact that causes the movie to lack the degree of originality requisite in a truly exceptional, unique production. The movie delivers on excellent acting by the cast, great visuals, and some riveting action. In addition, it succeeds in demonstrating some aspects of the rigorous emotional plights experienced by Marines. However, those who are expecting a deep substantive message beyond that may be slightly disappointed.