MOVIE REVIEW-TAKEN

I ended up seeing Pierre's Morel Taken (which came out on January 30) instead of Confessions Of A Shopaholic.  

It seems that whenever I announce a movie I plan on seeing it doesn't seem to happen accordingly.  I apologize for this, and in the future plan on seeing the movie I tell you all I would.  I was out of town this weekend and was hanging out with my cousins and the majority ruled on Taken.  

Action, Crime, Drama, and Thriller!  I really liked the movie Taken and would recommend it to all of you.  I definitely felt like my money was well-spent.  Taken is about a 17-year-old girl who gets kidnapped while vacationing in Paris.  Throughout the movie, her father, an ex-secret service agent, tries to find his daughter and kill the criminals who took her.

Although, I felt like it was pretty predictable, I still enjoyed the movie very much.  Liam Neeson, who played the father, Bryan Mills, did a great job!  He was a really good actor in the movie!  

I give it a 3.5 out of 5!  If you have some time, GO FOR IT!

If anyone else has seen this movie, please comment and let us all know whether you agree or disagree with me :)

For this weekend, February 13, 2009, new releases include:

-P.J. Hogan's Confessions Of A Shopaholic

-Marcus Nispel's Friday The 13th

-Tom Tykwer's The International

Additional Movies Opening in Select Theatres Include:

-Matteo Garrone's Gomorrah

-James Gray's Two Lovers

-Howard Hall's Under The Sea 3D

What Movie(s) Is Right For You This Weekend???

• Are you a shopaholic? If so, then you can find comfort in knowing you are not the only one! Join a New York City girl, who is addicted to shopping in the film Confessions Of A Shopaholic, as she realizes what's truly important in life. Starring in the film include Isla Fisher (Definitely, Maybe), Hugh Dancy (Savage Grace), and Joan Cusack (My Sister's Keeper).

Confessions Of A Shopaholic-What Top Critics Say

Confessions Of A Shopaholic-Roger Ebert Reviews

• Friday The 13th--Enough Said! This is a remake of the oringinal 1980 film, in which people who go near Camp Crystal Lake seem to never end up coming back. After his sister goes missing and police have no luck locating her, Clay begins searching for her with the help of Jenna, when they realize they're in for quite a horrifying surprise--a killer with a razor-sharp machete. Starring in the film include Julianna Guill, America Olivo, and Jared Padalecki (Cry Wolf).

Friday The 13th-What Top Critics Say

Friday The 13th-Roger Ebert Reviews

• Action, Adventure, Drama, and Illegal Activities??? If these terms describe your kind of movie, then The International is the one for you! When multiple illegal activities are discovered at one of the world's most powerful banks, an Interpol Agent and Manhattan Assistant District Attorney are intent on bringing it to justice--while putting their own lives at risk! Starring in the film include Clive Owen (Elizabeth: The Golden Age), Naomi Watts (Fay Wray: A Life), Armin Mueller-Stahl (Eastern Promises).

The International-What Top Critics Say

The International-Roger Ebert Reviews

I hope to see Confessions Of A Shopaholic this weekend and will let you all know if it's going to be money well-spent or money well-wasted! Don't forget, please keep me posted on what films you have seen--either if they are worth it or not so much!

Weekend Box Office Results 2

Movie Review-Push

Long lines and sold out tickets meant He's Just Not That Into You was a no go!  I ended up seeing Push with Chris Evans and Dakota Fanning.  

Sitting in the film, I thought--wow this isn't so bad--but as the ending came along I was definitely thrown off.  Push is about a group of people with special abilities who are hiding from a U.S. Government Agency, fighting in order to obtain a suitcase, and trying to stay alive in the process.  

The film sequence flowed very well.  The ending, on the other hand, ended abruptly.  Throughout the film, my understanding was that at the end we would either find the girl's mother or she would be killed.  This scenario, only made sense to me, considering that seemed to be the focus of the film.  However, that was apparently not the case.  It seemed that when the film hit its two hour mark, the director said 'okay let's cut, we're finished.'

I sure hope everyone felt the same way as me because, if not, then I definitely missed the point of the movie!  I did, however, come to the conclusion that the abrupted ending signalized a sequel to come!

Now, don't get me wrong, I did enjoy the film, but I would've much rather seen He's Just Not That Into You.

If you like the television series Heroes, then this should be a pleasant one for you!  For me, however, this would be considered a Blockbuster hit.

1.5 stars-save your money people!

Anyone agree or disagree?