Movie releases for June 2012

Friday June 29, 2012

People Like Us

The people that come to GameZone probably aren't the demographic that will enjoy People Like Us, but I'm in touch with my feminine side. Also, I'm married. So I've seen way sappier movie than this. It written and directed by Alex Kurtzman, who's produced and written movies and TV shows like the new Star Trek movies, The Island, Mission Impossible III, Cowboys & Aliens, Hawaii Five-0, Fringe, and The Proposal. So the guy knows his way around good entertainment. It has a star-studded cast of Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Pfeiffer, Olivia Wilde, and Jon Favreau. It genuinely looks like a touching movie with a good storyline. And I'm liking seeing Chris Pine doing different roles. Good date movie.

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Ted

You like Family Guy? Well this is pretty much Family Guy the Movie. If you like Mark Wahlberg in The Other Guys, then you'll probably like him here. If you like Seth MacFarlane's humor (and I do) then you'll like this. A grown man and his come-to-life Teddy Bear as adults? Gettin' into shenanigans and sh*t? What's not to love? Well, if you don't like the previous movies or shows I've states, then you probably won't like it. If all the jokes hit, it'll be a good movie. Let's hope they do. I really want to love this, and if you want to see a more accurate portrayal of what the movie will be like, go check out the Ted Redband Trailer. I think it'll be f**king hilarious. But I can totally see how others might not think that.

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Friday June 22, 2012

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Abraham Lincoln. Hunting vampires. What could go wrong? I've heard that the book makes the premise sound like it actually happened, which bodes well for the movie. So what if the premise is bizarre? I think it's going to be awesome watching our 16th President running around with an ax, killing vampires. I feel like this movie was made for people that are gamers or just love awesome action/fantasy/horror stories with wonky ideas. Personally, I think the movie is going to kick ass. If you're watching the trailer and thinking "Well, that looks awful," then odds are you won't like it.

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Brave

As I previously stated, I'm a huge fan of PIXAR. Even their bad films are still pretty good (Cars 2). I'm really looking forward to Brave because it looks nothing like any other movie that they've done. They've also go their first female lead — and a ginger at that — so that's cool. It probably won't have all of the humor of the Toy Story movies or Monsters, Inc., and will be more along the lines of Ratatouille and Wall-E. But Disney PIXAR movies aren't just about the laughs. They're about the story and journey. That's what makes them so emotional, and ultimately, so great. But there's a chance that some viewers might not find the movie that great. Also, I'm sure that some kids would rather see more of a less thinking required animated film, like Madagascar 3.

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Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

A comedy/drama/what-I'm-assuming-is-a-romance about the end of the world? Yea, I'll give it a try. It looks interesting, but it also looks like it could fall flat. Steve Carell and Keira Knightley are carrying this movie, which is an interesting combination. It is written and directed by Lorene Scafaria, who wrote a little for Childrens Hospital and wrote Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist — so that could be good or bad. It's really a movie that could go either way. And I keep coming back to the word 'interesting.'

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Friday June 15, 2012

Rock of Ages (aka The movie where Tom Cruise sings)

Rock of Ages is the newest musical to hit the big screens and is directed by the director of Hairspray. It has a star-filled cast including Julianne Hough, Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mary J. Blige, Alec Baldwin, and a little actor by the name of Tom Cruise (Tom, if you're reading this, I didn't mean little referring to your height). And guess what… Tom Cruise sings in it! It takes place in the awesome 80s where everything was great — the hair, the tight jeans, the music, and sex dripping from the stage. Rock of Ages features these actors singing your favorite songs from Def Leppard, Foreigner, Poison, REO Speedwagon, Twisted Sister, and the great band of all time… Journey. If you hate musicals, you'll probably hate this movie — unless you love awesomeness. Even if you hate musicals, the star power and music of the 80s warrants a view. I know I'll buy a ticket to see how this turns out. Even if it sucks, you still get to see Tom Cruise singing "Pour some sugar on me."

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Tuesday June 8, 2012

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

I've never been a "huge" fan of the Madagascar movies. Don't get me wrong, I like them. I think they have their funny moments, the adult-humor parts are funny, and the voice acting is excellent. It's just… I'm more of a PIXAR guy. And coming off of a sequel that I didn't think was as good as the first Madagascar, my hype level for Madagascar 3 is a little all over the place. The main issue I have is that damn "I like to move it, move it" song. That song needs to die in a fire. Ultimately, kids will laugh, sing that awful song, and parents will get a few chuckles.

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Prometheus

If you aren't excited for this movie then I don't know what to say to you. They should've named Prometheus "Two Hour Orgasm of Sci-Fi Greatness." It is directed by the great Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner, Kingdom of Heaven) and has an amazing cast, including Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Idris Elba, and Guy Pearce. It takes place in the Alien universe, and is most likely a prequel to the first Alien movie; so if you're a fan of that series, you should definitely see this movie. It even has the space jockey! And a scene where there's something moving around inside a character's stomach! WHAAAATTTTT?!!!!! Point is, this movie looks amazing and will probably be one of the best sci-fi thrillers in quite some time.

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Yay summer! It's official — the yearly summer bombardment of big movies is in full effect. June is like a huge erection of cinematic goodness. Big actors, awesome directors, action, aliens, Pixar — it has everything. Don't have time to see them all? Here are some highlights for June 2012 and what's worth seeing.

Scoring Guide:

bill murray  Bill Murray: Every month we will have a must see movie.  If you are only going to see one movie this month, this is the one you should see.  Of course, Bill Murray is the symbol for all that is awesome and excellent, so his face is what we associate with the movie of the month.

han solo  Han Solo: What's not to love? He's a charming scoundrel and one of the best movie characters ever. Everyone (except the Hutts) loves Han Solo. For excellent movies with tons of deserving hype that are must-see, they get assigned the Han Solo. When you say "I loved it," after seeing this movie, I'll just say, "I know."

liam neeson taken  Liam Neeson (Taken): This character kicks ass, much like the movies we assign this to. Movies with this score are definitely worth seeing, but could be held off until they're available for rental or download. As long as you see it eventually, you're good. These movies are known to throat-chop their way into your heart.

lord voldemort  Lord Voldemort: While the final Harry Potter was loved by many people, the final battle and some of the choices in the movie left people wanting more from it. Movies with this rating are good movies worthy of your time and money, but you may walk away disappointed.  Most recommened as a rental.

nicolas cage the wicker man  Nicolas Cage in Wicker Man: I can't, in good conscience, recommend seeing a movie with this rating. Odds are that it's going to be pretty bad, be it story or acting.  Only fanboys of the genre, director, writer, or actor might enjoy it.  This is much like the Wicker Man — so bad it becomes funny. "They're in my eyes!" No Mr. Cage, they are not in your eyes, but these movies might be bad enough for you to want to scream the same thing.

twilight  Twilight: An abomination to cinema. Do not see movies with this rating. I'm sorry to even include these movies or this picture, but you must be warned. If you see these movies, you be rendered an emotionless, catatonic, zombie — much like Kristen Stewart.

Friday June 1, 2012

Piranha 3DD

This comedy/horror movie doesn't take itself seriously. You shouldn't either. Seriously, the cast of the first movie knew what Piranha 3D was — a comedy/horror movie so bad that it was funny. Did it warrant a sequel? Absolutely not! Put it in a water park, add another 'D' to the title, and have strippers with huge tittays be lifeguards. Piranha 3DD has a worse cast than the first movie… which is something I didn't think was possible. Holy sh*t! How did they manage to get David Hasselhoff, Gary Busey, and Champ from Anchorman in the same movie?! The only thing that could absolutely make this movie worth the purchase of a ticket is if Katrina Bowden goes home with you — and that's not going to happen. So, we'll have to settle for her in a bathing suit. And if that's the case, I can see that on 30 Rock. The first Piranha 3D movie was so bad it was funny. Kinda like Snakes on a Plane. There was no reason to make a sequel. I see no redeeming qualities in this movie, and you should be ridiculed if you decide to see it.

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Snow White and the Huntsman

Yes. As tempted as I am to leave just "yes" as my thoughts on Snow White and the Huntsman, I will expand further. This. Movie. Is. Going. To. Be. Awesome. This movie is Thor training Bella to beat the sh*t out of the villain from Monster. Well… kinda. Forget that Kristen Stewart was in Twilight and she seemingly can't play a role that's not Bella. She's in armor with a sword! And if you don't like her as an actress, Charlize Theron cancels her out with her good acting. That leaves Chris Hemsworth, and he's awesome. He fathered James T. Kirk for cryin' out loud! Snow White is so hot right now. She has the Once Upon a Time TV show that I'm in love with. And yea, Julia Robert's Mirror Mirror sucked, but this is like Lord of the Rings with a poisoned apple. If you're still on the fence, Bob Hoskins is in it, and he played Smee in Hook. Case closed.

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