21 Jump Street: Teenage The FUCK UP

 

Rating:

****

By: Da'Mon Guy

 

Remakes, re-imaginings, re-introductions. You name it and film makers in Hollywood find a way to pimp the concept of former (classic) films/TV shows in order to squeeze a few dollars out of movie goers. Too often they alter the vision of the original so much that the film no longer resembles the original. More often than not, these new films are such a rip off of the original that it completely infuriates the long time fans of the shows. The film makers often loose the true essence of what made that show or movie a hit. However every so often, in the process of enduring one of these butchering, Hollywood produces a hit. That happened in the case of this year’s comedic version of the former classic 90’s television show, 21 Jump Street which was created by Stephen Cannel and Patrick Hasburgh.

 

21 Jump Street is one of this year’s latest attempts at reintroducing a classic television show for the new generation. The big screen adaptation is far more comedic based. Its an obscenity laced, teen focused debauchery that uses a high number of sexual innuendo. The movie is a full circle coming of age comedy that refines the buddy cop genre. hilarious undertaking on the buddy cop genre. The film stars Channing Tatum (Magic Mike), Jonah Hill (The Watch), Ice Cube (Lottery Ticket), Deray Davis (Jumping The Broom), and Rob Riggle (Big Miracle).

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Act of Valor: A valiant exhibition of heroism

Rating:

***1/2

By: Da'Mon Guy

 





The “larger than life” qualities that comprise most action movies have endeared the genre to the world. This films can drive one to stardom. Stars like Arnold Swarzenegger, Syvelster Stallone, and Bruce Willis carved out a permanent place in our psyche because of it. The charisma conjoined with the intense action gives audience and adrenaline boost and often causes them to look past the realistic nature by which the films are based. But in reality, for the real life action stars, war, violence, and risks that one takes in nothing glorious. When these situation become necessary the real life Rambos take charge and often get no recognition until they are in a casket.

Act of Valor (Rated R) is pulse pounding and riveting. It’s a gripping story of dedication, sacrifice, and true heroism. This enlightening narrative uses the lives of actual United States Navy seals as a foundation for a very distinctly unique film going experience. The movie’s cast is a combination of real Navy Seals and Hollywood actors that are commingled to give audiences one of the most unique takes on the action movie genre. The film stars Roselyn Sanchez (The Game Plan), Jason Cottle (Remarkable Power), Nestor Serrano (Secretariat ), Alisa Marshall (Richard III), and Seal Team 7 that is comprised of Lt. Rourke, Soc Dave, So Weimy, So Ray, Soc Sonny, So, Ajay, So Mikey, and So Miller.
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Shark Night: Quite Possibly the worst shark movie ever

Rating:

*

By: Da'Mon Guy

 



There have been some great films that showcase the horrific power of the creatures that occupy the depths of the ocean and why man should be very mindful when dealing with it. Films like Jaws, Orca, and Deep Blue Sea are classic movies that show the true power that the creatures of the sea posses. Not to mention how these movies can scare the crap out of you. The theme from Jaws had become synonymous with fear and is one of the all time classic aspects of film. The minute that one hears it, it quickly resonates with the terror and killing that is sure to follow. But for each one of these great examples of the good use of the world’s oldest killing machine, there is at least one bad one. The latest disconcerting usage is Shark Night.

 

 

  Shark Night is a substandard, tasteless exploitation of one of the best killers to ever grace the screen. It's a fraudulent debauchery that offers nearly no entertainment value. It’s a lackluster usage of the one of the greatest killers to ever grace the screen. The movie stars Sara Paxton (The Last House on the Left), Dustin Mulligan (Extract), Chris Carmack (The Butterfly Effect 3), Katherine McPhee (The House Bunny), Joel David Moore (Savages), Sinqua Walls (Teen Wolf: TV series), Alyssa Diaz (Red Dawn 2012), and Donal Louge (Charlie St. Cloud).

 

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The Butterfly Effect 3: The third time is a charm

 

Rating:

***1/2

By: Da'Mon Guy

 

In the modern era of film making, any film that has a moderate level of success will most likely spurn a sequel. These days, the sequel is usually a less that spectacular, substandard direct to video follow up. The Butterfly Effect was an enjoyable and creative approach to science fiction that premiered in 2004. It spurned a pair of direct to video sequels, The Butterfly Effect 2 (2006) and now the Butterfly Effect 3.

Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations is an intimate, interesting convergence of sci-fi, suspense, and drama that revolves around a serious of murders and the events the circumstances that can arise by altering the fate of one person. The film poses a mind boggling approach to supernatural whodunit. The film debuted in 2009. The film stars Chris Carmack (Shark Night), Rachael Miner (Repicas), Melissa Jones (Retardead), Kevin Yon (The Five Year Engagement), Lynch R. Travis (Dogman), and Sarah Habel (Whip It). 

 

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Blitz (2011): Brutal crime drama that is not the usual Statham film

 

Rating:

**1/2

By: Da'Mon Guy

 

The modern action star is nearly extinct. The lone action star that is left, Jason Statham has never gotten his just due. Statham’s combination of martial arts, physicality/toughness, and charisma are unmatched by no other action star in present day movie making. One of his latest vehicles, Blitz, debuted on video last year. Blitz is a malicious, brutal crime thriller that is filled with vulgarities and obscenities. The movie stars Jason Statham (The Expendables 2), Paddie Considine (Submarine), Aidan Gillen (The Dark Knight Rises), Zawe Ashton (Weekender), and David Morrissey (Basic Instinct 2).

 

Blitz is a moderately enjoyable film that revolves around a disgruntled police officer that is hot on the trail of a serial cop killer in London. Blitz premiered in 2011. This is not the usual “Statham” type of action film. Blitz is a crime drama. Statham’s trademark action style gives way to the brutal killings the plot of the film focuses on the relentless pursuit of the cop killer.

 

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Super: An enjoyable intersection of reality and ridiculous

 

Rating:

***

By: Da'Mon Guy

 



The rage in modern movie making that has taken over the film industry in the last decade has been bringing comic books to the silver screen. Hollywood has furiously been using a number of ideas to spurn films. Some good some not so good. One of the more uncommon outlooks on the usage of the genre has been the dark comedy. Films like Kick-Ass and Defendor are great examples of the alternative approaches that attempt to satisfy movie enthusiasts infatuation with the genre.

 

 

Super is a offbeat approach to one of the raging trends in modern movie making. It’s a good combination of action and brutal violence that is commingled with a bit of twisted humor to bring one of the more original takes on the superhero love affair between the public and film industry. The movie stars Rainn Wilson (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen), Liv Tyler (The Incredible Hulk), Ellen Page (Inception), Kevin Bacon (X-Men: First Class), Nathan Fillion (Justice League: Doom), and Michael Rooker (Mysteria).

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Dream House: A mediocre misuse of a talented trio

Rating:

***

By: Da'Mon Guy

 



Dream House is a dreary, tedious singularity that blurs the lines of reality in an poorest attempt to bring a fresh perspective to a lackluster suspense story. It’s a complete and utter exploitation of a talented trio of actors. The film under utilizes the talents of Daniel Craig (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), Rachael Weiss (The Whistle Blower), Naomi Watts (J.Edgar), Martin Czokas (The Debt), and Elias Kotas (Defendor).

Dream House is a mediocre, nearly boorish mystery that infuses a high level of duality as it tries to uncover the horrific murder of a family. The story revolves around the new occupants of a home uncovers the events that surrounded the deaths of the family that occupied the home prior to them obtaining it.
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