movie reviews: "now you see me" and "monsters u"

 

i don't review many movies here as i'm not really qualified as i just don't see many movies.  i just wanted to pop in quick to mention these two that i've actually seen in the theaters recently.  i suppose i just want to brag that i saw an adult movie out in public.  ha!

but seriously.  "now you see me" was unexpectedly awesome.  i probably never would have seen it if my friend and i weren't committed to going to the movies and this was the only thing remotely interesting playing.  the plot just seems a bit odd and not movie worthy.  but really it's a thoroughly enjoyable flick from beginning to end.  i can't tell you at all why that is because the story relies on you not knowing anything.  it's just really a good movie and that is all.

then g and i saw "monsters university" opening weekend.  it's a charmer.  i left the theater wanting to go home and watch the first one (which is really the second as "mu" is a prequel sequel) right away.  there was an older couple sitting a few seats down and i heard them laugh out loud several times.  too cute.

so there you go.  my token movie reviews for the summer.  have you seen anything good lately?  especially on dvd.  i see most of my movies via redbox these days . . .