Tuesday, June 25, 2013

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 . . .

6 comments:

  1. We recently saw the movie "Paul", with Simon Pegg and it was very enjoyable! I'd recommend it!

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    1. omg! just watched the trailer ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DybE_cNHJP8 ) and that does look good!

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  2. I know what you mean about "Now You See Me"! A week or so after seeing the movie, Z and I found ourselves waiting in line in the theater, standing next to the "Now You See Me" poster, and we started finding all sorts of hidden meanings in it. Hmm...dunno if we were overanalyzing or if it was another trick! ;)

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    1. i know jill! i told my friend as we left that i wanted to rent it when it hit redbox so we could watch it again after knowing everything. i think i would see so much more. it would be SO fun to watch it with you and Z and analyze it all. :)

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    1. ha! we've got a little "now you see me" cult following! ;)

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