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‘Star Wars: Episode 1- The Phantom Menace’ in 3D

George Lucas is back with the re-release of "Star Wars: Episode 1, The Phantom Menace." "The Phantom Menace" was originally released in 1999 and is back in theaters as of February 10, 2012 in 3D. In its opening weekend it has made an estimated 25.2 million adding to its already opulent franchise.

Action, just action

 

Denzel Washington (Tobin Frost) and Ryan Reynolds (Matt Weston) combine their outstanding talents to create what could be best described as a mediocre film. "Safe House" provides what one would expect from watching the previews, a two hour extended cat and mouse chase scene. The film's plot is based around Tobin Frost turning himself in after years of selling government secrets, but the safe house he is in is attacked. This leads to Matt Weston, the rookie operative, to be forced to escape with the crook and remain alive. 

‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’

"Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," is an exciting, thriller and a family film all in one.  It stars Dwayne Johnson also known as the rock (Hank), Michael Caine (Alexander), Josh Hutcherson (Sean), Vanessa Hudgens (Kailani), Luis Guzman (Gabato) and Kristin Davis (Liz). The film was directed by Brad Peyton; the writers of the film were Brian and Mark Gunn.

‘Man on a Ledge’ tries too hard

 

Man on a Ledge was released in theaters on January 27, and in its opening weekend has made an estimated $7.2 million. With stars such as Sam Worthington, from movies such as Clash of the Titans and Terminator Salvation, Elizabeth Banks, and Jamie Bell, the movie sought out to be a smashing heist/thriller blockbuster. However, with several twists trying to be tied together to result in audiences being left on the "ledge of their seat" just left people shaking their heads.

‘Woman in Black’ possesses the audience

 

"Woman in Black", released by CBS Films, hit theaters February 3. Starring former Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, the film had hype from the get-go due to it being his first film since the famous wizarding franchise. The terrifying motion picture had a budget of $12 million, and in its opening weekend grossed an estimated $21 million on this Superbowl weekend. It may have come in second behind "Chronicle", but it certainly outperformed the original predictions and could eventually surpass "Chronicle" in terms of longevity. 

What are you willing to do for your family?

 

Mark Wahlberg hits hard with a fantastic role in the action film Contraband after starring in The Fighter and The Other Guys in 2010. It's time for him to teach his brother-in-law a lesson for messing with the wrong person. Not only is he going on a journey, but he's putting his family in danger and leaving his best friend in charge, who isn't the guy who he pretends to be. 

‘What’s Your Number?’

Anna Farris, who many of you know from the funny "Scary Movie" franchise and "The House Bunny" teams up with co-star Chris Evans from the "Fantastic Four" franchise and also "Captain America" make an amazing team in this new romantic comedy "What's Your Number?" directed by Mark Mylod.

It’s the ‘Real Steel’

 

Hugh Jackman stars in the Steven Spielberg produced "Real Steel" as a down on his luck ex-boxer faced with the hardships of being a trainer in the future world of robot boxing. Yes that is right robot boxing, implied with its title the film gives you robots as the stars of the sport that fans all ages love, attend and bet on.              

Enter the ‘Dream House’

 

The psychological thriller, "Dream House", was released Sept. 30 by Universal Pictures and Morgan Creek. The movie stars big-time actors such as Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, Naomi Watts, and Elias Koteas. The storyline sounds simple enough entering the theater before any essence of twists are even made apparent to the audience.

'Set Up' movie review

Long time rap artist Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is back in film as Sonny along with famous actor Bruce Willis who plays a crime boss over lord named Mr Biggs and Ryan Phillippe as Vincent. This Film went directly to DVD instead of theaters. 

'The Help' movie review

The story is centered around, Skeeter, played by Emma Stone, who wants to write a book from the perspective of the maids (who were black) about the discrimination they endured. 

'Drive' movie review

This action-packed 2011 movie had the most phenomenal stunts and gives the adrenaline rush you all crave. Drive is based on a story about a wheelman (Gosling) that has mistakenly put himself into an exploited situation.  

'Our Idiot Brother'

No one has played the secondary man as frequently as Paul Rudd, who seems notorious for making himself at home in the back seat. He is finally given the long over-due role of a title character in Our Idiot Brother. 

'The Echo Game'

"The Echo Game" is a movie written and directed by Brian Feeny. It was released by MTI Movies and Lead Balloon Pictures. This sci-fi thriller is jam-packed with mystery and murders that will have any audience member on the edge of their seats throughout the entire movie.

Contagion

Created by director Steven Soderbergh and screenwriter Scott Z. Burns, Contagion, is a scary, suspenseful movie about an epidemic that kills millions of people in a matter of months. While on a business trip in Hong Kong, Beth Emhoff (played by Gwyneth Paltrow), enjoys a night out in Kowloon before she goes back home. Beth and a handful of people get infected by a virus. Beth, a women from Ukraine and two other gentlemen all come in contact with this infection.

Warrior

Intense violence, hardship, resentment, and family are merely a few characteristics Gavin O'Connor's film Warrior demonstrates. Two brothers had separate struggles all while their past alcoholic father yearned to earn back their love and respect. Youngest son Tommy Conlon ( Tom Hardy)made a pitiful effort by bringing his father and former coach back into his life strictly for business as his trainer.

  • Schoolboy Q

    The new player in the game

     

    There's a new rapper on the scene with a lot of new attributes, like a mixture of Rap and R&B and adds a different flavor to the music. When I hear his music I feel pulled into someone else's gravity and life, he expresses himself with his affection. His philosophy is very different. He has a strange way of relating to the listeners. The CD is about women, drugs, lust, love and a fantasy world that School Boy Q  puts you in as you listen to the album.

  • ‘Star Wars: Episode 1- The Phantom Menace’ in 3D

    George Lucas is back with the re-release of "Star Wars: Episode 1, The Phantom Menace." "The Phantom Menace" was originally released in 1999 and is back in theaters as of February 10, 2012 in 3D. In its opening weekend it has made an estimated 25.2 million adding to its already opulent franchise.

  • Action, just action

     

    Denzel Washington (Tobin Frost) and Ryan Reynolds (Matt Weston) combine their outstanding talents to create what could be best described as a mediocre film. "Safe House" provides what one would expect from watching the previews, a two hour extended cat and mouse chase scene. The film's plot is based around Tobin Frost turning himself in after years of selling government secrets, but the safe house he is in is attacked. This leads to Matt Weston, the rookie operative, to be forced to escape with the crook and remain alive.