Twilight

Now before I make everyone mad at me, let me state that I HAVE NOT READ THE BOOKS. With that disclaimer out of the way let me attempt to begin to describe to you the pain that I went through to sit through the entire film. There is VERY little about this movie that makes it worth seeing. From geographic landmarks being ignored in locations where they clearly should have been to the lack of the ability to act on these character's parts.


The writing of this movie is pitiful and must disgrace the book series; otherwise I will never be able to understand why this series is even popular to anyone. Everything that is mythical about vampires is completely lost on in translation here. It is a sad attempt to re-write an Anne Rice novel. From the fact that they live in the Pacific Northwest cause it is never sunny is an asinine thought. And when a vampire is in the sun does he burst into flame? No, rather he glitters... yes, like Xanadu. A steak can still kill them though right? NO! They apparently need to be mauled to death and burned at the same time.


The worst part of the movie has to be the 20 minutes of pure crap where the vampires play baseball during a thunderstorm in an open field. They MUST play during a thunderstorm because the sound of their strength hitting a ball with a bat sounds like thunder!? You think I am kidding, I am not.


On a watch ability scale this movie would have to sadly get a 3 out of 5 from me however, but ONLY if you are a 12 year old girl, or a FLAMING homosexual. If you are a grown adult or have ANY testosterone in your body you will not be able to stand the hell that is this movie. On a professional scale this movie did not even get ranked it was so horrible. The ONLY thing that can possibly save this movie is that the director of Hard Candy and 30 Days of Night will be directing the third movie. But even then it may be a lost cause.

The Kingdom

One of the most powerful movies to have come out this decade. There is very little more to say when the credits begin to roll other than, "Wow". From beginning to end boundaries are pushed and some even crossed. For the first time we see the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and how the government has reacted in war situations and not taken 9/11 as anything other than a part of history.


Go inside Saudi lines and see the culture, not as a hostile government but a country in fear and panic. One that is fighting for what they believe in. With some of the most amazingly placed camera footage and distortions of the lenses you find yourself attaching yourself to not only the characters but the landscapes as well.


With an all star cast of Jennifer Garner, Jamie Fox, Chris Cooper and Jason Bateman there is more than enough of an urge to see this piece of beautifully made art. Unfortunately I do not remember who said it first but you will forget to breathe for the last 20 minutes of this movie. Nothing has made me happier and upset at the same time in a long time. Brilliant. Masterful. Artistic. My kind of movie.


I 100% recommend this movie to anyone who likes damn near any style of movie. On a watch ability scale this movie never losses your interest. From beginning to end this movie grabs you and never let’s go.