Wasn't expecting much, but it was pretty well done for the genre. Suprisingly coherent plot - liked the action sequences, although, of course somewhat unbelievable as far as how often these people get banged around and still get up and fight.
It's as if the Farrelly Brothers took all the leftover jokes from their previous movies and mashed them together. A major disappointment.
Well done, somewhat scarier than expected sci-fi film. W.Smith did a tremendous job carrying the majority of the movie. Some of the plot points I felt could have been expanded upon (i.e. his family, how the virus started turning), but overall entertaining.
For all the famous names in the film, the acting was not as good as expected. Part of that, I guess had to do with the plot and time framing of the film. The other part of it may have had to do with the fact that it was so character heavy that all of them couldn't possibly have loads to do. It wasn't horrible, just not the Oscar bait, I'm sure the makers were hoping for.
Father-son picture that was marketed as a love story. Good acting all around. Some of the sidebets were more interesting than the poker playing main plot. Colorful characters abound in the side-world that could have been examined more; it was a bit of a somber movie.
I read this book and it was so great until about the last 2 chapters. I am happy that they changed the ending for the movie; I found it much more fulfilling. S.Johannsson was surprising in the role of the put-upon nanny, and L.Linney made a one-note role into a really nuanced character.
I had such high hopes for this movie. I love a good, loud summer popcorn film. Somehow or other, I forgot that I was a girl! This movie was not for girls. It is for boys of a certain age who used to play with their toys and run over little girls' Barbies. That said, the CGI was amazing, and the plot/acting was just filler.
This film was a little bit "all-over-the-board" as it was a little life-lesson, adventure, love story, character piece, but I liked it anyway. At times, I had no idea where "it was going." Standout acting esp. from A.Breslin.
1. Believe – The Bravery, The Sun and the Moon
2. Glamorous [Fergie cover] – The Constance Billard Choir, Gossip Girl, Episode 3
3. If It’s Lovin’ You Want Part 2 – Rihanna (feat. Corey Gunz), Good Girl Gone Bad
4. Young Folks – Peter Bjorn & John, Writer's Block
5. Taking Chances – Celine Dion, Taking Chances
6. Dig – Incubus, Light Grenades
7. The Ballad of Gus and Sam – Ferraby Lionheart, Catch The Brass Ring
8. Money – Jesca Hoop, Kismet
9. Gimme More (Azriel Drake’s Impurity Remix) – Britney Spears, Blackout
10. Ladies & Gentlemen – Saliva, Blood Stained Love Story
11. Dirty Laundry – Bitter:Sweet, The Mating Game
12. Stronger [K.West cover] – 30 Seconds From Mars
13. The Little Things – Colbie Caillat, Coco
14. Look After You – The Fray, How To Save A Life
15. The Way I Are. – Timbaland, Timbaland Presents Shock Value
16. Possum Kingdom – The Toadies, Rubberneck
17. City of Night – Pink Martini, Hey Eugene!
18. The Queen & I – Gym Class Heroes, As Cruel As Schoolchildren
19. Lay Lady Lay (feat. Gemma Hayes) – Magnet, OST – Mr.& Mrs. Smith
20. B.P.M. (Beats Per Minute) – Kylie Minogue, B-side of ‘I Believe in You’
Corny little film about the importance of family. A few laugh out loud moments were had.
