Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Summary: A chimpanzee, named Cesar gains human-like intelligence and emotions from an experimental drug. Will, his creator and girlfriend Caroline raise him. Cesar is soon taken away from his loved ones and imprisoned in an ape sanctuary. The sanctuary seems just fine to Will and Caroline. But, inside the apes are treated poorly and disrespected. Cesar has had enough, he gains superiority and and assembles the chips to create an army. They escape, seeking revenge against humans. Man and ape will be in collision, will this change the planet forever?

Review: The reason to watch this movie is because of Cesar. The special effects make him look completely real. The movie is very entertaining and has a lot of life to  it. The story the movie tells is very engaging. Definitely a movie worth watching!

Rate: Planet of the Apes deserves 9.5 out of 10 stars!

Jumanji

Summary: Alan and Sarah play a board game called Jumanji but little do they know about its powers. Alan soon becomes trapped in the ancient board game for 26 years. When two kids find the game and begin to play, Alan gets released. He soon realizes he is forced to play the game again until its over. The game release chaos from all different creatures. They must find Sarah to finish the game. Will they be able to stop the mess and put the game to an end?

Review: Jumanji is one of my favorite pastime movies. I absolutely love the adventure that takes place, its almost never ending. Im always excited to find out what will happen next. The suspense, thrills, and comedy never end. This was definitley a movie every kid in the 90's wanted to see.

Rate: I give Jumanji 9 out of 10 stars!

Transformers: Age of Extinction

Summary: In the movie Transformers: Age of Extinction it begins after a battle left the city torn. The Transformers are in hiding. Cade, a mechanic begins to fix up an old truck. He soon realizes its a Transformer. As soon as he powers it up its Optimus Prime. However the CIA units plan to find all the hidden Transformers and hunt them down with help from another alien robot. Cade and his daughter help Optimus find his other Transformers. Can they defeat the bounty hunters and put the Earth back to normal?

Review: I enjoyed this Transformer movie because it had different characters than the rest. The special effects and sounds are very realistic. I enjoyed how the Transformers were actually main characters this time. I didn't like how long it was, I felt like it kepts on dragging. It wasn't the best one, but I still enjoyed watching it. 

Rate: I give Transformers 7 out of 10 stars!

The Wizard of Oz

Summary: The Wizard of Oz, filmed in 1939 begins in black and white. Dorothy, the main character lives in Kansas with her family. Her nasty neighbor tries to take her precious dog Toto away, so Dorothy takes Toto and tries to run away. Soon a cyclone appears and takes them into color, into the magical land of Oz. She meets many new people both good and bad. Dorothy want's to go home though, so she travels to the Emerald City hoping to find help. On her way she meets a scarecrow, Tin man, and lion all hoping to get their own help. They all travel to the city to meet the Oz hoping he'll help before the Wicked Witch catches up with them.

Review: The movie is very old so the quality isn't the best, however, this movie is a classic. I didn't like how Oz seemed to be such a nice place to be but really it wasn't. On the other hand, I did like how it was old fashioned and classical. The adventure Dorothy has to take is one to love. 

Rate: I would give The Wizard of Oz 8.5 out of 10 stars!

Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End

Summary: In this movie the main characters Will, Elizabeth and Captain Barbossa are on a mission to rescue Captain Jack Sparrow from the land of the dead. Jack was condemned to face saying in Davy Jones locker for all eternity. They all must face there enemies. One of them being Beckett has the heart of Davy Jones, and with this he controls the seas and wipe out the pirates. The pirates lords must unite together to fight against Beckett and his team. Will they get the lords to unite with them altogether? Will they find Davy Jones heart and be able to kill it?

Review: Out of all of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies this one is my favorite. It was a little bit hard to follow the plot. I love this story, and the adventure they must face. This movie had a unpredictable and satisfying ending. It was a little lengthy being almost three hours long, but other than that it was a great movie.

Rate: I would give Pirates of the Caribbean an 8 out of 10 stars!

Ted

Summary: The movie Ted starts off as young John making a Christmas wish. He wishes for his best friend, which is his teddy bear Ted, to come to life. The two of them grow up together and remain best friends. Soon John gets a girlfriend and Ted doesn't seem to get much of Johns attention anymore. Ted becomes a very immature, inappropriate, and crude. Johns girlfriend Lori, thinks Johns lack of professional drive is all because of Ted. Will John have to choose between his best friend Ted, or his girl friend Lori? 

Review: I found the movie Ted to be very hilarious but also very inappropriate. This movie is very unrealistic and things that happen in this movie would clearly never happen in real life. I did watching the teddy bear becoming real and what his life was like. The movie did see to have an endless middle. The ending was disappointing.

Rate: I would give the movie Ted a 6 out of 10 stars!

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Summary: In Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory filmed in 1971 is about a young, poor, boy named Charlie. He lives in a small house with his mother and grandparents who can barely afford to take care of themselves on their own. Charlie helps out whenever he can. The world becomes astonished when Willy Wonka reopens his chocolate factory which has been closed for years. He announces that their are 5 golden tickets hidden in his Wonka bars which allow the opportunity for them to visit inside his chocolate factory. Charlie wants a ticket more than anything, but his chances are slim. Will Charlie find a ticket? Will he be able to see the magic and wonders hidden in the factory?

 

 

Review: This movie is definitely a classic. Since it is a very old movie the quality isn't the best. It's a very imaginative family film. Some parts may be a little creepy for younger kids. I enjoy the journey Charlie has to go through. I like how the movie shows that hard times don't last forever.

 

Rate: I give Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 7 out of 10 stars!

Frozen

Summary: The Disney movie Frozen is about two young sisters Elsa and Anna. Elsa has a beautiful ability, to create snow and ice, but it is also extremely dangerous. Elsa becomes haunted by her magic because she nearly kills Anna. She soon isolates herself, trying to control her magic. Elsa accidentally creates an eternal winter on the kingdom that she can't stop and runs away. Anna meets a young boy Kristoff who together search for Elsa. Will they find her? Will the kingdom be winter forever?

Review: Frozen is definitely one of my favorite animated Disney film. It is not one of your average fairy tales. What I like most about this movie is that it teaches you that you don't need a man to rescue you. The animations, songs, and the story itself keeps the movie going. Its a great movie for all ages. 

Rate: I would give Frozen 9 out of 10 stars!

17 Again

Summary: 17 Again staring Zac Efron, plays Mike O'Donnel. Mike is a very popular teenager in high school, and the star of the basketball team. Soon, he finds out his girlfriend Scarlet, is pregnant and decides to leave the game that will change his life forever for her. They get married and their life goes on. They begin to fight a lot and Scarlet kicks him out. Mike misses the high school life he once had and wishes he could be 17 again. After falling over a bridge Mike finds his way back home to realize he is 17 again. Mike finally realizes he has a chance to fix his relationship with his family. Will Mike be 17 forever?

Review: 17 Again was very entertaining. This movie wasn't anything too great but it kept me wanting more. It is a great movie for both kids and their parents. I liked how it showed what someone would do if they had a second chance. I also liked how it showed Mike's new high school experience and 

what he did during it. I enjoyed every minute of it.

Rate: I would give 17 Again 7 out of 10 stars!

This Is the End

Summary: In this fantasy comedy, six celebrity friends are trapped in James Franco's home in LA, after what they think is an apocalypse. A series of strange, violent, and unusual events occur outside. The dangers of outside force them to survive with what they have left in the house. Soon enough they become annoyed with each other and some face the world on their own. What dangers will they have to face? Will they become rescued or will the apocalypse end? 

 

 

Review: This is The End didn't have the best storyline but overall it was hilarious. I loved how you never knew what they were going to say or do next. It was funny watching what friends would do if they were together during an apocalypse. The best part of the movie was how every actor/actress played themselves making the movie very original.

 

Rate: I would give this hilarious movie an 8 out of 10 stars! 

The Amazing Spiderman

Summary: The Amazing Spiderman is about a boy named Peter Parker. Peter lost both of his parents at a very young age and now lives with his aunt and uncle. He isn't the most popular boy at school, and he is still trying to figure out his place. Peter soon discovers a briefcase, which belonged to his father. Its now his job to figure out what the things inside it mean and hopefully lead to the disappearance of his parents. He soon finds information about his fathers former partner and his lab. Will something in the lab change Peters life forever? Peter will discover his powers and be able to use them against the people trying to stand in his way. Will Peter become a hero?

 

Review: This was the first Amazing Spiderman and my favorite one. I liked this one because it showed the story of how everything all started. This movie was fun, and more touching than the other Spiderman's. The special effects were great. I loved how spider man flew from building to building and how it looked so realistic. It was nothing too great, just a typical Spiderman movie. Get ready to be caught in a web of adventure!

 

Rate: I would give The Amazing Spiderman a 7 out of 10 stars!

Alice in Wonderland

Summary: Filmed in 1951, young Alice, who is very curious, follows a white rabbit. This rabbit leads her to rabbit hole, which she falls into, and enters the world of Wonderland. There she meets odd characters. In her attempt to find the white rabbit she travels through the woods. Alive gives up and instead, tries to find her way back home. She soon finds herself more and more lost. Alice then meets the Queen who has a very bad temper, threatening to behead anyone who doesn't do exactly what she says. Will Alice be stuck in Wonderland forever? Will she ever find her way back home?

 

Review: Alice in Wonderland is one of my favorite classical movies. It is an older movie so the quality isn't the best. It has a very mysterious and creative story. You never know what more trouble Alice will get herself into next. It kept me entertained the whole time. Although, it was predictable that it would have a happy ending. This is a great movie to watch with the whole family.

 

Rate: I give the classic, Alice in Wonderland 7 stars out of 10

The Hunger Games

Summary: This movie takes place in the future of Panem. The nation is divided into 12 districts. Each year 2 young representatives from each district are randomly selected to participate in The Hunger Games. The games are shown across the nation as entertainment. The 24 teenagers participating must eliminate each other by killing one other in the wilderness until there is only one person left. This year its the seventy-fourth game and Katniss younger sister, Prim, is selected, but Katniss volunteers to take her place. She leaves behind her family and friends. In the games she realized she's competing against bigger representatives who have been training their whole lives. In order to survive the game Katniss must put all her skills to the test.

 

 

Review: The Hunger Games is a very exciting movie filled with thrill. Jennifer Lawrence plays a very impressive role as Katniss.It reminded me of something in the future. I am a teen so I can relate how I would feel going into the games. I don't think I would survive. This movie wasn't just about killing each other, but also Katniss relationships with every one. I enjoyed watching her make friends and enemies. The game felt very magical and real. The violence made it feel very real and I always wanted to know what was going to happen next.

 

Rate: I would give the Hunger games a 9 out of 10 stars. I really enjoyed this film.

Twilight

Summary: In the fantasy film Twilight, Bella Swan a young teenager moves in with her dad. She starts a new school and life. Bella lived an ordinary life until one day it all changed. She meets Edward Cullen, and finds out his secret. Hes a vampire. He isn't the kind of vampire who wants to suck every ones blood. His family and himself are much different. They quickly fall in love and face challenges between there "impossible love". Soon Bella is threatened by other blood thirsty vampires. Will Edward be able to save Bella from them? Will the disapproval from their friends and family separate them?

Review: If you love anything to do with vampires then you'll love the Twilight saga. Out of all the Twilight movies this one, which is the first one is my favorite. I like this one the most because it shows Bella and Edward when they first fall in love. Robert Pattinson and Emma Stewart played their parts together very well. I think the special affects on the vampires and the wolves look very realistic. The only thing about this movie I didn't like was the fight scenes. They lacked intensity and when they flew up and down it looked very fake. Otherwise this was a great movie with a fantastic story line.

Rate: I would give Twilight a 8.5 out of 10 and I would definitely recommend it for the whole family.

Harry Potter

Harry Potter is my favorite movie series. The movies are all based on the books by J.K. Rowling. My favorite movie out of all eight of them is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Summary: In this movie its Harry's third year at Hogwarts. He starts having trouble at home and runs away only to find out he's in more trouble than he thought. Serial killer Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban and believed to be coming after Harry. The castle is far from safe so Dementor's are sent to guard it, but are they really helping or hurting Harry more? In this year Harry will learn things about his past that will help him in the future. Harry soon starts looking for Black in order to get revenge. Who will find who first?

Review: If you liked the first and second movie you'll love this one too! I enjoyed this one the most because there is new locations, characters, creatures, and conflicts. As the movie goes on it just gets better and better. The effects are amazing. The Dementors and the creatures all came to life and looked so real. During the Quidditch match there's a thunder storm and it felt almost as if I was there watching Harry fly through the clouds and rain.

Rate: I would give this Harry Potter movie a 10 out of 10 stars. I loved it!