Movies 2012: Wrath of the Titans (2012)

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Wrath of the Titans (2012)

Date seen: 31 March 2012

Rated PG-13, 99 mins

IMDB User Rating: 6.5

Metascore: 37/100

Tomatometer: 24%, Rotten

Movie Notebook Score: 5/10

Recommendation: C - Selectively Recommended for those who love action and adventure.

Grade: WT - Watch if you want to Waste Time

Notes:

The plot is simply boring, just like a written project in high school that you submit "for the purpose of compliance". The visual effects are acceptable enough to the gut. The characters are more-than-dull, can not find the exact word for it. I thought it was "Wrath of the Titans", more appropriate would have been "Sway of the Titan". Overall, this one's disappointing. The prequel "Clash of the Titans" was way better.

After watching this movie:

You might ask where the other gods were, and learn that "Titans" is singular.

For your consideration:

None.

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Movies 2012: John Carter (2012)

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John Carter (2012)

Date seen: 24 March 2012

Rated PG-13, 132 mins

IMDB User Rating: 7.1

Metascore: 51/100

Tomatometer: 51%, Rotten

Movie Notebook Score: 6/10

Recommendation: B - Recommended for ages 13 and up.

Grade: GT - Watch if you want to have a Good Time

Notes:

This one's an adaptation of the Edgar Rice Burroughs' "A Princess from Mars" which was published almost a century ago. While the cast seem to fit their roles, their delivery falls between poor and fair. The costumes may be eye-catching, sometimes you'll get to think whether it was appropriate in a planet farther away from the sun compared to Earth. Anyway, we can not question that much since John Carter is sci-fi. The visual effects, sound, and cinematography are satisfactory. The movie brings a lot of memories from some of the famous movies with the same genre. Some spiels are way damaging. However, it still deserves a "good one".

After watching this movie:
You might remember other inter-galactic and inter-world movies sewn together for a fresh reboot.

For your consideration:

• Visual Effects
• Sound Mixing
• Sound Editing

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Movies 2012: The Hunger Games (2012)

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The Hunger Games (2012)

Date seen: 23 March 2012

Rated PG-13, 142 mins

IMDB User Rating: 8.2

Metascore: 68/100
Tomatometer: 87%, Certified Fresh

Movie Notebook Score: 8/10
Recommendation: A - Highly Recommended for ages 13 and above.
Grade: GT - Watch if you want to have a Good Time

Notes:
With an immensely wonderful cast which include Academy Award Nominees like the lead actress Jennifer Lawrence, Stanley Tucci, and Woody Harrelson--who all of whom play their roles excellently--this certainly will be among the best of adaptations this year. The movie is well paced that the viewer will be able to understand its plot even he/she did not read the book. Though the shaky shots were helpful to minimize some of the scenes with violence, most of the "shaky" shots were annoyingly tiring to the eye. Nevertheless, this one's worth-watching. It has the power to move you in a touch.

After Watching this movie:
You might need to rest your eyes due to eye fatigue from the exaggerated shaky shots of the cinematographer. But, while your eyes are closed you feel the satisfaction of watching a good movie.

For your consideration:

• Acting: Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen
• Acting: Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark
• Acting: Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy
• Acting: Amandla Stenberg as Rue
• Acting: Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman
• Acting: Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket
• Ensemble
• Adapted Screenplay
• Costume Design
• Visual Effects

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Movies 2012: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (2012)

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Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (2012)

Date seen: 17 March 2012

Rated PG, 86 mins

IMDB User Rating: 6.5

Metascore: 47/100

Tomatometer: 58%, Rotten

Movie Notebook Score: 8/10

Recommendation: A - Highly Recommended for all ages, especially for children, politicians, those who care less, and those who do not care at all.

Grade: QT - Watch if you want to have a Quality Time

Notes:

We accept the fact that books will always be better than movie adaptations of them. Dr. Seuss' The Lorax might not be as good as the book but it still delivers the book's important message. The movie is a feast for the eye--the vibrant colors and excellent drawings, not to mention the editing. It's the combination of fun and relevance; worth the pay, worth the time spent.

After watching this movie:

You'll feel satisfied.

For your consideration:

• Animated Feature Film of the Year 2012
• Voice Act: Ed Helm as The Once-ler

Movies 2012: Mirror Mirror (2012)

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Mirror Mirror (2012)

Date seen: 16 March 2012

Rated PG, 106 mins

IMDB User Rating: 5.9

Metascore: Not yet available

Tomatometer: Not yet available

Movie Notebook Score: 3.0/10

Recommendation: D - Not Recommended for all ages

Grade: WT - Watch if you want to Waste Time

Notes: 

One important rule to remember when you are at the movie house in front of the poster gallery is that posters and titles are almost always deceiving. Mirror Mirror is... wha! I can't find any word to describe it. This movie will make you regret that you paid for it from the very beginning of the film until its end. This could be the worst adaptation of the famous and loved fairy-tale Snow White--we're patiently waiting for Snow White and the Huntsman. The screenplay apparently was not written neither for children nor young adults and certainly, it was poorly written. Expecting humor? Better not, old jokes are in. The costumes--whilst not that exemplary--was the only eye-candy. Lastly, you'll wonder why Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer, and Sean Bean accepted to play their roles.

After Watching this Movie:

You might think that you could have torn your money into pieces instead of watching this.

For your consideration:

• Worst Movie for 2012
• Worst Screenplay
• Worst Actress: Julia Roberts 

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Puncture (2011)

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Puncture (2011)

Date seen: 09 March 2012

Rated R

IMDB Rating: 6.8

Metascore: 54/100

Tomatometer: 53%, Fresh

Movie Notebook Score: 7/10

Recommendation: C - Selectively Recommended

Grade: ST - Watch if you can't Sleep

For your consideration: 

• Acting: Chris Evans as Mike Weiss

Young Adult (2011)

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Young Adult (2011)

Date seen: 07 March 2012

Rated R

IMDB Rating: 7.0

Metascore: 71/100

Tomatometer: 82%, Certified Fresh

Movie Notebook Score: 7/10

Recommendation: C - Selectively Recommended

Grade: ST - Watch if you can't Sleep

For your consideration:

• Acting: Charlize Theron as Mavis Gary
• Acting: Patton Oswalt as Matt Freehauf
• Original Screenplay