I don’t feel like writing full reviews for these ones, so we’ll do a whole bunch in one with less detail!
At the Mountains of Madness – HP Lovecraft: Ehh… was expecting more out of supposed “master of horror.” It was such a chilling concept, a blurring of myth and reality set during the age of discovery. But it was SOOOOOO tedious/ drawn out. The overuse of details drowned out the intricately crafted civilization. If pacing had been better and description a little less, than I would be able to appreciate it more.
Hangover Two: Dissappointed. In spite of what people might think, I actually LOVE The Hangover. It’s raunchy and mildly inappropriate, yes, but it’s charming and, seriously, funny. The sequel, however, was a super-predictable mirror attempting to out-do its successor. It fails. I love the same characters/ personalities, but the light-heartedness is gone. With loss of limbs and threats of death, it’s a lot darker (and cruder) than the first, and it’s just not that creative. Yes, some parts were undeniably hilarious, but the rest of the film and its lack of new material dampered the funny.
Super 8: Liked it! I liked that it was in the style of a Spielburg classic: it was Stand By Me meets ET, only much more sinister. I liked the characters and the focus on the children even though such “grown-up” things were going on. Was it believable all the time? Of course not. But was it pleasant and fun to watch? Definite yes.
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