Movie Review #33 Sinister (2012)

- An attempt at found footage horror, yet again.

For my last review in October, I felt it appropriate that I review a movie that at least was supposed to be scary and of course there will always be some studios that feel their movie is the most Halloween-spirited even though they contain nothing remotely having to do with the special occasion. As you may already know, there were two big Halloween contenders this year. Paranormal Activity 4 and new kid on the block Sinister; who was brought to you by the people who originally gave us the aforementioned Paranormal series, so not really as new as one would hope.

Movie Review #32 This Means War (2012)

- Can the perfect date movie be made?

I don't much partake in “date movies”, mostly because I can't see how a movie is a good date. I want to watch it in silence but a date is where you get to know someone. No, this kind of movie to me should be advertised as a movie that a stereotypical male and female may enjoy. Although that sounds terrible and I just said it so maybe date movie just means that and they don't really mean you have to be on a date to see it. Whew, I should have digressed three sentences ago. Okay. This Means War, does it contain all the action, explosions and suave super machismo action stars along with a sexy, sleek femme fatale? Does the movie have a gripping love story based around ideals of the perfect sexy man with a chiseled chest and chin showing the independent lady that her heart can have anything she wants? Laughably, no. This movie does not contain most of those things; it tries for the most part but stumbles in almost every instance.

Movie Review #31 Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)

- when fun and hate collide

The series is at its fifth movie with this film but has the series gone sour you may ask yourself? Well, it's hard to go sour when each movie basically reboots itself in some manner. But fret not readers, I believe this movie is on par with the first movie (the best of the lot). With more money than you can shake a stick at being poured into these movies, there is a lot of flash and bang for your viewing pleasure. That is not to say, however, that this movie is without faults, serious loopholes, convenient sequences and, for an added bonus, incredibly stupid scenes that will drive you batty!

Movie Review #30 The Master (2012)

- Who is your master?

First on a personal note, I'd like to thank those who read my reviews from black and white month. Overwhelming success, especially when looking at the hits for my Persona review, so thanks!

I was invited to watch The Master with a friend and really I couldn't see any reason not to watch it. It has a pretty solid cast, and a director who is meticulous, which is certainly something that I can understand. While I have seen very few movies by director Paul Thomas Anderson (PTA) of the ones I have seen, I wasn't bored even if the story wasn't my thing. He might just bring the best out of his cast, and so when added with actors whom I already appreciate going into the movie, I couldn't see why it wouldn't be my money's worth...