Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Truly Looks Like a Rock

Hitting theaters this July is the most recent remake of the classic Greek tale starring the one and only Dwayne Johnson. Herucles seeks to hit home with the audience and make up for the poor job The Legend of Hercules did. I have a feeling this rendition of the tale will do a lot better than any other previous film of the Greek hero.

Not too long ago, the trailer for Hercules was released and ignited the anticipation of all movie fanatics. Although Dwayne Johnson only has one line in the trailer, he puts every single muscle in his body into it. He is seen fighting the classic beasts of the tale such a gigantic warthog that looks pretty pissed. You can tell Johnson has been working hard for this role considering he is massive in the clips he is seen. Dwayne Johnson definitely has the body of Hercules.

Needless to say, I'm excited to see what The Rock is bringing to the classical Greek Tale. Don't believe me? Check out the trailer for yourself!

A Trip to the 1960's

Being an action, comedy, and horror fanatic, it was really difficult to come around to finally seeing The Help. But man am I glad I saw it.

The Help is a film based on the best-selling novel by Kathryn Stockett which tells the story of Skeeter Phelan (Emma Stone) who dreams of becoming a journalist in New York. In order to do so, she must gain "experience." Thus, an idea comes to her mind. Why not write from the point of view of the help? The plot takes place during the center of the Civil Rights Movement which makes it difficult for Skeeter to gain support.

Needless to say the movie was great. It truly is a well made movie. Viola Davis plays the remarkable role of Aibileen Clark. Clark is a maid/nanny working for the rude Elizabeth Leefolt (Ahna O'Reilly). From the murder of her son, to the discrimination of Jackson, Mississippi, Viola Davis is ready to have her voice heard. Alongside Davis is Octavia Spencer who does an amazing job of playing Minnie Jackson; she is a colorful character who has the right amount of sass and courage to stand up to the white family she works for.

The Help is a powerful movie that really makes you think about the life of African-Americans during the sixties. I highly recommend this film to everybody. It receives a well deserved 8.5/10.

A Jam-Packed Cast in a Huge Movie Flop

In Movie 43, Dennis Quaid plays Charlie Wessler, a low-life film maker who manages to get an interview with film executive Griffin Schraeder (Greg Kinnear). Throughout the interview, Charlie pitches out his ideas for a variety of story lines all of which include some of Hollywood's biggest stars: Halle Berry, Kate Winslet, Emma Stone, Kristen Bell, the list goes on. The whole movie contains a series of plots played out by famous actors.

With such an amazing cast, one would think the movie would be pretty hilarious. In reality, the movie was dumb. The short segments were stupid and didn't contain much humor. This was the case for some segments. There were some that were hilarious. Such as the short which demonstrated the life of a home-schooled teenager.

Its hilarious. The teen's parents are discussing how they want their child to get the full high school experience. They throw parties, bully him, and even give him his first kiss. The awkwardness made it to die for. It was that funny.

But the few segments that did follow through weren't enough to make it a classic comedy. The concept was pretty cool. Of course people would see this movie; it has some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. However, it did not execute its key points that would make this movie funny. Sadly, I'm going to have to give Movie 43 a 5/10.

Paramount Pictures Releases Trailer for Ninja Turtles.

Recently, Paramount Pictures released its first look at producer Michael Bay's reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I was so excited to watch the long anticipated trailer. Especially since it gives you a first look at the turtles themselves and The Shredder.

The turtles look pretty weird. They're taller than I expected. Then there's April O'Neil who is played by the sexy Megan Fox. She has some awkward moments in the trailer. But nonetheless, it's alright. William Fichtner plays The Shredder which isn't a big surprise. He looks like an ideal actor for the role.

But don't take my word for it. Watch the trailer for yourself!

"300" Gone South

Immortals tells the tale of Theseus (Henry Cavil), a man chosen by Zeus himself to defend mankind against the merciless King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) as he demolishes Greece in search of the Epirus Bow. To make matters worse, Hyperion seeks to release the mighty titans from Mount Tatarus.

We can all agree that knowing that Immortals is produced by the same producers of the action packed 300 gave Immortals some kudos. But honestly, save your money. Goodness gracious I was so bored during the movie. There was little action involved. When there was, it lasted maybe two minutes.

Don't get me wrong, some of the action sequences were, in other words, pretty epic. Yet, they did not deliver the tense feeling a good battle should. However, the golden-illuminated weapons of the gods with their shiny armor made up for the boring scenes in the film.

The gods were pretty awesome I have to say. Every time they thundered down to fight I knew it was going to be cool.  The few action scenes saved Immortals from being a complete disaster. There was no interesting plot to it. It was too linear. I, being a fan of 300, am truly disappointed with the outcome of this film. It receives a 5.9/10.

Remind Me to go to Hawaii When a Girl Dumps Me

I'm normally not a huge romantic comedy fan. Mostly because, well, they suck. They lack the key element which is comedy and just leave me bored out of my mind. But Forgetting Sarah Marshall is something different, it's actually funny!

The film follows Peter Bretter (Jason Segal), as he deals with the recent event in which Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell) dumps him. In order to cope with the pain, Peter travels to Hawaii. Ironically, Sarah Marshall is there as well. Oh but she's not alone, she is with her new beau, Aldous Snow (Russell Brand). But all is well when Peter Bretter meets Rachel (Mila Kunis).

This movie is absolutely hilarious. I've always been a fan of Jason Segal and Russell Brand. It was a truly amazing performance put on by all the actors. It contains all the elements which make a romantic comedy a success.

I highly recommend Forgetting Sarah Marshall to all of you. I assure you it will not disappoint. There were many scenes where I almost peed my pants from all the laughter. Congratulations Jason Segal, you wrote a hilarious movie. Therefore, I give it a 7.8/10.

Here's Your History Lesson

The first 300 was pretty amazing. It was action packed and a great thriller. In fact, my godfather saw it in theaters seven times! So when it was announced that there was going to be a sequel, I was pumped and a bit confused. How can they continue it on?

Well, it doesn't really continue on. The plot of 300: Rise of an Empire coincides with the plot of its predecessor. The sequel gives more background to the "God King" Xerxes and why he is the way he is. And it's all thanks to the sexy Artemisia (Eva Green), the supreme naval commander of the Persian Empire.

Defending Greece is Themistocles (Sullivan Stapleton) of Athens. He unites the forces of Greece for the war of the century. He seeks the help from the Spartans, but as many of you know, the Spartan Army of 300 is already at war.

300: Rise of an Empire is an awesome action-packed movie filled with many satisfying combat scenes between the Greeks and the Persians. It was epic. The naval tactics delivered by both Artemisia and Themistocles are really cool. There were some parts that bored me quite a bit. Mostly because there really wasn't anything going on. Overall, the film fulfilled the role of a decent sequel. Was it better than the first one? Ehhh, that's for you to decide. As for me, I give 300: Rise of an Empire a 7.3/10.

I'd Take This Over Nascar Any Day

The adrenaline kicks in as James Hunt enters his Formula One McLaren as he is about to race for the World Championship. To his side sits Niki Lauda in his F1 Ferrari ready to win the World Championship as well. If things weren't already tense, mother nature decides to downpour on the track making it ten times as dangerous than it already is.

Rush is an incredible film based on the true story of the rivalry between Formula One racers James Hunt and Niki Lauda during the 1970's. You would think that the movie is just about racing. But oh no. There's more to it.

I can honestly tell you that I was biting my nails throughout the movie. It was great. Chris Hemsworth puts on an amazing performance. Personally, I didn't think he had it in him. With his superhero background, who knew he could play a competitive race car driver? Then there's Daniel Bruhl who plays Niki Lauda. I believe he is the best actor in the whole movie. His portrayal of the Austrian racer is magnificent.

Rush is an amazing film that captivates the great sport that is F1 racing. It makes Nascar look like a child's toy. It earns a well deserved 8.5/10. If you have the chance, see it. It's definitely worth it.

Jack Nicholson Is One Scary Guy

What's scarier than reading a Stephen King novel? Watching a movie based on it.

This 1980 horror film classic set the standards for many movies to come. The cast is amazing. But nothing says crazy like Jack Nicholson with an ax.

For those of you who have never read the book or seen the movie, it is definitely terrifying.

The story is of Jack Torrance (Nicholson) and his family who spend the winter at an isolated hotel where Jack has been assigned the job of caretaker. But within the historic Colorado hotel lies an evil presence that slowly takes over Jack. While all this is happening, his son Danny discovers that he holds psychic powers which leads him to learn the horrors of the hotel.

The Shining is one of the greatest movies of all time. Why? Because it's actually scary. I found myself hiding under my sheets and slowly crying while eating popcorn. I highly recommend this film. And if you choose, you can also watch the TV film series of 1997.

The Shining deserves a 8.2/10 and earns a spot on my top 10.

A Total Mess

Adam Sandler really did it this time. He has truly hit rock bottom.

Grown Ups had a bit more humor attached to it. But Grown Ups 2? Don't get me started.

The whole movie consists of cheezy and lame jokes that won't even get a smirk out of me. I found myself waiting for the movie to end thirty minutes in. Of course, like any movie, making a sequel is a risky move. And Grown Ups 2 proves why.

The acting just seems unprofessional and childish. The only reason it was big in production was because it's bombarded with big stars like Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Rick, Adam Sandler, Taylor Lautner, and Kevin James. Who by the way, has recently been struggling to star in a successful movie.

I recommend you save your money and watch something else because it's not worth it. If you really want to watch it, wait until it makes it to the $5.00 movie pile at Walmart. Grown Ups 2 receives a 4.9/10.

This Weekend's Box Office Results

Need For Speed didn't have enough speed to make a great profit. Honestly, we were all expecting it. With a similar franchise like Fast and Furious, Need For Speed needed to pull something great to make bank. For a full detailed article, visit Box Office Mojo.

2. Never Be Home Alone

If you're looking for a good scare, I highly highly highly highly recommend The Strangers.

Scott Speedsman and Liv Tyler star in the 2008 horror film as a couple living in an isolated home when three murderers decide to stop for a visit.

Pretty much spirals out from the beginning. When Kristen McKay (Liv Tyler) is left alone for a bit, one of the murderers nicknamed "Dollface" knocks on the door looking for someone in particular. When Kristen says she has the wrong house, lets just say Dollface doesn't take it too well.

The plot continues on when her boyfriend James returns home and witnesses the horror for himself.  While the male murderer plays early 20th century music to accompany his killings.

As if the story line weren't creepy enough, the costume designer  added bone chilling masks to each of the killers to add a deeper terror. The actors did a good job portraying their roles as they suffered through each scene.

The Strangers receives a 7.4/10 and has earned a spot on my top 10 list.

Just When I Was Getting Over "Mirrors."..........

Oh goodness..........(sob sob)

This movie looks pretty messed up. Debuting on April 11, 2014. Oculus will surely drill fear into the souls of its audience members. The film documents the lives of siblings Kaylie and Tim Russell and are now attempting to prove that the murders that occurred in the previous years are the fault of a mirror.

The full length trailer definitely gives you goosebumps as it seems that the siblings are experiencing flashbacks when in reality the mirror has a few tricks up its sleeves....

Check out the rating on IMDb and watch the trailer below.

I No Longer Own Mirrors.

This is one of those movies that will send chills down your spine for a full 110 minutes. Mirrors is one of my favorite horror films earning a spot on my top ten.

The movie is full of amazing actors such as Keifer Sutherland and Paula Patton. It begins with ex-cop Ben Carson (Sutherland) and his family as they adjust to their home. Ben gets a job as a security guard at an old department store that suffered from a fire years before. Of course, he is given the night shift......

The store is full of creepy burnt mannequins and none other than mirrors. Ben soon finds out that the dark entities reflected in the mirrors seek to enter the lives of Ben Carson and his family.

Let's just say that once you see this movie, you'll be keeping a close eye on your reflection. Heck, I did. Mirrors is a great horror movie that will give you the shivers and make you scream like a little girl who is being chased by a mountain lion.

The film deserves a well earned 7.5/10.

A Comedy Classic.

If you ever need to laugh a set of abs, this will do it. I cannot tell you how hilarious this movie is. The Wayans brothers are geniuses.

White Chicks is one of my favorite comedies by far. The film starts out with a regular day on the job for two detectives who end up screwing their whole operation. Resulting in their promotion to "babysitters."

Kevin Copeland (Shawn Wayans), and Marcus Copeland (Marlon Wayans), are assigned the job of taking care of rich twins Brittany and Tiffany Wilson. When a car accident hurts Brittany and Tiffany, Kevin and Marcus are forced to disguise themselves as the twins in order to preserve their jobs.

Needless to say, this entire movie is the definition funny. Although White Chicks didn't respond so well with the critics, the audience absolutely enjoyed it. You will not stop laughing.

I highly recommend this movie if you are in need of a laugh. White Chicks is well deserved of an 8.3/10. Check out the 2004 trailer below.

#Seatbelts4life

I guess the lesson learned here is never try to have sex in the middle of winter; if  you do, please were a seat belt.

Personally, I'm not really a "chick flick" kind of movie fanatic but I do enjoy seeing one every now and then. And by that I mean every ten years. The Vow is a great movie if you're into small lovey-dovey stuff.

The Vow illustrates the true story of a married couple who are in hopes of starting a family only to have that desire cut short by a car accident. This leaves Paige (Rachel McAdams) with severe memory loss. She awakens from her coma not remembering her marriage or meeting her husband Leo (Channing Tatum).

Leo then has to struggle through making Paige fall in love with him again.

Honestly, I expected Leo to do more to get her back. But no. He asks her out once and that's it. He mostly complains about his crappy life.

The ending is no better. It kinda just ends; leaving the viewer saying to him/herself, "That's it????" Other than that, The Vow kept me attached till the end. I rate it a 6/10.