Christina and I went to see Up in the Air tonight and I loved it. It it definitely a movie where you will walk away from it with lots to think and talk about. I think just about everyone can relate to at least one aspect of what the main character goes through with his work, love life, and family. I think I could relate to just about everything in the movie so it seemed to hit home especially hard for me. I like a movie that ends on a positive note but I also like movies that leave you with your jaw still on the floor which was the case with this movie. I’m pretty generous with my movie reviews, I either like it or I don’t and in this case I’d give it a 10 (a must see).
I don’t know if you were able to watch the premiere episode of Undercover Boss on CBS, but if not you should definitley check it out. Larry O’Donnell, President and Chief Operating Officer of Waste Management was featured in the first episode. Despite his responsibilities in running a $13 billion company, his family (wife Dare, son Larry Jr., and daughter Linley) are priority. Linley suffered permanent brain damage due to medical malpractice; thus, safety practices are a main issue with Larry. Larry assumes the identity of “Randy Lawrence”, an unemployed construction worker; the explanation for the camera crews was that Randy was being filmed for a documentary as someone beginning in the waste disposal industry. What Randy learns from the experience is fantastic and I wish every company did what Waste Management did.
Went to see Avatar tonight in IMAX 3D and it was fantastic. I had heard about the glowing reviews but for some reason I still didn’t have high expectations for it. The movie blew me away, I loved every minute of it. The special effects are amazing and it is easily one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. The only thing I can compare it to from a special effects standpoint is Lord of the Rings and in my opinion Avatar blew that movie out of the water (from a visual standpoint). I give it a 10 out of 10. What did you think?
I’ve been meaning to blog about the movie The Blind Side which I saw a few weeks ago. The movie is fantastic and is very motivational for anyone struggling to get through life, those who haven’t been given an opportunity, those who are fans of adoption, or those who simply have a big heart and desire to care for others. The above video shows some of the back story to Michael Oher’s life and if you haven’t yet seen the movie I don’t think it will ruin anything for you. I highly recommend seeing it if you haven’t yet had the chance.
A few months ago I wrote about a movie called “Google Me” which tells the story of a man who goes around the world to meet other men who share his same name. The movie is now available on YouTube in HD.
Went to see District 9 this afternoon and I can’t tell you the last time I’ve seen two movies in one week, let alone a weekend. The movie was strange, just really strange and slightly boring. I won’t ruin anything by telling you it is basically about an alien ship that is broke down above a city, millions of aliens come out of it, and the humans control them by putting them in a camp called “District 9″. The aliens are mistreated, this guy from some alien company gets splattered with some alien goo which starts to turn him into an alien which allows him to use their weapons. If you like aliens, lots of violence, graphic scenes of people puking, blood, and skin falling off, this movie is for you. Good special effects but I give it 4 out of 10 stars.
