Predators

Not sure when we saw it...

Late post

The ball and chain and I went to see Predators a while ago and I wanted to try and see it again but I don't think that's going to happen so I thought I would do a post.

Predators was a good film. I really like the original film but this one was fun and alot of action. I wasn't as blown away as people I read and listen to on their podcasts were hence why I wanted to see it again.

That being said the movie starts fast and just kinda keeps building. I do think Laurence Fishburne was wasted in this movie but Adrien Brody was good and he really must have worked out or something, he was in great shape.

If you like action films go see this movie and I'm going to try and see it again but if not I may buy the blue ray or dvd

3.7 out of 5 ( nearly 4--lol)

garry

This kind of movie isn't for everyone but I really enjoyed it. A good tale with interesting characters and lots of action and tension. It didn't hurt that Adrian Brody so easy on the eye - not something I thought I'd ever say but there it is!
4/5
L

Rush at the ACC Saturday, July 17, 2010 Part 2

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Rush Part 2

This was the second time I saw Rush this week and they where just as good as they were last Tuesday. It was pretty much the same show as Tuesday and just as great. It may be hard to believe but it's true. They where so good I would see them again ANYTIME. During a couple of songs the guitar had some issues but Alex got it together and the rest of the show was great.

I think Rush is my second favorite band and my favorite Canadian band.

Geddy Alex and Niel are great - LOVE RUSH!

Cannot wait till they come around again, it won't be soon enough for me.

4.5 out of 5 I did like the Tuesday show a bit better.

garry

Rush Molson Amp, July 13, 2010

Tuesday July 13 2010

Rush last night was the best (non-Kiss) concert I have seen this year. I had such a great time. The band was amazing, the song choices were great and the seat was......okay. The only reason the seats sucked was because they were right in front of corporate seats and the people in the seats have no idea who Rush are. They spent more time taking pictures of them themselves then watching Canada's best band play! At one point I thought Dave was going to lose it lol.

I did have another problem. The girl sitting beside me was HUGE. Now I know I am no skinny mini but she had 100 lbs on me. The worst part was her fat was on my seat! I did feel bad for her so as soon as I could I was up out of seat and playing air guitar. It wasn't that bad but it was weird.

Rush looked like they where having a great time and they play the full Moving Pictures album which was great to hear.

I loved the show

5 out of 5

I liked it so much I am seeing them again Saturday at the ACC and I can't wait!
Best show of the summer, maybe the year.

garry

Despicable Me

July 10 2010

Despicable Me

After getting a call from Liz asking me if I was ever coming home from work,I left work and then decided to take her to see Despicable Me.Now I hate cartoon animated movies I mean I did not even go see Toy Story.But for whatever reason I thought I may like this one...WRONG.I hate all animated movies,hate is a strong word but I can't remember a animated movie I really like.I love Flintstones cartoons but I have not watched them since grade school but I remember loving them.Not sure why I don't like these movie I just don't.

If you ask me 1 out of 5

but don't trust me on this one ask Liz..

garry

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Sunday July 4 2010

Well I had a rare day off from work and I thought we would go see a movie. That movie turned out to be The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Now if I am being honest I kinda liked the other 2 movies and was looking forward to seeing the third installment. It turns out that some parts were kinda slow and lots of melodrama (all these movies are full of that bullshit) but this movie is worth seeing. I really liked the wolves and thought the fight scenes were fun and done very well.

I am looking forward to the next movie and I know alot of people read the books but I have no idea what happens till I see the next movie - Liz tells me that the next movie maybe 2 parts as it's gotta be too long to fit in one movie. Either way, I really want to see the next movie / movies but don't tell anyone I have a reputation to live up to! My favorite scene was the "tent" scene - I had a few chuckles and I did feel very gay....but who cares. If you like Twilight I'm sure you've already seen this movie but if you are on the fence I say go see it

3.5 out of 5

garry

The less said the better - Garry took me under duress and now I have to be embarrassed because I actually liked it. It was a terrible movie with dubious acting skills and lots of over the top angst but I really did enjoy it. Oh and I'm all about team Jacob!
3/5

Scorpions and Cinderella

July 26 2010
Scorpions and Cinderella @ Molson Amphitheatre Toronto, Ontario June 27, 2010

Well Dave and I went to see this concert and it was on the same weekend as all that shit that happened in Toronto with teh G20. Getting into the city was a bit crazy but it still not that bad. (The G20 is another story and to be honest I couldn't care less about that.) Cinderella open the concert and they were good but I thought the singer was kinda losing his voice and he seemed to miss some notes but I guess the 80's were 20 years ago and I should give him a break. They sang all the songs I wanted to hear and it was okay. As far as openers go I thought they fit the bill. Then the Scorpions hit the stage. It was hard for me to believe that this is the first time I saw them live. In fact I am not sure I would even have seen them this time but they're are calling this their last tour so I had to see them. They were very loud and very good. The crowd seemed to be into it even though it was raining cats and dogs, the band was having a great time and it all added up to a good concert. The best songs I thought were:
No One Like You
Wind of Change
Rock You Like a Hurricane

I'm glad I saw them before they retired and oh yeah fuck the G20!

4 OUT OF 5



garry

Get Him To The Greek

Get Him To The Greek

June 21 2010

After I saw Jonah Hex and Liz saw Toy Story 3 (yes we went to different movies) we met and snuck into the movie Get Him To The Greek. This was a great movie. The surprise thing was it was funny but also kinda serious and the story was good. Puffy Daddy or whatever he's called was really good. There was one scene where myself and another guy in the theatre were on the floor laughing. To be fair there was only 5 people in the whole theatre for this movie but it was good.

I kinda like Russell Brand, he's always funny and I love the drunk English character he always plays. I suppose it was like the second part of the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshal but there is no need to see that movie to enjoy this one.

I think if you are in the mood to see a funny movie with a good story this is a good one.

3.5 out of 5

garry

Jonath Hex

Jonath Hex

June 21 2010

Yeah, this was not a great movie. Anyone reading this should probably NOT see it. I was at a panel about this movie at last year's COMIC CON and it looked great but it wasn't.

The best part of this movie was it was only 74 mins long which includes the credits. I did laugh at few scenes but I don't think it was supposed to be funny. Megan Fox is only in this movie for a total of about 12 minutes and she doesn't even get naked so that can't save the movie....oh well.

Don't go see this movie stay home and watch Iron Man.

1.5 out of 5

garry

Karate Kid 2010

Karate Kid 2010

Tuesday June 15 2010

It was cheapy Tuesday at the movies so we decided to go check out Karate Kid 2010. It's rare for us to go to the movies during the week (unless it's a film festival or something special) but we thought what the heck. The first thing we noticed was that it was packed which makes sense but we did forget how busy it can be. The good part was the crowd was actually pretty good and did add something to the movie by cheering during certain parts,it was actually kind of fun.

The movie was okay, not great and for me not as good as the original but was worth seeing. I should confess that I did pass out for about 10 mintues, I'm pretty sure I didn't miss much but the movie was fucking long, like over 2 hours. Will Smith's son was okay as the kid but sometimes he was OVER the top.

The movie was fun, the crowd was fun and it was a pretty good night out. I would do a Tuesday night movie again as it was kinda fun.

I would say 2.5 out of 5

garry

Well this night finished better than it started as I ordered the tickets on-line from MovieTickets.com. Note-to-self (and everyone else): avoid them and go to cineplex.com in the future. They charged a $2 fee AND we didn't get tickets but some print out that we had to show to get our tickets AND we didn't get any Scene Card points for the tickets. (I emailed them but they refused to refund me.) Once Garry and I had finished arguing about my screw-up it was acutally a fun evening. Mostly because of the crowd which was packed with very excitable kids who giggled and gasped in all the right places. It was a bit like seeing a Christmas panto. So if you have younger kids I'd say this movie is a must.
3/5
L

The A Team

THE A TEAM

Sunday July 13 2010

Rainning Sunday here in Toronto so we thought we would go see a movie. Now as most people know I love the 80's, all things 80's - the music and the movies. So today we went to see The A-Team. A great show from the 80's which I used to watch religiously. I mean, Mr. T was a hero and no, I'm not joking. Luckily I really liked the new movie. It was lots of action and lots of fun. It was a great way to rememeber the A-Team. The new cast was great and seemed to enjoy their roles.

Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson is B.A. Baracus - excellent
Sharlto Copley is Murdock - best part of the movie
Liam Neeson is Hannibal - great leader
Bradley Cooper is Lt. Templeton 'Faceman' Peck - plays the part like a pro

I loved the movie..lots of fun
4 out of 5 (if you go stay till the very end even through the credits..it's worth it)

garry

This was a fun popcorn movie. No brain required. But I think having enjoyed the original series would add alot to the movie, just so you can appreciate the sense of fun and homage that the movie contains.
4/5
L