The Expendables

We all know (or should know) that the big three – Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, and Arnold Schwarzenegger – set the modern standard for action films.  And very few films, since the 80s, have come close to matching or exceeding those films in terms of intensity (i.e., explosions, shootings, and car chases). 

Today, one of the big three has come back and set a new standard!  Stallone and his gang did more shooting and killing than I’ve seen in a LONG time!  This movie was Mantastic!!!!!  The whole time I was in the theater, I kept hearing the automated voice from the movie Demolition Man (a Sylvester Stallone film) in my head …Murder, Death, Kill!!!

Needless to say, I am going to see this movie again.

Recommendation: I suggest that you go see this movie in the theater today.  If not, take it home as your 1st DVD pick.

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Terry Crews, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture

The Kids Are All Right

I am not exactly sure what to say about this film.  It was a little odd.  That is, I couldn’t imagine Julianne Moore and Annette Bening kissing.  Yet, the film was funny and a little exciting at times.  I guess the moral of this story is that no matter what type of family you have, you must remain vigilant in protecting it.

Recommendation: Do not go see this movie in the theater.  Do, however, make it your 3rd DVD pick.

Starring: Julianne Moore, Annette Bening, Mark Ruffalo, Mia Wasikowska, Josh Hutcherson

Shottas

Just when I thought I couldn’t watch another “gangster” film, Shottas took me by surprise.  It takes place in a Caribbean environment and its use of subtitles made this gangster tale fresh.  It was educational. That is, I had no idea that Kingston, Jamaica was a hotbed of violence. This was an excellent movie.

Recommendation: Make it your 3rd DVD pick.

Starring: Ky-Mani Marley, Spragga Benz, Paul Campbell, Wyclef Jean, Louie Rankin, J.R. Silvera, Carlton Grant Jr., Tyson Beckford