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Strong performances over come convolution in “Double”

May 19, 2014 La Vista 0

As confusing as the plot is, the movie does a quality job of clarifying it. The film is dark and scary which makes it seem like a horror film but it never succeeds in frightening the viewer. The suspense in this movie is exhilarating and the movie seems extremely predictable but ends up falsifying any prior ideas.
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“Walk of Shame” fails to entertain

May 19, 2014 La Vista 0

Directed by Steven Brill, “Walk of Shame” leaves viewers unsatisfied by the incoherent plot, mediocre acting, and dense jokes that plague the film. Although the film has its comical moments, it doesn’t make up for the overrated theme and the overly used puns. […]

“Endless Love” disappoints

May 6, 2014 La Vista 0

Although the cinematography was great, Endless Love did not deliver what it was intended to do. Having been a remake of an original, it was disappointing and lacked character. As well as having been made a second time, Endless Love had a weak main character, a confusing plot and a cheesy ending all the while being extremely unrealistic. […]

“Homefront” fails to impress

May 2, 2014 La Vista 0

How far are you willing to go to protect your family? In the movie “Homefront,” a man must decide just that. The film however, has not lived up to its potential given the caliber of actors, writers, and directors it has. The movie is not a complete failure but also does not wow the audience. […]

“The Monuments Men” exceeds expectations

May 2, 2014 La Vista 0

“The Monuments Men” plays with the viewers emotions by making a connection to real history and the tragedies that occurred. This film exemplifies how this time period was so tragic yet also ties in a fun and adventurous theme to it. […]

“Robocop” proves mediocre

May 1, 2014 La Vista 0

“Robocop”, directed by José Padilha, is a decent movie, but despite the futuristic technology, it fails to live up to the hype of being a remake of a classic film. Its predictable plot and far too much action are an attempt to make the film exciting, but eventually lead to its downfall. […]

“Draft Day” delivers

May 1, 2014 La Vista 0

Director Ivan Reitman’s film “Draft Day” is an exceptional film that has an intensely engaging, dramatic storyline, a clever, humorous script, and a star-studded cast that gives a fresh perspective to the game both on and off of the field. […]

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