Wolverine's Walnut Fudge Scoop

This movie held the number one spot on my 2009 most anticipated film list. I wanted to love it. I really, really did. Instead, I was disappointed. An average viewer may perhaps love this film. However, being a huge "comic book geek" - as I've been so graciously termed - especially with regards to anything xmen, I felt this film was rushed and contained far too many undeveloped characters. Total disappointment - my only hope is that they do Magneto better.

And since I don't feel like typing sentences - here's some thoughts...

• Liev Schreiber surprised the hell out of me. I had my reservations in casting him as Sabretooth. While the whole Sabretooth character is supposed to be bigger, he did well.
• Hugh Jackman is the ultimate Wolverine. He saved this movie from being horrendous and made it somewhat redeemable to me.
• Upon watching the previews for the film, I had my fears that they were introducing too many characters in this movie. My speculations were correct. The introduction of all these other xmen did not advance the plot whatsoever. The writers didn't even tie up the storylines with these characters. I got the impression that they threw in these extra characters to gage fan reaction. People will talk about who they love the most and the studios will capitalize on that. Simply business!
• I wish they wove more Deadpool and Gambit into the film. Ryan Reynolds did an amazing job as Deadpool.
• I love Taylor Kitsch. I love Gambit. I would give my left arm for them to make a Gambit movie. Although, I wish he had a stronger southern accent. In Friday Night Lights, he does a better accent then in this film. Did the director tell him to tone down the accent? If so, that’s just stupid.
• Ok CGI was horrible. On a low budget movie, bad CGI is somewhat excusable BUT there's no justifications in this film. Uhh, wolverine’s claws were hella better in the xmen films.
• James Marsden is the only Scott Summers for me.
• Oh, there’s so much that was wrong with this movie….Dear Fox and Marvel, please get the other movies right! Please don’t ruin my beloved Xmen!!
• Lastly, besides a Gambit flick, I want to see a Jean Gray/Rise of Phoenix film.

...and that's all I have to say on this.

Bruno's Butta-Pecan Scoop

So the new poster for Sacha Baren Cohen's BRUNO has come out of the closet.

Very Nice.

and ps. yeah, it got the R rating!

My Sister's Keeper's Maple Nut Scoop

here's another film that makes my 2009 most anticipated film list and i highly recommend this one.  seriously. i tear up every single time i see the preview:

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i already love this movie because hits so close to home -- it's the perfect combination of happiness and sadness.  this movie is for anyone who is a cancer survivor or for those who provide continuous love and support to those that fight this evil battle.  battling cancer means walking down a road unpaved, full of sharp rocks and other obstacles.  The best medicine is to smile through the tears and remain positive.  It'll get you through the worst days.

just go see this movie!

it's funny.  every time i see a New Line film, i have to ask myself, "what the hell was i thinking turning this offer down?"  I really do enjoy mostly all the films they produce and they continue to impress me.  and besides, Fox Searchlight, New Line Cinema ranks second among my favourite studios.  stupid LA vs Toronto.  i really hope i made the right decision. 

Harry Potter Huckleberry Scoop

i meant to post this scoop as it was "breaking" movie news but unfortunately, life has gotten in the way of updates.

the fifth harry potter trailer is out. have a look:

i have to applaud warner bros when it comes to this series. they take their time with the sequels and just perfect it as each passes. while i've never read the books, i find myself actually enjoying the movies - something, given the genre, i never thought would happen. however, as each film is made, i'm more and more intrigued.  2009 most anticipated film list, indeed.

the preview looks great. what do you think?

he's-just-not-that-into-you heavenly hash scoop

when watching sex and the city last summer, i just about squealed when i saw this preview. in fact, i cringed in disappointment to find that i had to wait until february of this year to see it. naturally, it made my 2009 most anticpated films list. did it deliver? oh hell yes!

he's just not that into you.

*sigh*

we've all been in that situation at least once in our lifetime. to make matter worse, it almost seems like a natural tendency of the female species to overanalyze things.

is he's just not that into you about empowering women to take control of their relationships? or, does it teach us not to listen to our overly optimistic girlfriends when we share our guy problems?

you see while i'm the optimistic type, i'm one of those honest friends that don't sugarcoat to spare feelings. i'm not one of those girls to listen to her bestfriends and say, "everything is alright sweetie, you two are meant to be together." it's not that i'm being mean, it's just that i'd like to think i'm a pretty good judge of character and when i know a relationship is headed south, i'll call it out. frankly, it saves me the grief of being a breakup buddy. (although, depending on the situation, sometimes this role can be fun)

of course when it comes to letting go of a non-existant relationship or finally making the decision to leave an unhappy one, everything is much easier said than done. your girlfriends can scream at the top of their lungs that "he's just not that into you" BUT if you don't discover this yourself, you'll never let go.

so maybe the movie and the book lean toward the art of self realization. afterall, life is a discovery. it's about making mistakes and learning from them.

and while the book and movie teach you -- there's an exception to every rule -- tread carefully, my little fish!! love can be both blinding and/or encompassing. i've learned from past relationships that love will send you through a spiral of different emotions. if you don't observe for warning signs or ignore your intuition, you could end up being eaten by the sharks.

that being said, grab your girlfriends, go see the movie, dish about boys over dinner and then go dancing -- it's the true essence of a girl's night out.

ps. this turned out to be more of a commentary than a film review. but what else can i say - the actors fit their roles to a T and the script is both moving and funny but when it comes down to it, this movie will get you talking about relationships...and, that's entertainment folks!

Cookies and Coraline scoop

...and that's not to be confused with caroline.

i first saw the preview for this movie last december while watching Ratatoulie and immediately put it on MY 2009 most anticipated film list. stop smirking - i can admit: yes, i'm a movie junkie and yes, i happen to love 3D computer animation films.

back to Coraline...this movie gets my official ah-may-zing.

Where do i start? Coraline is the modern day version of Hansel and Gretal. It is the film adaptation of British author, Neil Gaiman's fantasy-horror novella, that tells the tale of a clever, curious, young girl, named Coraline Jones, who discovers a secret door in her new home that leads to a fantasy dream world. In this alternate world, she discovers that her wishes have consequences and nothing is ever perfect without a price. There is so much depth in this storyline, you could spend hours analyzing it. Additionally, Dakota Fanning and Terri Hatcher lend their voices to make up the perfect mother-daughter combo!

before seeing this film, i read that this is the first and longest stop-animation film shot in 3D. The characters were shot as puppets; Coraline alone, had over 300 different types of hands!

word on the street is that they released a graphic novel last year, so i'm on a mission to find it.

anyway, i'm trying to keep this short and sweet, so i won't bore you with all the details. just go see it...you won't be disappointed!

in other news, tim burton is one of my fave directors/producers...he's creating this 3D animated film called 9. the preview is pretty dope! needless to say, i was excited!!and yes, it's on my list! check out the preview:

tim burton is epic!!