Limitless Review

Why?

THE MOVIE: CRITIC'S TAKE

March is a good month for risky movies. In the past years movies like Panic room, Phone booth, 300, and a bunch of other odd movies has been released, making March an interesting movie month. It's like a preshow before the actual event. The preshows no one really cares about but usually is watched to get amped for the actually show and/or because the person is  slightly bored. Limitless is no exception here. It's not a boring movie but it's not all that fun either unless you know math, the body, and how quickly shit can hit the fan. The last one we know all to well but the first two you need to go to school for.

STORY

Eddie, played by Bradley Cooper, is a struggling writer trying to get his book contract up and running. He's facing money obstacles that a lot of writers go through. His girlfriend, played by Abbie Cornish, dumped him because he was a loser. She claimed to love him but sense he couldn't keep himself together she leaves him high and dry, looking like he wants to kill himself. Instead he bumps into his ex brother in law who use to be a drug dealer. Turns out he still is and wants to help his former bro in law get his act together. He feeds him one pill and within seconds he becomes the new Einstein. Not just any Einstein but an attractive, wife banging, girl stealing, and money making motherf**cker. You know every man's dream.

Nice modeling shot!

During this process he's able to win back his gold digging girlfriend and make his way to the top of the finance business. He attracts the attention of Carl Van Loon, played by Robert De Niro. He's impressed with Eddie's style but knows something is up. He begins testing him but Eddie learns he can't do this stuff without his pills. He tries desperately looking for any loose pills while becoming very ill. He is also dealing with a loan shark that accidentally took a pill and became addicted to it. He also finds himself stalked by a mystery man who is hell bent on getting those pills, even if he has to kill everyone he knows. Those pills turned out to be worse than that Lord of the Rings' ring. They were truly precious.

E pill?

Eventually he gets another stash and gets back on track. He smartens up and hires new pharmacists to make him his own permanent stash. He also starts working for Carl and starts to merge with another finance company. He learns that the CEO is also on the very same pills and that he is the one behind his stalking. The CEO has the pills stolen from Eddie when he wasn't looking. This was a very bad time because The loan shark was able to find him and almost put Eddie's life to an end. Luckily Eddie was able to get a fresh batch, in a very disturbing way that will make your stomach turn, to save his life. With his own line of pills he was able to smarten all the way up to run for the senate but it looked like Carl was one step ahead. Carl wanted to give him a deal that he couldn't refuse but Eddie proved that he was still one step ahead. He was able to make the pill Limitless! Needless to say Carl was not very happy.

He lives?

ACTING

The acting here was blah. I couldn't feel for any of the characters including Bradley's. He felt a little off and didn't seem to fit the role. His chemistry with people was not limitless and it seemed the people that kept the movie together was Robert De Niro and the loan shark, played by Andrew Howard. These two were the best part of the movie and were able to keep me interested. The others didn't do so well. A movie needs chemistry to succeed and this lacks a lot of it.

Stupid!

SPECIAL EFFECTS

If you want to call looking through a crystal ball a special effect then this movie kicks ass. I didn't like much of the film's cinematography and the lighting was dull. Nothing real special happens in this department but this movie wasn't made to blow your eyes away. Now that I think about it why was this movie made? Anyone know?

WRITING AND DIRECTING

The movie was written by Leslie Dixon and directored by Neil Burger. The writing was ok when it came to dialog but there are too many plot holes that can't be ignored. Like why didn't Eddie payback the money when he had it all along? Why would anyone want back a gold digging female? How come no one else ever thought about making the pill stick like Eddie did? Too many plot holes for a movie like this.

I got my gold digger back

The directing was ok. Nothing really special. Neil seems like an average director that did a good enough job. Everything seems to be in focus and the camera work isn't a distraction. At least he knows he did a fine job. The others should be ashamed.

THE END

If you want to waste your money on it then go ahead and see it. If not wait for video or download. It's the type of movie you can enjoy seeing once at home from Netflix. Paying for ownership would be silly. No one will care about this movie less than 6 months from now. Hell, maybe even 5 mins. I know I will.



STORY 5 out of 10
ACTING 3 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS 4 out of 10
WRITING 4 out of 10
DIRECTING 6 out of 10

OVERALL SCORE 4 (WAIT TILL VIDEO)
 

Battle: Los Angeles Review

Another damn alien movie!

THE MOVIE: CRITIC'S TAKE

I saw the trailer and was instantly hooked right in. At first I thought it was the music but when I saw it again I noticed Michelle Rodriguez, Aaron Eckhart, and Bridget Moynahan. Figured it would be pretty good with these actors and the special effects. I have heard a bunch of mixed reviews about this movie but lets be honest with ourselves. What did you expect going in? An oscar contender? No. A movie with a great storyline? No. A movie that is suppose to make you feel for everyone involved? Hell no! This is a war action movie! That's all. If you entered the theater wanting to see anything but then maybe you need to rethink your choice in movies or just enjoy the movie for what it is.

STORY

It begins with the aging Aaron Eckhart trying to keep up with his new squad. His body wasn't having it and he had no choice but to expire his contract with the army. A decision he truly didn't want but was the right thing to do. Throughout the opening there was reports of meteors in the atmosphere approaching land. During this we learned a few things about the soldiers before the war started and that Aaron's character led a bunch of soldiers to their deaths during one of his last missions. Everyone knows about it and doesn't want him on their team once they get the call. They have no choice but to accept him when they were informed that the meteors aren't meteors but an invading army and their other second in command is on leave. You could have cut the tension with the knife.

Two face

Their first mission was to go to a police station and retrieve any survivors. They will have to do this in three hours because the air force will be unleashing all hell on Santa Monica. They believe that the aliens don't have an Air Force and they will be vulnerable to an air attack. When they enter the hot zone they come face to face with an enemy that doesn't know the meaning of death. A few of the soldiers gets injured during the fight. Luckily another squad joins them adding reinforcements. They manage to get the injured to the station and find five survivors withheld in them. The helicopter came but only took the injured soldiers leaving everyone behind. Turned out to be a good thing because the aliens did have an Air Force after all and destroyed the helicopter!

War

They had to come up with a new plan to get them all to safety. Luckily Aaron was smart enough to get one of the aliens and find their weak spot. Now with the new information they were ready for another show down. With a brave act from Aaron's character, and from one of the survivors, they managed to reach their new destination. A few key characters died along the way in ways that would have made them heroes. Unfortunately, their new destination was also destroyed by the aliens giving them a deep sense of grief.

This is hell

After a brief heart to heart the soldiers came to an understanding about Aaron's character and why he did what he did. Another rescue plane came and took them all on board. With the help from Michelle's character Aaron was able to find the command center and chose to stay behind and destroy it. All of his team made the same decision, not leaving him behind by himself. Together they were able to take down the command center in Los Angeles and stop the aliens. The sake of the entire world however is another story.

ACTING

For a war movie the acting was pretty good. Some of the side characters didn't come off as believable soldiers and the way they expressed their emotions were stale. The only character that was believable was Aaron's. He played the part well and made me want him to live. Everyone else could have their heads blown off and I wouldn't have cared. The chemistry between everyone was good enough for a film like this but you can tell for some it was just another pay check. Overall this movie wasn't made to be built around acting so don't expect much.

Jamaican Aliens

SPECIAL EFFECTS

I have to say I was disappointed with the special effects. They aren't bad but I've seen a lot better. Giving the trailer I knew the film would be filmed gritty and dirty but I expected better looking aliens and space crafts. They reminded me of garbage and a garbage can mutated together. It didn't look cool or gross. It just looked stupid. The battle scenes were good but everything else didn't look right or was just plain unflattering.

Modern Warfare 3?

WRITING AND DIRECTING

The movie was written by Christopher Bertolini and directed by Jonathan Liebesman. Chris tried to make this film into something else by adding side story lines and giving some back stories about the soldiers. This turned out to be a bad idea because I didn't care about any of that. From the looks of things neither did the people in the audience. He gave us some funny moments that gave the film some light but the actors weren't strong enough to deliver the emotions he wrote.

The directing was decent at best. I couldn't tell who was who and that shaky cam work has to go. I was able to see the battle scenes pretty well but I would like to know what soldier was firing at what. The feel of the movie was perfect for a war film though and it was the right move to keep the film dirty looking. It's not war if it isn't dirty.

I swear she's a lesbo

THE END

The movie is good overall. Just enter knowing what to expect. It's an action war movie nothing more. I liked the film and I think most people will too, if they come in with the right state of mind. It's a simple film and you won't be bored. Give it a try. You might like it...for what it is.



STORY 6 out of 10
ACTING 4 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS 6 out of 10
WRITING 7 out of 10
DIRECTING 6 out of 10

OVERALL 6 (GIVE IT A TRY)
 
 
 

Beastly Review

Great film!

THE MOVIE: CRITIC'S TAKE

When I first heard about this movie I thought "O no! Not another movie starring an Olson twin!" During the screening process I heard nothing but good things about the film. I decided to rethink my feelings toward Mary-Kate and her counter-part Vanessa Hudgens. The film isn't doing so well in the theaters but that doesn't mean the film isn't watchable. I walked in the theater not expecting anything great but left with a smile on my face. The film is enjoyable from beginning to end and Mary-Kate really impressed me.

STORY

It begins with Kyle, played by Alex Pettyfer, showing off his good looks and rock hard abs. He's running for school president and is solely campaigning against ugly people. He has a problem with anyone who isn't attractive and treats them like crap. He catches the eye of the school witch played by Mary Kate. She warns him that messing with a witch is never a good idea. Of course he doesn't listen and tries to play a mean joke on her. She knew all along what he was planning and decided to give him a taste of his own medicine. She lays a curse on him turning his inner beauty outward. Too bad for him that his inner beauty was as ugly as a bat.

Fugly

He has a year to find someone to say the words "I love you." to him while meaning it. He falls into a deep depression when he realizes his own father doesn't even want him. He hires a blind man played by Neil Patrick Harris to teach him and enlists their servent played by Lisa Gay Hamilton to watch over him. They became his only friends and the only people that really care for him. They motivate him to take a chance and live his life. This leads him to stalk an old friend of his that he never really noticed to begin with; Linda, played by Vanessa Hudgens, the only good girl in school.

Thank you !

Through his stalking he realizes that everyone hated him because of how he treated people but Linda was the only one who respected his ways. He saves her life when her drug addict father was doing a deal that went wrong. The father ended up killing the dealer's brother which made him vow to seek revenge against his daughter. The father sends her to live with Kyle so he can protect her until this issue gets resolved. She doesn't want to be there and shows it with her emotions. He buys her gifts and tries everything to impress her. Nothing was working until he decides to do something that he hasn't done in awhile... be himself.

This leads to a friendship that blossomed on screen. Eventually they do fall in love and the spell is broken. Kyle also achieved good things for his friends. The witch was also impressed with his new found attitude and decided to do him one more favor. Give the father the same treatment!

She rocked it

ACTING

This film is full of chemistry. Everyone was able to feed off from one another. You can feel the connection between Vanessa and Alex. Watching their relationship unfold on screen was a delight to see. Neil Patrick Harris and Mary Kate gave some of their best performances here. Neil was funny from the time he entered till the time he left and I was really impressed with Mary. I didn't think she could act that well but she proved she can do roles that require a bit of sass and a taste of evilness. I wish her the best because she has skills that the world needs to see.

My hero

SPECIAL EFFECTS

I loved the makeup and their choice of scenery. It was very unique to say the least. I loved how his tattoos would change with the seasons and how they just pop out at you. The film was bright and lively, even during dark settings, that kept the feel of the movie from being too depressing. A great choice I have to say.

I think I'm falling for a monster.

WRITING AND DIRECTING

The movie was written and directed by Daniel Barnz. He did a great job keeping the pace of the film. It didn't feel rushed and the story flowed nicely. I enjoyed most of the dialog in this film. Neil was able to use his wit to bring the dialog to life and keep the crowd engaged in the film. Prehaps he was the best writtien character of all. Daniel was able to keep everything in full view and nothing seemed out of focus. He may need to brush up on his smash cuts but you can hardly notice if you're not a film buff. A decent film from a soon to be great director.

THE END

Give it a view. You won't be disappointed. If you love love stories this is the perfect one. I couldn't help but smile and root for him to succeed. One of the best films of the year!

Not so bad after all

STORY 8 out of 10
ACTING 7 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS 7 out of 10
WRITING 8 out of 10
DIRECTING 7 out of 10

OVERALL 8 (WORTH A VIEW)


 

The Adjustment Bureau Review

Not bad at all!

THE MOVIE: CRITIC'S TAKE

The movie sprung up out of nowhere for me. I didn't know what it was or who was in it. When I saw the short trailer for the film I thought it looked dumb. Then I saw the making of it and was indeed impressed. I received an early screening of this film and was delighted to see it. The film blew me away with it's originality and how they were able to make this film into a sense-able work of art. A must see for a viewer longing to be entertained.

STORY

The movie stars Matt Damon and Emily Blunt. It starts off with Damon running for a senate seat. He looks to be promising, giving motivational speeches, a youthful presence, and having the wit of Dave Stewart. All seems to be going well until one of his college party antics came back and bit him right on the kisser. This caused him to lose his election by a landslide, sending him to a state of depression. All that came to an end when he met a party crashing vixen named Elise, played by Emily Blunt.

Are those come fuck me eyes?

During their time in the bathroom he fell in love with this stranger. So in love that she motivated him to give the best speech of his life. She ran through his head constantly until he finally met her once again by chance. This made the Adjustment Bureau very upset. They have plans for the both of them and having them together could be dangerous. They devise a plan to make sure they never meet again but something horrible goes wrong. Damon finds out that we humans are not the only ones walking the earth.

Dicks

They kidnap him and explain that if he doesn't follow their plan and keep their secret then they will erase his entire memory, making his friends and the world think he went crazy. They tried their best for years keeping them apart but chance always found a way to put them back together. Damon finally gives up and challenges the Adjustment Bureau's powers with the help of one of their own and his own savvy brain. This takes us on a fun ride that will keep you guessing through out. I won't give away anymore spoilers but I will say the ending was pretty original and well done. The funnest movie I've seen all year!

ACTING

The acting here was much better than I anticipated. Everyone played their parts well except Matt Damon and Anthony Mackie. I thought their chemistry was pretty flat and not enough emotion between them. Emily Blunt is a must see here. Her personality blossomed on screen. She had chemistry with almost everyone she touched. I liked the fact that most of this cast had equal screen time surrounding Matt Damon but you can tell who Matt acted with and who he loved acting with. Despite some people's lack of chemistry many of the actors gave great solo performances. Overall the cast did a fine job.

Including you

SPECIAL EFFECTS

Most of the effects were done with very little CGI. They mostly focused on real live action sequences that gave this film a realistic vibe. So real it's like you can picture this happening to you. Don't expect a lot of blowing up or gun fire. I don't remember any but what I do remember is watching a cult classic in the making.

WRITING AND DIRECTING

The movie was written and directed by George Nolfi. George did a great job keeping the realism of the film but the pace of the story needs some work. Very hard to believe that during the time lapses that a guy like Damon couldn't find a suitable woman. I know Emily is hot but there's plenty of other hot women for damon to fall for in NYC. It didn't feel right giving the time lapses. Also not enough character development for the bureau or his friends. It felt pretty rushed. This is his first time directing a movie and you can tell. Some of their heads on top of the screen is cut off and the look of the film reminded me of a rainy day. Maybe with some more practice he'll do better but for this film... well I think he needs to stick to writing.

What are they doing?

THE END

Not a bad film. Not a bad film at all. If you can get passed its fault it should be an entertaining film. I know I enjoyed it and I think you all will too. Plus Emily Blunt dances and shows off her curves. Just WOW! You know she's going to be something in the future.

HOT!

STORY 8 out of 10
ACTING 7 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS 7 out of 10
WRITING 6 out of 10
DIRECTING 4 out of 10

OVERALL 6 (GIVE IT A TRY)

RANGO REVIEW



I think I know you?

THE MOVIE: CRITIC'S TAKE

When I heard this film was being made I thought "Another dumb movie about a talking animal." Then I saw the previews and thought "A decent dumb movie with a talking animal." When I found out that Johnny depp was in it my eyebrow rose to a curiosity. The other cast members I didn't care about so much but when I got a pass for the movie screening I thought why not. It can't hurt to watch this movie and broaden my horizons. Good thing I did because this film turned out to be better than I ever imagined and made me a fan out of Johnny Depp.

STORY

                              WHO AM I

That's the mood of the film that displays through out. Rango was a lonely house pet that was lost on a trip to one of the best places in the world. He quickly learns the dangers of living in the desert once he hits the ground. He meets a friend that tells him where to go for water and where to meet people. Rango has been alone all his life and wants to make new friends. This excites him but the journey was harsh. He encounters a hawk who's hungry for lizard, wisecracking peers, and delusional fantasies. Luckily it leads him to a woman that could help him get to town but his new friend has some problems of her own.

Aw crap

The town is facing a harsh water drought making residents pack up and leave. Hope is very little during this time but when Rango proved himself worthy the residents found the hope they needed and Rango found his purpose. That was until they learned that there was very little water left stored in their bank. This sent them into a frenzy making Rango make a vow that he couldn't keep. Meanwhile, he's trying to win the heart of his friend. She doesn't like him because she thinks he's stupid and she is dealing with her own problems. The mayor is trying to buy her land but she refuses because thats the land her dad left her. It didn't help matters when the town folks learned that their water have also been stolen!

Bug eyed

This starts up an everlasting adventure that tested the brain and brawn of Rango. He encounter a foe so scary that his words were tough enough to break the spirit of Rango. After doing some soul searching he finally found who he was. He returned to the town to face his most deadliest foe and to tell the town folks the mystery behind the depleted water. What that mystery was I can't tell now. You have to run to the theaters to find your answer but don't worry... it's worth the trip.

Talk about bad ass

ACTING

This movie had its funny moments but its the story that proved to hold this movie together. The chemistry with the actors were good enough for a kids movie but I couldn't help but think that the villains outshined the heroes. They gave off the best work and put fear in the characters hearts. Johnny Depp did a great job with Rango. He's funny all the time and I loved how he was able to throw his voice. Some of the characters did great while the others flopped. This movie could have been better if they just made a few casting changes. Not everyone was able to flow together.

Mommyyyyyyy!

SPECIAL EFFECTS

The effects are phenomenal here. So far the best animated movie in 2011. These characters looked crisp and bright. Their facial expressions and body language mimicked real people with real emotions. I was taken back by some of the special effects during the action scenes. It keeps your eyes on the screen and popped out of your sockets. I saw this in 2D so if the effects was this good then you know 3D will blow your mind.

WRITING AND DIRECTING

I loved how the story flowed. The story was written by John Logan and he did a great job with the pacing and dialog. Nothing felt rushed and he kept true to the characters traits. It was directed by Gore Verbinski, the director of the Pirates of the Caribbean films. I loved how he filmed the action scenes and the look and feel of the town. I didn't like all those close-ups and some of the film is bunched up together. I felt like I was watching a full screen version of the film instead of the full format. Despite this the picture looked good enough to keep me interested.

You don't scare me!

THE END

                                                                   WHO AM I

Well you're a winner in my book. A must see for next weekend. A great film to take the kids to see and a film that a grandpa would like. It also houses a nice cameo from a legend and some singing rodents along the way. This film will surprise you. It did me!



STORY 7 out of 10
ACTING 5 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS 9 out of 10
WRITING 8 out of 10
DIRECTING 8 out of 10

OVERALL 8 (WORTH A WATCH)
 

WIN WIN MOVIE REVIEW

SPECIAL EFFECTS

What special effects? There was none other than the perfect lighting and bright colors. This is a low budget film so nothing special happened here but if you're into the lighting and photography of the business give this movie a view. You might learn something.

WRITING AND DIRECTING

The movie was written and directed by Thomas McCarthy. The dialog here was pretty decent. There were some natural funny one liners by the experienced cast but I felt that the younger ones couldn't keep pace. The writing was meant to be dramatic but It felt rushed. He may need work in this department but his directing was acceptable. You won't notice much of his mistakes but some shots were out of focus and his timing was off. This movie suffered from awkward jump points that made this film seem unfinished. He did a good job but you can tell it needs more work.



I'm on top of the world!


THE END

I would say give it a view. It made me laugh at points and I thought the story was pretty believable. If you're a fan of Paul then watch it. He gives the best performance out of all of them. This movie is up there with Juno and I think it will get it's just do. Remember this film is suppose to be based on reality so forgive some of the flat performances. That's how they are suppose to act.


STORY 7 out of 10
ACTING 6 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS 8 out of 10 (cinematography)
WRITING 7 out of 10
DIRECTING 6 out of 10

OVERALL 7 (WORTH A WATCH)

Why does this picture look so wrong?

THE MOVIE: CRITIC'S TAKE

I was originally suppose to review the movie screening of Unknown. Well to make a long story short... it didn't happen. But this was a blessing in disguise. Not only did I get to see a very good movie but got to meet a very cool person. The movie Win Win I never heard of let alone cared about it. It won at the Sundance Film Festival and is rumored to be a future Oscar contender. When I heard that I was all for this movie. I'm so glad that I did because this film was better than I ever hoped for.

STORY

The movie begins with Mike, played by Paul Giamatti, jogging in what looks like hell. You see he's a broke lawyer trying to make ends meet so his family doesn't look at him as a disgrace. He sees an opportunity to make things easier for his family but it means he has no choice but to use an old man named Leo, played by Burt Young, for his money. Luckily his grandson Kyle, played by Alex Shaffer changed Mike's point of view.

Father son relationship?

You see Alex isn't just his grandson but a very good wrestler. Mike is a wrestling coach and uses Kyle's ability to better himself and his team. His wife, played by Amy Ryan, thinks that he's a weirdo and rightfully so. They begin to bond in the movie that I couldn't help but smile at. It was like she got a son that she never had.

He's my son now!

 
He kicks everyone's butt until the dreaded mother returns. She is a recovering drug addict who wants her son back and her granddad's love... or money. The son knows what she is up to and is very reluctant on living with her again. Mike and his friends come up with a solution that will solve everyone's problem. One problem though... None of them actually wants what's on the table. As I thought about the story and it's characters I can understand why everyone was at a stand still. Sense this movie has yet to find a wide release I won't give away spoilers but this film is worth the extra bucks.

ACTING

The chemistry here was very good. Everyone played there part well. At first I thought Alex and Bobby's character were a little flat but as the movie goes on you realize that's part of their character. Alex is portraying a disturbed little boy so you can't help but feel for him. Bobby's character  you can't help but laugh at him. Overall the performances were solid, that made this film well worth the watch.

This isn't what it looks like

Let Me In Review (Spoilers)

Now children play nice

THE MOVIE: CRITIC'S TAKE

When I heard they were remaking Let The Right One In I was very excited hoping for good things. Let The Right One In was shockingly good. It had a unique story that trounced the Twilight saga ten times over. This movie was about friendship more than vamperism. I expected this remake to be just about the same. They did not disappoint.




STORY

The story takes place in 1983 where the big haired rock bands ruled the earth. It begins with a little boy named Owen, played by Kodi Smit-McPhee, acting out one of his sick fantasies. Owen is being abused by his peers at school. They beat him senseless and perform gruesome acts of humiliation upon him. He has no friends and keeps to himself most of the time. He meets a girl named Abby, played by Chloe Moretz. She's the typical young girl, wearing no shoes and smells funny. She tells Owen that she doesn't want to be friends and at first Owen obliges. Eventually they get closer when Abby helps Owen with one of his problems... completing his rubric cube. Too bad she turns out to be a Vampire.

I need blood to live.

Soon they start hanging out and becoming good friends. Owen starts to like Abby a little too much. He takes her to his favorite places and starts showing her what she's been missing as a child. Abby shows her affection for him by giving him advice on his bullies and eating one of his favorite foods, knowing it can make her sick. After their first date she returns home to her guardian, played by Richard Jenkins. He asks her not to see the boy again out of fear that something terrible might happen. He goes out one night to bring her back some blood when some unexpected events occurred. He drowned himself with acid to hide his face from the police. When in the hospital she pays him a visit to perform one last act of love and compassion. She puts him out of his misery.

Baby I'm sorry. I was just hungry. Can we still play?

Now with her guardian dead she goes to Owen and tells him mostly everything about her and her guardian. Owen asks her to be his girlfriend which at first shocked her but later agreed. When his bullies tried picking on him again he takes Abby's advice and hits one of them hard. Maybe a little too hard because one of the bullies' ear gets split in two. During the same day they found a dead body buried in the ice. Soon all of Abby's secrets begin to surface which puts her on edge.

This looks like fun.

Owen invites her out to celebrate his victory against his bullies. He ends up cutting himself and Abby's true form surfaces. In order to restrain herself she runs away and begins to feed on the closest victim. He goes over her place to get some answers and finds out that her guardian happened to be her brother and she's been alive for a very long time. This freaks him out and decides not to be friends anymore but Abby has a different point of view. She proves to him that she cares a great deal by entering his home without permission. Turns out if a vamp does that it can bleed to death!

Owen goes to her apartment and pays her a visit, unknowingly that a detective was hot on her trail. He tries to kill her but Owen comes to her aid and allows her to kill him. In return she helps him with his bullies once and for all. Despite the gruesome act of the ending you can't help but feel the connection of these two children. It's truly a violent and beautiful story about love and friendship.

Friends forever

ACTING

This has to be the best acting for a horror film that I've ever seen. Chole and Kodi both did wonderful jobs with their characters. They had excellent chemistry that drew you into the film. Not once did I think any of these actors were faking it. Richard played the tortured and confused brother very well. You can almost feel his pain through his face and eyes. At a matter of fact you'll be able to feel many emotions that these actors displayed on film.

I am what I am

SPECIAL EFFECTS

This movie didn't rely on its special effects to tell the story, which is a very good thing. The blood and gore was there when needed. They didn't go overboard with the effects, however, I did see a hint of cheesiness. I thought seeing Abby bounce around her victims was funny and reminded me of Gollum. Despite this flaw the special effects aren't daunting and can be seen with a gleeful eye.

WRITING AND DIRECTING

It's not often that a remake can surpass the original but this does just that. The movie was written and directed by Matt Reeves. He did a fine job keeping the feel of the original and staying true to the book. The dialog flows naturally from page to screen and the pace of the film is right on track. He directed it beautifully despite it being mostly shot in the dark. You can almost feel the cold blow into your living room as soon as the picture hits the screen. Despite the grittiness everything is sharp, dark, and crisp. All the ingredients for a great horror film turned into a love story.

I love my job

THE END

I love this movie and I think you will too. If you're not a fan of gore just press the fast forward button but try not to miss anything. It's not a waste of your time or money. You can pick the DVD up at any major store or market. Don't compare this to Twilight. Those movies don't even come close to what this movie brings. It's a lot better than anyone ever expected.

STORY 8 out of 10
ACTING 9 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS 6 out of 10
WRITING 8 out of 10
DIRECTING 8 out of 10

OVERALL 8 (MUST SEE)