Friday, May 23, 2008

INDIANA JONES-The Kingdom of the Skulls

Movie Review by:
Fat Cat Randy

The new Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull action adventure film from the brilliant minds of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas did not match up to any of it’s Indy adventurous predecessors. Don’t get me wrong, it was a good action movie and the story line wasn’t bad either. However, the special effects team hit and missed with their duties on this film. Some effects worked while some of them did not. With the film’s big budget and its long awaited release, why would Mr. Spielberg sign off on this film’s final footage and not re-shoot several action scenes?

Harrison Ford, as usual delivered a solid performance as Indiana Jones, the whip master. Although, time takes it toll on our bodies and it’s time to pass the Indy torch and give the young gun a try at the whip. Shia LaBeouf’s performance gave this film the super extra rush of energy when they needed it the most. I’m sure Steven Spielberg will cast this talented kid for all future Indy adventures. Cate Blanchett, the evil Russian wench gave a wicked cool solid performance with a sexy twisted approach. Where was Karen Allen? Her scenes were few but what I did see, she delivered a good performance.

Over all, I rated this movie a 7.25 out of 10. The music score was outstanding and flowed with the action. This film will reach a whole new generation and will be a super BLOCKBUSTER for the Steven Spielberg and George Lucas foundations, (Pockets). I’m sure Paramount will be rewarded as well. Toys are flying off the shelves as fast as they stock them. I predict this film will gross over $300 million domestically and over $600 million worldwide. There will be another sequel and we won’t have to wait 20 years for it.


Fat Cat Randy says “Must See It Baby”

Saturday, May 3, 2008

IRON MAN

IRON MAN
Movie Review
By: Fat Cat Randy

Hello readers, I just got back from watching IRON MAN. After seeing the Trailer, I was in like flint. OMG, this movie was the SHIZ-NIT brother, from the beginning to the very end. Director, Jon Favreau really made a bold accomplished statement with this Comic Book Smash. This movie will be a Summer Blockbuster, for sure. I may have to go and see it again.

The Screenplay was so artistically written and it was filled with comedy and intense action. It had all the bells and whistles that produce the big Hollywood bucks. The crafty special effects team waved a magical wand and delivered the world a new humorous Comic Book Hero. IRON MAN processed all the cool super cool hero gadgets, weapons and futuristic power to fight his enemies. He was just flat out AWESOME people. This movie has some serious MoJo baby, (Music). The soundtrack was right on.

This role puts Robert Downey Jr., back on the map baby. He gave a super solid performance and I loved the way, the script put his character so far out there on the edge with his sarcastic, but playful humor. Oh yes, lets not forget the evil Jeff Bridges. He was outstanding as the evil bad villain. Terrence Howard and Gwyneth Paltrow also gave super solid performances in their roles in this action adventure. I see sequels written all over the wall here, baby. Oh Yeah!

I predict this film will gross over $275 million or more by the end of the summer. I have the Official Trailer on my MySpace page and my Blogger page, so go and check it out. When they release this on DVD, it will be added to my collection. Don’t wait around on this one folks. Get to the theaters and catch the summer super hero fever, Oh Yeah, baby.


Fat Cat Randy says “FOUR CUBAN STOGIES”
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