Sheep Movie Review: JUPITER ASCENDING

JUPITER ASCENDING 

Written and Directed by: Lana and Andy Wachowski 

Cast: Mila Kunis, Channing Tatum, Sean Bean, Eddie Redmayne, 

Rated: PG-13

Plot: 

From the streets of Chicago to the far-flung galaxies whirling through space, "Jupiter Ascending" tells the story of Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis), who was born under a night sky, with signs predicting she was destined for great things. Now grown, Jupiter dreams of the stars but wakes up to the cold reality of a job cleaning other people's houses and an endless run of bad breaks. Only when Caine (Channing Tatum), a genetically engineered ex-military hunter, arrives on Earth to track her down does Jupiter begin to glimpse the fate that has been waiting for her all along-her genetic signature marks her as next in line for an extraordinary inheritance that could alter the balance of the cosmos. 

If I had to sum up this film as a whole, it would go like this: "What a waste of time and money". 

I don't have much to say, the cup is more then half empty. The tiny bits of pieces that were meaningful are just nowhere near enough to keep you wanting more. Like a leaf on the wind, you can't catch'em. And if you did, they would crumble and fall apart. 

The CGI stuff was cool, the stunts looked like fun. I know Mila and Channing did a bunch of wire work for this one. Though the technology introduced left much to be desired. This was a fantasy film that felt like there was a book or manual you needed to read BEFORE seeing this. I had no clue what was going on half the time. It's all mashed up and put together, then thrown with a sling-shot straight in your face. TAKE IT! And hey, you're gonna like it! 

Sean Bean, I'm so sorry you felt the need to take this role. Dude, I still love you! Long live the North! (GOT reference folks.) 

I've never wanted to walk out of a film as badly as I did with this one. Don't waste your hard earned money, unless you're on a blind date that's not going well. Then waste their money and buy a ton of snacks to enjoy. It will give you something to do other then watching this galactic train wreck. 

Getting 1 "I will never live in a bee infested house" Sheep

KD

Friends With Benefits, it works.

Friends with Benefits, directed by Will Gluck stars Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Patricia Clark, Richard Jenkins, Jenna Elfman and Woody Harrelson. A cute and funny romcom with an all too familiar plot somehow finds its way with witty dialog and some heartfelt family dynamics. Pleasantly surprising but definitely for the adult audiences.

Plot:

Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and Jamie (Mila Kunis) think it's going to be easy to add the simple act of sex to their friendship, despite what Hollywood romantic comedies would have them believe. They soon discover however that getting physical really does always lead to complications.

Friends with Benefits, is savvy with strong sexual content as I stated before, but really I can't stress this point enough for those parents thinking the under 18 crowd can handle this one. The younger group would do better off with director Gluck's Easy A if you ask me. But back to this film, the chemistry between Timberlake and Kunis was sizzling hott! Kunis looked beautiful and Justin...well he's a man fest any day of the week already! ;) The cheesy dialog at times adds to the overall charm of the film, while the movie does take jabs at other romcoms it somehow ends up finding its own way down that road as well. I don't want to give away any major details but I will say that while I'm not a fan of Nicholas *gag* Sparks books and films and I usually dislike movies of this nature, somehow this one dug its way to my sweet spot.

Aside from the sex and goofy nature of our main characters there is also an underlying realness that takes note of and addresses issues such as mental illness, divorce and emotionally unstable families. I found the emotional core only added to the overall likability of the movie. Throw in some classic New York "charm" and pop-culture finesse and you might just find yourself having a great deal of fun. A good date night movie or girls night out film this one is getting a strong; sure, why not? rating from me. :)

Getting 3 and 1/2 Flash Dance Sheep

KD

Date Night Movie a riot!

Tina Fey and Steve Carell are hysterical in the comedy movie Date Night. If you have been through marriage, kids and all the years in between so much of this movie will ring true. And if you're one of the lucky few who have not, BEWARE THIS WILL BE YOUR FUTURE! lol I kid, I kid.

Marky Mark looks fabulous with or without his shirt (I for one will take no shirt whenever offered) playing the role of past client to Tina Feys character. You will laugh so hard during the boat scene you may pee yourself- just a little.

Steve Carell has bugged me in previous movies and I for one am not a fan of the office, I can take him in bites but no more then that. This movie had the perfect balance for me, I never found myself getting annoyed with him once. May be due to the fact of Tina bringing her brilliance of comedy to the film or just the overall flow, but I was very pleased.

Has enough action and boobies to keep men entertained as well, overall a fun movie that will leave you with a smile on your face. Make sure to stay through the end credits for the outtakes you wont regret it.

Thank you Rose for an awesome birthday movie and dinner I love you girl.

KD