"The Suck Zone"

So I have a special ability. The ability to enjoy a movie, even if it is just down right terrible. I can over look plot holes, tech flaws, even really bad acting. But only if the movie keeps my interest, it has to be entertaining to me.

Well, I just finished watching Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. And now I wish I had a magical dagger that can make me go back in time. This was probably one of the worst movies I have seen in a long time. Which is pretty bad because usually I like movies which are campy and cheesy. I enjoy those things in movies to an extent. But this movie was so far over the top, it was laughable. And for whatever reason, everyone was acting like this movie was the greatest thing since sliced bread. They all took it SO seriously.

I have to say, that I went into this movie with not a lot of optimism. When the first trailers for this movie were released last year sometime. They didn't really impress me to much. Every scene shown in the trailers seemed to look the same. A movie trailer is suppose to grab the viewer, try to pull them into the story. Make them want to see more. Even while watching this movie, it didn't pull me in at all. I think that is the problem with the idea of a time-reversing magic dagger in a Disney movie; you already know how it is going to turn out. Right? Like anyone can see the end coming from a mile away.

While I was watching Prince of Persia I couldn't help but think, that they really wanted this to be the next Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Sadly, I can't see that happening. One of the other huge problems I had with the movie was that the princess told the prince, that the dagger isn't even very sharp. And it would be a worthless dagger. But they kept using it to cut through ropes and one person even is stabbed with it! Certain continuities I can handle in a movie. Twister is a movie that is full of flaws and continuities, and still is a great movie. But the mistakes in Prince of Persia are just plain stupid. I obviously did not enjoy this one at all.


One last thing, I think Jerry Bruckheimer might have lost his touch. Or he might just be over extended with ALL the things he is in involved in the past few years. His name seems to be a part of everything lately. This movie just didn't have the same 'oomph' as his past productions do. I am normally a big fan, but this just movie just felt really wilted.

All In A Days Work.

I love alien invasion movies. There is just something about them that has always intrigued me. Maybe it is the whole survival thing, and facing against a much larger opponent. Just to make it clear, I don't think that our planet will ever be invaded by aliens, but it sure is fun to think about sometimes. And since I have an over active brain, I often find myself thinking about such things. And then I thought about who I might want by my side in such an occasion. And here are my choices.

                                                                        Marcus Fenix

Former Prisoner and leader of Delta Squad. He is a battle hardened solider who has seen his fair share of alien combat. And has fought through thousands of Locust Hordes, just to get to the other side. Not many people can say that they were swallowed by a huge, subterranean city destroying worm, only to escape by cutting a hole right through the side of it!

                                                                       Gordon Freeman

First day on the job at Black Mesa Research Facility and Gordon finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Or is the right place at the right time? Whatever mess he is faced with, Gordan Freeman always seems to find a way out. Even if it means being teleported to their home planet just to kick a little alien butt. Through everything Gordon goes through, he is still able to keep his glasses on his face.

                                                                    The Hulk

Pretty much any Super Hero could fit onto this list, but the Hulk is my top choice. He is a mean, green fighting machine. I bet he could clean up an alien infected planet all by himself! He also gets stronger the longer he fights. And after seeing him fight in the arena on the planet Sakaar, he shouldn't have any problem standing his ground against invaders.
                                             
                                                                Dutch

Although he outwitted and ultimately destroyed one of the galaxy's greatest hunters, I am not sure how he would fair against multiple assailants. But in the end he did end up fighting his foe with his bare hands! So I think if he had more than he did in the Jungle of South America, he should do just fine.

                                                                         Master Chief

The ultimate alien butt kicker! A genetically altered super soldier, with one objective; to save humanity from intergalactic invaders. He is more than capable to take on whatever the baddies has to offer. He is even willing to ride a massive bomb heading towards the enemies ship, just to make sure it reaches it's destination. Now that is dedication.

May The Fourth Be With You.

In celebration of May 4th, aka Star Wars Day, here are some pretty cool videos of the Original Trilogy and the Prequel Trilogy. These videos are condensed and played out with Lego. Enjoy.

PS. I did not make these. But I wish I did.

Hang On To Your Butts.

Jurassic Park is one of my favorite movies. I was absolutely obsessed with it when it first came out in '93. And I remember vividly how it blew me away the first time I watched it. The scene when the T-Rex steps out of his paddock after eating the goat is still such a great scene to me. Just something about the co-existence of Humans with Dinosaurs, fascinated me. Probably still does. Because when I first heard rumblings that Steven Spielberg was executive producing a sci-fi/dinosaur tv series called Terra Nova, I naturally was pretty interested. After seeing the teaser trailer that was released during the Super Bowl, I am not sure if it is looking good or bad.

It almost looks like a rehashed Jurassic Park idea mixed with some elements of Avatar. The compound that the 'travelers' are living in look very similar to the structures from Jurassic Park. Man, it even has Stephen Lang in it. And it looks like he is playing the same character that he played in Avatar. I am not ready to say that it looks lame, but I have a few doubts. I guess I will have to see a few episodes first. Hopefully it turns out to be good. Terra Nova airs on Fox, in the Fall.