Review: Planet Terror

Planet Terror, about a bioweapon that causes widespread disease, is a very gory, trilling, and disgusting movie.  It catches the attention of everyone who likes 1.) Action 2.) Horror 3.) Zombies, and 4.) Prosthetic Leg Machine Guns.  Seriously, who comes up with this stuff?!  It starts off well, but then gets out of control.  When the disease is more widespread, it is a gorefest.  Crazy.  Then, as it is entering the climax, it goes crazy with the machine-gun leg, the explosions, body count, ect.  But, in the midst, this is actually a bitter-sweet movie.  It brings out the teenager in you (and I can say that!).  It is pumped with adrenaline and then some.  This movie is going to be an underground cult flick, somewhat like Evil Dead.  Bottom Line:  With the action, the gore, and the direction under Rodriguez, this is definitely the better of the Grindhouse duo.

High B

'Til Next Time

Jack

Review: 50/50

These days, we have been missing a decent feel-good comedy/drama.  Finally, the moment has arrived with the release of 50/50.  It is about a happy, fit man who becomes diagnosed with a rare genetic cancer in his back.  The odds of beating the cancer: 50%.  With the help of his best friend and his friendly therapist, he attempts to conquer the odds and beat the cancer.  Before seeing the movie, I reviewed the cast list and trailers and it seemed like it would be a laugh-out-loud comedy.  However, it has more drama and heart than any other "comedy" I have seen.  Sure, Seth Rogen has some really funny lines, but he has portrayed a side of him that I have never seen before.  I was very pleased with his performance.  But, give the most props to Joseph-Gordon Levitt!  He has made an Oscar-worthy performance for years to come.  This movie will for sure get nominated for: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director, Best Music (there is a best music category, right?), and Best Writing.  The only problem in this movie is that there is WAY too much pot smoking in this movie.  I strongly dislike marijuana anywhere, but what do you expect in a Seth Rogen movie?  That is the only no-no in this movie.  Bottom Line:  This rare movie is funny, heartfelt, and uplifting.  I cannot believe how well written, directed, and acted this movie is.




Solid A

'Til Next Time
-Jack