"Not Fade Away" is a Great Film to See.

"Not Fade Away" is a great film to see. It has Douglas, played by John Magaro living his last summer home before college, in New Jersey 1960s, to the fullest by partying and playing in his band. He is a drummer, but after their lead singer gets injured one night, Douglas steps up and sings beautifully. And the rest of the band agrees. He really believes this band i a great idea and wants to make a career out of it. His parents, played by James Gandolfini and Molly Price do not agree with this idea but they try to. Douglas eventually meets a girl named Grace and she has always believed in Douglas and they really hit it off. Douglas is trying to live out his dreams but also make everyone happy.

This is a great film to see because it was written and directed by the producer of "The Sopranos," David Chase. He did a fantastic job with the cinematography, and the authenticity of this film. Also, James Gandolfini did amazing in this film. He is an amazing actor, and deserves recognition for what he does. Molly Price was also fantatsic in this film, she is an amazing actress from "Shameless" and she really made this film a little better. John Magaro really did great as the lead. He really portrayed this determined teenager really well. This film is great if you love 60s music and that whole Vietnam era. This is a great film to check out this summer.

Grade = 82/100 = B-

"Rocky" is Sylvester Stallone's Best.

"Rocky" is Sylvester Stallone's Best. The film tells the story of a Philadelphia boxer trying to make it the big time by fighting the world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed, played by Carl Weathers. Rocky is a simple man living day by day by training with his good friend Pauly, played by Burt Young. Rocky soon meets the love of his life Adrian, played by Talia Shire. He learns that he has one shot to prove himself and he is going to try his best to win.

This film is so great because of Sylvester Stallone. He wrote and starred in this film and he had one of the best roles ever put on film. He completely deserved the nomination for  Best Actor. It is a shame that this actor that did fantastic so early in his career has made some flops. I mean having two expendables movies is not something to be prou of. But the fact that he has an Oscar nomination and the fact a film he wrote and Best Picture is a great feat in itself. He is great I just don't love his action star persona, I grew watching this film and this is probably why I love films so much. Maybe I don't like actions films, and maybe I don't like how fast and furious made six films an made about 6 billion dollars. It is a shame that some amazing films are not being seen but people would rather see action films with the big explosions and the hot guy getting with the hot girl in every single movie. Rocky was a great film because it was a sports movie or action film that was different and original. These actions films are not original they are bland and they lack passion.

Grade = 91/100 = A-

"Cast Away" is One of Tom Hanks' Best.

"Cast Away" is one of Tom Hanks' Best. This film is about, Chuck, played by Tom Hanks traveling for his company FedEx. His plane has a crash landing and he is forced to live off the land on a deserted island. He is forced to changed his lifestyle to try to survive. All he wants to do is go back to his life with the love of his life, Kelly, played by Helen Hunt.

This film is so great because of the story. Robert Zemeckis directed this incredible film and he really portrayed this movie very well. William Boyles Jr. was the writer and he did not just tell a normal survival story by showing how a person that is living by themselves and the only form of interaction is with a volleyball with a face. Tom Hanks is the real winner for this film. He got nominated for Best Actor and he really did an amazing job. For three quarters of the film it is just him in he film. He really portrayed a person who basically was going insane extremely well. He was looking for some kind of attention. Hanks also lost a ton of weight for this role. This is a classic film that everyone should see.

Grade= 96/100 = A

"Now You See Me" is Worth Checking Out.

"Now You See Me" is worth checking out. It has four magicians working together to become the best magicians in the world, and world renowned. The magicians are J. Daniel Atlas, played by the great Jesse Eisenberg, Merritt McKinney, played by the hilarious Woody Harrelson, Henley Reeves, played by the beautiful Isla Fisher, and Jack Wilder, played by the up and coming Dave Franco. These four magicians have all different styles and they all come together to form the four horsemen. The catch to their performances is that they steal banks by illusions, and the rest of the movie is about an FBI agent, Rhodes, played by Mark Ruffalo, trying to catch them. The movie has great effects that help throughout the film. This is a thriller so, there are many great twists and turns, that are pretty surprising.

This film has an amazing cast that helped throughout the film. Isla Fisher and Woody Harrelson are extremely hilarious in any role they are in, and they were great in this film. Dave Franco, has huge shoes to fill, being James Franco's brother but he is making a name for himself in Hollywood. There are also many minor characters in the film that were great also. Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine provided some great plot twists throughout. I really think Jesse Eisenberg is a great actor. He is an Oscar nominee, and every role is gold for him. This film probably not going to win awards but this is a great summer film to see with your friends. This is worth seeing!

GRADE = 78/100 = C+

"Wreck-It Ralph" and other Animated Films are Not Just For Kids

"Wreck-It Ralph" is a great animated film not just for kids. It has Ralph, voiced by John C. Reilly, he is villain in a video game called Fix-it Felix. He has always been the "bad guy" but he really wants to be the hero, the guy everyone looks up to and loves. He tries to become a hero and in the process he meets a little girl named, Vanellope, voiced by Sarah Silverman. They really start to become friends and he starts to realize who really wants to be.

This film is great because it really shows that Animated films are not just for kids anymore. This is a Disney film, Disney films have had hidden meanings in their films for decades. This film is great because it is about finding yourself. Disney movies are great because they are great for kids, in the characters, and the story. They could be for adults in the hidden meanings and the values that go throughout each and every one. I have always loved John C. Reilly he is not afraid to take dramatic roles and he is good at them Yes, people do love his goofy antics, in films like "Step Brothers" or "Talladega Nights"but he is really good at what he does. I also love Sarah Silverman in this film. She is a hilarious woman and I am glad she is not afraid to be in a movie that is not only for adults. This film is great for any age, that is why I am so enthralled with animated films. I am extremely excited for the next couple in theatres, "Epic" and "Monsters University." "Wreck-It Ralph" is a great film to see.

Grade = 88/100 = B+

"Crash" is A Great Film That is Groundbreaking

"Crash" is just a great film that will teach the world about racism. It has many different people living in Los Angeles, CA. It deals with many different types of scenarios and someone hows connects. It is a beautiful film to watch and come alive.

This film is known for its great cast. Don Cheadle is one of the main characters and he was fantastic. He is such a great actor and really becomes his character in this film. He is hilarious and serious also. Terrence Howard also such a great actor and he really does a stellar job in this film. Sandra Bullock, Brendan Fraser, Matt Dillon, and Ludacris do a fantastic job in this film. The real winner in this film is Michael Peña. He has not been in the best films but he really does his best work in this film. He is on the cover of the film for a reason. He is a father in this film, and just nails every single scene in this film. Paul Haggis wrote and directed this incredible film and really deserves credit for this. This is a Best Picture Winner, and it beat out some of the best movies of 2004, so it was an upset by far. It beat out, "Capote", "Brokeback Mountain", "Good Night and Good Luck" and Munich. Please go see this incredible, and breathtaking film. It will change your life.

Grade = 95/100=  A

"The Royal Tenenbaums" is a Hilarious Classic

"The Royal Tenenbaums" is a hilarious classic. It has the dysfunctional Tenenbaum family trying to liv with the fact that one of the family members is dying. This family is played by Ben Stiller, Gene Hackman, Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anjelica Huston, and Danny Glover. This family is great to watch because of Wes Anderson's great, quirky humor. It really shows this great cast in true form and really shows that Wes Anderson is a genius.

It takes a while to get used to Wes Anderson. He is considered weird or unusual, but he is different and when he makes films it works. It is probably why so many great actors and actresses want to work with him. Including, Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Jason Schwartzman, etc. He is fantastic at what he does and his next film is supposed to be even better. One of his best film was his last, "Moonrise Kingdom" so he does have big shoes to fill. He is a director that is trying to do things that is out of the ordinary but it turns out to be magic on screen. Please Check this and his other films.

Grade = 90/100 = A-