"Parenthood" is a Classic Family Movie

"Parenthood" is a classic family movie. it tells the story of the giant Buckman family. One family has three kids trying to cope with everyday struggles. Another is a couple taking care of their child prodigy. Another is a single mother taking care of two teenagers. The last is the grandparents taking care of everyone and also the screwed-up son taking care of an infant. The family goes through everyday struggles of a typical American family. This film can be categorized as a film that explains family struggles for the modern time, much like the hit comedy, "Modern Family." This film explains how a modern family can go through similar struggles, and these things can happen to any family, regardless that this film came out in 1989.

This film is great mainly because of Ron Howard. He not only help write this film, but he also directed this film. The storyline was extremely captivating and even for a movie that was PG-13, it still brought up some topics that are not suitable for kids, or young teenagers. A great part of this film also was the outstanding cast. Steve Martin led the way, as Gil Buckman and this is one of his best roles. Granted, he has been in a lot of better films, and most of his roles are great anyway, but he nailed this role. Also, Mary Steenburgen really did a fantastic job as Gil's wife, Karen. Some great minor roles were played by, Dianne Wiest, Rick Moranis, Tom Hulce, and Jason Robards. This film is a great family film that brings up controversial topics and controversies that families go through every day.

Grade = 82/100 = B-

"Don Jon" is a Great Film to See this Fall

"Don Jon" is a great film to see this fall. It has Johnny, played by Joseph-Gordon Levitt, a porn-addict who is looking for more out of his life. He is an attractive guy that has sex with all of girls. He only really cares about a few things, his apartment, his friends, his family, his church, his girls, and his porn. He finally thinks he meets the right girl when he meets, Barbara, played by Scarlet Johannson. She is beautiful, funny, sexy, and really likes Johnny. They start dating, and Johnny feels like he has finally made a relationship with someone that he actually cares about. The only problem is he is still addicted to porn. He has to try to deal with this while trying to stay with Barbara.

This film is great mainly because of Joseph-Gordon Levitt. He directed, wrote, and starred in this film. He did a great job for this film. He played this guido kid, from the Jersey Shore and he nailed the part. Some great minor roles were by Tony Danza, Brie Larson, and Julianne Moore. Also, Scarlet Johannson was fantastic also. She is one of the most beautiful women in the world and she is also a fantastic actress. This film is great and it brings a very controversial topic and addresses it very well. Please go see it!

Grade = 83/100 = B

"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" is One of Johnny Depp's Best.

"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" is one of Johnny Depp's best. It has the barber, Sweeney Todd, played by Johnny Depp, cutting hair in London. His haircuts does not only include cutting hair, and shaving, it also includes Todd's evil and vicious plot to brutally murder every victim that sits in his chair. Mrs. Lovett, played by Helena Bonham Carter, is Todd's partner in crime in this hit based on the Broadway musical.

This film is great because they put the musical to the big screen. Johnny Depp is fantastic in his performance. He has done some weird roles and mysterious roles but this is one of his best. Helena Bonham Carter is also a great part of this film. She also has done some weird roles but she is a great actress and has helped some great movies even better. Including "Fight Club" and "The King's Speech." Some great minor roles were apart of this film also. Sacha Baron Cohen was Pirelli, and much like his performance in "Les Miserables" he brought comedic relief to this dark film. Also Alan Rickman was spectacular as Judge Turpin. This film is a great adaptation to the musical and it is mostly because of the genius working of Tim Burton. This film is very dark and edgy and it really shows how good Tim Burton and Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter work together.

Grade = 84/100 = B

"Carrie" is a Horror Classic. Hopefully the New Adaptation is as Good

"Carrie" is a horror classic. It has Carrie, played by Sissy Spacek, growing up in a suburban town. She is an outcast, and she does not really have any friends except her coach. So she is surpised when a very attractive boy asked her to prom. She also is not well-liked at home. Her mom is extremely religious and forces her to worship God. She is just a girl that wants to be a normal teenager and wants to be with boys and have a normal life. She plots her revenge at her prom.

This film is spectacular for its time. This was based on a Stephen King novel. For the most part, this film created an amazing picture for the novel, and this is considered one of the best horror films ever made. Sissy Spacek is obviously very pretty but in this film she is portrayed as the incredibly disgusting and horrid creature by the end. I am curious to see how the new "Carrie" coming out on October 18th portrays this story. The person that plays Carrie is Chloe Grace Moretz. She is teenager becoming a huge star in Hollywood being in such films as "Kick-Ass" "500 Days of Summer" and "Hugo." Also, she is incredibly gorgeous. I am eager to see how she is portrayed in the new adaptation.

Grade = 82/100 = B-

"Sugar" is an Incredible Film

"Sugar" is an incredible film. It has Miguel, nicknamed Sugar, who is a Dominican Baseball pitcher, that has big dreams. He wants to become a Major League Baseball pitcher. They call him Sugar because he is sweet with the ladies. Sugar is an extremely good pitcher, and he gets picked up by a farm system. But he still strives to play or even get to New York. New York is the place to be for most people mainly because it is a place in America where things can happen, and people can make something out of themselves. He is determined to make it in America.

Sugar is played by Algenis Perez Soto. This was his first and only film he has been in. This film, was extremely good mainly because of him. It is a shame that he has not been in any other films because he was incredible. This film showed that dreams can come true regardless it might be swayed to something different. This film also shows that if you are doing something that you love and loving your life, you are fulfilling your dreams.

Grade = 88/100 = B+

The "Insidious" Films Are Worth Checking Out

The "Insidious" were a pretty good series for PG-13 horror films. It tells the story of a family being haunted by spirits that terrorize them ever since it terrorized the father of the house, Josh, played by Patrick Wilson. Both of the films had pretty scary moments throughout the film. If you are a fan of the first chapter you should see the second, regardless it was not as good as the first one. Regardless, that these films are rated PG-13, it had great parts, and story lines that a horror film should have. A horror film is supposed to have parts that are scary at moments, and be suspenseful the whole entire film, to keep the audience interested. These films are not the greatest horror films ever made, but it had some great horror moments and both are worth seeing.

"Insidious": Grade = 68/100
"Insidious: Chapter 2" Grade = 58/100

"About Schmidt" is a Fantastic Film

"About Schmidt" is a fantastic film. It has Warren Schmidt, played by Jack Nicholson. He is an older man living with his wife, Helen, played by June Squibb. Helen and Warren have been together for decades, and their spark that they had when they were first married is dying or dead. Warren is bored with his life, and wants something different. Suddenly and abruptly, Helen dies and Warren decides to take this opportunity to try to rekindle his relationship with his daughter, Jeannie, played by Hope Davis because they are not as close as they were before. After spending some time with her, she decides to break some news to Warren. She is getting married to her boyfriend, Randall, played by Dermot Mulroney, who Warren does not love. Warren tries to cope with his wife's death and the fact that he does not approve the engagement all alone.

This film is so great mainly because of Jack Nicholson. He steals the show in this mainly because he becomes this role. He is one of the best actors ever to be put on screen. In this film, he is a messed up, depressed, and crazed man and he really nails this role. Also, in this film, Kathy Bates and Hope Davis, and Dermot Mulroney are also spectacular. This film is a little slow but it is still amazing, mainly because the story is so compelling. Please watch!

Grade = 90/100 = A-