X-Files

Went to the new X-Files movie. I enjoyed it. I am not a huge X-Files fan, but always enjoyed the show. I was unaware that Scully and Mulder had a kid together, so that was a surprise to me and that they were/are a couple.

The story was interesting, concerning stem cell research, abducted women, and the Roman Catholic priest pedophilia scandal. At first you just think the abducted woman angle is some sexual predator thing, but then it all goes sideways on you as X-Files is apt to do.

I enjoyed this movie. The ending was a little abrupt though.

Space Chimp

I saw this hoping that it would be a Pixar knock off. You know the type of animated kids movie that an adult can also watch and enjoy. Well, this wasn't it. Pretty dissappointing and embarrassing to be caught in the theatre watching this. I even took Holly thinking it would be cute, but it was pretty much just lame kid crap. Oh well.

Love Guru

Mike Myer's latest movie. I enjoyed parts of it. Mariskay Hargitay. That whole part of it was funny. It just wasn't Austin Powers. Myers should look for something else. He is talented and shouldn't get stuck in that whole Austin Powers trap. He needs to do something completely different. Maybe some more drama. He was really good in that Studio 54 movie.

The Happening

This was definitely not a happening movie. M. Knight Shamalamadingdong's latest movie starring Marky Mark and others. There was actually a scene where Marky Mark says something like, "get me out of this nightmare." Many of us in the theatre were thinking the same thing. I enjoyed Lady in the Lake, and all of the other movies by this guy. This movie almost had me going, but the twist was revealed too early on and the movie started to drag onto the bitter end. I hope he does better on his next project.

Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull

I am not sure of the title of this movie. But I enjoyed it. Great story. Some of the stunts were pretty far fetched for an older Indiana Jones, but it was still fun. And Shia Lebuffy boy did an interesting job as Jones's offspring. I think Indy's romantic interest was a trip. I don't remember right this minute which one she was in, I'll have to check, but hopefully she wasn't the annoying one in the second Jones movie. I liked the first and the third installations of this movie, and the fourth now too. I did not care that much for the 3rd, though, of course, I have seen it a few times. Hope to see this one a few times too.

Redbelt

I saw this movie with my brother. My brother lives in San Jose and he was visiting for mother's day I think. This was a cool movie. I think Mamet wrote and directed it. The plot fit together pretty well and it delt with macho fighting issues, but also creative ideas and doing things for the right reasons which can be really hard at times. I liked the ending, though it did seem a little bit unreal. The main actor did a great job. There were some parts that were a bit unworked up. The lady running into the guys truck and going in to do the right thing, yet she's a drug addict, and a lawyer. But I guess complex characters are ok. I'll take them over any high school storyline anyday. It was a great movie to see with my brother.

The Fortress of the Forbidden Kingdom

I enjoyed this movie. It was funny and fun, full of action. I was not going in expecting much and did not know much about the film. I like going to movies without expectations, then I can be pleasantly surprised. I especially liked the Monkey King. Who wouldn't like that idea.