Okay, so we've had some network troubles here recently, so I haven't been on here as much as I'd like :( The connection's getting better now, though, so I thought I should blog.
Anyway, lately I've been going to the movies a lot, because there's just so many great movies to watch this summer, and more will come!
Anyway, here's the movies I've watched so far, and my (summarized) thoughts on them (with a score):
Kung Fu Panda (9/10)
Okay, there's a lot of horrible animation movies out there, and some good ones. Kung Fu Panda is one of them. It has an overused plot; underdog in some sport (here: Kung fu) has to master it for some reason (here: to defeat some evil and powerful guy), and he manages, in his own, twisted kind of way.
Aside the unoriginal plot (the unoriginality you most likely won't pay attention to anyway), this movie's absolutely lovely. Lots of humor, lots of known voice actors, lots of action, and lots of... eating. The animation is lovely, with vivid colors, beautiful sceneries and overall amazing detail and quality. This is definitely one you don't want to miss.
The Dark Knight (7/10)
If something's over-hyped, it's this movie. I've heard tons of great stuff about it, but I was really let down. I mean, it's cool, got lots of action, drama and feelings, but it was all ruined by one thing: Rushing. It completely ruined a potential masterpiece, and made it into something just above average.
Don't get me wrong, it's a good movie; the villain's awesome, and the plot's good, drama and romance is okay. But when it's 2.5 hours long and still rushed, you know something's not right.
Mamma Mia! (10/10)
Okay, I'll be honest: This is one of the best movies ever! Why? Well, I think the story is awesome, it's good good humor, sadness and emotions, and a fantastic plot. The actors did really great; they portray emotions very well, and it's easy to see the chemistry between them.
It's a musical, and it certainly doesn't let any opportunity to put in a song slip by it. You may or may not know, the music's all made by ABBA, one of the greatest and mot famous pop groups in history.
The songs in themselves are awesome, and the actors sing them with great conviction; it's just not words and music in the song; it's feelings too, and that's what made them a little extra.
Not to mention, there's three things no one should miss, which is 1: Pierce Brosnan as a hippie. 2: Pierce Brosnan in a glam rock outfit. 3: Pierce Brosnan singing. Seriously, I always thought of him as a rough action-movie guy (like James Bond), so to me it was really fun(ny) watching him in this movie.
Summarized: Great acting, the best pop music in history, a musical, excellent plot; this one is a definite Top 10 movie of all time for me.