Posts Tagged ‘friends’

Wreck-It Ralph 2012

Director: Rich Moore

4 out of 5

Good fun story, I loved the retro gaming references.

 

Synopsis: A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives.

The Worlds End 2013

Director: Edgar Wright

4 out of 5

Another great Frost-Pegg extravaganza!

Synopsis: Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier unwittingly become humankind’s only hope for survival.

This Is the End 2013

Directors: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen

3 out of 5

It was very funny to see the actors playing themselves. Funny story too.

Synopsis: While attending a party at James Franco’s house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.

City of Ember 2008

Director: Gil Kenan

4 out of 5

A very gripping and heartwarming story.

 

Synopsis: For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights. But Ember’s once powerful generator is failing … and the great lamps that illuminate the city are starting to flicker.

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone 2013

Director: Don Scardino

3 out of 5

Pretty average comedy. Excellent ending!

 

Synopsis: When a street magician’s stunts begins to make their show look stale, superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton look to salvage on their act – and their friendship – by staging their own daring stunt.

I give it a year 2013

Director: Dan Mazer

2 out of 5

A bit slow and boring (said the wife)

 

Synopsis: A look at the trials and tribulations of a newlywed couple during their first year of marriage.

Grown Ups 2010

Director: Dennis Dugan

3 out of 5

Another Sandler Classic.

 

Synopsis: After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Silver Linings Playbook 2012

Director: David O. Russell

4 out of 5

A very engaging and emotional story. Great characters!

Synopsis: After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own.

Friends With Kida 2011

Director: Jennifer Westfeldt

3 out of 5

Pretty entertaining, an interesting idea.

Synopsis: Two best friends decide to have a child together while keeping their relationship platonic, so they can avoid the toll kids can take on romantic relationships.

Gayby 2012

Director: Jonathan Lisecki

2 out of 5

Not just a glossy Rom-Com. It had a very artistic style to it.

 

Synopsis: Jenn (straight) and Matt (gay) are best friends from college who are now in their thirties. Single by choice, they decide to fulfill a youthful promise to have a child together… the old fashioned way.