What to Watch...What to Watch

WHAT TO WATCH...

Of course, if you haven't seen it, you gotta watch STAR TREK.

This movie proves that typical movie elements do work and as much as we're drawn to artistic, artsy-fartsy, outside-the-box films, nothing beats a good ol' blockbuster.

What do I mean by typical?

Well, first we have the main character, James T. Kirk (never knew the "T" stood for Tiberius!) who is a young man with a penchant for danger, but no drive. Someone who likes to break rules, a little cocky, but has the ability to be a great leader if he only focused his energy.
Yeah, that isn't in every movie known to man.
But there's a reason why it is--because it's damn enjoyable!

Then welcome in the main supporting character, Spock, who is also very capable of leading, but has completely opposing views.
Not only will James have to defeat the bad guy who is screwing it up for everyone, but he also has to prove to Spock and crew that he is not just a goof-off and is, in fact, a great leader.

And let's not forget throwing in a smorgasbord of amusing side characters, a hot girl, a scorned enemy out to seek revenge, and a bag of great laughs.
Let's face it, these themes aren't groundbreaking material and it's nothing we haven't seen before.
But add it all together and what do you get?

The best movie of the year.


...WHAT TO WATCH

Okay, I saw two great movies recently, so I'm doing two "What to Watch" this week.

And the movie is... STATE OF PLAY.

The movie didn't do so well in the theaters. In fact, it's only grossed $36 million to date! What kind of world do we live in when Paul Blart: Mall Cop grosses $146 million and State of Play only gets a drop compared to that? *Sigh*... Although, I do like Kevin James, so I can see the appeal.

But if you haven't watched State of Play, you have to watch it. Think you've seen every thriller? You're wrong.
As an avid fan of mysteries, suspense, and thrillers, there comes a time when you feel you've seen just about every twist and turn stories have to offer. But, boy, was I wrong and very pleasantly surprised at the twist I had no idea was coming.

Not only that, but from the very first second of the movie all the way to the last, there is not one second where you are not completely engrossed. It was so entertaining, and the best part is when you come out of the theater, you feel SATISFIED.
That's a very rare feeling these days.
The story is smart with great performances and what I would dub "the perfect mystery/thriller."

Do yourself a favor and watch it.