“Need for Speed” proves horrible
Fast cars, intense action, and mild acting made up the entire movie “Need for Speed” directed by Scott Waugh. […]
Arts
“The Acoustic Sessions” delivers
Que the guitar. With “The Acoustic Sessions,” an acoustic blend of songs by Cody Simpson, released on November 19, the sound really gives off an acoustic, home-recorded sound feeling as Simpson strips down to the basics. […]
“Miley Cyrus’ “Bangerz” tour delivers
Although Cyrus’ Staples Center performance on Feb. 22 contained racy content and unusual props, she countered it with outstanding vocals and a captivating personality. With the help of well timed lighting effects, Cyrus was entertaining and unpredictable, but at the same time expressed her humble mind and passion for her work. […]
“Bad Grandpa” fails to utilize potential
After a lack of the stupidities that are the “Jackass” crew, they finally came out with another movie. “Bad Grandpa” was a good idea but the movie came out disappointingly poorly. […]
“Homefront” fails to impress
How far are you willing to go to protect your family? In the movie “Homefront,” a man must decide just that. The film however, has not lived up to its potential given the caliber of actors, writers, and directors it has. The movie is not a complete failure but also does not wow the audience. […]
“Ride Along” proves hilarious
“Ride Along” covers all the aspects of a quality comedic film yet still is able to have an original plot and keep a serious connotation throughout the film. […]
“The Monuments Men” exceeds expectations
“The Monuments Men” plays with the viewers emotions by making a connection to real history and the tragedies that occurred. This film exemplifies how this time period was so tragic yet also ties in a fun and adventurous theme to it. […]
“Robocop” proves mediocre
“Robocop”, directed by José Padilha, is a decent movie, but despite the futuristic technology, it fails to live up to the hype of being a remake of a classic film. Its predictable plot and far too much action are an attempt to make the film exciting, but eventually lead to its downfall. […]
“Draft Day” delivers
Director Ivan Reitman’s film “Draft Day” is an exceptional film that has an intensely engaging, dramatic storyline, a clever, humorous script, and a star-studded cast that gives a fresh perspective to the game both on and off of the field. […]
“Cuban Fury” fails to meet potential
Although the acting in “Cuban Fury” was quite impressive for a comedy film, the movie didn’t stand out in its plotline and the script was too much of a failure. […]