It's Kind Of A Funny Story

It's Kind of a Good Movie.

When I entered The theater to watch “It's Kind of a Funny Story” I knew that this would be an exceptional movie. Gilchrist, Galifinakis, Roberts, they all make up a great cast of actors that take roles seriously and can portray their characters with grace and style.

Even at the beginning I was not disappointed. The story progresses much as a narrative, a sixteen year old boy having problems with depression becomes suicidal and puts himself in a mental institution. Boring plot? Not really. Execution? Beautiful.

This is a movie that really goes back and looks at how movies are made and sometimes how you can drop the audio track and still have a complete understanding of the film, the characters and the events that progress. The comedy reminds me of the level of thinking that went into comedy classics such as The Naked Gun, Airplane, and Kentucky fried movie.

It is relieving to see Kier Gilchrist in a film. He has shown his abilities on the small screen with “The United States Of Tara” and has finally participated in a movie that is completely part of his tastes. His role is perfect as the teen who has so much on his mind and finally goes to the dark part of his mind.

When someone reads the plot they can be easily dragged into the idea this will be a dark drama with blood, shouting, sex and action. Not the case. This is a lighthearted comedy that brings the issues of an everyday teenager and puts them into a single person.

Not so much shadowing over Gilchrist, Galifinakis' character meets up with Gilchrist. These two actors work well together with their two brands of comedy. Galifinakis, the fun, almost 20's type of humor and behavior; and Gilchrist, the teen-trying to act as an adult attitude.

There is really little to complain about this movie. Wait a second, there is nothing I can find that is bad with it. The characters, all of them, are believable in their own sense. The direction was superb, and the writing was spot on.

To sum it up, this is a must watch movie and will be at the top of my list when the DVD becomes available.

Coach Carter

A – Perfect

Coach Carter (2005) is based off of the true story of Ken Carter and the Richmond Oilers, including the basketball lockout. Coach Carter becomes the new head coach for the Richmond High School Oilers. As part of the agreement to play basketball, the players had to perform in the school.

I love true story movies and this movie far exceeds my expectations. This movie is good even for those of us who do not like sports movies.

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F – Waste

This Adam Sandler movie is about an overworked architect who gets a remote to help control his life.

This movie seems to be a weird form of the Christmas Carol. The movie is poorly done and is part of the whole typical Adam Sandler character. This movie probably could have been great but was poorly taken care of.

Bionicle 3: Mask Of Shadows

B – Pretty Good

Bionicle 3 Web Of Shadows (2005) is the third in the Bionicle trilogy. After the events of Bionicle 2 Legends Of Metru Nui the Toa return to their home to rescue the last of their people. But things have been complicated when some spider like creatures take over Metru Nui.

A very good ending to the trilogy. The story keeps true to both the original story and the movie the preceded it. As I stated for the first movie it is a very good movie for those with children.

Bionicle: Mask Of Light

A – Great!

Bionicle Mask Of Light (2003) is a movie reproduction of the popular comic book line and the Lego series. The movie follows the story of two Matoran, Jaller and Takua as the search for the seventh Toa.

This movie shows that there can be great direction and animation in the same movie. Bionicle, brings great dialogue and theme. It is a very good movie, especially for those who have kids.

Alien Resurrection

B – A nice save.

(1994) Alien Resurrection is the fourth and final movie in the Alien storyline. The story takes place on the military ship Auriga. A science team revives Ripley in removes the queen Alien from her. Because of the special nature of Ripley they decide to keep her alive. Little do they know that a rebel pirate ship, The Betty will provide the Aliens with humans to make more. Ripley meets up with the group of the Betty and joins to help with the destruction of the Aliens.

Pretty good. The movie could use a little more but as a conclusion episode it was very nice. Ridley Scott did very well in the directing of this movie.

Alien 3

F – Needs fine tuning.

Alien 3 (1992) is the third out of four Alien movies. After the escape out of LV-421 the ship crash-lands on an old all male prison camp. Ripley is the only surviving member of the crash and is disguised as best as possible to look like a male. After an accident Ripley learns that an Alien has made it onto the planet. Now Ripley must use the aid of the workers to destroy the Alien once an for all.

This movie was very disappointing. It seems that the movie was just thrown together to make a third movie. The only thing that helps the movie is the fact that it is part of the Alien Quadrilogy.