Chuck's review of The Twilight Saga: New Moon:
Overlong and far too serious for its own good, the second installment in the wildly successful “Twilight” series finds the perpetually moping Bella (Kristin Stewart) torn between her absent vampire boyfriend Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Jacob (Taylor Launer), a potential new beau who happens to be a werewolf. A lack of chemistry between the two leads, amateurish special effects and a leaden pace all ubdercut this overwrought exercise. 2 Stars (Chuck Koplinski) Rated PG-13. 130 minutes.
Friday 11/13/09 -- Chuck the Movie Guy reviews 2012 and talks about Pirate Radio.
2012 While there's no question this latest take on Armageddon from director Roland Emmerich ("Independence Day," "The Day After Tomorrow") sports a ridiculous premise, there's no denying this is a spectacular display of modern special effects. Reminiscent of the '50s Sci-fi classic "When Worlds Collide," the film looks at humanity's final hours with a sense of optimism and hope. Surprisingly engaging despite its bloated running time, this is the mother of all disaster movies. 3 1/2 Stars (Chuck Koplinski) 159 minutes. Rated PG-13.
Friday 11/6/09 -- Chuck the Movie Guy reviews The Fourth Kind, The Men Who Stare at Goats, and talks about Disney's A Christmas Carol (in IMAX 3D) and The Box.
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The Men Who Stare at Goats:
George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey star in this fact-based comedy about a government program that was charged with creating a unit of soldiers that specialized in using psychic powers. The plot meanders a bit, as the film employs numerous flashbacks which prevents it from gaining a full head of steam. However, the quirkiness of the script and the fine work by the veteran cast salvage it in the end. 3 Stars (Chuck Koplinski) 90 minutes. Rated R.
The Fourth Kind:
Milla Jovovich stars as a troubled psychologist investigating a series of mysterious events in Nome, Alaska that end up being caused by malevolent aliens. Supposedly based on true events, the film makes the mistake of combining reenactments with questionable "real footage" which does nothing but undercut the movie's credibility from the start. Far more frustrating than frightening, this is an exercise in tedium. 2 Stars (Chuck Koplinski) 98 minutes. Rated PG-13.
