Passengers

GENERAL INFORMATION

Release Info: 21 December 2016
     Saw this 1 January 2017

Writer: Morten Tyldum
Director: Jon Spats
Running Time: 1 Hour and 56 Minutes

Staring:  Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt and Michael Sheen

Rating? PG-13

SPOILERS? YES

REVIEWS

IMDB: 7.1 of 10

RT: 31% Critics; 68% Audience
MY RATING: 3

STORYLINE

A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years too early.

MY REVIEW

I read a few bad reviews and went into this movie with some pre-conceived notions of what I was GOING to think of this movie. I did LIKE this movie. Not LOVE. Yes, I get the idea that they were trying to get across, but something kept nagging at me the whole time. Yes, this is a SPOILER, so SORRY! I could not get over the idea that Chris Pratt's character WOKE her up on purpose here 'cause HE fell in love with her like a crazy stalker and HE decided to wake her up early. It's because of HIS loneliness and desire that SHE was bound to not reach her destination on the colony. That's not romantic. That's ILLEGAL!

What I DID LIKE about this movie:

• Conceptually, this is a plausible idea for a movie. I for one, have really thought about the overpopulation and over polluting of the planet and this just advances the idea.
• Visually, this was a pretty awesome ride. Still not enough to redeem this deplorable basic nature of the movie.

What I DID NOT LIKE about this movie:

• Like I stated in the start, this is a physiologically damaging movie. Chris Pratt's character literally kills her by waking her up 88 years too early! How on this earth could she forgive him and live happily together on the ship alone for the rest of their lives? Preposterous!!
• The SCIENCE- I don't think the majority of the watchers of this movie were too interested in pointing out the scientific flaws, but for me it was definitely a let down. I get it though, the story over the possible.

On a more personal note..... So January came in with me getting a NEW TATTOO! So super excited! Clay put the dark and outlines in first and we do the color on my BIRTHDAY (February 4th) I started a new piece that I am calling "the Naked Cellist". I will try to finish soon so it can go into the next show~

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

GENERAL INFORMATION
Release Info: 20 Nov 2015
Running Time: 2 Hours and 17 Minutes
Staring:  Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutchinson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, Jena Malone, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci and Many Many More.
Rating? PG-13
SPOILERS? NO

REVIEWS
IMDB: 7 of 10
MY RATING: 9

STORYLINE
As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance.

MY REVIEW:
This movie picks up just where the last installment left us with Katniss still coping with her role and dealing with Peetas continued destruction under President Snow.

It's dark, intense and scary. It's definitely a shocking jolt that shows the true consequences of war, yet still remains true to the 'Hunger Games' theme. This being that the Capitol ultimately becomes the arena. Mockingjay Part 2 is without a doubt the most emotional of the series as some of the most adored characters are killed off in very brutal ways. You also get to see Katniss struggling mentally and emotionally, yet being brave and courageous. This is why I believe she inspires so many people. Jennifer Lawrence is absolutely magnificent and really brings out Katniss' emotions. I strongly believe that she is the right person to play Katniss and I couldn't imagine anybody else playing her.

Overall, this film is an on edge; intense thrill ride filled with emotion, action and tells a story that should inspire a generation. This film ticks most of the boxes that anyone would want to see in a blockbuster to be entertained. The whole Hunger Games Franchise is without a doubt the best YA series, and Mockingjay Part 2 gives fans a satisfying and thrilling end to a journey, which should be remembered for decades.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1

GENERAL INFORMATION
Release Info: 20 Nov 2014
Running Time: 123 Minutes
Staring:  Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth
Rating? PG-13
SPOILERS? NO

REVIEWS
IMDB: 6.8 of 10
Rotten Tomatoes: Critics: 65% Audience: 73%
MY RATING: 5 of 10

MY REVIEW:
I have a new genre of film.. The "Set-Up Movie". This was really oddly as action packed as what I was expecting.

This was just boring. There were some great plot additions and it feels like there were just setting up Part 2 of Mockingjay. I mean, it's fine to take a long look at the heroine before a battle, but to base an entire t hour movie on her prep? That was a bit too much. I just wanted to see a little piece of the original movie. Something to get it going.

I mean, it wasn't the worst movie in the world, but it did lack the same things that made me enjoy the first two Hunger Games. I do have hopes for the next one.