My So-Called Movie Review: Priest PG-13 (87 min)

A priest disobeys church law to track down the vampires who kidnapped his niece.(IMBd.com)

BlacBlouse Rating: 6/10

First Impression: action packed my friends!  This movie started out with action in less than 2 minutes of the movie starting...I was impressed.  My immediate thought was this is going to be fantastic movie - I love action.  Then, it started -- moments where there were ups and then downs, then up again. There was also a moment of 'why did they choose this scene' you know the kind that seems out of place or forced.  And, naturally catholic religion is prominent throughout the entire movie. In fact, if I didn't know any better, the movie seems to make a mockery of it. Oh well.  Next up: the vampires.  The vampires reminded me of large puppies encased in an embryo sack -- kind of strange. In any case, it was an okay movie to watch on the big screen. So, if you're into action, horror, sci-fi, thriller, AND violence check out the movie and let's chat! See trailer below...

Wait! Guess who has a brief role in the movie....Stephen Moyer, the same actor who plays Bill Compton in HBO Series True Blood!  He's not a vampire! How about those apples. As always, Enjoy!

My So-Called Movie Review: Sucker Punch PG-13 (110 min)

A young girl is institutionalized by her abusive stepfather. Retreating to an alternative reality as a coping strategy, she envisions a plan which will help her escape from the mental facility (IMBd.com).

BlacBlouse Rating: 6.8/10

 First impression: What in the world?! For the life of me, couldn't figure out what was going on, until the end of the movie...turns out this chick (Baby Doll, the main character) was escaping reality, then escaping reality again - in the midst of escaping reality...if that makes any sense. Gawd, I feel lost. In any case, it was definitely an interesting movie. Makes me wonder if the movie was based off of a video game. No idea.  If this type of film is your gig...Science Fiction, Escapism, Combat Sequences and Seductive Dancing...then check it out at your local movie theater and let me know your thoughts. See trailer below. As always, Enjoy!

Stats:

Budget: $82,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend: $19,058,199 (USA - 27 March 2011 -  3033 Screens)

Gross: $35,882,554 (USA -  24 April 2011)

My So-Called Movie Review: Limitless PG-13 (105 min)

A writer discovers a top-secret drug which bestows him with super human abilities.(IMBd.com)

BlacBlouse Rating: 6.7/10

First impression: interesting story line - I sat in the movie theater thinking, I heard this story someplace before...you know, the some product or force of nature giving one the ability to do and go anywhere they please kind of thing. Overall, it was a decent film. If you're into this sort of thing...fantasy, science fiction -  or even a big Bradley Cooper or Robert De Niro fan, go check it out at your local movie theater and let's chat about it. See trailer below. As always, Enjoy!

Stats:

Budget: $27,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend: $18,907,302 (USA - 20 March 2011 - 2756 Screens)

My So-Called Movie Review: Madea's Big Happy Family PG-13 (103min)

Madea jumps into action when her niece, Shirley, receives distressing news about her health. All Shirley wants is to gather her three adult children around her and share the news as a family. (IMBd.com)

BlacBlouse Rating: 7 / 10
(Rating is based on comparing this movie with other Tyler Perry Films - don't have a cow)

IMDb.com

First impression: decent Tyler Perry film. Yes, I liked it...it has a nice family message. I will not disclose what I thought to be most impressive in the movie because it doesn't take much to tell the whole film -- I can sum it up in one sentence. In any case, it was decent and a tad bit enjoyable. If you're a fan of Tyler Perry movies (see trailer), go check it out at the theater and let's chat about it.  As always, Enjoy!

Stats:

Opening Weekend: $25,068,677 (USA - 24 April 2011 - 2288 Screens)

My So-Called Movie Review: Insidious PG-13 (103 min)

A family looks to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child in a realm called The Further.

BlacBlouse Rating: 7/10

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First impression: dreadfully long beginning.  I believe it took just about 20 dreadful minutes before this movie started to become remotely interesting. Overall, the story line is pretty good. The ending: very good. There is a twist at the end which leads me to believe a sequel may be in the works. In any case, if you like this type of movie (see trailer below): Horror! Suspense! Thrill!  ... check it out at the theater and let me know your thoughts. As always, Enjoy!

Stats:

Budget: $1,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend: $13,271,464 (USA - 3 April 2011 - 2,408 Screens)