Movie Review – Push
Last night I watched the movie “Push”. I really didn’t know anything about the movie except what I had seen in the previews, but I thought it would be a good flick.
The acting was very good, the story was very deep and detailed. The special effects were all very good. I liked all the characters and their stories. The only problem I really had with the film is they used a hand held camera in several places and those of you who know me, know I really don’t like that. It was mainly if the fight scenes, which is usually done to make up for the fact that they could not choreograph an interesting enough fight so they make up with jerky camera movements and quick takes. Also, it was used just when the characters are walking down the street. I guess they lost their tripod or just don’t mind making bad scenes. Those were all very distracting and takes the viewer right out of the experience. Fortunately for this film, the story and acting made up for the bad camera use.
If you like a good sci-fi story that moves along pretty well and is told very well, I think you will like this film.
Synopsis:
"Push" goes deep into the deadly world of psychic espionage where paranormal operatives have the ability to move objects with their minds, see the future and kill without ever touching their victims. Against this setting, a young man and a teenage girl take on a clandestine agency.
The Division, a shadowy government agency, is genetically transforming citizens into an army of psychic warriors. Nick Gant (Chris Evans), a second-generation telekinetic or "mover," has been in hiding for more than a decade. He has found sanctuary in densely populated Hong Kong—the last safe place on earth for fugitive psychics like him—but only if he can keep his gift a secret.
Nick is forced out of hiding when Cassie Holmes (Dakota Fanning), a 13-year-old clairvoyant or "watcher," seeks his help in finding Kira, (Camilla Belle), an escaped "pusher" who may hold the key to ending the Division’s program. Pushers possess the most dangerous of all psychic powers: the ability to influence others’ actions by implanting thoughts in their minds. But Cassie’s presence soon attracts the attention of the Division’s human bloodhounds, forcing Nick and Cassie to flee for their lives.
With the help of a team of rogue psychics, the unlikely duo traverses the seedy underbelly of the city, trying to stay one step ahead of the authorities as they search for Kira. But they find themselves square in the crosshairs of Division Agent Henry Carver (Djimon Hounsou), a pusher who will stop at nothing to keep them from achieving their goal.
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Movie Review – Step Brothers
I watched the movie Step Brothers last night. At the beginning of the movie I was so disappointed in the two main characters that I almost turned it off. I am glad I did not because it did get a lot better.
The acting is ok except for Will Ferrell. Just something about him isn’t right in this film. Mary Steenburgen is beautiful as always. There are several parts that are laugh out loud funny and a lot of amusing moments. The story is fun and like I said, once you get passed the beginning it does get much better and I think you will actually enjoy the film.
Synopsis:
Brennan ( Will Ferrell ) and Dale ( John C. Reilly ) are two middle-aged loafers who are forced to live together when their parents get married. When the reluctant step-siblings’ immature antics over TV privileges and personal property take their toll on the marriage, the devious duo hatch a scheme to reunite the couple. From the people who brought you Talladega Nights and Anchorman, STEP BROTHERS is the comedy which proves you don’t need brains or talent to succeed…well, maybe you do.
Also stars:
Mary Steenburgen and Richard Jenkins
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