"The Lincoln Lawyer" starring Matthew McConaughey, Marissa Tomei, and Ryan Phillippe

Filmed in the heart of Los Angeles (Echo Park, Frogtown, & Downtown) this fast paced drama moves quick.  The editing and camera focus even quicker! I was getting a little dizzy!  The directorial approach has a "TV Cop Drama" feel to it.  However, it's an enjoyable ride.  If you like Matthew McConaughey you'll like this movie.  The ensemble cast was great, Marissa Tomei, William H. Macy, and John Leguizamo.  The only weak link was a miscast Ryan Phillippe.  There are a couple unrealistic corny elements of the plot, and it sometimes lacked motive.  Still, this movie has a hip, urban, cool, LA vibe accompanied by some cool music.
 
To See or not to See?  Ya, but go for the Matinee
★★★☆☆
3 out of 5 stars

What's good:  The ensemble cast and the hip/cool LA vibe
What sucks: Parts of the plot, some poor casting choices

←Matthew McConaughey at "The Lincoln Lawyer" Premier, photo courtesy of Natalia Perez.

Many of the scenes in the movie were filmed atThe York bar in Highland Park, my stomping grounds.→

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"Limitless" starring Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, and Abbie Cornish

An interesting story about how much we could accomplish if we could only access all of our brain.  "Limitless" is an exciting up and down drama filled with drugs, sex, money, and violence.  The hunky Bradley Cooper carries this film proving not only that he is a good actor but he can pull off any haircut!  I enjoyed this movie, it was fun.  The only thing that bothered me was the unnecessary narration.  Don't expect to be moved to a higher level of consciousness, just go and have some fun.



To See or not to See? Sure, but go to the Matinee
★★★☆☆ 
3 out of 5 stars

What's good:  Bradley Cooper♥
What sucks: The narration...

GOSSIP:  Yes ladies!  Good News! Bradley is single.  It has been reported that Renee Zellweger and Bradley Cooper have called it quits.  Whoo HOOOO

"PIRANHA" aka "Piranha 3D" with Elisabeth Shue, Richard Dreyfuss, Ving Rhames, Christopher Lloyd & Jerry O'Connell

If you're a 16yr old boy you will LOVE this movie!!  With plenty of T&A, gore, blood, and scary scares it is exactly what you would expect.  Filmed on Lake Havasu the comedy and gore ensues!  If you have to watch it, play a drinking game.  Take a shot every time someones bikini comes off.  You'll be trashed in no time and will probably walk away thinking, "what a great flick".  It's an all star cast....surprisingly.  For the guys there is a wonderful underwater "ballet" sequence with the "Wild Wild Girls".  For the girls........um I'll let Jerry O'Connell share that ahem, surprise with you.  Oh and it ends with a twist!

To See or Not to See?  Only if it's FREE!

★☆☆☆☆

1 out of 5 stars
Whats good:  It's a short movie
What Sucks:  This movie

 GOSSIP:  This is the 3rd time Hollywood has given us a Piranha movie...ya seriously!

"BIUTIFUL", starring Javier Bardem

This moody Spanish language film has Javier Bardem dealing with life, death, and his own integrity.  It's a long, dark, and depressing story filled with strife, back stabbers, and hustlers.  No, it's not a comedy!  Despite the incredible performances by Javier Bardem and Maricel Alvarez this over plotted script loses much of the message I think it's trying to send.  In my opinion if they stuck to the supernatural part of the plot it would have made for a very different film, but that's just me.   

To See or Not to See?  Sure, give it a shot
★★★☆☆
3 out of 5 stars

What's good:  The acting performances from the whole cast
What sucks:  How you feel afterwards

GOSSIP:  Ten years ago, a stranger in a disco asked Javier Bardem his name, when Javier replied, the man punched him in the face for no apparent reason, breaking his nose.  Um, he still looks good to me!

"Take Me Home Tonight" Starring, Topher Grace and Anna Faris

A kinda funny ode to the 80's.  Topher's boyish insecurity will LIKE Totally Drive you Crazy OMG!  Anna Faris is adorable, and Teresa Palmer is gorgeous and not a bad actor.  You'll laugh at Dan Fogler who plays Barry (STOLE A CAR!).  Don't expect your leg warmers to get all hot and bothered.  Best Night Ever?  Not really.

To See or Not to See?  Like OMG it's like totally a Rental
★★☆☆☆
2 out of 5 stars

What's good: The music, gorgeous newcomer Teresa Palmer, and funny man Dan Fogler.
What sucks: Pretty much everything else.

GOSSIP:  Anna Faris married actor Chris Pratt who plays her boyfriend in this movie.....awwwwww

"The Adjusment Bureau" Starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt

Ok, first let me say, that this movie is terribly corny and unbelievable.  But with that being said it's still enjoyable.  Matt Damon and Emily Blunt have amazing chemistry.  I want to be loved like that!  WHOA!  So sweet....and yes corny. 

To See or not to See?  It's a cute RENTAL

★★☆☆☆

2 out of 5 stars

What's good:  The love between Matt and Emily, and Emily Blunts dancing

What sucks: The corny unbelievable plot

GOSSIP: Emily is married to that guy from The Office

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"Burlesque" Starring Cher, Stanley Tucci and Christina Aguilera

Ok Cher is 64!? Holy Crap!! She looks amazing.  Stanley Tucci, can officially DO NO WRONG!  Christina Aguilera gets real close to ruining this movie, but thank god she mostly sings. 

To See or not to See? It's a Barely See!
★★☆☆☆
2 out of 5 stars

Whats good: The music, costumes, dancing, and Stanley Tucci

What sucks: Christina Aguilera's acting

GOSSIP:  Christina Aguilera was arrested March 1, 2011 for public intoxication...oops