"Hanna" Starring Eric Bana and Saoirse Ronan

Hanna is a very visually stimulating, fast paced, exciting, coming of age story played against some great music by the Chemical Brothers.  You will not be bored!  The story is one we have heard before but it’s told well and it keeps moving.  Eric Bana makes a great hero, Saoirse Ronan is a badass, and Jessica Barden is a hilarious breath of fresh air (watch out for this star to rise).  The cast is great except I’m sad to say I was a little under whelmed with Cate Blanchett (who I totally love).

To See or not to See?  Yes, you'll like it
★★★☆☆
3 out of 5 stars

What's good:  The Visuals, the Music, the Great Cast

WATCH OUT FOR THIS GIRL HILARIOUS!!!!

What Sucks: Nothing really

"Arthur" Starring Russell Brand

I’m really bummed that this movie fell flat.  I am a huge fan of the original Arthur starring Dudley Moore, but I love Russell Brand so I was super excited about this “re-telling”.  The changes made to the script worked well.  So what went wrong?  The misfit cast!  Russell Brand is funny but didn’t have the acting chops to pull off the emotional scenes.  Helen Mirren did well but that’s just not enough.  Greta and Jennifer are beautiful but their characters were unmoving.  And, it’s like Luis Guzman was in a totally different movie! You’ll laugh at parts but it can’t hold a candle to the original.  

To See or not to See?  Netflix it
★★☆☆☆
2 out of 5 stars

What's good: The creative script changes, it's a little bit funny

WANT TO SEE ARTHUR?  SEE THE ORIGINAL!!!

What Sucks: Hollywood made another crappy remake!

"HOP" Starring James Marsden and Russell Brand

This review is not for children.  This is an adult perspective of this cute little movie.  First of all, the bunnies are ridiculously cute!!  You will fall in love.  I fell in love with James Marsden (HOT)!  For a silly kid movie he did a pretty good acting job.  He was the only good human though, everyone else falls flat.  Russell Brand brings comedy and life to the animated star but not enough to save this movie. 

To See or Not to See?  Only if it's free on TBS on a Sunday while doing laundry
★★☆☆☆
2 out of 5 stars

What's good:  The cute bunny, Russell Brand, and James Marsden
What sucks:  The empty script, silly story, and flat ensemble cast

Photos Curtesy of Natalia Perez

 Russell Brand at the Premiere of HOP

THE BIG STARS

The Very Handsome James Marsden