Inception

*This does contain spoilers*
So last night my roommate Allison, her friend Gabe, and I watched the movie Inception.

I was told that when I watched this movie that I had to sit and watch it without any distractions, and I would tell anyone who hasn't seen it that this is a good idea. I didn't really have any homework to do, so I was able to just sit and watch this movie.
I found this movie very intriguing. The concept is hard to understand so actually paying close attention to what is going on in the movie is very important. The plot is very original and very intense throughout. As most of you know I have a hard time with suspenseful movies, and I was literally on the edge of my seat while watching this film. I still don't fully understand what was going on, but it really made me think. I tend to have weird, vivid dreams but I can't even imagine having someone enter into my subconscious, although that would be really interesting, I'd like to know what my subconscious would say. The point of this is to say that I did enjoy this movie, I might have to watch it again. I also heard that there are two different ways to take the ending of the movie, I personally thought that it had a happy ending. However, I didn't quite know if he was in a dream or reality when he sees his children again because he spins the top and it doesn't fall, but it looks like it is beginning to before they cut to the credits, and earlier in the movie DiCaprio's character says that when he spins the top if it eventually stops spinning that is how he knows that he is in reality. I can understand how dreams can be better than reality, but that's what they are: dreams. That's all I have to say about this movie, if anyone can straighten out any of my confusions please leave a comment, I would like to understand the concept better.

Avatar: What say I?

Warning: If you haven't seen Avatar, which I think everyone else in the world has, and don't want to be spoiled don't read this post, because I'll ruin the ending for you!
I know I'm like eight months too late, but I thought that I would share my opinion of the movie Avatar

First of all I know that Libby is going to be mad at me for saying this. She had her heart set on me hating the movie, but I actually really liked it.
I did think that the story was weak and cliche, but I did enjoy the movie. The special effects were awesome! I thought the different plants and animals were very amazing and original. I did have a hard time taking the movie seriously at the beginning, but by the end I was pretty attached to some of the characters. I will say that I'm kind of sad that I didn't get to see it in theaters, I would have loved to see it in 3D. I did love the way it ended. I just have to say that I knew they would win the battle, come on people hate movies that end with the good guys losing. I did see Jake Sully becoming one of the Natives when the Natives tried to save Sigourney Weaver's character. I didn't like that it just ended with him waking up, but I guess they couldn't really add anything else to that. I thought it was so sweet when Neytiri held Jake in his human form, and she still loved him. There always has to be a moment of pure cheesiness in a love story, and sometimes those are the best parts.
Overall I did enjoy the movie. I might even buy it if it were on sale, unless someone wanted to give it to me as a gift...
So eight months after the big hype I did finally watch the masterpiece that is Avatar, and I liked it. So sorry Libby, but I think you knew all along that I would like the movie.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Attention: If you have not read or watched Eclipse do NOT read this. There are some spoilers!

I know, I know. I'm slacking. First of all I waited to see the movie the Monday after it came out, and I wasn't as excited about this movie as I was with the first two. However, I was excited to see it. So Monday afternoon my friend Kim, her sister, and I went and watched the movie.
I know that you all know that I am pretty much obsessed with the Twilight series, especially the books, so I'm going to share my opinion about the movie.
I thought that the movie was better than the first two. Jacob is still hot, Edward not so much. Bella is an idiot and I think that the movies and the books could do with a bit less of her. Speaking of the books, I think that they should have been written in third person instead of first person. I do like that it feels like you're Bella, but she could have done so much more and gotten rid of some of the inner emotional crap we get from Bella. Anyway, getting back to the movie Eclipse. I thought that there was a good balance of corniness and action. The battle scenes were awesome and very intense. I did think that the first half of the movie moved really fast and I understand that they needed to cut out a lot, but I think that they could have moved a bit slower. I also think that if someone had never read the books might not understand a lot of what was happening. I think my favorite scene was the scene in the tent when Edward and Jacob were talking. I thought it was a great scene plus I thought the way Jacob was laying looked really uncomfortable. I also thought the bedroom scene was rather humorous. Apparently I found more to laugh at then to really scorn. I did like how they showed Rosalie and Jasper's pasts. I thought the way they moved through their lives was really well done. I think what I loved most in this movie was Jasper and Alice's relationship. It actually shows them being affectionate and it was really sweet.
Overall I did like the movie and I will probably give it five stars on Netflix, and we all know that I will buy it as soon as it comes out on DVD.

Sherlock Holmes: What More Can I Say?

So I have seen the new Sherlock Holmes movie three times now. I think I have something new to add to my obsessions list. It is so good! I love it. It is funny, action packed, and mysterious. Of course, now that I have seen it three times there isn't really any mystery left, but it is so good. So if anyone is thinking of seeing it, go! If you need someone to go with I'll go. I think, now that I've seen the movie, that I will be reading the books this summer. That is my new goal for the year. To read all of the Sherlock Holmes books. Now I can't wait for the summer! Yippee!

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

So tonight I went and saw The Twilight Saga: New Moon with my friend Kelli. I have to say, this movie is much better than Twilight. I liked Twilight, but there are many details I don't specifically like about that movie, but New Moon is much better. The acting is better, the special effects were awesome, they probably could have done better with the wolves, but they were pretty cool anyway. I have to admit that I might be a wolf fan, because the wolf pack is extremely attractive and built! I don't like Kristen Stewart as an actress, and I don't like Rob Pattinson as an actor very much either. Overall, I really enjoyed the movie, it was much better than the first movie. If anyone wants to go, I'd be happy to go with you ;-)

Dracula: Book vs. 1931 movie

OH MY HECK!!! If anyone has ever seen the 1931 movie version of Dracula you will know that it is hilarious! My friend Kim and I watched it together on Monday Night and all we did was laugh. It was nothing like I expected it to be. I read somewhere that none of the movie adaptions of Dracula were close to the book. Let me just say that even having read the book this movie was freaking confusing. The characters were mixed up, the plot was chopped up and mixed around, and the acting was grotesque. I admit that I was afraid to watch the movie at first because I scare easily which is why I made Kim suffer through it with me. However, it was the cheesiest and funniest movie I've seen in a while. So if you want a good laugh I recommend renting the 1931 Dracula and trust me you will laugh!