WHAT?! HE CHANGED HIS NUMBER 1?!

Yes, I did. I changed my number one spot to Every Pixar Movie Ever Made. It's hard knocking a film out of the number one spot, because, at least for me, It is a prestigious reward and award for excellence in film making. But that's why I picked Pixar as a whole. I love every single one of their films, and never do I get so excited to see the newest one on opening day and then buying it the day it comes out on DVD than any other films. Every time my heart is captured. I laugh, I cry, and I am honestly thrilled to have them on my number one spot. You may be thinking that since Toy Story 3 is coming out in a few days as of publishing this post, I may have softened up to Pixar and just throwing them acclaim. That is 100% false. I've always loved Pixar, and I figured now was as good a time as any to show that love. I really couldn't pick one, nor could I really review one specifically, because I would be sayoing the same thing over and over agani about all of them. I will be writing a Toy Story 3 review, though. I know, I really made a surprise play here, but every word I said is true. I hope you enjoy the Pixar films as much as a do. And that's a LOT!

Second Opinion: Precious: Based on the Story Push by Sapphire

Rarely will I ever release a second opinion on a film, mostly because my opinion probably won't change drastically. But, unfortunately, that's not the case for the film Precious. After much deliberation and thought as to why I might release a second opinion, I decided there were a few things that needed to be addressed. I reviewed Precious back when it came out on DVD towards the middle of March, 2010. I gave it high acclaim because of the great acting, interesting characters, and fascinating plot. I still believe the acting a character development were great, but I have doubts about the story. I had thought it was a testament to all of the poor people out there who need help, and while I still do, I suppose I had taken myself too seriously with that statement. Finally, I have decided that Precious presents so many sad and dismal situations, that it's a film just for the sake of being sad. Maybe the filmmakers didn't even realize that fact, but the sadness factor was too evident here. So there you have it, my second opinion of Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire. My new score is three out of five. 3/5.

Review of Hannah Montana: The Movie. Let's face it, this movie sucks.

Hannah Montana: The Movie. Here we go... Directed by Who Cares and starring That Pretty Girl and Her Friends, this movie is an absolute abomination. Terrible story, music, acting, anything to do with this film is horrible! You might say,"Oh, it's for kids, give them a break!" NO! I can't! Take your kids to see Up or Toy Story. Those films are amazing! Children and adults love them! I think I might start a group to get rid of every single copy of this "movie" in existence. This is one of two films that I've seen that I think are complete wastes of time and money. The Unborn is in second place, but only because no one breaks out singing every five minutes! I want my 102 mintes back! Gaah!!!! One star out of five! Bleh!

Review of Shutter Island. Wait, what?

Shutter Island, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, in their fourth film endeavor, is about a WWII veteran turned U.S. Marshall who was called to Shutter Island, a remote island for the criminally insane, to catch an escaped patient. Wow. This is a movie that begs to be seen more than once. There are so many little details in the plot, it's almost impossible to catch them all. But that's a good thing. It's a film that requires you to pay close attention and messes with your mind in the process. Never in my life have I seen a film that makes me think I might be insane. Even hours after the film was over I kept on pondering what happened. If a film can make someone think that much about it, you've definitely hit your mark. And I would have trusted almost no one else other than Martin Scorsese to helm such a masterpiece. Each little detail is presented with so much vigor and intensity, Scorsese is probably at his best here. Scorsese and DiCaprio have certainly been friends for a while, being DiCaprio's fourth film under Scorsese, you would have thought he might miss a step or two. But this may be one of DiCaprio's best roles. He fits the character so well and shares such great emotion towards all of the other characters. Of course, while he may be the stand-out performance, there are plenty of other actors that chew the scenery as well. Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, even Jackie Earl Haley is here. They all do great in their respective roles.
The Verdict:
Shutter Island is a highly original, beautifully shot masterpiece of cinema. I loved every second of it. Scorsese is an amazing director, DiCaprio is an amazing actor, and the plot i;s one for the ages. Some of my favorite films are complex mysteries, and this one tops the list in that genre. I give Shutter Island five rats in the sea out of five. 5/5.

Review of Apocalypse Now. The horror... The horror...

Martin Sheen has a mission. A mission that doesn't exist. Directed by Francis Ford Copolla, Apocalypse Now is a masterpiece. Set in the middle of the Vietnam War, Martin Sheen is sent out to kill a corporal gone rouge and insane, played by Marlon Brando. Marlon Brando does a terrifyingly great job here but unfortunatley only gets about fifteen minutes of screen time, and it's all at towards the end. So we have to settle with Sheen and his crew for most of the film, which isn't entirely bad, either. There were many scenes that were glorious pieces of Sheen but most of the time he's very quiet. Unfortunatley for him, the supporting cast completely outshines him. With Robert Duvall, Fredric Forrest, and even a young Laurence Fishburne among others, Sheen can't compare. The overall atmosphere of the film is amazing, I could even tell by the dialouge how much effort was put into crafting the story. The audio and video are superb, especially for it's time. The intense gun fights, the eerie narration, and the orange filter that I noticed throughout completley set the bar for almost all films to come after it.

The Verdict: Apocalypse Now, running at an astounding 153 minutes, can be hard to watch at times, but in the end, you get one of the most exciting and horrific films you'll ever see. I give it five surfers in a warzone out of five. 5/5.

Review of A Beautiful Mind. The mind is a dangerous place.

A Beautiful Mind, directed by Ron Howard and starring Russel Crowe, is a biopic about the famous John Forbes Nash Jr. and his life. I was glad that finally someone was able to create a biopic that wasn't too short not giving enough information or too long to the point of boredom. Clocking in at two hours and sixteen minutes, A Beautiful Mind was the perfect length, keeping viewers interested with a thick and complex plot and good dialouge. Ron Howard was obviously at the top of his game here with fantastic direction, almost as good as Apollo 13, which was one of his best films. Oh, Russel Crowe, we can't forget about him either. He gives a powerhouse performance here, his absolute best. Better than Gladiator, better than American Gangster, anything you could think of, I could fight back with something from here. He takes on the character of John Nash so well that by the end it would be believable to think that he was Nash. Just fantastic. Alongside him were Jennifer Connely and Ed Harris, who both fill their roles well too.
The Verdict:
A Beautiful Mind is not for the weak minded. It is a complex film that takes many twists and turns. But if you can understand it you'll have a great time watching a great film. I give it five super cool British roommates out of five. 5/5.

Review of Pulp Fiction. What?! Say what again!

Pulp Fiction, directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, among others, has an interesting premise. Take a few different sub-movies, each lasting about 45 minutes, and have them all intertwine with each other. It works. It's a little in your face, but it works. But that's Tarantino's style, and it's a style that shouldn't be forgotten. The acting is surprisingly good, with a very decent all-star cast. With the heavyweights I motioned earlier, there's Uma Thurman, Ving Rhames, Christopher Walken, and even Quentin Tarantino himself appears at one point. The narrative, plot and dialogue are all very clever, too. It seemed to me that almost every line that came out of Samuel L. Jackson's mouth was a one-liner that would go down in history. My personal favorite was the Ezekiel 25:7 quote. Jackson's character is full of glorious Biblical knowledge. Like knowing that a 9MM is actually a shepherd in the valley of the shadow of death. Though the plot was interesting and keeps you thinking, It isn't perfect. There are a few things that aren't explained in the end. Whether or not these plot holes were intentional or not I don't know. But it's forgivable since the movie as a whole is just so... Cool... It's just fun and cool. And I think that's what it was meant to be. In classic Tarantino style, Pulp Fiction is a goreapalooza full of fun.
The Verdict:
Pulp Fiction is funny, cool, interesting, violent, anything you could name is pushed to the limit in a sometimes adrenaline filled time that absolutely should not be missed. Fantastic direction, acting, plot, and dialogue, Pulp Fiction has it all. I give it five ways to think you'll never look at a hillbilly the same way again out of five. 5/5