Oblivion (April 10)
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| 7.2/10 on IMDb currently |
After Earth is all but destroyed in a battle between humans and aliens, Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) must find and repair drones that are offline. These drones help protect the machines that are extracting the last resources of the Earth for the remaining human population sent to another planet/moon. But Harper begins to question his job after finding a crashed space ship.
Why you should see this: Actors and Visuals
Most people have actors they love and actors they hate. Oblivion could potentially hold two people, one from each category. Morgan Freeman is often loved in everything he touches, even the Visa Credit Card commercials. And Tom Cruise doesn't hold the best reputation after getting his jump on, live on TV, and with his religious beliefs in scientology. For me, Tom Cruise works because he isn't ever trying to portray characters that are unbelievable for him (except for tall people...) And Morgan Freeman is Morgan Freeman, soooooo there's that. Both bring their A game and make the movie enjoyable. Cruise is the focus of the story though, so if you are a Cruise-hater, this might be a movie to stay away from
As for the visuals, they might be the strongest part of the film. Everything is captivating, from Harper's house in the sky to the location of the last Super Bowl on Earth. It's interesting to imagine what the world might look like after a few atomic bombs go off. This gives us a look into what that might be, plus it has a few treats for cool technology that we can hope to aspire to someday.
Expect a review of Oblivion coming here soon.
42 (April 12)
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| 7.8/10 on IMDb |
42 takes a look back at the life of baseball great, Jackie Robinson, and how he paved the way for black men in the MLB.
Why You Should See This: The Heroic Sports Tale
If you enjoy movies like Remember the Titans, Moneyball, or Miracle, then this is a must see. We all love to see the heroic tales of sports history and having a story as impactful as this come to screen is great. While you can go on for days about his importance, seeing the visualization of Jackie Robinson's impact is something that will stick in kids memories for life. I mean, I still remember how Coach Bombay turned a bunch of nobodies into World Championship hockey players... So, for all those looking for a piece of history and a little entertainment, check this one out.
Side note: This movie features Harrison Ford, who doesn't appreciate when questions about the new Star Wars movies comes up during 42's release... Don't believe me? Check this video out!
Pain & Gain (April 28)
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| 7.1/10 on IMDb |
When a trio of body builders become jealous of the luxurious lifestyle of the wealthy, they attempt to even out the balance through kidnapping and extorsion. But when things go too far, they quickly get surrounded in a plan way bigger than they originally imagined.
Why You Should See This: The Cast & The Director
This movie's cast stars Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, and Anthony Mackie as our testosterone-fueled trio. Add Tony Shalhoub, Ed Harris, Ken Jeong, Rebel Wilson and Peter Stormare into the group, and you are bound to have an entertaining movie. As I have said before, and will continue to say, I am a huge Mark Wahlberg fan. I envision this to be a jacked up version of his character in The Other Guys. Also, good ole Dwayne Johnson has been making his splash as the savior of movie franchises recently after GI: Joe 2 was successful at the box office (notice I said successful, and not any other terminology). If he brings the humor and action that he has brought in his movies or in the WWE world, this is sure to be enjoyable.
Now, I know Michael Bay takes a lot of crap from movie-goers for his explosion filled movies, which always contain the encircling camera shot of the hero/es of his films. But when it comes to enfusing comedy into his action flicks, you have to give the man credit. Overlook Transformers 2 & 3, and you'll recall some of his more successful/ enjoyable films like Bad Boys, Bad Boys 2, The Rock, and Pearl Harbor. Amid people trying to say he "apologized" for Armageddon, Bay can always be hit or miss with his movies. Let's bank on a hit.
Also, I heard a rumor circulating throughout my bedroom that this was his way of telling Will Smith he's ready for Bad Boys 3... But it's just a rumor at this point.
May is just around the corner, expect next month's Must See Movies coming soon!
What movies are you watching this month? See anything worth noting? Let me know below about your take on the movies this month!
