2 Guns

Two special agents-one Naval Intelligence, one DEA-partner for an undercover sting against a drug cartel that takes a serious wrong turn.  Disavowed by their agencies, the pair goes on the run while trying to find out who set them up.  Totally a guys movie with lots of action and no weepy relationship stuff.  It was just plain fun.  I give it a 7.  Stars Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg.

Man of Steel

In another revival of the Superman legend, reporter Clark Kent must keep his alien origins and fantastic powers hidden from the world.  But when Kryptonian General Zod plans to destroy Earth, the Man of Steel springs into action.  Bring your ear plugs to this movie because it is very loud.  But it is also disjointed going from the past to present.  And it is very long to the point you are saying enough already just kiss the girl and get on with it.  I give it a 5 and say save it for DVD.  I liked Christopher Reeves better in the staring role.  Stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Russel Crowe.

Starbuck/ Delivery Man ????

In 2011 there was a French film called Starbuck.  The story line is a 40 something slacker's life is turned upside down when he learns that his many sperm donations have resulted in more than 500 children--100 of whom are now suing to meet their father, who is desperate to keep his identity a secret.  The movie stars Patrick Huard, Julie LeBreten and Antonio Bertard.  The movie only played two weeks at Shirlington but I got it on DVD.  I was shocked to see a preview today  of a movie call "Delivery Man" which has the exact same plot.  This movie stars Vince Vaughn and is set in the USA and not France but the script is exactly the same.  Delivery Man opens November 2013.  The French version was very good.  The mystery is what hanky panky is going on in Hollywood?   It can't even be considered a remake because of the quick time lapse.  If I was the French film maker and cast, I would take legal actions.

 

We're The Millers

When a small time pot dealer gets mugged, he needs to find a way to pay back his supplier.  Agreeing to smuggle in a major stash from Mexico, he rounds up a fake family to act as his cover, and they head for the border in an RV.  Very funny and entertaining movie so I give it a 7.  Jennifer is still better than Brad in the movie business.  Her stripe tease dance is great.  Stars Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Emma Roberts and Will Poulter.

Blue Jasmine

The high life leads to high anxiety for a fashionable New York City homemaker who loses everything and is forced to live a more modest lifestyle in San Francisco. Cate Blanchett give a memorable performance as the wife in crisis and on the edge of a total mental breakdown.  I give it a seven.  Stars Alec Baldwin, Cate Blanchett, Sally Hawkings.
 

The Lone Ranger

In this reboot of the 1950's television series, Native American Tonto rescues wounded lawman John Reid  and restores him to health, thus creating an often contentious but effective partnership as they attempt to rid the old west of corruption.  Panned by the critics but really hilarious if you have any sense of humor.  I will keep this on my DVD list because I missed so many funny lines while I was holding my sides laughing.  I give it an 8.  Don't miss it.  Stars Johnny Depp, Arnie Hammer, Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Wilkinson.

Still Mine

His home in disrepair, elderly farmer Craig Morrison must build a better shelter for his wife, whose health is deteriorating rapidly.  He faces the wrath of an overzealous government inspector but refuses to back down.  Very realistically done movie with great acting.  I give it an 8 and a punch to the picky inspector.  Stars James Cromwell, Genevieve Bujold, Campbell Scott and Julie Stewart.