The Happening

The Happening: Oh, I see what is “Happening” here – M. Night Shyamalan makes another terrible movie….this guy is on a roll!! Mark Wahlberg stars as a high school science teacher, who along with his wife tries to flee the Philadelphia area because of a strange outbreak that is occurring outdoors. Strange might not be the right word – the outbreak causes people to stop what they are doing and then in a trance like motion kill themselves by any means possible. Nobody is sure why this is happening, but it seems to start in heavily populated areas and in parks. Our heroic science teacher latches on to the theory that it is the plants and trees fighting back against the human population. Wahlberg adds some humor to the film as he plays his character in a very corny way and his line delivery is comical. The movie is not very scary or eerie or suspenseful…….what it is -- is crappy.

“Kick it to the Floor” ….. "Then stomp on it”

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Forgetting Sarah Marshall: When you see the declaration of "From the guys who brought you The-40-Year-Old-Virgin and Knocked Up”, you expect a movie with a lot of laughs. Sarah Marshall has plenty of laughs, but I would say it is the closest of the three films to being a full fledged romantic comedy. When Sarah Marshall (a TV Actress) breaks up with her boyfriend Peter (a music composer) for another well know celebrity, Peter is devastated. He decides to get away from it all and take a vacation in Hawaii – problem is Sarah Marshall along with her new boyfriend are staying at the same resort. Although the plot is not all that original, the characters and the situations they get into are. You can expect some outrageous comedic moments including seeing Peter’s peter on more than one occasion. The end of the film can not escape the “crappy-romantic-comedy-ending” syndrome, but the film as a whole is worth a spin.
“Pick it up”

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Chicago 10

Chicago 10: Is one of the more creative and fascinating documentaries that I have ever seen. The subject is that of the Vietnam protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago and the subsequent trial of Abbie Hoffman and seven others who were thought to have incited the riots. The film uses old footage, animation, and a wonderful soundtrack to tell the story. The footage shown is remarkable to see, especially for a Chicagoan who did not grow up during that era (this itself is worth a watch). Animation is used to depict the court scenes with the outrageous dialogue and actions coming straight from court transcripts. The film drives home its point and reminds this generation that we the people have the right to protest and the right to be heard!

"Pick it Up"

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