Super 8

Steven Spielberg likes to make us JUMP! If you've seen even the trailer for this movie, that notion has been reconfirmed for you.

The mystery unfolds in the summer of 1979, in a small town where there is a group of young teens who are in the process of making their own movie. These kids are so immersed in their desire to make a good movie, they break the rules and sneak out at night to film a critical scene at a local abandoned train station where they witness one of the most rare occurrences in railway history...and they catch it all on film.

Although one of the main characters has a bad habit of swearing like a sailor, it really fits the part, and let's face it, teenagers curse. But, there is really only ONE F-bomb in the whole movie...they were not aiming to be offensive, just to be true characters. Joel Courtney did a great job as the main character, full of heart and compassion. He is adorable! And Elle Fanning is really making a name for herself...she did a great job!

I watched this movie on the IMAX screen with LOUD volume and I think it made the movie even better. I'm not sure if I would like Super 8 as a rental....unless I had a theater room ;)

My advice: GO SEE THIS MOVIE AT IMAX!

~Cinema Sampler

Larry Crowne

Oh how I have missed my favorite, Tom Hanks! He is Writer, Director, and Star of this movie! It's the cutest "RomCom" I've seen in MONTHS! Katherine Heigl and Jennifer Lopez, should take notes from the real master of heartfelt Romantic Comedies!!

This movie will empower a lot of people who may have felt helpless about their situations when they lose a job, or a house, or a marriage (or all three). There is always a way to make things better! It takes sacrifice and hard work, but there is always a way :)

Julia Roberts is actually quite funny in her role here. She's a bit cynical at first...but, maybe some of us are too and we can relate!

So, get your tickets and GO SEE THIS MOVIE!

~Cinema Sampler

Horrible Bosses

How many times have you sat in your cubicle creating your little sticky-note voodoo doll of your boss, stabbing the eyes out with paperclips or cutting the legs off with scissors, or inserting the head in your electric pencil sharpener? Anyone? No?...so, I'm alone in this frustration?!

At least someone knows how I feel! These guys have very different situations but they all feel the same...they HATE their bosses! The characters in this film were so clever and believable. Kevin Spacey may have "Nicolas Caged" (overacted his role) a little but he had to be the Psycho...and that's just what psychos do! The most impressive part was Jennifer Aniston! OMG! I have never seen her like that! Of course she is gorgeous but I have never seen her play such a VIXEN! She owned it! Colin Ferrell has never been so REPULSIVE! I could not even believe it was him! The only better suited person I could think of for that role is Charlie Sheen...but I think he was busy with Twitter and TMZ!

It's fun and funny which will help you overlook the few minor lame parts. My suggestion; GO SEE THIS MOVIE!

~Cinema Sampler