Directed by: Shawn Levy

Cast:

Ben Stiller as Larry Daley

Amy Adams as Amelia Earhart

Robin Williams as Teddy Roosevelt

Theatrical Release: May 22nd, 2009

Synopsis: It’s a new “Night” and “Museum” for Ben Stiller, who is joined by several other stars from the original film, as well as new characters from history. The centerpiece of the film will be bringing to life the Smithsonian Institution, which houses the world’s largest museum complex with more than 136 million items in its collections, ranging from the plane Amelia Earhart flew on her nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic and Al Capone’s rap sheet and mug shot to Dorothy’s ruby red slippers and Archie Bunker’s lounge chair. No major film has ever shot inside the Smithsonian in Washington…until Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian. –© 20th Century Fox

My Review: I hate reviewing these type of movies so much just because I consider them a cute movie to see once. While watching it you enjoy it but the moment you step out of the theatre you feel like someone raped you of your hour n’ half. That’s all the energy I have for this one.

Overall Rating: C

Directed by: Steven Brill

Cast:

Owen Wilson as Drillbit Taylor

Nate Hartley as Wade

Troy Gentile as Ryan

Theatrical Release: March 21st, 2008

Synopsis: DRILLBIT TAYLOR tells the story of three nerdy adolescents who, on their very first day of high school, find themselves the target of a merciless, near psychotic bully. The friends band together and pool their funds to hire a personal bodyguard, Drillbit Taylor (Owen Wilson). Taylor, a homeless beach bum and AWOL army soldier, plans to con the kids just long enough to pull together the money needed to amscray off to Canada. A momentary flash of a conscience and a growing crush on a teacher at the boys’ high school, however, compels Drillbit to stick around, do the right thing, and ultimately save the day. The movie is fluff to the extreme, and because it’s from the duo of Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow it’s easy to long for more. There’s a remarkably talented comic cast here, though, that includes, among others, Upright Citizens Brigade veteran Matt Walsh, former Daily Show correspondent Beth Littleford, and indie favorite Frank Whaley. And while it never reaches the near poetic heights of vulgarity to be found in SUPERBAD and KNOCKED UP, one can sense Rogen and Apatow’s supreme wit poking around the edges of the film. Where DRILLBIT does succeed, however, is as a fun movie for pre- and early-adolescent boys. KNOCKED UP and 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN deal with some adult subject matter, meaning the plots are driven by issues that 13-year-olds most likely can not relate to, and SUPERBAD is raunchy to the point where parents might not want their kids to see it until they can at least drive. DRILLBIT, on the other hand, strikes a nice middle ground, as it deals with the age-old problem of the high school bully and throws in just enough raunch & roll to keep the sleepover rowdy until dawn.

My Review: Cute comedy about some boys entering high school only to find it wasn’t all that they dreamed. I like the portrayal of the two main characters. The little one trying to be hot shit and thinking he is going to pimp all the older girls in school. It’s definitely something to see specially if you enjoy Owen Wilson. I’m not sure I’ll ever get past his crazy broken nose though. When I see him on screen all I want to do is sit him in a plastic surgeons chair to get it fixed. I believe this movie was around the time he tried committing suicide. Correct me if I’m wrong.

Overall Rating: B

Directed by: Jon Chu

Cast:

Briana Evigan as Andie

Robert Hoffman as Chase Collins

Channing Tatum as Tyler Gage

Theatrical Release: February 18th, 2008

Synopsis: Jon Chu directs this feel-good sequel about pursuing what you love and finding yourself along the way. Andie (Briana Evigan, daughter of actor Greg Evigan) is a tough Baltimore teen who grew up dancing and is now part of the 410, the hottest dance crew in the city and reigning champions of the Streets, an underground dance competition. Unable to control Andie’s rebellious ways, her guardian, Sarah (Sonja Sohn), has decided to send her to Texas to live with her aunt. But Andie has one last chance to stay with her crew in her beloved Baltimore: the Maryland School of the Arts (MSA). Unfortunately, maintaining her studies at MSA means less time with the 410. To make matters worse, Andie is having a hard time fitting in at her new high school, where tradition is revered and being outside the box is frowned upon. Luckily, she has a partner in crime in classmate Chase Collins (Robert Hoffman), whose stuffy brother, Blake (Will Kemp), is the school’s director and a constant thorn in his younger brother’s side. When the 410 boots Andie out, she and Chase find their own crew of overlooked MSA dancers and take it all the way to the Streets. The real star of STEP UP 2: THE STREETS is the amazing dancing and there’s plenty of it. From the opening scene in a Baltimore subway to the playground to studio rehearsals to the Streets, these kids give it everything they’ve got. Channing Tatum briefly reprises his role as Tyler Gage, who knows Andie from the neighborhood. All of the MSA and 410 dancers are exceedingly talented, but Mari Koda’s few lines as Jenny Kido are scene-stealers.

My Review: This movie is full of heart. Great music and great dancers. While I write this review I have no previous knowledge of the first Step Up movie so I don’t have much to base it off of. This isn’t my typical movie that I like to sit and watch on my day off but I gave it a chance out of pure boredom. My girl Briana Evigan is in this movie and that was part of my motivation to watch it. Not only is she gorgeous but she is also in my friends movie coming out soon (Sorority Row Directed by: Stewart Hendler).

Overall Rating: B