Runaway Train

Now I am reviewing 1985's Runaway Train. This film stars Jon Voight-Jolie and Julia Robert's husband, Eric. They are two robbers imprisoned for the crimes they did and got caught for. Jon is in his room for three years straight and they threw away the key. It's unclear how he ate or pooped. But a new law is in place that says you can't just throw away a key to a prisoner. So after digging through the trash they let him out into the prison playpen. But after getting stabbed in his arm and hand he wants to leave. So him and Eric escape, but that's just the beginning. They get on a train who's conductor has a heart-shaped attack and dies. Now there's no one to stop their train.

So, Should I See It, or runaway from this train movie.

I really enjoyed it so I'm going to say, "See It". I must admit I fell asleep shortly after they got on the train. I really tried to stay awake but I started watching it a little after 1 AM. My favorite part was when I would dose off for a quick second and try to open my eyes really wide to keep them from closing. Eventually a girl shows up and thinks she can stop the train. There's also a lot of scenes in a control-center type room that I'm sure were very fascinating. Eric at one point is obsessed with finding shoes because they're in Alaska and he won't shut the fuck up about it. I think his character was semi-special. Eventually a lot of action happens and they either get off the train or stay on. Runaway Train is my favorite movie I've only seen part of.

 -KK-

The Babadook

Now I will be reviewing 2014's "The Babadook".  This movie has been getting a lot of buzz for being good at being a movie.  The story centers around a little boy and his mother.  He keeps seeing this monster and is afraid.  His mother just thinks it's boys being boys and neglects him.  I think the boy said he read about him in a book.  I can't remember, but I know a book of some kind was important to the story.

So, Should I See It, or say "ByeBye Dook".

The buzz it's getting is just, so it's a "See It".  After a while of watching the kid get yelled at for making up stories, it gets tough for the viewer to watch.  You want to scream at the monitor that he's telling the truth.  Sometimes you even do.  But what helps with the somber tone is the comedy.  At one point the boy is hungry and asks his mom for food, but he made the mistake of waking her up from a nap.  She says, "Why don't you go eat shit!?".  This part made it my favorite comedy so far.  Anyway that book comes back into play and they have to read it or destroy it for some reason.  I can't really remember because I was still laughing at the "go eat shit" part.  The Babadook, more like the HahaDook.

-KK-

Good People

This time I will be reviewing 2014's Good People. It stars Kate Hudson and James Franco as a couple of people. However, each one only plays one of the people.  The story centers around them looking for a fresh start, so they move to an American speaking country in Europe.  James likes to fix houses while Kate watches soap operas.  They soon have money troubles, but out of no where they get a lot of money.

So, Should I See It, or say, Good Riddance People!

This is a See It all the way. Luckily the couple of cool people rent their basement to a drug guy with lots of money. I didn't like that character so it was good when he was found dead. James finds like, a ton, of money from this guy and it makes him feel good. Kate, now in the shower, is all “I'm not so sure". There was some detective who was being a dick about the whole situation so I could of been okay with less of him.  But what really makes it interesting is when these tough boys show up to get the money back. You see it was for drugs and drug dealers.  But James and Kate really need it to buy a baby. Eventually it gets solved with gunplay instead of boring dialogue. It was nice to see big stars do a small movie as a favor to Gary.  Good People - good movie.

-KK-

Stand By Me - SiSi?

Today I will be reviewing 1986's Stand By Me.  This story centers around a bunch of children on a hot summer day.  It stars Star Trek kid, Corey, and Wakeem Pheonix's brother- the not on time, River.  There's also a fat one.  The story is about the boys in search of a dead body adventure, and they find one.  Something happens where they find out about a dead kid who is just laying there.  So they go and try to find him.  Only Keifer Sutherland and his gang of dancers can stop them.

So, Should I See It, or say, "I can't stand by and watch you watch this"?

I say See It.  It sticks very closely to the source material - the 1960's Ben E. King's hit song.  Even though I was disappointed to learn it all takes place in the 50's or 60's, I was still able to enjoy myself.  But again, I wasn't paying much attention.  Richard Dryfist does some of his best work with his less than 4 minutes of screen time.  He was my favorite part and begs the question, why doesn't he get much work anymore.  When they get to the dead body, it's a little scary, but if you can make it through that part there's a lesson to be learned.  Lesson doesn't look like it spelled right, but I guess it is.  Stand By Me? If you keep putting out quality work like this, of course I will.

-KK-

The Purge: Anarchy

Now I will be reviewing 2014's "The Purge: Anarchy", follow up to 2013's "The Purge: It's nice to see everyone following the rules".   In this version people are once again happy to have an entire day to themselves in which they can carry baseball bats in public. And kill each other.  This has an ensemble cast filled with stars.  But none of them use their real names, so I will respect that. 

So, should I see it, or Purge the thought of this from my existence?

I say See It.  What the first one lacked in purging this one takes full advantage of.  This guy with a cool car fights a bunch of other guys with a cool truck.  One of them has glasses.  But when the group of merry men and women get together, that's when the movie really takes off... into the sewers.  Haha, gotcha.  There's a scene in the sewers.  Now they must fight against the evil elitists who hunt people for sport in an arena.  Luckily a group of rebels is quickly introduced and then discarded just in time to save our people.  From here they go into the third act, and this is where the movie really takes off.  We learn car guy isn't just carrying a baseball bat for fun.  I'm not sure if there will be a third one, but let's just say maybe there will be. 

Spoilers preceeded.

-KK-

I, Frankenstein - Should I See It?

Today I will be reviewing the 2014 film "I, Frankenstein".  This movie centers around the titular character, Adam, played by Harvey Dent.  He was put together using left over body parts from your local cemetery.  He soon realizes that there are a bunch of rascals he must stop by punching them.  Caught in between a war of angels and demons, or something, can Adam 'put it all together'?

So, should I see it, or should I, forgetaboutitenstein?

Let me say I loved this movie, so it's a definite, "See It".   It has a lot of great action, characters, and building supplies.  The girl from "Chuck" is also in it playing that beautiful young, experienced doctor we've all met at least a dozen times in our life.  After the first ten minutes, which is entirely a voice-over explaining the story, you can really relax and forget about anymore story telling.  This makes it easy for the brain so you can do other things.  After beating the demons and shit, Frankenstein is unsure of the life ahead of him, but now that he got that out of the way he can spend more time with his family.  I, Frankenstein- I, love you.

-KK-