TRAILER OF THE WEEK: The Lego Movie

It's a little late but it is time to talk about this week's new Trailer of the Week. For this week I decided to choose a little older released trailer, but it is still new and fresh to talk about! So I chose the trailer for The Lego Movie. This movie is about an ordinary LEGO minifigure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder. He is then recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together (courtesy of IMDb). This film is due out on February 7th, 2014, and stars, Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnet, Morgan Freeman, Will Ferrell, Cobie Smulders, Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Liam Neeson, and quite a few other well known actor/actresses.

Now why did I choose this movie to be this week's Trailer of the Week? Well as a child I grew up with LEGO toys. I loved them so freaking much! I would build things, be proud of what I built, then keep it for a few weeks, then build something entirely new and awesome! Then after I grew up they started coming out with LEGO video games for certain movies like, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and many others. I owe both Harry Potter games and most of the Star Wars ones. They were just the greatest games you could buy because they were all just so much fun and creative. Anyway getting a little off topic, this movie connects to my inner child and I am really excited to see how and where they take this movie. So far from what we have seen in the trailers released thus far, it seems like a pretty legit and awesome movie. Has an awesome cast to talk for it, and I am excited to see how it pans out come February. I hope it does well because maybe (and we all know if it does do well) we will see a series come out of this.

Apart from the inner child in me though, this movie seriously does look good, and quite funny. So it defiantly has been added to my watch list, and it should be added to the rest of yours too. It is on my radar and we will just have to see where this movie takes us. Hopefully it is down a good movie road, instead of some crappy movie. Well now make sure you stay tuned for some more movie talk along with some more reviews . . . coming soon.

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Despicable Me REVIEW

The "Motion Picture Buff" would like to present a review for the kids film, "Despicable Me." In this film a criminal mastermind, Gru, uses orphan girls to help in his attempt to steal a "shrink-ray" from yet another criminal mastermind. He does find that their love has changed him though . . . for the better.

Lets begin with the positives shall we? Well Gru is voiced by Steve Carell and I think they could have found no one better for the job. He just fits the character extremely well. Russell Brand and Jason Segel are also in this film and I think they are great for their characters as well. I do also enjoy Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, and Elsie Kate Fisher as the orphan girls. Perfect job finding the right voices for the film! The characters you care the most about are the orphan girls and Gru, but who you are going to love the most is "the minions." The little yellowish creatures that you can see in the poster above. They are the main comedic relief in this film, and what I enjoyed most about this film. The minions are what also keep the parents enjoying the film along with the kids. It is great when a kids movie can bring enjoyment to the children and the parents or the older kids that have to sit and watch it with them. The film has a good message to it which is love and family. I think the directors of this movies, Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, did a good job with a great kids film. I believe it must be hard to make a good kids film that parents and children enjoy, but they did it just perfectly. This movie also just looks cool, you know what I mean? It has a good look to it. The animation I guess is what I am trying to get at is just visually great.

Negatives though that I will have to give it? This being a professional (in a way) review I have to say that the plot is jumpy and seems to be rushed. It is all that inventive (if you know what I mean) either. The action that is involved in this film is short and just over-the-top. Not at all that interesting also.

So all-in-all what is this film deserve? Well a GREAT kids film and a good family film for everyone to enjoy! It will get a popcorn night rating along with a DVD buy-worthy rating. You and your kids will want to watch it again sometime. As for the rating out of five, "Despicable Me" will get a well deserved 3.5/5 rating.

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Looney Tunes: Back in Action REVIEW

The "Motion Picture Buff" would like to present a review for "Looney Tunes: Back in Action." In this film "The Looney Tunes" go in search for a man's father, and for the legendary diamond, the blue monkey.

Well hm how can I really describe the negatives of this film. Well the direction and just well lets say this movie really doesn't appeal to the critic's eye. The plot of this film is rushed and just moves along at what I think is to fast of pace. One thing is happening and before you know it another thing is going on already. It is extremely predictable and corny. Next, I really do not like Jenna Elfman in this film. I founded her performance and her character just annoying.

After all that though the film is a fun and goofy ride that you will enjoy regardless your age. I loved in this film the classic "Looney Tunes" references. The film made me fall in love with the characters I fell in love with when I was a kid. A serious critic part to this film is that the acting required from Brennan Fraser and Steve Martin was great! Steve Martin can really play a creepy basterd. Back to why I loved this film, which is because it made fun of the things movies do all the time. The characters in the film made fun of what they were going or what they were doing, when it is found in loads of movies made. Like when you know the two main characters are going to fall in love. I just loved that. I made the movie more enjoyable and gave it a reason to be funny. No matter how stupid and pointless this movie was it still was an enjoyable film, even though I am 18 years old.

So all-in-all I am going to say it is a kids film for the whole family to enjoy one night. I realize this wasn't the best review, but sometimes there is a movie that roles around that you just have to sit back and enjoy. This movie made itself that. So yes it is DVD buy worthy, and as for the rating, "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" will get a 3/5 rating.

Well thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoyed this film review. I do have some news to tell you before I end this review. I am now currently enrolled in Full Sail University for a Creative Writing for Entertainment Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. I plan on still doing reviews, but sooner or later my reviews won't be everyday like they have been. I still plan on doing a couple every week when I get time, but I thought I would let my loyal fans know. Thanks for the continued support and I hope you still continued to stay tuned for more . . . coming soon.

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Over the Hedge REVIEW

The "Motion Picture Buff" would like to present another review off the track of the "Harry Potter" series reviews, a review for "Over the Hedge." In this film a raccoon fools a family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of human food. They invade the new suburban neighborhood that popped up while they were hibernating for the winter. Panic ensues and in the end it leaves a good message.

Well lets start with the positives that come from "Over the Hedge." Well firstly the entire cast that voices this characters in this film are great. They definitely did a good job picking the correct characters here. Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes, Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, William Shatner, Nick Nolte, and Thomas Haden Church all are fantastic. The the storyline of this film follows a great tone and keeps you well interested the whole way through. I loved how they poked fun at humans since the main of this film is about the animals life. The messages within this film are great too for little ones. They get to watch an enjoyable movie, and yet it sends them off with the right message. The directors of this film did great, keeping every detail of the film important. The animation of the film just looked great and I loved it. Then there was the humor in this film . . . usually humor is a hard thing to get by on me. Well I thought this movie was hilarious. It did a great job at giving me some laughs, and I remember as a kid I laughed. So this movie is great for a babysitter to have when babysitting some kids.

Negatives that come from "Over the Hedge." Well I have to say there is just TOO much funny is spots where is needs to be serious. The character Hammy was just over the top funny, and in the end could be enjoyable but got annoying to how much they over-used him for funny. The last thing I want to mention here is that the movie felt really rushed. I realize its a kids movie but its not even an hour an a half long. I just feel like that is too short to be a feature film, don't you agree? It just seemed to keep moving and moving with and moved from one point STRAIGHT to the next.

So all-in-all what did I think of this film? Well its definitely a DVD buy-worthy. You and your kids will enjoy it more than once. Good family night film, and you guessed it . . . a kids film. Not a must-see though. On the scale out of five, "Over the Hedge" will get a three point five out of five. 

Well thanks for reading this review of the animated film "Over the Hedge." Hope you have enjoyed it. I do want to say one thing though . . . again (like I always do) before I leave with this review. Thanks for the continued support here. It means the world to me. I am almost at 1500 views in about four months . . . may not seem like a lot, but to me it is just HUGE. I never thought I would have this many. So thanks again and make sure you spread the word about "The Motion Picture Buff Reviews." Hey also stay tuned for more . . . coming soon.

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The Lorax REVIEW

The "Motion Picture Buff" would like to present a review for the animated film "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" brought to you by the creators of "Despicable Me." In this film a 12-year-old boy named, Ted (voiced by Zac Efron) searches for one thing that will get him the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover first why this thing has disappeared from the town's midsts. He must hear the story of the Lorax.

Well hm, I think in this review I should start with the positives since this movie was absolutely full of them. Well the voices for the characters were just great. I mean everyone who voiced there character, made it their own character. Danny DeVito as the Lorax was great, he had an excellent voice for him. Then Ed Helms as The Once-ler was magnificent. Zac Efron, Taylor Swift (who I usually don't like AT ALL!!!), Betty White, and Rob Riggle all did a great job! They made their characters them, which I absolutely love. The messages in this film I want to talk about too! Oh they were great for kids to learn about, but what makes it greater is that the parents watching it with them (along with us young adults watching it too) it gives them a wake-up call to reality! That this is what we are doing, that this is what our life is like now. Thats what I loved about it. This movie didn't just have one message to it, which I am usually not a huge fan of to many messages in a film. In this movie though they made each one relevant and displayed them in a very good way. Now I didn't know this movie was supposed to be a musical at all, but let me just say that I am so definitely purchasing the soundtrack to this film. I think that my favorite song would have to be either the end song, "Let It Grow" or I would also pick, "How Bad Can I Be?" I just loved the songs within this film, all of the songs were so catchy. I was humming and singing to one yesterday with a friend . . . that catchy. In "The Lorax" I also really loved the story line. I thought it flowed really good, I loved the story that they told us. I really enjoyed this movie. One more thing to add is that this film isn't just a kids film to me, I think it does a really good job at making adults enjoy the movie as well as the kids. Which makes a really good kids film, so parents/babysitters will enjoy it too.

Now I only had two really negative things to say about this film. First thing was that the direction in some of the scene's was a little iffy, not horrible but just seemed a little bit unnecessary in some spots. Then the other thing that had bothered me was the ending. I felt like it was a wee bit rushed, but other than that I really have no other negatives to it.

So all-in-all this is a great kids film that adults can enjoy too on their own. I am going to have to say that it really is a must-see film, and probably one of my favorite animated films. Go ahead when you are at Wal-Mart and buy it on Blu-Ray. I can promise you shouldn't regret it. So on the scale out of five what am I going to give this film? Hm, well its going to receive a four out of five. Now go check out "The Lorax."

Well thanks for reading my review about the animated film, "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax." I hope you enjoyed. Now I hope you have taken some time to see the new tab above that is displayed as "MUST-SEE FILMS." This is not a list of all the must-see films I have reviewed for that just look in the sidebar at the labels and click the must-see films one. This tab is for you to see (so far) my TOP TEN favorite movies. I have not reviewed all these films, but I am working on it.  So go check it out, I will be adding to the list and making it TOP TWENTY movies and so on. So again thanks for reading and thanks for the continued support here. Make sure you spread the word about "The Motion Picture Buff," and check out "The Lorax" you will enjoy it! Stay tuned . . . for more to come.

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Monsters VS Aliens REVIEW

The "Motion Picture Buff" would like to present a review for the animated feature film "Monsters VS Aliens" which was released in 2009. This film is about a woman who on her wedding day is struck by a meteor and is turned into a giant human being with amazing strength. The U.S. government steps in and makes her part of a secret team of monsters. They are then needed to solve a certain alien problem that could threaten the world.

Well for this review lets start out with the positives. Well I thought that this movie was genuinely funny, I mean yeah sure there were some spots that could be shove down your throat, but it was good stupid funny though. I loved how Hugh Laurie voiced an AWESOME monster in this film, I thought his voice fitted it perfectly. I loved the president character in this film (voiced by Stephen Colbert). Rainn Wilson in this movie to was just perfect. Seth Rogan as B.O.B was great also, loved his laugh and his voice just fit the character along with Will Arnett as "The Missing Link." Whoever chose the cast to voice these characters, "Props to you!" The story line of this film was decent. Seemed not to be sure where it was going but all-in-all it was decent. The animation was good too. Lets just say if your a parent and wondering if your kid will enjoy this movie along with you? Well pick up this movie at the rental place of your choice.

Negatives to this film? Yes there are of course, in no way is this movie perfect. As mentioned above it could be a little over the top in funny in some spots. The movie tries (in spots) to hard to be 3D. Then there is Reese Witherspoon who I don't like for a voice as her character. Kind of bothered me, but then the real bother of this film which is supposed to be a kids film, well where is the message for kids? There was a message for adults (kind of) but no message for a kid to understand? I believe that every movie should have a point to it.

So all-in-all a kid film that you and the kids will enjoy. No need to go buy it though really, just pick it up at the rental place (like I said above). You should gets some laughs out of you, I did with some spots. For its rating, I am going to have to give it a 3 out of 5. So need a movie to rent, this one is worth checking out.

Well thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed this review of "Monsters VS Aliens." I said yesterday that I would have a new type of post up for you, I didn't get around to it. I do want to say that I am working on it, and I just want to make sure it is perfect so make sure you stay tuned for that. I do have a message for you though, but not until tomorrow night will I tell you. Thanks again for reading and giving me your support here. I hope you continue to enjoy my reviews. Stay tuned for more . . .

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Pixar going to far?

Have you been waiting for a continuation of Marlin, Dory, and Nemo's story told to us back in 2003? Well its for sure that you will get that chance! Pixar has confirmed that "Finding Nemo 2" is officially in the works and has an expected release date of 2016. They are ready officially announced also that the director of the original "Finding Nemo," Andrew Stanton, will return his throne as director of the sequel.

This is not the only sequel that Pixar has officially released it's being in the works. They have also officially announced that the "Toy Story" franchise will be getting a fourth installment. Apparently a sequel is already in the works. No information on expected release date.

Are you excited to see a second "Finding Nemo" story come to the big screen? How about another "Toy Story" film? I mean yeah sure they all have been great, but is Pixar going to far with all these sequels? I mean "Cars 2," all the "Toy Story" films, and now "Monster's Inc." with its prequel due out next summer "Monster's University." I feel like they might be screwing with something they have that is already good. I am afraid of "Monster's University." Pixar's "Monster's Inc." was my favorite Pixar, and now I feel like they might ruin it with the prequel.

What do you think though? Let me know in the comments section below, oh and stay tuned . . .

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Kung Fu Panda 2 REVIEW

The "Motion Picture Buff" would like to present a review for the second installment in the Kung Fu Panda series, "Kung Fu Panda 2." The main theme of this film is about Po trying to find out who he really is, where did he come from? I am going to give 'Kung Fu Panda 2" a 7/10 rating. It was really good and funny (I really enjoyed it), but there were a few things that had bothered me.

Lets talk about the positives first shall we, change it up a bit from my most recent  reviews. Well the first thing I want to say is props to Gary Oldman voicing the character of Shen. I just looked that up, and WOW I knew I loved whoever was voicing him, but that is freaking awesome that it was Gary Oldman. So good job to him. Oh and good job to the writers for creating an great villain. I really like the comedic timing in this movie along with it jokes it brought along with them. Very funny and very well done. That brings us to the plot of this film, which I liked. I have more to say though about it below. Continuing on though, I really liked the look of the animation in this film. Everything looked really cool and nice, if you know what I mean. Like some animated movies had terrible animation, but this one was very good. I really liked how the made Tigress softer in this film. It says that even the toughest people do have feelings. Saying this leads me to the message of the film, which kind of has multiple messages. I really liked them, they teach kids a lesson is what a good kids film should do.

Now though we get to the negatives of the film. I said above that I liked the plot, yes I liked it but in my opinion it didn't flow very well. I mean one second they are focused on this problem, something happens, no time to think about it, and BAM they are doing something else. It just seemed to move along very fast, like I said, "It didn't flow well." Thats my opinion though. That happened a couple times in the film so it kind of bothered me. Oh and then there is the end battle, what is it with movies lately with building up to the end battle between good and evil, and then having there battle between them be really short. So it lost a point there.

Otherwise, all-in-all a very good family film! It has a great message for little kids. If you want a good popcorn flick with your family that has a laugh, then this film is a must-see. It gets a high average rating of a 7/10.

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Brave REVIEW

The "Motion Picture Buff' presents a review for Disney's Pixar film "Brave." The rating that I believe this film deserves is a sad 5/10. Keep in mind this though: I do believe this film is a good kid movie. For Pixar though I had a few problems with this film.

Starting now with the negatives in this review is that halfway through the film, when she decides to change her fate, the complete tone of the film decides to change. The first half of the film had a completely different tone than the other half, but then at the end it went back to its original tone, and they didn't change slowly, it was like BAM change of the movies tone. For this it lost about two points on my scale. Then apparently she changed her fate? I feel like what had happened (trying not to give away any spoilers) really wasn't a change of fate at all. For that it lost about two more points, it really bugged me. Then the one other point came from it trying to hard to be funny. I feel like the film just tried way to hard, I mean sure I laughed at some points and such, but at some points it was just plain old stupid.

Now to end on a positive note it was funny (in some spots) and cute. I loved the voices for this film, everyone who voiced there characters did an absolute amazing job. Pixar seems to do a great job with picking people to voice there characters. For example: Monsters Inc., Toy Story, The Incredibles, and others. One more thing that I liked you could say was the messages that "Brave" tried to tell. I said earlier that I hated how the transition was between them, but I have to say I do like what they were trying to say, just not how they said it.

All-in-all this movie had a good message for kids just didn't it abruptly and not in a good fashion. A good kid movie I guess, but unlike other Pixar's (excluding Cars and Cars 2) where they have it so parents can enjoy it also. So a deserved rating of 5/10. Now people might not like it but what can I say I didn't like how the plot went with the tone. Could have been better.

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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted REVIEW

The "Motion Picture Buff" would like to present a review for the third installment in the animated series Madagascar. Well I am going to start off with my rating of this movie out 10. (For future references I will be reviewing movies out of 10, 10 being the best type of movie). So for my rating on Madagascar 3, it would have to be a 3/10.

I was absolutely disappointed with this movie. I usually hate sequels that keep pushing the limits of something that had GREAT in the first place, but when I saw the trailer to this film for the first time I thought they were going to do a decent job with this film. Sad to say that I thought wrong, obviously with my 3/10 rating on this film. What floors me is that this movie is getting a lot of critical acclaim and doing pretty well at the box office right at the moment. I saw it at a drive-in theater (which is second favorite way to see a film) and I thought it was absolutely ridiculous.

Well lets start with the negatives first shall we (there are few positives, which is why it got a 3). It was completely ridiculous as I have said. The villain (the evil animal control lady) was just a stupid unbelievable character. I realize that this movie is for kids, but still they were doing the absolute impossible with her character. Plus she was just down-right WIERD. The next thing that bothered me the most was that some of the new characters were just annoying, and you wanted to strangle them but couldn't. Yes this is a kids movie and is supposed to appeal to kids, but parents got to watch it with their kids, so make it appeal to them too right?

Now for the once positive in the film was that it made me laugh in a few parts, and a somewhat of a good message (but needed to be displayed better). Those were the only things that kept it from being a complete failure.

So all-in-all a defiant kids movie and a 3/10 rating. So make sure you stay tuned on the blog, subscribe to the blog by entering your email! Check out trailers to upcoming movies on the other page. More reviews are coming VERY soon, along with some interesting information on movies and movie stars.

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