BLACK SWAN(2010)

I was torn when I first heard about this film. My favorite actress teaming up with one of my least favorite directors(Darren Aronofsky). Natalie Portman gives a fantastic performance in a movie that is actually directed very well for his interpretation. The only problem is that Aronofsky's interpretation is fucking boring. Aronovsky uses his own odd and different techniques to tell a basic story. His vision of two dancers battling for the title role in "Swan Lake" is dark and crazy. I can see how it will get critical praise, because of it's unique approach to telling an old story. I just don't see a good movie in his adaptation. I couldn't wait for it to end and that's never a good sign. I was never intrigued or cared what happened to either dancer. This movie is strange and dark and nothing more.

Two dancers compete for the title role in "Swan Lake". If only the movie was as easy as the plot summary.

I wouldn't recommend this to anyone that likes to be entertained at the movies. A rental at best! I tried to like it, but not one bit of entertainment value in this movie.

TRON LEGACY(2010)

I remember the origianl when I was a kid, so I thought a new movie with today's technology would make this a bad ass movie. I was half way correct. The visuals and the world they create are top notch, but unfortunately it lacks a great story and screenplay. The movie loses some momentum once the gladiatorial games are finished, but holds on for an adequate finish. With a better story this could've been a great movie, but you'll have to settle for a cool movie instead. This is this years "Avatar". A good movie that lacks a good script, but its still a cool and entertaining movie. The 3D is actually worth the price of admission, unlike so many other movies that are released in 3D.

Flynn's son discovers his dad's secret office at his old arcade 20 years after his dad's disappearance. He then gets transferred into the grid world, where his dad was trapped.

I recommend this to everyone who wants to go and be entertained, but don't have too high of hopes on anything more than a fun ride. Take the story and roll with it for some fun and cool visuals.

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER (2010)

This series of movies got off to a good start with "The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe", but the follow up just didn't have the same magic or style to it. The third installment declines ever so slightly. The pacing is fine, but the characters and story just get glossed over so quickly to get to the next scene. All of these movies have religious over tones to them, but this is by far the one that shows it the most. The movie is satisfying enough, but it just can't conj our up the same mystique as the original did a few years ago.

Edmund, Lucy, and their cousin travel to a peaceful Narnia this time and they are quickly picked up by King Caspian on his ship "The Dawn Treader". They set off to find the lords that never returned home. That's where their adventure starts.

I liked this movie enough to not warn you away from it, but it's not a must see. If you've read or seen the previous movies than you might want to rent this one.

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART I(2010)

It's quite an achievement to keep an entire cast together for so many movies that are spread out over a decade. They do it to perfection with the Harry Potter series and I never get tired or bored of any of the characters. They're all back and ready to finally take a stand against Lord Voldermort. I stopped reading the books after "The Secret of Chambers" and the movies really tell a fluent story with the right amount of information about the characters that you don't need to read the entire series. The only problem with this installment is that they split it up into two movies(I know they had to, but the ending suffers a little bit for it). It sort of makes you feel ripped off, but also gives you some anticipation for the final movie. Good fun, action, comedy, and most of all story. I can't wait to watch the final battle at Hogwarts in the last movie. Hopefully it can compare to the duel between Obi-wan and Anakin in "Revenge of the Sith". I really enjoyed the dark side of HP 7 and it's one of the best of the series yet.

Harry Potter, Hermoine, and Ron are on the run from the Death Eaters when they find out what The Deathly Hallows are.

This is a must see for everyone, but especially if you enjoyed any of the books or movies so far.

TANGLED(2010)

I never really knew the story of Rapunzel, so it's only fitting that I learn the story from the best in the business. Disney puts their magical touch on another fairy tale that could've been very boring and dull if told through the wrong eyes. I'm not gonna say that this is a classic like "The Lion King", but it's a darn good fairy tale that has the songs and comedy mixed in to help tell the story. The voice talent isn't bad, but nothing really stands out on that end of the story. A fun and entertaining way to finally learn the story of Rapunzel.

A baby is stolen from the royal family by a woman who wants to be young forever and she needs Rapunzel's magical long flowing hair to achieve it. She is held captive in a tower for 18 years and she finally decides to go out with a guide and that's when the story takes off.

This is a rental for sure, but I wouldn't quite say that you need to rush to the theatres for this movie. It's good, but not great. Good to see that Disney still has the magic.