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.

THE TOWN(2010)

I had tabbed this movie as one of the few releases that could compete for my prestigious movie of the year award. While the final product is very good, but it only has an outside shot at the biggest award of the year. Ben Affleck shows a knack for being able to direct a solid story of crime/drama movies, but "The Town" just lacks a little something. A well crafted story that is acted, photographed, and directed beautifully. It's a great mix of "Heat" and "The Departed". This movie really has all the essentials for the "Oscar" season, so I predict many nominations from this movie come award season. A more than adequate follow up to Ben Affleck's directorial debut("Gone Baby Gone").

Ben Affleck is a leader of a bank robbery gang and soon becomes attached to a bank manager that they previously robbed and took hostage. He wants to get out of the game and move away, but is forced to finish one last heist or his new love will pay the price.

This is a must see movie. It didn't blow me away like "Inception", but this is a full rounded movie that ranks up with the best that you'll watch this year. Keep your eyes on this during the awards season.

TOY STORY 3(2010)

Do not see this is in 3D! Another rip off!

Pixar has done it again. A great story with character we already know and love. They added a few new characters and it's a great way to seemingly end a terrific trilogy. I wasn't sure the story could make a third time around, but it's the best one yet! I didn't find myself laughing as much as some great Pixar films, but it's still got the same old charm. I really like how they included some things from the other two movies as well. The story really flows and keeps you interested until the final act. That's when it really takes off and is at it's best.

The gang is all back and worried about what will happen to them when their best friend goes away to college. They end up making their way to a day care center, where they must escape from the evil tyranny of toys that reside there.

This is a must see for everyone! One of the best films of the year. This will for sure be one of the contenders for my best picture award at the end of the year.

THE A-TEAM(2010)

There have been rumors following this movie for over ten years now. I was extremely pleased to hear that they finally were going to get this movie made. Then the cast was announced and I was even more pleased. I was really hoping that they didn't fuck this material up! I've been a fan of the TV show ever since I was a kid.

You gotta know the show to appreciate this movie. This may be the best adaptation from the small screen to the big screen ever! They really nailed the characters and the tone of the show. They took the shows charm and blew it up(literally). They made everything more outrageous,crazy, and even funny at times. This is what summer movies are meant to be. One helluva ride from the great opening sequence to the incredible last 10 seconds of the movie(goose bumps). One of the funnest movies I've seen in a while.

I really enjoyed the style of the narration too. The director used his source material in a great and unique way.

This movie is loud,fun,crazy,stupid,corny, and over blown. I absolutely loved every minute of it.

A group of a special ops team is framed for murder and stolen money plates. They escape from prison to clear their names and get revenge. There's more to the story than that, but I don't want to ruin any of the fun.

GET HIM TO THE GREEK(2010)

This is not a sequel to the surprise hit comedy in 2008("Forgetting Sarah Marshall"). It's more of a spin off with some guests appearances all over. Jonah Hill doesn't reprise his role from "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", but still is funny as hell. Russell Brand does reprise his role and is back and better than ever! If you liked the fictional songs from "Sarah Marshall" then you're in for a real treat in this movie.

The best comedy of last year came out this same weekend("The Hangover"). I think this rivals "The Hangover", but I'll let you decide that. A vulgar comedy that delivers some heart and laughs at the same time.

Jonah Hill is an intern for a record company. He must get him from London to NY to L.A. in 72 hours.

I highly recommend this movie to everyone. Go see it yesterday. This might be one of those instant classics amongst your circle of friends. Only time will tell.

SHUTTER ISLAND(2010)

I was a little skeptical when this movie got delayed until early 2010 instead of the awards season of 2009. I also read that Mr. Scorcese wasn't happy with it either. I had high hopes for this movie based on the material and the on and off screen talent. I was very pleased with the final product for the most part. It's not an instant classic, like "The Departed", but it's a very good and different movie for Scorsese. Very creepy and twisty, but not to a fault. I hate movies that have twists and turns and they don't make sense, but this story checks out to my knowledge. It drags a little, but not too much to get me out of the story or the mystery that is unfolding.

The Story takes place when two federal deputies arrive on "Shutter Island" to investigate a patient that disappears without a trace. Then the story starts to unfold Dicaprio's past and turns into a supernatural thriller or just a normal mystery? I don't wanna give a way much more than that, but I'd highly recommend this movie to everyone. A little suspense and a little twist, but all worth the wait.

I don't know if this would have gotten any love from the Academy at awards time, but it's the best film of 2010 and would have been one of the best films of 2009.

WANTED

This is not another "Matrix" rip off. I wasn't sure if this was going to be another summer action film that just throws some special effects and no story or not. The trailers made this movie look like it could be fun and let me tell you something it is! The best thing about the trailers are that they don't give away any of the story and it's actully a pretty darn good one. This movie has action,humor,style and most of all a story that you don't see coming at all. It's quite refreshing to see some really great eye candy with an interesting plot. With a great opeining action sequence and a great finale on a train that is remarkable. Or is that really the finale? Just when you thought you're watching the final act they add another act that doesn't drag on, but is there to finish the story. Great pacing and really fun and cool action sequences that will entertain the hell out of you. Don't let Angelina Jolie being in this film scare you away. One of the best action films that I've seen in a long time. I'd go see this while it's still in the theaters.