Source Code

Title: Source Code
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller
Release date: November 30th, 2011 (DVD, Sweden)
Actors: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga. 
Plot: A soldier, Colter Stevens, wakes up in the body of an unknown man and later realizes he's part of a mission to identify the bomber on a train in Chicago.

                                      

Discussion:
Victoria: I liked it, it was an exciting movie, and Jake Gyllenhaal did a really good job with his acting!
Ninnie: Totally! The one scene when he cries is amazing! It's a really interesting movie.
Victoria: Very. I find it interesting because in some way you can be a part of the movie, and try to find clues yourself. It's not easy, but you get the feeling that you could.  Who is this movie for, Ninnie?
Ninnie: Someone who likes that you have to plunge into a movie. If you like movies like Inception you'll probably like this one too. If you want a movie with lots of action I wouldn't recommend this one. There is action but not in that way.
Victoria: Exactly.

Sum up: Really good sci-fi/thriller movie, good acting from Gyllenhaal and definitively worth watching!

Victoria: A strong 3,9/5
Ninnie: 4/5

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Paul

Title: Paul
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Adventure
Release: June 22, 2011 (Theater Sweden)
Actors: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kristen Wiig
Plot: Graeme and Clive are two sci-fi nerds who are looking for UFOs in America. They bump into Paul, an alien who has been trapped in a military base his whole life and he wants to escape! Along the trip they are beeing chased by FBI agents!  

 

Ninnie: This is my kind of movie! Sort of! I recognize myself in the main characters Graeme and Clive.

Victoria: I want my own Paul guy! I'm not even kidding, I want him as my friend ! Haha
Ninnie: Totally! Ok this movie is not suitable for everyone. You kind of need to be a nerd in some way.
Victoria: For sure ! I've only heard from others that they liked it, I haven't heard anyone say it's a bad movie, but sure everyone might not like it. The characters in the movie are the best! The two nerd guys, Paul and like everone. Was there anything negative about it?
Ninnie: Hm? I really can't think of anything! There's actually not much more to say about "Paul". It's a good movie and you should watch it if you like nerdy movies.

Sum up: Watch it, laugh and like it! And a big plus: They're brittish which we love!

Ninnie: 4/5
Victoria: 4,1/5


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Inception

Title: Inception
Genre: Action, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Release: December 8th, 2010 (DVD, Sweden)
Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Cillian Murphy
Plot: This movie takes place in a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion. Don Cobb, a very talented thief is given his last chance at redemption which involves executing his toughest job till date, Inception.

Discussion:
Ninnie: I really liked the concept of this movie! The dream worlds they are creating is amazing and you totally recognize the structure from your own dreams.
Victoria: I must say this movie is freaking sick ! This is one movie that I've actually only heard people say good stuff about, and now I know why. It's such an interesting movie!
Ninnie: Yes totally, and not at all like other movies. It was exciting and you had to concentrate to be able to follow what was happening, but not in a bad way.
Victoria: Inception is a movie you should see for yourself and make up your own opinions, it's hard to explain what you think and what it is about. This is a movie in it's own category. So Ninnie, is there anything that is negative about it?
Ninnie: Um? I wouldn't say there is but since it is such a complex movie it might be a little difficult for some people to understand.


Sum up: A fantastic movie out of the ordinary. It is a must-see for the watcher who wants something to think about after finishing it.


Ninnie: 4,4/5
Victoria: 4,9/5


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Hot Tub Time Machine

Title: Hot Tub Time Machine
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Release: October 27th (DVD, Sweden)
Actors: John Cusack, Clark Duke, Craig Robinson, Rob Corddry, Chevy Chase
Plot: The four best friends Adam, Lou, Nick and Jacob have all grown tired of their adult life. They go on a skiing holiday and after partying in the hotel's Hot Tub they wake up in the 80s.


Discussion:
Ninnie: You've been telling me for a while now that this is an awsome movie so I really had my hopes up. And well, it was really good don't get me wrong, just maybe not as good as you made me believe. Bad Victoria! Haha.
Victoria: See, what I've come to notice is that all the movies I've watched in the movies in The States a few months ago were much funnier then. It's a difference when watching them in DVD, I think. This is a funny movie- yes, but I remember it being more funny.
Ninnie: Okay sure. So what's good about it?
Victoria: Well first of all I like the whole concept of the time machine and them going back to the 80's! Second of all the concept that they could do whatever they wanted with their past- OR had to stick with the past that led them to their predetermined future.
Ninnie: Agree! There's something about this movie that I didn't like but I just can't put my finger on it. But all in all it's good!

Sum up: Funny movie that we recommend you watch with a bunch of friends. Dont't have your hopes up cause then you will enjoy it more.

Ninnie: 4/5
Victoria: 4,2/5

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Watchmen

Title: Watchmen
Genre: Action, Sci-fi, Mystery
Release: August 5, 2009
Actors: Malin Åkerman, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Jackie Earle Haley
Plot: Someone's killing all the superheros and is also planing to destroy  human life. Who should stop this "someone" if the superheros are all dead?

Discussion:
Victoria: Let me start off by saying I love the special effects.
Ninnie: Okay thank you Victoria you just stole my first line Haha. Kidding. It was an exciting movie, it's just that some scenes (flashback scenes) were to long, you kind of forgot what's happening in present time.
Victoria: I totally hear you. I didn't really get the hang of the complete story, to be honest. Not that I was completely lost, but still.
Ninnie: Agree! What do you think about the acting?
Victoria: No complaints there. No "Wow- performance" from anyone, but they were all OK.
Ninnie: Exactly, it felt like no one was really suitable for their part. They couldn't really live up to their character.
Victoria: Right. I must add, also, that I loved the soundtrack, Really nice selection of songs. Who should watch this movie, Ninnie?
Ninnie: Let me start by telling you who shouldn't watch it. Which is people who doesn't like super heros, who's sensitive with blood and "cruel killing" and  people who get bored easily.
When I think about superheros I automatically think about pure goodness, but in this movie it's not like that. And you don't get the "superhero feeling".

Victoria: So, Watchmen is a really good action movie with even nicer special effects. You should watch it if you really want to WATCH it, because otherwise it might be hard to follow.But really, it is a good movie!

Victoria: 3,6/5
Ninnie: 3,5/5

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The Box

Title: The Box
Genre: Thriller, drama, sci-fi, mystery
Release: March 17 (DVD Sweden)
Actors:  Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella
Plot: The Lewis Family gets a box with a button on it, from a mysterious man. The offer is one million dollar to the price of someones death . They have 24 hours to decide wheather or not to accept the offer.Will they push the button and what will the consequences be?

Discussion:
Ninnie: Let me just start by saying: Baaaad performance by Cameron Diaz. She's suppose to have this Southern accent but it all comes out like a mix and it feels like she's concentrating more on her accent than the acting part. None of it very good.
Victoria: I hear ya. I wouldn't go down too harsh on her though. Cameron Diaz will always be one of my favorite actresses, but I do admit- this wasn't her best performance.  Otherwise- about the movie itself: very good, I must say. Throughout the movie I kept thinking "goodness, what will happen? I have absolutely no idea".
Ninnie: Yes Cameron is one of my favorite actresses too, but disappointing in this movie. Hm? I wouldnt say it was "very good". It was exciting but I just didn't find it very good anyway.
Victoria: It was a little confusing at some points (or I'm just a confused person) but from time to time I wasn't sure wheather or not you were suppose to know what was going on. That doesn't neccesarily have to be a bad thing, it just makes you think. A movie that makes you think will always be more memorable (kinda...) than a movie that just passed you by......?
Ninnie: If you're looking for a good sci-fi movie this is not the right one. Okey I'm coming off all negative, which is not my intention. Because it is a good movie, don't get me wrong.
Victoria: You have to be alert while watching it, otherwise you'll ruin the movie - just a tip. Tell me Ninnie- what DID you like specifically about The Box?
Ninnie: Hm? Well the story is good. And in the end there's some good emotional choices to be made. Which I liked.

Victoria: True. I guess we have some different opinions about this one. We do agree on the fact that it's a decently good movie. The acting part is not as good as it could and should be. But it's worth watching.

Ninnie: 3/5
Victoria: 3.3/5


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