Precious

Title: Precious

Genre: Drama

Release: June 9, 2010 (DVD Sweden)

Actors: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey

Plot: Precious is a heavily overweight black woman who struggles with an abusing mother and difficulties in school.

Discussion:
Ninnie: This is a really interesting story!

Victoria: Very touching ! If you usually cry to movies you will definitely cry to this one! 

Ninnie: Hm? Like okay, you might think it's slightly more touching than I do, but sure, it is touching and it won't leave you without feeling her pain.

Victoria: Yeah. What do you think was especially good about it?

Ninnie: The fact that it's based on a true story and that it feels really real. Bad?

Victoria: I can't think of much, but if I should mention something I guess that would be that there's not really a lot of "changes" or huge events happening, everything is very "even" throughout the movie.....? 
Ninnie: True!

Sum up: Interesting and touching story. A very good movie for those who likes movies based on a true story! 

Ninnie: 3,7/5

Victoria: 4,2/5

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Toy Story 3

Victoria: 5/5
Ninnie: 5/5


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The Muppet Christmas Carol

Title: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Genre: Family, Comedy, Fantasy

Release: December 17 1992
Actors: Michael Caine 

Discussion:
Ninnie: It's funny, sad and exciting! I really like it! Although I think that the first version, of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, you see is the one that you'll like the most. This was not the first one I saw there for not my personal favorite. Mine is definitely "Mickey's Christmas Carol". But still, it's really, really nice.
Victoria: Yeah I know what you mean. "luckily" (?) I can't remember Mickye's version very well (but I know that one is the only one I've watched before) so for me this one is special  I really like the characters in this version and how they make it funny with funny songs and so on....
Ninnie: Yes totally! If this is the first one you see, you'll love it! It's filled with Christmas spirit! If you know the songs you'll definitely "feel something" every time you sing them.
Victoria: Yeah I think it really gives you a spirit, which I think a Christmas movie should do... Can you find something less good about it?
Ninnie: Hm? Well I think that sometimes to much singing can destroy a movie, But then again it's Christmas and you're suppose to sing. And well of course I have to point out that for example when they're flying (it looks superduper lame and fake, but it's totally OK in this kind of movie. What do you say?
Victoria: I agree, well as long as the songs are nice it's ok, so I can't say it destroyed the movie. Not that I think you mean it that way anyway... But yeah, no otherwise I can't really think of anything. I think they made this one really good- a real classic.
Ninnie: No you're right that's not what I meant at all. And I agree!

Sum Up: Great Christmasy movie if you wanna get in the mood for the Holidays. It's good because it's both funny, exciting and sad, and if you're looking for a good Christmas carol and you haven't yet seen this one- see it!


Ninnie: 4,0/5
Victoria: 4,2/5

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Winners of Guess the Movie #3!

The Correct answer of our last competition  "Guess the movie #3" was Pirates Of the Caribbean and the fight was between Jack Sparrow (Ninnie) and Will Turner (Victoria)!

The awesome winners are:
Albin "CampingAbbe" Fröding (Sweden)
Martina (Sweden)
Anders Richter (Sweden)
Congratz!

We have an other clip coming but it's a bit delayed, but there WILL be another video!

Merry Christmas to you all! :D

Frozen

Title: Frozen

Genre: Thriller

Release: September 28 (DVD Sweden)

Actors: Emma Bell, Shawn Ashmore, Kevin Zegers

Plot: Three friends goes on a skiing trip and manage to get stuck in the lift at night and everyone has left the resort. No one will be back until next weekend. How will they survive the freezing cold weather, hunger and ... the wolves.

Discussion:

Victoria: Dude, I was so caught up in this movie, I could totally feel the pain they were in! So awful! (the movie wasn't awful, just the pain)

Ninnie: Totally! It was really exciting even though it didn't contain much action. Some parts were really freaky!

Victoria: Yes, my body like hurts from watching it, I almost panicked everytime something happened.

Ninnie: Yea, I have to say that's the best part of the movie, all the freaky parts were your own body can imagine how it would feel like, though probably far from the real feeling. Bad part?

Victoria: Hm. I guess the only thing would be that if you are looking for action you won't find too much of it in Frozen. It's a kinda calm yet horrifying movie. Otherwise I think I was too caught up in the movie to think of something bad. You got something?

Ninnie: No, nothing.

Sum up: Non actionfilled, yet very exciting and terrifying movie that won't leave you without feeling any empathy.

Ninnie: 4,2/5

Victoria: 4,3/5

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Guess The Movie #3

The winners for our last movie clip are: Debbie (Sweden), Christian "Krisse" Carlsson (Sweden), Anders. Congratz :) The movie was of course Dumb and Dumber.

So.... another clip. This time we want you to be more exact. Tell us the movie (be precisly) and who the characters are.



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The Backup Plan

Title: The Backup Plan
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Release: November 10th (DVD, Sweden)
Actors: Jennifer Lopez, Alex O'Loughlin
Plot: Zoe decides to have a baby, but she doesn't have a partner, so she has to go through insemination. Just when she finds out she was lucky enough to get pregnant she meets a guy....

Discussion: 

Ninnie: I have to say I'm surprised by how good it actually was. I usually don't like when singers does acting but I enjoyed it.

Victoria: Yeah me too. Although, I feel this way- it's a good movie, but I feel like there are already sooo many movies with the same story. Well, the insemination part, of course, isn't the most common story in a movie, but most romantic comedies are somehow... the same?

Ninnie: I hear you. It was entertaining for the evening though. I do believe a lot of women will enjoy it.

Victoria: Yes, I'm not saying they won't. I don't dislike it, I'm just saying it wasn't a special movie. So will guys enjoy it?

Ninnie: Hm? Maybe not so many but some will probably recognize what the man in this movie feels.

Victoria: Anything you want to add?

Ninnie: Nope.

Sum up: An OK and pretty entertaining romantic comedy made mostly for the female viewers. 

Ninnie: 3,7/5

Victoria: 3,5/5

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Guess the movie #2

The first three winners of our last competition was:
Eric Fanali (USA), Anders (Sweden) and Jonas (Sweden)
The clip was obviously from The Hangover!
Here's another clip! Go ahead and guess!




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Extract

Title: Extract

Genre: Comedy, crime

Actors: Jason Bateman, Ben Affleck, Mila Kunis

Plot: Joel has his own company which he's planing to sell. But everything get's all messed up, lawsuit, a cheating wife and temptation at work.  

Discussion:
Ninnie: I have to say I'm surprised  over how entertaining this movie actually was.
Victoria: Yeah, I thought it was just gonna be this regular average movie (well it kind of was), but it was so easy to watch and like you said - entertaining for the mind.
Ninnie: Mila Kunis and Jason Bateman is two very good actors yet not too recognized for their performances and they were just as good in this one.
Victoria: Pros?
Ninnie: Well everything that we mentioned above and also that it was a very nice combination between comedy and drama... and crime. Cons?
Victoria: Seriously, I can't really think of anything, but by that I don't mean that it's a flawless, perfect movie. But in general I wouldn't say that there's too many negative things about it actually.

Sum up: Very easy-going and entertaining movie for people 17 years old and up.

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

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Knight And Day

Title: Knight and Day
Genre: Action, Comedy
Release: December 8th, 2010 (DVD, Sweden)
Actors: Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz,
Plot: June meets a stranger on the airport and they happen to be on the same flight. After they've been talking she thinks that he could just be the man of her dreams. But she soon realizes that she was wrong, when she finds out that he's a secret agent.

Discussion: Victoria: I'd say a decent entertaining movie.
Ninnie: True. The excitment is on an average level.
Victoria: I definitely think people should and can watch it. Both Cruise & Diaz does an OK job.
Ninnie: I hear you! It's action from the start which is good.
Victoria: Who should watch it?
Ninnie: Someone who's not looking for the best action movie there is but still a decent one.
Victoria: I just realized I could easily compare this movie to another Action/Comedy movie - "Killers" with Ashton Kutcher and Katharine Heigl. Then "Killers" is def better.

Sum up: A decent action/comedy movie. Not Cruise's or Diaz's best movie, but they still do a good job.

Victoria: 3,3/5
Ninnie: 3,7/5

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Guess the Movie !

Go ahead, from what movie is this clip from? :)

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Scott Pilgrim vs The World

Title: Scott Pilgrim vs The World
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Release: February 3rd, 2011 (DVD, Sweden)
Actors: Michael Cera, Alison Pill, Mark Webber, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ellen Wong, Kieran Culkin,
Plot: Scott Pilgrim is datíng a girl, Ramona Flowers, and in order to be able to keep her as his girlfriend he must battle and defeat Ramonas seven exes.

Discussion:
Ninnie:Wow! This movie was amazing! It was so cool!
Victoria: Dude, yes !! Ask me if I love it and my answer is a three-lettered word.
Ninnie: Do you love it?
Victoria: YES!
Ninnie: I loved all the special effects with all the words popping up and things you know.
Victoria: Oh god, yes  ! And I've said it before but I love Michael Cera, he's just the most awesome actor ever (well to the extent of course). Was there anything bad with it? Or less good?
Ninnie:The only thing I can think of is that this is definitely not a movie that is suitable for everyone. Either you'll love it or you will hate it, sort of. This is not a very bad thing since it just makes it more awesome to the people who really like it. Okay really complicated answer, Ninnie.
Victoria: No, it's true, though. Very easygoing movie. I could watch it over and over again.

Sum up: If you're into games and have a kind of childish mind you will definitely enjoy this one. We think everybody should give Scott Pilgrim a chance and find out what side you are on!

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

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The Cove

Title: The Cove

Genre: Documentary
Cast: Brook Aitken, Joe Chisholm,

Plot: A group of activists, that is led by Ric O'Barry, the famous dolphin trainer, travels to a cove near Taijii, Japan to reveal a shocking example of animal abuse and also to tell the people about a serious threat to human health.

Discussion:

Victoria: I must say I really like the fact that they made a movie out of this. And I hate what they are showing.

Ninnie: Totally! It's really interesting and you can learn a few things from watching this.
Victoria:  For sure! Do you find this movie/documentary boring or is it interesting all through?
Ninnie: I wouldn't say it's boring 'cause it's quite touching at some points. But maybe some information is kind of unnecessary, nothing you will think about or take in. What do you say?
Victoria: I agree. I do think they made it quite interesting all through it. So, I wouldn't say this movie is for everyone though. Like if you don't really care about dolphins or how people treat them you probably won't be touched at all, but if you do care I really think you should watch it, you will be touched.
Ninnie: Agree!

Sum up: So, I kind of feel like my last comment there was a bit of a sum up. Really touching story- if you care about living creatures, pretty interesting all through and a quite shocking movie.

Ninnie: 3,8/5
Victoria: 3,9/5

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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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Grown Ups

Title: Grown Ups

Genre: Comedy

Release: February 2nd, 2011 (DVD, Sweden)

Actors: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Salma Hayek, Maya Rudolph

Plot: Five good childhood friends reunite when their high school basketball coach passes away. They are now grown up with familes.

Discussion:

Ninnie: I really enjoyed watching this. I love Kevin James, he doesn't even have to do anything to be funny.
Victoria: Indeed. As with so many recent movies I feel like I had my hopes up too high for this one as well. It WAS funny, but with a cast like this I thought it would me more of a laugh-out-loud-movie.
Ninnie: Yes, but I have been so disappointed with a lot of movies recently so I was kind of prepared to feel the same way this time, but I didn't. Even though I had my hopes up it didn't let me down that much.
Victoria: It's still a funny movie, I do like it. I think the story is good, and also true when it shows that "kids of today" don't play the same way as maybe one or more decades ago.
Ninnie: Totally! Best part about it is the actors/characters. They are really funny with their different personalities.
Victoria: Yes. I think everyone should watch it. It's not the best movie of 2010 but definitely entertaining!
Ninnie: Agree! I think it's at its best if you're like 20+.

Sum up: Funny movie with great actors and funny characters.

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

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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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Cop Out

Title: Cop Out
Genre: Action, Comedy
Release: October 13th (DVD Sweden)
Actors: Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan, Seann William Scott, Adam Brody
Plot: Jimmy & Paul --> two cops , not in the top ten at NYPD. Jimmys daughter is getting married and the only way he will be able to pay for it is if he sells an antique basesball card. Unfortunately it gets stolen and Jimmy and Paul will do anything to get it back.

Discussion:
Victoria: Tracy Morgan is so funny in this one! The whole movie has a lot of funny moments.
Ninnie: Yes true! This is not the ultimate action comedy  movie but definitely one of the better ones.
Victoria: Yeah. The story is pretty good and the acting as well. What did you like best about it?
Ninnie: Hm? Tracy Morgan!
Victoria: Indeed. I don't really have anything more to say about it actually. It is definitely watchable, I mean I definitely think you should watch it.

Sum up: Not the perfect action comedy movie but still good!

Ninnie: 3,7
Victoria: 3,9

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Killers

Title: Killers
Genre: Action, Comedy, Romance, Thriller
Release: October 20 (DVD, Sweden)
Actors: Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl
Plot: Jen finally meets the man of her dreams, Spencer. What she doesn't know is that she marries an ex "killer".

Discussion:
Ninnie: Let me just say wow. This is a perfect action comedy movie!
Victoria: It definitely is. Killers is like the face of the perfect action comedy (and romance) movie! If someone would ask me for a good (or great) movie in this genre I would totally say this one.
Ninnie: Yes. I laughed and was super tense at the same time. There were some really funny scenes. They really caught the "normal" life situation at the same time as something really exciting was happening.
Victoria: Oh yes. Both Kutcher and Heigl does a great job on the acting part. They are both really funny and connect really well...... and a plus for the female viewers: Ashton Kutcher is HOT!
Ninnie: Oh yeah! Any bad parts in the movie?
Victoria: Nope. Can't think of any. You?
Ninnie: Nope. I loved it!


Sum up:  A perfect action/comedy/romantic movie. It has it all and a little bit more. The perfect combination!


Victoria: 5/5

Ninnie: 5/5


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Prince of Persia

Title: Prince of Persia (The Sands of Time)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Remember
Release: September 22 (DVD, Sweden)
Actors: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina
Plot: The brave prince Daston decides to help a rival princess Tamina and protect a special (magical) dagger. This dagger has the ability to change and turn back time

Discussion:
Victoria: I don't really like"these kinds" of movies. I happen to think they are usually always the same, and that there are boring wars and conflicts going on all the time. But somehow this one manage to be a little different and for some reason I liked it.
Ninnie: I see your point. I usually end up liking these kinds of movies even though I think I won't. And this is not an exception. It was exciting from the start and continued that way 'til the end. It's not the best adventure/fantasy/action movie I've seen but it's definitely a good one,
Victoria: Yes. It was really exciting all way through. As the viewer you think that everything will be solved every 10min and then something else appears and just turns it back around again. It had an interesting story and the action parts were really cool.
Ninnie: Yes, I love his awesome "moves"! They're not really realistic but I was impressed anyway haha. So what's bad about "Prince of Persia"?
Victoria: I don't really have anything bad-bad to say about the movie. I'm not saying it's a perfect movie, but no, I can't really think of anything in particular that was bad about it. If you have anything, go ahead and fill me in.
Ninnie: Hm? No, I think I totally agree on that.



Sum up: A good adventurous movie. Cool action scenes and a pretty exciting story.


Victoria:3,8/5
Ninnie: 3,7/5


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Date Night

Title: Date Night
Genre: Action comedy
Release: August 18 (DVD sweden)
Actors: Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Mark Wahlberg
Plot: Phil and Claire Foster is a married and pretty bored couple from New Jersey. When they finaly decide to go some place else on their weekly date night, they end up taking someone else's reservation on a restaurant, the Tripplehorns. This is a huge mistake and some very dangerous people are mistaking on their identities. Their romantic evening does not turn out as they planned, not at all.

Discussion:
Ninnie: This is a really funny movie. Love the actors and their characters in "Date Night"
Victoria: Yeah, both Carell and Fey are two great actors. Always hilarious in whatever they do, and they don't fail in this one either!   
Ninnie: Agree! The movie has a funny story and funny characters so it just can't fail. But were there anything you didn't like about it? And which part of the movie did you enjoy the most? Without spilling to much.
Victoria: Hmm.... Something I didn't like about the movie.. well, in that case I'd just say like random small unnecessary things about it, I guess- really nothing major or that comes to mind.
I don't think there is like one specific  part of the movie that I like best,  I just really like the way Steve Carell and Tina Fey act together. Every scene with them together is just always funny (and the movie is 99% only them.. so..). I liked when Steves character tried to be a tough guy- when he is obviously so not. Haha.
Ninnie: Haha yes, awesome. Also, I loved the awesome taxidriver.


Sum up: Funny characters, funny actors and a funny and exciting story. What else can we say, it's simply a very good action comedy movie.


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


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