Limitless

 This slick thriller offers a diverting Friday night’s entertainment, but nothing more or less. That’s a shame given the potential of its plot. The one thing it does very well, though, is showcases many screen talents of main actor Bradley Cooper. The Hangover star is the perfect choice to play Eddie Mora (Bradley Cooper), a scruffy writer who transforms from an unmotivated layabout into an extremly domesticated businessman with a razor-sharp mind after he takes a mysterious ‘clear pill’. It’s the kind of show stoping performance that used to be Tom Cruise’s speciality; Cooper displays effortless confidence in front of the camera, but also possesses a particular intense dramatic ability that brings an audience immediately into his character’s moment.

 

 But while Cooper shines, the story he’s in the middle of moves from promising beginnings to settle into almost a sci fi film thriller. The idea of a pill that can open up unlocked doors in the human mind is a fascinating one, and director Neil Burger initially seems interested in exploring it: the way the pill throws open Eddie’s mind recalls Tyler Durden’s system-subversion in Fight Club, and Burger’s Fincher-aping camera techniques encourage the comparison. But this main point is not particularly explored by Leslie Dixon’s script, adapted from Alan Glynn’s 2001 novel The Dark Fields. Instead, once the film establishes how much power and status Eddie can acquire through the pill, it quickly shifts attention to the external threats to his predicament. People who want to stop him, the problem of maintaining a supply, and how to keep it a secret. The meaning that the pill effectively becomes what Hitchcock called a "MacGuffin"; an object that the plot hinges on but is not important in itself. Once this happens, anything that was uniquely interesting or compelling about the story is overlooked by simple ‘survive-at-all-costs’ thriller concept.

 

 The movie is very vague and lacks strong support of its central point-the magic clear pill will give you the ability to open up unused space in the mind. To an untrained eye all of the great action would distract one away from all of the random senecs in the movie and divertoins from the main topic. The author was attempting to make a film that would make you think as well as give you some action but all he managed to do is make another action film. In conclution, the movies central idea needs to be stronger and more direct and stick with that idea the whole time and not stray from it.   

No strings attached

 In my eyes, the movie No strings attached was a good movie that was acted out well, had a good cast, and appealed to it's audience. This movie was directed by an older gentlemen named Ivan Reitman. He is a directer that is known for corny funny movies but, to be more specific he is known for his comedic genius. One of his most successful movies is Gohstbusters. In this movie tho his comedic genius was portrayed well plus some more because he put a romantic twist at the end.

 This cast features two main stream actors that the movie bases it's whole plot off of. Adam (Aston Kutcher) is a person who lacks self confidence and is timid to go for what he wants. He works as a co-producer for some teenage musical TV show. On the other hand, Emma (Natalie Portman) is a very focused goal oriented individual that prides herself in the same redundant routine everyday. Then one day through total coincidence Adam stays the night at Emma's house and end up having sex. After that one time they devise a plan to use each other for sex only at all times of the night.

 As the movie progresses they start developing feelings for each other and not only use each other for sex but companionship. Mind you this is kept a secret by them the whole time. So, one day they are at a picnic and a guy is trying to hit on Emma and Adam gets jealous and texts Emma about it. But as you know Emma hides emotion and thinks nothing of it. That starts a big argument and they stop contacting each other. Then one day they get back together through Adams father and share how they feel about each other and stay together. In conclusion the movie is a comedy with a great romantic twist because the norm is not portrayed in this movie. the girl is the one who shows no affection and love while the man is the one who is trying to be in a relationship. that is why I say it has a great romantic twist at the end.

I am number four

 When I watch movies I try to figure out comparisons in movies that relate to the one I am currently watching. Only one stuck out to me in my mind and that was Twilight. In this movie, I am number four it has strong similarities to the hit movie series Twilight but that seems only fitting. The reason why I say it is only fitting is because the film industry is searching for the next big thing among young teens across the world. They want to see weather the "zero to hero" role is played out or not.

 Much like its' twin Twilight, I am number four, although, has the same high school atmosphere is a softer version of it. They replace a vampire with an extraterrestrial being that is the last of an extinct space race. Alex Pettyfer, is a teenage boy heart throb that is very nomadic in his living situation. His powers have not yet manifested or someone is close to destroying him. In the movie, the director does a good job of showing Alex's great vexation and bereavement every time they have to move. But, Alex gets his powers finally and when he dose not know how to control them he refuses to to flee this time because he has fallen in love with a girl so he lays low for about a week to learn how to hone his powers and defeat his enemies.

 The movie plot is turning out to be a good one because he found another just like himself. But, it still is a bit unclear because this movie is meant to have a sequel. He finds number 6 and thought the middle and end of this movie she helps him out immensely in his quest to destroy the villains. The  climax is one of the best parts of the movie because he finally taps into more of his abilities and in an awesome display of power he blows half of the town up and defeats his foes. In conclusion, this movie is a good solid action/scifi film that also has a sappy love twist in it but I can not wait for the second one to come out.