by James Evans
It’s too bad that Wall-E came out first because there are definitely comparisons to that movie even though they are very different. Humans are gone (but not in space) and there are these creations that are living on. But why? What is their purpose? It’s an interesting movie and it looks incredible, better than Wall-E even, which I didn’t like as much as the rest of you. I say you should give it a shot.
by James Evans
I love Japanese animated films but I’m not insane about them like some people. This is a fun movie to watch, but I don’t see why it got a big screen release frankly.
James Says: I know I am gonna be in the minority here on this one. Just like Wall-E, I liked this movie but I do not understand all the 4- and 5-star ratings. I know it’s just a kids’ film, but I didn’t think that this was up to par with past efforts. It looks great visually, and Ed Asner is great as the cranky old man. The beginning is really sad and almost too much for a kid flick. I just thought that it was a little too simple later on. They see this bird five seconds after they land, yet there is this guy who has been looking for it for decades. Call me a hater, I know it, but I’m still sticking by what I have to say. I could watch a whole movie with Dug the dog though. Great stuff!
G. Says: I think James is goofy. This is the best Pixar movie since Finding Nemo. Not quite as good as Nemo, but wonderfully creative, funny, tearful, artistic, and random. There is one frame in particular…a shot of the wife in a photograph with just the right amount of sunlight streaming through the window…a wry, relaxed little smile on her face… It’s real easy to forget this is digital animation and not a forgotten memory of an elderly man discovering himself for the second time. See the movie with an open heart, and it will be filled.
by James Evans
The Happening
If this doesn’t convince people that M. Night is insane then nothing will. Mark Wahlberg has the worst scene of the year when he speaks to a plant. Yes, he speaks to a plant. You have to see it to believe it.
Will Smith
No, it’s not a movie. He just has two terrible movies this year, so I thought I would throw them together. I thought Hancock was bad and that nothing could top it, but along came Seven Pounds. Not worse, but just as bad in a different way. Death by jellyfish? WTF? And Hancock, how pathetic. He has been whining for 80 years because nobody loves him? I am not excited to see what he does next.
Clone Wars
Lucas didn’t have anything to do with this? Subpar animation and a baby Hutt. What a joke.
Changeling
This is how I imagine an interview at an insane asylum.
Interviewer: ” So, Mr. Evans, are you evil?”
Me: “Why yes, yes I am evil!”
Interviewer: “Welcome aboard!”
10,000 B.C.
Really?
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Terrible remake and one that never needed to be made.
Deception
Could they give you anymore hints as to what is coming next? And please explain to me the ending. No way in hell would Ewan McGregor have gotten out of the country. Speaking of Ewan, what the hell was up with Casandra’s Dream? I thought Woody was back on track until this came out.
88 Minutes
This is the funniest movie that was not supposed to be funny. Al Pacino is laughably bad in this supposed thriller that is not thrilling in the least.
Eagle Eye
I really wanted to like this movie, but it was just too stupid and beyond believable even for a dumb movie. Another movie I wanted to like was Max Payne. I like Mark Wahlberg, so how the hell did he end up in two movies in my worst list?
Strange Wilderness
Sometimes when you watch a dumb comedy you can just shut off your brain and go with it so I try not to be too hard on these movies. Then one like this comes along to ruin my day. The scene with Steve Zahn and the turkey is the second worst of the year behind Mark and the tree.
Another terrible comedy I wasted my time on was College. Do not rent this movie no matter what!
And one for the women. No, not The Women, although that was bad too. The worst chick flick was Mad Money. It would be pure torture for me to have to ever watch this again.
Tags: Al Pacino, Animation, Ewan McGregor, George Lucas, Hutt, Insanity, Jellyfish, M Night, Mark Wahlberg, Steve Zahn, Woody Allen
Movies, The Worst | G. Sax | 
February 23, 2009 12:30 am | 
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by James Evans
Waste of time. Strange movie where the title character doesn’t show up in the first 20 minutes or so. I fell asleep and didn’t care when I woke back up. It’s not even fun for kids. It’s actually a very bleek movie. Don’t even rent it.
by James Evans
If you liked the first one, then there is no reason not to see the second. It’s not as good but there are some good moments and the penguins are great once again.
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