The Help

Skeeter (Emma Stone) returns home to Jackson Mississippi, after graduating from college determined to become a writer. Life in a small town in 1963 is hard for a career woman, so she got a great idea for a book to write an expose on the life of the help. Skeeter decided to interview her best friend, a black maid and write the story from the help point of view, as they take care of prominent southern families. Aibileen (Viola Davis) was the first of the help to open up to skeeter but not at first, she knew she can get in to a lot of trouble just for socializing with a white woman. So in secret she told her story but the rest of the black community didn't want nothing to do with the project, then Minny Jackson (Octavia Spencer) joined the collaboration and soon more women tired of the treatment they were getting, came together to tell their stories, and as it turn out they had a lot to say about what went on in the homes of their bosses. After their book was publish a unlikely friendship emerges from these three ladies, forcing this small town to face the facts that time were changing.

The Help is a beautifully writing, directed and casted movie. Directed by Tate Taylor who made a strong poignant film, that was at time hard to see without getting emotional. The blatant discrimination back in the 1960's was very difficult to watch, but to be able to tell the story as hard as it was back then, it will move you to tears, and laughter too. I predict that this film and some of it stars will have "OSCAR" nominations, as they deserve it so.

"A MUST SEE MOVIE FOR ALL AGES'

I give this movie 5 Stars.

Attack The Block

Attack the Block is a about a gang of delinquent kids from a rough inner city project in south London, who after killing a small alien creature, is unaware that more are coming but the rest aren't as small as the one they killed. Now the kids are trying to stay alive and defend their turf against the savage alien creature, making there neighborhood a war zone.

Attack The Block has promising sci-fi action, the alien will surprise you. Attack the Block is like the little engine that could, if given a chance, so don't judge this book by it's cover cause it will surprise you.

I give this movie 3 1/2 Stars.

Super 8

In a small town in Ohio in 1979 during the summer, a group of friends are filming a Super-8 movie when a pick up truck drives into and derails a government train. Soon after, unusual disappearances, unexplained animal behavior and military units takes over this small town. As the truth reveal itself no one is prepare especially Joe Lamb (Joel Courtney), who with the help of his friends uncover the truth. And what the government is really trying to hide, from the unsuspecting citizens.

Super 8 was hyped up to be this summer mega movie with all the elements, but fell short. Super 8 is a regurgitation of Cloverfield, E.T with a little of Transformers. There's nothing unique or new about Super 8. I'm very disappointed when you have a Directed like J.J Abrams and Producer Steven Spielberg attach to a project like this one and it fall short to your expectation. But all is not lost because the little Super-8 film the kids were filming was really good and you get to see it at the end.

I give this movie 2 1/2 Stars.

Thor

The story of the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth) a powerful but arrogant warrior about to be crown king when his reckless action reignite an ancient war with the dangerous frost giant. As a result, Thor was banish from his world Asgard to Earth by his father king Odin (Anthony Hopkins) until he learns humility, Thor is force to live among humans. When the most dangerous villain of his world send it's darkest forces to kill Thor and retrieve his hammer from Earth Thor will learn what it takes to be a real hero.

Thor, directed by Kenneth Branagh has taken the epic adventure of the Marvel comic and given it life. With exceptional 3D effect you almost can touch the studly man Chris Hemsworth. The action was excellent, storyline made sense, and the movie left you wanting more (I SEE A SEQUEL).

I gave this movie 4 Stars.

The Prince, Seal It With A Kiss!!

After 9 years of dating, Prince William and Kate Middleton are now legally married. The couple ceremony happen this morning at the Westminster Abbey. The ceremony was performed in full traditional way and Prince William followed the protocol of the events he did not look back at his bride until she stood next to him. Attending the wedding were the usual nobility, diplomats and celebrities, but Will and Kate also had invited a few very close friends from school, and Kate's hometown local neighbors who attend the wedding. With the crowds gathering days before the wedding everyone has waited with anticipation for Kate Middleton to show the dress to the world. Everyone including myself was waiting with baited breath to see the gown she choose and finally she step out in a Sarah Burton gown, looking like a Princess, the dress resembling that of Princess Grace Kelly with the lace covering her arms and neck, just beautifully. Kate walked down the aisle to meet her Prince. As I watch this historical moment, I became nostalgic to his mother wedding 30 years ago, when Princess Diana marriedPrince Charles, and I remember watched it when I was 11 years old. Diana would have been so proud of him today. Kate Middleton is a perfect match for William and the journey that they will be making together in eventually becoming " The King of England" . The crowd waiting and cheering for the arrival of the newly married couple heading to Buckingham Palace for the kiss that will be seen all over the world.

Prom

Every story is different but one thing is the same "Prom" and who is going to ask me out? For Nova Prescott (Aimee Teegarden), it's a fight of wills with herself after she and Jesse Richter (Thomas McDonell) are discipline by principal Dunnan (Jere Burns) and they are stuck with prom duties. She started becoming attracted to his bad boy image, what will she do? Fellow seniors Mei Kwan (Yin Chang) and Tyler Barson (DeVaughn Nixon) have secrets can they stay that way? Meanwhile there others friends faces anticipation, insecurity, and how there life intersect, surrounding the high school events.

This movie is an ensemble cast, with great soundtrack that will make you nostalgic for your prom, but that about it. No music can save this sinking ship. So what can I say, I rather watch 1984 "footloose" prom, now that's a prom.

I give this movie 3 Stars.

Fast Five

After Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) and Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster) broke out Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) from custody, they escaped the authorities by traveling to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. There, they trying to survive. They get an offer to pull one last job in order to gain their freedom. Dom will need to assemble an elite team of top racers and they only have one shot to pull it off. Unfortunately, a corrupt businessman Reyes (Joaquim De Almeida) wants them dead, and hot on their trail is federal agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) who will stop at nothing to gets his man too. Now Dom, Brian and the crew has to accomplish the heist of the century with everyone after them.

Fast Five is a fast-paced, action packed, sitting on the edge of your seat movie. The action sequence is extremely fresh and daring. You will not be bored "THIS I GUARANTEE".

I give this movie 4 Stars.