Movie Review: The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

Assalam wa Alaykum/ Hi,

Another movie review! This wasn't the movie I was supposed to see when I made the post for The Oz movie. Buuut, plans changed and I ended up seeing this movie with my friend. So, I'll get to it:

When a street magician's stunt begins to make their show look stale, superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton look to salvage their act - and their friendship - by staging their own daring stunt.
Like before I got this summary from imdb.com. So, I'm going to admit that I didn't pay much attention to this movie until my friend suggested we watch it. At first glance I didn't want to. Can you blame me? Maybe you can. I don't know. I know you're not supposed to judge a book by its cover or a movie by its poster in this case. But, this movie looked stupid at first glance. I expected it to be one of those comedies that had plenty of stupid parts and raunchy instances. I'm not one to knock movies. But, I was in the mood for a different type of movie. Anyway, this movie was good. I greatly disliked Jim Carrey in this movie but that was because he was the antagonist. Steve Carell looked very orange for some reason. Or maybe that was just me? I was introduced to a song in the movie and now it's my new song obsession. It's On Top Of the World by Imagine Dragons.So, if you're in the mood for a light movie that can be slightly disgusting at times go for it.
On a side note: Going to the movies made me remember why I usually don't go to the movies when I am home. This movie costs $14. 14 flippin...! I'm a poor college student! I can't afford 14 dollar movies! At school movies are like 6 or 7 dollars. Compared that to 14. Can you understand my shock? Like why? Anyway, that's it.
Until Next Time
Aleema :)

Movie Review- Beautiful Creatures

Assalam Wa Alaykum/ Hi,
I'm doing something new this time. A movie review. The idea just came to me and I'm running with it. So, the movie I'm reviewing is Beautiful Creatures. This movie came out Thursday. I went to see it on Friday. Many people, including friends of mine, went to see this movie with the intention of comparing it to the Twilight saga.
Why?
I don't know. I've watched the Twilight movies and read the books. I'm not as critical of them as many people are. They're whatever. I will definitely say that the movies got better as they progressed and with the director change of course.
Anyway, I'm going to copy and paste the overview of Beautiful Creatures that way I don't run the risk of doing a spoiler.

Ethan longs to escape his small Southern town. He meets a mysterious new girl, Lena. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town. 

Of course you get a bit more than that from the trailers but that was what  I found on imdb.com.
The movie was nice. The main characters were very witty with their humor. It wasn't like Twilight at all except for the fact that there was a love interest and most movies have that. I wouldn't say that it has become my new all time favorite movie but I may purchase the DVD when it comes out. I would probably rate this movie an 8 out of 10. I will say that there's a lot of kissing and making out. It is rated PG-13 I believe and I do have friends who don't always appreciate that so I thought I would just let you know. That's it. I hope this helps with your movie selection. If you have seen this movie, What did you think?
Until Next Time
Aleema :)