lagergren168 Reviews

The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)

A magical tale that brings a classical theme back to the big screen.

[10/10 · 18 August 2009]

"The Time Traveler's Wife" is a heart-warming love story, and will keep you entertained until the final credits appear. The performances are superb, the pacing is fantastic, and the emotional sensation you experience is easily worth the price of admission.

I recommend anyone looking for a unique love story to see this film. Paying homage to memorable classic such as; "Somewhere in Time" and "It's a Wonderful Life,"it will easily be something that should find a home in your living room shelves.

It emits a cinematic glow that hasn't been seen in years while cleverly conveying an educational message;

"Never let go of the one you love, and cherish him/her always."

Don't let this sparkling gem pass you by...

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)

It is a shame this film hasn't received better critical reception since its release.

[10/10 · 2 July 2009]

Michael Bay has revived TRANSFORMERS, given it new life, and breathed creativity into a "campy" 80's cartoon that was silly to begin with! It was innovative when it first appeared on Saturday mornings in 1984, but that was then and this is now!

The effort that went into the visual mechanics is incomprehensible. It is non-stop eye candy from beginning to end, and every CGI sequence is gorgeous! ILM has truthfully outdone themselves this time.

Another point I would like to make is the public's outlook on the story. Hopefully, everyone was watching the same film as I was because this movie has a step-by-step plot. It's not Oscar material, but what summer blockbuster is? Not even the well-reviewed and fan-adored "Dark Knight" received a nomination for best picture, and this is no exception! It is pure summer entertainment

I'd like every fan of the original 80's cartoon to watch episodes of that show, then compare it to this movie.

There is no comparison... Michael Bay and his team have turned a seemingly "stupid" TV series into a full-fledged, action-packed, head-throbbing experience that keeps you wanting more action after every robotic punch thrown!

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)

An excellent sequel to an excellent movie.

[9/10 · 21 July 2006]

This is my favorite movie so far this Summer. Click was also a fantastic film, but this beat it out by a long-shot! First of all, let's display the GOOD qualities.

The CGI(Computer Graphics: Special Effects: Phenomenal... Absolutely fantastic. I usually can't tell what's real or not in this film. A 10/10

Story: Davy Jones has been mentioned in various movies, but NEVER has he been done as an actual character. Now, everyone will finally understand why Davy Jones is part of the sea... A 9/10

Cast and Crew: I've watched some of the footage taken from the production of the film, and saw how much blood and sweat was used in the making of this movie... Johnny Depp is reprising his role as expected... A drunk pirate that moves around as if he had Cerebral Palsy, however, Orlando Bloom isn't doing quite as well.. I never was a huge fan of him, but he does a decent job as a swashbuckling pirate that forgot to buckle his swash...=) Keira Nightly is just as believable as Depp in my opinion. She was interested in Piracy in the first film, and she Tris to live it in this one. All of the other actors are also impressive. Bill Nighy is a fantastic Davy Jones, along with many of the Flying Dutchmen. A 8/10

All in all, this movie is the best movie of the Summer. It has all the qualities that make and action film fun: An action-packed, love story with humorous, swash-buckling fun! Thanks for reading! A 9.2/10