Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Iron Man

2008 * PG-13 * Action
Robert Downey Jr * Gwyneth Paltrow * Jeff Bridges

This is a comic book movie. At least, thats what they tell me, because I had never heard of Iron Man before I saw this movie. Run, don't walk, to see this movie! Its got great action, fun scenes, good plot points, and no dull moments. It builds and builds and still delivers. I think Robert Downey Jr is perfectly cast as a fun, imperfect, inventive do-gooder.I know most of everything in this film doesn't or can't ever exist, but its fun stuff to watch nonetheless. This is will be a top 2 summer blockbuster in my humble opinion.

Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed

2008 * PG * Documentary
Ben Stein

This film highlights the gap that exists between the scientific culture and the belief in God or even intelligent design. I know this is probably nothing new to you. But what is new is hearing how opposed, dogmatic, aggressive the scientific community is as another option to how the world came to be. Good, legitimate scientists are being ostracized and punished for raising the issue of God or intelligent design. Their careers are being taken from them. This is not a bury your head in the sand type of Christian film. This merely highlights the "I am going to the take my science ball and go home" attitude of most scientists and their culture. If you care about this issue or just enjoy a good documentary, you should see this film.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Baby Mama

2008 * R * Comedy
Tina Fey * Amy Poehler
This was a really funny movie. There were a lot more funny parts than just the previews. This was a fresh take on a good old fashioned buddy pic. It just so happened the two buddies were women. Greg Kinnear and Sigourney Weaver both played great roles too. Entertaining movie for sure.