Green Lantern [2011]

I have to admit, when I wanted to watch the Green Lantern, my expectations were a little low.  First was because Ray Reynolds was known more for being featured in Romantic Comedy movies, and the thought of him being a super hero was a little 'weird'.  Secondly, it was because Green Lantern is in fact 'green'... uhhh... not my favorite colour.

Anyway, the movie eventually turned out very well as Ray Reynolds managed to combine his antics normally used in his Romance-Comedy movies with serious action stuff.  While I still couldn't get used to the green suit, the movie itself was entertaining enough to keep me well glued to the screen.

The only problem I had with the movie was that it ended in such an abrupt manner, despite the build up from the start.  It would be more exciting to see more fights against 'evil'.  The one shown was just too brief and simple.  Great movie. Catch it in cinemas.

X-Men First Class [2011]

For some odd reason, X-Men is moving backwards in time with the latest installment dated on how X-Men was first formed.  The movie didn't have many mind blowing effects, but the storyline is well crafted.

For those of you wondering how everything began, this is the movie to watch.  You get to know how Professor Xavier became Professor X, how mystique ended with Magneto and even how the helmet used by Magneto is actually made in Russia!

One problem I had with this movie was the casting.  Compared to the other X-Men movies, I felt this First Class didn't have the 'stars' with some of them looking too fragile.  Even Professor X wasn't looking convincing himself. Well, probably it's just me being to used to the older X-Men movies.  Anyway, a great watch. Catch it in cinemas. It's so worth it!  If you want to catch the 'older X-men, get the X-Men Trilogy (X-Men/ X2 - X-Men United/ X-Men - The Last Stand).

Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides [2011]

Popular movie featuring Johnny Depp, Pirates Of The Caribbean comes back with a new sequel, On Stranger Tides.  Went to see it on Monday after numerous dissapointment (also I didn't want to watch it in 3D), and it was okay.  The new line up was less impressive altough Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) was at his usual best.  I kind of missed the old cast.

The story line was expected, but there was no more 'wow' factor.  I guess the directors and script writers ran dry on ideas and the movie didn't look as amazing as it used to be.  nonetheless, it was great entertainment, just that, it got too dry due to a repetition of many familiar scene (re-used antics).

At that point, did anyone realize they even used the same island?

Super 8 [2011]

Super 8 may sound like a superhero movie, but it's not.  It's about a bunch of kids, yes kids moving about making a movie of their own while unluckily stumbling upon something alien which the US Air Force is trying to hide.  To be honest, there wasn't anything special about this movie EXCEPT the derailment of the train which I thought was superbly done.  Best to give this movie a skip or just rent out a DVD. 

Oh, the romance between Alice & Joe should be played in more detail.. but yeah, it's a real pitty since they are just kids. I would love to see how they grow up together... Final words on this movie, KIDS STUFF... blarghhh..