Puss in Boots

Reviewed by: Jerry, 16

Director: Chris Miller
Your Rating: It Was Amazing!

Many teenagers or adults may hesitate to watch this film due to its very nature that it is an animate; they believe that animate are for the younger kids. That is a general misconception. I absolutely disagree with it -at least for this film.
This film is brilliant: its graphic, story line, and about every aspects of it. Simply incredible. End of story.
The film focused on a human-like cat, Puss, who is looking for a magic bean that can lead him to the giant's castle, where he can find the golden eggs(reference to Jack and the Beanstalk). While on his hunt, he met his old friend that once betrayed him, Humpty Dumpty. Humpty wanted to work with Puss to find the golden egg. Though Puss at first disagree, he later agreed to let Humpty joins him on the quest.
That basically sums up the first 20 minutes of the film. The remaining 70 minutes? English has yet to be advanced enough to translate it into words.
Unlike many kids' film, this movie has many whimsical surprises and turn of events.
I would recommend this to: Everyone

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill

Reviewed by: Jerry, 16

Director: Judy Irving
Your Rating: Really liked it
Very interesting and loving documentary. It focuses on a homeless guy and his relationship with the wild parrots.
Many people may have thought of documentary as boring 2 hours long of boredom. That is not true; at least not this documentary. I was engaged throughout the entire film.
This movie is about a men who came to San Francisco in order to pursue his dream as a musician. Unable to do so, he ran out of money and became homeless. Despite his circumstances, he still devoted his time to take care of the wild parrots. Eventually, he creates a special bond with the parrots, one that reflects equal love between family members.
The theme of this film circulates around the strong bond human could have with animals. Though I gave a synopsis of the film, I didn't go in depth in the various aspects of that theme the film expressed. This is not only engaging, but also educational.
I would recommend this to: Thinker

The Smurfs

Reviewed by: Jerry, 16

Director: Raja Gosnell

Your Rating: It was amazing!

This film is everything a family film should be like- funny, entertaining, and a perfect happy ending.
The plot isn't that lucrative. Basically, Gargamel wanted the Smurfs for their magic power. He comes up with ideas to catch them, but the Smurfs outsmart him. To be honest, that's what I expect from a Smurf movie, no more and no less. The plot of this movie reminds me a lot of "101 Dalmatians" and "Tom and Jerry".
The overall plot may be a little bit too vague, but the subplots are amazing. There're many scenes in the movie that got me laughing crazily. There are also many scenes that are heart-warming.
Despite its predictable ending, this film will definitely capture your feelings, emotions, and make you laugh all the way.
I would recommend this to: Everyone

30 Minutes or Less

Reviewed by: Jerry, 16

Director: Ruben Fleischer
Your Rating: It was alright...

With great actors like Jesse Eisenberg and Aziz Ansari, this movie somehow still lacks the magic. Many jokes in the movie are childish and stupid to certain extent.
The plot and the idea of the movie is great. A guy got kidnapped and strapped with bomb. In order for him to dis-activate the bomb he will have to rob the bank for two criminal. Those two criminals wanted the money so they can hire assassin to kill a certain someone. They ended up getting chase by a different criminal. As I had mentioned before, the plot is awesome. So many events happened, and also so many mind-blowing twist to it. By the way, there're way more to the plot than what I had stated. I simply don't want to give too much away about the movie.
With a movie idea like that, I believe this movie could have been way better. Too bad some humorless jokes ruined it. I am a little bit disappointed.
I would recommend this to: Not Everyone

The Green Lantern

Director: Martin Campbell

Reviewed by: Jerry, 15
Your Rating: Really liked it

A typical superhero action flick. Despite the fact the plot is very predictable, I still truly enjoy every minute of the film.
The film is adapted from the comic, Green Lantern, so it shouldn't be surprising to those that read the comic on how the plot of the movie is going to play out. I, myself, haven't read the comic yet, so I can't comment on how similar the comic is to the film.
Ryan Reynolds did a great job bringing the comic character to life. His acting is absolutely spectacular. The amount of energy he puts into his acting definitely reflect on how engage I am to the movie.
I will encourage everyone to watch this film. Though it may be action-focused, it is a very family-friendly film.
I would recommend this to: Everyone

3 Idiots

Director: Rajkumar Hirani

Reviewed by: Jerry, 15

Your Rating: It was amazing!

First Hindu movie I have seen, and the best movie I knew so far. Many people may be reluctant to see this film due to the simple fact that it is not an American film. Those type of naive flock of thoughts is wrong, at least proven wrong by this film.

Unlike many other comedic films that focused solely on making people laugh and lacked deep implication or purpose, this film fused elements of comedy, educational, and inspirational. This blends create a film that matches no other. A film that deserved the title 'flawless'.
It is a sad truth that I must admit that even my words can't convey the exorbitant feeling I had for this film. As a matter of fact, I have seen this movie five times. Each time staring at the screen in awe after this movie is finished.
　
I would recommend this to: Everyone

You Are the Apple of My Eye

Author: Giddens Ko

Reviewed by: Jerry, 16

Your Rating: It was Amazing!

Love story at its best. A sad movie that doesn't make the viewers feel depressed after viewing. This movie is funny while romantic. In all honesty, I don't know how this film can get any better.
I give the director the most credit for the film. The way the film plays out is amazing. The close-in, close-out, and the angling make the film uniquely more interesting to watch.
This film is made in Taiwan. But like I said in one of my previous reviews, American's films are no better from foreign's films. And if you suddenly or one day crave for foreign films, this one must be on your list.

I would recommend this to: Everyone!

Keeping the Moon

By: Sarah Dessen
Reviewed by: Tahrima, 15
Rating: Really Liked It!

In Keeping the Moon, Sarah Dessen delivers a rich, well-written story filled with lively characters who embrace the concepts of self-image and self-worth in their own ways. While her fitness-guru mother is on a working tour in Europe, fifteen-year old Colie will spend the summer with her eccentric aunt Mira and her cat, Cat Norman, in North Carolina. Due to frequent moving around with her mother when she was younger and having been overweight, Colie always felt like an outsider. Although she lost the extra weight, she is still without friends, and now has a reputation for being ôeasy.ö So, staying with an aunt she barely remembers in an unfamiliar small town seems like the last thing in the world she needs. Colie is soon befriended by neighbors, Isabel and Morgan, two young waitresses at the Last Chance Bar and Grill and by Norman, a ôhippie art freak,ö who lives in her aunt MiraÆs basement. Between working at the restaurant under MorganÆs guidance, consisting of lessons like ômayonnaise is a lot like menà,ö and spending time with her aunt Mira, Colie starts to leave her reclusive self behind. Although she would not have anticipated a summer spent like this, it may turn out to be just what she needed. Readers will enjoy this uplifting novel in which the characters embrace their own unique qualities, confront their weaknesses and find value in themselves and their friends.

Tree Girl

Tree Girl

By: T. A. Barron
Reviewed by: Tahrima, 15
Rating: Really Liked It!

Tree Girl is a haunting story about a girl Rowanna who is growing up on a beach with an old fisherman she calls "Master". She feels pulled to go to the place where he claims he found her, the great Willow beyond the woods. But, he always warns her to never enter the woods because evil ghouls live there. Will she brave the woods to find out where she came from?
T.A. Barron weaves a wonderful story where his descriptions paint a vivid picture in your mind. One day, when Anna was chasing her windblown hat, she enters the forest edge. Here is Barron's description of what she found. "...new smells flowed over them like an invisible tide. The air was sharp and sweet and musty all at once. Spots of light danced on the branches, side by side with glittering leaves. Anna felt an urge to dance herself..."

Mission Impossible -- Ghost Protocol

Mission Impossible -- Ghost Protocol

By: Brad Bird (director)
Reviewed by: Jerry, 16
Rating: It was amazing!

It had been a long time since I saw Tom Cruise in pure and real action. Tom's previous movies, Knight and Day and Valkyrie, are no match when compare to this movie in terms of action, plot, and acting. This films definitely reminded me of why Tom Cruise was considered a great actor. It left me with the same impression I had of Tom Cruise after I watched Rain Man. What makes this film good, in my opinion, is its plot. The various irony in this film really made it breathtaking to watch. Failing gadgets during an important mission, polices chasing the wrong enemy, Ethan(Tom),while Ethan is chasing the real enemy, and much more. This film also came out in IMAX. Even though I didn't watch it in IMAX myself, I will encourage anyone to do so because an action-pack and breathtaking movie like this will definitely look incredible in 3D.

Recommended to: Everyone!