Babylon AD

Yet another installment of Bea's Adventures in Cinema...Babylon AD was fun, typical action film so don't go looking for War and Peace. Vin Diesel was well, Vin Diesel. Might be better to wait for the rental on this one.

Death Race

Yes it's true, I have odd taste when it comes to movies. I am the first to admit my quirky likes and dislikes. I liked "Death Race". Taken from the 1970's "Death Race 2000" (starring a very young Sly Stallone and that version was far worse than this re-make) hell, it's an action flick not freakin' Sense and Sensibility. Testosterone is supposed to be hosing down the cinema and lets face it, Jason Statham and Ian McShane are two of my favs. I'm not looking for exquisite plot twists, Oscar worthy performances and phenomenal writing-I want to see beef-cake and shit blow up. This movie did not disappoint but I would suggest seeing a matinee rather than paying full price. It's made for the big screen and rental wouldn't do some of the wide shots justice unless you're heavily into letter box versions. For me, Ian McShane makes the movie..."No one f*&#!'s with my car..." fabulous line delivery...adore the man's voice.

Tropic Thunder

OH. MY. GOD...absolutely, without a doubt, one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. Robert Downey Jr. makes this film. He is amazing. The fun begins with fake movie trailers which, sweet Jesus, are just too damned good for words. (laughed so hard I nasal jetted my diet coke). If you've got the time and the coin-check this film out...well worth the expense. The end credit bit with Tom Cruise was something I could've done without, it wasn't that funny and if anything detracted from the overall hilarity of the film.

The Prestige

Have been on a Christopher Nolan kick lately and rented "The Prestige" starring Hugh Jackman, Michael Caine and Christian Bale. It's a story about magic, obsession and rivalry but there's so much more to it. I can't say anything beyond that because I don't want to reveal the trick. There's a great quote from the movie regarding illusions/magic tricks. Michael Caine says, "Now you're looking for the secret. But you won't find it because, of course you're not really looking. You don't really want to work it out. You want to be fooled." It's the truth. I began watching the film and found myself being drawn into the characters and wondering just where the hell the story was going? It was a fascinating journey that did not disappoint. Truly a finely crafted screenplay, excellent direction and great acting (aside from a very predicable Scarlett Johannsen). If you have the coin-go rent this movie and get sucked in the way I did.