Skyline (2010)

Genre: Thriller

Running Time: 94 min

Plot: An army of unknown extraterrestrials wreak havoc on the human race and harvest their brains. Powerful blue lights paralyze and force humans up into the foreign spacecraft.

Review: Did anyone else think Michael Bay directed this when the trailers came out? Come on... the first thing I said was, "It looks like Michael Bay is remaking Independence Day." Strange enough that after I watched the film; I was even more convinced that he was a part of it and was uncredited. Average thriller/horror with fake drama, average acting, average plot, used all the films budget on special effects sums up to be most Michael Bay movies.

I went to see this for two reasons: the special effects looked good and Turk was in it. There were two good reviews after watching the movie: the special effects were great and Turk was in it.

Skyline is a lot of fun to watch for a boring night and you want to play board games and have noise in the background. If you want to see a better made action/horror/thriller with extraterrestrials, I would watch Cloverfield, District 9, or even Starship Troopers.

Quote you might say after watching this: "At least Skyline isn't the worst movie that I've seen."

Bottled Youth Movie Review Rating: 5.5/10 bottles

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

Genre: Drama

Running Time: 146 min

Plot: Harry drops out of Hogwarts on a race against time to seek and destroy the Horcruxes, while discovering the three most powerful objects in the wizarding world. Ron and Hermione join Harry in part one of the finale to the highest selling saga of all time.

Review: I can't help but compare The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 to LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring. The movie is centered around traveling all over the place but not really getting anywhere. Just like the Fellowship, a close group of heroes sacrifice their safety to destroy the tools of the most evil entity known in their world. Part 1 like the Fellowship is only there to set up the plot and build up the drama that will happen in the real finale.

Even though Part 1 is only a "filler" movie, it still builds on the great story of Harry Potter and will leave you wanting more. If you are a stuck up Harry Potter book fan who always complains about the movies... don't watch them because you ruin it for everyone else who doesn't care about the things that they changed just for the movie.

This is a must see if you are a movie fan.

Quote you might say after watching this: "I can't wait to see the real finale... I bet one of the Horcruxes is going to be in Mt. Doom! "

Bottled Youth Movie Review Rating: 8.5/10 bottles

Due Date (2010)

Genre: Comedy

Running Time: 90 min

Plot: After being kicked off a plane and placed on the "No-Fly" list, Downey hitches a ride cross country with one of the most annoying people in the world: Galifianakis.

Review: Due Date is the follow up movie that was over-hyped because of the success of The Hangover. Todd Phillips is hit or miss to the nth degree for me. Some movies are fantastic like The Hangover, Old School, and Road Trip; however, Due Date and School for Scoundrels almost ruin everything.

Phillips fell for the same mistake he made with School for Scoundrels, and that was casting someone who had tremendous success with a overrated comedian who is only funny in small doses. Galifianakis is great in smaller roles like The Hangover and Out Cold, but his excessive ignorant humor is plain annoying when the movie uses it in almost every scene. Yes, there are a lot of great scenes in Due Date but they are over shadowed by the overacting of Galifianakis.

Even though Phillips made a big mistake with one of his lead roles, his other headliner (Downey) was at the top of his game and makes the movie worth watching. All of the humorous scenes in Due Date except for a few are credited to Downey's acting and sharp tongue. I would definitely recommend this to people if they are fans of Downey Jr. but never pay more than a few dollars to see this.

Quote you might say after watching this: "Why didn't Downey Jr. just leave Galifianakis at the rest stop and save us from the rest of the movie?"

Bottled Youth Movie Review Rating: 6/10 bottles

The Social Network (2010)

Genre: Drama

Running Time: 121 min

Plot: The story behind the founders of Facebook and the lawsuits that were filed after its tremendous success.

Review: Do you remember the good ol' times when Facebook was "The Facebook?" I'm pretty sure I only went to college to get an university email address so I could create a Facebook account. I can't even explain how much I hate the new Facebook because it lost all of it's luster and added pointless brainwashing applications. Yes, I still have an account but most days I wonder why...

Mark Zuckerberg, the mastermind behind Facebook is truly a interesting person, and Jesse Eisenberg did a great job. I love how he did some of the things he did (Facematch) just because he could. Most of the relationships that he has are very awkward and hilarious and I can only hope that they were not made up just for the movie. He is by far the best character in the entire movie with a supporting cast of people who are good at complaining.

As the movie was progressing, I discovered why I don't like Facebook anymore... and it was when Sean Parker, the creator of Napster weaseled his way into the company. Yes, he helped Facebook explode into the global phenomenon, but in lost it's core principles it had when it was created.

It is a great movie to watch no matter what your views are on the most popular social network. By the end of the movie you kind of feel bad for Zuckerberg, then you realize that the money he lost in the lawsuits didn't even make a dent in his bank account...

Quote you might say after watching this: "I wonder how many people updated their Facebook Status while they were watching The Social Network?"

Bottled Youth Movie Review Rating: 9/10 bottles

Saw 3D (2010)

Genre: Horror

Running Time: 90 min

Plot: The "last chapter" of the Saw saga centers around the support group for Jigsaw survivors and the entourage that created the group. As the Police still frantically search for the apprentice of Jigsaw, the creators of the support group find themselves thrown into a brutal Jigsaw test.

Review: The first thing I will say is if you like the Saw saga, then you will enjoy this chapter. They say that this is the last movie but that's like Brett Favre saying that he is going to retire. Instead of ending the story they expand the plot line and leave it wide open for another movie.

The first three quarters of the movie are very entertaining just like the others in the saga. New and creative ways to torture with the intention of making the victims better people. It was on it's way to being one of the better movies but then it all unraveled for me at the end. The new puzzle that the leader of the support group has to fight through is very creative and is worth watching, but they tried way too hard to tie it into the first movie with the re-introduction of Cary Elwes. It turns out that Elwes character who was the doctor in the first movie learned a life lesson from his encounter with Jigsaw and helps aide in other puzzles. It was good to see Cary in another "As you wish" role!

There is absolutely no reason to see this movie in 3D... but it is still worth watching and might make you never want to go the the dentist again.

Quote you might say after watching this: "The next chapter of Saw is going to take place in the Fire Swamp, where the victims have to fight through the flame spurts, lightning sand, and Rodents of Unusual Size."

Bottled Youth Movie Review Rating: 6.5/10 bottles

Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)

Genre: Horror

Running Time: 91 min

Plot: The prequel to the original film about Katie's sister and her family. After what they think is a robbery, they install security cameras that happen to capture paranormal activity in their house. The family includes a mother, father, teenage daughter, infant boy, and their pet German Sheppard. The original couple of Katie and Micah also make appearances giving explanation and set-up for the first chapter. The "demon" makes its presence know as soon as baby Hunter is born, and will not stop until the baby is taken.

Review: First... do not watch this if you haven't seen the original. You will not appreciate what this movie does and how it makes lost connections with the first chapter.

The movie really begins when the family installs a security system after a "robbery" but was more likely the demon that posses the house. I feel like this movie idea was more realistic when a family is involved instead of a couple for multiple reasons. The interactions between family members is what I imagine would happen because I have had conversations with my family about weird things that happen around the house. Most of my family believes in ideas like this and that's why I am a big fan of these movies.

Just like the first addition of Paranormal Activity, the majority of the movie is non-climatic but like most really effective horror films... it's the sounds and progression of activity that builds suspense and has you at the edge of your seat. I kept waiting for something to happen and most of the time there was nothing. Then when you expect not much to happen, subtle movements and noises start to scare you.

With most movies especially horror films, they are always better if you go with the right audience. I went to go see Paranormal Activity 2 with my sister who believes that she has a spirit who follows her, so when we were in the movie it seemed more realistic and suspenseful.

Overall, I loved this movie (even more than the original) and would recommend it to anyone who wants to see what's like not having a good night sleep because you start thinking that every little sound and movement is a demon and it's about to kill you.

Quote you might say after watching this: "Want to have a pajama party because I don't think I'm going to sleep tonight?"

Bottled Youth Movie Review Rating: 8.5/10 bottles

Jackass 3D (2010)

Genre: Comedy

Running Time: 94 min

Plot: What Plot? The Jackass crew get together for their third movie filled with more and more extreme stunts... but now they have slow motion and 3D!

Review: Jackass 3D has the greatest introduction into the movie that rivals Super Troopers and Austin Powers. The intro alone was worth the money I spent because it was with out a doubt the best use of 3D-slow motion cameras I have seen. The ending is also very good using the same style of slow motion and the two scenes pair up as the whole-grain slices of bread that contains the rather hilarious yet disgusting stunt filled movie.

The rest of the movie is pretty much what you should expect from the Jackass guys... over-the-top-gross-painful-humorous pranks and skits. There are definitely some scenes that stand out and might make you nauseous. I almost lost my dinner during the "Sweatsuit cocktail" which was the icing on the cake for me.

The movie is definitely a lot longer than it should be and I lost interest with some of the skits, but it is by far the best movie out of the trilogy.

Quote you might say after watching this: "$20 million well spent!"

Bottled Youth Movie Review Rating: 8/10 bottles

RED (2010)

Genre: Action

Running Time: 111 min

Plot: Retired Black-ops agents are targeted by the Government and hunted down by the new class of special forces. Frank Moses contacts and forms an ultimate strike force of retired agents and leads them into the heart of the CIA to stop the attacks.

Review: Nothing can put me in a better mood than watching a action packed comedy (I can think of other activities that put me in a good mood but we are talking about movies here...), and RED is by far a perfect example of what makes me smile.

Everything comes together perfectly including the screenwriting, cast, action, comedy, music, and pure epicness. Bruce Willis is in his comfort zone and makes everything look manly, but John Malkovich steals the show. Malkovich is crazy and corky and is a perfect compliment to Willis' cool demeanor.

If you are a fan of the realistic hand-to-hand combat of the Bourne movies, the clever planning and deliveries of the Ocean movies, and ridiculously unbelievable action scenes of 007, you will leave the movie smiling and thoroughly entertained.

Quote you might say after watching this: "I wish Bruce Willis was my father and John Malkovich was my crazy uncle who is paranoid about everything."

Bottled Youth Movie Review Rating: 9.5/10 bottles