U2 3D

I will start by saying that I am a little biased in this review because I am a HUGE U2 fan. I have seen this band live and up close many times. They are incredible live, no band grabs a hold of an audience the way U2 does.The new 3D film comes as close as possible to showing the viewer what it FEELS like to be at U2 concert. When this film was announced, I was afraid that the film would be a hi tech 3D thrill ride, while it might be cool to look at, the band would be obscured by the 3D theatrics. I was totally wrong! The way that the effect is used take nothing away from the performance. It doesn't feel gimmicky in any way. There are a couple of moments where there are some nice animated 3D graphics but they are used sparingly, but to great effect. The important element of the film of course is the band. U2 is still as passionate as ever, and even thought some critics have turned on them for being TOO BIG, they are as relevant as ever, This band's music has always been wide eyed and bigger than life.This film captures exactly that!My only wish is that so many great songs were left out of the film. U2 is the reason to see this film, not the 3D!

We Own The Night

What a movie! It opens with a stunning, sizzling sexy Eva Mendes scene (a tease). Then a walk through the night club sets a very cool hip vibe for the film. The movie has nothing less than a STELLAR cast! Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Wahlberg, Robert Duvall and the smoking hot Mendes, whom I mentioned. Already this is the makings of a must see. Drugs, sex, and parties! Phoenix role is a manager of a successful night club; you'll get an idea of Bobby Greens life. That is, one side. His family, well, they are a family of cops. Imagine how that goes over. Ha. This life has consequences, we soon see tragedy hits close to home. Well the shit hits the fan (so to speak) and Bobby Greens life starts to unravel. He pays costs he never imagined. Revenge is a bitch! And the ending is very great. The movie does drag its feet for a portion through the center. But at just that moment (before the yawn) comes a HUGE surprise and intense sequence will jolt your heart-rate back into action. The conclusion , though not surprising, is satisfying. Overall, it is very much worth watching. Check it out.