So today, I went out and saw two more movies. It brings my overall total to 25 times I've been to the theaters this summer, 23 out of those 25 times to see a different film. The two movies I saw today were Conan The Barbarian and One Day.
Going into Conan, judging from the previews, I was underwhelmed, and thought the movie would be like another 10,000 BC movie. I have to say, I was completely wrong. In all actuality, I actually really enjoyed this movie. Granted this film wouldn't win any Academy Awards, and belongs in the blockbuster type films category, but I was really pleasantly surprised with the film. There are moments in the film where blood does tend to be over-exaggerated in it's usage, but as the film progresses, you really don't notice it, and learn to accept it.
The film stars Jason Momoa in what's really his breakout role, as Conan, and Rachel Nichols plays Tamara in the film, and I have to say the chemistry between these two is good (at least I thought so). The villains in the film are played by Stephen Lang (Khalar Zym) and Rose McGowan (Marique, Khalar's daughter). My big complaint with the villain's is more so on Marique's part. For some reason she looks like Freddy Kreuger's child, if he had a child. I don't want to give too much away, I'll just say look at her hand, and you'll see what I mean.
If I compare this one with some of the recent movies I've seen, I'll say that this one is better than Cowboys & Aliens (for some reason, the more I think back on this one, the more disappointed I get with it), but not near as good as Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
Now, as for the second film I saw, I saw One Day. As much as I was looking forward to Rise of the Planet of the Apes and other movies I've seen prior to this one, this is actually the second movie I looked forward to for quite a while now (behind The Help). For those that are unaware (as I was prior to taking a look at the film's poster once the movie was over, this film is based on the #1 international best seller). This movie tells the story of two individuals, Emma and Dexter that first meet on July 15, 1988. Without going on much more about the story, the movie progresses by each year, on the day July 15th. You aren't shown anything before the date, or after, only July 15th, each year afterwards up to the year 2011. I personally think this film has an outside chance of being nominated for best picture, wouldn't be surprised if it's not, and also wouldn't be surprised if it is. I went in with high expectations on this one, and for the most part, this movie did not disappoint. My biggest complaint, if any really, is the fact that Anne Hathaway's character is supposed to be British. Her accent in the film tends to fade in and out as the movie progresses. It's not really that noticeable, but if you listen, you can sometimes hear it, unless of course I was hearing things, which I doubt.
I would highly recommend this film (One Day) after you see The Help of course. You can't go wrong with it. I went and saw both movies alone (as I usually do), but this movie does make a good date movie as well in my opinion. What I'd honestly do, if you have the money (AMC is $6 before noon and 9:50 matinee), is go out and see The Help and then One Day (you choose the order) and have a fun movie filled day with it. Space it out if you can and get some lunch in between the movies (if you don't want to pay the high prices at the snack bar, and trust me, they are high, but I have an AMC Stubs card, so I don't really mind the prices at the moment. It just means I get my next $10 reward quicker.
Next week, I will definitely see another movie, perhaps two.
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