First off, the biggest news thus far is that I am relocating to Chicago, IL. I am staying with my same division at 3M which is awesome! I am psyched to do my current job, but in the Windy City! I looks like I will be there by March. I hope I can take a personal day and enjoy the St. Patrick's Day celebration. Any visitors are welcome! I have a busy couple of months with wrapping up my life in Dallas and getting started on my new adventure in Chicago.
Secondly, Melissa and I booked our Flights for ITALY!!! The two of us will be venturing back to the place we met to visit my sister Ali during the last week of April/first week of May. I can't wait to drink that olive oil straight from the bottle!
I wanted to get some movie reviews in this first post but I needed to share the moving news first. Christmas break had its fair share of movies. I made it out to see Avatar, Up in the air, Sherlock Holmes and It's Complicated. Here goes...
AVATAR
I loved this movie. Seeing it in 3-D really made for an exciting experience. I found myself blurting out "Cool" and "Wow" through out the 2 and 1/2 hour flick. Visually, the film conquers all. It is above and beyond anything that I have ever seen. In an interview, James Cameron stated and I will paraphrase "With the technology we used (he developed), Clint Eastwood could make one last Dirty Harry movie, use the technology, and the end result would look as if Clint was the same age he was when he filmed the movies way back when." That is some pretty cool stuff. My only wonder is how will the film translate to the television/blu ray experience. I plan on seeing the film one last time in 2-D to get myself prepared for the Blu-ray.
A few of my friends felt the plot of the film was pretty weak. I liked the story; I felt like the story was solid enough to compliment the Special FX. The film revolves around a race of native aliens known as the Na'vi that live above a large mineral deposit. This mineral deposit is worth billions of dollars to the team of scientists and armed forces that reside there also. A group of scientists that use AVATAR bodies to walk and breath like the ten feet tall, blue Na'vi with the goal to safely and diplomatically relocate the natives.
Honestly, whether or not you think the story is weak, the movie rocks. It is making all types of cash and is a must see!
UP IN THE AIR
Jason Reitman's follow-up to JUNO proves to be a winner amongst critics. I also liked the movie. George Clooney once again does a fantastic job becoming his character. Vera Farmiga (Matt Damon's girlfriends in THE DEPARTED) and Anna Kendrick (Twilight's Jessica) give fantastic performances as well. Is it the best movie of the year? I don't think so. The lessons that each character learns about themselves is quite interesting. I also found the film a bit heartbreaking (towards the end). Clooney's RYAN character finds himself evolving and it is interesting to see him deal with that evolution. If you can't make it to the theater, catch this one on DVD. I make it a point to see as many of the nominated films as possible, and with the Oscars expanding the best picture category to ten movies this year... it is sure to be nominated.
SHERLOCK HOLMES
Robert Downey Jr. can do no wrong! I actually prefer him British than American. He makes each character stand out in their own way while infusing the Downey-swagger we have all come to love and expect out of his movies.
Not to mention that the movie started with an amazing trailer of Iron Man 2, the movie was a blast. From the dueling dialogue between Holmes and Watson (a fantastic Jude Law. I am hoping for an oscar-nod for him), to the cinematography and the twists and turns of the story, the movie is exciting from start to finish. The fast talking old English jargon kept you listening carefully. I can't wait for the dvd subtitles! The way in which Guy Ritchie shot the film was incredible. (Similiar to how The Dark Knight's Gotham City played more of a character role than a setting role) Guy Ritchie brings life to late 1800's England. Its mesmerizing how a film built on mainly dull black, grey and brown colors can evoke so much life into the screen.
By the end of the movie, so want to know what happens next. You want the sequel to come out next summer so you don't have to wait for the next film. Definitely make an effort the see this movie. It's awesome.
It's Complicated
Two words: Alec Baldwin. Like Downey Jr, we all come to expect a certain degree of machismo and bravado from Baldwin. Some may say he simply furthers his 30 Rock role in this movie, but I disagree. Their is far more emotion in his character than his rugged business man Jack Donaghey.
Secondly, The Office's John Krasinski proves to be a comic wonder, playing the soon-to-be son in law to Meryl Strep and Alec Baldwin. He becomes privy to the knowledge of Strep and Baldwin's post marriage affair.
The film's got a ton of heart, even more humor, and smokingly-hilarious bathroom scene. Definitely check this out. A good date movie/weekend comedy. It also left me feeling hungry for pastries.
Well there you have it!!! Exciting relocation news and four movie posts. Check back soon for blog posts regardings the NFC East showdown in Dallas, Book of Eli review, and updates on the Chicago move! Melissa and I will be there in two weeks to look for apartments!!!
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