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Movie Review: 'The Hangover III'

2013-05-24T18:00:33Z

The Hangover III

Starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis
Directed by Todd Phillips
Rated R

When you see the trailers for The Hangover III, they mention this being the epic conclusion to the Wolfpack Trilogy; which would be great if a trilogy of films was the plan when the first Hangover movie was being written. But since no one really expected the first film to do so well when it was first released in 2009 or it’s not so loved sequel to do equally as well, here in 2013, we have the epic conclusion to the Wolfpack Trilogy. The reason why I bring up the idea of having a plan really only benefits the story as a whole. And while its true that having a plan doesn’t always make for a great trilogy of films (see The Matrix) it also doesn’t help when your sequels feel put together haphazardly, which is what The Hangover III feels like.

But I’m conflicted when it comes to this 3^rd film. Why you may ask? I like these characters; I like the actors as these characters, their interactions, the roles they have with each other, it really works. On that level I can’t outright hate the 3^rd film and depending on how you feel about Zach Galifianakis and his Alan character, you may come to find that you like part 3, or you could find it to be as useless as…well…insert your own joke here. On that level, there are moments in this movie that I liked. But there is a bigger problem here that I can’t over look; the laziness that seems to hang over this entire film. From the story to what seems like everyone involved feeling as if they just show up and do their thing, the movie will work, but it doesn’t and their lack of effort really shows.

Fearless Forecast: 'Fast 6' Speeds Past 'The Hangover' This Memorial Day Weekend

2013-05-24T00:00:09Z

While Star Trek Into Darkness didn’t quite pull in the numbers the studios wanted nor the numbers I predicted, it’s time for it to take a back seat for this week’s newest releases. Three big movies are coming out this weekend including Fast & Furious 6, Epic, and The Hangover Part III. Without hesitation I can say that Fast 6 will take the top spot this weekend, but the question remains; how much?

'Spider-Man' Stays With Sony, Despite Rumors To The Contrary

2013-05-23T20:00:37Z

Fun fact: You know the Iron Patriot suite from Iron Man 3? Originally, that suit was worn by non other than Norman Osbourne, the original Green Goblin, who was a Spider-Man villain. That would never happen in the film, though, because the Spider-Man rights belong to Sony. Marvel Studios has gone on a license re-acquisition spree recently, though, getting back Blade, Daredevil, and Ghost-Rider. A rumor was recently going around that the Spider-Man franchise would be added to that list, that Sony's financial troubles would make them sell the rights.

Red Band Clip For 'Only God Forgives' Is Not Something You Take Home to Mom

2013-05-23T16:00:42Z

One of the more anticipated movies, at least in my world, is Only God Forgives, Nicolas Winding Refn’s follow up to Drive. This anticipation for Only God Forgives is due in large part to Drive. The trailers for have given us a good clue of what we can expect (along a vibe that feels like an 80’s Jean Claude Van Damme movie) and now we have a red band clip. There is nothing like a Mother's love, but don’t expect to see that here…just watch.

Spielberg To Produce 'Halo' Television Series

2013-05-22T22:00:53Z

Of all the behind-the-scenes project implosions, the one that I would want to be a fly-on-the-wall for would be Peter Jackson's failed Halo project. Why can't one of the most famous directors ever to get an adaptation of one of the most famous video game franchises made? It was a disappointing result, for sure, but that wasn't the end of it. A decent miniseries called Halo: Forward Unto Dawn was released to promote Halo 4, and there's something even better in store for Halo fans.

From The New Trailer, 'The Wolverine' Looks To Resurrect The Franchise

2013-05-22T16:00:43Z

The X-Men franchise was one of the first major franchises of the 2000s super-hero boom, and it was also the first to fall. Neither The Last Stand or Origins where anywhere near as good as the first two, and it took Matthew Vaughn's talent to created First Class and save the franchise. Now, we're finally getting a closer look at The Wolverine, the first X-Men sequel since Last Stand. Here's the first full trailer and, I have to say, it's looking pretty good.

Friedberg/Seltzer To Torture Audiences Again With 'Fast & Furious' Parody

2013-05-21T23:30:54Z

You may not have heard of directors Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, but you already hate them. At least, you hate what they have created. Date Movie. Epic Movie. Meet The Spartans. Disaster Movie. I could go on, but you may remember what I'm talking about: those broad, lowest common denominator parodies that get Rotten Tomatoes scores that are about as low as their creators' IQ scores. Well, you can get ready for another one: a parody of the Fast & Furious movies.

Blu-Ray Releases: May 21st, 2013

2013-05-21T20:00:01Z

As the summer blockbusters get bigger and bigger as the summer grows hotter and hotter, the DVDs coming out should be worth checking out, right? Not exactly. You may find one or two gems at your local Best Buy or even on Amazon but this titles will be nice rentals through Redbox or Netflix in the coming weeks. If you're into True Blood you may want to pick up season five out now or if you want something to watch mindlessly, The Last Stand and Parker should be on your list.

True Blood

Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer.

It's about sexy vampires, witches, and werewolves, or so that what my friends tell me.

Whether You Want it or Not, Angry Birds Movie Gets Closer to Reality

2013-05-21T16:00:19Z

July 1 2016...No, this is not my future self writing in my journal, but the date that Sony Pictures has set for Angry Birds 3D. This bit of news should not be a huge surprise as Angry Birds, the game, has been downloaded close to a billion times. So the next logical cash grab will be a big screen version of a game that in 2016, no one may care about anymore. But that’s not stopping Sony, who has hired a writer & another producer to see this thing through.

Russell Crowe Gets a 'Man of Steel' Poster And An Awesome Gun

2013-05-21T00:15:44Z

The exact details of Man of Steel's plot remain a mystery, and some of what we have been shown raise more questions than answers. Case in point: Russell Crowe as Jor-El. Jor-El, for the uninitiated, is Superman's biological father, and he perished along with the rest of the Kryptonians when Krypton exploded. There may not seem to be much room for him in the story, but he was given a major actor and a fair amount of publicity. Check after the jump for one more example.