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Step Up (2006)
worth your money
If you're a fan of dancing movies, this movie is definitely for you. Even if you don't like dancing, its still worth seeing. I saw this thinking it was just another copy of Take the Lead, Save the Last Dance, and movies like that. I was pleasantly surprised. While it was pretty clique and predictable, I definitely enjoyed it. The dancing was awesome and the acting was pretty good. Channing Tatum has definitely sprouted as an actor. I thought he was pretty good in this. AWESOME soundtrack. The music was one of the best parts of the film, in my opinion. I gave this movie a 6/10, because I did enjoy it, but I really don't like clique movies. Very good, though.
The Notebook (2004)
Bring Kleenex
This movie is so cute!! I never saw it in theaters, but all of my friends were telling me how sad it was and how i need to rent it. I'm not a huge fan of sad movies, but i decided to give it a shot. I was compelled into it by the first scene!! Rachel McAdams does an amazing job (as usual) and has great chemistry with Ryan Gosling. The movie made me laugh, cry, and want to see it again! The only thing I didn't like about this movie is that I had it figured out early. I like movies that I can't figure out the ends to, and this one was fairly predictable. It's pretty close to the book (I read the book after seeing the movie), but I personally liked the book better, as I usually do. Overall, if you're a sucker for love stories and don't mind sobbing in front of your friends, this is the movie for you. I gave it 9/10 stars.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
Hilarious... another great Will Ferrell comedy
This movie is hilarious!! I was expecting it to be funny, but it was much funnier then I expected!! Will Ferrell is probably my favorite comedian out there. If you loved Anchorman, you'll love this. Even if you hated Anchorman, give this one a try. I personally liked Anchorman better, but a lot of my friends liked this one better. Every time you see it, it gets more funny, so if you didn't find it that amusing the first time, try seeing it again once it comes out on DVD. I have already seen this one twice in theatres, and I caught a ton of jokes i had missed before. John C. Reilly did an awesome job, too; his character was hilarious. Ricky Bobby's sons, Walker and Texas Ranger, were probably the funniest part. I loved them!! Overall, this was a great movie, and a must-see of the summer.
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Perfect amounts of sad and happy
I saw Little Miss Sunshine not quite knowing what to expect -- was it supposed to be a comedy?? A sad movie? I didn't know what it was going to be like. Well, I was pleasantly surprised! This movie is a great family comedy-- it's got the perfect amounts of funny parts, sad parts, parts that make you feel incredibly lucky, and parts that make you realize how awesome your family really is. If you're a fan of Steve Carell, like I am, you'll love his part in this. He never fails to add comedy to a movie. Paul Dano's part, Dwayne, was definitely my favorite character, though. He did a great acting job, and his character added a lot to the story. The whole film displayed great acting... there was never a moment when I didn't believe what was going on or thought "That's stupid". Overall, I gave this movie 10/10 stars, and I suggest going out and seeing it in theatres. It isn't one you want to miss.
Material Girls (2006)
Awful
Wow. This movie was bad. Terrible acting, dumb plot, unbelievably boring. I wanted to leave after the first 10 minutes! The Duff sisters are normally bearable (i loved A Cinderella Story and Raise Your Voice), in this, they weren't. I think there were about 10 people in the theater, and about 2 people laughing at the "jokes". I suggest not seeing this. Unless you can see it for free. Even then, maybe you should think about it... I want my hour and 40 minutes back. And my money. Kids might enjoy it... but none of the kids in the theater i went to were really acting like they liked it. So i can't tell you for sure.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
Amazing
Wow. Pirates 2 is almost better then the first! The CSI was amazing... the plot keeps you awake throughout, although you get left hanging at the end. Johnny never ceases to amaze me... his acting is top notch. Orlando and Kiera were great, too. Their characters have expanded a lot since the first movie. I want to go see this again! The very end is definitely a shocker -- I'm so excited for the 3rd installment!! This was definitely my favorite movie of the summer-- you should go see it as soon as you can, if you haven't already. I don't think anybody I know dislikes this movie. Some say it gets boring, but I disagree. It keeps you on your toes!