Recently Released: I Can Do Bad All By Myself

Review By: Kirsten

Rated: PG-13

Summary:

I Can Do Bad is about a singer named April who believes that her life is perfect. She sings in a club and has a pimp supporting her at home. The next thing she knows, she gets stuck with her sister’s three kids and an immigrant living in her basement. Time after time, April makes the same mistakes and pushes people away from her. She also hurts those who love her most. Over time, she finds out the true meaning of love and what real family is.

The movie has a great plot and is based on real life events. It was a little emotional when April's mother died, and since I'm very emotional...I did sort of cry. The cast did an amazing job. Personally, I felt that the songs in the movie were just a little to long, but still a nice touch. The best part in the movie had to be when April snapped and shocked Randy (her 'pimp'). That was hilarious. Madea trying to teach April's niece how to pray had tears rolling down my face. The movie is interesting and is a must see for people of all ages.

I Rate It: 3.5/5

Upcoming Movie: Mammoth

Upcoming Movie: Mammoth
Expectation By: Shanae

Release Date: November 20, 2009
Rating: Not Rated

Summary:

Tom, as successful New York businessman, leaves wife and daughter under the care of a Filipino nanny to go on a business trip to Thailand. As wife becomes jealous of Filipino nanny for the love she shares with her two sons as these two sons resent her. As Tom submerges into a new cultural experience Tom soon realizes he wants to change his life, setting off a chain of dramatic events. We see from everyone perspective how Tom’s foolish move devastates the rest of them.

Cast:

Michelle Williams.....Ellen

Gael García Bernal....Leo

Sophie Nyweide Jackie…..Vidales

Thomas McCarthy.....Robert "Bob" Sanders

Marife Necisito....Gloria

My Expectations: This movie is going to be every interesting. It’s a film that shows how one action can affect a handful of people. It looks like it teaches a lesson in decision making. I would love to see to when it comes in theatre.

Favorite Movie: The Notebook

Written By: Morgan

Released: June 2004

Rated: PG-13

Budget: $30,000,000

Gross: $115,609,229

Summary:

The Notebook begins with a man in a nursing home, reading a story to a woman. The story is about two young lovers, Allie Hamilton and Noah Calhoun, who meet one day at a summer carnival. The two spend what you could arguably say is a perfect summer together, falling in love. However, Allie's parents forbid the relationship and force Allie to move away. After waiting for any sign (such as letters) from Noah from years, Allie meets a man named Lon and becomes engaged. Deep down, she still has feelings for Noah though. Despite her commitment for Lon, Allie decides to pay a visit to Noah. There love is soon rekindled, as they realized that they were apart not because they wanted to be, but by circumstances (eg: Noah did write Allie. He wrote 365 letters -one each day for a year- and got no reply. Why? Because Allie's mother found and hid them). Allie now has to choose between Lon, the man she had already scheduled to marry, or Noah, the man who is her soulmate in every way.

Why I Love It:

The Notebook is one of the best love stories of all time. Though the majority of the movie takes place during the 40s, Allie & Noah are a completely realistic, and relatable, couple. You truly care about what happens to them. I give this movie an 100/100. Watch it. You won't be dissapointed.

Upcoming Movie: Planet 51

Upcoming Movie: Planet 51
Expectation By: Shanae

Release Date: November 2009
Rating: PG

Summary:

American astronaut Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker, lands on Planet 51 thinking he's the first person to step foot on it. To his surprise, he finds that this planet is inhabited by little green people who are happily living in a white picket fence world reminiscent of a cheerfully innocent 1950s America, and whose only fear is that it will be overrun by alien invaders--like Chuck! With the help of his robot companion "Rover" and his new friend Lem, Chuck must navigate his way through the dazzling, but bewildering, landscape of Planet 51 in order to escape becoming a permanent part of the Planet 51 Alien Invaders Space Museum.

Cast:

Dwayne Johnson

Jessica Biel

Justin Long

Seann William Scott

Gary Oldman

My Expectations: It looks like its going to be hilarious with such actors like Dwayne and Gary. I think this movie is goin to be amazing and many people are going to be craving to see it. It looks fun and comical and is for the whole family to watch together.

Favorite Movie: I Am Legend

Written By: Shimon

Released: December 2007

Rated: PG 13

Budget: $150,000,000

Gross: $585,349,010

Summary:

My favorite movie is I Am Legend. Mainly set in 2012, it’s about a cure for a major disease that seems to be successful. But it turns out that it causes any living thing injected with it to turn into a flesh eating monster.

One man, who appears to be the last human being on Earth, decides to dedicate his life in search of an antidote that will reverse the monster-gene; in an attempt to save mankind. He learns the weaknesses of the beasts as well as there strengths and must find a cure from somewhere before its to late.

This is my favorite movie because it’s jam-packed with action, adventure and (a little) horror. I Am Legend is science-fiction at it’s best. EVERYONE should see it.

Favorite Film: Memoirs of a Geisha

Memoirs Of A Geisha

By: Shannan

Vlogcast

Upcoming Movie: The Last Airbender

Upcoming Movie: The Last Airbender

Expectation By: Shimon

Release Date: July 2010

Rating: Pg 13





Summary:

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Once upon a time, there was peace between the four nations of the world. The Avatar (Master of all four elements) kept peace between the Water Tribes, the Earth ingdom, the Fire Nation, and the Air Nomads; with the ability to Bend (manipulate) all four elements. Till one day, when he vanishes while still a child. During absence, the Fire Nation attacked, forcing a war on the other three nations.

One hundred years later, the twelve year old Avatar, Aang, is discovered by two siblings of the Water Tribes- Sokka and Katara. They agree to join him on his quest to return peace and balance to the world by helping him master all four elements, and put an end to the war. Aang must accept his destiny by stopping the Fire Nation and defeating the Fire Lord for good.

Cast:

Noah Ringer...Aang

Dev Patel...Zuko

Jackson Rathbone...Sokka

Nicoal Peltz...Katara

Cliff Curtis...Firelord Ozai

Jessica Andres...Suki

Sevechelle Gabriel...Princess Yue

My Expectations:

Based on the amazing cartoon, on which this movie is based, I expect The Last Airbender to be a hit. Although it I think it will be a challenge to capture the entire storyline of this series in a couple of hours, I think all the crucial points will be there, though a lot of the details won't. Overall, I think The Last Airbender will turn out to be one of the top movies of 2010.

Upcoming Movie: The Last Airbender

Review By: Shimon



Release Date: July 2010

Rated: Pg 13



Summary:

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Once upon a time, there was peace between the four nations of the world. The Avatar (Master of all four elements) kept peace between the Water Tribes, the Earth ingdom, the Fire Nation, and the Air Nomads; with the ability to Bend (manipulate) all four elements. Till one day, when he vanishes while still a child. During absence, the Fire Nation attacked, forcing a war on the other three nations.

One hundred years later, the twelve year old Avatar, Aang, is discovered by two siblings of the Water Tribes- Sokka and Katara. They agree to join him on his quest to return peace and balance to the world by helping him master all four elements, and put an end to the war. Aang must accept his destiny by stopping the Fire Nation and defeating the Fire Lord for good.

Cast:

Noah Ringer...Aang

Dev Patel...Zuko

Jackson Rathbone...Sokka

Nicoal Peltz...Katara

Cliff Curtis...Firelord Ozai

Jessica Andres...Suki

Sevechelle Gabriel...Princess Yue

My Expectations:

Based on the amazing cartoon, on which this movie is based, I expect The Last Airbender to be a hit. Although it I think it will be a challenge to capture the entire storyline of this series in a couple of hours, I think all the crucial points will be there, though a lot of the details won't. Overall, I think The Last Airbender will turn out to be one of the top movies of 2010. there.

Upcoming Film: The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Expectation By: Morgan

Release Date: November 20, 2009

Rated: PG 13

Summary:

Bella Swan is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black. Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested.

(Summit Entertainment statement)

Cast:

Kristen Stewart ... Bella Swan

Robert Pattinson ... Edward Cullen

Taylor Lautner ... Jacob Black

My Expectations:

Based on the ever-popular book saga written by Stephenie Meyer, New Moon is being released with plenty of hype and excitement.

As a reader of said books, I am ecstatic with how New Moon is coming along. Many trailers have been released, each one better than the last.

Upcoming Film: The Blind Side

Expectations By: Shannan

Release Date: November 20, 2009

Rating: PG-13

Summary:

Leigh Anne Toughy, a suburban mother, takes in Michael Ohera, homeless teenager. Over time, with the help of his new family, he becomes a talented athlete. As NFL drafts approach Michael is the most talked about candidate for the year.

Cast:

Sandra Bullock
Kathy Bates
Tim McGraw
Quinton Aaron
Lily Collins

My Expectations:

This movie looks like it will be an inspirational piece which shows the important of the ties of family, love, hardship and determination. I personally can’t wait to see this film.

Recently Released: Fame

Review By: Morgan

Rated: PG

Based on the hit 1980 musical of the same name, Fame follows the lives of ten teenagers who have been accepted into the prestigious New York School of the Performing Arts, from freshman year to graduation.

In all honesty, it wasn't anything special. The writing was VERY lazy. In terms of characters, you didn't really see much in terms of their development. It's kind of hard to believe that these students will be able to cope in the 'real world' of their respective industries, except for a couple who magically became perfect, just like that *snaps fingers*. The plot line was very predictable, and I wasn't the only member of my party who nearly dozed off on more than one occasion.

I do have to say, the ending scene was amazing and very touching, but overall, I'm sad to say that Fame really lives up to the old adage 'the remake is never as good as the original'.

I Graded It: 1/5

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRPca0Lvp1w

Recently Released: Couple's Retreat

Review by: Shannan



Rating: PG-13

Couples Retreat is about four modern day couples with modern day problems. One couple suggests for everyone to go on a vacation- but what they don’t know is that this vacation, though offering luxuries, has a mandatory couple therapy session. As tension is brought to the surface by the couple’s therapists, relationships are tested while keeping a witty humour from the beginning to end. This movie brought many present day couple problems and laid them out in such a way that you saw the different perspectives of each couple. Along with a vulgar sense of humour, it brings to light complications of relationships. Overall it was a good movie but nothing we haven’t seen before.



I Graded It: 3/5

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbfhb-43UNQ&feature=fvw

Welcome to Movies013!

We're a site that let's you know all about the best movies for teenagers, written by teenagers. Here, you can find reviews for movies currently in theaters and expectations for movies coming to theaters. We've also included fun stuff like vlogs about our personal movie favorites.

Enjoy the site!
--Movies013