The summer is always a special time for movie fans. It’s filled with the usual big-budget releases that everyone clamors for. During the offseason, I go to the movies pretty often, about twice a week (in addition to catching up on a bunch that I missed on Blu-ray or DVD). I usually try to sit in the back, right dead center so I can get a good view. I do that so I don’t block out the person in behind me (Ed Note: Danny is 6-8) and also so people might not notice me. To Fans: I don’t mind interacting with you, but I also just want to watch the movie. I’ll also come into the movie late. I’ll miss the previews but since it’s kind of dark, I won’t be seen as much and I kind of blend right in. Anyway, if you haven’t seen the following, I suggest you do so.
Iron Man 2 was very good, maybe even better than the first one. The action was as good as expected and the CGI was well done. The action sequences were pretty impressive and the movie overall was really good. It’s definitely a cop when it drops on Blu-ray.
Robin Hood
Robin Hood brought the director-actor tandem of Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe together again for the fifth time (Gladiator, A Good Year, American Gangster and Body of Lies) and once again, it’s another hit. Scott and Crowe seem to excel in the period pieces and Robin Hood doesn’t disappoint.
The A-Team
The A-Team had a lot of hype (they were all over the TNT playoff coverage, including some funny spots involving Chuck, Jet and Ernie in Mr. T get-ups) but the movie, to me, was just OK.
Get Him to the Greek
As far as comedies go, Get Him to the Greek was hands-down the best. A lot of folks compared it to The Hangover, but I didn’t think so. I think it’s one of those movies that you’ve got to watch over and over to realize how funny it is. Although I thought it was pretty funny the first time around.
Oh, and if you run across me in the theater, just wait until the credits roll to hit me up.
Keepin It Reel
