2 Heads. 1 Shark.

Movie Review:  2 Headed Shark Attack.
Okay, I lied.  This isn't a movie review.   I wish that I could do a review, but I have been banned from renting the movie.  Even when there is nothing else on TV or PPV, I have been told that I could not spend the $6 of such a preordained classic. 

Yes, yes.  I have tried to explain the significance of "2 HEADS 1 SHARK"; however, Jamie does not seem to grasp the sheer brilliant concept behind the movie. 

I already know what I am renting, as it is akin to the now classic, "Sharktopus".   

For those of you who have not seen the trailer and/or realize the classic concept behind the movie, I would recommend you take a moment to watch and enjoy.   If you happen to rent the movie, please do not rub it in.  

Wow, What a Summer of Movies!

The 2012 Summer Movie line-up looks awesome!  I can't believe how many movies I actually want to see.   I can't believe how many movies I am considering seeing, and of course, I can't believe how many movies I will eventually catch on Pay-Per-View.  Soooooo.....

Movies that I want to see:

• Avengers
• Dark Shadows
• MIB III
• Prometheus
• Brave
• The Dark Knight Rises
• The Bourne Legacy

Movies that I am considering:

• Battleship
• Snow White and the Huntsman
• Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
• The Amazing Spider-Man
• Total Recall
• ParaNorman

Movies that I will catch on Pay-Per-View:

• Hunger Games
• The Pirates
• Chernobyl Diaries
• G.I. Joe: Retaliation
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

Now, I could have provided all of you with links to each one of them, but that is a sheer waste of my time.  I also could have provided you with a more exhaustive list; however, I have movies to see!

Quick Post On The Avengers Movie Part II

A question came in on the original post. I'll paraphrase: "Do I need to see any of the previous films to enjoy The Avengers?".

I would suggest seeing Thor. Loki is the main villain and Thor is really the setup for The Avengers. Thor sets up Loki's motivation for his actions in The Avengers. With that said, if you haven't seen Thor, they explain enough to bring you up to speed.

The Ed Norton Incredible Hulk is referenced, but if you've ever seen an episode of the show or red any issues of The Incredible Hulk, you're good. The one line that definitely ties it into the continuity is one about what Hulk did to Harlem.

As for Captain America, it's technically the lead in, but all you really need to know is that he is a government created super soldier that the government hasn't been able to replicate and he was frozen for 70ish years.

If you haven't seen one Iron Man film, you'd be fine. They're barely referenced and what references there are are explained.

Nuff Said!

Quick Post On The Avengers Movie

If you haven't seen The Avengers (aka Avengers Assemble) yet. Run, don't walk, to the nearest theater and see it.

You won't gain much by watching it in 3D, but I would love to have seen it in IMAX. The Helicarrier scenes (most of the film) and the final battle scene all look like they were really meant to be seen in IMAX.

The only aspect that took me out of the film was that they had Scarlett Johansson's best assets featured on the screen every chance they could. I'm not complaining, but it pulled me out of the story a couple of times.

Mark Ruffalo, as much as I don't really like him, brought his A Game and killed it as Bruce Banner. I am actually looking forward to him playing Banner in further Avengers and Hulk films. Really, really good job.

It was Robert Downey, Jr., as Tony Stark/Iron Man who "stole the show", except he didn't have to. It was his show to own.

It is a little long at 2:20, so be sure to hit the restroom before the previews. And it is a Marvel movie, so you will need to sit through the credits. There are two extra scenes. The first is after the flashy, pretty credits and the second is after the complete, boring credits. The second one doesn't add much to the story or continuity...and yet it says a lot about what was going on.

My wife, my 8 year old daughter, my 5 year old son, and I all loved it for a variety of reasons.