These past few weeks I finally got back into the cinemas. I like watching movies and for the longest time there weren't too many out that piqued my interest. But luckily that's changed, and I thought I'd share (and care ) about which movies I'd seen.

Inglorious Basterds

I do realize that Quentin Tarantino is an acquired taste, as his movies are different with most of the action occurring in the dialogue than explosions. I've enjoyed his previous movies, especially Death Proof and Kill Bill (which they're making a third installment or getting ready to or planning to), and Inglorious Basterds is no different. Basterds is told more so like a series of short films that all reach the same thrilling climax at the end. It's told during WWII, and if you're looking for historical accuracy, at least in terms of events, then you're watching the wrong film. What this film is, is fun. Brad Pitt and Christoph Waltz are amazing on screen, as are the rest of the actors. Highly recommend.

State of Play

A rental actually. Being a political thriller, and the lack of explosions, State of Play didn't deserve the credit it should. It's a smart film that manages to weave a plot through a couple of twists and turns. It's acted superbly from the cast, and it's another movie that I highly recommend.

Surrogates

Surrogates is a sci fi thriller of sorts that takes a look at a future where a majority of the population decides to use robots (surrogates) to go about their daily lives, thus eliminating any danger to one's self. Yet, a homicide is committed where a user is killed via their surrogate, prompting federal agents into action. While Surrogates is a thriller, the pacing is a little jerky. Where at one point it's moving at a decent pace where you're getting information, and suddenly the plot quickens, a little too fast for my taste. Furthermore, a couple of the character motivations don't make too much sense, or at least not enough information is brought to make sense of it, creating a few questions that aren't needed. Nevertheless, Surrogates is an alright movie with some decent acting thrown into the mix, but fails to capitalize on the great premise.

Zombieland

Zombies are everywhere. Both in the movie and in entertainment. It's hard not to find a zombie movie being produced or even to find one in the bookstore. Heck, they've infected Jane Austen. So what makes Zombieland special? For one, Zombieland doesn't take itself seriously. Sure, it's a zombie movie and zombies do what they do. Eat people and spew blood out their collective mouths. But Zombieland is more of a road trip movie. A road trip through a world decimated by zombies and inhabited by a man on a mission to eat a twinkie. What makes Zombieland a joy to watch is the overall humor and the great characters that are introduced. Two thumbs up from my end. Check it out.

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I've been away from the site for a little while, and I should be coming back a little more in the coming weeks. Been a little distracted on my end of the screen.