My Top 10 Summer Movies

Hey everyone, sorry I have basically been non-existent for the past couple of weeks.  School got really crazy with finals and everything, but I can officially say that I am done with my first year of law school.  How crazy is that?  I can't believe that I have made it this far.  Only 2 more years left. With that being said, I thought that I would finally get back into the swing of things with another Top 10 list.  I haven't done one of these since February (I know I have been slacking).  So in order to celebrate the end of a school year, I thought I would focus my list on the movies that celebrate summer.  We each have a fond memories growing up about our summers whether it be family vacations, summer camp, or really just hangout out with friends. Summer truly means something special to each of us.  So with that being said, I hope that you enjoy my Top 10 Summer Movies!!!

10. Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
MPAA Rating: R
The first film on my list is Wet Hot American Summer.  Ok, so most likely at lot of you haven't heard of this film and to be honest, that is probably a good thing.  I ran across this film about 2 weeks ago on Netflix and just started to watch it.  Was it the greatest in the world? No.  Would your life not be complete without watching this show? Definitely no!  However, is this a good film about summer? Yes.  For who is in this film, I am surprised it isn't more popular, to name a few Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler.  The film tells the story of a group of camp counselors on the last day of summer camp.  The film takes some crazy twists and turns along the way, some that I enjoyed and others that I did not enjoy, but overall, it was still a pretty entertaining film to watch.
This film is definitely not for everyone and I completely understand that.  In fact, I would recommend most people not see this film.  I for one enjoyed it, while I know that my wife will completely hate this film.  The film is just plain stupid and really has no point being made, however it has gained such a cult following that Netflix will be premiering a TV series of this film later this summer (which I will be watching).  With all that being said, this film is a great summer film.  We all have so many goals and things we want to achieve during the summer and this film shows that we should do whatever it takes to accomplish our summer goals.

9. I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
MPAA Rating: R for strong horror violence and language
As if you didn't know, no list of mine would be complete without a horror film on the list.  I know
these aren't for everyone, but for some reason I just love them.  So what horror movie would be better to start off my list than I Know What You Did Last Summer?  I mean come on it has the word "summer" right in its name. The film tells the story of 4 students who on the first day of summer are traveling down the road at night when they accidentally run into someone and kill him.  Not wanting to tell anyone about it, they throw the man's body into the ocean and make a pact that they won't tell anyone what happened.
However, exactly a year later, after they have all tried to move on from the incident, they receive a letter saying "I know what you did last summer."  Now, the group of friends are being targeted from an unknown person who is seeking revenge for their most guarded secret.
The thing I love about this film and the reason it is on my list is that it shows just how important and unforgettable summers are.  Now I am not saying that we will be haunted by what we do during the summer, but especially now where everything we do is posted to social media, it is much harder to keep a secret.  I mean for most of us we won't have someone chasing after us, but the things we do during summer and really all the time could live with us forever even if we really don't want them to.

8. Friday the 13th (1980)
MPAA Rating: R
The next film on my list is another horror classic, but it has instilled a worry in every parent as they send their kids off to summer camp.  Because of this film, every parent now wonders how safe their children actually are at summer camp.  I mean the whole premise is that a kid drowned in a lake at summer camp and is now the mother is out for revenge against the camp counselors that weren't doing their job. Now I am not saying that this was the greatest way to handle things, but lets be honest, whose mother wouldn't go to great lengths if this had happened to their son. Though this is a horror film, this film really made people start to think about what really happens at summer camp and who is actually taking care of their children.
Ever since the original film Jason Voohrees has been terrifying people in countless movies and remakes.  Though some sequels are better than others, the films have mostly strayed away from the summer camp experience,  This is very unfortunate.  However, the 2009 remake tried to bring back the nostalgia of the summer camp/vacation.  There is a new film coming out next year and let hope that it brings back more of the nostalgia that the other films have lacked.

7. The Way Way Back (2013)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, language, some sexual content and brief drug material.
So, the next film on my list is a little indie film that came out about 2 years ago called The Way Way Back.  This film stars Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell, and AnnaSophia Robb.  I went and saw this film in theaters out of a recommendation and I was actually quite surprised.  It tells the coming of age story of a 14-year-old boy who goes on summer vacation with his mom, her obnoxious boyfriend, and his daughter.  Though he tries, he never quite seems to fit in.  However, he finds an unexpected friend who manages the town's water park.  So with the help of his new friend, he gets a summer job and finally begins to realize that he doesn't need to change who he is to make others happy.
This is a great little indie film that I think everyone should see.  I can honestly say that this is the one film where I absolutely despise Steve Carell.  I'm not saying he is bad, I just don't like his character. However, the reason this is on my list is because during the summer months is who we really find ourselves.  I remember times when I would see someone the last day of classes, but then the following year on the first day of classes he was a completely different person.  He had found who he wanted to be.  I am sure we can all remember times like that.  Also, another reason is who doesn't remember how important and fun it was to have your first summer job!!!

6. Jaws (1975)
MPAA Rating: PG
This next film on my list is a popular film for most people.  For those that have seen it, everyone can remember the first time they watched Jaws.  At the time it was so terrifying and no one wanted to get into an ocean after that.  In fact, we can really point to this movie as the beginning of America's shark craze (a.k.a. Shark Week).  In case you haven't seen this film, it tells the story of a town, Amity, where they thrive by being a summer tourist destination. However, when they are threatened by a giant shark, they must try to stop it or all their summer tourism profit will be lost.
The thing I liked about this film is that to this day there are still people after over 40 years that are afraid to go into the water.  When you can accomplish that, then you know that you have created a horror masterpiece.  However, the reason this is on my list is because going to the beach is still a favorite summer activity that people do.  For most people, they don't even think about the dangers. It also shows though how important tourism can be for certain cities and how impacted they can be if people stopped coming.

5. The Parent Trap (1998)
MPAA Rating: PG for some mild mischief
The next film is the Disney classic The Parent Trap starring Lindsey Lohan and Dennis Quaid.  In all reality you can watch either this one or the 1961 version starring Hayley Mills, it really doesn't matter, they are both actually quite good.  This film tells the story of two twin sisters who were separated shortly after being born due to their parents breaking up.  Neither one of them knew the other one existed or even who their other parent is.  However, they both unexpectedly meet at summer camp one year and form a plan to get their parents back together.
So the reason I love this movie and the reason it is on my list is because the summer camp sequence is absolutely hilarious and to me the best part of the film.  I loved when the two sisters (who at first hated each other) were pulling all the different pranks on each other.  I don't know what it is, but for some reason whenever summer hits, there is a rise in pranks and kids think that pulling pranks on others is hilarious.  I remember so many times when my friends wanted to go toilet-papering or whatever was popular at the time.  A lot of people associate summer with this kind of stuff, so I thought it would be fitting to put this prank-filled summer camp story on the list.

4. The River Wild (1994)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some violence and threatening moments
The next film on the list is probably one of my favorite movies of all time.  It would higher on the list, but I just feel that there are better summer movies than this.  Anyways, this film stars Meryl Streep and Kevin Bacon and for some reason I just love this film.  You can ask my family and they will tell you the same thing.  This film tells the story of a mother, a white-water-rafting guide, who decides to take her son on his first white-water rafting trip.
However, they encounter some unexpected travelers along the way, which leads to a very action and suspense-filled ride, which takes the entire family working together in order to survive.
So like I said, I love this film and probably one of the biggest reasons why I love it so much is because one of my favorite summer activities is to go white-water-rafting.  I think it is so much fun. That is partly the reason why this is on my list.  Every time I watch this film I want it to be summer so that I can go.  I know a lot of people that enjoy white-water-rafting and if that is you, this is definitely the film for you.

3. Heavyweights (1995)
MPAA Rating: PG for some rude language and pranks
So the next film on  my list is one that I loved watching while I was growing up.  This film stars Ben Stiller as a new camp director who turns every kids summer dreams into their most terrifying nightmares.  The film tells the story of a group of kids that are lured into joining a fancy fat camp with the promise of a quick weight loss and a fun summer, but their summer plans don't go as planned when they find out that the camp has been sold to a psycho ex-fitness instructor.
So this film is hilarious and really is an underrated and sadly often forgotten about movie.  The thing I love about this film is that it shows just how important and how fun summer camp can be.  Though for most of these kids, their camp experience was horrible, there are glimpses into some great times as well.  Summer camp is a place where you can meet some of your greatest friends and make some unforgettable memories.  This is a great film for the whole family to watch and definitely one you should watch this summer.

2. National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
MPAA Rating: R
The next film on my list is a film about the great family road trip and a film that has led to many great sequels about family vacations.  The film stars Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo as parents who want their two kids to experience life and have great family memories.  With that spirit, they decide to take their first family road trip to Walley World (their version of Disneyland).  Along the way the family runs into a few obstacles that make for a hilarious road trip that only those that have been on one can truly cherish.
So the reason this film is on my list and is so high up on my list is because one thing that I can always remember about summers is going on family vacations.  While most of the time we did not go on road trips like the Griswolds, we did go on some and they were pretty memorable.  I think each of us has our own memories of family vacations and the mayhem that they really are.  However, though they can sometimes be hectic and crazy, I do think that most of us would say that they were the times that made us closer than ever before.  Also as a side note, there is another sequel coming out this summer, that I am told is absolutely hilarious!!!

1. The Sandlot (1993)
MPAA Rating: PG for some language and kids chewing tobacco
Ok, so we have made it to the top of my list.  To me, the best summer film would have to be The Sandlot.  This film tells the story of a new-kid-in-town who is taken under the wing of a baseball prodigy and his team.  As the summer progresses, this group of friends find themselves in some crazy adventures.  However, even though these adventures and challenges seem overbearing, they know that they can always find refuge on the baseball field.
So the reason this film is on the top of my list is because it shows the audience just how important summer actually is and it also shows some of the great activities that are available to kids during the summer.  For the main character, being the new-kid-in-town, summer was his way of making friends so that he did not have to go to school all alone.  For the other kids it was a time for them to have as many adventures as possible.  Plus, some of my favorite memories of summer come from when I was just hanging out with my friends either playing baseball, playing football, or playing basketball. There is just something about those times that made my summers amazing.

Well everyone I hope you enjoyed my list.  If you don't see a summer film on my list that you think should be there, put it in the comments below.  I love to hear your suggestions.  Once again, I am sorry I haven't posted in a while and I hope now that it is summer I will be able to be more on top of things.  We shall see.  Well everyone enjoy your summer and come back every week for reviews on some of summers biggest movies!!!

Aloha

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some language including suggestive comments

Run Time: 105 Minutes

My Rating: 3.5/5

So this weekend my wife and I saw Columbia Pictures' Aloha starring Bradley Cooper (American Sniper), Emma Stone (The Amazing Spiderman), Rachel McAdams (The Vow), John Krasinski (NBC's The Office), Danny McBride (This Is The End), Bill Murray (St. Vincent), and Alec Baldwin (NBC's 30 Rock). The film was directed by Cameron Crowe (Jerry McGuire).  The film tells the story of Brian Gilcrest (Bradley Cooper), a celebrated military contractor, who returns to the place of his greatest achievement, Honolulu, Hawaii.  While there he is forced to confront details of his past when he sees his ex-girlfriend (Rachel McAdams) and her new family.  However, even through all the awkwardness he finds himself falling hard for the intense Air-Force watchdog (Emma Stone) assigned to keep an eye on him.
So personally I really liked this film.  I thought it was very entertaining, but like most movies like this it was way too predictable.  However, the film provided some very quality laughs and I personally believe that most critics are being way too hard on this film.  The film thrives mostly on its incredible cast that it has. Each actor brings in their own brand of entertainment that greatly enhances the movie-going experience.  Usually in films like this where there are a lot of big-name actors, I can usually find one that bugs me or that I don't like, however in this film I seemed to enjoy all of the actors.  I couldn't find a single actor in this film not to like and though the film may be very predictable and unoriginal these actors bring life to it and make it worth your time and money.  Another great thing about the film was that it was beautiful to look at.  Hawaii is a gorgeous place and director Cameron Crowe makes sure that shows as much as the landscape and culture as possible.
Though I thought the film was great (even though it was very predictable), the thing I did not like about the film was that it tried to intertwine the character story with ancient Hawaiian myths. Usually, I would be all for this because I love learning about different cultures and the myths that they have; unfortunately it does not work for this film.  Though I thought it was interesting to have this information, it hurt the film as a whole.  It really didn't make a lot of sense most of time and it didn't help the film flow smoothly.  It created a jumbled mess most of time and I honestly believe that if this part had been taken out, this film would have been so much better and probably would have received better reviews from other critics.
Overall, I actually quite enjoyed this film.  It is typical romantic comedy, but I honestly believe that this one is worth your time.  I promise you that you will not be disappointed seeing this film.  The cast does an amazing job and there are some great moments in this film.  If you can get through some of the jumbled mess with the Hawaiian myths, then you will love this film.  I would recommend this film to anyone, but especially those that want a break from this summer's big blockbuster film and just want to relax a little bit.

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Poltergeist

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense frightening sequences, brief suggestive material, and some language.
Run Time: 93 Minutes
My Rating; 3.5/5
Hey everyone, so Monday
I went and saw Twentieth Century Fox and Ghost House Pictures' Poltergeist starring Sam Rockwell (The Way Way Back) and Rosemarie DeWitt (AMC's Mad Men). The film is a reboot of the 1982 horror classic of the same name.  The film tells the story of the Bowen family who relocate to a suburban home after experiencing some financial trouble.  However what they don't know is that their new home is invaded with angry spirits.  When things start to escalate and the spirits end up taking their youngest daughter to the other side, the family must come together in order to save her.
So I actually liked this film and I think that it is a good addition to the horror genre.  However with that being said, I am sure that you have heard mostly negative things about this film.  That is because everyone is comparing it to the original and let me just get this out there, this film is nowhere near the greatness of the original.  It could never have reached that milestone, but on its own, it is actually a pretty good film.  Yes it has its moments of cheesiness, but all movies have that.  Even the greatest movies out there have their moments where they falter a little bit.  However, I actually enjoyed this film and would probably go see it again.
So one thing that I liked about this film is that it wasted no time building suspense.  From the moment the family steps into their new house, weird things begin to happen.  The film knows it is a horror film and wants to reward the audience by building up the suspense early on.  Another thing I liked about this film was that it actually had a lot of funny moments.  I couldn't believe how funny the film actually was.  Now I am not saying that it was funny because of the film itself, but that the script actually contained funny moments.  This is something that is quite rare in horror films.  Horror film don't tend to have comedy in their scripts, so to see that here was actually a good thing for me. Finally, just like the original film that wasn't overly scary, this film wasn't overly scary as well.  Now this may seem weird coming from a person that loves horror films, but the thing that I loved about the original was it didn't focus on jump scares like most horror films do, but it focused on building suspense and keeping that suspense going throughout the entire film.  That is what I thought that this film was able to accomplish; a feat that few films actually do.
With all of the good things about this film, there were still things that weren't so great.  Probably the biggest flaw in this film was the crucial character development.  Though I loved that the film wasted no time in building the suspense, it took away from key character development that needed to happen.  One of the key things in horror films that makes us terrified is not that we are scared of the thing in the film, but we don't want to see the characters on the screen get hurt.  In the beginning of horror films we subconsciously become attached to the characters and then we get scared when we see the characters that we have become attached to get haunted or attacked. Unfortunately in this film, there was no such attachment.  I did not care about a single person in that family which makes it very difficult to feel sorry for them and get scared when strange things start to happen.
Overall, I thought the film, on its own, was pretty good.  Is it as good as the original? No.  Is it the best horror film out there? No.  However, it is a good horror film.  Yes it has its flaws, but so do all films, especially in this genre.  I would recommend this film to everyone, but really I think this film would be most appreciated by a younger audience who haven't seen the original, because they won't be as disappointed as those that have seen the original.  My hope is that after seeing this film, it will lead the younger audience to want to see the original and in my opinion if this film can do that, then I would call it a success.

Tomorrowland

MPAA Rating: PG for sequences of sci-fi action violence and peril, thematic elements, and language.
Run Time: 130 Minutes
My Rating: 5/5
Hey everyone, so this review is a few days late because I had to have my laptop fixed, but my wife and I went and saw Walt Disney Pictures' Tomorrowland on Saturday.  The film stars George Clooney (Gravity), Britt Robertson (The Longest Ride), Tim McGraw (The Blind Side), Hugh Laurie (Fox's House), and Raffey Cassidy (Snow White and the Huntsman).  The film was directed by Brad Bird (The Incredibles, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol).  The film tells the story of Casey Newton, a girl with big dreams and an optimistic attitude, who after a run-in with the law discovers a rare pin which takes her to a wonderful place called Tomorrowland.  However, her time there is short-lived and she is desperate to get back.  So with the help of some new friends, she embarks on an incredible journey to unlock the mysteries of this new place and hopefully get some answers to her most burning questions.
So personally, I loved this film.  I thought that it was an incredible film and I think that this is a film that Walt Disney would be proud of.  Now you will hear a lot of different reviews about this film and for the most part they will be negative, but I urge you to not take those to heart and try this film out for yourself.  It has such a powerful message that could possible change the way we all think about life and is a message that everyone should hear.  Also, it is basically the only purely original summer blockbuster film this year, all the rest of the big budget films that we will see this summer are either sequels or reboots.  So if you want to ever see more original films in theaters besides sequels or reboots of past films, studios need to see that there is support for their original ideas and in my opinion, there is no better original movie to go support than this one.
So probably the best part about this film is the cast.  The trailers and the marketing tried to sell this film as a George Clooney movie because he is really the only true star in this film and while he does an excellent job, it is really the other cast members that bring life to the film.  Britt Robertson has been in two films this year so far and I have to admit I am becoming a huge fan of hers.  She is so versatile and so fun to watch that I think she will have a very long career.  Also, Raffey Cassidy does an amazing job.  This is her first big role in a film and she completely steals the show.  She takes over every scene that she is in and is the person that you will be talking about after the film ends.
Overall, I thought this film was amazing.  I would recommend this film to everyone.  It will definitely be more appealing to adults and older children, just because of the content, but there were some pretty young kids in our theater and they seemed to be just as entertained.  This is definitely a film that needs to be seen in theaters.  Tomorrowland is a stunning piece of art and its colors and technology are so vibrant.  This is a great family film to go see and another fantastic film from director Brad Bird.

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Pitch Perfect 2

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for innuendo and language
Run Time: 115 Minutes
My Rating: 3.5/5
So last night my wife and I saw Universal Pictures' Pitch Perfect 2, the sequel to the 2012 surprise hit. The film returns the cast members from the previous film including Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp and many others, while introducing the newest cast member Hailee Steinfield (True Grit). The film picks up almost 3 years after the first film ended.  The Barden Bellas are riding high after their 3-year National Championship reign. However after an unfortunate incident in front of the President of the United States, the Bellas find themselves in their senior year of college and their A'Capella dreams crushed when they become disqualified from Collegiate competitions.  Now as they try to figure out who they are and who they want to be after college, they are given one more opportunity to reinstate the Bellas good name by participating in the World A'Capella Championships.
So when the first movie came out, I loved it.  I thought it was hilarious.  The film had a great story and a wonderful soundtrack. It became an instant classic for many people and a sequel was inevitable.  With that being said, unfortunately the sequel never quite hit the same "notes" as the original.  That's not to say it isn't good, because as a film it is quite entertaining, but compared to the first one, there is just a lot lacking. First focusing on the negatives, the film tries way to hard to be like the first one instead of being its own movie.  The film relies on a lot of the same jokes and ideas from the first one and doesn't try to form its own identity.  There are a few new jokes and ideas in the film that are actually quite great and if there would have been just more of those, this film would have reached the greatness of the original. Also, the film puts its main focus on the music, which isn't a bad thing because the music is just as amazing as the first, but it takes away from any sort of fully coherent or plausible story that there could be.  There were also a lot of major plot points in the original that barely even got touched upon.  The film just lacks a lot of important elements that the first one did perfectly.
Though there were a lot of negatives, there were some things that the film did great.  Like I said above, the soundtrack and music is still amazing and this time around they added a brand new original song which is quite stunning.  It has a great message and a great sound that honestly I wouldn't be surprised if it was nominated for Best Original Song next year at the Academy Awards. It's definitely one that you should listen to.  Another great thing  about the film is its addition of actress Hailee Steinfield.  She is an incredible actress and I think that she will have a fantastic career, but it was great seeing her in this role.  She does a great job and brings something fresh to the film.
Overall, I thought the film was good.  Honestly if it didn't have to follow its predecessor this film probably would have gotten a higher rating and I would have liked it a lot more.  However, it just borrowed way too much from the first film that there was not a lot of originality.  There are good things about this film and if you liked the first film, this is definitely one that you should go see. However, if you didn't like the first one and was hoping to give this second film a chance, I would wait until you can see it at a cheaper price and just purchase the soundtrack in the meantime.

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Hot Pursuit

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, violence, language 

and some drug material

Run Time: 87 Minutes

My Rating: 2.5/5

So tonight my wife and I saw Warner Bros' and New Line Cinema's Hot Pursuit starring Reese Witherspoon (Wild) and Sofia Vergara (ABC's Modern Family).  The film tells the story of a by-the-book, uptight cop (Witherspoon) who is put in charge of protecting the widow of a drug boss (Vergara) who is supposed to testify against the biggest drug lord in America. However, what seems like an easy task turns into a fiasco when they find out that the drug lord isn't the only person after them.  

So personally I was expecting a whole lot more from this movie. That's not to say that I thought the movie was bad or anything, I was just expecting more.  I have said this before, but I love Reese Witherspoon as an actress.  I think she is great in both dramatic and comedic roles.  However, I feel like neither her nor Sofia Vergara were used to their full potential.  I mean most of the jokes that the writers came up with was either calling Reese Witherspoon short or saying that Sofia Vergara was old or has a weird accent.  While at times it can be funny, by the end of the film, it is just gets boring and tiresome.  There is so much more that could have happened to make the film more exciting, but unfortunately they don't happen.  To be completely honest, the best part about this film is during the credits where they show bloopers.  It is then that you finally see Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara finally acting like themselves and actually look like they are having a good time.

Now though I thought that the film could have been better and the writers could have used the two stars better, probably the greatest thing about this film and really the only thing that saved the film as a whole was the great relationship and chemistry between Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara. They work so well together and are able to help push each other to the next level.  I personally would love to see these two in another movie together, but hopefully the next one will be a whole lot better than this.

Overall, I thought that this film was just okay.  Personally, I would probably watch it again, but I would wait until it came to the dollar theater  There are definitely better comedies that have been made, but if you have free time and want a few good laughs then you might want to check this out. This film is definitely not for everyone and if you think that you aren't going to like it, then you probably won't and you should skip it.  

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Avengers Age of Ultron

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action, violence and destruction, and for some suggestive comments.
Run Time: 141 Minutes
My Rating; 5/5
So today we went and saw Marvel Studios' Avengers Age of Ultron the sequel to the 2012 box-office phenomenon Avengers. The film brings back those from the first film including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, and Mark Ruffalo.  The film also adds to the amazing cast Elizabeth Olsen (Godzilla), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Godzilla), and James Spader (NBC's The Blacklist).  The film continues the story of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, as they are called to save the world from a monster that some of them created.  This new threat is seemingly indestructible and puts the future of the entire world at jeopardy.  As Ultron continues to get stronger and stronger and the team seems defeated, they must come together in their darkest hour with new allies in order to save the world from their own mistake.
So personally, I absolutely loved this film.  It completely exceeded all of my expectations and then some.  There is so much going for it that it is hard not to like it.  I remember that just 3 years ago when the first Avengers came to the big screen everyone was so excited and were in complete awe that it was actually happening.  Well after seeing this film, I am still in awe that a film that has way too many actors and important characters can still be cohesive and entertaining.  Though you may hear some differing opinions from other critics, I believe that this film still just as magical and must more entertaining than the first film.  Probably one of the best examples of this is in the film's opening sequence.  This scene is so exciting and thrilling that I would put it up there as one of the best scenes in cinematic history.
Other than the greatness of having all of the Avengers back in the same film, probably my favorite thing about this film is the voice talent of James Spader as Ultron.  I have always loved James Spader and I think he is an amazing actor and this role is no different.  His voice is so haunting and so daunting that he truly makes the perfect villain.  His portrayal as Ultron will haunt you for a long time, which is exactly what you want in a villain.  He is fantastic.
Overall, as if you couldn't tell, I loved this film.  There is so many positive things to say about this film that there is no enough room to tell you about everything.  This will definitely be one that I will see again in the theaters.  This film is definitely a film that you want to see on the big screen.  It is truly a one-of-a-kind experience.  I would definitely recommend this film to anyone.  This is a fantastic movie and definitely worth every penny!!!!

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