REVIEW: Dead of Night, 13 Assassins, Prom
‘Dead of Night’
If you could take “Twilight,” add some zombies and mix it with some “Ghostbusters” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” you would have “Dead of Night.” Although the graphics seem to be lacking in the monsters department, the plot seems to be one of the most thrilling vampire-zombie-werewolf movies yet.
The idea of zombies, vampires and werewolves living among us is a new twist on this whole scenario that I found particularly amusing. Just like “Twilight” and “Buffy,” the vampires and werewolves live among humans, unbeknownst to them, but the zombies were a new one for me. I mean why not? Why can’t zombies live peacefully among us? Going to “body shops” to get “replacement parts” and only eating the brains of those deceased? I mean it’s just as plausible as a vampire falling in love with his lunch, thus clearly making it a “lunch date.”
The hottie Brandon Routh as the main character just makes the whole movie. Unlike some that mingle with the vampires, this guy can really act. His character finds the zombies, werewolves or vampires and either stops them from destroying the city, or helps them realize they are no longer human.
Twisted with comedy, this movie appears to be a perfect fit for anyone into the whole vampire, werewolf, and/or zombies craze. Action-packed and with a lot of funny lines, it seems to have great character development, an epic plot line, and awesome action scenes. I pre-emptively like this movie.
– jessica.black@aggiemail.usu.edu
‘13 Assassins’
Drama, intrigue. Assassins, life or death choices, geishas, tyrants and monks. The movie “13 Assassins” looks to be a good action movie for those who frequent them. As a fan of movies such as “Die Hard” and “Batman,” this movie seems promising.
It’s set in China at some point in the age when Samurai rule the land, but one man is ruining the country’s peace. So a monk sets out to find 13 men willing to become assassins, and die to save that peace.
The movie is in Chinese, so it’s a subtitle movie, which detracts, I think, from a bit of the action. You can’t watch an action movie and constantly be reading subtitles.
The best quote from the trailer is: “Thirteen, are you ready … ready to die?” The scene turns to a fierce battle and it’s 200 men against 13. Can they make it? Can they survive? I bet this will be a very typical action movie. It will take your breath away during the action scenes, but the set-up will not be very good.
The interesting thing about this movie, is that it is by no means a new movie. It came out at the end of March, but is being aired here at the end of April. The movie won’t come out until May in the United Kingdom.
I pre-emptively give this movie a C+ because of the tired theme, the lack of interest drawn from the trailer and the subtitles. However, the detail seems good, and the history could be interesting.
– april.ashland@aggiemail.usu.edu
‘Prom’
Rewind to April, senior year of high school. Whether that’s one year ago, or nine years ago, you remember. You remember the glory, the beauty, the dazzling jewels and chic high-fashion. You remember the porch filled with rose petals and Hershey’s kisses, the sign that read “PROM?” You remember the answer – YES! (may vary according to reader). Just in case the sensational high school memories have slipped your mind somehow, Disney has come out with an all new movie bringing to life the night that was all about you and that special someone. A movie called “Prom.”
“Prom” carries an ensemble cast of high school students, led by Aimee Teegarden of “Scream 4,” as they attempt to plan, execute and secure dates for the perfect prom night. There’s a perfectly matched would-be King and Queen; there’s the popular blond who finds herself falling for the bad boy who’s been assigned to prom planning as punishment for delinquent behavior and, of course, a gawky nerd desperately in search of a date. These complex characters’ nights may end with a kiss or with tears, but they know it will all be worth it in the end. Because what would life be if you didn’t go to Prom?
This movie is going to be totally inspirational. Despite what it looks like, “it’s not about a dance. It’s about who you are and who you’re going to be.” So, if you’re on your own journey of self-discovery, I recommend going to see this one, because we all know that’s what prom is all about.
– kmarshall222@gmail.com