I recently took what I thought would be a very fun filled weekend trip to Fargo, ND. In this trip I hoped to watch a movie that I had been very excited about. What movie you may ask, well none other then the movie “Push”. This movie had some mind blowing commercials and advertising, in my mind. But when it came right down to it. Push was none other than a pathetic knock of the TV show heroes. With horrible story line accompanied by ok acting, the only reason why this movie got any attention was because of the famous cast it had hired.
This movie was basically humans that evolved into people with abilities to move object, see the future, and so on. Sounds very familiar to you heroes fans doesn’t it. Well there’s more, not only is the government group call the Division, much like heroes, the Company, but also much like heroes, the division has people with abilities working for them as well. Now I don’t know about Hollywood, but I ashamed at my self for spending $7.25 to go see this movie, plus gas money. Just imagine how they must feel, spending in the millions I am sure.
Now this movie was not all bad. The acting was subpar, Dakota Fanning did however deliver a brilliant performance once again, and for being only 13 that is not bad. She is well on her way to stardom. Chris Evens,(Nick) for being a guy who is usually on fire, did an alright job with the role he was assingned. Personally I feel he needs to stop playing roles in movies were he does not know what’s going on and needs to play a part where he is just, simply put, the MAN. Djimon Hounsou (Carver) in my opinion fell way below his normal standards. In his movies he usually has a swagger about him, which basically says mess with me and I will make you do more than pay. However in this movie it was more of a go ahead do what you want I will be ok with it and I will get you back later. Overall I give this movie a 2.5 out of 5 on the Potter grading scale.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
MONK
This week I decided to write about another great TV series. This show is known and none other then Monk. These show features many great actors, and guest star appearances. This show is currently on its 6th season, and with award winning actor Tony Shalhoub taking the lead role I do not think they are going to quit making this TV series anytime soon.
For those of you who have never seen this TV show before, I erg you too. This show is about an x-cop Adrain Monk (Shalhoub) helps the police department as a consultant. He is one of the best detectives you will ever see. They is one down fall to his powers though. Well actually there is about a 1,000 things wrong with his powers. He has a very good photographic memory, can notice anything in the room, and has only lost one case in his life, and that was the killer who killed his wife. Now the cons to his powers is, he is completely afraid of any type of germs there is. He will only drink out of his own cups or bottles, will only drink one type of water, and is afraid to go on airplanes and almost anything else that has an engine. In some episodes he comes close to choosing death over teaching some items with germs on them. Although like any good cop he pushes through the pain or “germs” when it comes time to solve the case. Whenever a case is on the line he mans up and gets the job done. He even jumped into a dumpster once, and if you know Monk you know that for him that is not an easy thing to do. So once again please take time out of your busy lives to make room for a real super hero. Just thy name be Monk,.... Adrain Monk.
For those of you who have never seen this TV show before, I erg you too. This show is about an x-cop Adrain Monk (Shalhoub) helps the police department as a consultant. He is one of the best detectives you will ever see. They is one down fall to his powers though. Well actually there is about a 1,000 things wrong with his powers. He has a very good photographic memory, can notice anything in the room, and has only lost one case in his life, and that was the killer who killed his wife. Now the cons to his powers is, he is completely afraid of any type of germs there is. He will only drink out of his own cups or bottles, will only drink one type of water, and is afraid to go on airplanes and almost anything else that has an engine. In some episodes he comes close to choosing death over teaching some items with germs on them. Although like any good cop he pushes through the pain or “germs” when it comes time to solve the case. Whenever a case is on the line he mans up and gets the job done. He even jumped into a dumpster once, and if you know Monk you know that for him that is not an easy thing to do. So once again please take time out of your busy lives to make room for a real super hero. Just thy name be Monk,.... Adrain Monk.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
LOST
Today I felt that I would let the American public in on a great TV show they may have not noticed. This great TV show is not Psych or even Two and a Half Men no, it is the great show of LOST. This has basically everything you could ask for in a show, but the best thing about LOST that keeps everyone coming back is its amazing talent to make every episode and season more intense and confusing. It is 5 years into the show and there is still questions from the first season that have not yet been answered.
This show starts off with a plan crashing on an island in the middle of know were. However this not your ordinary island. It seems to have magical powers that are not fully explained. For example one ladies cancers was curried while on the island. Also John Lock gained the ability to walk again. This island also seems to hold some type of energy that certain government sources tried to harness. But apparently that was impossible. As the seasons go on you see clips of videos from when the stations were operational. Every video you see something comes a little more clearer. Not only does this island have special powers, but it apparently has something t to do with time travel. In season 4 what we went from watching flash backs to flash forwards. This did not seem clear to us until season 5. When the current members of the Oceanic flight 815 are on the island seem to be traveling back and forth through time on the island. While the members who got off the island seem to be 3 years ahead of the crew back in the present world. Mean while the people they run into on the island while going through time seem to have certain significants to them. Hopefully later this season we will finally have some questions answered about the show. LOST
This show starts off with a plan crashing on an island in the middle of know were. However this not your ordinary island. It seems to have magical powers that are not fully explained. For example one ladies cancers was curried while on the island. Also John Lock gained the ability to walk again. This island also seems to hold some type of energy that certain government sources tried to harness. But apparently that was impossible. As the seasons go on you see clips of videos from when the stations were operational. Every video you see something comes a little more clearer. Not only does this island have special powers, but it apparently has something t to do with time travel. In season 4 what we went from watching flash backs to flash forwards. This did not seem clear to us until season 5. When the current members of the Oceanic flight 815 are on the island seem to be traveling back and forth through time on the island. While the members who got off the island seem to be 3 years ahead of the crew back in the present world. Mean while the people they run into on the island while going through time seem to have certain significants to them. Hopefully later this season we will finally have some questions answered about the show. LOST
Sunday, February 1, 2009
SuperBowl43
On Sunday Feb. 1 two teams woke up early to pre-form their pre-game rituals. Both teams knowing that this game will be possible the biggest game they will ever play in there lives. Now for some of these players they had been here before. Players such as Ben Roethlisberger and Kurt Warner knew exactly how this feels. Not only have they both been in this situation but they both have also won this game, and know exactly how much hard work and thinking on the move it takes to pull of a victory. Now for some players this was there first time at “the Show” and you could certainly tell who they were. For example this Super Bowl had more flags and total yards of penalties than any other Super Bowl that I can remember.
I will attempt to give you a quick overview of how it all went down. The Steelers took an early lead after scoring on their first two possessions, making it 10-0 right away. The Cardinals responded with a TD of their own. Then fought there way back to the 4 yard line were it seemed they would take a surprising lead into the half. But as fate would have it, there was a surprise that no one could have for seen. A linebacker for the Steelers picked of a pass in the end zone and ran it 100 yards to the other end zone for 6. Not only was this coast to coast, but it was the longest play ever in Super Bowl history. Now coming out of the locker room the Cardinals knew they had there work cut out for them, but that did not seem to matter as the Steelers stuck another nail in the coffin with a chip shot field goal to make it 20-7. Now just as all hope seemed lost, something amazing happened as if the football gods rolled over in there graves at the sight of this awful sorry excuse for a football game, and said “Not like this”. At that moment the Cardinals showed a spark they have not shown all game, and took the lead 20-23. However, despite there valiant effort to take all the wind out of the Steelers sails, they left a little gust, and that gust my friends allowed for one of the must remarkable touch down catches the NFL has ever seen. Thus ending the Cardinals dreams for glory. Tonight we mourn for the Cardinals, but say to them, “Better luck next year”.
Need more information about Super Bowl 43, visit www.nfl.com
I will attempt to give you a quick overview of how it all went down. The Steelers took an early lead after scoring on their first two possessions, making it 10-0 right away. The Cardinals responded with a TD of their own. Then fought there way back to the 4 yard line were it seemed they would take a surprising lead into the half. But as fate would have it, there was a surprise that no one could have for seen. A linebacker for the Steelers picked of a pass in the end zone and ran it 100 yards to the other end zone for 6. Not only was this coast to coast, but it was the longest play ever in Super Bowl history. Now coming out of the locker room the Cardinals knew they had there work cut out for them, but that did not seem to matter as the Steelers stuck another nail in the coffin with a chip shot field goal to make it 20-7. Now just as all hope seemed lost, something amazing happened as if the football gods rolled over in there graves at the sight of this awful sorry excuse for a football game, and said “Not like this”. At that moment the Cardinals showed a spark they have not shown all game, and took the lead 20-23. However, despite there valiant effort to take all the wind out of the Steelers sails, they left a little gust, and that gust my friends allowed for one of the must remarkable touch down catches the NFL has ever seen. Thus ending the Cardinals dreams for glory. Tonight we mourn for the Cardinals, but say to them, “Better luck next year”.
Need more information about Super Bowl 43, visit www.nfl.com
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