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Elephant was so boring! The description on IMDb.com says Elephant follows six characters in their daily lives and don't we ever. The description didn't lie. All we see is these six chosen characters walking and their pointless mumbling to people they pass by. Nothing even remotely interesting happens for twenty minutes and the interesting part lasts roughly one second, maybe less. But it is just enough to keep some sort of tiny interest.

"Elephant" didn't develop any characters at all. We didn't get into their lives or thoughts or friends, we could barely even hear them speak. We follow them through the movie but we have no idea who they are. These six are complete strangers to us. None of them are memorable in the slightest.

"Elephant" was the most unemotional school shooting movie ever. The acting was terrible, there was no emotion or any sense of panic during a very emotional and appropriate time to panic. I didn't care about this movie at all which is hard to say about a movie dealing with a school shooting.

"G-Force" was interesting in the way it was presented. It wasn't really like any other kids movie I have seen. But, in this case that wasn't a good thing.

This was a very modern children's movie. There were a lot of computers in the movie and the world "download" was stated multiple times. "G-Force" mentioned global extinction, Facebook, it contained a lot of current cultural humor, and popular songs on today's radio were played throughout the movie.

I am curious to know what age range this movie is aimed for. I felt it was an extensive plot for small children and there was a lot of flirting between the characters throughout the movie. But I'm not sure that ten-twelve year old kids are interested in a movie about guinea pigs. If it was aimed for small children I think it was definitely inappropriate.

"G-Force" was definitely too long. It was interesting and was full of good actors (people and voices) but I just didn't like it. It didn't do it for me. Something about it bothered me. Maybe it was that I didn't feel it was good for children. I think it was stuck between appealing to children and appealing to adults taking their children to the movies and just couldn't find its place.

Tiana is not your typical princess. She works two jobs and has realistic goals and dreams. She sings songs with lyrics like, "The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work." And, "I worked hard for everything I got and that's the way it's supposed to be. If you do your best each and everyday good things are sure to come your way."

The Princess and the Frog is just a cartoon but the characters are strongly developed. They all have defined personalities, which is impressive.

"The Princess and the Frog" reminded me of a mixture between "The Swan Princess" and "Cinderella".

Though the songs in "The Princess and the Frog" relayed positive messages, they weren't at all catchy. I couldn't wait for the characters to stop singing.

Though I was not a fan of the songs, I did love this movie. It was adorable and a refreshing change from the typical Disney movies. Everyone made a big deal that the princess is black and the movie takes place in New Orleans. I like the diversity and feel this will open us up to more diverse characters in the future. I also greatly appreciated the positive messages throughout the movie. Hopefully it actually makes an impact on kids.

We need more movies like "The Princess and the Frog".

"Pandorum" started off slow but I kept watching because of my love for Ben Foster's talent. He is usually in amazing movies so I stuck it out. Glad I did because I wasn't disappointed.

I didn't know much about "Pandorum" going in. I was expecting it to be like any other thriller or sci-fi. It wasn't. It was sort of a mystery and we kind of guess what is going on but we don't really know until the last half hour.

The alien type creatures in the movie were stereotypical looking but they did look real.

Why was Dennis Quaid in this movie? Better question, why is Dennis Quaid in any movie? He ruined the scenes he was in with his unimpressive acting. Any time anything was weird or made a noise, his look of horror was comical and diminished the moment. His eyes popped open wide and he would get a funny look of shock or horror on his face. As time went on his acting got a tad better. Better to the point that I didn't laugh during serious moments.

Does Cam Gigandet ever play a likable character? He is a good actor and great villain but he should be careful not to type cast himself. I can see him being good at a variety of roles but I haven't seen his talents broaden so far.

Ben Foster as always, was amazing! I don't think he can get any more talented. It's just not possible. Why isn't he more famous?

I was more impressed by the ending than anything else. I didn't expect it to end the way it did. I really liked the ending. It reminded me of the ending in Apocalypto. Just that 'in awe' kind of ending.

"I Love You, Beth Cooper" opened with an extremely awkward scene, Denis (Paul Rust) confessing his love for Beth Cooper (Hayden Panettiere) during his valedictorian speech at his High School graduation. It was so awkward. I was so uncomfortable and embarrassed for him; it made me cringe. I didn't want to look but I just couldn't look away. The awkwardness was lightened with a few very funny remarks made during the speech. Luckily this was the only awkward humor. I don't think I would be able to handle a whole lot of that.

My favorite character was Rich Munsch played by newcomer Jack Carpenter. He was very funny with his random, homosexual comments then insisting he is not gay. Naturally I loved his movie references throughout the film.

"I Love You, Beth Cooper" was very stupid but so very amusing. There were countless moments when I laughed out loud. There were hilarious moments such as a towel battle scene, a fight scene with Carpenter jumping out a window as means of escape, and a scene involving a terrifying raccoon.

Though it was stupid and funny there were a lot of serious moments. The two main characters played by Rust and Panettiere did a lot of talking with their eyes. They understood personal and profound moments the other was going through. Oddly enough they had a great connection.

Though the acting wasn't fantastic, it wasn't a downfall for the film.

I am absolutely shocked to say this but I thoroughly enjoyed watching "I Love You, Beth Cooper". I would recommend it for a good laugh.

I loved "Manic" from the very moment it began, not only because I am in love with Joseph Gordon-Levitt but also because it captivated me immediately.

It starts off as somewhat of a mystery. Lyle (Gordon-Levitt) is entered into the juvenile wing of a mental facility against his will. We see him struggling and resisting security all the while we hear screams and a struggle in the background. We know this is why he is being put in the facility but we don't exactly know what occurred.

The whole thing is just so intriguing. It is so emotional that you can't help but get heavily involved in the story.

Lyle is a lovable character in a strange way. He is violent and has anger management issues but he is sad, pathetic, and so jaded that you can't help but have love for him. I found myself attached to each character, even the child molester and group therapy bully.

Just overwhelming emotion throughout the movie. We get right into the jaded, troubled characters and their sad lives. Each character is very unique. They all have a lot of pain but display it and deal with it in very unique ways. They all keep the movie interesting.

I didn't want "Manic" to end. I wasn't sure how they were going to pull off the ending. It was great and I wouldn't have had it any other way.

The acting was more than impressive. You can tell that the actors really threw themselves into their role. They all became their character.

There wasn't much character development just because we don't gradually get into a story. We are thrown into all of their lives all at once. They are already developed and we are trying to keep up.

As a part of one of my favorite genres, Forever Strong was truly powerful and absolutely captivating.

The movie states that it is based on true events. I did some research and couldn't find anything about the characters. The information on the film stated that Forever Strong is actually based on events from several different lives and Rugby teams, not one particular story.

All in all it was a fantastic film. I was shocked that by the end of the movie I actually liked Sean Faris' character, Rick Penning. He started out as an arrogant jock. I wasn't aware that Penn Badgley was in this. I was sad to see him as such a creep but this definitely showed us that he can play more than the lovable goofball he played on Gossip Girl.

I thought it was interesting that Forever Strong is about rugby but we barely ever see the games. It truly was about the boys as coach Larry Gelwix said, "I want you to be forever strong on the field, so that you will be forever strong off the field". He worked hard at making their lives better and transforming boys into respectable men.

I highly, highly recommend Forever Strong! It leaves you feeling inspired and hopeful about life, wanting to be a better person, and wanting to better the relationship with your family. It's a great family film.

I am quite surprised to say that I actually enjoyed Jennifer's Body. I never thought I would say that. This movie looked absolutely ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, some parts certainly were less than impressive but overall I had fun watching it and even jumped once. That surprised me more than anything else.

As a huge Adam Brody fan, I loved seeing him in such a different role. Granted this was a film surrounding high school, but he played a Gothic/punk rock dude searching for a virgin to sacrifice. I'd say it's not like anything he has done so far.

Amanda Seyfried is known for being a great actress but we can really see her skills in Jennifer's Body. In the beginning she starts out as a mousy, shy, insignificant high school girl. By the end of the film she is strong, independent, strong willed and a bad-ass chic. The subtle change overtime shows her ability to not only play opposite roles but to ease into the opposite role without it seeming odd or rocky. The change is natural and subtle.

What I am very sick of is Megan Fox being cast as the "hot girl" in every film since she become popular in the Transformers (2007).

I appreciated the real feel of high school, or at least the high school I remember. With quotes like, "Did u make reservations at the cheesecake factory?" and, "I ordered your corsage, it was like 12 dollars." we see that these high school students are real teens. Not like the teens we see in shows like Gossip Girl or movies like Mean Girls. We can relate to them, their emotions, their lives, and their relationships.

What I didn't appreciate was the teen "lingo" in this movie. I don't know if Diablo Cody is trying to make up her own "cool" language or if she thinks this is really how teens speak on a daily basis. We saw this with the language in her film Juno as well.

The following are ridiculous words and phrases found throughout Jennifer's Body:

"Cheese and fries" "Shutties" (Shut up) "Lesbigay" (Lesbian) "Jello" (Jealous) "Fagoes" (Faggots) "Is he packing some serious pubic inches?" "Its freaktarded" "You give me such a wetty"

Overall Jennifer's Body is definitely worth a watch. It pleasantly surprised me, which is not easy to do.

I absolutely despised this movie. I hated the characters, the plot, the acting, and I even hated Mandy Lane (Amber Heard). Basically the characters all keep dying one by one and I didn't mind this at all, I looked forward to it. Not so much the way in which they died because it was unnecessarily gory but I found myself thinking, "When are they going to die?" "They better die soon." and "It's about time!" The characters were so obnoxious, immature, and perverted that you couldn't help but want them to be killed off. "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane" was unnecessarily perverted throughout the entire film accompanied by an abundance of alcohol and drug use. Anyone who drinks that much and does that many drugs is an alcoholic and drug addict, not an average teenager.

Things started getting a little interesting in the last few minutes. The twist was unexpected though dumb but it made watching the movie more bearable.

Ashton Kutcher costars with the beautiful Margarita Levieva. He plays a young Hollywood wannabe, Nikki. He appears put together, handsome, rich and successful due to his wardrobe, the women he sees, and the houses he occupies; unbeknownst to everyone he encounters Nikki is poor and homeless. Nikki makes his living by sleeping with rich women; he then becomes their lovely charity case. The women find themselves attached to him and want him as their own. Nikki is perfectly fine with the situation until he meets Heather (Levieva). She, like him, makes her living by targeting rich men. The two are attracted to each other and begin an unconventional relationship. Things are going well until Nikki wants Heather all to himself. Will the two gigolo types be able to have a real functional relationship?

Spread was decent. It wasn't like anything else I have seen which made it fascinating. The plot was intriguing. While watching the film I became more and more disappointed as time went on. There wasn't much development or room for this movie to progress. I felt as though it were stuck in a bit of a rut.

I was both surprised and pleased by the ending. Not every relationship ends with a happy ending. Sometimes love isn't enough. Spread proves that and shows that to us through common situations with a slight twist from reality.

I was drawn to this film on a personal level. I am no drug addict but I do work with this particular population. I work in AIDS prevention as a Harm Reduction Educator. I had a few problems with this documentary because I work with heroin addicts on a daily basis.

Documentaries normally capture the audience and allow them to experience the lives of other populations they are otherwise unaware of. This allows the audience to sympathize and have empathy for those in the documentary. That was not the case with Union Square. Union Square not only lacks the ability of engaging the audience in sympathetic emotion but it actually does the complete opposite. Watching Union Square, I was angered and put off by these seven individuals, some more so than others. Shockingly, the documentary leaves you with a strong dislike for these homeless and struggling addicts. Though we see them begging for money, sleeping wherever they find some space, and shooting up, many of them state that they have alienated and stolen from their friends and families. A few were parents but had not seen their children in years. One man shared an encounter of his with police. He said he was drunk in a star bucks. Because of this employees would not allow him to use the restroom. Out of anger and frustration he kicked a glass door and it shattered. Of course, police arrested him. The smug, 'I hate everyone and don't care about the world or anyone in it' attitude of the individuals does not exactly make them likable or charming.

One man stated that he makes about 80 dollars a day. This is more than a full time minimum wage employee makes daily.

Union Square was a great idea. Homeless drug addicts are a tragedy in this country. They do need help and this situation needs to be made aware of. What I don't like is that this documentary shows us stereotypical drug addicts. The documentary was intense and chaotic. The music of the film intensifies the already intense mood. The music was as chaotic, loud, and disturbing as was the documentary itself.

In the past few years horror movies have become less than creepy. Some people even consider them to be comedies now. The thing about horror movies is that we know what to expect. We have learned the music cues, the fake outs, and the tones of voice, we even know what to expect with particular camera angles. We usually know what is coming and when it is coming. Movies such as Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, 3, and 4 were popular comical spoofs of the ever-predicable horror film.

The element of surprise and the unknown is what scares the audience. Not knowing what to expect is a key element in horror. Dead Snow was a successful zombie film for the most part because it was foreign. The music, actors, and film making cues are different in Norway than they are here. The audience is not accustomed to their way of film making. Because of this Dead Snow had a few elements we were unfamiliar with here in the U.S. The zombies in Dead Snow were former Nazis. They weren't like the usual zombies we are accustomed to. They reminded me of the zombies from 28 weeks later, aside from the Nazi part. As zombies they were fast, more human like, and murderous…I suppose as Nazis were?

The film was pretty slow and uneventful for a zombie movie but it has a creepy feel. Nothing really occurred until more than half way through the film. There was too much building. It was actually good until the zombies appeared. Once they did the movie got a little ridiculous. The blood and gore was not convincing at all. The characters weren't likable so I didn't really care if they died.

There was somewhat of a plot hole that I noticed but I can't state it because it might give something away.

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Overall it was a good movie but not that great of a zombie film. I was disappointed by the second half.

I have to say that I didn't want to see this film just because of Zac Efron. I was not a fan. I didn't like his pretty hair, his preppy face, and I was against his Disney activities and his choice to date Disney channel girls. I am embarrassed to say that I am now in love with Zac Efron. He was a much better actor than I thought he would be. He was funny, adorable, and charming. This role of his completely won me over. Just like the amusing Zac Efron, 17 Again was adorable, funny, and charming. It was definitely a feel good film but it had a touch of sadness that was all too realistic. Though the movie is meant to be funny it had a strong underlying message throughout the film. It was about our hopes and dreams that are ruined by the unfortunate surprises of life and realizing that your dreams aren't always as great as the reality you are already living. The grass is always greener on the other side, 17 Again gives us a beautiful example of this. Sometimes those unfortunate surprises are blessings in disguise.

Overall the acting was decent but I was quite surprised that Zac Efron's acting left Matthew Perry in the dust. There is a particular scene when Efron turns into Perry. The acting comparison was just sad. Efron was so natural and convincing while Perry obviously struggled to transform into his character.

I think this is the beginning of Zac Efron's successful career and sadly the end of Matthew Perry's not so successful career.

I was skeptical about seeing 17 Again. A movie about going back and reliving your life…it has been done many, many times before. Don't let that discourage you though. 17 Again is well equip to handle the competition. I was impressed. I liked this movie a lot. It was just the type of feel good film I had been wanting to see for a while. Oddly enough it encourages you to reflect and reevaluate your own life.

Dejavu! Oh wait…it just seems like I have seen the same movie a hundred times. The Perfect Holiday was pretty much the same feel as the Last Holiday, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, The Best Man, and Are We There Yet? Needless to say that it was extremely predictable. They all reminded me of each other so much that I did some research; I was surprised to find that they all had different writers and directors.

I felt that this type of movie is not for Terrence Howard. He is a much better actor than this cliché type of holiday movie. He is already well established, he did great films such as Crash and Hustle and Flow. Why this film?

Though predictable and a cookie cutter holiday film, I enjoyed The Perfect Holiday. It's light, cute and funny. Who doesn't love a cliché holiday flick?

Gabrielle Union, Queen Latifah, and Morris Chestnut are always in the same type of movies. They are good actors. I don't know why they choose to type cast themselves?

This isn't much of a review because it wasn't much of a movie. It was a cute, mindless, feel good holiday film. You see it once during the holidays and never think about it ever again.

I was pretty impressed by Gamer. Not only was I in awe on the action scenes but the idea of this was so futuristic yet original. It took something like the SIMS game to a whole new level.

With the way technology is taking over I would not be surprised if something along the lines of the two games featured in Gamer eventually become a reality.

Gerard Butler was his rugged and awesome kick-ass self as always.

Gamer was thoroughly entertaining and surprisingly thought provoking. It actually provoked a large discussion/debate with a group of friends.

Fascinating topic.

To begin with I really disliked The Invention of Lying. The characters in the movie kept saying random, inappropriate things that were on their minds. It was supposed to be funny but it was just silly. I don't know if the writers know this but there is a big difference between telling the truth and saying everything in your head. They finally got this as the movie progressed. Characters finally stopped saying ridiculous…not funny things eventually.

I had hopes that it was going to get better as the time went on so I didn't turn it off. Mistake. The characters were not likable at all. They were annoying and unrealistic. Well, I hope they're unrealistic. I hope no one like those characters are roaming around.

The Invention of Lying was basically a worse off version of Pleasantville. I had a lot of hope for this movie. The previews made it look like a fun movie to watch, it was a good idea with a lot of potential, and it was full of good actors; even Edward Norton made an appearance. It was a much better idea on paper than in reality.

I have to start off by saying that Elle Fanning is Incredible!! OK. Now that the facts have been stated… Throughout the entire film we feel along with Phoebe's suspicions that she is in fact different from other children. Something seems off and a bit odd for a child. OCD is rather obvious but there's something more. We struggle along with her parents in trying to discover what really is going on with our adorable heroine.

The camera work was impressive. In one scene in particular, as the parents are fighting, phoebe and her sister are above them far off watching. The camera shows them in between the parents while they are fighting. We know their marital troubles involve the children and their priorities differ. They never seem to see eye to eye when it comes to their children, especially Phoebe.

Besides Phoebe's family issues, I appreciated that we witness the discrimination Phoebe and her best friend, Jamie go through on a daily basis at school. Children attacking other children verbally, at times physically, and even out casting them is a real issue and I'm glad they made this movie as realistic as possible. Children go through a lot too and they really let us see that.

All of the emotion was well portrayed through the actors. Realistically portrayed, the struggles of a family especially if the family has a child with special needs. The strain on parents and on the sibling was made quite obvious and rang true to reality.

Among the incredible acting, plot, script, and camera work, the music was also impressive. It really backed up each and every moment with the desired feeling of the scene. It successfully strengthened the emotion in the scene.

Patricia Clarkson and felicity Hoffman are just jaw dropping. They are well-respected actresses for a reason and Phoebe in Wonderland proves that.

With an absolutely brilliant cast, Phoebe in Wonderland was nothing short of phenomenal. It is a sweet, inspiring drama. Complete with humor, a bit of mystery, and family dramas; Phoebe in Wonderland accomplished the ever sought after, 'whole package' film. It was a new twist on an old tale. It was risky, but quite successful.

I was excited to see house because it seemed pretty creepy from the previews. I should have learned by now that scary movies are not all that scary.

House was basically a mixture of House of Wax and any other crappy "terrifying" teen movie you can think of. The plot did not make sense at all. I don't know if you can even call it a plot. At first it was set up as a serial killer movie and then out of nowhere there were demons or ghosts, which was baffling to me.

The house or the Tin Man, not quite sure, fed off of the couple's fears or past experiences. Throughout the film we were present with a few small mysteries that were never explained. I don't know if the writers forgot to add it in or they just didn't care to add logic. But I didn't care enough to be bothered by that.

There was a character, Susan that held a fairly important role. Her reason for being, who she was, or where she came from was never explained. House wasn't scary and it didn't make much sense. Is there any scary movie with an actual plot out there?

I have been on the search for the scariest movie ever made and have been failing miserably. Though, Paranormal Activity was probably the best I have seen thus far. The Ring scared me to death but I know I am just an idiot and scared myself. The Exorcist is too old school. Didn't do it for me.

Send me recommendations of what you believe to be a truly successful terrifying film.

First of all, Charlyne Yi is not good in front of the camera and I was less than impressed by her interview skills. When there was an interview, that is. There definitely weren't enough interviews and when they did occur they didn't seem to be all that organized or in depth or intelligent. I felt like Yi never knew what to say. She doesn't seem like a personable person so that may be why.

One thing I did think was a good idea was that Yi interviewed many different people about their perspectives on love. She interviewed elderly couples that have been together since their teen years, a children book author, children, and even bikers at a bar. The one thing I was disappointed in was that she interviewed scientists on the chemical reaction of love, which was an impressive idea, had she done it right. The scientists did not have a big enough part in this. They barely spoke on the subject at all. The most fascinating part of the film was cut short.

I am a Michael Cera fan but after he showed up in the film, it took an entirely different turn. Paper Heart then focused on the relationship between Cera and Yi, which, may or may not have been staged. Paper Heart reminds me of a reality show. Its "reality" but not really…

The idea was great and this could have been a great film had it been done right and definitely by a different interviewer.

I liked the detective wanna be feel…both intriguing and amusing. The movie was unnecessarily perverted, but as a movie seeking teen viewers it was probably trying to get on their level and to appeal to them. Since teens are perverted this makes sense.

That's really all I can say about this movie. I chuckled a few times and I liked the detective feel and narrations. Other than that I wasn't too interested in the story. It wasn't too captivating but then again…I'm not a teen. Maybe this film is just out of my age range.

The acting was what was expected in this type of film. I was kind of surprised with the acting because two of the main actors are Bruce Willis and Mischa Barton…need I say more? The best actor to me was the lead role, Reece Thompson. Never heard of him before but he played the part well. I felt like Willis and Barton were trying to hard to fit their roles. I can't blame them for this though. If the film was better I think the acting would have been as well.

A city girl trying to make it on her own; working two jobs, has her own apartment that used to be a warehouse, and trying to pursue her dreams. Alex is an admirable character. She is strong-minded, strong willed, confident, and takes no BS from anyone.

Though Flashdance was very boring, it was however, quite inspiring. Throughout the slow paced, dull film, there was a very well received underlying message; try for your dreams or you never know if they will come true. Without our dreams we die.

This movie took place in the 80's and we knew it. Everything was very 80's. The hair, the clothes, and the music were very true to the 80's. Normally I love dancing movies but the dancing style of the 80's just wasn't my taste so I didn't enjoy the performances, though I did enjoy and much appreciate the inspirational message.

This is a feel good movie to see when you are feeling hopeless and in need of some encouragement and inspiration.

I was very excited to see Coraline. It looked like a fantastical kids movie. One I have been longing to see since The Nightmare Before Christmas.

I'll just get right into it and say, I was very disappointed. First off, is this even supposed to be viewed by children? I can see how it would be creepy for a child to watch and besides that, Coraline isn't a very good role model. She is a very unpleasant child, not nice at all. She is always nasty to friends and her parents, and she always has some sort of attitude. It is obvious that she gets her bad behavior from her parents. They don't seem to be the most adoring of parents. They never have any time for her and they sadly have no shame in letting her know that. Along with all of her other negative behavior, Coraline has bad manners. She merely throws things on the floor when she is through with them and is quite demanding with her parents.

I wasn't a fan of Coraline, the character or the movie. Aside from all of the negative character flaws, the film was slow moving and dull. Children would be attracted by all of the colors and graphics but there isn't much excitement. Though the plot is original and interesting, it wasn't successfully carried out or developed.

This is a kids movie you should skip, for the adults and for the children.

I liked Taken a lot. It was full of suspense, it was an intense thriller, the action kept me excited and on the edge of my seat BUT I have a few issues with this film.

Though it was exciting and a great action thriller, I don't like it that the film took something as serious as sex trafficking as an action movie. It is a serious issue going on in the world right now and it is not to be taken lightly. It would be different if it was made to make people aware of the growing problem but it wasn't. It was clear that it was only made for entertainment purposes. It is a sensitive, serious topic that should not be taken lightly and it most certainly should not be the subject for a blockbuster action film.

At first I really disliked this movie. I hated Connor (Matthew McConaughey) and I couldn't imagine ever liking him. Though all the other characters were quite lovable and quirky, it's unpleasant watching a movie when you hate the main character.

The plot wasn't that interesting; it's been done many, many times before. Boy and girl love each other then break up then meet in the future and realize they are meant to be. Old news.

The three ghosts from girlfriend's past was a risky idea. I wasn't sure if it could be pulled off. But alas, I loved it. After a while I was surprised to even like the womanizer, Connor. The way they worked in the flashbacks were great. The memories were painful and sweet. We see firsthand the transformation of the two well connected characters.

The cute, love tangled plot was accompanied by great music. Listening to classic eighties music gave it a fun yet nostalgic feel.

After the movie was over I couldn't help but listen to Keep On Loving You-REO Speedwagon and You Can't Hurry Love (the Supremes version) numerous times.

Never Back Down was had a very typical feel and similar story line to You Got Served and any other teeny bopper dance/fight movie for that matter.

It was full of the usual scenarios: Girl dating bad boy then likes new good boy. All of a sudden bad boy is evil and we hate him. We want to take him down. Good guy starts off shaky but of course has a natural talent that just has to develop a tad. He perfects his art and finds his inner self. Kicks bad guys ass, wins girl. The End.

The acting was a over dramatized. Maybe because some were new actors, but they tried way too hard to play the part. The best actor in the movie was a (at the time) 14 year old kid.

I especially didn't like that it copied a scene from Step Up 2. The expected public ass kicking, attention seeking scene at the end: In the parking lot. In the dark. All the cars turn on their headlights and we witness the climax of the film.

You might not be able to tell from my many critiques above but, I did indeed love this movie.

The fight scenes were incredible. Very brutal and realistic looking. The fighting techniques and moves were extremely impressive. It made me want to learn some fancy fighting moves myself.

Though it was the typical teen movie, it was captivating and entertaining. I love bloody fight movies. Success!