by Jonathon LaMella

This PETA approved film, which used the same technology that James Cameron used in Avatar for the NA’VI, stars James Franco and Andy Serkis as Caesar, the ape. The story revolves around scientist Will Rodman, played by James Franco, who is developing a drug to cure Alzheimer’s. He crosses paths with a baby ape whose mother was put down by security guards after she freaked and escaped throughout the company’s facility. He takes him home where lives with his Alzheimer’s stricken father. Will raises Caesar into adulthood when he discovers that he inherited enhanced genes from his mother was experimented at the company. From there Will takes his research to the next level and as they say, the plot thickens. I loved this movie and could watch it over and over again. If you haven’t seen it yet, buy it or rent it right away!

by Jonathon LaMella

 I’ll be honest. I’m not into animal based movies even though I’m a huge animal lover, they just don’t entertain me. The last time I was truly enjoyed an animal themed movie was Marley and Me, which I really enjoyed. Then I went to see War Horse with my Mom and discovered an incredible story about the human spirit and its ability to triumph over hard times. The story is set in England in 1918 during the first world war. Jeremy Irvine plays Albert who trains a horse to work his father’s farm. He grows close with him, only to have his father auction the horse away to the British military. We follow his horse throughout his journey in the war. This horse brings out the best of people and brings together bitter enemies. The cast in this film was fantastic and Jeremy Irvine delivered such a good performance, I couldn’t ask for anything more. However, I would advise parents not bring their children to this movie simply because of the intense war scenes.

by Jonathon LaMella

When I first saw the trailer for this movie on television I knew I had to see it. If you enjoyed films such as Encounters of The Fifth KindorThe Blair Witch Project that was filmed in a documentary style and with “footage” of real life events, then you’ll enjoy Apollo 18. It isn’t for everyone but it is good nonetheless. The story follows a team of astronauts who go on a secret mission to the moon. As events unfold it, it becomes clear to them why they were sent to the moon. Tensions rise between crew members when mysterious medical aliments arrive with no known origin and they discover why their mission was top secret. Overall I was very impressed with the movie. The cast did a wonderful job and there was plenty of well-written dialogue and action; even though the whole film was made like a documentary. If you enjoy horror/scifi movies then you’ll definitely want to see this.