No. 13 Rushmore

The movie Rushmore is one of the strangest films I've ever seen. The main character Max Ficsher played by Jason Schwartzman is out of his mind. Somehow he manages to be the leader of many extracurricular activities, yet can't seem to manage a class. I can relate to him slightly because in the movie he uses his political sense's and his gifted speech as a way to get whatever he wants. I'm not saying i personally do this but if I ever needed to I'm pretty sure I can talk my way out of most things. Or in things for that matter. While reading a book in the library Max comes across a moving quote. This is the takeoff for the movie because he is introduced to a beautiful widowed teacher Miss Cross through the quote. Another character that soon comes into play is Mr.Blume. He is a smart steel tycoon with two children attending the same school as Max. Although they are his children i can't help but get the sense that he's not very fond of them. The way to movie flows is pretty rad. I can say i thoroughly enjoyed it because it seemed quiet effortless the way the characters developed and interacted with each other. The main characters are all quiet different but very similar in a certain aspect. Max Fischer is a gnarly guy. Him and Mr. Blume predictably vie for Miss Cross's attention one upping each other. I half expected the movie to take a turn for the worse after there was little to no character development left. Most movies fall flat after we find out about main characters and such, but this movie is different in more ways then one. I'd give it a 4 out of 5.

11. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

I enjoy watching a movie and being able to forget about whats going on around me. The visual effects of turning Brad Pitt into a 80 year old seven year old is unreal. It was fantastic. I love a movie that spans a long period of time during the film. I wanna know more about how this movie was made because its like nothing I've ever seen before. The premise of the movie is a man that is born a baby but, with complications. He's born with wrinkles, cataracts, arthritis, and other physical disabilities. In the most literal sense he was born an old man baby! The idea is fresh and very unique. My favorite thing about Benjamin is that he's open to doing new things. That's what I base my whole life on. Ben's story is one of the best, I'm stoked I got to watch this movie. Prior to watching this I had a very vague idea about the move and was genuinely surprised about how intense and dramatic it was. It blew me away. the setting was perfect and the beginning of the movie leads you right into it. Its a perfect fit. I wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Walske about not watching this movie if your looking for a lighthearted action flick. The connection between Daisy ( Ben's love interest) and Ben is a believable one. The journey they go on leads them into different worlds, but some how they manage to be brought back to each other. I'm mostly impressed with the storyline and original characters in the film. The beginning build up seems like it might be slightly out of place but other than that I have no objections with the movie. I know I could not have done any better! I will be glad to recommend this movie to everyone i know. I give it four out of five stars!

Top Gun

Top Gun has to be one of the worst movies i have ever seen. I am very disappointed with this movie choice. It was a struggle just to finish the movie without closing my eyes in pain. It really wasn't all that bad . It did have some very impressive ariel stunts with the jets. I can appreciate the fact that i didn't feel sick and still had a relative idea where the jets might have been in the sky. Being able to film that correctly must have been al ot of work and a lot of time as probably put into that aspect of the film. However if the storyline and dialogue had a little more effort this movie might have been bearable. Tom Cruise should be embarrassed to say he was in this movie. I will never rec commend this movie to anyone unless they are a jet freak or are corny and lame. The worst scene of all was the volleyball scene. Completely unnecessary and so stupid i can't even put it into words. I honestly have no idea why that scene was in the movie. It bore no relevance to the plot or help the story move along. It was just a bunch of sweaty guys diving for balls. The dog fights in the air are great and the cinematic climaxes are awesome but as soon as everything touches the ground the movie is over. The acting from anyone in this movie is horrible. I'm no actor and i feel more confident about playing ice man than val ilmer. What's that guys deal? Is he Maverik's enemy or not? I also suppose everyone in the armed forces has a nickname. As a conclusion save yourself some time and keep far away from the eighties and this movie. The only thing i can say that I'm happy about is that i got to watch it at school, so my time wasn't necessarily wasted!

No.10 Raiders of the Lost Ark

Growing up I had always imagined myself to be Indiana Jones. I wanted to be him so badly at School i wold say Indiana was my name Ha! Little did i know that carrying a whip and a cap gun at school could get you in some serious trouble. Harrison Ford is The main actor in this film and plays the part of Doctor Jones perfectly. Fight scene upon fight scene make this movie an adventure masterpiece. Insane car chases and most notably great settings and props. I can't even imagine what it must have been like to see this movie being filmed in person. I wouldn't know whether to run the other way or help someone from blowing up inside a Nazi jet plane or save Dr. Jones from a horrible fate. But as always he comes out clean, mostly. Indiana's love interest in this movie is a tough drinking woman named Marion. Marion is played by Karen Allen. I give her some respect for actually keeping up with Harrison Ford in this movie. Marion isn't sure whether she loves or hates Jones.  How the plot stayed together is beyond me. But it worked, the action scenes are awesome. The whole movie has a little bit of a humorous tone to it. The classic example of this is bringing a knife to a gun show.Never make the mistake of crossing paths with Indiana Jones because you wont win. Submarines, jungles , Tibetan mountains, secret underwater hideouts, and an isolated island are just a few locations that Jones must climb through to save the day and get the girl. This movie will do more than entertain you and you will not be disappointed.

No 9. Stand By Me

Stand by Me was directed by Rob Reiner in 1986. It's based off of Stephen Kings's novella "The body". The story takes place in a small town in Oregon 1959. It tells the story of a group of boys leaving their childhood behind them. The Movie is awesome i thoroughly enjoyed it. The whole movie felt very natural and the friendship bonds between all the friends made it that much better. My favorite thing about movies is that they feel real. The settings and actors in this movie are perfect. The main character Gordy is a young kid figuring himself out. Most that view this movie can relate to this because when we were 12 things were much simpler and free. If i had seen this movie when i was 12 i probably wouldn't get the same feeling i did now. Gordy and Chris are best friends and the feeling that they genuinely care about each other is evident throughout the film. The acting is incredible for such a young cast and for them to portray the feelings and convince the audience that this is actually going on is extraordinary. The slight differences in the boys lives bring them ever closer. From beatings physically and emotionally the boys are all in the same boat hen it comes to family life. From an institutionalised father to a drunkard with a fist these boys are stronger than most. On the verge of there final childhood summer ending the boys set off on an adventure and take one step closer to growing up. With the onset of junior high the boys are worried about their friendships staying together and if they are gonna be able to deal with being apart and leading their own lives. This movie should be a staple for every child to watch and take a lesson from. four out of five stars

No. 8 Finding Nemo

Finding Nemo is my personal favorite movie from Pixar yet. It has all the qualities that you'd expect a Pixar film to have. Funny and intriguing story line but more importantly it is visually stunning. When watching this movie I get the urge to sit as close as possible to the screen to let the picture fill my eyes so I see nothing other than the movie. the colors are so vibrant and captivating. I enjoy watching this movie anytime. I have seen this movie more times than I can count, and it hasn't grown stale yet. The premise of the movie is abut a clown fish who is a frantically worried single dad and his son Nemo who suffers from a small fin and a big appetite for curiosity. Most of the movie takes place under the surface of the ocean and in an office fish tank. The thing with this film is that its comedy spans quiet the age gap and it is still enjoyable on all levels. The movie begins with a view into Marlin's (Nemo's father) past. We learn from this clip that Marlin was once married with many children on the way, but somehow all that is gone within the first ten minutes of viewing the movie. Thus creating an insecure paranoid frantic father figure named Marlin. Nemo on the other hand is a little more brave and curious of his surroundings. Marlin doesn't know how to have fun and his adventure portrayed in this film has the effect of loosening him up and relearning how to have fun and still be safe. My personal favorite quality that this movie possess is that Marlin is a single dad and finally single dads are given a shot at the limelight.  While watching this movie it reminds me of my dad when i was in elementary school, and how he would go to work after dropping me off at school. The father aspect of Marlin shows us that he does care a lot and is only doing his best. When he feels like he has lost everything he still pushes forward and teaches a lesson about perseverance. This movie is a great film for anyone under the age of ten and anyone over the age of 25, a superb job was done on the animation and an equally good job was done on the story line. An enjoyable film.

No.7 IronMAn

Watching Iron Man in class was the first chance I had to watch the movie. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing! Iron Man would not have been possible if it weren't for the great cast and acting. Robert Downey Jr. played Tony Stark the films main character. It seems as if the role was modeled specifically for Downey as it seemed so natural for him to take on the persona of Tony Stark. The attitude of Tony Stark is so interesting and entertaining to watch. His actions are unexpected and original. Tony Stark is unlike any other superhero in more ways than one. He's irreverent, crude at times, wise-cracking, and covers up deep emotional scars with a dry and insensitive tone. Tony live in a huge up scale mansion in Malibu. His personal secretary and best friend Pepper Potts is played by Gwyneth Paltrow and Obidiah Stane Stark's business partner who isn't portrayed as a villain but has the qualities is played by Jeff Bridges. The only other movie i have seen with Jeff Bridges is The Big Lebowski and I loved his character in that movie so it was strange to see him take on such a menacing role. The film is carried on the relationship between these three characters. The feeling that these relationships will be around till the end of the movie are evident in the film. Potts and Stark experience the classic scene of just friends becoming potential lovers, among other scenes of romance. The epic fight scenes and massive explosions make up a large portion of the entertainment in the movie. The special effects seem so real but the fight scenes and other parts are fantastic and seems plausible and goes with the flow of the movie quiet well. All in all i thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it to everyone who enjoys action and adventure.