This Month in Movies:
HP & the Philosopher's Stone on Aug 6th
Plot: Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Released: 29 November 2001
Source: TV
3 Out Of 5 Stars... After enjoying the final installment of Harry Potter only just last month, it was really great to go back to the original and catch Ron, Hermione, etc in their younger days :)
Paper Heart on Aug 13th
Starring: Charlyne Yi, Michael Cera
Plot: Charlyne Yi embarks on a quest across America to make a documentary about the one subject she doesn't fully understand: Love.
Released: 1 October 2009
Source: TV
4 Out Of 5 Stars... I've wanted to see this film for such a long time and I'm so glad I finally got to see this almost doco as it's probably the cutest indie movie I've ever seen. Michael Cera FTW.
2012 on Aug 14th
Starring: John Cusack, Amanda Peet
Plot: An epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors.
Released: 12 November 2009
Source: TV
3 Out Of 5 Stars... For some reason, I assumed this was going to be a really well written film but I guess all the hype had to do with the looming year. It ended up being really hilarious but I did manage to last until the final scenes.
The Help on Aug 17th
Starring: Emma Stone
Plot: A look at what happens when a southern town's unspoken code of rules and behavior is shattered by three courageous women who strike up an unlikely friendship.
Released: 1 September 2011
Source: Premiere
4 Out Of 5 Stars... I'm now a huge fan of Emma Stone... this movie was pretty damn awesome and funny, which I didn't really expect. Comedy With A Conscience :D
Jane Eyre on Aug 22nd
Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Jamie Bell
Plot: A mousy governess who softens the heart of her employer soon discovers that he's hiding a terrible secret.
Released: 11 August 2011
Source: Cinema
2 Out Of 5 Stars... Oh, the boredom I felt through this film. It's mostly the same old script with a new cast of characters. I was hoping the highly acclaimed Alice in Wonderland actress would add a new touch but unfortunately not :S
50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments on Aug 28th
Starring: Robbie Coltrane, Daniel Radcliffe
Plot: To mark the release two weeks ago of the eighth and final movie in the series, Robbie Coltrane narrates a countdown of the movie franchise's best moments.
Source: TV
3 Out Of 5 Stars... I guess I'm in the middle of a Harry Potter obsession, just can't get enough of this series before it ends for good!
Horrible Bosses on Aug 29th
Starring: Jason Bateman
Plot: Three friends conspire to murder their awful bosses when they realize they are standing in the way of their happiness.
Released: 25 August 2011
Source: Cinema
4 Out Of 5 Stars... A little awkward in the beginning but totally hilarious from then onwards.
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