Beowulf

Title: Beowulf
Genre: Action / Adventure / Animation / Fantasy
Running Time: 1 hour 53 minutes
Release Date: 16th November, 2007
Cast: Ray Winstone as Beowulf; Angelina Jolie as Grendel's mother; Anthony Hopkins as King Hrothgar; Robin Wright Penn as Queen Wealthow; Crispin Glover as Grendel;
Box Office Gross: $82M

When did I watch it? 16th May, 2008
Where? Home
What's the story? In the age of heroes comes the mightiest warrior of them all, Beowulf. After destroying the overpowering demon Grendel, he incurs the undying wrath of the beast's ruthlessly seductive mother, who will use any means possible to ensure revenge. The ensuing epic battle resonates throughout the ages, immortalizing the name of Beowulf.
Reasons to watch this flick: True to life CGI; a brilliant plot.
So how much do I rate it? 3/5

Website: http://www.beowulfmoviemovie.com/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beowulf_(2007_film)

Speed Racer

Title: Speed Racer
Genre: Action / Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Release Date: 9th May, 2007
Cast: Emile Hirsch as Speed Racer; Christina Ricci as Trixie; Scott Porter as Rex; John Goodman as Pops Racer; Susan Sarandon as Mom Racer
Box Office Gross: $30M

When did I watch it? 10th May, 2008
Where? Theatre
What's the story? To Speed Racer, nothing says "family values" like barreling down a racetrack at face-flattening speeds. So when mega-mogul Royalton offers the young driver a corporate sponsorship, Speed turns him down. An enraged Royalton tells Speed he'll never win a race again, and he'll send ninjas after Speed to insure it. It's up to Speed, his best girl Trixie in her pink helicopter, and the enigmatic and brilliant Racer X to ensure Speed's victory in "The Crucible": the same perilous cross-country free-for-all that killed his brother. Will Speed follow in his big bro's tire tracks?
Reasons to avoid this flick: The CGI was somehow not appealing; humour content was sad; very family/kids oriented.
Reasons to watch this flick: Only and only if you're a Speed Racer fan.
So how much do I rate it? 2/5

Website: http://www.speedracerthemovie.com/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_Racer_(film)

Iron Man

Title: Iron Man
Genre: Action / Science fiction
Running Time: 2 hours 6 minutes
Release Date: 2nd May, 2007
Cast: Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man; Gwyneth Paltrow as Virginia "Pepper" Potts; Jeff Bridges as Obadiah Stane/Iron Monger; Terrence as Howard Rhodey
Box Office Gross: $127M

When did I watch it? 1st May, 2008
Where? Theatre
What's the story? Tony Stark is a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man.
Reasons to watch this flick: Out of the world CGI; You will simply love the way Stark lives his life; You will love it even more when he decides to take on the Afghanistani terrorists single-handedly; Gwyneth Paltrow is looking gorgeous.
So how much do I rate it? 4/5

Website: http://www.ironmanmovie.com/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Man_(film)

I Am Legend

Title: I Am Legend
Genre: Action / Science fiction / Thriller
Running Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Release Date: 14th December, 2007
Cast: Will Smith as Robert Neville; Alice Braga as Anna; Dash Mihok as Alpha Male
Box Office Gross: $256M

When did I watch it? 1st May, 2008
Where?: Home
What's the story? Robert Neville is a brilliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible virus that was unstoppable, incurable and manmade. Somehow immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City, and maybe the world. But he is not alone. He is surrounded by "the Infected" -victims of the plague who have mutated into carnivorous beings who can only exist in the dark and who will devour or infect anyone or anything in their path. For three years, Neville has spent his days scavenging for food and supplies and faithfully sending out radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. All the while, the Infected lurk in the shadows, watching Neville's every move, waiting for him to make a fatal mistake. Perhaps mankind's last, best hope, Neville is driven by only one remaining mission: to find a way to reverse the effects of the virus using his own immune blood. But his blood is also what The Infected hunt, and Neville knows he is outnumbered and quickly running out of time.
Reasons to watch this flick: A worldwide blockbuster in true sense; a production of galactic proportions starring superstar Will Smith in a very intensive performance as Dr. Robert Neville - the only possible survivor on this planet! Had seen this one in theatres back in December when it released. The direction, the special effects, the cinematography, the sounds, everything was so perfect. Can easily be termed as one of the biggest sci-fi movies of all time. No doubt it was one of the highest grossing movies of 2007. If you miss this, then you indeed miss a Legend!
So how much do I rate it? 5/5

Website: http://www.iamlegend.com/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Legend_(film)