Superhero Movie

Title: Superhero Movie
Genre: Comedy
Running Time: 1 hour 26 minutes
Release Date: 28th March, 2008
Cast: Drake Bell as Rick Riker / Dragonfly; Sara Paxton as Jill Johnson; Christopher McDonald as Lou Landers / Hourglass; Leslie Nielsen as Uncle Albert; Marion Ross as Aunt Lucille; Kevin Hart as Trey
Box Office Gross: $25M

When did I watch it? 16th August, 2008
Where? Home
What's the story? After being bitten by a genetically altered dragonfly, high school loser Rick Riker develop superhuman abilities like incredible strength and armored skin. Rick decides to use his new powers for good and becomes a costumed crime fighter known as "The Dragonfly". However, standing in the way of his destiny is the villainous Lou Landers. After an experiment gone wrong, Lou develops the power to steal a person's life force and in a dastardly quest for immortality becomes the supervillain, "The Hourglass". With unimaginable strength, unbelievable speed and deeply uncomfortable tights, will the Dragonfly be able to stop the sands of The Hourglass and save the world? More importantly, will we stop laughing long enough to notice?

Reasons to watch this flick: Having seen the original Spiderman movie is required to completely enjoy this movie; Very well parodied and immensely funny;
So how much do I rate it? 3/5

Website: http://www.superhero-movie.net/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superhero!

Definitely, Maybe

Title: Definitely, Maybe
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Running Time: 1 hour 51 minutes
Release Date: 14th February, 2008
Cast: Ryan Reynolds as William Mathew 'Will' Hayes; Abigail Breslin as Maya Hayes; Isla Fisher as April Hoffman; Elizabeth Banks as Sarah Hayes a.k.a. Emily Jones; Rachel Weisz as Natasha Rose a.k.a. Summer Hartley; Kevin Kline as Professor Hampton Roth
Box Office Gross: $31M

When did I watch it? 15th August, 2008
Where? Home
What's the story? A thirty something Manhattan dad is in the midst of a divorce when his 10-year-old daughter, Maya, starts to question him about his life before marriage. Maya wants to know absolutely everything about how her parents met and fell in love: Will's story begins in 1992, as a young, starry-eyed aspiring politician who moves to New York from Wisconsin in order to work on the presidential campaign. For Maya, Will relives his past as an idealistic young man learning the 'ins' and 'outs' of big city politics, and recounts the history of his romantic relationships with three very different women. Will hopelessly attempts a gentler version of his story for his daughter, and changes the names so Maya has to guess who is the woman her father finally married. Is her mother Will's college sweetheart, the dependable girl next door Emily? Is she his longtime best friend and confidante, the apolitical April? Or is she the free-spirited but ambitious journalist Summer? As Maya puts together the pieces of her dad's romantic puzzle, she begins to understand that love is not so simple or easy. And as Will tells her his tale, Maya helps him to understand that it's definitely never too late to go back - and maybe even possible to find a happy ending.

So how much do I rate it? 3/5

Website: http://www.definitelymaybemovie.com/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Definitely,_Maybe

Men In Black II

Title: Men In Black II
Genre: Action / Adventure / Comedy / Science Fiction / Sequel
Running Time: 1 hour 22 minutes
Release Date: 3rd July, 2002
Cast: Tommy Lee Jones as Agent K; Will Smith as Agent J; Lara Flynn Boyle as Serleena; Rosario Dawson as Laura Vasquez; Rip Torn as Zed
Box Office Gross: $192M

When did I watch it? 14th August, 2008
Where? Home
What's the story? K and J reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIBs untarnished mission statement: protecting the earth from the scum of the universe. It's been four years since the alien-seeking agents averted an intergalactic disaster of epic proportions. K has since returned to the comforts of civilian life while J continues to work for the Men In Black, the highly funded yet unofficial government agency that regulates all things alien on earth. While investigating a seemingly routine crime, J uncovers a diabolical plot masterminded by Serleena, an evil Kylothian monster who disguises herself as a sexy lingerie model. When Serleena takes the entire MIB building hostage, there is only one person left J can turn to - his former MIB partner who is now a drone in another large government office, the U.S. postal service, and prefers simple pleasures like his wife's cookies over standoffs with mammoth alien insects. It's a race against the clock as J must convince Kay - who not only has absolutely no memory of his time spent with the Men In Black, but is also the only living person left with the expertise to save the galaxy - to reunite with the MIB before the earth submits to ultimate destruction.

Reasons to watch this flick: Had seen this one before long back during college days when it was released. Sequels generally don't live up to the original, but this one definitely did as was as equally fantastic as the original.
So how much do I rate it? 5/5

Website: http://www.spe.sony.com/movies/meninblack/
Rotten Tomatoes: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/men_in_black_ii/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_in_Black_II

The Dark Knight

Title: The Dark Knight
Genre: Action / Adventure / Crime / Sequel
Running Time: 2 hour 32 minutes
Release Date: 18th July, 2008
Cast: Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman; Heath Ledger as Joker; Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent/Two Face; Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes; Gary Oldman as Lt. James Gordon
Box Office Gross: $441M

When did I watch it? 10th August, 2008
Where? Theatre
What's the story? With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante.

Reasons to watch this flick: Heath Ledeger portrays the Joker - and I think he's given the best performance of a villian in the history of Hollywood. RIP!
So how much do I rate it? 3/5

Website: http://thedarkknight.warnerbros.com/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Knight_(film)

Cloverfield

Title: Cloverfield
Genre: Action / Science Fiction / Thriller
Running Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Release Date: 18th January, 2008
Cast: Michael Stahl-David as Rob; Odette Yustman as Beth McIntyre; Mike Vogel as Jason; Jessica Lucas as Lily Ford; T.J. Miller as Hud; Lizzy Caplan as Marlena
Box Office Gross: $80M

When did I watch it? 6th August, 2008
Where? Home
What's the story? Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives.

Reasons to watch this flick: Very original concept and fantastic direction; Keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout.
So how much do I rate it? 4/5

Website: http://www.cloverfieldmovie.com/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloverfield

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

Title: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Genre: Action / Adventure / Sequel
Running Time: 1 hour 52 minutes
Release Date: 1st August, 2008
Cast: Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell; Jet Li as Emperor Han; Maria Bello as Evelyn Carnahan O'Connell; Michelle Yeoh as Zijuan; John Hannah as Jonathan Carnahan; Luke Ford as Alex O'Connell; Isabella Leong as Lin
Box Office Gross: $101M

When did I watch it? 3rd August, 2008
Where? Theatre
What's the story? Explorer Rick O'Connell to combat the resurrected Han Emperor in an epic that races from the catacombs of ancient China high into the frigid Himalayas. Rick is joined in this all-new adventure by son Alex, wife Evelyn and her brother, Jonathan. And this time, the O'Connells must stop a mummy awoken from a 2,000-year-old curse who threatens to plunge the world into his merciless, unending service. Doomed by a double-crossing sorceress to spend eternity in suspended animation, China's ruthless Dragon Emperor and his 10,000 warriors have laid forgotten for eons, entombed in clay as a vast, silent terra cotta army. But when dashing adventurer Alex O'Connell is tricked into awakening the ruler from eternal slumber, the reckless young archaeologist must seek the help of the only people who know more than he does about taking down the undead: his parents. As the monarch roars back to life, our heroes find his quest for world domination has only intensified over the millennia. Striding the Far East with unimaginable supernatural powers, the Emperor Mummy will rouse his legion as an unstoppable, otherworldly force... unless the O'Connells can stop him first.

Reasons to watch this flick: Great watch but when compared to the original Mummy series, this one is a disappointment; Rachel Weisz gets replaced by Maria Bello much to our disappointment, not saying Maria ain't hot, but the story should have continued with the original cast!
So how much do I rate it? 3/5

Website: http://www.themummy.com/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mummy:_Tomb_of_the_Dragon_Emperor