Rio

Connor's Movie Review

Movie Title:    Rio

Released:   April 2011

Movie Rating:  G

Star Rating: «« «1/2

Movie Summary:

Blu, a flightless blue macaw, is transported to Rio de Janiero, along with his owner Linda, in order to preserve his species with the last blue macaw on the planet, Jewel, who was found in Rio.  But when bird smugglers capture Blu and Jewel and plot to sell them, can Blu and Jewel escape the smugglers and return home?  Meanwhile, Blu ponders whether to pursue life with Jewel in his true home in the rain forests, or return to his normal life with Linda. 

“Rio” is a colorful, fun family film, but I think it could have used some additional excitement and humor. 

‘Fly’ to the theater and see “Rio”!

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The Movie Critic, Connor

Soul Surfer

Connor's Movie Review

Movie Title:    Soul Surfer

Released:   April 2011

Movie Rating:  PG

Star Rating: ««««    

Movie Summary:

“Soul Surfer” tells the true story of Bethany Hamilton, a 13-year girl who lives for surfing.  She and her surfing family live in a beach house in Hawaii.  Life for Bethany seems to be perfect, until one day, when surfing with friends, she suddenly gets attacked by a shark, leaving her without an arm.  Bethany almost dies because of blood loss.  eHHhhhHHer family, as well as her faithful and optimistic doctor, nurse her back to health.  Following many days of recovery, Bethany is released from the hospital and soon discovers how her life has changed by the tragic event.  She decides she wants to surf again, even despite her handicap.  Bethany’s positive attitude, strong faith and courage start to influence the people around her.  She begins to realize how much she took her life for granted and is grateful for the second chance.  Not only is reach deep within herself to help others in need, she is determined to find the ability and courage to return to surfing once again.

“Soul Surfer” is a touching, emotional and inspiring film about believing in yourself no matter what, never giving up even when the hardest of times approach, and always make the most of your life.  The movie is headed up by a superb cast, led by AnnaSophia Robb, who does an awesome job portraying Bethany.  “Soul Surfer” is a movie that you don’t want to miss!              

Surf’s up!  Grab your board and head to the theater to see “Soul Surfer”!

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The Movie Critic, Connor

Source Code

Connor's Movie Review

Movie Title:    Source Code

Released:   March 2011

Movie Rating:  PG-13

Star Rating: ««««     

Movie Summary:

Cpt. Colter Stevens, a helicopter pilot from Afghanistan, suddenly finds himself in the
“Source Code”, a mysterious program in which he can enter a person’s body for the final eight minutes of his or her life.   Colter is recruited by the heads of the Source Code Program to track down and locate the person responsible for plotting to bomb a freight train.  Colter fails the program over and over, but he continues to re-enter the program.  He stops at nothing to protect the passengers of the train and stop the bomber’s plot from becoming reality.   

“Source Code” is a little confusing at times, but otherwise, it’s an awesome, exciting and suspenseful thriller that packs a solid punch.

Take “time” to head to the theater to see this awesome movie!

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The Movie Critic, Connor