Kung Fu Panda 2

Connor's Movie Review

Movie Title:    Kung Fu Panda 2

Released:   May 2011

Movie Rating:  PG

Star Rating: «««««     

Movie Summary:

“Kung Fu Panda 2” continues the story of Po, the Dragon Warrior, who now is living in the Valley of Peace along with the Furious Five and Master Shifu, defending China from the forces of evil.  When evil peacock Lord Shen threatens the Valley with his new weapons of destruction, and plots to take over China, Po and the Furious Five embark on an epic adventure of mass awesomeness to take down Lord Shen and his cohorts.  They must stop them from destroying China and ending Kung Fu forever. 

“Kung Fu Panda 2” is an action-packed, often emotional, and hilarious movie that’s jam-packed with SUPREME AWESOMENESS!!         

                 

Head to the Movie Theater to see this awesome movie—Chop, Chop!

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The Movie Critic, Connor

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Connor's Movie Review

Movie Title:    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Released:   May 2011

Movie Rating:  PG-13

Star Rating: ««1/2     

Movie Summary:

Captain Jack Sparrow is back in the fourth installment of “Pirates of the Caribbean”!  This time, Jack is forced by the legendary pirate, Blackbeard, and his ruthless daughter Angelica, to go aboard their ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge.  They believe Jack knows where the mystical Fountain of Youth is and force him to take them there.  The pirates soon find out they’re not the only ones searching for the Fountain. 

I think “Pirates 4” is a waste of time, too boring and (exactly matching the title) strange!  I wish the old cast would be in this movie, but only Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbossa return.  This film has fair acting, some good action sequences and amazing scenery, but a weird plot and weird new characters weaken the movie.  “On Stranger Tides” doesn’t quite sail.              

                   

             

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The Movie Critic, Connor

Thor

Connor's Movie Review

Movie Title:    Thor

Released:   May 2011

Movie Rating:  PG-13

Star Rating: ««««     

Movie Summary:

Thor, the God of Thunder, is a self-centered warrior who lives in the mystical kingdom of Asgard, located in the far reaches of outer space.  He is about to be crowned King of Asgard by his father, King Odin, when an attack by a race of frost-giants postpones Thor’s crowning.  Furious, Thor, along with his warrior friends, seek to wipe out the frost-giants in revenge of the attack.  As punishment for Thor’s careless actions, King Odin banishes him from Asgard and sends him to Earth where he finds himself a normal human being without the powers he possessed in Asgard.  He meets scientist Jane Foster, her mentor Erik, and assistant Darcy.  They befriend him and teach him some valuable life lessons about humility.  When evil forces sent from Asgard threaten Earth, Thor must gather the courage to fight for his friends and save the world. 

Despite its cheesiness and fair acting performances, I think “Thor” is still a great superhero movie and has some cool special effects and exciting action!  Also, make sure you stay through the credits for an additional scene!  “Thor” is a movie you won’t want to miss!

                  

Thunder to the theater to see “Thor”!

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The Movie Critic, Connor