Bridesmaids (2011) [3.5]
Positives: Even though and its the future of newer "unknown" actresses(other than Jill Clayburgh), seems casting was pretty good. Incredibly funny script and scenes.
Spoiler: Top LYAO Moments: Airplane, Gown Store, Wealthy Bridal Shower, and Getting COP's attention.
Negatives: From the title you might think its the lead actress who is getting married. But its more the cleche "always a bridesmaid never a bride plot", rather and better
a competition for Maid of Honor story. It becomes the story but annoying and probably why I didnt give this 4 stars is the war for Maid of Honor. Where a wealthy
new friend/bridesmaid versus a childhood friend Maid of Honor clash. It continued if not almost took over the story.

We Bought a Zoo (2011) [3]
Positives: A few things were changed but based on a true story. Talk about "sorta" being suckered into buying property. Casting, Scenes, Animals, Story.  Seems like a
real look at what is takes to operate a zoo.
Negatives: Almost any and every true story gets change, which I really hate. There is a supposed early teen love plot which doesn't work unless both sides are into it.

Iron Lady, The (2011) [3]
Positives: I have always been a fan of biographical movies. Was definitely interested in this one, due to growing in the 1980's she had just been elected to Prime Minister.
The movie contains key moments of UK history WWII, economical problems, riots, her problem as a woman in climbing the political ranks. Although Meryl Streep I guess
did a good portrayal: Leonardo Deparpio and her proved anyone can play anyone with Hollywood makeup. One thing during the 1980's was although Margaret Thatcher was Prime
Minister, it seemed either the news or the country made Queen Elizbeth II more important.
Negatives: For most part of it was the music, like most anyone movie a little music or major can work if done/used rightly proportional. But in this, it was blasted.
Especially during dialogue which hindered.

The Decendants (2011) [3.5]
Positives: Many movies that have either been nominated and won for best picture, most of the time deserve it. This one is one of them. Yes, George Clooney is a
hot shot male star but he really helped sell the role, script, plot. A few actors didnt fit but then against most did. I'll say one thing for sure, this movie will make every
married man appeciate his wife.
Negatives: In the story and script its heart wrenching to learn of Clooney's wife hospitalization and what he learned she had been doing behind his back. I usually get
uptight about children/infants in horror movies. The same thing applies for children and early teenagers using incredible foul language. Although their father
scolds them for it as well as the older daughter lack of better word boyfriend, it seems to become comical.

The Devil Inside (2012) [3]
Positives: No doubt its's The Exorcist meets Paranormal Activity (or what's becoming a new genre: Docu/Mockumentary aka Found Film). Its claimed to be denounced by the Vatican.
Though that just gives it more credibility. Though compared to the original Exorcist, not enough foul language. One very funny piece of dialogue is mother that is possessed, she exclaims in
foul language: "You F*cken priests all you ever do is F*cken talk!"
Negatives: Something that seems new but also old that was seen in conclusion of first Exoricist is what's called transference of demon from one human body to another. Whether it is true
or accurate, it also is a rip or copy on Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday, where Jason's evil soul is passed thru several characters. The movie's final shots were fair, which really didn't
help to make a climatic finish but then again was'nt bad either (very hard to judge).

War Horse (2011) [3.5]
Positives: Script, Scenes, Story, Direction, Surprising impressed at this epic.  I compared it to 1990 movie Chips the War Dog. Was amazing how many times horse changed owners.
Ton of  WWI scenes.  You learn alot of  the nationalities, living conditions, ventures during the war didnt know much about during WWI.
Negatives: A few things seemed fiction. When a horse is typical hurt/injured it's usually put down...In reality it would have been put down, respectively several moments in the movie.

Alvin and the Chipmunks/Chipwrecked (2011) [3.5]
Positives: Of course the Chipmunks are the main stars, script-worth watching and listening too.
Negatives: Unfortunately corrupt music promoter Ian Hawke is a surprise return. The Island scenes/story is lame, though Volcano scenes are ok. How they end up on the Island,
is questionable.

The Sitter (2011) [3.5]
Positives: Script, Scenes. Definitely a remake of 1987's Adventures in Baby Sitting, just male version. But all casted, did and didnt sell.
I was thinking (the late) Chris Farley would have been great for this. Honestly better than the 1987 version.
Negatives: Seemed like no major actors, (so/but the script/scenes saved the movie)

We Need To Talk About Kevin (2011) [3]
Positives: Actors, Script, Plot.
Negatives: Even more concern is the movie give's someone new ways to secure a bldg for an attack. I thought of Dhamer, Manson, Damien but they were obvious, explainable problems.
This kid had an original hate for life, for almost no reason. The word sociopath was in the reviews.

The Ides of March (2011) [3]
Positives: Actors, Story, Scenes
Negatives: Probably needed more major actors besides George Clooney, Marisa Tomei and Phillip Hoffman. Though a dry dialogue, story has alot of elements that current "dirty politics"
aka scandals have surfaced in past 15 years.

The Help (2011) [3.5]
Postitives: Script, Actors, Scenes. Seems its supposed to be based on actual true accounts. I would say the toilets in the lawn was poetic justice and laugh your a** off even compared
to the sick pie matter. This would be a female ROOTS in 1963.
Negatives: Ironically difficult to watch for harsh racism and needed for equality between employer/employee

Margin Call (2011) [3.5]
Positives: Actors, Script, Plot, Scenes, The name of Investment Firm was changed but wikipedia said its based on the fall of Lehman Brothers. I loved the movie Wall Street,
so I wanted to compare (but since I am poor at math I thought Id be bored). It was actually an interesting script with great actors.
Negative: But kinda shlot/boring if not tacky ending.

Jack and Jill (2011) [2]
Positives: Script, Scenes
Negatives: Im sorry and as much as I tried to appreciate Adam Sandler he did a poor twin female (sister). A ton of cameos. Adam as the brother is only thing actually worked.
Something told I wouldn't like this but from the second I realize he was portraying his own twin sister, although a comical script, this one just plain (blows raspberries).

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