Youth in Revolt: Revoltingly Good

For no apparent reason funny smart comedies almost always gets a high score from me. Judging from what I think my criteria is, I guess I just want a good movie with good elements and with also a clear understanding of what they want to movie to be. In this novel turned movie entitled YOUTH IN REVOLT. The novel was written by C.D. Payne and revolves around Nick Twisp. He goes into the journey of maturity as he meets the girl of his wonderful hormone controlled dreams.

Like any other novel turned movie, people consider it failure in capturing the book itself. I mean really, isn't that the point we have two different media? For the most part I think the movie totally funny and I have to commend Cera for moving forward with a movie like this. Thankfully he actually did a good job with both his self and an alter ego which by the way may give him more roles that require a lot of smoking.

The thought of undying love actually feels fictional to me however the movie shows another side of that which of course is blended with black humor and underwear; all baked into wondrous goodness minus the cheese. The course of the movie was a little of the edge in the middle but to sum it all up it still lived up to its post-Napoleonic eccentricity.

I give it four big ones.

Best time to watch: After some partying or a long walk with a not so interesting person. I am sure you will like having a better alter ego.

Movie in a word: Hormones.

Devil: Cunning in the Darkness

First and foremost I would like to remind the readers that there is nothing wrong with your screen when you watch this movie, the beginning is upside down and yes it is an attempt to make the movie look innovative and cooler. If you ask me Inception left these scars and mandated the obvious fact that a truly unique and twisted movie is the way to go for this generation minus of course De Caprio's fake sounding accents. So if they did this to get the audience thrilling for more, I think it did kind of steal my attention.

The movie is concentrated on the black darkness that instills everyone; including people who work in Hypermarket. They all look so perky and happy in green, "HAPPY SHOPPING".

Even if you don't get to see the beginning credits you will definitely feel the Shyamalan Thing going on. The darkness, the whispers, old ladies and of course anxiety; fear of the unknown. Though Shyamalan had utter fail in The Last Airbender, I guess he still deserves a clap for me since I was duly impressed with the Lady in the Water.

The movie is set on an elevator, a super treat for the claustrophobic and couch potatoes who hate the stairs. Me, belonging to the latter. The plot was great since it actually led me to believe the usual; its someone you least expect but it ended up that the havoc was caused by someone who you have expected but then not, but then it was really that person.

Just watch the movie.

Overall I def give it 3 popcorns for the fact that the camera shot was upside down in the beginning and that the ending was you are at the edge of your seat whats gonna happen next finales. What I liked most about the movie is it's cunning use of SOUND. The part where the lights just flicker and they go out like that 5ive song baby when the lights go out, you will definitely feel the presence. That's authentic especially in this part the filmmaker is making you feel and hear the presence rather than letting you just see it; eye popping 3d of the mind. Oh and yes, after hours the one smart guy figured out that cellphones work as good light sources in the dark. YEHEY!

The characters looked genuine and yes, a macho guys cries; very dramatic. So in the tradition of I SEE DEAD PEOPLE, I definitely see a good movie.

Best time to watch: When it's cold and you are too lazy to go to church on a Sunday. It makes you think otherwise.

Movie in a Word: Darkness