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Monsters University: the prequel that no one asked for, but everyone will watch. It would appear that Pixar has recently run out of original ideas and has resorted to making sequels and prequels of older more successful movies (Cars 2, Planes, Monsters U and Finding Dory). That being said, the film was actually pretty decent and was rather watchable and enjoyable. The film had multiple unexpected twists, which avoided having an all too predictable ending. It also explained many of the features of its sequel, like Randall's rivalry with Mike and Sully and the Abominable Snowman.

Reviving the voice talents of Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Steve Buscemi and adding Helen Mirren and Charlie Day, amongst others, this film stayed within the universe that the original movie had created, however in comparison failed to live up to its predecessor's greatness.

Blue Jasmine continues Woody Allen's currently trend of casting an all-star chorus of famous great actors in his newest flick. Cate Blanchett shines as the mentally troubled titular, Jasmine, a part for which she swept all of the Best Actress awards. Opposing Blanchett are Alec Baldwin, her wonderfully affluent and charming ex-husband, and Sally Hawkins, as her sister with whom she resides.

Although the film is billed as a comedy and a drama, I would have to disagree vehemently, as I found this movie neither funny nor dramatic. Instead, I would define it as a exposition into a woman's troubled romantic, social and economical life as she strives to make something of herself. In my opinion, Allen missed the mark with this movie as it dragged significantly and lost my attention after the first few minutes. With poorly developed characters and lingering gaps in the non-linear narrative, Blue Jasmine left me disinterested, dissatisfied and just plainly not- content. Allen should stop focusing on churning out a movie every year and should instead try to make the treasures, which made him a famous and renowned director and writer.

That Awkward Moment is a well intentioned, cute, funny, kind of sexist comedy. As a big fan of Zac Efron, he gave a very good performance in a rather poorly written character. Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan also had a rather decent and charming portrayal as 20 somethings living in our current age, where the hook-up culture prevails over the previously commonplace relationship mentality.

While I am one who usually enjoys romantic comedies, I was not the biggest fan of this movie. The writing was just not stellar and none of the acting was overwhelmingly great. All of that being said, I would recommend the movie to others as a good, light-hearted, amusing flick.