plopmasterj's reviews

I was a big fan of this show and the concept of Pokemon when I was in elementary and middle school. I watched the show from season 1 till anywhere between the 4th and 6th season (I don't really remember what season it was that I stopped watching because I didn't have the proper understanding of a t.v. "season"). I watched the show again for a peek at how it's going these days and I was dreading every second I watched. It didn't have the same appeal it once had. That's mostly because I'm older and know that it has horrible acting. I still play the game, I just don't watch the show anymore. I also used to get all the movies that came out, but really I only have 4 of the movies. I just lost interest as I got older. I started to develop my hobby of movies more and explored new genres.

So anyway, I don't like the show anymore. It's not fun to watch anymore, especially since I haven't watched so I don't know what's going on or who many of the people are anymore. Do they even still have Team Rocket anymore? If you're older than 12, you're likely to not enjoy the show. Young children younger than 7 probably could enjoy it but might not understand everything going on.

5/10 in honor of my childhood attraction to the show.

I had the opportunity to experience the Legend of Spyro video game trilogy by way of Youtube. I watched someone who made three video play lists of themselves playing all three games non-stop. I saw the PS2 versions of the first and second installments and the XBOX 360 version of the third installment. I enjoyed watching this person play the first game, which had good voice performances by Gary Oldman, David Spade, and Elijah Wood. The story grabbed my attention as did the game play. I must admit though, sometimes I got frustrated with the guy playing the game because he did things or did not do things that I would've or wouldn't have done. Anyway, the first game was good enough to make me watch the other two play lists. The second game was very tedious, with long intervals between each major event in the game. But the last game was much better than the second with a spectacular ending and what I consider to be great game play. I would say Dawn of the Dragon is my favorite installment just based on the fact that you can be either Spyro or Cynder in either one-player or two-player mode, and you get to fly at anytime (something that I've been begging and wishing for ever since I first played the original Spyro games). I liked Gary Oldman as Ignitus and David Spade and a somewhat unrecognizable Wayne Brady as Sparx in the first and third installments respectively. Elijah Wood wasn't a bad choice for Spyro, and my favorite person playing Cynder was Mae Whitman in the second installment (I wish she stayed on for number three, but she probably had to do Avatar: The Last Airbender at that point). All in all, a pretty good reboot series. If more Spyro games are made, maybe they can do more with Spyro and Cynder.

I went to see Iron Man on Saturday afternoon. I truly believe that this is one of the best superhero movies ever! It certainly is an improvement over some of the other comic book movies to come out of Marvel's lineup, like the disappointing Spider-Man 3.

Robert Downey Jr. makes one of the greatest performances ever as Tony Stark/Iron Man. He is hysterical and is the best part of the whole movie. It's almost non-stop laughter with him, except of course when he is in danger and when he gets into fights with the bad guys. The rest of the cast is also very good. Jeff Bridges is amazing as the villain of the movie Obadiah Stane/Iron Monger. The character is wicked, and Daniels does a great job at playing the role. Terrence Howard is good as Jim Rhodes, while Gwyneth Paltrow proves to be a good love interest for Downey Jr. as Stark's assistant Virginia "Pepper" Potts.

The special effects are incredible and the action is fun and awesome. Sometimes I couldn't tell when the suit was real or not. The comedy is very good, way better than I expected it to be. I do agree with critics who are saying that the one thing to complain about is the length of the movie: WHY DIDN'T THEY MAKE IT LONGER!? Hopefully Jon Favreau will release an extended edition when the theatrical cut comes out on DVD or shortly after that.

Great job Jon Favreau! You proved yourself to be a great director when it comes to comic book movies. Do another one! 9/10

My sister and I were fortunate enough to catch a 3:35 p.m. show-time of Ratatouille yesterday. We both came out of the theater saying practically the same thing: That was really good! We both thought it was very cute and very funny. We enjoyed every minute of it. We were both glad everything worked out in the end, as it usually does in a Disney movie. Arguably the best of the Pixar movies, even better than The Incredibles and Cars. Pixar has worked their magic and came out with a winner once again. If you want a good summer movie to take your kids or the whole family to, this is the movie to see!! Even if you just want to see what all the hype is about, I guarantee you'll love this movie. Can't wait for Wall-E next summer!

I was able to get Bridge to Terabithia on DVD over the weekend and I watched it almost as soon as I got home. At first, I expected the film to be another Chronicles of Narnia type of movie where the kids travel to a magical land and fight evil forces while learning valuable lessons along the way. Instead, the movie was very much rooted in reality as much as possible. It did feature the creatures that the kids came up with, but for the most part, the world around them was very much down to Earth except when they let their imaginations run wild and picture an amazing world. Much of the story is focused on their lives in the real world. Jess Aaron's life isn't going very well, especially since he's not getting the attention that he needs, mainly from his father who spends most of his time at work and playing with Jess's younger sister, the very cute and innocent May Belle. On top of that, he's being bullied at school by pretty much everyone at school. After meeting a new girl named Leslie Burke, who beats him in a school race he's been training for all summer, the two become nearly inseparable pals and create their own kingdom called Terabithia in the woods across a creek behind their houses. As troubles at school get worse for the two kids, they use made up creatures based on bullies at school to find ways to deal with them in reality. They are able to use a troll version of a tough girl at school to find a way of making her become a good person in real life. An awful tragedy occurs that leaves Jess a wreck and the whole town in shock and sadness. Jess tries to use what Leslie has taught him to find ways of coping with not just the tragedy, but with life at home and at school. The movie proved to be very emotional. I cried during the scenes that occurred after the tragedy, which also shocked me as much as it shocked the characters in the story. But it all ended on a very happy note, which is a good thing when you have suffered a terrible loss. For those of you who don't like sad events in movies such as death, take caution when you watch this movie, as it may make you cry and feel sad, especially if you're really sensitive. Otherwise, this film is very touching and inspiring. You cheer on Jess and Leslie throughout their journey together, and leaves you filled with hope at the end for Jess and his family. A very good film, worth seeing by all.

I started watching Ghost Hunters about a year and a half ago, and I was hooked the moment I started watching it. Some of the things they find in the locations they visit turn out to be nothing exciting, but other things turn out to be extraordinary and scary. I just watched an episode last night where they went to a house in Hollywood, CA that is 200 ft. from where the murders of Sharon Tate and Jay Sebring along with at least two other people took place, and the owner of the home being investigated believes he is being visited by the ghosts of Tate and Sebring. What they found there sent chills down my spine and really made me believe that the owner was being visited by these ghosts. I don't know if everything they find is authentic, but for those who believe that this show only tries to validate the existence of actual ghosts and nothing more, I want to let you know that the founders who are regulars on the show are plumbers and try to debunk some of the most basic examples of a haunting, such as the feeling of being watched, voices being heard, and so on and so forth. Some of these experiences, I have learned, can be the result of faulty plumbing! Imagine that! Anyway, if you're a skeptic and don't believe in ghosts with a passion, you should still try to watch this show. And if you're like me who believes that there is something out there in the world, watch this show!! It's the best thing since Rugrats or those old kids shows that used to be on Nickelodeon during the late 80's and most of the 90's. It spooks me every time I finish watching an episode, making me believe that I'm going to have experiences as soon as I turn off the television. But it's addicting!! Watch it! You won't be sorry!!!

With a lot of films that I see, I often give a movie tons of credit for what I thought were the enjoyable bits of it. I give it a good rating because I thoroughly enjoyed the film. This one is no exception.

However, I also note some of the things that I didn't like about the film. This one is no exception for this part as well. Here's what I have to say about Spider-Man 3.

I liked the characters, particularly Harry. Peter got on my nerves quite a few times throughout this film, which may have been one of Sam Raimi's intentions when he filmed the movie. I felt really bad for M.J., whose life is just not going right in this film. Harry was my favorite character. I liked how they finally went back to his nicer personality from the first film. I felt bad for him as well, especially at the end (won't spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen the movie and wants to). Flint Marko was an interesting character. A man who is only trying to save and protect his daughter but can't make that happen due to mistakes that get him in trouble with the cops. Eddie Brock Jr. was also an interesting character. You feel bad for him at first, but then he becomes Venom and you lose all sympathy for him. But he still manages to be a cool character.

The story was filled with tough moments for many characters. There are certain scenes that got way over-the-top with Peter's character when he allows his more confident side to get the best of him. You might even despise him. They also leave us hanging with Venom (who I hope will be in the fourth movie). I didn't like the ending very much. Very sad, but it also wasn't the traditional Spider-Man movie ending. I did like that Sandman has a possible future in the movies.

Overall, this was a good, entertaining film, but it's also quite a disappointment. Don't expect this to be the best installment of the franchise. Even I have to admit, it's not. Try to enjoy it though.

I played this game a couple of years ago at a friend's house, and the moment I got into the game, I was hooked! I thought it was one of the most interesting games I had ever played. It's even better than some of those action games that I usually play! I just got the game on the last weekend of July, and I've played everyday since then. In fact, I even got my older sister who is 18 and my little brother who is 13 to start playing the game. Now we compete with each other over who's going to play next. My sister and I live in one village and my little brother lives in another. After playing the game for not even a month, I have already gotten my house to be what I believe is the biggest house you can get in the game. I might be wrong though. Anyway, some of the neighbors are not the best neighbors in the world. That's okay, though. Unfortunately, we've all had to deal with neighbors moving away to and moving into our villages. The game can sometimes make you angry when it decides that it doesn't want you to find the best bugs and fish right away. It also makes Tom Nook, the owner of your town's store, close his store for a whole day to remodel his store. That has often gotten on my sister's nerves, mostly because I'm usually the one that makes it happen by paying off my debt really quickly. Trust me, though, it's worth it when he reopens the next day. This game is one of the best games ever! I highly recommend it for all ages. Particularly if you are under 20 or something and want to get a sense of what it's like to have to deal with debts that can be overwhelming at times. Maybe we will all get a sense of what our parents feel? A definite 10/10.

I know that there are a lot of people who had high expectations considering the Equilibrium connection this movie was supposed to have. But you know what, I'm getting really, really sick and tired of hearing "Oh, this was such a horrible movie. Don't go see it." My opinion: You're all a bunch of uptight jerks. I admit, the movie had some cheesy moments, the plot got a little confusing at times, and it progressed a little slow sometimes. But at least I will get past all of that in order to enjoy the movie for what it really is. A good action movie with a good plot, some interesting twists, cool action scenes, and a couple of cute moments. I also admit that a lot people have their own opinions about what a good movie is, whether it be action, drama, comedy, or whatever. But a lot of the professional critics out there call a lot of movies either mediocre or bad. I'm not saying that you shouldn't listen or read what people who don't like this movie say about it. I'm just saying that like with all movies, you should go see it for yourself and make your own opinion. I did, and I don't regret it. My point is, this movie, in my opinion, is not as bad as people say it is. But again, just go see it for yourself so that you can actually have an accurate and honest opinion about it, whether you bash it or not after you do see it. Please.