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So, I put money down on that apartment. I put the rest of the down payment tomorrow when I sign the lease. I’m excited to move in, but my parents are, expectedly, a wreck. I did some research and when I called the energy provider, they told me the average bill for my unit is $74.25 a month and a $150 deposit. I have no idea if that includes gas (heating) — or just electricity. I guess I’ll find out tomorrow..

Also, one of my coworkers happened to have a microwave that he doesn’t need. Guess who’s getting a free microwave?

Besides that, I saw Day the Earth Stood Still on sunday. I’m not sure how I feel. I wasn’t disappointed, but I wasn’t amazed either. It was a modernized version of the one made in 1951. The premise was the same (humans are violent and killing earth, aliens come to save the earth) however the story was different. Instead of Klaatu staying with a bunch of people, he’s constantly on the run a scientist. Also, Klaatu is always known as Klaatu, never as “Mr. Carpenter.” Also Gort is named by the government/military (as an acronym) while the the 1951 one had Gort as the creature’s actual name. Meh.. I’d say it’s a rental, not a movie theater watch.

Vantage Point

It was a pretty good movie. It sets up with the US president at a summit attempting to boost world morale. But something happens. He’s shot.. twice. And then there’s an explosion. And then another.

The first three quarters of the movie is the same part of the film played 5 times but viewed from a different person’s point of view (hence the title of the movie) . I do have to say, seeing mostly the same thing 5 times did get kind of annoying.. and every time they restarted the scene, someone in the crowd yelled “come on are you kidding me?” That was probably more annoying. But the vantage point method was actually pretty interesting albeit tad annoying. Each change in vantage point, you learned something new about the plot to kill the president. Each time, you learned of someone new involved. The latter part of the film played out like a normal movie and reveals a quite interesting twist, that I didn’t expect. The film gives you pieces and just when you are almost there, you restart the scene. But by the end, you solved the puzzle. I was really impressed.

As far as the actors go.. Dennis Quaid was a great choice for the main protagonist. The entire movie is based on his previous rescue of the president and how others use that to their advantage. Signourney Weaver.. I love her. Why was she only in about 7 minutes of footage? Disappointing.  The rest of the cast was great.

Great movie, go see it in theaters!

Jumper

I saw this movie last week. For some reason, despite the bad (p)reviews, I was excited to see this film. I think i was mostly teased by the trailer. Movie bad-ass Samuel L. Jackson chasing after Star Wars partner Hayden Christensen citing that there are always consequences. They never explained what the consequences were in the trailer, and I wanted to know. Well, I left not knowing WHY were the paladins rivals with the jumpers. I can understand and appreciate the conflict between the two groups, but why?

Special effects were great. And Rachel Blison who played Millie fit the part well, though sadly didn’t play too much role in the film besides a romantic motivation (who blames him, though?  )

Of course, you put SLJ in any role and he will never disappoint. Except again, why is jumping ultimately a problem, besides those abusing it? Nice twist at the end though

I’m going to say you should probably rent this one. Spend the $3.49/$0.00 on the rental rather than the $9.50 at the movies.

Le Fin.