Films Seen in Theaters
Whenever there's a new premiere, I mostly had to wait for the DVD release or find it online. But I try to get a chance to watch on the BIG screens, and it always felt so magical! So here's a list of movies I managed to catch instantly.
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- DirectorRobert RodriguezStarsDaryl SabaraAlexa PenaVegaAntonio BanderasCarmen's caught in a virtual reality game designed by the Kids' new nemesis, the Toymaker. It's up to Juni to save his sister, and ultimately the world.Very first time I got to go to the theater, then this came into 3-D which only made it much more awesome during the fight scenes!
- DirectorSimon J. SmithStarsMike MyersEddie MurphyCameron DiazJoin Donkey and Shrek as they rescue Fiona from the evil ghost of Lord Farquaad and embark on a bone-chilling adventure.First trip to Universal Studios and I was shocked when it said 4-D it meant it! The sneezing, crashing, fire, spiders, and pixies almost made me jump from the chair!
- DirectorBo WelchStarsMike MyersSpencer BreslinDakota FanningTwo bored children have their lives turned upside down when a talking cat comes to visit them.Regardless of its quality, I recalled watching the movie since I already knew what the OG book was like, however, I don't remember much of the experience of it, maybe that's a good thing.
- DirectorMike MitchellStarsJustin LongMatthew Gray GublerJesse McCartneyPlaying around while aboard a cruise ship, the Chipmunks and Chipettes accidentally go overboard and end up marooned in a tropical paradise. They discover their new turf is not as deserted as it seems.Sister's birthday and her choice at the time when she was going chipmunk crazy!
- DirectorStephen HillenburgMark OsborneStarsTom KennyJeffrey TamborRodger BumpassSpongeBob takes leave from Bikini Bottom in order to track down, with Patrick, King Neptune's stolen crown.Some parts I laughed some parts were weird, decent, but I always wondered how I learned of this in the first place...
- DirectorMartin CampbellStarsAntonio BanderasCatherine Zeta-JonesRufus SewellDespite trying to keep his swashbuckling to a minimum, a threat to California's pending statehood causes the adventure-loving Don Alejandro de la Vega and his wife, Elena, to take action.I don't remember much about this film, then again, it wasn't my type of movie at the time. Still enjoyable.
- DirectorMike NewellStarsDaniel RadcliffeEmma WatsonRupert GrintHarry Potter finds himself competing in a hazardous tournament between rival schools of magic, but he is distracted by recurring nightmares.The only Harry Potter film I actually got to see when released. Some of the scenes still terrified me to this day.
- DirectorGabor CsupoStarsJosh HutchersonAnnaSophia RobbZooey DeschanelLeslie and Jess create the secret kingdom of Terabithia, a land of monsters, trolls, ogres and giants where they spend their free time ruling as king and queen and fighting evil creatures.6th grade field trip to Downtown LA for the premiere, what luck! One of the highlights of the decade and final year of elementary! Stick to the story without much change to the plot.
- DirectorKevin LimaStarsAmy AdamsSusan SarandonJames MarsdenA young maiden in a land called Andalasia, who is prepared to be wed, is sent away to New York City by an evil Queen, where she falls in love with a lawyer.So many familiar fairy tales grouped into one, and boy was it funny to see everything gone wrong throughout the misadventures. Never saw the ending though.
- DirectorJay RussellStarsEmily WatsonDavid MorrisseyAlex EtelA lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend.I was always interested in mythological and supernatural creatures, so I picked this. Quite frankly, I kept thinking it was suppose to be the Loch Ness Monster.
- DirectorKenny OrtegaStarsZac EfronVanessa HudgensAshley TisdaleAs seniors in high school, Troy and Gabriella struggle with the idea of being separated from one another as college approaches. Along with the rest of the Wildcats, they stage a spring musical to address their experiences, hopes and fears about their future.Sister's choice, when she was into the hype, I only tagged along for the excitement, but it was okay.
- DirectorDan ScanlonStarsBilly CrystalJohn GoodmanSteve BuscemiA look at the relationship between Mike Wazowski and James P. "Sully" Sullivan during their days at Monsters University, when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.After hearing of a sequel to the first, just had to watch and it was better than what I expected in it.
- DirectorRawson Marshall ThurberStarsJason SudeikisJennifer AnistonEmma RobertsA veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move a huge shipment of weed into the U.S. from Mexico.My aunt got free ticket passes for one day, so me and my siblings split up to see different shows but I rushed to this choice. One of the funniest crude humor I've seen in a while.
- DirectorChris BuckJennifer LeeStarsKristen BellIdina MenzelJonathan GroffFearless optimist Anna teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven in an epic journey to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter.Interesting but I think it's overrated that everyone's calling this Disney's best film made.
- DirectorPeter BergStarsMark WahlbergTaylor KitschEmile HirschMarcus Luttrell and his team set out on a mission to capture or kill notorious Taliban leader Ahmad Shah, in late June 2005. Marcus and his team are left to fight for their lives in one of the most valiant efforts of modern warfare.Taking into the lives of soldiers fighting in the Middle East during the War on Terror. Some parts should not have been wasted to put into this film, others were bloody, which I'm getting use to now. One of the best historical films.
- DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsChris EvansSamuel L. JacksonScarlett JohanssonAs Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world, he teams up with a fellow Avenger and S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Black Widow, to battle a new threat from history: an assassin known as the Winter Soldier.Went out with friends, only wish it wasn't on the day after the premiere. Damn was it crowded and I had my doubts about superhero movies. However it turns out to be one of the best of the cinemas for the summer!
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsMatthew McConaugheyAnne HathawayJessica ChastainWhen Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future, a farmer and ex-NASA pilot, Joseph Cooper, is tasked to pilot a spacecraft, along with a team of researchers, to find a new planet for humans.Interesting, but a little too long for me. Some scenes could've been shortened or cut for the sake of time. A little similar to Contact too.
- DirectorDon HallChris WilliamsStarsRyan PotterScott AdsitJamie ChungA special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who together team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.There's a reason why this one was really well-liked by everyone, and it's much better than Frozen!
- DirectorSean AndersStarsWill FerrellMark WahlbergLinda CardelliniBrad Whitaker is a radio host trying to get his stepchildren to love him and call him Dad. But his plans turn upside down when their biological father, Dusty Mayron, returns.I laughed my head off a lot during this!
- DirectorAndrew StantonAngus MacLaneStarsEllen DeGeneresAlbert BrooksEd O'NeillFriendly but forgetful blue tang Dory begins a search for her long-lost parents and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way.Story is like the first movie, but much faster paced than the first. There's a slight change of style and plot twists also.
- DirectorDamien ChazelleStarsRyan GoslingEmma StoneRosemarie DeWittWhile navigating their careers in Los Angeles, a pianist and an actress fall in love while attempting to reconcile their aspirations for the future.It was okay, a bit too long for me though.
- DirectorTrish SieStarsAnna KendrickRebel WilsonBrittany SnowFollowing their win at the world championship, the now separated Bellas reunite for one last singing competition at an overseas USO tour, but face a group who uses both instruments and voices.Not as good as the first two, 2/3 in and it finally felt like one
- DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris EvansMark RuffaloAfter the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to reverse Thanos' actions and restore balance to the universe.Because I never watched the previous Avengers films, besides the first one, I was a little lost. But it was very enjoyable for what it's worth
- DirectorDestin Daniel CrettonStarsSimu LiuAwkwafinaTony Leung Chiu-waiShang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization.Interesting to have an Asian American superhero lead, but the movie was just a little above average for my enjoyment. Not a bad choice though
- DirectorJon WattsStarsTom HollandZendayaBenedict CumberbatchWith Spider-Man's identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear.Never watched the other Holland films prior to this, so yeah I was a little lost at first. Enjoyable, for the nostalgia value of the two things