Iron Man 2 Reviews

Thanks to everyone who came out to Iron Man 2.

There were so many of us, we had to separate into two groups! Well, not really. Unfortunately, we did get a bit separated; some of us saw the 6:30 show and some of us saw the 7:10. Post-movie, everyone took the opportunity to converse. There were also a lot of new people; always nice to see.

Iron Man 2 is, of coursed, based on comic books and that seemed to deliver just what Mary was looking for: "Iron Man 2 had action, humour, cool costumes & good ol explosions. Everything I want to see im my comic book on the big screen!"

Laurie was also impressed but had some critiques: "Overall I quite enjoyed Iron Man 2. Lots of laughs in a fairly predictable, but still fun to watch, storyline. "Most" of the characters were quite enjoyable. Tony Stark saves Gwyneth Paltrow at least three times; her character - twice and her overall performance - once. --zing-- Seriously though; can a movie really go horribly wrong with Robert Downey Jr in it? I think not."

I'd seen the movie before but enjoyed it equally the second time. It's not the perfect film but it's highly enjoyable. My only complaint is that they replaced Terrence Howard with Don Cheadle. I much preferred Howard's characterization of Rhodey; much closer to the comics.

That's it for this month. The poll for our June outing will be posted on Tuesday, June 1.

Kirk

Looking forward to the next OUTing.

Out @ Iron Man 2

With 43.8% of the total vote, our movie night, our one-year anniversary, our outing on Tuesday, May 18th is:

IRON MAN 2

Looks like the awesomeness of the original (including the amazing performance of Robert Downey Jr) plus all the hype have convinced you that this is a movie worth seeing!

How did the competition do? Letters to Juliet and Robin Hood garnered 25% each and Takers brought in ... 8%. Well, it tried.

The Plan: We're going to see Iron Man 2 on Tuesday, May 18th at 7:10 p.m. at Park Lane. (Important note: There's also a 6:30 showing. We're going to 7:10. 7:10.). We'll gather at the tables besides the arcade starting at 6:30. If this is your first time coming, look for the guy in the orange ball cap and glasses. That's me (Kirk, the organizer of all this craziness) - come on over and say "Hi."
At 6:50, we'll head in to grab seats and snacks.

After the movie there are two options:
1) Head on over to Dairy Queen. That's right, it's the one-year anniversary of the first Out @ the Movies outing, so we're getting dessert.
2) Stay through the (rather long) credits to see a 30-second "sneak peak" at the next movie; then join us at Dairy Queen.

What it's about: In "Iron Man 2," the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark is the armored Super Hero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts and James "Rhodey" Rhodes at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces.

Who's in it: Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Paul Bettany, Samuel L. Jackson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jon Favreau, Kate Mara, Leslie Bibb

Where you can learn more: http://ironmanmovie.com

Watch the trailer:

Don't forget to invite your friends! Send them the blog post (http://bit.ly/outmay18) or the facebook event (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108504202526768).

See you at the cinema!

Kirk

May 17th = IDAHT

Monday, May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (either IDAHO or IDAHT depending on who you ask). Why am I mentioning this? Besides the obvious fact that this is a group for those who are targeted by such things? Because there's a movie of course!

But we'll get to that.

Let's start with NSRAP's rally at Grand Parade Square in Halifax. If you're able to attend, the event starts at 5 and lasts one hour (giving you time to get to the movie, but again, we'll get to that). Speakers will include Catherine Meade of NSRAP, the Honourable Scott Brison (MP for Kings-Hants) and Michael Gills of Dalhousie Allies. There will also be performances from DaPoPo Theatre and The Women Next Door. The entire event is free! There is, of course, a facebook event.

But what if you don't live in Halifax? Don't worry, NSRAP's Web site (http://nsrap.ca) lists events for:

• Antigonish
• Sydney
• Truro

And now, the movie!

Cultulralproduct.com is showing Word Is Out! in honour of IDAHT. What is Word Is Out? Well, it's groundbreaking and historic. Watch a short (4 minutes, 46 seconds) retrospective to truly grasp how important this documentary was in its time and still is today:

Intrigued? Good! Here are the details.

Date: Monday, May 17th
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: CBC Radio Room (1599 South Park Street)
Cost: $10
Summary: In 1978, Word is Out: Stories of Some of Our Lives, directed by several filmmakers including Peter Adair, Nancy Adair, Andrew Brown, Robert Epstein, Lucy Massie Phenix, Veronica Selver, startled audiences across the country when it appeared in movie theaters and on television. Interviewed were twenty-six homosexuals, who comprise a sample of American society: women and men, liberals and conservatives, civilians and military officers, students and professionals -- all across the subdivisions of class, ethnicity and race.
The first feature-length documentary about lesbian and gay identity made by gay filmmakers, the film had a huge impact when it was released and became an icon of the emerging gay rights movement of the 1970s.
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/event.php?eid=341680803204

So why not head out to see a landmark documentary and support a great cause!

And, of course, the day after is our next movie outing.

Taking Iron Letters to Robin

Wow. Only two weeks to the first anniversary outing - Tuesday, May 18th. Time flies.

Our options:

• Iron Man 2: An awesome-looking sequel to an awesome comic book adaptation
• Takers: A cops-vs-criminal heist-type flick
• Letters to Julia: A romance (aww!)
• Robin Hood: A realistic approach to a popular fable

Read on to learn more about each movie and the cast your vote!

IRON MAN 2

When it opens: May 7

What it's about: In "Iron Man 2," the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark is the armored Super Hero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts and James "Rhodey" Rhodes at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces.

Who's in it: Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Paul Bettany, Samuel L. Jackson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jon Favreau, Kate Mara, Leslie Bibb

Where you can learn more: http://ironmanmovie.com

Watch:

TAKERS

When it opens: May 14

What it's about: A notorious group of criminals continue to baffle police by pulling off perfectly executed bank robberies. They are in and out like clockwork, leaving no evidence behind and laying low in between heists. But when they attempt to pull off one last job with more money at stake than ever before, the crew may find their plans interrupted by a hardened detective who is hell-bent on solving the case.

Who's in it: Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, Idris Elba, Jay Hernandez, Tip "T.I." Harris, Michael Ealy, Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen, Zoe Saldana, Johnathon Schaech

Where you can learn more: http://whoarethetakers.com

Watch:

LETTERS TO JULIA

When it opens: May 14

What it's about: When a young American travels to the city of Verona, home of the star-crossed lover Juliet Capulet of Romeo and Juliet fame, she joins a group of volunteers who respond to letters to Juliet seeking advice about love. When she answers one letter dated 1957, she inspires its author to travel to Italy in search of her long-lost love and sets off a chain of events that will bring a love into both their lives, unlike anything they ever imagined.

Who's in it: Amanda Seyfried, Christopher Egan, Gael García Bernal, Vanessa Redgrave, Franco Nero, Lidia Biondi, Daniel Baldock, Milena Vukotic, Luisa Ranieri, Marina Massironi

Where you can learn more: http://letterstojuliet-movie.com

Watch:

ROBIN HOOD

When it opens: May 14

What it's about: "Robin Hood" chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richard's army against the French. Upon Richard's death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion, a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff. With their country weakened from decades of war, embattled from the ineffective rule of the new king and vulnerable to insurgencies from within and threats from afar, Robin and his men heed a call to ever greater adventure. This unlikeliest of heroes and his allies set off to protect their country from slipping into bloody civil war and return glory to England once more.

Who's in it: Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, William Hurt, Mark Strong, Mark Addy, Oscar Isaac, Danny Huston, Eileen Atkins, Max von Sydow

Where you can learn more: http://robinhoodthemovie.com

Watch:

Now that you've had a chance to learn a little about each movie, cast your vote in the poll below! Poll will close on Tuesday evening.

Can't see the poll? Go to http://poll.fm/1v9t9