Monsters University

Movie:  Monsters University
Major Actors:
Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Nathan Fillion, Aubrey Plaza, Bobby Moynihan Rating: G
Best Audience: Children and Families

Review:
Monsters University is a great film for the kids.  It is the sequel to Monsters Inc. which came out in 2001.  Just to give you an idea of how long ago that was:  When Monsters Inc. came out, I was 14.  Now I'm 26.  Crazy.

Anyway, Monsters University goes back in time to when Mike and Sully were in college studying to become "Scarers," which is the ultimate career in the Monster world.  Along with the funny moments come lessons about teamwork, being yourself, and doing the right thing.  If you have children, or are a child at heart, you'd probably enjoy this movie.  I must admit, I forgot a lot about the original, so I may have to rewatch Monsters Inc. to brush up on some of the things I forgot.

Argo

Movie:  Argo
Major Actors: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman
Rating: R
Best Audience:  Adults

Review:

Argo is a captivating and interesting film.  Ben Affleck does a great job as director and star of the movie, which is set during the Iranian hostage crisis.  Every moment of the film gives you the feeling of urgency and intensity.  Historically, the details are embellished (especially the airport scene at the end).  However, it is an exciting movie.  Whether or not you lived during the Iranian hostage crisis, or have studied it at all, you should enjoy this film.

Flight

Movie: Flight
Major Actors: Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Melissa Leo, Bruce Greenwood, Kelly Reilly, and John Goodman
Rating: R
Best Audience: Adults only

Review: Flight is one of those films that "makes you think." There are some funny moments, but overall, this movie is raw and real. The main character of the movie is NOT a likeable character; he is a trainwreck. However, Denzel does an excellent job portraying an alcoholic, drug addicted, careless man. John Goodman brings humor to the film, as always. I would recommend Flight to adults. However, it's not a "date night" movie or a movie teens or kids would like (or should see).