Bourne Ultimatium: A

Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) completes his self professed mission to kill those responsible for the death of his beloved, leading him full circle to those who turned him into a covert spy/ CIA Hit man.

This is without a doubt one of the best if not the best action sequenced movies of 2007, the star of this movie is without question it's editor, whoever he was. The editing in this movie merges Jason Bournes seemingly more consistent flashbacks with amazing "here and now" action scenes making for a continually gripping movie experience. The action is non-stop, the car chase scene as in the earlier Bourne movies is jaw dropping.

My favorite part of this film however, is reserved for the veteran performances of some of today's most historical actors, namely Albert Finney (Big Fish). You would think that a young actor such as Damon in comparison to Finney would be out performed, he does to my surprise and great pleasure hold his own against this great. This combination of outstanding Editing, Acting, and Writing truly does make for one of the best action films of 2007.

Also see: Bourne Identity, Bourne Supremacy.

Hot Rod: B+

Aspiring amature "Stunt-Man" Rod Kimble (Andy Samberg) along with his loyal stunt crew, must conquer the "ultimate Jump" to save his step father ( Ian McShane) and prove himself the "greatest Stuntman of All Time".

There is a list of the "Greatest top 5 Stupid Movies" that every man child has, this list reads as follows; First: Dumb & Dumber, Second: Billy Madison, Third: Happy Gilmore, Fourth: Blades of glory and Fifth: Hot Rod! Andy Samberg is hilarious, his writing and comedic timing is one of the dumbest and funniest things I have seen and heard on the big screen, nothing about this movie is convincing, believable, or sensible but you'll laugh hysterically and with no regard to how hard your sides are splitting.

Let be perfectly clear, this movie is really stupid! That is why this movie work's, there is so much stupidity and theatrics that it flows, if that makes any sense.

Definitely a movie to watch.

Rated: PG-13.

See also: Blades of Glory, Billy Madison, Dumb & Dumber.

HAIRSPRAY: B

1960's Broadway play turned motion picture, a fun loving over weight girl Tracey Turnblad auditions for "The Corney Collins Show" a popular Baltimore dance show, becoming a local celebrity and dance trendsetter in the process...

Growing up performing in various school plays and a contender for a drama scholarship, I've had the opportunity to study theater from Broadway, New York to London, England; Watching some the finest artist perform their talents, Hairspray was not one of them. Many Broadway Musicals have been converted to film, from "The King & I" to the more recent "The Producers", all of which entertaining in their own right, the same can be said of "Hairspray", I found myself enjoying the moral and message of this film more then the film itself, this movie takes on racism, obesity, beauty, and 1960's relationship taboos through the most universal way possible, Music! I found myself humming, tapping my feet, and smiling to the quirky characters presenting this controversial material.

For all of the positiveness this movie delivers there are clear casting mistake's, namely John Travolta in Drag, who is just that, John Travolta in Drag! Amanda Bynes is clearly under cast, and the sound editing on this movie is terrible, the only actors voices strong enough to be heard through the over shadowing rhythms of the show tunes are those of Queen Latifa and James Marsden (Who is Excellent as "Corny Collins").

For all "Hairsprays" short comings, this is an enjoyable movie if you enjoy this genre, I do.

Rated: "PG" for Language, Suggestive content and momentary teen smoking.

Also see: Phantom of the Oprah, Moulone Rouge, My far lady.

Ratatouille: B+

In one of Paris' finest restaurants, Remy, and french sewer rat dreams of becoming a renowned French chef. Torn between his family and his cooking dreams Remy must find a way to create his food & eat it too...

Having grown up in Europe with a Father who was a cook in the military, a Mother with a flare for southern cooking, and having been a cook and a fan of Fine Dining Establishments everywhere, the thought of a Rat in any kitchen cooking food is absolutely grotesque. Having said that, this movie is so much fun to watch. The enthusiasm and passion with which these characters are voiced is great, Pixar gets it right again, combining two loves of everyone, "Cartoon & Food" into the same movie experience is the smartest way to create a classic for the ages. The exactness and detail too which Ratatouille gives to each smell, flavor, and texture is delicious in every sense, the creative desire shown through each character in this film entertains, inspires, and made me very hungry.
as a critic of both Movies and Food this film impressed me to no end.

Rated: "G" for General Audiences

Also See: The Incredibles, No Reservations, and Hook