The Lincoln Lawyer

Matthew McConaughey is Mickey a lawyer/hustler that goes through life defending/swindling shady characters and getting them off without feeling guilty about his actions. He's given the chance for a big jackpot when he's chosen to defend the wealthy and young Louis Roulet (Phillipe) who's accused of assaulting a prostitute. Mickey suddenly finds himself being pulled into a moral dilemma, questioning his actions and motives when he realizes a link between his cases. A thrill ride from start to finish, the movie gets right down to business carefully detailing story as plot thickens. Ensemble cast with great acting from all the major players, also look for Tomei and Macy in supporting roles. I give it 4 JUICY MANGOES see if you love suspense.

Limitless

Bradley Cooper stars as Eddie a down and out writer, who's stumbling through life when his ex brother-in-law comes along like a fairy god father. He presents him with this supposedly FDA approved drug called NZT that allows him to use all his brain power. At first Eddie is apprehensive but after writing his novel from one pill, he becomes addicted to the benefits this drug provides. Here Eddie begins this power trip with NZT milking the drug for all its worth, gaining millions and a couple enemies in the process. The catch here, is what happens when his limited supply ends and the great lengths he goes to obtain it. Eddie also has to decide which existence is best, the one that NZT provides or the one without it. A good story, with an ensemble cast Robert Deniro and Abbie Cornish also have supporting roles. I give it 3 JUICY MANGOES.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid :Rodrick Rules

Didn't expect to enjoy this one as much as I did, but this movie was funny and enjoyable from start to finish. This is the sequel to first movie released last year and also the adaptation from the books. It's about Greg Heffley's adventures as he and his sidekick Rowley navigate the 7th grade and deal with his bother some older and younger brothers. The little kid that played Greg (Zachary Gordon) was perfect in his role. There was great acting from the entire cast, especially from Zahn and Harris who played the parents, they were hilarious. Definitely one the whole family can enjoy, lots of adults were in the cinema laughing just as loudly as the children. It has a heartwarming message also for the children, family comes first no matter how they bug you. I give it 4 JUICY MANGOES a must see for the kids

Sucker Punch

Baby Doll is a young girl with a hard life. Her mom dies, her stepfather kills her little sister, pins it on her, then sends her off to a mental institution for a Lobotomy. Here begins Sucker Punch which basically depicts the alternate realities Baby Doll imagines, perhaps to help her escape or cope with her present environment. If you're looking for a great story, you're not gonna find it here. The movie jumps from scene to scene without giving explanation or logic. However if you're into action, special effects and graphics the movie excels. That's about all it has going for it, the acting was mediocre, and the cast was random. Just like Watchmen, this was a bust and what the hell was Jon Hamm (Don Draper) doing in this movie?? I give it 2.5 JUICY MANGOES.

Jane Eyre

I was never a fan of this book or movie, I read Wide Sargasso Sea first (for CXC) and I loved it. I felt a greater affinity to the 'Mad Wife' and being the passionate person I am, was against Jane Eyre which portrayed her in a negative light. However for some reason unknown to me I drew an interest to this film, maybe time lessened my distaste, and I'm glad it did. This is the best movie I've seen this year so far, it had all the elements that drew me in. Wasikowska was elegant as Jane Eyre, she did this role great justice, and Fassbender as Rochester was just juicy. The chemistry between the two were great, and the acting was stellar. Since seeing this movie, my feelings about Jane Eyre have drastically changed. I've been on a Jane Eyre movie watching spree this weekend saw the 1944, 1983 and the 2006 versions. After viewing them all this 2011 version was not the best, but Wasikowska is the best Jane by far. If you're familiar with the story they're no surprises, only difference is that this version uses flashback technique. The movie begins from her exit at Gateshead and vacillates between her adult life and childhood. Beautiful, entertaining from start to finish, if you're into period pieces and romance, this is a must see. I give it 5 JUICY MANGOES.

Battle LA

Another flick I was disappointed in, not because it was bad, but because I was tricked into thinking this was something else. The trailers led you to believe that this was an Alien invasion flick, let me tell you IT WAS NOT. Those aliens could have easily been replaced with the Taliban or some other group and it would have been the same movie. Battle LA was about a group of young marines and their courage and strength during battle with an opponent they knew little about. It was all about protecting the civilians, and leaving no man behind, hell this might have been a long PSA for the marines. The story is fast paced, boring it was not, and there was an all star cast, whose roles were minor or unimportant as the soldiers were the stars of this show. I give it 3 JUICY MANGOES.

Red Riding Hood

After highly anticipating this one for a long time, I was severely disappointed with the results. Hollywood should leave the fairy tales to Disney and Dreamworks because this was pure trash. This tale is very different from the one we grew up with, Red Riding Hood has a name, its Valerie (rolling eyes) and she's a teenage girl living in a medieval village. She's in love with a young wood cutter, but their romance comes to a halt when the wolf that was haunting the village, kills her younger sister. The villagers then set out on rampage to find the wolf, but it turns out the creature they're looking for is Werewolf. A human that was living and eating among them all these years, one that is especially attached to Valerie (it speaks to her LITERALLY). Red Riding Hood's dilemma begins as she doesn't know who to trust, since one of her loved ones is obviously the wolf. A very bad story, the plot had so many holes can't even bother to take it seriously, and lets not talk about the acting. Catherine Hardwicke (the director) takes flopping to a whole new level with this one, especially coming off of Twilight. 1 and a half Juicy Mangoes wait for it on Cable.