Funk Domo Mystery Minis

I love Funko products as a whole. Vinyl figures are amung my favorite things to put on my shelf as well. Combine that with DC characters and it's an instant hit.

Interestingly enough, there are no toy stores left in town, and the big department stores hardly carry toys for an older collector. I have been finding all my vinyl toys at Barnes and Noble of all places. Recently the store has cleared out a huge section for toys and games for an older crowd, it's great! At $6 a pop for these little guys, they are highly affordable and fun to put up.

Iron Man 3

Firstly, I heard on the radio today that this movie had the 2nd largest opening weekend ever! It made 156 million dollars more then the top 10 recent opening movies combined, and I must say, I can see why

The third installment of the Iron Man series right away set itself apart from its 2 older brothers. Now, I have always been a fan of the series, but always felt like there was just something lacking that made me feel like I should care about Tony Starks' character. There was also a flavor of...cartoony action and lack of realness in the first 2 movies that this 3rd movie absolutely brings to the table. The sense of pain and depression that you get from Stark are very real emotions and something that the audience is not used to seeing in his robust, over the top character. They touch many times on the fact that Tony is having some form of post traumatic stress from his dealings with defending earth in the Avengers 2. There was something about what he experienced that is now giving him anxiety attacks and troubles sleeping, he is simply spread to thin. Robert Downy Jr. once again kills his role as Tony Stark and I love that fact that being with Gwyneth Paltrow's character Pepper Pots makes him more humble and likable.

Those things were not only what made the film stand apart from Iron Man 1 and 2. Finally the villain and his henchman were actually threatening and scary! The first movies really lacked in bad ass villains. Both were essentially robotic threats that were being controlled by less then scary characters. Micky Rourke was one of the dumbest villains of all time! Anyway, their pick for The Mandarian to be the villain was an exceptional choice. The fact that he is so similar to actual evil terrorists looking for justice makes it even more scary and real feeling. I really thought that the villain story line was well written and fun to see unfold, the back story told at the start of the film really ties it all together.

Top notch digital effects, classic Tony Stark humor, and a more developed plot really make this movie my favorite so far out of the 3. Make sure to see what the hype is all about and check out Iron Man 3, in theaters now.

Seeing Iron Man 3 today!

That's right folks! I'm going to see the third and I believe last Iron Man in the series. Though the first 2 films have their flaws, in general I consider myself a fan. So, hopefully this one doesn't disappoint! Look for my review later tonight!

21 and Over

Ok! First post on my review blog is a movie review...naturally. This is a strange movie to kick off with but it is a fairly new movie, so let's get started!

21 and over is marketed as a nutty, wild, up all night drinking flick that all college age males could find entertaining. Usually I would say what actors stared in the movie...but with this movie there is honestly no point. The more vulgar, say anything lead character looks and reminds me a lot of Shia Lebouf? Most of the movie his charactor takes the role of being the "asshole" buddy that every guy has. In that sense he is relatable to the audience and in more serious scenes where he opens up and stops with the act, he is not a bad actor at all. The other lead Casey, who is played by more notable Skylar Astin, is the friend who is afraid of taking risks and has his whole boring life planned after graduation, snore.

The Meat.

After getting over the fact that this "buddy" comedy was not going to be anything like Superbad, one of my all time favorite buddy films, this movie was more watchable. It had the vibe of one of those crappy American Pie spin-off straight to Dvd movies. Now, that being said, those movies can be entertaining in the right setting and mood. I was in the mood for a goofy light hearted comedy, it did in fact deliver on that end. It had foul language, booze, drugs, girls, and nudity. Really, everything a good summer college movie is supposed to have! What about the bad?

It is predictable. Ever seen Harold and Kumar go to Whitecastle? Same basic plot. It was just a movie that used story points from other movies like it, not really helping it out to stand up to the test of time. This was the case with every element of the movie. Everything had been done over and over before. Mindless as it was, there was still something about it.

That something is easy entertainment. People like familiar plots and knowing the screw up characters will get out of their predicament and all will end well. On a summer night like tonight, it also seemed to fit.

I Give this movie a 5.5/10. In the grand picture of film, it is horrible. As for a simple goofy watch while having a few drinks on the couch, it is watchable.