Oceans 13

rating: BRAVO (rating scale)

If you are looking to laugh outloud you certainly need to hit the theater immediately to see this movie. In terms of dialog and witty banter this movie beats 12 and dare I say 11 (the classic remake **gasp**). The thing about it is that there are no surprises, you kinda know what's going on the whole time. The plot has the same superthief 'we are 4 steps ahead of you' elements that makes those criminals so gosh darn loveable. But despite the fact that you completely know how the story will play out, since they tell it all to you up front, its a great movie. They replaced thrills and suspense with pure com-moe-dee! Trust the butterrfly, you will enjoy this flick.

Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End

rating: eh plus (rating scale)
First of all.. Let me forewarn you. Be sure to get extra ice in your soda and make sure the a/c is on FULL BLAST when you see this in the theater, because that Orlando Bloom is smoking hot! I'm talking muy caliente jalepeno popper. Whew! Yeah, Orlando has definitely been drinking milk. He has come a long way since his elfin magic looks in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I was tempted to give this movie a BRAVO based on the Orlando Bloom hottie factor alone. Double whew!!

Okay.. back the movie. Honestly, I'm going to lay it out for you... this storyline will never end! Disney is making a killing on the PoC movie series! If you were one of the people, like me, who was disappointed by that question mark feeling you had at the end of of PoC 2.. I will tell you this movie is slightly better than that. A few questions are answered however, even more questions are posed. Seriously, they (Disney) will be making PoC movies until Johnny and/or Orlando cries uncle. Don't get me wrong, the movie is extremely entertaining. John Depp, aka Cap'n Jack Sparrow, will make you laugh out loud! That woozy drunken sissy girl run he does is still good for a laugh. His comedic timing is still second to none. Also, Keira Knightley's character is a bit more tolerable in this sequel, no more faux fainting spells to detract/attract attention. No no no, she certainly has found her girl power in this flick.

Don't get me wrong. You will be entertained. However, be prepared to know that it ain't over there will be another. Plus for your own sanity, I strongly suggest that you catch PoC 1 & 2 on cable preferably the morning or night before you go to see PoC 3. The storyline is very involved there are subtle nuances and hints that can be easily missed if the scenes from the prior two movies are not fresh in your mind. But above all, be ready for that Orlando Bloom. Once again in a word, HOT! triple whew!!!

Spiderman 3

rating: eh plus (rating scale)

This flick has all the special effects, dynamic fight scenes, thrills and suspense that you would expect from a Spiderman flick. The dialog and storyline isn't all that brilliant, its more of the same ole stuff.. seriously all three movies are starting to run together for me, but somehow I was thoroughly entertained. It certainly doesn't challenge you intellectually, but that not what a summertimeblockbuster is all about now is it. seriously, if you are a marvel comics fan or just a big kid wearing masquerading as an adult you'll enjoy this flick. My personal favorite scenes were Toby, aka Peter Parker, showing his alter ego, bopping through the streets of NYC like John Travolta in Saturday Night Live. lol.. that wasn't a spoiler -there are plenty of funny moments.. but geez you will laugh out loud to those 'cool Peter Pparker' scenes.