Scope Instant Review: Star Trek Into Darkness

May 20, 2013  |  Posted by: The Scope

The Scope 2013 Summer Movie Slam kicks off in high style with the return of J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek crew. Yes, we’re talking about the super humongous blockbuster Star Trek Into Darkness. This film has it all: pointy ears, a young Starfleet captain eager to disobey orders, and a nasty villain that’s really good with shooting big guns. Oh, and a whole lot of transporter mischief.

But the real question is this: will Jared and Shane love this movie as much as the first or will it be “logical” to send a little hate its way? You’ll only find out if you listen (or if you scroll to the bottom of this post. We put the star rating right there. Seriously, just a couple lines below this.)

The Scope Star Trek Into Darkness instant review wanted more space whales along with a dash of Winona Ryder. RIP Spock’s mommy.

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3 ½ Stars – Star Trek Into Darkness

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Scope Instant Review: G.I. Joe: Retaliation

April 1, 2013  |  Posted by: The Scope

The slightly more Tatum-ier, newly 3D-converted sequel to 2009’s G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is here, and Shane and Jared channel their inner child (they share one — it’s weird, don’t bring it up) to tackle G.I. Joe: Retaliation for The Scope’s Spring Film Fling. Why does a film based on a Hasbro line of toys carry enough clout to merit two scores? You’ll have to listen to know. And knowing is half the battle. The other half is cheesecake. This battle is delicious!

The Scope G.I. Joe: Retaliation review will gladly swing your unconscious body from the mountaintops.

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1 ½ Stars / 3 Stars – G.I. Joe: Retaliation

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Scope Instant Review: Olympus Has Fallen

March 22, 2013  |  Posted by: The Scope

Spring has sprung (only technically; it’s still a cold and snowy wasteland here), and so begins a new season of movies. The Scope’s Spring Film Fling is off with a bang as we tackle a film that’s been described as “Die Hard in the White House.” We find out if the description is appropriate, and whether you really can cram in a bunch of Greek mythology names into a script without sounding silly. Guest host Earl is also along for the ride.

The Scope Olympus Has Fallen review would never play a game of Eff Off with you and have you go first.

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2 ½ Stars – Olympus Has Fallen

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Micro Movie Review: Live Free or Die Hard

July 1, 2007  |  Posted by: Shane

Live Free or Die Hard PosterLive Free or Die Hard
20th Century Fox
1 3/4 stars1 3/4 Stars

Live Free or Die Hard is the fourth installment in the Die Hard film series. It stars veteran actor Bruce Willis as John McClane, the hero of the first three films. The film takes place some 19 years after the first film, and sees McClane face a gang of Internet terrorists led by Thomas Gabriel (Timothy Olyphant.) McClane doesn’t face the baddies alone, however. He’s forced to protect and eventually team up with nerdy computer hacker Matt Farrell (Justin Long, Ed, Jeepers Creepers, The Mac Guy.) Together, they must take out the bad guys, rescue McClane’s daughter, and make sure the baddies don’t wipe out the Internet.

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Micro Movie Review: Hot Fuzz

May 4, 2007  |  Posted by: Jared

Hot FuzzHot Fuzz
Rogue Pictures
3 stars3 stars

The team that brought you Shaun of the Dead, writer/actor Simon Pegg and writer/director Edgar Wright, returns with Hot Fuzz, another genre sendup that turns the Hollywood buddy-cop adventure on its ear. Hot Fuzz is the story of Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), London police officer of superior skill. Angel’s policing ability is so far above that of his colleagues and superiors that they arrange for him to be promoted to sergeant and transferred to the sleepy, crime-free village of Sandford. Sergeant Angel is partnered with PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost), a fan of overblown Hollywood action films, and the two investigate a suspicious string of accidental deaths.

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Micro Movie Review: Grindhouse

April 22, 2007  |  Posted by: Shane

GrindhouseGrindhouse
Dimension Films
2 1/4 stars2 1/4 stars

Grindhouse is a double feature consisting of two feature-length segments directed by Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, bookended by trailers for “coming attractions”, advertisements, and in-theater announcements reminiscent of those typical in U.S. theaters in the 1970s.

Rodriguez’s feature is a gory flick called Planet Terror in which a poison gas is released into the air, turning local inhabitants into violent, zombie-like creatures. Tarantino’s contribution to the double feature is called, Death Proof. In this film, a crazy stuntman befriends young women only to lure them into his car and kill them. His plan would have gone perfectly if he only avoided targeting a group stunt women who were more than prepared for his deadly intents…

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