Movie Blurb: The Rite

Anthony Hopkins plays Father Lucas Trevant, a priest who has put on thousands of exorcisms.  He is approached by actor Colin O'Donoghue who plays Michael Kovak, a student of the priesthood who is unsure of his path and faith in life.  When Father Lucas (Hopkins) tries to teach Michael (O'Donoghue) about the exorcisms, he becomes even more reluctant of the faith and the right intensions of Father Lucas.

Hopkins' character is creepy and I was on the edge of my seat each time he was in the scene.  This movie doesn't have the greatest cast and they make due and keep you entertained with what they put together.  This movie is thrilling and had me jumpy the entire time.  I wasn't expecting much from this movie and was pleasantly surprised with the story and how they put it together.  There were times that the movie had some corny humor thrown in and it downgraded the film in my opinion.  For movie directors out there pick one or the other and go with it.  The only film that I half enjoyed that combined the horror thiller type with comedy was Drag Me to Hell.

Johnny's Take:  This is a good film to go see in theaters to get the whole effect of the jumpy thriller type but go see it as a matinee don't pay the full movie price for this one.

Johnny's Movie Blurb: The Mechanic

As the movie started I couldn't help but think, "Jason Statham has never done a unique performance."  Think about it Transporter (1,2,3), Crank, Death Race, The Italian Job, its all the same character.  A hard nosed criminal type who hurts people and whispers as he talks.

The Mechanic started no different.  He once again plays a tough guy who is under contract to kill people.  As the movie plays on you can predict everything that is going to happen and could almost recite the next scene before it even plays.

This movie keeps you entertained as he movies in the past do, but it is nothing impressive at all.  The only parts of the movie I enjoyed watching were when Mini Aden, who played a prostitute, was on screen and the end where the only part of the movie you had to think twice about was.  So if you are thinking of going to see this movie in theaters...don't!

Johnny's Take: Wait for a night where you have nothing to do and don't pay more than the $1 to rent it on Redbox.