Now let’s jump right into Nerd 5 Top 6 Most Fun Film Experiences
of 2013
6. The Conjuring – Surprise, surprise as horror film makes the list of
most fun film experiences, a horror film that I saw by myself nonetheless. Most
of the horror fans that I know don’t care for this movie, which is probably why
I love it. A great horror film, that tells the a story and uses it’s creepy
elements for good, not for shock value. Maybe it’s low expectations that
helped, but The Conjuring is a great
film, full of interesting characters, a great mystery and fantastic visual styling’s.
Director James Wan continues to prove why he’s a modern master of the horror
genera and I’m excited to see what he does away from horror films with his next
outing Fast and Furious 7.
5. Fast & Furious 6 – Speaking of the Fast
and Furious franchise, the 6th installment comes in right here.
A great time at the movies with my lady! This is probably the dumbest franchise
in Hollywood right now, but man it’s endlessly fun, always entertaining and the
just the right amount of self-aware. This film knows what it is and takes advantage
of it at every turn, it’s ridiculous, illogical, and down-right insane; in most
films that would be a bad thing, but it works here because everyone on screen
is having such a good time it’s infectious. I mean come on, two sports cars
take down a giant airplane on a never ending runway in this films climax and it’s
the best thing I’ve seen since Fast 5.
Hey everyone, remember when these films were actually about street racing?
4. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – A great film, made even better by great company. Catching Fire is the best book of The Hunger Games series and will
probably go down as the best film as well. It’s a great time at the movies with
a little bit of message to boot. But there are times where the universe allows
you to see a wonderful film with perfect company! My friends Marsha and Laura
and I ventured into the theatre on opening weekend, surrounded by hardcore fans
of the series, and had a marvelous time! Sometimes it’s the amazing people that
make the amazing film, even better. Whether you are a member of a fandom or not
there is nothing like seeing a film on opening weekend with those who are going
to love it endlessly and always, try it, at least once. And Hunger Games fan
enjoy the ride, because at some point the new films come to an end, take from a
Potter fan who still longs for those days. But more importantly, enjoy Catching Fire
3. Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters – Coming out in
the dumping ground of February 2013; Hansel
& Gretel Witch Hunters was exactly what we needed. Produced by Will
Ferrell and Adam McKay, this fairy tale reimagining is very aware of it ridiculous
nature, even to the point of satire at times. Now, it’s not genius but man this
is crazy fun. Little did my buddy Max and I know what we were in for when we
sat down to watch Hansel & Gretel take down some witches, that there was
also steam punk weapons, crazy super powers
and trolls…. Yes trolls. Only a viewing of this comedic masterpiece,
which never once tries to be a comedy, will let you truly know its greatness. Also
props to Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton who give this script and film far
more credence then it deserves.
2. World War Z –
A great way to end a great day. I was lucky enough to see plenty of films this
year with one of my best friends of all time and roommate Jeff. World War Z came as celebration of my entry
into Seattle, we had just filmed our own zombie film, summer was in high gear
and we sat down to watch this great summer blockbuster. Yes we were tired, yes
we’d be with amazing folks all day, but the joy of sitting down to film at the
end of a great is simply irresistible. World
War Z might be the weakest film on this list, but it was one of the great
moments of my year. Watching this film with a group of close friends is the way
to go, enjoy its flaws and its greatness.
1. Frozen – Sorry everyone, nothing is going to top watching Frozen with a couple of the coolest 4
year olds that I know. Again a great film (and my personal pick for best
animated film of this year) made even better by the circumstances around it. Thanksgiving
Day 2013 was a very fun day. It started with hanging with my family, a trip to
the park, a wonderful meal then Uncle Josh loaded up his niece Rita and nephew
Kyler and headed off to see the new Disney animated film. As great as kids
films can be without kids, they are even better with them. We pulled up to the theatre
and instantly this joy began with buying tickets from a former SHS student of
mine, enjoying our popcorn and soda, running into several wonderful HomeLink families,
enjoying this timeless and joyous film, the taking the new Frozen fans to get some hot chocolate after the film, where again
was helped by a former student, then blasting “Let it go” in my car as we
pulled up just in time for bed. I will always remember Rita telling me that “You
know everyone!” as we pulled out of the Starbucks drive though. A wonderful
memory.
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