Mama Mia! (PG-13)

Mama Mia is an exciting film and musical. A young girl, Sophie, lives with her mother and is getting married soon. Sophie wanted her dad to be at her wedding, but her mother lives without a husband and there are three possible men that could be her father. Days before her wedding that her mother doesn't even know about yet,  Sophie sets out to find her real father. Throughout the movie, they sing songs from the artist ABBA. It is exciting and well-written!

Since me and my 13 year-old friends enjoyed it, I would definitely recommend this movie for young teens. It would also be enjoyable for 11- and 12- year olds. There are fun songs that everyone can sing along with, too!

This movie is rated PG-13 for some sex-related comments.

Cast:
Amanda Seyfried Sophie
Stellan Skarsgård Bill (Dad 1)
Pierce Brosnan Sam (Dad 2)
Colin Firth Harry (Dad 3)
Rachel McDowall Lisa
Christine Baranski Tanya
Meryl Streep Donna

Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows (PG-13)

Sherlock Holmes was a fascinating sequel to its first movie.. Which I failed to watch before, but now plan to because the second movie was so interesting! Sherlock is on another exciting mission in London, this time to thwart the evil Professor Moriarty. He never ceases to surprise the audience with new problem-solving skills and an awesome "internal-thinking-in-slow-mo" sense. Sherlock Holmes and his trusted friend Mr. Watson (or whatnot) leave on an adventure that leads them through gypsies and casinos, wineries and lighthouses. I guarantee that if you have a craving for action, mystery and adventure, then you will love this movie.

I would watch this again and again because of the thrill it makes me feel, even though I am just the audience. I think you should only watch this movie if you are over 12 years old, because of violence, but most of the humor is targeted towards teens and adults.

This movie is rated PG-13

Cast:
Robert Downey Jr. Sherlock Holmes
Jude Law Mr. Watson
Rachel McAdams Irene Adler
Kelly Reilly Mary Morstan
Mark Strong Lord Blackwood

Paranormal Activity 2 (R)

This movie is VERY scary. It's not a basic horror movie, with psycho killers. In Paranormal Activity 2, evil spirits are targeting a family. So they put security cameras in their house so they can see how these things are happening. They also record some things with a hand-held video camera. It seems very real, and it is hard to handle for some people. The baby boy, Hunter, is the only one who can seemingly see the spirits, besides the dog. Two people get possessed, and two people die. Something happens to the dog. It may have been attacked by spirits. I do NOT suggest this for children under the age of 14. It is better to watch in groups of friends than by yourself. Not much happens in the beginning, but then scary things start happening. It is fun if you want a thrill.

Paranormal Activity 2 is rated R

Rise of the Planet of The Apes (PG-13)

This exciting new film (2011) is a remake of the old "Planet of the Apes." In the beginning, apes are being used to test drugs to make a cure for a disease. This drug makes them incredibly smart. One ape gets over-angry one time. She was just protecting her baby, who falls into the hands of the scientist leading the drug experiment. He brings the chimp into his home and Ceaser (the ape) grows into a healthy young animal. But things happen and before you know it, Ceaser ends up in an animal control center and things go viral. Watch this movie and see what happens to the new Planet of the Apes.

I really enjoyed this movie. There isn't as much violence as you would think, but sometimes things get intense. There is also a good amount of bad language, but overall the storyline is very good. Ceaser, one of the apes, has a strong bond with the scientist, and that is a very good part in the movie. I definately vote this movie for ages 12 and up.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is rated PG-13

Cast:
James Franco Will Rodman
Freida Pinto Caroline Aranha
John Lithgow Charles Rodman
Brian Cox John Landon
Tom Felton Dodge Landon

You Again (PG)

In You Again, Marni used to be the nerd of the school in highschool. After highschool she was relieved to be gone and grew up and became really pretty. But then her brother declares that he has engaged to the woman he loves... which is none other than her highschool enemy, Joanna. Watch this movie and see how Marni deals with this enemy, and if she even is her enemy still.

I enjoyed this comedy with a friend. It is okay to watch when you are 10 or even 9. So enjoy this movie as much as I did! :D

You Again is rated PG

Starring:

Kristen Bell (Marni)

Odette Annable (Joanna) 

Jamie Lee Curtis (Gail)

Sigourney Weaver (Ramona)

Victor Garber (Mark)

Betty White (Grandma Bunny)

James Wolk (Will)

It's a Boy Girl Thing (PG-13)

I loved this movie and it's high school storyline. It's basically about a boy and a girl who are both teenagers, but despise each other. But whats worse is that they are next-door neighbors! One day on a field trip at school they declare how much they hate each other, but they say it in front of an ancient god statue, which switches their souls! Now they have to live each others lives while trying to figure out how to get back into their own bodies. After living each other's lives for only a day, they are already sick of it. They have to find out how to help each other through this problem and how to work together.

This movie is very entertaining but it is pretty inappropriate and has some perverted parts :P
You might want to watch it with a friend. It's funner that way ;) I would suggest this movie for 14 and up... seriously you should not watch this until you are mature enough. (But when you aren't mature it's hilarious!)

It's a Boy Girl Thing is rated PG-13

Starring:
Samaire Armstrong (Nell - girl)
Kevin Zegers (Woody - boy)

Valentine's Day (PG-13)

This valentine's Day is full of twists and turns. When one man proposes to his girlfriend she says yes, only to change her mind later. And an"I hate valentine's Day" party didn't turn out so bad. This is about love, relationships, friendship, and how a lot can change in a day. Watch this movie for laughs and love.

Valentine's Day was very fun to watch. Anyone who loves comedy and romance with a little mix-up should definitely watch this. And many famous actors star in this show, including Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx and many more (see 'Starring' below). I suggest this movie for ages 13 and up. Good movie for teen girls to watch with their friends.

Valentine's Day is rated PG-13

Starring:
Taylor Swift (Felicia)
Anne Hathaway (Liz)
Emma Roberts (Grace)
Julia Roberts (Captain Kate Hazeltine)
Jamie Foxx (Kelvin Moore)
Ashton Kutcher (Reed Bennett)
Taylor Lautner (Billy)
Kathy Bates (Susan)