I didn’t get into the theatre in time to see all of the previews, but I did get to see the short film Live Music from Mass Animation.  It was a decent little short film and the animation was top notch.  Planet 51 is a film to go see with the whole family.  It has some great little homages throughout;  I counted about 12 in succession and about 25 that I was able to catch.  I liked this film because, while it is aimed at children, there is still plenty in the film for adults to enjoy.   3 kernels, so get poppin’.

The previews before this film were:  Book of Eli (Looks good), Prince of Persia (Looks like it could be great), Avatar (Looks to be awesome), and Armored (Looks like it could be skipped).  The Movie Ninja Assassins appealed to me right off from the pretty and fast paced previews I’d seen.  I was somewhat prepared for the violence of this film having read a review or two before seeing it, but I must say there is a lot of blood (think Kill Bill and then maybe add a little).  The special effects are superb and the fight scenes are very well choreographed.  I wasn’t expecting much on story but that was surpisingly well written and kept my interest throughout.  I give this one 4 kernels for stunningly beautiful visuals, a great soundtrack and an interesting script.  Don’t take a date to this movie, go see this one with your buddies.