In middle school, I would go see a movie every weekend. As I've gotten to high school, however, I simply could not find time to go. These past few years have been pretty movieless, and for this week's bucket list item, I decided to movie hop, an activity I used to associate with rebellion.
I went to the AMC theatre in Boston Commons, and I'm so glad I did. I forgot how much I loved the theater, with its gorgeous decorations and old-school feel. I especially loved how rows of old movie posters, as they stressed the lasting impact of cinema. That impression seemed fitting to the occasion.
I chose X-Men and Neighbors as the two movies I would hop between. I've found that movies are an amazing way to bond, and action and comedy are the best genres for that. As I watched X-Men, I quickly found myself teaming up with my two friends against the antagonist of the movie. I decided to go to the 3D version, thinking that the ticket would make up for my second movie (it did... the ticket was grossly overpriced). I thoroughly enjoyed the movie though, as it combined the actors I loved from the newer movies with those from the older ones. The ending was unexpected, yet poignant, and I'm satisfied with this conclusion to the epic series.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get any good pictures of Neighbors, but that's probably a good thing as many of the scenes were a bit raunchy. Nevertheless, the movie was hilarious; I found myself constantly laughing. Zac Efron and Seth Rogen were an unexpected pair, but their humor complemented each other well. Dave Franco as always was also great, even doing a great Robert De Niro impression.
I'm really happy with my movie hopping experience. I'll admit I felt a little rebellious, as I snuck between theaters, but more importantly, I gained a greater appreciation for movies. X-Men and Neighbors were vastly different movies. Yet, both were so successful in their execution. It goes to show how diverse artists can be and still be ridiculously talented.
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