So I’m going the movies next week and I have a choice between two. It’s either “The Town” or “The Social Network.”

I’m conflicted. If you were me, what would you rather see? There can be only one, so one today and one tomorrow is not an option. To help, I’ve set up a little poll below the videos – get those buttons clicking!

The Town

The Social Network

I had the opportunity to see Step Up 3D on Friday and I absolutely loved it.

Basically they took the cheese factor away and made it a really good dance movie. I can’t even tell you which was my favourite dance scene, that’s how awesome it was.

I will tell you there were two flaws, by my count. Plot holes, if you will. I’m going to attempt to discuss the film without giving away any spoilers, but feel free to stop reading and just watch the clips.

The main story is that the House of Pirates is a dance crew that lives together in a warehouse type of flat. They came off the streets and they all take odd jobs to pay the expenses of the house they live in. But they are falling short and the bank is going to foreclose. They decide to compete in this “World Jam” to make the money to pay the rent.

Plot hole #1, they meet a girl who comes from a wealthy family and could pay the bills before the bank takes the house. This isn’t even mentioned in the movie. It doesn’t make sense that the guy who comes from a wealthy family can have the house taken away from the Pirates, but the girl from the same family can’t help the Pirates out.

Then, at the end of the movie it seems the Pirates are losing the battle. They look defeated. Natalie comes to save the day with some words of encouragement. “We can do this, we’re ready” or something like that. I’ve attached a clip of this scene.

Plot hole #2, the dance isn’t that good. The two of them rehearsed something better that involved what looked like street fighting. And they don’t really need her. Shortly after this routine, the break out into their awesome routine involving lights. There is no way the opposing crew could have topped that.

Other than that, the movie was amazing. Here are some clips.

The Water Dance (one of my favourites)

Robot Rock (another favourite)

Official Trailer

My only recommendation is that you watch Step Up 2 (the Streets) first. You don’t need to but it helps with characters, and some of the lines at the end are funnier if you get the reference. You don’t need to watch Step Up the original, however, Camille (Moose’s best friend) is from the first one. Just a little note, for those who didn’t catch that.

I have to start off thanking everyone for their concern. I’ve had a lot of response to my last post, both in person and via email. Life is good, I promise.

I’ve come down with a cold, that’s all. It’s just hard not being able to take any medication for it. My inhalers don’t work, and the cough has become unbearable. But today is a better day.

My nose isn’t running as much, and I can breathe again, though I still have this terrible cough, today is definitely better. Vicks Vaporub has become my best friend. Well, second best; my husband who is kind enough to apply the Vaporub is by far my best friend.

I did see the doctor yesterday and she says everything looks good. It’s just a cough, but a little cough never hurt anyone. She said it may lead to other things down the road, but for right now, it’s just a cough and I shouldn’t worry.

So if I’m not worried, you don’t need to be either!

Now, let’s talk about The Losers. This is a movie I hope to see this Friday if I’m feeling better (which I hope to be). I was supposed to see it last Friday when it came out, but had to give it a miss. Has anyone had the opportunity to see it yet?

It’s got Jeffrey Dean Morgan in it… you know, the man who has been known to meet the criteria of the “list” from time to time!