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THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Movie Review

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Yesterday, I had the opportunity to see an advance screening of The Amazing Spider-Man™ in 3D.

Click here to read  THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Movie Review with spoilers.

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The Amazing Spider-Man™ is unlike any of the previous versions. The graphics, action and actors meld together to show you a side of Peter Parker’s story that’s never been seen before. It is the story of a child abandoned by his parents and the lengths one will go to uncover those family secrets. The abandonment is shown in the first few minutes of the movie, when the parents pack up and drop Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) off with Uncle Ben (Martin Sheen) and Aunt May (Sally Field).

We then fast forward to Peter’s teenage years. In this portrayal, Peter Parker is shown as a skate-boarding, photo-taking, super intelligent, outcast. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy, who is played superbly by Emma Stone. Together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. Peter soon finds an old briefcase that belonged to his father, and with the discovery  secrets begin to unravel and the trail of his parents’ disapperance leads him directly to Dr. Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans), his father’s former best friend and business partner. This knowledge brings him on a collision course with his future as Spider-Man, Connors’ alter-ego, The Lizard, and life-altering choices to use his Spider-Man powers and shape his destiny, and others around him.

Unlike the previous Spider-Man, played by Tobey McGuire, I believe Andrew Garfield embodies the look, strength and snark needed to re-create the Spider-Man Marvel originally intended in their comic books.  Garfield convinces you with a combination of boyish charm, snark and vunerabilty. I, also, enjoyed the chemistry between Garfield and Emma Stone. Their relationship seemed geniune.

I also have to commend Sally Field on her performance. Although she is only seen as a supporting role, she did it fantastically! She reminded me of the comic book Aunt May, with her combination of vulnerability and strength. Totally loved her!

Overall, I give this movie a 5 star and I have never, ever said that on this blog. It’s a great  fit for families and a must see. See it in theaters and make sure you get the DVD when it comes out. I sure will!  

The Amazing Spider-Man was rated PG-13 by the MPAA for sequences of action and violence. Note, smaller children who are easily frightened may be afraid of some of the action scenes.

Let’s talk! Are you a Spider-Man fan? Let us know in a comment!

On Fridays, get 2 for 1 movie tickets when you use your Visa Signature card.

 

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Movie Review with Spoilers

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ALERT! The below movie review for THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN has spoilers. Click HERE to read THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN movie review withOUT spoilers.

 

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, in 3D, opened nationwide on July 3, 2012.

Unlike the previous Spider-Man flicks that follow Marvel’s comic book plot, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN creates a new, untold story. Utilizing a new cast (shown below)  helps the audience with the transition.

Spider-Man Cast:

  • Andrew Garfield – Peter Parker
  • Emma Stone – Gwen Stacy
  • Rhys Ifans – Dr. Curt Connors
  • Denis Leary – Captain George Stacy
  • Campbell Scott – Richard Parker, Peter Parker’s Dad
  • Embeth Davidtz – Mary Parker, Peter Parker’s Dad
  • Irrfan Khan – Rajit Ratha
  • Martin Sheen – Uncle Ben
  • Sally Field – Aunt May

Background Info:

The film is directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay written by James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent and Steve Kloves. The screenplay is from a story by James Vanderbilt, based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Yes, I know it’s a mouthful, but I want to give these men credit for reviving a fading comic book hero and movie franchise.

Review with Spoilers:

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN tells the story of Peter Parker, a skate-boarding, photo-taking, science loving outcast high schooler. Yet the movie doesn’t start there. The opening scene starts with a glimpse at Peter’s past, the last day he saw his parents. Peter is seen walking about the house, calling out for his father before entering his father’s office to discover the window broken and papers scattered. His cries raise an alarm, summoning his father who races into the room. Opening a secret drawer the father removes several scientific documents, placing them inside a briefcase. Although, we can’t see their contents, we know beyond a shadow of a doubt that those papers are the reason they’re in danger.  Grabbing Peter, the family races to Uncle Ben and Aunt May’s house where they leave him to be raised.

Fast forward several years and we’re introduced to a teenage Peter. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush,  the intelligent and sassy Gwen Stacy, not Mary Jane. Their chemistry is palpable and much more believable than the one shown by Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst in the previous Spider-Man flicks.

While helping his Uncle Ben with a small flood in the basement, Peter discovers his father’s briefcase and an old newspaper clipping. Both turn his world upside down!  

The newspaper clipping is an important discovery. It leads him directly to Oscorp, where Gwen Stacy also works, and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, his father’s former partner and best friend. Yet, it pales in comparison to the documents Peter finds in a secret compartment of his father’s briefcase, the very documents he saw his father hide on the night they ran from their home and the reason why they ultimately disappeared.

In his quest to understand his parents’ disappearance, Peter Parker is transformed into the amazing Spider-Man. He makes life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero, after the tragic death of his Uncle Ben. These choices prepare him for the collision course with Connors’ alter-ego, The Lizard, who he unwittingly helped to create with the information contained in his father’s documents. Feeling responsible, he resolves to stop The Lizard, but at what cost? 

 

Memorable Quotes:

Aunt May to Peter Parker: Secrets have a cost. They’re not for free, not now, not ever.

Dad: I remember someone saying last week that her fantasy was to live in a chocolate house.
Gwen: Well, that’s impractical. (Slams door)
Gwen: (Opens door) … and fattening (Slams door)

Gwen to Peter Parker: He made you promise, didn’t he? To stay away from me, so I’ll be safe.

 

Let’s talk! Have you seen the movie? Who do you think is a better Peter Parker/Spider-Man: Andrew Garfield or  Tobey Maguire? Let us know in a comment!

On Fridays, get 2 for 1 movie tickets when you use your Visa Signature card.

 

Enter to Win Tickets to ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT #SanJose #Giveaway #SMLatinas

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This has been a stellar year for family friendly movies and it doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon!

ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT, the 4th installment of the Ice Age franchise, aka ICE AGE 4, is back this summer in 3D.

 

Get 20% off $25 in movie tickets when you use your Visa Signature card.

 

The adventure returns with Manny, Sid and Diego trying to survive some earth-shattering upheavals caused by Scrat’s nutty pursuit of his cursed acorn (Poor guy never catches it does he?!). In the process of staying alive, Sid reunites with his long lost family and we get to meet a whole new bunch of characters. Based on the trailer below, the laughter and fun, as they try to get home, is sure to make it a summer flick to remember!
 

Don’t you just love when Manny tells Peaches (his daughter), “See? He still hugs his parents!” and Peaches sighs and rolls her eyes. It’s good to know it’s universal! :)

ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT opens nationwide on July 13, 2012. However, yet again, Latina on a Mission readers will have the opportunity to see an advance screening! Can I get a “Wepa”?!

Two (2) readers will receive a family four-pack of tickets. The screening begins at 10:30 am on July 7, 2012. Exact location will be emailed to the winners. The tickets are first come first served so please, please, PLEASE get there at least 45 minutes before the screening. No Latina time, ok? I wouldn’t want you to get turned away!

To enter follow the instructions below. ¡Suerte! / Good luck!

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To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Chicago, click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Dallas, click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Houston, click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Los Angeles, click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in New York, click HERE.

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To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in San Jose see below.

MANDATORY ENTRY

In a comment, let me know who is your favorite ICE AGE character.

 

EXTRA ENTRY

1. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. Three tweets per day, spaced out by at least 1 hour, till the giveaway ends.

Enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT http://bit.ly/IceAgeSanJose  #SanJose #Giveaway #SMlatinas

2. Share this post on Google+, Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Three (3) extra entries for each share. Just let me know you shared and your username, if applicable!

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Giveaway ends July 5, 2012 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 1 hour to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.

Winners will be contacted by email or DM and announced on the Giveaway Winners page.

Disclosure: Latina On a Mission (“LOAM”) will also receive advance screening tickets to the above movie. No other compensation was given for the hosting of this giveaway.

 

Enter to Win Tickets to ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT #LA #Giveaway #SMLatinas

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This has been a stellar year for family friendly movies and it doesn’t look like it’s going to let up anytime soon! The fourth installment of the funny Ice Age franchise, ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT, aka ICE AGE 4, kicks it up a notch this summer in 3D.  It includes an all-star cast: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Jennifer Lopez, Denis Leary, Queen Latinfah, among others.

Get 20% off $25 in movie tickets when you use your Visa Signature card.

The adventure returns with Manny, Sid and Diego trying to survive some earth-shattering upheavals caused by Scrat’s nutty pursuit of his cursed acorn (Poor guy never catches it does he?!). In the process of staying alive, Sid reunites with his long lost family and we get to meet a whole new bunch of characters. Based on the trailer below, the laughter and fun, as they try to get home, is sure to make it a summer flick to remember!

Don’t you just love when Manny tells Peaches (his daughter), “See? He still hugs his parents!” and Peaches sighs and rolls her eyes. It’s good to know it’s universal! :)

ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT opens nationwide on July 13, 2012. However, yet again, Latina on a Mission readers will have the opportunity to see an advance screening! Can I get a “Wepa”?!

Two (2) readers will receive a family four-pack of tickets. The screening begins at 11am on July 7, 2012. Exact location will be emailed to the winners. The tickets are first come first served so please, please, PLEASE get there at least 45 minutes before the screening. No Latina time, ok? I wouldn’t want you to get turned away!

To enter follow the instructions below. ¡Suerte! / Good luck!

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To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Chicago, click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Dallas, click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Houston, click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in New York, click HERE.

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To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Los Angeles see below.

MANDATORY ENTRY

In a comment, let me know who is your favorite ICE AGE character.

 

EXTRA ENTRY

1. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. Three tweets per day, spaced out by at least 1 hour, till the giveaway ends.

Enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT http://bit.ly/IceAgeLA #LA #Giveaway #SMlatinas

2. Share this post on Google+, Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Three (3) extra entries for each share. Just let me know you shared and your username, if applicable!

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Giveaway ends July 5, 2012 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 1 hour to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.

Winners will be contacted by email or DM and announced on the Giveaway Winners page.

Disclosure: Latina On a Mission (“LOAM”) will also receive advance screening tickets to the above movie. No other compensation was given for the hosting of this giveaway.

 

Enter to Win Tickets to ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT #Houston #Giveaway #SMLatinas

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ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT, the fourth installment of the funny Ice Age franchise, aka ICE AGE 4, is back this summer in 3D! It includes an all-star cast: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Jennifer Lopez, Denis Leary, Queen Latinfah, among others.

Get 20% off $25 in movie tickets when you use your Visa Signature card.

The adventure returns with Manny, Sid and Diego trying to survive some earth-shattering upheavals caused by Scrat’s nutty pursuit of his cursed acorn (Poor guy never catches it does he?!). In the process of staying alive, Sid reunites with his long lost family and we get to meet a whole new bunch of characters. Based on the trailer below, the laughter and fun, as they try to get home, is sure to make it a summer flick to remember!

Don’t you just love when Manny tells Peaches (his daughter), “See? He still hugs his parents!” and Peaches sighs and rolls her eyes. It’s good to know it’s universal! :)

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Chicago, click HERE.

 To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Dallas, click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Los Angeles, click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in New York click HERE.

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Enter for a chance to win advance screening tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Houston BELOW

ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT opens nationwide on July 13, 2012. However, yet again, Latina on a Mission readers will have the opportunity to see an advance screening! Can I get a “Wepa”?!

Two (2) readers will receive a family four-pack of tickets. The screening begins at 11 am on July 7, 2012. Exact location will be emailed to the winners. The tickets are first come first served so please, please, PLEASE get there at least 45 minutes before the screening. No Latina time, ok? I wouldn’t want you to get turned away!

To enter follow the instructions below. ¡Suerte! / Good luck!

 

MANDATORY ENTRY

In a comment, let me know who is your favorite ICE AGE character.

 

EXTRA ENTRY

1. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. Three tweets per day, spaced out by at least 1 hour, till the giveaway ends.

Enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT bit.ly/IceAgeHouston #Giveaway #SMlatinas #Houston

2. Share this post on Google+, Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Three (3) extra entries for each share. Just let me know you shared and your username, if applicable!

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Giveaway ends July 5, 2012 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 1 hour to respond or another winner will be selected. Winners will be contacted by email or DM and announced on the Giveaway Winners page. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.

 

Disclosure: Latina On a Mission (“LOAM”) will also receive advance screening tickets to the above movie. No other compensation was given for the hosting of this giveaway.

 

Enter to Win Tickets to ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT #Dallas #Giveaway #SMLatinas

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Get 20% off $25 in movie tickets when you use your Visa Signature card.

ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT, the fourth installment of the funny Ice Age franchise, aka ICE AGE 4, is back this summer in 3D! It includes an all-star cast: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Jennifer Lopez, Denis Leary, Queen Latinfah, among others.

The adventure returns with Manny, Sid and Diego trying to survive some earth-shattering upheavals caused by Scrat’s nutty pursuit of his cursed acorn (Poor guy never catches it does he?!). In the process of staying alive, Sid reunites with his long lost family and we get to meet a whole new bunch of characters. Based on the trailer below, the laughter and fun, as they try to get home, is sure to make it a summer flick to remember!

Don’t you just love when Manny tells Peaches (his daughter), “See? He still hugs his parents!” and Peaches sighs and rolls her eyes. It’s good to know it’s universal! :)

ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT opens nationwide on July 13, 2012. However, yet again, Latina on a Mission readers will have the opportunity to see an advance screening! Can I get a “Wepa”?!

To enter to win tickets to ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in New York click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Chicago, click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Houston, click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Los Angeles, click HERE.

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Enter for a chance to win advance screening tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in DALLAS  below.

Two (2) readers will receive a family four-pack of tickets. The screening begins at 10:30 am on July 7, 2012. Exact location will be emailed to the winners. The tickets are first come first served so please, please, PLEASE get there at least 45 minutes before the screening. No Latina time, ok? I wouldn’t want you to get turned away!

To enter follow the instructions below. ¡Suerte! / Good luck!

 

MANDATORY ENTRY

In a comment, let me know who is your favorite ICE AGE character.

 

EXTRA ENTRY

1. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. Three tweets per day, spaced out by at least 1 hour, till the giveaway ends.

Enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT  http://bit.ly/IceAgeDallas #Giveaway #SMlatinas

2. Share this post on Google+, Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Three (3) extra entries for each share. Just let me know you shared and your username, if applicable!

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Giveaway ends July 5, 2012 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 1 hour to respond or another winner will be selected. Winners will be contacted by email or DM and announced on the Giveaway Winners page. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.

Disclosure: Latina On a Mission (“LOAM”) will also receive advance screening tickets to the above movie. No other compensation was given for the hosting of this giveaway.

 

Enter to Win Tixs to ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT #Chicago #Giveaway #SMLatinas

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This summer is turning out to be a wonderful time for movie addicts, like myself. So far, we’ve had a great line-up of family friendly movies and it doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon!

ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT, the fourth installment of the funny Ice Age franchise, aka ICE AGE 4, opens nationwide on July 13, 2012.   However, yet again, Latina on a Mission readers will have the opportunity to see an advance screening before anyone else!

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To enter to win tickets to ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in New York click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Dallas, click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Los Angeles, click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Houston, click HERE.

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The adventure returns with Manny, Sid and Diego trying to survive some earth-shattering upheavals caused by Scrat’s nutty pursuit of his cursed acorn (Poor guy never catches it does he?!). In the process of staying alive, Sid reunites with his long lost family and we get to meet a whole new bunch of characters. Based on the trailer below, the laughter and fun, as they try to get home, is sure to make it a summer flick to remember!

Don’t you just love when Manny tells Peaches (his daughter), “See? He still hugs his parents!” and Peaches sighs and rolls her eyes. It’s good to know it’s universal! :)

Enter for a chance to win advance screening tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Two (2) readers will receive a family four-pack of tickets. The screening begins at 10am on July 7, 2012. Exact location will be emailed to the winners. The tickets are first come first served so please, please, PLEASE get there at least 45 minutes before the screening. No Latina time, ok? I wouldn’t want you to get turned away!

To enter follow the instructions below. ¡Suerte! / Good luck!

 

MANDATORY ENTRY

In a comment, let me know who is your favorite ICE AGE character.

 

EXTRA ENTRY

1. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. Three tweets per day, spaced out by at least 1 hour, till the giveaway ends.

Enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT http://bit.ly/IceAgeChicago #Chicago #Giveaway #SMlatinas

2. Share this post on Google+, Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Three (3) extra entries for each share. Just let me know you shared and your username, if applicable!

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Giveaway ends July 5, 2012 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 1 hour to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise. Winners will be contacted by email or DM and announced on the Giveaway Winners page.

Disclosure: Latina On a Mission (“LOAM”) will also receive advance screening tickets to the above movie. No other compensation was given for the hosting of this giveaway.

 

Enter to Win Tickets to ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT #NY #Giveaway #SMLatinas

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This summer is turning out to be a wonderful time for movie addicts, like myself. So far, we’ve had a great line-up of family friendly movies and it doesn’t seem to be stopping!

ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT, the fourth installment of the funny Ice Age franchise, aka ICE AGE 4, is back this summer in 3D! It includes an all-star cast: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Jennifer Lopez, Denis Leary, Queen Latinfah, among others.

Although the movie opens nationwide on July 13, 2012, yet again, Latina on a Mission readers will have the opportunity to see an advance screening! Can I get a “Wepa”?!

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To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Chicago, click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Dallas, click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Houston, click HERE.

To enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT in Los Angeles, click HERE.

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The adventure returns with Manny, Sid and Diego trying to survive some earth-shattering upheavals caused by Scrat’s nutty pursuit of his cursed acorn (Poor guy never catches it does he?!). In the process of staying alive, Sid reunites with his long lost family and we get to meet a whole new bunch of characters. Based on the trailer below, the laughter and fun, as they try to get home, is sure to make it a summer flick to remember!

 Don’t you just love when Manny tells Peaches (his daughter), “See? He still hugs his parents!” and Peaches sighs and rolls her eyes. It’s good to know it’s universal! :)

Two (2) readers will receive a family four-pack of tickets. The screening begins at 11am on July 7, 2012 in the midtown New York. Exact location will be emailed to the winners. The tickets are first come first served so please, please, PLEASE  get there at least 45 minutes before the screening. No Latina time, ok? I wouldn’t want you to get turned away!

To enter follow the instructions below. ¡Suerte! / Good luck!

 

MANDATORY ENTRY

In a comment, let me know who is your favorite ICE AGE character.

 

EXTRA ENTRY

1. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. Three tweets per day, spaced out by at least 1 hour, till the giveaway ends.

Enter to win tickets to see ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT http://bit.ly/IceAgeNY  #NY #Giveaway #SMlatinas

2. Share this post on Google+, Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Three (3) extra entries for each share. Just let me know you shared and your username, if applicable!

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Giveaway ends July 5, 2012 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 1 hour to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise. Winners will be contacted by email or DM and announced on the Giveaway Winners page.

Disclosure: Latina On a Mission (“LOAM”) will also receive advance screening tickets to the above movie. No other compensation was given for the hosting of this giveaway.

 

Disney’s BRAVE Movie Review

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Recently my tween and I were invited to see BRAVE, the newest film by Disney and Pixar.

The movie rated PG started off with a heart warming scene between the mother, Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson), and Princess Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald). The scene quickly changes when Merida walks off into the forest.  Be forewarned, that scene caused quite a stir in the theater. Several younger children were frightened and cried; as a result, keep this in mind when viewing the first portion of the movie. Rest assured, the rest of the movie was funny, action packed, and heart-warming.

The movie follows Merida, the main character, as she strives to come out from under her mother’s thumb. According to Queen Elinor, a princess must clean, must not chortle (defined as a “snorting, joyful laugh or chuckle” by thefreedictionary.com), and must always, always strive for perfection.  Merida rebelled. Can you blame her?

Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing chaos forces Merida to harness all of her skills and resources to undo a beastly curse placed on her mother before it’s too late.

In the process, Merida’s relationship with her mother is transformed, teaching her the true meaning of love and bravery, and shattering all thier preconceived notions. Will she be brave enough to see it? 

Will you?

Let’s talk! Are you planning on seeing BRAVE this summer? Let us know in a comment!

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Favorite BRAVE Quote:
“Our fate lies within us. You only have to be brave enough to see it.”
 
 
 

“La Luna” Short by Enrico Casarosa

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I love film shorts by Pixar, sometimes even more than the movies themselves! In less then ten minutes they convey a message of hope and fun, without saying a palabra/word. Definitely not an easy task to do, but they do it exceedingly well.

“La Luna”, which means The Moon, was written and directed by Enrico Casarosa. It is one of Pixar’s latest shorts and can be viewed before BRAVE . I loved the animation and the message conveyed. Perfect for boys, I think!

Synopsis

La Luna is the timeless fable of a young boy who is coming of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. Tonight is the very first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. In an old wooden boat they row far out to sea, and with no land in sight, they stop and wait. A big surprise is in store for the little boy as he discovers his family’s most unusual line of work. Should he follow the example of his Papa, or his Grandpa? Or will he be able to find his own way?

Purchase Enrico Casarosa’s picture book “La Luna” by clicking HERE.

You can see a clip of it below.

Purchase the picture book, La Luna by Enrico Casarosa, by clicking HERE.

Let’s talk! Do you enjoy shorts before movies? Why or why not?

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Photo Credit: Pixar