Sword Art Online (2012)

Sword Art Online is an anime from 2012 based off the manga written by Reki Kawahara. That manga is based off the light novels written by the same man who wrote the manga. The basic plot of the series is that there is a new game called Sword Art Online (SAO) that is very popular. It uses a device called the NerveGear. The NerveGear intercepts all the signals sent out from your brain and makes your avatar in the game do that movement. The conflict is that the gamemaker got rid of the log out button so everybody is stuck in the game. The only way to get out is by beating all 100 floors of the world. If the NerveGear is removed in the real world, the helmet will send microwaves to your brain, killing you instantly. If you die in the game, the same thing will happen. It is about I guy named Kirito who is a solo player who beta tested the game. It is a great TV show that will hook you by the first episode. It has an amazing theme song that will get stuck in your head. (BTW I haven't finished it yet.) There is one really sad episode near the beginning that made me cry. Especially during Christmas time.


I love everything about this TV show, except the fact that it time jumps quite a bit. So I will give this TV show an A- due to the time jumps and it is kind of hard to follow. I recommend this show to any video game lovers, anime lovers, or Sci-Fi lovers.

Die Hard (1988)

Die Hard is a classic action movie from 1988 and it stars Bruce Willis as John McClane and Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber. It is directed by John McTiernan who also directed Predator and Hunt For Red October. The basic plot of Die Hard is that there is a cop, John McClane, who goes to a Christmas party. While he is in one of the office bathrooms, he hears gunshots. This is because there are 12 terrorists that have taken over the building for money. It is a fun ride that I find myself watching over and over. There are no plot holes that I could find and it is just so cool. Alan Rickman's character has a lot of dark humor that will make you want to laugh, although you know you shouldn't. Some scenes are slower than others, but they are still so suspenseful and keep you going. You never know what is going to happen in Die Hard.

My final grade for this movie is an A+ due to the fact that I couldn't find anything wrong with it other than an annoying news reporter. I highly recommend this movie to suspense or action lovers.

North By Northwest (1959)

North By Northwest is a movie from 1959 directed by an amazing director; Alfred Hitchcock. It stars Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint. It is about a man by the name of Roger Thornhill who gets mistaken for another man. He is kidnapped by a few people and does a bunch of other stuff. It is pretty fun to watch, a very good popcorn movie. There is one part on a train that is a little slow, but it is very important to the plot. If you are a fan of movies to put on in the background, this isn't the best movie for you. It has an iconic scene when he is getting attacked by a plane and he ducks down (you'll recognize it.) It isn't the shortest movie in the world, but it isn't Lord of the Rings. It is 2 hrs and 16 mins. When it comes to the plot, normally I would say it has been played out, but, this is where the cliches came from. The ending is just ridiculous and fun, but it is rushed. The problem is resolved in about 45 seconds, but it is fun.

Overall, it is a fun ride for all ages. Sometimes it requires some focus, but I love old movies, so I liked it. I will give this movie a grade of an A- due to its rushed ending.