Instant Movie Review: Thor: The Dark World

November 9, 2013  |  Posted by: The Scope

Your favorite autumn movie festival is back (The Scope Fall Film Flam, for those of you not in the know) and it’s taking a look at the latest from Marvel Studios. Of course, we’re talking about the further adventures hunky hammer-wielding hero, Thor!

This time around in Thor: The Dark World, the blond muscle man must take on evil elves, red creepy red mist, a jealous brother named Loki, and a lot of crazy special effects…all to save every living being in every single galaxy everywhere! It’s a burden only someone as handsome as Chris Hemsworth could handle.

So why don’t you tune in and see what Jared, Shane, Audrey, and Carrie’s hand have to say about this action adventure spectacular. Get to it, Scopers!

The Thor: The Dark World instant review would never take it’s shirt off just to make the the ladies swoon.

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3 Stars – Thor: The Dark World

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Instant Movie Review: Nebraska

November 8, 2013  |  Posted by: The Scope

The Fall Film Flam is winding down, but there’s still time for a few more films. The latest from Alexander Payne, entitled Nebraska, dropped into our lap like a prize-winning letter from a sweepstakes company. Now we deliver our review of that film to you in person, and by in person, we mean via audio and/or video.

The Scope Nebraska review would never take two days to drive from Billings, MT to Hawthorne, NE.

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3 ½ Stars – Nebraska

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Instant Movie Review: Ender’s Game

October 31, 2013  |  Posted by: The Scope

The Fall Film Flam continues! This time, the boys are tackling the big screen adaptation of Orson (not Mork from Ork’s supervisor) Scott Card’s sci-fi novel, Ender’s Game. This film is all about recruiting genius children in order to train them as a space army and Earth’s best hope to defeat the alien Formics. Will Jared (read book) and Shane (can’t read) come away with different opinions? Tune in to find out.

The Scope Ender’s Game review wants to win this battle and all future battles.

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2 ¼ / 3 ¼ Stars – Ender’s Game

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Instant Movie Review: About Time

October 25, 2013  |  Posted by: The Scope

The Scope Fall Film Flam is back. And this time, Jared, Shane, and Carrie head across the pond for a little British film (from the maker of Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, and Love Actually) called About Time.

Believe it or not, it’s got a sci-fi hook (Dr. Who is nowhere in the vicinity, alas)…

<interrupting transmission>
Jared here. It’s “Doctor Who”, never “Dr. Who”, Shane. And, technically, that’s the show’s title, not the characters name. The character is called “The Doctor”. Just setting the record straight that at least one of your Scope hosts knows a bit about Who — although I wouldn’t consider myself a Whovian. What’s the diminutive of Whovian? Whovianito? Yes, I’m an Whovianito. Right, we’ve settled that. Carry on…
<returning to regular broadcast>

…and a bit of decent acting. But will it have enough to pass the Scope quality test? Well, why don’t you get to watching and/or downloading this review and find out? You owe it to yourself…and the Queen Mother. Cheerio, y’all.

The Scope About Time instant review depends on the kindness of strangers to get into the movie.

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3 Stars – About Time

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Instant Movie Review: Escape Plan

October 17, 2013  |  Posted by: The Scope

You asked for it (no you didn’t), so you get it (even though you didn’t want it)! It’s the latest on-screen teaming of Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. These 80s champions of musclebound, explosive action cinema have aged, but they might still have enough charisma to win over a jaded 21st-century audience in Escape Plan. Stallone is a master at escaping prisons, and Awnuld is the man inside who becomes an unlikely partner in the prison break of a lifetime.

The Scope Escape Plan review knows you’re just waiting for Schwarzenegger to shoot the bad guys in slow motion.

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2 ¼ Stars – Escape Plan

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Instant Movie Review: The Fifth Estate

October 15, 2013  |  Posted by: The Scope

Awards season is heating up, and one film with some buzz — at least for actor Benedict Cumberbatch as Julian Assange — is The Fifth Estate. Directed by Bill Condon, this film examines the genesis of Wikileaks. Jared rolls solo in tackling this review for the Fall Film Flam. Can he manage? We’ll release all the facts and let you make an informed decision.

The Scope The Fifth Estate knows now you should probably google what the first through third estates are.

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2 Stars – The Fifth Estate

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Instant Movie Review: Machete Kills

October 11, 2013  |  Posted by: The Scope

Machete returns in Machete Kills! Danny Trejo is back to scowl his way through another Robert Rodriguez film as the titular unstoppable hero, and Jared and Shane were there to witness the carnage. Machete is joined by a bunch of Rodriguez regulars in an adventure that is sure to slice its way through the bounds of credibility. Just watch out for helicopter blades.

The Scope Machete Kills review will definitely tweet — unlike Machete.

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2 ½ Stars – Machete Kills

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Instant Movie Review: Captain Phillips

October 4, 2013  |  Posted by: The Scope

The Fall Film Flam rolls on with a lovable family tale of high-seas piracy, Captain Phillips. Tom Hanks tackles the titular role and a New Hampshire accent in this ripped-from-the-headlines true story directed by Paul Greengrass. Will Captain Phillips survive? Spoiler alert: he does. Told you it was true story.

The Scope Captain Phillips review always tells its crew to enjoy their coffee.

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2 ¾ Stars – Captain Phillips

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Instant Movie Review: Gravity

September 27, 2013  |  Posted by: The Scope

You want more Scope Fall Film Flam? You get more Scope Fall Film Flam.

This time around, Jared and Shane take in a sneak preview of a movie that’s getting a lot of Oscar buzz. The film is Gravity, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. These two Hollywood types play astronauts desperately trying to get back to earth after some space junk destroys their shuttle. It’s intense, dramatic, and full of that Dr. Ross Charm™.

If you are wondering what your Scope hosts think of this 3D Sci-Fi spectacular, make sure you listen AND watch this review. Really, the only proper way to enjoy anything Scope-related from now on is to digest it IN EVERY FORMAT POSSIBLE, please. So get to it, fans.

The Scope Gravity instant review will, from now on, carry a fire extinguisher at all times. You just never know…

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3 ¾ Stars – Gravity

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Instant TV Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

September 25, 2013  |  Posted by: The Scope

Well, Scope faithful, we are one step closer to Marvel taking over every aspect of popular media culture. First, movies. Now, with the new TV show, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Disney wants to bring the popular super hero universe into your television boxes.

This direct spinoff from the Marvel cinematic universe features the return of fan-favorite Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg) and his quest to put together a super-awesome spy team determined to save the world every week. And who better to review this eagerly-anticipated program than two real-world super heroes, Jared and Shane? The answer: No One.

So watch and/or listen as your Scope hosts give an instant reaction to the Joss Whedon-directed pilot. You may even learn a thing or two. (Okay, not two. We’ll stick with one.)

The Scope Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. instant review lost the keys to the flying car. Guess we’re hoofing it.

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2 ½ Stars – Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – ABC Tuesday 8/7c

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