Movies Reviews
Darkness Falls
There are very few “horror” movies on the market that truly scare me. Darkness Falls is a movie that makes me want to sleep with my lights on.
Set in a town that once wrongfully executed a disfigured woman called “the tooth fairy.” The characters in the film must deal …
Pandora’s Clock
The reason I tuned into Pandora’s Clock, a 1996 TV movie, was because it starred Richard Dean Anderson, who is one of my favorite performers. I’ll start with the girlish stuff and get that out of the way. In a uniform, Anderson is yummy. He just …
Heat Wave (NR, 1990) movie
I really wanted to like this little film, especially since Blair Underwood was starring. This film is really pretty old, nearly 20 years. And the premise was pretty good. During this time, there were several films that tried to follow the topic of race relations. …
Miss March movie
Miss March is an underrated movie. It’s a romantic comedy that’s more comedy than romance, or at least very subtle romance. Miss March is about a guy, his best friend and his long term high school girlfriend. The main character is a virgin and has abstain from sex for …
Boyz n the Hood (1991)
Boyz n the Hood, directed by John Singleton is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was July 12, 1991 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Crime/Drama and stars Laurence Fishburne as Jason Styles aka Furious, Cuba Gooding …
The Men Who Stare at Goats, war comedy film
What the hell is up with George Clooney? The man is showing up in all of these goddamn films and half of them—¦wait no, most of them suck! The one movie that really got me pissed off at the movie theaters was The Men Who Stare at Goats. This …
When Harry met Sally movie
This cult-rated romantic comedy was the very first of a long series of similar films, all starring Meg Ryan as practically the same character. When Harry met Sally was directed by the talented Rob Reiner (even though he wasted his talent at several occasions in my opinion), and also …
Dead Silence, James Wan Movie
There is a belief that spirits or ghosts can speak through the voice stomach. Perhaps this is correct. In a small city, used to live a lover doll named Mary Shaw advanced voice doll with the voice stomach. Mary died when the mysterious, the body buried with the dolls …
The Smoking Room movie
This show follows a group of smokers from a run of the mill office building in London. Each episode is shown in real time, the thirty minutes we see told continuously. The action never veers away from the smoking room itself, instead characters come and go.
It’s a simple …
The Karate Kid 2010
I had watched the original Karate Kid movies a few tens of times over my life and I really loved them. It was hard for me going to watch the new Karate Kid movie (The Karate Kid 2010), mainly because I was expecting a re-run of the original movie …
Blades of Glory
I am reviewing the movie, Blades of Glory, starring Will Ferrell. Will Ferrell plays a sex-addicted, skating champ named Chazz Michael Michaels. He is banned from competing in men’s skating when he gets into a fight with his nemesis, Jimmy MacElroy, who is a co-gold medallist. They are …
Final Destination 3 movie
When I saw the previews for Final Destination 3, I remember thinking the producers were overkilling on an otherwise great franchise. When I watched the movie on DVD, I found I was right.
The plot of the movie seemed a bit forced and was confusing from the start. Beginning with …
Poltergeist (2015 supernatural horror movie)
In my experience remakes, like sequels don’t always turn out very well. That is why I wasn’t exactly rushing to see it once I found out that the 2015 remake of the popular 1982 supernatural horror movie Poltergeist. However, I found myself singing a different tune once another horror movie …
Blood diamond
I have watched countless movies in the last year and personally rate Blood Diamond on a par with The Departed as 2006’s best movie. Another strong, mature performance from DiCaprio ensures this movie never flags.
In recent times there has been a glut of African “conscience” movies but this has …
Passenger 57 (1992)
Charles Rane is a mastermind terrorist who has evaded capture for many years until this point, as he is about to undergo plastic surgery to change his facial features, the authorities close in to arrest him, but before they could do their work, Charles suspects that something is not …
Striptease (1996)
Striptease, directed by Andrew Bergman is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for nudity, erotic dancing and language. The original release date was June 28, 1996 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Crime/Drama/Thriller and stars Demi Moore as Erin Grant, Burt …
A Night To Remember movie
A Night To Remember focuses on the night the Titanic went down. I have seen both versions, and I prefer the old one, and am reviewing that movie here. Even though it is black and white, I think that A Night To Remember, made in 1957, is the best …
The Dark Knight
The sequel to Batman Begins was a real shocker, it was very different than the first, and I will admit that it was one of the darkest movies that I have ever seen, but also one of the very best. I was so sad when I heard that Heath …
Inherit the Wind
At the heart of this film is a powerful controversy, one that still inspires heated debates today. On trial in this movie is not just a teacher’s right to teach certain subjects, but our right as American citizens to freedom of speech and freedom of choice.
Certain characters, mainly townsfolk, …
Road to Singapore movie
The funny to me as I begin to write this review is that was just a few days ago that I was thinking how long it had been since I’d seen any of the Road pictures. Lo and behold, TCM decides to air five of the seven Road …
Yes Man (starring Jim Carrey)
Imagine having to say “yes” all the way and not able to say “no” at all. It would be very, very strange indeed and definitely scary. Jim Carrey sizzles pretty much with the character of Carl Allen and from start till finish, I kept on laughing like a …
The Holiday movie
The Holiday is a movie about two women who switch houses for a holiday. Both are rather depressed and without partners, and in need of a big change in their lives. Cameron Diaz plays the frustrated Amanda, and Kate Winslet plays Iris. Iris seems overall more stable and centered …
Barefoot in the Park movie
Barefoot in the Park is a fun, lighthearted venture from Neil Simon. It’s a delight to watch. It’s about a young married couple just starting out. They’re newlyweds and struggling to keep themselves together while still learning who they really are. Though there are moments …
Basket Case movie
Do you like horror? Do you like a mystery? Do you like older movies? If you like all of these qualities, or even if you just like one of these things, Basket Case is the movie for you. Basket Case is about two brothers who stick together through thick …
Hot Fuzz movie
The first time I saw Simon Pegg was in the movie ‘Shaun of the Dead’ which I didn’t really watch more than a few minutes of because I had just watched it from the middle and wasn’t really into it. The next time I saw the actor was in his …
A Late Quartet, Drama
During the twenty-fifth year of their tenure, a renowned string quartet is the recipient of some adverse news. It is found the cellist of the quartet, Peter, has received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. The news slows down the musical group’s momentum substantially. Interestingly enough, the news …
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
“Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” 1975, is one ridiculous movie, a treat for a lover of absurdities and slapstick humor. King Arthur and some of his knights are searching for the holy grail. For some reason they ride imaginary horses - yes, that’s right: throughout the movie …
Ichi The Killer
Ichi the Killer is a film from the borderline insane Japanese director Miike Takashi, a man well known for the extreme content of his films… and with Ichi, he has managed to surpass even himself. As well as being one of his most outrageous films, it is also …
The Prestige
The inevitable comparisons between The Prestige and The Illusionist come, but their similarities end with the fact that they are about turn-of-the-last-century stage magicians. The Illusionist was a love story. The Prestige is a story of rivalry and revenge. The Prestige is decidedly darker, stepping down into the supernatural, …
Skyfall (action movie)
I stopped being a James Bond fan years ago, and honestly, I can’t even remember why. This is why I ended up missing Casino Royale. Nevertheless, after I decided to try watching Skyfall recently, I enjoyed it so much, that I’m actually eagerly awaiting the release of the next James …
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane is a movie about two sisters. Baby Jane Hudson was a child star who never got past the adoration of cheering crowds and a father who spoiled her. Blanche Hudson, her older sister, was a shy and reserved child who ended up being the …
Patch Adams
About the Movie:
This 115 minute movie is based on a true to life story of Patch Adams himself. It is directed by Tom Shadyac. It was released in United States in December of 1998. The
Cast includes Robin Williams as Patch Adams , Daniel London as Truman, Monica Potter …
Twilight (PG-13, 2008)
I was at first apprehensive about seeing this movie. Typically, when there is a lot of hype surrounding a film, or it seems that mostly pre-pubescent girls are interested in the movie, I find that the movie is much cornier than I’d like. But in this case, …
Les Miserables movie
None of the better adaptions of Victor Hugo’s classic novel about a human being who chooses the way of crime because of his tough childhood. Bille August directed the film and as with all of his work outside Denmark, there is only english speaking actors along, this time Liam …
Sleepless in Seatle (movie)
One of my favorite movies starred Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in Sleepless in Seattle. My son owns a copy of this movie and every time that it comes on TV I find myself surfing channels and settling on this delightful movie.
Tom Hanks plays this widower with …
Batman v Superman - Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition (2016 Film)
I have seen the theatrical cut of Batman v Superman when it premiered last March but I walked away at the cinema with the feeling of incompleteness. I literally followed the production of the film since it was announced and I was hoping it would have paid off, but alas, …
For the Love of the Game
When I was much younger I didn’t like the actor Kevin Costner since I didn’t understand most of his movies at the time. However, recently I have begun to respect him very much as one of the few very good actors so I was intrigued recently when I found …
High School Musical 3
I finally get to watch the much anticipated High School Musical 3 which has recently been released in my country. I watched this with my bunch of friends and we are all so crazily loving the amazing and improved dance steps in this part 3 and the singing though …
The Shadow (1994)
The Shadow, directed by Russell Mulcahy is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for fantasy action violence. The original release date was July 1, 1994 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Actin/Adventure/Fantasy/Horror/Mystery and stars Alec Baldwin as Lamont Cranston aka The …
Paul Walker movie
I recently rented the movie Running Scared with Paul Walker from Blockbuster. I completely recommend this movie for almost everybody! The only people who might not like it are those who don’t like a little violence. IT is a great ‘mobster’ type of movie revolving around Paul …
A Goofy Movie
I am reviewing the Disney movie, A Goofy Movie. Goofy has a son named Max, a teenager who is in love with a girl named Roxanne. Max is growing farther and farther apart from his father, who treats him like a little boy. When Max gets into trouble …
Locked Up (NR, 2004) movie
Ohhh boy. I guess I should go ahead and warn you that this movie is a very low-budget yet hardcore German gay film. While not necessarily a pornographic movie, there are some rather explicit scenes, and one in particular that is really jarring to watch, no …
Mean Girls Movie (2004)
After Jawbreaker and Clueless, another girlie chick flick came out in the title of Mean Girls. This was released in 2004 and it stars Lindsay Lohan (Cady Heron), Rachel McAdams (Regina George), Amanda Seyfried (Karen Smith), Gretched Wieners (Lacey Chabert), Janis Ian (Lizzy Caplan) and Damian (Daniel Franzese).
The movie …
Grease
If you want a good musical, this is the movie for you ! It’s another generation’s High School Musical and it is fantastic ! Who doesn’t love Olivia Newton John and John Travolta? Grease Lightening? I mean, come on. This is a movie that you can watch over and …
Lucky Star anime series
I came across a cute and girly series anime recently, called “Lucky Star.” The story follows the lives of several girls attending a Japanese high school, with a sense of humor. The main character is Konata Izumi,a.k.a Kona -chan; she’s lazy due to her love of anime and video …
Cheeni Kum, movie
Finally somebody had the sense to pair two performers we’ve been dying to see together: Amitabh and Tabu.
And debutant director R Balki proves he’s just the man for the job as he marvelously brews the perfect romantic comedy around an acerbic chef and a classy dame.
As …
The Hangover
I was fortunate enough to see the new movie the Hangover in the movie theatre while it was still in theaters. I saw it with my boyfriend and I must admit, it was the perfect date movie. It is perfect only if you are looking for a very light, …
The Cube (1997)
Bringing new meaning to “torture porn”, Cube is a surprisingly good low-budget film, but it is not for the faint of heart. Following seven strangers who wake up in a strange cube with no memory of how or why they got there. There confusion is quickly changed to horror, …
The Mist (movie)
We went to the movies last night and watched the film entitled the Mist, based on a novel by Stephen King. I love a good mystery and I really enjoy Stephen Kings books, and usually enjoy the film adaptations.
This movie was really a good story, enough computer …
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