Movies Reviews
Movie : Bangkok Dangerous (2008)
Quick word of advice… If you’re one of those people that have decided to dismiss Nicholas Cage and any films that he may star in I suggest moving on to different review as I really liked this movie and am a big supporter of Nicholas Cage in general.
Apparently …
Summer of Sam movie
Usually, even if it is poorly made, a movie about a serial killer will have at least a couple of redeeming qualities to it.
When it comes to the movie Summer of Sam, this is definitely not the case.
The movie might have been good if they focused on the actual …
Blockbuster Video
We have often rented movies at Blockbuster, but lately we have been checking out a smaller video store down the road.
When the smaller store down the road does not have the movie we are looking for, we head to Blockbuster. The reason we opt to go to the smaller …
After Dark Horror Fest: Borderland
Borderland is a bad movie, plain and simple. I can usually find some redeeming qualities in a movie, but this isn’t one of them. I think the real problem is that it was released as one of the films in the After Dark Horror Fest, but it isn’t a …
The Princess and the Frog movie
I was absolutely enchanted by the opening of Disney’s 2009 production, The Princess and the Frog. The color, the animation, the music, and the transitions were terrific. We start by meeting Charlotte and Tiana and then we learn that the storyteller is Tiana’s mom. We watch …
The Ice Harvest
“The Ice Harvest” is a black comedy with the actor, John Cusack in top form. What I found interesting about this movie is that it is based during the Christmas season but there is not a lot of Christmas spirit, unless one is referring to alcohol.
The story of this …
RomeoXJuliet Episode 17
RomeoXJuliet Episode 17 has Romeo learning that he and all the other miners are perminantly banished from Neo Verona. He decides to have them all settle in the abandoned village near the church where he and Juliet recited their wedding vows. Meanwhile Juliet settles into Manchua and …
Bedtime Stories comedy
Bedtime Stories, starring Adam Sandler, is an enjoyable family oriented comedy. It won’t win any Oscars, but it’s one you feel fairly safe watching with your kids. There is some very mild bad language, but it’s pretty tame even for its PG rating. My one biggest complaint (Spoiler alert) …
Knowing movie
I watched the movie “Knowing” online a little after it was released in theatres since at the time I had no money to see it. Sometimes when I watch movies online, the movie does not appear to be half as good as it seems when I watch it on …
Win Win (2011) movie
Win Win (2011) is a sports comedy-drama directed by Thomas McCarthy and starring Paul Giamatti, Alex Shaffer, and Amy Ryan. The plot revolves around both the lives of a New Jersey Attorney, Mike Flaherty (Paul Giamatti), and a high school wrestler, Kyle Timmons (Alex Shaffer). Flaherty is struggling to …
Sherlock Holmes movie
From 2009, it’s Robert Downey Jr. starring in Sherlock Holmes and playing the well-known sleuth. Here are a few of my observations.
–The best thing about the movie is the music. It’s powerful and dramatic. It highlights all of the happenings very well. It makes you …
Street Kings, David Ayer Movie
The film begins with the success of Tom Ludlow (Keanu Reeves) in saving two girls from Korea crowds criminals. However, the action Ludlow always play the main shoot and kill a former lead partner Washington (Terry Crews) always take and threatening to arrest Ludlow. However, for Ludlow always supported …
Le Chevalier D’Eon Episode 2
Le Chevalier D’Eon Episode 2 begins with D’Eon de Beaumont being attacked by his friend Bernice who has been turned into a monster because of murcery. D’Eon is knocked out and his body is taken over by his sister Lia’s spirit. She attacks Bernice and kills him …
Stargate
Stargate was released in 1994 and it launched a franchise. Kurt Russell starred as Colonel Jonathan ‘Jack’ O’Neil. I have to make sure that’s spelled correctly. This is the single ‘L’ O’Neil, versus the TV series Jack O’Neill, which has two ‘L’s’ and was played by …
Jackass Number Two (2006)
Similar to the first movie, this second installation into the Jackass franchise is just a bunch of segments put together to give us a feature length movie that has no plot direction of any kind. If you are familiar with the TV series and the first movie, you are …
Movie Man of the Year
I wasn’t sure what to think when they cast Robin Williams as a presidential candidate in the movie Man of the Year. But, after watching the film last night, I do think it is better than I expected it to be; though I’m not sure its his best film.
Williams …
Happy Feet
‘Happy Feet’, is movie with foot tapping music and wonderful animation.
A movie for everyone with a message to do what you want to and not what you are forced to. Your weakness is your strength and nothing and nothing can come across your path if you have a …
Loving Leah
Over the weekend we watched the Hallmark special, “Loving Leah”. It was an entertaining movie, and quite an education on Orthodox Jews and their culture and faith. The movie was a about an Orthodox Rabi who dies, and leaves behind a young widow. According to tradition, his brother is …
Supernova (2000)
Supernova, directed by Walter Hill is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for science fiction action, violence and sensuality/nudity. The original release date was January 14, 2000 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Science Fiction/Thriller and stars James Spader as Nick …
Another Cinderellla Story
For Christmas I got the movie “Another Cinderella Story”. I rate this movie as a 7. It was pretty good, and the story line was cute because it goes with this decade.
The movie stars Selena Gomez as Mary. Mary’s mother died and so Mary now lives …
2012 Movie
Doomsday films are everywhere! Honestly I’m really entertained watching different kind of doomsday movie because it gives us a story of struggle, survival and hope. When I saw the movie 2012 available on DVD I immediately bought it and go home because this is the most anticipated doomsday movie …
Twilight the Movie
Stephnie Meyer’s Twilight saga created much uproar with the brilliant storyline and an unconventional love story that it offered. Twilight Movie is based on the first novel of the saga. The movie is a perfect blend of suspense, romance, mystery and sci-fi acts. The star cast is absolutely apt …
The Outsiders movie
The Outsiders is a classic film based on a well-read and popular novel by S.E. Hinton. This book-turned-movie focuses on two opposite social groups, basically the haves and have-nots. Regardless of what era life is in, this movie is relevant because the two groups always exist. …
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist
Yep, it’s another teen movie. But it’s not just another one of those typical ones. Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist is perhaps one of those movies that actually tackle something more than just the cliché jock/nerd romance. The story follows a recently heartbroken high school student, Nick O’ Leary. …
Movie: Iron Man 2
When the movie Iron Man came out, I didn’t think it would be a movie I would enjoy. However, it ended up being much better than I thought it would be.
When they came out with the sequel, Iron Man 2, I once again figured it would be a movie …
Tamara movie
I ended up watching a movie I never heard of before last night. But, despite the fact it wasn’t well known, the film “Tamara” was actually an OK film.
The movie is a bit far fetched. Basically you have a girl who is picked on by her high school classmates …
What’s the Worst That Could Happen?
Mix the acting ability of Martin Lawrence with another great comedy actor Danny DeVito and you get a great comedy that will make you laugh non-stop. What I really enjoyed about “What’s the Worst That Could Happen?” is the two main actors’ ability in bringing out the best possible …
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
This movie could be looked at in one of two ways: a take on David and Goliath, or the traditional bully theme. Either way, it is a pleasant comedy with several delightful characters and oddities. It involves a hostile takeover attempt by Goliath Globo Gym owner White Goodman (Ben …
The Flim-Flam Man,1967 movie
This is a wonderful, unfairly little known and even more unfairly not-yet-released-on-DVD comedy starring the great George C. Scott. If you are a fan of George Scott, definitely check it out! He plays (wonderfully) a veteran con artist named Mordecai Jones who maintains that “you can’t cheat an honest …
Crash movie
Crash is a film about the everyday life of a number of people in Los Angeles. They are all in some important turning point of their lives, a big decision is about to be made. I would call this something of a Magnolia light type of movie. It has …
Iron Man 2 (Movie)
This movie was the most-anticipated summer movie of the year, and people weren’t disappointed! It features new characters such as The Black Widow, played by Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke as Ivan Vanko, and Don Cheadle as War Machine. I personally think Scarlett played a major role here and it …
Fun with Dick and Jane (2005)
Fun with Dick and Jane, directed by Dean Parisot is rated PG-13 bythe Motion Picture Association of America for brief language, some sexual humor and occasional humorous drug references. The original release date was December 21, 2005 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Crime …
Star Trek 2009
I just watched the new Star Trek film last night and was blown away at how good it really was. I am a Star Trek fan, although not of the hardcore trekkie variety, and I was a bit scepticle at first about the franchise being rebooted with an all …
Wax Mask movie
An italian horror film that was included in a Dario Argento dvd box I got ahold of recently. The strange thing is that Argento did not direct this, so did another man named Sergio Stivaletti.
The film is set in France in the early 20th century. People are getting killed …
She’s The Man (2006)
I always love the movie about a woman who disquises as a man with a special purpose and this movie really gives me what I expect.
It is about Viola, a girl who wants to prove to her boyfriend that woman can beat man in football game and that’s why, …
Movie Raise your Voice
“Raise your Voice” is a Hillary Duff movie. I just cannot understand why she has been nominated for the Razzie Awards for her part in this movie, because I believe it is one of her best movies together with “The Perfect Man”.
I found a certain similarity between “Raise your …
Passengers movie
I finally got a chance to watch the movie Passengers, which has been sitting rented from Netflix for about two weeks now. It was OK but not great.
Anne Hathaway should not do dramatic movies. She’s always got such a happy look on her face, even when she’s trying to …
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
This is a movie where you have the legendary characters of old coming together to quell the upsurge of multiple acts of violence that has occurred. The league comprises of the following superhuman and mere mortals alike and they are: Allan Quatermain, en Englishman who has evaded the …
All Shall Be Well by Deborah Crombie
All Shall Be Well was written by Deborah Crombie (published by Avon Books in 2004).
Jasmine Dent had died, apparently from suicide; she was suffering intensely from terminal lung cancer. However Superintendent Duncan, her neighbor, was not convinced so; Jasmine had left no messages and moreover, she had an …
Amistad (1997)
Amistad, directed by Steven Spielberg is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for some scenes of strong brutal violence and some related nudity. The original release date was December 10, 1997 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Drama/History/Mystery and stars Morgan …
Duplicity movie
I don’t know why the title is Duplicity, but this movie sizzles. I watched it with my boyfriend and we were both entertained by Julia Roberts and Clive Owen. Both of them have this particular chemistry in the movie and together, they are plotting to make something profitable …
August Rush movie
August Rush is a movie about a young female musical prodigy named Lyla Novack (Keri Russell) who one evening fell for a talented musician Louis Connely (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) who sang and played guitar in a band. They were together for one night and fell in love, and …
Presumed
Rusty Sabich is played by Harrison Ford. He is an assistant district atorney who has an affair with a co-worker that ends up being murdered. His boss puts him in charge of the investigation of the murder. Through a twist he becomes the leading suspect of the investigation in …
Uncommon Valor movie
In the early 80’s, I remember watching this movie about Marines going on some kind of special meeting. This was one of those movies that used to air a lot on late night television, long before cable came about for most of us. I loved the movie …
The Hours (2002)
Based on one of my favourite novels ever, Mrs. Dalloway, by Virginia Woolf, this movie explores the inner world of three different women, living in three different times. They’re all connected to eachother somehow, the first being none other than the writer, Virginia Woolf (played by Nicole Kidman), who …
The Bourne Ultimatum
I have to say, this movie really did live up to my expectations. Third in the series that also includes The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremacy, this movie follows Jason Bourne as he seeks out the people who made him what he has become and gradually “all …
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Movie
This is a classic story that will send you sobbing and crying after you watch it. I felt so terrified and traumatic after watching this, it’s not really a good film to be watched by people who are paranoid or who are easily affected and easily worried and sensitive …
A Season for Miracles movie
A Season for Miracles is a very sweet film from 1999. It was actually one of the holiday classics done yearly by Hallmark movie, so right there you know that it is a quality production. One of the main reasons I tuned in back then was to …
Bedtime Stories movie
I love to watch light-heart, funny and humorous movies along with my family, it has been two months when I watched this movie for the first time, and I still love to watch this movie whenever I get time. This movie uses a lot of imagination to create …
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