Movies Reviews
Penelope (movie)
One of the first movies that I remember recognising the actor James McAvoy in was Penelope, which was released in 2006. He’s one of those actors whose movies I will always take a chance with , and that was one of the main reasons why I even decided to …
Hot Fuzz
From the guys that brought you Shaun of the Dead, Wright, Frost, and Pegg, Hot Fuzz is the next in the spoof movie genre. This action movie spoof follows cop Simon Pegg who is relocated to a remote town where a series of mysterious “accidents” start to happen. …
The Orphanage (R, 2007) movie
Belen Rueda stars as Laura in this weird, yet spooky little film. The synopsis on Netflix seemed a little more ominous than the actual film. Anyway, I was a bit confused at first as to what was going on. But once I realized …
13 going 30
“13 going 30″ is one of my favourite movies of the actress, Jennifer Garner. Apart from the fact that the story is a good mix between romance, comedy and fantasy, I feel that this actress together with her on screen partner, Mark Ruffallo make such a great couple.
This movie …
Futureworld Movie
This is a sequel to Westworld, where human-like androids populating an amusement park had gone wild and began killing the guest. Now, several years later, the creators of the park have re-opened it, claiming that all the issues are taken care of and the park, Futureworld, is perfectly safe. …
Death Race 2000
Death Race 2000 is about a deadly road race across the United States. The race is sponsored by the government and the drivers earn points by killing pedestrians. It takes place in the year 2000 but was filmed in 1975. Even though Death Race 2000 has a …
The movie P.S. I love you
I absolutely can’t stand the movie P.S. I love you because it is so stupid and it delivers a stupid message to women. The movie is about a young married couple and the husband dies and she than receives letters from her husband who wrote them all before he …
Religulous (2008 documentary/comedy)
“Religulous” finds Bill Maher, stand-up comedian and host of HBO’s “Real Time” (and formerly, “Politically Incorrect” on ABC) tackling the complex subject of religion; touring holy sites around the world, talking with members of a number of different faiths, and all the while balancing their views with his, which …
The Lost Boys (1987)
When you talk about a true vampire movie in all its essence then you have to think about one of the best vampire movies of all time and that is Lost Boys. When a family gets accidentally involved with a band of vampires they must fight for their lives. …
Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen
It is a known fact that sometimes a sequel falls short of the original movie and the fans are left disappointed. This is not the case with this movie.
The movie opened up with lots of action in the first 10 minutes and it was at first confusing why there …
Bells Are Ringing movie
I only saw Bells Are Ringing for the first time in this decade. I’d always heard about it when people talked about the great Judy Holliday since this was her most identifiable film legacy. Finally, I had a chance to see it and judge for myself whether …
The Frighteners (1996)
The Frighteners, directed by Peter Jackson is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for terror and violence. The orginal release date was July 19, 1996 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Fantasy/Horror/Thriller and stars Michael J. Fox as Frank Bannister, Trini …
Taken: Movie
Taken is one of the best movies that I saw last year, and certainly one of my favourites of the thriller genre.
The plot of a kidnapping or of a heroic dad rescuing his daughter is nothing new, but the script really makes it into something special.
I thought that the …
The 400 Blows: A Film by Francois Truffaut (1959)
Since I sat down and watched A Bout de Souffle aka Breathless on TV monde’s random showings of French classics at slumber hours, I’ve been captivated by French cinema. But way before my interests landed the French new wave genre, I already came across this familiar movie when …
The Librarian: Return to King Solomon’s Mines
I liked the first Librarian movie “Quest for the Spear” so I figured I would give the sequel “Return to King Solomon’s Mines” a try.
It turned out to be an OK movie but it wasn’t as good as the original.
You have the same guy playing the Librarian. Only this …
No Reservations
I love it when Catherine Zeta-Jones acts. She is gracing maturely and is truly beautiful no matter what her age is.
In this movie story, she acted alongside Aaron Eckhart and this is a very beautiful story that I suppose would be very popular with loads of chefs …
The Cure (2014 movie)
One of the most astounding films I have watched in recent months is The Cure directed by David Gould. This film unveils a dangerous thought that has probably crossed some of our minds, if not all, at some point in our lives. Has the cure for cancer been discovered …
Stone 2010 movie
One of those things that made this movie enjoyable was that you watch a man who finds its inner equilibrium. The irony is that he does not know how. At one point, Stone says, “Told you, I could not Explain It”, speaking of the total change he experienced. Indeed, …
You Only Live Twice, movie
Sean Connery’s James Bond takes a vacation from his usual European hot stops and turns native in this movie set in Japan. It doesn’t have the elements that made movies like “Goldfinger” and “Thunderball” great, but it isn’t a bad entry into the film series.
I’m a fan of James …
Monsters University (animated movie)
Even though I tend to like animated movies I had put off watching “Monsters University” for a very long time. This was because I thought that I might find it to be too immature for my tastes since I had read quite a few bad reviews on it. Nevertheless, I …
Click with Adam Sandler
When I first saw the trailer on television, I thought that Click would be a simple fantasy entertainment for kids. But I was wrong. Completely wrong! Click turns out to be an excellent movie for all ages. Adam Sandler is simply outstanding. If you are the type of individual …
The Master Blackmailer
I am reviewing The Master Blackmailer, a Sherlock Holmes movie produced by Granada television in the 1990s. It stars Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes and Edward Hardwicke as Dr. Watson. In this movie, Holmes pits his powers against a master blackmailer, who has been blackmailing people for fortunes …
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest is the sequel to the very popular Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. In my opinion, a disappointing sequel. In my eyes, it is the death of a sequel when the makers of the …
Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
Lethal Weapon 4, directed by Richard Donner is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for violence and language. The original release date was July 10, 1998 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Crime/Thriller and stars Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs, Danny …
Happy Feet movie
I did not see the movie Happy Feet in the theatre, but my daughter recently received it for her birthday. My kids, ages 7 and 8, enjoyed it but it did not hold their attention and I doubt they will be wanting to watch it a second time. …
Stephen King’s Pet Semetary movie
One of my favorite movies of all time, Stephen King’s “Pet Semetary” is always worth a watch. It’s the story of a young Doctor who is moving his family to Maine to take up a new position. While working his first week on the job, he tries, unsuccessfully to …
Om Shanthi Om (Starring Shah Rukh Khan)
Om Shanthi Om is the latest movie starring Shahrukh Khan (Released on November 2007) It is directed by Farakh Khan. Shahrukh Khan plays the lead role of Om Prakash and Om Kapoor. Deepika Padukone plays the role of Shanthi and Sandy. Arjun Rampal plays the role of the villian …
Then She Found Me, Helen Hunt Movie
April Epner, feel that the age at which a number close to 4, so that many problems encountered. His wedding with Ben Green is cracked, other than it faced in the April issue that until now he has not also have children. At the time his marriage is shaky, …
The princess diaries movie
I remember watching “The princess diaries” a couple of years ago. It is a much better movie than I thought. It had a lot of humor to it and it was a good family movie. I watched it with my sisters and my mother on different occasions. It had …
Hollow Man
There’s something I don’t understand about this movie. Not with the story and plot but on how the character has of the young scientist Sebastian Caine (played by Kevin Bacon) has changed from a nice guy in the beginning of the movie into a cold blooded killer of …
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
I’m a fan of Dreamworks and having enjoyed the first adventures of the four animal New Yorkers, I couldn’t wait to watch this one. This time, the gang is on their way back to New York but along the way they encountered technical problems with their plane and crashed …
Rear Window movie
Rear Window is a must-see for all Hitchcock fans. Jimmy Stewart place a photographer who broke his leg and is confined to a wheelchair in his apartment. He has a perfect view onto the apartments on the other side of the yard from his window, and is able to …
The Next Karate Kid, movie
Hillary Swank replaces the character that was made famous in the first three films and a new sort of twist is added in. However, this film will surprise few people. With the exception that Daniel has been replaced by a female, there is the same underlying story of a …
Sixteen Candles (1984 Film)
Who cannot love a young Molly Ringwald as a fashion forward teenager who is trying to survive high school? I know that I can’t, and that is why it’s hard to not absolutely love the 1984 film “Sixteen Candles”. Not only is this movie funny, but it really does …
Wanted (2008 Movie)
Wanted the movie is a good action flick and mixed with humor. Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy star as the main characters in this movie.
Angelina known as Fox is has a duty to train James, in this movie named Wesley, to become a good and polished assassin just …
Holiday Wishes movie
I love to watch a good Christmas movie, and goodness knows, I’ve watched a ton, but even so, I have to admit that this 2006 TV movie, Holiday Wishes, is just a so-so film that doesn’t really emit any emotions of consequence. It’s a filler with mostly mediocre …
Notes on a Scandal
I didn’t quite know what to expect with this one. Cate Blanchett is one of my favorite actresses, capable of assuming all sorts of roles. Her role as a pedophile (essentially), teacher having an affair with one of her students was rather shocking. But …
The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring is one of the best movies I have ever seen. This movie was just amazing. Because of the long name I will refer to it as Fellowship of the Ring in this review. First off I must say the intro …
The Switch: The Movie
The Switch stars Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman in a romantic comedy. Jennifer Aniston plays Kassie Larson, a successful woman approaching forty who hears her biological clock ticking away and wants to have a baby even through artificial insemination. She confides in her slightly neurotic friend, Wally Mars (Jason …
‘Keg on My Coffin’, a song by The Push Stars
The year 2004 was a great year for awesome music. It was also the same year that I become aware of a relatively unknown, independent recording group known as The Push Stars. Their song ‘Keg on the Coffin’ was receiving extensive radio play on Alabama airwaves by indie recording …
The King’s Speech (2010 film)
Of the few titles that emerged from the oscar nominations, I highly favor “The King’s Speech.” It is my favorite. I’ve been watching movies in my free time, and it gave me a timely opportunity to watch the movies nominated at the academy awards. The King’s …
Yes Man (2008)
I’ve seen this movie last week, with some friends in the local multiplex. Well, this one, is probably one of those movies you watch and enjoy while watching it, and you forget the moment the credits start to roll. There isn’t anything much, or memorable about this movie (well, …
Rosie! movie
Rosie! is a delightful comedy about an eccentric woman whose family questions her sanity. Of course, it’s all because they are worried about her money and it getting away from the family. It’s a common theme for movies, and it’s the central one here. The wonderful …
The Parent Trap (original)
The 1961 movie, The Parent Trap, is one of my very favorite motion pictures. I own the DVD and watch it frequently. It’s family, and it’s fun.
Hayley Mills played a set of twins who had been separated very early on when their parents divorced. The mother …
You don’t mess with the Zohan
I watched this movie a couple of weeks ago and all I can say is its a little less funnier than previous Adam Sandler movies. Yes it has its funny moments but there are also a lot of boring and corny parts. The main story is about …
The Brave One
The actress, Jodie Foster is simply fantastic in whatever role she interprets and it seems to get better with every movie. This also applies to “The Brave One”. In this movie, Foster manages to work on the viewers’ emotion and during the movie you don’t know whether to love …
The Stepford Wives (2004)
The new version of The Stepford Wives has its pluses and minuses, compared to the old 1975 movie. The plot is not only modernized but developed in several different directions, and so are some characters. Namely, Joanna Eberhart, the heroine, played by Nicole Kidman. She is a high TV …
Surviving Desire movie
Inventive independent filmmaker Hal Hartley here gives us a story focused around lonely people who try their best not the appear lonely. A young girl who works at the local library falls in love with a young man who comes there to visit.
A rather simple story that doesn’t have …
Sex and the City (HBO series)
What show can you think of that has completely influenced the entire population of single women across the world? Sex and the City of course. The first wonderful thing about this show is that it’s set in one of the most intriguing, most colorful cities of all …
Henry and June movie
“Henry and June” was the name of a movie which was released in the nineteen nineties. When I first got cable television I used to see the movie going on regularly especially in the summer; however I didn’t pay much attention to it since I thought that it would …
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