Movies Reviews
Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014 Biblical Epic Film)
I read a novelization of the popular biblical tale of the Exodus last week. I was deeply astonished at how EPIC it was. Years prior, there was a Ridley Scott film that tackled the same subject for which I ignored because of the small ratings it got from critics.
However, …
The Good,The Bad and the Ugly movie
Sergio Leone created a whole new style of western films back in the 1960s with the so-called dollar trilogy. I am a big fan of these films, and in courting to most people The Good, The Bad and the Ugly is the most important of these films. Leone used …
Coyboy Bebop episode 1
Cowboy Bebop is a legend that spawns new legends from within itself. The first episode is no exception but is a delight to read. For those not familiar with the series, Cowboy Bebop puts the title of the music style right on the cover, in this case, Asteroid Blues. …
Kadhal Mannan
‘Kadhal Mannan’ was a debut film for the director Charan. Before that he was worked as an assistant director under K.Balachandar. The movie casts are Ajith, Manu, Vivek, M.S.Viswanathan, Girish Karnad, Kiran, etc. It was a superb romantic film and also with small action sequence. …
Devils Diary
A while back I watched a movie on Lifetime Movie Network called Devils Diary. It’s became one of my favorite movies that they have ever played on there channel. It’s about these kids who find the devils diary and when you write in the book it comes true and …
Zombiethon [VHS], Horror movie
Going old school with this review and I mean old school. Zombiethon is a VHS that features clips from 7 zombie movies. No, that wasn’t a typo from me; Zombiethon is just a collection of other movies. Why would something like even be created? Maybe the same reason why …
Child’s Play, movie
The film that started the series, “Child’s Play” was the original Chucky film, and the first movie that made me afraid of my stuffed animals. He’s everybody’s friend, but when the good guy doll is infused with the soul of a serial killer, things go from bad to worse …
Justice League: War (2014 movie)
I’ve always been fascinated watching the Justice League series on television even though I’ve never been fortunate enough to own one of the comic books. Each time I hear that another movie has been released I’m always very eager to go and watch it too since I find that …
Movie: King Arthur
Written by David Franzoni, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed Antoine Fuqua, King Arthur is the epic tale of King Arthur and his knights of the round table. Franzoni creates a different and more realistic story in comparison to the well known fairytale. He bases this legend on more …
The Phantom
The Phantom stars Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, and James Remar.
As another movie version of a comic hero, this movie turned out to be interesting, but pretty laid back. The Phantom, alias Kit Walker, saves the world from the evil Xander Drax and …
Movie: Unknown
I have just watched the movie UNKNOWN starring Liam Neeson, as it is just showing here in the Philippines this week. As for the title, I don’t know, at first I thought it’s going to be some kind of alien stuff or some unknown territory like Mars or …
Whiplash (drama movie)
I had Whiplash on my list of movies to watch from earlier on this year, but never actually took the time out to give it a chance. Recently though when it was airing on one of my cable television channels I decided to give it a try. I liked it. …
The Forgotten movie
The Forgotten was an alright movie. I remember watching this movie. I didn’t think it was the best movie ever, but it was still cool. I liked the story a little. I think that the whole alien abduction thing was pretty cool and I must say that I did enjoy …
Toy Story 3 Movie (2010)
In all the toy story movies I have ever watched, this was the most emotional and dramatic ever! My first comment is - it’s not really for kids, they wouldn’t even understand half of what’s going on, second, it’s cartoons for adults, the jokes are for adults, the punchlines, …
Flicka, Michael Mayer Movie
In the summer, Katy McLaughlin not wait to spend summer holidays to live in a house owned livestock both his parents, Rob and Nell McLoughlin. However, a day when ridding a horse with, Katy met with a lion ready want to eat. The horse immediately fled quickly; while Katy …
Made in Heaven movie
A young man dies too soon and goes to heaven where he meets the woman of his dreams. The only problem is that she hasn’t been born yet, and what are the odds of them two meeting again when they are both reborn and back to earth while they …
Born Free
When I was little I used to hear my mother talk about a film she used to watch when she was little named Born Free. She made it sound so interesting I couldn’t help but be eager to see it, and some time after coincidentally I was able to …
Sillendru Oru Kadhal movie
Sillendru Oru Kadhal is a fantastic romantic Tamil movie. The film directed by debutant Krishna. He worked as a assistant director for director Gautam. The real life couple Surya and Jothika paired up in this movie. This was officially the final movie for Jothika before …
What a Way to Go!
This comedy is a real hoot! The cast of What a Way to Go! is first rate, a truly phenomenal group of actors who all surround the female star, Shirley MacLaine. Shirley plays Louisa May Foster, a girl from a humble family who really only wants to …
Thunderball
How many James Bond movies are there now? Like five hundred, six hundred, seven thousand and seventy two? I know there are a whole lot, and probably a whole lot more to come. I admit, I haven’t seen very many James Bond movies. Some of the ones I have …
Juno (R, 2007) movie
Wow, I really really loved this movie. I knew that any movie starring Ellen Page would be a really good film. The first movie that I saw her in was Hard Candy, a really brutal film about a child molester who meets up with this …
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
A movie directed by Steven Speilberg, story in part by George Lucas, Starring Harrison Ford, Cate Balnchett, Karren Allen and Shia LaBeouf.
The very long anticipated Indiana Jones sequel, very long anticipated actually- 18 years in the making is a wonderful adventure story. Just like always, it takes you …
A Hazard of Hearts, 1987
Sir Giles Staverley (Christopher Plummer), a compulsive gambler, loses everything he owns playing dice - all his money and even the house, Staverley Court. His playing partner and an old adversary, Lord Harry Wrotham (Edward Fox) says that Staverley still has something of value - his beautiful daughter Serena …
Asterix and the Olympics
First, I can’t remember the first Asterix movie I watched, but I remember it was very funny. I’m disappointed by this one though, more details later. If you’ve read their comics, then you know that Asterix and Obelix are a lovable character from the Gaul village in …
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
I was one of the many fans who waited for the movie. When it came out in the Philippines, I lined up for it together with some friends.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine tells about how James (Hugh Jackman) came to become Wolverine. It started when he killed his friend’s, Victor …
The Unfinished Dance movie
Little Margaret O’Brien stars in 1947’s The Unfinished Dance. She plays Meg Merlin, an aspiring ballet dancer. There are a bunch of other young kids in this movie who play other ballerina wannabes. The most notable is Elinor Donoahue, best known from Father Knows Best. …
Bratz Kidz Sleepover Adventure
My daughter absolutely loves the Bratz. It doesn’t matter if it’s a doll or the latest movie, she needs to have it.
When Bratz Kids Sleepover Adventure came out on DVD, I was a good parent and kept my promise to rent it for her. Big mistake.
The movie has …
Crank (2006)
I saw this movie, and you have got to believe this I was in some kind of hallucination or translation while I was watching it. The movie really pulled me into it and I was almost like lost in it. It was as if you have entered some kind …
Deja Vu, Tony Scott Movie
Opened with the explosion of a bomb which a ferry was sailing in the Mississippi river. Is known that 534 passengers consisting of the U.S. Navy sailors recently will celebrate the feast of Mardi Gras with his family, killed in the shootings. It appears ATF agent Doug Carlin who …
Superbad movie
Every year there is one movie that the adults who like to laugh at childish acts love. This is that movie. The main two characters are hilarious, from the moment the movie starts. And McLovin! His interactions with the police make the movie. The relationship that they build is …
Knight and Day Movie (2010)
As I saw the trailer for this movie a few weeks ago, I knew I had to watch it, seeing Tom Cruise in action again, plus with funny Cameron Diaz playing as his lady love in the movie. When the movie finally hit the screen, a lot of people …
Uncle Buck (1989) movie
Directed by John Hughes, and starring John Candy, this was one of the best movies of the 80s. Uncle Buck was a funny, charming and sometimes witty comedy. It was in the middle of a long string of John Hughes movies that were good and also …
Click movie
Click is a 2006 movie starring Adam Sandler about a man who buys a universal remote control with the special ability to fast forward and pause time, to get through the boring stuff and leave more time for himself, he soon discovers the remote control also has a memory …
Erin Brokovich Movie
Starring Julia Roberts (as Erin Brokovich) and Albert Finney, this movie is based on the true story of Erin Brokovich-Ellis (who makes a special appearance in the film ~ watch for her, as a waitress named, ironically, Julia). Aaron Eckhart is also in the film.
I loved this movie. …
10 Cloverfield Lane, movie
Given the name of the film and the crew behind it, one wouldn’t be wrong to think that this was somehow related to the found footage giant monster movie, “Cloverfield”.
You can tell that it isn’t a direct sequel, but I did figure it was some kind of spin-off. …
Redbox DVD Rental
Since I am kind of thrifty, I am always looking to find ways to save money. We like to watch a lot of movies around our house, and we have found the Redbox DVD rentals quite handy. They only cost a dollar a night to rent a movie, and …
Madea goes to Jail
Madea goes to Jail is a movie written by Tyler Perry. He plays the role of Madea and several other characters. This is not the first movie portraying Madea as the main character. Several of Tyler Perry’s movies have Madea. She is a theme for his story-lines.
This movie …
Repossessed movie
A parody on films like The Exorcist, this film tells the story of a 17 year old woman who is possessed by the devil. When she finally is free of the possession by exorcism, she is later possessed another time, and now they send it live on television!
I’m not …
“The Great Debaters” Movie on DVD
I looked forward to watching “The Great Debaters” because I hoped to pick up some pointers on how to argue more persuasively. I thought it would be like the movie, “Akeelah and the Bee”, which involves the quest of a young girl to win the national spelling bee. After …
Christine
I’ve never taken the time to read the Stephen King book Christine but finally got around to watching the movie last night. Overall, it wasn’t too bad.
The film, which is about a living car and a teenaged boy’s obsession over it, is a bit drawn out and takes a …
Training Day (2001)
Training Day, directed by Antione Fugua is rated R by the Motion Picture Asociation of America for brutal violence, pervasive language, drug content and brief nudity. The original release date was October 5, 2001 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Crime/Drama/Thriller and stars Denzel …
The Fly (1986)
The Fly, directed by David Cronenberg is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was August 15, 1986 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Drama/Fantasy/Horror/Science Fiction/Thriller and stars Jeff Goldblum as Seth Brundle, Geena Davis as Veronica Quaife …
Kung Fu Panda Secrets of the Furious Five. A Movie
I recently had the opportunity to watch this movie on the Disney Channel and I have to say that I loved it. Directed by John Stevenson and released in 2008 by Paramount Pictures this was a fantastic movie that made me laugh and smile just like I was a …
City of Joy film
Directed by Roland Joffe, City of Joy is a poignant film that touches the heart and even the very fabric of our souls. I’m not one who tends to enjoy a lot of in depth films that take place in other countries, but this tale of an American …
Movie Defiantely Maybe
My son and I went to the movies today. I wanted to see a light hearted movie that I had heard about. I wanted to see the movie entitled Defiantely Maybe. This movie was about a thirtysomething year old man who is in the midst of a …
Walkabout movie
Nicholas Roeg, who perhaps is most renowned for his chilling masterpiece Don’t look now, here delivers a very mysterious story about a young woman and her little brother who must survive alone in the australian desert when their father goes crazy and dies under strange cirumstances. Eventually they encounter …
Bubble Boy movie
A young man lives inside a bubble to stay alive (those who have seen the episode of Seinfeld called The Bubble Boy know what this means). His mother is very worried aboutt he well being of her son and won’t let any harm come to him. She is over …
Netflix
I’ve been a member of Netflix for a little over a year. I am on the 3-at-a-time package for about $18 a month, and it seems to be the right one for me. I love getting movies in the mail and being able to watch them instantly. If I …
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Saving Private Ryan (1998) is a drama film by acclaimed director Steven Spielberg and is rated R by the MPAA.
Saving Private Ryan is the story of a unit led by Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) who’s orders are to track down a Private Ryan (Matt Damon) so he can …
Two Hours of My Life I’ll Never Get Back
I was really looking forward to seeing this movie, as I believe that the true story of the murder of Elizabeth Short is quite interesting. This movie was SUCH an amazing let down!!!! The focus on this film failed to be the murder of Elizabeth Short, but rather a …
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