Movies Reviews
Nacho Libre
Nacho Libre with Jack Black.
As a fan of Mexican Lucha Libre, or professional wrestling as it could be called, I thoroughly enjoyed this film about this national past time. It appears to be a comedy farce film, but it is too accurate in its …
Dracula: Dead and Loving it
I’m a huge fan of Mel Brooks movies, so when I got a chance to see the film “Dracula Dead and Loving it” again, I had to take it.
As far as his movies are concerned, this isn’t going to rank as high as other films like Blazing Saddles or …
Streetfighter (movie)
What can I say Streetfighter is probably one of the worst movies based on a video game ever made. This movie tried to use the star power of Jean-Claude Van Damme but not even that was able to save the movie. The probably with Streetfighter was that the people who …
Miami Vice (2006)
Don’t rent or buy this movie if you’re expecting to see a big screen version of “Miami Vice” that mirrors the slick coolness of the television show it is based upon. Colin Farrell, as Detective Sonny Crockett, doesn’t come anywhere close to having Don Johnson’s rakish swagger. …
Jersey Girl (2004)
Jersey Girl, written and directed by Kevin Smith Smith is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for language and sexual content including frank dialogue. The original release date was March 26, 2004 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Drama/Romance and stars …
Natural Born Killers (1994 black comedy thriller movie)
Natural Born Killers was one of those movies that I kept hearing about, but I never got to see. Therefore, recently I made it my duty to get it so I could finally know what it was that I had missed. While I have to admit that the movie did …
Aliens
Females kick butt in this 1985 follow-up to the eerie and moody Ridley Scott classic Alien. James Cameron was at the helm of this production and wisely tried to stay clear from making a carbon copy of Scott’s cult film, deciding to go for a full out action film …
Saw IV
Saw IV was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, and this time wasn’t produced by James Wan, but by Mark Burg and Oren Koules. The film was released like the others, just one year after the last around Halloween in 2007. The film plot is based on Jigsaw leaving messages …
The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
Following the happenings of Pitch Black, this movie continues the tale of Riddick, a criminal and killer the likes the universe is not ready for. The short stop on the dark planet that gave us an inside look of what Riddick is capable of is only a glimpse into …
Hope Floats movie
One of my all time favorite movies is “Hope Floats”. It is a true romance. Birdee Pruit, played by Sandra Bullock, finds out on National Television that her husband, Bill, cheated on her with her best friend. So Birdee packs up and moves from Chicago …
Anchor Man The Legend of Ron Burgundy
I have to say Anchor Man is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen in my life. I think this movie was very good and the main star Will Ferrel did a awesome job in the film. Will Ferrel played the part of Ron Burgandy and was very …
Desperate Escape movie
Though made in 2009, Desperate Escape only premiered on the Lifetime Movie Channel in February 2010. Make no mistake this is a B-movie with a standard, much-used plot and not a single surprise within in, unless you’re new to TV and movies. What it does have, however, …
The 40 Year Old Virgin
The 40 Year Old Virgin is a comedy directed by Judd Apatow. It stars The Office’s Steve Carell as Andy, an electronics store employee who has little experience in dating and no experience in sexual matters.
When Andy is invited to a poker game with his work colleagues (Seth Rogen, …
The Blair Witch Project
This movie is an extremely low budget film in the style of the whole film being a lost videotape, a documentary about “The Blair Witch” a group of 3 college students interview people in a small town, they ask about the witch, and then walk out into the woods …
Never Been Kissed movie
Normally, when I see a movie that has Drew Barrymore in it, I enjoy it tremendously.
However, Never Been Kissed was a disappointment to me. I’m not sure if the whole concept of a reporter posing to be a high school student just didn’t seem believable enough or if there …
Men In Black (movie 1997)
From afar, you see a light spiraling towards earth…from in the distance it would seem like nothing to worry about, but when it reaches land, that’s where the carnage begins. A bug has come to earth to capture a galaxy for it’s source of sub-atomic energy on it’s own …
Kiss the Girls (1997)
Kiss the Girls, directed by Gary Fleder is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for terror, violence and language. The original release date was October 3, 1997 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Crime/Drama/Mystery/Thriller and stars Morgan Freeman as Dr. Alex …
Troop Beverly Hills movie
I can’t believe I haven’t yet reviewed this wonderful comedy called Troop Beverly Hills which starred Shelley Long as Phyllis Nefler and Craig T. Nelson as her wayward husband, the muffler man otherwise known as Freddy Nefler. This movie wasn’t a critical success, but to me, it’s a …
Some Kind of Wonderful movie
One of the most classic and beloved american high school movies of the 1980s, perhaps not as well known as Fast times at Ridgemont High for example, but Some kind of wonderful is definitely my own personal favorite. In the centre of the story stands a rebellious young man, …
The Young Poisoner’s Handbook movie
A mentally unstable man named Graham get tired of the people around him and gets the crazy idea of poisoning them all. The film is said to be based on true events, and was quite controversial when it came out. It think it is thrilling mostly because the head …
The Departed
1. Did I stay interested / awake throughout the entire movie ?
A. No chance to nap through this one. Keeps you involved throughout.
2. Would I buy it on DVD ?
A. Definitely
3. Would I take my partner to see it on Valentine’s Day ?
A. Perhaps not.
4. Did I need a box of tissues ?
A. Wrong …
Sydney White
I had heard of the movie Sydney White but never made an effort to watch it until yesterday. I have to admit it was a cute movie.
Amanda Bynes stars in the comedy, which is a modern day rendition of Snow White and the 7 dwarves. Only, it takes place …
Pete’s Dragon
I am reviewing the Disney movie, Pete’s Dragon. Pete is a little boy who lives with a terrible family. He’s an orphan. He runs away. He has a friend, though…a big, gigantic, green one. His friend happens to be a dragon named Elliot, and Elliot helps him escape from …
Spirited Away animation
“Spirited Away” presents remarkable detail in the way of animation. The creator of the animation is Hiyao Miyazaki. The storyline itself is highly imaginative. Suffice it to say: much goes into proper animation of a movie. During the process sometimes there is a tendency …
Arbitrage (Movie)
“Arbitrage,” starring Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon, is the story of a billionaire’s fall from grace. The title implies that the movie will be about international investment fraud, which sounds interesting, if a bit dry. However, the film pleasantly surprises by delivering an unexpected depth.
For the genre, …
Evil movie
A swedish film from the self-biographical novel by Jan Guillou. It is the story of a young rebellious man who goes to a college. There he learns that the older students from the “finer families” are the bosses and that the younger students have to obey their rules to …
Movie: The Last House on the Left (1972)
A few weeks ago, my wife and I watched the remake of the movie The Last House on the Left. It was an OK movie but not great and, since I had never seen the original, began wondering if it was any better or worse.
After reading about the original …
The Tangerine Bear (2000 Film)
The 2000 movie called “The Tangerine Bear” is a simple cartoon film for families during the holidays that have strong morals and a very cute themed story that revolves around a bear that was created with his smile sewn in upside down so that he is always frowning. This …
Batman v Superman Movie (spoilers)
I Just got back from Dawn of Justice and a lot of controversy has happened with reviews so I thought I’d give mine. I’m just a normal guy who is neither a DC or Marvel fanboy, I like comics.
So this movie is directed at people who read comics. Alot …
Davincci code/movie
When I read Dan Brown’s novel The Davincci Code a couple of months ago, I couldn’t wait for the movie to come out.
Now that I’ve seen the movie, I kind of wish I hadn’t.
Overall, it wasn’t bad. But, I just felt very unsatisfied watching it. In fact, at times …
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
With all of the X-Men films that have been produced for mutant lovers everywhere, another movie revolving around these super human characters caught me as a little of overkill. However, I was proved very wrong after having seen the 2009 X-Men film, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine’. Not only was this …
The movie A Shark’s Tale
A Shark’s Tale is one of those movies that looks like it might be okay, but the thought of paying movie theater prices to see it scares the crap out of you. I had this problem on the one hand it had a really great cast. Even Robert De …
Oh Heavenly Dog movie
Oh Heavenly Dog is a charming movie that is surprisingly funny. Chevy Chase stars as a private investigator who gets murdered in the middle of a case. However, as far as Heaven goes, he’s not guaranteed entry. He has to go back to Earth to solve …
Movie: Zombieland
When I first heard of the movie Zombieland, I wasn’t planning on watching it. I figured it would be like every other horror movie spoof out there and would be a big waste of my time.
However, my wife did want to watch it and, after some argument, I caved …
Happy Feet
Cut to a scene of a baby penguin being born. Named with the adoring name of Mumble. Waddling around, trying out his new feet. Cut to another scene, the same penguin, a little bit more grown up. Forbidden to dance around others, he finds a …
42, movie (2013)
Stories of the underestimated seem to resonate with us as a culture. When we see an underdog overcome great challenges before them, it becomes a story that becomes personal for any individual. Film has presented this archetype since its creation. Rocky, Forrest Gump, and the Mighty …
Farce Of The Penguins
Well here is another Penguin movie my daughter rented last night,but this one is an adult movie. “The Farce Of The Penguins” was mad funny. We laughed our butts off. Well of course Bob Saget was in it, as well as Christina Applegate, Lewis Black, Mo’nique, Tracy Morgan. The …
Spanglish (movie)
Spanglish is a wonderful movie about a family that changes due to the appearance of a new maid. The father, John, played by Adam Sandler, and the mother, Deb, played by Tea Leoni, hire Flor, a Mexican maid with limited to no English speaking skills. Flor is pretty and …
Blade II,movie
After the original came yet another spectacular movie. It’s actioned packed that kept me on the edge of my seat right through. Did I mention the action? There is alot of action in this one…alot of action. Blade got the stuffing beat out of him and I enjoyed it, …
Men In Black Movie
What do you do if aliens attack the United States? You call the men in Black. Men in Black is a movie starring Will Smith, where Will Smith is one of the men in Black who is trying to save the world against the attack of aliens. The movie …
Home Alone movie
The original and still the best. This side-splitting comedy tells the tale of a kid who thought he had wished his family away. Enjoying his spoils he indulges his child-like appetite like only a kid can. Meanwhile, two buglars are rampaging through the neighborhood stealing all in their path …
Hot Shots Part Deux
It’s been a while since I’ve seen the sequel to the movie Hot Shots; Hot Shots Part Deux. And I have to admit, after seeing it again this morning, it’s as good as I remember it being.
While the first Hot Shots movie made fun of the film Top Gun, …
The Last King of Scotland (R, 2006) movie
Forrest Whitaker is a genius in this movie. I knew just from seeing the trailer that this film was going to be terrific. The previews didn’t lie. In fact, the film was better than I expected. The story of Idi Amin is interesting, …
Quantum of Solace
I watched Quantum of Solace a couple of months ago, since I am fan of the James Bond Series. And after watching it, I really liked it. It is basically a sequel to Casino royale in which by being betrayed by Vesper, James Bond wants revenge from his enemies …
Children fo Men movie
It was real tough to decide whether to give this movie a 10 or a 9… I hesitate to put it up there with the best movies of all time, but I feel the urge. Children of Men is a truly great film. I think it is fairly groundbreaking …
Blood Diamond (2006 film)
We have all heard about Africa, we have seen reports on the news, but we have never experienced it as directly and as strongly from the screen as we do with Edward Zwick’s new visually and emotionally competent epic adventure drama film Blood Diamond.
Danny Archer (Leonardo …
Christopher’s Christmas Mission movie
A swedish animated comedy about the spirit of christmas. It’s originally titled “Sagan om Karl-Bertil Jonssons julafton” and tells the tale of young Karl-Bertil who’s a big fan of Robin Hood, and feels he wants to do something good to people around christmas time. At his work in the …
From Paris With Love (2010) movie
Haven’t seen John Travolta take to the screen in a film that I have liked lately but this one was pretty entertaining. Nothing special just a good old fashion entertainment action film.
I do like the storyline it is quite interesting, with a twist I did not expect so …
Stranger Than Fiction (2006)
Stranger than Fiction, debuting in 2006, is a movie starring Will Ferrel. The movie is about an IRS agent named Harold Crick. Mr. Crick lives a very dull and redundant life until he starts hearing a voice narrating his actions. The movie continues as he tries to find the …
High School Musical
High School Musical debuted on the Disney Channel in January of 2006 and became a nationwide phenomenon, sparking musicals in high schools across the country, a musical tour, and great careers for the actors involved in this show. I am in my twenties and I absolutely LOVE this movie. …
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