Movies Reviews
Mission to Mars film
Mission to Mars is a good film about a mission to Mars that goes awry. A rescue mission is planned, and that’s where the focus is for the majority of the movie.
Gary Sinise stars, along with Tim Robbins, Peter Outerbridge, Jerry O’Connell, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen, and Kim …
The Departed movie
“The Departed” is a Martin Scorsese movie and it confirms that the more time passes by, the more Scorsese gives us great movies. “The Departed” alone won 4 Oscars and also won another 47 awards.
This crime movie narrates the story of two police officials who choose to move along …
Little miss sunshine movie
Little miss sunshine is a really family oriented movie. If it did not have so much profanity, it probably would have been really successful as a mainstream movie. A dysfunctional family is coming together going on a road trip because the little girl wants to be in a little …
Thirteen Ghost’s (2001 Film)
The 2001 film Thirteen Ghosts does wonders if you are looking to be scared of things that go bump in the night, or the things you can’t see that go bump in the night. But other than the scary ghost that left me wondering if I was truly alone, …
Night of the Zombies (1981) movie
Starring: Margit Evelyn Newton, Franco Garofalo, Selan Karay, Jose Gras, Gaby Renom, Josep Lluis Fonoll, Piero Furnelli, Bruno Boni, Patrizia Costa, Cesare Di Vito, Sergio Pislar, Bernard Seray, Victor Israel, Pep Ballenster, and Joaquin Bianco.
Directed by: Bruno Mattei.
“Night of the Zombies” (also known as “Virus” and “Hell of the …
Candyman (1992)
Candyman, directed by Bernard Rose is rated R for violence and gore by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date for this movie was October 16, 1992 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Drama/Fantasy/Horror/Mystery/Thriller and stars Cirginia Madsen as Helen Lyle, …
Before sunset - staring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy
My boyfriend and I recently watched the 2004 film Before Sunset starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. Although the film was a little slow going, we really enjoyed it. I suppose you’d describe it as romantic comedy. Julie Delpy is brilliant. We also saw her …
Horror of Spider Island Movie
I ended up watching an old movie last night called Horror of Spider Island. From what I can tell, this was a foreign movie (likely German) that was dubbed and was supposed to be a scary movie.
Well, I have to tell you, this black and white film was one …
Into The Wild
Into the Wild is both touching and inspiring. I guess one of the things I remembered most was that it was based on a true story. That makes me feel a bit sorry for the parents, as I have five wonderful children of my own. I can understand how …
Inception (2010 film)
In the 2010s a new director is threatening to steal the whole Hollywood show for himself-this director is quickly getting close to the very top of my list and his name is Cristopher Nolan-a film-maker whose every new film is better than the last one. His last one is …
Step Up 2: The Streets
Although it is the sequel of “Step Up”, “Step Up 2: The Streets” offers a different type of movie from the original version. I expected the story to be based again, like in the original movie, at the Maryland School of Arts, however the action takes place else where …
Driving Miss Daisy movie
When Miss Daisy, an aging Jewish woman, almost has an accident trying to get out of her driveway, her son decides that she has become too old to drive. Despite her protests, he hires her a chauffeur, a good-natured African American man named Hoke. Hoke is warned about Miss …
Prisoners (2013 movie)
Prisoners was one of those films that I kept putting off watching even when I had the time. There was something about the trailer that didn’t make it appear interesting to me even though most if not all of the people in the main roles were very good an popular …
Rock of Love with Bret Michaels
Rock of Love with Bret Michaels is now in it’s second season on VH1. I got hooked on the first season because of the complete crazy chicks that were competing for his “love.” It was like a guilty pleasure that I almost felt shame for watching. …
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
Another revival of “A Christmas Carol”, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past is another foray into the classic Dickens tale. Matthew McConaughey plays Connor Mead is the successful playboy photographer who reluctantly returns to his childhood home for his younger brother’s wedding. He loves his brother but thinks marriage …
Underworld 3
I went to the Cinema to watch “Underworld 3: The Rise Of the Lycans”
I know that this movie is the prequel to “Underworld”. In this movie which begins with Victor killing Lucian’s parents and takes Lucian in as a child yet makes him a slave to guard them.
Victor …
Sex and A Girl
I love this DVD movie called Sex and A Girl. I bought it for about $16.00. This story is about Alex, a 16 year old girl, who dreams of becoming a ballerina. She has ultra liberal hippy people as parents.
The story starts to get interesting when …
Reluctant Carpenter
I am reviewing the Case of the Reluctant Carpenter, a Sherlock Holmes episode from the boxed set, Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Series 39 Thrilling Episodes. This series was produced by Sheldon Reynolds and filmed in France in the fifties. Ronald Howard, the son of actor Leslie Howard, …
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 …
8 Mile (2002)
In the beginning, B Rabbit is involved in a Rap Battle, but he chokes on stage and ran off in disgrace, this is his passion, but he is yet to find his muse. As he continues with his life as a struggling Rapper, he spends most of his work …
Paranormal Activity (R, 2007)
As soon as I heard that Paranormal Activity was coming to theaters I wanted to see it immediately. I have long been a fan of movies like this, and was waiting with baited breath to see some horror that wasn’t contrived and silly. I am actually glad …
Hancock movie
This is a 2008 film starring Will Smith, it’s about a superhero who makes mistakes and gets a lot of negative media attention due to his messing up, the people of the city are fed up with his way of handling crime and saving people. The movie is somewhat …
Premonition
I was prepared to really hate this film. I had read reviews. And so many people (including critics) had nothing but weak things to say about this film. I think it’s because Sandra Bullock has never been taken seriously as an actress. Her quirky ways, …
Beauty Shop
I watched “Beauty Shop” last night. I thought it was hilarious! This PG-13 movie stars Queen Latifa, Kevin Bacon, Alicia Silverstone, Andie McDowell and many other familiar faces. Gina (Queen Latifa) quits her job at a salon to open her own business. She encounters troubles of running her own …
The Watchmen movie
‘A comedian died tonight in New York City’
It’s no ‘here’s looking at you, kid’ but I’ll admit it’s a catchy line. And the movie had has many good points; great special effects, all right screenplay, intriguing costumes but that was it. There were some witty lines but that doesn’t …
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 …
Keeping the Faith (2000, Edward Norton)
I found this film really enjoyable, and a tearjerker too.
And in my humble opinion, a much better romantic comedy than a lot of Stiller’s recent outings - e.g. Along Came Polly, Meet the Fockers etc.
Ben Stiller and Ed Norton play a Rabbi and a Priest respectively. They are …
Triangle, psychological horror film
Jess and a group of friends set sail on a yacht. There is this weird vibe Jess is having prior to getting on the yacht that would scare anyone from making the trip. Her suspicions seem to become a reality when the yacht hits a storm and they are …
I Walked with a Zombie movie
Another classic horror film, made back in the 1930s. Very subtle horror is it doesn’t really contain any violence or monsters. A woman travels to Jamaica where she learns of the strange culture called voodoo - the ability to control people using a puppet.
This woman experiences the most remarkable …
The Chipmunks Christmas Special-movie
Chipmunk Christmas Special is a 1981 cartoon special featuring the chipmunk cartoon characters.It is about a sick boy who is in critical condition.The doctor says he dosen’t know if he would survive.The main characters,the cipmunks have a recording session with Dave.Dave tells Alvin that he would be able to …
Back To The Future
I love it, and its as entertaining now as it was when it was made in 1985 Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd excel in this film which sends them back to the past where they get stuck and need to find a way, well - back to …
Millcreek Cinema McKinleyville CA
Millcreek Cinema is a movie theater in Mckinleyville, CA. They have about four screens and show new releases. The theater is is very well-maintained. The person selling tickets was also very friendly and had a sense of humor.
Picture and sound quality (THX Certified) were excellent, and …
Knock Knock Movie
If you’re thinking of a way to waste an hour and a half of your life, give the movie Knock Knock a try. This movie is a complete waste of time and I don’t know how I ever sat through the whole movie. If you’ve read any of my …
A Troll in Central Park
The first time I heard of the animated movie “A Troll in Central Park” was some time after it was released in the nineteen nineties. I was not a child any more at the time so I did not have much interest in it and I thoguht it was …
Gangs of New York
WHen the movie Gangs of New Yrok was supposed to be released in theatres, I was eager to watch it not only because I have always loved many historical films but it would have been the the first time in a long time that I had seen the actor …
The Secret of the Grain Movie
It’s the French Film fest in Manila and entrance to all the French movies are free! Who wouldn’t take advantage of that?! I know I would and am planning to do so until the festival moves on to Cebu.
The first movie I watched was entitled The Secret of the …
Angel-A
Angel-A is the type of movie I would go for when watching a foreign type of movie. It is full of drama, romance, and forms of life in art form.
If you believe in angels, you would believe this story. I believe in angels, but don�t really believe …
The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
The Thomas Crown Affair, directed by John McTiernan is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America and stars Pierce Brosnan as Thomas Crown, Rene Russo as Catherine Banning and Denis Leary as Michael McCann.
Thomas Crown, an extremely wealthy and successful man passes him idle time buy stealing …
Star Trek Voyager season 3 episode 11
Star Trek Voyager season 3 episode 11 which is titled the Q and the gray was a very interesting yet odd episode for Voyager. I remember when Janeway first encountered the Q in a previous episode but never realized that he sort of holds a certain amount of fascination …
Arachnaphobia film
If you are looking for a film that will be sure to give you a creepy crawly feeling, be sure to rent Arachnaphobia.
I am not afraid of spiders (nor anything else 1000th of my size) but this movie had me checking my blankets before crawling into bed.
Starring Jeff Daniels, …
Movie Munich 2005
Munich the place where 1972 Olympics were held. And where eleven Israeli athletes were murdered, it was the Olympics of Black September (the terror outfit that carried out the brutal killings of innocent people).
The movie Munich tells us what happened after the terrorists were saline at the end of …
Meet The Browns Film (2008)
I’ve watched Meet the browns so many times that I literally know the script by heart. That’s just how much I enjoy watching this movie. In all honestly, Meet the Browns film is one my favorite movies from Tyler Perry. Yes, there’s the play, and the TV series, but …
Rio - Blue Sky Studios Animated Movie
Rio is an animated movie by the company Blue Sky Studios. It tells the story of a group of tropical birds that are kidnapped and try to escape.
I have only recently began to watch Blue Sky Studios movies and the one thing that seems to be consistent is …
Spartacus (1960) Movie
Spartacus (1960) tells the tale of the legendary slave named Spartacus and how he was a gladiator who escaped with others to lead a slave rebellion against the Roman Empire in order to escape to freedom.
While not historically accurate to the true story of Spartacus, this film is still …
Rosemary’s Baby (1968) movie
Starring: Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer, Maurice Evans, Ralph Bellamy, Charles Grodin, Angela Dorian, Emmaline Henry, and Hanna Landy.
Directed by: Roman Polanski
A married couple, Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse, move into an apartment building where the neighbors are extremely friendly (and elderly, I might add). Rosemary’s husband …
From Russia with Love movie
The second 007 film shows Sean Connery again as the british super agent. This time he goes to Russia to fight the dangerous SPECTRE organisation, and of course meets a few women while he’s there.
From Russia with Love has a very similar pace and structure as the first film …
The Running Man Movie
In this rather depressing portrayal of the future, America appears to have lost all its freedoms and turned into a totalitarian society. One of the cruel, government-run entertainments is “The Running Man” show, where convicted criminals are given a chance to run for freedom - but they will be …
Dracula Untold, movie (2014)
Dracula Untold is a dark fantasy action film that deals with the origins of Count Dracula, the famous character from Brom Stoker’s 1897 novel, Dracula. This movie is laced with action and bits of horror throughout. It’s not a perfect movie but as far as action movies go, it pays …
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li
I knew going in that this movie was going to be bad, but really, this movie is terrible.
The story is wafer thin, it follows Chun-Li (who’s played by Kristin Kreuk even though the younger version of her is played by an Asian girl) as she tries to find her …
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