Movies Reviews
Starred Up (drama movie)
Starred Up was one of those movies that was recommended to me. However, at the time I didn’t pay it much attention because I’ve never heard the movie mentioned anywhere else. I figured it was going to be one of those low budget flops that was more of a waste …
Get Smart
In “Get Smart” we get to see the unlikely couple Steve Carell and Anne Hathway team up to beat the enemy. What is so great about this movie is that you find it very difficult to imagine these two persons as a couple due to …
Wimbledon (2004)
This movie is about tennis in all its glory. Nothing more, nothing less. They try to toss in a love story in it but that was dashed asunder on the rocks below as this movie failed to even grasp and hold you until the very end of the movie. …
Calamity Jane movie
I love Calamity Jane. As a bit time Doris Day fan, this movie has long been a fun time for me. Day is one of Hollywood’s best, able to do drama and comedy. She can be serious and full of angst or crazy and daffy, …
In the Bedroom, movie
Based on the short story, “Killings,” by Andre Dubus, “In the Bedroom” is a smart film that can resonate with even the most emotionally closed off of people. This is a film that hits us all where it hurts the most: the death of a child. It’s a story …
Battle Planet (movie)
When I saw the dvd at the house of a friend, I could not help thinking that the name “Battle Planet” sounded familiar. However, later on I learned that the movie was actually a Syfy original science fiction movie, and after reading a good, review on it, I was …
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006)
As the second installment in one of my favorite trilogies, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest is an exciting movie that everyone will love. The cast is one of my favorite. For starters, Johnny Depp returns as Captain Jack Sparrow. He is on a search to find the …
The Company of Wolves (1984)
This is a unique werewolf movie based on “Red Riding Hood” and one I enjoyed watching. Angela Landsbury is the star and she does a wonderful job of playing the girl’s grandmother. Based on the clothing the characters wear, the story is set during Pilgrim days except it takes …
American Gangster (2007)
I loved this film. At first sight I was put off because I assumed it was probably just another boring action film, the kind that leave me a bit cold, but actually this film is based on a very interesting true story and although it was long, I …
The Thing Below (2004) Movie
This is one of those creepy science fiction pictures, horror really, that I found boring. The movie just didn’t hold my attention very well. I guess the plot moved too slowly. Normally I like these kind of creepy pictures. It could be the over-used plot this movie has. Or …
Movie Blast
When I came across the movie Blast on one of our movie channels the other night, the first thought I had was “I’ve never heard of this before.” My second thought was “Eddie Griffin in a drama? Are you kidding me?”
I originally wasn’t going to watch this movie but …
Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children
I’ve always wondered what happened to the character of Final Fantasy 7 after the game and now I know. This is a feature length film set 2 years after the Meteor incident in FF7. Everyone has settled back into normal life until an old evil force is set to …
The Devil Wears Prada
I can watch The Devil Wears Prada 10 times in a row and still not get bored over the DVD. I have one at home and I love watching it each time whenever I have a special time at home, away from work and not going out with …
War (2007)
War, directed by Philip G. Atwell is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for sequences of strong bloody violence, sexuality/nudity and language. The original release date was August 24, 2007 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Thriller and stars Jet Li …
Death of a Stranger movie
I am reviewing the murder mystery movie, Death of a Stranger, starring John Nettles and Daniel Casey as Chief Inspector Barnaby and Detective Sergeant Gavin Troy. This film was made in 1999, was produced by Brian-True-May, and is based off the novel written by Caroline Graham.
In this film, …
Tyler Perry’s ‘The Family That Preys’ (movie)
I really didn’t know what to expect from this film when I first heard the name of it. Tyler Perry is best known for his comedies such as ‘Diary of a Mad Black Woman’ and ‘Meet the Browns’. I was really surprised today when I watched his 2008 film …
Star Trek (2009)
Although I enjoyed seeing the new Star Trek movie, I have to say that the writers really dropped the ball with the script and some of the characterizations. The story was quite poor and not very interesting at all, and it seemed as if the story was written around …
Sherlock Holmes’ Dressed to Kill
The very last of the Sherlock Holmes movies to star Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce was Sherlock Holmes’ Dressed to Kill. Parts of this story are among my favorite moments. I suppose the actors had these roles so down pat by now that it felt more natural …
The Time Machine movie
It is an entertaining film based on the concept of time traveling. This concept has always thrilled me and I was curious to know about it. The first half of the movie is pretty enjoyable as well as knowledgeable. I am not a die hard fan of science …
Did You Hear About the Morgans? movie
Did You Hear About the Morgans? isn’t much of a stretch for Hugh Grant. He just played himself, a man who cheated on his significant other. I wasn’t impressed with him at all. He talked at, not to, Sarah Jessica Parker much of the time. …
50 first dates movie
50 first dates is a romantic comedy movie released on 2004 led by Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. The story begins with the Henry, marine-life veterinarians who met and have fallen in love at first sight with Lucy, a woman who suffers from a short term memory disease called …
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
The original Planet of the Apes was a unique movie that was both entertaining and made you think. The sequel, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, was still entertaining but definitely not as good as the original movie was.
I thought the whole story line about a race of mutant …
Case of Harry Croker
I am reviewing The Case of Harry Croker, 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, stars …
The House Bunny Movie
When I saw the trailer for this I immediately wanted to watch it, it features Anna Faris as a Playboy Bunny and even as a girl, I was really excited to watch this because it’s a typical girly movie which features sexy girls and fashion and shopping! Rumer Willis …
The Quiet (R, 2005)
Here is yet another movie that I’ve been skipping over in my Netflix queue. I thought at first that because the film starred Elisha Cuthbert, that it would be one of those silly little flicks with little substance. Tween thrillers are very rarely that entertaining to …
Away From Her
I am really in tears watching this movie. The tears meant that the movie works perfectly well for me. This movie is something that youngsters will not fancy, since it features the older generations. But, it tells me that one day I am going to be …
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 …
The Last Crusade movie
I am reviewing the movie, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. It is the last movie in the trilogy. It stars Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. It follows Raiders of the Lost Arc, and the Temple of Doom. When Indiana Jones’ father turns up missing, he is …
Fat Slags-movie
Fat Slags is a comedy movie based on a comic book series about two obese women in jumpsuits who regulary smoke and engage in sexual acts with various men.I havent read the comic book but decided to see how good the movie based off of it was.The movie starts …
Movie Silence of the Lambs
This spectacular movie has my most favorite film monologue ever and it’s probably the most memorable one as well. It was delivered quite eloquently by the legendary Anthony Hopkins. This film, “Silence of the Lambs” is nothing short of a
masterpiece. Based on the gripping novel by the author Thomas …
Practical Magic (1998)
Practical Magic, directed by Griffin Dunne is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America and stars Sandra Bullock as Sally Owens, Nicole Kidman as Gillian Owens, Stockard Channing as Aunt Frances Owens, Dianne Wiest as Aunt Bridget Owens and Aidan Quinn as Officer Gary Hallet.
As a young …
The Resident Patient
I am reviewing The Resident Patient, a Sherlock Holmes episode from the boxed set, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which was produced by Granada television in 1983. This episode finds Holmes hired by a very young physician, recently hired by a man to look after his personal health. …
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 …
Priest (Movie 2011)
My boyfriend wanted to see this film a few weeks ago, and so he asked me out and we watched it. Well, to tell you honestly, when I saw the trailer, I knew that it was going to suck! And no, I’m not basing my judgment on the director …
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
I thought The Hand That Rocks the Cradle was pretty good. This movie had some scary parts and was very suspenseful. I have to say that I really did like the storyline. The story is about a woman who stays with a family and takes care of the kids in …
Black Christmas Movie
This movie was very disappointing for me. for a scary movie it failed to impress me really sort of boring. after breaking out of a mental hospital to go home for christmas. The killer goes on killing spree at a collage sorority house full of girls, because the girls …
The Conjuring (2013) movie
The Conjuring-the movie starring “Patrick Wilson” and “Vera Farmiga” as “Ed and Lorraine Warren” is a horror movie.It is directed by James Wan and written by Chad Hayes and Carey Hayes.The story is based on the true story of “Perron’s” family set back in 1971,who moved their family into …
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Everyone knows Harry Potter - that’s how famous Harry Potter is. Whether you enjoy reading fantasies, you have to admit that Harry Potter books are excellent. JK Rowling had successfully created a a fake world which feels so real to the readers.
Too bad the same …
Hoosier Schoolboy movie
The beginning of Hoosier Schoolboy introduces the audience to a town divided by some kind of milk strike. The farmers are being accused of high pricing, so milk is being brought in from elsewhere. I have to admit, in my entire life, I have never heard of …
All That Jazz movie
All That Jazz is the story of the great choreographer, Bob Fosse. There is absolutely no doubt about just how talented Fosse was, but his personal life was full of trauma and personal problems. That’s how it often is for really great talents. Like Fosse, though, …
Movie Step Up
I admit that I only watched this movie because the second one will soon be on the big screen. I only watched it in case that “Step Up 2 The Streets” makes some kind of reference to the first original movie.
I must admit that I was …
National treasure (movie)
I rented the movie National Treasure today because it stars Nicolas Cage. I had seen the advertisements trailers for the movie during a mini TV show called treasure hunters. It is a movie about a man named Ben who is hunting for a treasure that was hid by the …
Movie Children of the Corn
I can’t remember the first time I saw Children of the Corn, but I know that it scared the daylights out of me. Now that I’ve watched it again as an adult, the same doesn’t hold true. Honestly I’m not sure if it’s because the film is older, or …
Nationsal Treasure film
I was recently coaxed into watching this film due to there being nothing else on at the cinema and my mates were bored. I went not expecting much, and left with a surprise- this movie was brilliant.
The film centers round the exploits of Ben Gates (Nicholas Cage)in attempt to …
X-Men First Class movie
I saw this movie on opening day at around 3:30 pm-ish. The theatre was about half full so I got to enjoy the movie in a pretty nice seat at around the centre of the theatre. I usually sit further back, but this time, my entire vision …
Beowulf Film
Robert Zemeckis, John Malkovich, Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins, Ray Winstone. A pantheon of names builds this incredibly well recreated story of Beowulf based on the Norse legend of the same name. The movie grabbed me from the first moment at the sight of the decrepit and tired Hrothgar (Anthony …
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 …
Michael Jackson, This is It movie
I said I was not going to do it but I did it. I broke down and saw the movie This is It. I am certain most die -hard Michael Jackson fans have already seen this “movie” in the theater or on DVD but I was not …
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