Movies Reviews
Daniel Deronda
This mini-series was such a pleasure to watch. The story is based on a novel by George Eliot. The title character, Daniel, supposedly an illegitimate son of a wealthy English aristocrat, was raised like a gentleman. He is a well educated young man who has plenty of money, but …
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
As a fan of alternate history stories, my interest was definitely piqued when I saw the trailer for Quentin Tarantino’s latest flick, Inglourious Basterds. It is a movie about a group of American soldiers, comprised mainly of Jewish-Americans, that goes off to Nazi-occupied France during World War II and …
Cats movie
The classic musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, originally based on a novel by T.S. Eliot, here transferred to the cinema.
I think it was a very colorful thing to look at, and some of the songs are unforgettable, but overall I think this felt more like a filmed musical stage …
Basquiat (1996 film)
I will open by saying that “Basquiat” is a terrific film, in every way you could name. The performances, by an all-star ensemble cast, are nearly flawless, the direction and visual composition of the film mirrors the personal, intense nature of its subject’s art, and the soundtrack covers a …
Shop Around the Corner (1940)
In 1940 Loew’s, a production company that ceased operation in the mid 1950s released the black and white feature “Shop Around the Corner” in English lasting 99 minutes. For some strange reason the movie was set in Budapest that somehow doesn’t quite work with Jimmy Stewards folksy, mid-western accent. …
The Final movie 2010
The Final was a film I rented from Netflix and I chose it because someone had recommended it to me. When I read the description I was not terribly impressed and I did not expect it to be anything original or unique. Films in the genre tend …
Stay Alive movie
Stay Alive, directed by William Brent Bell is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Asociation od America for horror violence, disturbing images, language, brief sexual and drug content. The original release date was March 24, 2006. This movie falls in the genre of Horror/Thriller and stars Jon Foster as …
Bridge to Terabithia, Gabor Csupo Movie
Jesse Aaron and Leslie Burke, two teenagers this can not be friendly back. However, the long run they can find things that unite them in the rope friendship. One day, Jesse and Leslie cross to a small river into the jungle. But Jesse and Leslie create their own world. …
Kids (NR, 1995) movie
There is a reason why this DVD is not rated. It is because the sex and adult situations in this film are so intense that it had to be rated that way. I know you’re wondering what kind of filth would be involved in a movie titled …
Movie Family Stone
I watched this movie on cable about a week ago. I wanted to see it when it first came out and I totally forgot all about it. So when it was on the other night I watched it. It started out really good but toward the middle and the …
Letters to Juliet movie
Letters to Juliet, a 2010 movie release, was surprisingly enchanting and entertaining. I really enjoyed it. There were moments where it slowed down a bit too much for me, and in reality, I think it could have been about ten to fifteen minutes shorter and been a …
Fullmetal Alcehmist Brotherhood Episode 6
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood episode 6 begins with a small recap of episode 5 and then goes straight to Ed boarding a train being seen off by Maes Hughes and accompanied by Alex Louis Armstrong. On their way back to Risembool, Armstrong spots a man he calls “Dr. Marcoh.” …
The Rock (movie/film)
The Rock is a story about one angry retired military officer, the Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel (Ed Harris), whose special forces were killed in action, and their families were not compensated for their deaths.
As a revenge, the general wants to pressure the government to do their obligations.
The …
Dumb and Dumber Dvd
Dumb and Dumber is the funnies movie ever written in my opinion. The comedic timing is spot on and keeps you laughing from the first minute to the last. The jokes are all based on how dumb Harry and Lloyd who are best friends are. They are mostly simple …
Step Up
I love Channing, this is the first time that I saw a muscle hunk that truly can dance, minus the pants that he was wearing, too lousy. The story was about a typical two teenager that enrolled in Mary Land School of Arts. One of them was attending a …
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
The 2008 Blockbuster version of The Incredible Hulk is a surprisingly entertaining action flick from the world of Marvel Comics.
Written by Zac Penn, (The Avengers, The Fantastic Four, X-Men: The Final Stand, etc.) Edward Norton starred as Bruce Banner, the gamma-infected scientist of the story, bringing believability to the …
He’s Just not that into you movie
I rented the movie “He’s just not that into you” from blockbuster about a week ago. I watched it as soon as I received it in the mailbox. Overall I enjoyed the movie because it was different than other chick flicks. I must admit that the movie got a …
Virus (1999)
A tugboat captain and crew stumble upon a mayday signal from a ship at sea, they go to investigate the distress call and find that they have put themselves in harms way. The captain, in debt up to his eyeballs has just lost his cargo, the same cargo that …
America’s Sweethearts movie
It took me a very long time to actually sit down and watch the movie America’s Sweethearts since I’ve never been a big fan of the actress Julia ROberts because I’m so used to seeing her in romance movies, and frankly, she has never held my attention. Thus, …
Max, 2015 movie
Universe if full of countless surprises.In which humans are considered as the most superior and mysterious race because we possess incredible aspects like love,hate,friendship,revenge and so on.Likewise animals too have these emotions.Even their is more about them than mankind has discovered.We just need a special bond with them to witness …
Godzilla Vs. Destroyer
When I was growing up, Godzilla was the ultimate movie monster. After seeing a more recent version of the series, Godzilla Vs. Destroyer, I am starting to see why he never won an Oscar.
The plot of the movie itself was decent. He once again has to fight a monster, …
The Interview, movie
The Interview stars Seth Rogen and James Franco and was directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. James Franco plays a celebrity journalist who is good at his job. He even has Kim Jong Un as a fan, which is how he lands an interview with the …
Kungfu Panda
Po, the big clumsy panda, aspired to be a great kungfu warrior a seemingly impossible dream! Yet according to the wise Master Oogway, the universe had chosen Po to be the Dragon Warrior, despite protests and objections from Master Shifu and his five students.
Tai Lung, a …
The Incredible Mr. Limpet - Weekend at Weeki Wachee featurette
I really enjoyed the Weekend at Weeki Wachee featurette which had to deal with the premier weekend for the Warner Brothers’ film, The Incredible Mr. Limpet. These type of movie shorts are fun for me. I love going behind the scenes, both to see how a production …
Movie: Saw VI
Well, I didn’t really want to, but I gave in and finally sat down to watch the film Saw VI.
I have seen the previous five movies in this series and, while the first couple were somewhat unique and entertaining, I got a bit bored with it by the fourth …
Real Mean
I have seen John Ritter quite a few times on television but never took the time to watch one of his movies. That changed this past weekend when I watched his film Real Men. And, I have to say, I was very impressed.
First off, I want to say that, …
Bedtime Stories movie
I recently bought the DVD for the movie and watched it together with my family. In my opinion, the story is quite similar to another movie by the name of Inkheart but this one is more suitable for children due to its story and approach.
The movie’s main character is …
Chronicle (Movie )
First off, I’m going to say although I don’t absolutely love the found footage genre, I absolutely without a doubt loved Chronicle. Of course I had my problems with it but at the end of the day it was a really good movie. My favorite thing about this film …
Can’t Buy Me Love, movie
Although there are many films out there about the diamond in the rough teenager who just needs a little push to be less awkward, none quite matches the charm of this film with Patrick Dempsey long before he was famous. In fact it has hard to imagine the man …
Flicka
This movies stars Alison Lohman as a teenager just coming home from boarding school to her parents horse ranch. While at school, she continually dreams of being back at the ranch and the horses, thus failing her courses. Anyway, once back at the ranch, she takes a …
The Haunted Mansion
This 2003 release was obviously meant to be a “spooky comedy” of sorts, with ghosts and zombies who come alive in their tomb in a most inconvenient time. Perhaps some kids liked it, and perhaps it was okay to watch once for some adults. But to me, it was …
Kung Fu Hustle movie
A delightful, side popping, laugh till you can’t breathe type movie. It’s original and did I mention that it’s funny as funny can get? You need to watch Kung Fu Hustle. There is no other film like it. And if you find that you like this movie, then you …
Unfaithful (2002)
A married woman gets involved with a foreigner when she is taken for a ride during a small wind storm, he comes to her aid and she is captivated by his boyish good looks and his charm. Completely forgetting the fact that she is married, she encourages the young …
The Departed, Martin Scorsese Movie
Boston, several years ago. Mafia boss Francis Costello recruit a kid named Colin Sullivan to become subordinates. Colin Costello treat themselves is a worthy son. However, the plan is to put Colin Costello to the Police Academy. After graduating, Colin has had a brilliant career; he was assigned in …
Madagascar 2 Back to Africa (2008 movie)
I never thought that my son would fall in love with the series as quickly as he did. He especially loves the Penguins. And to be honest , I like the Penguins, too. They can be really funny sometimes. What I like about this movie is it basically has …
Juwanna Mann (2002)
Basketball phenom Jamal Jefferies played by Miguel A. Nunez Jr. has come across some problems in his professional career. Aparently, he thinks too much of himself and that he is the best thing to happen to basketball since its inception.
Frustrated with his showboat attitude, the basketball league decides …
Sex and The City Box Set
I was always a fan of the show sex and the city. Recently they released a box set DVD that constains every single episode of the show. Not only do you get all of these great shows, you also get a little bit of a discount because you are …
The Big Racket, movie (1976)
In the wake of 1971’s The French Connection, the Italian film industry came up with their own stamp on gritty, police dramas. This genre became known as poliziottesco and were infamous for their depiction of Italy’s criminal underworld. Enzo G. Castellari would become the director best known …
The Union: The Business Behind Getting High
I find conspiracy theories fascinating and although the documentary The Union: The Business Behind Getting High cannot be technically categorized as a conspiracy it is controversial enough to ignite the interest of anyone regardless of background opinion on the issue at hand.
Let me first state that I do not …
For Those Who Think Young movie
Movies in the early to mid-sixties often dealt with one thing; well, maybe two — the beach and young love. That’s exactly what 1964’s For Those Who Think Young is about. It stars James Darren and Pamela Tiffin. Darren plays Gardner ‘Ding’ Pruitt III. He’s …
Cone Heads
There are quite a few movies out there that got their start as Saturday Night Live skits. One of those, Coneheads, is actually not that bad of a movie.
The movie focuses on the Conehead family, a family of aliens who are trying to pretend to be a normal suburban …
Wilderness (R, 2006) movie
If you think that this is going to be just another of those teen slasher flicks–you’re sadly mistaken. This film is ruddy, rugged, brutal, and suspenseful, all the to credit of the director, effects artists, and good actors. In reading the opening credits, I realized that …
The Haunting in Connecticut movie
I watched The Haunting in Connecticut the other day with my boyfriend and there are lots of scary moments for me. I was so scared out of my mind and a lot of times it made me laugh because I was so nervous like when a member of the …
“Jane Eyre” with Timothy Dalton and Zelah Clarke
I have seen several movies based on this classic by Charlotte Bronte, and this 1983 version starring Zelah Clarke as Jane and Timothy Dalton as Mr. Rochester is, in my opinion, by far the best. The plot is very true to the book, and the two leading actors were …
Doc Hollywood (1991)
Doc Hollywood, directed by Michael Caton-Jones is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original releas date was August 2, 1991 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Romance and stars Michael J. Fox as Dr. Benjamin Stone, Julie Warner as Vialula …
The Equalizer (2014 Film)
The Equalizer is an Action film I had the opportunity to view. I was lead to go see it after viewing a trailer for it one evening. As with many of the trailers on TV, I was intrigued almost instantly. I am not the biggest fan of Denzel Washington, …
House of a Thousand Corpses
This is a movie (produced and shown in 2003) that I regret having watched. I only wasted money.
I am not going to watch anymore movie directed by Rob Zombie if this is an example. This contains scenes that only psychos like the ones in the movie …
In The Land Of Women
I watched In The Land Of Women the other day and was quite surprised to find Adam Brody starring together with one of my most favorite actress, Meg Ryan. If you remember watching The OC, you will know the handsome, tall and dark-haired Adam.
He is a guy …
The Gravedancers
The title of this movie, The Gravedancers is very scary already. I screamed like a mad woman on some really scary scenes. I would warn viewers out there to bring all your sweater jackets, shawl, some warm drinks and good peanuts as the more this movie gets …
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 12
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood episode 12 begins when Ed and Al arrive in Dublith to visit their teacher Izumi Curtis. Ed has a dream about his father Van Hohenheim. They go to Izumi and Sig Curtis’ shot “Happy Meat” where they’re greeted by Sig, because they committed the …
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