Movies Reviews
Movie Becoming Jane
Again, someone got me to watch this period film about Jane Austen. The movie stars one of my favorite actors, James McAvoy - whom I think is quite yummy. The movie also features Anne Hathway as Jane Austen. The film follows her life as a …
I Walk the Line (2005)
“I Walk the Line” is a 2005 biopic of the life of musician Johnny Cash and his relationship with June Carter. The 136 movie is in color and English. I tend to like shorter movies, but the extra time in this movie is spent in music so it …
Paranormal Activity (2009 film)
This is one of those love it or hate it movies. I don’t think there is anyone who came away from this with a middle of the road reception. I myself could’ve gone either way as many of the reviews I heard were “it’s really good, it’s …
“The Avengers” (2012 film)
I went to see “The Avengers” with mixed expectations-I saw it in 3D, and was prepared for lots of the visual spectacle you would hope for from a superhero blockbuster. But the last film I saw in 3D was “Avatar,” which is a case study on how stunning visuals …
You Only Live Twice movie
A film about the british secret service agent yet again. This time the audience are lead to believe the hero dies in the first scene of the film, but evidently James Bond can not be killed. Sean Connery is clearly getting tired of the role by this time and …
Penelope (movie)
One of the first movies that I remember recognising the actor James McAvoy in was Penelope, which was released in 2006. He’s one of those actors whose movies I will always take a chance with , and that was one of the main reasons why I even decided to …
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
This was my favorite of the Original Trilogy. If you think of the three earlier films as one complete story, then Empire is the all-important second act. I like this film for several reasons.
First, it expanded on the Star Wars Universe introduced in A New Hope. This meant new …
Ice Princess
Ice Princes is about a girl named Casey Carlie who is trying to complete a physics project so she can get a scholarship for college. Her professor told her to make it about something personal. That’s when she came up with the idea to study the girls figure skating …
Blockbuster Online
I have been a subscriber of Blockbuster Online for over two years now. I like this service an immense amount. It is so easy for me, considering my town doesn’t have a decent video shop. Thanks to blockbuster online I can chose the films I want to see, I check …
Blood and Black Lace movie
This is Mario Bava at his best. With a cinematic style that was later to become the famous “giallo” genre in italian film industry is here more or less invented by Bava himself. A hideous murder story, unpredictable shock sequences, poweful imagery with a lot of camera movement and …
Faster (2010) Movie
Faster is a movie starring Dwayne Johnson (also known as “The Rock) and Tommy Lee Jones. Wayne Johnson plays “Driver” a man who has just been let out of jail after a ten year sentence. He was sentenced for being the driver of a getaway car in an armed …
Shape of the Moon (2004)
Shape of the Moon is a documentary released in 2004. It has no narration, but is basically a cameraman who follows around an Indonesian family. It received rave reviews from Roger Ebert and other critics. It is shot entirely in Indonesia, and the language is Indonesian with subtitles. Despite …
Angel Heart (1987)
I was excited when this film came out in 1987 as I was a major fan of Mickey Rourke and I liked The Cosby Show too so the combination of Rourke and Lisa Bonet was going to be interesting. Not to mention Robert De Niro playing a mean …
Alvin and The Chipmunks
Everyone who was born in the 80’s cant not know the chipmunks. These 3 cute fellows who made it big in our televisions. I loved them as a kid and watched every show. Now that they made a movie of it, entitled Alvin and the Chipmunks, i was sure …
The Comebacks
I don’t ever remember seeing the movie “The Comebacks” advertising to be released in theatres. In fact, thinking about it now I realized I must have, but at the time I probably thought that it was just one of the many sports movie dramas which were being released at …
Pathfinder (2007)
Pathfinder, directed by Marcus Nispel is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong brutal violence throughout. The original rlease date for this movie was April 13, 2007 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Drama/History/Thriller/War and stars Karl Urban as ghost, …
Erin Brockovich movie
I found it weird that someone was requesting a review on “Erin Brockovich” on here but I thought, “Hey I’ve seen that movie. I’ll tell him/her what I think.” Well, Julia Roberts is in fact very good in the role as is Albert Finney. It is a very well …
All Good Things Movie (2010)
All Good Things movie it’s based on the real-life events when a woman goes missing in 1982 and her husband is a suspect in her disappearance, but there isn’t enough evidence against him. In this fictional story the writers are attempting to give a plausible explanation to the …
The New Daughter Movie (2009)
I like Kevin Costner, and I like horror and suspense movies as well, so my mother and I watched this on DVD and during the first parts I thought it was scary, but it depends really on a person because I do scare easily! I found the plot to …
Irreversible film
“Irreversible” is a 2002 French film, starring actress Monica Belluci (”The Matrix” finale) and Vincent Cassel (”Oceans Thirteen”), in which the tragic events of one night in paris unfolds backwards. The idea for this film is so startingly original, and leaves you feeling washed up and put away wet, …
White Chicks Movie
White Chicks is a comedy film which stars Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Busy Philipps, Jamie King, Jessica Cauffiel and Jennifer Carpenter. The Wayan brothers play the roles of FBI agents Marcus and Kevin Copeland who almost always screw up their missions and FBI cases. As a sort of punishment, …
Movie Chicago
I admit to being surprised at the caliber of the musical performances of Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renée Zellweger, and Richard Gere and it made for a stunning production of Chicago, but at the same time, I honestly believe that the theater production I saw of it in Los Angeles …
The Wicker Man, Neil LaBute Movie
‘The Wicker Man’ is a remake of the 1973 movie titled the same and be appointed from the novel ‘Ritual’ works of Anthony Shaffer. Nicholas Cage (The Rock, the World Trade Center) provides the latest version of this once listed as one of the producers. He may feel this …
Movie The Hangover
The Hangover is a great movie. But of course, do not follow what these guys have done. Basically they are on a romp for a guy’s night out, so to speak for the about to be married friend.
But things took a wrong turn when the groom …
Batman Begins
Batman Begins is the second best comic book movie ever made; surpassed only by its sequel, The Dark Knight. This is a bold statement to make considering how many comic movies that have been made including all the Spider-Mans, Fantastic Four, and the older Batman movies. I …
Michael Jackson - Off the Wall
In the year 1979 one of the future leading pop icons Michael Jackson released his fifth solo studio album. Unlike his past efforts with his brothers Michael wanted to gain more artistic freedom - a thing he wasn’t allowed in the past. Off the Wall album is produced by …
Van Helsing (2004)
Van Helsing, directed by Stephen Sommers is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for nonstop creature action violence and frightening images, and for sensuality. The original release date was May 7, 2004 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Fantasy/Horror/Thriller and stars …
Lock, Stock and Two Barrels
What would you do if you were a film director and wanted to find a good actor to interpret a street vendor? You choose an ex-black market salesman and ask him to act in a movie. If this is not the answer you would have said, at least this …
Dragonball Evolution - (starring Justin Chatwin)
Getting another free movie pass enables me to watch Dragonball Evolution. Anticipating the movie to surpass every expectation that I have and wishing for it to be good. And this is what I have to say. Goku, the hero that we all love is a mediocre. …
Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Anatomy of a Murder is an excellent courtroom drama, dealing with the case of an army lieutenant who has been charged with the murder of the man who raped and beat up his wife. The defense lawyer for the accused, Paul Biegler, is played by the fantastic James …
Flags of Our Fathers, Clint Eastwood Movie
Iwo Jima, during World War II took place, in the United States troops there dead or live, fight against Japanese troops. However, this movie is not addressing the war. Sketch opened with a conversation between James, son of John Bradley, a soldier who wave the flag at Iwo Jima, …
RomeoXJuliet Episode 2
RomeoXJuliet Episode 2 begins with Romeo asking Juliet for her name, she’s about to answer when Benvolio tells him his father is asking for him. Juliet runs toward the exit only to be stopped by guards. She cleverly escapes with the help of her protectors, Fransisco and …
Movie: Batman Begins
“Batman Begins” is an epic 2005 film by Christopher Nolan, and starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, and Gary Oldman. This is a spectacular movie that did much to erase the memory of the horrible Batman movies of the 1990s.
Pros: Nolan obviously loves the …
The Blue Carbunkle
I am reviewing The Blue Carbunkle, a Sherlock Holmes adventure from the boxed set, The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes, produced in 1983 by Granada television. It is Christmas time in this episode, and everyone is in the holiday spirit, that is until a precious blue diamond is stolen, and …
Beerfest movie
I think the movie Beerfest was apparently trying somehow to fit into that genre of comedy which focuses mostly on sex, drinking, goofy situations and having fun but still manages to be hilarious. However, I think in this respect Beerfest failed miserably. It was one of the worst excuses …
Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005)
Walt Disney studios present the undying tale of the zombie car named Herbie, in this remake, her come in contact with a former street racer who has given up on racing after she was in a terrible car accident a few years back and was warned by her father …
The Transporter (2002) movie
The Transporter, directed by Corey Yuen and Louis Leterrier is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for violent sequences and some sensuality. The original release date was October 11, 2002 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Crime/Thriller and stars Jason Statham …
The Blood of Fu Manchu movie
“The Castle of Fu Manchu” is one of Christopher Lee’s older movies. Like the other movie “The Castle of Fu Manchu”, most people I know either like this film or hate it. It never seems to be in between. Personally I think this one is not much better than …
DVD SILKWOOD
The 1983 classic gets a barebones DVD release courtesy of MGM.
Silkwood is the biopic of Karen Silkwood, the Kerr-Magee Union activist who died under mysterious circumstances at a tme period where she was in the process of exposing a variety
of health and safety violations at the nuclear plant where …
The Smurfs 2 (movie)
Smurfs 2 is an animation, comedy and family movie of 2013 directed by Raja Gosnell who directed the Smurf which was released in 2011. I enjoyed the Smurfs at its peak, and was expecting the same from the Smurfs 2. The Smurfs 2 was releasing with a couple of …
The Phantom (Movie)
The Phantom is a movie that stands out in my mind as one of the greatest comic book movies of all time. Sadly though my memories never actually live up to the real movie. Every few years I re-watch the movie, and every time I end up feeling a …
Movie Duplex
Release Date: 2003
Genre: Comedy
Running Time: 89 minutes
Directed by: Danny DeVito
Written by: Larry Doyle, John Hamburg
Starring: Ben Stiller, Drew Barrymore, Eileen Essell
Alex and Nancy (played with comic charm by Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore) are a young couple who find a seemingly perfect home in Brooklyn. The duplex has only one …
The Devil Wore Prada
Like most movies I have an interest in seeing, this one disappeared from the cinemas before I had a chance to see it. I enjoyed it even though it contained many of the things I mentioned in my review of “Little Miss Sunshine” as things that could be …
Movie: Star Trek First Contact
I had the baby early this morning and ended up trying to find a good movie to watch. I ended up watching a film I hadn’t seen in a while; Star Trek First Contact.
I’m actually not a huge fan of the Star Trek Next Generation films like this one. …
Son of Batman, movie
Considering Damian Wayne’s reception as Robin has been mixed, to say the least, it was an interesting choice to make a movie that showcased him and brought him into the DC Animated Movie Universe.
While this does take place within the “New 52″ world that DC had built within …
Takers Movie (2010)
I found this movie interesting at first because it featured a nice cast including Matt Dillon, Jay Hernandez, Paul Walker, Hayden Christensen, Chris Brown, T.I., and Zoe Saldana. The movie is all about a group of professional robbers trying a one-time, big-time heist but before they do their largest …
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Starring: Brendan (Rick O’Connell), Jet Li (Emperor Han), Maria Bello (Eve O’Connell), John Hannah (Jonathan Carnahan), Luke Ford (Alex O’Connell), Michelle Yeoh (Zi Yuan)
After gaining absolute control over the five elements and millions of people, the Emperor Han yearned for immortality. A witch, Zi Yuan helped him …
Little Voice
LV (stands for “Little Voice”) is a young woman who obviously suffers from social phobia. She is so shy, especially of strangers, that she hardly ever speaks. Her father is dead, and her mother acts like a teenager who has just discovered flirting and sex: that’s all she does, …
The Majestic
This movie has turned out to be un unexpected treat for me. I had never heard of it before when I picked up a DVD with it in our local library. I looked at the actors and saw Jim Carrey is in the movie; I thought he’d be making …
Masters of Horror : Pro Life (NR, 2007) movie
The Masters of Horror series is like a crap shoot. You never know what kind of mess (or jewel) you’re going to get. John Carpenter, the director behind this film did a fairly good job of creating suspense and horror. The film focuses on a 15 …
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