Movies Reviews
Australia (2008, Baz Luhrmann) movie
Not nearly as bad as it looks from the trailers.
I avoided watching this for ages because the trailers made it look awful - cheesy, bloated, frankly as interesting and featureful as the Outback. It had one of those trailers which seems to give away the plot of the entire …
Osmosis Jones (2001)
Osmosis Jones, directed by Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for bodily humor. The original release date was August 10, 2001 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Animation/Action/Comedy/Crime/Drama/Romance/Thriller and stars Bill Murray as Frank Detomello, …
“Funny games” movie
Shocking, but very real movie - saturated with brutality so well known to us from many other images. This time, however, it is presented in a unique way. The director wanted not only to make another movie like his predecessors, but also realize some important things to us …
Idyllic …
Chicken Run cartoon
Chicken run is an animated cartoon movie about a group of chickens who try to escape from a chicken farm. I thought this movie was actually pretty good. I thought I wouldn’t like it as it was an animated cartoon but once I watch it I realized it was …
Guru movie
Guru movie review: - Guru has been directed by a legendary director Mani Ratnam, this movie is rumored to have been inspired by Dhirubhai Ambani, the story is about a common man Guru Kant Desai who starts with nothing and end up as a most successful business man in …
The Good Son (1993)
The movie stars the ever lovable and funny character in Macaulay Culkin in a darker light as he takes on the roll of a crazed child with violent tendencies. The events that led up to this discovery were when his cousin is left with him after the death of …
Sniper (1993)
Experienced U.S. marine sniper Thomas Beckett is paired with rookie sniper Richard Miller and are sent into the bushes of the Panama jungle to locate and silence a drug lord in the area, they are dropped off a distance away from the kill zone and they must work their …
Movie : The Proposal (2009)
In a previous movie review I had made mention of the fact that sitting down every now and then with the wife for a girlie movie can in rare cases result in finding genuinely good movies that are worthy of a bit of a aider recognition.
Well, last night …
Ninth Gate movie
I am reviewing the movie, The Ninth Gate, which was released in 2000. Johnny Depp stars as Dean Corso, who is a rare book collector. He has been given the assignment to find the remaining copy of “The Nine Gates.” These volumes evidently have the power …
Valkyrie: Movie
I thought that Valkyrie was a decent, very-well executed movie made better for me by the fact that it was based on true, historical events.
I think that the story is a very powerful one to tell, as not much is remembered of the Germans who hated Hitler as much …
Partner film
Partner is the typical david dhavan masala movie. it has Salman Khan,Govinda. and Lara Dutta and Katrena Kaif in the lead role. The story is about Bhaskar ( Govinda) who which trying to immpress Katrena kaif and Consult Prem ( Salman Khan ) who is the love guru to …
Movie: Night of the Comet
I ended up watching a movie last night that I haven’t seen in years; Night of the Comet.
While much cornier than I remember it being, it also ended up being somewhat entertaining and a great way to spend a couple hours on a rainy, stormy night (perfect weather for …
Firefly
I am an ardent fan of Joss Whedon’s television shows, I have been a fan ever since the start of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and loved every moment of Buffyverse, till the story came to a dramatic conclusion in the Buffy spin-off, Angel.
Disappointed at the thought of not …
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 …
Rambo (2008)
Rambo (2008) is an action film by director Sylvester Stallone and is rated R by the MPAA for strong graphic bloody violence, sexual assaults, grisly images and language.
Rambo takes place 20 years after the last Rambo. Since then John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) has went to northers Thailand and …
Life As We Know It Movie (2010)
I watched this movie because if features one of my favorite actresses Katherine Heigl, it also features Josh Duhamel and I thought it would be a funny movie but I actually found it was really serious for actors like them to be playing this part. The movie is about …
The Ringer (2005)
Steve employs his good friend to work for him around his apartment after he is told to fire him by his boss, while mowing the lawn, the friend accidentally cuts off two of his fingers and is rushed to the hospital where he told that without proper medical coverage …
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Texas Chainsaw Massacre is one of the best horror movies ever, but personally i prefer the older version and not the recent. The older version had so much more power to it, it expressed fear in a much more direct way, the blood was much more realistic and splattered …
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service with George Lazenby, Diana Rigg, and Telly Savalas.
I had never seen this film, but I always wondered why this was Lazenby’s only movie as James Bond. Well I now know why. This rough looking big eared Scot was not …
The Gospel of John
The Gospel of John is my favourite of all four gospels because, rather than focussing on historical facts like the other three, it goes deeper into Jesus’s teachings and philosophy. From the very beginning, it tries to explain the world through what later is was going to become the …
Total Recall 2070
I have watched most of the movies listed under Science fiction on Netflix, but had never seen Total Recall 2070, mostly because it was hard to imagine a sequel to a marginally above average movie without any of the cast returning, and made for television could be any good.
I …
The Hound of the Baskervilles
I am reviewing The Hound of the Baskervilles, a Sherlock Holmes movie produced by Granada in the late 80’s. This movie stars Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes, and Edward Hardwicke as Dr. Watson. Holmes is hired by Dr. Mortimer, a man who is concerned for his friend, Sir …
Strike Commando, movie (1987)
Italian films of the early 70’s to late 80’s had a reputation of knocking off American hit films. Despite the low budgets, the films had a charming quality about them. Director Bruno Mattei was one of a number of directors to make a career of delivering the …
Dawn of the Dead Movie(2004)
Once again another bad horror movie is made…and a corpse turns in its grave. Directors and actors please give note to this…stop making horror films as you know not what you are doing. You all lack the vision in what it takes to make a decent horror flick. If …
The Other Sister movie
“The Other Sister” is my favorite movie of all time. The acting in this movie couldn’t get much better. This movie features outstanding performances from Juliette Lewis, Diane Keaton, Tom Skerritt, and Giovanni Ribisi. I absolutely adored the expression and naivety played by both Juliette Lewis and Giovanni Ribisi. …
Thor: The Dark World (movie)
I’ve been looking forward to seeing the movie Thor: The Dark World ever since I figured out that there was going to be another one even before it had begun to film. I was also looking forward to it when I understood that Loki was going to be one …
The Heiress
There is something about these old, black-and-white movies that many contemporary films seem to lack. Depth? Profoundness? The highest quality? Something like that. Granted, not every black and white movie is excellent by definition; I’ve seen some that were rather boring, or so naive that it was almost impossible …
Dark Ride (R, 2006)
Again, we have yet another slasher film that attempts to “defy” stereotypes that have existed in the past. Ok, well—perhaps the writers and directors weren’t really trying to defy anything. In fact, this type of movie has been done over and over and over and …
Dying To Tell - Robert Goddard
Goddard narrates this classic story “Dying to Tell”, in his usual mysterious, intrinsic and deep way by creating eccentric characters that evolve the story.
Lance Bradley, lives in the little town called Glastonbury in Somerset. Once he receives a phone call from Rupert Alder’s sister. Rupert was a friend …
Like Mike (2002)
Like Mike, directed by John Schultz is rated PG by the Motion Picture Asociation of America for brief mild language. The original release date was July 3, 2002 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Family/Fantasy/Sport and stars Lil’ Bow Wow as Calvin Cambridge, Morris …
10,000 BC
We went to Washington DC last night to see a sneak preview of the new movie coming out called 10,000 B.C. It was nothing like what I thought it would be. The concept of the movie was that there was this village of hunters living in the mountains, …
Pearl Harbor Movie
This is a truly classic movie that had me crying even though it’s a love story/action story. The setting is in the World War where the Americans are at battle with Japan, and Kate Beckinsale is a nurse stationed at Pearl Harbor; best friends Josh Hartnett and Ben Affleck …
The Damned movie
A story that focuses on rich german people during the World War II and how naive they were. Director Luchino Visconti is known for his long epic-style films, and this one is not an exception. The narrative is slow but yet very engaging. Visconti gives his audience a lot …
Frozen Movie
Frozen is an excellent movie to watch if you have some time to kill and want it to fly by unnoticed. This is a great thriller that involves you and captures your imagination almost from the start. Being a very independent film, this is not a movie that boasts …
Keeping Mum
Keeping Mum begins with a charming young lady, Rosie, traveling somewhere by train. She has a large trunk with her, and the trunk… leaks blood. The young lady is arrested; it turns out she has murdered her cheating husband and his mistress. She is charged with murder, announced criminally …
Anna And The King,1999 movie
The movie is based on a true story that took place in the 19th century. Anna Leonowens (Jodie Foster), an English widow, is invited by the King of Siam to educate his numerous children. Her views differ in many ways from the traditional Siamese ways, and she holds on …
A Late Quartet, Drama
During the twenty-fifth year of their tenure, a renowned string quartet is the recipient of some adverse news. It is found the cellist of the quartet, Peter, has received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. The news slows down the musical group’s momentum substantially. Interestingly enough, the news …
Lion (2016 Drama Film)
Some movies are really made to catch awards attention. They often fail because the process becomes terribly inorganic, instead of telling a good story, they somehow focus in smaller details in the film - and while on paper it sounds good, the end material is always somewhat disappointing. Take for …
Penn & Teller Get Killed
A comedian couple have their own show on television. Their humour is very sick in courting to some people and they also use magic. One day they challenge the people watching for murder on themselves.
A very weak comedy to be honest with only a few funny moments combined with …
CineMark Movie Theatre
Cinemark Movie Theatre is one of the best movie theaters in my area. There are 24 theaters, and 3 concession stands. It has an Egyptian style to it.There are statues outside and sphinx too. Not just the theatre but there are many places around it where you can grab …
The Norwood Builder
I am reviewing The Norwood Builder, a Sherlock Holmes episode from the boxed set, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which was produced by Granada television in 1983. This episode finds a young man in need of Holmes’ help, as he woke up the very morning to find himself …
Meet The Browns - (starring Angela Bassett)
I watched Meet The Browns before and this is a movie starring Angela Bassett. She is a very lovely woman actress that I truly admire. It is not easy being a single mom and that is what Angela’s character, Brenda has to go through. She is a …
Silent Hill (starring Radha Mitchell)
Silent Hill starring Radha Mitchell is quite a dark movie. Radha plays a very distraught mom in this movie and her character name is Rose. She goes into Silent Hill in search of her daughter whom has this problem of sleep-walking. Little does she know that this …
Birth ( 2004) movie
In 2004, there was quite a controversy surrounding this film starring Nicole Kidman. The premise is simple: Nicole Kidman’s character “Anna” loses her husband. And ten years later, a little boy shows up on her doorstop claiming to be her deceased husband Sean. What …
Groundhog Day (1993 movie)
Bill Murray stars as a weatherman with a nasty temperment…he’s miserable and grumpy. Having to go to a small town to give a weather report on weather it will continue to snow or not, based on the shadow of Phil the Groundhog, he finds this the worst day of …
Masada movie
The Roman general Flavius gets the mission to defeat a band of jews hiding in the middle of the palestinian desert, inside a fortress that seem impossible to break into.
An old costume film of an era that passed away a long time ago. There aren’t any costume films of …
Crocodile Dundee (1986)
Mick, an Australian in very sense of the word gets himself involved with an American woman where he finds himself taking the voyage across the oceans to be with his dearly beloved in the land of the free. This movie is an adventure all to itself and if you …
Grindhouse: Planet Terror
My wife and I were once again in the mood for a good zombie flick so I ended up picking out Grindhouse: Planet Terror, in an effort to find a more modern movie that might put a different spin on things.
It was an OK movie but not the best …
Jurassic Park
I saw this movie as a kid and since then have seen it many times with equal interest every time. It is one of the most brilliantly animated movies I have ever seen. The 3D graphics make each and every Dinosaur spring to life on the screen, and …
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