Movies Reviews
Movie: 9 to 5
I finally got a chance to relax about 9 last night, after putting both kids to bed and feeding the cat. Since my wife (who somehow manages to get out of helping me at night) was already in bed, I figured I would try to find a movie or …
“Jail Bait” (1954 Film)
Fresh from writing, directing, and starring in his first “feature” film, Glen or Glenda, Edward D. Wood Jr. set out to produce his second, Jail Bait. Unlike the more famous Plan 9 From Outer Space and Bride Of The Monster, it is film-noir written in the style of ’30s …
Movie Blond Ambition
To put everything in a short sentence, “Blond Ambition” is a very cheap copy of Reese Whiterspoon success movie “Legally Blond”. It is to no surprise to me that it went straight to DVD release.
The interesting fact about both movies that is that Luke Wilson stars in both of …
Holiday Wishes movie
I love to watch a good Christmas movie, and goodness knows, I’ve watched a ton, but even so, I have to admit that this 2006 TV movie, Holiday Wishes, is just a so-so film that doesn’t really emit any emotions of consequence. It’s a filler with mostly mediocre …
St. Trinian’s
The movie “St. Trinian’s” failed to impress me, even though it had an excellent cast of actors such as Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, Mischa Barton and Stephen Fry. I found the script lacked certain magic and, in certain moments, there didn’t seem to be a link between one scene …
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
I had been waiting on the edge of my seat for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince to come out. I watched all of the movies prior to this one on DVD three or four times in the last month, getting reaquainted with the story and the …
Embrace of the Serpent (2015 Colombian Adventure-Drama Film)
There is always this magnificent beauty that the nature emits. It is something so rare especially for people like me who have lived in the city for so many years now. Away from all the trees, untainted rivers, and the calming sound of the creatures that add peace to the …
Happy Feet (2006)
Happy Feet, directed by George Miller and Warren Coleman is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for some mild peril and rude humor. The original release date was November 17, 2006 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Animation/Adventure/Comedy/Family/Musical and stars the …
Star Trek 2009
I recently watched the new movie of the Star Trek franchise which stars Chris Pine (Lead:Human James Tyberius Kirk), Zachary Quinto (Lead: Vulcan Spock), Eric Bana (Antagonist: Romulan Nero), some scenes with Wynona Ryder as Spocks mothers and other familiar faces whose names I dont know. I always have …
Pet Semetary 2
One of the shows which scared me the most when I was younger was the movie “Pet Semetary 2″. I had watched the prequel, “Pet Semetary” when I was about two or three years old and it scared me for many years until I watched the movie again. However, …
Ghost of the Abyss
What type of movie/documentary is this! It was more like watching a selfish rich man and his friends having fun playing around a classic old ship. I loved the Titanic and studied it from 5th grade on. For this film to come in and mock all the scientist like …
Shutter 2008 Remake
This remake of a Thai film is, simply put, bad. The acting is stodgy and stilted at best, while the stylistic approach seems to follow that set by The Ring years earlier. It seems like, since the success of that horror movie, numerous new imitations and remakes of asian …
Hound of the Baskervilles
I loved the book Hound of the Baskervilles when I first read it but never got a chance to see the movie based on the book until this weekend, when it was airing on one of our movie channels.
You know what? The book is a heck of a lot …
Stomp The Yard Movie
My brother recommended that I watch this movie since I loved dancing, and upon watching it I was first bored as the steps were quite robotic and it was so “formal”, the setting was in a university and it was quite different like cheerdancing is different to cheerleading, it …
Spirit (movie)
Spirit is a cartoon movie about a wild stallion produced by Dream Works. It starts off when the stallion is first born and shows him growing up with the rest of the herd. From the time he was born this stallion had an attitude and a spirit that could …
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1
The latest installment from the largest and longest-running movie franchise had just arrived - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1.
All grown-up, Harry, Ron and Hermione, embark on their own on what may be their last journey to find the Horcruxes and destroy them before Lord Voldemort can …
Tropic Thunder
I watched Tropic Thunder the first day that it was released and it was such an enjoyable, funny and out of this world hilarious type of movie. Ben Stiller rocks! as a Director and I give him two thumbs up, without thinking for a second.
Call me biased or what, …
Pride and Prejudice (2005 Film)
Before watching the 2005 film, “Pride and Prejudice” assumptions where made about how the film would be boring and dragging on for the entire two hours and nine minutes that would be spent watching it. I had honestly assumed that it would be similar to all other great love …
Mission: Impossible III (2006)
Ethan Hunt of IMF (Impossible Mission Force) has returned to active duty when his protégé is capture and is being held in Berlin, a team is assembled for him and they meet up to get on with the extraction. They encounter the usual enemy fire but they succeed in …
A Sound of Thunder
A Sound Of Thunder with Edward Burns and Ben Kingsley.
This adaption of a Ray Bradbury science fiction thriller was very interesting and had me on the edge of my seat throughout. Consider this concept. People who live in the future will have the ability …
Next (2007)
Next, directed by Lee Tamahori is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for intense sequences of violent action, and some language. The original release date was April 27, 2007 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Fantasy/Romance/Science Fiction/Thriller and stars Nicolas Cage …
Milk movie
“Milk” is based on the last eight years of the life of Harvey Milk (Sean Penn), the first-ever openly gay man to be elected into public office in the U.S., right from his move from New York City to San Francisco in 1970 at the age of 40 up …
Capitalism: A Love Story
“Capitalism: A Love Story” is Michael Moore’s newest documentary. And in true Michael Moore fashion it does not disappoint. Not many movies get a round of applause at the theater, but this one did. This was a great movie. My boyfriend was on the edge …
Big film
“Big” is a classic 1988 movie starring Tom Hanks. It really elevated Hanks to stardom as an everyman who most people can relate to. Looking back on it now, there are some weak plot points, but the movie also has some iconic scenes that one will not …
Zhang Yimou’s 1991 film “Raise the Red Lantern”
I’m as accustomed to Western cinema as the next person; the majority of films I watch are either American or English-language international productions, which means that I’m used to certain styles of storytelling, not to mention cultural codes and stereotypes. Therefore, for me to enjoy a film made outside …
The Heartbreak Kid
Supposedly a remake of a 1972 comedy, this 2007 release is a vulgar R-rated flick packed with obscenities, gross-out humor, and no wits whatsoever. Prolonged scenes of rough sex are supposed to be funny, as well as disgusting smirks at bestiality. The major plot line is the same: 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.” …
Machete Kills movie
Machete Cortez returns triumphantly to the screen in the second movie about the former elite agent of the Mexican special forces, who lives a modest life as an illegal immigrant in the United States.
Holding firmly in his hand the sharp Mexican weapon (presented this time in various technologically advanced …
The Wood (1999)
Three best friends from Inglewood, California recount the days of their childhood as one of their friends is about to get married. They reminisce of good and bad times that drew them closer together as friends. When the groom best MIA, they set out to find him and take …
Ghostbusters the Movie
This is an oldie but a goodie. Certainly one of the funniest movies to come out dealing with the paranoia. It is also a nice reminder of the days when Bill Murray used to be funny. I really don’t know what happened to him, but he …
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. …
Sphere movie
A mystical space ship is discovered on the bottom of the ocean and a team of scientists goes down to find out how it got there. Strange things occur while down there and the scientists sense fear for no obvious reason. This film was incredibly well made half way …
Tainted Fruit movie
I am reviewing the movie, Tainted Fruit, starring John Nettles and Daniel Casey. This movie was made in 2004, was produced by Brian May, directed by Peter Smith, and was written by David Hoskins. This movie was inspired by the novels of Caroline Graham.
In this movie, murder …
21 (movie)
Don’t make the mistake to relegate the movie “21″ as just another movie focused on poker, because you will make one big error. The movie “21″ has the right recipe to attract audience from different generations to watch it because it includes drama, romance and hype.
The story of the …
The Call (movie)
When I first saw the trailer for the movie “The Call” it was a little before it was released, and I didn’t really pay much mind to it. Part of the reason was because a lot of the actress Halle Berry’s recent movies seem to have bombed and I …
The Movie It’s A Wonderful Life 1946
Christmas time has to be among my favorite times of the year. Not necessarily because of the presents but rather because the world seems to slow down and smell the roses a little more. Its a time of tradition, love, family and spirit.
It is with this in mind …
Kiss of the Dragon (2001)
Kiss of the Dragon, directed by Chris Nahon is rated R by the Motin Picture Association of America for strong violence, language, some sexuality and drug content. The original release date was July 6, 2001 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Crime/Drama/Thriller and stars …
Big Hero 6 - animated movie (2014)
Big Hero 6 is one of the best animated movies I’ve seen in recent times. It’s actually a movie based on the superhero team ‘Big Hero 6′ from a Marvel Comic. From start to finish this movie is hilarious; the simple humour employed is effective. Often the background scenes such …
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion is a comedy movie starring Woody Allen and Helen Hunt. The movie was directed by Woody Allen. I always liked Woody Allen’s movies and I believe that he is one of the finest directors of Hollywood. He has directed many great movies but …
My Big Fat Greek Wedding Movie
My Big Fat Greek Wedding is a hilarious romantic comedy. Single and thirty, Toula, as a nice Greek girl, should be married already with a slew of Greek babies. Her mother cannot for the life of her understand why Toula isn’t married yet, settled down with a …
The grudge 2
If you have already seen the first one, you really don’t want to see this one. For Sarah Michelle Gellar’s fans out there, she died right at the beginning of the movie. Her sister (not from the first movie) replaces her. This sequel is so confusing. All you see …
I Am Number Four - Teen Psi-fi Movie
I took my 11 year old son to see “I Am Number Four” on the weekend, not expecting too much; and was surprised by this movie. It is your typical teen movie featuring a boy-likes-girl scenario, social issues and some type of major obstacle to over come. …
Tootsie Movie
“Tootsie” is a comedy about Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman), a starving actor who is trying to survive on doing odd jobs, teaching acting classes and workshops, etc. No matter how hard he tries and how many auditions he goes to, he cannot get a part - until he transforms …
Fifteen and pregnant
I do not know where I have been, but I was watching lifetime the other day which I absolutly adore especially for there made for tv movies. I noticed a movie from 1998 called Fifteen and pregnant. I went on to read the description and it caught my attention …
Role Models (The Movie)
I had been waiting weeks for this movie to be available at my Redbox location, and was so excited to see it was! Role Models, starring Seann-William Scott (Stifler from American Pie) and Paul Rudd, is a story about two friends who get sentenced to community service and end …
Empire of the Ants (1977) movie
Starring: Joan Collins, Robert Lansing, John Carson, Albert Salmi, Jacqueline Scott, Pamela Susan Shoop, Robert Pine, Edward Power, Brooke Palance, Tom Fadden, Ilse Earl, and Jack Kosslyn.
Directed by: Bert I. Gordon.
Marilyn Fryser (Joan Collins) is showing a bunch of real estate seekers around an neat little island when all …
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
Director: John Singleton. Featureing: Paul Walker, Eva Mendes, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris and Cole Hauser.
I really loved that movie. It is a true blockbuster, filled with all the right ingredients- the cars, the well choreographed and impossible car races, the humour, the friendship and the beautiful woman. Worth watching.
It is …
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Kate Hudson tries to tell us in this movie on “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”. I am sure that even if she would like to get rid ofMatthew McConaughley, there are a lot of women who won’t mind have him around!
It seems that the on-screen …
Georgia Rule
This movie Georgia Rule, is a very heartwarming movie about 3 generation ages. One is a grandma, a mother character, and last but not least, a grand-child. These 3 characters are played by Lindsay Lohan, Jane Fonda and my most favorite actress, Felicity Huffman. She is …
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