Movies Reviews
Watchmen (2009)
Watchmen was a movie released in 2009 based on the enormously popular graphic novel with the same name. Personally I have not read the graphic novel, but I know many people who have and who said that the movie is an excellent interpretation. However, having seen the …
Talk to Me (R, 2007) movie
If ever there was a true story brought to film that needed to be seen, it’s this one. “Talk to Me” covers the true story of Petey Greene, a former convict who fast-talked his way into a coveted Washington DC radio station DJ job. Don Cheadle is …
Iron Man 2
Yesterday evening, I received a phone call from my husband. He was on his way home and wanted to know if I would like to go and see Iron Man 2. Well, of course, I said yes. So my daughter, my husband, and myself went off …
A Rather English Marriage Movie
Two very different men meet at the hospital where they come regularly to attend their dying wives. Reggie (Albert Finney) is a former pilot, a World War II squadron leader; he is not very attached to his wife whom he only needed to cook and clean for him since …
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
The film was absolutely fabulous. I was worried, I won’t lie, that Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) would not have the acting chops to do this movie given that he’s had so little screen time in the past. I was worried that the “please” on top of the …
The Other Guys (2010)
To be frank, 2010 hasn’t been a great year for comedy. Most of the billed “comedy” movies have been stale and unfunny, and the ones that are occasionally funny are better characterized as dramas. While The Other Guys isn’t a cinematic masterpiece, it is the funniest movie of the …
Spongebob Squarepants Movie
The Spongebob Squarepants movie is a film based on the Spongebob Squarepants show .In the beginning of the film sponge bob opes that he will e promoted to manager of a new Krusty Krab restaurant that’s opening up.his dream is crushed when his coworker Squidward, is made manager instead …
The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2010)
—žBoondock Saints II: All Saints Day” is the long awaited sequel to the highly popular movie —žThe Boondock Saints”. The main cast remained unchanged, which is usually the good sign. Norman Reedus and Sean Patrick Flanery return as brothers MacManus, also known as the Saints of Boston. The movie …
The Sentinel (2006) movie
My dad got a dvd two pack and this is one of the movies in the pack so I decided I would watch it since I missed it in theaters and the plot seemed pretty appealing to me.
Pretty simple plot to go with. There is a bug within …
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
This movie is the story of your average turtle who, while trekking through the green ooze, managed to gain life beyond that of your normal turtle. As they grew, they were taken in by the master, a giant rat named Splinter, and he trained them in the ways of …
Hearts in Atlantis (2001)
Based on a short story by horror fiction writer Stephen King, “Hearts of Atlantis” is an interesting, sensitive movie. Produced by Castlerock Entertainment, the 2001, color movie lasts for 101 minutes. It’s interesting how some of the short stories of Stephen King make charming, innocent stories. I’m not a …
Columbus (2017 Drama Film)
“Every frame a painting,” is a term that could be aptly applied to this movie. And awhile its fairly static camera movement could mean a slow-burning calorie to be devoured by any human being watching this, the results are staggering. This is a widely-fleshed drama of two suffering characters trying …
The Holiday
After watching a bunch of ‘chick flicks’ I actually liked, I figured there would be no harm in renting The Holiday. Boy was I wrong.
This has got to be the longest, most boring film I’ve seen this year.
The movie is about two women, one American and one British, who …
Life Is Beautiful movie
The first half of the movie is light hearted romantic comedy. Guido played by Roberto Benigni is a young Italian Jew who comes to Arezzo and sets up a bookstore. He then meets an Dora, Italian woman who is not a Jew. Dora played by Nicoletta Braschian gets closer …
Jackass Number Two (2006)
Similar to the first movie, this second installation into the Jackass franchise is just a bunch of segments put together to give us a feature length movie that has no plot direction of any kind. If you are familiar with the TV series and the first movie, you are …
House of Wax (2005)
House of Wax, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for horror violence, some sexual content and language. The original release date for this movie was May 6, 2005 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Horror and …
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 …
Shaolin Soccer Movie
It was one weekend night when we had a sleepover at my friend’s house. After eating dinner, we have gathered at the living room to watch a movie that one of my friends bought. It was the Shaolin Soccer, which was produced by Stephen Chow who’s also the main …
Dr. Doolittle (1998)
This movie is about a man who from he was a boy had the ability to communicate with the animals of the earth. Using this ability, he became a doctor and takes care of the animals by merely asking them what’s wrong and working at it to fix them. …
Au Revoir Les Enfants (drama movie)
To some extent, the movie is said to be based on director Louis Malle’s remorseful recollection of events in 1944 during the time when the Nazis occupied France. ‘Au Revoir Les Enfants’ is a subtle and yet powerful film that reveals to us the potentials that can befall when …
The Runaways Movie
I watched The Runaways last night not knowing what the story was about. My sister-in-law asked me to watch it and tell her the gist of the story so that she can be included at some of their little chit-chats at the office. She feels a little …
Bedtime Stories movie
I have long been looking forward to seeing the movie “Bedtime Stories” starring the comedic actor Adam Sandler. However, I didn’t want to see it in the theatres when it came out because at the time I thought it might have been a
children’s movie as well as I did …
When a man loves a woman movie
Every movie wants to give the viewers a lot of information and this movie”When a Man Loves a Woman” is a good example of this.It was release in theaters year 1994.Obviously,i was not able to watch it and just got the chance when i was in High School.This is …
Untamed Heart
This is a movie to watch with a loved one: spouse or boy/girlfriend, because it can teach you something about relationships. It is the story of Caroline, a waitress, and Adam, a busboy. Caroline has bad luck with relationships, the busboy just doesn’t associate well with people, preferring to …
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 …
Jerry Maguire (1996)
Jerry Maguire, directed by Cameron Crowe is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for language and sexuality. The original release date for this movie was December 13, 1996 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Drama/Romance/Sport and stars Tom Cruise as Jerry …
Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005)
“Mrs. Henderson Presents” was another one of those movies that disappeared from the large screen before I had a chance to see it. I suspect this is true for many people. That’s a pity because “Mrs. Henderson Presents” is a charming, feel-good movie that will leave you feeling both …
Netflix.com
We have now had Netflix service three different times in three different states. This has provided us with a variety of experiences. We started in Michigan where shipping times were a little slow. It usually took about two days to get our movies, two days to return them, and …
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 …
The Dark Knight
Just having watched the movie “The Dark Knight”, I’d say Heath Ledger is a wonderful actor! He did a great job pulling of the character of Joker in the movie. He is brilliant, and I always knew he is a good one when I saw his previous movies, but …
Scream 4 movie
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the “Scream” movies. I know that there are a lot of people who hate the franchise, but I never found myself in that camp. By that same token, I never bought it as a revolutionary leap forward in the …
Kill Bill 2
My mind flies to the time I had seen Kill Bill 1, on the very first night it had been given to the crowd. I, as everybody else who rispected Q. Tarantino, waited for another grand work on the big screen.
I still remember the crowd’s reactions that night.
Now, after …
Iron Man
Admittedly, I am no huge fan of the comic book movie genre, usually, I find the over-the-top performances and plots a bit too much to swallow. However, I can honestly say that I quite enjoyed Iron Man. I like that the movie was not made to specifically pander to …
IMDB
It sounds silly but, IMDB.com is one of my favorite websites on the internet. The website is basically a place to find information on every single movie or television program, and every single person involved in a particular movie or television program.
If you are a movie buff like …
Taken 2, movie
I enjoyed “Taken” well enough. It wasn’t the most complex piece of cinema, but if you wanted to see Liam Neeson beat up bad guys, it delivered.
It seemed like one of those movies that didn’t really need a sequel. Not everything needs to be turned into a …
My Bloody Valentine movie
My Bloody Valentine has risen to the level of cult status not so much by what’s on screen, but by what is not on screen.
In 1981, Paramount released this Friday the 13th clone in theaters on Valentine’s Day and, despite having a really cool theme (mad killer returns to …
Thelma & Louise (1991)
Thelma & Louise, is a movie about two female criminals who happened to fall on their craft by accident. But no matter that, let’s get into the meat of the matter…no pun intended. This movie shows the level that people can sink to in times of desperation, never push …
Pulp Fiction (1994 film)
Quentin Tarantino is an unnatural director making movies with distinctively entertaining and yet thoughtful direction with unique presentation of a one of a kind story. I discover the very best of this style of his, not that there is anything bad in it, in Pulp Fiction.
Jules …
The Bat silent movie
As I mentioned before I like watching classic movies, especially classic horror and suspense films. about a year or two ago I decided to try watching some silent films too just out of curiosity to see what they were like and fun, and one of the movies I watched …
How To Train Your Dragon (2010)
How To Train Your Dragon (Dreamworks) has it all–fantasy,comedy,action and adventure,even a little romance. In the opening scene the Viking clan who inhabit the island of Berk are battling dragons who habitually carry off their sheep and set fire to their houses. Here we meet Hiccup (voiced by Jay …
13 going on 30
13 going on 30 is a nice entertainer and it is a partial fantasy movie. The movie in which Jennifer Garner gave a very fine performance is a nice comedy with romance in the right doses. Jenna Rink is a 13 year old girl who is worried that she …
Movie: Freedom Writers (2007)
“Freedom Writers” (2007) was released so early in 2007 that I forgot it was eligible for the upcoming Academy Awards. Apparently so did members of the Academy because it received no nominations. The 123 minute Paramount Pictures movie is in English, filmed in color, and takes place in Long …
The King of the Apes movie
An old chinese animated film about the king of the apes who rebels against the Gods to claim the throne of Jade.
The film was made in 1965, and only that is worth some extra credit, not least of all because it was made in China that aren’t really known …
“Ice Twisters” the movie 2009
Just from reading the synopsis on Netflix, Ice Twisters looked as if it was going to be a lower budget copy-cat disaster movie with a weather theme. That’s exactly what it was. But, to be fair, it was enjoyable, more so than I would have expected. When the film …
Midnight Lace movie
In 1960, Doris Day starred in a mystery thriller called Midnight Lace. It’s definitely more intense and dramatic than what Day was known for traditionally. She handles the work very well; it’s just not my kind of movie. Day, in fact, was nominated for Best Actress …
Suspiria (movie)
Suspiria is a totally weird film, no doubt about that. I watched it because it was recommended as a cult horror classic and I was not disappointed. I loved the bright colors, the shots that were so psychedelic and keeping with the hip times, but sometimes Suspiria was a …
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