Movies Reviews
Biloxi Blues
When I got a chance to sit down and watch Biloxi Blues the other day, it was because I remembered it being a funny movie.
Somehow my memories must be off because this movie was anything but.
It was an OK film and gives a small insight into basic training toward …
ROPE-Alfred Hitchcock
Over-hyped, just like some of the Godard or Spielberg movies, this film too is rather carried off by the star-value of the director than the content itself. The very concept that the director has tried to work in the film (it was an experimental venture by his …
Short Circuit 1986 Movie
For the longest time, I had completely forgotten about this movie. It used to be one of my favorite films of all time as a child, than I rediscovered it again as an adult for one reason. The Pixar movie, Wall-E. Wall-E really reminded me of Johnny 5 from …
Frequency movie
I watched this movie called frequency today on one of the movie channels. It was a pretty good movie overall. I enjoyed watching it and it got my attention. I really got into the movie in the middle of it. Dennis Quad plays in the movie and so does …
Duplex film starring Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore
I caught the tail end of this movie once on Comedy Central. I came in to see the main character in what I could’ve sworn was a Bennigan’s, but really turns out to be a generic bar, working to finish a novel that was due within the day. …
The Four Feathers,2002 movie
The story is based on a novel by A.E.W. Mason. Harry Faversham (Heath Ledger) is a British soldier in 1884 is about to be sent to Sudan with his regiment. Having joined the army mostly do please his father, Harry does not feel like going and joining the bloody …
The Gamers movie
A film about a team of college boys taking part in so called “Role Games”, a very popular phenomenon among certain young people nowadays. They actually do everything they want to do; create their own imaginary worlds and characters and pretend they live it. That’s the principle of a …
Taken (2009) movie
Released on January 30, 2009, writers Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen used their words to open the eyes of many about the worldwide dangers of sex trafficking and the story of how one man wont let a single thing stop him from saving his beloved daughter who comes …
The Net (1995)
Starring Sandra Bullock who lives and works from home, she is the victim of a terrible crime that has been around for years now and still continues to plague the world today, it is the crime of “Identity Theft” and it has managed to destroy the lives of many …
He’s Just Not Into You comedy film
This is a romantic comedy film which was produced by Drew Barrymore. The latter stars in the film together with the power house cast of Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Connelly, Ginnifer Goodwin,Kevin Connelly, Bradley Cooper, Justin Long and Kris Kristofferson. The movie was based on the …
The Ruins
We watched the movie The Ruins last night and, while I thought it was going to be one of those B-rated horror films that neither scares you or entertains you, I was surprised to find out it wasn’t half bad.
The movie is about a bunch of college kids who …
Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sweeny Todd was such a great movie! I saw it at the Prescreening. It was a very dark and very musical and funny film all at once! I think Johnny Depp did a great job of playing the part of Sweeny Todd. I also think everyone else did a great …
Hellboy 2 (R, 2008)
I typically do not like these types of films where the hero is grotesque, but has these sensitive powers. I was intrigued by the Hellboy concept, but never bothered to watch the first one. I have been told that it is probably a good thing as …
Film 1408
I had been looking forward to the big screen adaption of Stephen King’s excellent short story 1408 from his collection Everything’s Eventual. I’d heard quite a few positive reviews and heard that it didn’t do too bad at the box office either, which was unexpected and hopefully a good …
Momma Mia
The other day I went and saw Momma Mia in the theatre with one of my friends. It was a fun time. There were several actors in the play with whom I was already familiar, but their roles were very unexpected.
On paper, the movie doesn’t seem very good …
The Perfect Storm (2000)
The captain of a merchant vessel falls on hard times, he convinces his crew to venture out into dangerous waters in order to find the perfect catch to return home and sell it to make good money to support their families. Going out was the easy part, catching their …
Network movie
What a deeply prophetic and darkly funny film this is. The performances from Peter Finch, Faye Dunaway and William Holden are absolute perfection, and Sidney Lumet’s directing is brilliant as well, but the screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky is the true diamond of this movie. It is shockingly …
Twilight
Before the movie Twilight came into theaters, I heard many preposterous comments about this movie. I even heard these brutal comments about the book, from whom most did not even read. Before I started my grasp on the Twilight Saga, I was confidental about not reading them, knowing what …
Valkyrie movie
Valkyrie is a film in relation to the rise and fall of Hitler and Germany. The movie could be interesting or emotional for those that were a part of the Hitler movement. If you were a part of that you might feel somewhat emotional or offended by reliving the …
The Town Movie (2010)
There were a lot of action flicks at the theatre and they featured this one; we were late for Bruce Willis’ movie Red so we watched this one instead but I was so surprised to find myself enjoying this. It’s a simple action movie which features Ben Affleck, …
Whisky Galore! movie
Based on a true story of a shipwreck outside the coast of Scotland in 1941, a ship filled with 250 000 bottles of whisky. The locals gathered as many bottles as they could until the authorities stopped them. Still today bottles are found very now and then, both in …
Beastly (2011 Film)
The 2011 film “Beastly” starring Vanessa Hudgens, Alex Pettyfer and Mary-Kate Olsen, was in a few words—¦a magically romantic success. This film is based on Alex Finn’s 2007 novel that is basically a modern day version of “Beauty and the Beast”. Not only did this film capture the morals …
Fargo
I’ve always said there are many under-rated actors in Hollywood, and Fargo has two of them. William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi have helped many movies succeed with their performances, without the accolades of their peers. This movie is no exception. Both actors made this movie successful.
Macy is a …
Billy Madison
When the movie Billy Madison first came out, I thought it was pretty good. Maybe it’s because I’m older and wiser now, but I absolutely can’t stand it any more.
Adam Sandler is OK as a rich 20-something who repeats his classes from kindergarten up in order to inherit his …
Peacock (Movie 2010)
John Skillpa has been living alone inside his home for over a year. Everyone in the neighborhood thought so. But is he really alone in that house? Or was he hiding someone else?
Cillian Murphy (John Skillpa) scares us with a very bizzare behavior. Everyday, before the clock strikes 8 o’clock …
The Debt, movie (2011)
Ever since her turn as the title role in 2006’s The Queen, she has allowed herself to take roles that women younger than her would kill for. Many times you hear actresses complain that they don’t get the roles they used to because of their age. If …
Satan’s Playground
If you ever want to spend 90 minutes of your life feeling like you are wasting your time, you should watch the movie Satan’s Playground.
I was glad I got this movie on Instant Watch because it meant I didn’t waste my money on it.
The movie was one of the …
The Wiz–film
The wiz was aoriginally a broadway playversion of the wizard of oz in 1975.it featured an all african american cast,in 1978,the wiz was made into a featue film satarring diana ross as dorthy.The wiz has the same basic story as the original wizard of oz but with a twist.Diana …
Alfred Hitchcock’s ROPE (1948)
Alfred Hitchcock’s —˜Rope’ is usually hailed as a classic among his work, getting on top ten lists and people still being talked about today. Sadly all that seems to be discussed is his famous use of the ten minute take, and the gay subtexts the film exhibits in relation …
The Game Plan movie
The best words to describe the movie “The Game Plan” is a “Big Daddy” story only better and better. I feel that the true assits of this movie are the great acting skills and excellent on screen chemistry between the actor, Dwayne Johnson and the young actress, Madison Pettis. …
The Amityville Horror
The Amityville Horror, starring Ryan Reynolds, whom is now rumored to be engaged to actress Scarlett Johansson.
The movie is believed to be based on a true story and there is nothing not terrifying about a thought out haunted house. This family moves in, suffer for 28 days …
Death Race (2008)
Death Race is an awesome action/racing movie, this movie contain a high level of blood and gore and tons of crazy explosions, and of course, intense races.
The plot sets in US, 2012 where the economy gone horribly down. Jensen Ames (Jason Stratham) a recently unemployed steel worker and …
Reign of Fire (2002)
Reign of Fire, directed by Rob Bowman is rated PG-13 bythe Motion Picture Association of America for intense action violence. The original release date was July 12, 2002 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Fantasy/Science Fiction/Thriller and stars Christian Bale as Quinn, Matthew McConaughey …
Requem for a dream
Requem for a dream is an excellent movie which shows the effects of drug addiction. This movie is a very well made movie with some excellent performances by the lead actors. Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto and Jennifer connolly played the lead roles in this movie and all of these …
Bad Santa
I’m not a huge Billy Bob Thornton fan so, when his movie Bad Santa came out, I really avoided watching it. However, it was on one of our movie channels the other day and, since there was nothing better on, I figured I would give it a chance.
It wasn’t …
Knocked Up
Knocked Up with Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, and Leslie Mann.
Only one word can describe this romantic comedy - stinker. Rogen and Heigl play two personalities on opposite ranges of professional career motivation, yet end up hooking up in a drunken binge. …
Mr. Deeds
Mr. Deeds is a great comedy movie. I think the acting and characters were just great in this film! I think this is probably Adam Sanlder’s best work since The WaterBoy. Now I really liked the whole storyline about how he inherits tons of money and gets rich. Mr. Deeds …
Corpse Bride movie
I think Corpse Bride was a great film. It was very dark and had lots of feeling in it. And it was a tale told in the classic Tim Burton style. I really liked the story and thought it was both very dark, yet very romantic. I really loved the …
DVD Kippur
I watched the movie “Kippur” as part of my “trying to understand the Middle East” efforts. I’m not sure what affects watching the movie had on that, but it reinforced my belief that governments are inefficient and self-serving and that war is the supreme human lunacy.
Israeli Director Amos …
The King Is Back Movie
After almost 60 years, the king has returned to his position as the monumental gorilla. Set in the same time period, the depression era, the 1930’s in New York City.
The beautiful blonde actress Anne Daryl (Naomi Watts), once played by actress Faye Wray. She beats the pavement to pursue …
Beverly Hills Chihuahua movie
I have been dying to watch this movie ever since I saw its trailer in the movie house a few weeks ago. The movie was about a Chihuahua and I saw some of the “casts” as well like some pugs and other kind of dogs so I got interested …
Grand Theft Parsons (movie)
To be honest, I’d only heard the name Gram Parsons but I never had the urge to find out who this person was until I watched the movie “Grand Theft Parsons”. I might not have known of the musician whom they were referring to but my inability to resist …
All About Steve
I enjoy Sandra Bullock movies, because they are generally lighthearted, feel-good romps which also teach a lesson, however cliché, about human nature and kindness. Although she has recently begun to choose roles a little more serious and substantial than her usual romantic comedies, I knew All About Steve would …
Spiderman
Before Batman Begins hit the big screens, I thought that the original Spiderman was the best superhero movie of all time. This movie, much like Batman Begins, tells the story of how Spiderman became to be and I thought they handled all of the backstory VERY well. …
Shortbus movie
Shortbus is not a movie for everyone. First and foremost, it must be said that this film is extremely explicit, sexually. But it is also an extremely artistic film that depicts the intimate lives of several different types of New York residents. The couples …
Hope Floats movie
When I first heard the title for this movie I thought it was going to be all about religion. That couldn’t have been further from the truth. What the movie is actually about is this.
Hope Floats stars one of my favorite actresses Sandra Bullock. She plays …
Mean Girls
I rented the movie Mean girls the other night it has been out for quite a while but I have never gotten around to watching this. If I was a teenage girl this would be one of my favorite movies. It is about a girl not just moving to …
The Lawnmower Man movie
A man with little intelligence is used by the people of his home city as a lawnmower. One day, a scientist who performs experiments on apes get the idea of using the lawnmower man as his new object. Something goes wrong and the lawnmower man becomes intelligent instead, and …
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