Movies Reviews
Shoot ‘Em up
I like Clive Owen, he’s probably my favorite English actor, but I’ve seen him in this role before. In his incredibly great movie, Children Of Men, Owen plays a reluctant hero of sorts who needs to escort a pregnant woman to her rendevous point to have her baby without …
Caramel (2008)
I watched a DVD movie titled Caramel the other night and I have nothing but praise for this movie, really. It showcases the extremely talented Lebanese actress cum Director Nadine Labaki, which she directs this movie herself. This is a story of how a few women, mostly …
Thunderball, movie
One of the strongest Bond films, and my personal favorite, “Thunderball” brings James Bond to the Caribbean in order to take on the nuclear smuggling crew sent by Specter. It’s the first introduction to the cat stroking mastermind that will be Bond’s new nemesis and the film that introduced …
Anaconda (1997)
Anaconda, directed by Luis Llosa is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was April 11, 1997 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Horror/Thriller and stars John Voight as Paul, Eric Stoltz as Dr. Steven Cale, Ice Cube …
Nell movie
Nell is the film where award-winning actress Jodie Foster first tries her hand at directing, so I thought it should be worth watching. It has such a weird premise; a woman is raised without any human companion and brought up in the wild. The lady of course …
The Other (PG, 1972) movie
“The Other” is a very old film that a friend of mine told me about. It involves a little boy with a “twin” living in Sweden. What I liked about the movie is its “Wicker Man” (original) feel. The foreign land does that for the viewer. …
Megafault movie
In honor of the late Brittany Murphy, my wife and I took the time to watch some of her movies that were available through Netflix Instant Watch; mostly because I didn’t want to bother sending for DVDs and waiting for them through the mail.
One of these movies was entitled …
Movie Superman
I was watching some movies on TV last night and came across Superman. I hadn’t seen it in a while so I figured I would give the movie (which is almost as old as I am) another chance.
It is still as good today as it was then; which is …
Movie The Pursuit of Happyness
Will Smith stars once again in a story about a father’s struggle to provide for his son amidst all the tragedies he faced. The movie is based n the story of Will Gardner, a successful stock broker and self-made millionaire.
What interested me to watch the movie is because …
Two Weeks Notice
I am reviewing the movie, Two Weeks Notice. Sandra Bullock plays neurotic lawyer, environmentalist, and landmark-preservation activist Lucy Kelson. She is determined to delay all efforts to destroy the environment by building and reconstructing. At the height of this comes completely opposite George Wade, who is played by Hugh …
Body of Lies, Ridley Scott Movie
Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio), an undercover CIA agent who served in World Jordan, a mission to arrest the head of Al-Saleem terrorists who have conducted blitz in European countries. Activities Ferris always monitored by “the Boss” Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe) and via satellite phone. Hoffman, however, always have other …
No Good Deed (2014 Thriller Movie)
While I admire any attempt at diversifying movies so that non white actors have the rare opportunity of playing some of the main roles, that doesn’t mean I thought the 2014 movie “No Good Deed” was any good. As a matter of fact, it had the terrible luck of being …
Walk the Line movie
I can honestly say that I have watched “Walk the Line” on several occasions, probably more than my husband cares to count. I have always liked movies based on the lives of real people and “Walk the Line” is based on the life of late country singer Johnny …
The Toll Collector (2003) Animation
‘The Toll Collector’ is an animation short, really short actually at only 5 minutes. But it is 5 minutes of haunting, poignant beauty and it has stayed on my mind since I watched it. This is a visually dark claymation, with the pallid, ill-looking white faces of …
Changeling
You know what, I rented the movie Changeling thinking it was going to be a dull film and it turned out to be one of the better movies I’ve watched this month.
This movie, which stars Angelina Jolie, gives an overview of a little-known mass slaying that took place in …
Transformers the Movie
we went to the theater last summer to see the movie that my son had comic books on from when he was a child. He used to watch the cartoon Transformers on Saturaday morning and like a lot of kids had the toys that went along with the …
A Night at the Roxbury (1998)
A Night at the Roxbury, directed by John Fortenberry is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was October 2, 1998 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy and stars Will Farrell as Steve Butabi, Chris Kattan as …
Open Water 2 : Adrift
This movie is the sequel from the Open Water 1, but I never see Open Water 1. when i watched this movie, I feel so pity if that movie is based on true story. I feel that how fool they are, gone to the sea without preparing well, and …
The Pacifier (2005 movie)
Vin Diesel is a Navy Seal who is given a mission to babysit a deceased scientist’s family, which are 5 children and a duck. His task is to protect them from harm while the mother is away. Have you ever seen or heard of such bologna in your whole …
Ocean’s Thirteen
Ocean’s Thirteen is by far my favorite of the Ocean’s movies. It is the third movie in the series and personally I think it is the best. It has an all-star cast and a great plot. I liked this one best because finally the stars had …
Dumb and Dumber To, movie
Jim Carrey films were one of the most prominent features of my childhood so it was with some nostalgia that I approached this movie, even though the original Dumb and Dumber has never been one of my favourites. Carrey’s recent films have been relatively subdued in comparison to …
1408
What’s up with horror or thriller movies with numbers…? But the idea works for me. In 1408, I was scared out of my mind, truly. I watched it on DVD pretty recently and luckily my relatives were around.
The 3 of us, that is. We …
The Imitation Game (historical thriller)
After seeing it nominated for so many awards, I just knew that I had to see the movie “The Imitation Game”. While the reviews I had read about it on the internet seemed to be mixed, I found myself agreeing with those people who claimed that it was one of …
Patton (1970)
Long winded speeches hold no candle to this 1970 film about a General who knows how to win and to also motivate all in his command to have the same mentality. Taking charge is a talent that so many have but very rarely make good use of it, unlike …
Amusement movie
I just went to see the horror movie “Amusement” three days ago and let me tell you, it SUCKS!!!
I mean, I didn’t even know what happened when the movie was over!! There were no really scary parts that made me jump, which I like in a movie. I really …
The Quick and the Dead (1995)
The Quick and the Dead, directed by Sam Raimi is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was February 10, 1995 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Western and stars Sahron Stone as Ellen, Gene Hackman as John …
Role Models movie
Role models was a lot more funnier than I thought it was going to be. The movie has Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd in it. They face jail time but instead of jail they have an opportunity to do community service instead. They have to spend time with …
Sex and Death 101 DVD Movie
Alright, before you get too skeptical about the DVD title movie, Sex and Death 101, let me tell you that this movie is actually pretty harmless, minus all the ‘racy’ scenes, which I’m not interested at all. I just love the comedic storyline and here is it.
Simon Baker …
Wreck It Ralph Movie
Disney pretty much nailed it with this movie in every way possible. I can safely say it does not target a specific audience but rather promotes interest in all age ranges. It is rated PG and I can understand why by I urge you not to deter …
Head over Heels movie
“Head over Heels” is a cute romantic movie about how a young girl’s life can change from a disasterous moment to even more disasters when she meets the good looking hank that lives in the opposite from her building.
In this movie we see how Amanda (Monica Potter) is head …
Stephen King’s Rose Red
Watching a Stephen King movie or television show is always a little difficult. The man has a serious talent when it comes to spinning tales that keep the reader riveted and turning the pages. However when those tales hit the big or little screen there seems to …
Force Majeure (2014) - Movie
Force Majeure is the world-wide title of this Swedish comedy-drama. It has also been translated as ‘Tourist’ and ‘Avalanche’ and other titles along those lines in individual countries around the globe. It did well at the 2015 Swedish Oscars and took six Guldbagge: Golden Beetle Awards. I had no …
The Quiet Earth Movie
One morning an ordinary man wakes up and realizes he is the only alive on earth. Almost the only one, at least.
A production from New Zeeland from the same director who did the studid sequel to Under Siege with Steven Seagal, and that can be noticed here. This film …
The Parent Trap - Film 1961
The first time I ever watched this movie I did so rather tongue-in-cheek - simply because my mother had recommended it and my mother and I do not have the same taste in movies! So to say that I was pleasantly surprised is a bit of an understatement.
The story …
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 …
Galaxy Quest (1999)
Galaxy Quest, directed by Dean Parisot is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for some action violence, mild language and sensuality. The original release date was December 25, 1999 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Adventure/Comedy/Science Fiction and stars Tim Allen …
How High (2001)
How High, directed by Jesse Dylan is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for pervasive drug use and language, and for sexual dialogue. The original release date was December 21, 2001 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy and stars Method …
A Shock to the System movie
Graham Marshall (the always wonderful Michael Caine), a calm, quiet business executive, is about to receive a long-awaited promotion. Marshall is ready to celebrate, certain that the promotion is his, when he learns that Benham (Peter Riegert), his younger subordinate has gotten it instead. Benham becomes the head of …
Puppet Master 2 movie
Puppet Master 2 is one of my favorite movies of all times. I love the feeling and spooky feel of this film. The sotry is very well written and the acting by the puppet master in this film is truly very scary and very dark. I thought the theme song …
The Purple Rose of Cairo,1985 movie
Cecilia (Mia Farrow), a lonely, unhappily married woman, seeks escape in movies. One particular film, “The Purple Rose of Cairo,” becomes her favorite. She comes to see it so often that one of the characters in the movie, Tom Baxter (Jeff Daniels), notices her and, driven by curiosity, leaves …
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
The new Indiana Jones flick did well at the box office and for good reason. It’s a nice compliment to the old trilogy, but I have to say, I hope they don’t make a fifth Indy film.
Diehard Spielberg fans (if those exist) won’t be disappointed (and neither will the …
Hot Chick movie
Hot Chick is a very funny movie and I was literally in splits througout the time I was watching the movie. I have always been enjoying the movies in which Rob Schneider acts and I am a great admirer of his acting skills and comic timing. This movie is …
Intacto (R, 2001) movie
A friend of mine referred this movie to me because I happen to like independent thrillers. But I found this movie rather unthrilling. The concept was pretty good: a man who has control over luck and fate bestows his gift upon others, but not without great …
The Bank Job (Movie)
This is a story based from the infamous 1971 London robbery. I love stories like these, not that I’m inspired to be a bank robber but more likely I love to find out the minds of these robbers like what they are thinking and how they go about plotting …
Knock Knock Movie
If you’re thinking of a way to waste an hour and a half of your life, give the movie Knock Knock a try. This movie is a complete waste of time and I don’t know how I ever sat through the whole movie. If you’ve read any of my …
Movie The Bodyguard (1992)
The Bodyguard, directed by Mick Jackson is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The orginal release date was November 25, 1992 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Drama/Music/Romance/Thriller and stars Kevin Costner as Frank Farmer, Whitney Houston as Rachel Marron, Gary …
Le Havre by Aki Kaurismaki (2011 film)
I’m fairly accustomed to watching subtitled foreign language films, where one mostly gets an education of Cinema’s roots. It is just now that new titles —“ notable ones from last year’s Cannes —“ have popped out way past the editorial reviews and hoopla spewed by publications. Le …
Perfect Stranger
This movie kept me interested and entertained throughout the whole movie. You do need to kind of pay attention while watching though because once it gets to the end of the movie if you haven’t payed attention you aren’t going to understand it. Halle Berry did an amazing job …
Unstoppable ( 2010 Movie )
It was one of the box office hits following its release date. The movie stars Denzel Washington and Chris Pine. The movie is set in a rail yard in Pennsylvania. It started when a train used for transport was asked to make way for an incoming train full of school …
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