Movies Reviews
Payback (1999 movie)
After a robbery, Mel Gibson is betrayed, shot and left for dead by his wife and best friend. Surviving his ordeal, he sets out for revenge and the money that is rightfully his. This is one of Mel Gibsons finest work as he plays a very dark vengeful character. …
Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer, Tim Story Movie
Fantastic 4 back in action, now Reed will marry Sue, Johnny while still picked charm and beautiful girl in the section, while the more sticky with Ben lover, Alicia. However, before the wedding Reed and Sue, suddenly appears only thing strange figure silver, surf in space. Reed dubs this …
Perfect Husband
I am reviewing The Case of the Perfect Husband, a Sherlock Holmes episode from the boxed set, Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Series 39 Thrilling Episodes. This series was produced by Sheldon Reynolds and filmed in France in the fifties. Ronald Howard, the son of actor Leslie Howard, …
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg movie
A french musical by Jacques Demy, that is part of the french new wave movement of the 1960s. The dialogue is completely sung in this film, that is a love story about two young people and their passionate desire for each other. For different reasons they are separated and …
Movie Joy Ride
I can remember seeing the movie “Joy Ride” on the television guide a couple years ago when I was still in high school. However, I kept hesitating to watch it as at the time I was confusing it with a comedy which was released around the same time that …
Clash of the Titans (1981 movie)
Here is a movie that I think directors will have a wonderul time with the remake, that’s if they have what it takes to re-invent the characters and make them seem real enough for the viewing public. Based in mythical times with mythical creatures such as the gigantic titans, …
Child’s Play
This movie was released in 1988 and is a horror movie about a killer obsessed with the occult who gets shot in a toy store takes over the body of a doll named Chucky, he pretends to be a lifeless doll when people are around, and kills unsuspecting victims, …
Big Business (1988)
This movie is based on two pairs of twins that were separated at birth, one child of each of the set of twins were placed with two different families, one pair went to a rich family where they were spoilt rotten and believe the world is their playground, and …
Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
Three children fall prey to a scheming old man who want nothing more than to see the children suffer, the old man’s ulterior motive is wealth at the hand of the young girl who he plans to marry in order to get the inheritance. Violet, Klaus and Sunny were …
Futureworld (1976) movie
Starring: Peter Fonda, Blythe Danner, Arthur Hill, Yul Brynner, and Jim Antonio.
Directed by: Richard T. Heffron.
I had no idea that there was a sequel to “Westworld”, possibly because it wasn’t all that it was cooked up to be, perhaps? Oh wait a minute, actually, it really isn’t what it’s …
Michael Clayton movie
The best words to describe the movie “Michael Clayton” is a deep drama movie that will make you bite your nails till the last minute. The true assets of this movie are the main actors, George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson and Tilda Swinton. Sadly only Tilda Swinton won an Oscar …
K-PAX (2001)
An assumed alien from a planet named K-PAX is committed to an asylum to be treated and cared for with all hopes of returning this human being to a normal state. The doctor in charge, after initial interviews comes to believe this person that he is actually not of …
Movie Autopsy (UR, 2008)
I won’t say that I tried to like this movie, because I could tell right away that it would be one of those films that tries to be campy. The movie, which centers on this one chick (who can remember their names) who is looking for her …
Akeelah and The Bee Movie
Akeelah and the Bee is a movie about an inner city child who is particuarly good at spelling. A school teacher encourages Akeelah to praticipate in the schools spelling bee and she wins. She trains with him behind her mothers back, and gets good enough that she goes to …
Single White Female (1992)
Single White Female, directed by Barbet Schroeder is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong sexuality, and for violence and language. The original release date was August 14, 1992 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Drama/Thriller and stars Bridget Fonda …
Life Support (NR, 2006) movie
I will admit that I was a little apprehensive about seeing this movie. At first I didn’t realize that Nelson George developed this film which was based on his sister’s battle with being diagnosed as HIV-positive. Starring Queen Latifah in the lead role, I …
Lawrence of Arabia Movie
“Lawrence of Arabia,” filmed in 1962, is based on a true story of Thomas Edward Lawrence, a British officer who had attempted to unite wild Arabic tribes into a nation. Lawrence (Peter O’Toole) is sent to spy on King Feisal (Alec Guiness), one of the many Arabic rulers. His …
Pan’s Labyrinth movie
My wife insisted on watching the movie Pan’s Labyrinth so I reluctantly sat down to watch it with her; even though I was certain it would be a movie I was not interested in.
It turned out to be better than expected however.
The movie takes place in Spain sometime after …
The Outsiders movie
I simply enjoy doing reviews for old movies because you have the advantage of knowing how they effect people and very importantly what happens to the actors afterwards. “The Outsiders” is a classic movie that goes down in history. Apart from the fact that it is directed from the …
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Since my favourite director is Peter Jackson, I knew that rain or shine I had to go and see his latest movie “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”. Like Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, it is the first in a trilogy of movies that is to …
Film Brokeback Mountain
Based on Anne Proulx’s beautiful short story, Ang Lee’s Brokeback Mountain casts Heath Ledger as Ennis and Jake Gyllenhaal as Jack, two cowboys who fall in love up on the title mountain while watching after sheep. This event effects the rest of their lives, as they meet up throughout …
Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon, Movie
By all accounts, ‘Revenge of the Fallen’ should have marked the end of the live action ‘Transformers’ franchise. That movie was outright terrible. Critics hated, fans hated it, it still stands as one of the worst movies you will ever have the displeasure of sitting through. …
Hustle and Flow, Craig Brewer Movie
Djay that act as a matchmaker is sometimes not seen by others. In Djay tacit have ambition to be a famous rapper. Of course, this is very difficult for Djay, but Nola, the girl’s upbringing and Shug, the women who lived together during this very Djay support the ideals …
The Interview, movie
There aren’t many films that generate so much controversy as The Interview has done. Considering its premise it comes as no surprise that it would cause upset within North Korea, whose leader Kim Jong Un is not exactly famed for having a self-deprecating sense of humour.
As is often the …
Stormbreaker the Movie
Alright, I heard from my friend that this wasn’t really that good of a movie. I’ve read the book and was amazed by Horrowitz talents at writing, so I decided to watch the movie, and the first thing I thought was “Woah, my friend is a big …
Next of Kin
Next of Kin was the movie Patrick Swayze did after Road House. He played a hillbilly cop, living in Chicago, where the movie was filmed. Helen Hunt was cast as his wife, and his two brothers were played by Liam Neeson and Bill Paxton. The crux …
Girls from St. Trinians movie
St. Trinian’s is a “legendary” school for girls that is nothing like any other school you’ve ever seen. The Headmistress (played by brilliant actor Rupert Everett) will not comment on students throwing each other over the balcony, but she will yell to tuck their shirts in. Chemistry is all …
Hotel for Dogs Movie
Being a dog lover, my brother bought and gave me this dvd as a present and while I am already in my mid-twenties, I still do enjoy watching movies that are sometimes suitable just for kids, like this movie, and Hotel for Dogs is actually for kids and not …
Scooby Doo Abracadabra Doo Movie
I finally gave in and let my daughter rent the movie Scooby Doo Abracadabra Doo. I like the cartoon series, but I figured this movie would be a lot like some of the newer ones and get away from the whole monster is really someone in disguise plot.
However, this …
Take Me Home Tonight (2011 Movie)
This is one of those movies that wastes all of it’s good scenes in the trailer to entice people to come see it. When you actually watch the whole movie, you’ll realize you’ve already seen all the good parts and you’re left with a mediocre, forgettable movie.
I missed this …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.19: Storm Over Ryloth
“Storm Over Ryloth” is the first in a three-part episode revolving around the Republic’s attempt to free a Twi’lek populated planet from Separatist fleets led by Wat Tambor and the Techno Union who have invaded and taken over the planet.
This first part shows us the Republic battling through the …
Ghostrider
Nicholas Cage seems to make like ten movies a year. Okay, maybe not that many, but he definitely puts out like two per year. Three years ago he came out with Lord of War and The Weatherman back to back. I liked Lord of War but not so much …
Quantum of Solace
The movie released in India today, and I saw the first show on the First day - a rarity for me, made possible however since it was a holiday!
My overall first impressions, “Pretty Good”
For a detailed breakup, however here goes, and dont worry I will not be giving away …
Autopsy movie
I’ve recently taken up going through some of my friend’s cheesy horror DVDs and this was one of those he had on one labeled “After Dark Horrorfest 2009″. Despite the fact that this was the best movie out of all the movies in that collection, I still think the …
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
The movie “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” is a complicated film. The setting is the first feature I noticed and loved-Spain is a gorgeous back drop for this romantic comedy. I hesitate to call it ‘romantic comedy’ because it certainly isn’t the set pattern of today’s romantic comedy, which gets predictable …
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
Captain Jack Sparrow and his crew are back in another action-packed adventure that will have you absolutely begging for more come credit-roll. In response to the phenomenally good reception of the first Pirates film, director Gore Verbinski took it upon himself to create and release a sequel three years …
Kung Fu Panda Secrets of the Furious Five. A Movie
I recently had the opportunity to watch this movie on the Disney Channel and I have to say that I loved it. Directed by John Stevenson and released in 2008 by Paramount Pictures this was a fantastic movie that made me laugh and smile just like I was a …
The World is Not Enough Blu-ray
Pierce Brosnan’s third outing as James Bond is one of the weakest in the series, with another ‘out there’ villain, played by Robert Carlisle and a ridiculous plot that makes ‘The World is Not Enough’ simply unbearable to sit through. Let me be clear: I hate this movie. …
Wedding Crashers movie
This movie is about two guys who crash weddings for the parties and the girls but when one of them (Owen Wilson) falls for one of the girls at the wedding, trouble follows as he and his partner (Vince Vaughn) are invited over to spend time with the dysfunctional …
Thor: Movie
Thor is a movie I went into with some pessimism, but came out pleasantly surprised and see it as one of my favourite movies of 2011.
Another comic-book adaption, I thought Thor’s story was very well developed and can be seen as an entertaining viewing for children and adults alike.
Firstly, …
Dracula (1931) Movie
Dracula from 1931 is based off the book Dracula by Bram Stoker and stars Béla Lugosi as Count Dracula. It recounts how he takes control of Reinfield and travels to England to drink blood and how he is stopped by Dr. Arthur Van Hellsing.
Even though this movie is …
Bicentennial Man
There is something special about robot movies, provided that they are done well, of course. This one is. Robin Williams plays Andrew, the ‘bicentennial man’ - a robot. Built to work as a servant (a bit of a clich perhaps, but it is only logical to use robots for …
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
In today’s high pressure, no room for failure world, there is a group of people who defy the norm and expectations of society and valiantly venture forth, intending to make each day a new chapter in an epic chronicle they title Life. We give these modern day paladins a …
Taken, Movie
He is Liam Neeson - the man who discovered Darth Vader, trained Obi-Wan Kenobi and Batman, gave his imperious voice to Aslan in “The Chronicles of Narnia ” and Zeus in “Clash of the Titans”, which makes him a supreme god in two different mythologies. Yet there are people …
Lord of War movie
My husband and I was browsing movies to watch since we were just at home and got nothing to do and decided to have a date by watching movie and have a little margarita. I saw the thriller of the movie Lord of War which the main character is …
film “Ginger Snaps Back” (2004)
I really enjoyed the film Ginger Snap and I though this movie would be similar but it was not. Basically the makers of the first movie did not expect it to be a cult favorite. It was not made with a lot of money but did very …
Speed Racer (2008)
This movie is a live action movie that has been created off the cartoon TV series that is still being aired on the Boomerang channel and a newly revised series on the Nicktoons Networks. The movie is just abominable if that’s the right word to use for it. Terrible …
Halloween II (2009) Feature Film
Halloween II is the newest remake of the Halloween movies by Rob Zombie. It is a bit hard to follow if you are a fan of the series. This is the sequel to the first remake of Halloween made by Rob Zombie and it makes sense …
Wildcats movie
Goldie Hawn stars in Wildcats as a football coach, something that is definitely unusual and which presents her with a lot of challenges. She knows football, but her knowledge doesn’t buy her the trust and belief of anyone, including her team. She has to work hard to …
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