Movies Reviews
The Daughters of Joshua Cabe movie
I love The Daughters of Joshua Cabe. It was inventive and fun and a huge pleasure to watch. It’s a lighthearted western that while predicable is highly entertaining.
Buddy Ebsen is Joshua Cabe, and he needs family fast to protect his land, which under new homesteading laws is …
“Howl’s Moving Casle” (2004 Film)
Recently I watched a Japanese animation cartoon director by Hayao Miyazaki called “Howl’s Moving Castle”. My younger brother is into these sorts of films and I have to admit that they are very intriguing and entertaining to watch as well, and Hayao Miyazaki is also an excellent director who …
The Dream Chasers
The Dream Chasers is a movie about a young boy named Herbie and his friend Telford who owns a antique shop. Telford looses his antique shop and gets put into a retirement home. Herbie is a young boy that has cancer and idolizes Butch Cassidy. He has always dreamed …
Skyline: The Movie
Another hour and a half of my life wasted watching the movie Skyline.
I love science fiction but this just made my eyes roll. It stars Scottie Thompson (as Elaine) and Eric Balfour (as Jarrod), a couple who fly to Los Angeles for the birthday party of Jarrod’s good …
The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects is in my opinion, one of the best and most clever movies of all time. It’s one of those movies where you don’t really fully understand what is happening until the very last frame. The story (which one an oscar for best screenplay) is …
Music and Lyrics
Where do you get your inspiration in anything? The movie “Music and Lyrics” tries to answer that question, and in this case, for a song.
The movie tells the story of Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant), a ‘has-been’ 80’s pop star who’s trying to revive his career. The chance comes when …
Saw III
Saw III continues in the fashion of the last 2 films, it was released just one year after the last, released around Halloween of 2006, the movie was produced by James Wan, and directed by Darren Lynn Bousman. The plot to the film is the Jigsaw Killer is on …
“Color Me Blood Red” (1965 Film)
During the early to mid ’60s, renowned horror film writer/director Herschell Gordon Lewis created the “splatter” sub-genre of horror. The third installment to a set of three definitive splatter films, known as “The Blood Trilogy”, Color Me Blood Red kept the “blood” theme going strong. After viewing the film, …
Superman Vs Doomsday
Coming from Old School Superman, I could never really get into Superman and Lois Lane as an item. I can appreciate its inevitability � I mean, after all, they’ve been working together almost seventy years. But if television is any indicator, romances typically mean the death knell to a …
Superman The Movie
There are bigger budget superhero movies today but the first Superman movie is still the one they need to live up to.
This film is a classic and it was the role Christopher Reeve was born to play. It did a great job explaining Superman’s origins and childhood while still …
Ouija, Horror Movie (2014)
Despite the pre-release hype, Ouija didn’t live up to my expectations. It’s intended to be a horror movie but it’s weakened by a terrible cast and paltry directing. The screenplay of the movie is decent but it wasn’t utilized properly. As a horror movie, ‘Ouija’ completely fails. It wasn’t enjoyable …
Dan in Real Life
I am reviewing the 2007 movie, Dan in Real Life, starring Steve Carell. Carell plays Dan Burns, a newspaper columnist who writes about family issues and relationships. His wife has died recently and he’s struggling as a widower, trying to raise three girls. Trying to keep his family …
Remember Me (2010)
I will start by saying the film “Remember Me”, starring Robert Pattinson, Pierce Brosnan, Chris Cooper, and Emilie de Ravin, is surprisingly good. On the surface, it contains a cliche plot, one of a boy who dates a girl to get back at someone else but ultimately falls …
Total eclipse
I have watched the movie ‘Total eclipse’. The director is Agnieszka Holland. The actors are Leonardo DiCaprio, David and Romane. This is not so interesting to watch and has been shot rather poorly. David has played the role of Paul verlaine and Leonardo has played the role of Arthur.
It …
Babel - Movie
I went to see Babel not knowing anything about it more than it took place in Morocco and it was “kind of like the movie Crash”. Pretty quickly you can see how the movie is like “Crash” in that there are 4 storylines, seemingly unrelated, that you know somehow …
Layer Cake (2004)
Daniel Craig plays the character of a street wise drug dealing business man, who, unlike so many of his competitors, does not indulge in using the product of which he sells. He is disciplined in the ways of the business. Setting a target cash goal for himself, and when …
Eragon (2006)
Eragon, directed by Stefen Fangmeier is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for fantasy violence, intense battle sequences and some frightening images. The original release date was December 15, 2006 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Family/Fantasy and stars Ed Speelers …
Dracula:Dead And Loving It Movie
In this vampire comedy Mel Brooks tells his version of the story of Count Dracula. If you are familiar with the story, you will recognize some names: Mina, her fiancé Jonathan, Dr. Seward, crazy Renfield, and of course Abraham Van Helsing who is played by Mel Brooks himself. I …
Death Note - Animated Series
Death Note is a Japanese animated series. Part One takes you into the life of a high school student by the name of Light Yagami who finds the book of the god of the dead called the Death Note and uses it to try to take over the world.
There …
The Interpreter
I define “The Interpreter” as one of the best thriller’s of our time coming out from Hollywood. Without any doubt the director, Sydney Pollack has managed to include another successful movie to his chain of great movies, such as “Havana”, “The Firm”, “Out of Africa”, “Tootsie” and “Absence of …
E.T., The Extraterrestrial
Disney proved that boy-and-his-dog movies were always popular, as did Lassie. But could boy-and-his-alien work the same way? I believe only if told by the right person. Steven Spielberg was that right person. Continuing in his aliens-are-our-friends vein, he brought us E.T., The Extraterrestrial. This was on of only …
Supernova (2000)
Supernova, directed by Walter Hill is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for science fiction action, violence and sensuality/nudity. The original release date was January 14, 2000 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Science Fiction/Thriller and stars James Spader as Nick …
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 …
XXY (2008)
XXY is a real shocker. You know from the start that there is something not right going on, some dark secret surrounding Alex, the 15 year old daughter of a couple living on a remote stretch of the coast of Uruguay. Is Alex a child murderer, a witch? Is …
Movie Swan Princess
I decided to sit down and watch a movie with my daughter yesterday before she took her nap. After some discussion (I really did not want to watch another Scooby Doo movie), we ended up watching The Swan Princess. I didn’t know what to expect at first, but it …
Beauty and the Beast
Forever at the top in the world of animation, Disney broke even more ground with this lushly animated and wonderfully told new version of the classic french fairy tale Beauty and the Beast. So wonderous was this instant classic, that it was the first ever animated film to ever …
9 To 5
At the heart of this movie is a sexist jerk of a boss, played by Dabney Coleman. The soul of the story is divided into three: Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton (her first film), and Jane Fonda. Lily is the office manager, Dolly the creepy boss’ secretary, and Jane is …
Bones (2001)
Bones, directed by Ernest R. Dickerson is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for violence/gore, language, sexuality and drugs. The original release date was October 24, 2001 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Crime/Horror and stars Snoop Dogg as Jimmy Bones, …
World War I: Cause and Effect
“World War I: Cause and Effect” is a documentary that details what triggered the war and the lasting effects this war had on the planet and its population. “World War I: Cause and Effect” goes into the necessity of invention, how each country raced to develop better machines in …
Drag me to Hell Movie
Prior for me watching the film I have heard a lot of good deeds about this horrific supernatural movie “Drag Me to Hell” from my office mates and from the news paper. I have not given a chance to watch it earlier but when I did I can’t …
Pineapple Express
This is yet another comedy from the Happy Madison production line and is much typical with the plot line we come to expect from these films! Definitely not for the younger viewers and contains 100% adult material!! The movie stars Seth Rogan and James Franco who do an average …
This Land Movie
A parody on the presidential election in USA 2004 where animated versions of George Bush and John Kerry insults each other in the most bizarre way. Even though this is very exaggerated it is easy to understand what the filmmakers point was. However, I can’t see why one would …
Bridge of Spies (2015 Film)
I have been so attached with Oscar-bait films ever since I had that cinematic experience with Alfonso Cuaron’s 2013 space tale “Gravity”. It was beyond words, beyond everything I have ever felt before, and to truly witness it in glorious 3D screen was groundbreaking. It was then that I realized …
Wild Things (1998)
The story of this movie is about four individuals who mastermind an elaborate scheme to cheat their way to riches. They accused a high school councilor of rape, and then deny the charges on the witness stand, they plot the death of each other, and then it turns around …
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance
This is a Korean Movie starred by Lee Young-Ae. This is the last part of a suspense-vengeance trilogy by Mr. Park. This movie was released in some parts of Europe, Middle east and in most parts of Asia.
It has an English subtitle and thankfully because the subtitle was really …
The Wicker Man (UR, 2006) movie
First, let the record show that I have no idea why this version was unrated. The original 70’s version seemed far more sinister and graphic to me. But I suppose in this day and age, filmmakers had to do something to get people to rent the DVD. …
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980 film)
My boyfriend and I have been watching all of the Star Wars movies from the very beginning. After really becoming addicted to A New Hope, I knew that I had to watch the next film on the list, “The Empire Strikes Back”. This movie really made me see further …
Dhoom-2
I think the Indians films will be giving hollywood a run for money in few years. Dhoom-2 is a very good film, except for the few minor cliches the film is a treat to watch. Hrithik Roahan rocks even in the negative role. The film is worth watching only …
Alone in The Wilderness
One night when I was channel surfing for something interesting to watch, I stumbled onto a PBS special called Alone in The Wilderness. It is a movie based on a book written by Dick Proenneke. It was about his life and how he went to Alaska to live a …
Gidget movie
Gidget is one of my all-time favorite movies. It’s a beach movie, a light comedy about growing up and falling in love. It’s simple, and that’s why it works. The acting is good, and it’s just an upbeat, let’s have a good time watching it movie.
Sandra …
The Matrix Reloaded movie
I actually thought that The Matrix was a done deal…no sequels involved (boy was i wrong). Reloaded came to stir up more trouble for our guys in shiney leather and dark glasses. What is there to say about this installation of The Matrix saga…other than it’s long, it’s dull, …
Mystic River
Mystic River is a movie about three friends who are close when they are young and then something terrible happens. Mystic River is another movie that changes around so much it is hard to follow at times, but the plot is fantastic and Sean Penn as Jimmy is excellent. …
Rogue
Movie called Rogue, talked about Pete McKell, a writer, along with another group of tourists led by Kate Ryan, was enjoying a wild river tourism in the Australian outback, to see the crocodile. They boarded a small boat, they are unexpectedly caught by a crocodile attack is fierce, and …
The Brave One
I am reviewing the movie, The Brave One, starring Jodi Foster and Terrance Howard. Jodi Foster plays a character who gets assaulted in the park, with her fiance. They are beaten within an inch of their lives. Their dog is stolen, and they are left for dead. Her …
Can I do It Till I Need Glasses (movie)
I do not exactly remember where I saw the film “Can I do It—¦Till I Need Glasses” anymore, but I do know that the reason why I paid it any attention in the first place is because I was told that the film starred a young robin Williams. Nevertheless, …
The Bloody Judge movie
I personally think that this is one of Christopher Lee’s better performances and movies out of all of his older movies. This is not only because his acting was good, but because I thought that the movie itself came with a lot of good qualities, such as a great …
Kungfu Panda
This is a terrible movie; I can’t stop laughing myself no matter how much I’ve watched this movie. The animation was too smooth and perfect that it’s really well-detailed for both the fun and the story plot. The sequences were flowing just right that I really like every motion. …
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