Movies Reviews
Movie: The Family Stone
I recently watched The Family Stone on DVD with my fiance. I was hoping it would be slightly funny and pleasant to watch, and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was.
With an all-star cast including Sarah Jessica Parker, Luke Wilson, Claire Danes, and Diann Keaton, this movie …
The Terminal (2004)
The Terminal, directed by Steven Spielberg is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for brief language and drug references. The original release date was June 18, 2004 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Drama/Romance and stars Tom Hanks as Viktor Navorski, …
Kingsman: The Secret Service (action adventure spy movie)
Kingsman: The Secret Service was one of those movies that I just knew I had to see right after watching the trailer for the first time. The trailer gave me the impression that the movie would be funny, action-packed and overall exciting. When I did actually get the chance to …
Diary of the Dead
This is by far one of the most boring and silliest movies I have seen in a long time. I had watched it before it came out on cable television and DVD too, and had the unfortunate luck of having to sit and watch it again as my brother …
Enough (2002)
Enough, directed by Michael Apted is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for intense scenes of domestic violence, some sensuality and language. The original release date was May 24, 2002 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Triller/Drama and stars Jennifer Lopez …
Pearl Harbor (2001)
This movie is staged in the period where the Japanese government decided to launch a secret attack on the United States of America by sending the naval fleet to attack the US naval fleet. The bombing of Pearl Harbor became a legend story to be told of how the …
George Romero’s “Night of the Living Dead” (1968) Film
George A. Romero is known to zombie fans as the “Godfather of All Zombies,” according to Wikipedia. His rise to fame began in 1968 with “Night of the Living Dead,” a dystopian zombie film that garnered acclaim and criticism for its grotesque scenes and nearly nihilistic ending. Though I’ve …
Crimson Tide
Normally I don’t like war movies. They are OK, but they usually focus on blood and guts and really don’t have a whole lot in terms of actual plot. Either that, or they focus on a real historical event and I find myself having a hard time enjoying the …
The Fountain DVD Movie
The movie, The Fountain was from the year 2006, and only now, did I find the time to watch it on DVD, due to my friend’s recommendation. These movie stars Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz, and this is basically a love story.
The characters of these both lovebirds are …
Land of the Lost
I’m not a huge Will Ferrell fan so I kind of figured I wouldn’t like his movie Land of the Lost.
Well, I watched it this past weekend and it turns out I was right.
This movie just wasn’t that good. Ferrell is supposed to be some sort of genius scientist …
Columbo Mystery Movie Collection 1989 DVD set
The Columbo Mystery Movie Collection 1989 DVD set is a three DVD set that includes just five Columbo episodes. It’s not much, but that’s all of the movies that aired in 1989.
I don’t like how the DVDs are set up, however. Universal isn’t known for providing quality …
Scooby Doo and the Samurai Sword
I got home from work last night and my daughter had just started watching the movie Scooby Doo and the Samurai Sword. Since I had not seen that movie yet, I figured I would take the time to watch it with her (while feeding our other daughter).
It was an …
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice movie
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, released in 2010, starts out a bit surprisingly in my mind by giving what is essentially a recap of the history of Merlin. I understand it because it is the exposition that really explains what the movie is going to be about, which is Balthazar …
Finding Nemo Movie
It is a story of a Father-son relationship, a funny fish story for children.
Nemo is a nice clown fish who has little fin on the other side of him. His father, Marlin, his wife died because it was eaten by a big fish. Marlin don’t want that to happen …
The Reader Movie
I just watched the award-winning movie starring Kate Winslet “The Reader” and I enjoyed it very much because the whole movie was so in touch with the emotions. I have to admit, it made me cry a lot of times. Imagine being ashamed of yourself and trying to cover …
Hellraiser: Hellworld (2005)
Ok so I rented another Hellraiser hoping that it would be somewhat related to what the original movie was about. Unfortunately it wasn’t, but oddly enough it did keep my interest enough to not fast forward through.
The plot centers around Chelsea, Mike, Allison, and Derrick who …
The Fan (1996)
The Fan, directed by Tony Scott is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong language throughout and some intense violence. The original release date for the movie was August 16, 1996 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Drama/Sport/Thriller and stars …
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
I first started reading Shakespeare’s plays when I was about eight years old, in more easy to understand translations. The translation which I had used was “Lamb’s Tales in Shakespeare” so plays such as “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the time seemed very interesting to me. Therefore, that is …
Bram Stoker’s The Mummy
I honestly think there should be a law against Hollywood basing a movie off of a classic piece of literature and then making a film that doesn�t resemble the book at all.
Bram Stoker’s The Mummy is based off of his book The Jewel of the Seven Stars. While I …
Clambake movie
From 1967, the movie musical Clambake stars the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley. It’s not an award winner by any means, but it is a fun movie, albeit predictable. It’s just not a stretch of any of the performers’ acting talents. By this point, …
Underworld: Evolution (2006)
In this the second installation in the Underworld franchise, they kindly take the opportunity to bring a lot of things to light, things that kind of confused us, or left us wondering. In this episode, we are introduced to the fact of the brothers bitten by the Bat and …
Abduction Of Innocence: A Moment Of Truth Movie
Abduction Of Innocence: A Moment Of Truth Movie is about a young, teenage girl who plays a hand in having herself kidnapped. The girl, Clare, is part of threesome and they plot to have her kidnapped, and succeed in the plan. Clare is then returned after her kidnappers pay …
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising, David Cunningham Movie
A teenager named Will Stanton living in a large family with 7 children. Several days before the year is to 14th some people try to get closer to him and see with quizzically. It turns out Will is the last member of a group of people who have the …
Movie: Paul Blart Mall Cop
Synopsis: An overweight mall cop needs to stop a group of criminals from robbing the mall he is sworn to protect.
What I liked about this movie: Kevin James is actually pretty funny as Blart, a mall cop who is considered a loser by everyone from the people he works …
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
I assumed that Alice in Wonderland would be very interesting because Tim Burton was a part of it. I thought the visuals would be wonderful and the story a bit on the darker side. I never went to see the movie in the theaters, but already I was hearing …
Coyote Ugly movie
Piper Perabo made a big splash in Coyote Ugly back in 2000. The female coyote craze has really grown since then. These are women who both bar-tend and entertain the patrons. They’re gone for getting up atop the bar and singing and dancing, in groups and …
The Burbs (1989)
A day in the life of a typical blue collar working class suburban family man as a loving husband and father soon turns to turmoil when a mysterious family moves into his neighborhood. Along with other home owners in the neighborhood, they get to thinking that their new neighbors …
Blackboard Jungle
Blackboard Jungle with Glen Ford, Sidney Poitier, Vic Morrow, and Anne Francis.
I do not understand all the hoopla for this movie as it was very mediocre. Glen Ford is a pleasant enough actor, but not right in the role of a inspirational teacher. Sidney …
Pocoyo
I love animation movies. I’ve been watching animation movies since I was a kid and I still do that till now. My daughter is 3 years old and she also likes watching cartoon or animation movie. I allow her to watch Playhouse Disney since there I …
Movie Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle
Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, directed by McG is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for action violence, sensuality and language/innuendo. The original release date was June 27, 2003 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Comedy/Crime/Thriller and stars Cameron Diaz as Natalie …
Happy Feet
Happy Feet (2007) This movie was a charmer! I loved it as much as my grandkids. It is a happy, feel good movie. It makes you want to get up and start dancing. This is one of the best children’s movies I have seen. I could …
Grumpy Old Men (1993)
Grumpy Old Men, directed by Donald Petrie is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date for this movie was December 25, 1993 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Drama and stars Jack Lemmon as John Gustafson, Walter Matthau …
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004 Film)
After watching this 2004 comedy, “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”, starring Will Ferrell, Steve Carrel, Christina Applegate and more dynamite caste members I will forever remember the name Ron Burgundy. There’s something about the sexist lines, the mix of actors, and the infatuation of nearly everyone on the …
The Help (movie)
One of the best drama movies I remember watching in the early part of 2012 was the movie named “The Help”. I had expected it to be very good because of the actors that were involved in its making, but I never thought that it would be one of …
American Gangster (2007)
I loved this film. At first sight I was put off because I assumed it was probably just another boring action film, the kind that leave me a bit cold, but actually this film is based on a very interesting true story and although it was long, I …
The Contract (R, 2006) movie
Any film that has Morgan Freeman in it was something that I added to my Netflix queue (unless I’d seen it multiple times before). But I must say that this film will not be one of those that I rent again. The premise seemed interesting enough. …
The Exorcist (1973)
This movie is about a young girl who became possessed by a demon of old, coming to aid the child is the archeologist and priest, Merrin, who battled the demon many years ago and left it for dead underground. In this movie, the demon Pazuzu returns and has possessed …
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
OK, maybe it’s because I’m a guy, but I just can’t understand the attraction of a movie about four girls who form a club based on a pair of blue jeans that happen to fit all of them.
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 is the definition of “Chick Flick.” …
Gia (movie)
Gia is a movie about the deceased supermodel, Gia Carangi. Gia is played by Angelina Jolie, and while I am not a personal fan of Angelina Jolie, she does a marvelous performance. Gia is such a troubled soul, from the very start. Gia is not only a smart talking, …
Movie The Notebook
I really have always liked James Garner as an actor and he starred in a really nice little film called The Notebook. This love story also stareed Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands and James Garner. The story starts with James garner visiting with his ladylove (Rowlands) in a …
Shawshank Redemption
Shawshank Redemption is a movie set in the 1940’s. I first saw Shawshank Redemption some 10 years ago and it quickly became one of my favorites. I watch it every time that I see it on television and I own the DVD to it. This story has one of …
Legal Eagles Movie
The Legal Eagles movie is the kind of movie that is still interesting to watch even many years after it was made. It is still thrilling and intriguing even when there is a major development in technology and forensic science, and our cultural tastes and notions about art change. …
Monty Python’s Meaning of Life Movie
Nearly everyone in the Western world knows about the comedy team of Monty Python. This British comedy troupe, featuring John Cleese and others, if famous for its unusual and offbeat humor. Monty Python came out with the movie Meaning of Life a number of years ago. Like …
The Lake House
The actors, Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves team up once again together to make this exception movie “The Lake House”, after 12 years from working together on the movie “Speed”.
We are used to seeing Sandra Bullock in romantic and sentimental movies and Keanu Reeves in futuristic movies. “The Lake …
p.s. I Love You Movie
Sad, Heartwarming and Hopeful
Before the credits start Holly (Hillary Swank) and Gerry (Gerard Butler) are having an argument that almost anyone who has ever been in a relationship would recognize. She is passionate about the subject and he hasn’t a clue as to what they are fighting about. …
Film: Dead Silence
Not having seen any film from the Saw franchise, and just liking the way the commercials looked, I watched Dead Silence with a little wary hesitation. I’d wanted to see if from those ads, thinking that it looked creepy, and hey dolls usually are in the right circumstances, but …
Twilight movie
Twilight is my favorite movie. It is about a vampire who fell in love with a mortal. That is the conflict in the story because a vampire human relationship is prohibited. Even though the story is quite simple and it looks like another teeny movie. I am …
John Tucker Must Die
Before renting this movie, i had heard TONS of negative reviews. So who cares? The people who review movies in newspapers are CRAZY! Some of the best movies receive 2 or 3 stars, while absolutely atrocious movies receive 5! However, the fact that many of …
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