Movies Reviews
Men In Black
I watched “Men In Black” on Television yesterday. I admit that I am probably the only person on this planet who has not seen this particular movie.
In this movie Will Smith has been selected to be a partner to Tommy Lee Jones character to help him fight an …
This is the End, Film
At first glance, —˜This is the End’ could be viewed as a vanity project. A comedy produced by the actors who star as themselves, it all feels a little bit self-congratulatory. The plot involves Seth Rogan, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson and James Franco having to …
The Amazing Spiderman, 2012 Movie
Young Peter Parker spends a lot of time in the care of his aunt May and uncle Ben who love him and care for him as if he is their own child. He also loves them, but one question does not stop bothering him - what happened to his …
Film Watchmen
I saw ‘Watchmen’ at a local IMAX theatre and the film really scores a 100% rating for presentation. It’s slick, glossy and packed with imaginative set pieces and special effects. The story on the other hand leaves a lot to be desired. I never read the graphic novel by …
Movie 100 feet
This review is for the movie “100 feet” starring Famke Janssen (Jean Gray from X-Men). I picked it up at my local Blockbuster thinking it looked like a decent horror film.
Reading the back of the case provided a plausible premise for a horror flick. A woman is released …
Wicker Park movie
Wicker Park is a very good remake of a French movie that was extremely successful. But as we already know that Americans can not help until they have a copy which does not upset us, and it would be wise to enjoy this movie romantic, exciting and …
The Good Shepherd Movie
The Good Shepherd,directed by Robert De Niro, presents the history of the Central Intelligence Agency through the events of one CIA agent, Edward Wilson. While the idea behind this film seems worthy, I found it, at 167 minutes, to be a tedious mess.
This is De Niro’s first official …
Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair
Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride return for their fourth straight movie as this lovable couple from the country. Though much is made out of their large family, the kids aren’t seen all that much. There is a focus on one of the older children, though, named Rosie. …
John Carter, Disney Movie
Edgar Burroughs is one of the most filmed authors of all time; what is unique about that in general is the fact that it is due to only one of his books - “Tarzan”, while always is adapted the first book and never the more fantastic and wacky adventures …
White Chicks movie
Where do I start, and where do I find the words to describe this disgusting piece of trash?… Two black FBI agents, Kevin and Marcus Copeland, played by the Wayans brothers, go undercover as two white girls, posing as celebrity sisters who are under the threat of kidnapping. You …
Date Night (2010)
Tina Fey and Steve Carrell team up together in a very funny, smart movie. Date Night is a great comedy film, well executed with lots of clever lines and comical scenes. There were a few surprises, too, as the movie wound in a different direction that I …
Rush Hour 2
I am reviewing the movie, Rush Hour 2 starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. Chris plays Carter, a loudmouth, no nonsense, comedic cop. Jackie plays Lee, a hardworking, serious, dedicated detective from Hong Kong. The second movie starts out with the two actors enjoying some …
Rang De Basanti Hindi Movie
Hindi Movie : Rang De Basanti.
Theme : Story about youth of India today and the Indian revolutionaries of pre-Independence. The initial differences and the final similarities in both.
Director : Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra
Music : …
The Other Guys (2010)
To be frank, 2010 hasn’t been a great year for comedy. Most of the billed “comedy” movies have been stale and unfunny, and the ones that are occasionally funny are better characterized as dramas. While The Other Guys isn’t a cinematic masterpiece, it is the funniest movie of the …
She’s the Man movie
I am reviewing the movie, She’s the Man, starring Amanda Bynes. This movie is loosely based on William Shakespeare’s novel, Twelfth Night. There is Sabastian, a music lover and soccer player. He has a sister named Viola. She’s really good at soccer, but after the girl’s team is …
Batman Begins
I had never watched the story of Batman before this movie. I had just always really thought of all super heroes as always just kind of being there. But when I watched this movie, I really liked the way how it explained all of Bruce Wayne’s history, how he …
Hide And Seek
Hide And Seek was shown on my local TV channel and if it’s acting by Robert De Niro, I always make it a point to watch. This movie also sees the little kid, Dakota Fanning (think she had acted with Tom Cruise as well), I give this story 10 …
Knowing movie
I watched the movie “Knowing” online a little after it was released in theatres since at the time I had no money to see it. Sometimes when I watch movies online, the movie does not appear to be half as good as it seems when I watch it on …
Movie Horton Hears a Who
I am reviewing the movie, Horton Hears a Who. So, this is a Dr. Seuss story. It’s about this big, fat elephant named Horton. He’s generally liked by the others in the jungle. One day, he hears a cry for help. It happens to be coming from a tiny …
Rain Man (1988)
Charlie Babbit played by Tom Cruise is a car dealer who learns of his father’s passing, he makes his way to his father house only to learn that his autistic brother has received a large sum of money. This becomes Charlie’s motivation to search out his brother and with …
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, movie
Like many others who watched and re-watched the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy multiple times, I had high hopes for “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.” But, after sitting through the film, I was left very disappointed.
First of all, the film was too long. Now, I understand that “The Hobbit” …
Alpha Dog (R, 2006) movie
Justin Timberlake is of course, the draw for this film. But he’s not really the one who makes the most impact. I liked that he was in it. And for some reason, I felt that it wasn’t too far a stretch from how he really acts …
Chinatown Kid (1977 movie)
When compiling a list of great martial arts movie stars several names are almost always expected to top that list, Bruce Lee is always present, as is Jackie Chan, and the same can likely be said for Jet Li. But, one name that is almost always painfully overlooked is …
Who Will Love My Children? movie
I clearly remember when Who Will Love My Children? was shown on TV in 1983. There was lot of buzz about it. This is a movie based on a true story, a remarkably touching and emotional true story about a woman named Lucile Fray. She and …
He’s Just Not That Into You Movie
I had read the book a few years back, and I honestly never thought they would ever make a movie about it since it was literally just a bunch of letters that people had written to ask questions about their relationships. So, when I heard that the movie for …
It Might Get Loud Doocumentary
“It Might Get Loud” is a rockumentary about the history of electric guitar divided in three eras, from the perspective of three
influential Rock’n’Roll guitarists. Namely Jimmy Page, the Edge and Jack White.
Directors Dave Guggenheim and Jimmy Page drive us into the lifes and backgrounds of the three artists’ relationships …
House Arrest - (Movie)
“House Arrest” is a movie starring Jamie Lee Curtis. Curtis and her husband are held hostage in the basement of their house by their children who are upset that the two would be separating. As the movie goes along more couples forcibly join them at the hands of their …
Untraceable (R, 2008) movie
“Hostel”, “FearDotCom”, “The Ring”—If you’ve seen any of the following movies, then you will be more than prepared for this tale of psycho-twisted horrific suspense. At the helm of this mini-gore feast is Diane Lane, claiming the role of a slightly wizened FBI agent. She’s …
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (movie 2004)
This is not the sequesl that we were all hoping and looking forward to seeing. What the hell happened is beyond my comprehension as the missed the target….way off. Taking into consideration where the last movie ended, the second installation did not pick up from that point as I …
Movie “Dinner for Schmucks” (2010)
I had high hopes for this movie. I saw the previews and it looked funny, plus I enjoy Paul Rudd movies and he is the star of this film. Sadly, while his performance and the performance of everyone in the film was wonderful I found it boring. …
The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
The 1962 movie the “The Manchurian Candidate” is an excellent movie. Filmed in black and whiter, a favorite of mine, the movie lasts for 126 minutes and tells the story of Raymond Shaw (Laurence Harvey) and Major Bennett Marco (Frank Sinatra). The two men were the sergeant and the …
Judgement Day movie
I am reviewing the movie, Judgement Day, starring John Nettles and Daniel Casey as the policemen duo of DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy. This film was made in 2000, was produced by Brian-True-May, and was based off the novel written by author Caroline Graham.
In Judgement Day, …
Nightbreed (1990)
Nightbreed, directed by Clive Barker is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date of the movie was February 16, 1990 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Fantasy/Horror and stars Craig Sheffer as Aaron Boone aka Cabal, Anne Bobby …
Movie Up
Pixar’s Up is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long time. The movie begins with a summary of the main character’s life, from his childhood when he wanted to be an explorer. As he grew up to marry his best friend, his dreams of …
Jurassic Park III (2001)
Scientists are contracted to take a two rich thrill seekers to the island where history comes to life, but unawares to the scientists is that they have an ulterior motive for wanting to go to the island, it would seem that they are searching for their son and they …
Ran, 1985
Ran, 1985, directed by Akira Kurosawa, is based on Shakespeare’s “King Lear.” It takes the story to Japan, transforming King Lear into Lord Hidetora Ichimonji, the head of a powerful clan. Hidetora is aging, and he wants to retire. However, instead of choosing one heir, he decides to divide …
“Two Thousand Maniacs” (1964 Film)
In the early ’60s, screenwriter and director Herschell Gordon Lewis created what became known as the “blood trilogy”- three overly-gory films that single-handedly created the “splatter” sub-genre of horror. 1964’s Two Thousand Maniacs succeeded Blood Feast as the second installment to this classic trilogy. In my opinion this is …
Joe’s Apartment (1996)
Joe is a young man who has just moved from his home town of Iowa to New York and he is looking for somewhere cheap to rent, he finds the perfect place, it is a bit run down and could use some maintenance, but it is livable. Now comes …
Event Horizon (1997)
Event Horizon, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong violence and gore, language and some nudity. The original release date was August 15, 1997 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Horror/Mystery/Science Fiction/Thriller and stars …
Moll Flanders (movie)
Moll Flanders is a movie about a woman whose entire life is very sad. Moll spends most of her life in filth and as little more than a street person. What makes Moll Flanders shine is her spirit and determination to let nothing and no one break who she …
Girl, Interrupted
Girl, Interrupted is a very good attempt by the makers of the movie. The movie which is inspired by the book with the same title, deals with a teenage girl’s experiences at a rehabilitation center during her 18 month stay there. Though the movie doesn’t have a universal appeal, …
Erin Brockovich Movie
Erin Brockovich Movie was one movie I saw some time back. It is one movie I like very much.
There are some movies that I will watch and few months down the road, I will have absolutely no idea and totally cannot remember what the movice was about. Erin Brockovich …
The Witch movie
This is a silent film by the danish filmmaker Benjamin Christensen, but it was produced in Sweden with swedish actors, so the swedes has been taking credit for this as one of their most important silents. It is also considered as one of the first full length horror films …
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
The second installation in the National Treasure saga, this one doesn’t just pickup from where the last one left off, it has a soul for itself. This one takes you so far back in history that you will be amazed at what you missed out on in school.
Nicholas Cage …
The Martian (Science Fiction Drama Movie)
I was eager to see the movie “The Martian” for two reasons. The first was because I saw the trailer and it sounded as if it would be a good watch, and the second reason was because the director Ridley Scott is known for his iconic movies. After I finally …
Katt Williams: American Hustle: The Movie (R, 2007)
I have never seen a stand-up comedy movie as funny as this one. I was a little weirded out by the fact that it was a “movie”–and not just a consecutive stand-up routine that was filmed. This movie featured Katt Williams and other comedians. But what …
Movie Freaky Friday
I sometimes think that certain producers lack fantasy in coming up with original movies. “Freaky Friday” represent a movie about twisting identity in a series of three that came and are going to be released from Hollywood. We all remember Tom Hanks famous role in “Big” and he was …
Asterix and the Olympics
First, I can’t remember the first Asterix movie I watched, but I remember it was very funny. I’m disappointed by this one though, more details later. If you’ve read their comics, then you know that Asterix and Obelix are a lovable character from the Gaul village in …
Screwed (2000)
The personal driver to a little old lady is pushed to the breaking point when he is the victim of years of constant verbal and physical abuse. Sick and tired of the treatment he has been given, he decides that it’s his turn for some payback. He kidnaps the …
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