Movies Reviews
Sleepy Hollow (1999 Film)
Who can forget the legend of Sleepy Hollow? And after watching the 1999 film “Sleepy Hollow” starring Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci, the blood and gore of the film (and the headless horsemen of course) make it difficult to. Though this film was made in the 90’s, and technology …
Hollow Man movie
Hollow Man, directed by Paul Verhoeven is rated R by the Motion Picture Assocaition of America for strong violence, language and some sexuality/nudity. The original release date was August 4, 2000 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Drama/Horror/Science Fiction/Thriller and stars Elisabeth Shue as …
A kidnapping in the family
This is one of the lifetime movies that I watched a couple of years ago. I have seen it twice if I remember correctly. Although it wasn’t one of my favorites from them it is definately worth watching. I really liked it overall, I thought that it was a …
Sweet Revenge, 1998 movie
It does not happen very often that I cannot sit through a movie; however, that was the case with Sweet Revenge, 1998, also known as The Revengers’ Comedies, starring Sam Neill and Helena Bonham Carter. I couldn’t finish watching it. The plot summary provided on the back of the …
House of Usher movie 2008
I rented this movie as a fan of the horror genre and also an interest in Edgar Allen Poe. It turned out that I did not read the description as carefully as perhaps I should have, but what took place was entertaining none the less. This movie …
Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs
I received the DVD Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs for Christmas. I liked both the movies before it, and I missed seeing Dawn of the Dinosaurs in the theaters, so I wanted to see it on DVD. The movie is a continuation of the last two …
The Happening (2008)
The Happening (2008)
Director: M. Night Shyamalan. Featuring: Mark Wahlberg and Zooey Deschanel.
I do not remember the last time I have been so disappointed by a movie. Although the trailer had revealed the story right away, there was still some kind of sense of mystery or intrigue that made me …
The Hitcher (2007)
The Hitcher, directed by Dave Meyers is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong bloody violence, terror and language. The original release date was January 19, 2007 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Horror/Thriller and stars Sean Bean as John …
Couples Retreat
When I first saw Couples Retreat I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. The movie has gotten some pretty bad reviews and has even been in the papers for some racist actions.
Firstly I must say that the producers did a terrible thing when they edited out the …
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Episode 1.5: Queen’s Gambit
Finally, some more terminator action! It seems that Andy didn’t give up his Turk/Chess creation and is now reprogramming a prototype. Sarah decides to sit him down and spill the beans about everything but before she could do that, an unknown person (or terminator rather?) takes it from him …
Thew Ringer movie
The Ringer is a drama comedy movie starring by Johny Knoxville and Katherine Heigl. First time I saw the movie is just uncoincidence and I don’t know exactly what movie it is. After I watch a little longer I can see that this is pretty interesting to watch.
The movie …
Round-Up Time in Texas movie
After watching a bunch of old westerns with Tex Ritter, it’s actually quite a change to now watching a few with Gene Autry in them. They are both singing cowboys, but they are very different, too. This movie is called Round-Up Time in Texas from 1937.
First of …
The Secret Life of Bees
The movie had a power house cast. It includes Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Sophie Okonedo, Alicia Keys and Dakota Fanning. Set in the late 1964, the story recalls ethnical atrocities and family disorientation.
The story basically centers on the misery of Lily Owens ( Dakota Fanning ) who is …
Movie: Rounders
A must for every collection is what is quickly becoming a classic movie in the poker world; Rounders is a gripping story about two men, a law student and an ex-con that try to make it big playing poker. It?s got a star cast including Matt Damon, Edward Norton …
Major Payne (1995)
A veteran killing machine of the United States armed services is sent home when all the warfare has basically come to a halt in the world. With no more killing being requested Major Payne is without work and must find alternate means of employment. He tries other areas of …
Storm of the Century (horror movie)
Although it is a bit long, without any doubt, this is absolutely one of my favourite horror movies by Stephen King. With seemingly little effort, he manages to convey suspense from one end of this outstanding movie right through to the other as our imaginations run the gamut.
The …
Catch Me if you Can movie
When I first saw the movie “Catch Me if you Can” advertising to be released in theatres I wanted to watch it because of two major reasons. One was because it was the first in a long time I was seeing the actor Leonardo DiCaprio in a movie and …
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: The Movie
I was not too fond of the fifth movie in the Harry Potter series that I was not really looking forward to the release of the movie version of the sixth installment, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. But being a true-blue Harry Potter fan, I eventually saw the …
Your Highness - Unrated (2011 movie)
Sometimes I just need to watch something absurd. I know it’s illogical, but that’s what makes it so funny. Danny McBride is a master of this kind of humor. Ever since I saw him in “Eastbound & Down,” I’ve been a huge fan. It’s also …
Accepted (2006)
Justin Long, better known for his performance to me in Jeepers Creepers makes am entrance as a comedian in this classic tale of a boy and his dreams of going to college. When e finds out that all his applications to every college that he had applied to was …
Last Holiday
The movie “Last Holiday” (2006) helped me to see Queen Latifah in a new way. It is a good story, and she fits right into it, delivering a funny and at the same time touching performance. She plays Georgia, a middle class woman who has a list of things …
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
Sister Mary Clarence, also known as Deloris in the outside world of the convent, played by Whoopi Goldberg, is once again called upon to help the convent out of a critical situation, she is asked to teach a music class full out rude and rowdy children with terrible manners …
The Mayor of Casterbridge
The Mayor of Casterbridge with Alan Bates has impressed me. It is a story of a man who gets drunk and sells his wife and baby daughter to a stranger. Twenty years later, the wife, Susan, returns. It turns out that she has been a faithful wife to the …
Monkey business movie
A not so well known film with the fabulous Marx brothers. This time they hide on board a luxury boat as free passengers, and the misunderstandings quickly start to grow.
What is interesting about these brothers are the roles divided. Groucho is the verbal part, and in courting to many …
Gone Baby Gone
Wow. Where to begin with this film. I admit I was a bit nervous about Ben Affleck’s directorial debut, but all of those trepidations were washed away within the first ten minutes of the movie. The story opens with the kidnapping of a little girl and the …
Irreversible film
“Irreversible” is a 2002 French film, starring actress Monica Belluci (”The Matrix” finale) and Vincent Cassel (”Oceans Thirteen”), in which the tragic events of one night in paris unfolds backwards. The idea for this film is so startingly original, and leaves you feeling washed up and put away wet, …
Elf Will Ferrell
This is a definite must have anytime you need a quick pick me up. Will Ferrell was so hilarious in this movie. I could not stop laughing so hard the entire time. His entire outfit was enough to get you started. I loved his naive point of view of …
Almost Famous - (starring Kate Hudson)
Almost Famous star Kate Hudson and in this movie story, you see her character being someone extremely ambitious and she wants so much to be famous. This is a time when Rolling Stone is in focus and remember Penny Lane?
Kate Hudson truly sizzles and it’s a story …
The Lorax
My daughter loves Dr. Seuss books so I recently picked her up a movie based off of one of them “The Lorax.” And, I have to say, despite the fact it was obviously filmed years ago, it was still quite a good movie.
If you haven’t seen the movie or …
The Polar Express (2004 Film)
The 2004 holiday film called “The Polar Express” is a heartwarming and touching film that really captures the pure and innocent magic of the Christmas season through the eyes of a child. It is a movie that the entire family will absolutely fall in love with and give everyone …
Easy A (Movie)
This is a typical high-school movie in which the gossip mill spreads like wildfire, and one clean-cut high school girl’s reputation gets ruined by an accidental lie. The movie features Emma Stone as Olive, who was forced to tell a lie to her very petulant best friend, and when …
Avatar: Movie
I thought Avatar was a fantastic film, fully meeting my expectations and then some with its brilliantly produced content.
It is the films special effects that have been praised more than anything, and I have to agree with the general consensus when I say that James Cameron has done a …
Doctor Strange, 2016 movie
The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand with “Doctor Strange”. Not only does this movie introduce a new hero and defender of the Earth, but it even manages to expand the scope of the already epic franchise as a whole.
True, it is an origin story, but it …
No Entry
No Entry is full paisa vasool movie .Salman is back with his topless style but yes one can say he has got muscels to show.Even the Tape scandle cannot stop people from watching of Salman Khan.This is the story of three guys Prem(Salman)with a trusting wife Esha,Kishan(Anil Kapoor)is a …
Notes on a Scandal (movie)
Notes on a Scandal, directed by Richard Eyre, is a remarkable movie starring two remarkable actresses: Judy Dench and Cate Blanchett. This Oscar nominated film delves into disturbing territory- it’s plot concerns a young schoolteacher who seeks refuge from a boring marriage and two difficult children in the arms …
Wild Guitar movie
What initially got my attention when the 1962 film Wild Guitar began was a shot of Revue Studios, which produced my favorite show of all time, Laramie. I’d never seen the Revue building and knowing a bit about Los Angeles, this gave me an idea of where it …
Death in Disguise movie
I am reviewing the murder mystery movie, Death in Disguise, starring John Nettles and Daniel Casey as Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby and Detective Sergeant Troy. This movie was made in 1999, was produced by Brian-True May and Betty Wilingale, and is based off of the novels written by Caroline …
The Edge Of Love
Although Keira Knightley is a very young lady, she is a super awesome actress whom can really act well. This is a super sad and heart wrenching story that would see you thinking of so many perspectives in life. I love stories like this, but having to find …
The Call (movie)
When I first saw the trailer for the movie “The Call” it was a little before it was released, and I didn’t really pay much mind to it. Part of the reason was because a lot of the actress Halle Berry’s recent movies seem to have bombed and I …
Movie: The Pumpkin Karver
Synopsis: One year after a Halloween prank led a young man to kill his sister’s girlfriend, they are attempting to start their lives over in a new town. Unfortunately for them, a man dressed as a pumpkin (the same costume her boyfriend was wearing) shows up at their Halloween …
Sphere (Movie)
Sphere is a science-fiction thriller which was released in 1997, starring Sharon Stone, Dustin Hoffman and Samuel L Jackson. I remember seeing things about it when it came out and had a rough idea what it was about, but never actually watched it till now. The strong cast are …
Under The Tuscan Sun-Diane Lane
I really enjoyed this movie. I saw it at a friend’s house, and liked it enough that I bought the DVD rather than just borrowing it from my friend. I especially liked the imagery of some of the main character’s lines, as well as the idea of just up …
The Strangers (2008)
I was surprised that the movie, The Strangers (2008) make the cut. I thought it was going to be another cheap flick or something, but it turned out that the story is real good. Masked strangers invaded the lives of Kristen McKay acted by Liv Tyler and …
Limitless Movie (2011)
I am going to tell you right from the start that I have watched Limitless movie (starring Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper) about a dozen times now. So it is pretty obvious I loved it very much.
There is something about the movie that makes you want to either …
Rio (Animation)
I remember walking to a mall one day and there was a HUGE banner on top of the roof about Rio. And then when I went to target next to the mall, they also have a huge stand with Rio DVD/Bluray pack. I heard really good reviews about this …
Casino Royale
I have watched the movie ‘Casino Royale’. This is a very interesting and exciting movie. This is a James Bond movie. In this movie, Daniel Craig acts as James Bond. The film is full of action and adventure. There are many chasing scenes. In the beginning itself, Bond is …
Movie : The Uninvited (2009)
The Uninvited is yet another film in a long line of Hollywood remakes that were originally Japanese horror movies. A lot of these remakes have received a bad rap in the past but apart from a couple, in general I really enjoy them.
The pacing of this movie is …
“Narcos” Series on Netflix
To put into perspective, the duality of this Netflix Original greatly symbolizes the duality of the genre bending that it is standing for. “Narcos” is both a crime drama as much as a pseusdo-drama-based documentary. That might be a mouthful but it also makes sense why this show …
Love Potion No. 9 (1992)
Love Potion No. 9, directed by Dale launer is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was November 13, 1992 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Romance and stars Tate Donovan as Paul Matthews, Sandra Bullock as Dianne …
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