Movies Reviews
A Cinderella Story
“A Cinderella Story” is a cute Hilary Duff movie. It can be best described as a Cinderella story based in today’s day and time.
The film narrates the story of senior high school student, Sam Montgomery (Duff) who meets the love of her life online. When she suddenly realises …
Puppet Master (Movie)
Puppet Master is a classic 1980s horror movie released in 1989, starring Paul Le Mat and William Hickey. It tells the story of a group of four acquaintances meeting at a remote hotel following the death of the enigmatic Neil Gallagher, the man who originally brought the group together. …
Tyler Perry Madea goes to jail movie
Tyler Perry Made goes to jail is one of the funniest movie I’ve seen in a long time. I really had a great time watching all of it. It’s hilarious to see Tyler dressing up as a woman. She’s wearing this women outfit and she acts like a man. …
The Avengers movie
The comic book fan will delight in “The Avengers”. The movie has been much awaited by the Comic Book fan set. Persons familiar with Marvel Comic Book history know that Marvel characters—”were invented continually. The preceding action was one of many significant reasons Marvel …
Ransom (1996 movie)
A typical day out for a family (Mother, Father and Son) when something terrible happens. The characters are Mother-Rene Russo as Kate Mullen, Father-Mel Gibson as Tom Mullen and Son-Brawley Nolte as Sean Mullen. Sean is kidnapped for he is the son of a rish man and is used …
The China Syndrome
There are times when you like that life imitates art, but that wasn’t the case with this motion picture. Just days after the release of The China Syndrome, a story about a nuclear power plant on the verge of a complete meltdown, the very real Three Mile Island …
Flashbacks of a Fool
Flashbacks of a Fool is a film which tells an intimate human story of squandered chances, life changing mistakes and misplaced choices. Daniel Craig plays Joe Scot, a Hollywood actor living a life of excess who is losing his grip on the things that should matter in his life. …
We Are Marshall Movie
We Are Marshall starts out with the tragedy of Marshall’s football team in 1970 (for those of you who don’t know, the plan crashed killing all but four of the football team, as well as most of the coaches and football staff, some parents, and fans, a total of …
Spice And Wolf Episode 3 (Anime)
Spice and Wolf Episode 3 begins as Lawrence and Holo arrive in a city to meet Zeelen. Lawrence decides to sell his first before he meets with Zeelen to discuss their deal.
This episode was very interesting because it showed how Lawrence and Holo try to make money as …
Right at Your Door Movie
Right at Your Door is a thinking person’s movie, meaning that you can’t just kick back and watch the movie while you do the laundry, play with the kids, or give the dog a bath. You could, but I doubt it would have the same effect on you that …
What Happens in Vegas
I was very pleased with this movie ! It had Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher; pardon me if I got the spellings wrong, I’m too lazy tonight to check on them. These are usually two hollywood actors who make my stomach churn, but this movie was a delight ! …
Documentary: American Scary
Synopsis: This 2004 documentary gives a history of the local television hosts past and present who introduced late night horror movies to their audiences. The history starts with Vampira and works its way through other celebrities like Cassandra Peterson (who played Elvira) and uses interviews with hosts, actors and …
The Memphis Belle: A story of a flying fortress Movie
Documentary by the legendary filmmaker William Wyler, known for films like The Best Years of Our Lives, Ben Hur and Roman Holiday.
This film was made during World War II and shows the daily life of the crew inside a gigantic airplane taking out missions in nazi Germany. The film …
The Sixth Man -1997 Movie
The film I am about to review is a comedy/drama film about the relationship between two african american brothers who are teammates on a college baskeball team at the university of washington.They are named Antione and Kenny.During one game,when Antione dunks,he starts to have probelms with his heart and …
Up (2009) movie
I went to see this movie early June after hearing wonderful things about it. I had previously watched the Pixar’s other movie WALL-E and loved it, so I had great expectations. I figured Up would also have some kind of global message such respecting the environment in WALL-E; why …
Ice Age -Movie One in the Trilogy
I watched this movie a long time ago and then again recently; I recall then thinking that it was childish -which I suppose is good because it’s mostly a kid’s movie but I had hoped it would entertain me too- and that I would not care so much …
DVD Jonny Quest-The Complete First Season (1964)
AT LONG LAST A QUALITY RELEASE FOR THE LEGENDARY CLASSIC SERIES! Groundbreaking and original, the series played on all three networks through the 60’s, 70’s and even into the 80’s! Not only has the entire run been digitally remastered it is presented in uncut format for the first …
A Cinderella Story Movie
Even thou these types of stories really aren’t my favorite kinds of movies, I’m not much of a romantic mushy movie kind of girl, but this cute, romantic Cinderella style movie is a nice watch when there’s nothing else on and you want a movie you can smile at and …
Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines
Everyone has a rainy day movie, one that they like to watch when the weather outside is gray. You just warm yourself up a mug of hot cocoa, with marshmallows, stay in your pajamas, put up your feet, and enjoy the next couple of hours. For me, that movie …
Marie Antoinette movie
Sofia Coppola’s latest film is the extravagant party filled life of Marie Antoinette, the last young vivacious queen of France. From when she first comes to the French court to the downfall of the French Monarchy. It shows teenage Marie Antoinette as she struggles to be acquiesce …
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Casey Affleck and Brad Pitt played in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. In case you guys do not know who Casey Affleck is, he is Ben Affleck’s brother, the husband to Jennifer Garner. So yeah. This movie is quite alright but it …
The Fly II (1989)
The Fly II, directed by Chris Walas is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was February 10, 1989 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Horror/Science Fiction and stars Eric Stoltz as Martin Brundle, Daphne Zuniga as Beth …
127 Hours: Movie
127 Hours is a film I thoroughly enjoyed upon first viewing, but I’m not quite sure it is a film that can be watched on repeat.
I liked the fact that it was based on a true story and loved the story itself; it’s such a testament to the man …
Jennifer Eight movie
A police officer named John is bored with his job and would very much like some change in his life. What he gets is a relocation to another city, and hir first assignment is to investigate a series of murders. Similarities to Die Hard and some other classic action …
Movie Mad Money
“Mad Money” is simply a great movie with mixture of comic and dramatic moments. The main actors in this movie are Diane Keaton, Ted Danson, Queen Latifah and Katie Holmes and all of them do their part well, however Keaton gives that extra bit more and it shows.
“Mad Money” …
The Hunger Games movie
This movie had gotten mixed reviews. The general consensus is that people who have read the book were disappointed, while people who haven’t read the book liked it a bit more. I fall into the latter.
I found it to be quite enjoyable. It was well paced, …
Desperado Movie
I didn’t want to watch Desperado. I resisted for a lon gtime, but finally and reluctantly, I had to give in and watch at least one action movie, and I picked this one. Thankfully so.
This moview strikes an elegant balance between the amusing and tragic, between love …
Horror Express movie
I was digging through our movie cabinet a couple days ago (trying to find my daughter’s missing Nintendo DS) when I came across the movie Horror Express.
To be perfectly honest with you, I don’t even remember picking up this movie. I think my wife bought it for me from …
Orlando movie
Orlando, 1992, is one strange movie. Orlando, a young nobleman and poet in 16th century England, is told by Queen Elizabeth I to never grow old and never die. He does exactly that - and more. Not only he goes on living through centuries without aging a day, at …
The Children of Huang Shi
The Children of the Huang Shi, a true story about a group of Chinese children left with no families to care for them because of the Second World War event. They faced a drastic change when a British journalist was brought to them; they resisted, made fun of him, …
The Proposal movie
I was looking forward to seeing The Proposal when it came out this week on DVD, mainly because I think Sandra Bullock is a comedic genius. She also produced this film, and in my opinion, she has a knack for making non-cheesy, seriously funny comedies that also work as …
Cloverfield
This is either a movie you’re going to love or you’re going to hate. As such, it’s understandable why this movie got mixed reviews. What I had read had been more positive than negative so I went ahead and picked it up on DVD (this was before …
Wrong Turn 2: Dead End
Wrong Turn 2: Dead End is one of those movies that you can giggle your way through, but at the end of the day you kind of realize that you just did like it. The first time I saw the movie was with a group of friends. We planned …
Wild Hogs
This is a buddy film on steroids. Four middle-aged men with various problems on the home front, try to lose themselves by climbing aboard their motorcycles and tooling about. But when problems increase, Woody Stevens (John Travolta) suggests a road trip, a ride to California, to blow off steam, …
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 …
Step up 2 the street
This will be about the movie Step up 2 the street. This movie is about a girl dancer trying to prove herself and fit in with a new crowd. She then fell in love with the person that gave her a hard time in the first place. Over all …
The Others (movie)
Nicole Kidman stars as the owner of a house who soon suspects that the house is haunted by the spirits of the household help that died and were buried there. Unknowing the her that it turns out that not only are the help haunting the house, some other occupants …
Rising Sun (1993)
Rising Sun, directed by Philip Kaufman is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was July 30, 1993 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Crime/Drama/Mystery/Thriller and stars Sean Connory as CAptain John Connor, Wesley Snipes as Lt. Webster …
Erin Brockovich Movie
I am a true movie fanatic and although I can’t say that I absolutely loved this film, I did really enjoy watching it. It’s staring Julia Roberts who is one of my favorite actresses, and is based on a true story which is something else that makes this …
Movie Rush Hour
Rush Hour, a movie about two very different cops working together to save a kidnapped girl is a one of a kind movie. Detective Lee, played by Jackie Chan, is a Hong Kong cop flown into L.A. to help a friend save his young daughter. James Carter, played by …
Annabelle (2014) - Spin-off of ‘The Conjuring’
For me, most horror movies that have been produced in the last decade have merely used rehashed cliches and the same formulas to create what often turns out to be a subpar movie. The story doesn’t flow often and cheap tactics are used to incite fear. ‘Annabelle’ is another one …
Pulse, Jim Sonzero Movie
After ‘The Ring’, ‘The Grudge’, and ‘Dark Water’, the ‘Pulse’ is a J-Horror to four in the remake of a Hollywood movie. And it seems’ fever ‘has not ended, because in 2007 out of the remake version of’ One Missed Call ‘(2004) or’ Chakushin Ari ‘work of Takashi Miike. …
Cyber Seduction: His Secret Life (movie)
Cyber Seduction: His Secret Life is a movie about a teenage boy, Justin, who falls prey to the addictions of online pornography. Justin begins as a normal teenage boy who is an athlete, has a pretty girlfriend, two parents who seem to love each other and they all live …
Knowing (2009)
Knowing is a science fiction movie starring Nicholas Cage as a young single parent. His name is John Koestler. His son Caleb goes to elementary school and participates in digging up a time capsule that was buried many years before. Each child gets one of the pictures …
Greystone Inscription
I am reviewing The Case of the Greystone Inscription, 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, …
Leroy & Stitch movie
I’m always glad when it’s my daughter’s turn to pick a movie because I know I’m usually going to find one that we will all enjoy.
Watching Leroy & Stitch last night is a perfect example.
In what I think is going to be the final sequel to the original Lilo …
Ironman
“Ironman” was one of my favorite movies for 2008. I had actually put off watching it for just the right time when I would be at home alone to watch it, as I had been very busy and broke when the movie was released in theatres. I was also …
Hitch
I saw Hitch weeks ago for the first time and I loved it! Will Smith, Kevin James and Eva Mendez were great together. It was a different role for Will Smith, but he pulled it off! I have rented that movie 2 more times since seeing it the first …
Amazing grace movie
This is one of the greatest movies I have ever seen lately. It is inspired by a true story that happened in 18th century England where transatlantic slave trade was common practice and was used by the British government as a means to boost its economy.It shows how …
Suicide Squad (2016 Superhero Movie)
I can’t really explain how excited I was to see the movie Suicide Squad after I viewed the trailer. Both listening to the soundtrack and seeing the visual effects alone brought me to a level of anticipation that I only had with viewing upcoming Marvel movies. Thus I sacrificed the …
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