Movies Reviews
Commando (1985) movie
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, Dan Hedaya, Vernon Wells, James Olson, David Patrick Kelly, Alyssa Milano, Bill Duke, Michael Delano, and Drew Snyder.
Directed by: Mark L. Lester.
Ex-Colonel John Matrix (Schwarzenegger) once led an elite Special Forces unit in the army but he retired so that he could live …
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 …
Manhattan (1979) Movie
Manhattan (1979)is a classic movie and considered widely to be one of the best from the director, Woody Allen. This black and white film is one of my all-time favorites —“ both funny and also mature in its depiction of Allen’s character, Isaac, and his quest to find …
FUR
I think Nicole Kidman is the most sensual actress working today. This isn’t just because of her great looks, but because of the way she exudes her emotions. So when I had the opportunity to watch “Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus” with Kidman playing the famed photographer, …
Catch Me If You Can movie
This movie is about how a boy learns from his father how to become a criminal and how not to get caught.
As the boy grows into manhood, he becomes a doctor, a pilot, and a lawyer without ever attending a day of schooling. He defrauds the government out …
Devil in the Flesh II
A short while ago, my wife and I sat down to watch the movie Devil in the Flesh and learned it was a better movie than we expected it to be. So, we wasted no time watching the sequel to the movie; Devil in the Flesh II.
As is often …
Taken movie
Taken can easily be classified as another run-of-the-mill spy action movie—”because it is. There are only few changes in the plot that can make it a memorable one. The first is that Bryan Mills’ daughter is kidnapped not for ransom but for trade in the sex industry. The second …
Saving Privae Ryan
I remember going to the movies with my husband and father-in-law to see the movie Saving Private Ryan, starring Tom Hanks. I actually saw some old men with tears in their eyes having to leave the theater.
The movie starts with this old man bringing his family back …
Salo or 120 Days of Sodom (1976) movie
Starring: Paolo Bonacelli, Giorgio Cataldi, Umberto Paolo Quintavalle, Aldo Valletti, Caterina Boratto, Elsa De Giorgi, Helene Surgere, Sonia Salviange, Renata Moar, Franco Meril, and Ines Pellegrini.
Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini.
In perhaps the most controversial film ever released in the 1970s, four men of power in Nazi Germany (the Duke, …
The Wrestler (2008) Movie
I recorded this movie on Sky Plus and then did not watch it for the longest time, until recently. This is because despite the fact that it stars Mickey Rourke - one of my most favourite actors - I did prejudge that, despite all the critics raving about …
The Valet (2007)
As the introduction, I watched this movie because I saw Gad Elmaleh in the cast lists and I love to see his silly face again since “Priceless”, his previous movie with the beautiful Audrey Tautou. And the result is : I still see the same character Gad plays in …
Iron Man (2008)
Marvel Comics makes a modern day film with a great rendition of the comic itself! Robert Downey Jr. plays the Iron Man and does a uniquely interesting job at this role! A major weapons manufacturer Tony Stark (Downey Jr.) has come into contact with his own weapons and …
Movie National Treasure
I thought that this movie looked like a cool movie when I got it, so I sat down and watched it right away, and I really liked it. It is not my favorite movie, but it is pretty interesting and is a fun movie to watch with other people …
Happy Feet movie
The animated feature film Happy Feet features an all-star cast of voice talent. Unfortunately this talent is wasted plot that meanders through a worthwhile environmental message but never really comes together. It really seems as if the studio decided that environmentalism was the current hot issue, pardon the pun, …
Unstoppable (movie)
I watched this movie a few Saturdays ago with two other members of my family, and even though I thought it could have been a little better, it certainly surpassed my expectations of what it might have been like. Based on the ads of it that I saw on …
Enemy of the State (1998)
Enemy of the State, directed by Tony Scott is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for language and violence. The original release date was November 20, 1998 for United State audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Drama/Thriller and stars Will Smith as Robert Clayton …
Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
Once again, this game made into a movie takes the viewers on a wild ride through the waste land of the future that has managed to spawn zombie like creatures. The main character as you will see as you watch this movie as it takes us through a slight …
Black Swan (2010 Film)
Black Swan is a 2010 film directed by Darren Aronofsky which tracks the production of Swan Lake and centers around the development of a character named Nina Sayers (Natalie Portman) having to be able to play both the White Swan and the Black Swan, two polar personalities with conflicting …
Reign Over Me
I decided to watch Reign Over Me because there are Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle and Liv Tyler in this movie. I am curious to see “again” how Adam plays a serious role also, love to see Liv Tyler and Don Cheadle act again in a movie. I really miss …
Schindler’s List
I can remember my mother constantly telling me about this movie over the years. However, I never seemed to see it on television or cable so I didn’t watch it for a very long time. It was apparently supposed to be one of the best war movies too, however, …
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 …
The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
The Last of the Mohicans, directed by Michael Mann is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was September 25, 1992 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Adventure/Romance/War and stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Hawkeye aka Nathaniel Poe, Madeline …
Madea’s Family Reunion movie
I love Tyler Perry movies and was really anxious to see “Madea’s Family Reunion”, yet another movie with his unforgettable Madea character dispensing out advice that is somewhere between being wacky and wise. Tyler Perry wrote, directed and starred in this film about members of Madea’s family planning both …
The Shining movie
The Shining starring Jack Nicholson as Jack, the father, is my favorite The Shining movie. This classic blew everyone away in its time, and Stephen King’s book was brought to justice with The Shining movie. A man who has some issues and quirks takes his family to an old …
I am a Hero (horror, zombie apocalypse Japanese movie)
‘I am a Hero’ - is a horror, zombie apocalypse movie based on the manga series of the same title by Kengo Hanazawa.
*Note, this review contains spoilers, gore and disgusting graphics.
When I heard the title of the movie, I thought it’ll be like Will Smith’s I am Legend. Well, I …
Jack and the Beanstalk movie
I had been a while since I’ve watched the Abbott and Costello movie “Jack and the Beanstalk.” Since I wanted to introduce my daughter to it, I figured I would watch it with her last night.
It was even better than I thought it would be.
Even when compared to movies …
Sex and the City: The Movie
I have always been a Sex and The City fan and I was anxiously waiting for this movie to be released. Honestly, the story line is not that interesting. It’s quite an ordinary plot. However, as a Sex and The City fan, it’s always the other …
Osmosis Jones (2001)
Osmosis Jones, directed by Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for bodily humor. The original release date was August 10, 2001 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Animation/Action/Comedy/Crime/Drama/Romance/Thriller and stars Bill Murray as Frank Detomello, …
The others (movie)
I remember watching this movie years ago. It was a really good movie. I really enjoyed the movie altogether. Nicole Kidman plays in it. I remember that her kids can’t be around the sun or it will hurt there skin, or something like that. It kept me entertained and …
The Iron Lady movie
I make it a point to watch as many of the Oscar contenders as possible before the awards are handed out in February, so that my enjoyment of the ceremony itself can be magnified by my rooting for this or that actor, director or writer. This year I wasn’t …
Disney’s Peter Pan
Peter Pan by Disney is one of my favorite Disney classics and it beings back some great memories. Peter Pan will always be a classic movie in my view. I like the whole story about how he does not want to grow up and always stay a kid. I find …
Pulp Fiction movie
When Pulp Fiction was released, I had not seen a good movie like this in a while. Pulp Fiction held my attention from the moment the movie started and I waited with my breath held to see what would happen next until the end of the movie. John Travolta …
Fantastic Four
“Fantastic Four” is a bad 2005 movie featuring Marvel Comics’ first family of superheroes. Although the movie features some good casting decisions and updates the horribly dated background of the team, some of the problems with the film are so significant that they drag the whole movie down …
Freaky Friday (2003 Disney Movie)
I am not quite fond of Lindsey Lohan but in I admire her act in this movie. The swap between a mother and a daughter has been played by her pretty well. The story follows the same theme many Holiday stories have opted for so there is no uniqueness …
Terminator Salvation DVD
I am not a big Terminator fan because I always consider that a pretty superficial trilogy of movies but this one really surprised me. Actually when I saw Christian Bale was playing John Connor I immediately knew this film is going to be better than any other Terminator before …
Ghosts of Cite de Soleil (R, 2006) movie
A friend brought over a copy of this movie. I immediately thought of the City of God, although that film takes place in Brazil. Anyway, this film features two young Haitian men who have been called to serve in an army called “Chimeres”. These are basically …
Extraordinary Measures Movie (2011)
The movie Extraordinary Measures, directed by Tom Vaughn is really a fantastic and engaging film. I was looking for a movie to watch this last weekend, it took me a while to find it, but it was worth it. It is not mentioned in the title, but the movie …
Candyman movie
Serial killer movie with supernatural undertones, Candyman is about a woman who hears a ghost story of a young girl getting killed when she stood in front of a mirror and said the word “Candyman” seven times. Just right there I knew this was going to be a foolish …
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
When my family rented the film from our local Hastings a couple of weeks ago, I had no idea what this “Sweeney Todd” character entailed. Indeed, the name sounded more of the same banal comedic drudgery that plagues the genre. My initial suspicions were proved utterly superficial when I …
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
For the first time in my life, I have never watched a movie that is so depressing. I had never gotten over it until after a day when I’ve watched it. I really felt for the old men in the movie Glengarry Glen Ross which was filmed …
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 …
BlockBuster Video Online Rental
I don’t watch TV much, but I do love a good movie. I decided to treat myself and sign up for the BlockBuster online service. They promised many perks and it sounded simple and convenient. Their website was straight forward and very user friendly. I was allowed to order …
Zombieland movie
I heard very little about Zombieland before I rented it, however in passing I heard nothing but praise for the movie. I figured this was a bad sign. I very seldom agree with the masses on what is considered good, so I went into Zombieland thinking I was going …
Have You Seen My Son movie
From 1996, Lisa Hartman Black produced and starred in Have You Seen My Son, a movie about parental child abduction. Her co-star was the handsome Jameson Parker who plays good guys with charm and bad guys with aloofness. Here, he was aloof and maybe still a little …
Columbo: Columbo Cries Wolf movie
Columbo: Columbo Cries Wolf is one of the outings that I always remember, probably because it featured two soap opera stars in the leads. It’s not that I’m a fan of either of them, as I’m not, but it’s just something I remember. The two actors are …
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps movie
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps began with an opening teaser before the credits that featured Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas) being released from prison, and it was fantastic. The mobile phone bit is a hoot, but the poignancy of the moment came when Gekko was watching the other released …
The Woman in the Dunes movie
Hiroshi Teshigahara’s probably most famous work is a very, very odd sort of symbolic journey through a desolated landscape with lonely people. A man and his wife live in a small house in the desert. They are both troubles by the presence of something in the dunes. Actually, the …
Max, 2015 movie
Universe if full of countless surprises.In which humans are considered as the most superior and mysterious race because we possess incredible aspects like love,hate,friendship,revenge and so on.Likewise animals too have these emotions.Even their is more about them than mankind has discovered.We just need a special bond with them to witness …
9 ½ Weeks (1986)
This movie is simple about two people who get involved in sexual activity, nothing more nothing less, well; it is actually a bit more complex than just that. A wall street investor meets a beauty and seductive art gallery employee while he was doing business in New York, their …
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