Movies Reviews
March of the Penguins
March of the Penguins is one of my favorite movies and one I have watched several times. It is a documentary of the lives and struggles of Emperor penguins on the Antarctic continent but it is anything but boring. Narrated by Morgan Freeman this documentary is touching, …
The Eclipse
The opinions concerning Michelangelo Antonioni are very divided. Some think he’s the greatest master of cinema ever, while others think he’s too pretentious and never really learned how to make a film properly. Personally I am somewhere between those two. I think his earlier work such as The Cry, …
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner
Nowadays, the marriage issue centers upon gay marriages, with Supreme Court cases hearing issues from state cases on the legality of same sex marriages. Back in 1967, when Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner was released, the marriage issue had been centered upon interracial relationships. It was not by accident. …
Jumper Movie
I decided to reserve judgment against the movie Jumper until I had seen it for myself. Some of my friends saw the movie and loved it, while those who had the same taste as me in movies didn’t like it at all. I had a few chances to see …
Stargate
Stargate was released in 1994 and it launched a franchise. Kurt Russell starred as Colonel Jonathan ‘Jack’ O’Neil. I have to make sure that’s spelled correctly. This is the single ‘L’ O’Neil, versus the TV series Jack O’Neill, which has two ‘L’s’ and was played by …
The Ultimate Gift
The Ultimate Gift (a recent 2007 release) proves once again that you can make a good - no, excellent - movie without blood, gore, sex scenes, and bad language. Jason Stevens (Drew Fuller) is a trust fund kid who hasn’t worked a day in his life. Raised in wealth, …
Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014 Biblical Epic Film)
I read a novelization of the popular biblical tale of the Exodus last week. I was deeply astonished at how EPIC it was. Years prior, there was a Ridley Scott film that tackled the same subject for which I ignored because of the small ratings it got from critics.
However, …
Big Fat Liar
Big Fat Liar is an unpretentious teen-oriented flick about a kid who lies all the time and then gets to taste his own medicine when a Hollywood producer steals his idea. Jason has lied so much in his life that no one takes him seriously any longer, so when …
The Godfather
The Godfather is my favorite movie of all time. I love everything about it. Al Pacino, James Cann, Robert Duvall, and Marlon Brando play their roles with tremendous ability. They make their roles come alive and make the mafia family seem real. I especially like Maroln Brando as Vito …
Down Periscope movie
When Down Periscope first came out, I thought Kelsey Grammar was a bad choice for the lead role. I was definitely wrong. This movie was great, I was laughing so hard throughout it hurt and I’ve never looked at the Navy the same way again.
The crew of the Stingray …
Cold Storage movie 2006
I rented the movie Cold Storage because I am a fan of horror films. Even the bad ones can sometimes yield some humor so I rarely bother to read reviews before I choose them. This film was made in 2006 and set in Tennessee. I will start by …
Ghoulies movie
My wife and I were feeling a bit nostalgic this past weekend and picked up the movie Ghoulies to watch. We both remember watching this movie as kids but couldn’t remember much from it (other than the one popping out of the toilet) and figured it would be worth …
The Dark Knight
The newest movie in the batman franchise titled “The Dark Knight” is simply one of if not the best movie I have ever seen. From beginning to end it had me on the edge of my seat. In every scene that passed I only had one thought that …
The Wolverine (2013 film)
I decided to watch the Wolverine one evening after hearing so many things about it. Initially I was late on finding out that there was going to be a new movie featuring the wolverine. To be honest, I don’t remember hearing anything about up it until a couple of …
Ice Age (The Movie)
I loved this movie so much because it was funny and very touching. Who would have thought that prehistoric animals could have made me get in touch with my softer side? The plot consists of a wooly mammoth, a saber tooth tiger and wonderful sloth named Sid. Each …
All Night Long movie
The comedy All Night Long has a couple of big surprises in it — Gene Hackman and Barbra Streisand. Hackman really wasn’t known for comedy but yet this movie was written for him based on his cameo in Young Frankenstein. Streisand wasn’t initially attached to this project, …
Silverado (1985)
Silverado, directed by Lawrence Kasdan is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was July 10, 1985 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Western and stars Kevin Kilne as Paden, Scott Glenn as Emmett, Kevin Costner as Jake, …
Catch and Release
In the movie “Catch and Release” we see the actress, Jennifer Garner with a sad face most of the time, but believe me this movie is by far not boring. One can describe best “Catch and Release” as a romantic movie about relationships and trust ideal for both women …
Wild Wild West
I was almost eleven when the movie “Wild Wild West” came out in theatres. It was a little before I just entered high school and I can remember how a lot of m friends who were in that same age group wanted to watch it. Back then, we …
Captain Phillips (movie)
One of my top ten movies that I watched this year so far has been the one named “Captain Phillips”. The thing about this movie though was that when I first saw the trailer advertising in late 2013 it didn’t really hold my interest enough for me to think …
In a lonely place movie
Nicholas Ray showed his incredible craft and vision with this Humphrey Bogart-film of the early 1950s. Ray worked in many different genres and did an excellent job almost every time, but perhaps he is most famous for his cult rated Rebel without a cause with James Dean. In a …
Parent Trap
The Parent Trap stars Lindsay Lohan as Annie James and Halie Parker. These twos are a set of twins seperated at birth by two parents who live in two different countries and could not get along. Now at age 11 they meet by chance at a summer camp for …
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 …
Thank You for Smoking (2005)
Thank You for Smoking, directed by Jason Reitman is rated R bythe Motion Picture Association of America for language and some sexual content. The original release date was Aoril 14, 2006 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Drama and stars Aaron Eckhart as Nack …
Death At A Funeral (Movie)
This movie is called Death At A Funeral and the title is very funny and tricky, and I knew it was going to be a comedy because almost all really good actors who play comedy are here like Martin Lawrence, Chris Rock, Danny Glover, Keith David, Peter Dinklage, Tracy …
Swept Away (2002)
Swept Away, directed by Buy Ritchie is rated R by the Motion Picture Associationof America for language and some sexuality/nudity. The original release date for the movie was October 11, 2002 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Drama/Romance and stars Bruce Greenwood as Anthony …
Going My Way movie
Going My Way is absolutely wonderful. With Bing Crosby in the lead, you know it’s going to be somewhat laid back, and it is. It’s a subtle work that touches the heart and spurs on our emotions. Crosby is Father O’Malley, and he’s been sent to …
X-Men 3 movie
I have a very high expectations on the movie since I am one of the X-Men Fanatic, though I was a bit disappointed when I found out that the director of X-men 1 and 2 is not directing 3 because he has some other engagement. I have been expecting …
Big Momma’s House 2 (2006)
FBI Agent Malcolm Turner returns in the sequel, this time he is married to the woman of the first movie and they are expecting a little bundle of joy, so he is assigned a desk job that will keep him out of the field until the delivery is over …
Knocked Up
This movie is about getting ‘knocked up’, and finding the truth. I watched this the other day and it was so darn hilarious, and only suitable for young adults and adults.
It is about a woman who went for a one night stand with a guy, and then got …
Star Trek Fan Collective: Klingon
In 2006 the people behind the massive Star Trek franchise put out four special edition DVD sets featuring episodes from all five of the live action series according to specific categories chosen by popular votes from the fans. One of these collections was the Klingon set, which features …
American Gangster
One of the most anticipated movies this year. With a huge celebrity line up from Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe to Common. This movies deserves all its appreciation and glory. The movie is about New York Harlem F.B.I
squad which is supposed to crack down on drugs and harm to …
Casino Royale
Bond movies recently have not lived up to there predecessors from the Connery or Dalton days. So, Casino Royale is just another money grab with the 007 nametag right? Wrong. Not only is this one of the best Bond movies, it is also one of the …
Flight of the Phoenix
Hollywood has long been known to produce some great movies. It seems the wheels of the machine have stopped turning of late and all they will produce are remakes. Some, of course, seem light years better than others. Among the few that are destined to be forgotten are Flight …
The Hitcher DVD
This is a remake of the classic that starred, C. Thomas Howell, from way back when. The original was the kind of thriller that you could watch over and over again. This remake was plain ridiculous. The action seemed a lot less than the original, the acting far …
Pearl Harbor The Movie
I was never much for history, but I do love a good old fashioned romance which is exactly what this is. I loved this movie more than I originally thought I would and was glad I spent the money to see it in the theaters. And here’s …
Iron Man 3
Hey Guyz,
How are you all doing? Im fine by the way. I just went to see the Iron Man 3 movie just a few minutes ago and I only have one word to describe it! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! PURE EPICNESS!!! I mean WoW! the story line was great the …
The Ballad of Jack and Rose
Before last year I had ever heard of this film. In fact, when I first saw the title of it on the televsion guide I had mistaken it for a romance movie which I think might have been set in the mid nineteenth century. However, when I watched the …
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
My oldest daughter is reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at school right now and, since it was on last night, I decided to let her stay up and watch the Gene Wilder film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Even though this movie is 4 years older than I …
Swing Vote movie
I am fairly jaded and cynical when it comes to Hollywood. If there’s a movie made about politics, I immediately jump to the conclusion that its trying to shove its left wing ideology down my throat. A lot of times, this is the case, not so however, …
Jackass 3 Unrated, Blu-ray Comedy film
For the third part in the Jackass movie series, Johnny Knoxville and his crew are ready to be stupid in 3D. Ah yes, 3D, the current crazy that doesn’t seem to be dying anytime soon. But that is fine with me because 3D gave us a new Jackass movie …
Untamed Heart
This is a movie to watch with a loved one: spouse or boy/girlfriend, because it can teach you something about relationships. It is the story of Caroline, a waitress, and Adam, a busboy. Caroline has bad luck with relationships, the busboy just doesn’t associate well with people, preferring to …
March of the Penguins documentary
This documentary is both educational and entertaining. It is fun to learn more about these cute, flightless, birds.
The penguins followed in this film are Emperor penguins, which are the only penguins which live year round on Antarctica. They have to survive very cold weather and the chicks which are …
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape 1993 movie
I did not like this movie; I found it very depressing. I heard a lot about it, and yes, Leonardo DiCaprio does an excellent portrayal of a retarded teenager, Arnie; you feel sorry for him, but even more so for those who must live with him and take care …
Santa with Muscles-film
I recently watched a comedy oriented Christmas film called santa with muscles starring the wrestler Hulk Hogan. Movies with Hulk Hogan as a lead are not too good and have average appeal.However,this film is a shame to the rest of Hogan’s movies. It was basically about a rich dude who …
Cloverfield
I recently watched Cloverfield on DVD. Shh…my brother works at a video rental place and they get it a few days earlier than actual release!
At first I thought, Oh great Blair Witch 2008. But after several minutes, I realized this was not at all like Blair Witch! Whereas …
Longitude (2000)
This was a 2000 A&E television production, and is now available on DVD. The movie is an interweaving of two stories: the 18th century invention of the marine chronometer by John Harrison, and the 20th century restoration of the timepieces by Rupert Gould.
I’m going to give this movie sort …
Armageddon Sci Fi Action Disaster Movie
Armageddon is a very chaotic film. Certainly the subject-matter warrants it. Suffice it to say: your brain and all of your visual senses will have a workout. In order that you have no preconceived notions about the movie: just know the best advice is: …
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