Movies Reviews
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. …
Predator 2
It’s rare that I enjoy a sequel more than I enjoy the original and it is even less common when the original is good, but this is an exception. Predator is a movie all about action. There are some smart points and probably some social commentary though I didn’t …
Grave of the Fireflies
This “anime” film from Japan by Isao Takahata deals with a lot more realistic theme than those found in the most famous anime creator Miyazaki. Grave of the Fireflies tells the heartbreaking story of some children who survived the nuclear attack on Hiroshima in the 1940s. It is very …
Slumdog Millionaire
I have always loved watching indie films and Slumdog Millionaire has made it to my list of favorite movies. The story revolves around Jamal Malik, a waiter cum assistant in a call center in Mumbai, India who joins a localized version of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”. Malik …
The Ugly Truth movie
This movie stars Katherine Heigl as Abby Richter, a producer of a morning televion show in the not-so-glamorous Sacramento, and Gerard Butler as Mike Chadway, a television show host claiming to be an expert on how relationships work.
Mike is hired by Abby’s bosses to help boost ratings for their …
Escape to Witch Mountain (remake) movie
In 1995, a remake of Escape to Witch Mountain was made, but it didn’t just follow the same story. It what is frequently referred to as a re-think. Basically, we have two babies who appear in a purple light and then get separated for many years. …
Fright Night movie
I first time I saw this movie was some time ago on the Syfy channel. I didn’t see it from the very very start, but when I started watching it, the movie was still in its early stages. At first I didn’t expect anything much from it, and thought …
X-Men Movie
I marveled at the thought that an X-Men movie was going to be made at last, but all that was cut to threads when I finally saw the film. While the plot is comic like as it should be, it was without intrigue. Some of the characters where well …
The Pink Panther Movie
This movie was over the top kookie. I don’t think it was as good as the original Pink Panther movie, because the clumsiness of the detective in this version (played by Steve Martin) was just a bit too obvious and not as offhand as in the original.
The curtain costumes …
10 Cloverfield Lane (2016 Thriller Movie)
I did see the trailer for the movie 10 Cloverfield Lane around the time that it was released in theatre, but I forgot about it soon after I guess because it wasn’t exactly memorable for me. Months later, I saw that same movie listed as one of the best thrillers …
Behind Enemy Lines (2001)
Behind Enemy Lines, directed by John Moore is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for war violence and some language. The original release date was November 30, 2001 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Drama/Thriller/War and stars Owen Wilson as Lt. …
The Skeleton Key
“The Skeleton Key” was the first movie that was not a romance comedy which I had the pleasure of seeing Kate Hudson in. I hate romance comedies, and so seeing her in another movie which was not a romance comedy, especially a horror movie, was very refreshing to me. …
Rush Hour
I am reviewing the movie, Rush Hour starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. In this first movie of the two, Chris plays Carter, a loudmouth, no nonsense, comedic cop. He uses his energy to track down drug lords and put them behind bars. He receives an assignment …
The Number 23 (2007)
The Number 23, directed by Joel Schumacher is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for violence, disturbing images, sexuality and language. The oroginal release date was February 23, 2007 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Mystery/Thriller and stars Jim Carrey as …
Hanging up movie
Hanging up is a very normal movie which has nothing unique about it. The only saving grace of the movie is Meg Ryan’s impeccable performance. She single handedly did everything and the whole movie rests on her shoulders and she did a great job in doing that job perfectly. …
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, movie
How did Peter Jackson’s Middle Earth movie franchise fall so far from the heights reached with his original Lord of the Rings trilogy?
Before the first instalment of the Hobbit films had even been released in 2012 the naysayers were already quite vocal about the proposition of taking a small …
Batman Forever, movie
Val Kilmer’s time out as Batman isn’t a bad turn at the helm, but it’s certainly not as strong as the original 89 movie with Michael Keaton in the role. Still this film had a great caste, but it made the same mistake that has killed so many other …
Movie Zoolander
Since we have access to free movie channels for a couple months, I’ve been taking advantage of it and watching films I haven’t seen in a while; including the movie Zoolander.
This is easily one of Ben Stiller’s best movies. I love how he plays a male super model who …
Movie The Great Outdoors
I am reviewing the movie, The Great Outdoors. So there’s this family. There are two boys in this family. This family goes on a family vacation to a cabin to get away from city life. Unfortunately, their relatives follow them. These relatives don’t get along so well, but …
Chicago (2002) movie
If you liked the film Moulin Rouge, which was released around the same period of time in which the movie “Chicago” was released, then you might just like the movie “Chicago”. I was eager to watch it when I saw it advertising since first of all, I didn’t know …
Mission to Mars film
Mission to Mars is a good film about a mission to Mars that goes awry. A rescue mission is planned, and that’s where the focus is for the majority of the movie.
Gary Sinise stars, along with Tim Robbins, Peter Outerbridge, Jerry O’Connell, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen, and Kim …
Venom Feature Film (2005)
I love horror movies but this one was a real dud. The horror parts were fine, the blood and gore looked believable and the death scenes were realistic and well acted. My main problem with this film is it lacked suspense and it was boring. Normally …
The Mark of Zorro (1940)
Filmgoers today associate “Zorro” with Antonio Banderas but, as wonderful as Banderas is in the title role of the more updated version of this film, he can’t hold a candle to the original “Mark of Zorro” star Tyrone Power, who is just magnificent in this movie.
Power was at the …
Petals in The Wind (Lifetime movie)
I was a huge fan of VC Andrews’ Dollanganger book series, especially a little after I read them as a teenager. While I loved Flowers in the Attic, I thought that Petals in the Wind rivalled it in drama, sensuality and the taboo. Therefore, you can imagine my excitement …
The Happening movie
This movie is film making at its worst. The plot was weak and at many times didn’t make much sense. We learn the “twist” in the first twenty minutes of the movie! There is no drama build up to the twist like a good suspense movie, …
Dracula:Dead And Loving It Movie
In this vampire comedy Mel Brooks tells his version of the story of Count Dracula. If you are familiar with the story, you will recognize some names: Mina, her fiancé Jonathan, Dr. Seward, crazy Renfield, and of course Abraham Van Helsing who is played by Mel Brooks himself. I …
The Bridge To Terabithia
First of all, I liked this movie. It is not just a typical children’s movie because it really touched my heart. I think there are so many lessons that can be learned from this movie like improving self-confidence, importance of friendship, and believing in talents. The actors are all …
Balls of Fury (2007)
Balls of Fury, directed by Robert Ben Garant is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for crude and sex-related humor, and for language. The original release date for this movie was August 29, 2007 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Comedy/Crime/Romance/Sport …
The House on Sorority Row movie
I ended up watching a 1980s slasher flick called The House on Sorority Row last night. I didn’t expect it to be any good. But, it ended up being better than I thought it would be.
Basically, the film is the same as pretty much any other horror movie that …
The grudge 2
I watched the grudge 2 a while ago. There are a couple of things about the movie that I didn’t like. First of, I think they should have kept Sarah Michelle Gellar in the movie a lot longer than they did. Second, there were parts that were supposed to …
Shrek 2 movie
I’ve just finished watching Shrek 2 for the first time - yes, I know, took me a while to get to it. Especially since I enjoyed Shrek 1 and looked forward to see the sequel.
Overall, I was not disappointed. The movie has the same refreshing humor with non-traditional twists …
Murder Once Removed movie
Murder Once Removed is a murder mystery movie, as might seem obvious, that starred John Forsythe as the handsome physician, Ron Wellesley. He’s known to be a ladies man, but at least one man, Frank Manning (Richard Kiley) believes that Wellesley is a murderer. In fact, Manning …
Step Up (2006)
Step Up, directed by Anne Fletcher is rated PG-13 bythe Motion Picture Association of America for thematic elements, brief violence and innuendo. The original release date was August 11, 2006 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Drama/Music/Romance and stars Channing Tatum as Tyler Gage …
Risky Business (1983)
Risky Business, directed by Paul Brickman is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was August 5, 1983 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy and stars Tom Cruise as Joel Goodsen, Rebecca DeMornay as Lana and Joe …
Movie Labyrinth (1986)
In my opinion, Jim Henson’s Labyrinth is one of the best animated films of all time. David Bowie’s character of Jareth, the goblin king, is probably my most beloved of all movie characters. At the beginning of the movie, I found him frightening, but as it moved along, I …
Snowglobe (2007 Film)
Christmas is coming, and ABC Family is already starting with a pre-season start to Christmas shows. “Snowglobe” is an original ABC Family film that is about enjoying your family for the holidays and not trying to make them picture perfect as you think they should be.
This film might seem …
Capitalism: A Love Story by Michael Moore
This documentary is characteristic of all of Michael Moore’s films-it is done in a sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek style. If you like his movies, then you will love this one, because his style and subject matter are up to his usual standards. For me, he always manages to make me think …
Song of the Sea, animated film (2014)
Song of the Sea is an Irish animated film directed by Tomm Moore who previously directed the now famous Oscar nominated “The Secret of Kells”. And he’s got another winner with this film proving once again that he’s quickly becoming a big name in the animation industry.
Like his previous work, …
Rush Hour 2 (2001)
Rush Hour is back with a bang as Lee and Carter head out to China on vacation. Although they are supposed to be relaxing, Lee, played by Jackie Chan, is taking on assignments from his boss. This movie was not as good as the first, but still holds a …
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
There aren’t many movies that I’m willing to spend the price of admission on. Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Crystal Skull is one of the few I am.
Quite simply, this movie is awesome. If I could afford it, I would go back again and again. I don’t …
Final Destination 1 movie
This movie doesn’t really make much effort in building on the original, save for making the death sequences even more gruesome than its predecessor.
We open up on a new bunch of protagonists, this time lead by precognitive Kimberly who halts a stream of traffic after having a vision of …
Sparkling Cyanide movie
Sparkling Cyanide from 1983 was surprisingly entertaining in my opinion. The story is taken from the Agatha Christie novel, and I’ve actually read that viewers well acquainted with the mystery novel say the movie is not in line with the book and shouldn’t even have Christie’s name on …
Next Stop, Greenwich Village movie
I absolutely adore movies that take place in the 50’s and 60’s. This movie was made in 1976, but takes place in 1953, so close enough. For some reason, those two decades fascinate me. And the music is so fantastic, I can’t get enough of it! Anyways, onto what …
The Mist movie
Normally I do not care for horror movies and have never really sat down and watched any Stephen King movies. But when my boyfriend asked me to watch “The Mist” with him, I could not turn down the opportunity to spend quality time with him. So I …
Spider man 3
I am not usually one who enjoys fiction super hero moview, or bookd for that matter. I also was not to impressed with either spider man one or two, but spider man 3 is a very exciting movie with action packed fight scenes that will keep you on the …
Major Payne
When it comes to comedies, there is one that is often forgotten about but is actually a lot better than people give it credit for; Major Payne.
This is one of Damon Wayan’s best films. He plays a Marine Major who is a killing machine but is forced to leave …
Repo: The Genetic Opera
This movie was…interesting. Imagine a Tim Burton movie on crack, that’s what this is. When they say opera, they mean it as a vast majority of it is sung. This works for the most part, but a few of the early “songs” are basically just dialogue …
Halloween 2 movie
Rob Zombie returns with the follow up to his remake of the seminal slasher film. Last time, he made a terrible job of the remake and this time round he makes an even crappier job with its sequel. Well, that isn’t really fair. The awful flashback sequences from the …
The movie Toy Story 2
I was relatively young when the original Toy Story came out. However I was old enough to know that I loved it. Needless to say that when Toy Story 2 came out a few years later I was more than excited.
The movie did not let me down either. I …
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