Movies Reviews
Now and Then (1995 Film)
The 1995 film, “Now and Then” has a very heartwarming plot that is sure to entertain those who enjoy tales of friendship and strength and love. However, I was not as thrilled of the cast of the film as I would have liked to be, and found that the …
The Pig Keepers Daughter
My wife is out of town for a few days so I’m trying to pass the time at night by watching some older movies on our Netflix player.
Last night, I came across one called the Pig Keeper’s Daughter. I didn’t know what it was when I watched it. I …
“American Pastime” Movie
I’m a big fan of jazz, baseball, and history so when I heard about the 2007 movie “American Pastime” that is based on a real story, deals with the internment of the West Coast Japanese during World War II, and deals with baseball and jazz, I was hooked. What …
Dead Like Me: Death Defying
The main thrust of Dead Like Me: Death Defying is that virgin George finally has sex in her death life and then gets extremely angry because her lover doesn’t call her afterwards. She spends the entire show stomping around like a two-year-old. She’s a brat here, and …
The Resident movie
If you review the list of films in recent years you will notice that more or less everything you see on the screen today is a remake of something that was filmed a few years ago.
There are few films that really discuss a new idea or shed light on …
Yoga Hosers, horror comedy
I’m a fan of Kevin Smith’s work. I enjoyed the “View Askewniverse” movies as well as “Red State”. I’ve also enjoyed his podcast “Fatman on Batman”. I have yet to see “Tusk” but I was able to check out it’s sequel/spin-off “Yoga Hosers”.
The fact that this follows …
Frankenfish (2004) movie
This is another fun horror movie about some mutant fish that invade the Louisiana Bayou. The movie stars Mark Dippe and Tory Kittles. I admit I was unsure what to expect when I first picked it up, mainly due to the movie’s name. But the movie was surprisingly good! …
Scoop movie
Scoop is a comedy atypical for Woody Allen. A comedy situated on the border between Allen’s specific black comedies, a classic romantic comedy and a mystery thriller. Another unusual element in Scoop is Scarlett Johansson, who stars in my opinion in one of his best roles. She is a …
Movie He’s just not that into you
All of us girls were so keen to watch he’s just not that into you, I guess subconsciously us though maybe it will brush some light on watch guys really think.
I really liked the upfront message of the title and it is exactly that, if you’re trying to figure …
The Mummy (1999)
The Mummy, directed by Stephen Sommers is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for pervasive adventure violence and some partial nudity. The original release date was May 7, 1999 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Comedy/Fantasy/Horror/Thriller and stars Brendan Fraser as …
Popeye
No matter what the critics say, and they say much, none of which was good, I will always cherish this movie. My hat’s off to the director, the screenwriter, and most importantly the production crew, for turning out a fantastic film that remained true to the comic characters and …
Student Seduction (movie)
I don’t usually watch much of the local television station Lifetime, but I’ve noticed that sometimes there are some interesting movies that are aired even though most of them don’t seem to be given much of a high rating by a lot of sources, including the internet movie database. …
Mr. Brooks
And to think, I wasn’t even sure I wanted to see this movie! WOW! o.k., this is an absolute must see movie! It blew me away! Mr. Brooks is staring Kevin Costner, Demi Moore, Dane Cook, and William Hurt. Not only is the acting phenomenal, but the storyline is …
Daredevil Movie
Whoever told Ben Affleck that he can wear tights yet alone act (without Matt Damon) needs therapy. Bringing this comic book hero to life using this type of actor/acting is reprehensible and I dare say that they should have known better. While there are some actors cut out to …
The Bonfire Of The Vanities Movie
After reading the book The Bonfire Of The Vanities by Tom Wolfe, I was eager to see the film adaptation. However after watching it I wish I never bothered. The book describes the racial tension of New York in the 1980s and …
Solar Babies
If you’re looking for a movie to remind you about the worst parts of the 1980s, then you’ll want to rent the science fiction movie Solarbabies.
While the concept behind the movie is a good one, it’s set in the future and water is scarce; something that creates a world …
Underdog the Movie
Just imagine Lassie with super powers, Good Boy with manners and you get Underdog. If you loved watching movies featuring animals, then you probably already know how this movie will end. It was really painful to watch, and I had to endure it for a long time since I …
Charlie Wilsons War
I watched this movie not to long ago. Tom Hanks, Amy Adams, Julia Roberts all played in Charlie Wilson’s War. It was about the cold war, Afghanistan and Russia. It was entertaining and kept me interested the whole movie. I think it probably could have ended better. I felt …
Sixteen Candles (1984 Film)
Who cannot love a young Molly Ringwald as a fashion forward teenager who is trying to survive high school? I know that I can’t, and that is why it’s hard to not absolutely love the 1984 film “Sixteen Candles”. Not only is this movie funny, but it really does …
The 13th Warrior (1999 movie)
Where do they get these ideas from? An Arab travels to the north countries where he is chosen to accompany 12 Viking warriors on a mission to seek out and destroy a dark evil. Antonio Banderas plays the role of the ill-fated Arab with his long-winded name…I wouldn’t even …
Movie 300
The modern day effect in a classic war epic! Based on the actual historical event of 300 Spartans facing, for sure death, defend there freedom and there land against the will of the older oracles! The characters performance is unreal they all look like body builders and you can …
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
This film by Quentin Tarantino is about a group of professional thieves who are hired by a crime big boss named Joe Cabot to rob a diamond store. The criminals do not know each other. To maintain anonymity, Joe gave them aliases: Mr. Brown, Mr. Blue, Mr. Orange, Mr. …
A League of their own
Years ago we my son and I were at the beach in Ocean City and we became bored. We decided to get out of the hot sun and go see a movie. We saw a film called a League of Their Own, starring Tom Hanks, one of …
The Wind Rises (2013 movie)
Studio Ghibli is an iconic animation studio based in Japan. It’s best known for cultivating a tradition of Japanese animation that touches on adult concerns while also appealing to younger audiences. The legacy of the studio is credited mostly to the popular director Hayao Miyazaki. I am …
Captain America: The First Avenger Movie
Of all the movies about superheroes I think that Captain America is the most difficult in terms of obstacles to overcome. The mythical origin of Thor, the wealthy luxury and fussiness of Tony Stark, the early wrestling appearances by Peter Parker, who is trying to impress the audience that …
Shrek3 Shrek the Third
I loved the first two Shrek movies, this third one was such a dissappointment to me. I mean I really thought I’d enjoy it. Usually the first movies is good, then the sequel bombs, and everything else follows.. but in this case Shrek 1 & 2 were …
27 dresses (movie)
We went to the movies last night and saw an adorable film called the 27 Dresses.
This one starred Katherine Heigl and James Marsden, I believe these two fine young actors are going to be the next Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan duo. They mesh that well together.
Anyway …
Sally and Saint Anne movie
This is a wonderful movie about faith and belief, Sally O’Moyne style. Ann Blyth plays Sally, a Catholic teenager who believes in Saint Anne so much that she prays to her for everything. Amazingly, a lot of things begin to happen for Sally when she prays to …
Diary of the Dead
This is by far one of the most boring and silliest movies I have seen in a long time. I had watched it before it came out on cable television and DVD too, and had the unfortunate luck of having to sit and watch it again as my brother …
Movie Adventures in BabySitting
A very cute movie that the family can sit and watch together is Adventures in Babysitting. This movies involves a high school senior Chris Parker played by Elizabeth Shueand three kids she gets stuck babysitting because she is stood up by her boyfriend. Chris doesn’t want to babysit …
Baby snatcher
I watched this movie on lifetime move network today. Overall it was pretty good. The actors were really good in it, and they had more than one actor that was good. A lot of times in the life time movie networks there are only one good actor in the …
The Helen Morgan Story movie
I absolutely adore The Helen Morgan Story. It’s an oldie, from 1957, but it is so tragically romantic that I was drawn to it from the first time I saw it. Helen Morgan was a singer and actress who made a name for herself on Broadway. …
Toy Story 3 movie
I have been an avid fan of the Toy Story movies 1 and 2. So when I saw the trailers and the teasers about Toy Story 3, I just had to watch it. Since I was young, I have enjoyed watching Toy Story and I think Toy Story 3 …
Goodfellas Movie
Scorsese’s depiction of the mafia society is regarded as a classic by many, and tells the life story of a man growing up with these mobsters and rising to the top very quickly. Scorsese uses a voice-over (a narrator) in a way here that has been influential on later …
Zombieland Movie
It’s a short and simple story chronicling the lives of four survivors in a zombie infested America. Quite a shallow plot, but extremely funny. Its comedic factor is refreshing because it isn’t lewd or too slapstick.
Columbus played by Jesse Eisenberg was funny when he was alone, giving the …
Wanted DVD
I was not familiar with Wanted. So when I and a friend of mine decided to watch it, I really had nothing to expect (except for a very hot Angelina Jolie, which is very obvious on the DVD cover).
The moment the movie started, I was instantly hooked. James McAvoy, …
Enemy At The Gates
No introduction to actors Ed Harris and Jude Law are ever required. Enemy At The Gates, in my opinion, is often an overlooked masterpiece. Based on real life events during World War II, the movie centers around the battle for Stalingrad between the Germans and Russians. Master sniper …
“Monty Python and the Meaning of Life” (1983 Film)
While this group of British comics are well known for their unique sense of humor, having been portrayed in “Monty Pythons Flying Circus” and in “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”, their second movie, “Monty Python and the Meaning of Life” made in 1983 is filled with much more …
Princess Bride (1987 movie)
A fairy tale movie in every sense. This story is told to a young Fred Savage by his grandfather, Pater Falk. In a fairy tale land with fairy tale characters, it brings to life a masterpiece that is loved to this very day. The story is about a fair …
Troop Beverly Hills movie
I can’t believe I haven’t yet reviewed this wonderful comedy called Troop Beverly Hills which starred Shelley Long as Phyllis Nefler and Craig T. Nelson as her wayward husband, the muffler man otherwise known as Freddy Nefler. This movie wasn’t a critical success, but to me, it’s a …
Happily N’Ever After
We all are familiar with Cinderella right? Well this is another version but a little of the spoof version as I may say.
I grew up listening to the happy endings of Cinderella and was even watching its cartoon series on the television. When I saw this movie I wonder …
Movie: Youth Without Youth
Tons of praise can be showered upon Coppola for he is a legend of Hollywood, after a decade long wait for his fans and admirers Coppola hits back with “Youth without Youth”. In line with the recent trend of novel-adopted films YWY is based on Mircea Elaide’s novella - …
Cone Heads
There are quite a few movies out there that got their start as Saturday Night Live skits. One of those, Coneheads, is actually not that bad of a movie.
The movie focuses on the Conehead family, a family of aliens who are trying to pretend to be a normal suburban …
The Big Chill movie
This is such a wonderful movie, but it will bore those of you who dislike character studies and want more action-packed scenes. This is the story of a bunch of college friends who reunite many years later to attend the funeral of their mutual friend, who committed suicide. …
Striking Distance (1993)
Striking Distance, directed by Rowdy Herrington is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was September 17, 1993 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Mystery/Thriller and stars Bruce Willis as Detective Tom Hardy, Sarah Jessica Parker as Jo …
Last Samurai Movie
The Last Samuria is truely a box office hit, no doubt about it. When it comes down to onscreen action, this film will leave you with goose-bumps, especially the scene where the ninjas attacked the village (guess you will have to watch it to find out exactly what happened). …
Unearthed, horror film by Matthew Leutwyler
Matthew Leutwyler hopes to strike it big again with Unearthed. The movie Leutwyler wrote, Dead & Breakfast, was a classic. Instead of following the same formula Leutyyler went with a different approach, one in which that will bore horror movie goers for years to come.
Unearthed feels like a …
Mrs. Doubtfire
A lovable, but irresponsible father of three finds himself torn away from his three kids after a messy divorce. Desperate to see them more the occasional Saturday granted by the judge, Daniel (Robin Williams) goes to extreme lengths, donning the convincing disguise of an elderly Scottish woman, getting the …
Ella Enchanted
I’ve always found that, when in doubt, a movie based around a fairy tale will always fill in nicely. In the case of Ella Enchanted, you have a good story complete with a few catchy song and dance numbers.
I have liked Anne Hathaway as an actress since I first …
Tron: Legacy movie
My winter holiday began last week and after months and months of toil and mental abuse offered freely and in great quantities by the glorious educational system, I decided that there would be no greater way to commence the days of pseudo-freedom than going to see a movie. And …
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