Movies Reviews
Blockbuster
I tried the free two week trial from Blockbuster and was quite happy for the most part. Being able to take some of the movies I received from the mail to an actually store and pick up another movie for free was a great thing when I wanted to …
The Raven (movie)
When I first saw the trailer for the movie “The Raven” I thought that it seemed like it had a lot of potential. I might not have known at the time that the title was the same as a poem written by Edgar Allan Poe a little before he …
Rec Movie
This movie came out a while ago but I am reviewing it because I would like to view Spanish films from Spain to improve my understanding of the language.
First off, I have to say that at the beginning, this movie did help me with my Spanish, with a myriad …
Milk movie
“Milk” is based on the last eight years of the life of Harvey Milk (Sean Penn), the first-ever openly gay man to be elected into public office in the U.S., right from his move from New York City to San Francisco in 1970 at the age of 40 up …
This strange passion movie
This strange passion - or “El”, as it is better known - is one my of favorite films by Luis Bunuel. It is about a middle aged man who suffers from paranoia. This disease (as I would call it) is masterfully portraited by Buñuel here, using his own surrealist …
Sleepless in Seattle
Sleepless in Seattle is a very good romantic movie and has some good performances by the leading actors played by Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Tom Hanks is obviously a good performer and has proved his acting abilities in many movies and in this movie too he gives a …
Officer (movie), 2001
The movie Officer released in 2001. I watched it on cable. It was an okay film. I really did not like it much. But it is a nice time pass film. The leading roles in the film have been played by Sunil Shetty and Raveena Tandon. Sunil Shetty plays …
Natural Killers DVD collection
We all know about the commercials on TV trying to sell us low quality products for a cheap $19.99 per month which gets charged straight to your credit card, and of course then we have to pay postage and handling. Then if you read the fine print you will …
Sandlot-movie
The Sandlot is a 1993 comedy/drama film.It takes place in the summer of 1962 and follows the life of a young boy named Scotty Smalls.Scotty is a young reclusive boy who has trouble making friends in his new neighborhood he lives in.This is about to change when an older …
The Matrix movie
I just love The Matrix movie. I watched it five times on the big screen. I love special effects and just from the looks of the movie trailer alone, I could already tell that I was going to love this film. True enough, I got hooked …
Udon
Plot Synopsis: Kosuke back in his small hometown of Sanuki after an interruption to a successful stand-up comedian in New York City. Sanuki City se encuentra en la de prefectura Kagawa, la más pequeña de Japón prefectura. Although the population is just under 1 million, more than 900 udon …
Running Scared
I don’t really like the movie, Running Scared. It is too much filled with violence and certainly not suitable for kids to watch at all.
The movie is about the character Paul Walker (and he’s looking really handsome in this movie) trying to race with time to get …
Cruel Intentions
The movie “Cruel Intentions” was very much well received because it represent a new way of making movies addressed to the young generation. It includes a great cast of young rising stars involved in a movie which has the right mix between drama and romance.
On a more personal level, …
Killjoy
When I let my daughter pick out the movie Killjoy for me and my wife (she’s four and picks movies based on the cover) I was a bit concerned it would be too scary for my pregnant spouse.
As it turns out, you can’t judge a DVD by its cover. …
Religulous (2008 documentary/comedy)
“Religulous” finds Bill Maher, stand-up comedian and host of HBO’s “Real Time” (and formerly, “Politically Incorrect” on ABC) tackling the complex subject of religion; touring holy sites around the world, talking with members of a number of different faiths, and all the while balancing their views with his, which …
Movie: Rear Window (the original)
Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window is a great movie by the master of suspense movies! The acting is phenomenal as it stars Grace Kelly (so beautiful!) and Jimmy Stewart (one of my favorite actors). Jimmy Stewart plays a character who has broken his leg and is in a wheelchair and …
The Dark Knight
In a rare and shocking move on the part of DC Comics, they decided to make a good movie. Don’t get me wrong, they’ve hit that mark a few times in the past, but usually Hollywood people get in the way when super hero movies are being made …
After Dark Horror Fest: Nightmare Man
Nightmare Man is an odd little horror movie that deserves to go straight to DVD. Thanks to the power of the After Dark Horror Fest though, it got a limited theatrical release before ending up on the video store shelves. I picked it up recently simply because I liked …
Movie: Plan 9 from Outer Space
I was the first one up Sunday morning; well, me and my 1-year-old. Since it was too early to do anything without waking people up, I ended up sitting on the couch with my daughter, wrapped in a blanket and watching a movie.
The film I picked was the Ed …
Deep Rising (1998 movie)
Trouble is afoot on the high seas when one danger overshadows another. It would seem that the Captain/Owner of a Cruise ship is fed up of maintaining his ship so he plots to have the ship sabotaged in order to collect on the insurance. Unknowing to them, they choose …
Breaking Upwards Movie
Romantic comedies are the way to America’s heart. There are at least five out on any given weekend and after seeing every trick in the book and laughing at every predictable joke Hollywood has thrown our way, we are still eager to tune in for another heart-tugger starring any number …
Super Troopers I
The opening of the movie Super Troopers I was intense and humorous. The movie began with the state troopers pulling over a car full of teenagers multiple times. Each time the police officers pull over the teenagers, they attempt to hassle them and keep them on the edge of …
Big (1988)
Big, directed by Penny Marshall is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was June 3, 1988 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Drama/Family/Fantasy/Romance and stars Tom Hanks as Josh, Elizabeth Perkins as Susan, Robert Loggia as MacMillian, …
Proof of Life movie
“Proof of Life” is a constant reminder in Meg Ryan’s life of a romantic affair went wrong. During the filming of this movie in Ecuador, Ryan was romantically linked to her co-star, Russell Crowe. The only problem was that at that moment she was still married to the actor, …
Mighty Ducks, The (1992)
Starring Emilio Estevez, The Mighty Ducks is a movie about a lawyer (Gordon Bombay) who gets arrested for DUI. He is ordered to do 500 hours of community service, where he must serve as a head coach of a Minneapolis Peewee hockey team. At first he is reluctant to …
Dude, Where’s My Car?
Remember when Dude, Where’s My Car? was first shown on the cinemas? I think there are just movies that truly “work” and some just don’t. And the actors play an active role as well. If you put non-funny actors in a funny comedy movie, it won’t work …
The Tower of London
The Tower of London with Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, and Vincent Price.
When I saw the list of this all star cast, I felt compelled to make this a must see film. Especially since I have always enjoyed watching Vincent Price ply his trade. …
When Harry Met Sally movie
When Harry Met Sally is an old movie, but really a classic. It came out sometime in the 80s, when Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, who star in the movie, were still relatively young. The movie has stood the test of time and been a favorite for …
40 Year Old Virgin movie
The 40 Year Old Virgin, in my opinion, is one of the better Apatow related movies. Movies from the Apatow crowd include Anchorman, Superbad, Knocked Up, etc. Back to 40 year Old Virgin, I haven’t laughed this hard during a movie in a long time. Most …
Scream 4 movie
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the “Scream” movies. I know that there are a lot of people who hate the franchise, but I never found myself in that camp. By that same token, I never bought it as a revolutionary leap forward in the …
Peacock (Movie 2010)
John Skillpa has been living alone inside his home for over a year. Everyone in the neighborhood thought so. But is he really alone in that house? Or was he hiding someone else?
Cillian Murphy (John Skillpa) scares us with a very bizzare behavior. Everyday, before the clock strikes 8 o’clock …
1408 (DVD)
I was curious to watch this movie when my friends started to talk about how shocking this movie was. So I went to search this movie. I found myself watching it right at the same day when I bought the DVD. 1408 tells a story of Mike Enslin (John …
Movie The Pursuit of Happiness
When I first saw previews to the Pursuit of Happiness, I figured it was going to be a tear jerker but would ultimately be a boring film. I’m glad to say I was wrong.
Will Smith has attempted to do inspirational films before and has failed. He struck gold in …
Columbo: Murder, Smoke and Shadows movie
I’ve always remembered Columbo: Murder, Smoke and Shadows, not because of the actors but because of the story and that it makes use of Universal Studios. In fact, the opening has the soon-to-be murder victim on the tram, riding around seeing the attractions, like Jaws and the burning …
Tropic Thunder
Ben Stiller’s new film Tropic Thunder has been getting a lot of heat from African Americans for Robert Downey Jr’s portrayal of a man in what is essentially blackface and from disabilities advocates, unhappy with the way the film discusses the mentally disabled by using the word “retard”. Stiller …
Come Back, Little Sheba movie
Come Back, Little Sheba is a classic black and white film made in 1952. When I first heard about this movie, I really thought Come Back, Little Sheba was about little more than a lost dog and his heartbroken owner. Come Back, Little Sheba is beautifully done, even though …
The Unborn (2009) movie
The Unborn, directed by David S. Goyer and starring Odette Yustman, Gary Oldman, and Meagan Good is a movie with a lot of scary visuals. The story concerns a young woman named Casey. She finds herself haunted by strange dreams of a malevolent child. When she begins to see …
Shelter DVD
Despite being produced by here!network (cable network known for many things but not good quality movies), “Shelter” is a well written, well produced, well acted movie about love.
“Shelter” tells a story of Zach, a young surfer living in California. He works in a diner, takes care of his nephew …
Boys Don’t Cry
Boys Don’t Cry is a graphic, violent, emotional account of a true story, the story of Brandon Teena or Teena Brandon. Teena Brandon was born a girl, but somewhere along the way she decided that she wanted to be a boy so she changed her name to Brandon Teena …
Get Hard (comedy movie)
Despite its fairly mediocre rating on IMDB, I actually didn’t mind watching the movie “Get Hard”. Since Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell were playing the main roles in it, expected something very raunchy and not as funny. However, one or two people I know told me it wasn’t bad. …
Order of the Pheonix
I am reviewing the Harry Potter movie, Order of the Pheonix. Order of the Pheonix is the fifth movie in the series, and stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter. Fifth year is scarier than ever. Harry hasn’t heard from Dumbledore all summer, nor heard a thing from Ron …
Oliver and Company
I am reviewing the Disney movie, Oliver and Company. I am a huge dog and cat lover, and so this movie is perfect for me. Oliver is a little kitten, who nobody wants. When he becomes a stray on the street, he meets up with dog, Dodger, who …
Movie the Number 23
The movie the number 23 is a Jim Carrey film but it is very unlike his other films. This is my favorite of his films because he actually acts in it. Normally he over acts and gets a lot of mileage from facial expressions and acting like …
My Fair Lady movie
One of the most classical musicals of all time is the marvelous My Fair Lady with Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn. I can’t even imagine anyone but Harrison in this movie. I’m so used to his style of talk-singing that it all seems very logical and natural …
Fried Green Tomatoes (starring Kathy Bates)
Fried Green Tomatoes is a powerful, sweeping movie starring Kathy Bates, Mary Louise Parker, Mary Stuart and Jessica Tandy. I call this movie my “Girl Power” movie. Watch it with your sisters and mom. A very good content story and if this is made into a book, …
The Third Man, 1949
The Third Man, 1949, is based on a novel by Graham Greene and directed by Carol Reed. Holly Martins (Joseph Cotton), an American author writing cheap westerns, comes to post-World-War-II Vienna. The city, devastated by bombings, is dark, dangerous, with crime running rampant. Martin was invited to Vienna by …
Happy Feet (2006)
Happy Feet, directed by George Miller and Warren Coleman is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for some mild peril and rude humor. The original release date was November 17, 2006 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Animation/Adventure/Comedy/Family/Musical and stars the …
Firefox movie
The young Angelina Jolie is simply delicious as the young rebel in this movie. This is a must for all Angelina Fans!
In Firefox, Jolie plays a teenage rebel and incites a group of young women to stand up for themselves when a teacher is taking advantage of the …
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is, in my opinion, the best sea faring movie ever made. That is a very bold statement but that shows how much I thought of Master and Commander. I was shocked by how accurate the history was in …
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