Movies Reviews
Johnny English - Film 2008
Not being a fan of either Rowan Atkinson (who plays Johnny English) nor a fan of James Bond, it often surprises me that this DVD version of the film is in my collection at all. Every so often when the mood is right it is taken out and …
Sydney White movie
I admit I really love watching Amanda Bynes movies. “Sydney White” together with “What a Girl Wants” is simply my favourite. I like the work of this actress so much because she seems to be the Molly Rigward of our time.
In his film we see Amanda Bynes as Sydney …
Moulin Rouge movie
In all honesty, I love this movie. Although I’m not a big fan of musicals, I found this movie to be very entertaining, funny, and romantic. The production was really something that amazed me and these are probably the reasons why it is one of my top ten favorite …
Titanic
I watched the movie ‘Titanic’ two years ago. But memory of it still fresh in my memory. The actors are Kate Winslet and Leonardo. Their acting was good. In the movie, we see that a ship called ‘Titanic’ sails out. The people are very happy to board the ship …
Donnie Brasco
1997 movie directed by Mike Newell. Movie based on the real life story of FBI special agent Joseph Pistone who infiltrates the Mob. Story is based in NYC
The cast includes:
Johnny Depp as Donnie Brasco, special agent Joe Pistone
Al Pacino as Lefty
Michael Madsen as Sonny Black
Bruno Kirby as Nicky
Robert Miano …
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 …
Robin Hood
I am reviewing the Disney movie, Robin Hood. Everyone knows the story of Robin Hood, but what would happen if it was taken from a fox’s perspective? That’s what the whole Disney version does. Robin Hood is a fox and his friend, Big John, is a huge bear. The …
Movie Next
Overall this was an alright movie. It has Nicolas Cage in it who plays a guy who can see what happens in the future, but only 2 minutes ahead of time other than this girl who he meets…he has seen her way before 2 minutes. Jessica Biel plays that …
13 Going On 30 (movie)
13 Going On 30 is one of the most idiotic movies I have ever seen. My family saw it and convinced me to sit down and watch with them. Well, I will give 13 Going On 30 credit for getting the family to sit through one more viewing because …
The Prestige
The inevitable comparisons between The Prestige and The Illusionist come, but their similarities end with the fact that they are about turn-of-the-last-century stage magicians. The Illusionist was a love story. The Prestige is a story of rivalry and revenge. The Prestige is decidedly darker, stepping down into the supernatural, …
Blackboard Jungle
Blackboard Jungle with Glen Ford, Sidney Poitier, Vic Morrow, and Anne Francis.
I do not understand all the hoopla for this movie as it was very mediocre. Glen Ford is a pleasant enough actor, but not right in the role of a inspirational teacher. Sidney …
Sgt. Bilko
Sgt. Bilko with Steve Martin, Dan Akroyd, Phil Hartman, and Glenne Headly.
I remember the old black and white TV show with Phil Silvers in the role of Sgt. Bilko. It was one of my favorites and had a great supporting cast. Trying to stretch …
Cry Wolf Movie
A predictable horror story for kids who don’t read good books and therefore have poor taste, easily satisfied with some action & easy scares. A body is found near a school, and a bunch of high-schoolers decide to pull a prank by creating an online serial killer personality. They …
The Dark Crystal Movie
I grew up with “The Dark Crystal”. It was one of my favorite movies then, and it’s one of my favorite movies now.
Jim Hensen brought something unique to the world, with his creativity, imagination, and abundance of talent. He left his mark, and thankfully didn’t …
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
With hollywood turning every comic book into a movie that they can find, quality has some how taken a back seat. I’m not sure why these hollywood mega moguls would sacrifice putting out a good movie. It’s not like they need the money afterall. But nonetheless, quality is put …
Private Parts (1997)
Private Parts, is the telling of radio personality Howard Stern. As spoken by him, he tells the tall tale after his appearance on MTV’s Music Video Awards show where while on a flight back home, he tries to impress a woman who was initially disgusted by him, by telling …
Remember the Titans (2000)
Remember the Titans, directed by Boaz Yakin is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for thematic elements and some language. The original release date for this movie was September 29, 2000 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Drama/Sport and stars Denzel …
MOVIE JOHNNY DANGEROUSLY
I had to write a review on this show: Johnny Dangerously. I HAD to, because I enjoyed it to the nth degree, and I just read a review that gave it a 2!
I think this is one of Michael Keaton’s best films, and it is hilarious! It is set …
Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House (2002)
As the fanfare dies down, the roars silenced and the smoke clears from the forth three Home Alone movies, this fourth episode in the saga comes on by and leaves a very bitter taste in the mouths of the viewing public. Taking the series into such a dark area …
Cheaper by the dozen 1 Movie
Cheaper By The Dozen 1 (the first movie) is a great story. It’s about a family called the Bakers who have twelve children. Tom Baker played by Steve Martin is classic in his part. He stays true to the comical type of actor that he is. Tom’s wife played …
The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005 movie)
Just by the title’s name you can already summize what the movie is about, so I need not get into the dirty details of this movie, and believe me, it is dirty. This is one of the movies that give men a bad name, but other than that, it …
The Reader
I went to watch The Reader pretty recently, and I must say that although the movie is quite alright, it could have been better. That’s what I personally feel. But make no mistake on the fact that Kate Winslet has done a good job once more and that …
Meet the Robinsons
Lately, when I’ve seen a Disney cartoon, I’ve been very disappointed in it. It seems Disney makes an effort to make a children’s cartoon but, in the interest of attracting an older crowd, always tries to make the cartoon more adult. The end result is nobody really enjoys it.
Meet …
Thelma and Louise
This is definately a movie worth watching if you haven’t seen it yet. It has Susan Surandon in it. It’s about two girls that go off on a trip and one of the girls get rapped along the way. I think it is a wonderful story and the whole …
Movie Down to You
For those who watched the actor, Freddie Prinze Jr. in “She’s All That” and the actress, Julia Stiles in “10 Things I Hate About You” and the recent Bourne movies, the movie “Down to You” will definitely will not impress you.
“Down to You” is a romantic movie addressed …
Pretty Woman
A beautiful hooker. A handsome millionaire. The situation just breeds romance.
Julia Roberts plays a fantastic breakout role as a romantic comedy actress. She never falters, always drawing you into her character and making you fall in love with her at every laugh, every tear, every mishap. Richard Gere does …
Musafir (movie), 2004
The movie Musafir released in 2004. I watched it at home on DVD. I did not like the movie much. The movie has been directed by Sanjay Gupta. The promos of the film were attractive enough to attract a lot of audiences to the cinema hall. But the movie …
Netflix
A few years ago I was a bit reluctant to change my normal “video store stop” routine to try a “by mail” service. However after a family member suggested giving it a try during a free trial period, I was instantly hooked! I never thought that …
The Jetsons Movie
I usually try to find cartoons to load on our Netflix player for our daughter to watch after school. Yesterday morning, I found one I have seen parts of; The Jetsons Movie and I put in on there for her.
She had just started watching it last night when I …
Deck the Halls
Ok, for the record, it’s a bit too early in the year for Christmas movies. For God’s sake, it isn’t even Thanksgiving yet. But, at least the Christmas movie I came across tonight, Deck the Halls, is funny.
I’m actually not a huge fan of Matthew Broderick or of Danny …
Movie: Rocky Horror Picture Show
I was scrolling through the movies that were available for Netflix Instant Watch and was happy to come across the movie Rocky Horror Picture Show. Not having anything better to do this morning (my youngest daughter woke me up at 4 and I had two hours before I needed …
Surviving Christmas-movie
Surving Christmas is a 2004 comedy starring Ben Affleck.It is about a man,Drew Latham.He is a rich lonely man who lives a superficial existanceHe longs for a family to spend christmas with since his mother is dead and his father left him and his mother when he was 4.One …
The Little Mermaid
Of all the Walt Disney movies that are out there, the Little Mermaid has to be one of the more colorful ones. Prior to the bad sequels and the even worst television series, this movie was an inspiration for future underwater tales, including Nemo.
My daughter isn’t very good at …
Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000)
Gone in Sixty Seconds, directed by Dominic Sena is rated PG-13 bythe Motion Picture Association of America for violence, sexuality and language. The original release date was June 9, 2000 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Crime/Thriller and stars Nicolas Cage as Randall Raines …
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
This movie is the story of your average turtle who, while trekking through the green ooze, managed to gain life beyond that of your normal turtle. As they grew, they were taken in by the master, a giant rat named Splinter, and he trained them in the ways of …
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
I had been waiting on the edge of my seat for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince to come out. I watched all of the movies prior to this one on DVD three or four times in the last month, getting reaquainted with the story and the …
Jack Black
OK, I know I should like Jack Black. But, I just can�t seem to find any respect for him.
The problem I have is he�s one dimensional. He can�t do drama or action. It has to be comedy. Even when he tries to be serious, you can�t help but think …
Ice age 2 movie
Ice Age 2 the meltdown is the best movie for families, that has come out this year. I was laughing from beginning to end. They really do pick up where they left off from the last movie. My kids just loved it and I did not …
Taken the movie
I was first attracted to watch the movie “Taken” when I learned that Liam Neeson was heading the cast: I’ve always had a high regard for his acting ability and innate charm. Adding to the attraction for me was the fact that Luc Besson, the French film director, was …
Little Miss Sunshine Movie
The Little Miss Sunshine padgent is the best beauty padgent of them all, and the one wish of young Olive. Wanting to compete is the competition very badly, her family decides to drive olive to the padgent in their VW bus. Put a family in a bus to go …
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
I had watched the first Transformers movie and enjoyed it, so I was hoping to enjoy its sequel just as much. I usually like movies with Shia LaBeouf, known for his dry sense of humor. However, this movie fell very short of my expectations.
I found LaBeouf’s character Sam …
Unlikely Angel movie
Unlikely Angel is a holiday movie from 1996 which stars Dolly Parton as a rather selfish country music performer (aside from the selfish part, not a big stretch … again) who dies suddenly. Being egotistical, Ruby Diamond can’t enter Heaven without doing a good deed first, so it’s …
Mannequin (1987)
This movie is about a struggling artist who is constantly moving from one dead end job to another makes a stop at a department store, he is working there assembling mannequins in the store windows when on assembly, one of the mannequins come to life and together the spark …
Night at the museum
I went and saw this in the pictures. I have to say I was quite pleased. Everyone was going on about it and I thought it’s going to be really boring and stupid but I was wrong. I will admit it was not as funny as it could have …
Primeval, Michael Katleman Movie
Burundi, Africa, in the still ongoing civil war between Hutu and Tutsi tribes, but the fact that there is more death threats from the civil war. A crocodile with a 9 m long, ready to eat anyone. So, sent a team for a mission has a crocodile expert, Mathew …
Little Miss Sunshine
“Little Miss Sunshine” is an extraordinary comedy. It’s basic set-up as a road trip movie starring a middle-class family begs the comparison to National Lampoon’s “Vacation” or maybe even the recent “RV.” However, this film tackles far more serious issues and delivers it’s jokes with much more class and …
Who Will Love My Children? movie
I clearly remember when Who Will Love My Children? was shown on TV in 1983. There was lot of buzz about it. This is a movie based on a true story, a remarkably touching and emotional true story about a woman named Lucile Fray. She and …
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