Movies Reviews
Split (2017 Psychological Thriller Film)
The idea of watching a psychological film circling around different personalities inside a single person is potentially invigorating. After all the idea has never been done to death. That’s why I am earnestly hopeful that my first M. Night Shyamalan feature could fulfill the gap of films I missed in …
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 …
The Cave movie
If you’re looking for a “scary” film to bore someone to death with, The Cave is the film you should rent. Otherwise, stay clear of it.
The movie focuses on a group of divers who are seeking to explore an underwater cave and encounter some supernatural creatures along the way. …
Mike Epps: Inappropriate Behavior (R, 2005) DVD
Mike Epps’ first attempt at doing a stand-up comedy DVD was quite the success. This 2005 DVD features all the nuances of Epps quirky and outrageous personality. But the really funny parts of his performance revolve around the realities of life. What I loved in …
Addams Family 2: Addams Family Values. A Movie
Who doesn’t remember the Addam’s family movie? It was just one of those movie that Igrew up on. I watched this movie a few nights ago for this first time in several years and I was amazed on how much my view of this movie had truly changed. …
The Priory School
I am reviewing The Priory School, a Sherlock Holmes episode contained within the boxed set, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which was produced in 1984 by Granada television. This episode finds Holmes investigating the disappearance of a young boy at the Priory School. The boy is the son …
Akeelah and the Bee
Akeelah and the Bee is a sweet movie that is good for the whole family. It is about a young African American girl who lives in a poor part of the city. Her school is falling apart and not known for being a good school. Akeelah is her …
The Deserter
The Deserter which has been dubbed a “Revolutionary Comedy” is about a British drummer stationed in America during the time of the American Revolution (1775-1784).
The film is shot in the style of a silent comedy and follows the misadventures of an unlucky drummer who finds himself at the …
As Good As It Gets film
“As Good As It Gets” is a 1997 film with Academy Award-winning performances by Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt. It is more of a character study than a plot-driven film, so be aware of that before buying or renting it. Not much happens in the movie. The …
Blades of Glory, Will Speck & Josh Gordon Movie
In 2002, in a world championship skater exercises, the two rival that always hostile Chazz Michael Michaels and Jimmy MacElroy make commotion and prohibited until finally they compete in the arena back to the single category of acrobatics. So, Jimmy and Chazz are frustrated trying to start a new …
RomeoXJuliet Episode 16
RomeoXJuliet Episode 16 begins with Lady Hermione asking Mercutio if he knows if Romeo is safe after she hears about the collapse at the Gradisca Mines. She decides to go see Romeo herself and hopes to win his love so he will be with her and not with …
Mr & Mrs Smith DVD
Brad Pitt and Anjolina Jolie no doubt make an attractive couple. With that said let’s get to the much anticipated movie that has just been released on DVD.
This movie was highly marketed. With two of the biggest hollywood stars, this movie was sure to be a hit.
The movie …
Gladiator: Anatomy of a Prison Murder (R, 2002)
This movie was a bit more brutal than I imagined it would be. I am a huge fan of horror movies, the gorier the better. And I even like films that depict some of the rather disturbing crimes occurring in recent years. However, this …
Dennis the Menace (1993)
Dennis the Menace, a remake of a 1959 movie and a remake of a TV and comic strip series. This is what I am talking about, this kid gets himself into realistic trouble and he uses his smarts to work his way from his captor and deals a dose …
The Cube (1997)
Bringing new meaning to “torture porn”, Cube is a surprisingly good low-budget film, but it is not for the faint of heart. Following seven strangers who wake up in a strange cube with no memory of how or why they got there. There confusion is quickly changed to horror, …
The Dark Knight
I absolutely enjoyed The Dark Knight. I went to the movie thinking that this was just going to be another action packed movie that was ripped from the pages of a comic book, but boy was I wrong. I like the character change they made for Alfred because he …
My Bill movie
Talk about overdone, that’s exactly what the film My Bill is. It’s a 1938 motion picture that actually did pretty well. Oddly, it’s a little disturbing to me.
We have a mother of four, whose husband is dead, and who is struggling to make sure her kids continue …
Little Buddha movie
A film by Bernardo Bertolucci who is mostly known for his giant epic Novecento. This is one of his latest films and tells the story of Siddaharta who goes through a spiritual journey to finally become Buddha. It seems to me Bertolucci isn’t any longer the talented filmmaker he …
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure is a great cartoon movie! This was another Red Box dvd kiosk rental, and it was well worth it! I rented it for my 7 yr old daughter, but I loved watching it too! This movie was a shocker for me because I …
Heartbreak Ridge (1986)
Heartbreak Ridge, directed by Clint Eastwood is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was December 5, 1986 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Comdy/Drama/War and stars Clint Eastwood as Gunnery Sergeant Tom Highway, Mario Van Peebles as …
Evolution (Movie 2001)
David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Julianne Moore, Seann William Scott and Dan Aykroyd star in this science-fiction film with non-stop laughter. Spawning from single celled organisms, comes and laugh out load, side splitting adventure to save the world. There are so many movies about the end of the world as …
84 Charing Cross Road (1987 movie)
The movie “84 Charing Cross Road” is a charming, feel-good movie about a mail love affair between two people who have never met but through an extended exchange of letters learn to like, respect, and love each other, or at least the idea of each other. The literary roman begins …
Happy Feet
When this came out into cinemas, my family and I were on vacation so we weren’t able to watch it on the big screen. I’ve been hearing a lot of wonderful feedback from other moms about this movie and how their children loved it. I felt sorry for my …
Get Him to the Greek (2010) movie
This movie is going to be the smash hit of the summer with out a doubt. It is the newest Judd Apatow movie so if you are a fan of his style of comedy than this will be a treat for you. With Russell Brand, Jonah Hill and a …
Monster Squad
It has been a long while since I got to see the movie Monster Squad. So, when I was bored this weekend, I popped in the 20th anniversary addition I’ve owned but never opened and watched it again.
Overall, I still think it’s a good movie. But, I will confess …
The Aristocats animated movie
The rich Madame Bonfamille owns a family of cats: the beautiful all-white mother-cat Duchess and three adorable kittens: Berlioz (gray), Marie (white, like mommy), and Toulouse (orange). The kittens are brought up like aristocracy, they are taught manners, music, and painting. Edgar, Madame’s butler, is taking good care …
Bloodsport movie
I’m not a hugh Jean-Claude Van Damme fan so when I watched this movie, I was already thinking I wasn’t going to be impressed by it. I was right.
It was an OK movie but you could tell it was made in the late 80s when karate movies were becoming …
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 …
The Crow-City of Angels (Movie 1996)
A sequel that should not have been made…why does everyone need to do a sequel? Was there something from the original Crow that was felt uncovered that they really needed a second installation, or, did they truly believe that they could make more money off re-doing a movie with …
Road Show movie
Road Show was a 1941 movie musical that starred Adolphe Menjou, who was one of the mainstays in motion pictures in this era. He was just everywhere. In this picture, he portrays Colonel Carleton Carroway.
The movie also starred Carole Landis as, get this, Penguin Moore. She …
Adventures of a Teenaged Drama Queen
When we first saw previews for the movie Adventures of a Teenaged Drama Queen, we thought it would be a somewhat funny movie. Turns out it was actually quite dull.
Unless you like seeing a teenaged Lindsay Lohan in a tight red dress, there really isn’t much value to this …
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 …
The Mummy (Movie)
The Mummy was released in 1999, directed by Stephen Sommers and was considered by some as an “Indiana Jones” for the nineties. I first saw it at the cinema almost as soon as it was released, tempted by the trailers and other details I had seen and read. I’m …
Insidious (movie)
“Insidious” is one of those movies that I’ve found myself beginning several times, but never actually settling down to watch it. Most of the times I shied away from it because of the bad reviews quite a few viewers had given it, calling it a waste of time and …
Scary Movie
My wife and I will be celebrating our 6th wedding anniversary this weekend. And, I though it would be only fitting that I took a few minutes to talk about the first movie we ever watched together; Scary Movie.
I know, for a date movie, this might actually be one …
The Love Guru
Maybe I have no sense of humor, but I just did not find this movie funny. My fiance, however, was laughing all the way through. But that’s what I adore about him; he finds the humor in everything. Me, I guess I just don’t. I couldn’t believe the stars …
The Human Stain
The Human Stain with Anthony Hopkins and Nicole Kidman.
Right from the beginning, the audience is put to sleep with the playing of dull background music. We see Hopkins and Kidman slide off an icy road in their car and fall to their drowning death. …
Incident on a Dark Street movie
I wouldn’t be surprised if I’d seen this movie, Incident on a Dark Street, back when it aired in 1973, but I don’t remember it. Still, it was a TV pilot that had all the makings of a show I probably would watch. It didn’t sell, however, …
The Three Musketeers in 3D, 2011 Movie
I think that hardly there are many books with more screen adaptations of “The Three Musketeers”, but in spite of all that I think that the new version directed by Paul Anderson (Mortal Kombat, Alien vs Predator) has something new to offer to viewers , at least with the …
Once (2007 Musical Film)
I have seen plenty of musical films that take the generic route but not this one, the music is the real heart of this movie. The characters and the plot revolves around the idea of making good songs that will move the audiences without asking them.
I was moved watching this …
Moulin Rouge movie
I must admit that I was very much surprised by Moulin Rouge when I saw it. It’s not really my kind of movie, being an artsy, somewhat burlesque style of film, but I was so impressed with the singing talents of Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor that it …
Attack the Block (movie)
Tonight I decided that I was going to watch the movie “Attack the Block” even though I heard about it roughly a year ago. Back then when I had watched the trailer and seen one or two clips of the movie what I saw just did not impress me …
Movie : The Uninvited (2009)
The Uninvited is yet another film in a long line of Hollywood remakes that were originally Japanese horror movies. A lot of these remakes have received a bad rap in the past but apart from a couple, in general I really enjoy them.
The pacing of this movie is …
Identity
You want a weird movie? Watch Identity. Talk about a movie that will make you think! The cast is full of actors you already know such as John Cusak (Ed), Rebecca DeMornay (Caroline) and Ray Liotta (Rhodes). Everyone in the movie, all the characters, are out in the desert. …
Fire and Ice The Dragon Chronicle - Scifi movie
„Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicle” is a Sci-Fi Channel produced movie starring Amy Acker (of the Angel and Alias fame), John Rhys-Davies and Tom Wisdom. Apart from them, you will also spend the entire movie wondering where have you seen the good King Augustin, only to realize that …
The Other Boleyn Girl movie
I have not read the novel by Philippa Gregory, but I really enjoyed this movie, in spite of reading so much criticism. It was beyond my expectation. I usually avoid watching epic film but there was something engrossing about “The Other Boleyn Girl”, that left me seated till the …
Valkyrie (2008)
I enjoyed Valkyrie more than most war movies. It’s a story quite different from most WWII films. I expected to turn it off halfway though, but got a surprise when the movie pull me in! It’s got good substance and a story to tell that few of …
Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights is a drama starring Julianne Moore, Heather Graham and Mark Wahlberg. The movie is set in 1970’s and 1980’s in California and the story revolves around pornography industry. The major plot is about a young man who works as dish washer at a night club and his …
Rear Window
An interesting premise and layout. Guy breaks his leg and is laid up in his apartment with nothing better to do than take a peek into the lives of all his neighbors across the courtyard. It is a sordid group: musicians rehearsing, a lonely lady looking for love, another …
Murder by Death,1976 movie
When people have too much money and nothing to do, they do weird stuff. That’s what happens in this movie: Lionel Twain (Truman Capote), a millionaire, invites five of the world’s best and most famous detectives to what he calls “dinner and a murder.” Their task is to A) …
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