Movies Reviews
Twilight movie
When I first heard of the movie Twilight, I did not know of the book, and it was just a little before the first movie came out. Thus, my cousin gave me a brief synopsis on what the book was about, and from that synopsis I thought that movie …
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 …
Cold Mountain
At first, I had a hard time getting myself to watch the movie “Cold Mountain” especially since I thought it would have been a Western, and I have a strong dislike for Westerns. However, recently when I was at a friend’s house, I found the DVD and decided to …
American Dreamz
I watched this movie on HBO y�day. This is a nice entertainer based on the mega hit reality show American Ideal. Its nice Everyone is trying to participate and with the Idol show, and they try hard and make every possible effort to ensure their win. By hook or …
Leatherheads
“Leatherheads” represent one of the first attemps for the actor George Clooney to be involved in a movie, not just as an actor, but also as a director. I say that after seeing Clooney being involved in a lot of dramatic movies, “Leatherheads” comes across as a surprise since …
Bubble (2005)
I read about “Bubble” on some of the movie forums that I frequent. It seemed to be one of those love it or hate it movies. It also seemed like a movie that didn’t have a huge budget, almost no special effects and an improv-style script. Against my better …
State of Play the Movie
With Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck and Helen Mirren in the cast, it is hard to go wrong with it. The story revolves around a congressman who had an affair with his researcher who gets killed. I love Ben Affleck’s acting here, especially when he was announcing into one of …
New Moon
I had hoped New Moon would be better than the Twilight movie> I had read the books and unlike every teenage girl in teh world I thought they were rubbish.
So when I went to New Moon I had the previous history with teh books and the Twilight movie …
Little Shots of Happiness (R, 2000) movie
I thought I would like this movie more than I did. The filming is extremely grainy. And while that might have added to the authentic feel, I found it intrusive. Additionally, Frances is quite a boring lady, even after she decides to leave her …
Valkyrie movie
Before I rented “Valkyrie” last night, I decided that it might be good, despite my dislike of Tom Cruise, because it has two things going for it that I like: it is based on a true story, and it is set during WW2, and I am a big fan …
Snakes on a Plane (2006)
Snakes on a Plane… The title pretty much sums it up: that’s what the movie is about, snakes on a plane biting and killing people. There is no point, no deeper meaning, just that. Of course, there is some basic plot, explaining how hundreds of snakes got on an …
All about Steve Movie (2009)
I must have watched this movie 10 times already. It is really special. It is a funny, light, love comedy. At the same time, it does not strictly follow the typical structure of a romantic comedy. All About Steve is just a little bit to weird to fit the …
Big Bad Wolves (thriller movie)
I think that the theme of Vigilantism never truly loses its charm no matter how many times movies are made on the subject. This is why I was quite interested in watching the movie “Big Bad Wolves”. I’d never seen an Israeli film before and I was curious to know …
The Bourne Ultimatum, Paul Greengrass Movie
Stories in ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ departure from the scene right after the ‘The Bourne Supremacy’ (2004). Several weeks later, Jason Bourne (Matt Damon), after the wound heals, back in action chase is pursued by whom and why it can be like at this time. And this includes the CIA, …
The Terminal (2004)
The Terminal, directed by Steven Spielberg is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for brief language and drug references. The original release date was June 18, 2004 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Drama/Romance and stars Tom Hanks as Viktor Navorski, …
X Men Origins: Wolverine
This is a superhero movie based on the characters created by Marvel Comics. The movie was a prequel to the origin of Wolverine. The movies started from the childhood of Wolverine up to the time when he was with Team X. We are also informed in this movie how …
Strange Days movie
This science fiction film by the female director Kathryn Bigelow was hailed as one of the best films of its genre in a long time, but personally I really can’t see where the quality is. It’s the most unbelievable and unlogical story (even as a science fiction) about characters …
Notorious movie
I remember only vaguely the so-called hip-hop wars between the East Coast and the West Coast rap artists in the 1980s and early 1990s, because I listened to only some of the music. I do remember the violence between the two groups, and the gang war that resulted in …
When a Stranger Calls, Simon West Movie
As a result of the error to use the phone until the charge jumped, make Jill Johnson must find ways to pay for them. Ideas arise in his head to apply to become a nanny. Mandrakis family is currently seeking a nanny for two children who are sick flu. …
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (movie 2004)
This is not the sequesl that we were all hoping and looking forward to seeing. What the hell happened is beyond my comprehension as the missed the target….way off. Taking into consideration where the last movie ended, the second installation did not pick up from that point as I …
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Detroit police officer Detective Axel Foley goes way outside of his jurisdiction to search for and bring to justice the criminal elements of a murder investigation. He must now team up with a couple of stiff collared Beverly Hills officers in order to get the job done, this however, …
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 …
The Man With Two Brains movie
This film features Steve Martin, in a time where he was probably the funniest man in the whole world, as the brain surgeon who falls in love with a brain without a body (!) during a trip to Austria.
A quite bizarre that is totally dependent on the performance by …
The Incredibles
The Incredibles is one of my favorite animated movies. I’ve seen it quite a number of times already but I never get tired of watching it over and over again. I’m pretty sure that alot of people would relate to the wonderful characters. Shy and insecure teenage girls would …
Newsies movie
I first saw the movie Newsies when I was in high school as part of my chorus class. Ever since seeing the movie for the first time, I can’t go a year without needing to rent it again.
Overall, the movie probably isn’t the best musical out there. But, it’s …
Air Force One the Movie
This is one of my all-time favorite movies which I watch every time I get the chance. AXN featured it this afternoon and even though I know this movie by heart, I could not resist watching it again. This is one of Harrison Ford’s unforgettable movies like Indiana Jones …
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
I thought The Hand That Rocks the Cradle was pretty good. This movie had some scary parts and was very suspenseful. I have to say that I really did like the storyline. The story is about a woman who stays with a family and takes care of the kids in …
How to Survive a Plague documentary
There was a period in the history of health care prior to the 1996 discovery of a better drug to fight AIDS wherein matters did not look at all promising or favorable for the person who contracted the disease. At that time: there seemed to be nothing …
Film God Father
God Father is based on a novel with the same name written by Mario puzo God father deals with the sophisticated underworld relations which are ruled by Italians in the U.S.A. The story is about Vito Corleoane who is an aged don and his elder son too is with …
Bird on a Wire (1990)
After fifteen years on conviction on one end of the spectrum and fifteen years in witness protection for the other person involved, their worlds are about to collide and the run for dear life is about to ensue. Rick was the active person in sending a known FBI drug …
The Good Shepherd Movie
The Good Shepherd,directed by Robert De Niro, presents the history of the Central Intelligence Agency through the events of one CIA agent, Edward Wilson. While the idea behind this film seems worthy, I found it, at 167 minutes, to be a tedious mess.
This is De Niro’s first official …
Nothing But the Truth: A Compelling Movie
I watched Nothing But the Truth starring Kate Beckinsale and Matt Dillon and I was really impressed with the story and the acting. It’s a story about a journalist who compromises the identity of a female CIA agent. Rachel Armstrong (Kate Beckinsale) was facing the full might of the …
Beowulf (2007)
This movie is not to be confused with another movie by the same name and a similar plot which was released some time in either the late nineteen nineties or the early 2000s. I watched this movie some time either last week or the week before on a cable …
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994)
Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, is one of the best Frankenstein movies that has ever been made. This movie is so powerful that it moved me in a way that no other movie ever has. It stars Robert De Niro, who is an incredibly talented actor, as …
Baker Street Bachelors
I am reviewing The Case of the Baker Street Bachelors, a Sherlock Holmes episode from the boxed set, Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Series 39 Thrilling Episodes. This series was produced by Sheldon Reynolds and filmed in France in the fifties. Ronald Howard, the son of actor Leslie …
Across the Universe
I first heard about this movie from Oprah when she featured it in her show and some of the cast members sang. It interested me because eventhough I’m not a big Beatles fan, I do love musicals. So I rented a DVD and watched it. Anyway Oprah said its …
Friday the 13th Part 6
Friday the 13th part 6 isn’t my favorite, but there are a few scenes that I really love. One thing that I loved is that two 1980’s actors from soap operas appear in the movie. The first is a man who played Duncan on As the World Turns. On …
Days of Thunder (1990)
Days of Thunder, directed by Tony Scott is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was June 27, 1990 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Drama/Romance/Sport and stars Tom Cruise as Cole Trickle, Robert Duvall as Harry Hogge, …
Little Miss Sunshine movie
I first heard about this movie at the Oscars. Alot of the actors in it were nominated for an Oscar award so I told myself it must be a good movie. So I rented a copy and immediately watched it. I liked it very much. Little Miss Sunshine is …
3:10 to Yuma
Last week my son and I went to see the new Russell Crowe movie 3:10 to Yuma. Although this was a remake of an oold 1957 film starring Glenn Ford as Ben Wade I was surprized at how well this was done. Russel Crowe gave an outstanding and …
Avengers: Age of Ultron, movie
One of the most expected movies from this summer. “Avengers: Age of Ultron”. A sequel to the big box office success to the first one. Bringing with it high expectations from the fans.
Directed by Joss Whedon, followed by the same cast and adding this time the talent of James Spader …
A Sound of Thunder
A Sound Of Thunder with Edward Burns and Ben Kingsley.
This adaption of a Ray Bradbury science fiction thriller was very interesting and had me on the edge of my seat throughout. Consider this concept. People who live in the future will have the ability …
Perfect Stranger (2007)
Perfect Stranger, directed by James Foley is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for sexual content, nudity, some disturbing violent images and language. The original release date was April 13, 2007 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Crime/Drama/Mystery/Thriller and stars Halle …
Network movie
Network was an intriguing motion picture that really tests just how far the media will go for ratings. The scary part is I feel like we’ve seen just how far they’d go, only this was back before the craziness really became rampant.
Faye Dunaway makes a big impression in …
Good Luck Chuck DVD
In retrospect, I should have rented the Rated version of this DVD and left the unrated version on the shelf; but come to think of it, the rental store didn’t have the Rated DVD.
I remember thinking, the previews were cute with Jessica Alba being so klutzy and …
Ghostbusters movie
One of my favorite movies was the first Ghostbusters movie. Even now, I think of it as a classic even though it has one of my least favorite comedians and actors in there, Bill Murray. I think one of the reasons why I appreciated it too was that, even …
Unlawful Entry (1992)
Living in fear I your own home is one thing, but when the fear of the people who have been assigned to protect and serve also fall into the same category then that is definite need for worry and distress. An LA couple’s lives has been turned upside down …
Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties
I admit to being a bit apprehensive when I checked this movie out, mainly because I had not liked the first “Garfield” movie. Mainly I had thought Garfield had acted a tad too mean in it. But to my utter surprise, this movie was a real delight to watch. …
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