Movies Reviews
Never Been Kissed 1999 movie
Never Been Kissed, with Drew Barrymore, is, in a word, cute. The premise (shy girl gets to go back to high school and try again as part of a newspaper assignment) is fun and resonates with the part of me that knows a lot more than I did when …
Movie “Going the Distance” (2010)
I am not a big fan of romantic comedies. I do watch a handful per year but they are not my favorite genre. I picked this one up from netflix mostly because I had sen every thing else in new releases. I was pleasantly surprised at …
The Joy Luck Club (Movie)
I was forced to watch this movie as part of a requirement of a social work module of mine that had to deal with some sociocultural issues, and so, against my will, I went to my school library and borrowed this movie to watch it. The movie, my friend …
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a tale of one young boy that wins a golden ticket that allows him to access the mystical Wonka Candy Factory. This candy factory is owned by one strange chocolatier, Willy Wonka. He is not a public person, so that he is …
Spawn Series
I don’t usually like cartoons. But a friend introduced me to the Spawn animated series. I saw the movie years ago, and didn’t like it. But at the time, I didn’t really have an appreciation for comic book culture. In any case, …
Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)
NYPD’s Lt. John McClane (Bruce Willis) is teamed up with Zeus Carver (Samuel L. Jackson) to try and take down the military minded madness simply known as Simon (Jeremy Irons). Simon enters the scene when news of bomb threats are announced, a decoy that he uses to throw focus …
House Of Wax Movie
The movie House of Wax was kind of disappointing, especially considering all the hype around it just because Paris Hilton was in it. It was really disappointing, as it almost kind of made you hope she could do something besides….well we all heard about the videos. Elisha Cuthbert and …
Titanic
This must have been a good movie because it evoked so many emotions from me. The setting and the characterizations were incredible. Leonardo is as always beautiful in it. The thing I hated was when she was on the door or whatever at the end and she says ‘I’ll …
The Number 23 (2007)
The Number 23, directed by Joel Schumacher is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for violence, disturbing images, sexuality and language. The oroginal release date was February 23, 2007 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Mystery/Thriller and stars Jim Carrey as …
Movie How to Deal
Once again, I have to admit, I’m becoming more and more impressed with Mandy Moore whenever I see her in a movie. And, this time it was on Lifetime.
Her film How to Deal is actually an interesting look into the mind of a teenager. She comes from a divorced …
King Kong
When I saw the preview to King Kong, I knew it was a must seen movie . I was right. I didn’t care to watch the old King Kong, because I don’t like older movies. However, the new one, even though created in modern times, shows the world …
I Know Who Killed Me
The other night, my sister and I rented this movie to have a fun night in with junk food and a movie neither of us had ever seen before. It’s a new release, starring Lindsay Lohan. Julia Ormond is also in it, which was nice for me …
The Mystery of the Hooded Horsemen movie
Tex Ritter starred as Tex Martin in The Mystery of the Hooded Horsemen, a typical singing western for its generation. In this movie, he uses a guitar quite a bit. This movie does indeed have several songs in it.
The drama begins when Tex and his current sidekick …
Simpsons Movie
When the Simpsons started on television, I thought it was the best show ever. But, over the past few years, the episodes seemed forced and less and less original.
So, when the Simpsons Movie came out, I had my doubts. I’m glad to say I was wrong.
I skipped seeing this …
Marked For death (1990)
Marked For Death, directed by Dwight H. Little is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was October 5, 1990 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Crime/Drama/Thriller and stars Steven Seagal as John Hatcher, Basil Wallace as Screwface, …
Cape Fear (1991)
Cape Fear, directed by Martin Scorsese is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong violence, and for language. The original release date was November 13, 1991 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Crime/Horror/Thriller and stars Robert De Niro as Max …
Incredible Hulk Season One
The Incredible Hulk Season One was a really cool series and unlike a number of first seasons on other television programs, the Hulk was a GREAT series right out of the staring gate. In fact, some of the first season programs are among the classics of the series. (The …
Zoolander
Watch Zoolander and you will go crazy laughing like mad. Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson star in this and this is such a funny movie if I’m not mistaken during the early 2000-2003, not sure which period.
However, do not take too serious note of the political issues …
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers movie
A musical for all ages and a definite must have to any movie collector. I first saw this movie in childhood and to this day my family can still hear me using quotes from the film in addition to singing (offkey i might add) the ever popular tunes. Seven …
Halloween 2
My wife and I saw the first Halloween re-make when it came out and wanted to see the sequel to it. We got a chance to do that last night.
While a decent movie, I can honestly say it didn’t live up to the first one.
I liked the fact they …
Weird Science (1985)
Two teenagers wake up to find their dream come to life when they created a sexy woman through the concept of science. With this new female in their lives, they are now the talk of the school they attend and also the community and town where they live. Fame …
The Little Vampire (2000) movie
The movie stars the adorable Jonathan Lipnicki who plays the role of a young boy named Tony. Tony and his family just moved to Scotland and at their new house, he started to have recurring dreams of vampires. In the process, the little boy dreams becoming …
Inkheart movie
The movie is a fantasy adventure film. It is about a man with the gift of making the characters and stories of the book come alive when he reads the book aloud. The movie started interestingly enough, of evoking a sense of wonderment regarding this absolutely fascinating novel character …
Dragonfly (2002)
Dragonfly, stars the talented Kevin Costner as a widower and doctor. He lost his wife in a terrible accident, but the details of her death has always eluded him. He embarks on a journey to find out what series of events occurred before and leading up to her death …
The Accidental Husband (Movie)
When Uma Thurman was interviewed after doing this movie she actually told the reporter that this movie’s main plot has actually happened before and I was surprised and intrigued that someone can be married already but accidentally and it’s really terrible to be in that situation especially when you …
Cinderella Man movie
For years, when I thought of boxing movies, I always put Rocky on top of the list. However, after seeing Cinderella Man, there is a new #1.
Based on the real life story of Jim Braddock, the movie focused on the Great Depression and how one man’s return to glory …
Legally Blonde
Elle Woods is your typical sorority girl who could easily distinguish what’s in the fashion industry and what’s not. But like every stereotype dumb blonde, she dreams to marry her high school sweetheart and she’ll do anything to get this whatever and wherever it takes. So when her boyfriend got …
Gingerdead Man 2 - The Passion Of The Crust Movie
Contrary to a lot of reviews I read before watching this, I did not find this movie hilarious. To me it came off as more annoying and silly than many other B-movies and Horror Comedies; and thus, I found myself immersed in a nightmare which seemed to be a …
Munich (2005)
Munich (2005) is a drama from director Steven Spielberg and is rated R by the MPAA for strong graphic violence, some sexual content, nudity and language.
Munich explores the aftermath of the horrible terrorist attack on the Israeli athletic team at that German city’s 1972 Olympic games. Avner (Eric …
24 Redemption
Starring: Kiefer Sutherland (Jack Bauer), Robert Carlyle (Carl Benton), Cherry Jones (President Elect Allison Taylor), Jon Voight (Jonas Hodges), Powers Boothe (President Noah Daniels)
It was a poignant story of heroes and traitors Carl Benton sacrificing his life so that 14 children could arrive safely in US, …
Gidget Gets Married
Finally grown up, Gidget Gets Married. It had to happen sometime, and it was just time to let Gidget and Moondoggie get together for real. Monie Ellis inherited the Gidget role for this movie from 1972. She’s good, but of all the Gidgets in all of …
The Triangle - Part 3 movie
After the disasters are worked out that brought the second portion of this 3-part outing to a conclusion, The Triangle - Part 3 has the four individuals who were brought together to solve the answer to the Bermuda Triangle join up together again. The writer among them, Howard …
27 Dresses
This is a very fantastic movie starring Katherine Heigl and the ever gorgeous and good looking James Marsden. I think he is really charming and very handsome and dashing. Movie’s about Katherine’s character named Jane and she has all her life dealt with dressing up brides to be …
In the Mood For love movie
Wong Kar-Wai’s blistering masterpiece about two couples moving in next to each other in an apartment house. The husband, respectively the wife in each couple are never shown. The husband that is shown finds out his wife is having a secret affair with the neighbour, and he seeks contact …
Double Impact (1991)
Double Impact, directed by Sheldon Lettich is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date for this movie was August 9, 1991 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Action and stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Alex and Chad Wagner, …
Tropic Thunder
Tropic Thunder is a movie about the making of the worst movie ever made.
This movie is set in southeast Asia where Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller), a former big budget American movie star, is filming his latest movie, a film based on a book written by a POW survivor of …
I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry
Watch I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry for pure fun and laughter and laugh your head off, truly. This movie is one of the best ways that I could totally enjoy myself without spoiling my day. I watched this once when it was firstly released and I …
Dawn of the Dead
What many people do not understand is that there are two versions of “Dawn of the Dead”. There is the one from 2004 which I have based my review on, and then, there is the one from 1978 which I have not watched. Dawn of the dead (2004) …
9 To 5
At the heart of this movie is a sexist jerk of a boss, played by Dabney Coleman. The soul of the story is divided into three: Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton (her first film), and Jane Fonda. Lily is the office manager, Dolly the creepy boss’ secretary, and Jane is …
Harry potter movie
Harry potter is such a big and famous story as well as a fabulous picture. Who does not like it? My kids and I am the big fan of this movie. We have seen the part one and also the part two of Harry potter. …
Wubbzy’s Big Movie
My daughter loves the show Wow Wow Wubbzy so, when we were surfing our Netflix instant movies last night and came across Wubbzy’s big movie, she absolutely wanted to watch it.
It was OK but was kind of a disappointment too.
I’m not a huge fan of the show myself and …
Thunderball, movie
One of the strongest Bond films, and my personal favorite, “Thunderball” brings James Bond to the Caribbean in order to take on the nuclear smuggling crew sent by Specter. It’s the first introduction to the cat stroking mastermind that will be Bond’s new nemesis and the film that introduced …
Titanic
The movie Titanic when it came out was a force to be reckoned with. I was about fifteen and all the girls at my school were going nuts over it. They even went to see it over eight times.
I myself was never that devoted but when I …
Argo (2012 Oscar-Winning Thriller Film)
Ever since watching Alfonso Cuaron’s highly-acclaimed suspense space film “Gravity” in cinemas, I have searched my way into watching more suspense/thriller films. I love the rush feeling of my heartbeat as I see protagonists trying to survive.
Argo was that kind of film. The first time I watched the movie (2 …
WALL-E
I have a great time going to the movies with my husband and daughter. We have really been looking forward to WALL-E coming out in the theatres. The trailers for it looked great. We finally got to see it last Saturday. We were really excited. …
DVD Kippur
I watched the movie “Kippur” as part of my “trying to understand the Middle East” efforts. I’m not sure what affects watching the movie had on that, but it reinforced my belief that governments are inefficient and self-serving and that war is the supreme human lunacy.
Israeli Director Amos …
Beast Wars: Transformers - The Complete Third Season Set
The complete third season of Beast Wars: Transformers on DVD is a letdown. It’s not the fault of the picture or sound quality on the DVD set, although the amount of “extras” is very disappointing, but it’s the episodes that are the real problem. Unlike season two, the scripts …
Motherhood Motion Picture
I have enjoyed many of Uma Thurman’s movies over the years but this was sadly not one of her better ones. I had read negative reviews about this movie before I watched it and they were right. The acting and directing in this script were great. …
The Sex in the City movie
I don’t know that they necessarily needed to make a move, but I’m glad they did. Sure, it wasn’t the greatest movie of all time, but it was enjoyable if you are a Sex in the City fan like I am. Now, I would be wary for younger viewers …
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