Movies Reviews
St. Elmo’s Fire (movie)
Didn’t everyone in the 1980’s love St. Elmo’s Fire? The whole thing about seeing a young Demi Moore and Emilio Estevez and Ally Sheedy was simply thrilling to millions, I am sure. I don’t see or understand the inherent value of St. Elmo’s Fire, myself. I laugh when I …
Pirates of the Carribean : At worlds end
I watched “Pirates of the Carribean: At World’d End” which is the third in the Pirates of the Carribean franchise.
The movie opens with Elizabeth Swann ( Kierra Knightly) and Will Turner ( Orlando Bloom) must rescue Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) from Davy Jones Locker.
This is successful when they go …
Righteous Kill
I highly recommend this movie. Robert de Nero and Al Pacino play in it together. Both are great in the movie, they grab your attention and don’t let it go. You have to pay attention to the movie to really understand what was going on. The other actors in …
Bio Dome
When I think back to the movies made in the 1990s, I can think of quite a few good ones. And, then I can think of ones made by Pauley Shore that weren’t so good but still somewhat entertaining.
Shore will never win any awards for his performance in the …
Death Race (Movie)
I saw this movie when it was shown in the big screen and it wasn’t that exciting as I expected it to be. When I first knew that Jason Statham was going to be here I thought it would be a very hot action movie, but it got quite …
Dumb and Dumber To, movie
Jim Carrey films were one of the most prominent features of my childhood so it was with some nostalgia that I approached this movie, even though the original Dumb and Dumber has never been one of my favourites. Carrey’s recent films have been relatively subdued in comparison to …
Shrek 2
The funniest movie you’ll ever see. That is how I had this movie advertised to me. I laughed and said no way when I heard this. And after seeing the movie I am ready to admit..I was right. This movie is no where NEAR the …
Cast Away movie
A Robinson Crusoe like film in which a man played by Tom Hanks is involved in a plane crash and is the only survivor of this. He ends up on a deserted island and faces the challenge to survive there for many years, as the authorities for some strange …
Now You See Me (movie)
One of the movies that I was lucky enough to watch on DVD recently was the movie “Now You See Me”. The first time that I had actually heard about this movie was when someone encouraged me to watch its trailer around three or so weeks before the movie …
The Comebacks
I don’t ever remember seeing the movie “The Comebacks” advertising to be released in theatres. In fact, thinking about it now I realized I must have, but at the time I probably thought that it was just one of the many sports movie dramas which were being released at …
Stargate
Since the dawn of movie making, there have always been a few actors that take weird, off the wall, ecentric roles instead of traditional leading men or leading lady roles. Such is true with current Boston Legal actor, James Spader. He appeared in a great 1994 film called Stargate …
Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader ( Movie )
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the third installment movie franchise of the book The Chronicles of Narnia. There was a significant difference here as regards the main characters because it is only Edmund and Lucy were present. Susan and Peter were in America.
After being transported to …
Taken: Movie
Taken is one of the best movies that I saw last year, and certainly one of my favourites of the thriller genre.
The plot of a kidnapping or of a heroic dad rescuing his daughter is nothing new, but the script really makes it into something special.
I thought that the …
The Year Punk Broke 1991 movie
A music documentary about the private lives of the members of Sonic Youth and partly Nirvana during their tour in 1991. I would consider it a fans-only kind of film, but as I used to be a big fan of both these bands I found it very interesting. To …
Definitely, Maybe
We saw this movie yesterday. It was a cute movie, not the best I’ve ever seen, but definitely not the worst.
I really like the little girl who plays Maya (Abigail Breslin). She is a hoot in the movie and just a very good actress. She puts emotion into the …
You, Me and Dupree movie
I’ve seen this movie just recently, I like the film sine it is based on friendship and love. Its a nice story to watch because it has its morals and lessons that points out in the story but I don’t think that its a good movie to watch for …
Movie: The Girl Next Door
My wife and I got a chance to watch some movies this past weekend (mostly because the kids were in bed early for a change). One of the films we ended up watching was one we hadn’t heard of before; The Girl Next Door.
Well, actually, I had heard of …
March of the Wooden Soldiers
I never really understood the fascination with Laurel and Hardy movies before; mostly because I never got an opportunity to watch them. It was a popular dual before I was even born and, let’s be honest, it’s not like it would be the type of movie I would look …
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 …
Drop Dead Fred, 1991 movie
Drop Dead Fred which came out in 1991, starring Pheobe Cates, and Rik Mayall, remains one of my favorite movies of all time. I strongly recommend that if you like comedies that you see this movie. The movie is about a woman, Lizzie, who’s husband is seeing another woman …
The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)
If for no other reason, you need to watch this movie on the basis that it gives or shines hope on things that one would soon lose interest in. This movie is about a family that lost a very dear family member and how they are coping with both …
House of the Spirits movie
In South America before World War II a poor man named Esteban marries a woman and works hard in order to afford living their dreams. The film was directed by the danish filmmaker and is a very heartwarming story. The biggest fault of the film in my opinion is …
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 …
Showgirls (1995)
A young woman in search of herself travels to Las Vegas and after seeing the glamorous life of a Las Vegas showgirl, she sets her sights on becoming one herself. What she did not take into consideration is that the road to showgirl stardom is no easy task and …
The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins
“The Moonstone” by Wilkie Collins is a delightful and well-written 19th century mystery novel. When she turns 18, Lady Rachel Verinder received a very special and precious gift: a large yellow diamond called Moonstone. Her uncle, now deceased, had stolen it from a temple in India where he was …
Movie: “Ghost Town”
A surprisingly funny and charming movie, “Ghost Town” tells the story of Bertram Pincus, an unpleasant dentist reminiscent of Ebenezer Scrooge. His attitude toward life: bah, humbug. When he dies briefly on the operating table, he wakes up with the unwanted ability to see ghosts. It doesn’t take long …
Dumb And Dumber
In this 1994 movie directed by the Farrelly brother and starring Jim Carey and Jeff Daniels Lloyd Christmas (played by Carrey) and Harry Dunne (played by Jeff Daniels) play two friends who are struggling to get by, Lloyd is a limo driver with his hopes set on starting a …
Movie on Excalibur
The legend of King Arthur and his knights have managed to be portrayed in various versions. However, as one might want to know the earlier depictions of the legend, there is one movie title that you should watch. Excalibur is the title of the movie, that has been produced …
The Fearless Four
Tonight was our family movie night and, since the only way I can ever seem to keep my daughter interested in a movie is by watching an animated film, I searched for a cartoon movie we could load on our Netflix player. That eventually ended up being the Fearless …
Carriers movie
I have watched Carriers movie with my boyfriend. He is an avid fan of scary, horror, and suspense movies and I’m the scared one, but I still watch it with him. He was the one who suggested that we watch Carriers when it was shown last year. The story …
Coraline movie
If you have never seen the movie Coraline and you have kids, I definitely recommend that you get this film. It is just a delight and I love it to pieces! A friend gave us a copy of this movie and even though we have no children, it was still …
Godzilla Raids Again
Godzilla Raids Again is the second movie released just a couple of years after the first Godzilla movie. Still shot in black and white, the story follows the emergence of a second Godzilla as well as a new monster that has a spiked back, horns and sharp teeth. Not …
Freak Out Movie
Freak Out is the kind of movie that seems to call my name whenever I pass the clearance rack at Hollywood Video. They were running a special on their previously viewed movies, and this one caught my eye. According to the box, it’s a type of horror movie spoof …
Big Nothing movie
“Big Nothing” is a comedy about how to stay on the wrong side of the law with the actors, David Schwimmer and Simon Pegg at their best. I must admit that this movie could have been better if there was good work on the script and the way it …
Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Space Opera Movie (2015)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a 2 hour 15 minute masterpiece. I watched the movie in IMAX 3D, a format I definitely recommend to anyone that has not watched the movie because the visuals are outstanding. I’m now excited to see how this new Star Wars trilogy will unfold.
The …
Into The Blue, John Stockwell Movie
Jared finally decided to act as a search treasures, after a quarrel with his supervisors, and eventually the sack from their jobs as a dive instructor in the Bahamas. Jared decision, fully supported by the sweetheart Sam, who acts as trainers sharks. An unexpected surprises appear, Bryce, a friend …
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
A british comedy that stars the likes of Mos Def, Martin Freeman, Zooey Deschanel, John Malkovich, Bill Nighy, Sam Rockwell and the voice of Alan Rickman as a melodramatic robot.
It’s a love story/action/drama/mystery/comedy/horror film all rolled up in a nice bundle with a very long name as the title. …
The Cable Guy (1996)
The Cable Guy, directed by Ben Stiller is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for dark thematic elements and crude humor. The original release date was June 14, 1996 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Thriller and stars Jim Carrey as …
Paul Walker movie
I recently rented the movie Running Scared with Paul Walker from Blockbuster. I completely recommend this movie for almost everybody! The only people who might not like it are those who don’t like a little violence. IT is a great ‘mobster’ type of movie revolving around Paul …
Spanglish movie
Spanglish is a very boring movie and it completely disappointed me in every which way. Adam Sandler is a good actor, though his brilliance in acting hasn’t been noticed at the beginning of his career. He gave us many good films like Big Daddy, Punch Drunk Love and many …
The Bourne Legacy (2012)
The Bourne Legacy is actually a huge disappointment. I delayed watching it because I was reading the book. After reading the book by Eric Van Lustbader, the actual movie was a complete disappointment. As a matter of fact, the movie is still a disappointment even without reading the actual …
Blood: The Last Vampire
I watched Blood: The Last Vampire recently and it is such a good movie. Saya is this kind-heart half vampire and half human girl and she has a mission. Which is to kill Onigen, this very evil one of a kind type of vampire. Even though Saya …
The Cabin in the Woods (2012 film)
Just hours ago I watched The Cabin in the Woods with my sister who entreated for my company. I obliged to go see the movie because of the things I had read in highbrow film periodicals that made me curious. I probably would have viewed a different …
2001: A Space Odyssey movie
Whenever I read reviews about this Stanley Kubiak film, I keep hearing about how it’s a classic and how it changed the movie industry.
Personally, whenever I see this movie, I find it extremely dull and confusing. The music in the background is enough to lull you to sleep and …
Dancer in the Dark (2000)
This movie rocks my world everytime I warch it. Rocks my world, meaning that it plays with my feelings so easily, this movie absorbs me completely. It’s about pure emotion and empathy, presented in the most heartfelt way ever: a mother’s love for her son. The story is set …
Tommy (Movie)
I had about an hour until Ghost Hunters last night so I ended up flipping channels looking for something to watch. I came across an old movie, Tommy, and decided to watch it. At the time, I figured I would watch about half of it and, if I liked …
The Trouble with Angels comedy
The Trouble with Angels is magnificent. It’s a terrific comedy about two rambunctious teenagers attending school at a Catholic convent. The two are full of life and always get into trouble. Just when the Mother Superior is about to give them the heave-ho, she meets their …
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