Movies Reviews
Million Ways To Die In The West, movie
When I walked into the theater recently to watch the offering by the emperor of the Fox Animation Domination universe Seth MacFarlane’s into the world of the Wild West, I thought that I was going to be hit square between the eyes with a perfect combination of my two …
Vertigo
Detective John ‘Scottie’ Ferguson (Jimmy Stewart) has a phobia, a debilitating fear of heights, which paralyzes him. He is hired by a friend to follow his wife, Madeleine Elster (Kim Novak), worried she is seeing someone on the sly. So he does. He follows her to a graveyard, to …
Jackass: The Movie (2002)
Jackass: The Movie, directed by Jeff Tremaine is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for dangerous, sometimes extremely crude stunts, language and nudity. The original release date for this movie was October 25, 2002 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Comedy …
She’s The Man
My friend often talks abut how good this movie is but it took a little while before I saw the movie myself. At first, I thought that it was just one of those flirty high school movies because at the start of the film it was more of those …
Breakin’ All the Rules (2004)
This is the story of a man who, after being dumped by his fiancée, and after weeks of locking himself in his house without coming out for fresh air, wrote a book on ‘How to’ as it relates to ‘breaking up’ while he was in his highly depressed state …
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. …
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson aren’t really big Hollywood stars that’s why when a friend asked me to go to the movies with her and watch How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, I wasn’t really very excited. I don’t like Matthew that much (his blond looks isn’t …
Red Dawn (1984) movie
Starring: Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Jennifer Grey, Brad Savage, Powers Boothe, Harry Dean Stanton, Darren Dalton, Doug Toby, Ben Johnson, Lane Smith, William Smith, Vladek Sheybal, Ron O’Neal, and Roy Jenson.
Directed by: John Milius.
”Red Dawn” is simply one of the best World War III …
Pollock movie
Pollock is another movie about a real artist, Jackson Pollock. Pollock is the real deal and evidently Jackson Pollock was no peach. I was rather horrified by this movie, and it was very haunting. Jackson Pollock was an important American artist whose style was like no other. In Pollock, …
Wicked Little Things (R, 2006) movie
Wicked Little Things is a film very much like all the other horror thrillers wherein a family moves to a remote location in the wilderness in order to escape some kind of social threat. At any rate, this family of three moves into a home where …
Movie Reno 911
Reno 911 is an extraordinary ensemble of unknowns that team up to make the slapstick satire on the Reno Police Force a real winner. The use of lit up scenes in an amateurish presentation makes this show look like a home video, but do not be fooled. …
Alex and Emma (2003 Film)
The 2003 film “Alex and Emma” starring Kate Hudson in the early stages of her career, and Luke Wilson, was a film that was really trying to be romantic and funny. I could see it in the jokes and scenes that were exaggerated. However, it really did not deliver. …
The 400 Blows: A Film by Francois Truffaut (1959)
Since I sat down and watched A Bout de Souffle aka Breathless on TV monde’s random showings of French classics at slumber hours, I’ve been captivated by French cinema. But way before my interests landed the French new wave genre, I already came across this familiar movie when …
Romeo Must Die (2000)
Romeo Must Die, directed by Andrzej Barthowiak is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for violence, some language and brief nudity. The original date was March 22, 2000 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Crime/Drama/Romance/Thriller and stars Jet Li as Han …
Big Eyes (biographical drama movie)
The movie “Big Eyes” was something that I’d been looking forward to seeing for a very long time, partly because it was done by one of my favourite directors, Tim Burton. I also became interested in seeing it because of the brief synopsis I’d heard about the plot. After watching …
La Vita E Bella (directed by Roberto Benigni)
I watched this movie about three or four times and I wouldn’t mind watching it again. It is one of those movies that you can never forget. I would describe it as a very delicate film, approaching very serious problems in a playful manner, but for this very reason …
Underworld rise of the lycan movie
Last month I went to the cinema with my friends. We want to watch the movie Underworld rise of the lycan. Actually I have followed this series from the first Underworld movie until the last series Underworld evolution.
I think this film is a continuation of the series before. …
Horsemen of the Apocalypse film
This film is confusing. No, let me re-phrase - that makes it sound like I am not particularly bright, and the plot got way ahead of me and induced a migraine. Not that I claim to be super intelligent either. But anyway.
This film is confused. It’s a mess of …
Open Season: movie
Open Season is an animated movie which was made using computer-generated graphics. The movie is marketed to kids, but in my opinion, adults could really enjoy it as well. The movie is about a tame bear named Boog . He meets and befriends a one antlered …
Ploning Movie
It’s been quite some time since I last watched Minsa’y Isang Gamu-Gamo. It was the first and last Filipino movie I watched that reminded me of flashes of European cinema brilliance.
And then along came Ploning.
Judy Ann Santos speaking Cuyunon in Cuyo, Palawan with numerous unknown faces is the making …
Movie Delhi 6
Delhi 6 is an inspiring and interesting movie based on different shades of people’s life in Delhi city.The movie is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. It represent some sensitive issues like Hindu and Muslim riots, democracy misuse, local security deficiencies, misconception, evil desire and its impact.
Though the movie is …
Here Comes the Boom (movie)
One of the movies that I realised that I underrated the most earlier on in the year was the one that went by the same name of a POD song called “Here Comes the Boom”. One of the reasons why I didn’t even consider watching it at the time …
Just Like Heaven, Mark Waters Movie
Elizabeth Masterson is a surgeon who is workaholic. It feels life is more expendable in the hospital where he worked than socializing with other people. But, until now is reasonable, if Elizabeth is still single. Until a traffic accident when a change lives. Elizabeth now can only lay coma, …
Joe Dirt (2001)
A twisted tale of a strange man who is on a ridiculous mission. Joe is the topic of a talk radio show, how he got there is simply this, he was found by the producer after he was being bullied by hostile people and was then taken into the …
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
Director: John Singleton. Featureing: Paul Walker, Eva Mendes, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris and Cole Hauser.
I really loved that movie. It is a true blockbuster, filled with all the right ingredients- the cars, the well choreographed and impossible car races, the humour, the friendship and the beautiful woman. Worth watching.
It is …
Prison Song -film
Prison Song is a 2001 drama movie starring the rap artist Qtip.Prison Song follows the life of an African American youth named Elijah who gets sent to prison throughout his life.He is first sent to prison as a 10 year old boy when he and his friend were …
It! The Terror From Beyond Space, MGM/UA Midnite Movies DVD
It! The Terror From Beyond Space is one of several science fiction movies made in the Fifties that have become archetypes of future SF blockbusters, most notably Alien.
Produced in 1958, the movie takes place in the future, 1973 to be precise! The first manned trip to Mars …
Family Guy : Blue Harvest
Ever since Star Wars was filmed, several movies have attempted to spoof it with limited success. Who would have thought the best ever spoof comes from a television series I used to not even like.
We rented the first ever feature film from Family Guy; Blue Harvest. And, I will …
Confessions of a Shopoholic
When I first saw the movie “Confessions of a Shopoholic” advertising to be released in theatres, I did not pay it any attention since it seemed like a silly little comedy; but when I did get to watch it some time ago, I realised that it was actually a …
All The King’s Men movie
“All The King’s Men” is a great movie, even though most critics things otherwise. The great assets of this movie are a great cast of actors and a great story based on the novel written by Robert Penn Warren. It is a true pity that Hollywood didn’t give this …
The Goonies (1985 Film)
The 1985 film “The Goonies” is one that I have now referred to as an “addiction film”. What I mean by that term is simply this, that the film (for reasons unknown) is one that I cannot help but fall in love with. From the cast of misfits who …
Across the Universe
I’m a huge fan of Beatles music. So, when I heard there was a musical that was based on their songs, I had to watch it. I wasn’t disappointed.
Across the Universe is a great film. It mixes a love story with fantastic song numbers while managing to send a …
Bulletproof Monk
Bulletproof Monk with Seann William Scott, Chon Yun-Fat, and Jaime King.
I have seen Chow Yun-Fat in Chinese Martial Arts movies before and enjoy the peaceful smile that he exhibits while kicking butt of the bad guys. Scott, on the other hand, was an obnoxious jerk …
Sex and the city - the movie
For those who are worried abou reading this incase I give away anything about the film, read on, I am not going to!
When I heard that there was going to be a Sex and the city movie, I could not contain my excitement. I have watched the TV series …
Hi Fidelity film
This is one of my favourite films, and it’s based on a book by one of my favourite authors, Nick Hornby. It stars John Cusack, as Rob, a hapless record store owner who is obsessed by lists. After his relationship breaks down he lists his five most …
The Avengers movie
The comic book fan will delight in “The Avengers”. The movie has been much awaited by the Comic Book fan set. Persons familiar with Marvel Comic Book history know that Marvel characters—”were invented continually. The preceding action was one of many significant reasons Marvel …
Movie Beowulf (2007)
This movie surprised me a bit when I saw it for the first time, maybe the disturbing regular nudity of the hero more than anything… anyway..phallic fixations, parent-child problems and low passions, is the new adaptation of the epic poem. Being the third adaptation of the story of “Beowulf” …
Movie - “House”
Sure, the plot seems a bit “cookie-cutter” at first; but don’t let that fool you. “House” is a deeply disturbing film that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Two young couples are stranded in rural Alabama. They find shelter at a nearby bed and breakfast; but what …
Jerry Maguire
I must admit that, although Tom Cruise gives an excellent interpreation in the movie “Jerry Maguire”, I still have “Born on the 4th of July” as my favourite movie. What is so great about “Jerry Maguire” is that it relies totally on Tom Cruise in bringing out the best …
High School Musical movie
Disney Channel created a sensation with High School Musical in 2006. It has spawned two sequels, but I hadn’t even seen the original until last night. Of course, I’m not of current high school generation, so I’m not their target audience anyway.
That said, I chuckled at the …
The Net
Up to 1995 we were so used of associating the actress Sandra Bullock to romantic movies. During this year, Bullock decided to show her talents in a different movie that included drama, patios and action. This is what “The Net” is all about.
The story of this movie is about …
Horton Hears A Who
I love all sorts of family and children movies and television shows, and Horton Hears A Who is right up at the top of my list of favorites. Horton Hears A Who is a cartoon movie about Horton, an elephant who hears voices coming from a dust ball. What …
Superman Doomsday Animated Movie
I really liked this superhero movie since I am a fan of Superman. I personally expected it to be epic, action-packed, filled with effects and drama … and it really is! This film is not related to the “DC animated universe” as its predecessor -Superman Brainiac Atacks, but …
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
When it comes to masterpieces on film, Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange knows nearly no rival. While my personal experience with the movie did not come until just last year (the incessant raving from other viewers finally pushed me into the fray to give the film a watch), I’m …
Return of the Jedi movie
Some call this movie Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, but as I’ve said before, to me, it’s just plain Return of the Jedi. Once commonly thought of as just another sequel, once George Lucas actually wrote his other scripts, it became a rung in …
Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda is a movie about a panda (no surprises there) named Po who aspires to become a kung fu warrior.
Not surprisingly enough, the new blockbuster from DreamWorks, was an enormous sucess. The usual deal from DreamWorks, high quality animation (great details), funky characters, occational gags… …
Punky Brewster Season 3 DVD
When I was a small child I was always a fan of the show Punky Brewster. Recently Season three of the show was released on DVD, and I was very excited when my copy finally came in the mail. While I was watching the show however I became disturbed …
The Man in the Iron Mask (1998 movie)
Looking at the lives of the Musketeers years after their glory. Aramis (Jeremy Irons) is now a priest, Porthos (Gerard Depardieu) is the fat owner of a brothel, Athos (John Malkovich) is a humble father, and D’Artagnan (Gabriel Byrne) is the captain of the royal guards. In service to …
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016 Superhero Movie)
I remember hearing about the movie “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” a long time when it was just a rumour, and I was very excited to see how it would be translated to screen. However, I lost interest in seeing it when I found out that Ben Affleck was …
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
From 1969 came The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, another Walt Disney Production that starred Kurt Russell. Much of Russell’s early career was for Disney Studios. In this over-the-top comedy, Russell manages to merge himself with a computer and ends up being geek-like in intelligence, which proves to …
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