Movies Reviews
Happy Feet (2006)
When I first watched the previews for Happy Feet, I was apalled and vowed never to watch the movie. Aside from a recent lack of creativity as far as CG movies are concerned, the concept of the movie seemed inexplicably bland. Indeed, the type of idea that someone comes …
Fifteen and Pregnant
Fifteen and Pregnant shows how quickly and how badly a family can fall apart when a teenage girl becomes pregnant. Tina, played by Kirsten Dunst, is only 15 years old when she gets pregnant. Her mother, played by Park Overall, is supportive of Tina having the baby. Her younger …
Basquiat (1996 film)
I will open by saying that “Basquiat” is a terrific film, in every way you could name. The performances, by an all-star ensemble cast, are nearly flawless, the direction and visual composition of the film mirrors the personal, intense nature of its subject’s art, and the soundtrack covers a …
Twilight
OK, either I’m starting to get really old or the movie Twilight wasn’t anything that lived up to all the hype and the obsession the fans are giving it. I watched it last night and thought it was the longest, most boring vampire film I’ve ever seen. And, believe …
27 Dresses movie
There hasn’t been a lot of feel good movies that you can watch over and over again lately. When I saw 27 Dresses I was so excited because I finally found a newer movie that I could watch over and over if I so chose. The story line is …
Deck the Halls
When it comes to Christmas movies, there usually isn�t much difference between one or another; especially when they are comedies.
But, the film Deck the Halls admittedly was pretty good.
It�s one thing to have Christmas spirit, but what if your neighbor has so much Christmas spirit it’s keeping you up …
Zodiac (2007 film)
I was really disappointed by “Zodiac,” because at first glance it seemed to be the kind of material that was right up director David Fincher’s alley, what with his similarly dark, previous forays into thriller territory, like “Panic Room” and especially “Se7en.” But “Zodiac” has nowhere near the kind …
Maqbool Movie
Maqbool Movie Review : is directed by Vishal Bharadwaj, who seems to get inspired from Shakepere’s play quite often. This time he chooses his play Macbeth, and presents an indianized version of it. The story is about an again Don Pankaj Kaoor, his support members, Irafan Kahan and …
Prom Night
I’m a huge fan of thrillers; at least those that can actually give me some chills. So, when I had an opportunity to watch the movie Prom Night, I jumped at the chance.
Overall, I found the movie to be much better than I expected it to be. But, there …
Brothers (2009) movie
Brothers was an interesting film to say the least the three lead roles really made this movie for me, but overall I enjoyed it and it somewhat relates to real life.
The plot of the movie is pretty straight forward but there are lots of subtle entities that you …
Grey Gardens (Movie) 2009
Grey Gardens is a 2009 (made for television I think) movie about the two stars of a 1970s documentary of the same name - ‘Big’ Edie and ‘Little’ Edie Bouvier Beale. This eccentric mother and daughter team was the aunt and cousin respectively of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, the …
Kissed (R, 1996) movie
This was one of those films that was completely missed by the mainstream. The subject of necrophilia is quite a tricky one. But somehow the director of this film found a way to introduce the topic with not just sensitivity (is that even possible?) but …
The Battle of Gettysburg movie short
Directed by Herman Hoffman, The Battle of Gettysburg was a movie short from 1955 that took viewers through the bulk of this long battle between the North and South in the Civil War.
Shows like this feel me with awe, and sometimes I cry just because the emotion of it …
Qi Gong for Cleansing
I have tried many things to aid in relaxation and stress reduction for my health. A friend of mine in the medical field recommended I try Qi Gong, a part of traditional Chinese medicine that involves slow movements to aid in the free flowing of Chi, the life force …
Silent Hill movie
I wasn’t sure if I would like Silent Hill after learning it was based on a video game, but, after watching it, I have to admit it was one of the scarier movies to come out in a while.
Radha Mitchell plays Rose, a mother who loses her daughter while …
Boys Don’t Cry
Boys Don’t Cry is a graphic, violent, emotional account of a true story, the story of Brandon Teena or Teena Brandon. Teena Brandon was born a girl, but somewhere along the way she decided that she wanted to be a boy so she changed her name to Brandon Teena …
Cop Out movie
Cop Out is a movie which falls flat and a passable fare which trenches into deep falls scene by scene. When Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan share the screen for a police comedy, the expectations were to see a rollicking comedy and gags of laugh. But unfortunately Cop Out …
Divorce His - Divorce Hers Part 2 movie
The second part of Divorce His - Divorce Hers is focused on the beautiful Elizabeth Taylor, who appeared in this TV movie with her husband at the time, Richard Burton. This was their last on screen movie together, which makes it a bit sorrowful when you consider the …
Batman Dark Knight
I went to see the Dark night last week and I thought it was great, the movie was very dark and the Joker was very well played. I thought it was an amazing performance. However, In the middle of his record breaking movie run for Batman The Dark …
Movie: Blackbeard the Pirate
I was flipping channels the other morning and came across a pirate movie called Blackbeard the Pirate.
I hadn’t seen this movie before but love older films like this so I figured I would sit down and watch it while everyone else was still asleep. After seeing it, I honestly …
The Weather Man
I am reviewing the movie, The Weather Man, starring Nicolas Cage and Michael Caine. Nicolas Cage plays David Spritz, a Chicago TV meteorologist, whose life is a complete mess. People don’t like his weather reports, as the weather is so unpredictable, and he’s usually wrong during his reports. He’s …
Mrs. Doubtfire
A lovable, but irresponsible father of three finds himself torn away from his three kids after a messy divorce. Desperate to see them more the occasional Saturday granted by the judge, Daniel (Robin Williams) goes to extreme lengths, donning the convincing disguise of an elderly Scottish woman, getting the …
Pirates of the Caribbean 2 - Dead Mans Chest
This had to be one of my favorite movies of all summer. I would have to say it was even better than the first one! Not only was this movie full of suspense and action, but it had a bunch of laughs, whether it be Jack Sparrow running in …
Cider House Rules
I am reviewing the movie, The Cider House Rules, starring Tobey McGuire and Michael Caine. Cider House Rules is about many things. Tobey plays Homer Wells, an permanent orphan who lives at the orphanage with Dr. Larch (Caine), nurses, and other orphans. He has been trained …
Tyler Perry’s The Family that Preys
I don’t normally watch movies by Tyler Perry. I find the subject matter to be kind of trite. Additionally, it often seems like the sets are too artificial looking. The best of the best are always the stars of these films in terms of …
David Copperfield, 1999
This 1999 BBC movie is an excellent adaptation of “David Copperfield,” a novel that Charles Dickens referred to as his “favorite child” amongst his other works.
Packed with unforgettable Dickensian characters, this film tells the story of David, a boy born shortly after his father’s death. His mother Clara (Emilia …
Movie Angel and the BAdman
My husband loves watching old westerns on television and one of his favorite actors as is mine is John Wayne. John Wayne it the epitome of what a wetern man should be. We were fortunate enought to cath the picture called the Angel and the Badman. This movie …
American Gigolo (1980)
Richard Gere takes on the role of a male hooker in this film, he is a man who is very into himself and his appearance and the work that he does is both to maintain his way of life and also to make the women in his professional life …
Seventeen Again (2000)
A young boy who is always experimenting with various chemicals, accidentally creates a potion that got mixed up with the grand parents bath soap, after using the soap, the grand parents awake the following day to realize that they are no longer senior citizens, but that have been taken …
The Happening
I just watched the happening last night from a download. The movie started in Central Park New York. From the very beginning of the movie, it freaked me out. I could not look when the girl suddenly took the chopsticks out of her hair then stick it in to …
To Sir With Love
“To Sir with Love” is one of my all time favorite movies. I’ve seen it dozens of times and I still cry every time I see the movie. I think it is the ultimate teacher movie ever. The 1967 Columbia British Productions movie was filmed in color and lasts …
Avatar movie 2009
I saw the movie Avatar three times– twice in the theater in 3-D, and once at home in 2-D as a rental. I’d been looking forward to seeing it months before it ever came out. The big question always being: would it live up to all the hype? I …
Duplex movie
I thought the movie Duplex was one of the most hilarious Ben Stiller movies I remember seeing. I did not even expect it to be so funny before I saw it either and I would normally pick up whether a comedy film is going to be funny as soon …
Shrek Forever After in 3D Movie
My brother gave me passes for the premiere of Shrek Forever After, the final chapter in the ogre-starring computer-animated movie franchise. We managed to see the 3D version.
One thing I can say about the movie is that it is definitely better than Shrek 3. There are more funny moments …
Alice in Wonderland (2010 movie)
One of my favourite Disney animated films when I was little used to be “Alice in Wonderland.” Therefore, I was very happy to know a few years ago that they weere making a live action movie starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and Ann Hathawy and the movie was …
Rango Movie
I looked forward to going to see Rango for probably three reasons. Number one of course was getting to hang out with my nephew and secondly I was looking forward to the movie because it looked good in the trailers. The third reason? I was looking …
Dead Like Me: Be Still My Heart
In Dead Like Me: Be Still My Heart, George becomes closer with Trip Hesberg and attends the funeral for his father, who George had reaped. Emily Holmes does a nice job as Trip’s sister, Ashley. She’s not fond of George being there and actually ends up involuntarily …
The Matrix (1999)
The Matrix (1999) is an action movie by directors Larry and Andy Wachowski and is rated R by the MPAA.
There are two realities: one that consists of the life we live every day - and one that lies behind it. One is a dream, the other is the …
Debbie Does Dallas (1979)
A raunchy tale of sexual encounters by a Texas cheerleader, this movie is about Debbie on her way to become a Dallas Cheerleader and the road that she and her team takes in order to get that job done. Each girl of the team tries to make extra movie …
Talladega Nights : The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Last weekend I went to go see Talladega Nights : The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. I went to go see it on opening night and the theater was packed. My friends and I actually wanted to go to any early show but they were sold out so we had …
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
I had been waiting on the edge of my seat for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince to come out. I watched all of the movies prior to this one on DVD three or four times in the last month, getting reaquainted with the story and the …
Movie Cloverfield
I finally had a chance to watch Cloverfield on DVD. I have to admit, it was not exactly what I was expecting.
I was expecting a real story with enough footage that I could actually see what was happening, not another attempt at the Blairwitch Project. Just …
Good Burger movie
This is a review of a nikelodion produced comedy movie that was released in 1997 called good burger.It starred two characters from the children’s sketch comedy show All That which was on nikelodeon.They were kenan thompson and kel mitchel and were both african american.Kel Mitchel played an idiotic fast …
Leatherheads movie
Rob and I go to a lot of movies, one of our favorite movie theaters is located at Arundel Mills Malls, Hanover MD. We both enjoy the acting capabilities of George Clooney so when we saw the previews for the Leatherheads, we decided that this was one that …
Slumdog Millionaire: Review
Mumbai, city where dream comes true and many dreams just remain as they are, dreams. Story of this movie circles around two brothers Jamal Malik and elder brother Salim Malik and also their female partner in crime, Latika, who at a very young age were rendered homeless due to the …
Gosford Park dvd
When I ran across this dvd at my local bargain shop for less than three dollars, new still in packaging I purchased it because I had heard from numerous sources that Gosford Park was an exceptional film. I had hopes of being at least mildly enetertained during this film.
Gosford …
Movie Exorcist
One of the spookiest movies that we have ever seen was the original Exorcist. In this movie it hit on everything that would scare you.
There is this young girl who travels with her mother to live in Washington D.C., the house that they move into in Georgetown …
Waiting, movie
It might be a bit much for a more grown up audience, but “Waiting” does have its good moments and brings up the feelings that almost everyone goes through at one time or another when they don’t know where they’re going in life. Ryan Reynolds’s is charming, Dane Cook …
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