Movies Reviews
The Prestige Movie
The Prestige, directed by Christopher Nolan, stars Hugh Jackman, Micahael Caine and Christopher Bale. I thought that it was is an action packed thriller movie. It is one of those movies that keeps you right on the edge of suspense and wanting to know what is going …
The Great Escape
(1963) THE GREAT ESCAPE
NR
Actors:
Steve McQueen, James Garner, Charles Bronson, James Coburn… and many more familiars.
Directed by John Sturges, this movie, led by Steve McQueen, entails as story of POW’s in the Second World War attempting to escape from their camp (The same set was used in the movie Stalag …
Vantage Point
Last Sunday night, my wife and I went out to the local theater to see the new movie Vantage Point. Except for the fact that we had to sit in one of the front rows n the very end, the experience was definitely a pleasureable one.
The …
American Wedding
I just watched this last night even though I have seen it before, it still made me laugh. It lives up to the name of American pie and American pie 2. It’s funny throughout the whole movie. It also has the same type of humor of American Pie. Most …
50 First Dates
Adam Sandler is thoroughly charming in the movie date, 50 First Dates. I caught this on DVD and in fact, I have done that lots of times. I always do not fail to laugh whenever I watch 50 First Dates, and the side-kick heroine in this laughable romantic …
Falling Down (1993) Movie
I tend to always watch Falling Down when it comes on television. I can always relate to film and literature that is misanthropic in its sentiment and, as movies go, this is better than most rubbish out there.
Michael Douglas plays William Forster who has apparently cracked …
“Men who hate women” movie
Adaptation of Swedish bestseller “Men who hate women” is not broke novel, however, deserves appreciation. The film was recorded in a typical Scandinavian type of cinema - a cool and stiff. Very different from Hollywood, to which we are accustomed. The actors are playing, and do not just look …
Black or White (drama movie)
For me the actor Kevin Costner’s name has become synonymous with watching certain kinds of films. Thus I consider him one of the more “serious” popular actors. Therefore, I found it interesting an refreshing to see that he was doing something a little different when I saw the trailer for …
Tom & Jerry: The Fast and the Furry
I know, I probably shouldn’t be letting my daughter watch a cartoon like the extra violent Tom & Jerry. But, she likes it so I let her.
We recently rented a Tom & Jerry movie for her “The Fast and the Furry” and it turned out to be a pretty funny …
Mad Max: Fury Road (post appocalyptic action movie)
Even though I never really took the opportunity to really sit and watch the previous installments in the Mad Max franchise, I has always felt like the movies might have been something I would find very interesting. Therefore my anticipation of the fourth installment, “Mad Max: Fury Road” grew out …
The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
The Thomas Crown Affair, directed by John McTiernan is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America and stars Pierce Brosnan as Thomas Crown, Rene Russo as Catherine Banning and Denis Leary as Michael McCann.
Thomas Crown, an extremely wealthy and successful man passes him idle time buy stealing …
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
A Nightmare on Elm Street, directed by Wes Craven is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date for this movie was November 16, 1984 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Fantasy/Horror/Mystery/Thriller and stars John Saxon as Lt. Thompson, …
Your Friends and Neighbors (R, 1998) movie
Usually I really like those films that take place in New York, and follow groups of friends around in their fabulously “mundane” single lives. This one was a little odd. I realize that the movie is over 10 years old. But I think it’s …
Constantine
The movie “Constantine” was actually a movie based upon a comic book called “Hellblazer” the only thing was at the time I saw the movie advertising to be released in theatres, I thought it looked familiar but I didn’t relate it to that same comic. At the time I …
Annie Hall (1977)
This is a film that everyone associates with Woody Allen as it was so successful, winning four Academy Awards amongst others. It is very funny and always makes me laugh but Annie Hall was a turning point for Allen as he had now turned his back on the …
Alice in Wonderland, 2010 Fantasy film
Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland is the director’s biggest film to date. Yeah sure you could say that some of his other films are better and I would agree, but this one was a cash cow. Disney knew this so in 3 short months the movie went from being …
Superbad (movie)
Unless you are a high school/college student or an intensely teen-hearted adult, this movie has nothing to offer you. It is nothing but two hours of dialogue about drugs, alcohol, and degrading comments about women; step foot onto any college campus in the nation, and you will be able …
Why Did I Get Married?
A great relationship movie from a mastermind named Tyler Perry. The focus is on four couples who have been great friends for years. This movie touches on a lot of topics regarding men and woman alike, the struggles that each go through in finding themselves, the bridges they must …
Dark Water (2005)
Dahlia, a single mother, movies into a small, creepy apartment. Soon, dark water starts leaking in, and the leakage gets worse. Then both Dahlia and Ceci, her young daughter, start seeing glimpses of something - or someone.
As you have probably guessed it, the apartment is haunted. There was a …
Death Note, Netflix movie
This movie, created by Netflix, is a live action take on the anime Death Note. I will say right now that the anime version is easily one of my favorite shows, and when I heard that Netflix was creating this I was excited but didn’t really expect much from it. …
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
I am a confessed Harry Potter addict. I even make it a point to get the first editions of the books on the day they come out, and I willingly line up just to be the first one to watch a Harry Potter movie. I submitted a review of …
Invictus: Movie
I thought that Invictus was a good, well-made film but had it not been based on true events, I’m not sure I would have been interested.
Rugby is not a sport that I have any real interest in, but the history that this film shows I feel was important. Nelson …
Death Race 2 movie
As any fan of Jason Statham I was reluctant to part 2 of the movie Death Race. I really do not understand why they felt the need to make another film on this theme. Well I have to say that I really liked Death Race 2 and I will …
The Mist Movie
The Mist is a very interesting movie to say the least. It kept me on my toes and is very intense. At times the acting could be a little cheesy but heck, sometimes you just want to be entertained and it definitely does that.
I just wish Stephen …
While You Were Sleeping Movie
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to get your heart’s desire, then watch While You Were Sleeping. Just don’t expect your heart’s desire to look exactly how you thought it would.
Slightly woebegone Lucy (Sandra Bullock), is a token taker for the local commuter train. …
Movie The Godfather
A classic movie was the Godfather, it was made in the early 1970’s and still has a power over audiences even today. It is one of those movies that will stand the test of time
Marlon Brando played Vito Corleone the patriacrh and GOdfather of the COrleone crime family. …
Mr H is late Movie
A dead body is supposed to be in church for the remembrance service, but the undertakers are running out of time and needs to take some shortcuts to make it. This is a comedy in the same fashion as a Buster Keaton film, although not close to the same …
13 Going on 30
13 Going on 30 is a delightful comedy that has been done many times before, but still succeeds in getting plenty of laughs.
The movie is about a young girl, Jenna (Jennifer Garner) who goes to bed as an uncool thirteen-year-old and wakes up the next morning in an unfamiliar …
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (Spy Comedy Movie)
Before I was able to watch the 2015 movie The Man from U.N.C.L.E. I admit that I didn’t have much of an idea what it was going to be about. The only thing I knew about it was that it was supposed to be based on a spy series that …
Sidekicks (movie)
Back when I was in karate and beginning to lose interest, my dad bought me the movie Sidekicks, with Chuck Norris. I really enjoyed the movie and it definitely renewed my interest in martial arts, and hence I stayed in the sport until I was about 14.
What was great …
Big
I really enjoyed watching Big. I saw this movie as a kid and I will never forget it. I think this movie was very well done and has a nice warm feeling inside. I think that this movie is great for families to watch together. Big stars Tom Hanks and …
Cry Baby movie
I think I watched almost every one of Johnny Depp’s later films before I finally got around to watching one of his first ones, Cry Baby. After seeing the movie for the first time, I can understand why it has become a bit of a cult movie.
While the overall …
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005)
Cheaper by the Dozen 2, directed by Adam Shankman is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for some crude humor and mild language. The original release date for this movie was December 21, 2005 for United States audiences. This mobie falls in the genre of Adventure/Comedy/Family …
Battle Planet (movie)
When I saw the dvd at the house of a friend, I could not help thinking that the name “Battle Planet” sounded familiar. However, later on I learned that the movie was actually a Syfy original science fiction movie, and after reading a good, review on it, I was …
Over the Hedge (2006)
A raccoon has found himself in dangerous territory when he tries to steal food from a hibernating bear, the bear catches him nut instead of rending him limb from limb, he offers the raccoon a choice, either death or replace the food supply that the bear had. RJ the …
Stage Door Canteen movie
Stage Door Canteen, a 1943 wartime motion picture, was a real place in New York City. This movie is chalk full of big time stars of the day. Close your eyes for a second and you might miss Judith Anderson, Tallulah Bankhead, Ray Bolger, or any one …
The Color Purple by Steven Spielberg
I never thought that I would ever cry watching a movie. Nevertheless it happened when I see The Color Purple with Whoopie Goldberg and Danny Glover. The movie features a young black girl at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. Slavery has long …
Pet Shop of Horrors Episode 4
Pet Shop of Horrors Episode 4 begins with a Congressman named Roger Stanford going to Count D.’s Pet Shop after his assistant Kelly Vincent found Roger’s Grandfather’s journal that mentioned Count D.s shop after he said he bought something called a Kirin that can give the owner anything they …
Bad and Beautiful (1952)
“The Bad and the Beautiful” is an MGM movie filmed in black and white, lasting 118 minutes. It is a taut, well-crafted movie that left me alternately liking, despising, and admiring Jonathan Shields (Kirk Douglas). These emotions seemed to be those of the main characters as well.
“The Bad …
Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)
Curse of the Golden Flower, directed by Yimou Zhang is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for violence. The original release date was January 12, 2007 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Drama/Romance and stars Chow Yun Fat as Emperor Ping, …
The Seventh Sign movie
Strange events take place in the world, events that in courting to the bible hints that the apocalypse is close. For a woman named Abby Quinn it could also mean that her unborn child may be in danger.
This is a film that didn’t really serve it’s purpose in my …
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 …
Relic Movie
Relic is one of my favorite movies, though the book the film was based on is much better. The movie takes place entirely at a natural history museum in New York. One of the museum workers sends a relic that he found overseas back to the museum and it …
It’s a Date movie
From 1940, It’s a Date is a surprisingly fun movie to watch. It stars Deanna Durbin, who was once the biggest thing in Hollywood. I did some reading about her yesterday when I watched this story and was amazed at her success in Hollywood and especially with …
Lord of the rings, Limited edtion DVD set
You will probably notice how much I love this movie through my pen name.I bought each DVD before, and then after the final movie i have decided that I should purchased the complete Lord of the rings limited edition DVD package. This is like a definitely-must have to all …
The Wiz movie
This might be an old movie, but it is probably one of my absolute faaaavorites of all time! I have watched this movie at LEAST once a year since I was born, probably.
For anyone who does not know what the Wiz is, it is essentially the Wizard …
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 …
Final Destination IV movie
I almost didn’t finish this movie when I watched it with my friends in September of 2009. It was just released a few days ago, and so the cinema at Strawberry Hills mall here in Surrey, Canada was filled to the rafters.
It was released in 3-D so …
Ghost Town 2008 movie
Ghost Town is one of those movies where the story is so familiar that you already know what is going to have even if you are only given a little bit of the plot. (I found this with Avatar as well). I mean, this is such a common plot …
Man on Wire movie
There is just no words to sum up how I feel upon watching Man on Wire. It is such a gripping documentary type of movie that tells about this man by the name of Phillippe Petit whom literally walks on wire. He walks between the Two Towers (the …
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