Movies Reviews
House of Wax movie
Not the one to come out earlier this year, but the original 1950s movie with Vincent Price. I believe it was the first film shot in 3D tecnique, but of course that loses its effect if you don’t watch it with 3D-glasses at the theatre, which I didn’t do.
The …
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 …
10,000 BC
We went to Washington DC last night to see a sneak preview of the new movie coming out called 10,000 B.C. It was nothing like what I thought it would be. The concept of the movie was that there was this village of hunters living in the mountains, …
Movie: Wedding Slashers
My wife and I managed to get the kids in bed by 8 last night and, since today is Thanksgiving and I didn’t have to go to work, we ended up staying up for a change and watching a movie.
We weren’t sure what we wanted to watch so I …
Paranormal Activity Movie
What would you do if you had a supernatural presence in your home? Paranormal Activity is a supernatural movie about the haunting of a young couple in their suburban home.
The movie follows a young couple name Katie and Micah, and they appear to be experiencing a supernatural spirit …
Frankenstein, 1931 movie
Loosely based on the novel by Mary Shelley, this classic horror movie is perhaps one of the better known adaptations. Boris Karloff’s make up and performance of the monster make it quite unforgettable, despite the movie’s liberal handling of the book. Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) is obsessed with finding …
Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin
I enjoyed this movie since I was quite young. I was first introduced to these characters in the bok the movie was based upon, ‘By The Great Horn Spoon!’ The big disappointment to me was the great sequences on the ship were not but a blink of an eye …
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
I had watched the first Transformers movie and enjoyed it, so I was hoping to enjoy its sequel just as much. I usually like movies with Shia LaBeouf, known for his dry sense of humor. However, this movie fell very short of my expectations.
I found LaBeouf’s character Sam …
50 First Dates
I’m not a big fan of Adam Sandler but I like Drew Barrymore that’s why I saw the movie 50 First Dates. I didn’t expect that I would like the movie because I never liked Adam Sandler’s style of comedy. I think he’s corny. But surprisingly I liked it …
Crank movie
Crank is a 2006 action movie starring Jason Statham as a hitman, in the movie he wakes up one day and discovers he has been injected with a deadly poison that will kill him if his heart rate drops to much, he will just die. He is on a …
The WaterBoy
The WaterBoy is a great Adam Sandler film! I loved this movie the very day I saw it in the theater. It is a great movie and one of the best ever made in my view. I think this movie will last through the ages and will make families laugh …
Public Enemies movie
My wife and I ended up finally watching the Johnny Depp film Public Enemies last night. It was an OK movie but I will confess, I expected it to be somewhat better than it was.
Depp does an excellent job as John Dillinger, public enemy number 1 who is hunted …
Harold and Kumar from Guantanamo Bay
I did not expect a sequel to this movie would come out. But when it did, I had to watch it as soon as possible. The experience was amazing.
The movie kicks off from where the fact that Kumar(Kal Penn) and Harold(John Cho) ate those 30 burgers. And now they …
Christmas Pudding
I am reviewing The Christmas Pudding, a Sherlock Holmes episode from the boxed set, Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Series 39 Thrilling Episodes. This series was produced by Sheldon Reynolds and filmed in France in the fifties. Ronald Howard, the son of actor Leslie Howard, stars as Sherlock …
Shelter DVD
Despite being produced by here!network (cable network known for many things but not good quality movies), “Shelter” is a well written, well produced, well acted movie about love.
“Shelter” tells a story of Zach, a young surfer living in California. He works in a diner, takes care of his nephew …
The Great Escape (1963)
The Great Escape, directed by John Strupes is Unrated by the Motion Picture Asociation of America. The original release date was July 4, 1963 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Drama/Histor/Thriller and stars Steve McQueen as Captain Hilts, James Garner as Flight Lt. Hendley, …
Delta Force 2
Delta Force 2 : The Colombian Connection with Chuck Norris, Billy Drago, and Richard Jaeckel.
Since I enjoyed the original Delta Force, I looked forward to another action packed Chuck Norris film. Sadly, Mr. Norris appeared to be sleep walking through this work and obviously put …
The Vertical Ray of the Sun movie
The vietnamese director Tran Anh Hung is in my opinion one of the most interesting filmmakers the last 10-15 years, which he showed with brilliance in The Scent of Green Papaya and Cyclo. The Vertical Ray of the Sun was the most recent film he made and, similar to …
Space Camp
I was flipping channels the other day and came across the film Space Camp on one of our movie channels. I have to tell you, it was the first time in years I had seen the movie and it really isn’t as good as I remember it being.
I think …
100 Movie Pack Hollywood Classics
The 100 Movie Pack Hollywood Classics has a variety of movies from the 30’s through the 70’s on DVDs. It features some incredible actors and some who aren’t so memorable. It comes in a standard holder, like a VHS box. It has two little Velcro like …
Movie The Wrestler
I didn’t actually want to see the movie “The Wrestler” with my friends since I had seen it advertise about once or twice and I thought that the storyline looked like something I would not be very interested in. Also, unlike previous times, I am not interested in the …
The Holiday, Nancy Meyers Movie
This movie to be perfect. Very appropriate as a diversified film dramatic romantic comedy that is displayed. Selection of shutting location also quite fun. Not many places, but the entire core stories can delivery clearly. The players also supported by costumes that show their character, very strong and clearly …
You Only Live Twice, movie
Sean Connery’s James Bond takes a vacation from his usual European hot stops and turns native in this movie set in Japan. It doesn’t have the elements that made movies like “Goldfinger” and “Thunderball” great, but it isn’t a bad entry into the film series.
I’m a fan of James …
Movie: The Outsiders
Synopsis: Two rival gangs, one made up of rich kids and the other made up of poor kids wage an all out war on each other in Oklahoma.
What I liked about this movie: I love movies that feature a well-known actor or actress before they were famous; mostly because …
Catwoman
“Catwoman”, released in 2004, was supposed to be a blockbuster, due to the fact that it was based on a comic book superhero and because it starred Halle Berry. It’s fortunate for her that her career was strong enough to survive this movie, because it was way beneath …
Jurassic Park III (2001)
Jurassic Park III (2001) is an action film from director Joe Johnston and is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for intense sci-fi terror and violence.
Sice the events of the first Jurasic Park, Paleontologist Alan Grant (Sam Neill) swore that he would never return to Jurassic Park. But when he …
Extinct Attractions Club DVDs
If you are a big Disney fan then you probablly already have heard about the extinct attractions club DVD’s. Alot of people I know would like to get them but are not sure if they are worth the money. Its a shame because if people did get them they …
Love Story movie
“Love means never having to say you’re sorry.”
That’s one of the most famous movie quotes ever, and it’s from this movie that captured the country’s attention upon its release. Starring Ryan O’Neal and Ali McGraw, Love Story is a powerfully emotional drama about two lovers from different backgrounds …
Legally Blonde
In “Legally Blonde” played by Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon), the dumb blonde stereotype is exposed and explored, while the film always try to dismantle some blonde misperceptions.
Elle is a California girl, that is blonde, beautiful, and popular, being rich too. She’s the Homecoming Queen and President of her sorority. …
Runaway Bride (1999)
Runaway Bride, directed by Garry Marshall is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for language and some suggestive dialogue. The original release date for this movie was July 30, 1999 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Romance and stars Julia Roberts …
Longitude (2000)
This was a 2000 A&E television production, and is now available on DVD. The movie is an interweaving of two stories: the 18th century invention of the marine chronometer by John Harrison, and the 20th century restoration of the timepieces by Rupert Gould.
I’m going to give this movie sort …
Johnny English (2003)
Rowan Atkinson’s reputation as a comedy actor is still as good as ever. What I can say about this movie is that it’s got good casting. They got John Malkovich on board. His French accented English is ridiculous but I think that’s more like it when …
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
I normally like murder mysteries, especially ones that don’t review who the killer is until the very end. However, in the case of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, I was very disappointed.
The movie centers around Robert Downey Jr who plays an actor who impersonates a private eye and Val Kilmer, …
Columbo Mystery Movie Collection 1989 DVD set
The Columbo Mystery Movie Collection 1989 DVD set is a three DVD set that includes just five Columbo episodes. It’s not much, but that’s all of the movies that aired in 1989.
I don’t like how the DVDs are set up, however. Universal isn’t known for providing quality …
TRON: Legacy Movie
TRON: Legacy has gotten much criticism for its messy plot, yet I had a hard time discerning what exactly some critics found so confusing. Having been a fan of the 1982 original, I found this film to be a fairly successful sequel, and a unique story on its own. …
Planet of the Apes
I was watching the film Planet of the Apes on TV the other day and have to say, considering when the movie was made, it is still one of the better science fiction tales you will come across.
There are two reasons I feel this way. One is the make …
Dolores Claiborne
It’s a shame that this film, based upon the book by Stephen King, doesn’t get as much notice as some of his bigger hits. While the likes of Misery and The Shining are certainly worthy of the praise heaped upon them, and plenty of others are certainly worthy of …
Just My Luck (2006)
Just My Luck, directed by Donald Petrie is rated PG-13 bythe Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was May 12, 2006 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Fantasy/Romance and stars Lindsay Lohan as Ashley Albright and Chris Pine as Jake Hardin.
Ashley …
The Grand Illusion Movie
A classic film by frenchman Jean Renoir. His most famous work alongside The Rules of the Game and The Human Beast. It is an anti-war kind of story set in the first world war. The former master director and actor Erich von Stroheim makes an unforgettable performance as a …
Bad News Bears movie
When I was growing up, the Bad News Bears movies were very popular. So, when the remake came out staring Billy Bob Thorton, I was skeptical.
However, after watching it for the first time, I have to admit it was actually entertaining and some parts of the film were actually …
The movie Monsters Inc.
I think that like most people as a young child I was afraid of monsters. I remember lying in bad feeling so afraid because I thought that monsters were going to pop out of my closet and eat me.
It was because of those memories that when Monsters Inc …
My Side of the Mountain
My Side of the Mountain is an inspiring movie about a thirteen year old boy named Sam, who runs away from home. He has always dreamed of living on his own and experimenting with algae in the mountains. Now he makes his dream come true. He makes a home …
The Movie Annie (1999 version)
I grew up with the Original Annie. I loved the movie and the “Tomorrow ” song still plays in my head from time to time. So when I saw the 1999 version on television, I decided to watch it. I had never seen it before and thought …
Casino Royale
Bond movies recently have not lived up to there predecessors from the Connery or Dalton days. So, Casino Royale is just another money grab with the 007 nametag right? Wrong. Not only is this one of the best Bond movies, it is also one of the …
Australia (2008, Baz Luhrmann) movie
Not nearly as bad as it looks from the trailers.
I avoided watching this for ages because the trailers made it look awful - cheesy, bloated, frankly as interesting and featureful as the Outback. It had one of those trailers which seems to give away the plot of the entire …
Movie Christina’s House
Christina’s House is the kind of movie that I shouldn’t like, but somehow I do. It’s the movie that I keep telling my friends to watch, even though they’ve seen it and hated it. I have to admit that the movie is pretty cheesy, but I still somehow find …
Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)
In this installation into the Dolittle franchise, we, the audiences are introduced to the fact that the forest needs to be repopulated by animals; Dr. Dolittle takes this as his chance to introduce a domesticated bear back into the wild. He first needs to convince the bear that he …
Dodgeball movie
Comedy about a team of nerds who decide to team up in a dodgeball competition and defeat their rivals. That’s the whole plot of this film so it doesn’t really leave a lot of room for thought. The humor is of a kind that don’t appeal to me at …
Shadowlands Movie
This sad and touching movie is based on the true story of C.S.Lewis and his wife, Joy. C.S.Lewis (Anthony Hopkins), a life long bachelor, meets Joy (Debra Winger) when he is about fifty. They meet through letters: Joy is one of C.S.Lewis’ many readers, and she wrote to him …
School for Scoundrels
Before watching SFS, I was absolutely thrilled that my two favorite actors, John Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) and Billy Bob Thorton (Bad Santa), had finally come together to make a movie that was sure to be hilarious. And that’s just what it was. I was on the floor laughing after …
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