Movies Reviews
Movie UHF
Weird Al Yankovic has always been a controversial singer and is definitely no actor. But, his movie UHF is an instant classic that should be shown more on television.
Yankovic stars as a guy who inherits a near-bankrupt television station and ends up turning the station around, causing a head …
She’s The One
She’s The One stars Ed Burns, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Anniston, and John Mahoney. Here is an example of a simple story that cannot be classified neither good nor bad.
Two brothers, along with their father, face the challenges of love. So what! Aside from …
Netflix
Netflix is one of the latest fads in America today. It is a modern technological way to rent movies. You no longer have to drive to town to pick out a movie which is a great convince when gas is so high. Instead you can just log onto your …
Bad Bascomb movie
From 1946, Bad Bascomb stars Wallace Beery in the title role of outlaw Zed Bascomb and young Margaret O’Brien as Emmy, a child who warms his heart even though that is the last thing that he ever wanted.
Bascomb’s gang is on the verge of being captured, so Bascomb and …
Role Models movie
Role models was a lot more funnier than I thought it was going to be. The movie has Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd in it. They face jail time but instead of jail they have an opportunity to do community service instead. They have to spend time with …
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 …
Rent movie
I was still in High School when the Broadway musical Rent became a success. I remember asking for the soundtrack for Christmas. It was one musical that I had always wanted to see but never got the opportunity to. Of course when I heard that Sony Pictures was bringing …
Hulk vs. Wolverine (2009)
This is a classic battle that has managed to cross over from the pages of the comic books and finally on to DVD. The battle between mighty powers created by Marvel and the universe that they have created. In this animated movie, you get to decide who will emerge …
Big Daddy
I thought Big Daddy was a pretty good and funny Adam Sandler movie. I think the whole concept of him raising the kid was funny. The movie was not only funny but very touching! One thing I did not like about this movie though was that there were gay scenes …
Bratz Kidz Sleepover Adventure
My daughter absolutely loves the Bratz. It doesn’t matter if it’s a doll or the latest movie, she needs to have it.
When Bratz Kids Sleepover Adventure came out on DVD, I was a good parent and kept my promise to rent it for her. Big mistake.
The movie has …
300 (The Movie)
Being a fan of action and adventure, I had high hopes for this movie. I can gladly say that I was not disappointed. It was so great and kept me on the edge of my seat. The scenes were beautifully done and so picturesque. It told the story of …
Wedding Crashers movie
This movie is about two guys who crash weddings for the parties and the girls but when one of them (Owen Wilson) falls for one of the girls at the wedding, trouble follows as he and his partner (Vince Vaughn) are invited over to spend time with the dysfunctional …
Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector
When I started watching Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector, I was doing so expecting to write a review about how lousy the movie was. I figured it would be full of crude humor and I would get bored with it within minutes.
I was right about the crude humor. …
Hannibal Rising
This film is a prequel to Red Dragon, Silence Of The Lambs, and Hannibal, based on the book by Thomas Harris. The film starts slow, and never picks up the pace, focusing all on a young Hannibal in his teens living with his aunt. The movie is full of …
Raising Helen movie
Raising Helen was a movie which starred Kate Hudson, it about a woman whose sister unexpectedly dies in an accident with her husband, now she has to take care of his sister’s kids and juggle it with her demanding job and her temporary on hold fun life. At first …
Stir of Echoes (1999)
Stir of Echoes, directed by David Koepp is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for violence, sexuality and language. The original release date was September 10, 1999 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Horror/Mystery/Thriller and stars Kevin Bacon as Tom Witzky, …
Mister Roberts movie
Mister Roberts is a movie that revolves around a man named Doug Roberts. He is stuck on a shipping boat out in the middle of nowhere, acting as cargo officer for the U.S. Navy. Meanwhile, a war is going on and Doug feels restless that he is …
Horror Express movie
I was digging through our movie cabinet a couple days ago (trying to find my daughter’s missing Nintendo DS) when I came across the movie Horror Express.
To be perfectly honest with you, I don’t even remember picking up this movie. I think my wife bought it for me from …
National Treasure movie
National Treasure is widely acknowledged as a bad movie. If you go into this movie expecting the next Indiana Jones, then yes, you will be disappointed and while I agree that it is not perfect, I found to be an entertaining movie. The movie is basically about …
Overboard movie
The movie “Overboard” with Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell is one of my favorite movies. I am not one to watch the same movie over and over again, but this is one of those few movies that I can watch time and again on television without getting bored. …
Hellsing Ultimate Volume 1
Hellsing Ultimate Volume 1 is a Japanese anime OVA (Original Video Animation) that covers the first volume of the Hellsing manga by Kouta Hirano. The first OVA covers the first volume of the manga. It starts out with a girl named Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing (yes, her …
Sherlock Holmes movie
I can’t remember the last time I sat through a silent movie. Aside from the Mel Brooks’ flick, Silent Movie, which actually had one spoken word in it, I believe it was back in the 70’s when I sat through an authentic silent film. Well, I caught …
Ocean’s Thirteen
Ocean’s Thirteen was one of the most anticipated “threequels” this year. Among a myriad of third instalments, it was one of those that were expected to improve on their predecessors and it delivers well.
The clever and thrilling plot revolves around Danny Ocean’s attempt at avenging senior Ocean member Reuben’s …
Haunter (horror movie)
I’m a horror fan who likes my weekly dose of horror movies, especially when I’m in a particular mood and I feel like chilling out. I generally don’t gravitate to C and D-rated horror movies or even those of a certain genre, but there are times when I’m so …
The Protector (2005)
The Protector, directed by Prachya Pinkaew is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for pervasive strong violence and some sexual content. The original release date was September 8, 2006 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Crime/Drama/Thriller and stars Tony Jaa as …
The Road to El Dorado (2000)
This is the story of two men and a horse, let us start with the two men first, Miguel and Tulio win a map that has the location of the City of Gold in the New World, they won this map by playing a game of dice, but the …
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 4
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood episode 4 starts with Ed and Al returning to Central to report on what happened in Liore. Roy Mustang directs them to an alchemist specialist, Shou Tucker, whose expertise is alchemy on living things. The Elric Brothers soon discover a terrible truth about what …
Friday the 13th Part 3: Movie
The Friday the 13th series, which started in the 1970s, has been a long running and very successful franchise. The movies feature Jason Voorhees, a plodding but deadly serial killer who is impossible to kill. He has a penchant for stalking teenagers who dare to go near Camp Crystal …
Movie: High School Musical
Synopsis: A high school boy and girl from two different backgrounds and with different interests land lead roles in the school’s musical production and fall in love with each other; only to find prejudice from their friends threatens both to keep them apart from each other and keep them …
I Come In Peace (1990)
A serial killing intergalactic murderer comes to earth to do what he does best; it would seem that what we produce here on earth has interstellar appeal so that even aliens come to claim their stake in the enterprise. Cocaine is the topic of this movie and the alien …
Tamara movie
I ended up watching a movie I never heard of before last night. But, despite the fact it wasn’t well known, the film “Tamara” was actually an OK film.
The movie is a bit far fetched. Basically you have a girl who is picked on by her high school classmates …
Pearl Harbor (2001)
This movie is staged in the period where the Japanese government decided to launch a secret attack on the United States of America by sending the naval fleet to attack the US naval fleet. The bombing of Pearl Harbor became a legend story to be told of how the …
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Movie (2010)
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010) movie is a pleasant collaboration between Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who has been on creative fire since his “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies. I think that he’s given the family company just a slightly edgy, darker appeal without getting too violent, goth or …
Evan Almighty, Tom Shadyac Movie
Still remember with Evan Baxter, reporter Bruce Nolan competitor? Now, this film recounts the leaders of this Evan. His career is now even middle-pitched Evan presumes to be members of the U.S. Congress. Evan also brought his family moved to the luxurious district in Washington DC. Evan seriousness in …
The Wrestler (2008) Movie
I recorded this movie on Sky Plus and then did not watch it for the longest time, until recently. This is because despite the fact that it stars Mickey Rourke - one of my most favourite actors - I did prejudge that, despite all the critics raving about …
Little Voice Movie
Little Voice is a film that really touched me.
Called LV by her mother, Little Voice is a nearly agoraphobic young woman whose only contact with the outside world is through old record albums that had belonged to her beloved deceased father. They are her escape from …
Child’s Play (1988)
Child’s Play, directed by Tom Holland is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was November 9, 1988 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Horror/Thriller and stars Catherine Hicks as Karen Barclay, Chris Sarandon as Mike Norris, Alex …
Escape Plan movie
In its desire to entertain the cinema methodically presents a series of jobs, making viewers experts without even requiring them to leave their comfortable armchairs.
When resources are depleting, writers create new professional backgrounds in the hope that the audience will treat their whims indulgently and will follow them enthusiastically in …
The Princess Diaries movie
I saw The Princess Diaries in the theater when it came out in 2001, and I have seen it a couple times since then. Anne Hathaway (the main character) is one of my favorite actresses (due, in part, to this movie). It is about a girl who …
Black Sheep movie
I am reviewing the movie, Black Sheep, starring Chris Farley and David Spade. When Mike’s (Farley) brother is running for governor, there is nothing Mike would rather do than help him out. Unfortunately for Mike, he is a little accident prone. Everything he does seems to mess things up …
The Stepford Wives (2004)
The Stepford Wives, directed by Frank Oz is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for sexual content, thematic material and language. The original release date was June 11, 2004 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Science Fiction/Thriller and stars Nicole Kidman …
Road to Zanzibar movie
Road to Zanzibar is the second of the Road pictures. From 1941, it starred Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Dorothy Lamour. As in Road to Singapore, the two fellas are mischief makers. We see them first as a carnival act, with Hope about to be shot …
Blade Runner (1982) movie
Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos, M. Emmet Walsh, and Daryl Hannah.
Directed by: Ridley Scott.
Los Angeles, CA - November 2019. Genetically manufactured beings who resemble humans, known as replicants, aun amok and come in handy for dangerous jobs and tasks. After a replicant uprising, Earth …
Harold & Kumar go to White Castle
OK, I’ll admit it. When Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle came out, I figured it was going to be a very stupid movie and didn’t take the time to watch it.
But, last night, on a hunch, I gave it a try. And, I have to say I …
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End is the final movie in the Pirates trilogy. I was not very high on Dead Man’s Chest and was hoping At World’s End would reinvigorate my love I had for Pirates 1. However, what I got dissipated my love for …
Short Curcuit
Short Circuit is one of my favorite childhood movies. This movie is really good and so funny. It is about a robot named number 5. And number 5 thinks he is alive! The whole idea of him being alive is super funny! I really like this movie and the whole …
King Kong (1933)
We have all seen King Kong , right ? But did you know that the first version of the movie came out in 1933 ? It was the early 30’s , movies just started appearing with sound, and …
The Last Man on Earth
The Last Man on Earth is an old black and white movie based on the Richard Matheson short story “I Am Legend” as is the Will Smith movie by the same name. Seeing the movies together is a completely odd experience because both are completely different. In this movie …
Live Free or Die Hard, Len Wiseman Movie
John McClane backs. This time he must face with the leaders of the terrorist Thomas Gabriel, a former NSA programmer who do not like the results because his work is not valued by the U.S. government. Then, he was assisted by the stooge including the Asian girl, Mai, recruited …
A Soldier’s Prayer
The third and final chapter in Kobayashi’s epic films about japanese military officer Kaji. He and his fellow soldiers move into China and later Russia, at the same time as they suspects the war is over and their side has lost. They can not proceed into Russia and get …
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