Movies Reviews
Purple Rain (1984)
Starring the musician Prince in his acting debut, this movie centers around a young musician played by Prince who tries his very best not to follow in the footsteps of his abusive father. Prince, while trying to hold down a relationship with his girlfriend, holding his musical band together …
Nightmare on Elm Street Part 3: Dream Warriors
One of my favorite films in the Nightmare On Elm Street series is the third installment Dream Warriors. With a talented cast which includes Patricia Arquette, Lawerence Fishbure and Jennifer Rubin and a dynamite premise which acted as if part two never happened, Dream Warriors is one of …
Black Christmas
‘Black christmas’ is a movie directed by Glen Morgan. The actors are Katie, Michelle, Mary Elizabeth etc.. The movie is the story of a person named Billy. When he was a child, Billy was abused by his mother. His mother had murdered his father on a Christmas day and …
Movie: G-Force
Well, I finally got around to watching the movie G-Force with my oldest daughter last night; as I have been promising her I would do for some time now.
You know what, the movie really wasn’t worth the wait.
I will say the film did have some cute and funny moments. …
The Stupids 1996-film
The stupids is a film based on a bunch of children’s books about a stupid and clueless family.The dad is a guy named Stanley Stupid with a wife named Joan and thier two children who are a boy and a girl.
The film based off of these book stars the …
Fullmetal Alcehmist Brotherhood Episode 10
Fullmetal alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 10 begins with a flashback to the Ishval War of Extermination; Roy Mustang reveals his ambition to become the Fuehrer. The Fuehrer King Bradley visits Ed in the hospital and the brothers decide to visit their teacher in Dublith, Winry wants to go to Rush …
Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead
My wife and I absolutely loved the 2001 movie Joy Ride. So, when we saw there was a sequel, we wanted to see it. However, when we rented it, we figured it probably would turn out not to be any good.
While the movie didn’t live up to the original, …
Star Trek
I wasn’t sure what to expect from the new movie Star Trek this past weekend. I have seen so many attempts to re-make other movies that have gone wrong and I was afraid they might have tried to take on too big of a challenge.
However, I have to admit, …
Clifford-film
Clifford is a 1994 comedy film starring Martin Short.Martin Short stars as a very old priest named Clifford in a private school in the future.One of his students,Roger planning to run away from home.He sits down with the boy to see the reasons he wants to run away.He then decides …
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 …
Twister (movie)
Twister is a movie that follows a group of tornado chasers who are trying to get their project “Dorothy” successfully into the path of a tornado in hopes of trying to get faster warning times for residents.
The movie begins with a young Jo Harding (Helen Hunt) who is …
Movie Waiting to Exhale (1995)
Waiting to Exhale, directed by Forest Whitaker is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for language and some strong sexuality. The original release date was December 22, 1995 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Drama/Romance and stars Whitney Houston as Savannah …
The Knowing (2009 Film)
The 2009 film “The Knowing” starring Nicholas Cage and Rose Byrne, did not in any way, do Nicholas Cage any justice. For his talents, and the other movies he has so wonderfully acted in, this film was a real flop. The plot was a little suspenseful, I’ll give it …
A Map of the World (R, 1999) movie
Every once in a while you have to go back about ten years or so and find those hidden cinematic gems that you might have missed. They are not always advertised no trailers. And in many cases, the films go directly to DVD for any number of …
Batteries Not Included
If you guys were disappointed with the recent Disney Movie Wall-E, and still want a good movie with robot type creatures, Batteries Not Included is for you ! It’s not an animated flick, but it’s so good. It’s a movie from 1987, where they had to rely on acting …
The Fighting Sullivans
A couple days ago I first saw the film ‘The Fighting Sullivans’, and I have to say that I REALLY enjoyed it. It was released in 1944, and was based on the true story of the Sullivan brothers, all of whom fought in World War II (don’t want to …
12 Angry Men (Remake)
In 1997, someone got the not-so-bright idea to recreate a theatrical classic, 12 Angry Men. The problem for me is that the original production was about as near to perfect as you can get. Headed by Henry Fonda and a legendary cast, this film was dramatic and …
Devour with Jensen Ackles
„DeVour” is a horror movie starring Jensen Ackles, Shannyn Sossamon and Dominique Swain. It tells a story of Jake Cummings (Ackles), who gets involved with an online game called “Pathways”. He and his friends (one of them played by Swain) start getting phone calls from the game, weirdest challenges …
Annapolis movie
When I rented Annapolis on DVD this weekend, I was expecting another great military movie. What I got was a good boxing movie with a little bit of military in the background.
Centering around the life of a U.S. Naval Academy recruit, Annapolis gave me an idea of what new …
The Dark Knight
Ok so I took my wife to see the much anticipated “Dark Knight” hoping that we would both enjoy it as much as the first one. We didn’t, but that’s not to say this isn’t a good movie. In fact, this is a great movie, but it …
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. …
Movie P.S. I Love You (2007)
P.S. I Love You (2007) is pure bliss. I love watching this DVD each time pretty much. I love looking at the way Hillary Swank acts and she always has this rapport with the camera.
I think the camera really loves her, truly. Holly Kennedy is …
The Interpreter, movie (2005)
Have you ever suffered from knowing your mother language? Silvia Broome (Kidman), a translator working at the U.N. headquarters, witnesses a conspiracy in the language of the small African country where she was born. And, as luck would have it, she understands everything.
A federal agent, Tobin Keller (Penn), is …
Enchanted movie
Enchanted is an attracting and unique movie with a brilliant idea to combine cartoon and real world. It is not a movie about Bugs Bunny and Brendan Fraser while they act in the same scene (Looney Tunes:Back in Action) but about a hole where every cartoon who enters …
Harold and Maude movie
Harold and Maude is an odd film by Hal Ashby. Harold is a lonely young man who scares the hell out of his mother with practical jokes with the intention of making her believe he committed suicide. The mother is keen on finding a woman for Harold, but he …
The best bet
‘The best bet’ is a movie, which is directed by Jack Neo. The actors are Richard, Mark, Christopher etc.. This is a Singaporean film. The three main characters in the film are Tan Chun Huang, Lee and Richard. Now, Huang is a gambler. He is addicted to gambling. He …
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Yes, Jack Sparrow is back. Johnny Depp has proved once again that he’s one of the best actors in the world. Why? Because he managed to achieve a good role in, maybe, one of the weakest plots and one of the worst directions in the history of the movie …
Autumn In New York movie
I’ve been dying to see this movie and its good I did because it was well worth it. Very touching and heartfelt. Also very sad. A definite chick movie all will love!
In the beginning, restaurateur Will Keane, played by Richard Gere, flirts with many women. …
Electric Company Vol 1
Three cheers for The Children’s Television Workshop! They have released a boxed set of complete, unedited episodes selected from the 5 year run of this brilliant children’s television series. Even though 31 years have passed since the program has left the air, the program is still as interesting today …
Caramel film
A friend recommended Caramel to me, and I am so glad to have followed up and finally watched it. The film was both funny and touching, and I liked how the characters were so incredibly believable. I really felt like I could relate to parts of their …
American History X
I have long heard of the movie “American History X” being referred to from time to time from the late nineteen nineties. However, I never brought myself to watch it being that I had somehow thought that it would be another movie about America’s racist history and I did …
Terminator Salvation (2009)
Terminator 4 had lot of loud noises, cool sound effects and no redeeming quality whatsoever. This movie was one of the worst of 2009. Terminator Salvation, aka Terminator 4 was even more predicable that the third in the series. I am a big fan of Christian Bale, …
Love at First Hiccup 2009 movie
I expected a movie disaster, as a response to: Date Movie, American Virgin or American Pie recent productions.
I expected the Love at First Hiccup to be more than a visual disaster and after viewing it to be mentally affected and disgusted but my expectations were shattered. Love at First …
Feature Film “Chloe” (2009)
This movie is about a middle aged woman who does not feel attractive or sexual anymore. Her husband is still very attractive and women are always fawning over him. Because of her insecurity she hires a prostitute to see if her husband is really cheating on her.
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The Brave One, Neil Jordan Movie
Erica Bain, is an announcer in the event of a radio station in the city of New York. Malang, for Erica and David Kirmani, darling, on a night they become a `soft meal’ from a group of young scamp. Erica was coma three weeks, and new knows that David …
Ronin (1998)
Ronin, directed by John Frankenheimer is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong violence and some language. The original release date for this movie was September 25, 1998 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Crime/Thriller and stars Robert De Niro …
Knight of Cups (2016 Film)
I had a really tough time getting through Terrence Malick’s well-known film The Tree of Life when it was released. The first time I watched it I didn’t lasted for 15 minutes. I immediately turned it off because I thought it was nothing but a pretentious show-off. I kept hearing …
Homeward Bound The Incredible Journey
Homeward Bound The Incredible Journey is an enchanting movie about two dogs and one cat. It all starts when their loving family has to go on a trip. They are forced to leave their animals with a friend miles away from home. After awhile the animals get worried …
The Strangers: movie (2008)
I had been looking forward to seeing The Strangers. The preview made it look good, and I had been told by a friend that it was a very scary movie. I rented it and eagerly put it in my DVD player. Unfortunately, I was in for …
Along Came Polly
The actor Ben Stiller team up with the actress Jennifer Aniston to give us this unique comedy “Along Came Polly”. Considering that Aniston was involved in this movie just in the initial stages of her relationship problems with her husband Brad Pitt, she gives a great interpretation of her …
The Canterville Ghost (movie)
I’ve always been fairly fascinated with the actress Neve Campbell, especially after I saw her in movies such as the “Scream” franchise and “The Craft”. She seemed to be a familiar face in the late nineties to the early 2000s, and I know believe some of that had to …
Knocked Up
When I saw the previews to the movie Knocked Up, I thought it would be hilarious. In fact, I had a couple friends tell me they watched it and were laughing throughout.
After watching it last night, I can say I was seriously disappointed by it.
I will start out …
Movie No Reservations
In all honestly, I believe this is the worst film for Catherine Zeta Jones and it is not entirley here fault! I decided to watch “No Reservations” after I liked its trailer, however, in the end, it failed to impress me. This film transmits a lot of sadness to …
The Phantom of the Opera movie
The classic story of The Phantom of the Opera is a new movie. The story is about a opera genius caled The Phantom (Genard Butlar). Who fall in love with a opera singer Christine (Emmy Rossum). After many years Raoul (Patrick Wilson) meets Christine as he did in he …
The Wolverine 2013 Movie
I saw the long-awaited solo movie “The Wolverine”. After the mixed feelings regarding the previous Wolverine installment “X - Men Origins: Wolverine ” this next part is already a fact. Even in the revolutionary format 4D X! Is it worth the fourth dimension ? And the third ? And …
Reptilicus movie
A most bizarre danish science fiction b-movie from the 1960s. A terrible monster seems to appear out of nowhere and starts terrorising people. The military sees no way of getting rid of the creature and is getting more and more desperate.
This could indeed be the very definition of a …
Alice In Wonderland (2010)
When I heard Tim Burton had done Alice in Wonderland with Disney and Johhny Depp was the Mad Hatter, I could hardly wait to get to the theater. This film have so many of my favorite stars and they all did their usual brilliant jobs. Depp, of course, was …
The Skeleton Key- Movie
The Skeleton Key is a suspenseful and scary movie that kept me on the edge of my seat. The story was about a young woman who is hired as the caregiver for an elderly man who has had a stroke. The man is disabled and cannot speak. His elderly …
Devil wears prada
I watched this movie about a week ago. I thought it was supposed to be a comedy but there was nothing funny about it. It was getting late and I was really close to just turning it off and going to sleep. It wasn’t that entertaining to watch and …
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Movie
I have been a fan of Peter Jackson’s movies ever since the first “Lord of the Rings” movie came out - “The Fellowship of the ring”. And I think that with “The Hobbit” trilogy that he is now making I was again able to return to the amazing fantasy …
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