Movies Reviews
Carandiru (R, 2004) movie
It’s amazing how much of a learning tool Netflix has been for me. I rented “Carandiru” without ever hearing about the inmate/police riot that occurred in October of 1992. I know that I wasn’t really up on world events during that time. But knowing …
I Dreamed of Africa
“I Dreamed of Africa” is the story of a divorced mother of a young son, who marries a man she has known only briefly, and then moves to Africa to pursue a new life. She is met with physical dangers and hardships, some rough emotional patches with her too-often …
Evil Dead (2013) Movie
Remakes of classic horror movies don’t have the best track record. Yet, we live in an age where they are common place due to…I’m not sure.
I was skeptical when I heard that they were remaking “Evil Dead”. I’m a fan of the original trilogy and doing …
Havoc (2005 Crime Drama Movie)
A few years before the famous actor and heartthrob Channing Tatum even became popular, he was in a movie named “Havoc”. At the time the real attraction in this movie was supposed to be the actress Anne Hathaway, whose claim to fame was the Disney movie “The Princess Diaries” and …
Happy Feet ( childrens movie )
My daughter rented this childrens movie last night. My grandkids have been dying to see Happy Feet, and they were not dissapointed.
This is a very cute and funny animated movie about Emperor Penguins, who are born to sing . The actors in Happy feet are : Robin Willams, Hugh …
The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Identity is one of the best action movies around. I also believe that this movie resurrected Matt Damon’s career. He hadn’t done a good movie in a very long time (Good Will Hunting) and he is absolutely fantastic in this thriller. It differs from …
Heat
“Heat” is an incredible drama/action movie with two brilliant movie stars sparking energy all the way Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. This is the first time Pacino and De Niro worked together after “The Godfather II”. What is also interesting about this movie is that it …
Coming to America (1988)
Coming to America, directed by John Landis is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was June 29, 1988 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Romance and stars Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem and Clarence and Randy and …
Horrible bosses movie (2011)
First off, let me just say that the movie ‘Horrible Bosses’ was absolutely hilarious! I really had no reason to see it other than the fact that Jason Bateman was in a starring role in the movie. It also stars Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell, Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis and …
Batman Begins
I am reviewing the 2006 movie, Batman Begins, staring Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, and Michael Caine. I for one am not a huge comic fan or anything dealing with super-heroes and what not, but I really enjoyed this movie. Christian Bale is phenomenal as …
The Raven (movie)
When I first saw the trailer for the movie “The Raven” I thought that it seemed like it had a lot of potential. I might not have known at the time that the title was the same as a poem written by Edgar Allan Poe a little before he …
Prince of Persia (the movie)
I just watch the Prince of Persia movie with my friends in a cinema near my office. Expecting a great movie, especially because prince of persia already well known for the games and they also has a lot of commercial in the television. I feel so sure that this …
Signs (2002 Movie)
There is one word that describes this movie…”BORING”. It’s a long, drawn out, dull, mind-numbing, boring tale of aliens coming to earth. And as always, the aliens have some to destroy mankind…been there, done that, seen it too many times. I guess we should all be wearing tip foil …
Crossed Over
I watched this movie on lifetime just a few days ago. Overall it was an alright movie. I think it could have been a lot better. I usually love movies with Diane Keaton in it, she is a really good actress. This one though was a little boring. It’s …
Notes on a Scandal (2006)
“Notes on a Scandal” (2006) is a BBC Films movie, filmed on locations throughout England in English. The color movie lasts 92 minutes and is based on the novel by Zoe Heller. A tagline for the movie is “One Woman’s Mistake is Another’s Opportunity.” Another tagline is “loneliness can …
Marley & Me Movie 2008
I adored this film - Marley and Me - but I suspect that has a lot to do with the fact that I do love dogs. Marley is a Labrador owned by John and Jennifer (Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston) and the movie covers their life with Marley …
Hellboy 2 (The Golden Army)
I love watching Hellboy 2 (The Golden Army) very much. And I think the character Hellboy or Ape, I think what he’s called is very adorable. This sequel is as best as the first one and in this part 2, there’s this Prince that has been resurrected and …
Splice (2010) movie
Well I have to say that after watching this movie I may never be the same again. It was literally that creepy but I am not going to ruin it for whoever has not seen it but if you have you know exactly what I’m talking about.
The movie …
White Men Can’t Jump
I think White Men Can’t Jump was a great movie. Now I love playing basketball, and I used to play a lot of basketball as a kid. And I think that is part of the reason I love this movie. I also have always been a Wesley Snipes fan. I …
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Boggy Creek II
If you like these MST3000’s You will love this one. This movie Boggy Creek II was sooooo lame that it had to be made fun of. And who better to do it but the beloved members of MST3000. This show made no since and they pointed out how senseless …
Cold Souls Movie
Cold Souls is an excellent independent film to sink your teeth into. Paul Giamatti does an excellent job, as usual, of playing a flawed and likeable character, only this time the character is himself. The plot is quite simple, Paul is an actor who needs help disengaging from the …
The Day The Earth Stood Still
Anyone who has seen the trailer for “The Day The Earth Stood Still”, will have marvelled at the scenes of destruction, the dizzying special effects that show The Meadowlands being ripped apart by an ashen dust swarm. What the trailer fails to show is the mind-numbingly dull 102 minutes …
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
The Silence of the Lambs, directed by Jonathan Demme is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was February 14, 1991 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Crime/Thriller and stars Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, Sir Anthony Hopkins …
Bye Bye Birdie
I finally got an opportunity to see the classic musical Bye Bye Birdie. While I normally enjoy movies like this one, I have to say I wasn’t overly impressed.
The plot of the musical isn’t bad. You have a famous singer who has been drafted and is heading off to …
Terminator Salvation
For those who haven’t been living under a rock for the last decade, the latest Terminator film is the fourth of it’s kind. Perhaps I overestimated the popularity of the Terminator series, but how could you not be compelled to watch Arnie, who happens to be a …
The Messengers (2007)
The Messengers, directed by Oxide Pang Chun and Danny Pang is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America and stars Kristen Stewart as Jess, Dylan McDermott as Roy, Penelope Ann Miller as Denise and John Corbett as Burwell.
A family of three relocates from their town lives to …
Cinemark Theatres
I enjoy going to our local movie theater every once in awhile just because the big screen itself cannot be compared to watching certain movies at home on the TV. There are some movies that I do not care for and will choose to wait until it comes out …
Art of Seduction Korean Movie
The two protagonists of this movie is Ji-won, a viciously pretty girl who has never had problems getting the guy she wants. The other is Min-joon, a young architect and a womanizer. Both have their own methods into ‘tricking’ a target into falling in love with them. It is …
Not Another Teen Movie
Not Another Teen Movie is basically self-explanatory. It’s a spoof movie mixing the popular teen movies like Cruel Intentions, Bring It On, American Pie, and Never Been Kissed to name a few. The movie stars Chyler Leigh as Janey Briggs (who is portrayed as this stereotyped ugly and nerdy/artsy …
Baccano! Anime TV Series
Baccano! Is a Japanese anime that tells the story about a group of individuals riding on a commuter train, the Flying Pussyfoot. It’s a train traveling from Chicago to New York in 1932. The story is about a huge gang war that is brewing between the …
The Messengers, Pang Brothers Movie
Solomon’s family decided to move to a small house on the outskirts of Chicago. Here, they try to rebuild their lives and their family harmony, which began faded. However, I realize that in their new home, there is strength and the Supernatural. Unfortunately, only five of the toddler, Ben, …
Warm Bodies (movie)
Just a few days ago, one of my friends and I went to see the movie “Warm Bodies”, which seemed like one of the few interesting movies going on despite what some people had said about it in reviews on the internet. The few reviews and comments about it …
10 Things I Hate about You
If there’s anything that will bore me fast, it is a love story. This is especially true when the love story takes place between two high school kids. But, I will admit, the movie 10 Things I Hate About You isn�t too bad.
I�m not a big Julia Stiles fan. …
Alvin and the Chipmunks movie
I hated this movie so much for many different reasons. One of the main ones was that I expected that they would have made a better movie for it being that “Alvin and the Chipmunks” cartoons would come on local tv on Saturday mornings and it was one of …
Into The Woods (Movie)
I was waiting for this movie for so long not only because Disney produced it but also because my favorite actors are there: Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep, Chris Pine, and Anna Kendrick.
At first I was so happy to know that it is a musical movie but I was a …
Breakdown movie
Introduction
Jeff Taylor’s wife Amy has been kidnapped. To go on top of that something isn’t right with many of the people Jeff encounters in the area. Its like there all in cahoots with one another. The people Jeff encounters are certainly not outgoing. Jeff is on his own to …
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 8
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 8 begins after the recap of the last episode with Al being attacked by someone in a suit of armor and Ed sneaking into Laboratory 5 and discovering a strange transmutation circle. Inside he encounters a guard called Number 66, who he discovers is a …
Alot Like Love (2005 movie)
Love is a complicated matter…and this movie shows just how complicated it can get. Mixed signals…lack of communication…looking for love in all the wrong places…having to make terrible decisions…the list goes on and on. This movie would have done much better if it was just a drama. The comedy …
Career Girl movie
Frances Langford had the starring role in a 1944 musical called Career Girl. Her character’s name was Joan Terry, an aspiring singer, which meant, of course, that the movie was full of songs sung by Langford.
What makes Career Girl a bit difficult to watch are a few …
Sleepless in Seattle
Sleepless in Seattle is a very good romantic movie and has some good performances by the leading actors played by Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Tom Hanks is obviously a good performer and has proved his acting abilities in many movies and in this movie too he gives a …
F/X (1986)
F/X, is about a special effects expert who is employed to do a special scene that turns out horribly wrong and now he is on the run from the mob for his life. When I first started watching this move, it was on cable and at first it seemed …
Zhang Yimou’s 1991 film “Raise the Red Lantern”
I’m as accustomed to Western cinema as the next person; the majority of films I watch are either American or English-language international productions, which means that I’m used to certain styles of storytelling, not to mention cultural codes and stereotypes. Therefore, for me to enjoy a film made outside …
The Butler (Historical Drama Movie)
I like historical dramas so when I found out about The Butler I knew immediately that I just had to see it, even if I wasn’t able to view it in theatres at the time. Shortly after the amount of bad reviews and ratings it had received from regular viewers …
Dead Mans Shoes (2004)
I was just about to go to bed when I thought I would watch the first ten minutes of ‘Dead Man’s Shoes’ to see what it was like. I thought it was probably just a silly, violent action film or something but I spent the rest of the …
Batman
Having witnessed his parents’ death, millionaire Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton) dedicates his life to fighting crime. In order to do this, like any good super hero, he needs a disguise and finds one in the form of a Bat. Now known throughout Gotham city as Batman, Wayne fights crime …
Spice World movie
When the movie Spice World came out in theatres it was all the rage amongst young girls. I never got to see it in theatres myself, but I can remember my friends constantly talking about it and me feeling left out. On the other hand, there were the …
Valley of the Wolves, Iraq
This Valley of the Wolves, Iraq is a movie of a different perspective. It is a foreign film, and has artistic elements to it. My friend brought me to watch this, and it lasts for about 2 hours and 2 minutes.
This movie is not about taking sides, …
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
The 2008 Blockbuster version of The Incredible Hulk is a surprisingly entertaining action flick from the world of Marvel Comics.
Written by Zac Penn, (The Avengers, The Fantastic Four, X-Men: The Final Stand, etc.) Edward Norton starred as Bruce Banner, the gamma-infected scientist of the story, bringing believability to the …
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