Movies Reviews
Fullmetal Alchemist: Premium OVA DVD
Fullmetal Alchemist: Premium OVA DVD is a collection of shorts of Fullmetal Alchemist characters based off events during and after the first anime series and has nothing to do with the new Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood series.
This DVD is something that any Fullmetal Alchemist fan should have in …
Harry Potter Movie: Goblet of Fire
As a fan of the Harry Potter series, I have to admit some disappointment in the movies. There has been no continuity in environment. To their credit, most of the main characters have remained the same, which makes the recognition factor easier.
Yet, from one movie to the next, Hogwarts …
Toy Story 2
Very few sequels live up to there predecessors. Toy Story 2 had a big job on its hands living up to Toy Story which was a movie I cherished. So, how did it stack up? On par in my opinion. Just as good as the …
Cry-Baby movie
Last week I watched a movie called Cry-Baby with my girlfriend as she’s found a fascination with Johnny Depp and this is I believe his first major role in a movie. To be very honest, my expectations for this movie were extremely low and I honestly didn’t expect …
Daffy Duck’s Movie: Fantastic Island
I was looking for movies my oldest daughter could watch on our Netflix player and came across an older one “Daffy Duck’s Movie: Fantastic Island.”
This film is essentially a spoof of the old Fantasy Island show that used to be on TV (which my daughter is too young to …
Welcome to the Dollhouse
Title: Welcome to the Dollhouse
Genre: Independent/Comdedy
Director: Todd Solondz (1995)
Heather Matarazzo (The Princess Diaries) stars as Dawn Wiener in her tweens, coping with the awkwardness of being a young girl turning into a young woman. An Ugly Duckling, Dawn is tormented at school by her peers who play mean …
Red Tails (movie)
I got the movie “Red Tails” thinking that it was something else that I would be watching. The movie that I had intended on watching had a slightly similar plot and characters. Nevertheless, I watched this one and it turns out that I liked it a little better even …
Chiedimi se sono felice movie
Yesternight, I watched this movie, from three Italian Actors that are rather famous here in Italy. They are called by their first names, know as Giacomo, Aldo and Giovanni, which are in fact also their characters’ names in the films they’re also (!) making on their own.
I had seen …
Body of Evidence (1993)
Body of Evidence, directed by Uli Edel is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date for this movie was january 15, 1993 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the gene of Romance/Thriller and stars Madonna as Rebecca Carlson, Michael Forest as …
Grumpier Old Men
I am reviewing the movie, Grumpier Old men starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. This movie is about what the title suggests: a couple of grumpy old men. Only this year, they’re grumpier. These men are both friends and rivals, and their rivalry will have you laughing …
I am Number Four (movie)
While I still can’t recall why exactly this was the case, I found that I wasn’t very interested in watching the movie “I am Number Four” when it was about to be released. I had watched the trailer and just wasn’t very impressed by what I had seen to …
Defiance
I don’t usually like war movies, but sometimes I watch them mostly because my mother likes them. That was how I watched the movie Defiance. At first, I thought it was going to be very boring too like many of the other war films I’ve seen with the graphic …
Sunset Boulevard (1950) Movie
I love this classic old black and white movie and watch it every time it comes on TV. Directed by Billy Wilder (who also directed the fabulous Some Like it Hot amongst others), it tells the story of fictional silent movie star, Norma Desmond - played very melodramatically …
The Score movie
Robert De Niro, Edward Norton and the legend Marlon Brando plans to steal a valuable item together, with Brando as a less active part of the crew. De Niro wants to retire and make it his very last job, but something isn’t quite right. Who can he trust?
Even though …
Wild Card, Movie
Wild Card is the latest offering from Jason Statham, and sees him once again partnered with director Simon West. This movie is much more low key than the soon to be released Furious 7, but it does boast a respectable cast (including Stanley Tucci and Michael Angarano amongst others) as …
Kinky Boots, Julian Jarrold Movie
Charlie Price recently inherited the business owned by his father’s shoes. However, it appeared to make progress era Price Shoes can not compete in the market. Until a night, accidentally helped Charlie (or helped?) by a transvestite named Lola. Lola see a scramble put on his shoes boots, the …
Amadeus (1984)
One thing I admire about some movies, they capture the inner thoughts and sensibilities of people. And this is one of those movies. It centers to the jealousy of a palace composer, Antonio Salieri (played by F. Murray Abraham) against one of the world�s greatest composers and …
Shaft (2000)
The son of a wealthy real estate owner is the prime suspect in the murder case of a racially motivated murder of a young African American man. Thinking that he would beat the wrap and get away with murder, Christian Bale’s character is surprised t find out that the …
Ghost Raider, Mark Steven Johnson Movie
Johnny Blaze is a youth offender acrobatic motorcycle death in a local circus. Actual talent is derived from the father, Barton Blaze. Wordless despite prohibited by the father of the girl, Johnny forge love with a local girl, Roxanne Simpson. However, the bitter reality must be faced Johnny, will …
Clue movie
I am reviewing the movie, Clue, starring Tim Curray. This movie is based off of the board game, Clue. Who did it? With what? Where? When? These are the main questions one has to ask. Was it Mr. Green, Colonal Mustard, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlet, Mrs. White, …
Thor the movie
The movie Thor was a very interesting movie. The characters were well thought out. Something surprising about this movie was that it was very funny and not too dramatic. My favorite character was the scientist’s assistant Darcy, she had a good sense of humor and kept things light when …
Atonement movie
“Atonement” is a 2007 production from Working Title films filmed in color in England and France. The 130 minute English language movie that was filmed in studios and on locations throughout England. The movie is based on the novel by Ian McEwan.
I really liked this movie and was …
Holiday in Handcuffs (2007 Film)
“Holiday in Handcuffs” was a 2007 film that, while it was festive for the holiday season, it did not really wow me as I had hoped that it would. I don’t want to say that this film was a complete dud, and that I didn’t enjoy watching it, it …
The Lawnmower Man (1992)
The Lawnmower Man, directed by Brett Leonard is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date for the movie was March 6, 1992 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Horror/Romance/Science Fiction/Thriller and stars Jeff Fahey as Jobe Smith, Pierce …
10 Cloverfield Lane, movie
Given the name of the film and the crew behind it, one wouldn’t be wrong to think that this was somehow related to the found footage giant monster movie, “Cloverfield”.
You can tell that it isn’t a direct sequel, but I did figure it was some kind of spin-off. …
Movie : My Cousin Vinny
Synopsis: Joe Pesci plays a Brooklyn personal injury attorney who travels to Alabama to defend his cousin and his cousin’s friend from a bogus murder charge. He not only has to overcome a massive pile of evidence against the two defendants, he must also overcome the fact he doesn’t …
Tempo di Viaggio movie
Andrei Tarkovsky is one of my absolute favorite directors. A true cinematic artist who wanted to make the cinema just as impressive an art as painting, music or literature, and I have to say he succeeded with his mission, although he died to soon, only about 50 years of …
‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ movie
Star Wars movies that take place before “A New Hope” don’t have the best track record. When Disney acquired the rights to the franchise, however, they decided to take another crack at it.
Was this a way to milk the cash cow beyond just doing another trilogy? Yeah, …
Muppets From Space
I grew up watching the Muppet Show on television and always wondered what exactly Gonzo was supposed to be. Turns out he’s a space alien.
Muppets in Space is a great movie for the family to watch. It has all the muppet characters in it on an adventure to find …
“Up in the Air” (2009 Film)
“Up in the Air” the 2009 film starring George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick proved to be not only a touching tale of finding the meaning of how to spend your life, but a depressing realization that sometimes it doesn’t work out as planned when you give yourself …
The Langoliers
Adapted from a short story by Stephen King, The Langoliers is yet another entry into the hit and miss catalogue of mini-series and movies based upon his works.
The story itself is both simple and unsettling; a small group of passengers awaken on a commercial plane midflight to find the …
Disturbia movie
When I saw this film come out in theatres, I thought that it would be just like all the others out there. There are always those teen films with the requisite killer, and one of those teens ends up dying, etc. etc. But this movie was …
Bad Santa
This movie I thought was one of the most absolutly hilarious movies that I have seen in a really long time. Billy Bob Thorton plays a Santa that you would not want your kids to sit in his lap. He is rude, condescending, and a drunk that cusses way …
The Medallion (2003)
Is it me, or is it a case that of late, every single movie that Jackie Chan stars in, he plays the role of a police officer or some other enforcement officer that happens to get caught on the wrong side of the law. I do not think it’s …
Mickey’s Christmas Carol
I just finished reading Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol to my daughter and she said she would love to see a movie about it. Wanting to find a movie that gave justice to the book yet wasn’t too scary for her, I finally settled on Mickey’s Christmas Carol.
The thing …
Save the last dance 2
After watching the original “Save the Last Dance” movie, I must admit that the second version cannot be compared with the first one. I feel that that this movie misses out because the actors in the main roles have been changed and the script is not as good as …
Species II (1998)
Species, directed by Peter Medak is rated R by the Motion Picture Asociation of America for strong sexuality, science fiction violence/gore and language. The original release date was April 10, 1998 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Horror/Science Fiction/Thriller and stars Michael Madsen as …
Moving Target movie
Moving Target could have a decent movie, but it just drags way too much to be more than so-so. The plot has some intrigue to it, but it’s poorly directed with too many long pauses and too much murkiness. I say that even though there is a …
Blue Velvet movie
The both controversial and beloved filmmaker David Lynch has been acclaimed for his unique artistic style and criticised for his way of showing brutal violence. My favorite of all his works is the incredibly emotionally powerful and mysterious tv-series Twin Peaks that totally flabbergasted me as a young teenager …
Contraband Movie (2012)
Last night I went with my friends to see the Contraband movie. The preview and the reviews were promising, plus the stellar cast was a reassuring factor. Though, on the other hand, despite being a great actor, Mark Whalberg’s recent choices in projects is a bit of a …
The Chronicles of Narnia; The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe
This evening I watched “The Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”. I had heard mixed reviews, yet I wanted to see this movie for myself.
I had seen the original cartoon movie, way back when.
I have to say I really liked this remake.
I …
New Robbin Hood In the Movies
My preferred, famous action move tandem, director Ridley Scott and Australian actor (cute) Russell Crowe, are back. And a new version of Robin Hood, too. Being their fifth joint film, is coming just decennium after the smashing hit Gladiator, tremendous success in historic category. It won five Oscars …
Planet 51 (2009)
Planet 51 is an animated movie that attempts to turn the tables on the “alien invasion” genre. In this movie, the human is the alien. Astronaut Chuck Baker lands on a remote planet and is shocked to find it full of green aliens. Dwayne Johnson voices this character, and …
Picnic At Hanging Rock (movie)
Picnic At Hanging Rock came to me in an unexpected way. I saw it on the Independent Film Channel and while it was a little weird, I knew I had to see Picnic At Hanging Rock again. The film is made in Australia, and I have not seen many …
Movie: “Starman” (1984)
In the beautiful science fiction film “Starman”, Jeff Bridges plays an alien who comes to Earth in response to an invitation on the space probe Voyager II. It was a message of peace; but in typically human fashion, the military shoots down the alien craft, and the visitor is …
Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song (movie)
I was expecting something a little bit more “comprehensive” and less “jumpy.” I got that Melvin Van Peebles wanted to make a film that would address some of the ills affecting the black community following civil rights. But his choice in using a sex performer named …
Norbit movie
Norbit was advertised as a “family film”. At least that’s what i got from the commercials. Right from the beginning, the movie throws completely crude one liners. While I found them absolutely hillarious as an adult, i found it a little inappropriate for the children in …
Horton Hears A Who
I had seen previews for Horton Hears a Who. I was really excited for it to come to the theaters. I have a six year old daughter. It is always a fun treat when we can go see a movie together as a family. I …
Friends With Money Movie
I enjoyed this movie a lot. The concept is unique–what happens when one person in a group of friends is in a drastically different socioeconomic status than the rest of them? The characters were both believable and interesting at the same time. I liked how Jennifer …
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