Movies Reviews
The Thistle Killer
I am reviewing The Case of the Thistle Killer, 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, …
Grave of the Fireflies (movie)
After watching movies such as Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle, I was searching the internet for some good Japanese animated films to watch. The name of one movie in particular named “Grave of the Fireflies” kept surfacing with many extremely good ratings. However, I found myself ignoring it …
The Departed (R, 2006) movie
If ever there was a film that kept me riveted to my seat, it is The Departed starring Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Matt Damon amongst a few other greats. The story pits the three in a race against each other and opposite forces (criminals vs. the police). …
Harry Potter and The Globlet of Fire
Goblet of Fire is one of the Harry Potter sequel that came up after the Prisoner of Azkaban. It is one of the most exciting of the recent Harry Potter movies. Also in the movie the stars of Harry Potter have gone even more mature.
The story of Goblet of …
Price of Persia movie
This weekend I sought out to see Price of Persia with my father, stepmother, and 12 year old stepsister. I stepped into the theatre with high expectations due to the hype that had been circulating about this movie for months. I don’t think it really hit me until after …
National Treasure 2 - Book Of Secrets
I watched National Treasure 2 - Book Of Secrets on DVD the other day when my friend came over and we were trying to finish off some work projects.
I thought that this part 2 is going to be not fascinating at all but I was wrong. It …
Movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is about a bell ringer named Quasimodo, gentle and lonely of Notre Dame. Born to a gypsy, and horribly defected at birth, Quasimodo fell into the hands of the man who killed his mother. As he grew, he was confined to the bell tower, …
Movie “The Lazarus Project” (2008)
This movie was meant to be a psychological thriller but it was not. Sure there was a twist in it, but I did not feel much thrill or suspense in watching it at all. To be really honest it was boring and slow.
The main character, Ben, commits …
Little Women
Little Women on DVD is not quite the same experience as reading the classic story. I love both versions though. The novel started in 1869, and there are just so much characters to view and enjoy with. The story revolves around a mother and 4 of …
Valkyrie movie
Valkyrie is a film in relation to the rise and fall of Hitler and Germany. The movie could be interesting or emotional for those that were a part of the Hitler movement. If you were a part of that you might feel somewhat emotional or offended by reliving the …
Open Range (2003)
Once again, Kevin Costner has delivered unto us, the viewing public, another almost three hour feature length film based in the days of the old west. I guess it is safe to say that he loves this time period and he enjoys getting all submerged in a world where …
Les Miserables movie (1998)
One of my favourite CLaire Danes movies is the movie “Les Miserables” which was released in the year nineteen ninety eight even though I have read a number of bad reviews about it from other people. I also saw the actress UMa Thurman in the movie and actor Geoffrey …
Picasso documentary
Picasso is a documentary that highlights the legendary career of Pablo Picasso. This documentary takes the viewer across almost eighty years to explore his life and examine his accomplishments.
The portrayal of his innovative art is beautifully done. Picasso’s artwork depicted every mood he encountered, every belief he stood by, …
The Boy in Striped Pajamas
While The Boy in Striped Pajamas is obviously a well-intentioned film, it is considerably unrealistic with a strange and awkward ending. The story is about an eight-year-old child named Bruno (Asa Butterfield) who is the son of a Nazi soldier (David Thewlis) and his unsuspecting wife (Vera Farmiga). …
Someone Like You movie
“Someone like you” is a cute romantic movie with Ashley Judd as the main actress. The best way to describe this movie is a female version of “Buying the Cow” with the actor, Jerry O’Connell in the main role. Between the two movies personally I much prefer “Buying the …
Eat, Pray, Love Movie
Pretty good movie based on a decent book.
I enjoyed this movie more than I expected to. Julia Roberts isn’t my favorite actor, although I think in the case of Liz Gilbert, she was probably the best choice. I also enjoyed the movie more than I did the …
Anne of a Thousand days
This weekened we saw the movie the Other Boleyn Sister, which reminded me of the movie that I had seen with richard Burton many years ago when I was a senior in high school. I went to my son’s library and found the movie Anne of a Thousand days. …
Mr Death movie
Errol Morris is one of my favorite documentary filmmakers. This time he tells the story of a strange man who verifies the quality of electric chairs for a living, hence the title. But he was also controversial for another reason. He was given a mission to travel to a …
Unstoppable (movie)
I watched this movie a few Saturdays ago with two other members of my family, and even though I thought it could have been a little better, it certainly surpassed my expectations of what it might have been like. Based on the ads of it that I saw on …
Movie AVP
I recently saw this movie for the first time and truthfully I didn’t like it very much at all. In case you don’t know, “AVP” stands for “Alien Versus Predator”. I did remember the alien from the Alien series of films, but I didn’t recall the Predator at all. …
Dead Like Me: Life After Death
Originally, a series that aired on Showtime, “Dead Like Me” was a series that followed the exploits of a team of Grim Reapers, whose job it was to help the souls of the recently-deceased find their way into the Afterlife. The series’ star was Georgia “George” Lass (played by …
Ghost Dad movie
This is known as one of the worst films that Bill Cosby was in .This is ironic sense it was directed by Sidney Poitier who is known to be a great producer.Why did the movie get the bad rap that it did.
The main thing thats wrong with this movie …
Movie Night of the Howling (1975)
Oh man or man oh man! Is this movie a wild ride through cinematic mayhem, weirdness and excess?
Paul naschy is back as Waldemar the werewolf and he’s headed to Tibet to look for the Abominable Snowman. He gets lost in the mountains and discovers a cave inhabited by two …
Ant-Man, 2015 Action, Science Fiction Movie
Much the same as the majority of the Marvel lovers, I didn’t care for the idea of Ant man when it was declared by Marvel. I thought the idea was very silly and faltering on the grounds and I thought “In what manner becoming littler be heroic?” particularly in correlation …
Employee of the Month
Employee of the Month with Dane Cook, Jessica Simpson, and Dax Shepard.
Okay I rented this movie in the hopes of seeing Jessica Simpson naked. Given this marvel did not occur I was definitely disappointed with this film. Simpson is the trophy for a …
Maid in Manhatten
This is another great movie to add to your movie night ! It has Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes as the main leads. I think it is a sweet story of a hard working woman who realizes that she wants and deserves more out of life and finally …
Ocean’s Thirteen
I am a big fan of the Ocean’s movies. I loved the first one, thought twelve was ok at best. I believe Ocean’s Thirteen is a return to form for the Ocean’s movies. The things I didn’t like about Twelve are fixed in this movie. …
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
The second installation into the Fast and the Furious franchise, in this segment of the episodes, Brian, the under cover cop from the first one falls under the category of a disgraced cop that is forced to work with the police force in order to bring in a known …
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (movie 2004)
This is not the sequesl that we were all hoping and looking forward to seeing. What the hell happened is beyond my comprehension as the missed the target….way off. Taking into consideration where the last movie ended, the second installation did not pick up from that point as I …
Farewell to Harry DVD
Starring Joe Flanigan and William Hall, Jr., Farewell to Harry is presented on DVD for the enjoyment of DVD shoppers. The picture also stars Lysette Anthony in a supporting role.
The movie itself is intriguing and focuses on the relationship of a writer and the owner of a hat …
Red Heat (1988)
A Russian sting operation goes terribly wrong and the man that they were trying to catch escapes and flees to the United States of America, but not before killing a lot of the Russian police officers and the partner of Russian Captain. Now the Captain has made this his …
Dark Mountain movie
1944’s Dark Mountain is a really nice B-motion picture. Certainly, there’s nothing stellar in this less than one hour movie, but the story is entertaining, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself while watching it.
Robert Lowery starred as a forest ranger named Don Bradley. I have no idea who …
Baby Einstein DVD’s
My children, as babies, have absolutely thoroughly enjoyed the Baby Einstein DVD’s. They are usually sold at Babies R Us, Borders Books and Music, BJ’s, and Costco, as well as other common stores. This series of learning DVD’s allows your baby to not only enjoy the sounds …
Skyfall movie
The film experience of Skyfall, I think is totally vigorous; and energizing for the audience member. It was for me: that is certain. I believe: Daniel Craig in the role of Bond is a Bond character that continues to grow on you–for certain. At first …
Hotel for Dogs movie
I took my 5 and 3 year old to see Hotel for Dogs today. Both kids sat through it and loved it! The movie was very kid friendly and rated appropriately.
As an adult watching the movie, I also loved it. The movie was funny, …
Club Paradise movie
There are some comedies out there that will invest in well-known actors and actresses to sell the movie only to wind up being a disappointment when they aren’t talented enough to sell a weak script.
This was the case with the movie Club Paradise.
To be fair, Robin Williams has never …
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Roman-tan (2012 Japanese Film)
Rurouni Kenshin, Meiji Kenkaku Roman-tan or just simply Rurouni Kenshin 2012, is the movie live action version of the well loved manga and anime’, Rurouni Kenshin (or in our country, Samurai X). Its story revolves around Kenshin Himura, a once notorious assassin of the government but is now living as …
Max Payne
I was at first hesitant to watch the movie by Marc Wahlberg; though I know he is a good actor and has proven himself way too many times in his previous movies, I’d say I am glad that I did go to the movies and watched it. I really …
Singing Babies - Nursery Rhyme Time DVD
We received this dvd for our 10.5 month old son as a christmas present. When we put it in the dvd player and watched it with our son, my husband turns to me and the first thing that he says to me is, “this is the most rediculous baby …
Timeline (2003)
Timeline (2003)
Director: Richard Donner. Featuring: Gerard Butler, Paul Walker, Billy Connolly, Michael Sheen and David Thewlis .
This is not a very successful adaptation of Michael Crichton’s books Timeline. In the movie, a group of archaeologists are working on the remains of the a 14th century castle in the valley …
The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue
From 1996, The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue was a nice little holiday film that portrays itself to be based on a story about Bernice Feagan. I was curious and did some research. It seems that Bernice didn’t even know this movie was made until it was done. …
Paranoid Park Movie
I have never seen a Gus Van Sant film, however obviously the fact that he is a well-known director tipped me off to the fact that there might be something worth checking out there. Going through my Netflix on a lazy Sunday, I discovered a movie called Paranoid Park, …
Of Mice and Men movie
The movie I am reviewing is based on a book by the author John Steinback published in the year 1937.The movie was made in 1992 starring Gary Sinese as George and John Malcolvich as Lenny.It is about two poor workers in the 1930s,George and Lenny.George is a quick …
Sonic SatAM
I had heard great things about this show from several different people. I remember seeing it occasionally back when it was on Saturday mornings, but I didn’t watch it regularly simply because I had no clue who most of the characters were.
I picked up the DVD …
Case Closed: The Time Bombed Skyscraper movie
“The Time Bombed Skyscaper” is a movie based off of the hit Japanese anime show “Case Closed”. Case Closed is a based on the life of Jimmy Kudo, who is a genius junoir detective that was shrunk to a child due from poisening from a crime organization. He now …
Netflix Movie Rental
I recently tried a free trial of Netflix. I really enjoyed it for the trial period, so I decided to stick with it. I am a college student, and being the movie enthusiast I am, I needed to find an inexpensive way to satisfy my movie watching fix. Netflix …
The Delta Force (1986)
Action packed never knew life before the coming of the Chuck Norris movies and his level of attitude. This movie is about terrorists hijacking a plane full of innocent people and using them as hostages for their demands. To show good faith, they release the women and children hostages …
Hi De Ho movie
As the name might indicated, Hi De Ho is a Cab Calloway feature. The 1937 film has the famous bandleader belting out his special Hi De Ho song with a zing.
However, there is a disturbing nuance in the opening. We have Cab singing to a woman named …
Movie Transformers
When I heard that the Transformers was going to be made into a movie, I was so looking forward to it. I was in grade school during the 80’s when the cartoons became so popular on TV. There were even toys sold everywhere for every character. I wondered how …
Schindler’s List
I can remember my mother constantly telling me about this movie over the years. However, I never seemed to see it on television or cable so I didn’t watch it for a very long time. It was apparently supposed to be one of the best war movies too, however, …
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