Movies Reviews
There’s No Business Like Show Business musical
There’s No Business Like Show Business is a really neat musical that I always enjoy watching. It came from Twentieth Century-Fox in 1954 and stars Ethel Merman and Dan Dailey as the performing Donahues. They end up having children, each of whom joins them on …
Guess Who (2005 movie)
I’m still wondering if this is a remake of the classic “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”, for it does not have the flair of the original (that’s of course, if it is a remake). Ashton Kutcher (Simon Green) co-stars with Bernie Mac (Percy Jones) in this family comedy that …
Garfield: Tale of Two Kitties
We got Garfield, Tale of Two Kitties last week and were very impressed. It was a great family movie that had a great mix of action and comedy. I only wish I could have gotten my energetic 2-year-old to watch more of it.
I found myself laughing every few seconds …
Dead Like Me: Last Call
The first surprise comes at the beginning of the story when Rube enters the Waffle House where the grim reapers meet all the time and sees Clancy and Reggie eating there. Knowing George is about to arrive, he ushers his fellow reapers to another part of the diner …
Bad Santa
I’m not a huge Billy Bob Thornton fan so, when his movie Bad Santa came out, I really avoided watching it. However, it was on one of our movie channels the other day and, since there was nothing better on, I figured I would give it a chance.
It wasn’t …
Session 9 (2001 movie)
“Session 9″ is another one of those little known horror movies that never made it to the big screen, as far as I know. I came across it on cable, and two things about it intrigued me. The lead actor is David Caruso, who I always liked from his …
There Goes the Neighborhood movie
A man who works at a prison finds out there is money hidden underneath a certain house and sets out the retrieve it. He faces a big problem when the woman currently living in the house proves to be a man-hater and won’t let him in.
This was supposed to …
Open Season (2006)
Open Season, directed by Roger Allers and Jill Culton is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for some rude humor, mild action and brief language. The original release date was September 29, 2006 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Animation/Adventure/Comedy/Family and …
Movie: Ghost Town
I was flipping channels yesterday and came across the film Ghost Town. At first, I thought it was the recent comedy by the same name. But, after tuning into it, I found it was actually a SyFy Channel original movie about a bunch of college students being terrorized in …
The Parent Trap,1998 movie
This is a remake of the original, 1961 “The Parent Trap”. Unlike many remakes, it is actually good. Two girls meet at a summer camp: Hallie Parker from California and Annie James from London. To their utter amazement, they look like twins. Neither one knew she had a twin …
John Wick, Movie
I love revenge movies. They appeal to our baser instincts and when they’re done well they strike us at our emotional core. John Wick is a superb revenge flick that oozes style and menace.
From the outset this film makes its intentions very clear. It is light on dialogue and …
Signs (movie)
I really enjoyed watching this movie and have seen it twice or maybe even three times. I really liked it and think it was a really good movie. Everyone that I know that watched it liked it. I wouldn’t say it’s one of the scariest movies I have seen …
CUT BACK: facing ageism - Documentary by Patricia Sahertian
I just finished watching Cut Back and I have to say I was impressed. The documentary basically deals with the real life issues people face when they are downsized and need to look for a job at 50. There were a couple of really good stories in …
Movie Say Anything
Lloyd (John Cusack) is heading into a life of uncertainty as he finally graduates from High School where he was a pretty normal boy and not warrenting of much attention or expections. One thing he is certain about is his crush on pretty and intelligent Diane (Ione Skye). Having …
The Time Traveler’s Wife (movie)
The Time Traveler’s Wife is a movie starring Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams. It is based on the novel by the same name which was written by Audrey Niffenegger.
In the movie, Henry (Bana) has a genetic abnormality that causes him to time travel. He cannot …
The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants (movie)
The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants is another movie about girls, relationships, and best friends. The different in the story line is that a pair of pants glues the girls together during a summer vacation. Four friends find a pair of magical pants that fit each one of them …
There’s Something About Mary movie
This is a 1998 comedy film directed by the Farrelly Brothers and starring Cameron Diaz, Ben Stiller, and Matt Dillon. The movie is technically a romantic comedy but it’s not boring like many of this type, this movie is about Ted (played by Ben Stiller) who falls for Mary …
Da vinci Code movie
I watched this movie with my mother when it first came out. I didn’t understand a lot of it. Unless you know the bible really well I wouldn’t recommend the movie. I was kind of lost throughout the whole movie. My mother knows the bible really well and she …
Inside Mecca DVD
“Inside Mecca” is a National Geographic television production (2003). It follows three Muslims engaging in hajj: a woman from Texas, a man and his wife from Malaysia, and a man from South Africa.
Pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam (faith, prayer, alms giving, and fasting). In …
Baby snatcher
I watched this movie on lifetime move network today. Overall it was pretty good. The actors were really good in it, and they had more than one actor that was good. A lot of times in the life time movie networks there are only one good actor in the …
Kingpin (1996)
Kingpin, directed by Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for crude sex-related humor and a drug scene. The original release date was July 26, 1996 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Sport and stars Woody …
The Last Crusade movie
I am reviewing the movie, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. It is the last movie in the trilogy. It stars Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. It follows Raiders of the Lost Arc, and the Temple of Doom. When Indiana Jones’ father turns up missing, he is …
The Red Violin movie (1998)
(Samuel L. Jackson, Greta Scacchi, Colm Feore)
Beauty, ambition, passion, danger, perfection, sacrifice. These are the elements that make up not only the ideal musical instrument, but also the film inspired by such a legendary piece of craftsmanship. Co-written by writer / director Francois Girard and writer …
Victory
Victory with Willem Dafoe and Sam Neill.
When I first saw the title along with one of my favorite actors, I thought that it would be an adventure film with plenty of action. Boy was I wrong. This movie is so slow and action free …
Horror of Spider Island Movie
I ended up watching an old movie last night called Horror of Spider Island. From what I can tell, this was a foreign movie (likely German) that was dubbed and was supposed to be a scary movie.
Well, I have to tell you, this black and white film was one …
Lucky You Movie
For any poker fan or romantic Lucky You is a great pick. No movie has kept me more entertained than this classic. It’s about a male poker player who is very talented at the game. He is highly competitive and can’t stand his father who is also a good …
Holy Man -movie
Holy Man is a 1998 movie starring Eddie Murphy.The plot of the movie is about a man named Ricky and a woman named Kate who work at a home shopping network.Kate was bought to the network by Ricky’s boss to help him because Ricky is a substandard …
You, Me and Dupree, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Movie
Randy Dupree is not really lucky, just fired of the work; he now does not have a place to live. This situation is of course to make compassionate friend, Carl Peterson. Carl finally invites Dupree to stay in their homes. Nay, this was opposed by Carl’s wife, Molly, especially …
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 …
Tombs of the Blind Dead, movie (1971)
After the release of the George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead, zombie films were a noticeable trend from foreign film markets. Yet, it would be much bigger when Dawn of the Dead came out. But, Night was not without its own knock-offs. One movie in …
Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon movie
I recently went to the theaters to see the new Transformers movie: Dark of the Moon. I remember when I saw the first movie. I did not know if it would be cheesy and fall short in terms of story, because it seems like that could be an easy …
As Good As It Gets movie
I am not much of a drama type person, but, this movie is one of the very few drama films that holds a special place in my heart. Jack Nicholson’s characters are always lovable whether good or bad, and in the film it was kinda both at the same …
Eva Nera (1976) movie
One of my friends likes watching old movies, like some of those from the seventies for example, and recently I decided to watch a few of them. The movie Eva Nera was one of them. I first thought it was going to be an action movie named Black Cobra, …
The Number 23 (2007)
The Number 23, directed by Joel Schumacher is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for violence, disturbing images, sexuality and language. The oroginal release date was February 23, 2007 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Mystery/Thriller and stars Jim Carrey as …
Cheeni Kum, movie
Finally somebody had the sense to pair two performers we’ve been dying to see together: Amitabh and Tabu.
And debutant director R Balki proves he’s just the man for the job as he marvelously brews the perfect romantic comedy around an acerbic chef and a classy dame.
As …
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
I cannot remember the time that I was impressed with the movie version of the book. I suppose the written word is just too difficult to put into action, but with the first book of Harry Potter, I thought the subject of wizards and witches should be easier and …
Once
The movie Once is something that my boyfriend and I love watching. It is a musical drama, and is Irish too. The musical has a courtship like, and has an R rating.
The story is about a street musician, and a kindred spirit, featuring a younger girl, who …
30 Days of Night. A Movie
To be fully honest I cannot stand scary movies, I am a much bigger fan of romantic comedies. However while I maybe a romantic comedy person, my husband is not. He loves scary movie and feels that romantic comedies are really boring. That being said every once in …
Tesco DVD rental
We currently use a DVD / game rental service that is offered by Tesco.com. This service is an Internet based service where we can rental DVD’s or games for different platforms. The service allows us to have two discs at anyone time and costs us fourteen pound …
Get Rich or Die Tryin (2005)
Get Rich or Die Tryin’, directed by Jim Sheridan is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong violence, pervasive language, drug content, sexuality and nudity. The original release date was November 9, 2005 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Biography/Crime/Drama/Music …
Movie: Little Giants
Synopsis: After his daughter is cut by the local youth football team in town, a father decides to form his own football team using the misfit players his brother (the other team’s coach) didn’t want. This leads to a playoff game between the two teams.
What I liked about this …
Captivity (UR, 2003)
Fashion model Jennifer (played by Elisha Cuthbert) has been kidnapped after spending the evening at a nightclub. She awakens to find herself trapped in some sort of basement with a labyrinth of killer tricks and props. She realizes that someone is testing her, watching her every move. …
Touch of Evil movie
Next to Citizen Kane probably the most successful film by Orson Welles. A Mexican agent played by Charlton Heston gets involved in some kind of conspiration, and something leads him the think the man behind it all is a police detective played by Orson Welles himself.
Welles uses a brilliant …
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is a movie about four girls that were brought together by providence. Their mothers were all in the same Lamaze class and their due dates just happened to be all in the same week. The girls became friends as young girls and …
Columbo Mystery Movie Collection 1990 DVD set
Like its predecessor from the year before, the Columbo Mystery Movie Collection 1990 DVD set has a DVD layout that I really despise because of the inconvenience involved in selecting a DVD to watch and also the potential for harm to come to the DVDs.
What Universal has done with …
Return to Me movie
Mundane romantic comedy about a man and a woman who happen to meet accidentally, happen to be perfect for each other, and happen to fall in love instantly. How many times have this been seen before?
Countless, or course, and this film is just repeating old sugar sweet cliches like …
Movie: “The House Bunny”
“The House Bunny” came from the same writers that created “Legally Blonde”; while “Bunny” is definitely not the instant classic that “Legally Blonde” was, it’s a cute movie of its own right.
Anna Faris plays Shelley, a Playboy bunny who gets kicked out of the Playboy Mansion at the ripe …
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