Movies Reviews
Sivaji - The Boss Movie
Sivaji - The Boss Tamil movie released on June 16 2007. I watched the movie on First Day First show. It’s been tremendous experience to watch the Superstar Rajinikanth movie on first day. He has the large number of fans in India and his fans are …
To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar movie
Attitude is everything, and in To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar, there is plenty of attitude. When I first heard that Patrick Swayze was going to be in this movie, I was surprised, but there’s a reason for everything Patrick does, and when I learned it …
Omar (drama movie)
I had my doubts about watching the movie Omar even though it was recommended to me. I didn’t know much about it except that it was set somewhere in the Middle East, and I was truly tired of watching depressing films and news of people struggling to be themselves and …
Transformers 2 : Revenge of the Fallen
I am not a transformer fan. This is the reason why I turned down two invites to watch this newest transformer movie. But when I was asked (not invited) by my younger sister to go with her and her boyfriend, I cannot do anything but to go with them …
Movie: The Maze
Synopsis: Five college kids decide to go into a corn maze after hours and, while playing a game of tag, find themselves being stalked by a man wearing a red hoody and a knife.
What I liked about this movie: I think the best part of this movie for me …
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 …
The Holiday
After watching a bunch of ‘chick flicks’ I actually liked, I figured there would be no harm in renting The Holiday. Boy was I wrong.
This has got to be the longest, most boring film I’ve seen this year.
The movie is about two women, one American and one British, who …
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 …
Evan Almighty Movie
I am sure many of you with myself included have seen Bruce Almighty , in which the well known Jim Carrey is an average Joe who curses God for almost anything and is given God’s power to see how simple it really is to rule the Universe.
Evan Almighty is …
Fly Me to the Moon
My daughter has been at her grandparents the last couple of nights while I’ve been keeping her mom and new sister company at the hospital. But, she was getting homesick so I brought her home with me tonight and watched a movie with her “Fly Me to the Moon.”
I …
Escape To Witch Mountain
Another cherished Disney memory from the 70s, I was thrilled when it became available on DVD. Escape to Witch Mountain is the tale of aliens who crashland on Earth. Survivors of the tragedy found refuge on what the surrounding community called Witch Mountain, because of the strange goings-on there.
Tia …
The Blood of Fu Manchu movie
“The Castle of Fu Manchu” is one of Christopher Lee’s older movies. Like the other movie “The Castle of Fu Manchu”, most people I know either like this film or hate it. It never seems to be in between. Personally I think this one is not much better than …
Rosie! movie
Rosie! is a delightful comedy about an eccentric woman whose family questions her sanity. Of course, it’s all because they are worried about her money and it getting away from the family. It’s a common theme for movies, and it’s the central one here. The wonderful …
50 First Dates
50 First Dates is a 2004 comedy film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Adam Sandler plays as Henry Roth, a marine veterinarian, who meets Lucy Whitmore and gets her to agree to go on a date, the next day he discovers she doesn’t remember him at all, he …
No Strings Attached movie
No Strings Attached is a romantic comedy featuring actress Natalie Portman and actor Ashton Kutcher. Kevin Kline and a few other well known actors and actresses are also in the film. This movie was released in January 2011.
I am an avid fan of both of the main stars in …
The Penguins’ Whacked-Out Holiday DVD
This movie came as part of a set which included the movie Madagascar. The Penguins’ Whacked-Out Holiday DVD features the penguins from the Madagascar movie. I especially liked the penguins, so it was nice that they got their own little movie, which is basically a short cartoon.
The penguins are …
Andaz Apna Apna (AAA)
AAA is one of the most entertaining comedy in the history of bollywod. It is a total laugh riot right from the word go. The story is about two men, who want to trap a rich woman, so that they can get all her money, and the whole plot …
Rod Zombie’s New Halloween Movie
I have an affinity for scary movies and am especially fond of the Halloween story. Having grown up watching this series, I was intrigued to learn that Rod Zombie had taken over where John Carpenter and Moustafa Akkad had left off. Being a huge fan of “The …
Finding Nemo The Movie
I highly recommend it to all lovers of computer animation. It is suitable for your whole family. Finding Nemo is a Walt Disney production. The film is very well done for which we have to thank the guys from Pixar Animation Studios. Well, what’s the story.it is about the …
House Party (1990)
House Party, directed by Reginald Hudlin is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was March 9, 1990 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Romance and stars Christopher Reid as Kid, Christopher Martin as Play, Robin Harris as …
Sophie’s Choice, film
Sophie’s Choice is a drama film about love, friendship, and family starring Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline and Peter Macnicol. Alan J. Pakula directed Sophie’s Choice where he brought together a great ensemble of actors and artistic cinematographers to produce a classic drama film. The strongest aspects of this film …
The Purge (movie)
There was a point in my life where I had begun to like home invasion movies, it but it was only after a while when I had begun to see the same type of plot play out over and over again and they had become slightly cliché, that I …
27 Dresses
This is a very fantastic movie starring Katherine Heigl and the ever gorgeous and good looking James Marsden. I think he is really charming and very handsome and dashing. Movie’s about Katherine’s character named Jane and she has all her life dealt with dressing up brides to be …
Netflix
NetFlix is an awesome way to watch the movies you are interested in. I became a customer several years ago when a girlfriend of mine recommended it. I was at her house, and asked what the red and white envelopes were on her kitchen table. She explained everything about …
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
Doctor Evil has hatched a new plan for world domination, this time around he will use his time machine to go back in time and return with a Dutchman who has developed a cold fusion unit for a tractor beam, with this tractor beam he plans to pull a …
The Right Stuff
I got a chance to watch a movie I haven’t seen in ages last night; The Right Stuff.
I don’t know if this is the best movie I have ever seen about the space program (I think Space Cowboys was better). But, it certainly gives a decent insight into the …
“The Swimmer” movie
“The Swimmer” is a 1968 movie starring Burt Lancaster as the swimmer, Ned Merrill. Ned hasn’t been around recently though when the movie starts it isn’t clear where he’s been. However Ned doesn’t quite seem to be “quite right.” Ned appears unannounced at a friends house to swim in …
Star Wars III-Revenge of the Sith
This installation to the Star Wars Saga was not the worst nor the best. It failed to live up to the hype, it’s somewhat boring, plus the characters are semi-believable. Anakin’s character was poorly portrayed as he just randomly switched to the Darkside without a real reason. General Grievous …
Monster’s Ball (2001)
A stirring movie based on the intricacies of people and the way the view the world according to their own life experiences. On one side of the spectrum, you have a family that is filled with racial hate and it has stemmed for generations. Be that as it may, …
Erin Brockovich
This is a very beautiful movie. Well, it’s based on the life of activist Erin Brockovich, so there’s nothing much we can do or comment about the plot or story line. Erin lived a very inspiring, albeit controversial life and we owe some respect as to how she lives …
The wind will carry us movie
The wind will carry us is a film by Abbas Kiarostami, who is known for films like Close-Up and maybe most of all - one of my own personal favorites - Taste of cherry. His style is very slow, but in his case it’s always a positive thing, because …
Die Hard 2 (1990)
Die Hard 2, directed by Renny Harlin is Rated R by the Motion Picture Assocation of America, and stars Bruce Willis as John McClane, William Sadler as Colonel Stuart and John Amos as Major Grant.
Once again, terrorists / mercenaries plan to take over and destroy public property with the …
Finding Nemo
First I want to start off by saying that the hype of this movie was a big let down. I got my expectations set to high before I watched this movie I just expected more from it. It was still a very good movie that had a lot of …
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 …
Film Review - Jagte Raho
Jagte Raho was an experimental film by Raj Kapur made in the early fifties the story was about a simple man who comes to a metro city from this village and such as for water in the night so that he came satisfy his thrust and he is accidentally …
Song of the Gringo movie
Song of the Gringo from 1936 is actually Tex Ritter’s first movie role. He does a decent job as he enters the rank of the singing cowboy, which ruled the era in many ways. Being his first picture, he doesn’t have a sidekick and poor White Flash, …
Something The Lord Made (2004)
A movie about the man or men responsible for perfecting and performing the first open heart surgery on a human being, a baby in fact, the blue baby of the period in which this true story is based. This movie shows the attempts by man to properly conduct the …
Sleepy Hollow (1999 Film)
Who can forget the legend of Sleepy Hollow? And after watching the 1999 film “Sleepy Hollow” starring Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci, the blood and gore of the film (and the headless horsemen of course) make it difficult to. Though this film was made in the 90’s, and technology …
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
When a group of egotistical men have no choice but to accept a female reporter into their group of four, they do not take too kindly to it and challenge it at every chance they get to do so. To add insult to injury, the female that is supposed …
Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire
Even though I have yet to attempt to read the books, I actually enjoy the Harry Potter movies when they come out. However, the fourth installment of the series, The Goblet of Fire, seems a bit weak compared to the first three.
I think part of it is the characters …
Kiss Me Again
I chose to see the movie “Kiss Me Again” because I thought it had a good story however, after watching it, I was very disappointed. The acting is not that convincing and there are a lot of emphases on the fiscal aspect of the story rather then the physiological …
Wedding Crashers Movie
I recently watched the movie The Wedding Crashers with Vince Vaughan, Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams. It was a hilariouss storyline with parts that everyone can relate to but still with a few bizarre twists.
Two men are marriage counsellors or divorce lawyers or something along those lines. They are …
Brother Bear (2003)
A coming of age story that focuses on the bond that is shared between family members and more importantly the bond between the brothers of that family is depicted in this animated movie from Disney Studios. Using animals to portray the story that even without a voice that is …
Vacancy Movie
Vacancy is a movie released in 2007 starring Luke Wilson and Kate Beckinsale. If you think that combination sounds a little odd, don’t worry because so did I! I actually saw this movie while it was playing in the theater and I liked it enough that I actually bought …
Lucy Gallant
I adore Lucy Gallant. It’s a film about the Texas oil boom. Jane Wyatt plays the title role of Lucy Gallant, a woman running away from her old love and who ends up stranded right in the middle of oil country. She quickly meets the tall …
The Holiday movie
The Holiday is a movie about two women who switch houses for a holiday. Both are rather depressed and without partners, and in need of a big change in their lives. Cameron Diaz plays the frustrated Amanda, and Kate Winslet plays Iris. Iris seems overall more stable and centered …
Hancock
Hancock, a movie about a superhero thought to be the last of his kind is a quite enjoyable movie if you’re in to the whole superhero thing. Starring Will Smith, this movie introduces John Hancock a lonely, depressed, miserable drunk who saves his city at any cost. At any …
Duplicity
I normally loathe watching or reading romantic books and movies; thus I had absolutely no intention to watch the romance comedy film Duplicity until one of my friends somehow managed to trick me into watching it with her. Unlike her promises that the movie would get better, I found …
Gran Torino movie
I am reviewing the movie, Gran Torino, starring Clint Eastwood. This movie was made in 2008, and was produced and directed by Clint Eastwood.
Clint Eastwood plays a Korean War vet named Walt Kowalski. He is a cranky, irritable old man who has little time for the people …
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