Movies Reviews
Mystic Pizza (1988 Film)
What is there to not love about a movie with a dynamite cast, amazingly relatable and entertaining plot, and an ending that leaves viewers feeling warm and fuzzy and hopeful for their own futures. If you haven’t already guessed, I am talking about the 1988 film, “Mystic Pizza” starring …
Earth: movie
This is, and hold on to your chair, my absolute favorite film of all time. I just wanted to clear that out before anything else. As I am a fan of cinema, that is the visual element before anything, the basic story in Earth isn’t really that interesting. Of …
300 Movie
I suuuuuper love this movie! The concept, the visuals, the sounds, the costumes, the actors, the abs… Although I already knew what was going to happen to them, I still loved how they came to that grand finale. And even if Leonidas was supposedly killed by a rain of …
Empire of the Ants (1977) movie
Starring: Joan Collins, Robert Lansing, John Carson, Albert Salmi, Jacqueline Scott, Pamela Susan Shoop, Robert Pine, Edward Power, Brooke Palance, Tom Fadden, Ilse Earl, and Jack Kosslyn.
Directed by: Bert I. Gordon.
Marilyn Fryser (Joan Collins) is showing a bunch of real estate seekers around an neat little island when all …
Cool World (1992)
Cool World, hmmm, what is ther that can be said about this movie that is any way, shape or form a good thing? This movie came to us as viewers with such high expectations and with a new thought of actually combining the human element with animation. I was …
Veggietales: Pistachio
As I often do, I spent some time Friday looking through Netflix’s Instant Watch section for movies I could watch with my two girls.
One of the movies I came across was the VeggieTales movie Pistachio. This proved to be worth watching.
The movie (which is essentially one of their TV …
Lean on Me movie
I am reviewing the movie, Lean on Me, starring Morgan Freeman. This movie is based upon actual events. Morgan Freeman plays a free spirited, gifted, dedicated teacher, who tries his best to teach his kids whatever he can. When he loses his job, he moves on …
The Orphan (2009)
What to say about this movie? I liked the concept. It was like watching “The Bad Seed” or “The Good Son” all together. But this movie started off with a really gruesome childbirthing nightmare. Once we realize that Vera Farmiga’s character is just dreaming, the …
HER, the movie (2013)
HER is one of the most interesting, innovative, and highly acclaimed films of 2013. Critics and audiences alike are passionate about this film. So what’s the reason? Initially, I thought it was solely because of the trendiness of this project, its sci-fi shell, and put the pretty picture.
But how …
Alpha Dog Movie
When I watched the trailer for this film, I wasn’t impressed. Just another teen flick with young girls in bikini’s and young boys doing drugs Even though that was in the film, it wasn’t as prominent a part as you would think
The film is about a young …
Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
Live Free or Die Hard, directed by Len Wiseman is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for intense sequences of violence and action, language and a brief sexual situation. The original release date was June 27, 2007 for United States audience. This movie falls in the …
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Movie
Note: This review of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone might contain spoilers.
I first saw Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone back in March 2008 on ABC Family channel. I was bored watching television on Saturday evening and decided to start channel flipping to see if I could find …
Love Conquers All…Almost
Love Conquers All…Almost returns Chode and the rest of the crew of the Jupiter 42 to the conflict between the Confederation and the Dark Clowns. In an attempt to win a peace prize (and the money that goes with the prize) the crew to matchmake between the daughter …
Sweet November movie
In this remake of the 60s film by the same name, ‘Sweet November’ features a heart warming story of acceptance, tenderness, and love on many different levels of being.
Set in San Francisco, California, Nelson Moss is a workaholic. So busy in fact, that he barely remembers his girlfriend …
Stargate: Atlantis 501 “Search and Rescue”
Stargate Atlantis season 5 premiere was one of the things I was really waiting for. With all the spoilers out there, I couldn’t imagine how they will make it work. And oh boy, was it worth it.
The episode is an immediate continuation of the season 4 finale. The building …
Seventh Son, Movie
Boasting an impressive cast, and based on the book, A Spook’s Apprentice by Joseph Delaney, there were high hopes amongst many for this film. Early trailers showed some promise, but the delays in production, followed by a weak showing at the box office, hint at the real quality, or lack …
Movie: The Girl Next Door
I liked “The Girl Next Door” the first time I watched it, but I really enjoyed it more the second time around. I liked it so much, I actually bought it on DVD! I got a good deal, so even though I don’t feel the need to …
The Last Samurai Movie
I have never appreciated The Last Samurai until it was pointed out at one of the conventions I attended recently. One of the speakers at the convention pointed out that the values and tradition upheld by these ancient Japanese warriors are significant in the building of a person’s character.
After the …
RomeoXJuliet Episode 18
RomeoXJuliet Episode 18 begins with Titus’ funeral where Leontes and Mercutio pretend to grieve over his loss. Everyone knows that Lord Montague killed him and meanwhile Romeo attempts to make the small abandoned village into a livable environment. Juliet is in Manchua and William arrives to prepare …
Salt ( 2010 Movie )
I was really anticipating this film ever since I first saw its trailer. It opened today and I hurriedly watched the last full show. The movie just got a passing mark in Rottentomatoes.com. It says ” the plot was predictable and ludicrous”.
I dissent.
Evelyn Salt ( Angelina …
Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin
I enjoyed this movie since I was quite young. I was first introduced to these characters in the bok the movie was based upon, ‘By The Great Horn Spoon!’ The big disappointment to me was the great sequences on the ship were not but a blink of an eye …
Shirley Valentine (1989)
“Shirley Valentine” is a 1989 color movie in English. It was filmed in locations in England and Mykonos, Greece. It is the story of a Liverpudlian woman’s midlife crisis who decides to do something about her life despite the fact that “no one thought she had the courage. The …
Kangaroo Jack
“Kangaroo Jack” is one of the stupidest movies I have ever seen. Even now I am not completely sure as to whether the movie was made for children, young adults, teenagers, adults or simply for the whole family. Watching it made my head hurt, but for some reason, a …
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, movie
Like many others who watched and re-watched the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy multiple times, I had high hopes for “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.” But, after sitting through the film, I was left very disappointed.
First of all, the film was too long. Now, I understand that “The Hobbit” …
Tomcats (2001)
Tomcats, directed by Gregory Poirier is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong sexual content including dialogue, and for language. The original release date for this movie was March 30, 2001 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy and stars …
Gidget Goes Hawaiian movie
Two years after Sandra Dee captured the world as the girl midget known as Gidget, the character was back in Gidget Goes Hawaiian. Now honestly, this one is probably my favorite. There’s something about the storyline that I really loved. I don’t know if technically it’s …
Fellowship of the Ring
I am reviewing the movie, The Fellowship of the Ring, which was released in 2001. This is the first of three movies Peter Jackson created after JRR Tolkien’s masterpiece. The story involves four hobbits, who quest out on an adventure to destroy Dark Lord Sauron’s ring, which …
Clueless (1995)
Clueless (1995) is a comedy directed by Amy Heckerling and is rated PG-13 by the MPAA.
Clueless is the story of Cher (Alicia Silverstone), a privilaged, beautiful blonde who is used to talking people into whatever she wants. When a teacher won’t raise her grade, she gets him together …
Farce of the Penguins (2007) Movie
Farce of the Penguins starring Samuel L. Jackson and Bob Saget was just that, “Farce.”
If one likes crude humor from cute cuddly cartoon characters then this is the movie for them. The whole story’s purpose was to be the parody of the movie, “March of the Penguins” which depicts …
Point Break (1991)
Point Break, directed by Kathryn Bigelow is rated R bythe Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was July 12, 1991 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Crime/Drama/Sport/Thriller and stars Patrick Swayze as Bodhi, Keanu Reeves as FBI Agent Johnny Utah, Gary …
Blood Diamond
‘Blood Diamond’ is a movie directed by Edward Zwick. Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsoun are the main actors. They have performed well in the movie. Diamonds are a status of wealth, but if you watch this movie, you will come to know that in the places where diamonds are …
Daja Vu
Daja Vu is where you have a sensation or feeling of having been somewhere or meeting someone before. The movie called Daja Vu is about an ATF agent named Doug Carlin which is portrayed by Denzel Washinton. He is investigating the bombing of the New Orleans Ferry. He is …
Transformers:Revenge of the Fallen Movie
I was really excited about this movie as the first movie was really good. I was also expecting more added characters here and this movie was more exciting because of them. The plot is about Sam Witwicky deciding to leave for college to have a normal life and to …
Happy Feet Movie
Happy Feet the movie was released in 2006, and is an exceptional family film. Happy Feet is about Emperor Penguins in their natural environment and their natural gift to sing. But, when one small penguin named Mumble is unable to sing, he faces ridicule from the other penguins, including …
Movie Open Water
Open Water was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. When I first started the movie, I thought, “Oh, well maybe this is one of those movies that has a good storyline, but just a low budget”. But, I guess I was wrong. It …
DVD Empire
First of all, let me just say I love DVD Empire. I found this site while doing a search to find my boyfriends birthday present. This is one of the greatest movie sites that I have ever found.
My boyfriend is a huge horror freak, so I thought it …
Movie: Dear John
Dear John is a movie based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. I would say the novel was more outstanding than the movie, in terms of details. The movie however, is still a great romance flick to watch with your significant other.
The movie starrs Channing Tatum as John and …
The ring two (movie)
As far as I remember I really enjoyed watching the first ring. It was freaky, a lot of people said that it was scary but I thought it was more freaky than anything. I watched this movie when it came out in the theaters with my cousin. We both …
I know who killed me movie
I know who killed me (2007) directed by Chris Silverton stars Lyndsay Lohan and Julia Ormond. This movie is one that is labeled under suspense and thriller and is an ‘R’ rated movie.
Now to begin with Lohan did a wonderful job portraying herself as two different people. …
The Secret (R, 2006) movie
You will probably recognize her as Juno’s hyper teenage BFF. But Olivia Thirlby proves otherwise in this 2006 thriller called “The Secret.” The DVD cover art may throw you off. You may think that this is some seedy Lolita movie in which the teen wraps …
Rob Zombie’s Halloween
Do you remember when you went trick or treating and got something good in your pumpkin? Like a full size Snickers or Reese peanut butter cup? Well Rob Zombie’s latest Halloween is more like a stick of cheap gum - the sweetness only lasts for so long. …
DOA: Dead Or Alive Movie
I may be a girl, but that doesn’t mean that I can’t appreciate a woman who looks good. When I saw DOA: Dead Or Alive I just happened to get a little more than I intended to. A large portion of the movie is devoted to the women in …
Stronger (2017 Biographical Drama Film)
For what it’s worth, biographical dramas are too often hard to pull off. Directors and storytellers need to be cautious with the underlying melodrama that this type of movies usually evokes. While it’s good for some viewers, experienced moviegoers looking for good or better films are going to be disappointed …
Cloverfield
I love monster movies. Even if the special effects aren’t the greatest and the plot is weak, the fact I can see some giant monster destroying a city is usually enough to make up for it.
Unfortunately, Cloverfield turned out to be the worst monster movie I’ve ever seen.
The problem …
Evan Almighty movie
This movie, a sequel in premise only to the earlier Bruce Almighty, is a fun PG rated film to enjoy with the whole family. Morgan Freeman once again plays God, with of course the ability to appear and reappear at will to whomever he desires. Steve Carell reprises his …
50 First Dates movie
I must admit, at first I thought that this movie, 50 First Dates is just another love story with a touch of comedy and humor. But I was wrong. Maybe others are looking at this movie that way, but for me, it is also a story of a great …
Murder on the Orient Express movie
In my opinion the by far best adaptation of a detective story by Agatha Christie, in which Albert Finney appears as the genius detective Hercule Poirot. The cast of the film is simply amazing and include legends like Ingrid Bergman, Sean Connery, Vanessa Redgrave, Michael York, Lauren Bacall, Martin …
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