Movies Reviews
Vertigo
I will never get bored watching this classic movie cum thriller romance called Vertigo. There is something hauntingly chilling but at the same time giving a nice feeling of romance after my each time watching this movie. Alfred Hitchcock was a real genius and it’s kind of sad …
Half a dozen babies
This was an alright movie overall. I found it to be a little funny if anything. I didn’t really care for it all that much. It’s kind of a chick movie. It’s about this couple that want to have babies and they can’t seem to get pregnant, well they …
Children of Men
I watched this movie a few months ago. I was totally enthralled in the plot. It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I wasn’t very impressed when they killed the main characters long lost love. I also found it to be a little more …
Out for Justice (1991)
Steven Seagal plays the role of Gino Felino, and New York Police Department Detective who grew up in the means streets surrounded by the wise guys and made men, basically, he has been around the mob his whole life, but he wanted to be a cop instead of a …
Return of the Jedi
In the third installment of the original Star Wars triology was the Return of the Jedi. I think that this was one exciting movie.
Our list of charachters return with Luke Skywalker now a full fledged Jedi, and part of him, his arm has been replaced with …
Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters Film
After me waiting for a while I finally went to the cinema to watch the second adaptation of the best-selling series by Rick Riordan, “Percy Jackson & the Olympians,” which sends the already familiar characters from the first movie along with some new ones on a journey to the …
The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
The Thomas Crown Affair, directed by John McTiernan is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America and stars Pierce Brosnan as Thomas Crown, Rene Russo as Catherine Banning and Denis Leary as Michael McCann.
Thomas Crown, an extremely wealthy and successful man passes him idle time buy stealing …
Justin Bieber, Never Say Never In 3D
So I saw the Justin Bieber Never SAy Never in 3D yesterday, and let me just say this… Im not an avid Justin fan, i liked him a lot more before but the hype kind of wore off for me. This movie though, wow is not even a good …
Finding Nemo
Finding Nemo was one of the most successful animated movies by Pixar and really set them apart as an excellent animation studio. Finding Nemo followed the standard of movie quality always seen in Pixar works as being a movie that was very kid friendly while still being entertaining for …
Dazed and Confused movie
Over the years, I have seen a lot of these types of films, and yet, I think one of the best coming of age movies was the film “Dazed and Confused” which was released in nineteen ninety three. At first, I used to wonder what the name of the …
Wanted: A Movie
What have you been doing lately? This is the last line from the movie “Wanted” starring Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie and James Mc Avoy.
James Mc Avoy plays the role of Wesley Gibson, an Account Manager in some company. He thinks of himself as a loser who is struggling to …
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Casey Affleck and Brad Pitt played in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. In case you guys do not know who Casey Affleck is, he is Ben Affleck’s brother, the husband to Jennifer Garner. So yeah. This movie is quite alright but it …
The Duchess movie
I just finished watching this movie at home and I should say that I like the performance of Keira Knightley who does the led role of Georgina Spencer Cavendish, the Duchess of Devonshire. I think Keira did a marvellous job because she looks very elegant and beautiful in …
Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy movie
The old version from the early 1980s, taken from the classic novel by Douglas Adams about Arthur Dent and his dear friend Ford Prefect who go together on a cosmic journey through the galaxy and meets the most curious species. I have also seen the new version that came …
The Eruption of Mount St. Helens! (2001)
This movie was originally shown in IMAX theatres but it is now on DVD. It is about the series of terribly destructive eruptions that happened in the 80s. At the time it erupted, I was too young to really remember hearing about it on the news and since I …
Dawn of the Dead
What many people do not understand is that there are two versions of “Dawn of the Dead”. There is the one from 2004 which I have based my review on, and then, there is the one from 1978 which I have not watched. Dawn of the dead (2004) …
Martian Child (2007)
Martian Child, directed by Menno Meyjes is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for thematic elements and mild language and for thematic elements. The original release date was November 2, 2007 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Drama/Family/Science fiction and stars …
Confessions of a Shopoholic
When I first saw the movie “Confessions of a Shopoholic” advertising to be released in theatres, I did not pay it any attention since it seemed like a silly little comedy; but when I did get to watch it some time ago, I realised that it was actually a …
Slither (2006)
Slither, directed by James Gunn is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong horror violence and gore, and language. The original release date was March 31, 2006 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Horror/Science Fiction and stars Nathan Fillion as …
Sweet Home Alabama (movie)
Everyone has a handful of favorite movies that they can just watch over and over again. Well, this happens to be one of mine.
Sweet Home Alabama, with Patrick Dempsey, Josh Lucas, and Reese Witherspoon, is just one of those movies that makes you feel good. Melanie Carmichael (Reese …
Brokeback Mountain movie
I was a bit hesitant to watch Brokeback Mountain because I’ve never really seen two men kissing or making love on screen. But with all the hype and critical acclaim that the movie received (along with several Oscar nominations), I just had to see it. So I rented a …
Hunchback of Notre Dame-1996
The hunchback of notre dame is a 1996 animated disney adaption of a novel called Notre-Dame de Paris, written by Victor Hugo.The plot is centered on a deformed young man named Quasimodo who deals with his evil and prejudiced stepfather, Frollo and his friendship with a beautiful …
Role Models (UR, 2008) movie
I was dying to see this movie when it hit theaters. But alas, I ended up catching it on DVD. And I have to say that I’m glad I waited. While the movie was funny, I found the little boy’s antics a bit over …
The Good Lie (drama film)
Actually found out about the movie “The Good Lie” by accident. I didn’t know it existed until I saw a trailer for the movie right in passing before it was set to air on HBO. Therefore, I recorded it and I was able to watch it in the comfort of …
My Super Ex-Girlfriend
My Super Ex-Girlfriend is a nice comedy movie. The movie stars Uma Thurman, Anna Faris and Luke Wilson in the lead roles. Though the movie is entertaining and enjoyable, it some times gets boring and illogical. Even if we accept the fact that Uma is a super girl, we …
Bourne Ultimatum
The third part of Robert Ludlum’s highly acclaimed Jason Bourne films, Bourne Ultimatum is entertainment at its best. Directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Matt Damon, Joan Allen, Julia Stiles, and David Strathairn, the movie picks up where it left off with Bourne still desperate to find out who …
Salt: A Film by Philip Noyce (2010)
With all the campaigns splashed in the internet about this film, it’s hard to ignore not watching it. I went out with a bunch of friends earlier and had no choice but to see this movie. Salt tells the story of a CIA official named Evelyn Salt. …
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 …
The Golden Compass (2007)
The Golden Compass, directed by Chris Weitz is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for sequences of fantasy violence. The original release date was December 7, 2007 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Adventure/Family/Fantasy/Thriller and stars Nicole Kidman as Marisa Coulter, …
Miracle on 34th Street Movie, a John Hughes Production
“Miracle on 34th Street,” the John Hughes production with Richard Attenborough, contains the same inspirational storyline as the original movie and continues to entertain drama lovers today. The remake was filmed in 1995, casting famous actors and actresses, such as Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott, and Mara Wilson. Attenborough portrayed …
22 Jump Street (comedy movie)
22 Jump Street was one of the movies that I looked forward to seeing the most this year. This was because I enjoyed the first one so immensely that I couldn’t help being curious about what idea the writers were going to use for the second one. Actually getting to …
Big
I really enjoyed watching Big. I saw this movie as a kid and I will never forget it. I think this movie was very well done and has a nice warm feeling inside. I think that this movie is great for families to watch together. Big stars Tom Hanks and …
Rush Hour (movie)
Rush Hour is a movie that my son insists on watching. It is one of those kung fu type movies with a bit of a change to it. It ivnvoles 2 police officers from different cultures and back grounds. Detective Inspector Lee a Hong Kong Detective(Jackie Chan) …
The Crow movie
Perhaps most renowned for the fact that Brandon Lee (yes, the son of kung fu legend Bruce Lee) died during filming under similar circumstances as his father did twenty years earlier. The Crow is originally a comic book series and tells the story of a man seeing his wife …
Movie Slither
Starring: Nathan Fillion (Bill Pardy), Elizabeth Banks (Starla Grant), Michael Rooker (Grant Grant), Brenda James (Brenda Gutierrez), Gregg Henry (Jack MacReady)
Starla was married to one of the town’s richest guys, Grant. Her former boyfriend, Bill, who was also the police chief, still carried a torch for her. …
Life of Pi (movie)
A couple years ago, I had to read the book “Life of Pi” for a literature class. I had heard one or two other students say that it was a very good book, but whenever I had gotten to read it for myself, I wasn’t anywhere near as impressed …
One of Us (2017 Movie)
One of Us is a horror, drama mystery film directed by Blake Reigle. It actually feels more like a thriller rather than a horror film as there is nothing horrifying or scary about it.
The story starts off with journalist, Melanie receiving a call for help from her friend, Haley.
Melanie …
Foxfire
Foxfire is a loose, modernized adaptation of the novel “Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl Gang” by Joyce Carol Oates. This 1996 hardcore features one of the earliest performances by Angelina Jolie, and also features the talents of Hedy Burress, model Jenny Shimizu, and Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley fame.
Foxfire …
Reeker
Reeker is darn scary. You should rent this and watch; it is awesomely scary and something that I would truly opt for if you want to watch in a group, say on a scary Friday night with the weekend in tow and nothing to do.
The plot goes …
Return to Me Movie
Return to me is a terrific little love story.
Bob (David Ducovney) loses his wife in a car accident. After a year of mourning, a friend encourages him to move on with his life and he agrees to go to dinner to meet someone. At the restaurant he and …
The Gingerdead Man movie
First off, the fact that the star of this movie is Gary Busey should tip you off as to what kind of a movie it’s going to be. If that doesn’t, then the fact that he plays a talking homicidal cookie should. After being executed for a murder spree/ …
Martin Chuzzlewit, 1994
Martin Chuzzlewit, 1994. This movie is based on a novel by Charles Dickens and it does it justice. There are two Martin Chuzzlewits in this story, the grandfather and the grandson. First we meet the grandfather (Paul Scofield), a wealthy old man haunted by a crowd of relatives trying …
A Little Princess (movie)
A Little Princess is the movie about Sara, wealthy and adored daughter of a man who indulges her every wish and constantly tells her how wonderful she is. Sara is a beautiful child, and she is as sweet as she is pretty. Growing up in India with every little …
The Ant Bully
The Ant Bully is a great movie for kids and their parents. Is the story of a boy in an amazing journey in finding the meaning of truth friendship and that sometimes you find it in very interesting places.
He was an ant bully always chasing them around and what …
The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppet Christmas Carol is one of my favorite Christmas movies. I did not expect to like it so much when I had first rented it out. First of all, I was not sure whether the muppets would handle the timeless classic with enough reverence; secondly it is a …
The Private War of Major Benson
Early in Charlton Heston’s career, he starred in The Private War of Major Benson. Benson had some attitude problems and to get him in line, he was assigned to take over the running of a boys’ school. It was the low of the low for the major. …
Practical Magic (1998)
Practical Magic, directed by Griffin Dunne is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America and stars Sandra Bullock as Sally Owens, Nicole Kidman as Gillian Owens, Stockard Channing as Aunt Frances Owens, Dianne Wiest as Aunt Bridget Owens and Aidan Quinn as Officer Gary Hallet.
As a young …
Honey (2003)
Honey, directed by Bille Woodruff is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for drug content and some sexual references. The original release date was December 5, 2003 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Drama/Music/Romance and stars Jessica Alba as Honey Daniels, …
Indecent Proposal movie (1993)
I’m sure that most of you out there have already seen “Indecent Proposal,” considering all of the hype surrounding it. But for those of you who have never seen the film, I will offer you my personal opinions on it. I remember being anxious to see this movie before …
Movie Enchanted
I usually like movies based on fairy tales and, overall, the film Enchanted wasn’t bad. But, I think the movie used too much of the same-old format to make it good.
Amy Adams was decent as a princess who is sent from a fairy-tale world to New York City. But, …
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