Movies Reviews
Hancock
After watching the movie “Hancock”, you will understand immediately while Will Smith expressed interest in interpreting this role. “Hancock” is a superhero movie without the superhero clichés. This together with the talent of actors, Charlize Theron and Jason Batman and great action moments, make this movie one of this …
Big Business (1988)
This movie is based on two pairs of twins that were separated at birth, one child of each of the set of twins were placed with two different families, one pair went to a rich family where they were spoilt rotten and believe the world is their playground, and …
Open Season (movie)
Our family went to see Open Season today and were pleasantly surprised. The cast of animated characters all had fun personalities and meshed well together. We found it charming, funny and thought it gave a satisfying ending.
Debra Messing, Martin Lawrence, Billy Connolly and Ashton Kutcher supplied some of the …
Film Breaking Away
Director Peter Yates’ and screenwriter Steve Tesich’s Breaking Away is one of the sweetest, hilarious and exciting films ever made.
A true underdog story, Breaking Away focuses on the circle of friendship in an Indiana town. Four high school friends, Dave (Dennis Christoper), Cyril (Daniel Stern), Moocher (Jackie Earl …
Resident Evil 3: Extinction
Ok. Why does it some like most movies nowadays focus on destroying the world? Well, Resident Evil Extinction presents a barren wasteland of a world, taking place mostly in the desert and Las Vegas. Alice does mildly explain the bare bones …
Mr Arkadin movie
What could have been a major masterpiece by Orson Welles was severely cut down by the production company as they thought it was “too boring” and to mr Welles’ devastation he found yet another of his works butchered and lost forever. It was the exactly same thing with The …
Movie Hostel
Hostel (2006) is a horror movie directed by Eli Roth and is rated R by the MPAA
Hostel is about two American backpackers (Jay Hernandez and Derek Richardson) in Europe that meet someone while in Amsterdam that tells them about a small country where all the girls are beautiful and …
Con Air
I must admit that I am not a Nicholas Cage fan, but this actor manages to get involved himself in very exciting movie projects that one cannot simply ignore. Apart from “The National Treasure” movies, one of my Cage’s movies is “Con Air”.
Why do I enjoy watching over and …
Jack and the Beanstalk movie
Now here is a classic, which some will like and others will not. The movie is Jack and the Beanstalk, a 1952 production that features the comedy team of Abbott and Costello. If you like their humor, you’ll probably enjoy this version of the fairytale classic quite …
Dead Like Me: Rites of Passage
Barbara Barrie shows up as Joy’s mom, Phyllis, in Dead Like Me: Rites of Passage. Joy has asked her for money to repair the roof on the house, so she comes to check it out for herself. We learn quickly that it’s not an easy relationship, and …
Evil Dead (2013) Movie
Remakes of classic horror movies don’t have the best track record. Yet, we live in an age where they are common place due to…I’m not sure.
I was skeptical when I heard that they were remaking “Evil Dead”. I’m a fan of the original trilogy and doing …
God is our Pilot
God is our Pilot is the first ever full length episode of the CGI animated series “Tripping the Rift.” It had previously debuted as a 6 minute Internet film which gained quite a bit of popularity for taking a skewed and rather filthy view on the world of …
Misery (1990)
Misery, directed by Rob Reiner is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was November 30, 1990 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Drama/Horror/Thriller and stars James Caan as Paul Sheldon and Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes.
Paul Sheldon …
Babel (R, 2006) movie
It took me a while to actually rent this movie. I knew that anything starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett would be really interesting. This movie did not disappoint. Following a couple who’s vacationing in and through Morocco, the audience gets to witness the aftermath occurring …
He Knows Youre Alone (movie)
I think that there are two types of slasher movie fans. These are those who like gore, and those who seem to watch slasher movies mostly for the thrill of it. Nevertheless, after watching the 1980 slasher film “He Knows You’re Alone” twice, I do not think that either …
The Number 23 movie
Starring:
Jim Carrey (Walter Sparrow/Fingerling), Virginia Madsen (Agatha Sparrow/Fabrizia), Logan Lerman (Robin Sparrow), Danny Huston (Issac French/Dr Miles),
I was not sure what to expect from this movie, though the synopsis described the obsession of a man with a book. I had taken this DVD up, as I …
Krull
This film quietly snuck up on us in the early 1980’s. It’s a science fantasy film that, boiled down, is essentially the classic plot: boy meets girl, boy loves girl, boy gets girl.
The boy and girl are Corwyn and Lyssa. And in the beginning they are to be married, …
Shooter
I have always been a big fan of Mark Wahlberg’s acting skills. I like that he’s rough around the edges. Even still, he’s able to nail the emotion that is called for by the scenes he’s in. In this film, Wahlberg portrays a military marksman who …
Argo (movie)
Argo is a Biography, History and Drama movie based on a true story. A story of six American Ambassadors who managed to escape from the Embassy while it was attacked by some revolutionists of Iran. The story was directed by Ben Affleck who directed one of my favourite movies …
Movie Kate and Leopold
We watch a lot of movies, it is our past time, and if you have cable then you don’t have to spend a lot of money going out. I watched a movie the other day called Kate and Leopold. Meg Ryan played Kate and I like Hugh …
Creepshow 3
The 3rd movie from the Creepshow saga. Im a big fan of the 1st 2 creepshows but this one was horrible. The movie contains 5 short stories , “Alice” which is about a spoiled brat thats caught between 2 universes using a demonic tv remote, “The Radio” a talking …
Cinderella Man
This movie is mainly about boxing; I do not particularly like boxing, but I do like this movie, very much. While bloody fighting scenes still made me cringe, I was completely blown away by the beautiful family relationship of the main character, Jim (a boxer nicknamed Cinderella Man). Jim …
The Family, movie (2013)
Have you ever think what life is like for gangsters in the witness protection program? Movies have featured such characters more than once, but other than a bit of snippet at the end of Martin Scorsese’s cult film Goodfellas, I can’t think of any movies that could tell you more …
Evan Almighty
This is a really fun movie. Players are Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman, Lauren Graham and some others. Steve Carell is as funny as he can be. Morgan Freeman show up occasionally, not a very big role. Lauren Graham is cute. It is a story …
Babes in Toyland 1934 BluRay Movie
Babes in Toyland was released in 1934, in black and white color. This is a classic musical movie with its cuteness and its real singing talent. I was introduced to this movie as a child and had the hardest time trying to find it as an adult because I …
Ghost Busters movie
My wife and I have been spending a great deal of time watching the show Ghost Hunters. So, as a change of pace, I decided to watch what I like to refer to as the original Ghost Hunters; the movie Ghost Busters.
This film, though a bit dated, is still …
Capitalism: A Love Story
“Capitalism: A Love Story” is Michael Moore’s newest documentary. And in true Michael Moore fashion it does not disappoint. Not many movies get a round of applause at the theater, but this one did. This was a great movie. My boyfriend was on the edge …
Totally Recalled
Totally Recalled is one of the more enjoyable episodes of the Tripping the Rift series. The plot revolves for once about Gus, the android played by the brilliant Maurice LaMarche. In fact LaMarche is showcased a lot in this episode, as he plays not only Gus but a …
Movie Hell Boy
Hell Boy with Ron Perlman and John Hurt.
This is another of those movies that brings life to a comic book personality, but it is more of an adventure than a satire. I did like this movie because it had a beginning, a middle, and …
Finding Nemo
What a scary thought. Lost your wife, then lose your only child, right before your eyes. If this wasn’t an animated feature, that would be a shocking premise, not a heartwarming one.
But I think this film’s subject matter was handled in a toned-down way, balanced between the search for …
Mercury Rising (1998)
This is the movie about an autistic little boy who manages to crack a cryptographic code designed by the Federal Government. His life is now in danger, but based on his sickness, and age, there is nothing he can do to fend off the people who are now on …
The Thing With Two Heads-movie
The Thing with Two Heads is a 1972 drama/horror film starring the African American actor Rosie Grier.It is about a bigoted white doctor ,Dr Maxwell, who needs a serious operation to recover from an illness.he gets the idea of having someone donate a body to him.he will attach his …
Resurrecting The Champ (PG-13, 2007) movie
I had heard of this film. But when I saw that Josh Hartnett and Samuel Jackson starred in it, I figured it was one of those movies in which the black man portrays a lost, but heroic figure. And the white man comes to save the day …
The Royal Tenenbaums (comedy drama movie)
Throughout the years I’ve heard about the movie “The Royal Tenenbaums” but I never actually had a chance to watch it until recently. I figured it would have been one of those films that was severely overrated by a lot of people, but it turns out that even though I …
The Bank Job (2008 version)
Finally I got to watch the recent movie, “The Bank Job”. I must warn you be prepared to watch a great drama movie. This movie has got nothing to do with “The Bank Job” released last year and directed by Estonian director, Brad Jurjens. This movie is simply great.
I …
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 …
Shaun of the Dead
Oh how I love this movie !! It is one of the best comedies out there. It would be great for a Halloween get together night. This has Simon Pegg and Kate Ashfield in it. I try and catch it whenever it’s on tv, but I may just have …
The Kingdom (Movie)
This movie stars, jamie foxx and jennifer garner. Its a good story, but very boring. Theres a little TOO much detail in the story for my liking. Im usually a person that likes alot of detail but this was just entirely too much. Some parts just dragged on and …
Jesse Stone: Night Passage movie
From 2006, Tom Selleck returned to TV with Jesse Stone: Night Passage, a movie I’d just as soon as have not seen. I’ve now seen two of these movies, and they have to be among the most depressing productions known to mankind. What possible thrill did Selleck …
Chasm-e-badoor
This is yet another masterpiece, directed by Sai Paranjpe. Chasme-e-badoor (meaning ‘angelic beauty’) is a light romantic comedy made in the early 80s.
The story is about three friends, who are in Delhi (Indian capital city) for their studies. There live together in an apartment, and share all their …
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz (2000 movie)
This takes us on a journey of self discovery, where war is a thing of the past (for a year) and peace is being challenged by a new breed of dictators. The Gundams have served their purpose are were decommissioned…and were to be destroyed. After the uprising, the Gundams …
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhod Episode 21
Fullmetal Alchemist: Episode 21 begins with Roy reprimanding Riza Hawkeye for giving up on living after she believed that Roy Mustang was dead. Ed and Al figuring out how to lure out the Homunculi. Jean Havoc is in the hospital and we found out what’s going to happen to …
Feature Film “The Hamiltons”
I have recently decided to allow netflix, the online movie rental company to chose my movies for me. I tell it which movies I enjoyed and it makes recommendations. I enjoyed Ginger Snaps and Session 9 and it gave me the hamiltons as a suggestion. I …
You Don’t Mess With the Zohan, Dennis Dugan Movie
Zohan Dvir (Adam Sandler) is a super-powerful agent of Israel. In a mission to capture Phantom (John Turturro), Zohan fake his death as if he was killed by the Phantom. In fact he was already bored with their lives. He wants to realize the factory that was converted into …
The Jane Austen Book Club Movie
The movie “The Jane Austen Book Club” was one that I was drawn to immediately upon reading the title. As a huge Jane Austen fan myself I was really excited about the idea of a movie that was centered on her books and the effects the books have on …
The Boy from Mercury Movie
“The Boy from Mercury” is a touching Irish movie about an 8 year old boy who loses his father and finds himself emotionally estranged from the rest of the family. Nobody seems to understand Harry, no one cares enough to see that his quiet, withdrawn manner is caused by …
Madagascar
To watch Madagaskar with my kids was a so pleasant movie adventure! Both my two boys enjoyed it very much. Me too! Finally I found one movie that is not violent for kids, and a film that tell one interesting story. We wath the movie in an Avant Premiere …
Little Manhattan Movie
Hands down, this is the sweetest movie ever. Not some sappy chick flick, but a simple romantic comedy.
Kudos to the one who came up with such a cute idea about making a movie about first love. I mean, there are tons of movies out there about first love, but …
The Departed (2006)
The Departed hosts an all star cast of Hollywood’s best and most famous actors. Showcasing the corruption that has turned a police department completely upside down. If you have not watched this amazing movie before, trust me when I tell you, that you will not be disappointed! Suspense galore …
|