Movies Reviews
Event Horizon (1997)
Event Horizon (1997) is a science-fiction film from director Paul W.S. Anderson and is rated R by the MPAA for strong violence and gore, language and some nudity.
Event Horizon follows an astrophysicist (Sam Neill), who is haunted by the memory of his wife’s suicide years earlier, and joins a …
Memory Movie
Memory has to be the most confusing and convoluted movie I have ever seen. I’ve been a big fan of Billy Zane for a number of years, and I’ve followed his career off and on. Since his role in Titanic, the man hasn’t had a lot of success save …
Addam’s Family Values. A Movie
A few months ago I was flipping through the channels in a hotel room and came upon the Addam’s Family Movie. I honestly could not remember seeing it however it appeared that I had. I called my mother and she said that I had seen it a few …
Alvin and the Chipmunks Movie
I saw the movie Alvin and the Chipmunks The Squeakquel at my local MJR Family Film Festival. I was a bit not-so-happy to go see it but it only cost my wife and I two bucks and our daughter got in free.
It ended up being a pretty cute …
Ice Age -Movie One in the Trilogy
I watched this movie a long time ago and then again recently; I recall then thinking that it was childish -which I suppose is good because it’s mostly a kid’s movie but I had hoped it would entertain me too- and that I would not care so much …
Beauty Shop (2005)
Beauty Shop, directed by Bille Woodruff is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America on appeal for sexual material, language and brief drug references. The original release date was March 30, 2005 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy and stars Queen …
K-9 (1989)
Similar to that of the movie Turner and Hooch, pairs the human element and the animal element into a movie to try to get a favorable response by the animal lover in most people. I have noticed that everything has its time in the spotlight and every genre is …
Across The Universe - The Film
The 1960’s were an overwhelming era that fostered some of the greatest legends to ever be established in the music industry, including The Beatles. Although it has been decades, the groups’ music still remains renowned and in October 2007 —“ a film was made, showcasing many classic Beatles songs …
The Undefeated documentary
The Undefeated is a documentary about Sarah Palin. Some persons think of this documentary kind of like an event or production where you sit and watch it out of general politeness. Some have been even as bold as to describe it as a really, long, …
The Color Purple by Steven Spielberg
I never thought that I would ever cry watching a movie. Nevertheless it happened when I see The Color Purple with Whoopie Goldberg and Danny Glover. The movie features a young black girl at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. Slavery has long …
The Corsican Brothers
The Corsican Brothers stars Cheech and Chong. It takes place during the 1800’s in France. The brothers feel each other’s pain and not their own pain. They try to start a revolution and overthrow the evil and oppressive Fuckaire.
First off, The Corsican Brothers has no pot …
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 …
Meet the Fockers
I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed watching ‘Meet the Fockers’ when it came out on DVD. I personally feel it was much better than the prequel, ‘Meet the Parents.’ It was nice to see Robert DeNiro and Dustin Hoffman play …
The Road (2009 movie)
“The Road” is a movie based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy and shot in the year 2009 by the director John Hillcoat. The main characters are played by Viggo Mortensen, Charlize Theron and Kodi Smit-McPhee.
The story-line takes us to the dark, gray, lifeless and cold world of the …
American History X (drama movie)
The 1998 movie American History X is on my list of some of my favourite dramas to date, because of what it was about and the way that the story was presented. I know I’m not alone in this respect since it was given a high rating on sites like …
The Empire Strikes Back movie
As I said in my Star Wars review, I’ve only seen the original three movies and I loved them. They made a complete package for me. In my heart, I think of this movie as The Empire Strikes Back and not as Star Wars: Episode V - …
Last Chance Harvey
Strange that a movie running slightly more than an hour could capture my heart instantly. Check this movie out, Last Chance Harvey is a very wonderful one that you guys should not miss watching. I got some free passes due to my cellphone operator give-away points that I’ve …
Striptease (1996)
Striptease, directed by Andrew Bergman is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for nudity, erotic dancing and language. The original release date was June 28, 1996 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Crime/Drama/Thriller and stars Demi Moore as Erin Grant, Burt …
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy movie
I think the movie “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” was supposed to be based upon a novel by the same name as I think I remember my boyfriend recommending it to me to read. However, I never read the book and I only watched the movie. I can …
Volcano movie
In the late 1990s it became some sort of trend in Hollywood with nature disaster films, just as it was in the early 70s, and Volcano is one example of this. It appears a volcano is having an eruption right outside the city of Los Angeles, and Tommy Lee …
A Clockwork Orange movie
Written by Anthony Burgess in 1962, the film came out in 1971 and was directed by the late Stanley Kubrick, my personal favorite. With stunning visuals shot from all angles, Kubrick managed to take this story to a higher level. The book and the movie, however, have entirely different endings.
I …
Failure to Launch, Tom Dey Movie
For most people in the west, a child who has entered the age of twenty years usually have separate living with they parents. However, it appeared that this does not apply for Tripp, a youth aged thirty years that still endure living with both parents. In the work he …
Sex and the City The Movie
Sex in the City, The Movie was fabulous. I missed the HBO series because I don’t get HBO. Over two weeks, I rented all five years from Blockbuster.com and couldn’t watch them fast enough. Is it over the top sometimes? Yes. Is there any reality? …
National Lampoon’s The Stoned Age
We randomly picked a movie to watch on our netflix player last night and ended up with National Lampoon’s The Stoned Age. When we started watching it, I figured it would be like that old movie Caveman, which was funny but pretty lame. It turns out Caveman was a …
The Ringer (2005)
Steve employs his good friend to work for him around his apartment after he is told to fire him by his boss, while mowing the lawn, the friend accidentally cuts off two of his fingers and is rushed to the hospital where he told that without proper medical coverage …
Watchmen (2009)
A surprising and good film, the Watchmen was an adequately well done action film. A bit too cerebral at times, but very well directed. Based on the famous comic (graphic novel) by Alan Moore. The movie did a good job of transferring most of the depth …
Three men and a baby
Three men and a baby is a very touching movie and it is very heart warming experience that one feels while watching the movie. The movie starts off like a guy movie with three guys and their stints and efforts. These three guys are bachelors and the journey starts …
Twilight The Movie
Quote: “Saying Twilight is good because it’s popular would be like saying Herpes is good because a lot of people have it.”
First of all, bad acting, the movie seemed rushed and the characters didn’t seem like they were in character. I was waiting for someone to say…”just kidding!”
Edward seemed …
Frida movie
Frida is a movie about Frida Kahlo, the Mexican painter who marries Diego Rivera. I had heard of Frida Kahlo, but I did not know she was married to Diego Rivera. In Texas, Diego Rivera is a big name, and he is revered for his works. Frida seems like …
Eastern Promises (2007)
Eastern Promises, directed by David Cronenberg is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong brutal and bloody violence, some graphic sexuality, language and nudity. The original release date for this movie was September 21, 2007 for United Sattes audiences. This movie falls in the genre …
Titanic
Titanic is a movie that gets a lot of flack for being overrated and not deserving of the highest grossing movie of all time at right under $2 billion dollars. Now, while I agree it is not the greatest movie of all time, I still believe it to …
Fly Away Home (1996)
A young girl loses her mother in a fatal car accident and now she must go and live with her father. Living all her life in New Zealand, Amy, after losing her mother is basically forced to go and live with her father who lives all the way across …
Beauty and the Beast
Without the shade of a doubt, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is by far my favourite story. The first time I read it, it left me in tears and I have a habit of coming back to it times and times again. I find it equally touching every time. There …
NCG Cinemas
I always go to the NCG Cinemas when I am at my parents house. The NCG theatre is a great experience for movie watchers because the theatre is clean, cheaper than most theatres, and unique.
The cinemas is located hidden off a main road in Acworth. …
Over the Hedge (2006)
A raccoon has found himself in dangerous territory when he tries to steal food from a hibernating bear, the bear catches him nut instead of rending him limb from limb, he offers the raccoon a choice, either death or replace the food supply that the bear had. RJ the …
Hiding Out
Hiding Out is one of those 1980s movies that you know I will rant about. Hiding Out is no exception!!! So Andrew is a stock broker who makes some very bad deals and suddenly needs to run away and never be seen again, or he will be killed. So …
Just Go With It movie
Just Go With It —“ I was charmed by the two main characters but the plot was totally implausible!
Adam Sandler and Jennifer Anniston bring style and so much charisma to this predictable story - or at least the ending was predictable —“ the rest of it was mind boggling …
The Danish Girl (Biographical Drama Movie)
I hesitated in watching the movie “The Danish Girl” for a long time because I wasn’t sure that I would find it fascinating enough for me to like. However, eventually I warmed to the idea and decided to take the risk watching it, especially after I realised that it received …
Sherrybaby (R, 2006)
For months I have been passing over the movie “Sherrybaby”—”thinking that it was just going to be fluffy sentimental crud that some indie films dish out. Boy was I wrong. The story is hinged on a woman who has been in jail for a few years. …
Drive (2011 film)
Drive is a 2011 neo-noir film starring very famous stars such as Ryan Gosling, Bryan Cranston, Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac and Ron Perlman. It is based of a novel of the same name published in 2005. It was released in September, 2011 and it was praised by many critics considering …
American Werewolf in Paris movie
Three american students are on a holiday to Paris and gets the crazy idea of jumping from the Eiffel Tower with a bungyjump tecnique. What they hadn’t expected occurs when a female werewolf appears and spoil the young men’s plans.
This is supposed to be some kind of sequel to …
Ocean’s Thirteen
Ocean’s Thirteen with George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Ellen Barkin, and Al Pacino.
This is an elaborate movie based on the revenge concept. What made it so special is the huge star studded cast of superstar actors. …
“1408″ (2007) based on a Stephen King Short Story
“1408″ (2007)”1408″ is a 2007 movie filmed in color. It is in English and lasts just over 100 minutes. The movie is taken from a short story by Stephen King. Unlike some of his short stories that lend themselves to thoughtful, rich stories, such as “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Heats …
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Life isn’t measured in minutes, but in moments…a tag line well portrayed in the character of Benjamin Button. The general plot concerns a man who ages backwards, thus it goes something like: “I was born under unusual circumstances.” The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is adapted …
Dogma
Dogma was a great film. There are so many things I like about it, it would be impossible to list them all. But I will give you best parts.
Firstly the director is Kevin Smith who makes interesting films which are funny and have a fresh take on …
Daddy Day Care (DVD)
Dady DAy Care is okay to watch if you have children in the household. But if you dont have children I wouldnt really recommend watching it, evemn though it is funny. In this movie Eddie Murphey loses his job and he needs a way to make income, …
Toy Story 3 movie
I have been an avid fan of the Toy Story movies 1 and 2. So when I saw the trailers and the teasers about Toy Story 3, I just had to watch it. Since I was young, I have enjoyed watching Toy Story and I think Toy Story 3 …
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