Movies Reviews
Movie Cars
I love the Pixar movie Cars, as does my almost three year old daughter. Cars is my second favorite movie in the Pixar lineup, behind only the Incredibles. I’m still trying to figure out where to put Wall-E in the list.
What’s there not to love about Cars? …
Halloween (2007)
When I think of all the classic horror movies that came out in the late 70s and throughout the 80s and early 90s, the one that always stands out for me is Halloween. For me, Michael Myers is the creepiest killer ever; even worse than Jason or Freddie Krueger.
So, …
Romeo + Juliet (1996)
Romeo + Juliet, directed by Baz Luhrmann is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for scenes of contemporary violence and some sensuality. The original release date was November 1, 1996 for United States audience. This movie fallsin the genre of Crime/Drama/Romance and stars Leonardo DiCaprio as …
Movie: The Killing Floor
Synopsis: A book agent moves into a new apartment and suddenly finds himself involved in a mystery that includes a stalker and possibly a murder that occurred in his very own bathroom years earlier.
What I liked about this movie: I actually recorded this film off of one of our …
Bonsai (2012 film)
Serious readers of literature would recognize Bonsai as the quaint novella from Chile that endeared the author Alejandro Zambra to literary critics in the west and transformed him to an eminent writer in his home turf. I had been an avid reader of Literature in Translation —“ foreign …
Death in Disguise movie
I am reviewing the murder mystery movie, Death in Disguise, starring John Nettles and Daniel Casey as Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby and Detective Sergeant Troy. This movie was made in 1999, was produced by Brian-True May and Betty Wilingale, and is based off of the novels written by Caroline …
Deep Impact DVD
Deep Impact is a powerful movie from 1998 about a meteor that is threatening Earth. It’s intense, emotional, and thrilling. Directed by Mimi Leder, the FX is still a bit rough in the visuals, but the acting is top notch. Tea Leoni, Vanessa Redgrave, Elijah Wood, …
The Great Gatsby (movie)
One of the movies that I watched very recently was “The Great Gatsby”. It was the most recent film adaptation of the classical novel bearing a similar name. Up to a couple minutes before I began watching it, I honestly had no idea whether or not I would enjoy …
Family Guy - Something Something Dark Side
Empire Strikes Back was my least favorite of all the original Star Wars films, so I didn’t know if I would like the Family Guy version of it. Since they stayed pretty true to the first movie, A New Hope, I …
Fool’s Gold
Fool’s Gold is a genreless movie fresh to the theaters. Well, they say it has a genre, but once you watch the movie, the genre becomes rather unapparent. The movie is about a bickering married couple (Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson) on the edge of divorcing who team up …
Surf’s Up (2007) movie
One of the best animation movies of all time, and certainly the best from Sony Animation, Surf’s Up was funny, clever, and perfectly edited. The voices matched the characters brilliantly, and the characters themselves were a hilariously mixed and matched. Some of the dialog was truly inspired, …
The Rocketeer
With all the movies about comic book action heroes that have been coming out lately, one that has been out for some time might be easily forgotten.
But, even after being on video shelves all these years, the movie The Rocketeer is still one of my favorites.
Bill Campbell does an …
Hotel for Dogs movie
I took my 5 and 3 year old to see Hotel for Dogs today. Both kids sat through it and loved it! The movie was very kid friendly and rated appropriately.
As an adult watching the movie, I also loved it. The movie was funny, …
Oasis of the Zombies (1981)
Starring: Manuel Gelin, France Lomay, Jeff Montgomery, Myriam Landson, Eric Viellard, Caroline Audret, and Henri Lambert.
Directed by: Jesus Franco.
Why what do we have here? Another Italian zombie horror crap-fest directed by yet another George Romero wannabe named Jesus Franco. I’m not sure which one is more boring, this or …
Bad News Bears
I was flipping channels today and came across the original Bad News Bears on one of the movie channels. It’s been a while since I’ve seen the movie and I have to admit it is much better than I remember it.
The interesting thing about Bad News Bears is, while …
10th Kingdom Movie
A fairytale story about some teenagers finding themselves in the world of Snow White, Cinderella and lots of other fairytale characters when walking through Central Park in New York.
A film clearly intended for young teenagers, but if you look at it in that way I actually have to admit …
Blood Diamond, Edward Zwick Movie
Sierra Leone, Liberia, in 1999. When the diamond mines into a dispute that lead to interminable civil war. Is Salomon Vandy and his family are trapped in this situation. In any event, Salomon finally separated with his family. Now, he employed in the diamond mines by rebel soldiers, RUF. …
Turner and Hooch
I love watching movies and one of my favorite actors is Tom Hanks. I can watch his old movies and one of my favorites is Turner and Hooch.
Detective Turner played by Tom Hanks, is getting ready for a transfer to a better job in a bigger town. He …
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 …
Napoleon Dynamite (2008)
There is a good reason why this movie has turned into success- no doubt about it, it is one funny movie. A word of caution must be brought though- it is the classical example to the kind of movies that you are not supposed to watch by yourself. The …
School for Scoundrels
Before watching SFS, I was absolutely thrilled that my two favorite actors, John Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) and Billy Bob Thorton (Bad Santa), had finally come together to make a movie that was sure to be hilarious. And that’s just what it was. I was on the floor laughing after …
Daybreakers movie
Although I won’t go as far and say that Daybreakers was a bad movie, I was still quite disappointed in it when I watched it yesterday for several reasons. I was unable to understand why a few people I knew said they liked it too, when to me it …
Spider-man 2 (2004)
The second installation of the Spider-man epic gives us another taste of the web slingers adventures. This time he battles a scientist going by the name Dr. Octopus (Doc Oc) a scientist who accidentally gets fused with his own creation while undergoing an experient. Dr. Otto Octavius played by …
Movie UP
I am reviewing the 2009 Disney movie, UP. This movie was directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson, and was written by Bob Peterson and Pete Docter. This movie starred the voices of Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer (as Charles Muntz), and Jordan Nagai (as Russell).
In this movie, Charles Muntz …
The Passion of the Christ (2004)
The Passion of the Christ, directed by Mel Gibson is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for sequences of graphic violence. The original release date was March 17, 2004 for Jamaican audience. This movie falls in the genre of Drama and stars james Caviezel as Jesus, …
Step Up Movie
This is actually a pretty old movie and the first movie that I had ever seen Channing Tatum in. Now, he is more popular than ever, but when this movie came out, I don’t think he was all that popular. Anyway, this is probably the movie that picked up …
Despicable Me movie
Another entertaining and cute animated movie I have watched is Despicable Me. Honestly, when I saw the trailer I wasn’t really interested because I found it to be really simple. But then again, I realized I was all wrong with my thoughts because it was a movie that …
School of Rock-movie
School of Rock is a 2003 comedy film starring Jack Black who plays a man,Dewey Finn.It is about a man,Dewey Finn who is a rock guitar player.He has recently been kicked out of his band for doing too many foolish antics on stage like diving into crowds and …
Three Days of the Condor movie
Sydney Pollack directed this mesmerizing spy thriller, Three Days of the Condor, in 1975. It stars Robert Redford as Joseph Turner, a man who reads books for a living. He’s employed by the CIA. His very unassuming place of employment seems low key and simple enough. …
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 …
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, directed by Gore Verbinski is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for intense sequences of adventure violence, including frightening images. The original release date was July 7, 2006 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of …
The Amazing Spider Man 2 movie
When the first series of Spiderman movies came out in the early 2000’s, my husband and I were quick to go see them. However, after the first two it became more of a run on series rather than a well thought out movie series. It was my exhaustion …
Mr. Bean’s Holiday
Being a long time fan of Mr. Bean, I have been anxiously awaiting the release of this movie, “Mr. Bean’s Holiday.” My husband and I went to see it yesterday, on the first day it came out, and we were not disappointed!! Mr. Bean is as hilarious as ever, …
Haunting Sarah
This is one of my favorite lifetime movies. I watched a while ago and it was on again just the other day. It’s about these sisters who both have children, one of the children passes away and starts to haunt Sarah, who was best friends with the young boy. …
Silent Hill movie
I wasn’t sure if I would like Silent Hill after learning it was based on a video game, but, after watching it, I have to admit it was one of the scarier movies to come out in a while.
Radha Mitchell plays Rose, a mother who loses her daughter while …
Game Plan movie
Even though I do think he’s a bit overrated, I’ve always liked watching former pro wrestler The Rock in movies.
While his newest movie, Game Plan is far from being unique, I will admit he pulled it off.
The Rock plays a professional football quarterback who finds out he has …
TWIMC The Green Hornet
To Whom it May Concern,
I write this review today in hopes that this, my first review, is one of structure, integrity, and originality that will stay in the hearts of millions for the end of time. So to sum it all up I hope …
Movie Resident Evil: Extinction
I sat down to watch the third Resident Evil movie last night; Extinction. While I thought it was an OK movie, I think they might have taken the series a bit too far.
The first thing I really didn’t like about that movie is the fact about half the main …
Underworld: Evolution
Underworld Evolution revisits the lady vampire that Kate Beckinsale plays in the film. Also, her half wereworlf, half vampire boyfriend who is like the superman of the dark underworld. This is one of the few sequels I’ve seen which I liked better than the original. I thought it was …
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, film (2003)
Alan Moore has been the writer of some of most significant pieces of comic literature, yet his works have failed to be properly brought to the movie screen with success. He was very critical of films like V for Vendetta and Watchmen. He’s repeatedly refused to have …
Blood Diamond
Gripping. Riveting. Awakening. This movie grabs you from the start and takes you on a ride through the African country-side, seeing a world torn apart by violence, greed, and pain. You will inevitably swear never to buy a “blood diamond” again, knowing what it costs their world.
Leonardo DiCaprio, though …
The Woman in the Dunes movie
Hiroshi Teshigahara’s probably most famous work is a very, very odd sort of symbolic journey through a desolated landscape with lonely people. A man and his wife live in a small house in the desert. They are both troubles by the presence of something in the dunes. Actually, the …
A Storm in Summer,2000 movie
This movie is a real gem. Peter Falk plays Abel Shaddick, an angry old man who seems to hate everyone and everything. However, Falk manages to make his character interesting rather than totally unlikable: we want to know the reason of his anger, and as we suspect that the …
No Reservations
I love it when Catherine Zeta-Jones acts. She is gracing maturely and is truly beautiful no matter what her age is.
In this movie story, she acted alongside Aaron Eckhart and this is a very beautiful story that I suppose would be very popular with loads of chefs …
Embrace of the Serpent (2015 Colombian Adventure-Drama Film)
There is always this magnificent beauty that the nature emits. It is something so rare especially for people like me who have lived in the city for so many years now. Away from all the trees, untainted rivers, and the calming sound of the creatures that add peace to the …
The Women movie
The Women is based upon a movie classic from 1939. The claim to fame of this film is that there are no men in the film, not even in passing. In parts Meg Ryan is very entertaining but I am a fan of Meg and all her characters are …
Spiderman 2
Spiderman 2 had a lot to live up to after the success of Spiderman 1. I personally loved the first Spiderman and was greatly anticipating the second installment. And after seeing it, while there are some great things about 2, I still believe the original Spiderman to …
The Diving Bell and The Butterfly
The Diving Bell and The Butterfly is a french made movie about the true story of a frenchman who suffers a stroke and is totally paralyzed, except for his left eye. He used this left eye to eventually blink his whole autobiography. Wow. Amazing, right? And to …
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