Movies Reviews
The Day The Earth Stood Still film
As far as wasted opportunities go, this film takes the cake. It isn’t so much a remake of the original film as it is homage to it as only the very basic plot elements from the original were retained and woven into an unnecessarily reworked plot that falls flat …
The Fifth Element (movie 1997)
Once again, the Earth is in danger of being destroyed…and by what? Aliens of course. A gigantic dark sphere is heading towards earth with evil intent. Our only hope rests in the hands of another alien who is The Fifth Element, a being of absolute power and the only …
Wall-E
I quickly became a fan of the movie Finding Nemo shortly after Pixar released it. I not only liked the story but fell in love with the characters. I don’t know how many times I watched it. I must have watched enough to memorize most of its quotes. I …
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
The Incredible Hulk, directed by Louis Leterrier is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for sequences of intense action violence, some frightening sci-fi images, and brief suggestive content. The original release date was June 13, 2008 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre …
The Last King of Scotland
I just watched the movie “The Last King of Scotland” and was delighted. I saw the previews in the theatre about a year ago and looked forward to seeing the movie. However when it came to the local cinema I wasn’t able to fit it into my schedule and …
Flushed Away movie
Flushed Away is one great movie for me. I like Kate Winslet as an actress and in this cartoon movie she dubbed the voice of the female rat named Sid. I like the movie because I like to learn English more and here in this movie they were using …
Untitled Bryan Singer Thriller
I am sorry, it should be moved to another side a solid place; then, Hitler watch humpback ninety maps, bomb explosions rock blocked the shock table, side table, four individuals died on the spot, Hitler big frightened, but unharmed.
For Stauffenberg’s assassination of action, something very few characters, even if …
Congratulations, It’s a Boy! movie
Congratulations, It’s a Boy! is a movie I recall seeing back when it was released originally in 1971. It starred Bill Bixby as playboy businessman, Johnny Gaines. Bixby did a fine job here, but it was interesting to me when I re-watched it recently that he looked tired …
Twilight (2008 Movie)
Twilight became a fast phenomenon this past year due to the hype caused by the movie that was produced. Stephanie Meyer wrote a classic novel about the love between a vampire and and human that will be a favorite among young people for generations to come. However, …
Shinobi
Shinobi is a japanese movie but depending on where you get it, it comes with english subs (in my case, thai and chinese were available also). Shinobi actually means ninja. It’s your typical movie of two ninja tribes going against each other but the boy and girl from different …
Shiver (NR, 2008) film
Those who like horror films that have a creepy subtlety will absolutely love this film. Yes, it’s a foreign film with subtitles. But that doesn’t make any of the action in this movie less frightening. The story centers on a boy who moves to …
Open Season (2006)
Open Season, directed by Roger Allers and Jill Culton is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for some rude humor, mild action and brief language. The original release date was September 29, 2006 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Animation/Adventure/Comedy/Family and …
Dumb & Dumber
I don’t think anyone else but Jeff Daniels and Jim Carrey could play Harry and Lloyd. You hear that all the time, that so-and-so are born to play a role, but Jim Carrey was Lloyd Christmas, and Jeff was Harry Dunne. They both stepped into these characters seamlessly, artfully. …
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 …
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) …
Sharknado 2: The Second One (movie)
I don’t remember seeing Sharknado 2 advertise, but when I saw the trailer for its prequel Sharknado for the very first time I was convinced the entire thing had to be a joke or one of those bad Syfy movies even with all the so-called rave reviews it had …
Sling Blade movie
A retarded man returns to society after spending 25 years in prison for the murder of his mother and her boyfriend. He is met by skepicism from the people he meets but shows no sign of aggressive behaviour. Instead, he’s quite the opposite; kind and caring. At least until …
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
A lot went into the making of this film and a lot came out of it. If possible, this trilogy should be watched as if it were one complete film. The closest I came was watching each film nightly, over three nights. By doing so, I gained a perspective …
Sydney White movie
Sydney white is about a girl who goes to college and enters a fraternity. She doesn’t really fit in with the other girls there so she wanders off and meets these guys who live off campus. The guys are sort of nerds and the girl fits in with them …
H. H. Holmes; America’s First Serial Killer movie
I had a late night with my youngest daughter last night (she ended up taking a late afternoon nap so she didn’t want to go to sleep at her regular time). Since I needed to stay awake too, I ended up looking for something to watch.
I didn’t want to …
Alexander Graham Bell documentary
“Alexander Graham Bell” is a documentary that tells about this famous inventor. Alexander Graham Bell was not just an inventor; he was also a brilliant scientist. The program discusses the reasons behind Alexander Graham Bell’s immigration to Canada from Scotland.
The film goes into how Alexander Graham Bell became …
Next of Kin
Next of Kin was the movie Patrick Swayze did after Road House. He played a hillbilly cop, living in Chicago, where the movie was filmed. Helen Hunt was cast as his wife, and his two brothers were played by Liam Neeson and Bill Paxton. The crux …
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 36
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 36 begins with Hohenheim ripping Philosophers’ Stones out of his chest and using them, later he has a conversation with Trisha and then he gets a family photo taken of him and Trisha. He keeps telling her that he’s a monster because of his …
Seven Pounds movie
Seven Pounds is about a man who is about to commit suicide and he falls in love. Will Smith is the main character of this movie. He does an amazing job in my opinion. In the beginning of the movie it is confusing but interesting, in the middle of …
Tammy and the Bachelor
What Gidget is to the beach, Tammy is to rural America. Tammy and the Bachelor was the beginning of the Tammy franchise. Naturally, it’s the best of all of them, with Debbie Reynolds appearing as the charmingly honest and unsophisticated Tammy Tyree. Tammy and her grandfather …
Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie
This movie is about a boy named Greg who was given a notebook by his mom so he can write all the stuff that happens during middle school. The story revolved around what Greg wrote and drew in his diary and how desperate he is to become popular to …
The Babadook (horror movie)
I’m a sucker for horror movies. Therefore it was a given that I had to check out the movie “The Babadook” once I read about it in an article online. The writer claimed it was one of the most frightening and talked about movies of the year and I was …
One Hour Photo movie
One Hour Photo is a movie about a man who works in a one hour photo lab. Sy is played by Robin Williams, and as usual, Robin Williams delivers a superb performance. Sy is a loner and quite strange. Because Sy has no life of his own, he lives …
Double Impact (1991)
Double Impact, directed by Sheldon Lettich is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date for this movie was August 9, 1991 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Action and stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Alex and Chad Wagner, …
The World is Not Enough movie
The World is Not Enough is a film that in my opinion should never have been made. It’s another 007 film starring Pierce Brosnan for the third time, and it was very successful at the box office. The whole concept of James Bond has been held alive all these …
Bedazzled Movie
Bedazzled is a movie starring Brendan Fraser as a innocent, hope-less, man, in hopes of meeting Miss Right. He is walking out of a pool hall, when the Devil, played by Elizabeth Hurley. She makes him a deal; she will give him seven wishes, in exchange for his …
Jumper movie
“Jumper” was one of my favorite movies released in 2008. In fact, I did not know about the movie until I saw it advertising a little before it went into theatres. When I saw it advertising I wanted to see it a lot, but I knew I would neither …
Brubaker movie
Robert Redord stars as Brubaker, an unconventional warden who wants to bring reform to the prison system. He’s met with disapproval from just about everyone, including the inmates, but he remains true to his vision.
My favorite scene is the beginning, when Redford as Henry Brubaker first enters the …
What’s eating Gilbert Grape
This movie is an English movie. It is directed by Lasse. The actors are Johny Depp, Juliette and LeonardoDicaprio. Johny Depp plays the role of Gilbert Grape and Leonardo plays the role of his mentally handicapped brother, Arnie. Gilbert is very much caring and considerate towards his mentally handicapped …
Notes on a Scandal
I didn’t quite know what to expect with this one. Cate Blanchett is one of my favorite actresses, capable of assuming all sorts of roles. Her role as a pedophile (essentially), teacher having an affair with one of her students was rather shocking. But …
Miral (2010 film) by Julian Schnabel
When I read the short outline of this movie, I thought I was reading a news article. I just saw Miral earlier, and it was probably the only culturally significant movie I’ve seen of this year. To summarize, Miral is one way to understand the political conflict …
Japenese Anime - Code Geass
Code Geass is a great anime that has a similar story to Death Note. Code Geass is about a boy, Lelouch, who is actually the son of the emperor of Britannia. Though he hides his true identity from everyone, he vows to overthrow the Britannian empire. …
The Lake House movie
Sandra Bullock plays Kate Forster, a beautiful doctor who had been renting the Lake House - a unique, all made of glass house on a lake. There is a mailbox at the house that turns out to be a little out of the ordinary: it allows Kate to correspond …
Movie The Invasion
Overall it was an alright movie. It’s nothing like I thought it was going to be. It would be an alright movie to watch on a rainy day but if you are looking for a really good movie I wouldn’t choose this one. It did keep me some what …
Open the Door Richard movie short
I have no idea how to even describe this 1945 movie short called Open the Door Richard. It’s a strange production that I just don’t understand. It features Dusty Fletcher and the infamous Richard, if only in spirit.
I just don’t know what to say, or should I …
Frankenstein
My daughter has found she likes watching old black and white movies with me; including some classic horror movies. So we took the time to sit down and watch the 1931 film Frankenstein last night.
This movie is probably not suitable for all children. But, I know my daughter ended …
Babylon A.D.
I just watch the movie and I must say I was very very disappointed with the film. It lacked everything from the action to the story. Will tell you how bad this movie was, so that you do not waste your time and money.
The movie begins with Thoorop a …
Raise Your Voice
Raise Your Voice is a teenage movie that stars Hilary Duff, David Keith and Oliver James that was released in 2004. This movie focuses on music. If you are the type who likes to relax and watch a movie that has a sweet message, a little predictable, then this …
The Invisibles (starring Portia de Rossi)
I suppose The Invisibles was one of the earlier movies that Portia de Rossi star in. Together with a not bad looking actor (I don’t know his name, really), this is a story on what is perhaps happening in the world of celebrities. I find the characters of …
13 going on 30
13 going on 30 is s drama romantic movie but the story is unreliable. It’s tell about the girl who her wishes is come true which is wanna become 30 this movie is directed by Gary Winick. though the story is impossible, I like to watch this movie …
Hard to Kill (1990)
Hard to Kill, directed by Bruce Malmuth is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was February 9, 1990 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Crime/Drama/Thriller and stars Steven Seagal as Mason Storm, Kelly LeBrock as Amy Stewart …
Meet the Parents DVD
Meeting your in laws, or future inlaws can be a nerve racking event. thishistarical movie captures all the horrors possible whemn a guy goes to meet his future wifes parents.
This is a really funny movie that can be watched by all audiences. i have sat down with my entire …
Beetlejuice movie
One of my favourite films by Tim Burton, Beetlejuice is a dark, but highly comic little gem with a fantastic little story at its heart complete with a cast of superb performers.
The film follows a newly wedded couple, played by Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin who, shortly after moving …
Cheers for Miss Bishop movie
Cheers for Miss Bishop is a classic film from 1941 which starred Martha Scott in the title role of Ella Bishop. My problem, and pretty much my only problem, is that while the makeup was good, it didn’t quite hook me. We see Scott transform from a …
13: Game of Death (Movie)
This was actually a pretty good movie and I was surprised that I liked it because I usually don’t like Japanese imports. Technically this one is from Thailand, but I didn’t realize that until I went to change the subtitles on the movie.
The movie is all about this …
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