Movies Reviews
Shawshank Redemption movie
Movies have always been a source of joy, happiness and sorrow at the same time. But every once in a while comes along a movie which inspires you and makes you feel that this movie has enriched your life. For me there is no better example than shawshank redemption. …
Sheba, Baby (PG, 1975) movie
If you like blaxploitation films you have probably seen this one already. This one, starring Pam Grier as Sheba is one of the classics—-but not necessarily because of its cinematic greatness. Pam plays a private detective who is helping her father fight mobsters. …
Fool’s Gold
Fool’s Gold is a movie that stars Kate Hudson and Mathew Matthew McConaughey, a follow up from their successful pair up in How to Lose a guy in ten days. I can say not a successful follow up though. Yes, the film is entertaining and funny in some parts …
Disney’s The Fox and the Hound (1981)
Just to prove that I really am over 50, I own Disney’s “The Fox and the Hound” on a VHS tape! I play it at least once a week because it’s so cute, but not more often than that because I don’t want to wear out the tape.
The …
Queen - Don’t Stop Me Now - Single
This for me is just one of the most positive and upbeat songs you can ever find to listen to. So much so that it’s gradual but inspired build up is so recognisable that I have seen it stop dance floors with people singing along with Freddie.
I have to …
Little Shots of Happiness (R, 2000) movie
I thought I would like this movie more than I did. The filming is extremely grainy. And while that might have added to the authentic feel, I found it intrusive. Additionally, Frances is quite a boring lady, even after she decides to leave her …
Alvin And The Chipmunks
We recently rented the movie “Alvin And the Chipmunks,” and so far the four-year-old in my house has watched it 5 times! She loves it, and so does her 11-year-old brother! In fact, even I, who never particularly liked the cartoon version when I was a kid, am in …
Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980)
This movie tells the biographical story of a famous country and western singer who has fought through tough times to get to where she is as a woman. The songs that she sings are mainly about abusive husbands who continuously do their wives wrong and the wives that sit …
Jonah Hex movie
I just saw Jonah Hex, and my exact thoughts of seeing the movie: “what the?” Jonah Hex is one of those movies where almost all things predictable culminates. The story is about (guess who?) Jonah Hex, a soldier accused of betraying his regimen and killing Jeb Turnbull, his best …
Yoga Hosers, horror comedy
I’m a fan of Kevin Smith’s work. I enjoyed the “View Askewniverse” movies as well as “Red State”. I’ve also enjoyed his podcast “Fatman on Batman”. I have yet to see “Tusk” but I was able to check out it’s sequel/spin-off “Yoga Hosers”.
The fact that this follows …
Movie: Tangled
Synopsis: This animated Disney movie re-tells the story of Rapunzel with a few twists. Rapunzel (voiced by Mandy Moore) is a young woman with magical hair that has been locked in a tower all 18 years of her life. She is rescued from the tower by a thief who …
The Blind Side 2010 Movie
The Blind Side tells the true story of Michael Oher and how he was taken in by the Tuohy family. It shows how he overcame great obstacles to become an athlete and eventually came to play for the Baltimore Ravens.
Since this is a true story, I can spoil …
Absence of Malice movie
Absence of Malice is a marvelous Paul Newman movie. He plays Michael Gallagher, the son of a late mafia boss. He’s not in the business, but one day he picks up the newspaper and sees that his name has been plastered all over it with a bunch …
Three Strikes (R, 2000)
I usually don’t take notice of films like these. But on a road trip recently, someone slipped this into the portable DVD player. I was actually surprised that I found this piece of cinema (if you can call it that) rather entertaining. I …
Karate Kid
My husband and I went to the movies over the weekend to see the new Karate Kid. It is great and literally had the whole audience clapping at the end of the movie! This one is even better than the original. They couldn’t have gotten a better actor than …
He’s Just Not That Into You movie
As far as romantic comedies go, or better known as —˜chick flicks,’ I suppose “He’s Just Not That Into You” is okay. This movie certainly has an all-star cast, including Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, and Drew Barrymore, so even if the plot is lame, these names and faces can …
Return Of The Vampire Columbia Tri-Star DVD
Bela Lugosi is once again out for blood in Return Of The Vampire, produced in 1944 by Columbia pictures. This is one of my favorite vampire movies, and I still remember seeing it on late night TV in my youth.
Lugosi plays Armand Tesla, the “depraved Romanian scientist” …
Godzilla (1998 movie)
A giant lizard is found rampaging through the streets of Manhattan in the United States of America. Trying to quell the danger that it might unleash on human kind, a military and scientific team join forces to find out what is going on, and more important, where did it …
Shinobi
Amazing culture and imagination always represented Japan.This movie is one reason why.With only a fraction of the budged of all-day American high-rated movie,Shinobi turned out a great story to watch.It is happening in the XVI century,where two mysterious rival clans of a breed of fighters called Shinobi are put …
Apocalypto (spoilers)
Apocalypto must be one of the funniest movies I’ve seen this year. The problem is, it wasn’t supposed to be a comedy. But I couldn’t help but burst out laughing towards the end of the film. It just was too much, by that time.
First off, the …
My Sister’s Keeper (the book and movie)
My Sister’s Keeper is a novel by Jodi Piccoult and a movie recently released on DVD. I try to make a concentrated effort to read a book before watching it on film because it is never as good on film. I have to admit that while reading …
Lady & The Tramp
This simple story of two dogs getting together is made all the more unique because it is told from the point of view of the dogs. I found this fact to be charming. There have been many stories done in this manner, but I think Lady and the Tramp …
The Inbetweeners Movie
Let’s be honest, you can count great UK youth flicks on one hand. So Olly Murs hats off, then, to The Inbetweeners Movie, an upgrade for the E4 teen comedy that matches the gag rate of any film this summer and delivers it with the panache of the Yanks but …
Silverado (1985)
Silverado, directed by Lawrence Kasdan is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was July 10, 1985 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Western and stars Kevin Kilne as Paden, Scott Glenn as Emmett, Kevin Costner as Jake, …
Bloodsport (1988)
Bloodsport, directed by Newt Arnold is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date for this movie was February 26, 1988 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Sport and stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Frank Dux, Donald Gibb as …
An American Haunting
Director Courtney Solomon’s direction in the film “An American Haunting” was well done in some aspects. I believe that he used the elements of atmosphere to his advantage and played with it to draw the audience into the dark winter of 1818. Unfortunately, like with most of …
The Rookie movie
If you enjoy watching classic action movies, with tough and uncompromising characters, this one is for you. Despite the fact that it was created 18 years ago, this film is still fun to watch. It tells the story of a young inexperienced cop David Ackerman (Charlie Sheen)and his stern …
Ratatouille (2007 film)
The 2007 children’s animation movie “Ratatouille” is a fun family film that kept me entertained and laughing as I watched a rat long to be a chef, and work with a man in France to not only further the humans career, but be able to cook delicious foods that …
Van Helsing Movie
Van Helsing is a 2004 movie starring Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale and David Wenham. Gabriel Van Helsing, Hugh Jackman’s character, hunts monsters and supernatural creatures for the Catholic Church. He goes to Transylvania to help the Valerious family, who has been trying to kill Count Dracula dor …
Twilight movie
The only positive thing that I could say about this movie is that it is consistent, that is, similar to the book where it was based from, it consistently disappoints. About a year ago, I remember my curiosity when everyone seemed very interested, so much into this new series …
Bobby (NR, 2006) movie
Oh how I really enjoyed this little film. It wasn’t riveting in the least. But I loved how Emilio Estevez pulled together so many talented actors into a film that showcased what they can do–so well. In any event, I have one major complaint: the …
Fast and Furious movie
Being one of Paul Walker’s fan, I don’t miss any of his movies. I was excited when this was shown finally. I rushed to Ayala Cinemas here in Cebu, Philippines.
The story according to what I’ve read is an interquel from the second and third movie.
The movie was …
Daniel Craig is a GREAT 007
Initially I thought that Daniel Craig would not be a good James Bond. I thought he was not worthy of the 007 title. I am Bond purist. At first glance, I thought that he did not fit the style. Plus, he seemed like he had too much softness about …
The Purge, 2013 Movie
For one night a year, all crime is legal. It’s a very compelling idea for a movie, right? If the film is well executed then yes, but in the case of The Purge, it’s really nothing more than an average movie.
The Purge was one of the first movies in …
Daddy Day Care (2003)
After a hard working father loses his job when his department is shut down, he, along with some of his neighborhood friends are left at home to baby sit while their wives become the bread winners of the family. They decide to open up a day care center seeing …
Movie The Sure Thing
I admit I really enjoy watching John Cusack’s movies. He manages to be great in whatever character he interprets. “The Sure Thing” represents one of his early movies so one gets to see Cusack in much younger version together with cute actress, Daphne Zuniga of “Melrose Place” TV series.
“The …
Braveheart
I’ll admit it here only: this movie made me cry. This is not easy for a macho dude like me to admit! Nevertheless, I must say that I was moved by this is story.
Mel Gibson scores a touchdown in this film. It is the story …
Pride and Glory movie
—˜Pride and Glory’ is the drama movie that puts together the great acting talents of two young Hollywood actors such as Edward Norton and Colin Farrell. As expected this movie delivers the goodies, with a great acting team, great script and director. The result is a movie that will …
Crazy Love (2007)
This movie-like documentary story of the crazy love sensational between Linda Riss and Burt Pugach, is still well known up to this date. My parents know about it, my siblings and now me. The summer of 1959, this horrific incident took the nation by storm with all …
King Arthur
First off, I did not hate this movie. It was a somewhat entertaining movie with nice special effects, great battle sequences, and acting, when not overblown or stale, was watchable. What bothered me was at the beginning of the movie, we are promised with text on the …
Pathfinder, Marcus Nispel Movie
Legend of the Savior United States National Indigenous
Hollywood films in the produce many films with genre epic. Perhaps, this is due to see the success achieved some epic film, such as the trilogy Lord of The Rings (2001-2003) original works of the New Zealand director, Peter Jackson. However, …
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
Eyes Wide Shut, directed by Stanley Kubrick is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong sexual content, nudity, language and some drug-related material. The original release date was July 16, 1999 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Drama/Mystery/Thriller and stars …
The Darling Buds of May
I had never heard of the British TV series “The Darling Buds of May” until I saw a DVD set available at our local library. Now that I have watched it, I can’t help wondering why this show is so little known; it turned out to be so good.
Based …
Gangster Squad (movie)
One of the last movies that I went to watch in the theatres was “Gangster Squad”. Ever since I first saw the trailer last year, it looked so promising that I made up my mind that I was not going to miss it. The movie didn’t disappoint at all …
The Bank Job (Movie)
This is a story based from the infamous 1971 London robbery. I love stories like these, not that I’m inspired to be a bank robber but more likely I love to find out the minds of these robbers like what they are thinking and how they go about plotting …
Love and Other Disasters
Brittany Murphy is cute, very cute, and from what I can see that is one of the driving forces of Love and Other Disasters.
This movie is a romantic comedy which appears to desperately want to be different yet is stuck with every cliche you can think of, from the …
Mortal Kombat (2010)
The first time I saw this video, I honestly thought it was a fluke, a trick video. Then I recognized Michael Jay White, from Spawn. That’s when it hit me that this was a real video. From what I’ve read, it’s not an upcoming trailer or anything like it. …
Three
Well, I will admit, that was a pretty good movie. When we decided to watch the film Three, I figured it would be like every other thriller I ever watched, with a few intense moments but a plot that was pretty easy to follow and would be too predictable.
But, …
Dan in Real Life
I am reviewing the 2007 movie, Dan in Real Life, starring Steve Carell. Carell plays Dan Burns, a newspaper columnist who writes about family issues and relationships. His wife has died recently and he’s struggling as a widower, trying to raise three girls. Trying to keep his family …
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