Movies Reviews
Tripping the Rift Season 1 DVD
Tripping the Rift is an unusual show. It has a fairly solid basis as a science fiction spoof: sure it has been done before but there is so much material to be found that there is still much to be done and new fodder is always being developed …
The Ides of March Movie
After watching the Ides of March I have found it to be entertaining, gripping, smart movie. The cast of the movies is the top of the line, you couldn’t wish for better actors to work on it. The strongest feature of the movie is in the unique characters in …
Made of Honor
Made of Honor is a comedy directed by Paul Weiland, staring Patrick Dempsey and Michelle Monaghan. It is rated PG-13.
The movie is about a guy who figures out that he is in love with his best friend. The problem is that he figures it out after she agrees to …
The Day The Earth Stood Still
Anyone who has seen the trailer for “The Day The Earth Stood Still”, will have marvelled at the scenes of destruction, the dizzying special effects that show The Meadowlands being ripped apart by an ashen dust swarm. What the trailer fails to show is the mind-numbingly dull 102 minutes …
The Stepford Wives movie
Joanne and Walter moves to the little peaceful town called Stepford, and everything seems to be in perfect harmony. Joanne is a little bit worried though, when it seems all women in the town are constantly in their homes and taking care of their husbands.
A very unpleasant film to …
Mummy 3
I watched Mummy 3 movie yesterday with my friends. I thought I would share my opinions here.
The storyline of this movie is indeed good. It is based on ancient China. It even involves the building of the great wall of China. It is not a sequel to the other …
The Immigrant movie
Charlie Chaplin plays an honest man who immigrates to America. As soon as he reaches the new country he runs in to trouble immedietly.
I think this is one of Chaplin’s most underrated short films. The story has a nearly perfect balance between hysterical physical humour and social criticism, and …
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 …
The Deserter 2004 Eric B. Borgman
This movie is filmed as a silent drama versus comedy taken back to the 1920’s. The motion is staged from the American Revolution.The period dated to to 18th Century that involves thirteen Colonies that became states of America claiming independence from the “The British Empire”.
The …
Dungeons & Dragons (2000)
A fantasy movie about an evil wizard who is searching for a magical and powerful artifact that he is willing to use to control the Red Dragons that will in turn assist him in controlling his world. He has sent out his evil henchmen to scour the land to …
Movie Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor is a great war movie with Ben Affleck, Alec Baldwin, and Josh Hartnett playing the pivotal roles. The movie is based on the attack on Pearl Harbor and is very well directed. Though the movie is very long in duration, it doesn’t seem an obstacle for a …
Sicko documentary
Sicko is a documentary movie made by Michael Moore. Sicko covers the healthcare crisis in America and problems with insurance, people being uninsured, doctor and hospital costs and how Americans are being treated by the healthcare system. Sicko focuses more upon insurance than anything. Michael Moore also travels to …
X-Men 3 movie
I have a very high expectations on the movie since I am one of the X-Men Fanatic, though I was a bit disappointed when I found out that the director of X-men 1 and 2 is not directing 3 because he has some other engagement. I have been expecting …
Prince of Persia (2010)
I just saw this movie on its opening night, and it entertained me, but didn’t thrill me.
While I liked Prince of Persia: Sands of Time for most of its action and storyline, I wonder if something wasn’t missing here. There was a lot of good acting, and certainly …
Bleak House (2005)
Bleak House is one of those movies I can watch over and over again. I am speaking of the newer, 2005 version, although the older one, that of 1985, is also well done (it had been one of my favorite movies until the new one came out). This movie, …
Wild Hogs Movie
A movie directed by Walt Becker with lead actors as John Travolta,Tim Allen and many other lead actors.One month ago,I had the oppurtunity to see this comedy movie with some real,real realities of life.The theme of the movie is what impressed me.It talks about 4 middle aged …
Blade Runner movie
The cult favorite for many people among science fiction films, that shows the future society as a dirty and dark place with a lot of criminality. Harrison Ford is the private detective who gets involved in a complicated mess with a new, robot-like species plotting to do evil things …
Enough starring Jennifer Lopez
“Enough” (2002) was one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. It had shades of Sleeping With the Enemy and Double Jeopardy, but stood out among the crowd. Jennifer Lopez stars as Slim, a woman who suffers physical abuse at the hands of …
The Lone Ranger (movie)
I first saw the trailer for the movie “The Lone Ranger” some time earlier on this year, but there was something about it that did not make me interested in seeing the movie, despite the fact that the actor Johnny Depp was playing a main character. I figured out …
Mirrors 2008 DVD
I bought this movie’s DVD. The title of the movie seemed like a very justified name fr a horror flick. I was overall pleased with his film.
The cast of the film were not very famous persons. However the concept of the film was very good. The movie open with …
Train Ride (R, 2000)
There are fleeting moments of competency in this late 90’s film—the last to feature actress Esther Rolle before her death in the same year (1998.) The story itself is quite feasible. A group of college guys have three freshman girls over hoping to get …
Movie: Blessed
My wife and I were trying to get our youngest to sleep Saturday night and, after finding nothing on TV, decided to watch a movie we had recorded on the DVR a few months ago; Blessed.
This movie was supposed to be a horror film about a woman who is …
Pearl Harbor
First off, I am a BIG Jerry Bruckheimer fan and am always excited to see one of his movies. HOWEVER, not even the Jerry Bruckheimer name can save the mess of a movie that is Pearl Harbor. The first hour or so of the movie contains some …
The Departed, Martin Scorsese Movie
Boston, several years ago. Mafia boss Francis Costello recruit a kid named Colin Sullivan to become subordinates. Colin Costello treat themselves is a worthy son. However, the plan is to put Colin Costello to the Police Academy. After graduating, Colin has had a brilliant career; he was assigned in …
City Pulse movie theater
As a great Hollywood movie freak I like to watch them in theaters. Very few Hollywood movie releases in India. Anyways City Pulse is the only theater near to our college otherwise all of them are at least 20kms far. So for every movie I go there. The parking …
Talk to Me (2007)
Talk to Me, directed by Kasi Lemmons is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for pervasive language and some sexual content. The original release date was August 3, 2007 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Biography/Drama/History and stars Don Cheadle as …
Great Expectations movie
When I saw the movie “Great Expectations” on the cable guide a couple years ago, I was more expecting a film based on the Charles Dickens novel “Great Expectations” and not a loosely based modern day spinoff from it. In fact, since I had not seen it from the …
Devil - Movie directed by M. Night Shyamalan
Devil is a movie by M. Night Shyamalan that tells the story of a group of people who are locked in an elevator. Every time the lights went out and then came back on someone would show up dead.
Now this movie was kind of boring. I liked it …
Stone Cold (1991)
Stone Cold, directed by Craig R. Baxley is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong violence and language, and for sensuality. The original release date was May 17, 1991 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Crime/Drama and stars Brian Bossworth …
Tesla - Comin’ Atcha Live! 2008 DVD
I recently bought The Comin’ Atcha Live 2008 concert Dvd live in Minnesota by The Hard Rock band Tesla and it is one of the best Live DVD’s. Although the band Tesla is underrated and it shows with this smaller club venue, but at least they sold it out …
Knocked Up
Knocked Up with Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, and Leslie Mann.
Only one word can describe this romantic comedy - stinker. Rogen and Heigl play two personalities on opposite ranges of professional career motivation, yet end up hooking up in a drunken binge. …
Blockbuster.com
Last Month, (September 2007) Discover credit card offered rewards to cardholders which included a trial one month membership to the Blockbuster.com service and I was pleased with my experience once I had tried the service out. Blockbuster makes renting movies very easy, I found it simple to log on …
The Movie, Back to the Future
So take me away, I don’t mind but you’d better promise me, I’ll be back in time! That is one of the best songs I have ever heard and it goes great with the best movie in the world, “Back to the Future.” I absolutely adore this awesome movie. …
Royal Wedding movie
Royal Wedding is one of the classic musicals from 1951 which is actually now in the public domain, which is why it’s often included in DVD compilations. That’s how I watched it recently, in fact. I’m sure I probably saw this as a child because I adore …
The Perfect Man movie
“The Perfect Man” represents the perfect cast for the perfect romantic movie. The main actors in this movie, Hilary Duff, Heather Locklear and Chris Noth are totally great in this romantic comedy about two people who have never meet but were made for each other. This is definitely one …
Linkin Park - A Thousand Suns
A Thousand Sounds: A Review of Linkin Parks new album —˜A Thousand Suns’
Linkin Park are one of the biggest alternative rock bands in the world. Their sound is unique, which is the reason for the longevity, and every new album incorporates a new form. From basic rock in —˜Hybrid …
The Hitcher DVD
This is a remake of the classic that starred, C. Thomas Howell, from way back when. The original was the kind of thriller that you could watch over and over again. This remake was plain ridiculous. The action seemed a lot less than the original, the acting far …
Spaceballs (1987 movie)
If it’s from Mel Brooks, it’s great comedy.
Spaceballs makes parody of Star Wars, having the same great characters, but with a comedic insight. Lord Dark Helmet (very huge helmet) is sent to steal air from planet Druidia. Lone Starr with the help of his trusty sidekick Barfolemew ‘Barf’ are …
Jacob’s Ladder movie
Tim Robbins does an amazing job in this film as an american war veteran who suspects the government is trying to hide something for him. He suspects that he and other soldiers where affected by some form of drug during wartime and he desperately tries to prove this, but …
Munich: Movie
I found Munich to be a very interesting and well-made Movie, though partly down to my political interests.
It is truly an intriguing story, based on true events, for anyone with an interest in politics, war and undercover assignments.
The opening scenes of the Munich shootings at the 1972 Olympics are …
The Forbidden Kingdom
This movie was rated PG13 , its about 114 minutes not counting the next attractions which normally about 6 movies. At long last, Hong Kong movie legends Jackie Chan and Jet Li share the screen. Jackie Chan aha aha he is amazing and charming. It’s not worth the wait.
Michael …
Death at the Funeral Movie
I didn’t know funeral’s can be funny. It speaks of lamentation and grievance of a loss of a loved one but in Death at the Funeral, it was the otherwise. It is funny but not rude and stupid. It is pure raw fun. The movie does starts …
The Lego (Movie)
I was just searching for some movies that can make my boring day awesome. Few days back, my friend shared his experience about The Lego movie. He said the movie was awesome and worth watching. So I thought to give it a try! The movie was directed by one …
The Last King of Scotland, Kevin Macdonald Movie
Uganda, around the year 70, when the General Idi Amin, recently conducted successful codetta overthrow the power of the president Obote. Meanwhile, a young doctor arrive named Nicholas Harrigan to the country. Feeling want to search for new experiences, not long after graduating from medical college, he chose to …
Star Wreck (DVD)
This is a DVD collection of three “Alvin and the Chipmunks” cartoons from the 1980s. I remember watching these on Saturday morning as a kid, so it was nice to see Alvin, Simon and Theodore again in action. I particularly love their theme song, “We’re the Chipmunks”, and the …
I Love You Man movie
I Love You Man is about a man who’s about to get married but finds he doesn’t have anyone to be his best man or part of his wedding party. He’s been a girlfriend kind of a guy his whole life and never really established any male friendships along …
American History X
I have long heard of the movie “American History X” being referred to from time to time from the late nineteen nineties. However, I never brought myself to watch it being that I had somehow thought that it would be another movie about America’s racist history and I did …
Reeker
Reeker is darn scary. You should rent this and watch; it is awesomely scary and something that I would truly opt for if you want to watch in a group, say on a scary Friday night with the weekend in tow and nothing to do.
The plot goes …
Limitless (movie)
One of the best movies that I’ve watched so far this year is a movie called “Limitless”. Even though I saw it advertising and read a multitude of good reviews on the movie, I didn’t watch it until a family member of mine finally persuaded me to. Even just …
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