I recently rented Terminator Salvation in the hopes of a pretty engaging action movie with cool special effects and a little bit of good acting thrown in for good measure. I’ve enjoyed previous Terminator flicks and I figured this one couldn’t be too bad given the cast and …

It really does take an entertaining cartoon to keep my daughter quiet for 30 minutes. The movie Dora: Save The day, accomplished the impossible, keeping her quiet for almost 2 hours.
All four episodes on the DVD were good, especially the episode that had Dora, Boots and Swiper trying to …

Oh my goodness. What a movie this is ! It has Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholsen. Two incredibly talented actors. Morgan Freeman is so well spoken, and Jack Nicholsen, well, he’s just Jack Nickelson; awesome. Put the two in a movie together and it makes a great movie.
The Bucket …

Singin’ in the Rain is a really good musical from 1952 that continues to thrill audiences all these years later. People remember this movie and the awesome dance sequences staged by star Gene Kelly, who also director along with Stanley Donen. I always think about Patrick Swayze …

Brian De Palma is a filmmaker I used to be big fan of. When I first saw his incredibly powerful films from the 1980s, like Scarface and The Untouchables, he become one of my favorites, but unfortunately he proved to be a very uneven director who got worse with …

We went to see the new James Bond movie this weekend, “Casino Royale”. We were a party of two adults and found the movie to be good entertainment. Daniel Craig was a great new James Bond and both my husband and I felt he did a great job. He …

The Gravedancers was one of the movies released as part of the After Dark Horror Fest. This is a low budget movie that features some B-list actors that probably wouldn’t have been seen by many people if it weren’t for that festival. Though this movie has a few problems, …

I had not seen the original The Longest Yard, but heard it was a very popular movie. The main reason I went to see the remake which was made in 2005 is that I like Adam Sandler. Sometimes his movies are a little too silly, but I …

Change of Habit is a movie I’ve always enjoyed watching. It’s one of my very favorite films to star Elvis Presley. In fact, it was actually his movie, something I find very sad. His co-star was Mary Tyler Moore, reportedly the only co-star who never slept …

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 …

Thelma & Louise is the ultimate chick flick. Played by Geena Davis (Thelma) and Susan Sarandon (Louise), you could not ask for better acting. Girlfriends Thelma and Louise have a weekend getaway trip planned. They head off for some rest and relaxation but on the way make a stop …

When I first saw a trailer for the movie I thought it was a Bourne rip off, it showed non stop ass kicking from Mark Wahlberg. After I was finished with this movie I still want to say it is a Bourne rip off just not through the plot …

In the begiining, Michael Myers was no ordinary child as he shows mannerisms of a killer mentality by killing small animals. As he got older, his twisted need for blood got worse as he systematically slaughtered the members of his family. After his arrest, young Michael is commited to …

13 Ghosts is a movie about 13 Ghosts in a special house, trapped away until…yeah, that’s the clencher…until someone and something comes along to provoke a very special event. 13 Ghosts was really hard for me to watch because it moved so quickly and the ghostly visions were here …

I was very disappointed to see this film listed in the Razzie Awards 2008 because I truly believe it is a great comedy were one can have a good hearty laugh at the misfortuntes of two fellow firefighters, Chuck and Larry. The parts of Chuck and Larry are interpreted …

I have been a fan of the Harry Potter films all the way through. This final chapter did not disappoint me!
It picked up right where Part One left off, just how I was expecting it to start! There was a scene or two of dialog to catch everyone up …

Stepmom is about a family that divorces, and the two children live with their mom. The mom, played by Susan Sarandon, is protective and jealous. Her ex-husband takes good care of the family and sees the children on a regular basis. He also has a new girlfriend, Isabel (Julia …

Memphis Belle is an airplane serving in war and its crew is one of the best of the whole fleet. Time and again have they completed missions behind enemy lines and only one is left before they can return home. This one however, doesn’t turn out as well as …

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 …

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” 1 Timothy 6:10 from the NIV Study Bible
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps portrays the trappings and excesses of the love of money as well as the hustle and bustle of Wall Street. Based on …

I saw the movie Tank Girl a while back but honestly couldn’t remember much about it. After seeing it again last night, I still have to admit it’s a better movie than you would expect it to be.
Apparently based off a comic book I haven’t read, the movie takes …

When I saw the previews for “Dinner For Shmucks” I was really excited. The previews had me laughing so hard so I thought that because the previews were funny then the movie must be funny. However, after paying to see this movie I have to say that …

The film that started the series, “Child’s Play” was the original Chucky film, and the first movie that made me afraid of my stuffed animals. He’s everybody’s friend, but when the good guy doll is infused with the soul of a serial killer, things go from bad to worse …

I went to go see this movie against my own will. My friends all wanted to see A Shark’s Tale, and I was outnumbered, so I had to go. Let me make this clear, I did not want to see this movie at all! It looked like a cheesy …

I recently introduced my oldest daughter to the Inspector Gadget cartoon series I grew up watching and she loved it. So, as a special treat for finally trying a new food, I let her watch a full length Inspector Gadget movie; Inspector Gadget’s Last Case.
While she seemed to like …

Despite its fairly mediocre rating on IMDB, I actually didn’t mind watching the movie “Get Hard”. Since Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell were playing the main roles in it, expected something very raunchy and not as funny. However, one or two people I know told me it wasn’t bad. …

Firmly locked in as one of my top ten Patrick Swayze movies, Three Wishes is a magical delight. It has a great cast with Swayze, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Joseph Mazzello, and Seth Mumy. With the recent death of Swayze, I wanted to watch one of his movies …

The movie is about the self-named Prot (Kevin Spacey) ,a patient in a psychiatric hospital,found in a train station,that apparently appeared from nowhere,has no name,address,relatives and he can see ultraviolets,thus always wearing sunshades because of the brightness of the sun.He believes that he comes from another planet,and proves to …

Sir Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas star as both old and new Zorro in the remake of a classic TV series. Back when he was needed, Zorro defended the rights of the people of California with vigilante justice. Zorro was eventually captured and imprisoned when his wife was killed …

I was really excited about seeing ‘Roll Bounce’ since I was a young teen in 1978 when the movie takes place.I wanted to relive the nostalgia of the era and get into the groove of the hot 70’s soundtrack, suffice to say, I wasn’t disappointed,I had a funky good …

The Quick and the Dead, directed by Sam Raimi is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was February 10, 1995 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Western and stars Sahron Stone as Ellen, Gene Hackman as John …

I watched Be Kind Rewind last week starring Jack Black and Mos Def. I had high expectations of this comedy for some reason, I guess the previews just made it look like a great film. As I was attempting to stay awake thru the movie, I kept thinking”No its …

Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium is a rather nice but strange movie. The idea of a magical store is really awesome and in this movie, Dustin Hoffman stars together along with Natalie Portman and with a little help from the cute boy, Zach Mills.
Natalie’s character is the favorite of Dustin …

Hellsing Ultimate Volume 1 is a Japanese anime OVA (Original Video Animation) that covers the first volume of the Hellsing manga by Kouta Hirano. The first OVA covers the first volume of the manga. It starts out with a girl named Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing (yes, her …

I have just finished watching “Coraline” and I thought about writing the review now with the memory of it fresh in my head.
It is a cute cartoon movie, a bit too spooky for young children but nevertheless very moralizing.
I have let my son watch it with me and he …

A british 1960s version of the classic Shakespeare play in which Michael York and Olivia Hussey plays the leading roles of Romeo and Juliet who fall in love, but find themselves on rivaling family sides and come to understand it is an impossible love that can not last. The …

Revolutionary Road is a motion picture based on a novel of the same title by author Richard Yates. The movie is about a seemingly ordinary husband and wife who decide to move in to the suburb to raise a family. The two find a nice looking house at …

Titanic has got to be one of the most astounding films in history. Its a great mix of love, friendship and greed on board the doomed liner heading towards distaster.
—Synopsis—
In 1996 Treasure Hunter Brock Lovett dives aboard the wreck of the Titanic and finds a safe. After breaking open …

I don’t know what on the earth prompt me to go for this movie; I had already read so many reviews about the film with filled mixed reactions. Those who had watched highly acclaimed classic with the same name made in 1951 simply loathed this one. I myself had …

I normally enjoy Christopher Walken movies but the film Balls of Fury was a bit too stupid for my tastes.
I’ve always thought table tennis as a competitive sport was a bit too much. It’s a game that should be played at home and that’s it. So, when you make …

In the Time of the Butterflies with Salma Hayek and Edward James Olmos.
The title offered me no clue as to the theme of the movie and in fact it seemed like a sensitive touchy feely movie. Since I try to stay away from these movies, …

This by far was one of the most highly anticipated DVD releases for me. I remember seeing Cloverfield in theaters on opening night. I really enjoyed the unique style the movie brought out to its audience. The way it was presented overall was one of a kind. Although I …

My husband and I watch this movie Taken last Sunday. Liam Neeson plays the role of a retired government secret agent, Brian Mills who loves his one and only daughter Kim, played by Maggie Grace. He is a lonely man, he lives all by himself. He’s divorced …

From 1946, Heartbeat starred Ginger Rogers as Arlette Lafron, Jean-Pierre Aumont as Pierre de Roche, Adolphe Menjou as the Ambassador, and Basil Rathbone as Professor Aristide. Having Rathbone in this role is such a hoot. That’s because the good professor teaches students how to pick pockets and …

The movie She’s the Man is the funniest movie you will ever watch. This movie is abouta girl named Viola Hastings lives to play soccer, but her high school has cut the girls’ program. What’s more, her supposed boyfriend, fellow soccer player Justin, displays how much a jerk he …

Today I saw the newest Jim Carrey movie, Yes Man at the cinema. Like the other Jim Carrey’s movie, it’s a drama comedy movie that can make me laugh and entertein me.
The story is about a man named Car (Jim Carrey)l, who always say ‘no’ in his life and …

The Scorpion King, directed by Chuck Russell is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for intense sequences of action violence and some sensuality. The original release date was April 19, 2002 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Fantasy/Romance/Thriller and stars Dwayne …

This appears to be one of Hitchcock’s lesser known films. It tells the story of a priest, Father Michael Logan (Montgovery Clift), who hears a murderer’s confession and almost gets accused of the murder himself because he cannot reveal what he was told in a confession. The murderer is …

Keanu Reeves and Gene Hackman star in this football movie about a former College Quarterback who is given a chance in the NFL (with other “replacement” players, when a strike is underway. This movie hits the spot for most movie fans, but it could have been better. I am …