Movies Reviews
Good Evening, Mr. Wallenberg
Recently I visited the local artsy video store and rented the DVD “Good Evening, Mr. Wallenberg” It is a Swedish film in Swedish, but much of it was in German with English subtitles. Directed by Kjell Grede and released in 1990.
I was extremely impressed by it. I must confess …
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
“The Wizard of Oz” is one of the best MGM musicals of all time and a film that continues to cross generational lines. I read somewhere that they had originally wanted Shirley Temple to play the part of Dorothy. As talented a child actress as Temple was, …
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 …
Fullmetal Alcehmist: Brotherhood Episode 44
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 44 begins with Al and Hoehenheim in Liore having a discussion about Al’s body and the country wide Transmutation circle. Meanwhile Darius the chimera who helped Ed after he was injured goes to the bank to get money to pay for Ed’s medical bills. …
Dead Like Me - Life After Death Movie
After a couple of years of cancellation, this Dead Like Me movie which is sub-titled Life After Death was done with most of the original cast except for Mandy Patinkin and Laura Harris. Harris’ Daisy character was recast with Sarah Wynter. The opening integrates a comic book …
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (movie)
I’m one of those people who is a big fan of independent films, but for some reason when I saw a trailer of this movie a few months ago I wasn’t very interested in it. The fact that Emma Watson and Logan Leerman played two of the main characters …
National Velvet movie
National Velvet is a movie produced by Warner Brothersit is set in England and is about a twelve year old girl named Velvet Brown who loves horses. She meets a drifter named Mi Taylor who is played by Mickey Ronnie. Velvet convinces her family to let him stay with …
Thank You for Smoking (2006)
Thank You for Smoking (2006) is a comedy directed by Jason Retiman and is rated R for language and some sexual content.
Thank You for Smoking takes place in Washington D.C. where Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart) is the public spokesperson for big tobacoo. Naylor is a blonde, pretty boy …
Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire is a story about a boy from a slum of Mumbai, India who became an instant celebrity after he wins millions on India’s version of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”. The narrative structure of the plot revolves with Jamal, a young …
RomeoXJuliet Episode 9
Juliet readies herself to revolt against Lord Montague while Romeo discovers strange leaves that float up from the water at the castle. Meanwhile the rebellion starts and surprises are in store.
This was a great episode; it gave Juliet some character development and revealed a surprising truth about Neo …
Father of the Bride Part II (1995)
In the first installation of the Father of the Bride franchise, the focus was on George Banks who came face to face with the fact that his daughter was all grown up and was about to married. Now that the marriage is over, now enters a new situation in …
Pigs vs Freaks movie
In 1984, the movie Pigs vs Freaks was aired. Oddly, it had been filmed in 1980, and in truth, it was loosely based on a game that had been written up in Time Magazine in 1970. In other words, this movie was a long time coming. …
Bee Movie
I hesitated to watch the film “Bee Movie” since I thought that it would be just a silly little children’s animated film. However, after seeing it going on over and over on cable television I decided to just watch it and evn though it was not a masterpiece, I …
Movie Alex and Emma
“Alex & Emma” is simply a great romantic movie with comic moments in it. I personally liked a lot the actress, Kate Hudson because she interprets 5 different roles in it. I personally had a great laugh when she interpreted the role of maid and a child minder in …
Ghostbusters II (1989)
Ghostbusters II kinda picks up where the last one left off with the gang chasing ghosts for profit, but this time the stakes are higher. After the business was basically destroyed after they got sued for making a mess of the town, the threat of ghostly attacks become wide …
Herbie: Fully Loaded
When I was growing up, Herbie movies were a staple of our movie nights. Who couldn’t love the Love Bug.
In this latest reincarnation of the car hero, he is teamed with Lindsay Lohan. And, quite honestly, I didn’t like the pair.
While the movie did stick to the family-oriented entertainment …
Six Days Seven Nights (1998)
Six Days Seven Nights, directed by Ivan Reitman is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was June 12, 1998 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Romance and stars Harrison Ford as Quinn Harris, Anne Heche as Robin …
Were the Millers (movie)
When I first saw the trailer for “We’re the Millers” on television, I decided that it looked funny enough for me to see it as a light hearted comedy after it was released. I didn’t think that it would actually be hilarious though since it had actors such as …
Phone Booth: Movie
Phone Booth is a great thriller movie that I thoroughly enjoyed. The intensity in brings is enough to keep you interested right from start to finish.
I think the running length was good at just over 80 minutes, some films like this tend to drag on and you start to …
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
I am a huge fan of Harry Potter, both the movies and the books. I was disappointed when the film showing was moved to this year but was still excited for the 6th installment of the novel by JK Rowling.
Half Blood Prince revolves around the emergence in power of …
Liberty Heights movie
I tend to like a lot of films, especially drama films which have a historical setting. These films do not necessarily have to be based on a factual story either, and they do not have to be set in the far history like medieval times. This is what attracted …
Movie: A Knight’s Tale
A Knight’s Tale (2001)a 14th century action/comedy/romance (Rated PG-13 for action violence, some nudity and brief sex-related dialogue)
I got this movie as a gift, and I wasn’t too sure about it. My first response was, “Yet another version of Camelot”. The gift giver replied, “But Rufus Sewell is in …
The Hangover 3 (movie)
Hangover 3 is the last part of the Hangover trilogy that was released in 2013. The last part of the trilogy was again directed by Todd Phillips who directed the first two parts of this trilogy. I previously enjoyed the Hangover and Hangover 2 like no other. It was …
Antz (1998)
Antz, directed by Eric Darnell and Tim Johnson is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for mild language and menacing action. The original release date was October 2, 1998 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Animation/Adventure/Comedy/Family and stars the voices of …
Sucker Punch (2011 Film)
Sucker Punch is one of those movies that you have to watch with an open mindset. The jest of this movie, for the most part, isn’t going to come to you quickly. To the plain eye, it looks like a fantasy chick flick with vivid graphics. I can be honest …
Killjoy
When I let my daughter pick out the movie Killjoy for me and my wife (she’s four and picks movies based on the cover) I was a bit concerned it would be too scary for my pregnant spouse.
As it turns out, you can’t judge a DVD by its cover. …
The Jackal (1997)
Russian mobsters hired a very eccentric hit man to take out the persons involved in the killing of his brother. With a total cost of $70 million dollars for the job payable in two installations of half now and the rest when the job is done, this assassin went …
xXx: State of the Union movie
If you have ever seen the first xXx (Triple X) movie, you cannot deny that it really did not need a sequel. This one stars Ice Cube as the new, more intense xXx. C’mon…this movie is substandard and really disappointing, not to mention, very distressing to watch. There is …
What Happens in Vegas
It seems that the couple, Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher really works because thousands of people went to the cinema to watch “What Happens in Vegas” during the first weeks when thi movie was released.
What is so great about “What Happens in Vegas” that made it such a huge …
Delta Farce movie
I have to admit, I always liked Larry the Cable Guy as a stand-up comedian but his movies, though somewhat dumb, are pretty good.
The movie Delta Farce is definitely a good example of this.
Larry, Bill Engvall and D.J. Qualls play a group of army reservists who are called up …
Battlefield Earth (2000)
The Earth has been taken over and is now being controlled by a race of giant aliens. The survivors of the attack on Earth were being used as slaves to help the aliens to continue their rule on the planet; others have managed to escape and are living in …
The Prince of Tides film
From 1991, The Prince of Tides stars Barbra Streisand and Nick Nolte. Sometimes I find it hard to believe those two made an on-screen couple, but they definitely did. Also in the film, which Streisand directed, are Blythe Danner, Melinda Dillon, Kate Nelligan, George Carlin, and, making …
88 Minutes
88 Minutes is a drama/thriller. It is directed by Jon Avnet and stars Al Pacino as the main character. The movie is rated R.
Al Pacino is a college professor that helps the FBI with forensic testimony on cases. He put a serial rapist/killer away using forensic evidence. The killer …
Sigma Die, Comedy Horror film by Michael A. Hoffman
Oh God, a horror movie that is trying to get the T&A in your face right away is always a bad sign in my book. Sigma Die is a real bad modern aged horror flick that adds blood, T&A, and a zero plot—¦oh wait a serial killer killing college …
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
Do you remember how the first movie ended? If not, here is a brief idea. After Harold finally musters the courage to talk to the girl that he has been swooning for and they manage to get together, he finds out that she is leaving for Amsterdam, so he …
Avalon movie
A japanese film that takes place in the future about a mysterious addictive computer game that takes over people’s lives. There are many similarities here to the interesting Battle Royale. For one thing it is focused on teenagers, and secondly it is regarding a popular item as something that …
Salam-E-Ishq Sensible Movie
Salam-E-Ishq is a nicely directed movie by Nikhil Advani. Movie depicts the life of six couples through different perspectives. The star cast of movie is great. Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Govinda, Aksahy Khanna and Sohel Khan; everyone was put into the appropriate roles by the director. I …
The Parent Trap - Film 1961
The first time I ever watched this movie I did so rather tongue-in-cheek - simply because my mother had recommended it and my mother and I do not have the same taste in movies! So to say that I was pleasantly surprised is a bit of an understatement.
The story …
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Twilight Zone: The Movie, is a made of the big screen movie off the famous television series. Many people used to tune in to take in and see what new is in store for us whenever the Twilight Zone airs. Each episode takes you on a dark ride deep …
Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince
I happen to be HUGE Harry Potter fan, and I was so excited to go see the new movie this Sunday. In the past, I didn’t quite get how good these books were, but my cousin who happened to own the first three books made me read them one summer …
Bedazzled-Brendan Fraser & Elizabeth Hurley
I loved this movie because it was so funny. Who would have thought that the devil could be a comedian or so sexy. Elizabeth Hurley was great in this role because she brought a special touch to it. I enjoyed her constant antics and trickery so much. She kept …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Shadow of Malevolence
I’ve been enjoying the Clone Wars cartoon not so much because it is Star Wars but because it’s hard to find anything which feels like epic Science Fiction, and Shadow of Malevolence, the third episode in the season, manages to get that feel of a big universe better than …
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Life isn’t measured in minutes, but in moments…a tag line well portrayed in the character of Benjamin Button. The general plot concerns a man who ages backwards, thus it goes something like: “I was born under unusual circumstances.” The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is adapted …
Fifty Shades of Grey (erotic romance movie)
I remember when the book Fifty Shades of Grey became so popular that even people who I knew never bought a book in their lives began to devour it mostly for the sex scenes. Then of course when the movie came out, everyone claimed that I just had to see …
Movie Transformers
Transformers was one of the most awaited films of 2007. And honestly, I wasn’t really that keen on watching it, maybe because I never was aware of the animated series in the 80’s. But because one of my closest friends really wants to watch it, I decided to come …
The Movie It’s A Wonderful Life 1946
Christmas time has to be among my favorite times of the year. Not necessarily because of the presents but rather because the world seems to slow down and smell the roses a little more. Its a time of tradition, love, family and spirit.
It is with this in mind …
Zoolander (2001)
Zoolander, directed by Ben Stiller is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America on appeal for sexual content and drug references. The original release date was September 28, 2001 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy and stars Ben Stiller as Derek …
Pastabilities Greensboro NC
Pastabilities
1726 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 272-7823
If you like pasta, then you will LOVE pastabilities. pastatbilities is a italian restaurant in Greensboro NC that specializes in great pasta of all shapes and sizes. The location of the restuarnt is on Battleground avenuw, which makes for a very convinient place to …
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