Movies Reviews
Batman Begins (Movie)
Everyone I knew told me to go see Batman Begins because they thought I would love it. I’m a fan of comic books, and I own nearly every comic book themed movie in the world. Still I could tell from the previews that it was a movie I just …
Knowing movie
I just recently watched the movie “Knowing” with Nick Cadge and apart from the ending being a little far out I thought that it was pretty good. The story is that Nick Cadges Character receives a piece of paper with coded prophesies on it that tell the date and …
Shoot Em Up (2007)
Shhot Em up, Directed by Michael Davis is Rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America and stars Clive Owen as Smith, Paul Giamatti as Hertz and Monica Bellucci as Donna.
This manic movie starts off with a pregnant woman running from bad men with guns. Coming to her …
Epic Theatres of St. Augustine
I have decided this summer I will travel around Florida. This weekend’s trip was to St. Augustine, FL. It may come as no surprise to you then that even while away from my home town of Gainesville, FL I still had to go see Transformers 2: Revenge of the …
The Pacifier (2005 movie)
Vin Diesel is a Navy Seal who is given a mission to babysit a deceased scientist’s family, which are 5 children and a duck. His task is to protect them from harm while the mother is away. Have you ever seen or heard of such bologna in your whole …
Rain Man (1988)
Charlie Babbit played by Tom Cruise is a car dealer who learns of his father’s passing, he makes his way to his father house only to learn that his autistic brother has received a large sum of money. This becomes Charlie’s motivation to search out his brother and with …
Candyman movie
A woman scientist investigates the legend of Candyman, a black man who was murdered a hundred years ago and his said to haunt a certain neighbourhood and claim the revenge for his death.
I am split in my opinions regarding this film. On one hand it is a very well …
Rec
I watched this before, titled Rec and it was during 2007, I think. Pretty darn scary, if you ask me. Remember The Blair Witch Project..? Well, it is something like it, but different in a way.
You will get to see a recording or some sort …
Star Wars episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars in on the last movie the Revenge of the Sith. The movie tells the story of Anakin Skywalker as he becomes Darth Vader.The story also shows how Luke Skywalker and Princess Lila come to be. Have you evver wondered what happened to the mother? Revenge of the …
Robin Hood movie
If a movie were intended to totally turn someone off of the old time legend of Robin Hood, Maid Marion, and the Merry Men, this 2010 version of Robin Hood would do it. The opening was depressing and vulgar, and it was anything from the bright and usually …
Erin Brockovich Movie
This is a fantastic movie! Whenever it comes on television I like to watch it all the way through.
Erin Brockovich is the incredible true story of a single mother of three children. She begins to work at a law firm on an important case dealing with a company that …
Movie Orphan
I really feel like wanting to smack right out of this kid, Esther. The movie is not in a horror genre but more to gory. Orphan the movie, is unexpected and you will be surprised at the revelation. I’m not going to tell you what it is …
Carnage (1984) movie
“My mind must be going”
Engaging in the sort of illegal trick that can get your license taken away a real estate agent disregards his fiduciary liability to tell recently married young couple Jonathan (Chiodos) and Marge (Den Dooven) Henderson that the furnished Victorian house he is selling them was …
Movie Hairspray
I watched the movie Hairspray this evening. This was the 2007 updated version. I have to admit that I did not really like the original movie. I did not expect too much from this version.
Hairspray is a musical/ comedy.
I have to say though in my opinion, …
Death of a Stranger movie
I am reviewing the murder mystery movie, Death of a Stranger, starring John Nettles and Daniel Casey as Chief Inspector Barnaby and Detective Sergeant Gavin Troy. This film was made in 1999, was produced by Brian-True-May, and is based off the novel written by Caroline Graham.
In this film, …
The Rescuers (1977)
Disney’s The Rescuers premiered on June 22nd, 1977 and quickly became one of the most popular films of the year, right in the footsteps of Star Wars in the United States and outgrossing it in many European countries. The film tells the story of Bernard and Miss Bianca, …
The Bourne Ultimatum
I have to say, this movie really did live up to my expectations. Third in the series that also includes The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremacy, this movie follows Jason Bourne as he seeks out the people who made him what he has become and gradually “all …
28 Weeks Later
28 Weeks Later is a semi-sequel to the low budget English horror film 28 Days Later. While the first one followed a small group of survivors struggling against the infected people, this one picks up after the virus has already seemingly died off. A husband runs out on his …
The Fighting Sullivans
A couple days ago I first saw the film ‘The Fighting Sullivans’, and I have to say that I REALLY enjoyed it. It was released in 1944, and was based on the true story of the Sullivan brothers, all of whom fought in World War II (don’t want to …
Wild Child Movie
This movie is called Wild Child, and it features Emma Roberts with a completely different role from what she usually does, it’s not unlike Hotel for Dogs or Nancy Drew, but this movie features her as Poppy, a very rich teenage Malibu queen who’s rebelling because her mom died …
Hot Shots movie
This show was made back in the 1990’s when these “stupid” comedies making fun of other shows were very popular. Yet today it still hold very funny. It was mainly making fun of Top Gun as well as other popular movies back then yet those movies have died and retired …
Sword For Truth Anime Movie
Sword for Truth is a Japanese anime movie about Shuranosuke Sakaki, a master swordsman who has to rescue Princess Mayu the Shogunate after she is kidnapped by a faction of rebel ninjas.
I wasn’t sure what I was going to get when I watched this movie on the …
Hollywood Wives movie
I watched this movie a long time ago, not necessarily because I was actually interested in watching it but, I was waiting at a business place when it happened to be airing on television at the time, so I decied to watch it. The only thing I have to …
Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus Best of Both Worlds 3-D Concert
My daughter is starting to like Hannah Montana; at least the outfits and the toys, she doesn’t really watch the show. So, when we had the opportunity to watch the Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus Best of Both Worlds 3-D Concert the other night, we did; mostly for her.
But, …
Under the Tuscan sun
Under the Tuscan sun is a very nice movie. The movie with Diane Lane as the lead actor is a very heart touching movie with some poignant moments to it’s credit. Frances has a painful split from her husband and what makes it more painful is the fact that …
Movie: Police Academy 2
Synopsis: The Police Academy cadets have graduated and are now serving their rookie year on the force. Unfortunately, they also have to stop a notorious gang from terrorizing the city.
What I liked about this movie: I think the person who steals the show in this movie is Bobcat Goldthwait, …
Deja Vu (2006)
Denzel Washington stars as a special investigator. In the beginning of this movie, a terrible crime was committed by a psychotic so-called patriot…he blew up a ferry with lots of people on it (Men, women, children). After the explosion and the days following, Denzel and his team go through …
Movie Ever After
Ever After stars Drew Barrymore and Anjelica Huston.
This movie opens up with the Brothers Grimm meeting the queen of France. She pulls out a glass slipper and goes about telling the real story of Cinderella. There are no pumpkin carriages nor mice turned …
Born Yesterday (1950)
“Born Yesterday” is a 1950 Columbia Pictures black and white production provides 103 minutes of great fun. Locations shots were filmed throughout Washington D.C. “Born Yesterday” is, to quote the tagline, “a perfectly swell motion picture!” If you are one of those people who is hypersensitive to political correctness …
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (Animated Movie)
The Girl who Leapt Through Time is a movie that tells of Makoto Konno, a teenage girl who discovers one day that she has the power to go back in time. I completely fell in love with this movie for various reasons. The first was the plot - especially …
Beauty and the Beast
Forever at the top in the world of animation, Disney broke even more ground with this lushly animated and wonderfully told new version of the classic french fairy tale Beauty and the Beast. So wonderous was this instant classic, that it was the first ever animated film to ever …
Movie In her shoes
I have watched the movie ‘In her shoes’. The director is Curtis Hanson. This is the tale of two sisters, whose characteristics are very much different. This is a family-oriented film. The different characters of the two sisters is interesting to watch.
These two sisters are Maggie and Rose. Cameron …
Music and Lyrics Movie
I have always liked Hugh Grant’s self deprecating, “am I sure this is where I should be?” persona that he brings to the characters he plays. That is not to say that he is a character actor, he seems to play the same person in every film, but …
21st Century Breakdown
After 5 years of waiting and waiting for their green day to come out with an new album, i have to say the album was defiantly worth the wait, but nothing more. The album is of course amount my favorites, however it does not surpass dookie as my all …
Sweet Home Alabama movie
A darling little movie that my family loves to watch (yes, even my husband likes this chick flick) is Sweet Home Alabama. Reese Witherspoon is such a cute actress with such endearing talent, that she is perfect as Melanie. This may be a glorified case of you can take …
Leatherheads
I absolutely hate George Clooney movies. So, when I picked up Leatherheads, I will confess my expectations were a bit low. However, after watching the movie, I do feel my low expectations were justified. It just wasn’t any good.
I liked the concept behind this movie. There are plenty of …
Avatar film
Avatar(2009) is a post-apocalyptic action/adventure/SciFi/romance rated PG-13 for Adult Language, Adult Situations, and Violence…lots of Violence.
Not being a fan of James Cameron’s films (Titanic, the Terminator series, ect.), I went to see Avatar wondering whether it could possibly live up to the hype. Two hours and forty minutes (which …
The Dark Knight
The 2nd Batman movie, The Dark Knight, is a great movie. In this movie, Batman/Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) tries to stop the corruption in Gotham. He has help from his on/off again love interest Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal) and his good older friend Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman), who basically …
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 …
Dirty Dancing (1987)
Dirty Dancing, directed by Emile Ardolino is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was August 21, 1987 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Drama/Music/Romance and stars Jennifer Grey as Frances Houseman aka baby, Patrick Swayze as Johnny …
Star Trek 2009
I recently watched the new movie of the Star Trek franchise which stars Chris Pine (Lead:Human James Tyberius Kirk), Zachary Quinto (Lead: Vulcan Spock), Eric Bana (Antagonist: Romulan Nero), some scenes with Wynona Ryder as Spocks mothers and other familiar faces whose names I dont know. I always have …
The Edge Of Love
Although Keira Knightley is a very young lady, she is a super awesome actress whom can really act well. This is a super sad and heart wrenching story that would see you thinking of so many perspectives in life. I love stories like this, but having to find …
The Bourne Supremacy
Very rarely do sequels surpass there predecessors. There are some exceptions, Terminator 2, 28 Weeks Later, etc. I thought very highly of The Bourne Identity and believe that Supremacy surpasses it on every level. I was very nervous when I heard they weren’t bringing back the …
Vanilla Sky (2001)
Vanilla Sky, directed by Cameron Crowe is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for sexuality and strong language. The original release date was December 14, 2001 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Drama/Mystery/Romance/Science Fiction/Thriller and stars Tom Cruise as David Aames, …
Big Business (1988)
This movie is based on two pairs of twins that were separated at birth, one child of each of the set of twins were placed with two different families, one pair went to a rich family where they were spoilt rotten and believe the world is their playground, and …
Children of Men
I am just gonna come right out and say this. This is one of the BEST movies I have ever seen. You can really review this movie on two planes. One, the technical aspect of it, and another, the movie itself. I’ll start with the …
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