Movies Reviews
Watchmen: The complete motion comic
This was an interesting experiment in marketing. One third comic book, one third cartoon, and one third audiobook. This takes the iconic graphic novel and converts it into a sort of flash animation.
You get all the dialogue and narration, the boxes even pop up, which is surprising …
My Neighbors the Yamadas
A film about the life of an ordinary family in Tokyo, anime style.
The film was directed by Isao Takahata, well known around the world for his Grave of the Fireflies. The difference between Takahata and Miyazaki for example is very big. Takahata’s films are based in the real world, …
Movie: The Best Years of our Lives
I had never heard of the movie The Best Years of our Lives until this past weekend, when I discovered it as part of a Memorial Day marathon. At first, I didn’t know what I was watching. But, it ended up being a halfway decent movie.
Unlike a lot of …
The Eye (Movie)
This movie is the American version of the original Japanese version’s The Eye, and I honestly think it was poorly done. The effects were much scarier and of course, the original movie was different from this one as it had omitted parts that were much scarier than by watching …
Noel
I must say that I am confused when I watched Noel, the DVD movie. Luckily, I caught this on DVD instead of going to the movies for it. Starring Susan Sarandon, Robin Williams, Penelope Cruz, Paul Walker and some other casts, this movie is about miracles and that …
Bicentennial Man
There is something special about robot movies, provided that they are done well, of course. This one is. Robin Williams plays Andrew, the ‘bicentennial man’ - a robot. Built to work as a servant (a bit of a clich perhaps, but it is only logical to use robots for …
Robinson Crusoe movie
This is the version by surrealist Luis Buñuel, which is surprisingly enough a most conventional film. Buñuel was otherwise a filmmaker who never let the audience’s needs come in conflict with his artistic vision, and only created what he felt was important. His version of Robinson Crusoe shows that …
40 Days and 40 Nights
I was expecting Josh Hartnett to shine in the DVD movie, 40 Days and 40 Nights. Don’t get me wrong; Josh is a darling and he acted really well but the storyline is a real bummer for me.
It starts off with Josh character, Matt being dumped by his super …
Killings at Badger Drift movie
I am reviewing the murder mystery movie, Murder at Badger’s Drift, starring John Nettles and Daniel Casey. This movie was made in 1997, was produced by Brian May and Betty Willingale. It is based by the novels of Caroline Graham.
In this movie, murder is afoot! A little …
The Incredible Hulk
Hulk had another similar version released in 2003, directed by Ang Lee, starring Eric Bana as the Bruce Banner (The Hulk) and Jennifer Connelly as Betty Ross. The story was about the origins of the Hulk. It was quite a hit during that period of time in 2003.
After Marvel …
Garfield (2004)
Garfield, directed by Peter Hewitt is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for brief mild language. The original release date was June 11, 2004 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Animation/Comedy/Family and stars Breckin Meyer as Jon, Jennifer Love Hewitt as …
Lucy (2014 film)
While the trailers made this movie look like a formulaic popcorn flick, I had heard generally good things about this movie. The truth is, it is something of a mixed bag.
As the trailers show, the movie follows a young woman (played by Scarlett Johansson) who becomes something superhuman …
Cradle 2 the Grave (2003)
Cradle 2 the Grave, directed by Andrzej Barthowiak is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for violence, language and some sexual content. The original release date was February 28, 2003 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Crime/Drama/Thriller and stars Jet Li …
Calgary Rumor Has It… (2005)
Rumor Has It…, directed by Rob Reiner is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for mature thematic material, sexual content, crude humor and a drug reference. The original release date was December 25, 2005 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Romance …
Shirley Valentine (1989)
“Shirley Valentine” is a 1989 color movie in English. It was filmed in locations in England and Mykonos, Greece. It is the story of a Liverpudlian woman’s midlife crisis who decides to do something about her life despite the fact that “no one thought she had the courage. The …
The Wood (1999)
Three best friends from Inglewood, California recount the days of their childhood as one of their friends is about to get married. They reminisce of good and bad times that drew them closer together as friends. When the groom best MIA, they set out to find him and take …
Perfect Blue (Psychological thriller-horror Anime)
I can’t believe it, the best psychological thriller-horror film I watched this year actually comes from an anime. I have never thought anime could be this good and thrilling, but Perfect Blue just proved me wrong.
Perfect Blue is a 1997 Japanese psychological thriller-horror anime film directed by Satoshi Kon and …
Christopher’s Christmas Mission movie
A swedish animated comedy about the spirit of christmas. It’s originally titled “Sagan om Karl-Bertil Jonssons julafton” and tells the tale of young Karl-Bertil who’s a big fan of Robin Hood, and feels he wants to do something good to people around christmas time. At his work in the …
Ninotchka
I am a major fan of classic movies and I actually have a big VHS and DVD movie collection. Among those I cherish most is “Ninotchka”, the first motion picture where Greta Garbo laughed. It may not sound extraordinary, but it was, because Garbo was largely known …
Wild Orchid (1990)
A story about love and the breaking down of those strong emotional barriers that people have around them, this movie is about a young woman who gets involved with a reclusive millionaire in Brazil, there, she is introduced to many levels of psychological and sexual tests at the hands …
Vantage Point movie
starring : Denis Quaid , Mathew Fox & Said Tarmougahni, Forest Whitaker .
Brief Plot :
Movie is about assassination of the USA president in Spain where a summit is organized of world anti terrorism .
USA president is assassinated and 8 people saw it with different point of view.
The whole concept …
First Day High Movie
It was my younger brother’s birthday when we went out to watch a movie. After eating at a restaurant, we went to the cinema as my Dad asked us which movie would we want to watch. My younger brother have picked her choice so we watched First Day High.
First …
The abominable Dr Phibes movie
Dr Phibes dies under mysterious cirumstances in a car crash, right after his wife, who could have been saved by the surgeons. Somehow Phibes is returning from the dead to claim revenge for his dead love. His gaze is fixed on the ignorant surgeons who in his opinion didn’t …
The Holiday movie
The main ingredients of the movie “The Holiday” is a great cast of actresses and a simple, straight forward romantic story. The main topic of this movie is about love the beauty of falling in love and the heart break it brings when we fall out of love. …
DVD WONDERLAND
John C. Holmes was the single most famous adult film star in history. In the early 1980’s, long after his porn career had ended, he found himself faces murder charges in the deaths of several lowlifes on Wonderland Ave in Los Angeles. This is that story.
Val Kilmer plays …
What Happens in Vegas
I was very pleased with this movie ! It had Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher; pardon me if I got the spellings wrong, I’m too lazy tonight to check on them. These are usually two hollywood actors who make my stomach churn, but this movie was a delight ! …
Halloween II (1981)
Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Lance Guest, Pamela Susan Shoop, Hunter von Leer, Tawny Moyer, Ana Alicia, Nancy Stephens, Gloria Gifford, Leo Rossi, Ford Rainey, and Dick Warlock.
Directed by: Rick Rosenthal.
“Halloween II” picks up right after the very first film. While Dr. Loomis tries to warn …
A Dog’s Tale movie
Last night I saw this movie ‘A Dog’s Tale’ on television. It’s kind of family movie that tells about a kid become a dog because he’s wrong wish.
Tim the main actor in here is a loser boy who always underestimated by his big big friendss, he always being played …
Puncture (movie)
“Puncture” was a movie that I just didn’t care to see after I had read a lot of bad reviews on it. Even the trailer did little to stimulate my interest in it, even though later I came to realise that it had a very interesting plot. How I …
Marked For death (1990)
Marked For Death, directed by Dwight H. Little is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was October 5, 1990 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Crime/Drama/Thriller and stars Steven Seagal as John Hatcher, Basil Wallace as Screwface, …
Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal movie
Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal stars Raymond Burr as the famous attorney, Perry Mason. I liked the guest cast, but somehow the story didn’t pull me in like the major of Perry Mason cases have done.
It begins with a powerful, manipulative woman played by Morgan …
Big Fish movie
I think Big Fish was a pretty good movie, yet it was a sad story. I really thought the stories told in the movie Big Fish were just great. This movie has a different type of setting. Big Fish is about an old man who is dying of cancer and …
A Walk to Remember
“Tearjerker.” That’s how many people describe the movie adaptation of the popular novel by Nicholas Sparks, featuring pop princess Mandy Moore and TV cutie Shane West.
But unlike the novel version that is set in the 1950’s, the movie version was set in a more recent time of 1998, probably …
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
How to Train Your Dragon is an aniated movie produced by Dreamworks Animation. It is a mixture of Comedy, Action and Fantasy all in one film. The story revolves around Hiccup, a young Viking on the Island of Berk, who dreams of fitting in in his town as a …
Bad Neighbours (movie)
My co-workers and I decided that we should probably go see a movie for the two for one special a local theatre was having. Two of us wanted to see the new Spiderman movie and the other two wanted to go and see one of those random chick flicks …
The Shawshank Redemption
I must admit that I wasn’t expecting much out of the movie “The Shawshank Redemption”. At the time I wasn’t aware that this movie was nominated for 7 Oscars. I felt that after watching endless episodes of the TV series “Prison Break”, I doubted that there was any prison …
Coraline movie
If you have never seen the movie Coraline and you have kids, I definitely recommend that you get this film. It is just a delight and I love it to pieces! A friend gave us a copy of this movie and even though we have no children, it was still …
How To Rob A Bank Movie
When I bought this movie from the DVD store I didn’t expect a lot from it. I didn’t know the actors, never heard about the director and never heard about this movie in any reviews I have ever read before. I decided to make this a bed time movie, …
Red Eye Movie
This seemed like a very interesting story, not really your average suspense movie as it does have a bit of action involved. The movie is about a girl who’s a hotel manager (Rachel McAdams) and she just goes home for a vacation and meets a nice young man (Cillian …
Kids (NR, 1995) movie
There is a reason why this DVD is not rated. It is because the sex and adult situations in this film are so intense that it had to be rated that way. I know you’re wondering what kind of filth would be involved in a movie titled …
Harriet the Spy
“Harriet the Spy” was one of my favourite children’s movies when I was younger. Just recently in fact, I found out that it was the same actress who starred in the movies “Ice Princess” and “Eurotrip” who played the role of Harriet in the movie.
The movie is a …
Robin Hood
I am reviewing the Disney movie, Robin Hood. Everyone knows the story of Robin Hood, but what would happen if it was taken from a fox’s perspective? That’s what the whole Disney version does. Robin Hood is a fox and his friend, Big John, is a huge bear. The …
A Nightmare on Elm Street movie
I’m not sure exactly how I managed to live my life without seeing this particular film, but I have. Upon having seen it, I am glad I have. It was an enjoyable film, the scene when the first girl is killed is quite startling (in my opinion …
Music and Lyrics
Where do you get your inspiration in anything? The movie “Music and Lyrics” tries to answer that question, and in this case, for a song.
The movie tells the story of Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant), a ‘has-been’ 80’s pop star who’s trying to revive his career. The chance comes when …
The Fugitive thriller
The Fugitive is one of the best thrillers films I’ve seen. Never have I sat through the whole film without taking bathroom breaks or even a quick trip to the fridge. Here, Harrison Ford played Dr. Richard Kimble, a prominent doctor convicted of murdering his wife. He is co-starred …
Streets of Fire
Streets of Fire with Rick Moranis, Willem Dafoe, Diane Lane, Michael Pare, and Amy Madigan.
This movie was subtitled, A Rock and Roll Fable. That and along with the acting of one of my favorites, Michael Pare, was the reason I watched this classic. …
Get Christie Love! movie
In 1974, viewers were presented with the very unique movie, Get Christie Love! The main character, a police lieutenant named Christie Love, was played by Teresa Graves, who might actually be remembered for her comedy input as a regular on Laugh-In.
In reality, this movie which did turn into …
Picasso documentary
Picasso is a documentary that highlights the legendary career of Pablo Picasso. This documentary takes the viewer across almost eighty years to explore his life and examine his accomplishments.
The portrayal of his innovative art is beautifully done. Picasso’s artwork depicted every mood he encountered, every belief he stood by, …
Sideways movie
I am reviewing the movie, Sideways, which was released in 2005. This movie stars Paul Giamatti as wine lover, Miles. Thomas Haden Church plays his best friend, Jack, who is Miles’ complete opposite. Miles is a sensitive, caring, introvert whose life has taken a sad turn. …
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