Movies Reviews
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 …
Iron Man, Jon Favreau Movie
After the success of Spiderman, Batman and Superman that literally took apart the box office in America and around the world in recent years, the director John Fevrau and his team decided to present the Marvel character of “Iron Man,” hoping that he will bring them similar success. Maybe …
Movie: The Ultimate Gift
“The Ultimate Gift” is such a good movie, I don’t know where to start reviewing it! The plot is excellent. We’ve got a wealthy old man Red, who leaves a rather unusual will. Before he dies, Red records a series of video messages. In those messages, he talks mostly …
Hancock The Movie
“Hancock” is now officially my new favorite summer movies. I thought “Sex and the City” was good, but this movie blew them out of the water. First off, I do not recommend this movie for small children, or children in general for that matter. While the dialog was hilarious, …
Stargate (1994)
A group of scientists uncover a gateway that will lead them to another place in time, where exactly, they have no idea. Before they gear up to take the journey through the stargate, the military moves in and takes over their operation. The military’s intention is not to stop …
Pursuit of Happiness
I enjoyed the movie “Pursuit of Happiness” with Will Smith and his son. This was a different kind of movie for Will. It was based on a true story of a man who was smart but lost everything and became homeless. After his wife left him, he had …
Tequila Sunrise movie
From 1988, Tequila Sunrise simply bored me from scene to scene. I could never get into it. In fact, I turned off the DVD on one day and went back to it on another, starting from the beginning. It was just too uninteresting.
Now it’s possible that …
The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Since I have just reviewed the new movie “The Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest,” I thought it would be a good idea to review its first part, “The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” released in 2003. The first movie is much better …
Van Helsing movie
An insane mix of all horror stories that involves Count Dracula, Frankenstein and werewolves. Van Helsing is the historian and philosopher who is an expert on vampires and is given the secret mission of killing Count Dracula in Transylvania. If it ended with that the story might have been …
Paris When It Sizzles: A film by Richard Quine (1964)
In my fascination to the whole 60’s period, there couldn’t be a more concrete illustration of what it’s like to live in those days, other than movies created at that time. My own definition of a good time spent in front of the screen —“ is a combination …
Danika (R, 2006)
Marisa Tomei is one of those actresses who pops up in an unexpected film and steals the show. She did so in “Danika”—”a film about a woman who has a tight hold on her children, and is a bit overprotective. This is the way the film is …
Skyline ( 2010 Movie )
By accident I watched this film when we did not have any choice inside the mall.
The movie is a science fiction and directed by Brothers Strause. The movie started when Jarrod and Elaine were asked to join Terry’s birthday party in Los Angeles. Terry was Jarrod’s childhood friend who …
Ever After
If you like Cinderella stories, and stories where the main characters are for the most part good, even though there are slight misunderstandings … this movie is from you. Drew Barrymore is incredible in this Cinderella fairy tale. The settings and costumes seem real, the evil stepmother and stepsisters …
Movie Up
Pixar’s Up is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long time. The movie begins with a summary of the main character’s life, from his childhood when he wanted to be an explorer. As he grew up to marry his best friend, his dreams of …
Baby Einstein DVD’s
My children, as babies, have absolutely thoroughly enjoyed the Baby Einstein DVD’s. They are usually sold at Babies R Us, Borders Books and Music, BJ’s, and Costco, as well as other common stores. This series of learning DVD’s allows your baby to not only enjoy the sounds …
Nicktoons Halloween
My daughter went to Movie Gallery this past weekend and picked out a couple movies from the family section. Since she likes Nickelodeon cartoons, she ended up picking out Nicktoons Halloween to watch.
I’m not sure what my daughter’s obsession with Halloween is but I will admit the DVD does …
Warlock (1989)
Julian Sands is a warlock being accused of practicing witch-craft and is condemned to be hung and burnt. On the day before his execution, he escapes and teleports to modern day from the past. Kinda like from the day of the pilgrims to present day.
In hot pursuit to recapture …
Movie Funny Girl
I recently watch the movie Funny Girl, I have been a fan of Barbra Streisand since I was eight. I watched because I had never seen it before, which was shocking because I have seen a lot of Barbra Streisand movies.
This movie was phenomenal, it was beyond entertaining. The …
Pacific Rim Movie (2013)
If you’re a fan of giant robots or giant monsters, the Pacific Rim movie is definitely a thrill to watch. The movie got hyped all the way to its theatrical release, what with director Guillermo del Toro promising a great homage that should introduce the two genres to the …
The Glimmer Man (1996)
Steven Seagal stars as Jake Cole, a for Intelligence Agent known as the Glimmer Man for apparently being able to move so fast that his victims could tell he was there until he was upon them A glimmer before they did. Cole leaves the Agency after finding new religion …
50 Whodunit?s Classics DVD Set
The 50 Whodunit?s Classics DVD Set is a four disk collection of vintage murder mysteries and the like. The main thing to realize is that this set is an economical accumulation of movies and movie serials. The quality of the films and TV shows vary greatly. …
American Beauty
I think American Beauty is a very strong movie with lots of issues involved that are perhaps much closer to home than we can ever imagine. When I first watched this movie on the cinema, I thought that it is something like a Desperate Housewives setting TV drama with …
Superman Returns:The Movie
Superman has always been my very favorite superhero, and this movie I think is the best rendition of him. It shows him in a light that makes him almost human, but at the same time super-human. It also shows how it all began, and then how he returned (hence …
You’ve Got Mail movie
You’ve Got Mail is one of my favourites all time romantic movies together with Sleepless in Seattle and While You Were Sleeping. The main actors in this movie are Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan who team up once again together after making Sleepless in Seattle and Joe versus the …
The Princess Bride
To blave, that’s what this story is about. And if you find that inconceivable, try to stomach the kissing scenes and see where that gets you.
Seriously, this fairy tale is so full of enjoyable characters that the movie could have gone on for quite some time and I would …
Movie: Fingerprints
When my wife picked out the movie Fingerprints off our Netflix instant watch queue last night, I honestly wasn’t expecting a whole lot from the movie. After all, most of the so-called horror films out there are nothing more than soft-core porn in disguise or think extra blood and …
Throne of Blood movie
Akira Kurosawa’s depiction of the classic Shakespeare play Macbeth moved to a japanese environment. Apparently Kurosawa was very clear on that fact that he wanted to make Throne of Blood a japanese film, and that the audience was supposed to feel the Shakespeare story was only in the background. …
18 Again! (1988)
When an 81 year old millionaire man wishes to be young again, he is in an accident that made that wish become reality, it would appear that he has switched bodies with his 18 year old grandson who is now in a coma in his stead, while he is …
Harold and Kumar: Go to White Castle
Harold and Kumar: Go to White Castle was released 30 July 2004. The movie had everything actually happening in one night alone. Harold Lee, a korean guy works as an associate at an investment bank. While Kumar Patel is actually a sort of “Happy go Lucky” kind of …
A Knight’s Tale
A Knight’s Tale is a movie that will make you laugh. The main character William Thatcher (Heath Ledger) who tries to pass hisself off as a nobleman and starts jousting to become the world champion of this sport. He has to be the best and there are a few …
Seventh Son, Movie
Boasting an impressive cast, and based on the book, A Spook’s Apprentice by Joseph Delaney, there were high hopes amongst many for this film. Early trailers showed some promise, but the delays in production, followed by a weak showing at the box office, hint at the real quality, or lack …
Take The Lead movie
I was able to watch Antonio Banderas mostly n action films, so I never really thought that he can dance.
I love this movie so much since it is a very realistic one, it really talks about the life of high school students. I can relate to the girl seeking …
Horror Hotel Movie
Horror Hotel is an old-fashioned horror movie. Nan is a young college student who decides to investigate the small town of Wildwood where a group of witches were burned at the stake a number of years ago. She checks into the hotel, but mysteriously goes missing one night. Then …
War of the Worlds-2005
The recent War of the Worlds movie starring Tom Cruise is one of the best big budget movies I have seen in a long time.
The story centers around a divorced man (Tom Cruise) who lacks responsibility in his life. When aliens invade, he is forced to take charge to …
Ice Age movie
It is a movie that shows a brilliant work of animation combined with fantabulous story line. I love this film and have seen it a number of times. But every time I liked it equally well. The prehistoric creatures have been shown to come so alive on screen that …
Ever After DVD
I love movies, I like sitting in my den with the fire place on and watching a good movie. I don’t even care if they are old ones. Another of the actresses that I enjoy is Drew Barrymore, I watched a movie with her in it over …
Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen
What can I say - the title of this review says it all! I watched “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” at Greenbelt Cinema 3 with my best friend and her son last weekend and it was, in a word, awesome! The movie really lived up to all the hype.
If …
Movie: The hand that Rocks the Cradle
Synopsis: A family hires a seemingly perfect nanny only to discover she is secretly seeking revenge against them.
What I liked about this movie: A lot of movies only hint at a person’s past and might give you a clue or two to figure it out for yourself. I personally …
Hot Rod
If you have never seen Hot Rod but love comedies, then you have to check this movie out! It has a few of the cast members of Saturday Night Live such as Andy Sandburg and veteran actress Sissy Spacek, who plays his mother, and a motley crew of some of …
Fright Night II (1988)
Once again the vampires have resurfaced and they are out for revenge, in this movie, the sister of the head vampire of the original movie has come to claim the lives of Charley and his friends. Prior to that knowledge, Charley has undergone therapy and is now of the …
Stick It the Movie
I recently had the chance to watch the movie, Stick It. I really was not expecting it to be good at all, my little sisters are the ones that wanted to watch it being fans of the sport of gymnastics.
At first I thought the movie started out …
The Prestige
The inevitable comparisons between The Prestige and The Illusionist come, but their similarities end with the fact that they are about turn-of-the-last-century stage magicians. The Illusionist was a love story. The Prestige is a story of rivalry and revenge. The Prestige is decidedly darker, stepping down into the supernatural, …
Half Nelson
I am reviewing the 2006 movie, Half Nelson starring Ryan Gosling. Half Nelson revolves around a school teacher who is a favorite among his students. His class is always active with humor and fun, and everyone loves him…everyone except him. Ryan Gosling’s character smokes pot and does …
Alfred Hitchcock’s ROPE (1948)
Alfred Hitchcock’s —˜Rope’ is usually hailed as a classic among his work, getting on top ten lists and people still being talked about today. Sadly all that seems to be discussed is his famous use of the ten minute take, and the gay subtexts the film exhibits in relation …
The Departed (2006)
“The Departed” is a powerful police, criminal drama of deception and tension. Officer Billy Costigan (Leonardo DeCaprio) is a recent graduate of the Massachusetts state police academy placed deep under cover to infiltrate the mob gang of Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). Costello has his own informant Detective Sergeant Colin …
Benny And Joon (Film)
Benny and Joon is a romantic movie, with some aspects of comedy, which focuses on the story of characters named Benny and Joon who are brother and sister. The main plot revolves around Joon being mentally disabled so it’s difficult for the two of them to keep a housekeeper …
Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000)
Gone in Sixty Seconds, directed by Dominic Sena is rated PG-13 bythe Motion Picture Association of America for violence, sexuality and language. The original release date was June 9, 2000 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Crime/Thriller and stars Nicolas Cage as Randall Raines …
Best of Raw vol.1
I bought Best of Raw vol.1 on VHS a couple years ago. And I have to say this is a great video. It shows you the early days of WWF RAW. And yes this takes it back to the days when it was WWF and not WWE. I really like …
Baby Geniuses (1999)
Scientifically engineered babies are used to fund a secret organization that in turns fund a theme park. Hmmm, a very interesting situation. I don’t get it and neither will you. LOL! All you will need to understand about this movie is that there are super babies cultivated by scientists …
Ice Princess, movie (2005)
Disney films can be characterized by the epithet “fairy tale.” And The Ice Princess is no exception: a simple, somewhat naive plot. A schoolgirl heroine, a kind of “Cinderella” who is bound to become a star at the end. There are very few movies about sports, per se. In …
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