Movies Reviews
It Follows Movie (2015)
As a fan and frequent watcher of horror films, I was naturally looking forward to this film. As I passed the theater last night, I was stopped in my tracks by the flyer itself. It was an extremely well executed throwback to 1980s campy, horror film posters and it immediately …
The Ugly Truth movie
This movie stars Katherine Heigl as Abby Richter, a producer of a morning televion show in the not-so-glamorous Sacramento, and Gerard Butler as Mike Chadway, a television show host claiming to be an expert on how relationships work.
Mike is hired by Abby’s bosses to help boost ratings for their …
Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey (1991)
Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey, directed by Peter Hewitt is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was July 19, 1991 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Adventure/Comedy/Fantasy/Science Fiction and stars Keanu Reeves as Ted Logan, Alex Winter …
Movie Dead Alive
Dead Alive is a horror film by acclaimed director Peter Jackson and is rated R by the MPAA
Dead Alive about a young man named Lionel (Timothy Balme) who has been forced to take care of his domineering mother. Things get a lot harder when shes bitten by a …
Road to Zanzibar movie
Road to Zanzibar is the second of the Road pictures. From 1941, it starred Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Dorothy Lamour. As in Road to Singapore, the two fellas are mischief makers. We see them first as a carnival act, with Hope about to be shot …
The King Is Back Movie
After almost 60 years, the king has returned to his position as the monumental gorilla. Set in the same time period, the depression era, the 1930’s in New York City.
The beautiful blonde actress Anne Daryl (Naomi Watts), once played by actress Faye Wray. She beats the pavement to pursue …
Movie : We Were Soldiers (2002)
Ahh.. It’s such a shame that everybody is harping on about Mad Mel being insane ans things like that, because truthfully his legacy in film is one of the greatest of all time. with films like MAD MAX, THE PATRIOT, DIE HARD and many others already under his belt, …
Amadeus Movie
I had missed the movie Amadeus when it first came out, so I’ve discovered it only recently, having rented a tape from our local library. It was surprisingly good. F. Murray Abraham is unforgettable as Salieri, the court composer struggling with jealousy and questioning God’s decision to give an …
Once Upon a Time in Mexico movie
Robert Rodriguez returns with a sequel to his classic low budget film El Mariachi, but unfortunately this time without the same energetic visual style. The story is a very complex thing with corrupt CIA agents, drug dealers and assassins, but that is not what bothers me. Rodriguez have proved …
Pirate Radio (2009) The Boat That Rocked
Pirate Radio is a movie that puts to picture the love for rock n roll that is in every single one of us. The plot is about an illegal radio station that broadcasts on international waters to avoid the law enforcement and its regulations. However, this movie goes …
The Parent Trap III movie
Since The Parent Trap II worked with viewers, Disney decided to try it again with The Parent Trap III. My argument up front is that to do so, they had to mess with Susan’s story. In PT II, she was happily married. Here, she’s single again. …
Dirty Work movie
This is a 1998 film starring Norm Mcdonald where two friends start a business where people call them to take revenge out on people to raise money to save Sam’s father who needs an operation. They play practical jokes, or more serious antics that get people fired from their …
White Noise Film
White Noise: The Light Starring Nathan Fillion
M Moderate horror themes, Moderate violence, Infrequent moderate coarse language
If ever there was a film that could have been fabulous and fell short it is White Noise: The Light. The beginning is gripping; a loving husband and wife have just celebrated their …
Little Miss Sunshine
Little Miss Sunshine is a movie that is highly recommmended by on eof my friend, so I rented a DVD and watched it yesterday. It was one of thoise movies that makes you think a lot about life after you have finished watching it.
A simple story line of a …
American History X (drama movie)
The 1998 movie American History X is on my list of some of my favourite dramas to date, because of what it was about and the way that the story was presented. I know I’m not alone in this respect since it was given a high rating on sites like …
Brightstar (2009, Jane Campion)
This film is a thing of beauty, a joy forever.
If you are familiar with the poetry and life of Keats I guarantee you will love this film. Quotations from Keats letters, and from his poems are cleverly interwoven into the script, never seeming forced, cliched or trite - but …
Creature From the Black Lagoon
I remember seeing a photo of this creature in a monster magazine and remarking how scary it looked. Well it was not that scary in this classic film. I liked the opening scene in which it explained the Big Bang theory and leading up …
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010 Film)
The 2010 film “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” was one in which I was leery about. Recently Nicholas Cage’s films have been sort of a letdown, but not this one. His co-star Jay Baruchel has a quirky sort of scholarly charm that makes him the perfect hero of our film. We …
The Hitcher DVD
This is a remake of the classic that starred, C. Thomas Howell, from way back when. The original was the kind of thriller that you could watch over and over again. This remake was plain ridiculous. The action seemed a lot less than the original, the acting far …
The Quiet Man directed by John Ford in 1951
The ‘Quiet Man’(directed by John Ford in 1951) is a sweet unadultarated love story between and Irish-American Boxer named Sean Thorton (played by John Wayne) and a hundred percent Irish woman (played by Maureen O’Hara).
Her temper is no lie and Sean has a hard time wooing her. By the …
Cinderella movie
Compared to the thousands of other Disney films that have come out since, Cinderella is far from the best animated film ever made. However, it’s still a real treat to watch whenever you have a family movie night.
Of the dozens of re-tellings of the Cinderella story, Disney’s version is …
Grease
I have seen the movie Grease probably about 50 times since I was a kid. And, even though I have seen it that many times, I can’t help but take the time to watch at least part of it whenever I come across it on television.
I’m not sure what …
Chain Letter Movie
When was the last time you received a chain letter either by email or text, and actually followed the directions and passed it on to someone. In my case never because I never believed in the hype of what chain letters can or cannot do. In the movie Chain …
She’s the Man (movie)
A few years ago, when She’s the Man was in theaters, I saw a few previews for the movie. I thought the movie looked dumb and unrealistic. However, I decided to give it a chance because my friends wanted to go see it. I am very …
Bruce Almighty vs. Evan Almighty
I remember thinking that Bruce Almighty was going to be disappointing when I watched it, and I do think that it was a little disappointing in the end. It is not nearly as good as the movie after it. The movie I felt, was a little disrespectful to religion, …
Wild Things 2, thriller film by Jack Perez
Here’s a sequel to that movie with two famous actresses who kissed each other on screen. Ticket sales were pretty high for Wild Things and video sales were much bigger just for one scene. It would only make sense to cash-in on that one sequence and make Wild Things …
The Bucket List
There are not many movies out there that give you something to intellectually pause over. The Bucket List is an exception to that general rule. Typically when we go to the movies, we are lookig for something happy and uplifting to take us away from the real …
Alice in Wonderland movie
I will be honest, I have never even seen the first Alice in Wonderland. I wasn’t even planning on watching this one, but my boyfriend bought it on Blu-Ray and Blu-Rays are pretty expensive so I figured I would watch it with him so he wasn’t wasting his money. …
Catwoman (2004 movie)
An simple, shy, female employee at a major pharmaceutical company overhears something she should not have, and it rventually leads to her being killed. She is brought back to life by a cat and the woman in turn acquires the trait of the feline. She then decides to use …
Movie: “The Toy”
This Richard Pryor classic is as hysterical today as it was at its 1982 release. The laughs never stop; even the slapstick comedy is so well-done that it had me laughing out loud.
Master comedian Jackie Gleason plays a wealthy businessman who promises his spoiled son any toy he wants. …
Movie Iron Man
Based on the comics with the same name, Iron Man is one of last summer’s blockbuster movies, starring Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role. This film combines several genres, from action to romance and comedy, in a well-built plot. Technology nowadays has allowed this comic book to be …
Annapolis movie
When I rented Annapolis on DVD this weekend, I was expecting another great military movie. What I got was a good boxing movie with a little bit of military in the background.
Centering around the life of a U.S. Naval Academy recruit, Annapolis gave me an idea of what new …
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
In the movie “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen” one can see Lindsey Lohan dreaming to become an actress and Megan Fox interpret the role of a mean girl. An interesting fact is that, while in this movie Lohan is the lead actress, in the present situation Megan Fox …
Bonnie and Clyde (DVD Movie)
I call this my 1967 DVD classic movie and I never get tired of watching this endless times. Love both Bonnie and Clyde and if you are past 20 years of age and still don’t know who Bonnie and Clyde is, then you are really a geek, geez.
These 2 …
“A Christmas Carol” (2009 film)
There have many versions of the beloved film, “A Christmas Carol” produced and viewed throughout the world. Perhaps one of the most wonderfully entertaining movies of this section that I have seen was the 2009 “A Christmas Carol” movie with Jim Carrey. This movie shied away from his usual …
Knocked Up film
Judd Apatow brings us his sophomore directorial effort Knocked Up, another comedy in the same spirit as his first film, The 40 Year Old Virgin, which starred Steve Carrell of NBC’s The Office.
This fish-out-of-water story features Seth Rogen as Ben Stone, an immature guy who does nothing but smoke …
They Call it Murder movie
They Call it Murder, a 1971 TV film, had a nice opening that I rather loved. The opening credits included a still photo and an action scene of each of the main stars as their name popped up. I applaud the director, Walter Graumann, for this. …
RomeoXJuliet Episode 24
RomeoXjuliet Episode 24 begins with Romeo frantically trying to rescue Juliet from Ophelia, who has given her the “kiss of death” and is merging her with the Escalus tree. Her allies, Curio, Francisco and Tybalt try to assist Romeo before it’s too late to save Juliet from her …
Veggie Tales: The Star of Christmas
I had to do some last second shopping yesterday afternoon before the stores were closed for Christmas. While there, I noticed a movie in one of the bargain bins; Veggie Tales: The Star of Christmas. Since it was only $5, I figured it would be a great last second …
Film Titanic
One of the best movies I have ever seen is the movie Titanic starring Leonardo DiCaprio. This movie is a great depiction of the maritime catastrophe that occured on April 15, 1912. I felt that the movie took me back to that event.
I thought …
Damn Yankees! movie
I love baseball, and I love musicals, so naturally, I love Damn Yankees! Tab Hunter was awesome as a young Joe Hardy, the man who made a deal with the devil that allowed him to play for his beloved New York Yankees. It’s an engrossing sports tale …
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2016 Drama-War Film)
At the beginning of the year, I immediately told my friends that my most anticipated 2016 film was Ang Lee’s new feature called “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk”. That didn’t changed until I found out the “Whiplash”-creator Damien Chazelle announced he has a new film coming out in December called …
Going my way
I have watched the movie ‘Going my way’. The main actor is Bing Crosby. The movie is not so interesting. Crosby plays the role of Father O’Malley. Now this priest has been given an order by the Bishop to go to a particular church to replace the priest over …
Apocalypto
Mel Gibson’s awaited epic drama, Apocalypto, takes place in an ancient indian society in South America before the conquest by the europeans. Like his previous work as a director on The Passion, Gibson has also this time chosen to use actors speaking the native language of the time. In …
Movie: “It’s a Boy Girl Thing” (2006)
“It’s a Boy Girl Thing” is an adorable and hilarious movie that offers insight into another person’s life.
Nell (Samaire Armstrong) is a smart girl from a wealthy family; her brains have made her a bit of a social outcast, but she’s secure in her intelligence. Woody (Kevin Zegers) is …
Star of David: Hunting for Beautiful Girls, DVD Japanese Movie
This 1979 film is based on a manga by Masaaki Soto, Star of David: Hunting for Beautiful Girls is the story of a young man named Tatsuya. Tatsuya is of whose outward respectability covers his urges for rape and torture. Tatsuya goes to find women and then brings them …
Film Carrie
The film that launched the books of Stephen Kin into fame and had a similar effect on director Brian De Palma’s career, Carrie is considered by many to be a classic horror film and a perfect example of high school hell.
Telling the tale of poor Carrie White, object of …
The Grudge (movie)
I watched this movie when it came out with my cousin. I went over to her house and she rented it so we watched it together. It was kind of scary throughout the movie but I don’t remember being all that scared. There are a lot more scarier …
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