Movies I have on DVD

Epic movies don't get much better than this.
Mel Gibson may be a nut to some, but he sure knows how to make quality that counts :-)

One of the best movies ever made in my opinion, second only to Braveheart and The Return of The King. It's got everything you could want in a movie like this: great music, wonderful acting, superb directing, action and story. If you haven't seen it yet you have certainly missed something :-)

Spielberg sure hit a home run with this one. Not only do I think it's the best of all the Indy movies (a title I doubt Indy IV will come to challenge), but it's also what I'd like to call the perfect adventure flick. Everything is simply top notch here: the acting, the directing, the story, the dialogue and last but not least, the brilliantly composed soundtrack by John Williams. And yet the list goes on...

The only thing that keeps me from giving this a full five stars, is the fact that the special effects are a bit dated by now. I still think I'd wanna keep them as they are though, because I'd hate to see these classics destroyed by George Lucas soulless urge to "re-master" them. Altough, with Spielberg still at the helm of things, I suppose we can allow ourselves to breathe a sigh of relief :-)

One of my favourite adventure movies. Almost as good as the first one. Sean Connery is perfect as the role of Indy's father.

The least good of the three Indiana Jones movies, though still very enjoyable :-)

Jagshemash! Probably the most hilarious film I've ever seen! Politically incorrect and pokes fun at everyone. I've never laughed so hard and constantly as when I saw this movie. Perfect comedic timing and a must-see. Love it
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Another disappointment of 2007 :-( It was worth the price for the ticket but the movie suffers from some serious flaws. First of all, it's way too long for a pirate movie and the pacing is a bit slow. I don't mind long movies as long as the story is rich but it felt like 1/3 of it should have been cut out or deleted. Too blabbery and confusing. Still, it's a good film, just not as great as the first two.

Visually stunning and 2 hours of solid entertainment. Lacks a bit in story and dialogue, but then again its meant to be visual candy :-) Best movie of 2007 so far

Say what you want about Stallone and his age, but he certainly knows his character to the bone and has, much like with the resurrection of Rocky, done a wonderful job in bringing him back to the screen. For not only was this one of the greatest action movies I've ever seen, but it also turned out to be my favourite Rambo flick of all-time, which is something I certainly didn't expect.

The first 15 minutes or so were a bit slow, but once it got going this movie was an intense, gripping and quite powerful experience. I'm sure some people will loathe it for its extreme violence, but for me, I was glad Stallone didn't spare on said element, as it not only made things incredibly entertaining, but also dared to illustrate the true horror and evil that sadly still exists in many parts of the world. In that respect, the story became very compelling and thoughtprovoking, instead of just being a pointless blood bath like so many other action films.

My only complaint here concerns the dialogue, which was a bit weak in places, altough fortunately not to the point where it ever got bad. As for Stallone, well, I've never really considered him a good actor, but he did deliver a solid enough performance and emitted a cool vibe that reminded me of the character of Major Dutch (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger) in the original Predator movie, which in this case is a good thing. And with the great jungle settings that served as the backdrop for the story, that nostalgic feeling became even more palpable.

To put it shortly, Rambo IV is the best movie I've seen so far this year and a nice return to the classic kind of action films that reigned during the 80's and 90's. I honestly can't the remember the last time I walked out of the cinema this excited and with such a great feeling of satisfaction over what I've just seen.

The first 15-20 min: 3½ out of 5 stars

The middle-section: 4½ out of 5 stars

The ending: 3½ out of 5 stars

= 4 out of 5 stars :-)

Wow! At first I expected this to be another disappointing sequel of 2007 (yes, I'm looking at you Pirates 3 and Spiderman 3) but was happy to see it was much better than my anticipations. Sure, the action was very over the top and the script could have used a little polishing, but other than that Bruce Willis is still as energetic and witty as he was in the first three movies.

Initially, I wasn't too happy about the idea of McClane having a teenager for a sidekick, but Justin Long actually adds a lot of positive things to the movie and the dialogue between him and Bruce works wonderfully.

Die Hard 4.0 is simply lots of fun and a great popcorn-flick. In other words... John McClane is back in top shape! :-)

Inspiring performance by Cate Blanchett, who here plays the lead role of the psychologically tortured queen Elizabeth I, whose stormy life is fascinating indeed to behold on screen. The scenery of this movie was quite breathtaking and it truly felt like stepping back in time. And where costume dramas normally have a tendency to be a bit boring, this one, I felt, brought out the best and most interesting parts of real historic events. In fact, considering all factors, it's one of the most compelling historic dramas I've ever seen. I seriously doubt the follow-up, The Golden Age, will be anywhere near as good, but at least now I'll be able to compare it to the first installment.

Well-written, well-acted and all the while severly underrated by the critics. When first walking into the theatre I was expecting to gravely dislike this movie, as I had read so many negative reviews. However, to my great joy and surprise it ended up being one of my favourite movies of the year, lulling me into a most comfortable and enchanting medieval atmosphere.

Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush reprise their roles here from the first movie, and suit them just as well as they did before. Clive Owen was also a great addition as the famous explorer Sir Walter Raleigh. Now, the events of this film have been accused of not being historically correct, which is something I frankly couldn't care less about, as it's not something I value dearly. At least, not as long as the story is thoroughly intriguing, which was the case here. The only part of it I didn't really like was the side-plot revolving around a certain love triangle, which just felt kind of unnecessary and time consuming.

For some reason the movie also gave me a very strong Lord of the Rings vibe. Most likely because of all the beautiful scenery and epic music, as well as some scenes where Cate reminded me a bit of her role as Galadriel. As for the final sea battle, it was very well done and believable, altough it felt slightly rushed. Either way it provided all the things that I felt (as for a comparison) the third Pirates of the Caribbean movie lacked in its own final battle (which obviously also took place at sea).

So what's the final verdict? Well, if you, like me, love well-acted historical dramas, you're gonna find this one right to your taste. It doesn't hurt either that The Golden Age gave me goosebumps once or twice, which is always the emblem of a memorable movie, despite its minor flaws and blemishes. So if you can forgive some odd choices in the directing, as well as its pompous sense of style and semi-uninteresting love triangle, you'll find that this movie is well worth the watch, altough the first one still holds the crown.

As someone who basically grew up with The Simpsons as my religion, I've been one of its biggest fans since the very first episode I saw in the early 90's. Unfortunately though, like so many other fans, I've also been grieved by the show's decline from comedy gold to something I almost get angry at due to its lack of fun and cleverness (the show started to fall into the pit of shame after they changed writers about 8 years ago). Anyway, after just watching this movie I'm happy to say the creators has somewhat redeemed themselves. The jokes here come at you in super sonic speed and most of them, in contrary to what I feared, are actually quite funny and made me laugh or chuckle almost constantly.

On the negative side, it doesn't quite reach its full potential and the second half is a bit draggy (especially in the Alaska scenes), but the movie overall has definitely a lot of the wittyness and wonderful humor that made the show so incredibly hilarious in the past. Actually, it's the best thing I've seen with this yellow family since season 9-10.

Spider-Pig...Spider-Pig...does whatever Spider-Pig does :-)

Why this movie first sailed me by without notice (or the cinemas in general for that matter) is and will always be a great mystery. But I'm sure glad I found it, because this was one of the best movie experiences I've ever had.

Not only was it visually breathtaking, but it had heart and soul and its idea of heaven is so much like my own that it gave me goosebumps several times. No movie has ever come so close to my own spiritual beliefs, especially as it doesn't work in favor of any particular religion. There is a heaven and a hell, and the subject of reincarnation, but it leaves a lot of things open for interpretation and it illustrates what I think is a more believable version of everything. Therefore, I really loved it, despite the fact that it could have used some polishing in its script and story. Some scenes also felt overly melodramatic, but thankfully it never got to the point of cheesyness.

Anyway, despite these minor flaws, this movie is one I will remember for a long time to come. And if heaven is half as amazing as it was here, we should all have something to look forward to.

But of course, the road to heaven begins with what we do right here on Earth *wink*

Great special effects, cool story and all in all one of my all-time favourite disaster flicks. Mother Nature sure doesn't get more exciting than this :-)

Adam Sandler flicks are usually pretty lame and mediocre, but this one was surprisingly brilliant, and thus, the exception that confirms the rule. The storyline is great and it feels like the writers have really made the most of its initial concept, about a guy who finds a magic remote, with which he can practically control everything in his surroundings. Many of the scenes were downright hilarious and just to see David Hasselhoff get bitchslapped was totally priceless. This is, without doubt, one of the best comedies I've ever seen. I loved it!

Smart comedy (for once) with plenty of hilarious scenes. Steve Carrell is king :-)

Love every second of it. Great cast, great story. Best science vs religion movie ever made!

Bryan Singer is a truly outstanding director. Not only did he gift us great comic-book flicks like X-Men 1 and 2, but with this film he also breathed new life into the whole Superman saga. Even though it's draggy at times, especially in some of its romantic scenes, there is a lot to love about this film. Besides having one of the coolest intros ever, it also includes a terrific cast and action scenes that are nothing short of thrilling and well-made. I can't wait to see what awaits us in "The Man of Steel", the sequel that is set for next year.

Call me crazy, but I have a hard time understanding why so many people dislike this movie. Granted, Tom Cruise is mentally deranged as a person, but as an actor he does his job quite well and so does the rest of the cast here. Anyhow, I found the entire story fascinating and thrilling from beginning to end. Invasion movies is obviously nothing new, but Spielberg has brought his own touch to it that to me felt very fresh; especially as you follow everything from the perspective of the characters. Another strong point is that it feels genuinely realistic, while being quite frightening as it also reminded me a lot of some vivid nightmares I've had...but that's another story. The only thing I disliked about this movie is the ending, which felt a bit unsatisfying and left with me with many questions unanswered. In summary: one of Spielberg's best and a great sci-fi flick that's worth watching more than once.

By far the absolute best Batman movie and also the best comic book movie ever made thus far (a place shared with Spiderman 2). I can't wait for "The Dark Knight", which I'm pretty sure will be just as good, if not better. My outmost respect goes to Christopher Nolan, for making a Hollywood product that finally gets all the things right.

Awesome special effects, brilliant story and one of my favourite adventure movies of all time. This is so much more than a mere monster flick. It's a visual feast that also happens to be well-written and captivating, which isn't exactly a common thing within the genre. So if this is the Jurassic Park of the 21th century, Peter Jackson must surely be the new Spielberg :-)

A movie so good I didn't have to think twice before entitling it my favourite Western of all time. For one thing, just having Russel Crowe and Christian Bale within one and the same cast is something I knew would count for pure quality acting, and they did indeed give their usual applaud worthy performance. Not only that, but the story was unusually intriguing and kept me at the edge of my seat all the way through. It had something that a lot of Westerns unfortunately lack: ideal pacing. For where other such movies have a tendency to be draggy in parts, 3:10 to Yuma had a great drive that kept the story going at the perfect speed. Thus, the action was brilliant, but never went over the top nor forgot to give it's characters some breathing space. All in all a balance that few movies, in any genre, has ever had the ability to establish. Simply put, there was old-style magic at work here that we don't get too much of these days. So if you appreciate classics like Tombstone and Unforgiven, you're in for no less of a treat. And despite the fact that I didn't like the ending that much (due to it feeling a bit rushed and depressing), this movie is easily one of the best of 2007.