Movies I want on Blu-Ray

My favourite movie of all time (so far in my life that is). Even if it isn't perfect, I still feel it's a 4.9 out of 5. I'm a real sucker for the Lord of the Rings and fantasy in general, but this one is very special to me. Kudos to Peter Jackson for making such a great adaptation to screen. It really deserves its 12 oscars. Love every second of it, from start to finish. One of the few full pointers I've ever given a movie, which is saying a lot.

My least favourite in the trilogy, but an awesome movie experience nonetheless and leagues better than most fantasy films that are out there.

Instant classic :-)

Too much CGI, too little heart and feeling. George Lucas killed his own legacy with this movie. Still ok movie, though, not as bad as people say. But for Star Wars its a real shame.

Better than Episode I, but still no way near as good the classic trilogy.

Best in the new trilogy, but still suffers from bad acting, too much CGI and wooden dialogue. The last 20 minutes or so are as wonderful as the old Trilogy, but it's still far from a masterpiece. Let's hope the upcoming TV series will be better.

One of my favourite dramas of all time. It also reminds me a lot of the first season of Prison Break, which makes it pretty evident where they got the inspiration for that show :-)

Time-traveling has never been as exciting, cool and fun than as it is in the Back to the Future movies. Altough all of them are good, this first one will always be the one I love the most. Simply put, a masterpiece of the adventure genre.

Without doubt my least favourite in the trilogy, but good fun nonetheless and pretty entertaining.

Some love it, some hate it. I'm one of those who love it.

The horror-thriller masterpiece that put M. Night Shyamalan on the map. Everything about it is of near-perfect quality, including the stunningly good ending, which holds one of the best plot twists I've ever seen in a movie. It's just a shame that Shyamalan's other films aren't as brilliant, because then we'd truly have a reason to jump for joy.

No film has ever evoked such a strong emotional response out of me as this one has. I mean, I seldom cry from watching a movie to begin with, but this one felt so real that it had had me tear up in a way I never thought possible (and yeah, I'm not ashamed to admit that). While having me truly hate some of its characters, it simultaneously had me love and feel a strong sense of compassion towards others.

It's been about eight years since I saw it the first time and I still haven't forgotten about it, which is just another testimony to how amazing it is. And what's more, it even outshines the novel it's based on, although I don't really like making comparisons between the two. Anyway, if you haven't seen it yet, be sure you do, because drama films sure doesn't get much better than this.

One of my favourite war movies.

One of Jim Carrey's best :-)

Great comedy. Precisely my kind of humour :-) Randy Quaid alone gives it half a star extra.

Very enjoyable comedy. Brings back some good memories :-)

Love it :-) This movie has a lot to say while at the same time capturing the essence of family drama perfectly. Very enjoyable and highly recommended!

A sci-fi masterpiece that has me glued to my seat everytime I see it. Story-wise it reminds me a lot of Close Encounters of the Third Degree and the first two Alien movies, and the screenplay (as always by James Cameron) is top notch, with characters and dialogue that feels very natural and believable. My only regret is that I never had the chance to see this one in the cinema, as it would have been an incredible experience; especially as the special effects were groundbreaking for its time. And in the end, after almost 3 hours of captivating entertainment, you realise that the movie doesn't just have a great story to tell, but also provides a good message. One that is as true today as it was back then.

There are a lot of reasons to love the 80's, and this is one of them. After seeing it now for like the zillionth time, it's still as funny and entertaining as ever. Some of the effects may look pretty crappy compared to what we're spoiled with today, but it doesn't really matter, as it's all intended to be good fun and tongue-in-cheek. Anyway, if you for one reason or another haven't seen it yet, make sure you do. Because this movie is a blast, and the perfect marriage between sci-fi and comedy.

As my profile name here on Flixter suggests, I happen to be a huge fan of the game Final Fantasy VII. Therefore, I can't deny that my review and rating of this film is very biased. Anyway, after seeing it now in the director's cut version (or Advent Children: Complete as it's also named), I like it even more than I did previously. This new version, including as much as 30 min extra footage, was a nice treat to be sure (even if the plot remains quite weak compared to that of the original game). A great anime flick in any case though and way better than Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, which isn't even half as good in comparison.

Lovely sci fi comedy. Especially if you're a sci fi nerd like me. Great references to Star Trek. Ended up in my DVD collection, cos this one sure is a winner :-)

My favourite Eddie Murphy movie of all time. Still as fun today as when I saw it in the 90's :-)

Fun, original, great effects, this movie has it all :-) One of my favourite comedies.

Raunchy, hilarious and honest, but more importantly, one of the best high school comedies ever made. I don't think I've ever seen so many good characters in one and the same comedy. The dialogue is superb, the acting spot on and it's incredibly fun to see actors like Sean Penn, Nicolas Cage and Forest Whitaker at such a young age. And I have to admit that Jennifer Jason Leigh stole my heart. A true 80's classic! :-)

This movie has a very special place in my heart. It's moving, suspenseful and arguably one of the greatest love stories ever told. Maybe it's because I'm such a strong believer in life after death that I like it so much, but it's also because it has a lot of heart and soul, and a great deal to say about the dark and greedy nature of mankind. Bittersweet in its ending, but that's how I like it to be, as it's found the perfect balance between melancholy and joy. And that sure can't be said for a lot of movies out there.

Great sequel and one of Pixar's finest moments. I love all the fun little movie references and the voice-acting is truly in a league of its own. I'm not sure what the upcoming third movie has in store for us, but I can only hope it will be just as funny and entertaining.

Classic :-)

Great end to a great series :-) Highly recommended, even if you're not a Firefly fan. So watch and take notes George Lucas, because you might just learn what good sci-fi writing is all about.

As a big TNG fan, I found this one to be my favourite of all Star Trek movies. I doubt a better will be made in the future. Borgs ftw!

A must-see for poker-lovers :-)

One of Arnolds best movies.

Political satire at its best! It's sort of become a tradition now among me and my friends to see this once a year, as it's one of extremely few films that we all love equally. And given the hilarious dialogue and incredibly catchy songs, maybe it's no wonder. If you ask me, you'd have to be a really boring and humorless prude not to like this movie. Just the fact that they bash and make fun of Michael Bay makes into a real winner.

Best submarine movie to date. Also a plus that the movie shows the german perspective, which makes it more interesting and unique.

Great fun :-)

A predecessor to Pirates of the Caribbean that unlike those movies became a big flop in the box-office. The critics showed no mercy back then and yes, it is partially very cheesy and suffers from bad cinematography and directing. But nonetheless it is, suprisingly enough, a very entertaining film without a dull moment. It's easy to see where PotC got its inspiration from :-)

Love it, despite its flaws :-)

Basically the same story as Armageddon, and about as entertaining, but without all the cheese and Michael Bay nonsense. The cast is unfortunately pretty bland, except for Elijah Wood and Morgan Freeman, who both brought a lot of quality to the screen. As compared to other disaster flicks, this one is surely one of my favourites.

Another good reason to why I love the 80's. If you haven't seen it yet, make sure you do :-)

Superb sci-fi thriller, with top notch special effects and a brilliant storyline. What's funny though, is that it also includes some absurd dialogue in Swedish, which was hilarious for me who is a Swede myself. Spielberg did the exact same thing with Peter Stormare in Jurassic Park II, so it seems to have become a recurring element with him. But I'm happy that he does, because there's nothing more fun than hearing someone curse in Swedish in a big-budget Hollywood flick. At least when it's done in a believable fashion, like here.

One of the better Rambo films, second only to the latest installment, namely Rambo IV. This original film isn't far behind though, as its very exciting and intense from beginning to end. Great music as well by Jerry Goldsmith.

Atmospheric, well-acted and Tim Burton at his best! It also happens to be one of my favourite films by said director, as it not only endures several re-watches, but also has one of the greatest casts ever assembled on screen. Add a wonderful music score to that and you immediately have a highly recommendable movie, that combines horror and fantasy into a perfect blend. So perfect in fact, that I'm begging on my bare knees for Burton to make a sequel, or leastways something along the same lines. Rather that than another "Sweeney Todd".

Good and very action-packed, but not quite up to par with the original, nor the latest installment for that matter. I would say it's about equal with Rambo III though.

Quite underrated if you ask me, as it works great as a brainless popcorn flick. As compared to the other Rambo films, this one is about equal with Rambo II, thus being one of my least favourites in the quadrilogy. Still good nonetheless though, if you're in the mood for some nice and solid action.

Incredibly intriguing story and one of Fincher's best, second only to Fight Club. Even though it feels somewhat slow in the beginning, once things get going, it grabs a tight hold of you and keeps you nailed to your seat until the very end. There's also a lot of cool twists and turns here that plays with your mind as much as it does with Michael Douglas character, but fortunately everything becomes wrapped up in a very nice way by the end, which left me satisfied as all my questions (at least the most essential ones) were answered. Two thumbs up!

Well-directed and amazingly unique. This is probably as close to real-life as anyone will ever come in depicting the Mayan people. Wonderful cast and cool action scenes, even though it feels like most of the movie consists of running and chasing. I also found the ending a bit dull and unsatisfying, but other than that a terrific film that is visually beautiful and one of the best movies of 2006.

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 :-)

Classic!

Definitely the best movie in the old trilogy, even though A New Hope and Return of the Jedi follows very close behind.

Classic!

One of my favourite adventure movies of all time. Too bad they dont make them this good anymore.

Doesn't quite live up to the greatness of the original, but still a very good sequel, despite leaving much to desire script-wise. My review is a bit biased though as I'm a big Spielberg fan and happen to love everything that involves dinosaurs. But if you enjoyed the thrills and excitement of the first one, chances are high that you'll like this one as well.

Definitely the worst one in the trilogy, but still quite enjoyable. I hope the 4th movie will be better though or I'm seriously gonna be sad.

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. 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 all-time favourite adventure movies! Almost as good as the first one. Sean Connery is perfect in the role of Indy's father. It's a pity he didn't return for the fourth and latest film, which he was first rumored to do. Considering the weak nature of the script, however, I suppose I can't blame him for staying in retirement.

A welcome return for one of my favorite movie characters of all time. There is so much I'd like to say here, that I'm afraid it would take a whole novel to make room for it all. But instead of doing so, I'm just simply gonna try and summarize the experience in the following three categories:

The good:

* Great re-use of some of the classic music themes.

* Harrison Ford, who despite his age, is still as good of an actor as ever.

* Amazing action sequences. Particularily the old school use of action set pieces.

* The fact that this movie felt like it was shot in the 80's. Well, if you count out the occational CGI.

* Surprisingly good chemistry between Ford and LaBeouf. Contrary to what I had first feared, Shia was actually a great addition to the cast.

* Beautiful scenery. The jungle settings were quite breath-taking.

The bad:

* Redundant use of CGI, hitting a big low in the movie in a very cheesy scene where Mutt (Shia LaBeouf) gets chased by monkeys. What were the directors thinking here?

* Too many supporting roles!

* A notable lack of magic. Some of it is still there, but just not in the same generous amount as is found in the first three films.

* The writing could have been significantly better, especially as David Koepp was behind the screenplay. It's a bad sign when even one of Hollywood's best writers seems to have run out of steam.

* Corny sense of humor, which made this movie feel more like a parody of the previous films, rather than a serious attempt to make yet another classic. I may expect cheese from movies like National Treasure, but it surely doesn't belong in an Indy flick.

The ugly:

* Cate Blanchett's hair cut. Something just didn't feel right about it.

* The poorly done blue-screen effects. It took away a lot from the movie's believability.

All things considered, I was both pleased and very disappointed at the same time. I mean, considering the fact that Spielberg and Lucas had so much time on their hands to get this right, I can't help but wonder if Spielberg, much like Lucas in recent years, have lost much of his old magic as well.

Don't get me wrong though, this was still a highly enjoyable experience, and I had a really good time when watching it in the cinema. It just didn't live up to my expectations and ended up being be my least favourite Indy flick in the quadrilogy. I still hope they bring us a fifth installment though, just as long as they still make Indy the main character, and don't replace him with Shia. It just wouldn't be the same without Ford in the lead.

Anyway, if you're in for a fun ride of a movie, with lots of humor, action and a touch of sweet 80's nostalgia, then this is something you definitely shouldn't miss. Because this is, after all, one of the best movies of 2008 so far. Just don't expect to be blown away.

Amazing in so many ways that it almost leaves me lost for words. The CGI and special effects are brilliant for their time, and even after almost 20 years they still hold up. In fact, they are so good as to actually give certain newer movies a run for their money. A true sci-fi masterpiece and of my favourite films of all-time.

Whenever I hear the word "timeless" I think of movies like this one. I mean, considering it's still scary, and still looks good after almost 30 years since it premiered, is a true testimony to Ridley Scott's brilliance as a director. It may not be my favourite among the Alien films (the sequel by James Cameron still holds the crown to me), but it's still one of the best movies ever made, in the sci-fi and horror category alike. I think I've seen it about 6-7 times by now, and I'm bound to see it many times more.

My absolute favourite of all the Alien movies :-)

My favourite in the Die Hard series and one of extremely few action movies that I've given more than four stars. It doesn't get much better than this :-)

Solid action that still entertains now 12 years later. Jeremy Irons makes a great villain here and Sam Jackson is the perfect sidekick for McClane. Simon says: go watch Die Hard 4.0, which is just as good ;-)

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! :-)

Touching, funny, amazingly entertaining...and these just are just a few of the qualities that make up this masterpiece. A true gem of the 90's, and one that I'll never get tired of watching. If only all of Robert Zemeckis' films were this awesome.

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 for the first time in the cinema. Perfect comedic timing and a must-see. Love it! :-D

Well-written, well-acted and all the while severely 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 really 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 previously. 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 fortunately 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, even if the first one still holds the crown.

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 segments of real historic events. In fact, all factors considered, 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.

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*

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!

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.

Best Bond movie made so far :-)

Now this is what I call a comic book flick with class! Not only was it very entertaining, but it brought something to this genre that we surely don't get too often as movie-goers: namely something as rare as an intelligent script, with a plot that cares more about developing its characters, than it does about the action. It's so rare in fact, that I'd more likely call this a well-forged drama-thriller, rather than your typical comic book movie.

With it's tongue-in-cheek attitude, brilliant writing, awesome special effects and even better cast, I'd like to thank Jon Favreau (who by the way does a fun cameo in the film as one of Tony Stark's body guards) for giving us a movie that combines great action and drama, while making me care about it's characters, despite the fact that I haven't read as much as a single page of the source material.

The only thing that weighed the movie down a bit for me was its slow-natured pacing, as it did tend to drag at times. It also felt a bit overly long, but I suppose it's something I can live with. Another thing I wasn't all too excited about was the main villian, which wasn't that interesting of a character to me, even though he was brilliantly played by Jeff Bridges. In fact, I'd say the whole cast was nothing short of excellent. Especially Robert Downey Jr, who carried the movie well on his shoulders, with a sense of dignity and coolness that few actors ever manage to come close to.

All in all, a great comic book flick that left me pleased and wishing for more. And that's probably a wish I'm gonna get granted in the future, as things were obviously left open for a sequel :-)

Update: After seeing it for the second time, I liked it even better than when I saw it the cinema, and therefore moved by rating up a notch, from 3½ to 4 stars, which I can now confidently say that it truly deserves.

A significant improvement compared to The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. The action in this one was better and more frequent, with little room to spare for catching your breath. And with a darker and more mature story as its basis, the realm of Narnia have suddenly begun to lean more and more towards how all things fantasy ought to be: brilliant, engaging and visually stunning.

What still keeps its from being in league with movies like Lord of the Rings, however, is the obvious lack of depth and spirit, as well as the fact that I still don't find the main characters fully believable as action heroes. I had a great time watching it nonetheless though, and it's without doubt one of the best movies of the year, that is just as sure to end up in my dvd-collection.

Two thumbs up and four out of five Aslan-roars! d(' 'd)

Surprisingly good

Wacky, looney and amazingly entertaining! This is easily one of Carrey's best movies, and the performance he gives here almost leaves you lost for words. His energy seems completely without limit and he delivers with such perfect comedic timing, that it'd be an insult to call him anything less than a genius. Another plus is Cameron Diaz, who looks more stunning here than any other role I've ever seen her in. Don't expect your intellect to get very stimulated though, because this is more of a live-action cartoon than a regular comedy. Kind of like Who Framed Roger Rabbit, only more high tempo. So if you liked that film, you're gonna love this one.

Stunningly good! When I first heard this movie was in the making, and that J.J. Abrams was the guy helming it, I had a feeling it'd be something way beyond the average. The trailer alone gave me goosebumps and the movie, despite all my fears, did live up to the promise. Not only is it an awesome, grand and in many ways fantastic sci-fi film, but it's given Star Trek a new face, and reinvented the whole franchise into something more modern and exhilarating. And it couldn't have come at a better time. Because after the soulless Star Trek: Enterprise series, along with the highly disappointing Insurrection and Nemesis movie, this is just what we fans needed.

Many trekkies (at least all the hardcore purist ones) are likely to complain about the changes in design and what not, and that it doesn't stay 100% true to the original series, but personally I couldn't care less. Because what J.J. and his crew has done here, is given Star Trek a good name again. Sure, it may lack some of the philosophical and deep-thinking qualities that the franchise is known for, but it compensates for that by being incredibly exciting and well-directed instead. I for one loved every second of it and can see myself watching it many times over in the near future. An amazing movie altogether and the best I've seen this year so far.

Finally, I just like to say one thing: may this new take on Star Trek live long and prosper! :-)

The soul reason why I excused the Wakowski brothers for Matrix 2 and 3 :-)

My all-time favourite Kubrick movie. Not only is it incredibly well-written and compelling, but it also has a lot to say about war and the evil and madness that is spawned thereof. A classic worth seeing many times over.

There's something quite magical and captivating about this film. It's dark and brutal, yet equally beautiful and touching. Unique and imaginative, without ever being too surreal for it's own good. Very, if not to say extremely few movies manage to be all those things at once, and keep such a delicate balance. Guillermo has truly set the standard here for non-epic fantasy :-)

Better than the first one in almost every single aspect! Of all the improvements and brush-ups, however, I must say the most notable ones lies in the writing. Because while the jokes and dialogue of the original fell pretty flat, this one actually made me laugh a few times, and not just thanks to the ever-hilarious penguins. I also liked the story better, as it felt more fleshed out in comparison, and doesn't rely as much on brainless slapstick like the first one did. Overall, I really enjoyed it!

One of M. Night Shyamalan's best movies, second only to The Sixth Sense. I'm not an easily frightened guy, but some scenes almost scared me to death in this one, especially the one with the birthday party, which almost made me choke on my popcorn the first time I saw it. The ending could have been better though. I liked the way it wrapped up everything with an inspiring theme of faith and higher meaning, but the way the aliens were finally killed off felt kind of lame and rushed. Shyamalan should have it thought it through more as it left quite a few plotholes. However, I'm willing to overlook this as I loved the rest of the movie and had a great time when I first saw it in the cinema.

Tom Cruise gives one of is best-ever performances in this slow-going, yet beautiful and well-directed action-drama. I've always had an undying fascination for ancient Japan and the samurai culture, so this was definitely my kind of movie. The storyline also reminded me a lot of the mini-series Shogun, which seems to have served as one of its main sources of inspiration. In fact, this is more or less like a full-length film version of said series. Not as great as some make it out to be, but surely a good time at the movies.

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

Quite all right, but I like the second movie better. If they had kept the suspenseful tone and mood of the prologue all the way through, as well as skipped the dull love triangle part, I might have been more generous with the number of stars in my review.

About four years ago, I had the great pleasure of meeting Ron Perlman (a.k.a. Hellboy) at a movie convention in Sweden. I distincly recall a small chat I had with him about how much we both we looked forward to Hellboy 2 (this was back when the first movie had just come out, and the second movie was only at the idea stage), and I could tell by the way he talked about it that he's had a lot of fun with his character. And I can see why, because not only is Del Toro a great visionary director, but with Hellboy 2 he has created something quite out of the ordinary. For this is something as rare as a sequel that far exceeds the original, and one that, with its great action, agreeable sense of fun and amazing creature designs, amounted to one of the true highlights of the year. So whatever you do, be sure not to miss it!

Update: Not as good the second time around. I must have been in a really good mood or something when I first saw it, because now that I saw it again, I didn't find it quite as enjoyable. Still a good movie, with some really cool scenes, but due to the unfocused script and plot, as well as the overuse of lame one-liners, I feel prompted to lower my rating from 4 to 3½ stars.

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 :-)

I give it 4 stars because I think it captures the period very well. Good acting. The story is a bit thin but it's very character driven and believable. Not to recommend if you're not into naval battles or ocean based movies ;-)

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!

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.

My least favourite of all the X-Men movies made so far, but good either way and worthy of several re-watches.

What would the world be like if it didn't have directors like Bryan Singer? Well, if that question was directed towards me, I'd probably say "a whole lot duller and greyish", and this movie proves why. It's not just the best of all the X-Men movies (a title I seriously doubt the new Wolverine flick will snatch away), but also one of the greatest comic-book films ever made. Not many sequels manage to outshine the original, but this one does by far.

Good, but I think Bryan Singer would have done a lot better job. Ratner doesn't have the same feel for the characters, nor as much soul and depth in his storytelling. He didn't go the extra mile to make sure the script was intelligent and well-written (as Singer would have done), but rather chose the quick and easy way out, which resulted in some very hackneyed dialogue. Not awful in any way, just very plain and lazy. I'd still say it's in league with the first movie though, at least entertainment-wise. I was just hoping the final chapter of this saga (I'm discounting the new Wolverine movie, as it's obviously a prequel and not a direct follow-up to this one) would be a little more like X2 and a little less the work of a Hollywood hack.

Dramatic, heart-rending and action-filled story, set during the time of the American Revolution. Great acting by Gibson as always and solid efforts by the rest of the cast. Maybe not the best I've seen by Roland Emmerich, but probably the most beautifully and skillfully directed of all his film-making accomplishments. The first time I saw this was when it came out on dvd almost a decade ago, and it was as good now on the second watch, as I recall it was back then. So if you haven't seen it yet, you might wanna take a look.

Cool and entertaining popcorn movie, but also one that is flawed in every area except the CGI department, where it inspires awe with its outstanding special effects. If I didn't have such a sweet tooth for disaster movies I would probably have given it a somewhat lower rating, but since I do I couldn't help but really enjoy this.

Update: Just bought and watched it on blu-ray now, and man did this movie look great in said format! Certainly one of the best investments I've ever made. As far as movie purchases goes that is.

This movie has a little bit of everything: great action, a highly suspenseful plot, some very cool sci-fi elements, a mutant chick with three boobs (don't ask lol), some nice tongue-in-cheek humor and, as you might expect, some hilarious one-liners that only someone like Schwarzenegger knows how to deliver with perfection. Beyond all that, it also happens to be a given favourite of mine in the category of sci-fi flicks. It didn't surprise me at all when I found out it was made by the same guy who gave us Starship Troopers, namely Paul Verhoeven, because it has the same great quality to it, even if some of the effects are pretty dated by now. It looks and feels very 80's, but with the story being as exciting and well-written as it is, I can't say I'm bothered by any of it's superficial flaws. Because in my world, substance always comes before beauty.

Very enjoyable family flick, featuring lots of fun and endearing characters. The only thing that didn't impress me so much was the quality of the CGI and animation on the humans. Even so, it's still a beautifully crafted production and one of the best and funniest movies of its kind.

Good follow-up and just as entertaining as the first one in my view. Let's hope the third installment keeps the same high quality, and doesn't do a Shrek 3. Because I think I speak for everyone here when I say that we've had enough now of disappointing and lackluster sequels.

There's something about Egyptian mythology that I've always loved and found incredibly fascinating. This movie has extracted the best of its myths and legends and turned it into a highly entertaining adventure full of action, humor and good fun. And like with so many other franchises, this first film is undoubtedly the best in the series, even if the second movie is very enjoyable also. As for the third and latest film, well, it was a real stinker to say the least. But that's what happens when you move the mummy out of Egypt, rob us of the lovely Rachel Weisz and replace the director with the guy who made such "masterpieces" as xXx and Stealth. Anyway, after a decade since its release, I'm glad to say that the original still rocks.

This movie sure didn't get its name for nothing. It's fast-paced and incredibly exciting from start to finish. Easily one of the best action films that the 90's had to offer. Kind of ironic though how one of the finest achievements in the history of the genre, was followed by one of the worst. Because I don't think there has ever been as great of a contrast between a movie and its sequel as there is between this and Speed 2. One is golden, the other worth less than dirt. But that's Hollywood for ya!

Great from beginning to end, which is a bit unusual for something with Jerry Bruckheimer's name on it. Everything about it is top notch. Even the music score, which features one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard in an action movie. And you can't go wrong with the ever-brilliant Sean Connery in one of the lead roles. So if you haven't seen it yet, make sure you do, because this is one the most exciting and well-directed action films you'll ever see. Personally, I've watched it like ten times now, and sure wouldn't mind seeing it ten times more. That's how awesome this movie is.

Very good christmas comedy with a lot of heart, wit and charm. Undoubtedly the best one in the series.

Stylish, cool and incredibly well-written heist movie. The best thing about this film, however, is without doubt the cast. Here we have big Hollywood names like Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Andy Garcia, Julia Roberts and Matt Damon, all in one and the same movie. If you haven't seen it yet, make sure you do, because it's one of the classiest films you'll ever come across. That much I can promise.

Exceptionally good thriller and one of the greatest of its time. The acting is truly phenomenal, particularily by Hopkins, whose performance here is nothing short of legendary. Jodie Foster does a brilliant job as well and they couldn't have picked a better actress for her role. There's no movie quite like it and it's better than it's two sequels by far. A must-see for all the thriller-lovers out there. Just be wary of the fact that it's very graphic (both visually and verbally), so it's certainly not for the faint of heart.

Swedish comedy classic and one of my top 30 favourite movies of all-time. If you ever wanna know what Swedes are really like as a people, then be sure to watch this, because this movie has captured us in a nutshell. A masterpiece, in its own charming and odd little way.

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 :-)

Easily the best movie by Harold Ramis, and also one of my all-time favourite comedies. The richness it possesses, with all its depth, humor, heart and charm, is so far beyond the usual Hollywood formula, that it deserves a genre of its own. There's nothing I don't love about it :-)

Smart, exciting and fast-paced thriller, starring an impressive ensemble of top-notch actors. Here we have Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jack Black, Jon Voight, Barry Pepper, Jason Lee, Seth Green and lots of other familiar faces, all in the same movie. On top of that, it's got an incredibly tight and thought-provoking story, that will keep you at the edge of your seat until the very end. In fact, coming to think of it, this is one of the best Will Smith movies I've ever seen, along with Men in Black and Independence Day. At the same time, it kind of makes me wonder though what ever happened to Gene Hackman. He used to be in a lot of films of this kind before suddenly disappearing off the face of the earth. Anyway, if you're in the mood for something that thoroughly entertains while also nurturing the intellect, then this is one film I can highly recommend.

Superb thriller and one of the top ten best I've ever seen! It's a pity they seldom make them this good anymore. Great acting as well by Harrison and Tommy Lee. I didn't surprise me to hear that Jones received an Oscar for best supporting role.

Whenever the name Jerry Bruckheimer pops up in the credits, you know you're in for some high quality action. The movies he produce aren't always the most well-written, but there are times, like in this case, where his distinguishable style of action and humor works in harmony with the plot. What really serves as the bulk of this film though, is the great interplay between the actors and their characters. Nicolas Cage may stand in the spotlight as far as the main plotline is concerned, but it's the supporting cast that truly make this movie. They're fun, witty, insane and out of control. So what if they're not entirely believable? I prefer action films that have some fun with the material and doesn't take itself too seriously, so this happens to be right up my alley. That being said, I'd feel like a criminal myself to rate this with any less than four stars. Because this is one of those rare movies that gets better and better for each time I see it.

Not only the best Scorsese flick I've ever seen, but also my all-time favourite mafia movie. Eat your heart out, Francis Ford Coppola!

To call this a masterpiece might be to exaggerate, so I'm not gonna do that, but it comes incredibly close to my definition of one. Just the fact that I've seen it about ten times by now should speak for how much I love it. What makes it so special and outstanding is that it, unlike most other sci-fi/action flicks, actually has some intelligence to it. Okay, so it's not Oscar-material script-wise, but it's got an incredibly cool and adventurous story, while cleverly satiring political propaganda movies, like those produced by the Nazis during WWII. So don't mistake this for just another dumb action movie, because altough it may look like one on the surface, this film has lot to say about war and the violence that comes with it. Awesome special effects as well, that still look great by today's standards. Be sure to watch it on blue-ray for the best possible viewing experience. Because as much of visual treat as this movie is, it truly deserves to be seen in high def.

Don't ask me why, but I've always had a real soft spot for these kind of movies. There's just something about the force of nature, and the destruction and mayhem its capable of, that I find wildly fascinating and exciting. Add a really cool story to that, with some great special effects, and it all amounts to being one of my top three favourite disaster flicks. In short, I love it!

There's a good number of reasons to why this 90's blockbuster ranks as one of my favourite movies of all time. For one thing, it has the best mix of sci-fi and comedy I think I've ever seen (not that there are a lot of sci-fi comedies out there, but still). Not to mention all the cool weapons, gismos and aliens, that are as fun as they are imaginative. Be sure to avoid the sequel though, because it sucks in comparison and isn't half as memorable.

Really good for a sequel! I don't know why so many holds it in such low regard, because I think it successfully maintains the spirit of the first film. Sure, the plot isn't as good, and the main bad guy is pretty lame, but the great humor and dialogue is still very much intact, and that's what counts in my book. I guess it mostly has Bill Murray to thank for that though. You can't help but love his sarcastic, cynical and hopelessly womanizing character. His lines are so perfectly timed that you may wonder if he's not making it all up on the spot. At any rate, we can only hope that the rumoured third film won't ruin any of that. I mean, Hollywood has already managed to destroy other 80's jewels like Star Wars and Indiana Jones. If the same thing happens to the Ghostbusters franchise, I don't know what I'll do. But it aint gonna be pretty.

So here it is, the sixth installment in a series of movies that I've grown to really love. I didn't quite know what to expect once I had entered the theatre and the movie started rolling. I mean, some had said it was disappointing, others that it is the best Potter flick to date. And what did I think? Well, unfortunately, I'm one of those who also thought it was a letdown. It's a good film, don't get me wrong, but it was way too flawed for me to love it. First of all, it's definitely the draggiest Potter flick yet. The pacing was annoyingly slow and I often felt the story was just treading water. On top of that, it also lacked a lot of the magic that permeated the previous films. Another thing that sort of bothered me, was the grey/greenish color filter. It made the movie really colorless and dull to the eyes. What saves it though is the acting and special effects, and an emotionally powerful scene by the end. But it took a long way to get there, and wasn't the enjoyable journey that I had hoped. Still one of the best movies of the year though. But as compared to the other installments, this was no doubt my least favourite Harry Potter flick. Too bad, because I was hoping it'd be the other way around.

Very talky and draggy in some scenes, but an otherwise highly entertaining sequel. Just like in the first film, the special effects are truly astounding to behold. The highway chase sequence is one of the best action scenes I've ever seen and pretty much the main reason to why I've given this movie such a high rating. Not as brilliant or awesome as the original, but still worthy of a spot in my top 100 movies of all-time list.

Original, captivating, exciting, cool, ground-breaking...just some of the words that describe this masterpiece. Too bad the sequels didn't live up to the greatness of the first one.

Pretty good, but compared to the first movie it's a big disappointment. Great action and amazing production design, but the ending and final conclusion felt rushed, unfurfilling and lazily written. I expected so much more from the Wachowski bros.

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.

Update: Just saw it for like the fourth time now and it's still as great as ever. When I wrote this review the first time I thought it was the best of all the Batman movies, but now that I've seen The Dark Knight, I think I'm gonna have to withdraw that statement. This still lands on a respectable 2nd place though, and remains one of my favourite movies on this side of the millennium, if not to say all-time.

There are times, even though they are few, when Hollywood gets everything right. When a movie blows you away to a degree where you can't help but kneel down and thank the heavens you're alive. This was one of those all-too-rare moments.

With its crisp dialogue, stunning action scenes and some of the best actors ever to grace the screen in our modern age, you got everything you need for a great evening rife with goosebumps, excitement and 100% pure entertainment.

That being said, it's my great pleasure to confirm that Christopher Nolan has done it again. As if Batman Begins wasn't enough to please our appetite, he has brought us yet another fantastic comic book adaptation.

In fact, this movie is so unbelievably good, that if I had my own award show, these are just some of the titles I would honor it with:

* Best movie of 2008

* Best Batman movie ever

* Best comic-book movie ever

* One of the best action films of all-time

* One of the top 10 movies of the decade

I could go on and on all day long with this. My point is, The Dark Knight is not just a movie, it's a cinematic masterpiece that will have you coming back for more. It's the bright ray of hope that Hollywood so desperately needed, to get itself up on its feet again and stand proud like never before. It's the movie that, once and for all, proves that good things come to those who wait :-)

Good and quite magical, but one of my least favourites in the Harry Potter series. I suppose I just prefer the last three installments, in which the plots are darker, more mature and has better action scenes. This first movie is still one of the best fantasy films ever made though and includes a wonderful music score by the legendary John Williams.

Not among my favourites in the series, but a very enjoyable movie nevertheless. A tad too long for my taste though, especially as the plot isn't as compelling and substantial as that of the movies that followed. But oh well, better too much than too little I suppose.

Dark, magical and wonderfully directed. One of my definite favourites in the Harry Potter series, especially as I love everything that has to do with time-traveling. So it's certainly not without reason that this movie ended up in my top 10 fantasy movies of all-time list.

My absolute favourite of the five Harry Potter movies that have been made thus far. What separates this from the previous films is that the characters and the story have grown much more mature and allows for a darker and more interesting atmosphere. Furthermore, the movie also has a more epic feel, which I suppose we should thank Lord of the Rings movies for, from which it seems to have drawn much of its inspiration. It's too bad Order of the Phoenix wasn't quite as brilliant, but I guess we can't expect them to hit a home run every time.

One of the best movies of 2007 and certainly the darkest Harry Potter movie yet. It wasn't quite as good as The Goblet of Fire, nor The Prisoner of Azkaban in my opinion, but I did enjoy it more than the first two movies. Nevertheless, OOTP does have some obvious flaws. For one thing, I felt it lacked a lot of the humor and magic of the previous films. Also, it was very talky in some scenes. But these are things that are easily forgiven as this movie has a great cast (with some new and interesting characters), awe-inspiring special effects and the coolest battle sequence I've seen in the HP movies thus far.

Very clichéd, but just as fun and entertaining as the previous installments. The animation and scenery is all top notch as always, and the script surprisingly solid. I can't say I was all that fond of the new character Buck (Simon Pegg needed some better lines), but the old ones remain as charming and endearing as ever. Particularily Sid, who is hilarious in everything he does. If it wasn't for him and his screwball antics, I doubt I'd like this as much as I did. One of the best movies of 2009 so far.

Sacha Baron Cohen does it again! Altough not the masterpiece that Borat was, this movie was a riot from beginning to end. Some of Brünos antics, like the scene with the wrestling event, are so priceless I can't even find the words for it. And in a world full of political correctness, I'm glad there's at least one comedian and film-maker out there who dares to challenge society's taboos, all in the name of good fun. What I like the most about Sacha's humor though, is that he makes fun of everyone, even minorities he himself is a part of. He isn't just controversial for the sake of it, but also tries to convey how important it is with self-distance. Because in my eyes, putting too much of a leash on what you can and cannot joke about, only serves to undermine the freedom of speech, and the liberties that we should all be able to enjoy. Anyone who feels differently, and gets offended by this film, obviously takes life way too seriously. Anyway, I'm not gonna get too long-winded here. My point is that this is no ordinary movie, but a rarity of a comedy that dares to go all the way, and hits a home-run while doing so. So if you loved Borat, I can promise you're gonna enjoy Brüno as well. Because this is, without the shadow of a doubt, the funniest comedy of 2009 so far.

Just when I thought that the sci-fi genre had run out of originality, along came this film and rekindled my hope again. Taking a plot about aliens stranded on Earth, and shooting it in this realistic, documentary-like way, is nothing less than a stroke of genius. Now, I know Peter Jackson isn't technically the director, but his creative spirit can still be sensed through the celluloid, and permeates the film as a whole. Especially as it comes to the special effects, which is some of the best I've ever seen. The aliens, altough 100% CGI, are amazingly life-like and so real you can almost touch them. Never for a moment did I think they looked fake. So an applaudable job by Weta there. Also, unlike most Hollywood productions, the movie got better and better as it went along, leaving me in constant anticipation about what would happen next. A truly captivating story and one of my favourite films of the year. Highly recommended!

Coolest zombie movie ever! Altough Dawn of the Dead from 2004 is still my #1 favourite, this comes at a very close second and is certainly the best one in the comedy subgenre of zombie flicks. What makes it such a winner, is primarily the entertainment value. It's funny, action-packed and stylishly directed. Something out of the ordinary, yet still within familiar zombie territory. As for the cast, it couldn't have been much better than it was. I haven't seen Woody Harrelson in any comedies in a while, so it was great to see him back in the spotlight again. But the true highlight of this film, has got to be the cameo by Bill Murray. It was hilarious to say the least, and the funniest thing he's done since Kingpin in 1996. All things put together, the end result is a highly enjoyable movie experience. One of my absolute favourite comedies of the year.

Not too surprisingly, this first and original film in the series, is still the best one. The sequels are pretty good too, but I just like this one a little better. The turn of events are more interesting and it's got much more suspense and tension. Unlike the follow-ups, it isn't just all about the torture porn and Jigsaws traps, but also manages to evoke a lot of emotion. A real pulse-raiser, and a movie that has already become legendary in the modern era of horror films.