| Movie | Rating | Review | Date | Your Rating | Match | |
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| Quarantine - R | This may not be your cup of tea, but if you loved the two films 28 Days Later and The Descent--most likely you're going to like this film. It's very atmospheric because this film is a first-person narrative. That's right, another hand-held film. None really take the cake for me, besides this, Cloverfield and The Blair Witch Project. I was aware of [Rec], but due to the non-existent region 1 release, I haven't seen it. So, I don't care if Quarantine is a remake--it's new to me. This film surprisingly had alot of shocking moments, and those "jump scares," but what sold the film for me, was the incredible make-up done on the infected. A great thrill ride in my opinion. See it. | February 18, 2009 | N/A | |||
| El Orfanato (The Orphanage) - R | Like "The Others", this movie didn't go too over the top. It focused more on the atmosphere and score. I found that focusing more on the character development was best needed to drive this film. If it hadn't, it might've ended up like every other ghost haunting film. Although the Trailer lead me to believe this was going to be the Pan's Labyrinth of ghost stories, it didn't quite live up to that title; don't fret, because this movie builds on tension and suspense like crazy--thanks to the atmospheric score. I recommend this movie to anyone that likes the darkness and atmosphere of "The Others". Definately a head turner for me. Buy it. | February 14, 2009 | N/A | |||
| District B13 (Banlieue 13) - R | An exciting movie brought to us by Luc Besson (who even co-wrote.) The plot structure is average stuff, but the stunt work is great eye-candy. All stunts were done without wires or CGI work, and done by Parkour (free-running) trained professionals. If you like foreign action films, but hate the dubbed over versions, don't fear away from this movie, most of the voice actors do a good job. See it. | February 14, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Frailty - R | I mainly liked this movie because of Bill Paxton's directing. He did SUCH a great job with the way everything was shot. The two young kids did amazing jobs as well, and I was shocked to see all of the stuff they went through. It's got a very Hitchcockian vibe to it, and I loved the score. I also loved how the film was the cleanest slasher flick I've ever seen. The only problem I have about the movie is that Paxton's character and his kids are religious. I don't like the thought of God asking a family to kill sinful people, when in life, God loves us all, whatever our sins and will forgive us all if we seek it. | January 8, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Antikörper (Antibodies) - Unrated |
Seeing that this film reminded me alot of Se7en and The Silence of the Lambs during my viewing, I was kind of skeptical that it would be another knock-off film. Then the twist came.. or the first of a few actually--and I was treated to what I believed to be something new. After the credits began to roll I realized that this movie can stand alone.
I wouldn't have found this movie if it hadn't been for my mood to watch a foreign film, and luckily Blockbuster had a copy. If you liked Se7en for it's great story, but hated it because of it's grittiness and rather sad ending, then check this one out. Not only does it have a great story--but a more positive ending. And the biblical symbolism greatly fits this movie's concept. A Must-See for any psychological thriller fan--if not for your love of this genre, watch it because soon the remake will come, and you're going to wish you would have watched this one first. |
November 23, 2008 | N/A | |||
| Saving Private Ryan - R | One of the best War movies I've ever seen put to film. On the likes of The Longest Day and Black Hawk Down, the cinematography and sound join together to really give us the feeling of being there. Along with the great set designs and on-the-spot locations, the cast was phenomenal, especially Barry Pepper--one of the coolest characters I've seen in any war film. Such a great war film that I'm sure will be watched generations from now. | November 12, 2008 | N/A | |||
| Zack and Miri Make a Porno - R | This movie started out somewhat promising, but as soon as it became less about Zack and Miri and more about the morons that would agree to join in process with them--it became evident to me, that this is another excuse to make a movie with shock value. Kevin Smith has truely slipped with this one. Please don't waste your time watching this movie, it's fucking retarded to think that two people can find romance in making a porn for money. | November 12, 2008 | N/A | |||
| Brick - R | September 17, 2008 | N/A | ||||
| Angel-A - R | I didn't quite know what to expect going into this, but being a Besson film--I was looking forward to whatever it was going to be. I was pleasantly surprised, it reminded me of "It's A Wonderful Life." It had smart humor and a beautiful relationship between two strangers. I thouroughly enjoyed this B&W romance. I recommend it to anyone who likes unconventional love stories. | July 26, 2008 | N/A | |||
| The Graduate - PG | July 1, 2008 | N/A | ||||
| Wristcutters - A Love Story - R | Wristcutters is one of those rare gems. It's completely original and I'm glad to have seen it. After I had watched Garden State, I refer all serious comedies as "Garden States", don't ask me why. Wristcutters' is a serious movie about what we could miss on this here Earth (IMO). It's one of those movie's that arent entirely specific on the meaning, you kind of have to figure it all out on your own. I honestly really enjoyed this movie. I think if you're into those weird quirky slow comedies, this should be right up your alley. Give it a try, I think you should atleast like most aspects of it. 2-Thumbs Up. | May 23, 2008 | N/A | |||
| King of California - PG-13 | This movie is kind of a disappointment although I loved the undertone of the movie. I'm a big fan of movie's that reconnect people and make you appreciate loved ones even more. Great movie for families trying to bond and make their friendships grow. Give it a try, there are some seriously funny parts. | May 23, 2008 | N/A | |||
| Moving McAllister - PG-13 | Here lately I've been renting nothing but low-budget indie-comedies (the last being Smiley Face, which was horrible IMO) and I'll have to tell ya, this has been the best so far. Like my girlfriend and I say, it has a Garden State feel to it, with it's slow paced quirkiness and sometimes offbeat humor - "a smarter-than-dumb comedy" is the term I'm trying to go for. I have no idea what else to say, but even though it was somewhat predictable, it still made me laugh my ass off. Just give it a try, you'll either love it, or you'll like it. Can't go wrong there. | May 17, 2008 | N/A | |||
| Smiley Face - R | So, basically the writer writes an exaggerated stoner script, based off of other exaggerated stoner movies. What'd he make? An exaggeration of an exaggeration. Wow. This movie was a complete embarrassment to watch. I figured maybe after viewing I'd watch the behind the scenes stuff to maybe see what they were thinking when making this. That was a big mistake; turns out, they thought this was the brightest and funniest script they've read in a long time. Which is complete bullshit for one, and for two, at one point, I thought I was watching a movie about shrooms. If hollywood is going to continue making stoner movies, atleast they should do their homework and get the reality of it right. Please, do yourself a favor, and stay away from this movie. | May 17, 2008 | N/A | |||
| P.S. I Love You - PG-13 | Really great love story. Ranks up there with Wicker Park and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind in my opinion. I never really liked Hilary Swank, but she did a wonderful job with this role. Hard to believe Gerard Butler went from being a bad-ass spartan to this - he's truely versitile. The overall screenplay is truely original and a great telling of a love story. The death of Butler's character hit me by surprise, because before viewing, I had NO idea what this movie was going to be about - but made for a very powerful journey of a widow who doesn't know how she's going to deal without her lost love. I'm not much for chick flicks, but this movie was a delightful romantic comedy that is sure to please anyone. Grab your date, hold tight and enjoy this heartwarming movie. | May 13, 2008 | N/A | |||
| No Country for Old Men - R | This high-octane thriller is the best to come out of 07'. From the first few minutes of this film, I knew I was in for one hell of a ride. Javier Bardem's acting was amazing, never have I seen a villian so cold-hearted like this. Tommy Lee Jones does a great performance here too. Although sometimes I found it confusing as to what was going on and why... I still figured it out. I loved the western feel to this movie; the actors and their accents, the Texas setting - it all makes for a soon-to-be classic. I recommend a view. Oh, and one more thing, shotguns with silencers are fucking boss. | May 4, 2008 | N/A | |||
| Sideways - R | This mature comedy has to be the greatest of buddy-movies. I laughed all the way through this, and everytime I watch it... it gets better. Thomas Haden-Church is down-right hilarious and one of the best characters in the film and Giamatti proves to me once again, that he'll always remain one of my favorite lesser-known actors. This witty comedy will not disappoint. I must mention, my favorite scene has to be one of Jack's first lines... the line that introduces us to his true personality; "Where the fuck have you been man?!" | May 3, 2008 | N/A | |||
| We Married Margo - Unrated | From what I saw of this movie on IFC, it's freakin' hilarious. I loved the way they filmed it, you had what was happening in real time, then it'd jump back to flashbacks; It reminded me of Family Guy. I can't wait to see the whole thing. It's been awhile since I laughed ALL THE WAY through an indie film. Highly recommended. | April 26, 2008 | N/A | |||
| Lars and the Real Girl - PG-13 | This movie was beautifully acted by Ryan Gosling. It's about Lars (Ryan), a man suffering from a delusion caused by loneliness after losing his parents at childhood. He just so happens to find comfort in his small town; where the whole community bends over backwards for him. Finding love in a parapalegic sex doll (Bianca) causes consern from the community. Doing what Lars' doctor says, they treat Bianca as if she were real; giving her a job, making her part of the church, etc. - until the delusion passes. Once Lars finds feelings for a co-worker, his delusion tells him that Bianca has fallen ill and is dieing (his brain's way of beating the delusional state). I put this movie right up there with Forrest Gump. A Classic that shouldn't be missed. | April 26, 2008 | N/A | |||
| The Mist - R | This claustrophobic freak-out, is a disappointment. I heard from several people, that Cloverfield and The Mist are very much alike; which was a good reason for me to give this a try. Although some of the movie reminds me of Cloverfield, it doesn't give me the sense of danger. The Mist is simply a movie with critters, that are only a minor role in the plot. They are only secondary elements to the fright factor. The main scare here is, how far some people will go to save themselves. It's a screwed up sense of social division. The norms. versus the outkasts so-to-speak. Althought I enjoyed the frightening elements, I did not like the undertones of this movie and what it's trying to get across. A terrible ending, keeps this film from being worth recommending. | April 26, 2008 | N/A | |||
| Forgetting Sarah Marshall - R | I haven't laughed in a theater in a long time, It was your typical teen-comedy, but I feel that, the characters more than made up for it. Russell Brand, even though playing the "bad guy" role, was the funniest character in this movie. Go see it for yourself. | April 20, 2008 | N/A | |||
| Juno - PG-13 | This smart and heartwarming comedy is just what I needed. I'm without words right now, so I'll be sure to talk furthermore when I know of what to say. But until then, don't hesitate with renting this movie, you wont be disappointed. | April 16, 2008 | N/A | |||
| The Blair Witch Project - R | At the time I knew this movie was fake, but I still loved it's originality and clever marketing. Everytime I'm in the woods around dark, I can always imagine hearing cackling sounds. I can see how alot of people would hate this film due to the lack of action, but if you have an appreciation for movies that build on the eerie side of things, check this out. It's a great movie to watch on a foggy night. | April 10, 2008 | N/A | |||
| P2 - R | This below average thriller kept my eyes open for the most part, but it never seemed like it went anywhere. I'll admit after he kills his first victim, it left the film wide open, and opened my eyes some, but they failed to catapult the film any further. They played Bentley's character to be sympathetic, and I don't feel sympathy for these types of people. Yes, he could be lonely being in a parking garage most of his days, but he isn't a slave there, I'm sure he's able to leave. Anyways, a few gory moments, alot of F-Bombs, and an actress that just seems to want to show off her top half, doesn't help this movie achieve anything. It's a rent if you're into this sort of thing. | April 10, 2008 | N/A | |||
| Leatherheads - PG-13 | April 4, 2008 | N/A |
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