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Grey Gardens - Unrated
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December 14, 2009
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N/A
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Taking Woodstock - R
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December 14, 2009
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N/A
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Inglourious Basterds - R
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December 14, 2009
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N/A
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World's Greatest Dad - R
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December 14, 2009
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N/A
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Public Enemies - R
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December 14, 2009
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N/A
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The Other Man - R
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I could not really get into the story at all. All of the actors are good, and seeing Liam Neeson on a revenge kick is always fun, but the story they were telling wa noy for me. One thing I did enjoy was seeing Antonio Banderas not playing the typical Spanish Lover he could so easily dial in. He displayed a vulnerablilty that was very effective.
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December 14, 2009
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N/A
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Julie & Julia - PG-13
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A solid movie with equal elements of drama and comedy and biopic. All of the actors do a great job, especially Meryl Streep as Julia Childs. I was surprised at how much I liked the direction of it. Nora Ephron had a good grasp on a movie that could've very easily went off the rails and been a standard chick flick.
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December 14, 2009
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N/A
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The Ministers - R
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This movie does get marks for having a predominatly Hispanic cast, especially a lead female detective, but the story was not quite up to par. Actually the story was pretty weak, but it was nice to see John Leguizamo playing dual roles. Harvey Keitel didnt really get that much to do, but he was solid. Good idea but executed poorly.
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December 14, 2009
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N/A
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Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian - PG
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If you like the first one, then you'll like this one. A fun family adventure that has alot of action and wackyness. Everyone is funny and Amy Adams is especially cute and fun. I really did enjoy the movie, probably more than the first one.
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December 14, 2009
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N/A
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Flammen & Citronen (Flame & Citron) (The Flame and the Lemon) - Unrated
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I know this movie has been getting great reviews, and it is done very well, but something about this story did not work for me. I may just be spoiled by "Black Book". That's a WW II action movie that pushed all my buttons. The performances are good and the directing is very top notch, it's just the story that didn't feel paced right to me. It may be I was just expecting a different type of movie about assasins during the war.
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December 14, 2009
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N/A
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Five Minutes of Heaven - Unrated
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I really enjoyed this movie, especially the performance by James Nesbitt. Liam Neeson is awesome as usual. It does seem like a low budget t.v. movie, but this is not a movie that needs giant robots and explosions. A good solid story and solid acting with a nice emotional ending.
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December 14, 2009
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N/A
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Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy - Unrated
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I absolutely LOVE this documentary. Everyone knows Star Wars changed the world, but seeing exactly how George Lucas pulled it off, and the obstacles he faced, is one of the most powerful stories I've seen, fiction or not. Even if you don't like Star Wars, it's a amazing look at the process of filmmaking in the 70's and 80's and how one abstract artist went against the grain and wound up changing the grain.
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December 14, 2009
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N/A
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The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day - R
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And for my 100th movie review....."Boondock Saints 2-All Saints Day". I loved the first Boondock Saints movie, and I love the second one too. Exactly what a sequel should be, reminiscent of the original, but not a direct copy. A grander idea that makes you look back at the first film and see it in a new light (and preferably with the original cast returning). "All Saints Day" does have some faults...It's not as original as the first one, and some of the action scenes could've been handled better, but I love where they start the story and then where the story goes. Most movies you can tell the ending just from watching the trailer, but was pleasantly surprised when this started to unravel. This may not be a movie for everyone, but it's my kind of movie, kick ass and very funny. Special shout out to Clifton Collins Jr. as Romeo. From "Star Trek" to "Sunshine Cleaning" to "Boondock Saints 2" this guy is showing up everywhere and making people take notice. He practically steals this movie.
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November 14, 2009
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N/A
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Franklyn - R
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One thing I will say for this movie is that it is original. It's four completly seperate stories that are interwoven together, and the trick is figuring out what's the connecting thread between them. Three are serious dramas and one is a sci-fi thriller. When the third act finally starts to answer some questions, you feel the pieces start to come together, and then the ending comes and dissapoints. It's a very poetic ending, and it immediatly makes you want to go back and rewatch it to see how it makes sense. I just wish it had a more "audience friendly" epilogue. I think that would have made this movie a standout. Still it stuck with me and I'll probably watch it again. The filmaker is definatley a major talent.
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November 14, 2009
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N/A
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Ink - Unrated
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November 8, 2009
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N/A
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Michael Jackson's This Is It - PG
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This movie is the epitome of bitter sweet. Watching the concert rehersal footage, you get the sense that MJ was going to put on one of the biggest concert of all time. A greatest hits show with songs and dances just like you remember them. It might have even been worth flying to London if you're a big Jackson fan. The one thing that was on my mind while watching this was "I can't believe he's 50 years old". He was in great form and full of energy and creativity. Seeing all the performances hit, after hit, after hit, you're reminded of just how many years he's been entertaining. The Jackson 5 segment was a personal favorite. Not really a definative documentary but a great look at what MJ had in store for all his fans. I know I would've really enjoyed this concert.
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November 4, 2009
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N/A
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Zombieland - R
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Finally got around to seeing "Zombieland" and had a blast. A script that was more clever than I thought it would be. The blood and zombie guts that were everywhere was more disgusting than I thought would be. The comedy was hilarious and the story had some touching aspects I didnt see coming. Some of the most fun I've had at the movies in a while. Special shout to Woody Harrelson, who reminds everyone just how talented he is. He was born for this part and he shines.
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October 28, 2009
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N/A
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Dead Snow (Død snø) - Unrated
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A horror movie about Nazi Zombies. It is exactly what you think it would be. Something to watch with the lights turned down low and volume turned up high. The story isn't really that original and the tone of the movie is all over the place, the beginning set up is serious, the middle tries to move to Evil Dead, Shaun of the Dead territory and doesn't quite make it. The blood and guts are way over the top, which is exactly what it should be. A silly splatterfest built on a fracture of a story, but entertaining.
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October 17, 2009
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N/A
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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant - PG-13
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October 16, 2009
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N/A
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Blood: The Last Vampire - R
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Based on a really cool anime from years ago, this was surprising close to the original material. The story did get fleshed out to have more character development, but the ideas for the story are not even close to original ideas. That being said, there is a slight comfort in watching a movie play out exactly like you thought it would, kind of like a romantic comedy. My main problems with this movie are the directing style. There is a type of instant slo-mo technique that is usually done well in movies like "300" and "Charlie's Angels" but here it's mismanaged and chaotic and not employed well at all. Also the CG in this movie is REALLY bad. The creatures appear and it looks like a bad video game. It's laughable. The less said about the CG "blood" the better. Despite that, seeing a Japanese schoolgirl slicing through monsters with a samurai sword earns points in my book.
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October 15, 2009
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N/A
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The Tournament - R
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A cheesy B movie set up that reminded me of "the Condemed", but where this movie excelled is in the bloody violence. It's like a horror movie with blood and chunks of meat flying everywhere. I was also impressed by some of the action sequences involving the French assasin, which is saying something. Not the best for story or acting, but enjoyable for some really mindless entertainment.
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October 15, 2009
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N/A
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Couples Retreat - PG-13
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October 15, 2009
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N/A
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The Stepfather - PG-13
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October 15, 2009
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N/A
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Where the Wild Things Are - PG
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October 15, 2009
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N/A
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Law Abiding Citizen - R
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October 15, 2009
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N/A
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188 ratings
107 reviews
