Directed and Written By:Judd Apatow Starring:Seth Rogen,Katherine Heigl,Paul Rudd,Leslie Mann,Jonah Hill Synopsis: Party animal,Ben Stone’s one night stand turns bad when she shows up on his door step 8 week later pregnant. Review: Seth Rogen is one hilarious fucker, add Jonah Hill and Katherine Heigl to the mix and you have the makings of an instant comedy classic.I’ve watched the dvd countless times since buying it and I laugh constantly through out. If you love comedies and liked The 40 Year Old Virgin ,then do yourself a favor and go out of your way to watch this movie. It’s that damn good! Verdict:A hilarious movie well worth the purchase.BUY!!5/5stars
After an experimental bio-weapon is released, turning thousands into zombie-like creatures, it’s up to a rag-tag group of survivors to stop the infected and those behind its release.
Review:
Cherry Darling(Rose McGowan) a local Go Go dancer,El Wray(Freddy Rodriquez),and countless other people are trapped in a city over run by flesh eating zombies(are they considered zombies since they can talk??).
The story that unfolds is a gore filled , over the top action packed movie sprinkled with just the right amount of comedy.The second of the “Grindhouse” feature is the brainchild of Robert Rodriquez(Desperado).
The script is dead on,with great dialogue and a perfect cast.Planet Terror has toppled The Devil Rejects as my number one movie of all time.It’s a great experience form beginning to end. my only gripe is I wished it could have been a bit longer.If you are a fan of brutal,over the top action/horror movies then do yourself a favor and watch this movie asap. Verdict:Buy!!5/5stars
Film adaptation of the popular gaming franchise Hitman. Agent 47 , a clone and a hitman is hired by a group called “The Agency” and quickly thrust into a political conspiracy.
Review:
I hate to compare two different movies but this is similar to The Bourne Triology in the style it was shot and some of the action scenes. There’s more bloodshed that I would have figured . but I’m a sucker for blood and gore so its all good. Timothy Olyphant made a pretty good Agent 47 but I’m stilled bummed that Vin Diesel didn’t get the part.Overall its a great action movie , better than most game to movie adaptations. Some things were out of place in the film but not enough to detract my enjoyment.
Verdict: A very good game to film adaptation. if you like Bourne Supremacy movies then you’ll like this , so go out and BUY it. 4/5stars
A rebellious teen at a new school is lured into an underground fight club and finds that he has something to fight for.
Review
After starting a brawl,his mother things a change of scenery will do the family good and moves the family to Florida. Jake stumbles upon an underground mixed martial arts club ran by students at the new school. Jake will have to face his greatest threat and the past before he can truly be happy with himself. I’m a big mma junkie and its good to see a movie based around the sport in a way. While its not a homerun of a film it kept me interested and I’ll be getting the dvd once its released.
Verdict: If your fan of MMA or fighting movies then you should go out and RENT this. 3/5stars
Sweeney Todd Directed by Tim Burton Starring:Johnny Depp,Helena Bonham Carter,Alan Rickman,Timothy Spall,Sacha Baron Cohen Synopsis In a tale of maccabre revenge,Benjamin Barker(Depp),a skilled barber is unjustly charged and imprisoned by a priapic judge(Rickman). Review Tim Burton and Johnny Depp together once again in a film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s musical of the same name. A big hit in the box office, most critics and the public, I thought I would have been blown away by this movie.The style,costumes,and set designs looked as if it was a combination of Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands(that’s not a bad thing). The story and acting were superb but the music ruined it for me. I knew it was going to be musical but wow was I surprised. I had to force myself from falling asleep. Without the musical parts this movie would be on my top 10 list,but as is it didn’t strike the right chords for me. Verdict:If you are a Depp or Burton fan and like Musicals-buy it but for me at best it’s aRENT!!! 3/5stars
The Mist Written and Directed By Frank Darabont Starring:Thomas Jane,Marcia Gay Harden,William Sadler,Laurie Holden SYNOPSIS: The night after a maleovent thunderstom,a strange thick mist envelops a small community.Unseen creatures begin attacking townsfolk who wonder out in the mist,David Drayton(Jane) and other members of the community barricade themselves in the local supermarket. REVIEW: Based on Stephen King’s 1980 Novella “The Mist”,Darabont’s adaptation really pulls out the stops and delivers a solid horro/scifi film.I loved the creature design in this movie, its liked they pulled the ugly nasties from my nightmares when I was a kid. The biggest dynamic is with the citizens that are holed up in the supermarket,personalities soon clash and the one that scared me the most was the religious nut played by Marcia Gay Harden.I was literally shouting in disgust when she was on the screen. The ending is different from the novella and boy it’s a huge twist. The Mist finally delivers a great ending that doesn’t pull any punches,while most people frown upon the ending I love it because its different then whats been shoved down out throats lately. Verdit:for the weary rent but for fans and horror buffs I say BUY!! 4/5stars
Mullberry Street Directed By Jim Mickle Starring:Vonia Arslanian,Kim Blair,Larry Fessenden, Adam Folk, Mike McGrath, Debbie Rochon, Lou Torres, Antone Pagan.
SYNOPSIS: An infection quickly spreads throughout Manhattan turning citizens into rat like creatures. Several apartment tenants must take a stand and protect themselves as the city devolves into madness.
REVIEW: Usually most of the 8 Films To Die For films are pretty decent but this one is atrocious. The make up and special effects are laughable especially when you see on of the creatures for the first time. While its a different take on the average zombie movie this movie stinks. VERDICT:Avoid At ALL Costs!! 2/5stars
Insomnia
Directed By Christopher Nolan
Starring: Al Pacino,Robin Williams,Hilary Swank SYNOPSIS:
a police officer investigating the murder of a 17 year old girl in Nightmute,Alaska,suffers from insomnia due to the constant daylight and guilt from current and past misgivings. REVIEW: A remake of the original Norweigan film,Christopher Nolan hit paydirt with this film.A superb cast and great script lead to a great viewing experience. Willimas and Pacino work well together and it shows but the shining star to me is Hilary Swank. VERDICT:BUY!!!4/5stars
SYNOPSIS:
Holden McNeil,a comic book artist falls for Alyssa Jones, also a comic book artist who is lesbian. REVIEW: A romantic comedy/drama written and directed by Kevin smith in 1997,Chasing Amy is without a doubt my favorite film out of the other Askewniverse films.I love all the little cameos that happen in this film and the other Kevin Smith films. It’s a love story laden with frank dialogue and sexual references and chocked full of humor, Everything I like in my movies. A must have for any Kevin Smith fan. VERDICT:BUY 5/5stars
For those that haven’t seen the movie here’s the Criterion Trailer for Chasing Amy:
SYNOPSIS: De Palma’s remake, of Howard Hawks’ Scarface(1932), chronicles the rise and fall of Tony Montana,a Cuban deportee, in Miami’s bustling cocaine business. REVIEW:
A true classic. scarface is part of our culture today and has been referenced in many movies,music videos and etc.With brutal violence and lack of positive attitude,some critics disliked the filmed.Al Pacino blew the roof off with his performance as Montana.Other noteworthy performances come from Steven Bauer,and Pfeiffer.One last note for those that have not seen the film,it’s certainly not recommended for kids, as the word fuck is used 226 times(credit imdb)and the strong violence.
Verdict:A great film through and through. A must BUY in my opinion. 5/5stars
I'm a writer at heart with artistic tendencies.In my writing,my nerves are calm and calculating, but when speaking the words fail to exit my mouth in an orderly fashion,often ending in embarrassing moments.
I'm a writer at heart with artistic tendencies.In my writing,my nerves are calm and calculating, but when speaking the words fail to exit my mouth in an orderly fashion,often ending in embarrassing moments.