(8 1/2 of 10)
I went into this one with pretty high expectations. And I came out of it pretty impressed. I mean, it didn't quite hit the bulls eye in my book but it got pretty close. I didn't care for the opening of the film at all but as it progressed, it got more and more entertaining. I thoroughly enjoyed the performances of Reese Witherspoon and Kristin Chenoweth. I still don't like Vince Vaughn. But he holds his own alright in this movie. I still find him and Reese to be an odd pairing, but if you ignore that and look at the many funny moments that pop up throughout the film, I think you'll enjoy it as well.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
ALL ABOUT STEVE
(10 of 10)
Sandra Bullock has done it again. I loved her in The Proposal and I love her in this. She is the funniest that I've seen her be in her entire career. Here she plays Mary, an eccentric crossword-puzzle-designer who is dying to fit in. She would love nothing more than to be normal. When she is set up on a blind date with Steve, she falls head over heels. He on the other hand, doesn't. She spends the entire movie chasing after and searching for the one that got away. But instead, she finds more than what she expected to find. She finds herself... whereas I found myself head over heels for this movie! It's definitely one to check out next time you're searching for something to watch at your next movie night.
Sandra Bullock has done it again. I loved her in The Proposal and I love her in this. She is the funniest that I've seen her be in her entire career. Here she plays Mary, an eccentric crossword-puzzle-designer who is dying to fit in. She would love nothing more than to be normal. When she is set up on a blind date with Steve, she falls head over heels. He on the other hand, doesn't. She spends the entire movie chasing after and searching for the one that got away. But instead, she finds more than what she expected to find. She finds herself... whereas I found myself head over heels for this movie! It's definitely one to check out next time you're searching for something to watch at your next movie night.
G-FORCE
(9 of 10)
What a cute movie! It reminds me alot of the CGI Versions of Garfield and Alvin and the Chipmunks. They both had this undeniable ability to entertain audiences of every age. This one is no exception. I watched this with my Grandparent's and they both loved it, as did I. It's fun, fresh, and action-packed. It's got some great musical ques as well. The characters are cute and the story is intriguing. It's a great family film and it really shouldn't be missed.
What a cute movie! It reminds me alot of the CGI Versions of Garfield and Alvin and the Chipmunks. They both had this undeniable ability to entertain audiences of every age. This one is no exception. I watched this with my Grandparent's and they both loved it, as did I. It's fun, fresh, and action-packed. It's got some great musical ques as well. The characters are cute and the story is intriguing. It's a great family film and it really shouldn't be missed.
Monday, December 21, 2009
JULIE & JULIA
(10 of 10)
I haven't been this surprised by a film in over a year. I LOVE THIS MOVIE! I seriously have had it on repeat all day. I simply can't get enough of it. I love how it shows the struggles of Julie and Julia in synchronicity. It's captivating as it shows both women work their asses of to achieve their goals. Even if what they find at the end of their journey isn't what they imagined at all. I've recommended this film to everyone I know, and now I'm recommending it to you. Go rent it!
I haven't been this surprised by a film in over a year. I LOVE THIS MOVIE! I seriously have had it on repeat all day. I simply can't get enough of it. I love how it shows the struggles of Julie and Julia in synchronicity. It's captivating as it shows both women work their asses of to achieve their goals. Even if what they find at the end of their journey isn't what they imagined at all. I've recommended this film to everyone I know, and now I'm recommending it to you. Go rent it!
WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE: THE MOVIE
(7 of 10)
I hate Selena Gomez. I'm just putting that out there. I also have never watched the TV Show that this is based off of. So, with that in mind, I didn't know what to expect from this movie. Well, who'd of thought I actually enjoyed it? Indeed I did enjoy it. It had some valuable life lessons burrowed into the central story about taking things in life for granted. And I think that's a very important topic to expose the pre-teens to at this day and age. Now, if I liked it, I think it's only fair that all my fellow Selena Gomez haters give it a shot if she's the only thing stopping you from watching it...
I hate Selena Gomez. I'm just putting that out there. I also have never watched the TV Show that this is based off of. So, with that in mind, I didn't know what to expect from this movie. Well, who'd of thought I actually enjoyed it? Indeed I did enjoy it. It had some valuable life lessons burrowed into the central story about taking things in life for granted. And I think that's a very important topic to expose the pre-teens to at this day and age. Now, if I liked it, I think it's only fair that all my fellow Selena Gomez haters give it a shot if she's the only thing stopping you from watching it...
DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD (1991)
(8 OF 10)
I remember this film from when I was a kid and I loved it then. But with me not owning the DVD and feeling nostalgic, I Netflix'd it and watched it last night. In 1991 I would have given this film a 10, but to my surprise, it's just not as effective as it was back in 1991. But, with that being said I am still giving it an 8 for still having the ability to entertain me after all these years. Christina Applegate was wonderful in this film and the Babysitter would still be considered a bitch by today's standards, so clearly the filmmakers got something right...
I remember this film from when I was a kid and I loved it then. But with me not owning the DVD and feeling nostalgic, I Netflix'd it and watched it last night. In 1991 I would have given this film a 10, but to my surprise, it's just not as effective as it was back in 1991. But, with that being said I am still giving it an 8 for still having the ability to entertain me after all these years. Christina Applegate was wonderful in this film and the Babysitter would still be considered a bitch by today's standards, so clearly the filmmakers got something right...
PAGEANT
(10 of 10)
This behind-the-scenes Documentary of the 34th Miss Gay America Pageant is both fun and informative. It showcases the extraordinary world of Female Impersonation and brings the viewer backstage right along with the competitors as they all fight tooth and nail for the title. It's full of glamour, glitter, rhinestones, and talent! What more could you ask for in a Documentary titled, PAGEANT?!
This behind-the-scenes Documentary of the 34th Miss Gay America Pageant is both fun and informative. It showcases the extraordinary world of Female Impersonation and brings the viewer backstage right along with the competitors as they all fight tooth and nail for the title. It's full of glamour, glitter, rhinestones, and talent! What more could you ask for in a Documentary titled, PAGEANT?!
TRANTASIA
(10 of 10)
While certainly not a film for everyone, I would still recommend this fascinating documentary to anyone with an open mind. I absolutely adore Mimi Marks, a showgirl at The Baton in Chicago. I've seen her in person and she is such a beautiful human being, inside and out. This documentary delves into the lives and struggles of a select group of talented and beautiful transsexuals who are all in Las Vegas to compete for the title of "The Most Beautiful Transsexual in the World". And in my opinion, the right girl definitely wins!
While certainly not a film for everyone, I would still recommend this fascinating documentary to anyone with an open mind. I absolutely adore Mimi Marks, a showgirl at The Baton in Chicago. I've seen her in person and she is such a beautiful human being, inside and out. This documentary delves into the lives and struggles of a select group of talented and beautiful transsexuals who are all in Las Vegas to compete for the title of "The Most Beautiful Transsexual in the World". And in my opinion, the right girl definitely wins!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
(9 of 10)
I'm not a particular fan of "Drug Movies", but I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It was histerical and if you like comedies you should give this one a shot... James Franco and Seth Rogan were funny as hell. Rent it.
I'm not a particular fan of "Drug Movies", but I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It was histerical and if you like comedies you should give this one a shot... James Franco and Seth Rogan were funny as hell. Rent it.
MIRRORS (2008)
(81/2 of 10)
Kiefer Sutherland is a man with alot on his shoulders after he takes a job at a bulding haunted by a deadly force. It can kill you using your own reflection. An eerie plot all by itself. I'd have to say It's actually an alright movie. It has one of the most horrific death scenes I've seen in years, so any movie I can say that about is alright in my book. Check it out on DVD!
Kiefer Sutherland is a man with alot on his shoulders after he takes a job at a bulding haunted by a deadly force. It can kill you using your own reflection. An eerie plot all by itself. I'd have to say It's actually an alright movie. It has one of the most horrific death scenes I've seen in years, so any movie I can say that about is alright in my book. Check it out on DVD!
DISASTER MOVIE
(8 of 10)
It's exactly what it calls itself. It's a Disaster of a Movie. But it's still funny and has a hot male lead. What more can you reaslly ask for from a mindless comedy spoof...
It's exactly what it calls itself. It's a Disaster of a Movie. But it's still funny and has a hot male lead. What more can you reaslly ask for from a mindless comedy spoof...
THE FAMILY THAT PREYS
(8 1/2 of 10)
Tyler Perry is a man of many talents - as an actor or a writer he's amazing at what he does. And this film is no exception. It's a film with heart that makes you think to yourself: Am I Existing or Am I Living? Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard give outstanding performances! If you haven't seen it, go rent it.
Tyler Perry is a man of many talents - as an actor or a writer he's amazing at what he does. And this film is no exception. It's a film with heart that makes you think to yourself: Am I Existing or Am I Living? Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard give outstanding performances! If you haven't seen it, go rent it.
The SLEEPAWAY CAMP Franchise
I Recently Purchased Return To Sleepaway Camp on DVD and the friend I was with said she'd never heard of it... and you all know what that means: Franchise Movie Night! Yes, we sat through all 3 previous films before getting into the "Return" and let me tell you - it was definately worth the wait! Well, here's my review of the entire franchise if you, like her, haven't ever heard of it...
SLEEPAWAY CAMP (1983)
(10 of 10)
In the essence of Friday the 13th - it feels alot like it in fact. The story begins when a shy girl is ruthlessly picked on by the other campers at Camp Arawak. This infuriates her cousin, Ricky. And soon a string of bizarre "accidents" begin to happen to those who picked on her. The ending is one of the most chilling and freaky sequence of images that is sure to make you rest uneasy for nights to come. This one should not be missed.
SLEEPAWAY CAMP II: UNHAPPY CAMPERS (1988)
(10 of 10)
Everyone's favorite transsexual psychopath is back! But this time she's a camp counselor at Camp Rolling Hills. And she's more vicous than ever in her attempt to take out the trash. (The campers that she sees aren't up to her standards of camping etiquite) This one's got a few more laughs than the original and doesn't try to scare you as much as it tries to gross you out. 2 Words: Out House! =shudders= It's a great popcorn flick and I respect it for following the story of the original and making its killer an icon. You should catch this one if you haven't seen it yet.
SLEEPAWAY CAMP 3: TEENAGE WASTELAND
(10 of 10)
Angela's back at a new camp, this time as a misfit camper with punishment in mind for those who refuse to enjoy their time at Camp Neww Horizons. This one has some brutal death scenes and a pretty desent storyline. It stands on its own as a really good sequel to the original masterpiece. I can't call it scary though. I still recommend it if you haven't seen it. And if you haven't seen any of them, I would tell you to go out and buy the DVD Box Set of the first three films. It comes with a Bonus Disc of Production Footage from the unfinished "Sleepaway Camp IV: The Survivor". (The sequel that was never made).
RETURN TO SLEEPAWAY CAMP (2008)
(10 of 10)
This one was worth the wait! It feels alot like the original Sleepaway Camp in its attempt to get under your skin with its disturbing death scenes and make you feel uneasy throughout the duration of the film. It's the first entry that doesn't focus on Angela. Although, I didn't like that fact: I did like it's twisted ending!
SLEEPAWAY CAMP (1983)
(10 of 10)
In the essence of Friday the 13th - it feels alot like it in fact. The story begins when a shy girl is ruthlessly picked on by the other campers at Camp Arawak. This infuriates her cousin, Ricky. And soon a string of bizarre "accidents" begin to happen to those who picked on her. The ending is one of the most chilling and freaky sequence of images that is sure to make you rest uneasy for nights to come. This one should not be missed.
SLEEPAWAY CAMP II: UNHAPPY CAMPERS (1988)
(10 of 10)
Everyone's favorite transsexual psychopath is back! But this time she's a camp counselor at Camp Rolling Hills. And she's more vicous than ever in her attempt to take out the trash. (The campers that she sees aren't up to her standards of camping etiquite) This one's got a few more laughs than the original and doesn't try to scare you as much as it tries to gross you out. 2 Words: Out House! =shudders= It's a great popcorn flick and I respect it for following the story of the original and making its killer an icon. You should catch this one if you haven't seen it yet.
SLEEPAWAY CAMP 3: TEENAGE WASTELAND
(10 of 10)
Angela's back at a new camp, this time as a misfit camper with punishment in mind for those who refuse to enjoy their time at Camp Neww Horizons. This one has some brutal death scenes and a pretty desent storyline. It stands on its own as a really good sequel to the original masterpiece. I can't call it scary though. I still recommend it if you haven't seen it. And if you haven't seen any of them, I would tell you to go out and buy the DVD Box Set of the first three films. It comes with a Bonus Disc of Production Footage from the unfinished "Sleepaway Camp IV: The Survivor". (The sequel that was never made).
RETURN TO SLEEPAWAY CAMP (2008)
(10 of 10)
This one was worth the wait! It feels alot like the original Sleepaway Camp in its attempt to get under your skin with its disturbing death scenes and make you feel uneasy throughout the duration of the film. It's the first entry that doesn't focus on Angela. Although, I didn't like that fact: I did like it's twisted ending!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
SIMPLY IRRESISTABLE
(10 of 10)
I Love Sarah Michelle Gellar and I especially love her in this movie. It's exactly what the title promises... SIMPLY IRRESISTABLE! If you haven't seen it, go rent it!
I Love Sarah Michelle Gellar and I especially love her in this movie. It's exactly what the title promises... SIMPLY IRRESISTABLE! If you haven't seen it, go rent it!
HEAD OVER HEELS
(9 of 10)
The other day I was in the mood for romantic comedies. So I sat down and watched a couple of them. One of which was this film and I like it today just as mutch as I did when it first came out. If you like romantic comedies, or Freddie Prinze Jr. for thaty matter, you shouldn't miss this one.
The other day I was in the mood for romantic comedies. So I sat down and watched a couple of them. One of which was this film and I like it today just as mutch as I did when it first came out. If you like romantic comedies, or Freddie Prinze Jr. for thaty matter, you shouldn't miss this one.
BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA
( 7 of 10)
Okay, I'm all about the Vampire movies, if they're good, and this one to me, wasn't good. I know it's an older movie and I had only seen pieces of it when it first came out and I remember thinking that it looked really cool and scary. But apparently this is one of those films that don't stand up to the test of time very well. I still enjoyed it, but it has too many holes in the story and for it being so long of a film, it should have had none. But if you like vampire epics and haven't seen it yet, vampire fanatics will tell you it's an essential view. But to me, it's just another DVD in the Wal-Mart $5.00 Bin.
Okay, I'm all about the Vampire movies, if they're good, and this one to me, wasn't good. I know it's an older movie and I had only seen pieces of it when it first came out and I remember thinking that it looked really cool and scary. But apparently this is one of those films that don't stand up to the test of time very well. I still enjoyed it, but it has too many holes in the story and for it being so long of a film, it should have had none. But if you like vampire epics and haven't seen it yet, vampire fanatics will tell you it's an essential view. But to me, it's just another DVD in the Wal-Mart $5.00 Bin.
EDEN LAKE
(10 of 10)
Every once in a while a film comes out that truly gets under your skin & grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go until the credits roll, THIS IS THAT FILM! A young couple are terrorized by a bunch of local teens (KIDS, I mean young kids!)who Beat, brutalize and hunt them down like wild animals! It's very disturbing and I've never seen anything like it. It's truly original and is guaranteed to scare you to the core. I recommend this film to the true horror fans out there who don't mind having their heads f*cked with for an hour and a half...
Every once in a while a film comes out that truly gets under your skin & grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go until the credits roll, THIS IS THAT FILM! A young couple are terrorized by a bunch of local teens (KIDS, I mean young kids!)who Beat, brutalize and hunt them down like wild animals! It's very disturbing and I've never seen anything like it. It's truly original and is guaranteed to scare you to the core. I recommend this film to the true horror fans out there who don't mind having their heads f*cked with for an hour and a half...
MIDNIGHT MOVIE
(9 of 10)
Midnight Movie has an interesting premise: A killer from a Movie comes out of the Movie and kills the people watching it in the theater. But it didn't live up to me expectations. It was still pretty good although I felt it could have been a lot better. But if you've got nothing else to watch you should still give it a view...
Midnight Movie has an interesting premise: A killer from a Movie comes out of the Movie and kills the people watching it in the theater. But it didn't live up to me expectations. It was still pretty good although I felt it could have been a lot better. But if you've got nothing else to watch you should still give it a view...
MY BLOODY VALENTINE (1981)
8 out of 10)
I wanted to see the original before I ran off to the theater to see the 3-D remake... So I finally watched the DVD that had been gathering dust on a shelf for over a year. And, to my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was creepy and sinister and had a pretty scary ending. Now, there's a special edition "UNCUT" Version coming to DVD and I'm going to have to get it now because I liked this one so much. I'll definately review the Uncut Version after I get it so stay tuned for the upcoming review...
Here's the trailer for the Special Edition Uncut Version:
I wanted to see the original before I ran off to the theater to see the 3-D remake... So I finally watched the DVD that had been gathering dust on a shelf for over a year. And, to my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was creepy and sinister and had a pretty scary ending. Now, there's a special edition "UNCUT" Version coming to DVD and I'm going to have to get it now because I liked this one so much. I'll definately review the Uncut Version after I get it so stay tuned for the upcoming review...
Here's the trailer for the Special Edition Uncut Version:
KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE
(8 1/2 out of 10)
KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE is exactly what I thought it would be - a great popcorn flick that's not to be taken too seriously. It plays out relatively fast with a couple twists and "Bullsh*t" moments but if ou watch it for what it is and don't expect alot out of it, you'll definately enjoy it...
KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE is exactly what I thought it would be - a great popcorn flick that's not to be taken too seriously. It plays out relatively fast with a couple twists and "Bullsh*t" moments but if ou watch it for what it is and don't expect alot out of it, you'll definately enjoy it...
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