Synopsis: New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber's ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder, a criminal mastermind, leads a highly-armed gang of four, threatening to execute the train's passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the tension mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages. But there's one riddle Garber can't solve: even if the thieves get the money, how can they possibly escape?
Starring: Denzel Washington, John Travolta, James Gandolfini, John Turturro, Frank Wood
Directed by: Tony Scott
U.S. Rating: R
Last night I finally had the chance to watch The Taking of Pelham 123, one of the top movies I've been waiting to watch on this Summer. I'm a big fan of these such amazing actors: John Travolta & Denzel Washington. The Taking of Pelham has been definitely one of the great action/thriller movies of the year so far. John Travolta played a great role on this movie as Ryder, a fearless hijacker and criminal mastermind. His look matched perfectly with his role as a villain: his renegade mustache, cloths, attitude, everything was perfectly matched on this role as a villain. On the other side, Denzel Washington played also a good role as the subway dispatcher with a an it darkened professional reputation due to a bribery investigation.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Definitely, one of the great things that I enjoyed from this movie was John Travolta's role. I personall have enjoyed all his previous movies, especially when he plays the villain roles. On this movie, he excelled the typical villain roles he's played.
2. When the sniper has John Travolta and his partner in sight and is just waiting for the green light, and when he's aiming his rifle to the partner first and then aims John Travolta, I totally laughed when he knew he was being aimed by the sniper and he flips him off.
3. Great mental play from John Travolta's role, when he forces Denzel's role to confess he is guilty of the charges on bribery that haven't been proved up to that moment, as well, as the way he plays the major, when trying to be smart Travolta's role makes the major look like a coward and fool.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I personally didn't like the end of the movie. All the effort and plans from such a fearless and criminal mastermind to just die in the middle of the street without even try to use his gun. At least, his partners fought the police and got killed with the same violence they worked until that moment. Using the words from the plot, I believe we all didn't know how the movie was gonna end.
2. The cheesy phrase of Walter Garber's wife, when he tells her that he needs to go to the tunnel and deliver the money and she asks him to bring a gallon of milk, as a proof that he'll be at home tonight.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Tony Scott
U.S. Rating: R
Last night I finally had the chance to watch The Taking of Pelham 123, one of the top movies I've been waiting to watch on this Summer. I'm a big fan of these such amazing actors: John Travolta & Denzel Washington. The Taking of Pelham has been definitely one of the great action/thriller movies of the year so far. John Travolta played a great role on this movie as Ryder, a fearless hijacker and criminal mastermind. His look matched perfectly with his role as a villain: his renegade mustache, cloths, attitude, everything was perfectly matched on this role as a villain. On the other side, Denzel Washington played also a good role as the subway dispatcher with a an it darkened professional reputation due to a bribery investigation.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Definitely, one of the great things that I enjoyed from this movie was John Travolta's role. I personall have enjoyed all his previous movies, especially when he plays the villain roles. On this movie, he excelled the typical villain roles he's played.
2. When the sniper has John Travolta and his partner in sight and is just waiting for the green light, and when he's aiming his rifle to the partner first and then aims John Travolta, I totally laughed when he knew he was being aimed by the sniper and he flips him off.
3. Great mental play from John Travolta's role, when he forces Denzel's role to confess he is guilty of the charges on bribery that haven't been proved up to that moment, as well, as the way he plays the major, when trying to be smart Travolta's role makes the major look like a coward and fool.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I personally didn't like the end of the movie. All the effort and plans from such a fearless and criminal mastermind to just die in the middle of the street without even try to use his gun. At least, his partners fought the police and got killed with the same violence they worked until that moment. Using the words from the plot, I believe we all didn't know how the movie was gonna end.
2. The cheesy phrase of Walter Garber's wife, when he tells her that he needs to go to the tunnel and deliver the money and she asks him to bring a gallon of milk, as a proof that he'll be at home tonight.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: Peter Klaven is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that he has no male friend close enough to serve as his Best Man. Peter immediately sets out to rectify the situation, embarking on a series of bizarre and awkward "man-dates," before meeting Sydney Fife, a charming, opinionated man with whom he instantly bonds. But the closer the two men get, the more Peter's relationship with Zooey suffers, ultimately forcing him to choose between his fiancee and his new found "bro," in a story that comically explores what it truly means to be a "friend."
Starring: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Sarah Burns, Jaime Pressly
Directed by: John Hamburg
U.S. Rating: R
Something interesting about this movie is that I didn't find it funny or good enough to go and watch it on the big screen. I initially decided to wait until it was released on DVD and could watch it at home. I finally went to watch this movie at the movie theater because it was my wife's demand, asking me to go with her and watch it, since she thought it would be a cheesy funny and romantic movie. Well, the truth is that I totally enjoyed the plot and situations on this movie. I could consider the movie as one of the funniest in 2009. The message contained is simple and interesting: the search and journey of a lonely man who seeks for that great, honest and loyal male friend in his life. The truth is that both were looking for that friendship in their lives.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The kiss between Peter Klaven and the guy his mom introduced him to go out and start a friendship. This other guy was gay and kissed him on that first male date. The kiss situation was so funny that it was nominated to the Best Kiss Scene on the MTV Movie Awards 2009!
2. The scene when Peter is trying to be accepted by the guys at the Poker game and after a beer drinking competition he pukes profusely on one of the guys.
3. The scene when they're enjoying a family dinner and Peter's dad tells him that his younger brother is his best friend.
4. The whole Lou Ferrigno's situation and role on this plot, as well as the situation with the advertisement ads.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. They could explode more bizarre situations on his initial search for a male friend. Just a thought.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: John Hamburg
U.S. Rating: R
Something interesting about this movie is that I didn't find it funny or good enough to go and watch it on the big screen. I initially decided to wait until it was released on DVD and could watch it at home. I finally went to watch this movie at the movie theater because it was my wife's demand, asking me to go with her and watch it, since she thought it would be a cheesy funny and romantic movie. Well, the truth is that I totally enjoyed the plot and situations on this movie. I could consider the movie as one of the funniest in 2009. The message contained is simple and interesting: the search and journey of a lonely man who seeks for that great, honest and loyal male friend in his life. The truth is that both were looking for that friendship in their lives.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The kiss between Peter Klaven and the guy his mom introduced him to go out and start a friendship. This other guy was gay and kissed him on that first male date. The kiss situation was so funny that it was nominated to the Best Kiss Scene on the MTV Movie Awards 2009!
2. The scene when Peter is trying to be accepted by the guys at the Poker game and after a beer drinking competition he pukes profusely on one of the guys.
3. The scene when they're enjoying a family dinner and Peter's dad tells him that his younger brother is his best friend.
4. The whole Lou Ferrigno's situation and role on this plot, as well as the situation with the advertisement ads.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. They could explode more bizarre situations on his initial search for a male friend. Just a thought.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: American pilot Leo Davidson finds himself stranded in an upside-down world--a brutal, primal place where intelligent apes are in charge and humans scavenge for subsistence, hunted and enslaved by the tyrannical primates. When he attracts the attention of the politically well-connected ape Ari, a human rights activist, he begins to challenge the status quo, becoming a catalyst for revolutionary social change.
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan, Paul Giamatti
Directed by: Tim Burton, Andy Armstrong
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I still remember many, many years ago when I was a kid and followed Planets of the Apes on TV. It was one of those great TV series, even though I was just a kid. On this new remake with Mark Wahlberg of the original movie from 1968, we can enjoy of an entertaining plot, a professional cast and amazing make-up. This movie face critics from all aspects, the lack of professionalism from the cast, some of the roles in this movie received awards as the worst act supporting roles. Even though, it's a movie that I personally enjoyed and never get tired of watch it when it's on TV.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The make-up is amazing. I was worth of a Saturn Award, but it seems that wasn't good enough to get on the precious list of the Oscar Awards.
2. The plot was a entertaining. I never watched the original movie from 1968, but it is definitely on on my list. Personally, never expected the end, when Mark returns to our planet and finds that it has turned in something else than what we could expect.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I personally agree with most of the critics. The support roles (supporting actor and actress) were really boring, with nothing to offer.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Tim Burton, Andy Armstrong
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I still remember many, many years ago when I was a kid and followed Planets of the Apes on TV. It was one of those great TV series, even though I was just a kid. On this new remake with Mark Wahlberg of the original movie from 1968, we can enjoy of an entertaining plot, a professional cast and amazing make-up. This movie face critics from all aspects, the lack of professionalism from the cast, some of the roles in this movie received awards as the worst act supporting roles. Even though, it's a movie that I personally enjoyed and never get tired of watch it when it's on TV.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The make-up is amazing. I was worth of a Saturn Award, but it seems that wasn't good enough to get on the precious list of the Oscar Awards.
2. The plot was a entertaining. I never watched the original movie from 1968, but it is definitely on on my list. Personally, never expected the end, when Mark returns to our planet and finds that it has turned in something else than what we could expect.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I personally agree with most of the critics. The support roles (supporting actor and actress) were really boring, with nothing to offer.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: (taken from imdb.com) The sportswoman Sarah loses her husband and daughter in a car crash, but she survives. One year later, her friends Beth, Rebecca, Sam and Holly invite her to explore a deep cave in the mountains. When the expedition is about three kilometers underground, a rock collapses and blocks the access tunnel, trapping the group inside the cave. With limited supplies, they try to find a way out, but soon they face a hungry and savage breed of predators.
Starring: Shauna MacDonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder, MyAnna Buring
Directed by: Neil Marshall
U.S. Rating: R
What I liked from this movie: The movie had an interesting plot line and a lot of surprises. I do not often watch movies where you could not guess what was going to happen. I was surprised by many parts of the movie and even screamed at the ending from being surprised. Unpredictability is a major plus in my book.
What I did not like from this movie: Almost the entire movie took place in a cave and since there was a lot of bloodshed, the movie was basically red and dark. Some parts were a bit too scary for me to actually watch and I had to turn my head; though keep in mind that I'm not a big horror fan. Some of the special effects were weak, at beat. Not all of the acting was incredibly strong either.
Directed by: Neil Marshall
U.S. Rating: R
What I liked from this movie: The movie had an interesting plot line and a lot of surprises. I do not often watch movies where you could not guess what was going to happen. I was surprised by many parts of the movie and even screamed at the ending from being surprised. Unpredictability is a major plus in my book.
What I did not like from this movie: Almost the entire movie took place in a cave and since there was a lot of bloodshed, the movie was basically red and dark. Some parts were a bit too scary for me to actually watch and I had to turn my head; though keep in mind that I'm not a big horror fan. Some of the special effects were weak, at beat. Not all of the acting was incredibly strong either.
Mark and I both rate this movie a 3 out of 5. It was a good movie for a first timer but not one to buy. I liked it enough to want to watch the sequel coming out in September 2009, though. If you can get past a few bad special effects and a few lines that aren't too believable then this is not a bad movie to watch.
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Amy
Synopsis: Max has lived a mundane life as a cab driver for twelve years. The faces have come and gone from his rear-view mirror: people and places he's long since forgotten--until tonight. Vincent is a contract killer. When an off-shore narco-trafficking cartel learns that they're about to be indicted by a federal grand jury, they mount an operation to identify and kill the key witnesses, and the last stage is tonight. It is on this very night that Vincent has arrived--and five bodies are supposed to fall. Circumstances cause Vincent to hijack Max' taxicab, and Max becomes collateral--an expendable person who's in the wrong place at the wrong time. Through the night, Vincent forces Max to drive him to each assigned destination. And as the L.A.P.D. and F.B.I. race to intercept them, Max and Vincent's survival become dependent on each other, in ways neither would have imagined.
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo, Peter Berg
Directed by: Michael Mann
U.S. Rating: R
One of the most exciting movies I've seen with Tom Cruise. None of my my friends liked this movie. They didn't like to see Tom Cruise as a villain killing people, with gray hair and dying at the end of the movie. But the fact is that I liked it so much that I went to watch it three times to the movie theater. Anyway, Collateral is one of the three best movies I've seen with Tom Cruise: Collateral, The Last Samurai & War of the Worlds (my humble opinion). On this movie, the Director Michael Mann decided to shoot the movie in HD format (Viper FilmStream High-Definition Camera) instead of using the traditional 35 mm film. In fact, I believe it was the first movie filmed with this technology (at least, Mann's first one), providing more realism and image quality. The plot is based on a hit man who travels to Los Angeles and is paid to kill 5 people (witnesses for an important case in court against a dangerous drug dealer). Jamie Foxx plays Max, the taxi driver who gets paid/forced to take Vincent (Tom Cruise) around the city, killing these important witnesses. The plot offers dozens of great action scenes mixed with thriller and a little bit of suspense.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I liked that the movie was shot in HD format. It was the first movie that I watched in HD at the movie theaters and I was completely amazed.
2. The best scene: When Vincent and Max went to the disco to kill the 4th witness and there was a massive crossed-fire between the different groups (FBI, chinese bodyguards, Felix's men, Vincent, etc).
3. The best frase of the movie: Okay, look, here's the deal. Man, you were gonna drive me around tonight, never be the wiser, but El Gordo got in front of a window, did his high dive, we're into Plan B. Still breathing? Now we gotta make the best of it, improvise, adapt to the environment, Darwin, shit happens, I Ching, whatever man, we gotta roll with it.
4. The frustration felt when Max leaves the disco and turns over to the main door waiting for the cop and as soon as he appears, Vincent shoots the cop and he's already waiting for him in front of the cab.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Definitely, the least thing I liked in this movie was the end. Vincent's death looked so, but so fake!. I didn't understand how Tom Cruise, being such a good actor, couldn't shoot a better scene dying in the train.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Michael Mann
U.S. Rating: R
One of the most exciting movies I've seen with Tom Cruise. None of my my friends liked this movie. They didn't like to see Tom Cruise as a villain killing people, with gray hair and dying at the end of the movie. But the fact is that I liked it so much that I went to watch it three times to the movie theater. Anyway, Collateral is one of the three best movies I've seen with Tom Cruise: Collateral, The Last Samurai & War of the Worlds (my humble opinion). On this movie, the Director Michael Mann decided to shoot the movie in HD format (Viper FilmStream High-Definition Camera) instead of using the traditional 35 mm film. In fact, I believe it was the first movie filmed with this technology (at least, Mann's first one), providing more realism and image quality. The plot is based on a hit man who travels to Los Angeles and is paid to kill 5 people (witnesses for an important case in court against a dangerous drug dealer). Jamie Foxx plays Max, the taxi driver who gets paid/forced to take Vincent (Tom Cruise) around the city, killing these important witnesses. The plot offers dozens of great action scenes mixed with thriller and a little bit of suspense.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I liked that the movie was shot in HD format. It was the first movie that I watched in HD at the movie theaters and I was completely amazed.
2. The best scene: When Vincent and Max went to the disco to kill the 4th witness and there was a massive crossed-fire between the different groups (FBI, chinese bodyguards, Felix's men, Vincent, etc).
3. The best frase of the movie: Okay, look, here's the deal. Man, you were gonna drive me around tonight, never be the wiser, but El Gordo got in front of a window, did his high dive, we're into Plan B. Still breathing? Now we gotta make the best of it, improvise, adapt to the environment, Darwin, shit happens, I Ching, whatever man, we gotta roll with it.
4. The frustration felt when Max leaves the disco and turns over to the main door waiting for the cop and as soon as he appears, Vincent shoots the cop and he's already waiting for him in front of the cab.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Definitely, the least thing I liked in this movie was the end. Vincent's death looked so, but so fake!. I didn't understand how Tom Cruise, being such a good actor, couldn't shoot a better scene dying in the train.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: Chris Cole was born to rock. His longtime girlfriend Emily believes his talent could take him all the way- but Chris worships at the altar of Bobby Beers, the fiery frontman for heavy metal legends Steel Dragon. By day, Chris still lives at home with his parents and spends his days repairing copy machines. But when Chris takes the stage, fronting Pennsylvania's premiere Steel Dragon tribute band, all of that disappears. Chris Cole is Bobby Beers- mesmerizing audiences with his perfect imitation of Beers' electrifying vocals. The night his bandmates boot him out of the group, Chris is devastated- until an unexpected phone call changes his life forever: He, Chris Cole, has been tapped to replace Bobby Beers as the lead singer of Steel Dragon. In an instant, Chris rockets to the dizzying heights of sudden stardom, rising from devotee to icon, from rock fan to rock god- the wanna-be who got to be. So what happens when an average guy gets everything he wants- and discovers it's not enough?
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston, Jason Flemyng, Timothy Olyphant, Timothy Spall
Directed by: Stephen Herek
U.S. Rating: R
A really entertaining movie that shows both sides of any rock star wannabe. The dark and wild side of fame with all its effects and influences (drugs, sex, irresponsible behavior, etc), and the bright side of any person who persues his or her dreams and grabs those unique opportunities received in our lives, along with those opportunities to recognize those values and things that really matters in our lives. Mark Wahlberg plays an excelent role as the rock star wannabe and Jennifer Aniston as his loyal sweetheart who stays with him along the way and different stages in his professional and personal life.
Directed by: Stephen Herek
U.S. Rating: R
A really entertaining movie that shows both sides of any rock star wannabe. The dark and wild side of fame with all its effects and influences (drugs, sex, irresponsible behavior, etc), and the bright side of any person who persues his or her dreams and grabs those unique opportunities received in our lives, along with those opportunities to recognize those values and things that really matters in our lives. Mark Wahlberg plays an excelent role as the rock star wannabe and Jennifer Aniston as his loyal sweetheart who stays with him along the way and different stages in his professional and personal life.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I knew Mark Wahlberg was part of the New Kids on the Block crew, being brother of one of the members of this group, but I never expected that he could sing as good as he sang on this movie.
2. The funny side of the story, when his brother critized him for being a rock star wannabe but he loved Air Supply! A cop calling his mom to defend him from his younger brother, or when he was rejected on social events, like the parties after the concerts.
3. How good this plot described both extreme sides of life and success, the dark and wild side of success and fame and the bright side of personal recognition on those things that really matters in life.
2. The funny side of the story, when his brother critized him for being a rock star wannabe but he loved Air Supply! A cop calling his mom to defend him from his younger brother, or when he was rejected on social events, like the parties after the concerts.
3. How good this plot described both extreme sides of life and success, the dark and wild side of success and fame and the bright side of personal recognition on those things that really matters in life.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. After a wild night on the disco, dancing with Tanya, the sexy assistant, a lesbian kiss with Jennifer Aniston... the morning after, they discover that Tanya is not a hot girl... but a guy.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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I remember just few months after Borat hit the screens around the world, in 2006 the government from Kazakhstan criticized the movie and said it gave a really bad image and reputation to the country and its citizens. They tried to sue everyone and make it a big deal. At the end, the movie was such a big hit and success, Borat was a really outrageous character and the plot was one of the funniest and most controversial movies in 2006. When the media published the news of these complaints from the government of Kazakhstan, they also showed the real side of Kazakhstan, demonstrating the good things and modern side of this country. I personally watched a couple of these reports.
The funny thing is that, as well as Borat created so much controversial comments and complaints, it seems that Brüno has started to show its real and cruel controversial side too, attracting its own complaints and criticism.
When Brüno desperately tries to get famous and flies to Palestine to get an interview with a Terrorist leader and asks him to be kidnapped, trying this way to appear on TV around the world. Times magazine, in its online version, published today an interview with the famous "Terrorist, who certainly seems to be such a "nice family guy".
Here's part of the interview with Brüno:
And here's the interview provided by Time Magazine:
I've posted also few images from the outrageous Brüno promotion:
The funny thing is that, as well as Borat created so much controversial comments and complaints, it seems that Brüno has started to show its real and cruel controversial side too, attracting its own complaints and criticism.
When Brüno desperately tries to get famous and flies to Palestine to get an interview with a Terrorist leader and asks him to be kidnapped, trying this way to appear on TV around the world. Times magazine, in its online version, published today an interview with the famous "Terrorist, who certainly seems to be such a "nice family guy".
Here's part of the interview with Brüno:
And here's the interview provided by Time Magazine:
Click on the image to open the video
I've posted also few images from the outrageous Brüno promotion:
Synopsis: For years Brigadier General Francis Xavier Hummel, a decorated military hero, has petitioned the United States government to honor his men who have lost their lives in service to their country during highly covert military operations by providing their families the same benefits and tributes due other war veterans. For years his efforts have been scorned. Now, angry and determined to seek justice, Hummel and a crack team of commandos seize control of Alcatraz Island, taking hostage a group of tourists. If reparations are not immediately forthcoming, Hummel plans to launch a battery of rockets charged with lethal V.X. poison gas on the San Francisco Bay area. The city's only hope for survival is FBI chemical/biological weapons expert, Stanley Goodspeed, and a top-secret federal prisoner, John Patrick Mason, who also happens to be the only known convict to have escaped the island fortress.
Starring: Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, David Morse, John C. McGinley
Directed by: Michael Bay, Ken Bates
U.S. Rating: R
One of those great movies with such an excellent cast: Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery & Ed Harris, among other great actors. This action/suspense lot brings the best of these 3 amazing actors and provide us with such a master piece in entertainment. I totally love action-war-suspense-thriller movies, and The Rock has a little bit of all. Back in 2006, I remember the time when I went with a girl friend to watch this movie at the movie theater and was totally eclipsed by the plot and action scenes.
Directed by: Michael Bay, Ken Bates
U.S. Rating: R
One of those great movies with such an excellent cast: Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery & Ed Harris, among other great actors. This action/suspense lot brings the best of these 3 amazing actors and provide us with such a master piece in entertainment. I totally love action-war-suspense-thriller movies, and The Rock has a little bit of all. Back in 2006, I remember the time when I went with a girl friend to watch this movie at the movie theater and was totally eclipsed by the plot and action scenes.
What did I like from this movie?
1. One of the best scenes was the moment when Nicolas Cage is being chased by the team commando, besides the scene in the bathroom, when both sides start a crossed fire.
2. The way how Sean Connery, an old English spy uses his old tricks and training to escape from his custodians and lead them (Sean Connery in a Hummer and Nicolas Cage in a yellow Ferrari) in an amazing car chasing on the the streets of San Francisco Bay Area.
3. When Nicolas Cage gets all the rockets deactivated and the bad guys killed, but the attack by fighter aircrafts already fired their missiles to destroy Alcatraz. Nicolas Cage is saved at the end by Sean Connery, who knew perfectly well this jail.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. It sucked that after helping Nicolas Cage and trying to fix the situation, Ed Harris had to die. It kinda sucked, but in a good way, it was perfectly set on the plot though.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: Space-time vortexes suck. Has been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall, is sucked into one and spat back through time. Way back. Now, Marshall has no weapons, few skills and questionable smarts to survive in an alternate universe full of marauding dinosaurs and fantastic creatures from beyond our world. Sucked alongside him for the adventure are crack-smart research assistant Holly and a redneck survivalist named Will. Chased by T. rex and stalked by painfully slow reptiles known as Sleestaks, Marshall, Will and Holly must rely on their only ally -- a primate called Chaka to navigate out of the hybrid dimension. Escape from this routine expedition gone awry and they're heroes. Get stuck, and they'll be permanent refugees in the Land of the Lost.
Starring: Will Ferrell, Anna Friel, Danny R. McBride
Directed by: Brad Silberling
U.S. Rating: PG-13
One of the movie recommendation I could give on this summer 2009. Land of the Lost brings a hilarious plot loaded with great effects and lots of funny scenes. On this movie, Will Ferrell brings to life Dr. Rick Marshall, a frustrated scientist who three years after being kicked out of the science department for his theory of Time warps and blowing up his interview with Matt Lauer from Today's show is reduced to working as a teacher at the George C. Page Museum until he meets Holly Cantrell whose finding urges him to create a tachyon amplifier to enable time warp travel. They go to the Devils Cave attraction where the finding was found, hiring its tour guide Will Stanton. From this moment on, the whole crazy experience starts, bringing all the fun and laughs through dozens of crazy experiences, like being chased by dinosaurs, a giant crab, dealing with Cha-Ka (an ape-caveman creature) and sleestaks, until they finally get their tachyon amplifier back, find the back door that will bring them back to the present time again.
Will Ferrell could be considered one of the weirdest and funniest actors so far. I've been following him since he was part of Saturday Night Live and later movies, and I've got the best laughs from every single of his movies, due to his extremely weird humor and boldness, for example, the time when he literally peed his pants in front of national television during the MTV Movie Awards 2001, when he presented one of the awards with Ben Stiller.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The moment when after been attacked by a giant mosquito, Dr. Rick Marshall wakes up wihout his shirt, turns over and his back has a huge and disgustingly infected bump from the mosquito attack.
2. When they get drunk after drinking the juice from the fruits found on the tree right next to the hotel pool in the middle of the desert. The whole situation, while they're swimming, laughing, eating crab and sleeping all together.
3. Definitely, one of the funniest scenes is when the T. rex chases them until they come to a small land bridge. Marshall is convinced they are safe as he explains how a T. rex has a walnut-sized brain, and is incapable of judging depth and distance. Hearing this as he stalks away, the T. rex stops in his tracks, turns, and runs full speed to jump across the chasm. Chasing them until they reach a crevice in a cave, it gives up, though still wanting to eat Marshall. Holly, knowing the dinosaur's attitude, gives him the name "Grumpy". Though Marshall didn't believe it to be possible, Grumpy's vendetta becomes more apparent when he leaves a gify, beach-ball sized walnut, gift-wrapped.
4. When they meet Will Stanton and he shows them his plan of building his Hotel and Casino, after showing him few articles he has for sale on his shop, especially, the boob cup, calling it "the persfect woman".
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The attempt at creating tension and release with the T-rex could have been better, and the final fight with the sleestaks failed, being kinda boring.
2. Many people critizes this plot for being a dumb lazily packaged summer movie, compared with the original TV show. Gladly, I never watched the original TV show, so I can't compare both versions and go forward with just this version, which I think was dumb lazily... funny.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Brad Silberling
U.S. Rating: PG-13
One of the movie recommendation I could give on this summer 2009. Land of the Lost brings a hilarious plot loaded with great effects and lots of funny scenes. On this movie, Will Ferrell brings to life Dr. Rick Marshall, a frustrated scientist who three years after being kicked out of the science department for his theory of Time warps and blowing up his interview with Matt Lauer from Today's show is reduced to working as a teacher at the George C. Page Museum until he meets Holly Cantrell whose finding urges him to create a tachyon amplifier to enable time warp travel. They go to the Devils Cave attraction where the finding was found, hiring its tour guide Will Stanton. From this moment on, the whole crazy experience starts, bringing all the fun and laughs through dozens of crazy experiences, like being chased by dinosaurs, a giant crab, dealing with Cha-Ka (an ape-caveman creature) and sleestaks, until they finally get their tachyon amplifier back, find the back door that will bring them back to the present time again.
Will Ferrell could be considered one of the weirdest and funniest actors so far. I've been following him since he was part of Saturday Night Live and later movies, and I've got the best laughs from every single of his movies, due to his extremely weird humor and boldness, for example, the time when he literally peed his pants in front of national television during the MTV Movie Awards 2001, when he presented one of the awards with Ben Stiller.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The moment when after been attacked by a giant mosquito, Dr. Rick Marshall wakes up wihout his shirt, turns over and his back has a huge and disgustingly infected bump from the mosquito attack.
2. When they get drunk after drinking the juice from the fruits found on the tree right next to the hotel pool in the middle of the desert. The whole situation, while they're swimming, laughing, eating crab and sleeping all together.
3. Definitely, one of the funniest scenes is when the T. rex chases them until they come to a small land bridge. Marshall is convinced they are safe as he explains how a T. rex has a walnut-sized brain, and is incapable of judging depth and distance. Hearing this as he stalks away, the T. rex stops in his tracks, turns, and runs full speed to jump across the chasm. Chasing them until they reach a crevice in a cave, it gives up, though still wanting to eat Marshall. Holly, knowing the dinosaur's attitude, gives him the name "Grumpy". Though Marshall didn't believe it to be possible, Grumpy's vendetta becomes more apparent when he leaves a gify, beach-ball sized walnut, gift-wrapped.
4. When they meet Will Stanton and he shows them his plan of building his Hotel and Casino, after showing him few articles he has for sale on his shop, especially, the boob cup, calling it "the persfect woman".
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The attempt at creating tension and release with the T-rex could have been better, and the final fight with the sleestaks failed, being kinda boring.
2. Many people critizes this plot for being a dumb lazily packaged summer movie, compared with the original TV show. Gladly, I never watched the original TV show, so I can't compare both versions and go forward with just this version, which I think was dumb lazily... funny.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
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Synopsis: A taxi driver gets more than get bargained for when he picks up two teen runaways. Not only does the pair possess supernatural powers, but they're also trying desperately to escape people who have made them their targets.
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Ciaran Hinds, Anna-Sophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig, Carla Gugino
Directed by: Andy Fickman
U.S. Rating: PG
As a huge Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) follower, I waited for the chance to watch his most recent movie, Race to Witch Mountain. I wasn't expecting much action, violence or adult humor, since it is a movie from Walt Disney. Following other similar movies, Walt Disney offers us Race to Witch Mountain, a plot for the whole family. What is the movie about? Jack Bruno (The Rock), is a taxi driver who is picking up and dropping off passengers to the UFO convention at the Planet Hollywood Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. While picking up and dropping off passengers, he drives off, noticing two children, Sara and Seth sitting in the back seat of the cab. They tell him they need to go to a certain destination and are willing to pay all they have ($15,000) to get there. They lead him to a run down house in the middle of nowhere, the place where Bruno and the kids start being attacked by a "Siphon", a creature built to destroy a certain target in this case the children, They are next pursued by government agencies trying to retrieve the children for experiments. Finally, they are joined by Dr. Friedman (Carla Gugino) at the UFO Expo, who is familiar with outer space and travel, who finally helps them to get to their spaceship and be re-united with their relatives.
Personally, the movie didn't bring the action and humor I expected to get, having such a good cast. There were some scenes that I considered simply boring.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The effects and sound were really good in this movie. Especially the scene when the male kid leaves the cab and hits the truck, or when they see the universe while the kids show Dr. Friedman some information, or some explosion and fight moments.
2. Even though I consider this movie a bit boring, Dwayne Johnson was capable to bring not just a really good humor to the movie, but some action and quality to the whole plot.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The kids, especially the little girl, were actors. Let's be honest... "Jack Bruno this... Jack Bruno that...", so cold, stiff and not spontaneous. I didn't like these kids, I believe they coud have found better kids or young actors for these roles.
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
Directed by: Andy Fickman
U.S. Rating: PG
As a huge Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) follower, I waited for the chance to watch his most recent movie, Race to Witch Mountain. I wasn't expecting much action, violence or adult humor, since it is a movie from Walt Disney. Following other similar movies, Walt Disney offers us Race to Witch Mountain, a plot for the whole family. What is the movie about? Jack Bruno (The Rock), is a taxi driver who is picking up and dropping off passengers to the UFO convention at the Planet Hollywood Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. While picking up and dropping off passengers, he drives off, noticing two children, Sara and Seth sitting in the back seat of the cab. They tell him they need to go to a certain destination and are willing to pay all they have ($15,000) to get there. They lead him to a run down house in the middle of nowhere, the place where Bruno and the kids start being attacked by a "Siphon", a creature built to destroy a certain target in this case the children, They are next pursued by government agencies trying to retrieve the children for experiments. Finally, they are joined by Dr. Friedman (Carla Gugino) at the UFO Expo, who is familiar with outer space and travel, who finally helps them to get to their spaceship and be re-united with their relatives.
Personally, the movie didn't bring the action and humor I expected to get, having such a good cast. There were some scenes that I considered simply boring.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The effects and sound were really good in this movie. Especially the scene when the male kid leaves the cab and hits the truck, or when they see the universe while the kids show Dr. Friedman some information, or some explosion and fight moments.
2. Even though I consider this movie a bit boring, Dwayne Johnson was capable to bring not just a really good humor to the movie, but some action and quality to the whole plot.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The kids, especially the little girl, were actors. Let's be honest... "Jack Bruno this... Jack Bruno that...", so cold, stiff and not spontaneous. I didn't like these kids, I believe they coud have found better kids or young actors for these roles.
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
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Synopsis: On the day Angela gets the green light to develop a major ad campaign for a perfume for pregnant women, she finds she's unexpectedly pregnant and wrongly believes her husband, Curtis, is having an affair. Curtis, a high-priced divorce lawyer, wrongly assumes he's not the father and that Angela's having an affair. Both get bad advice -- she from her mother, he from his recently-separated law partner - to give the other the silent treatment: so each is miserable. At work, Angela keeps her pregnancy secret from her tough female boss, and Curtis is put in situations demanding amoral legal casuistry. Will either smarten up in time for the baby's arrival? And what about the perfume? BABY ON BOARD begins with an inconvenient pregnancy that leads to a nine-month roller coaster ride as Angela and Curtis try to cope-even as the interference of best friends Danny and Danny's wife Sylvia escalate the situation into a battle of the sexes.
Starring: Heather Graham, Jerry O'Connell, John Corbett, Lara Flynn Boyle, Katie Finneran
Directed by: Brian Herzlinger
U.S. Rating: R
Knowing so many friends who have gone through similar situations, the plot of this movie offers a romantic and fun point of view of all those professional couples who try to progress on their lives and are afraid of having kids, since they could greatly affect their careers, professional projects and success. A comedy loaded with funny scenes and situations. A good movie to be watched by friends or couples on a relaxing weekend at home.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The scene when both friends are talking on the Gym lockers area and see the old fat man walking from the showers and his long old balls are hanging out of his towel
2. Curtis' dysfunctional friend and his continuous sex and weird addictions
3. The couples' fight at the restaurant and the end of the situation when the old man appears on scene
4. The moment when Angela gives the presentation to the Japanese investors, she has to leave to the hospital because she's about to give birth and her boss defends her to the disrespectful comments made by the Japaneses.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. They had really great and funny scenes and bloopers at the end of the movie that could have been part of the movie, but it made the end fun anyway.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Brian Herzlinger
U.S. Rating: R
Knowing so many friends who have gone through similar situations, the plot of this movie offers a romantic and fun point of view of all those professional couples who try to progress on their lives and are afraid of having kids, since they could greatly affect their careers, professional projects and success. A comedy loaded with funny scenes and situations. A good movie to be watched by friends or couples on a relaxing weekend at home.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The scene when both friends are talking on the Gym lockers area and see the old fat man walking from the showers and his long old balls are hanging out of his towel
2. Curtis' dysfunctional friend and his continuous sex and weird addictions
3. The couples' fight at the restaurant and the end of the situation when the old man appears on scene
4. The moment when Angela gives the presentation to the Japanese investors, she has to leave to the hospital because she's about to give birth and her boss defends her to the disrespectful comments made by the Japaneses.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. They had really great and funny scenes and bloopers at the end of the movie that could have been part of the movie, but it made the end fun anyway.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: Risk-averse Reuben Feffer, whose best-laid plans for life and love careen wildly off-track when his bride dumps him on their honeymoon for a muscle-bound scuba instructor. Stunned, humiliated and in the grip of acute indigestion, Reuben plans to play it safer than ever. But a chance adventure with an adventure-craving childhood friend named Polly, shoots him into a whirlwind of extreme sports, spicy foods, ferrets, salsa dancing and living in the moment.
Starring: Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Debra Messing, Alec Baldwin
Directed by: John Hamburg
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I really enjoy Ben Stiller's humor and movie style. Being a loyal movie follower of both, Ben Stiller & Jennifer Aniston, this movie was a big hit when it came to the theaters in 2004. We can enjoy a really funny and spontaneous plot from the very first minute in this movie, when Reuben gets married and plans to enjoy a great honeymoon with his wife (the beautiful Debra Messing) on a paradisaical beach, and from that very moment we can enjoy all kind of crazy and funny situations, showing the meaningful and important changes and risks anyone can take in his or her life, especially when extreme experiences and love are on the way.
Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a really funny role in this movie as the crazy, weird famous actor "wannabe", loyal friend who always tries to give him some "helpful" advises.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Taking the risk of eating spicy food (even when he hates it), I totally laughed hysterically when he was eating at an Indian restaurant on their first date. The way he was sweating profusely and all the situation on Polly's apartment after their dinner out.
2. The one-on-one basketball game situation between Ben Stiller and the hairy & sweaty guy. Totally hilarious and disgusting!
3. The first time they go to the Salsa club. His dancing routines... such a funny disaster! After few salsa lessons, his final visit to the Salsa club and his especial and professional routine... Hilarious!
4. The moment when Philip Seymour Hoffman takes Ben Stiller's place and gives the presentation to the company's board about the insurance policy and the safety issues conclusion. He had no idea about anything he was saying, but he looked so convincing on what he exposed that he got the insurance contract.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I would prefer for them to get married at the end of the movie, especially when they are at the paradisaical beach. But it was a great end anyway, givig the option of taking things one step at a time, taking the time to know themselves better and get to the next step when they feel they're ready for it.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: John Hamburg
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I really enjoy Ben Stiller's humor and movie style. Being a loyal movie follower of both, Ben Stiller & Jennifer Aniston, this movie was a big hit when it came to the theaters in 2004. We can enjoy a really funny and spontaneous plot from the very first minute in this movie, when Reuben gets married and plans to enjoy a great honeymoon with his wife (the beautiful Debra Messing) on a paradisaical beach, and from that very moment we can enjoy all kind of crazy and funny situations, showing the meaningful and important changes and risks anyone can take in his or her life, especially when extreme experiences and love are on the way.
Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a really funny role in this movie as the crazy, weird famous actor "wannabe", loyal friend who always tries to give him some "helpful" advises.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Taking the risk of eating spicy food (even when he hates it), I totally laughed hysterically when he was eating at an Indian restaurant on their first date. The way he was sweating profusely and all the situation on Polly's apartment after their dinner out.
2. The one-on-one basketball game situation between Ben Stiller and the hairy & sweaty guy. Totally hilarious and disgusting!
3. The first time they go to the Salsa club. His dancing routines... such a funny disaster! After few salsa lessons, his final visit to the Salsa club and his especial and professional routine... Hilarious!
4. The moment when Philip Seymour Hoffman takes Ben Stiller's place and gives the presentation to the company's board about the insurance policy and the safety issues conclusion. He had no idea about anything he was saying, but he looked so convincing on what he exposed that he got the insurance contract.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I would prefer for them to get married at the end of the movie, especially when they are at the paradisaical beach. But it was a great end anyway, givig the option of taking things one step at a time, taking the time to know themselves better and get to the next step when they feel they're ready for it.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: With the help of the Autobots, the soldiers of NEST, and an old adversary-turned-ally, Sam and Mikaela must uncover the secret history of the Transformers presence on earth, and the sacrifices that have to be made to save it from an ancient threat sworn on returning here for revenge... an ancient Decepticon named THE FALLEN. Decepticon forces return to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers. Joining the mission to protect humankind is Optimus Prime, who forms an alliance with international armies for a second epic battle.
Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, Matthew Marsden, Isabel Lucas, Ramon Rodriguez, Rainn Wilson, Kevin Dunn, Julie White, John Benjamin Hickey
Directed by: Michael Bay
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Following the sequel, Transformers 2 (Revenge of the Fallen) is loaded with action scenes, lots and lots of explosions and an excellent plot, offering action, suspense, comedy and drama from the very first minute to the end of the movie.
The story begins when the Autobots and the military are being waging a secret war against the Decepticons. As more of the giant robots continue to resurface, though, it becomes apparent the Transformers have been part of Earth’s history for longer than they’d led mankind to believe. One group of bureaucrats from the US goverment even wonders if the Decepticons are only appearing because of the Autobot presence. Desperate not to leave Earth undefended, Optimus Prime turns to Sam Witwicky and asks him to help them, someone who will convince mankind that the Autobots should be allowed to stay among them. Sam refuses to believe he can help, though, wanting to go to college and live a normal life – as normal as possible with the strange thoughts and visions that have haunted him since being exposed to the All Spark’s primal energies two years earlier. Sam’s refusal will have harsh consequences for himself, the Autobots and possibly the entire world. The Decepticons fallen leader, Megatron has been resurrected and brings with him an ancient evil from the Transformers own history to fight against the Autobots, human race and take control of the Earth.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Being produced in HD is one of the most fascinating things about this movie. The image quality, colors and effects are simply something extraordinary.
2. The sound is really great also. The sound of the explosions, metal crunch, guns, fights and engines make it so real and entertaining.
3. There are some really funny moments on this plot. Even though is a movie loaded with lots of action and explotions, the plot includes some really funny scenes and situations.
4. New robots take part of the plot. I personally loved the old Jetfire. This is a fighter plane that crash-landed on Earth a long time ago, and he will become a reformed Decepticon now fighting for the humans. His alternate form is the SR-71 Blackbird, the outdated but still-sleek Cold War spy plane. He’s old, craggy, forgetful … doesn’t work very well. Can’t transform very well, because he’s very geriatric. Really funny, but becomes in a key support on the Autobots' victory.
5. The views and effects. I personally love Egypt so, being filmed in this region (the final battle) made it really interesting.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The movie took longer than expected. The lenght of this movie is 2 hours and 24 minutes (plus the 30 minutes of trailers and commercials at the beggining of the movie, you do the math!... recommendation: Go to the toilet before it starts, or you'll miss the best scenes!)
2. We couldn't expect more from the plot, besides the excesive amount of explosions and the amazing effects, sound and images.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Michael Bay
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Following the sequel, Transformers 2 (Revenge of the Fallen) is loaded with action scenes, lots and lots of explosions and an excellent plot, offering action, suspense, comedy and drama from the very first minute to the end of the movie.
The story begins when the Autobots and the military are being waging a secret war against the Decepticons. As more of the giant robots continue to resurface, though, it becomes apparent the Transformers have been part of Earth’s history for longer than they’d led mankind to believe. One group of bureaucrats from the US goverment even wonders if the Decepticons are only appearing because of the Autobot presence. Desperate not to leave Earth undefended, Optimus Prime turns to Sam Witwicky and asks him to help them, someone who will convince mankind that the Autobots should be allowed to stay among them. Sam refuses to believe he can help, though, wanting to go to college and live a normal life – as normal as possible with the strange thoughts and visions that have haunted him since being exposed to the All Spark’s primal energies two years earlier. Sam’s refusal will have harsh consequences for himself, the Autobots and possibly the entire world. The Decepticons fallen leader, Megatron has been resurrected and brings with him an ancient evil from the Transformers own history to fight against the Autobots, human race and take control of the Earth.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Being produced in HD is one of the most fascinating things about this movie. The image quality, colors and effects are simply something extraordinary.
2. The sound is really great also. The sound of the explosions, metal crunch, guns, fights and engines make it so real and entertaining.
3. There are some really funny moments on this plot. Even though is a movie loaded with lots of action and explotions, the plot includes some really funny scenes and situations.
4. New robots take part of the plot. I personally loved the old Jetfire. This is a fighter plane that crash-landed on Earth a long time ago, and he will become a reformed Decepticon now fighting for the humans. His alternate form is the SR-71 Blackbird, the outdated but still-sleek Cold War spy plane. He’s old, craggy, forgetful … doesn’t work very well. Can’t transform very well, because he’s very geriatric. Really funny, but becomes in a key support on the Autobots' victory.
5. The views and effects. I personally love Egypt so, being filmed in this region (the final battle) made it really interesting.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The movie took longer than expected. The lenght of this movie is 2 hours and 24 minutes (plus the 30 minutes of trailers and commercials at the beggining of the movie, you do the math!... recommendation: Go to the toilet before it starts, or you'll miss the best scenes!)
2. We couldn't expect more from the plot, besides the excesive amount of explosions and the amazing effects, sound and images.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
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Synopsis: John Connor is the man fated to lead the human resistance against Skynet and its army of Terminators. But the future that Connor was raised to believe in is altered in part by the appearance of Marcus Wright, a stranger whose last memory is of being on death row. Connor must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future, or rescued from the past. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and Marcus both embark on an odyssey that takes them into the heart of Skynet's operations, where they uncover the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind.
Starring: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Moon Bloodgood, Helena Bonham Carter, Bryce Dallas Howard, Michael Ironside
Directed by: McG
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Being such a fan of the Terminator saga, I couldn't miss going to the movie theaters and watch this new movie. This time, I knew I was going to find different actors, and a plot more focused on the war between machines & humans, instead of the typical Terminator movies when the Terminator either tries to destroy John Connors or saves him from other robots. The plot was great, a movie loaded of action from the very first minute to the end and unexpected situations.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The strong Terminator that resembles Arnold Schwarzenegger and fights against John Connors and the Terminator at the end of the movie. It's amazing how they create such a look alike so perfect! I was amazed and laughed at the same time.
2. The Moto-Terminator bikes. They were simply amazing. I'm not a robot lover geek, but I have to admit that they were amazing.
3. Definitely, the sound on this movie was amazing. especially during the explosions and persecutions with the Moto-Terminator bikes.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Let's face it, it was kinda strange watching a Terminator movie knowing that Arnold Schwarzenegger wasn't the Terminator!
2. I felt a little confused detecting who was the main character on this movie. For few moments, I felt that the movie was all about the Terminator, then I felt it was all about John Connors.
3. Too much "feelings" shown by the Terminator, even though, we know that Marcus Wright didn't know he died and offered his body to be transformed as a Terminator.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: McG
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Being such a fan of the Terminator saga, I couldn't miss going to the movie theaters and watch this new movie. This time, I knew I was going to find different actors, and a plot more focused on the war between machines & humans, instead of the typical Terminator movies when the Terminator either tries to destroy John Connors or saves him from other robots. The plot was great, a movie loaded of action from the very first minute to the end and unexpected situations.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The strong Terminator that resembles Arnold Schwarzenegger and fights against John Connors and the Terminator at the end of the movie. It's amazing how they create such a look alike so perfect! I was amazed and laughed at the same time.
2. The Moto-Terminator bikes. They were simply amazing. I'm not a robot lover geek, but I have to admit that they were amazing.
3. Definitely, the sound on this movie was amazing. especially during the explosions and persecutions with the Moto-Terminator bikes.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Let's face it, it was kinda strange watching a Terminator movie knowing that Arnold Schwarzenegger wasn't the Terminator!
2. I felt a little confused detecting who was the main character on this movie. For few moments, I felt that the movie was all about the Terminator, then I felt it was all about John Connors.
3. Too much "feelings" shown by the Terminator, even though, we know that Marcus Wright didn't know he died and offered his body to be transformed as a Terminator.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: No one could stop John Dillinger and his gang. No jail could hold him. His charm and audacious jailbreaks endeared him to almost everyone -- from his girlfriend Billie Frechette to an American public who had no sympathy for the banks that had plunged the country into the Depression. But while the adventures of Dillinger' gang -- later including Baby Face Nelson and Alvin Karpis -- thrilled many, J. Edgar Hoover made Dillinger America's first Public Enemy Number One and sent in Melvin Purvis, the dashing "Clark Gable of the FBI." However, Dillinger and his gang outwitted and outgunned Purvis' men in wild chases and shootouts. Only after importing a crew of Western ex-lawmen (newly baptized as agents) and orchestrating epic betrayals -- from the infamous "Lady in Red" to the Chicago crime boss Frank Nitti -- were Purvis, the FBI and their new crew of gunfighters able to close in on Dillinger.
Starring: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Channing Tatum, David Wenham
Directed by: Michael Mann
U.S. Rating: R
Definitely not the best movie I've seen with Johnny Deep, neither the best with Christian Bale. I kinda like their movies, but I could say I've seen better movies with each of them. Said this, I can say that it is a good action movie. It has a good plot, especially because it's about a true story. I personally love movies related with true stories like this one. I believe the cast was amazing, even though, they looked sometimes more like magazine models than real people, even though, I know that John Dillinger loved expensive cloths & good lifestyle. It's a movie loaded with lots of action scenes.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Michael Mann, the director, decided to shoot the movie in HD format (Viper FilmStream High-Definition Camera) instead of using the traditional 35 mm film. It offered more quality and reality to this film. You could actually notice the quality of this format through out all the movie, but especially when the FBI is getting closer to the gang (John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, etc.) and find them in a lonely house. The action scene where everyone is shutting to each other seems extremely real, like it was a real situation and not a movie scene.
2. The two escapes from jail. Both scenes were really good.
3. I liked the way they showed how related was the beginning of the bureau (FBI) with this stage in history of gangs and organized crime in the United States.
4. How love can either create the best things in life, or bring down the worst plans, plots and people.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I definitely could expect more from the cast. This movie had an amazing cast, but maybe the plot wasn't the best to explode their best. Even though, it was a great movie, and enjoyed how they played their roles on this movie.
2. I felt the motion got really slow for very few minutes in two different occasions on this movie. I can easily get lost when this happens because I either get bored or distracted.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
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Directed by: Michael Mann
U.S. Rating: R
Definitely not the best movie I've seen with Johnny Deep, neither the best with Christian Bale. I kinda like their movies, but I could say I've seen better movies with each of them. Said this, I can say that it is a good action movie. It has a good plot, especially because it's about a true story. I personally love movies related with true stories like this one. I believe the cast was amazing, even though, they looked sometimes more like magazine models than real people, even though, I know that John Dillinger loved expensive cloths & good lifestyle. It's a movie loaded with lots of action scenes.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Michael Mann, the director, decided to shoot the movie in HD format (Viper FilmStream High-Definition Camera) instead of using the traditional 35 mm film. It offered more quality and reality to this film. You could actually notice the quality of this format through out all the movie, but especially when the FBI is getting closer to the gang (John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, etc.) and find them in a lonely house. The action scene where everyone is shutting to each other seems extremely real, like it was a real situation and not a movie scene.
2. The two escapes from jail. Both scenes were really good.
3. I liked the way they showed how related was the beginning of the bureau (FBI) with this stage in history of gangs and organized crime in the United States.
4. How love can either create the best things in life, or bring down the worst plans, plots and people.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I definitely could expect more from the cast. This movie had an amazing cast, but maybe the plot wasn't the best to explode their best. Even though, it was a great movie, and enjoyed how they played their roles on this movie.
2. I felt the motion got really slow for very few minutes in two different occasions on this movie. I can easily get lost when this happens because I either get bored or distracted.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: Two days before his wedding, Doug and his three friends drive to Las Vegas for a blow-out bachelor party they'll never forget. But, in fact, when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning, they can't remember a thing. For some reason, they find a tiger in the bathroom and a six-month-old baby in the closet of their suite at Caesars Palace. The one thing they can't find is Doug. With no clue as to what transpired and little time to spare, the trio must retrace their hazy steps and all their bad decisions in order to figure out where things went wrong and hopefully get Doug back to L.A. in time to walk down the aisle.
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Graham, Justin Bartha
Directed by: Todd Phillips
U.S. Rating: R
I was a little bit eclectic about watching this movie. I wasn't sure if it was one of those movies that normally show all their funny scenes on their trailer, and the rest of the movie is just as bored as it can be. Well, after reading some comments and reviews prior to the premier and watching several extra video trailers and scenes, I definitely felt motivated to go and watch this movie.
Well, after watching this movie not once, but twice! I definitely consider this movie the funniest movie so far in 2009. The actors, the funny situations, the whole plot offered such a great entertainment and extremely funny time at the movie theater. For those who haven't been convinced by the movie trailers and promotion thinking that it might be a boring movie, I definitely recommend you to give it a shot and watch it, you won't regret it at all! I can wait until I get to watch this movie again at home!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The plot. The characters, situations and the whole story from the beginning to the end were perfectly set.
2. When the guys are getting ready to leave the hotel room and go celebrate, all dressed up and the groom's brother in law shows up in jeans cheap t-shirt carrying a man's purse.
3. The morning after the night celebration, when the guys notice that the groom is missing, they find a baby in cabinet, a tiger in the bathroom, that one of the guys has lost a tooth and noone remember anything from the night before.
4. The amazing and extremely funny song sang by the dentist about all the situation and his lost friend.
5. "Not at the table Carlos"... hahaha!
6. When they find Mike Tyson in their hotel room and find him playing the piano and singing Phil Collins' song, and then he punches the groom's brother in law.
7. They whole journey when take the tiger back to its place, extremely funny!
8. Definitely, the end... when they find the camera and see all the pictures from the night they didn't remember.
I could name other situations and scenes that I totally enjoyed, the whole movie was amazingly funny!
What did I dislike from this movie?
Well, I could say that I didn't find anything I dislike from this movie, but of course, I'd be liying. In this case, I could say that the only thing I disliked was the scene where the chinese guy jumps out of the car truck and shows his huge bush... hehehe, a little bit disgusting, otherwise, the movie was perfect from my point of view.
My only concern about the movie is... did Ed Helms (Stu, the dentist) really pulled his tooth out for this movie?!?!
I would rate this movie with a huge 5/5
Directed by: Todd Phillips
U.S. Rating: R
I was a little bit eclectic about watching this movie. I wasn't sure if it was one of those movies that normally show all their funny scenes on their trailer, and the rest of the movie is just as bored as it can be. Well, after reading some comments and reviews prior to the premier and watching several extra video trailers and scenes, I definitely felt motivated to go and watch this movie.
Well, after watching this movie not once, but twice! I definitely consider this movie the funniest movie so far in 2009. The actors, the funny situations, the whole plot offered such a great entertainment and extremely funny time at the movie theater. For those who haven't been convinced by the movie trailers and promotion thinking that it might be a boring movie, I definitely recommend you to give it a shot and watch it, you won't regret it at all! I can wait until I get to watch this movie again at home!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The plot. The characters, situations and the whole story from the beginning to the end were perfectly set.
2. When the guys are getting ready to leave the hotel room and go celebrate, all dressed up and the groom's brother in law shows up in jeans cheap t-shirt carrying a man's purse.
3. The morning after the night celebration, when the guys notice that the groom is missing, they find a baby in cabinet, a tiger in the bathroom, that one of the guys has lost a tooth and noone remember anything from the night before.
4. The amazing and extremely funny song sang by the dentist about all the situation and his lost friend.
5. "Not at the table Carlos"... hahaha!
6. When they find Mike Tyson in their hotel room and find him playing the piano and singing Phil Collins' song, and then he punches the groom's brother in law.
7. They whole journey when take the tiger back to its place, extremely funny!
8. Definitely, the end... when they find the camera and see all the pictures from the night they didn't remember.
I could name other situations and scenes that I totally enjoyed, the whole movie was amazingly funny!
What did I dislike from this movie?
Well, I could say that I didn't find anything I dislike from this movie, but of course, I'd be liying. In this case, I could say that the only thing I disliked was the scene where the chinese guy jumps out of the car truck and shows his huge bush... hehehe, a little bit disgusting, otherwise, the movie was perfect from my point of view.
My only concern about the movie is... did Ed Helms (Stu, the dentist) really pulled his tooth out for this movie?!?!
I would rate this movie with a huge 5/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Watch it!... Enjoy it!
Synopsis: Brüno is a gay fashionista, host of the top-rated late night fashion show Funkyzeit Mit Brüno in Austria. Brüno wants to become in the biggest Austrian celebrity since Hitler. For that reason, he's decided to crisscross the globe and get to Los Angeles in the hopes of finding fame and love.
Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Gustaf Hammarsten, Josh Meyers, Robert Huerta, Gilbert Rosales
Directed by: Larry Charles
U.S. Rating: R
It's interesting that even though this film had to be toned down in Britain due to the sexual and vulgar content, Brüno could be considered one of the most disturbing and vulgar movies that I've watched so far. Nevertheless, I definitely consider this movie one of the funniest movies I've watched in a long time!.
What I really like about this movie is how the plot goes through some social situations that might still be considered as a taboo in our societies. I really enjoy how Sasha Baron Cohen adapts himself to all his different characters played on his movies. I did laugh watching all these different events and situations where he actually gets involved with real people in real situations and spontaneous reactions, compiling such great material to expose one of the funniest and most controversial movies in 2009.
What did I like from this movie?
1. His appearance at the live talk show in Texas, introducing his black adopted baby OJ.
2. When he's being advised by a gay converter and Brüno tried to be enrolled in the Army to become a straight guy. The funniest moment in this scene: When he salutes his superior the Nazi way (with his arm and hand straight forward).
3. When he decides to visit Israel and Palestine. Actually, there are two extremely funny moments during this visit. The first one, when he's walking dressed as a catholic priest on a street in Jerusalem and some Jews try to beat him. The second one, when he interviews a leader from an extremist group in Palestine, hoping that he could kidnap him and make him famous.
4. His interview with Harrison Ford, an interview that did last only 2 seconds!
What did I dislike from this movie?
I noticed they tried to include so, but so much material in such a short period of time. I felt we could enjoy more from the situations exposed on this movie, like the interviews, etc., if they added more material about these situations.
Way too much nudity. The scene where he visits the swingers party and the scene when he promotes his new show and interview with Harrison Ford was like... too much! but it was really funny though.
The fight scene at the end of the movie. I really enjoyed the people's reaction, but honestly, too crude and vulgar the scene between Brüno and his assistant.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Watch it... Enjoy it!
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