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Synopsis: Mike Cranshaw and Sue Claussen have a chance encounter when Sue checks into the roadside motel owned by Mike's parents in Arizona. What starts with a bottle of wine "compliments of management" soon evolves into a multi-layered, cross-country journey of two people looking for a sense of purpose. Mike, an aimless dreamer, bets it all on a trip to Sue's workplace in Maryland only to find that she has no place for him in her carefully ordered life. Buttoned down and obsessed with making a difference in the world, Sue goes back to her yogurt mogul ex-boyfriend Jango, who promises her a chance to head his charity operations. But, having found something worth fighting for, Mike pits his hopes against Sue's practicality, and the two embark on a twisted, bumpy, freeing journey to discover that their place in the world just might be together.

Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Steve Zahn, Woody Harrelson, Margo Martindale, Fred Ward
Directed by: Stephen Belber
U.S. Rating: R

We have this famous quote in my country, Venezuela: "Pida por esa boca, porque nunca se sabe cuando están por dar" (Possible translation: "Ask for it, since you never know when they are about to give you some"). How could you possibly imagine that grabbing a butt chick from someone like Jennifer Aniston would be so easy?!... hahaha. Honestly, I don't know what to think of this movie. I must say that I liked it, but I don't really know the reason yet! I've read some reviews about this movie, and at least, we must say that it has got a wide mix of comments. The truth is that I kinda liked the plot because it brought so many different and unexpected situations that I was actually intriged on what could happen at the end of the movie, and especially, with Mike's life. Jennifer Aniston looks great in this movie, she looked so fresh and young that my wife even asked me if this movie really was on theaters this year. Jennifer Aniston and Steve Zahn play great roles in this movie, even though, I believe that Jennifer Aniston has been stuck in these same roles for a long time. Steve Zahn played such a really good role, not just in some scenes where he had to reflect some good drama, but also, some really funny scenes. Woody Harrelson, well... I believe he's one of those actors that I couldn't define (funny, weird), his role in this movie brought at least, few minutes of fun and laughs. I definitely could say that is a entertaining movie :)

What did I like from this movie?

1. Steve Zahn's behavior could must have been widely considered "stalking", but the way he did it was so freaking funny!
2. The new friend he found, the asian guy and how he encourages him to do some childish but funny things
3. I like the message and lesson he gives her when she meets him in the basement of the chinesse restaurant to let him know that she's getting married
4. I liked the way he moved forward following his dreams and always included the people he loved
5. The funny scene and situation when he's living with the monks, the whole situation with the volleyball games

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. She never tells him that this baby could be his, since she was alone by the time they were together

I would rate this movie with a 3/5

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Synopsis: It is the year 1985. Marty McFly, a mild-mannered high school student, stopped by Dr. Emmett L. Brown's laboratory to play around with an amplifier. Then he receives a message from Doc that he needs help from him for Doc's latest invention, a time machine made out of a DeLorean sports car that can travel through time instantaneously when it reaches a speed velocity of 88 MPH. Then, Doc was gunned down by Libyan Nationalists, Marty makes an effort to escape from the Lybians by using the time machine. Then Marty accidentally warps himself into 1955. Where he meets both of his parents when they were teenagers, then Marty unintentionally interrupts his parent's first meeting together, he then finds a younger version of Doc and together they try to find a way to get Marty's parents-to-be back together, and to get Marty back to 1985.

Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson, Claudia Wells
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis, Frank Marshall
U.S. Rating: PG

If you know someone out there that doesn't like Back to the Future, that someone won't like any movie at all! Back to the Future is one of the most likable and enjoyable movies of all time. A classic movie that offers you a romantic comedy with such an amazing cast and a very entertaining plot. Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd were the perfect match for this successful franchise that 20 years later is still being remembered as one of the best movies ever. Back to the Future offers an unusual time travel adventure with action, comedy, romance... all inclusive to help you enjoy every single minute of it. This movie launched to the stars Michael J Fox's career, and always will be remembered as the really cool and friendly guy that traveled to the past and future to help his parents, himself and his family and friends to keep the course of their lives, offering hilarious and entertaining situations. Christopher Lloyd plays the role of "Doc" (Dr. Emmett L. Brown), the psychotic scientist that builds a time machine capable to transport people from present to past or future and come back to present time.

A classic that no matter how old it gets and how many times I've watched it. I always enjoy it like it was the first time. 100% recommended.

What did I like from this movie?

1. I personally enjoyed the scenes when he's trying to escape from Biff and his friends with the skate
2. The scene at the party, especially when Marty takes the guitar and starts playing with the band. Really funny when he finishes playing solo, everyone is staring at him and he says I guess you're not ready for this, but your children are gonna love it
3. definitely, Doc is the weirdest and funniest character in this plot
4. For 1985, the effects were pretty good!

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. I have no objections or dislikes from this movie! :)

I would rate this movie with a 5/5

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Synopsis: The story of IB Fahdlan, an important emissary who is banished from his homeland. The nomadic outcast comes across a band of Norse warriors who coerce him into joining them when they are summoned to fight mysterious creatures legendary for consuming every living thing in their path. Eventually surrounded by the frightening and ferocious foe, Ibn must conquer his personal fears and help battle the illusive invaders--who emerge out of the shroud of fog in the black of the night.

Starring: Antonio Banderas, Vladimir Kulich, Dennis Storhoi, Daniel Southern, Neil Maffin
Directed by: John McTiernan, John Sullivan
U.S. Rating: R

A fascinating horror movie with a very unexpected final. Antonio Banderas plays the role of IB Fahdlan, an important emissary who is banished from his homeland and is forced to join a band of Norse warriors, learning their language and being able to be part of their culture and people. When he gets to their village, he finds out that every time the foe covers the surface of the land, they get extremely scared and cautious. When the foe surrounds them, they're being threatened and attacked by mysterious creatures that kills every living thing on their way. A very frightening thriller that offers an unexpected final, when Antonio Banderas needs to take part of their fights, to the end when he leads them to the destruction of these mysterious creatures.

What did I like from this movie?

1. I enjoyed that even though I was able to partially guess the situation and things that were about to happen, I never expected the final of the movie
2. I haven't watched a movie about Vikings in a while, so it was kind of interesting to watch
3. I think that Antonio Banderas played a good and enjoyable role, supported by a good cast

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. Not very pleasant in some scenes, especially some of the scenes with the mysterious creatures

I would rate this movie with a 3/5

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Synopsis: When art student Ben Willis dumps his girlfriend Suzy, he develops insomnia after finding out how quickly she moved on. To pass the long hours of the night, he starts working the late night shift at the local supermarket. There he meets a colorful cast of characters, all of whom have their own 'art' in dealing with the boredom of an eight-hour-shift. Ben's art is that he imagines himself stopping time. This way, he can appreciate the artistic beauty of the frozen world and the people inside it - especially Sharon, the quiet checkout girl, who perhaps holds the answer to solving the problem of Ben's insomnia.

Starring: Emilia Fox, Sean Biggerstaff, Michelle Ryan, Marc Pickering, Shaun Evans
Directed by: Sean Ellis
U.S. Rating: R

Cashback does an amazing job making you actually feel as though time has stopped. It has that deep "American Beauty" feel to it. The music gives a philosophical feel to some of the scenes. What is really great about this movie is that it is also hilarious. There are plenty of things to keep you laughing and also plenty to make you rethink life in general. Cashback is definitely a movie I would consider to be more artistic than anything else. If you appreciate artistic style movies then this one is brilliant.

What did I like from this movie?

1. I absolutely love the parts where Ben stops time in his mind. The music really brings those moments in and gives them a very artistic and philosophical feel
2. The part where the new employee mops the floor with a kind of martial arts style is hilarious!
3. They bring us in for one of those "profound" moments (while Ben is staring at a women) and we are suddenly brought back to reality with his boss smacking him in the back of the head to snap him out of it

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. I didn't care for the soccer/"football" part. I didn't think it was as funny as the rest of the movie

I would rate this movie with a 4/5

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Synopsis: Born in the flames of hell and brought to earth to perpetrate evil, Hellboy was rescued from sinister forces by the benevolent Professor Bruttenholm, who raised him to be a hero. In Dr. Bruttenholm's secret Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense (B.P.R.D.), Hellboy creates an unlikely family consisting of the telepathic "Mer-Man" Abe Sapien, and "Pyrokenetic" Liz Sherman, the woman he loves who can control fire. Hidden from the very society that they protect, they stand as the key line of defense against an evil madman who seeks to reclaim Hellboy to the dark side and use his powers to destroy mankind.

Starring: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, John Hurt, Karel Roden, Doug Jones
Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
U.S. Rating: PG-13

Hellboy is the funny tough grumpy superhero that not just kicks some butts but also shows a soft side that makes him fall in love with the girl of his dreams and be kind to the people that deserves it. An interesting and very entertaining plot with a pretty good cast. Hellboy, the bad boy of the secret Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense (B.P.R.D.) lives with the dilemma of trying to live and interact with humans, since the love of his life is a human woman. For this reason, he's been filing his horns down to nubs to "blend in" with humans. This love makes him to lose his perspective and get jealous of the newbie FBI assigned to work with all the members of the B.P.R.D. team and capture Rasputin and his team. An extravagant action/sci-fi movie with an entertaining plot and excellent characters. Totally recommended.

What did I like from this movie?

1. My favorite character in this movie is Abe Sapien, besides Hellboy. I really enjoyed this character and his role in this movie
2. I really enjoyed Hellboy's grumpy sense of humor, such a different hero character
3. The Nazi ninja surgery addict with the clockwork heart, scary and weird!

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. I think some people could consider this movie a "either love it or hate it", so it narrows the options for people to try to watch it, since they believe they won't like it

I would rate this movie with a 3/5

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Synopsis: Paris, 2013. Damien is a member of an elite police squadron, a special unit highly trained in martial arts and the precise physical skills necessary to navigate the treacherous urban landscape of Paris' future. He is now tasked with the most vital and dangerous mission of his career: a weapon of mass destruction has been concealed by the most powerful gang of the suburbs of District B13, a walled off section of Paris in which the criminals rule themselves. Damien must infiltrate the gang in order to either defuse the bomb or recover it.

Starring: David Belle, Cyril Raffaelli, Tony D'Amario, Dany Verissimo, Francois Chattot
Directed by: Pierre Morel
U.S. Rating: R

District B13 offers a pretty basic plot with just a few entertaining action scenes. The movie is produced in France, with a french cast. Some of the actors have been already part of the cast in major Hollywood productions. District B13 brings a few entertaining action scenes with some great stunts, but a really boring plot. It captures everyone's attention within the first 5-10 minutes of action and amazing stunts, but then it is limited to a poor script and plot, not mentioning the low performance offered by some of the roles involved in this movie. Based in Paris (year 2010), the police has taken action against the chaos and has built a wall around every single ghetto especially, District B13, considered the most dangerous one. Drugs and nuclear threats involve this plot, where a cop and a insider get together to fight back against the chaos and gang that is about to destroy the city.

What did I like from this movie?

1. I totally enjoyed the first 5-10 minutes with all the stunts and first action scenes. I thought it would maintain that same level of entertainment, but I was wrong
2. The fighting scenes were actually entertaining

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. The plot was poor and predictable
2. Some of the roles were poorly performed
3. Some of the scenes were so obviously fake that turned the expectations down. For example, the moments when the insider and sister, or the insider and the cop drive a car and a van and they're being shot by all the gang members, but nothing happens to them

I would rate this movie with a 2/5

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Synopsis: When "The Dude" Lebowski is mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, two thugs urinate on his rug to coerce him into paying a debt he knows nothing about. While attempting to gain recompense for the ruined rug from his wealthy counterpart, he accepts a one-time job with high pay-off. He enlists the help of his bowling buddy, Walter, a gun-toting Jewish-convert with anger issues. Deception leads to more trouble, and it soon seems that everyone from porn empire tycoons to nihilists want something from The Dude.

Starring: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi
Directed by: Joel Coen
U.S. Rating: R

This is one of those movies that you either love or hate. I don't think there is an in between for this movie. I personally didn't like it. There were definitely some funny parts and the story line was something to figure out, but there were interludes of absolute nonsense. That mixed with psycho aggression and the constant use of profanity really just made the movie weird. I'm usually a fan for the out-of-the-ordinary but "The Big Lebowski" wasn't one I appreciated. Definitely not the worst movie I've ever seen, though.

What did I like from this movie?

1. I liked the part where the guys break into Dude's apartment and he says, "Hey, man, this is a private residence." It's funny because he doesn't realize they are breaking all of his stuff on purpose
2. All the abuse his car goes through is pretty funny

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. The profanity is abundant
2. The needless psychotic interludes seemed more like a total waste of time and efforts

I would rate this movie with a 2/5

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Synopsis: A family. Rose and Norah, in Albuquerque, lost their mother when they were young. Rose is responsible - a housecleaner, raising her seven-year-old son Oscar. She's also having an affair with Mac, a married cop, her high-school sweetheart. Norah can't hold a job. Their dad, Joe, is quirky. When Oscar is expelled for odd behavior, Rose wants to earn enough to send him to private school. Mac suggests she clean up after crime scenes, suicides, and deaths that go undiscovered for awhile. Rose enlists Norah, and Sunshine Cleaners is born. Norah bonds with the dead, Rose finds out that it's a regulated business, and complications arise. Can a family marked by tragedy sort things out?

Starring: Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn, Alan Arkin
Directed by: Christine Jeffs
U.S. Rating: R

I love that this movie has an original plot line. It was hilarious at times and yet had an equal amount of seriousness to it. It is the kind of movie that is great from both guys and girls! In my opinion, there aren't many movies as universally good as this one. It had good acting, good story, good laughs, and a good ending. Definitely worth the watch if you like different/odd films.

What did I like from this movie?

1. You just have to love the part where the sisters are taking out the stinky mattress and Norah trips and falls on it!
2. I really loved the part where Rose is talking to her dead mother through the CB radio. What she says really makes you think about how precious life is and how we wouldn't want to miss any of it
3. I thought there was no way this movie could end well, but low and behold it did. I like movies where I couldn't guess the ending

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. I thought all the parts to this movie definitely had a purpose but we never see closure from Norah's relationship.

I would rate this movie with a 4/5

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Synopsis: As the FBI scrambles to save the life of the kidnapped daughter of the Chinese Consul, the diplomat hires trusted Hong Kong police detective Lee to find the girl. Unwilling to have their investigation invaded by a meddling outsider, the FBI assigns a rogue LAPD detective to keep Detective Lee away from the case at any cost. Carter, the detective, covertly embarks on a one-man crusade to solve the case, having first distracted Lee. Within hours, Carter realises he has greatly underestimated his Hong Kong counterpart, who has seen through his ruse, given Carter the slip, and landed in the middle of the FBI's investigation. Both excluded by the FBI, these two cops from very different worlds must join forces to save the young girl.

Starring: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Tom Wilkinson, Christopher Penn, Elizabeth Peña
Directed by: Brett Ratner
U.S. Rating: PG-13

One of the greatest franchises Jackie Chan has been able to create with some talented and famous great co-stars. Rush Hour is one of the comedy action movies that brings the best of Jackie Chan (his Martial Arts skills) and the best of Chris Tucker (his great and spicy sense of humor). This couple brings you 90 minutes of full entertainment, laughs and action. In Rush Hour, Jackie Chan is the loyal police from Hong Kong that is sent to America when the daughter of the Consul of China is kidnapped. Being a family friend, Chan arrives to Los Angeles to help on this case and save the girl. In the other hand, the FBI doesn't want Chan to interfere with their job and send Agent Carter (Tucker) from the LAPD to be with him and keep him away from the on-going investigation. Carter is considered the worst police in the department, an embarrassment for the force and is assigned to be Chan's guardian. Both of them try to investigate and solve the case by their own hands and that's the moment when all the story, action and good laughs begin. Totally recommended for all those who want to watch a movie with some action and good laughs involved.

What did I like from this movie?

1. I believe that Chris Tucker is the key role and steels the show in this movie. All his occurrences, pride and craziness take him to do the most stupid things you could imagine from an LAPD that wants to be a FBI agent
2. I laughed so loud when he took Chan to the Chinatown and said that it was like being home
3. The moment when they're waiting outside the Chinese restaurant and they're singing, dancing and practicing some moves to get control of the gun
4. The bloopers section at the end of the movie

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. The cast working with them wasn't as good as the one in the sequels

I would rate this movie with a 3/5

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Synopsis: People are living their lives remotely from the safety of their own homes via robotic surrogates -- sexy, physically perfect mechanical representations of themselves. It's an ideal world where crime, pain, fear and consequences don't exist. When the first murder in years jolts this utopia, FBI agent Greer discovers a vast conspiracy behind the surrogate phenomenon and must abandon his own surrogate, risking his life to unravel the mystery.

Starring: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, Boris Kodjoe, James Francis Ginty
Directed by: Jonathan Mostow
U.S. Rating: PG-13

Quite an interesting plot. Surrogates brought to the big screen an excellent cast with great performance by Bruce Willis... as usual, Radha Mitchell and Rosamund Pike (lover her... such a classic beauty!), amazing effects and make-ups. The plot offers a great story with a balance between some action scenes, sci-fi content and some critics to the system, technology and humans. Bruce Willis plays the role of a FBI agent who tries to solve a case related with the death of few humans after their robots died in similar incidents. While Willis uses his own robot with such a really crazy toupee up to the moment when is destroyed by other humans, he tries to bring back the real experiences humans can feel and live with their own bodies, for example, pain and love. An interesting view of the creation, promotion, sales, use and destruction of this life style, using robots to live your life without any risks in life.

As Gamer, Surrogates brings to the big screen some new life concepts related with virtual, technology & robotics that we might see them as some good Sci-Fi, but what if some of these things are not too far away to happen in our real lives?

What did I like from this movie?

1. The make-up was perfect! Maybe with some digital assistance, but every single one of them looked amazingly young with their perfect skin robotic make-up
2. The plot was kind of interesting, really enjoyed the different point of view about humans/robotics offered in this plot
3. totally laughed when Bruce Willis went to VSI and talked with the two lawyers. Really funny when he said to one of them that he didn't really know who she was... she could be a fat old guy with his ding-dong hanging out
4. The robots shown in some scenes were amazing, how realy they looked
5. Really enjoyed the final of the movie, some of the things weren't expected

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. Bruce Willis Toupee... hehehe

I would rate this movie with a 3/5

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Synopsis: Gwen Cummings is a successful New York writer living life in the fast lane and everyone's favorite party girl. She shares this roller-coaster lifestyle of hopping from dance club to bar to hangover with boyfriend Jasper--handsome, magnetic and equally attracted to life on the wild side. Life is just an execise in debauchery--until Gwen's ungraceful display at her sister Lily's wedding, when she gets drunk, commandeers the limo and earns herself a DUI and 28-days in court ordered rehab. There Gwen comes face to face with a unique set of rules (like no cell phones) and rituals (like chanting) embraced by an assortment of fascinating fellow re-habbers. A jaded city-girl to the core, Gwen is determined not to conform. Then she meets Counselor Cornell, who begins to break through her carefully constructed defenses and force her to take a closer look herself Ultimately, through the companionship of her group as well as a devastating loss, Gwen gradually begins the long struggle to take back her life.

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Viggo Mortensen, Dominic West, Elizabeth Perkins, Azura Skye
Directed by: Betty Thomas
U.S. Rating: PG-13

Excellent movie. Not just because I really love Sandra Bullock, but because it offered a great cast and an interesting plot. When I say interesting, I could mean interesting, but not good enough for Bullock's performance, she deserved a more intense and complete script in this story to match her great performance. Sandra Bullock brought to the screen a great drama with her role as a drug/drink addict who has been forced to get into rehab to take control of her life and addiction. What happens in those 28 days of rehab, the experiences, the feelings, the people, the things she has to face will change her life forever. A really good movie drama that I personally recommend to watch.

What did I like from this movie?

1. The gay guy is hilarious! First, the moment when they're in their therapy and he's trying to express his feelings while he's crying, and then, when he's out and he's crying about the flower and his dog, hopeless!
2. It was the first movie I saw Sandra Bullock with short hair, and she looked really cute in that movie!
3. The big changes she took in her life, step by step, and how she influenced other people's lives there too

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. She doesn't do a really good job performing as a drunk woman, it looked fake :)
2. The script wasn't as good as it could have been to match Bullock's great performance

I would rate this movie with a 3/5

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Synopsis: In Michigan, the grumpy widower Walt Kowalski is a Korean War veteran full of prejudice that has just lost his beloved wife Dorothy. He is one of the last Caucasian Americans in his neighborhood and does not have a good relationship with his sons and their families; therefore he is a lonely man. When his teenager neighbor Thao Vang Lor is pressed by his cousin Smokie to join his Hmong gang, he is assigned to steal the Gran Torino of Walt as part of his initiation in the gang. However he is surprised by the old man and his traditional family feels ashamed with the incident. Later Walt saves Thao first and his sister Sue Lor from gangs and he has the gratitude of his next door neighbors and the neighborhood. On the day of his birthday, Walt is invited by Sue to join her family reunion and he begins a relationship with his neighbors, helping Thao to get a job. However he realizes that the Hmong gang disturbs the neighborhood and after a coward attack of the gangster, Walt decides to take an ultimate attitude.

Starring: Cory Hardrict, Bee Vang, Clint Eastwood, Ahney Her, Brian Haley
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
U.S. Rating: R

This was the first Clint Eastwood movie I have ever seen and let me tell you, he lived up to his "tough-guy" reputation in this film even though he was 78! The beginning of the movie shows quite a few racially shocking comments and attitudes. I gasped quite a few times from the comments of Walt toward his Korean neighbors. I was, however, impressed at how Walt overcame his racial prejudice and befriended his neighbors.

What did I like from this movie?

1. I like the part where Sue sticks up for herself when she is picked on by some guys and Walt come in and saves her
2. It is definitely nice to see Walt make friends with Thao and want to protect him and his family. Even if the guy was tough, he still had love and friendship to give
3. I also liked the part when Walt thinks up the ultimate way of keeping his new friends safe and the way he prepares to see his plan through
4. Although this is a gang related movie, I like that it showed Walt making the ultimate sacrifice for his new friend and rising above his racism

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. Walt says a lot of horribly racial things
2. The language was very explicit. I'm supposing the writers wanted bad language to add to Walt's tough-guy persona but I thought it was basically needless on his part. I would understand the gang's use of explicit language but I think they could have made a more intelligent way for Walt to express himself

I would rate this movie with a 3/5

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Synopsis
A victim of her father's debt, 'Little Dorrit' has spent her childhood behind the heavy, iron doors of Marshalsea Prison. But will a chance meeting change her life? Andrew Davies' gripping new series brings to life Dickens’ classic tale of hardship and struggle in 1820s London, where larger-than-life characters leap from rags to riches (and back again), and fortunes can be reversed in an instant.

Returning home after many years abroad, Arthur Clennam is surprised by the mysterious presence of Amy Dorrit, a young seamstress, in his mother's house. Troubled by the Dorrits' plight, and suspecting his own family's involvement in their downfall, he resolves to help them. Delving into the puzzling connections between the two families, Arthur entangles himself in a mystery that transcends the walls of Marshalsea to include an epic scope, and a personal resonance, that makes this tale one of the most exhilarating and stirring in history. And as the truth unfolds, Arthur discovers that the shadow of debt can fall in the most unlikely of places…

Based on the novel by Charles Dickens.

Oh wow! I loved this series! I have not had the pleasure of reading the book yet, but I can imagine it is quite true to the books as it is 8 hrs long. If you love period drama's then this is your movie. It has something for everyone. From romance to murder! It covers all bases. Charles Dickens was Brilliant!

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Synopsis: The mundane existence of a product liability evaluator and insomniac, who is addicted to self-help groups, is turned upside down when he meets a sado-masochistic anarchist who is secretly plotting to overthrow civilization. As their friendship grows, they become increasingly involved in a secret society of "fight clubs" where men act out their aggressions and violently beat one another to a pulp. In the meantime, the evaluator falls in love with a woman who is also addicted to self-help groups, but is unable to act on his desire for her.

Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Michael "Meatloaf" Lee Loaf, Zach Grenier, Richmond Arquette
Directed by: David Fincher
U.S. Rating: R

I get scared when my wife says: Don't mess with me! I watched Fight Club!

Another crazy and bizarre classic movie. If you haven't watched Fight Club, you haven't watched it all. One of the most controversial movies in a decade, Fight club offers the craziest final ever expected. For many people and critics, Edward Norton plays one of his best roles so far in this movie. Personally, I believe it has been his best role up to this day. Brad Pitt adds so much craziness and action to the Norton's role. Definitely one of the weirdest movies I've watched, but also one of the best performances provided by Norton and Pitt.

What did I like from this movie?

1. My favorite character is Tyler Durden (Pitt). So crazy that I couldn't stop laughing watching this guy! Especially when he's fighting with the nunchaku
2. I really liked both performances, Norton and Pitt's performances were amazing in this movie. no matter how crazy and bizarre this movie could be, their performance was amazing

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. I've heard that there have been some discussions for a new Fight Club movie, not sure if it's a sequel or a remake. The important thing is that I believe that I find extremely difficult (if not impossible) that anyone could offer a better performance than these two guys in this movie

I would rate this movie with a 3/5

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Synopsis: Lee, a member of a Shaolin Temple, is a master of the physical and spiritual disciplines of the martial arts, and is being visited by Braithwaite, a British law officer. Lee has been invited to a tri-annual martial arts tournament held on an island owned by Han, a reclusive billionaire who was once a member of the Temple but has now become a renegade. Braithwaite believes Han uses his tournaments as cover for narcotic and prostitution activities. Lee reluctantly agrees to enter the tournament, but his reluctance to confront Han disappears when a Shaolin monk reveals that during the previous staging of this tournament, he and Lee's sister were accosted by several toughs led by Han's personal bodyguard, an American named O'Hara. In the ensuing confrontation the monk cut a deep scar on O'Hara's face but Lee's sister ultimately perished, and at her gravesite Lee vowes revenge for her death. Also attending the tournament are two American martial arts experts, John Roper and Kelly Williams, who served together in Vietnam and took differing paths toward martial arts upon their discharge - Roper is on the run from Mafia gambling debt collectors, while Williams was accosted by two racist cops whom he'd dispatched before stealing their car to escape. All three will soon find themselves at the mercy of Han and his army of martial arts fighters as he protects his underground factory of narcotics and prostitution.

Starring: Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Shih Kien, Bob Wall
Directed by: Robert Clouse
U.S. Rating: R

What a classic! I'm honest, I'm a huge Bruce Lee fan. Even though the movie was largely set in Hong Kong, Enter The Dragon was the first Kung-Fu movie ever made by a major Hollywood Studio company.

An interesting detail about this movie, according with Wikipedia:

It is the last completed film Bruce Lee appeared in before his death. He died six days before the movie was set to be released.

In 2004, Enter the Dragon was deemed "culturally significant" and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.

If you're into action movies from the 70's, this is one of the most important classics to watch. It's really entertaining. 100% recommended!

What did I like from this movie?

1. Bruce Lee fight scenes. He's the master, there's no other like him! In this movie, there are few great scenes where he shows some of his skills and amazing speed and gift with his hands and legs
2. It is so funny to watch these action movies from the 70's. The music involved in the suspense, action scenes is hilarious!
3. You can see the difference between the style of the american fighters and the asian fighters. Definitely they learned the art way too late! Even though, they were great!

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. Bruce Lee couldn't be part of the great opening of this movie! It sucked, just like Heath Ledger and The Dark Knight

I would rate this movie with a 3/5

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Synopsis: Set in the deep, shark-infested waters of the Bahamas, four young divers discover a legendary shipwreck rumored to contain millions in gold at the bottom of the sea, they believe their dream of buried treasure has come true. But nearby on the ocean floor, a sunken plane full of illegal cargo threatens their find. The friends make a pact to keep quiet about both discoveries so they can excavate the shipwreck before a rival treasure hunter uncovers their secret and beats them to the gold. But their plan goes awry when they realize dangerous smugglers are already closing in on the missing plane, and one of the friends makes a fatal decision that quickly turns the treasure hunters into the hunted.

Starring: Paul Walker, Jessica Alba, Scott Caan, Ashley Scott, Josh Brolin
Directed by: John Stockwell
U.S. Rating: PG-13

With such a great cast, this movie could have reached the potential and success it deserved. Into the Blue offers such an amazing aerial and underwater photography and a great cast. The plot wasn't as good as it could be... two couples searching for a treasure undersea, they find a plane containing drug which they try to use to help their financial needs to complete their search. All the events are located mostly in the water, which provides the best images and photography in this movie. Paul Walker plays the key role, with the support of Jessica Alba, Scott Caan and Josh Brolin. Anyway, if you're planning to stay home and have a relaxing weekend with friends or your love one, and want to watch an action movie that will offer you a great cast, amazing photography and a pretty basic plot, then I recommend you to watch this movie.

What did I like from this movie?

1. The different scenes when they're diving underwater, such an amazing view and photography, especially in a big screen
2. Some of the action scenes were actually entertaining

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. Didn't like Ashley Scott's performance in this movie. I'm glad she didn't make it until the end of the movie
2. Can't believe they made a sequel of this movie! (which I haven't watched yet, but I must watch it within the next few days and see if it falls into the rule of the NO-NO for a sequel)

I would rate this movie with a 3/5

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Synopsis: At 35, Tripp has an interesting job, a hip car, a passion for sailing, and a great house - trouble is, he lives with his parents. They want him out, so they hire Paula, an "interventionist," who has a formula in these cases: chance encounter, get him to ask her out, involve him in a trauma, meet his friends and get their nod, delay sex, have him teach her something, then launch him. It's worked up to now, but this gets complicated when Tripp thinks she's getting too serious and one of his pals is attracted to Paula's deadpan, semi-alcoholic roommate, who's plagued by a mockingbird. Too many secrets may scrub the launch, and what if Paula really likes him? Who can intervene then?

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zooey Deschanel, Justin Bartha, Bradley Cooper
Directed by: Tom Dey
U.S. Rating: PG-13

I'd consider Failure to Launch some kind of a female version of Hitch, with the only difference that Hitch didn't get involved with the targets, and Sarah Jessica Parker's role gets directly involved with her clients' targets. This romantic comedy brought a great cast with a plot that, no matter how many times you might have laughed in this movie, it wasn't memorable enough to help you remember the movie the morning after. I think that Matthew McConaughey is a really great actor, I've enjoyed to see him in action/drama/romance movies, but still can't see him in comedy movies. I think he tries so hard to be funny that it looks like fake humor, I mean, fake humor. No matter what, it's a truly romantic comedy. The film is entertaining due to the great cast involved in this production. I mean, his parents, especially his dad... is hilarious! Zooey Deschanel's sarcasm and performance gets the whole attention and the assistance of Justin Bartha and Bradley Cooper.

What did I like from this movie?

1. I totally laughed out loud when the first girl, and later S.J. Parker asked him... do you live with your parents?! and he responds with the funny question... Is there a problem?!
2. The whole situation with Zooey Deschanel, her sarcasm and the bird, really funny, especially when she's looking for a gun and then they shot at it with the BB
3. When Tripp's mom starts breaking some habits and makes him to do things he's never done before and everyone was amazed about it, really funny
4. Tripp's father is really funny. The moment when he enters in his room during the date with the first girl and then with the "naked room"... hilarious!

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. The very end, even though the moment when they talk and solve their problems, the scenes at the bar with the computers, big screen, etc., personally didn't like it
2. Why didn't the people involved with this project work on a sequel about Zooey Deschanel's life? She stole the show in this movie and she'd deserve a movie about her life, according with her role in this movie

I would rate this movie with a 3/5

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Synopsis: An expose which reflects upon what has happened to America since the events of September 11, 2001 that touches upon the personal relationship between President George W. Bush and the family of terrorist Osama bin Laden. As well, the chronicle focuses on the powerful roles that oil and greed may have played in the terrorist attack on the U.S.A.

Starring: Michael Moore, George W. Bush, Lila Lipscomb
Directed by: Michael Moore
U.S. Rating: R

It's hard for me to define Michael Moore's political view. Sometimes he seems to be a political activist with some socialist ideas, sometimes he seems to be an activist of populism, sometimes he seems to be like an activist of one of these new "green" political parties, trying to make a better world and bring peace and love to humanity. Anyway, what I can say is that no matter if I sympathize with his political views or not, I always enjoy his documentaries, just because he can be really annoying for many people! I used to watch his show The Ugly Truth, and I totally laughed every time he was kicked out from an office building, or when people got annoyed or upset and just left him talking to himself.

This documentary, Farenheit 9/11 is well known for many of us. Michael Moore tries to bring to the audience some facts involved with the events during the 9/11 and tries to find a logical/political or strategic reason for all these events and the posterior war on Terror taken to Afganistan and Iraq.

Some of the facts exposed are really interesting, and some information and critics are more like a political/strategic acusation to George Bush, his administration and other important business men and corporations involved in this situation, even more obvious when he decided to take his documentary to the big screen just few months before the national elections in 2004.

What I personally like from Michael Moore is that he's able to work on subjects and social issues based on true (or not) facts and important events, for example, the massacre in Columbine, the 9/11 terrorist attack, the issues with the health system (his Documentary: Sicko) and the most recent one related with the crush on the global economy (Capitalism: A love story).

liver Stone has tried to go recently on a same direction, trying to work on movies and documentaries base on social and political standards, but the thing is that Oliver Stone documentaries have turned in such a cheap propaganda to all those third-world socialist leaders like Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez, trying to sell garbage as a great social and policial movement and innovation.

Even though, I'm skeptical about Michael Moore and his recent contacts in Venice, when he went to the Festival to show his new documentary and there, he contacted and maintained an interview with Hugo Chavez, who was there thinking that he was some kind of movie star, by the hand of Oliver Stone, while Venezuelans are facing the worst social/political and economical situation in decades because of his political and social actions and decisions. Michael Moore has announced that he'll visit Hugo Chavez (I can't say he'll visit Venezuela, because Venezuelans didn't invite him) before the end of the year. So, we'll see if he's one of those romantic socialists like Oliver Stone, dreaming and showing eternal love to dictators like these two morons (Chavez and Castro) but in their private lives, they love to enjoy the fruits and pleasures of capitalism... living in a Mansion in California, with great cars, great luxury and, especially, if their documentaries are being financed and paid by these third-world leaders with some really good $$ millions that belong to their people and countries. I'll believe in their truly love for their ideas when I see them relocating to these countries and live like a normal cuban or venezuelan, with their daily dilemmas and needs.

Sorry about these comments! I know they're not related with the documentary, but they're part of the ideas and political views of the directors

What did I like from this movie?

1. I like the facts, documents and information provided about some of the situations happened before, during and after the 9/11
2. I really enjoy when he goes to the Congress and tries to give some brouchures to the congressmen, inviting them to send their sons to Iraq
3. I laughed when I saw at the beggining of the documentary when George Bush invites him to find a job in a rude way, so funny!

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. As I said, it's my personal opinion, but I believe that the documentary was more a political strategy to work against Bush on his presidencial campaign in 2004, than a documentary trying to show some facts and find answers to the problem

I would rate this movie with a 3/5

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Synopsis: Airline pilot Jed stays at the New York hotel where girlfriend Lyn is a singer. He sees Nell in a window opposite his and they get chummy. When the girl she's baby-sitting, Bunny, enters Nell goes crazy and sends her to her room. She fantasizes that Jed is her long lost fiance. Jed comes to realize that Nell is more than a little whacko.

Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Richard Widmark, Anne Bancroft
Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
U.S. Rating: Not Rated

This movie wasn't actually bad but Marilyn Monroe plays a psycho, literally. You might be shocked, however, to know that she played a psycho quite well. To be honest, I didn't know Marilyn Monroe was that good of an actress until this film. I had only seen her in her usual sexy roles. This is definitely not a feel-good movie, though. Don't Bother to Knock is more of a suspense movie. It's worth the watch if you aren't expecting a song from Marilyn.

What did I like from this movie?

1. I liked that Marilyn Monroe played a completely different role than was usual for her
2. Marilyn still looked beautiful in this movie!

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. It is upsetting that she hurts the little girl she's babysitting

I would rate this movie with a 3/5

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Synopsis: Marcy is an assistant to Senator John McGlory, who is having problems with a re-election campaign. Desperate for votes, McGlory's chief of staff Nick sends Marcy to Ireland to trace McGlory's relatives or ancestors. Marcy arrives at the village of Ballinagra when it is preparing for an annual Matchmaking Festival. A well-dressed, handsome and single young lady, she becomes the center of attention for two professional matchmakers, Dermot and Millie, as well as for bartender Sean.

Starring: Janeane Garofalo, David O'Hara, Milo O'Shea, Jay O. Sanders, and Denis Leary
Directed by: Mark Joffe
U.S. Rating: R

If you like chick flicks then this is a great one! I am a big fan of Janeane Garofalo because of her "no frills" kind of style. I've watched this one several times, and I've always enjoyed it. Nice chemistry between the cast, beautiful scenery, good lines. An all around good romantic comedy

What did I like from this movie?

1. I liked the sexy banter between Marcy and Sean!
2. I liked the part where they were in the pub and Marcy judges the singers

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. Nick (Denis Leary) plays a stereotypical jerk. He didn't seem to have a reason to be such a jerk

I would rate this movie with a 4/5

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Synopsis: Randall "Memphis" Raines long ago abandoned his life of crime, but after an ominous visit from an old friend, he finds he has no choice but to return to what he does best--stealing cars--in order to save his brother's life. It all comes down to one night, 50 cars and a mafia contract. A true automobile aficionado, Memphis has a burning passion for cars. He knows and loves every nut and bolt, every gleaming piece of chrome. Memphis is a car thief of legendary proportions. No fancy lock or alarm can stop him; your car will be there and gone in 60 seconds. Though he's always eluded the law while boosting every make and model imaginable, will his rusty skills be enough to rescue his brother from a particularly dangerous high stakes caper?

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Giovanni Ribisi, Angelina Jolie, T. J. Cross, William Lee Scott
Directed by: Dominic Sena, Philip C. Pfeiffer, Dominc Sena
U.S. Rating: PG-13

One of the best movies with Nicolas Cage, no doubt about it! Gone in 60 Seconds is such a great action plot. The script and film offers you a huge doses of adrenaline, speed, great cars, an amazing cast and amazing scenes and situations. I've watched this movie countless times. I always enjoy it, getting the best from every scene and entertaining situations. Randall Reins and his gang were the best in their field, stealing cars. After leaving the city, by request of his mother, Randall needs to come back few years later to save his younger brother, who has decided to follow his older brother's steps. His brother set a deal with a criminal to provide him with 50 stolen cars. The only problem: His brother has been caught by the police and he won't be able to complete the deal. Now his brother needs to care of the deal and deliver 50 stolen cars in one night. Can Randall and his gang make it like in the old times and save his little brother? That's the movie all about! 50 cars, one night. Amazing and entertaining situations and action scenes. 100% Recommended!

What did I like from this movie?

1. I totally enjoyed the amazing cast in this movie. Such a great list of great actors and actresses. Robert Duvall, Nicolas Cage, Delroy Lindo, Angelina Jolie
2. The scene when Randall and his brother escape from the rival gang and hide at the bar where police officers were taking a cup of coffee
3. All the strategy and scenes where the cars were being stolen
4. Obviously, the whole scenes with Eleanor

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. All critics and reviews made on this movie were based on a comparison with the original plot from 1974, trying to take this remake down because it just took part of the original script and scenes

I would rate this movie with a 4/5

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Synopsis: James Bond's first 007 mission takes him to Madagascar, where he is to spy on a terrorist Mollaka. Not everything goes as planned and Bond decides to investigate, independently of the MI6 agency, in order to track down the rest of the terrorist cell. Following a lead to the Bahamas, he encounters Dimitrios and his girlfriend, Solange. He learns that Dimitrios is involved with Le Chiffre, banker to the world's terrorist organizations. Secret Service intelligence reveals that Le Chiffre is planning to raise money in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro at Le Casino Royale. MI6 assigns 007 to play against him, knowing that if Le Chiffre loses, it will destroy his organization. 'M' places Bond under the watchful eye of the beguiling Vesper Lynd. At first skeptical of what value Vesper can provide, Bond's interest in her deepens as they brave danger together--and even torture at the hands of Le Chiffre. In Montenegro, Bond allies himself with Matthis, MI6's local field agent, and Felix Leiter, who is representing the interests of the CIA. The marathon game proceeds with dirty tricks and violence, raising the stakes beyond blood money and reaching a terrifying climax.

Starring: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Mads Mikkelsen, Eva Green, Jeffrey Wright
Directed by: Martin Campbell
U.S. Rating: PG-13

I'd simply describe this movie as an extraordinary production and action plot. Casino Royale offers such a well defined and smartly written story mixed with a incredibly talented cast. It's been a long time since I enjoyed a good James Bond production. I'm not saying that the most recent movies from this 007 franchise were bad, they were actually really entertaining. To be honest, Pierce Brosnan was a classic handsome secret agent, but all his action scenes were so Hollywood style, so unreal. They were more like action/thriller scenes faced by a super hero from a comic book instead of a real MI6 secret agent. Daniel Craig has brought the real character to the 007 secret agent... the very intriguing and charismatic personality needed for the James Bond role that we've been enjoying for over 50 years. This plot was meant to be a complete new and fresh plot, with its own timeline, not attached to any previous film. This movie offers amazing action scenes, remarkable locations and a great script. 101% Recommended!

What did I like from this movie?

1. I Personally believe that Casino Royale is one of the top 3 best James Bond movies of all times, no doubt about it
2. The complete initial action scenes (Starting at the snakes fight, the persecution and the situation at the embassy) give a solid idea of the quality and realism that Casino Royale could offer to all its viewers. I remember the two times I went to watch this movie at the cinema and it was interesting how the whole audience were amazed and ecstatic with these scenes
3. Eva Green looks amazing, the classic and sexy Bond girl
4. I really enjoyed not just the spectacular stunts, but the realism in every fighting scene. Really entertaining
5. The whole classy scenes at the casino, while they were playing Poker. Such a distinctive part of a James Bond movie, as well as the Austin Martin
6. The whole scene at the building in Venice. The adrenaline and action involved in this scene
7. The moment when Le Chiffre captures Bond and prepares him to be tortured, naked with a knotted rope. So funny when he says "Now the whole world's gonna know that you died scratching my balls!"
8. The final scene, when Bond hunts Mr White down, giving the obvious idea that it would be the beginning of the next sequel

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. The only scene I didn't enjoy or that I believe didn't look so real was the fight at Bodies, the exhibition in Miami, when Dimitrios discovers Bond and tries to kill him with a knife. I believe it was a bit entertaining though

I would rate this movie with a 5/5

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