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Synopsis: The mysterious murder of a US senator bearing the distinctive trademark of the legendary Soviet assassin "Cassius," forces Paul Shepherdson, a retired CIA operative, to team with rookie FBI agent, Ben Geary, to solve the crime. Having spent his career chasing Cassius, Shepherdson is convinced his nemesis is long dead, but is pushed to take on the case by his former supervisor, Tom Highland. Meanwhile, Agent Geary, who wrote his Master's thesis on Shepherdson's pursuit of the Soviet killer, is certain that Cassius has resurfaced. As Shepherdson and Geary work their way through crimes both past and present, they discover that Cassius may not be the person they always thought him to be, forcing both to re-examine everything and everyone around them.
Starring: Richard Gere, Topher Grace, Odette Annable, Stana Katic, Martin Sheen, Chris Marquette, Tamer Hassan
Directed by: Michael Brandt
U.S. Rating: PG-13
It's been a while since I watched a good film with Richard Gere, in fact, it's been a while since I watch A film with Richard Gere. The waiting was worth, since The Double showed why Richard Gere is one of the strong and most prestigious actors in Hollywood.
The Double is one of those weird films that you think you know what to expect, since the trailer shows you basically "everything". Paul Shepherdson (Richard Gere), a retired CIA operative works with a rookie FBI agent (Topher Grace) to solve a crime that has been commited by a legendary Soviet assassin. At least, that's what the CIA and the FBI think, but Paul believes they're incorrect, since he believes "Cassius", the legendary Soviet assassin is dead. The plot shows clearly that Richarg Gere is "Cassius" and he's been playing for both sides, as a "Double". Agent Geary has been studying "Cassius" throughout his all young career. He knows him, he knows everything about him, even though, not enough to notice that the person he's been obsessed, is his very own senior companion in this case. Paul (Cassius) feels some simpathy for Geary and tries to keep him away from the case and Cassius, since he knows that if he finds the real Cassius, he won't have any other option but killing him. While Geary gets closer to Cassius, he tries to end his personal mission, a mission that Geary will find with (ironically) Cassius' help. They will finally bring the whole Soviet assassins operation to the end, but everything will turn in a very unexpected way for Cassius and the audience
I think that more than the plot, the film was good because of the cast performace. Having Martin Sheen and Topher Grace working along with Richard Gere, made the film so worth and enjoyable to watch. It is definitely a must-watch thriller at home, a great film for an entertaining weekend at home.
I would rate this movie with a 3.5/5
Directed by: Michael Brandt
U.S. Rating: PG-13
It's been a while since I watched a good film with Richard Gere, in fact, it's been a while since I watch A film with Richard Gere. The waiting was worth, since The Double showed why Richard Gere is one of the strong and most prestigious actors in Hollywood.
The Double is one of those weird films that you think you know what to expect, since the trailer shows you basically "everything". Paul Shepherdson (Richard Gere), a retired CIA operative works with a rookie FBI agent (Topher Grace) to solve a crime that has been commited by a legendary Soviet assassin. At least, that's what the CIA and the FBI think, but Paul believes they're incorrect, since he believes "Cassius", the legendary Soviet assassin is dead. The plot shows clearly that Richarg Gere is "Cassius" and he's been playing for both sides, as a "Double". Agent Geary has been studying "Cassius" throughout his all young career. He knows him, he knows everything about him, even though, not enough to notice that the person he's been obsessed, is his very own senior companion in this case. Paul (Cassius) feels some simpathy for Geary and tries to keep him away from the case and Cassius, since he knows that if he finds the real Cassius, he won't have any other option but killing him. While Geary gets closer to Cassius, he tries to end his personal mission, a mission that Geary will find with (ironically) Cassius' help. They will finally bring the whole Soviet assassins operation to the end, but everything will turn in a very unexpected way for Cassius and the audience
I think that more than the plot, the film was good because of the cast performace. Having Martin Sheen and Topher Grace working along with Richard Gere, made the film so worth and enjoyable to watch. It is definitely a must-watch thriller at home, a great film for an entertaining weekend at home.
I would rate this movie with a 3.5/5
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Synopsis: Matt King is an indifferent husband and fatherof two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads to a rapprochement with his young daughters while Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family's land handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries.
Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Mary Birdsong, Nick Krause, Judy Greer, Beau Bridges
Directed by: Alexander Payne
U.S. Rating: R
One of the best films I've watched so far this year 2012. George Clooney has demonstrated one more time why he's considered one of the best actors in Hollywood.
Director Alexander Payne (Sideways, About Schmidt, Paris I Love You, etc) brings one more time a great film focused on those dramas, dilemas and ethical or emotional miseries in life, projecting them with a fresh humor that makes it so, but so enjoyable to watch.Personally, I believe he's one of those great directors who deserve the big respect for his work, since every single film produced/directed has left a great visual experience for the audience.
What does it make The Descendants be such a great film? As mentioned before, it had such an amazing direction, thanks to Alexander Payne's work, the script is such a strong story that offers a little bit of everything you expect: Strong drama, fresh and sarcastic humor, a moral message and a great story line that will keep you focused on the screen through all the film. The cast is superb! And the key element, George Clooney's performance, simply amazing! I haven't watched 'The Artist' by the time I wrote this review, but must say that if he doesn't get the Oscars as best actor for his role in this film, it's because Jean Dujardin's acting performance in The Artist was simply spotless. George Clooney deserves an Oscar for his role in The Descendants.
If you haven't watched it yet and want to know about it, here's part of the plot (I won't post the end!):
Matt King is a Honolulu-based lawyer and the sole trustee of a family trust that controls 25,000 acres of pristine land on the island of Kaua'i. The trust will expire in seven years because of the rule against perpetuities, so the King family has decided to sell the land to Kaua'i native Don Holitzer for development. Just before family members are ready to formally endorse the deal, which Matt favors, a boating accident near Waikīkī renders Matt's wife, Elizabeth, comatose.
Matt and Elizabeth have two daughters, 10-year-old Scottie and 17-year-old Alex. Matt is not very close to his daughters and refers to himself as the "back-up parent." With Elizabeth in a coma at Queen's Hospital, he is forced to confront Scottie's inappropriate behavior with other children and Alex's destructive behaviors.
Matt learns that Elizabeth will never awaken from her coma, which means that under the terms of her living will she must be disconnected shortly from life support. He tells Alex, but not Scottie, that Elizabeth will not recover and must be allowed to die. Alex tells her father that Elizabeth was having an affair at the time of the accident. Matt confronts two family friends, Kai and Mark, and learns that Elizabeth's lover is Brian Speer.
...
The story continues, Matt tries to meet this guy that was having an affair with his wife, confront him and invite him to go and visit her at the hospital before she dies. During this search and confrontation, a series of events will help Matt to be closer to his daughters and with life, taking important decisions that will affect his and his family lives.
1000% recommended!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
Directed by: Alexander Payne
U.S. Rating: R
One of the best films I've watched so far this year 2012. George Clooney has demonstrated one more time why he's considered one of the best actors in Hollywood.
Director Alexander Payne (Sideways, About Schmidt, Paris I Love You, etc) brings one more time a great film focused on those dramas, dilemas and ethical or emotional miseries in life, projecting them with a fresh humor that makes it so, but so enjoyable to watch.Personally, I believe he's one of those great directors who deserve the big respect for his work, since every single film produced/directed has left a great visual experience for the audience.
What does it make The Descendants be such a great film? As mentioned before, it had such an amazing direction, thanks to Alexander Payne's work, the script is such a strong story that offers a little bit of everything you expect: Strong drama, fresh and sarcastic humor, a moral message and a great story line that will keep you focused on the screen through all the film. The cast is superb! And the key element, George Clooney's performance, simply amazing! I haven't watched 'The Artist' by the time I wrote this review, but must say that if he doesn't get the Oscars as best actor for his role in this film, it's because Jean Dujardin's acting performance in The Artist was simply spotless. George Clooney deserves an Oscar for his role in The Descendants.
If you haven't watched it yet and want to know about it, here's part of the plot (I won't post the end!):
Matt King is a Honolulu-based lawyer and the sole trustee of a family trust that controls 25,000 acres of pristine land on the island of Kaua'i. The trust will expire in seven years because of the rule against perpetuities, so the King family has decided to sell the land to Kaua'i native Don Holitzer for development. Just before family members are ready to formally endorse the deal, which Matt favors, a boating accident near Waikīkī renders Matt's wife, Elizabeth, comatose.
Matt and Elizabeth have two daughters, 10-year-old Scottie and 17-year-old Alex. Matt is not very close to his daughters and refers to himself as the "back-up parent." With Elizabeth in a coma at Queen's Hospital, he is forced to confront Scottie's inappropriate behavior with other children and Alex's destructive behaviors.
Matt learns that Elizabeth will never awaken from her coma, which means that under the terms of her living will she must be disconnected shortly from life support. He tells Alex, but not Scottie, that Elizabeth will not recover and must be allowed to die. Alex tells her father that Elizabeth was having an affair at the time of the accident. Matt confronts two family friends, Kai and Mark, and learns that Elizabeth's lover is Brian Speer.
...
The story continues, Matt tries to meet this guy that was having an affair with his wife, confront him and invite him to go and visit her at the hospital before she dies. During this search and confrontation, a series of events will help Matt to be closer to his daughters and with life, taking important decisions that will affect his and his family lives.
1000% recommended!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
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Synopsis: Peter Highman is an expectant first-time father whose wife's due date is a mere five days away. As Peter hurries to catch a flight home from Atlanta to be at her side for the birth, his best intentions go completely awry when a chance encounter with aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay forces Peter to hitch a ride with Ethan--on what turns out to be a cross-country road trip that will ultimately destroy several cars, numerous friendships and Peter's last nerve.
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Michelle Monaghan, Jamie Foxx, Juliette Lewis, Danny McBride
Directed by: Todd Phillips
U.S. Rating: R
Definitely, one of the best comedy films I've enjoyed watching within the last couple of years. Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis were definitely the BEST couple for this film. The chemistry among them was perfect.
Director Todd Phillips, who previously directed one of the best (if not the best!) comedy films I've watched in decades, The Hangover, comes one more time with this unique comedy film with a pretty simple but superb script and the best cast he could get.
Robert Downey Jr. showed one more time why he's considered one of the best and most versitile actors in Hollywood. His role performed in this film was simply hilarious. Playing the role of a very stressed arquitect with very little patience who's on the way home to be present at his first child's birth and due to a series of inconvenient events, he meets a very, very peculiar guy who will have to join on a road trip accross the country back to California.
I had the chance to watch the film in theaters, and last week had the chance to finally put my hands on my DVD copy and watch it again. One of the best features coming on the DVD/BluRay is the gag reel section, a summary of the best gags and funny scenes they caught on tape while filming the movie.
In case you haven't watch it yet, here's the plot:
Peter Highman is a high strung, type A architect on his way home from Atlanta to Los Angeles to be present at the birth of his first child, a scheduled C-section, with his wife, Sarah. Once on the plane, Peter learns that Ethan Tremblay, who had just prior to boarding at the airport, accidentally run his car through his door, is sitting behind him in first class. After inadvertently using the words "terrorist" and "bomb", Ethan gets Peter shot by a Federal Air Marshal with a rubber bullet. Both Peter and Ethan are forced off the plane before take-off.
After being questioned by security, Peter discovers that he has been placed on the No Fly List and will have to find another way to get to California. After realizing that he had left his wallet on the plane, Peter reluctantly agrees to travel with Ethan, an aspiring actor hoping to make it in Hollywood, to Los Angeles. Ethan is on his way to Hollywood after the funeral of his father, and is carrying his father's ashes in a coffee can on the trip.
After stopping in Birmingham, Alabama to purchase marijuana, Peter and Ethan realize that they collectively only have $60 in cash. Peter decides to have his wife transfer him money. Since he does not have his identification card, Peter has his wife transfer the money in Ethan's assumed last name. Once at Western Union, Ethan recalls the fact that the money has been sent to his stage name and therefore not his real name, Ethan Chase, which is on his only government-issue I.D. The Western Union employee does not accept Ethan's head shot as proof of ID and declines the transfer. Frustrated and on edge, Peter verbally attacks the man who, even though he is a wheel chair-bound veteran, attacks Peter in retaliation, firmly beating him.
After spending the night at a rest stop, Peter waits for Ethan to go to the restroom and leaves Ethan behind, only to return soon after to pick up Ethan from the rest stop. Ethan drives while Peter gets some rest. After driving a while, Ethan falls asleep at the wheel and the car crashes. At a Dallas hospital, Peter, who has a broken arm and three cracked ribs, is picked up by his friend Darryl. Peter reluctantly decides to take Ethan along. Stopping at Darryl's house, Peter discovers that, nine months ago, Darryl and Sarah spent some time together. This information leads Ethan to accuse Darryl of being the possible father of Sarah and Peter's unborn child.
Darryl lets them use his Range Rover and, while driving, Ethan smokes marijuana as Peter dozes, and the smoke collects in the cabin, intoxicating Peter, as well. The two accidentally end up at the United States-Mexico border in El Paso when Ethan mistakes the security checkpoint for a gas station. Ethan flees from the border checkpoint and leaves Peter to be arrested for possession of the marijuana purchased earlier by Ethan. After being taken into custody by the Mexican Federal Police, Peter is broken out by Ethan who steals a border patrol truck in the process.
The duo stop at the Grand Canyon where Ethan spreads his father's ashes. Peter confesses that he did try to leave Ethan back at the rest area. Ethan then decides to also make a confession: he has had Peter's wallet since the plane. Peter attacks Ethan in rage. Sarah calls during the attack to inform Peter that her water has broken. Peter and Ethan immediately begin to rush toward California. Along the way, Ethan accidentally shoots Peter with a gun he had found in the truck's glove compartment. Peter does not stop to receive medical attention for his gunshot wound.
Arriving at the hospital while Sarah is in labor, Peter passes out in pain from his wounds. Peter and Sarah's healthy Caucasian baby girl is seen later in the nursery confirming that it was not Darryl's baby. Ethan recounts to Peter that he had assisted in Rosie's birth by cutting the umbilical cord, something that Peter had allegorically dreamed earlier in the film. The two go their separate ways with the promise that Peter will call Ethan to keep their friendship intact.
At the end of the film, Peter, Sarah, and Rosie watch an episode of Two and a Half Men, in which Ethan has landed a role.
Due Date is definitely a MUST watch. Totally recommended!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
Directed by: Todd Phillips
U.S. Rating: R
Definitely, one of the best comedy films I've enjoyed watching within the last couple of years. Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis were definitely the BEST couple for this film. The chemistry among them was perfect.
Director Todd Phillips, who previously directed one of the best (if not the best!) comedy films I've watched in decades, The Hangover, comes one more time with this unique comedy film with a pretty simple but superb script and the best cast he could get.
Robert Downey Jr. showed one more time why he's considered one of the best and most versitile actors in Hollywood. His role performed in this film was simply hilarious. Playing the role of a very stressed arquitect with very little patience who's on the way home to be present at his first child's birth and due to a series of inconvenient events, he meets a very, very peculiar guy who will have to join on a road trip accross the country back to California.
I had the chance to watch the film in theaters, and last week had the chance to finally put my hands on my DVD copy and watch it again. One of the best features coming on the DVD/BluRay is the gag reel section, a summary of the best gags and funny scenes they caught on tape while filming the movie.
In case you haven't watch it yet, here's the plot:
Peter Highman is a high strung, type A architect on his way home from Atlanta to Los Angeles to be present at the birth of his first child, a scheduled C-section, with his wife, Sarah. Once on the plane, Peter learns that Ethan Tremblay, who had just prior to boarding at the airport, accidentally run his car through his door, is sitting behind him in first class. After inadvertently using the words "terrorist" and "bomb", Ethan gets Peter shot by a Federal Air Marshal with a rubber bullet. Both Peter and Ethan are forced off the plane before take-off.
After being questioned by security, Peter discovers that he has been placed on the No Fly List and will have to find another way to get to California. After realizing that he had left his wallet on the plane, Peter reluctantly agrees to travel with Ethan, an aspiring actor hoping to make it in Hollywood, to Los Angeles. Ethan is on his way to Hollywood after the funeral of his father, and is carrying his father's ashes in a coffee can on the trip.
After stopping in Birmingham, Alabama to purchase marijuana, Peter and Ethan realize that they collectively only have $60 in cash. Peter decides to have his wife transfer him money. Since he does not have his identification card, Peter has his wife transfer the money in Ethan's assumed last name. Once at Western Union, Ethan recalls the fact that the money has been sent to his stage name and therefore not his real name, Ethan Chase, which is on his only government-issue I.D. The Western Union employee does not accept Ethan's head shot as proof of ID and declines the transfer. Frustrated and on edge, Peter verbally attacks the man who, even though he is a wheel chair-bound veteran, attacks Peter in retaliation, firmly beating him.
After spending the night at a rest stop, Peter waits for Ethan to go to the restroom and leaves Ethan behind, only to return soon after to pick up Ethan from the rest stop. Ethan drives while Peter gets some rest. After driving a while, Ethan falls asleep at the wheel and the car crashes. At a Dallas hospital, Peter, who has a broken arm and three cracked ribs, is picked up by his friend Darryl. Peter reluctantly decides to take Ethan along. Stopping at Darryl's house, Peter discovers that, nine months ago, Darryl and Sarah spent some time together. This information leads Ethan to accuse Darryl of being the possible father of Sarah and Peter's unborn child.
Darryl lets them use his Range Rover and, while driving, Ethan smokes marijuana as Peter dozes, and the smoke collects in the cabin, intoxicating Peter, as well. The two accidentally end up at the United States-Mexico border in El Paso when Ethan mistakes the security checkpoint for a gas station. Ethan flees from the border checkpoint and leaves Peter to be arrested for possession of the marijuana purchased earlier by Ethan. After being taken into custody by the Mexican Federal Police, Peter is broken out by Ethan who steals a border patrol truck in the process.
The duo stop at the Grand Canyon where Ethan spreads his father's ashes. Peter confesses that he did try to leave Ethan back at the rest area. Ethan then decides to also make a confession: he has had Peter's wallet since the plane. Peter attacks Ethan in rage. Sarah calls during the attack to inform Peter that her water has broken. Peter and Ethan immediately begin to rush toward California. Along the way, Ethan accidentally shoots Peter with a gun he had found in the truck's glove compartment. Peter does not stop to receive medical attention for his gunshot wound.
Arriving at the hospital while Sarah is in labor, Peter passes out in pain from his wounds. Peter and Sarah's healthy Caucasian baby girl is seen later in the nursery confirming that it was not Darryl's baby. Ethan recounts to Peter that he had assisted in Rosie's birth by cutting the umbilical cord, something that Peter had allegorically dreamed earlier in the film. The two go their separate ways with the promise that Peter will call Ethan to keep their friendship intact.
At the end of the film, Peter, Sarah, and Rosie watch an episode of Two and a Half Men, in which Ethan has landed a role.
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Due Date is definitely a MUST watch. Totally recommended!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
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Synopsis: Driver is a Los Angeles wheelman for hire, stunt driving for movie productions by day and steering getaway vehicles for armed heists by night. Though a loner by nature, Driver can't help falling in love with his beautiful neighbor Irene, a vulnerable young mother dragged into a dangerous underworld by the return of her ex-convict husband Standard. After a heist intended to pay off Standard's protection money spins unpredictably out of control, Driver finds himself driving defense for the girl he loves, tailgated by a syndicate of deadly serious criminals. But when he realizes that the gangsters are after more than the bag of cash in his trunk - that they're coming straight for Irene and her son - Driver is forced to shift gears and go on offense.
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Albert Brooks, Bryan Cranston, Ron Perlman
Directed by: Nicholas Winding Refn
U.S. Rating: R
Contrary to most of the amazingly positive reviews and comments I read about Drive, I must say that I was expecting something different from this film.
Director Nicholas Winding Refn brings to the big screen another intense violence crime novel written by author James Sallis, about a yound guys working as a driving stuntman during the day, and as an expert getaway driver by night. Driver, as any other expert getaway driver, is a methodical quiet and private person who doesn't talk much and tries to keep that balance and silent perfection in his work, day and night. Driver meets his neighbor, Irene, and her little son, Benicio. Soon they will get into his life and he'll be breaking his own strict privacy and methodical way of work. While he's getting more into Irene's life, he meets the father of her son, Gabriel, who was released from prison. Things go bad when Driver finds Gabriel beaten up by some strong-armed mobsters and he's forced to do some dirty work and collect some money for the leader of these mobsters. When Driver tries to help Gabriel to get this dirty job done, get clean of his debt with these mobsters, things go wrong, Gabriel is killed and soon he'll find that no one is safe, especially Irene and her son. Driver will take the problem in his hands, forced to unleash his dark and most dangerous side.
My review is based on my own personal impression of this film, and that's why it might vary from so many other opinions. First of all, I felt the film was extremely slow. The lack of dialogue made it really hard to follow. There were some moments when I got anxious to know what was going on, since everything on this film was running like in slow mode. Director Nicholas Winding Refn, just like in his previous films, tries to display some strong violence, making it in some moments hard to diggest. It was actually like watching a Tarantino film in slow mode. Extreme violence, a very slow plot, but must admit that in the other hand, worked with such an amazing and talented cast. Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan made it worth to watch. I personally believe it's been a pretty good year for Ryan Gosling and we should be prepared to see more of his talent in the near future.
Directed by: Nicholas Winding Refn
U.S. Rating: R
Contrary to most of the amazingly positive reviews and comments I read about Drive, I must say that I was expecting something different from this film.
Director Nicholas Winding Refn brings to the big screen another intense violence crime novel written by author James Sallis, about a yound guys working as a driving stuntman during the day, and as an expert getaway driver by night. Driver, as any other expert getaway driver, is a methodical quiet and private person who doesn't talk much and tries to keep that balance and silent perfection in his work, day and night. Driver meets his neighbor, Irene, and her little son, Benicio. Soon they will get into his life and he'll be breaking his own strict privacy and methodical way of work. While he's getting more into Irene's life, he meets the father of her son, Gabriel, who was released from prison. Things go bad when Driver finds Gabriel beaten up by some strong-armed mobsters and he's forced to do some dirty work and collect some money for the leader of these mobsters. When Driver tries to help Gabriel to get this dirty job done, get clean of his debt with these mobsters, things go wrong, Gabriel is killed and soon he'll find that no one is safe, especially Irene and her son. Driver will take the problem in his hands, forced to unleash his dark and most dangerous side.
My review is based on my own personal impression of this film, and that's why it might vary from so many other opinions. First of all, I felt the film was extremely slow. The lack of dialogue made it really hard to follow. There were some moments when I got anxious to know what was going on, since everything on this film was running like in slow mode. Director Nicholas Winding Refn, just like in his previous films, tries to display some strong violence, making it in some moments hard to diggest. It was actually like watching a Tarantino film in slow mode. Extreme violence, a very slow plot, but must admit that in the other hand, worked with such an amazing and talented cast. Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan made it worth to watch. I personally believe it's been a pretty good year for Ryan Gosling and we should be prepared to see more of his talent in the near future.
There's a particular characteristic on this film. Director Nicholas Winding Refn always like to work with open ends. He believes is part of the art expressed on this entertainment world, working on stories that will allow viewers to think and get different opinions about all different possible situations. That's something I enjoyed, since we could think different things from the end of this film about what really happened with Driver.
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
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Synopsis: Since college, confirmed bachelor Ronny and happily married Nick have been through thick and thin. Now partners in an auto design firm, the two pals are vying to land a dream project that would launch their company. With Ronny's girlfriend, Beth, and Nick's wife, Geneva, by their sides, they're unbeatable. But Ronny's world is turned upside down when he inadvertently sees Geneva out with another man and makes it his mission to get answers. As the amateur investigation dissolves his world into comic mayhem, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. Now, with the clock ticking and pressure mounting on the biggest presentation of their careers, Ronny must decide what will happen if he reveals the truth to his best friend.
Starring: Rebecca Spence, Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Jennifer Connelly, Winona Ryder
Directed by: Ron Howard
U.S. Rating: PG-13
The Dilemma was one of the first comedy films I planned to watch this year 2011. I was basically expecting the film since I watched the first trailer few months ago. The content showed on these trailers sold it completely. Even more, knowing that it was directed by Ron Howard.
The film is about the story of Ronny (Vince Vaughn) and Nick (Kevin James), two best friends from college. They run a very sucessful business building green energy & electrical engines for cars. Their objective is to get a good deal with Chrysler and build electric engines for their sport cars. Ronny has evaded to "pop the question" to her girlfriend Beth (Jennifer Connelly), even though, she's been patiently waiting for that moment. Nick is married with Geneva (Winona Ryder).
Since Ronny is being pushed by Geneva and Nick to propose Beth, he finally decides to prepare the "perfect environment, place and moment" to ask her to marry him. He has decided to do it at the botanical garden. While he's planning the small details with the manager, he sees Geneva walking with another guy called Zip (Channing Tatum) and hiding among the trees and gardens. He finally sees what he didn't really want to see... His best friend's wife kissing another man.
Now, Ronny is facing a very difficult dilemma... Tell his dear friend that his wife is cheating on him with another man. While he's thinking of the best way to tell him, he also faces the difficult situation of affecting their all project due date and deal with Chrysler and not deliver the new engine, since the brain of all this engineering project is... Nick. He knows if he tells Nick, he'll put so much stress on him and will finally take his mind away from their project and plans.
Trying to "solve" the situation, Ronny tries to deal with this problem with Geneva and Zip, but it will turn into something even more confusing. He's also being affected, not attending his meetings and dead lines with Chrysler, and worst of all, creating some tense situations with his dear love Beth.
At the end, the truth flourishes. All these four people have to face their own dilemmas and solve their problems the best way they can, and most important, prevent these situations in the future.
Well, to be honest, I should start saying that the team and company in charged of the film marketing and promotion failed BIG time delivering the true gender of this film. Why do I say this? Since the very first time I watched the trailer several months ago, I was extremely excited because I genuinely thought it was going to be a black comedy drama, but it turned to be a cynical dramedy. It had some good insights into friendship. There was no chemistry between these two couples, especially between Ronny & Beth. Being such a HUGE fan of Jennifer Connelly, I'd expect it to see a good chemistry, but it just failed.
Sadly, it was a just a forgettable film that could have been such a great comedy (or even a great dramedy), having such a great cast. Huge fail for Universal Pictures for selling us the film as a funny comedy, but it was far from it, it was definitely a drama with a few laughable moments.
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
Directed by: Ron Howard
U.S. Rating: PG-13
The Dilemma was one of the first comedy films I planned to watch this year 2011. I was basically expecting the film since I watched the first trailer few months ago. The content showed on these trailers sold it completely. Even more, knowing that it was directed by Ron Howard.
The film is about the story of Ronny (Vince Vaughn) and Nick (Kevin James), two best friends from college. They run a very sucessful business building green energy & electrical engines for cars. Their objective is to get a good deal with Chrysler and build electric engines for their sport cars. Ronny has evaded to "pop the question" to her girlfriend Beth (Jennifer Connelly), even though, she's been patiently waiting for that moment. Nick is married with Geneva (Winona Ryder).
Since Ronny is being pushed by Geneva and Nick to propose Beth, he finally decides to prepare the "perfect environment, place and moment" to ask her to marry him. He has decided to do it at the botanical garden. While he's planning the small details with the manager, he sees Geneva walking with another guy called Zip (Channing Tatum) and hiding among the trees and gardens. He finally sees what he didn't really want to see... His best friend's wife kissing another man.
Now, Ronny is facing a very difficult dilemma... Tell his dear friend that his wife is cheating on him with another man. While he's thinking of the best way to tell him, he also faces the difficult situation of affecting their all project due date and deal with Chrysler and not deliver the new engine, since the brain of all this engineering project is... Nick. He knows if he tells Nick, he'll put so much stress on him and will finally take his mind away from their project and plans.
Trying to "solve" the situation, Ronny tries to deal with this problem with Geneva and Zip, but it will turn into something even more confusing. He's also being affected, not attending his meetings and dead lines with Chrysler, and worst of all, creating some tense situations with his dear love Beth.
At the end, the truth flourishes. All these four people have to face their own dilemmas and solve their problems the best way they can, and most important, prevent these situations in the future.
Well, to be honest, I should start saying that the team and company in charged of the film marketing and promotion failed BIG time delivering the true gender of this film. Why do I say this? Since the very first time I watched the trailer several months ago, I was extremely excited because I genuinely thought it was going to be a black comedy drama, but it turned to be a cynical dramedy. It had some good insights into friendship. There was no chemistry between these two couples, especially between Ronny & Beth. Being such a HUGE fan of Jennifer Connelly, I'd expect it to see a good chemistry, but it just failed.
Sadly, it was a just a forgettable film that could have been such a great comedy (or even a great dramedy), having such a great cast. Huge fail for Universal Pictures for selling us the film as a funny comedy, but it was far from it, it was definitely a drama with a few laughable moments.
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
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Synopsis: The group of friends had all they would need for a successful Easter vacation; cabin, skis, snowmobile, toboggan, copious amounts of beer and a fertile mix of the sexes. Certainly, none of them had anticipated not returning home alive! However, the Nazi-zombie battalion haunting the mountains surrounding the aptly named Oksfjord (Axefjord) had other plans...
Starring: Vegar Hoel, Stig Frode Henriksen, Charlotte Frogner, Lasse Valdal, Jenny Skavlan
Directed by: Tommy Wirkola
U.S. Rating: Not Rated
A woman, Sara, (Ane Dahl Torp) is being chased through the snows of Norway. She is ultimately cornered and eaten by zombies in World War II Schutzstaffel (SS) uniforms.
Seven students on Easter vacation arrive at a small cabin near Øksfjord. The cabin is owned by Sara, Vegard's (Lasse Valdal) girlfriend. The group begins to drink and party until a mysterious hiker (Bjørn Sundquist) arrives. He tells them the dark history of the region; during World War II, a force of Einsatzgruppe, led by Standartenführer Herzog (Ørjan Gamst), occupied the area. For three years the Nazis abused and tortured the local people. Near the end of the war, with Germany's defeat looming, the soldiers looted all the town's valuables. However, the citizens stage an uprising and ambushed the Nazis, killing many. The survivors, including Herzog, were chased into the mountains, and it was assumed that they all froze to death. The hiker then continues on his way.
The next morning Vegard takes the group's snowmobile out to look for Sara. He stumbles on a tent in which he discovers the disemboweled body of the hiker from the previous night. He continues his search when he falls through the snow into a cave. Meanwhile, after it gets dark, the other students find an old wooden box filled with valuables hidden under the floor. They celebrate by haphazardly throwing the treasure above their heads, and one pockets a gold coin. They eventually decide to stow it back where it came from. Erlend (Jeppe Laursen) goes to the outhouse where Chris (Jenny Skavlan) meet him and the two have sex. On her way to the outhouse, Chris inadvertently drops a gold coin, which awakes a Nazi zombie. After the liaison, Erlend returns to the group. Chris stays to use the outhouse but is attacked and murdered. The others go outside to look for her, finding Sara's rucksack buried in the snow.
The zombies arrive at the cabin. Erlend (Jeppe Laursen) is killed before the remaining students manage to seal the windows and door and survive the night. Vegard comes around in the cave, discovering WWII German firearms and helmets, as well as Sara's severed head. Vegard is attacked by zombies and is badly bitten in the neck by one. He manages to kill them and escape on the snowmobile, which he equips with a machine gun.
Meanwhile, the remaining four students in the cabin decide to split up. The two men, Martin (Vegar Hoel) and Roy (Stig Frode Henriksen), attempt to distract the zombies, while the two women, Hanna (Charlotte Frogner) and Liv (Evy Kasseth Røsten), run for the cars and go for help. En route to the cars, the girls are ambushed and Liv is killed. While she is being disemboweled, she manages to destroy several of the zombies by activating one of their hand grenades. After killing two zombies Hanna is chased to the edge of a cliff by a zombie. She turns and faces the zombie and stomps on the ground, causing the ice to crack, and both of them to fall. Both survive, and are submerged in snow; Hanna digs her way out and kills the zombie.
Martin and Roy, holed up in the cabin, accidentally set fire to it with Molotov cocktails. As they escape, they discover that the shed next to the cabin contains numerous power tools, with which they equip themselves. More zombies attack, but Martin and Roy manage to fend them off with the aid of Vegard, who returns with the snowmobile. However, Vegard is killed during the fight. Herzog arrives with another group of zombies, including SS men, but Martin and Roy manage to kill them all. Martin is bitten on the arm and cuts it off with a chainsaw to avoid turning into a zombie, but a zombie bites him on the genitals. Herzog then raises many other zombies from all around and the two students run. While on the run, Roy is hit in the head by Herzog, disoriented runs into a tree and is disemboweled.
Martin comes to realize that the zombies are after the box in the cabin. He runs to the burnt-out remains of the cabin, and gives the box to Herzog. He manages to get away, and, upon reaching the car, a coin from the box falls out of Martin's pocket. Swearing, he looks around to see Herzog smashing the car window.
(Source: Wikipedia)
This movie is a Norwegian comedy horror film and it was much better than I originally thought it was going to be. It had some hilarious parts that I wouldn't have thought up myself, like when one guy is trying to defend the snow cabin by throwing a cocktail they set on fire out the window at a zombie but miss the window and end up setting the cabin on fire instead. There was still a lot of classic zombie stuff going on but adding in Nazi zombies, a surprise ending, and some pretty funny stuff at times and you have a decent film. Worth the watch if you like zombies (and I DO)! It is in Norwegian, so as long as you aren't one of those people who don't like having to read their movies (or if you know Norwegian...) then it isn't bad. I thought the plot wasn't half bad, even if it DID have some stereotypical zombie scenes. Acting wasn't the best you'll see around but wasn't the worst either. The Nazi zombie costumes were pretty good and special effects not bad, as well. It wasn't necessarily scary (unless you get scared over the gory stuff) since it was supposed to have comedy in it. Worth watching if you like zombie comedy films that are subtitled.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Tommy Wirkola
U.S. Rating: Not Rated
A woman, Sara, (Ane Dahl Torp) is being chased through the snows of Norway. She is ultimately cornered and eaten by zombies in World War II Schutzstaffel (SS) uniforms.
Seven students on Easter vacation arrive at a small cabin near Øksfjord. The cabin is owned by Sara, Vegard's (Lasse Valdal) girlfriend. The group begins to drink and party until a mysterious hiker (Bjørn Sundquist) arrives. He tells them the dark history of the region; during World War II, a force of Einsatzgruppe, led by Standartenführer Herzog (Ørjan Gamst), occupied the area. For three years the Nazis abused and tortured the local people. Near the end of the war, with Germany's defeat looming, the soldiers looted all the town's valuables. However, the citizens stage an uprising and ambushed the Nazis, killing many. The survivors, including Herzog, were chased into the mountains, and it was assumed that they all froze to death. The hiker then continues on his way.
The next morning Vegard takes the group's snowmobile out to look for Sara. He stumbles on a tent in which he discovers the disemboweled body of the hiker from the previous night. He continues his search when he falls through the snow into a cave. Meanwhile, after it gets dark, the other students find an old wooden box filled with valuables hidden under the floor. They celebrate by haphazardly throwing the treasure above their heads, and one pockets a gold coin. They eventually decide to stow it back where it came from. Erlend (Jeppe Laursen) goes to the outhouse where Chris (Jenny Skavlan) meet him and the two have sex. On her way to the outhouse, Chris inadvertently drops a gold coin, which awakes a Nazi zombie. After the liaison, Erlend returns to the group. Chris stays to use the outhouse but is attacked and murdered. The others go outside to look for her, finding Sara's rucksack buried in the snow.
The zombies arrive at the cabin. Erlend (Jeppe Laursen) is killed before the remaining students manage to seal the windows and door and survive the night. Vegard comes around in the cave, discovering WWII German firearms and helmets, as well as Sara's severed head. Vegard is attacked by zombies and is badly bitten in the neck by one. He manages to kill them and escape on the snowmobile, which he equips with a machine gun.
Meanwhile, the remaining four students in the cabin decide to split up. The two men, Martin (Vegar Hoel) and Roy (Stig Frode Henriksen), attempt to distract the zombies, while the two women, Hanna (Charlotte Frogner) and Liv (Evy Kasseth Røsten), run for the cars and go for help. En route to the cars, the girls are ambushed and Liv is killed. While she is being disemboweled, she manages to destroy several of the zombies by activating one of their hand grenades. After killing two zombies Hanna is chased to the edge of a cliff by a zombie. She turns and faces the zombie and stomps on the ground, causing the ice to crack, and both of them to fall. Both survive, and are submerged in snow; Hanna digs her way out and kills the zombie.
Martin and Roy, holed up in the cabin, accidentally set fire to it with Molotov cocktails. As they escape, they discover that the shed next to the cabin contains numerous power tools, with which they equip themselves. More zombies attack, but Martin and Roy manage to fend them off with the aid of Vegard, who returns with the snowmobile. However, Vegard is killed during the fight. Herzog arrives with another group of zombies, including SS men, but Martin and Roy manage to kill them all. Martin is bitten on the arm and cuts it off with a chainsaw to avoid turning into a zombie, but a zombie bites him on the genitals. Herzog then raises many other zombies from all around and the two students run. While on the run, Roy is hit in the head by Herzog, disoriented runs into a tree and is disemboweled.
Martin comes to realize that the zombies are after the box in the cabin. He runs to the burnt-out remains of the cabin, and gives the box to Herzog. He manages to get away, and, upon reaching the car, a coin from the box falls out of Martin's pocket. Swearing, he looks around to see Herzog smashing the car window.
(Source: Wikipedia)
This movie is a Norwegian comedy horror film and it was much better than I originally thought it was going to be. It had some hilarious parts that I wouldn't have thought up myself, like when one guy is trying to defend the snow cabin by throwing a cocktail they set on fire out the window at a zombie but miss the window and end up setting the cabin on fire instead. There was still a lot of classic zombie stuff going on but adding in Nazi zombies, a surprise ending, and some pretty funny stuff at times and you have a decent film. Worth the watch if you like zombies (and I DO)! It is in Norwegian, so as long as you aren't one of those people who don't like having to read their movies (or if you know Norwegian...) then it isn't bad. I thought the plot wasn't half bad, even if it DID have some stereotypical zombie scenes. Acting wasn't the best you'll see around but wasn't the worst either. The Nazi zombie costumes were pretty good and special effects not bad, as well. It wasn't necessarily scary (unless you get scared over the gory stuff) since it was supposed to have comedy in it. Worth watching if you like zombie comedy films that are subtitled.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
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Reviewed by: Amy
Reviewed by: Amy
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Synopsis: In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by a small army of minions, we discover Gru planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon, yes, the moon. Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. The world's greatest villain has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes.
Starring: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Elsie Fisher, Ken Jeong
Directed by: Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin
U.S. Rating: PG
This was a particular succesfful year for animated films. We had all kind of great films, including How To Train Your Dragon, Tangled, The Princess And The Frog, Tinker Bell, Megamind, among others. But my two favorite ones are definitely... Toy Story 3 and Despicable Me. It will be tough to decide which one will get the Golden Globes and Oscars this year.
Gru is not a conventional villian. He gets satisfaction on those evil little things, for example, giving a balloon with an animal shape to a kid and then explode it in the kid's face, or just freezing everyone at a coffee shop just to avoid waiting in line, etc. He's a villian with huge plans and evil dreams, but with poor skills to make those plans work. So, even when he thinks he's the smartest villian, the world is facing the power of another smart villian in town... Vector. Vector has stolen the Piramids of Egypt, getting all the attention and respect for his evil work. Gru needs to come with a better and more impressive evil plan, so he decides to steal... The moon!
Gru never planned that three little girls he tried to manipulate to help him steal a powerful weapon, would become more important and meaningful in his life than any other plan or evil actions. Gru finally steals the moon, but it comes with a big price, and Gru prefers to pay the price (save the three little girls) instead of getting the world's evil recognition.
An extremely funny animated film for all ages. I loved the way they included some adult humorous details in this film, giving the fresh content for adults to fully enjoy it.
There's no doubt that my top favorite characters are: The Minions! Those little evil "twinkies" are HILARIOUS!!!
The digital copy recently released in the US comes with some extra content that I DO really want to watch. It is definitely a film that you must buy and have it at home. So I hope to have it for my B-day!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
Directed by: Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin
U.S. Rating: PG
This was a particular succesfful year for animated films. We had all kind of great films, including How To Train Your Dragon, Tangled, The Princess And The Frog, Tinker Bell, Megamind, among others. But my two favorite ones are definitely... Toy Story 3 and Despicable Me. It will be tough to decide which one will get the Golden Globes and Oscars this year.
Gru is not a conventional villian. He gets satisfaction on those evil little things, for example, giving a balloon with an animal shape to a kid and then explode it in the kid's face, or just freezing everyone at a coffee shop just to avoid waiting in line, etc. He's a villian with huge plans and evil dreams, but with poor skills to make those plans work. So, even when he thinks he's the smartest villian, the world is facing the power of another smart villian in town... Vector. Vector has stolen the Piramids of Egypt, getting all the attention and respect for his evil work. Gru needs to come with a better and more impressive evil plan, so he decides to steal... The moon!
Gru never planned that three little girls he tried to manipulate to help him steal a powerful weapon, would become more important and meaningful in his life than any other plan or evil actions. Gru finally steals the moon, but it comes with a big price, and Gru prefers to pay the price (save the three little girls) instead of getting the world's evil recognition.
An extremely funny animated film for all ages. I loved the way they included some adult humorous details in this film, giving the fresh content for adults to fully enjoy it.
There's no doubt that my top favorite characters are: The Minions! Those little evil "twinkies" are HILARIOUS!!!
The digital copy recently released in the US comes with some extra content that I DO really want to watch. It is definitely a film that you must buy and have it at home. So I hope to have it for my B-day!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
Here you have 3 of the Minions mini-movies released on the DVD & Blu Ray:
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Synopsis: Bruined and beaten, arm in a sling, neck in a brace, Arthur Poppington sits in front of court-appointed psychologist Ellen Chum. After making her swear to secrecy, Poppington begins to tell the story of his secret life as "Defendor" - yes, that's an "OR" - spelling is not one of his super powers. By day, Poppington directs traffic around road construction sites, but at night he dons a pair of black tights, a black jersey with a crude "D" duct-taped to his chest, and trawls the streets as his alter ago. As Defendor, Poppington engages in what he believes is a super heroic fight against crime in an attempt to fulfull his unrealized dream of capturing his archrival, Captian Industry - a gun trafficking crime lord who Poppington mistankenly believes is responsible for the death of his mother. Defendor's problems with the law begin with his intervention in a trick gone bad. When coming to the aid of Katerina Debrofkowitz, an underage prostitute, Defendor tangles with her pimp, Chuck Dooney - a crooked undercover cop. By doing so, Defendor bumbles his way into a criminal underwold, and the stage is set for a showdown with Captain Industry.
Starring: Woody Harrelson, Sandra Oh, Kat Dennings, Michael Kelly, Charlotte Sullivan
Directed by: Peter Stebbings
U.S. Rating: R
Woody Harrelson is the perfect man to play a weird role in a weird film, and make it look as real as it can be! I totally love Woody, he's a weird-looking funny man. I enjoy every single of his films.
Woody is back to play Defendor. A nobody trying to be a secret superhero who fights crime every night, just like "Kick-Ass".
Defendor is about Arthur Poppington, a guy who works directing traffic at a construction site by day and fights crime under his secret identity by night. What is Arthur's secret identity? Defendor! A guy in pair of black tights, a black jersey with a "D" duct-taped to his chest. What are his secret weapons? A bunch of marvels, mad bees in a jar, a sling shot and a wood stick. His goal? To catch and destroy Captian Industry - a gun trafficking crime lord who killed his mother when he was just a child.
The truth about all this normal life by day and secret life by night is that Arthur is not 100% ok up there... you know... in his mind. He thinks he's invincible, that guns won't kill him, but he always ends up waking up in a hospital or jail bruined and beaten.
The interesting thing about all of this dual life is that at the end, Defendor helps to bring down a corrupt cop and a complete prostitution and crime organization.
It is not the best plot you would expect (too weak), but it is definitely worth to watch. Woody Harrelson lives his role and makes it look so real! If you're a big Woody's fan (like me), you should take some time to watch and enjoy this film.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Woody's role is simply hilarious. He's the perfect guy for these "mentally challenged" guy roles. De-fen-DOR!!!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. A weak role. Maybe that was the reason they just released the movie on DVD. I believe that it would be such a funny film if it was based on a stronger plot
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Peter Stebbings
U.S. Rating: R
Woody Harrelson is the perfect man to play a weird role in a weird film, and make it look as real as it can be! I totally love Woody, he's a weird-looking funny man. I enjoy every single of his films.
Woody is back to play Defendor. A nobody trying to be a secret superhero who fights crime every night, just like "Kick-Ass".
Defendor is about Arthur Poppington, a guy who works directing traffic at a construction site by day and fights crime under his secret identity by night. What is Arthur's secret identity? Defendor! A guy in pair of black tights, a black jersey with a "D" duct-taped to his chest. What are his secret weapons? A bunch of marvels, mad bees in a jar, a sling shot and a wood stick. His goal? To catch and destroy Captian Industry - a gun trafficking crime lord who killed his mother when he was just a child.
The truth about all this normal life by day and secret life by night is that Arthur is not 100% ok up there... you know... in his mind. He thinks he's invincible, that guns won't kill him, but he always ends up waking up in a hospital or jail bruined and beaten.
The interesting thing about all of this dual life is that at the end, Defendor helps to bring down a corrupt cop and a complete prostitution and crime organization.
It is not the best plot you would expect (too weak), but it is definitely worth to watch. Woody Harrelson lives his role and makes it look so real! If you're a big Woody's fan (like me), you should take some time to watch and enjoy this film.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Woody's role is simply hilarious. He's the perfect guy for these "mentally challenged" guy roles. De-fen-DOR!!!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. A weak role. Maybe that was the reason they just released the movie on DVD. I believe that it would be such a funny film if it was based on a stronger plot
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
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Synopsis: Charlie and Phil are so consumed by their high profile advertising jobs that they are completely missing out on the joys of fatherhood. After failing to excite the public about vegetable cereal, Charlie and Phil are fired from their ad jobs. That means no more expensive day care for their sons at the exclusive Chapman Academy, run by the harsh taskmistress Miss Gwyneth Harridan. While floundering aimlessly in search of employment and tending to his four-year-old son Ben during the day while his wife Kim is at work, Charlie has an idea. If he and Phil can handle taking care of two kids, how much harder can it be to supervise ten? Much harder than they ever imagined. Every kid is different and every one is a hilarious challenge, whether they're suffering from sugar rush, fantasizing about being super heroes, or just demolishing everything in sight, Charlie and Phil soon realize they are in over their heads. Way over their heads.
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Jeff Garlin, Steve Zahn, Regina King, Kevin Nealon
Directed by: Steve Carr
U.S. Rating: PG
Another good and entertaining film with Eddie Murphy. It's been a while since we saw Eddie in a good action/thriller film, or at least, a good adult comedy film. He's been totally engaged in these kind of kids comedy films for few years now, so I would really want to watch him in one of those great films who made him famous.
Daddy Day Care is not bad at all. In fact, is one of the best kids comedy films he's played in so far. I totally enjoyed the film. It is a pretty simple plot, but the script is funny and enjoyable. It will definitely make you laugh and will keep you and your kids entertained.
If you haven't watched it yet, Daddy Day Care is about Charlie, a successful advertisement agent who has recently lost his job. He decides to take care of the house and baby sit his little kid Ben, while his wife works. His friend and co-worker Phil lost his job also. On a day out with their kids, they find an opportunity to make some money as baby sitters. With this idea, they decide to open "Daddy Day Care" a home-based child-care service.
Facing some crazy, bizarre and really funny situations, they will soon progress on their business and will become to a threat to an important school in the area.
This experience will help Charlie to share more and better experiences with his son, know him better and see what really matters in his life. When Charlie and Phil get their job back, they have to stop taking care of all the kids they have been attending, but when Charlie realizes how important this experience has been for him and his kid, he quits... convinces Phil to quit and they focus on their promising Daddy Day Care business.
If you're looking for a good and goofy comedy film, this is a great option to watch.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The film brings a really good cast
2. It is really entertaining, offering some really good laughs
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. It is a simple script, but hey! What can you expect from it! It is a goofy comedy film
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Steve Carr
U.S. Rating: PG
Another good and entertaining film with Eddie Murphy. It's been a while since we saw Eddie in a good action/thriller film, or at least, a good adult comedy film. He's been totally engaged in these kind of kids comedy films for few years now, so I would really want to watch him in one of those great films who made him famous.
Daddy Day Care is not bad at all. In fact, is one of the best kids comedy films he's played in so far. I totally enjoyed the film. It is a pretty simple plot, but the script is funny and enjoyable. It will definitely make you laugh and will keep you and your kids entertained.
If you haven't watched it yet, Daddy Day Care is about Charlie, a successful advertisement agent who has recently lost his job. He decides to take care of the house and baby sit his little kid Ben, while his wife works. His friend and co-worker Phil lost his job also. On a day out with their kids, they find an opportunity to make some money as baby sitters. With this idea, they decide to open "Daddy Day Care" a home-based child-care service.
Facing some crazy, bizarre and really funny situations, they will soon progress on their business and will become to a threat to an important school in the area.
This experience will help Charlie to share more and better experiences with his son, know him better and see what really matters in his life. When Charlie and Phil get their job back, they have to stop taking care of all the kids they have been attending, but when Charlie realizes how important this experience has been for him and his kid, he quits... convinces Phil to quit and they focus on their promising Daddy Day Care business.
If you're looking for a good and goofy comedy film, this is a great option to watch.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The film brings a really good cast
2. It is really entertaining, offering some really good laughs
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. It is a simple script, but hey! What can you expect from it! It is a goofy comedy film
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: 'The Departed' is set in South Boston, where the state police force is waging war on organized crime. Young undercover cop Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate run by gangland chief Costello (Jack Nicholson). While Billy is quickly gaining Costello's confidence, Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon), a hardened young criminal who has infiltrated the police department as an informer for the syndicate, is rising to a position of power in the Special Investigation Unit. Each man becomes deeply consumed by his double life, gathering information about the plans and counter-plans of the operations he has penetrated. But when it becomes clear to both the gangsters and the police that there's a mole in their midst, Billy and Colin are suddenly in danger of being caught and exposed to the enemy -- and each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save himself.
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, Jack Nicholson, Vera Farmiga
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
U.S. Rating: R
Simply amazing. Martin Scorsese directed one of the best action/thriller films in Hollywood, and it is not just my personal opinion. Four Oscars Awards (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing, and Best Adapted Screenplay) confirms the great production brought by this talented director and amazing cast.
Something I didn't know about The Departed is that it was a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film Internal Affairs.
The film takes place in Boston, Massachusetts, where a powerful and ruthless Irish mob boss named Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson) leads his emporium of extortion and organized crime.
Frank introduces Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) to this organize crime at a young age, along with other kids and he becomes like a father to Colin. Colin Sullivan enrolls with the Massachusetts State Police and becomes an important key tool for Frank playing the role of an insider, giving Frank as much information as he gets to protect Frank's business and be a step ahead from any possible police investigations or actions. Soon, Colin gets assigned to the Special Investigation Unit and will be in control of all special actions against Costello's organization.
In the other hand, Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) graduated from Police Academy and applies for an undercover agent opportunity. He's been hired and protected under the secret lead and direction of Captain Queenan (Martin Sheen) & Sergeant Dignam (Mark Whalberg). Billy's assignment is to infiltrate Costello's organization, being part of it and helping Police to turn this organization down.
As both men infiltrate their organizations, war starts trying to identify the leaks and destroy them. At the end, due to a series of events, Colin Sullivan becomes a key part on Costello's detention special operation.
With an unpredictable and unexpected final, The Departed offers 2 hours and 30 minutes of great entertainment. Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The film brings the perfect triple combination: Great direction, strong plot and amazing cast
2. Amazing thriller, intense suspense and really good action scenes
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Absolutely nothing!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
U.S. Rating: R
Simply amazing. Martin Scorsese directed one of the best action/thriller films in Hollywood, and it is not just my personal opinion. Four Oscars Awards (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing, and Best Adapted Screenplay) confirms the great production brought by this talented director and amazing cast.
Something I didn't know about The Departed is that it was a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film Internal Affairs.
The film takes place in Boston, Massachusetts, where a powerful and ruthless Irish mob boss named Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson) leads his emporium of extortion and organized crime.
Frank introduces Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) to this organize crime at a young age, along with other kids and he becomes like a father to Colin. Colin Sullivan enrolls with the Massachusetts State Police and becomes an important key tool for Frank playing the role of an insider, giving Frank as much information as he gets to protect Frank's business and be a step ahead from any possible police investigations or actions. Soon, Colin gets assigned to the Special Investigation Unit and will be in control of all special actions against Costello's organization.
In the other hand, Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) graduated from Police Academy and applies for an undercover agent opportunity. He's been hired and protected under the secret lead and direction of Captain Queenan (Martin Sheen) & Sergeant Dignam (Mark Whalberg). Billy's assignment is to infiltrate Costello's organization, being part of it and helping Police to turn this organization down.
As both men infiltrate their organizations, war starts trying to identify the leaks and destroy them. At the end, due to a series of events, Colin Sullivan becomes a key part on Costello's detention special operation.
With an unpredictable and unexpected final, The Departed offers 2 hours and 30 minutes of great entertainment. Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The film brings the perfect triple combination: Great direction, strong plot and amazing cast
2. Amazing thriller, intense suspense and really good action scenes
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Absolutely nothing!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: Nick Hume is a mild-mannered executive with a perfect life, until one gruesome night he witnesses something that changes him forever. Transformed by grief, Hume eventually comes to the disturbing conclusion that no length is too great when protecting his family.
Starring: Kevin Bacon, Aisha Tyler, Kelly Preston, Stuart Lafferty, John Goodman
Directed by: James Wan
U.S. Rating: R
I like Kevin Bacon. I've watched several of his films and I believe he's done a pretty good job. His role in Death Sentence is not the exception. He played a really good role in this film, but there is a problem, the plot and direction didn't deliver what it takes to make the cast, and especially, Kevin shine as they should.
Death Sentence is a action film about Nick Hume, an executive with a normal life and happy family. His older son is a hockey player and is about to find a good opportunity to move to Canada and play professionally while he studies there. After a night game, Nick and his son stopped at a gas station on their way home. While Nick's son is paying for gas and getting a drink, a gang attacks the little shop at the gas station and one of their members needs to kill someone as part of his initiation ritual to be part of the gang. Nick's son is killed and he witnesses it. He had the chance to tackle the guy who killed his son while the rest of the gang escaped from the site.
When they go to trial to face the trial for the Nick's son assassination, Nick's lawyers give him low expectations of good results and try to convince him to accept the results (3 to 5 years in jail for the responsible). Nick doesn't agree and takes a decision that will change the game and future events in his life. Nick said he couldn't identify the guilty person as the responsible of his son's death, so he was finally released.
Nick decides to take justice in his own hands, due to the bureaucracy and flaws in the law, follows the responsible and stabs him to death. Detective Wallis informs him about the death of this person but she gets suspicious of him, as the responsible of the incident. The gang members discover that he was the responsible and things get really complicated for Nick. Soon, his wife and younger son are shot by the gang members and he was wounded and considered dead by the gang.
At this time, Nick recovers his sense and energies and he's able to evade the police protection at the hospital. He gets the chance to buy some guns and heads towards the place where all the gang members are located. You might know what happens next... he kills all the gang members and seriously injured he gets back to his home where he is finally found by the police and Detective Wallis tells him that his younger son is out of danger and he's getting better at the hospital, but he wouldn't be able to enjoy that.
A violent film with some really good action scenes that will provide a good entertainment time on a relaxing night.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Great cast selected for this film
2. Some really good action scenes, especially the scenes of the chase at the parking lot and the one at the gang's house
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The plot wasn't as good as it should be for this great cast
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: James Wan
U.S. Rating: R
I like Kevin Bacon. I've watched several of his films and I believe he's done a pretty good job. His role in Death Sentence is not the exception. He played a really good role in this film, but there is a problem, the plot and direction didn't deliver what it takes to make the cast, and especially, Kevin shine as they should.
Death Sentence is a action film about Nick Hume, an executive with a normal life and happy family. His older son is a hockey player and is about to find a good opportunity to move to Canada and play professionally while he studies there. After a night game, Nick and his son stopped at a gas station on their way home. While Nick's son is paying for gas and getting a drink, a gang attacks the little shop at the gas station and one of their members needs to kill someone as part of his initiation ritual to be part of the gang. Nick's son is killed and he witnesses it. He had the chance to tackle the guy who killed his son while the rest of the gang escaped from the site.
When they go to trial to face the trial for the Nick's son assassination, Nick's lawyers give him low expectations of good results and try to convince him to accept the results (3 to 5 years in jail for the responsible). Nick doesn't agree and takes a decision that will change the game and future events in his life. Nick said he couldn't identify the guilty person as the responsible of his son's death, so he was finally released.
Nick decides to take justice in his own hands, due to the bureaucracy and flaws in the law, follows the responsible and stabs him to death. Detective Wallis informs him about the death of this person but she gets suspicious of him, as the responsible of the incident. The gang members discover that he was the responsible and things get really complicated for Nick. Soon, his wife and younger son are shot by the gang members and he was wounded and considered dead by the gang.
At this time, Nick recovers his sense and energies and he's able to evade the police protection at the hospital. He gets the chance to buy some guns and heads towards the place where all the gang members are located. You might know what happens next... he kills all the gang members and seriously injured he gets back to his home where he is finally found by the police and Detective Wallis tells him that his younger son is out of danger and he's getting better at the hospital, but he wouldn't be able to enjoy that.
A violent film with some really good action scenes that will provide a good entertainment time on a relaxing night.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Great cast selected for this film
2. Some really good action scenes, especially the scenes of the chase at the parking lot and the one at the gang's house
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The plot wasn't as good as it should be for this great cast
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante.
Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
U.S. Rating: PG-13
One of the best films of all time. Definitely one of my top 5! No doubt about it! I'm a huge fan of Batman. I used to watch the old TV Series with all the "pow! bam! swaap!..." fighting scenes, the classic movies with Michael Keaton or Val Kilmer... and lately, the amazing ones with Christian Bale, directed by Christopher Nolan.
Nolan was able to deliver one of the most amazing and finest superhero movies in decades! The Dark Knight was a film that revealed the dark side of humans, all those crazy and psychotic instincts that turn men into animals. Heath Ledger playing The Joker was magnificent. He's the perfect example of what Nolan wanted to express on this film.
The Dark Knight is such a highly entertaining film containing all the perfect ingredients: An amazing cast who played their roles in such a brilliant way, impressive and spectacular action scenes, an amazing and unique script, customs, cars and weapons stunningly designed and an unfinished end, leaving everyone wanting more.
Totally recommended. As said before, it is one of the best films of all time. It is impressive to watch either on the big screen or a Blu-Ray (or even on a DVD!). If you haven't watched it, you should add it to your "must watch" personal list ASAP!
What did I like from this movie?
1. Definitely, the best of the film was Heath Ledger's performance. He made the film so worth to watch. I believe he set a standard for all future bad guys and Batman enemies. Every single one will have to "at least" be as amazing as he was on this film. He made his role so real, so tangible, so freaking scary!... "Why so serious, son?!... Let's put a smile in that face!"
2. All the cool gadgets, weapons and cars... simply amazing!
3. The cast, script and direction, such a great job and selection!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
U.S. Rating: PG-13
One of the best films of all time. Definitely one of my top 5! No doubt about it! I'm a huge fan of Batman. I used to watch the old TV Series with all the "pow! bam! swaap!..." fighting scenes, the classic movies with Michael Keaton or Val Kilmer... and lately, the amazing ones with Christian Bale, directed by Christopher Nolan.
Nolan was able to deliver one of the most amazing and finest superhero movies in decades! The Dark Knight was a film that revealed the dark side of humans, all those crazy and psychotic instincts that turn men into animals. Heath Ledger playing The Joker was magnificent. He's the perfect example of what Nolan wanted to express on this film.
The Dark Knight is such a highly entertaining film containing all the perfect ingredients: An amazing cast who played their roles in such a brilliant way, impressive and spectacular action scenes, an amazing and unique script, customs, cars and weapons stunningly designed and an unfinished end, leaving everyone wanting more.
Totally recommended. As said before, it is one of the best films of all time. It is impressive to watch either on the big screen or a Blu-Ray (or even on a DVD!). If you haven't watched it, you should add it to your "must watch" personal list ASAP!
What did I like from this movie?
1. Definitely, the best of the film was Heath Ledger's performance. He made the film so worth to watch. I believe he set a standard for all future bad guys and Batman enemies. Every single one will have to "at least" be as amazing as he was on this film. He made his role so real, so tangible, so freaking scary!... "Why so serious, son?!... Let's put a smile in that face!"
2. All the cool gadgets, weapons and cars... simply amazing!
3. The cast, script and direction, such a great job and selection!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: Hazzard County boasts some of the most axel-busting back roads, hair-raising moonshine, and best-looking farm girls in all of Georgia--and the Duke boys enjoy all three--frequently. The Duke's family business is moonshine, and the boys' Uncle Jesse concocts the tastiest brew in Dixie. More often than not, the boys find themselves on the wrong side of the law as they race to make their deliveries, leading the sheriff's department on some truly wild goose chases in their infamous orange Dodge Charge, the General Lee. After a long day on the job, there's nothing like relaxing with an ice cold beer at Hazzard County's finest drinking establishment, The Boar's Nest, where Daisy waits tables. From time to time, an out-of-towner makes the mistake of getting a little too familiar with the most beautiful girl in Hazzard Country. They quickly find out, the hard way, that Daisy isn't just a pretty face--she kicks ass like a Duke; and with Bo and Luke in the mix, that usually means a good old-fashioned knock-down, drag-out bar brawl. But it's not all moonshine and farm girls these days---when Bo and Luke discover evidence that their neighbors' properties are being unlawfully seized by crooked commissioner Boss Hogg, their only chance to protect their hometown is to put the 'pedal to the medal' in a last-ditch scheme to save Hazzard County.
Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott, Jessica Simpson, Burt Reynolds, Joe Don Baker
Directed by: Jay Chandrasekhar
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Should I start saying that this movie was an offense to the original TV Series? What attempted to be a fun adaptation of the famous TV Series from the late 70's, ended up with just a few laughs and lots of lost expectations. I was one of them! I remember the time when I saw the trailer for the first time and couldn't wait to watch it in a theater. Being a huge fan of the TV Series (I used to watch it with my dad!), I was expecting to watch a really entertaining action comedy plot. Having a "unique" cast (Jhonny Knoxville and Seann William Scott) we could see that it would be loaded with crazy dumb humor. And that's what we got! I could say that they must have had such an amazing time filming this movie! They saved the day for the movie. Jessica Simpson literally sucked - sorry for being so bold on this one ;) - Catherine Bach (the original Daisy Duke in the TV Series) was amazing and fun playing her role! and let me tell you something... she was 10 times hotter and cuter than Jessica Simpson! The plot was a little bit disappointing, since they could have had so much strong material from the original series to offer a really strong script and film. Anyway, just because I really like Jhonny Knoxville and Seann William Scott, I must say that I enjoyed the film, just watching these two guys having fun in this film.
What did I like from this movie?
1. General Lee! That car rocks!
2. Kevin Heffernan's role (Sheev) being around the whole movie just wearing his underwear
3. The driving scenes in the city, when they're running away from the police, good ones
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Jessica Simpson, she sucked
2. The plot was too weak
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
Directed by: Jay Chandrasekhar
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Should I start saying that this movie was an offense to the original TV Series? What attempted to be a fun adaptation of the famous TV Series from the late 70's, ended up with just a few laughs and lots of lost expectations. I was one of them! I remember the time when I saw the trailer for the first time and couldn't wait to watch it in a theater. Being a huge fan of the TV Series (I used to watch it with my dad!), I was expecting to watch a really entertaining action comedy plot. Having a "unique" cast (Jhonny Knoxville and Seann William Scott) we could see that it would be loaded with crazy dumb humor. And that's what we got! I could say that they must have had such an amazing time filming this movie! They saved the day for the movie. Jessica Simpson literally sucked - sorry for being so bold on this one ;) - Catherine Bach (the original Daisy Duke in the TV Series) was amazing and fun playing her role! and let me tell you something... she was 10 times hotter and cuter than Jessica Simpson! The plot was a little bit disappointing, since they could have had so much strong material from the original series to offer a really strong script and film. Anyway, just because I really like Jhonny Knoxville and Seann William Scott, I must say that I enjoyed the film, just watching these two guys having fun in this film.
What did I like from this movie?
1. General Lee! That car rocks!
2. Kevin Heffernan's role (Sheev) being around the whole movie just wearing his underwear
3. The driving scenes in the city, when they're running away from the police, good ones
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Jessica Simpson, she sucked
2. The plot was too weak
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: What if we are on the brink of a new Ice Age? This is the question that haunts climatologist Jack Hall. Hall's research indicates that global warming could trigger an abrupt and catastrophic shift in the planet's climate. While Jack warns the White House of the impending climate shift, his 17 year-old son Sam finds himself trapped in New York City where he and some friends have been competing in a high school academic competition. He must now cope with the severe flooding and plummeting temperatures in Manhattan. Having taken refuge inside the Manhattan Public Library, Sam manages to reach his father by phone. Jack only has time for one warning: stay inside at all costs. As full-scale, massive evacuations to the south begin, Jack heads north to New York City to save Sam. But not even Jack is prepared for what is about to happen--to him, to his son, and to his planet.
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum, Dash Mihok, Jay O. Sanders
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
U.S. Rating: PG-13
One of my favorite movies. Another great action film related with a global warming concern script directed by Roland Emmerich. In this plot, Dennis Quaid plays the key role of a scientist who tries to warn the White House about some critical events that might happen and would need everyone's attention. Dennis' son, Jake Gyllenhaal is in New York for a school event and gets stuck in the middle of this natural dissaster, with the only hope of his dad's promise... "I will come for you!". A really entertaining plot with such amazing CGI effects, a personal trademark in all Roland Emmerich's work. Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. All the CGI effects in New York City, when it started raining and then it was totally covered with water coming from the huge ocean's waves, as well as the effects when they face the eye of the storm
2. The whole situation when they have to get the meds in the big ship and they have to escape from the wolves
3. Great cast involved in this plot
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The only problem with these plots is that all the tragic events occur in a matter of 24 hours!
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
U.S. Rating: PG-13
One of my favorite movies. Another great action film related with a global warming concern script directed by Roland Emmerich. In this plot, Dennis Quaid plays the key role of a scientist who tries to warn the White House about some critical events that might happen and would need everyone's attention. Dennis' son, Jake Gyllenhaal is in New York for a school event and gets stuck in the middle of this natural dissaster, with the only hope of his dad's promise... "I will come for you!". A really entertaining plot with such amazing CGI effects, a personal trademark in all Roland Emmerich's work. Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. All the CGI effects in New York City, when it started raining and then it was totally covered with water coming from the huge ocean's waves, as well as the effects when they face the eye of the storm
2. The whole situation when they have to get the meds in the big ship and they have to escape from the wolves
3. Great cast involved in this plot
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The only problem with these plots is that all the tragic events occur in a matter of 24 hours!
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: On the July 4th holiday, an attack on the vulnerable United States infrastructure begins to shut down the entire nation. The mysterious figure behind the scheme has figured out every modern angle -- but he never figured on an old-school "analog" fly in the "digital" ointment: John McClane. No mask. No cape. No problem.
Starring: Bruce Willis, Timothy Olyphant, Maggie Q, Jeffrey Wright, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Directed by: Len Wiseman
U.S. Rating: PG-13
John McClane is back! 14 years later, John McClane faces again the bad guys with his unique style, kill the bad guy, save the day... no matter what. I could say that Die Hard 4 is one of those sequels that we expected to be a disaster, but at the end, became in such a successful action flick! This time, the director Len Wiseman brings an interesting combination, a crazy tough cop and the inmature computer hacker. Together, they'll have to fight against a terrific cyber attack that will put all America on their knees. An easy and hugely enjoyable plot with a great cast, lots and lots of action scenes, some amazing CGI effects and of course, some good laughs. Totally recommended! Especially if you ever liked any of the previous Die Hard sequels.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I really enjoyed the plot, it was very high tech, but it was put in a way so easy to be followed and understood
2. The stunts and amazing action scenes, besides the great CGI effects
3. Bruce Willis brings the old great Detective John McClane tough image and smart sense of humor
4. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Bruce Willis and Justin Long, such a great combination for this key and supporting role
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The end was a bit unreal, the way he killed the bad guys, but hey... what can I say? it is John McClane!
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Len Wiseman
U.S. Rating: PG-13
John McClane is back! 14 years later, John McClane faces again the bad guys with his unique style, kill the bad guy, save the day... no matter what. I could say that Die Hard 4 is one of those sequels that we expected to be a disaster, but at the end, became in such a successful action flick! This time, the director Len Wiseman brings an interesting combination, a crazy tough cop and the inmature computer hacker. Together, they'll have to fight against a terrific cyber attack that will put all America on their knees. An easy and hugely enjoyable plot with a great cast, lots and lots of action scenes, some amazing CGI effects and of course, some good laughs. Totally recommended! Especially if you ever liked any of the previous Die Hard sequels.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I really enjoyed the plot, it was very high tech, but it was put in a way so easy to be followed and understood
2. The stunts and amazing action scenes, besides the great CGI effects
3. Bruce Willis brings the old great Detective John McClane tough image and smart sense of humor
4. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Bruce Willis and Justin Long, such a great combination for this key and supporting role
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The end was a bit unreal, the way he killed the bad guys, but hey... what can I say? it is John McClane!
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: Effie White, Deena Jones, and Lorrell Robinson - three friends from Chicago - are a promising singing trio called The Dreamettes. Accompanied by their songwriter C.C. White (Effie's brother), they travel to New York to compete in a talent show at the Apollo Theatre. Although the girls lose this first bid for fame, their talent attracts an ambitious manager by the name of Curtis Taylor, Jr., who uses unscrupulous tactics to move the girls from backup singers of superstar James "Thunder" Early to superstars of their own. Curtis reshapes the group to "crossover" from R & B to the lucrative pop music scene. Lead singer Effie gets replaced by the more attractive Deena and is eventually dropped from the trio. The group evolves into a more sophisticated group, The Dreams, with a lighter sound and chic look. They successfully attract a "whiter" audience and The Dreams rise to international stardom. The money, fame, and adulation, however, doesn't bring them happiness.
Starring: Beyonce Knowles, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson
Directed by: Bill Condon
U.S. Rating: PG-13
All reviews and critics describe Dreamgirls as one of the most brilliant musical films in decades. Oscar winner, an amazing cast and a strong plot are just few of the things offered by the hand of Bill Condon. The only problem, I couldn't enjoy it. Honestly, I'm anti-musical films, I simply don't get them, I can't focus and enjoy these plots.. It's not that I don't like them, I just don't enjoy them. I've watched them all, successful films like Chicago, Dreamgirls, Hairspray, Grease, etc., I haven't been able to enjoy any of them, simply because I might not like musicals at all? So, I believe I'm the worst person to publish a review about this movie, since I recognize that it is such a great and successful movie, with a great cast and a pretty strong and enjoyable plot.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I liked Eddie Murphy's performance. After watching him playing so many roles in action and comedy movies, it was worth to watch him playing a different role in a drama/musical film (Even though, he brings some comedy to the plot through his role)
2. I must recognize Jennifer Hudson's performance. She totally deserved her Oscar for this appearance
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing, it is just that I'm not a musical films person, at all!
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Bill Condon
U.S. Rating: PG-13
All reviews and critics describe Dreamgirls as one of the most brilliant musical films in decades. Oscar winner, an amazing cast and a strong plot are just few of the things offered by the hand of Bill Condon. The only problem, I couldn't enjoy it. Honestly, I'm anti-musical films, I simply don't get them, I can't focus and enjoy these plots.. It's not that I don't like them, I just don't enjoy them. I've watched them all, successful films like Chicago, Dreamgirls, Hairspray, Grease, etc., I haven't been able to enjoy any of them, simply because I might not like musicals at all? So, I believe I'm the worst person to publish a review about this movie, since I recognize that it is such a great and successful movie, with a great cast and a pretty strong and enjoyable plot.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I liked Eddie Murphy's performance. After watching him playing so many roles in action and comedy movies, it was worth to watch him playing a different role in a drama/musical film (Even though, he brings some comedy to the plot through his role)
2. I must recognize Jennifer Hudson's performance. She totally deserved her Oscar for this appearance
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing, it is just that I'm not a musical films person, at all!
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: In terms of living the American Dream, Alex and Nancy have it pretty good. They are a young, vibrant couple in New York City with bright futures ahead of them. But one thing is missing: a home of their own. When they find one, it comes with one feature they didn't expect--an upstairs tenant, Mrs. Connelly, who lives in a rent-controlled apartment, and who isn't quite as easy-going or frail as Alex and Nancy originally anticipated. As their blissful life begins to seriously fray around the edges, their dream home rapidly turns into a nightmare and they decide that they must get Mrs. Connelly out of their lives.
Starring: Ben Stiller, Drew Barrymore, Eileen Essell, Harvey Fierstein, Justin Theroux
Directed by: Danny DeVito
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Think twice if you want to buy a house and it has a tenant, especially if it's an old irish lady! Duplex brings a hilarious dark comedy script about a couple who dreams to find the perfect home. When they find a spacious duplex in New York for a reasonable price, they decide to buy it, without paying attention to one special detail... Mrs. Connelly, the old irish lady living in the second floor of this duplex. Once they move into their new home, they won't stop facing extreme and bizarre situations, all related with their tenant... Mrs. Connelly. This old lady cracks me up! So hilarious! A really fresh plot with an enjoyable cast. Totally recommended.
What did I like from this movie?
1. When Ben and Drew are in bed kissing each other naked and they see Mrs Connelly watching them through the window, hilarious!
2. The moment when Mrs Connelly critics Ben for being at home and taking naps all afternoon
3. All the different things they do trying to make Mrs Connelly leave the apartment or at least... pass away! Getting the flu, hiring a hit man, etc, etc, etc
4. The clapping toy to turn the TV off, hilarious!
5. The moment when she's eating chocolate, choke and looked like she died... Ben has to give her mouth to mouth, she opens her eyes and reports him with the police
6. I couldn't stop laughing when I discovered the whole dark plan and situation involved with this house, the tenant and other people
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. It was really funny and entertaining. I couldn't ask more for it, it was ok
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Danny DeVito
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Think twice if you want to buy a house and it has a tenant, especially if it's an old irish lady! Duplex brings a hilarious dark comedy script about a couple who dreams to find the perfect home. When they find a spacious duplex in New York for a reasonable price, they decide to buy it, without paying attention to one special detail... Mrs. Connelly, the old irish lady living in the second floor of this duplex. Once they move into their new home, they won't stop facing extreme and bizarre situations, all related with their tenant... Mrs. Connelly. This old lady cracks me up! So hilarious! A really fresh plot with an enjoyable cast. Totally recommended.
What did I like from this movie?
1. When Ben and Drew are in bed kissing each other naked and they see Mrs Connelly watching them through the window, hilarious!
2. The moment when Mrs Connelly critics Ben for being at home and taking naps all afternoon
3. All the different things they do trying to make Mrs Connelly leave the apartment or at least... pass away! Getting the flu, hiring a hit man, etc, etc, etc
4. The clapping toy to turn the TV off, hilarious!
5. The moment when she's eating chocolate, choke and looked like she died... Ben has to give her mouth to mouth, she opens her eyes and reports him with the police
6. I couldn't stop laughing when I discovered the whole dark plan and situation involved with this house, the tenant and other people
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. It was really funny and entertaining. I couldn't ask more for it, it was ok
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: Megan has a dream of going to Juilliard and becoming a dancer. While she is performing at her dance audition, her mother is tragically killed in an auto accident. Megan must move to another city to her destitute father's apartment which is located in a condemned building. She enrolls in Musical High, an inner city high school. Since her mother's death, Megan has given up dancing. Megan meets some new friends at the school like Tracy, Charity, and Thomas who dance in a street dance gang. Thomas and Megan connect, and they must face their impossible dance dream together. They try to bring the ultimate dance crew together to win $5,000 at the local dance contest.
Starring: Damon Wayans Jr., Craig Wayans, Shoshana Bush, Essence Atkins, Affion Crockett
Directed by: Damien Dante Wayans
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I think there must be a limit for dumb parody movies. Since movies like Not Another Teen Movie and Scary Movie, the most recent parody movies... Date Movie, Disaster Movie, Epic Movie, Superhero Movie, etc., have dropped its quality to simply taking some famous scenes from few movies, add some bathroom humor, sexual references, and they bring 90 minutes to the big screen full of dumb and empty material. Dance Flick brings a parody of few famous dance movies... Save The Last Dance, Hairspray and Step Up, trying to make a funny plot with the dumbest jokes ever and really bad actors and actresses. There were some few funny scenes at the beginning of the movie that helped me get the sense or idea that it could be actually an entertaining movie, but honestly, it wasn't at all. I think that it's time for the Wayans brothers to see that their time is over for these dumb parody movies, if they ever want to be taken seriously.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Just a very few funny scenes at the beginning of the movie
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Too much dumb material for this film
2. The cast sucked, really bad actors/actresses
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
Directed by: Damien Dante Wayans
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I think there must be a limit for dumb parody movies. Since movies like Not Another Teen Movie and Scary Movie, the most recent parody movies... Date Movie, Disaster Movie, Epic Movie, Superhero Movie, etc., have dropped its quality to simply taking some famous scenes from few movies, add some bathroom humor, sexual references, and they bring 90 minutes to the big screen full of dumb and empty material. Dance Flick brings a parody of few famous dance movies... Save The Last Dance, Hairspray and Step Up, trying to make a funny plot with the dumbest jokes ever and really bad actors and actresses. There were some few funny scenes at the beginning of the movie that helped me get the sense or idea that it could be actually an entertaining movie, but honestly, it wasn't at all. I think that it's time for the Wayans brothers to see that their time is over for these dumb parody movies, if they ever want to be taken seriously.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Just a very few funny scenes at the beginning of the movie
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Too much dumb material for this film
2. The cast sucked, really bad actors/actresses
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
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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
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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