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Synopsis: For the past year, Matt Weston has been frustrated by his inactive, backwater post in Cape Town. A "housekeeper" who aspires to be a full-fledged agent, the loyal company man has been waiting for an opportunity to prove himself. When the first and only occupant he's had proves to be the most dangerous man he's ever met, Weston readies for duty.
Tobin Frost has eluded capture for almost a decade. One of the best ops men that the CIA's known, the ex-intelligence officer has given up assets and sold military intel to anyone with cash since he turned. From trading secrets to North Korea to aiding splinter cells, the damage he's done to the U.S. is immeasurable. And he's now back on the reservation with a secret.
As soon as Frost is brought in for debriefing, mercenaries come and tear apart Weston's safe house. Barely escaping, the unlikely partners must discover if their attackers have been sent by terrorists or someone on the inside who will kill anyone standing in the way. Now it's up to Weston to figure out who he can trust before they're both eliminated from the game.
Tobin Frost has eluded capture for almost a decade. One of the best ops men that the CIA's known, the ex-intelligence officer has given up assets and sold military intel to anyone with cash since he turned. From trading secrets to North Korea to aiding splinter cells, the damage he's done to the U.S. is immeasurable. And he's now back on the reservation with a secret.
As soon as Frost is brought in for debriefing, mercenaries come and tear apart Weston's safe house. Barely escaping, the unlikely partners must discover if their attackers have been sent by terrorists or someone on the inside who will kill anyone standing in the way. Now it's up to Weston to figure out who he can trust before they're both eliminated from the game.
Starring: Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Brendan Gleeson, Sam Shepard, Vera Farmiga, Fares Fares, Ruben Blades
Directed by: Daniel Espinosa
U.S. Rating: R
Denzel Washington comes back again to the big screen to deliver the exceptional acting performance we love and enjoy, this time, with the supporting role of Ryan Reynolds and a unique cast to make of this, a thrilling action film.
Denzel Washington is Tobin Frost, an ex-CIA agent that has become and considered an international criminal by the CIA after trading top-secret information with other agent from the MI6. All this information (detailing the criminal activities of several worldwide intelligence agents) is contained in a micro-chip, but soon after he gets this valuable information, he's chased and attacked by a mercenary team. When he's in the run and notices he's about to be caught by this team, he forces himself to enter into an American consulate and identify himself. As soon as he's identified, he is moved to a CIA safe house in Cape Town, South Africa.
Ryan Reynolds plays the role of Matt Weston, a low-level CIA agent who works as The "housekeeper" of this Safe House. He's been trying to move up in the agency, trying to get another job or location, since he's literally doing absolutely nothing on this place. When an elite team brings Tobin Frost to the Safe House, Matt Weston watches Frost's interrogation. Soon they'll notice that the Safe House has been compromised and the same mercenary team that was chasing him earlier that day, attack the house. Weston as responsible of the "guests" of the Safe House, escapes with Frost captive. Weston contacts his mentor, David Barlow, and Catherine Linkater at CIA headquarters to get instructions, and they recommend him to stay low until he gets further instructions.
Weston hides with Frost and gets the instructions of getting Frost to another Safe House. Weston and Frost go to Cape Town Stadium to retrieve a GPS device with the location of this new safe house, but Frost creates a diversion and escapes by disguising himself as a policeman. Weston, detained by the police, escapes but can't catch Frost, who escapes.
Weston is ordered to go to the nearest American embassy for debriefing. Instead he decides to locate the house of Frost's contact, Carlos Villar (played by one of my TOP Salsa singers of all time... Rubén Blades), where Frost is attacked by the mercenary team, but escapes with Weston's help. Weston gets more information about this mercenary team and its boss, Vargas, who works for the CIA and is trying to recover the micro-chip and information held by Frost.
They decide to work together, going to the new Safe House and bring all the mercenary team, the CIA top agents behind this team and most important, bring this information to the public attention.
Director Daniel Espinosa works for the first time with Denzel Washington on this intense action film, taking a little bit of other similar action films and mix them into a pretty decent thriller.
The film, from my personal point of view, lacks of some background information about the characters involved in this film. That didn't help us (at least me) to get more into the characters and get more from them and the story. Obviously, it might be the reason why they put all the effort on all the action scenes (car chasing, houses attacks, etc) and keep our attention.
Definitely a pretty decent action film... Hey! Denzel Washington! what else can you ask for? Totally recommended for a good night at the cinema (or movie night at home when it comes out on DVD/Blu Ray).
I would rate this movie with a 3.5/5
Directed by: Daniel Espinosa
U.S. Rating: R
Denzel Washington comes back again to the big screen to deliver the exceptional acting performance we love and enjoy, this time, with the supporting role of Ryan Reynolds and a unique cast to make of this, a thrilling action film.
Denzel Washington is Tobin Frost, an ex-CIA agent that has become and considered an international criminal by the CIA after trading top-secret information with other agent from the MI6. All this information (detailing the criminal activities of several worldwide intelligence agents) is contained in a micro-chip, but soon after he gets this valuable information, he's chased and attacked by a mercenary team. When he's in the run and notices he's about to be caught by this team, he forces himself to enter into an American consulate and identify himself. As soon as he's identified, he is moved to a CIA safe house in Cape Town, South Africa.
Ryan Reynolds plays the role of Matt Weston, a low-level CIA agent who works as The "housekeeper" of this Safe House. He's been trying to move up in the agency, trying to get another job or location, since he's literally doing absolutely nothing on this place. When an elite team brings Tobin Frost to the Safe House, Matt Weston watches Frost's interrogation. Soon they'll notice that the Safe House has been compromised and the same mercenary team that was chasing him earlier that day, attack the house. Weston as responsible of the "guests" of the Safe House, escapes with Frost captive. Weston contacts his mentor, David Barlow, and Catherine Linkater at CIA headquarters to get instructions, and they recommend him to stay low until he gets further instructions.
Weston hides with Frost and gets the instructions of getting Frost to another Safe House. Weston and Frost go to Cape Town Stadium to retrieve a GPS device with the location of this new safe house, but Frost creates a diversion and escapes by disguising himself as a policeman. Weston, detained by the police, escapes but can't catch Frost, who escapes.
Weston is ordered to go to the nearest American embassy for debriefing. Instead he decides to locate the house of Frost's contact, Carlos Villar (played by one of my TOP Salsa singers of all time... Rubén Blades), where Frost is attacked by the mercenary team, but escapes with Weston's help. Weston gets more information about this mercenary team and its boss, Vargas, who works for the CIA and is trying to recover the micro-chip and information held by Frost.
They decide to work together, going to the new Safe House and bring all the mercenary team, the CIA top agents behind this team and most important, bring this information to the public attention.
Director Daniel Espinosa works for the first time with Denzel Washington on this intense action film, taking a little bit of other similar action films and mix them into a pretty decent thriller.
The film, from my personal point of view, lacks of some background information about the characters involved in this film. That didn't help us (at least me) to get more into the characters and get more from them and the story. Obviously, it might be the reason why they put all the effort on all the action scenes (car chasing, houses attacks, etc) and keep our attention.
Definitely a pretty decent action film... Hey! Denzel Washington! what else can you ask for? Totally recommended for a good night at the cinema (or movie night at home when it comes out on DVD/Blu Ray).
I would rate this movie with a 3.5/5
Have you watched the film? What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie? Share with us your thoughts!
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Synopsis: Los Angeles S.W.A.T. officer, Lt. Paul Cutler, is sent to train the Detroit S.W.A.T. team on new anti-terrorism and homeland security techniques. Cutler has a hard time settling into his assignment as he locks horns with his new captain and encounters resistance from the team he must lead. Cutler begins to adjust to his new assignment, starting a budding romance with police psychologist Kim Byers along the way. Unexpectedly, a routine hostage call turns deadly, and a relentless ex-government agent named Walter Hatch vows revenge on Cutler and the entire S.W.A.T. team for killing the woman he loves. Cutler must use his considerable S.W.A.T. training and knowledge to save his teammates and defeat a trained killer.
Starring: Gabriel Macht, Kristanna Loken, Carly Pope, Robert Patrick, Giancarlo Esposito
Directed by: Benny Boom
U.S. Rating: R
So... What did happen here? S.W.A.T.: Firefight has been the movie trailer most watched in 35mmReviews, but I never wrote a review for the film! I never thought everyone would be so interested on this second film that never made it to the big screen, since it was released straight to DVD in early 2011.
Anyway, if you're a big fan of the original S.W.A.T. film with Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Ferrell, and you were expecting it to be kind of a sequel, you're simply wrong. This film has nothing to do with the original one from 2003. I really enjoyed S.W.A.T. with Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Ferrell (even though, I think he's a lousy actor). It was a pretty good action-packed film with a really entertaining plot and an amazing cast. In the case of the new S.W.A.T.: Firefight, I must say I wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was, actually. After knowing it would be released straight to DVD, I thought it wouldn't be a film worth to watch, but after seeing the stats going up, and up, and up every week for the trailer posted on this blog, I was intrigued about the film. I took the step forward and had the chance to watch the film and I must say I was pleased and entertained with the film. I think the script had a huge potencial to be a pretty amazing action film, but the director/producer didn't take the opportunity to exploit the plot. The film catches your attention from the very first scene, even though, it gets a little bit boring after the first half, and that's when I think they didn't exploit the best of the plot. Having a dangerous criminal looking for personal revenge and he's able to steal the personal tactics and training operations book from one of the S.W.A.T. team members, I would have expected that this criminal could use that knowledge against the team and team leader, but they lack of good material at the end of the film, not taking advantage of this particular scene on the film. No matter the final turn on the film, as said before, S.W.A.T.: Firefight was surprisingly entertaining, with some good action scenes, a pretty strong acting performance, especially from the lead role, Gabriel Macht.
It is definitely a good film option for a good weekend at home.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Benny Boom
U.S. Rating: R
So... What did happen here? S.W.A.T.: Firefight has been the movie trailer most watched in 35mmReviews, but I never wrote a review for the film! I never thought everyone would be so interested on this second film that never made it to the big screen, since it was released straight to DVD in early 2011.
Anyway, if you're a big fan of the original S.W.A.T. film with Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Ferrell, and you were expecting it to be kind of a sequel, you're simply wrong. This film has nothing to do with the original one from 2003. I really enjoyed S.W.A.T. with Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Ferrell (even though, I think he's a lousy actor). It was a pretty good action-packed film with a really entertaining plot and an amazing cast. In the case of the new S.W.A.T.: Firefight, I must say I wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was, actually. After knowing it would be released straight to DVD, I thought it wouldn't be a film worth to watch, but after seeing the stats going up, and up, and up every week for the trailer posted on this blog, I was intrigued about the film. I took the step forward and had the chance to watch the film and I must say I was pleased and entertained with the film. I think the script had a huge potencial to be a pretty amazing action film, but the director/producer didn't take the opportunity to exploit the plot. The film catches your attention from the very first scene, even though, it gets a little bit boring after the first half, and that's when I think they didn't exploit the best of the plot. Having a dangerous criminal looking for personal revenge and he's able to steal the personal tactics and training operations book from one of the S.W.A.T. team members, I would have expected that this criminal could use that knowledge against the team and team leader, but they lack of good material at the end of the film, not taking advantage of this particular scene on the film. No matter the final turn on the film, as said before, S.W.A.T.: Firefight was surprisingly entertaining, with some good action scenes, a pretty strong acting performance, especially from the lead role, Gabriel Macht.
It is definitely a good film option for a good weekend at home.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Have you watched the film? What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie? Share with us your thoughts!
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Synopsis: Brennan Huff, a sporadically employed thirty-nine-year-old, lives with his mother, Nancy. Dale Doback, a terminally unemployed forty-year-old lives with his father, Robert. When Robert and Nancy marry and move in together, Brennan and Dale are forced to live with each other as step brothers. As their narcissism and downright aggressive laziness threaten to tear the family apart, these two middle-aged, immature, overgrown boys will orchestrate an insane, elaborate plan to bring their parents back together. To pull it off, they must form an unlikely bond that maybe, just maybe, will finally get them out of the house.
Starring: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Adam Scott, Mary Steenburgen, Kathryn Hahn
Directed by: Adam McKay
U.S. Rating: R
We don't see two 40-year-old men acting and behaving like two 10-years-old boys. This is the case of Step Brothers. Two of the weirdest and most unique actors in Hollywood: Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, but at the same time, two of my top favorite comedy actors, get together one more time to bring one hilarious film for our own entertainment.
The Step Brothers is the story of Brennan Huff and Dale Doback, two unemployed 40 year-old spoiled men who still live with, and are reliant on, their mom (Brennan) and dad (Dale). They have absolute no intention of moving out or finding jobs, and all they do perfectly well? To behave exttemely childishly. Robert and Nancy are Dale's dad and Brennan's mother. They met during a work conference, got married and moved in together, forcing Brennan and Dale to live with each other as step brothers. They are resentful and display a crazy childish dislike towards each other. Later they will find they have more in common than they thought, but that doesn't change much their childish dislike towards each other. When Brennan's successful, conceited, biological younger brother Derek, who is regularly cruel to Brennan out of fun, comes to visit with his oddly perfect family, Brennan and Dale retreat to Dale's tree house. Derek drops by to mock them, and entices Dale to punch him in the face, which Dale actually does, knocking Derek out of the tree. Brennan is awed by the fact that Dale was able to stand up to Derek.
Robert and Nancy decide to chase their retirement dream: Sale their home, get in Robert's sailing boat and travel around the world. This plan hits Brennan and Dale in the face, since they will ave to leave the house and take responsibilities, grow up and take care of themselves finding a job.
Brennan and Dale try to ruin every single intent of Derek selling Robert's house and that causes lots of trouble on Robert and Nancy's relation. They decide to split and that event force Brennan and Dale to think on their behavior and what they need to do to change things and make it up to their parents and for their own good and personal progress.
At the end, Brennan and Dale form their successful company that runs karaoke bars and restaurants. Six months later, Robert and Nancy are reunited and move back into their old home, with a new tree house made from their boat, destroyed by Brennan and Dale.
A pretty funny film totally recommended for a good lazy weekend at home :)
I would rate this movie with a 3.5/5
Directed by: Adam McKay
U.S. Rating: R
We don't see two 40-year-old men acting and behaving like two 10-years-old boys. This is the case of Step Brothers. Two of the weirdest and most unique actors in Hollywood: Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, but at the same time, two of my top favorite comedy actors, get together one more time to bring one hilarious film for our own entertainment.
The Step Brothers is the story of Brennan Huff and Dale Doback, two unemployed 40 year-old spoiled men who still live with, and are reliant on, their mom (Brennan) and dad (Dale). They have absolute no intention of moving out or finding jobs, and all they do perfectly well? To behave exttemely childishly. Robert and Nancy are Dale's dad and Brennan's mother. They met during a work conference, got married and moved in together, forcing Brennan and Dale to live with each other as step brothers. They are resentful and display a crazy childish dislike towards each other. Later they will find they have more in common than they thought, but that doesn't change much their childish dislike towards each other. When Brennan's successful, conceited, biological younger brother Derek, who is regularly cruel to Brennan out of fun, comes to visit with his oddly perfect family, Brennan and Dale retreat to Dale's tree house. Derek drops by to mock them, and entices Dale to punch him in the face, which Dale actually does, knocking Derek out of the tree. Brennan is awed by the fact that Dale was able to stand up to Derek.
Robert and Nancy decide to chase their retirement dream: Sale their home, get in Robert's sailing boat and travel around the world. This plan hits Brennan and Dale in the face, since they will ave to leave the house and take responsibilities, grow up and take care of themselves finding a job.
Brennan and Dale try to ruin every single intent of Derek selling Robert's house and that causes lots of trouble on Robert and Nancy's relation. They decide to split and that event force Brennan and Dale to think on their behavior and what they need to do to change things and make it up to their parents and for their own good and personal progress.
At the end, Brennan and Dale form their successful company that runs karaoke bars and restaurants. Six months later, Robert and Nancy are reunited and move back into their old home, with a new tree house made from their boat, destroyed by Brennan and Dale.
A pretty funny film totally recommended for a good lazy weekend at home :)
I would rate this movie with a 3.5/5
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Synopsis: After a run of bad luck, John, a compulsive gambler, runs away from Las Vegas and toward a normal job and life. Taking a nondescript position in an auto insurance company in Albuquerque, he tries to get ahead in the straight world, amid the ever-present temptations of scratch-off lotto tickets. When his boss, Mr. Townsend, asks John to accompany his top fraud debunker, Virgil on an investigation of a dubious car "accident" near Vegas, John sees an opportunity to get a promotion , though he's concerned about returning to the gambling game. Before leaving he becomes involved with his eccentric co-worker Jill, a dalliance that has the potential to become a real relationship. Soon John is on the road with Virgil, where they encounter a series of offbeat characters, including a wheelchair-bound stripper, a nude militant, a park Ranger, and a carnival human torch. While Virgil is the supposed leader of the investigation, it's John who begins to finally assert himself, pushing the case closer to a conclusion. Through the journey, John's confidence builds, and he realizes that he can't escape his gambling addiction by running away from it--it will follow him wherever he goes. It's only when he returns to Vegas and his experiences there finally send him on the path to breaking free.
Starring: Steve Buscemi, Romany Malco, Tim Blake Nelson, John Cho, Emmanuelle Chriqui
Directed by: Hue Rhodes
U.S. Rating: R
I personally believe Steve Buscemi is a very talented actor. He'son of those actors that hasn't found the perfect script and role to let him show the world his real talent. I've followed him for a very long time and watched some of the movies he's played in, and I always get really entertained with his roles and performance. In fact, he's having such a great moment with his role in the TV Series from HBO: Boardwalk Empire. I've been waiting for a while for it to come to the UK and enjoy watching it.
Anyway, Saint John of Las Vegas wasn't the script we were waiting for him to show his best. With this inicial comment I don't want to say that it was a bad script, I'm just saying that it wasn't the best one. I personally enjoyed the movie, no matter how bad the reviews, comments and criticisms were with the film.
Saint John of Las Vegas brings the story of a compulsive gambler who attempts to cure his addiction by moving from Las Vegas to Albuquerque. He tries to get a normal life living in a nice, peaceful neighborhood and working at an auto insurance company. The only problem is that far from being away from his old temptations, this job made it worse. He finds his old temptations cropping up once again when he's sent out to investigate a dubious car accident just outside of Sin City.
John works for Mr. Townsend, who pairs him with the company's top fraud debunker, Virgil, and sends them out on an investigation together. While John is eager to get a promotion, he's reluctant to go anywhere near Las Vegas just to avoid temptation, and before he leaves he strikes up a tenuous romance with his eccentric co-worker, Jill.
On the road, Virgil and John encounter a series of offbeat characters including Ned, a nude militant, Tasty D Lite, a wheelchair-using stripper, and a carnival human torch. But while Virgil is the one with the experience, John gradually begins to assert himself and soon his efforts begin to pay off as the case moves closer to conclusion. As John's confidence grows, he becomes increasingly aware of the fact that running away from his gambling problem is not the solution, and that he'll only be able to move forward by returning to Las Vegas to face his demons head on.
It is definitely the film for some good laughs, even though, it is a forgettable film. Steve Buscemi and Sarah Silverman make the film worth to watch at home on a lazy weekend afternoon or evening.
I would rate this movie with a high 2/5
Directed by: Hue Rhodes
U.S. Rating: R
I personally believe Steve Buscemi is a very talented actor. He'son of those actors that hasn't found the perfect script and role to let him show the world his real talent. I've followed him for a very long time and watched some of the movies he's played in, and I always get really entertained with his roles and performance. In fact, he's having such a great moment with his role in the TV Series from HBO: Boardwalk Empire. I've been waiting for a while for it to come to the UK and enjoy watching it.
Anyway, Saint John of Las Vegas wasn't the script we were waiting for him to show his best. With this inicial comment I don't want to say that it was a bad script, I'm just saying that it wasn't the best one. I personally enjoyed the movie, no matter how bad the reviews, comments and criticisms were with the film.
Saint John of Las Vegas brings the story of a compulsive gambler who attempts to cure his addiction by moving from Las Vegas to Albuquerque. He tries to get a normal life living in a nice, peaceful neighborhood and working at an auto insurance company. The only problem is that far from being away from his old temptations, this job made it worse. He finds his old temptations cropping up once again when he's sent out to investigate a dubious car accident just outside of Sin City.
John works for Mr. Townsend, who pairs him with the company's top fraud debunker, Virgil, and sends them out on an investigation together. While John is eager to get a promotion, he's reluctant to go anywhere near Las Vegas just to avoid temptation, and before he leaves he strikes up a tenuous romance with his eccentric co-worker, Jill.
On the road, Virgil and John encounter a series of offbeat characters including Ned, a nude militant, Tasty D Lite, a wheelchair-using stripper, and a carnival human torch. But while Virgil is the one with the experience, John gradually begins to assert himself and soon his efforts begin to pay off as the case moves closer to conclusion. As John's confidence grows, he becomes increasingly aware of the fact that running away from his gambling problem is not the solution, and that he'll only be able to move forward by returning to Las Vegas to face his demons head on.
It is definitely the film for some good laughs, even though, it is a forgettable film. Steve Buscemi and Sarah Silverman make the film worth to watch at home on a lazy weekend afternoon or evening.
I would rate this movie with a high 2/5
Have you watched the film? What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie? Share with us your thoughts!
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Synopsis: When decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens wakes up in the body of an unknown man, he discovers he's part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train. In an assignment unlike any he's ever known, he learns he's part of a government experiment called the "Source Code," a program that enables him to cross over into another man's identity in the last 8 minutes of his life. With a second, much larger target threatening to kill millions in downtown Chicago, Colter re-lives the incident over and over again, gathering clues each time, until he can solve the mystery of who is behind the bombs and prevent the next attack.
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright, Michael Arden
Directed by: Duncan Jones
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Source Code was one of the first expected Sci-Fi films of the year in my "must-see" list. To honor the film, I must say it was entertaining, the plot was different (well, sort of) and the cast was magnific.
What is the film about? Well, Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a decorated army helicopter pilot who finds himself in a mission to locate the author of a bomb which exploded and destroyed a train headed into Chicago. Stevens is isolated inside a chamber, where Air Force officer Capt. Colleen Goodwin (Vera Farmiga) explains to Stevens through a computer screen that he is inside the Source Code, a program that allows him to take over someone's body in his or her last eight minutes of life.
Stevens' mission is to locate the bomb, discover who built it, and report back to Goodwin before the bomber can detonate a second larger bomb, a dirty nuclear device, in downtown Chicago, which could cause the deaths of millions of people. Stevens can perform different actions each time and learn from those actions. Goodwin and the Source Code's creator, Dr. Rutledge (Jeffrey Wright), tell him that the Source Code is not a simulation, but a visit into the past in the form of an alternative reality. He's told that he cannot truly alter the past in the same reality to save Christina or any of the other passengers, but that he must gather intel that can be used to alter the future and prevent a future attack.
Every time he is sent into the train he awakens as Sean Fentress, a teacher, sitting across a woman named Christina Warren (Michelle Monaghan). A series of events repeat each time with slight variations while he goes on searching for the terrorist and deepening his relationship with Christina, until the bomb that destroys the train goes off and Stevens (as Fentress) dies, sending him back to the chamber.
Stevens has no memory of how he arrived to the mission; his last memory is of flying in a recent mission in Afghanistan while taking on enemy gunfire. Confused and frustrated, Stevens wonders how he got assigned to this project. Using a cellphone, he eventually discovers that he supposedly died in the war two months ago and that his severely injured body was apparently appropriated by the Air Force and used by Rutledge to enter the Source Code.
Stevens is sent back several more times. The second time he locates the bomb in the ventilation shaft above the bathroom. Each time he learns more, both about the terrorist attack and his real life personal situation, even though Rutledge and Goodwin constantly direct him to focus on finding the bomber. Stevens resolves to complete his mission, now with the added personal goal of saving Christina and the people on the train if at all possible.
He eventually discovers that the bomber is an American extremist named Derek Frost (Michael Arden). Stevens pursues Frost to a white van where the radioactive bomb is hidden. Stevens is eventually shot dead in the confrontation, but still able to gather enough information about Frost to inform Rutledge and Goodwin after he awakes from the source-code. Authorities are able to apprehend Frost and save Chicago before the second bomb is detonated.
With the mission accomplished, Rutledge orders Stevens' memory wiped/erased and stored for reuse in further missions. But Stevens persuades Goodwin to send him in one more time and give him one last chance to avert the train disaster. Goodwin agrees that he deserves to be allowed to die in peace afterwards instead of being held alive as a military artifact.
With the information he has uncovered from previous sorties, Stevens is able to defuse the bomb and capture Frost before he can destroy the train. Frost is arrested by the police and the people on the train are saved. Stevens and Christina kiss in the last seconds before the plug is to be pulled at the eight-minute mark. In that instant, Goodwin turns off his life support per his request, but to his surprise, his mind remains in Sean Fentress' body, being able to safely leave the train with Christina and the rest of the passengers. (Source: Wikipedia)
When I started watching the film, I found some similarities with other previous films, for example, Deja Vú (with Denzel Washington). An army project that is able to move in time to control and change important events and find the responsibles of those events. The plot was really simple but played by an amazing cast who made it worth to watch. I wouldn't say the film ends with a twisted scene or situation, but I didn't expect it.
I would rate this movie with a 3.5/5
Directed by: Duncan Jones
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Source Code was one of the first expected Sci-Fi films of the year in my "must-see" list. To honor the film, I must say it was entertaining, the plot was different (well, sort of) and the cast was magnific.
What is the film about? Well, Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a decorated army helicopter pilot who finds himself in a mission to locate the author of a bomb which exploded and destroyed a train headed into Chicago. Stevens is isolated inside a chamber, where Air Force officer Capt. Colleen Goodwin (Vera Farmiga) explains to Stevens through a computer screen that he is inside the Source Code, a program that allows him to take over someone's body in his or her last eight minutes of life.
Stevens' mission is to locate the bomb, discover who built it, and report back to Goodwin before the bomber can detonate a second larger bomb, a dirty nuclear device, in downtown Chicago, which could cause the deaths of millions of people. Stevens can perform different actions each time and learn from those actions. Goodwin and the Source Code's creator, Dr. Rutledge (Jeffrey Wright), tell him that the Source Code is not a simulation, but a visit into the past in the form of an alternative reality. He's told that he cannot truly alter the past in the same reality to save Christina or any of the other passengers, but that he must gather intel that can be used to alter the future and prevent a future attack.
Every time he is sent into the train he awakens as Sean Fentress, a teacher, sitting across a woman named Christina Warren (Michelle Monaghan). A series of events repeat each time with slight variations while he goes on searching for the terrorist and deepening his relationship with Christina, until the bomb that destroys the train goes off and Stevens (as Fentress) dies, sending him back to the chamber.
Stevens has no memory of how he arrived to the mission; his last memory is of flying in a recent mission in Afghanistan while taking on enemy gunfire. Confused and frustrated, Stevens wonders how he got assigned to this project. Using a cellphone, he eventually discovers that he supposedly died in the war two months ago and that his severely injured body was apparently appropriated by the Air Force and used by Rutledge to enter the Source Code.
Stevens is sent back several more times. The second time he locates the bomb in the ventilation shaft above the bathroom. Each time he learns more, both about the terrorist attack and his real life personal situation, even though Rutledge and Goodwin constantly direct him to focus on finding the bomber. Stevens resolves to complete his mission, now with the added personal goal of saving Christina and the people on the train if at all possible.
He eventually discovers that the bomber is an American extremist named Derek Frost (Michael Arden). Stevens pursues Frost to a white van where the radioactive bomb is hidden. Stevens is eventually shot dead in the confrontation, but still able to gather enough information about Frost to inform Rutledge and Goodwin after he awakes from the source-code. Authorities are able to apprehend Frost and save Chicago before the second bomb is detonated.
With the mission accomplished, Rutledge orders Stevens' memory wiped/erased and stored for reuse in further missions. But Stevens persuades Goodwin to send him in one more time and give him one last chance to avert the train disaster. Goodwin agrees that he deserves to be allowed to die in peace afterwards instead of being held alive as a military artifact.
With the information he has uncovered from previous sorties, Stevens is able to defuse the bomb and capture Frost before he can destroy the train. Frost is arrested by the police and the people on the train are saved. Stevens and Christina kiss in the last seconds before the plug is to be pulled at the eight-minute mark. In that instant, Goodwin turns off his life support per his request, but to his surprise, his mind remains in Sean Fentress' body, being able to safely leave the train with Christina and the rest of the passengers. (Source: Wikipedia)
When I started watching the film, I found some similarities with other previous films, for example, Deja Vú (with Denzel Washington). An army project that is able to move in time to control and change important events and find the responsibles of those events. The plot was really simple but played by an amazing cast who made it worth to watch. I wouldn't say the film ends with a twisted scene or situation, but I didn't expect it.
I would rate this movie with a 3.5/5
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Synopsis: Before becoming a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor, and country. She will prove loyal to these when a defector accuses her of being a Russian sleeper spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture, protect her husband, and stay one step ahead of her colleagues at the CIA.
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Andre Braugher
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
U.S. Rating: PG-13
One of my favorite films watched this last Summer 2010. Even though, the film couldn't offer the kind of material to be considered a "Bourne" kind of film, it was actually really, really good and entertaining.
The plot is about CIA agent Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie), who's been kept captive in a North Korean prison, being tortured on suspicion of being an American spy. She's released as part of a prisoner exchange and she is assisted by Ted Winter (Liev Schreiber). All this prisoner exchange process was delivered thanks to the huge efforts of her husband, Michael Krause (August Diehl), a German arachnologist.
Two years later, Salt is back working for the CIA. Fifteen minutes before she leaves to celebrate her anniversary, a Russian defector named Orlov (Daniel Olbrychski) arrives to their offices and confesses he has vital information about an attempt to kill the Russian president. Orlov tells Salt about "Day X," a Russian plot to destroy the United States by using English-speaking sleeper agents trained from birth. Agent "KA-12" will kill the Russian President Boris Matveyev (Olek Krupa) at the funeral of the American vice president. Orlov reveals that KA-12 is named "Evelyn Salt."
Salt, understandably shocked by the accusation, tries to call and contact her husband because she realizes that he is also in danger but he doesn't answer. When Winter and Peabody (Chiwetel Ejiofor) decide to detain Salt, she escapes and makes her way back to her apartment building. Finding signs that Michael was kidnapped.
After evading CIA pursuit, Salt works on a plan to "kill" the Russian president and through that event, be able to go back to the site where Orlov and his comrades are hidden. Salt kills them all and continues with Orlov's mission, meeting a fellow agent named Shnaider (Corey Stoll), who was her friend back in Russia, currently disguised as Czech NATO liaison Edvard Tomas. The two of them infiltrate the White House, where Shnaider sets off a suicide bomb, causing the President to be moved to the lower bunker, with Salt in hot pursuit. With everybody's attention focused on Salt, Winter kills everyone in the bunker except for President Lewis, revealing himself to also be a Russian sleeper agent. He then takes over the defense computers enabled by the President, and begins preparations to launch nuclear missiles to multiple targets in the middle east. Salt manages to penetrate the bunker, reuniting with Winter. Winter finds out that Salt didn't kill the Russian president and tries to kill her. Salt eventually aborts the launch, but is arrested by Secret Service while Winter is given medical attention. Salt manages to use the chain of her handcuffs to choke and kill Winter.
Salt is put on a helicopter with Peabody, and she explains everything to him, and that because "they took everything from her" she wants to kill the rest of Orlov's agents in revenge. A skeptical Peabody eventually accepts she is telling the truth after he receives an SMS saying that Salt's fingerprints were found at the barge, confirming her betrayal of Orlov. Because there are other moles, Peabody allows her to escape so she can go after them. He uncuffs Salt, says to her "Go get'em!", and Salt jumps into the Potomac River, free once more.
Salt is actually a pretty good and entertaining action flick, even though, as said before... It doesn't have the material to make it a huge franchise success like "The Bourne" trilogy, "James Bond" or any other memorable secret agent films franchise.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
U.S. Rating: PG-13
One of my favorite films watched this last Summer 2010. Even though, the film couldn't offer the kind of material to be considered a "Bourne" kind of film, it was actually really, really good and entertaining.
The plot is about CIA agent Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie), who's been kept captive in a North Korean prison, being tortured on suspicion of being an American spy. She's released as part of a prisoner exchange and she is assisted by Ted Winter (Liev Schreiber). All this prisoner exchange process was delivered thanks to the huge efforts of her husband, Michael Krause (August Diehl), a German arachnologist.
Two years later, Salt is back working for the CIA. Fifteen minutes before she leaves to celebrate her anniversary, a Russian defector named Orlov (Daniel Olbrychski) arrives to their offices and confesses he has vital information about an attempt to kill the Russian president. Orlov tells Salt about "Day X," a Russian plot to destroy the United States by using English-speaking sleeper agents trained from birth. Agent "KA-12" will kill the Russian President Boris Matveyev (Olek Krupa) at the funeral of the American vice president. Orlov reveals that KA-12 is named "Evelyn Salt."
Salt, understandably shocked by the accusation, tries to call and contact her husband because she realizes that he is also in danger but he doesn't answer. When Winter and Peabody (Chiwetel Ejiofor) decide to detain Salt, she escapes and makes her way back to her apartment building. Finding signs that Michael was kidnapped.
After evading CIA pursuit, Salt works on a plan to "kill" the Russian president and through that event, be able to go back to the site where Orlov and his comrades are hidden. Salt kills them all and continues with Orlov's mission, meeting a fellow agent named Shnaider (Corey Stoll), who was her friend back in Russia, currently disguised as Czech NATO liaison Edvard Tomas. The two of them infiltrate the White House, where Shnaider sets off a suicide bomb, causing the President to be moved to the lower bunker, with Salt in hot pursuit. With everybody's attention focused on Salt, Winter kills everyone in the bunker except for President Lewis, revealing himself to also be a Russian sleeper agent. He then takes over the defense computers enabled by the President, and begins preparations to launch nuclear missiles to multiple targets in the middle east. Salt manages to penetrate the bunker, reuniting with Winter. Winter finds out that Salt didn't kill the Russian president and tries to kill her. Salt eventually aborts the launch, but is arrested by Secret Service while Winter is given medical attention. Salt manages to use the chain of her handcuffs to choke and kill Winter.
Salt is put on a helicopter with Peabody, and she explains everything to him, and that because "they took everything from her" she wants to kill the rest of Orlov's agents in revenge. A skeptical Peabody eventually accepts she is telling the truth after he receives an SMS saying that Salt's fingerprints were found at the barge, confirming her betrayal of Orlov. Because there are other moles, Peabody allows her to escape so she can go after them. He uncuffs Salt, says to her "Go get'em!", and Salt jumps into the Potomac River, free once more.
Salt is actually a pretty good and entertaining action flick, even though, as said before... It doesn't have the material to make it a huge franchise success like "The Bourne" trilogy, "James Bond" or any other memorable secret agent films franchise.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
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Synopsis: Strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, drawing people outside like moths to a flame where an extraterrestrial force threatens to swallow the entire human population off the face of the Earth.
Starring: Eric Balfour, Crystal Reed, Scottie Thompson , Neil Hopkins (II), David Zayas
Directed by: Colin Strause, Greg Strause
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I'm back after a short abcense to share some thoughts about one of the many films I've watched lately. I have no idea why, among so many other bad, good or great films, I decided to come back with this film first.
Directed by: Colin Strause, Greg Strause
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I'm back after a short abcense to share some thoughts about one of the many films I've watched lately. I have no idea why, among so many other bad, good or great films, I decided to come back with this film first.
Anyway, Skyline... I remember the time when the film came to theaters few weeks ago. I was totally excited and intrigued about all the great effects and action displayed on its trailers. Following great predecessor 'alien invasion' style films, like Independence Day, War of the Worlds, District 9, Alien, Predator, etc., a film like Skyline should easily offer the key elements to provide good entertainment to all those fans waiting for these alien films.
The plot is based in Los Angeles. A group of friends are having a crazy party night, when suddenly, some strange and shining lights start falling from sky. Everyone looking up and having eye contact with these lights is inmediately controlled by these alien invaders and vanish in the air. when Jarrod and Terry realize the're in great danger, they have no other option that fighting for their lives.
After 30-40 minutes, I'd assure that Skyline didn't offer anything new or different already offered by its predecessors. War of the World and District 9 brought great effects and a pretty strong plot. Skyline offers some pretty good effects and an amazing high quality video image and sound, but a pretty lousy plot. I couldn't feel identified with the cast, since... let's be honest on this one... I couldn't see Donald Faison (Scrubs) playing a thriller/action role in a film like this. I got completely lost and distracted, since the only image I had of this actor is the one playing comedy roles. All the main action and fighting scenes (even a nuclear attack) are deployed on the roof of a single building in LA, even though the invasion was finally shown as a global attack around the world.
Just when I thought it would be a complete lousy film with nothing new to offer, it suddenly took a weird turn and it felt like a weird collage of War of the World and Terminator film scenes with an unusual end. It was interesting though, in a weird way. The problem with this film? If the producers and directors were trying to prepare the plot and end for a sequel, I do believe that the reviews, comments and critics have revealed that it would be just a crazy decision.
To be honest, Skyline just got my attention through the last 30 minutes. The begining of the film had nothing interesting to offer other thansome cool effects.
If you're a fan of these kind of films, you might be entertained. If you're looking for a good 'alien invation' kinda film with a decent/strong plot, you will be severely disappointed.
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
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Synopsis: Bob Lee Swagger (Mark Wahlberg), a former Marine Corps sniper who leaves the military after a mission goes bad. After he is reluctantly pressed back into service, Swagger is double-crossed again. With two bullets in him and the subject of a nationwide manhunt, Swagger begins his revenge, which will take down the most powerful people in the country.
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
U.S. Rating: R
Shooter, another great action/thriller film with Mark Wahlberg.
Shooter is the story about Bob Swagger, an ex marine sniper who's been recruited to provide professional assistance to protect the president from an imminent threat of assasination. Once he's provided his advises and warnings, he discovers that he's been framed on the assasination of a foreign president in American soil.
He manages the situation and escapes from his enemies. The FBI, Secret Service, Police Departments and other inteligence and police forces try to hunt him down while he's trying to recover from being shot and finding the time and space to be able to find the truth and take the responsibles down to justice.
A really good action thriller that beings the perfect combination of a great cast, combined with a really good script and great direction. Even though it is yet another special-forces/hero films, Shooter brings a different perspective and freshness with the great performance of Mark Wahlberg and Michael Pena.
Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. Memorable quotes:
- I'm a United States' Senator!... Exactly!
- You don't understand! They killed my dog!
2. Great plot supported by a great cast
3. I really enjoyed Michael Pena's role performance in this film. I believe he's one of those great "low profile" actors in Hollywood
3. Great and really well directed action scenes
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing, I really enjoyed the film
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
U.S. Rating: R
Shooter, another great action/thriller film with Mark Wahlberg.
Shooter is the story about Bob Swagger, an ex marine sniper who's been recruited to provide professional assistance to protect the president from an imminent threat of assasination. Once he's provided his advises and warnings, he discovers that he's been framed on the assasination of a foreign president in American soil.
He manages the situation and escapes from his enemies. The FBI, Secret Service, Police Departments and other inteligence and police forces try to hunt him down while he's trying to recover from being shot and finding the time and space to be able to find the truth and take the responsibles down to justice.
A really good action thriller that beings the perfect combination of a great cast, combined with a really good script and great direction. Even though it is yet another special-forces/hero films, Shooter brings a different perspective and freshness with the great performance of Mark Wahlberg and Michael Pena.
Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. Memorable quotes:
- I'm a United States' Senator!... Exactly!
- You don't understand! They killed my dog!
2. Great plot supported by a great cast
3. I really enjoyed Michael Pena's role performance in this film. I believe he's one of those great "low profile" actors in Hollywood
3. Great and really well directed action scenes
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing, I really enjoyed the film
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: Detective David Starsky is the most dedicated undercover cop working the mean streets of Bay City, California. Maniacally devoted to his job, when he's on duty no crime goes unpunished--and he's always on duty. And that's a good thing, because he has some metaphorically big shoes to fill: his mother was a legend on the force, one of the best cops in the history of Bay City. But while his mom stuck with the same partner throughout her entire career, due to his extremely zealous brand of police work, Starsky burns through partners faster than his beloved Gran Torino goes through spark plugs. Detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson is having career issues of his own--he's a good cop, but his hazardously laidback personality and desire for a quick buck don't always get the job done. He has excellent instincts, he just needs a little bit of focus to keep him on the admittedly less profitable side of the law. Exasperated Bay City Police Captain Dobey has found the perfect solution for two of his biggest problems: pair up Starsky and Hutch and put them out on the streets. As soon as the two mismatched crime fighters unhappily begin their first day on the beat as a team, a "floater" turns up on the Bay City coastline. With the help of Hutch's dynamite, street-savvy informant Huggy Bear, the two begin to unravel the mysterious murder case. Investigating their first clue, the boys meet Staci and Holly, of the Bay City Cheerleaders, who are more than eager to help--in any way they can. All signs seem to point at wealthy businessman Reese Feldman, but Starsky and Hutch just can't seem to make a case against him. Unbeknownst to them, Feldman has cooked up a plan to foil the DEA and is plotting the biggest and most lucrative drug deal of his career. The unlikely duo will use their canniest undercover skills, hardcore street smarts and striking good looks to solve the crime and make sure the criminal does the time.
Starring: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Calvin 'Snoop Dogg' Broadus, Fred Williamson, Vince Vaughn
Directed by: Todd Phillips
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Who could imagine Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson bringing to the big screen one of the best action TV Series from the 70's? Well, yes... I never though of it, but they did it. An not just that! The film brought also such a unique and hilarious supporting cast! Snoop Dogg, Jason Bateman, Vince Vaughn, Juliette Lewis, Amy Smart, Carmen Electra and Will Ferrell.
If you ever watched the original TV Series, you will notice few important things: There were some important similarities and differences.
Similarities? The way they dress and look... I actually had some really good laughs when they showed both couples together, the original one and the new one. They look SO alike that it is so extremely funny!
The car. I think that we can't think of the TV Series without thinking on the red and white "American Muscle" Gran Torino.
Differences? Ben and Owen were far less serious than the original actors!
If you love these two guys, you will definitely enjoy the film.
What did I like from this movie?
1. All the hilarious and bizarre details on this plot
2. The great chemistry between the lead roles
3. The amazing supporting cast
4. The hilarious detail of bringing the old original couple and car to the scene!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all. It was actually really entertaining
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Todd Phillips
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Who could imagine Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson bringing to the big screen one of the best action TV Series from the 70's? Well, yes... I never though of it, but they did it. An not just that! The film brought also such a unique and hilarious supporting cast! Snoop Dogg, Jason Bateman, Vince Vaughn, Juliette Lewis, Amy Smart, Carmen Electra and Will Ferrell.
If you ever watched the original TV Series, you will notice few important things: There were some important similarities and differences.
Similarities? The way they dress and look... I actually had some really good laughs when they showed both couples together, the original one and the new one. They look SO alike that it is so extremely funny!
The car. I think that we can't think of the TV Series without thinking on the red and white "American Muscle" Gran Torino.
Differences? Ben and Owen were far less serious than the original actors!
If you love these two guys, you will definitely enjoy the film.
What did I like from this movie?
1. All the hilarious and bizarre details on this plot
2. The great chemistry between the lead roles
3. The amazing supporting cast
4. The hilarious detail of bringing the old original couple and car to the scene!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all. It was actually really entertaining
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: Zoinks! Two years after a clash of egos forced Mystery Inc. to close its doors, Scooby-Doo and his clever crime-solving cohorts Fred, Daphne, Shaggy and Velma are individually summoned to Spooky Island to investigate a series a paranormal incidents at the ultra-hip Spring Break hot spot. Concerned that his frightfully popular resort might truly be haunted, Spooky Island owner Emile Mondavarious tries to reunite those notoriously meddling detectives to solve the mystery before his supernatural secret scares away the college crowds. Scooby and the gang will have to overcome their personal differences and forget everything they think they know about fake ghouls and phony creatures to crack the case, save themselves and possibly the world... Ruh-roh!
Starring: Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard, Linda Cardellini, Rowan Atkinson
Directed by: Raja Gosnell
U.S. Rating: PG
To be honest, I would rather to watch the comics or TV Series from the 70's instead of watching film. It is not that bad, but seriously, if you were a big fan of the comics and TV Series, you would notice immediately that they were way far better than this film.
It is a good film for kids. With monsters and some digital animation, it will help to keep them entertained.
I must say that the characters were well cast. Not because they had a great performance, but because they really looked like the originals.
What did I like from this movie?
1. If you have kids, it offers some goofy and entertaining situations
2. Very colorful
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Far from what we should expect, since it didn't represent the greatness of the TV Series from the 70's
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
Directed by: Raja Gosnell
U.S. Rating: PG
To be honest, I would rather to watch the comics or TV Series from the 70's instead of watching film. It is not that bad, but seriously, if you were a big fan of the comics and TV Series, you would notice immediately that they were way far better than this film.
It is a good film for kids. With monsters and some digital animation, it will help to keep them entertained.
I must say that the characters were well cast. Not because they had a great performance, but because they really looked like the originals.
What did I like from this movie?
1. If you have kids, it offers some goofy and entertaining situations
2. Very colorful
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Far from what we should expect, since it didn't represent the greatness of the TV Series from the 70's
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: Two U.S. marshals, Teddy Daniels and Chuck Aule, are summoned to a remote and barren island off the coast of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island's fortress-like hospital for the criminally insane.
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Max von Sydow
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
U.S. Rating: R
Another amazing Martin Scorsese film, no doubt about it. He played his card using his golden boy, Leonardo DiCaprio, and he nailed it again. Shutter Island is not the typical horror movie we usually watch on theaters or TV. This film actually messes with your head, not in a scary, but in a thoughtful way. It makes you think about the whole situation, trying to find what's going on, especially at the end. An exceptional psychological thriller.
I've been trying to find the whole thing about the twist at the end of the film, and the interesting thing is that it's difficult to find a consensus. Everyone got a different point of view about what was happening and especially, the end of the film.
Leonardo DiCaprio's performance wasn't the best, compared with his previous roles and films, but it was extremely good for the film. He delivered the best what Scorsese wanted to expose on this film.
I have my personal idea about what was happening, but I won't tell write it as part of this short review. I will respect people who wants to watch it first and get their own impressions about the film and the twist at the end of the film. If you want to share what you think is the twist and what really happened with Teddy Daniels
Totally recommended! Such a great psychological thriller!
What did I like from this movie?
1. Such a great cast and direction!
2. Amazing plot, it is not a scary movie, but definitely a film that will mess with your head!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all!
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
U.S. Rating: R
Another amazing Martin Scorsese film, no doubt about it. He played his card using his golden boy, Leonardo DiCaprio, and he nailed it again. Shutter Island is not the typical horror movie we usually watch on theaters or TV. This film actually messes with your head, not in a scary, but in a thoughtful way. It makes you think about the whole situation, trying to find what's going on, especially at the end. An exceptional psychological thriller.
I've been trying to find the whole thing about the twist at the end of the film, and the interesting thing is that it's difficult to find a consensus. Everyone got a different point of view about what was happening and especially, the end of the film.
Leonardo DiCaprio's performance wasn't the best, compared with his previous roles and films, but it was extremely good for the film. He delivered the best what Scorsese wanted to expose on this film.
I have my personal idea about what was happening, but I won't tell write it as part of this short review. I will respect people who wants to watch it first and get their own impressions about the film and the twist at the end of the film. If you want to share what you think is the twist and what really happened with Teddy Daniels
Totally recommended! Such a great psychological thriller!
What did I like from this movie?
1. Such a great cast and direction!
2. Amazing plot, it is not a scary movie, but definitely a film that will mess with your head!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing 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?
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Synopsis: Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. When his suit suddenly changes, turning jet-black and enhancing his powers, it transforms Peter as well, bringing out the dark, vengeful side of his personality that he is struggling to control. Under the influence of the suit, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care for him most. Forced to choose between the seductive power of the new suit and the compassionate hero he used to be, Peter must overcome his personal demons as two of the most-feared villains yet, Sandman and Venom, gather unparalleled power and a thirst for retribution to threaten Peter and everyone he loves.
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, James Franco
Directed by: Sam Raimi
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I had the chance to enjoy, once again, the opportunity to watch this amazing trilogy. To be honest, each one of them offers something different, and if I had to choose my favorite one, I would say that the third one is my top favorite. I love the three movies but, I believe that the third one has been able to offer much more material, action and stories about Peter Parker and Spider-Man than the two previous ones. In Spider-Man 3, we have the opportunity to watch a new fresh and amazing script, lots and lots of action scenes, we were able to see more from Peter Parker... fighting and using his powers without a mask. We were able to watch Spider-Man fighting not one, two, or three but four enemies in this film (Harry - the new Goblin, the Sandman, Venom and the dark side of Spider-Man). We also had the chance to see all the drama, love, trouble and romance involved in the relationship between Peter Parker and MJ. We saw the funny situations faced by Peter Parker while he's trying to balance his job with his super-hero responsibilities and his internal fight with his dark side, and his internal fight while he tried to revenge the death of his uncle and found the truth of what really happened (similar situation he faced with his friend Harry and his dad's death).
Such an amazing film and direction. I believe that the film accomplished the perfect combination: Strong script, amazing and creative direction, unique cast. I can only say that I'm more than excited to know that there will be a new sequel on the way, since an amazing work done with these three films can't be left incomplete.
Totally recommended! If you haven't watch it, you have no idea the fun you've missed with this trilogy, and especially, this film.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The script. They were able to include so much material and combine all in a fresh and strong script
2. The cast. Even though, this new sequel kept most of the original cast, the new characters were perfect for their roles
3. Sam Raimi did an amazing work again, great direction
4. The film was so colorful, fresh and loaded with everything you want... action, drama, romance, comedy
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
Directed by: Sam Raimi
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I had the chance to enjoy, once again, the opportunity to watch this amazing trilogy. To be honest, each one of them offers something different, and if I had to choose my favorite one, I would say that the third one is my top favorite. I love the three movies but, I believe that the third one has been able to offer much more material, action and stories about Peter Parker and Spider-Man than the two previous ones. In Spider-Man 3, we have the opportunity to watch a new fresh and amazing script, lots and lots of action scenes, we were able to see more from Peter Parker... fighting and using his powers without a mask. We were able to watch Spider-Man fighting not one, two, or three but four enemies in this film (Harry - the new Goblin, the Sandman, Venom and the dark side of Spider-Man). We also had the chance to see all the drama, love, trouble and romance involved in the relationship between Peter Parker and MJ. We saw the funny situations faced by Peter Parker while he's trying to balance his job with his super-hero responsibilities and his internal fight with his dark side, and his internal fight while he tried to revenge the death of his uncle and found the truth of what really happened (similar situation he faced with his friend Harry and his dad's death).
Such an amazing film and direction. I believe that the film accomplished the perfect combination: Strong script, amazing and creative direction, unique cast. I can only say that I'm more than excited to know that there will be a new sequel on the way, since an amazing work done with these three films can't be left incomplete.
Totally recommended! If you haven't watch it, you have no idea the fun you've missed with this trilogy, and especially, this film.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The script. They were able to include so much material and combine all in a fresh and strong script
2. The cast. Even though, this new sequel kept most of the original cast, the new characters were perfect for their roles
3. Sam Raimi did an amazing work again, great direction
4. The film was so colorful, fresh and loaded with everything you want... action, drama, romance, comedy
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
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Synopsis: Orphaned at an early age, Peter Parker lives in Queens, New York with his beloved Aunt May and Uncle Ben. Peter leads the life of a normal student, working as a photographer at the school paper, pining after the beautiful Mary Jane Watson and hanging out with buddy Harry Osborn. On a school trip, during which Peter and his classmates are given a science demonstration on arachnids, Peter is bitten by a genetically-altered spider. Soon after, he discovers that he has unusual powers: he is endowed with the strength and agility of a spider along with a keen, ESP-like "spider-sense." Peter first uses his powers to make money, but in the face of a tragedy that hits close to home, he vows to dedicate his life to fighting crime, taking to heart the words of his beloved Uncle Ben: "With great power comes great responsibility." Meanwhile, megalomaniacal businessman Norman Osborn, Harry's father, is undergoing some changes of his own. An experimental formula has gone awry, increasing his intelligence and strength but also driving him insane. He is now the Green Goblin, Spider-Man's arch enemy, who will put young Peter Parker's vow to fight crime and help innocent people to the ultimate test.
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Randy Savage, Willem Dafoe, James Franco, Kirsten Dunst
Directed by: Sam Raimi
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I must say that I forgot all the times I've watched Spider-Man and its sequels, and honestly, I can't get enough of these films. I enjoy them every single time I watch them, and now that I've had the chance to watch them on Blu-Ray, it is even more amazing watching all the HD details involved in these films. Directed by Sam Raimi, I enjoyed his work because he was able to deliver the best of the scripts, enemies, power, responsibility, love, internal fights. and stories on this film and its sequels. An amazing cast selected for what is actually one of the best super-heroes trilogies so far. A film so colorful, fresh and energetic. I honestly can't wait for a new sequel! Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The plot was really, really entertaining
2. The cast was perfect for the film
3. Director Sam Raimi was able to show the best of the hero, story and effects around the story and film
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
Directed by: Sam Raimi
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I must say that I forgot all the times I've watched Spider-Man and its sequels, and honestly, I can't get enough of these films. I enjoy them every single time I watch them, and now that I've had the chance to watch them on Blu-Ray, it is even more amazing watching all the HD details involved in these films. Directed by Sam Raimi, I enjoyed his work because he was able to deliver the best of the scripts, enemies, power, responsibility, love, internal fights. and stories on this film and its sequels. An amazing cast selected for what is actually one of the best super-heroes trilogies so far. A film so colorful, fresh and energetic. I honestly can't wait for a new sequel! Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The plot was really, really entertaining
2. The cast was perfect for the film
3. Director Sam Raimi was able to show the best of the hero, story and effects around the story and film
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?
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Synopsis: When troubled teen Michael returns home after a year at military school, he finds his mother, Susan, in love and his soon-to-be stepfather, David, has moved into their home. David says he wants them to become the perfect family. But as they get to know each other, Michael quickly becomes convinced that David himself is far from perfect. Trying to verify what he knows of David's past, Michael finds things that don't add up. As strange events and David's bursts of malevolence become more frequent, Michael tells his mother and girlfriend of his suspicions, but they just think he's being paranoid. Eventually, as Michael searches for proof that his suspicions are well-founded, cracks begin to show in David's perfect fade and it becomes apparent he will stop at nothing to keep his secrets. For David has a history of trying to create the perfect family. And each time, when it becomes apparent that perfection is impossible, David has a terrifying way of clearing the slate and starting over.
Starring: Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward, Penn Badgley, Amber Heard, Sherry Stringfield
Directed by: Nelson McCormick
U.S. Rating: PG-13
This re-make of Joseph Ruben’s 1987 suspense film was not as good as the original one, but it was totally entertaining though. The plot was pretty simple and showing some holes or gaps, but I must say that everyone involved in this film played their roles greatly and it actually made the difference. There were lots of action-suspense moments throughout the film that will keep you entertained. Most of the critics and reviews have merged in two important details: The plot wasn't strong enough, with so many loosed knots and with a very predictable end. I totally agree with their critics to the plot, but I think that the very last scene at the end of the film was totally unexpected, no matter how predictable was the hole ending fight and situation with the family.
If you're looking for an entertaining mild suspense-thriller film to watch on a quiet weekend night, you can rely on this one as one of your options.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I enjoyed the way the cast played their roles, it helped the simple plot to be more enjoyable that it actually was
2. Yes, Sela Ward is one of those few "beautiful and elegant" women I really like from Hollywood
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. the plot was pretty simple and with many gaps
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Nelson McCormick
U.S. Rating: PG-13
This re-make of Joseph Ruben’s 1987 suspense film was not as good as the original one, but it was totally entertaining though. The plot was pretty simple and showing some holes or gaps, but I must say that everyone involved in this film played their roles greatly and it actually made the difference. There were lots of action-suspense moments throughout the film that will keep you entertained. Most of the critics and reviews have merged in two important details: The plot wasn't strong enough, with so many loosed knots and with a very predictable end. I totally agree with their critics to the plot, but I think that the very last scene at the end of the film was totally unexpected, no matter how predictable was the hole ending fight and situation with the family.
If you're looking for an entertaining mild suspense-thriller film to watch on a quiet weekend night, you can rely on this one as one of your options.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I enjoyed the way the cast played their roles, it helped the simple plot to be more enjoyable that it actually was
2. Yes, Sela Ward is one of those few "beautiful and elegant" women I really like from Hollywood
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. the plot was pretty simple and with many gaps
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: Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to life as he has never been portrayed before. Jude Law stars as Holmes' trusted colleague, Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a formidable ally for Sherlock Holmes. Rachel McAdams stars as Irene Adler, the only woman ever to have bested Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous relationship with the detective. Mark Strong stars as their mysterious new adversary, Blackwood. Kelly Reilly will play Watson's love interest, Mary.
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
U.S. Rating: PG-13
We should start saying that the key success on this film was the chemistry among the lead characters. Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law and Rachel McAdams played brilliant roles with such chemistry that made the film so worth to watch. Even though Sherlock Holmes has been categorized as an action-suspense-thriller film, we can't take seriosly Rober Downey Jr's version of Sherlock Holmes. He played the lead role with such a spontaneous comedy and crazyness that made Jude Law (Dr. Watson) look like the real smart and mature detective on this story. An action junkie, fight lover, and extremely focused on details, this new version Sherlock Holmes brings two hours of action, suspense and lots of good laughs. The plot is entertaining, with no gaps, the story let them work the idea of an immediate sequel, as it is actually happening at this moment :)
Sherlock Holmes is a film that either on the big screen, DVD or Blu-Ray will offer you such an amazing entertaining time. Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The plot. It was easy to be followed, so entertaining
2. The chemistry among the lead roles was amazing!
3. Great CGI effects
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
U.S. Rating: PG-13
We should start saying that the key success on this film was the chemistry among the lead characters. Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law and Rachel McAdams played brilliant roles with such chemistry that made the film so worth to watch. Even though Sherlock Holmes has been categorized as an action-suspense-thriller film, we can't take seriosly Rober Downey Jr's version of Sherlock Holmes. He played the lead role with such a spontaneous comedy and crazyness that made Jude Law (Dr. Watson) look like the real smart and mature detective on this story. An action junkie, fight lover, and extremely focused on details, this new version Sherlock Holmes brings two hours of action, suspense and lots of good laughs. The plot is entertaining, with no gaps, the story let them work the idea of an immediate sequel, as it is actually happening at this moment :)
Sherlock Holmes is a film that either on the big screen, DVD or Blu-Ray will offer you such an amazing entertaining time. Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The plot. It was easy to be followed, so entertaining
2. The chemistry among the lead roles was amazing!
3. Great CGI effects
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing 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?
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Synopsis: When five sorority girls inadvertently cause the murder of one of their sisters in a prank gone wrong, they agree to keep the matter to themselves and never speak of it again, so they can get on with their lives. This proves easier said than done, when after graduation a mysterious killer goes after the five of them and anyone who knows their secret.
Starring: Briana Evigan, Leah Pipes, Rumer Willis, Jamie Chung, Carrie Fisher
Directed by: Stewart Hendler
U.S. Rating: R
What it is supposed to be a horror film, turns into something remotely scary. I laughed at some of the key moments of this film, especially at the end. Even though Sorority Row was considered a possible great pop-corn Summer/Fall thriller, it was far from it. The script was bad, nonsense, not scary at all, supported by a cast that was more interested in selling a dumb, plastic image of a bunch of college girls jumping around in their underwear, throwing crazy parties, rude tricks and hiding secrets like they were a dark secret organization. The saddest of all was watching the once beautiful Princess Leia, Carrie Fisher, playing the role of the house mother of the Theta Pi Fraternity.
The film is about a group of girls who plan to play a trick to one of the girl's brother. The trick? They hooked him up to one of the girls, and while they were kissing in a room (being filmed by a video cam), the girl starts convulsing and dies (supposedly). Everything went well until the moment they get to a lonely place and the guy stucks a tire iron in girl's chest. They drop the dead body in a hole and decide to keep the incident as a secret. Few months later, the girls receive a text message with the tire iron used the night the girl died and from this moment on... lots (and I mean lots!) of people start dying. Some of the people killed have nothing to do with the event, some of the people involved in the event the night the girl was killed survived. The script tries to keep some options for your imagination, trying to guess who's the person killing all those involved in that incident, but at the end, it reveals the responsible... someone who has NOTHING to do with the situation. The end couldn't be more surreal: A house burning, several girls screaming their lungs out, machine gun shots everywhere, a house, hot tub and garden in a complete mess after a crazy loud party... and the police and fire department arrives years later?! Besides that, the surviving girls leave the house walking like they were in a beauty parade. I couldn't laugh louder. I could recommend this one for a boring afternoon at home, but honestly, I can't do that to my followers and friends.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I enjoyed the film laughing to all the plastic and dumb situations offered in this film
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Sad watching Carrie Fisher in this dumb scary college girls film
2. Poor plot and boring cast
3. Horrible end
I would rate this movie with a 1/5
Directed by: Stewart Hendler
U.S. Rating: R
What it is supposed to be a horror film, turns into something remotely scary. I laughed at some of the key moments of this film, especially at the end. Even though Sorority Row was considered a possible great pop-corn Summer/Fall thriller, it was far from it. The script was bad, nonsense, not scary at all, supported by a cast that was more interested in selling a dumb, plastic image of a bunch of college girls jumping around in their underwear, throwing crazy parties, rude tricks and hiding secrets like they were a dark secret organization. The saddest of all was watching the once beautiful Princess Leia, Carrie Fisher, playing the role of the house mother of the Theta Pi Fraternity.
The film is about a group of girls who plan to play a trick to one of the girl's brother. The trick? They hooked him up to one of the girls, and while they were kissing in a room (being filmed by a video cam), the girl starts convulsing and dies (supposedly). Everything went well until the moment they get to a lonely place and the guy stucks a tire iron in girl's chest. They drop the dead body in a hole and decide to keep the incident as a secret. Few months later, the girls receive a text message with the tire iron used the night the girl died and from this moment on... lots (and I mean lots!) of people start dying. Some of the people killed have nothing to do with the event, some of the people involved in the event the night the girl was killed survived. The script tries to keep some options for your imagination, trying to guess who's the person killing all those involved in that incident, but at the end, it reveals the responsible... someone who has NOTHING to do with the situation. The end couldn't be more surreal: A house burning, several girls screaming their lungs out, machine gun shots everywhere, a house, hot tub and garden in a complete mess after a crazy loud party... and the police and fire department arrives years later?! Besides that, the surviving girls leave the house walking like they were in a beauty parade. I couldn't laugh louder. I could recommend this one for a boring afternoon at home, but honestly, I can't do that to my followers and friends.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I enjoyed the film laughing to all the plastic and dumb situations offered in this film
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Sad watching Carrie Fisher in this dumb scary college girls film
2. Poor plot and boring cast
3. Horrible end
I would rate this movie with a 1/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: Reluctant hero and video-store clerk, Stan Helsing, has to save a town from the six biggest monsters in cinema history on Halloween night.
Starring: Steve Howey, Diora Baird, Kenan Thompson, Desi Lydic, Leslie Nielsen
Directed by: Bo Zenga
U.S. Rating: R
I'm a fan of the Scary Movie franchise, I've watched and enjoyed them all. Following the Scary Movie tradition (produced by the same people), Stan Helsing offers a parody with some of the most famous horror characters in Hollywood. The only problem? It is SO bad that it actually scares you! The plot is empty,ridiculously shallow, boring and nonsense, supported by (what I consider) a cast with no talent at all. I'm still amazed to see Leslie Nielsen in this movie... playing a role of a cross-dressed old man! When did he lose his great comedy moments and fell into such low level! Anyway, my recommendation? Don't even waste your time trying to watch it.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Nothing
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I think it is the worst parody movie ever made so far
2. It was sad to watch Leslie Nielsen playing the role he played in this crappy film
I would rate this movie with a 1/5
Directed by: Bo Zenga
U.S. Rating: R
I'm a fan of the Scary Movie franchise, I've watched and enjoyed them all. Following the Scary Movie tradition (produced by the same people), Stan Helsing offers a parody with some of the most famous horror characters in Hollywood. The only problem? It is SO bad that it actually scares you! The plot is empty,ridiculously shallow, boring and nonsense, supported by (what I consider) a cast with no talent at all. I'm still amazed to see Leslie Nielsen in this movie... playing a role of a cross-dressed old man! When did he lose his great comedy moments and fell into such low level! Anyway, my recommendation? Don't even waste your time trying to watch it.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Nothing
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I think it is the worst parody movie ever made so far
2. It was sad to watch Leslie Nielsen playing the role he played in this crappy film
I would rate this movie with a 1/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: Widowed Wendy Handler longs to be closer to her thirteen year old daughter, soccer obsessed Becca, so she concocts an elaborate disguise, that of Italian star Lorenzo Fulograppa, and becomes the new 'star' of the girls' soccer team.
Starring: Missi Pyle, Emily Osment, Kristen Wilson, Percy 'Master P' P, Elon Gold
Directed by: Gregory McClatchy
U.S. Rating: PG
I'm not a big fan of these kind of cheesy kids movies, even though, I can say that this film was quite entertaining. Missi Pyle played a funny lead role in this film as the mother and Lorenzo Vincenzo, a famous international soccer player from Italy. Trying to help and motivate her daughter , Missi Pyle will do everything and anything to make her daughter enjoy what she loves the most, soccer. A cheesy plot but really entertaining and freshly played. A good option for a quiet afternoon with the kids.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The make-up was really funny! She actually looked like the guy she was trying to represent
2. As said, it is a cheesy but fresh plot, easy to watch
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Why does every single movie about soccer is represented by women?
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Gregory McClatchy
U.S. Rating: PG
I'm not a big fan of these kind of cheesy kids movies, even though, I can say that this film was quite entertaining. Missi Pyle played a funny lead role in this film as the mother and Lorenzo Vincenzo, a famous international soccer player from Italy. Trying to help and motivate her daughter , Missi Pyle will do everything and anything to make her daughter enjoy what she loves the most, soccer. A cheesy plot but really entertaining and freshly played. A good option for a quiet afternoon with the kids.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The make-up was really funny! She actually looked like the guy she was trying to represent
2. As said, it is a cheesy but fresh plot, easy to watch
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Why does every single movie about soccer is represented by women?
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: The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before.
Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, John Cho, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood
Directed by: J.J. Abrams
U.S. Rating: PG-13
My mom watched Star Trek when I was growing up. I knew what was going on. Although I am not a huge trekker, this movie was amazing! Great special effects and I enjoyed the storyline very much. Even if you don't like Star Trek, you'll enjoy this movie. Really well done. I'd say it should be top 10 of 2009.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The Special Effects. They were very cool!
2. Storyline was easy to follow even with all the weird aliens and outer space stuff
3. I'm a sucker for a love story of any kind
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I'm not really sure. I liked it all
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: J.J. Abrams
U.S. Rating: PG-13
My mom watched Star Trek when I was growing up. I knew what was going on. Although I am not a huge trekker, this movie was amazing! Great special effects and I enjoyed the storyline very much. Even if you don't like Star Trek, you'll enjoy this movie. Really well done. I'd say it should be top 10 of 2009.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The Special Effects. They were very cool!
2. Storyline was easy to follow even with all the weird aliens and outer space stuff
3. I'm a sucker for a love story of any kind
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I'm not really sure. I liked it 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?
Synopsis: Warriors converge on the streets of Bangkok, preparing for the ultimate battle of terror versus beauty, light versus darkness and good versus evil.
Starring: Kristin Kreuk, Neal McDonough, Chris Klein, Michael Clarke Duncan, Moon Bloodgood
Directed by: Andrzej Bartkowiak
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, a street fighting movie with no fighting scenes! For all those who have ever played the game will know that Street Fighter is all about special powers and street fights. Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li brings the story of Chun-Li, the daughter of Xiang, a well connected businessman. Chun-Li dreams to be a famous pianist. Once they move to Hong Kong, Bison and his men kidnap Xiang and force him to work for Bison. Chun-Li has to grow up only with her mother. Few years later, she succeeds as a famous pianist and her mother dies due to a terminal sickness. Chun-Li receives a mysterious scroll written in ancient chinese. She plans to find revenge and see what happened with her dad. In the other hand, there is a couple of police detectives investigating the assasination of several businessmen. Everything gets interconnected when Chun-Li starts finding answers about the ancient scroll, Bison and her dad, and these two police detectives get closer trying to catch Bison and his men. I had great expectations about this movie, since its 1994 predecessor with Jean-Claude Van Damme was one of his worst movies in his personal filmography list. My honest opinion? This movie adaptation is an offense to one of the video games ever made.
What did I like from this movie?
Well, honestly, I didn't enjoy the movie, since it didn't accomplished none of my expectations
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. It is an action movie with just a couple of really lousy fight scenes
2. The detective couple were the worst cops ever!
3. The plot seemed to be so weak that loses so much details on the script
I would rate this movie with a 1/5
Directed by: Andrzej Bartkowiak
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, a street fighting movie with no fighting scenes! For all those who have ever played the game will know that Street Fighter is all about special powers and street fights. Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li brings the story of Chun-Li, the daughter of Xiang, a well connected businessman. Chun-Li dreams to be a famous pianist. Once they move to Hong Kong, Bison and his men kidnap Xiang and force him to work for Bison. Chun-Li has to grow up only with her mother. Few years later, she succeeds as a famous pianist and her mother dies due to a terminal sickness. Chun-Li receives a mysterious scroll written in ancient chinese. She plans to find revenge and see what happened with her dad. In the other hand, there is a couple of police detectives investigating the assasination of several businessmen. Everything gets interconnected when Chun-Li starts finding answers about the ancient scroll, Bison and her dad, and these two police detectives get closer trying to catch Bison and his men. I had great expectations about this movie, since its 1994 predecessor with Jean-Claude Van Damme was one of his worst movies in his personal filmography list. My honest opinion? This movie adaptation is an offense to one of the video games ever made.
What did I like from this movie?
Well, honestly, I didn't enjoy the movie, since it didn't accomplished none of my expectations
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. It is an action movie with just a couple of really lousy fight scenes
2. The detective couple were the worst cops ever!
3. The plot seemed to be so weak that loses so much details on the script
I would rate this movie with a 1/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
