Movie Review : "Machete"

2010 R 105 minutes

Hired to assassinate a politician, vigilante and ex-Federale Machete (Danny Trejo) nearly dies when a sniper shoots him during the job. Out for revenge, he's joined by a reluctant old buddy (Cheech Marin) who's become a pacifist priest. Written and co-directed by Robert Rodriguez, this homage to exploitation films based on his fake trailer in Grindhouse co-stars Robert De Niro, Michelle Rodriguez, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Alba and Steven Seagal. - taken from Netflix.com

OMG! I had waited a few years for this one. I cannot remember where it started, but the original idea was used as a fake movie trailer at the start of some movie made similar to the 70's type R flicks. It was 'Grindhouse' by
Tarantino. Either way, I guess so many people liked it, that they idea got worked further along and they actually made it into a movie. I like Danny Trejo roles anyways. He always plays a badass. And being in the same style as many 70's B flicks you would see at the drive-ins.... just made it better. I was a bit surprised at the cast (I  hadn't looked before I watched it) but included some big names as well. I gave it 5 stars.  

Movie Review : "Red"

2010 PG-13 111 minutes

After trading in his professional past as a black-ops CIA operative for a new identity, Frank Moses (Bruce Willis) is basking in normality. But he's forced to return to old habits when an assassin puts a target on his back and goes after the woman (Mary-Louise Parker) he loves. Helen Mirren and John Malkovich co-star as former members of Frank's team who reluctantly reassemble to save his life in this Golden Globe-nominated action-comedy. - taken from Netflix.com

Nothing like seeing a movie with aging stars in it.... again. I think the first time I saw one with this type of cast, was 'The Expendables' and even though this was a small bit different storyline, the action and aging stars were common. John Malkovich 's character was by far the best I feel, but I am a bit partial to him. Willis always is good  in an action flick, only because it has has speaking lines needed for his role. Parker I felt fit her role as a Mid-American person, and in some scenes looked somewhat sexy, and in others somewhat frumpy. I good girl next door kinda thing. I gave it 4 stars, as I chuckled at some of the dialogue, and the fact that it had several aging stars doing their best in an action flick.

Movie Review : "Unknown"

2006 NR 92 minutes

A seemingly disparate group of men awake together in a locked-down warehouse in the middle of the desert with no knowledge of who they are or how they ended up in their present situation. Despite their shared amnesia, the men must work together to figure out who's who in order to avoid execution. Director Simon Brand weaves this tension-filled thriller that's elevated by a seasoned cast of actors including Greg Kinnear and Joe Pantoliano. - taken from Netflix.com

I was a bit let down with this one. Before we were even well into the movie, I had most of it figured out. Though there was one small part it took to the end of the movie to find out. It was nice to see some smaller actors in this movie... some I recognized not so much by name, but other shows/movies they are in. Like Bobby from 'Sons of Anarchy', and Bridget Moynahan (sp?) who plays in 'Blue Bloods'. Since I sat through most of it pretty bored, I give it 2 stars.

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I been lax about posting my reviews.... I will try to remember all the stuff I have watched and get some new posts in here tonight....

Movie Review : "Fat Head"

While most people saw the documentary 'Super Size Me' as an exposé of the fast food industry, comedian and former health writer Tom Naughton saw it as a dare: He'd show that you could lose weight on a diet of burgers and fries. In addition to chronicling Naughton's weight drop, the film provides interviews with doctors, nutritionists and others to drive home his thesis that most of what we know about "healthy eating" is wrong. - taken from Netflix.com


All I can say is... wow. I never saw 'Super Size' me as it reminded me too much of that moron Michael Moore, whom I cannot stand. This movie actually supported my thought. Not only did I learn more true facts regarding foods and diet, it was nice to see so much shit be brought to the viewer's attention. So much of society accepts crap without any proof, and just this topic reveals just how bad we are nowadays. Definitely making adjustments to my diet starting tomorrow. Five stars for this one! And lots of recommendations.

Movie Review : "G.I. Jane"

Ridley Scott directs this intense look at Lt. Jordan O'Neil (Demi Moore), a Navy topographer chosen as a litmus test for women in combat. O'Neil trains with the elite but punishing Navy SEALs -- and with a 60% dropout rate, no one expects her to succeed. But the steely-nerved and tightly muscled O'Neil attempts to prove everyone wrong. Viggo Mortensen co-stars as a crusty instructor who dishes out the grueling training regime. - taken from Netflix.com


Another great Ridley Scott film. Came out in 1997, but still pretty good. Demi Moore is still damn good looking at that time. Four stars for basic storyline. 

Movie Review : "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward ..."

"The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford"
After Robert Ford (Casey Affleck, in an Oscar-nominated role) joins the most notorious gang in the West, he grows tired of the charismatic Jesse James (Brad Pitt) and begins to resent his widespread fame. But by hatching a scheme to gun down James, Ford risks forever being branded a coward. Sam Shepard, Sam Rockwell, Mary-Louise Parker and Michael Parks also star in this big-screen adaptation of Ron Hansen's acclaimed historical fiction novel. - from Netflix.com


Wow. This movie was a little over 2 1/2 hours of damn good western. Many boys that played cowboys and indians heard of Jesse James, and other famous gunslingers. I was not alone. Though I don't recall much of the actual history of the James Gang, or of Frank and Jesse, this movie provided on hell of a good variation of his assassination. I could see where Affleck got the Oscar nomination, and am somewhat surprised if it did not win that year. All I can say is 5 stars, and Wow! I enjoyed this movie immensely!