Enrolling in a drug study to spice up his humdrum life as a low-paid meter reader, Les Franken (Michael Rapaport) begins taking an experimental antidepressant, which proves to have a few unexpected side effects. Convinced that he's actually developing special powers that can be used to fight evil, Les decides to quit his day job and focus on being a superhero … despite his doctor's professional opinion that his abilities are all in his mind. - taken from Netflix.com
I picked this for an Instant Play - I think it was because I was 'in between' on movies showing up...and it had gotten some higher viewer ratings. Figured maybe I would check it out. Yeah, I watched it. It wasn't spectacular. Simple story of how doing one of them drug studies you hear about all the time, can go wrong.... and just by chance, the side effects make you do stuff that actually are nice for society, though done in the wrong way (vigilante justice). Indie film... low budget... no major big names. I was okay with it... 2 stars.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Movie Review : "Devil"
In this edgy thriller, Det. Bowden (Chris Messina) must not only save five people trapped in an elevator -- a mechanic (Logan Marshall-Green), a young woman (Bojana Novakovic), an old woman (Jenny O'Hara), a guard (Bokeem Woodbine) and a salesman (Geoffrey Arend) -- but he must act fast because the devil is among them. Drew Dowdle and John Erick Dowdle direct M. Night Shyamalan's story, which explores the notion that there are no coincidences. - taken from Netflix.com
Shyamalan directed this... should of known it would suck. I sat down thinking this would be a nice little thriller/horror ind of flick..... but no. I think the only part I liked was the idea that 'there are no coincidences'. One star is being nice.
Shyamalan directed this... should of known it would suck. I sat down thinking this would be a nice little thriller/horror ind of flick..... but no. I think the only part I liked was the idea that 'there are no coincidences'. One star is being nice.
Movie Review : "Salt"
After she's accused of being a Russian sleeper spy, rogue CIA agent EvelynSalt (Angelina Jolie) goes on the run, using every tactic, accent and disguise she knows to elude her pursuers, clear her name and protect her husband. Her supervisor, Winter (Liev Schreiber), buys her story, while counterintelligence officer Peabody (Chiwetel Ejiofor) decidedly does not and will do anything to stop her in this fast-paced, intrigue-filled spy adventure. - taken from Netflix.com
The story and action through this movie eluded me most of the way, so I enjoyed it a bit more. There was a good bit of action interspersed with bits and pieces of what was going on. Liev... damn, he played a good role in this flick! I usually am a bit of a horndog for Jolie as a rule, but I just couldn't get there for this role. She appears so ... robotic (I don't think it all was part of the role, though some of it needed to be) and I just got a bad taste in my mouth. Kind of how I went sour with her in "Changling" though she was more anorexic looking in that one. Liev saved it though, so I give it 4 stars.
The story and action through this movie eluded me most of the way, so I enjoyed it a bit more. There was a good bit of action interspersed with bits and pieces of what was going on. Liev... damn, he played a good role in this flick! I usually am a bit of a horndog for Jolie as a rule, but I just couldn't get there for this role. She appears so ... robotic (I don't think it all was part of the role, though some of it needed to be) and I just got a bad taste in my mouth. Kind of how I went sour with her in "Changling" though she was more anorexic looking in that one. Liev saved it though, so I give it 4 stars.
Movie Review : "Alpha and Omega"
When park rangers capture ambitious, head-of-the-pack wolf pup Kate (Hayden Panettiere) and happy-go-lucky wolf pup Humphrey (Justin Long), the two wind up in a strange land hundreds of miles from home and must find their way back. As they battle bears, porcupines and each other on their journey, they discover they're falling in love. This animated film also features the voices of Christina Ricci and Dennis Hopper. - taken from Netflix.com
This has got to be the worst cartoon/animation type film I have seen in years. The storyline wasn't that great, and the only laughs I got were from the duck and goose. Yeah, some well named actors loaned their voice talents, and I think Hopper had passed during the process or shortly after (I seem to recall there was a dedication somewhere in there for him for the film). Definitely BAH! Though, my kids seemed to enjoy it, but one of them did say it was stupid... rating is 1 star.
This has got to be the worst cartoon/animation type film I have seen in years. The storyline wasn't that great, and the only laughs I got were from the duck and goose. Yeah, some well named actors loaned their voice talents, and I think Hopper had passed during the process or shortly after (I seem to recall there was a dedication somewhere in there for him for the film). Definitely BAH! Though, my kids seemed to enjoy it, but one of them did say it was stupid... rating is 1 star.
Movie Review : "Resident Evil: Afterlife"
The Undead Apocalypse continues unabated as super-soldier Alice (Milla Jovovich) finds her way to a supposed sanctuary in Los Angeles, which may just be a deadly trap set for her by the ruthless Umbrella Corporation. The fourth film in Paul W.S. Anderson's blood-soaked saga finds Alice teaming up with Claire (Ali Larter) and Chris (Wentworth Miller) and a handful of stragglers to save what's left of humanity. - taken from Netflix.com
I have been a decent fan of the 'Resident Evil' movies, not the video games though. I just really never played the game, I will admit though. Milla Jovovich has been pretty sexy for me ever since the first of this series (even 'The Fifth Element') and I have watched all of them, even bought the first three. And the soundtracks ROCK! I will admit though, I am starting to get a bit stretched with the storyline. It was good through 3 movies, and in my badly worded opinion, the 4th was a bit far. With this Fifth installment, it goes even more out there. The little clip after the end credits was a nice hanger though, and leaves yet an opening for another movie.... and I have seen rumor on the 'Net that it is in the works. It earned 5 stars for Jovovich and the other pretty girls, and a rockin soundtrack... and the action/special fx were good too.
I have been a decent fan of the 'Resident Evil' movies, not the video games though. I just really never played the game, I will admit though. Milla Jovovich has been pretty sexy for me ever since the first of this series (even 'The Fifth Element') and I have watched all of them, even bought the first three. And the soundtracks ROCK! I will admit though, I am starting to get a bit stretched with the storyline. It was good through 3 movies, and in my badly worded opinion, the 4th was a bit far. With this Fifth installment, it goes even more out there. The little clip after the end credits was a nice hanger though, and leaves yet an opening for another movie.... and I have seen rumor on the 'Net that it is in the works. It earned 5 stars for Jovovich and the other pretty girls, and a rockin soundtrack... and the action/special fx were good too.
Movie Review : "Megamind"
When a cunning supervillain (voiced by Will Ferrell) accidently kills his crime-fighting nemesis, the rogue suddenly finds life boring and uninspired. So, he creates a new enemy (Jonah Hill) who seeks to destroy the world, forcing Megamind to play the hero role for once in his life. This hilarious 3D animated feature from director Tom McGrath (Madagascar) also features the voices of Brad Pitt and Tina Fey. - taken from Netflix.com
I have enjoyed many cartoon/computer animation flicks over the years, but seemingly, the newer ones recently have been pretty lame. This one was no exception. It ranked there with 'Despicable Me'. Maybe I just cannot stand Wil Ferrell, or his voice even. I don't recall any laughing from me, and not many from the kids either. The kids would watch it again, so I give it 3 stars for lasting value when I need them out of my hair.
I have enjoyed many cartoon/computer animation flicks over the years, but seemingly, the newer ones recently have been pretty lame. This one was no exception. It ranked there with 'Despicable Me'. Maybe I just cannot stand Wil Ferrell, or his voice even. I don't recall any laughing from me, and not many from the kids either. The kids would watch it again, so I give it 3 stars for lasting value when I need them out of my hair.
Movie Review : "Disturbia"
In this modern retelling of Hitchcock's thriller Rear Window, Kale (Shia LaBeouf), a troubled teen sentenced to house arrest, begins watching his neighbors out of boredom -- only to discover evidence that a serial killer lives a stone's throw from his home. As his suspicions of his neighbor (David Morse) grow, Kale enlists the aid of friends Ashley (Sarah Roemer) and Ronnie (Aaron Yoo) in his increasingly dangerous snooping. - taken from Netflix.com
Okay, the description tells the best story. This movie sucked. I thought, even being a type of remake, but a Hitchcock film, it might still be interesting. But it wasn't. Morse has done well playing small parts as bad guy, and does well in this one too. Though I do admit, Roemer wasn't too bad looking in some of the scenes, though appears too young to be sexy (this is a HS role). I am being nice with 2 stars. Again Shia Lebouf can't act.
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