In a futuristic world, a strict regime has eliminated war by suppressing emotions: Books, art and music are strictly forbidden, and feeling is a crime punishable by death -- a rule that's enforced by feeding the denizens a mood-limiting drug. John Preston (Christian Bale) is a top government official responsible for destroying those who resist the rules. But when he misses a dose of his own medication, he experiences a pang of conscience. - taken from Netflix.com
I originally picked this movie out as Christian Bale was the main actor. I don't think I made it through the first 20 minutes before I turned it off. Made in 2002, another storyline of 'destroy mankind's emotions, and society functions best'. Including flags that were near imitations of Nazi flags, and a similar look to '1984'. One star.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Movie Review : "Tangled"
Disney animators take on the classic Grimm Brothers story of Rapunzel (Mandy Moore), a long-locked beauty imprisoned in a secluded tower by evil hag Mother Gothel (Donna Murphy), who needs the rejuvenating powers of Rapunzel's tresses to remain young. When a bandit on the lam (Zachary Levi) helps Rapunzel escape, the old crone plots to recapture her and end her budding romance with the thief in this Golden Globe nominee for Best Animated Feature. - taken from Netflix.com
Another great Disney movie. My boys had watched it over the weekend, and liked it. I watched it alone today. I actually snickered at some parts. The music was good, and I enjoyed the story line they created of Rapunzel. Definitely 5 stars, and thought consideration to buying it.
Another great Disney movie. My boys had watched it over the weekend, and liked it. I watched it alone today. I actually snickered at some parts. The music was good, and I enjoyed the story line they created of Rapunzel. Definitely 5 stars, and thought consideration to buying it.
Movie Review : "Skyline"
After a wild night of partying with friends, Terry (Donald Faison) awakens to discover that he's one of the few remaining people on Earth. Banding together with a small group of survivors (Eric Balfour, Scottie Thompson, David Zayas, Brittany Daniel and Crystal Reed), Terry sets out to solve the mystery of what happened to the human race. Greg and Colin Strause (whose work includes the visual effects for Avatar and 300) direct. - taken from Netflix.com
This has got to be one of the worst sci-fi movies I have seen in quite some time. Aliens invade LA. Small group of 'friends' survive. Rest of movie is them getting picked off one by one. Girl and Guy have true love. Really bad acting. Really bad story line. One star.
This has got to be one of the worst sci-fi movies I have seen in quite some time. Aliens invade LA. Small group of 'friends' survive. Rest of movie is them getting picked off one by one. Girl and Guy have true love. Really bad acting. Really bad story line. One star.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Movie Review : "Thor"
Kenneth Branagh directs this Marvel Comics-inspired action flick about the thunder god Thor (Chris Hemsworth), a powerful warrior whose father, Odin (Anthony Hopkins) -- the king of Asgard -- forces him to live among humans on Earth and learn humility. Once there, he finds a friend (Natalie Portman), along with unexpected enemies sent from his world. Kat Dennings, Stellan Skarsgård and Rene Russo co-star. - taken from Netflix.com
Oh wow! I took the boys to see this on Opening Day for the film. The theater wasn't crowded (4:30 show) so it was comfortable to sit back and watch. Freaking awesome! I enjoyed it alot.... of course, I enjoy the superhero movies - well, most of them. I thought it was pretty well adjusted for the screen, and the actors all were pretty good. Looking forward to the sort of follow-up film "The Avengers" due next year, that will have several of the heroes together in one film... Definitely deserved the 5 stars!
Oh wow! I took the boys to see this on Opening Day for the film. The theater wasn't crowded (4:30 show) so it was comfortable to sit back and watch. Freaking awesome! I enjoyed it alot.... of course, I enjoy the superhero movies - well, most of them. I thought it was pretty well adjusted for the screen, and the actors all were pretty good. Looking forward to the sort of follow-up film "The Avengers" due next year, that will have several of the heroes together in one film... Definitely deserved the 5 stars!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Movie Review : "Cloverfield"
A going-away party in Manhattan is interrupted when a mysterious monster of epic proportions launches an attack on New York City. With camcorder in hand, a small group of friends make their way out into the chaotic streets, scrambling to stay alive. Mike Vogel, Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas, Michael Stahl-David, Odette Yustman and T.J. Miller star in this frenetic sci-fi thriller directed by Matt Reeves. - taken from Netflix.com
I remember first seeing the trailer for this. A really short one, that seemed to hardly show anything. It left me feeling wanting... wanting to know what was out there. Whoever did the trailer, did a pretty decent job. Then the movie came out, and the apparent masses of excited people to see what it really was came out of the theaters screaming for mercy. Not mercy as in fear, as in a wonderful horror movie; but for mercy from the hour and a half of sheer 'WTF was that?' . Made in 2007, I think released like January 2008 (I could be wrong) and many people I knew said to not waste my time watching this one, even on DVD. Heck, some said not to waste the time when it makes TV. My queue got slow, and low, so I put it in. Yeah, there are other stuff I could have re-watched that would have been better. Two stars, only because I did get to see what it was... no spoiler there..
I remember first seeing the trailer for this. A really short one, that seemed to hardly show anything. It left me feeling wanting... wanting to know what was out there. Whoever did the trailer, did a pretty decent job. Then the movie came out, and the apparent masses of excited people to see what it really was came out of the theaters screaming for mercy. Not mercy as in fear, as in a wonderful horror movie; but for mercy from the hour and a half of sheer 'WTF was that?' . Made in 2007, I think released like January 2008 (I could be wrong) and many people I knew said to not waste my time watching this one, even on DVD. Heck, some said not to waste the time when it makes TV. My queue got slow, and low, so I put it in. Yeah, there are other stuff I could have re-watched that would have been better. Two stars, only because I did get to see what it was... no spoiler there..
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