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| Movie Reviews - Short Reviews |
Welcome to my popular theatrical release reviews. I make these quick and simple for you to read. Either I think you should see it, or not. I really don't go see bad movies since I research them extensively before going to see them. So I have given most of these movies a 5 rating. |
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Others to Come
| Title: Harold & Kumar 2 |
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It seems like I have been waiting for this movie for a long time too. Well I knew it would be a non-stop laugh thrill ride, but never did I think I wouldn't be able to stop laughing. Kal Penn and John Cho are hilarious together. I hope another one comes after this. I agree with most people that say that the sequel blows away the first one. This one just had scenes that will be memorable forever! Gotta love the Grape Pop scene! "How about some Kool Aid"? Another scene that was hysterical was the interrogation of the parents. Just too funny for words.
The movie, of course is filled with gross humor, but Harold and Kumar make it unbelievably funny and somewhat "realistic". I was left with one question during the film, "Why are there so many kids in here watching this movie"? Then I contemplated as to what the parents were thinking?
This movie has been added to my All-Time Favorites.
Warning: Filthy Entertainment!
May 11, 2008 |
| Title: The Forbidden Kingdom |
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Once I heard the collaboration between Jet Li & Jackie Chan was not going to be raw and gritty, I assumed the film would be too Americanized. Boyyyy, was I right! The Forbidden Kingdom was a great story, excellent acting (most of the time), and kept me interested throughout. I pretty much predicted the ending and too many of the key moments in the film. I didn't like that! I hope another collaboration will happen and the film will not be too cheesy. Loved mostly all the fight scenes, especially as the movie went along.
This is one for the family outing. Won't be a classic, blockbuster or epic, but should be part of your martial arts collection if you like Jackie Chan or Jet Li.
May 11, 2008 |
| Title: Jumper |
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Exciting! This is one of those stories that I dream about. Being able to teleport to anywhere in the world, who wouldn't want that ability? I liked the film, but I wish there was more. It was pretty much a tease. If you take away a few things from this film, then you really have nothing. The story is boring. Guy can jump, people find him and try to kill him, he gets away. In between he gets back together with a girl he use to like when he was a kid, they go to Rome because "hey, all girls will put their lives on hold to go to Rome with a guy they knew back in Highschool but haven't seen for 8 years. Bilson is cute, but she is given nothing to do besides ask questions. The real star here is Jamie Bell, who plays Griffin, another Jumper. He's the person we really want to follow in this story, he's funny, kicks major butt and takes no crap from anyone. Real raw! Sequel? I just needed some history! The filmmakers had a great chance to go back in history and show us this war, as one character mentions, but not once do we get any idea of any of it. There is a lot more story to tell with these Jumpers, but we never get any of it, we only scratch the surface. Are they that confident that it will do so well that they will give a bit more in a sequel? Or did they really have no idea what they were doing and just hope the audience liked the jump scenes.
February 19, 2008 |
| Title: Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer |
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I was so excited to see this movie and when it was over, I wish I would have just downloaded it or something. The only thing that kept me in my seat was Jessica Alba. I was very angry that I spent $11. I think it was only worth like $2.
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| Title: Spiderman III |
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Well what can I say? It's Spiderman! And it's the third movie! It was impressive!
If you haven't seen it, then you should. It is for everyone! Even blind or deaf people.
I thought the ending could have been a lot better, but it was still incredible!
May 8, 2007 |
| Title: The Pathfinder |
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A very interesting story, but not a spectacularly told one. The visuals were amazing! My love for history kept me attention to the movie. The feeling of seeing this film at the movies wasn't there. I thought it felt like a TNT or TBS movie. The dialogue in the movie is not very good, and the acting subpar. The Vikings are great though. They speak their native norse language, and subtitles appear instead of having them speak english which definitely aids in the immersion factor of the film. I would have been a little upset if they were speaking English. An overall nice film, but not worth theatre money.
April 15, 2007 |
| Title: Pirates of the Carribean 2 |
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Spectacular! Brilliant! An amusement park wrapped up in a film!
This film was definitely a summer blockbuster! Oh yeah, they did set the new record for a film. Well deserved for Johnny Depp and the rest of the cast. This film is one to watch again and again. Amazing acting and spectacular action. I really don't want to wait next year for the 3rd film to come out, but I will have to especially with the cliffhanger at the end of this one.
If you are a Pirates of the Carribean fan, definitely go see it! If you are not a Pirates of the Carribean fan, definitely go see it!
July 10, 2006 |
| Title: X-Men III: The Last Stand |
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Well I would have to say that since I am in Europe, it seems that every block has some sort of advertisement for X-Men. Whether it is a bus, tram or taxi passing by I am bound to see Magneto, Storm, Jean, or Wolverine.
I had the chance of watching this "finale" of X-Men in Brussels, Belgium. The movies started out great, but I didn't like the way some of the new characters were introduced, expecially Juggernaut and Angel. It just seems like they were thrown into the story just to please people who wanted them in the first X-Men movie (people like me!). Beast was probably the most well introduced character although it completely went against the real X-Men story. Well, I hate to sound like I didn't enjoy the movie. I really did! It was a great film, but went against X-Men standards. Go see it. I had a great birthday present with the film.
June 3, 2006 |
| Title: Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith |
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| Stunning, amazingly stunning! The bridge between the old and new Star Wars is complete and in spectacular fashion. Action from start to finish! The movie was intriguing in all senses. The political aspects of the film reminded me of our US government. The acting was incredible, not the dialouge though. I had a few questions unanswered during the film, but they were overshadowed by the many questions that I did have answered. I cannot wait to see this movie again! This movie made me want to watch all 6 movies from start to finish, again. It is far better than Episode 1 and 2 together.
Questions: "How could Amidala not know she was having twins?" - There's a thing called an Ultrasound isn't there?
"Did anyone have a problem with the timeline (went very quick) and the storyline was all jacked up?"
Movie rating: 5/5 - Star Wars Movie: 3/5
May 19, 2005 |
| Title: Kingdom of Heaven |
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What an amazing film. It had a long story, but it kept me intrigued the whole movie. The story and action was just really well done. I love the acting in it. I would say this is a must see for all "historical war" movie fans. Ridley Scott is truly an amazing director and I can't wait to see his next film.
May 10, 2005 |
| Title: Are We There Yet? |
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| This movie was very funny and entertaining. I thought Ice Cube did a great performance and a different type at that. I love all of his movies and he was really great character in "Are We There Yet?". The kids in the movie did some great acting and Nia Long was amazing as usual. |
| Title: Hitch |
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| This movie was great. A must see for couples. Will Smith is excellent in this role. This movie is funny and loving and a great education tool for men and women. I would see this movie again and again. I cannot wait for the DVD to come out, which will be a must own. |
| Title: Constantine |
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| This movie was very strange. It had a good story and great acting. It had humorous parts and excellent special effects. It was a good choice for $5 movie night. Keanu was great in it. Throughout the story the action and plot got deeper and I could not wait till the ending. It was a solid film, but not extremely amazing. |
| Title: Meet the Fockers |
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| Hands Down...One of the Funniest Movies EVER!!! A must see for ALL. A great sequel to a great first film. |
| Title: Christmas with The Kranks |
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| An alright movie. I cannot say that it was stunning. The story was nice, mostly predictable. I like the acting. It was just another Christmas movie. And of course it is for all ages. |
| Title: National Treasure |
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| Action packed from start to finish. This was the best movie of the Holidays. Disney has done it again! The story alone is just amazing, and believable. I want some treasure. This is a must see and did I mention it is for all ages. |
| Title: Alien vs. Predator |
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An overall good movie. I would suggest fans to definitely see it. It had some good twists and ending was crazy. I loved most of the plot, some parts were corny but I got over them.
September 3, 2004 |
| Title: The Manchurian Candidate |
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| Excellent story overall. Amazing twists and confrontations will keep your mind thinking until the end. Superb acting keeps you attached to the movie. A must see if you plan to vote!!! |
| Title: I Robot |
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Will Smith has done it again. He makes blockbuster after blockbuster. This movie was truly amazing and made you think about things in the future. This deals with my major of computers and emerging technology, so I definitely biased toward this movie being just astounding. But, everyone should see this and buy it when
it comes on DVD. Great action, twists, cars, and storyline. |
| Title: King Arthur |
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| An amazing story filled with action and drama. It was a sad movie but just kept you enthralled. This story was different than the usual King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This one was unique and showed off a different side of things that happened during that time. Good history lesson in an amazing movie. |
| Title: Anchorman |
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| Will Farrell is as krazy as I am. He was unbelievably funny and fit the part amazingly well. He was the best anchorman. Although the movie had some stupid parts and were useless, it held together well and had an OK ending. It had some good lines and some krazy parts that made it worth the money. |
| Title: Day After Tomorrow |
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Simply Amazing!!!
This movie was incredible. The best special effects I have ever seen. The storyline of course was excellent. Dealing with global warming and weather disasters is sure to keep your attention and this movie did exactly that from start to finish. It was very dramatic, horrifying, and entertaining. I saw this at the drive-in and I thought a storm was coming. |
| Title: Shrek 2 |
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| And you thought Shrek 1 was good...If you are a fan, then you definitely have to see Shrek 2. This movie will keep you enthralled the whole time. It's filled with laughs and drama and it is a good movie to see with another girl or boy. It's also a great family movie. Great action, twists, and the animation is amazing. Great summer title!!! |
| Title: Van Helsing |
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Action packed, explosive original title that was just mind-blowing to me. I would love to see this movie again and I cannot wait to buy it on DVD. This is definitely a great start to my summer movie experiences. It was great that they had scenes of Paris in their and a great fight at Notre Dame cathedral. I could relate to the fight
because I've been there. |
| Title: Dawn of the Dead |
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| One of the best horror movies I have ever seen. This movie had me on the edge of my comfy seat, eager and anticipating more and more bloody action- packed sequences. This is a definite must-see. |
| Title: The Hulk |
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This was a very sad movie. This was the first movie in a very long time that was putting me to sleep. The action seens were aiight, but they were drawn out. I really wished that this movie wasn't released. I'm glad I went to the cheap theatre to see it.
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| Title: Anger Management |
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| Story wasn't that bad. It was a great movie but not a typical Adam Sandler movie. I wouldn't have spent 8 bucks on it. It's almost a good family movie. |
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