4 stars - January 30, 2012
Rarely does a sequal live up to the original. I really enjoyed The Descent and was very skeptical of watching the sequel. The main character has to re-visit the cave that she barely survived. After she gets into the cave, she must try to survive all over again while finding the friend she thought she killed in the first movie. Sort of a humanoid creature-feature. I would probably watch them back to back if I were to watch them again.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Train
4 stars - January 30, 2012
Train was one of those movies that you kind of know what's going to happen throughout the whole thing. Thora Birch's acting was pretty good though. This movie seems like it tried to hop on the Hostel train, no pun intended. American athletes in college are in Europe and take a train to reach their next destination, however, they obviously don't make it there. I would watch this one again.
Train was one of those movies that you kind of know what's going to happen throughout the whole thing. Thora Birch's acting was pretty good though. This movie seems like it tried to hop on the Hostel train, no pun intended. American athletes in college are in Europe and take a train to reach their next destination, however, they obviously don't make it there. I would watch this one again.
Death of a Ghost Hunter
2 stars - January 27, 2012
Death of a Ghost Hunter is a B-level movie at best. It's supposed to represent a documentary about, well the death of a ghost hunter. There is no big names in this film. The acting was okay, some was decent, others were terrible. The story line was interesting, but if you follow any of the ghost hunting shows on tv, you get the gist of what this movie is about. I happened to think it was okay because the main character doesn't survive. It goes against the grain just a tad, but I wouldn't waste my time with this one again.
Death of a Ghost Hunter is a B-level movie at best. It's supposed to represent a documentary about, well the death of a ghost hunter. There is no big names in this film. The acting was okay, some was decent, others were terrible. The story line was interesting, but if you follow any of the ghost hunting shows on tv, you get the gist of what this movie is about. I happened to think it was okay because the main character doesn't survive. It goes against the grain just a tad, but I wouldn't waste my time with this one again.
The Expendables
5 stars - January 6, 2012
What can I say about The Expendables? It was FREAKING AWESOME! I'm a child of the 80's so I grew up watching almost all of the actors. It was action packed as well as a little romantic as well. Dolph Lundgren takes a walk on the "other side" in this movie but is brought back to the good guys at the end. One thing I loved about this movie was that Gary Daniels was in it. Most of you probably won't know who that is but about 14 years ago, I rented his movies over and over and over again. Hot Brit!
I loved the action and explosions, the humor and the story line was pretty good. I can't really see how they could've made this one better.
All of the actors did a great job and I can't wait for the next one!
What can I say about The Expendables? It was FREAKING AWESOME! I'm a child of the 80's so I grew up watching almost all of the actors. It was action packed as well as a little romantic as well. Dolph Lundgren takes a walk on the "other side" in this movie but is brought back to the good guys at the end. One thing I loved about this movie was that Gary Daniels was in it. Most of you probably won't know who that is but about 14 years ago, I rented his movies over and over and over again. Hot Brit!
I loved the action and explosions, the humor and the story line was pretty good. I can't really see how they could've made this one better.
All of the actors did a great job and I can't wait for the next one!
Working on a lot of reviews!
I have about 50+ reviews I'm working on. I went through my rental history to see what I have watched this year. I have them all started but just need to sit down and crank them out. So keep coming back if you are interested!
Monday, June 25, 2012
The Rite
2 stars - June 21, 2012
I felt this movie was just like every other exorcism movie. The only thing that made it decent was Anthony Hopkins, but even that made it hard for me to stay invested. The story line was okay.
Boy leaves home, family member dies, boy wants to go home, boy must man up and perform an exorcism, all the while trying to decide if he truly believes in God. And by boy, I mean man.
I definitely wouldn't have paid a new release fee to watch it.
I felt this movie was just like every other exorcism movie. The only thing that made it decent was Anthony Hopkins, but even that made it hard for me to stay invested. The story line was okay.
Boy leaves home, family member dies, boy wants to go home, boy must man up and perform an exorcism, all the while trying to decide if he truly believes in God. And by boy, I mean man.
I definitely wouldn't have paid a new release fee to watch it.
Prometheus
3.5 stars- June 25, 2012
Directed: Ridley Scott
Produced: Ridley Scott
Is it an prequel, is it not?
Well that's a hard question to answer really. I keep hearing conflicting reports...
Needless to say, after watching this movie, I feel I have to re-watch the first Alien movie...
I felt the acting from Charlize Theron was mediocre at best. Patrick Wilson is in this movie for about a minute. I was disappointed at 1. I didn't even know he was in the movie, 2. he didn't have a bigger part.
Graphics were really neat, fluid and vibrant.
The plot was good enough, however, I think it could've been better. It's basically what you see in the preview. There is some back fill but if you follow the preview, you have a good idea of what the movie is about. The direction they took the movie was interesting. Searching out who created man on Earth. Eh.
There are a few subtle hints to the Alien franchise. If you have EVER seen one of the original Alien movies (not the AVPs) you will probably catch the hints. If you miss the one at the end, well you have not seen any Alien movie.
All of the "reviews" that I heard from friends, my favorite radio station, etc...said there was a "gag" factor. I guess I have a strong stomach. I thought it was pretty tame, but if you are faint of stomach, I would recommend keeping this in mind.
Directed: Ridley Scott
Produced: Ridley Scott
Is it an prequel, is it not?
Well that's a hard question to answer really. I keep hearing conflicting reports...
Needless to say, after watching this movie, I feel I have to re-watch the first Alien movie...
I felt the acting from Charlize Theron was mediocre at best. Patrick Wilson is in this movie for about a minute. I was disappointed at 1. I didn't even know he was in the movie, 2. he didn't have a bigger part.
Graphics were really neat, fluid and vibrant.
The plot was good enough, however, I think it could've been better. It's basically what you see in the preview. There is some back fill but if you follow the preview, you have a good idea of what the movie is about. The direction they took the movie was interesting. Searching out who created man on Earth. Eh.
There are a few subtle hints to the Alien franchise. If you have EVER seen one of the original Alien movies (not the AVPs) you will probably catch the hints. If you miss the one at the end, well you have not seen any Alien movie.
All of the "reviews" that I heard from friends, my favorite radio station, etc...said there was a "gag" factor. I guess I have a strong stomach. I thought it was pretty tame, but if you are faint of stomach, I would recommend keeping this in mind.
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