I need to buy those movies...

Watched V for Vandetta again. >_< 5/5 Still. Watching Jacobs Ladder tonight, and... well... VfV again tomorrow, with the parents.

It Waits (1/2 out of 10) -- If you can't think of anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. That adage describes this movie perfectly and then some.

Kokkuri (5/10) -- I'm not really sure about this Asian movie. It had a couple of creepy moments, but I don't know that I fully understood what was going on. The plot moved at a snail's pace for the majority of the movie, but when it did pick up, it lost me. I'll have to watch it again (after I finish watching the billion and one other movies I want to see) to completely figure it out.

It Waits - So I guess I should be avoiding this when it airs on Scream? XD

Please elaborate. I kinda wanted to see this, whats so bad about it?

First of all, don't let my opinion stop you from seeing this movie. I have the weirdest taste in movies and don't like to recommend or not recommend things. That being said, you shouldn't expect anything at all from this movie.

1) The lead actress was in Cabin Fever, and I liked her in that. She fit the character she played. (The prima donna with the long, dark hair. Cerina Vincent is her name.) In this movie she doesn't have much to work with. She's supposed to be a forest ranger or something, but I just couldn't see it. She spent a lot of time running around in a tank top and crying about some horrible thing that happened to her and a friend.

2) The basis of the evil thing is a Native American legend that took the "expert" in the movie five minutes to explain, and I still didn't get it.

3) Every horror movie cliche is trotted out. Beautiful girl with big breasts? Check. Someone falls down and twists an ankle? Check. Piece of clothing gets caught on something during attempted escape? Check. Slow-mo out of nowhere? Check.

4) And finally. All of the humans are out-acted by a parrot. That can't be a good sign for any movie.

I'd forgotten about a couple of scenes that involved posed dead bodies. They were pretty good but unfortunately take up only four minutes or so of the whole movie.

This is one of those movies where I knew exactly who was going to bite it and who was going to live. I knew how it was going to end and actually wanted more scenes with the parrot.:D

I would definitely say watch at your own risk. If you do watch it, however, be sure to post what you thought of it.

..one of the better sequels if you ask me....

The Mutilator:

Lots of people hate this movie but it become one of my favorite slashers..... I really do need to track down a Uncut version tho. Fine example of low budget horror film making

Speed

9/10

Very high paced.

Oh, I certainly agree that it's a great movie. I just wanted to say that it's nowhere near as good as The Fugitive.

Casablanca. My all-time fave.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein


I went into this with very few expectations, simply because I didn't know what to expect. I must say it turned out to be a decent flick, but rather hit-and-miss in places.

The plot is a classic one, and it is handled very well here. The message is made quite obvious, and while that isn't necessarily a bad thing, I do wish that they would have been more subtle about it. It also suffers from some very bad writing, with many very poor lines. Still, it's an interesting account of the story.

The actors are, for the most part, very good. Branagh does a great job on both sides of the camera, but he really shines here as an actor. He does a fantastic job as Victor. As for DeNiro, I'm somewhat torn. He gave a great performance as the Creature, however I'm not sure that I liked how the character was portrayed. He was a very uneven character, who seemed to change his entire mindset on the drop of a dime. Perhaps this was intentional, but if so it wasn't handled very well.

One thing that I rarely comment on about of movie is the score, though I feel the need to mention it here. A good, though generic, score, I was very annoyed at how intrusive it could be. It seemed very out of place most of the time.

Finally, the pacing was very uneven. It moved along at a good clip most of the time, but was almost unbearably slow in the middle.

Despite it's flaws, this is a pretty good film. I enjoyed it, and it's recommended by me.

7/10

* Slight Spoilers *

Jacob's Ladder (Chose not to rate.)
I may be the only one, but quite honestly... I didn't like it. And I'm fine with that. I can accept the fact that everyone has different tastes. The one thing that bothers me are those on IMDb who bash movies and state blatantly "how can you like this film?" I may have just clued-in... but yeah, everyone has a different taste, and as hard as we may try - we can't change that.

I've heard a lot of things about this movie in my past, and it always came up in reccomendations, with statements of being "chilling, frightening, eerie, and smart". I really didn't find it fit any of these. It wasn't scary at all, I didn't find any of the scenes "shocking" or too rememorable. The eerie aura about it was created by making Jacob feel alone, by pitting him alone in scenes, or by using music and sound effects (or the lack there of). Also - making other characters seem dark and gloomy by using a background effect that was quite cheasy. The effects, admittedly filmed as-is, didn't impress. At one point, where crows fly up, I could see a string or two. Perhaps it was just something on the film, but it just didn't look real.

The one scene I did like was the gourny wheeling in the hospital. Specifically the area in which body parts are strung admist the flooring - and the gourny wheels over them. Of course, they acted like rubber which sort of ruined the mood. The crazy people in the cages before it could have been more heavy, as well.

The whole reveal about the drug wasn't any twist, or anything really exciting. It was sort of "Oh, alright...". Seemed... meh. Just there. The ending was just a big smack in the face, and not a good hardcore-sex slap, but one a big old fat and nasty dragqueen would give you for assuming you are looking at him in a suggestive matter. I've began to despise, with all my heart, this type of ending.

As for "smart"... I didn't see it. Perhaps I was just clueless and missed it, or am too idiotic to figure it out. Or maybe even, people are creating a message that really isn't there. I don't know, I haven't read any speculations on IMDb - and may just have to after I've written this and have been yelled at a few times.

It was a fairly boring movie, that felt longer then it's runtime, and only had a few good scenes. Not my type of movie. Please don't flame me saying I'm just a teen who likes big explosions and trash movies.... because I'm not. Just because I have a different taste then you, doesn't mean I any inferior. I won't change my opinion of this film just to "fit in". Sorry.

Oh, and I read the quotes on IMDb before watching it, and they felt like they should be acted out differently then what they were in the movies. More emotion should have been put in to the "I'm alive" scene, I thought. I think my expections were a tad too high here...

Monster Man

It's not quite as bad as it looks or sounds, but it's still no work of art either. The plot drags for much of the movie & the dialogue is pretty lame. The direction is okay & the villain looks cool, the twist they try to put on the end is pretty damn retarded. There are a couple cool scenes of gore in this film, but nothing fantastic.


C-

chicken little
4/10

The Phantom of the Opera(2004) again.

In my opinion, Gerard Butler is a step or two away from being recognized as the damn good actor he is.(or that I think he is at least.)

Brother Bear 10 / 10

angryalien.com


Watch the casablanca one, it's just like the movie!

http://www.thefastandthefurious.com/

I actually thought the Casablanca one was one of their weaker adaptions. It was definatly good, but not as close to the movie as their earlier ones like The Shining or Titanic.

The Flintstones [1994]


Why does this film get such a slagging? Sure, it's flawed in some ways, but it's just so much fun! I'll start with the casting, which has it's ups and downs. John Goodman was born to play Fred; he did an incredible job. On the other hand, Rick Moranis didn't make for a great Barney. He was OK, but just didn't seem to fit the part. I'm not even going to get in to how awfully cast Rosie O'Donnell was. The other characters, such as Wilma's mother or the villain, Cliff, were all well cast and did great. Oh, and Harvey Korman as the Dictabird was easily one of the highlights.

The style of Bedrock translates perfectly to the screen, and looks amazing. Just like the cartoon come to life, they did a great job.

The only real downfall of this film is the plot. Sure, the cartoon always had kind of cheesy plots, but this takes the mud-pie. Essentially it's just a formulaic spin on Greek tragedy, complete with catharsis and all that fun stuff. Fred as a tragic hero? Bad idea.

When it comes down to it though, this is A lot of fun. Lots of laughs, great sets, great effects and (some) great acting. Definitely worth a watch.

7.5/10

Hitch ..

was tired, my wife was pissed off at me so i though I'd better put on a light comedy to try and save my ass ..

as it was i had fun with the movie dispite really disliking the woman in the lead role.

the chemistry between the 2 male leads was what made the film.

definately some laughs in there ... and every now and then i can use a 'feel-good' ending - no matter how goofy.

Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
I didn't expect this one, don't get me wrong I liked the preview in the theaters a while back but I thought this movie would be completely different. There was some well done action, lots of dark comedy, and the cast really did an amazing job of pulling it all together with some great acting and undeniable wit. I liked the fact that this movie didn't think that the audience watching it was stupid, that really impressed me. Anyway, it's a fun little noir film that I think most people can enjoy from the avid movie fan to the casual viewer. I'd say this one was at least an 8/10.


"Perry: Look up idiot in the dictionary. You know what you'll find?"
"Harry: A picture of me?"
"Perry: No! The definition of idiot. Which you fucking are!"


Afterward I watched Rat Race which is still fun to watch but always makes me want to pop in It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World.

i loved that line ..

what i liked was its unpredictability.
i guess you could say that its being unpredictable was becoming predictable itself .. but who cares - it was fun.

no biggie not to agree with everyone ..
its a shame because you invested money in it and didnt enjoy it - maybe because of your expectations ..

maybe wait a month then watch it again ..it sometime happens to me where i'll like it much better the 2nd time becuae my expectations changed.

it may not work for you but its worth a shot since you bought it..

zombie and the beast of bray road
 

over the weekend i watched fulci's "zombie" and the low-budget werewolf flick, "the beast of bray road." i was a little disappointed w/ zombie, probably b/c there is a lot of hype surrounding this movie. for the time period the gore affects were pretty decent (the eye impaling scene is classic). and the scene where the zombie battled the bull shark is insane (i hope they paid that actor good money b/c he could have been killed). other than that the movie lacked in the acting department (the dubbing added to that) and the plot was a little thin. the nudity helped add some filler, but didn't improve the movie any. you do have to acknowledge this movie as a zombie classic and in the end the gore and steady camera work make this a good watch.

"the beast of bray road," is an effective werewolf movie b/c it knows what it is: a low budget creature flick. it wasn't scary but had a good mix of blood, gore, and nudity (all things you expect from this kind of movie). the werewolf was a guy in a suit which looked like a cross between big foot and the wolf man. i was surprised by the end of the movie which catches you off guard. all in all it was a fun campy horror movie, worth a rent even if you're not a big fan of the genre.

The Mummy

damn I forgot about this cheesy fun-filled joyride. The effects are more than decent, and the cgi was really great. All things said and done, the damn one-liners by the cast esp Brendan Fraser can be really annoying. But the movie has some really great cinematography and background music.

Will be checking out The Mummy Returns later this evening. Damn I miss seeing these great cheesy fun-filled flicks!

The Weather Man


It's films like this that remind me just how incompetent the Academy Awards really are. Not even a nomination? Come on now.

Nick Cage wasn't any better or worse than usual, but I truly think that Micheal Caine deserves some kind of recognition. He was incredible IMO. The entire cast did a good job, but it was Caine that really stood out for me.

I also really enjoyed the plot. I was worried that I might get bored, but while not a lot happens in this film I cant remember one moment where I wasn't interested. You really start to feel for the characters, and you want to see them succeed. It's a simple story on the surface, but is wonderfully complex if you stop to think about it.

It even managed to have it's funny moments. The "glove slap" had me laughing like a lunatic, and I'm not afraid to admit it.

I don't really know what else to say about this, other than that it's a shame it didn't get an Oscar. Is it one of the best films of all time? No, not really. One of the best films of '05? There is no question.

8.5/10

I agree 100% with The Weather Man. I was very suprised by it, and was entertained throughout. Wasn't how I expected it to be.

Rats: Night of Terror

Do you like competent actors? Senseical plot lines? Good writing? If you do (and you all saw this coming) do not watch this movie! On the other hand, if you like a good cheesy plot, some over-the-top gore, gratuitous nudity and buckets of lab mice painted black....this is the movie for you!

Just look at the title: What would you expect from a movie called "Rats: Night of Terror"? Hell, that title is the only reason I bought the film! It just screams cheesefest, and let me tell you there's nothing wrong with that. Sure the actors suck, sure some of the lines are horrible (Stupid machine needs a kick in the balls!), but who cares? Doesn't that just make it that much more fun?

The gore is actually pretty well-done, surprisingly enough. The corpses near the first look great.

Oh, before I forget: The ending! Even if you don't like this film, you NEED to watch the whole thing just to see the amazing ending. I don't want to spoil it, so I'll just leave it at that.

Overall if you don't enjoy cheesy movies, leave this one on the shelf. If you do enjoy the, this is a dream come true!

6/10

domino.

way too stylized, the way it was shot gave me a headache, but all in all, i found it very entertaining.

certainly didn't hurt that the guy who plays choco is hot as hell. :D

I had to stop Domino. There's a line that you shouldn't cross when it comes to style.

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I've stopped rating the movies I watched. It's too limited. I often like different movies for different movies, and lately have been slapping 5's on the ones I've enjoy the most. Instead, I'll just write what I thought of the film. You can draw your own conclusion from my jumbled entries.

Last Holiday;
If you're having a bad day, and need something tp pick you back up - look no further. This film shouldn't be classified as a comedy - but something stronger, a lifestyles movie. I was literally smiling throughout the entire length of it, and admittedly shed a few tears in one particular scene. I know if I ever feel depressed, this is the first thing that will enter my mind. Heartwarming, and fun. It has it's great laugh out loud moments too, such as the early cell-phone smash.

What I loved about this film was the fact mentioned above, but also it's characters. They were all so likeable, even when you failed to see it at first, hidden underneath. Georgia peeled away those layers and exposed that side to us.

There's not much else to say, really. Nothing to complain about too badly, I think I'm just high of happiness. I know I'll be going to sleep with a smile on my face tonight.

:)

Beyond Re-Animator

thats exactly how i felt .. the MTV video quick editing with colourized segments and fast shifting camera ..

enough to give you a seizure ..

i stuck through it for Mickey Rourke only

What'd you think? They have it at the video store for $2.99, and I've been eyeing it for awhile.

Crackheads gone wild...a documentary about...yes...Crackheads

Watched "The Hills Have Eyes" unrated.

Pretty good.....updated graphics and story but stayed true to the original.

It was good to see Billy Drago in something again.

Alien 3

Tamara - 6/10