My Movie Reviews
I'm not saying you will agree with me on all or any of my thoughts on how good/bad a movie was but I do enjoy all Genre of movies.
If you click on the movie name it will take you to IMDB.com which is an awesome movie information site that I use constantly for first impressions of all movies I watch.
If you click on the movie name it will take you to IMDB.com which is an awesome movie information site that I use constantly for first impressions of all movies I watch.
The Possession - 2012
01/15/2013
A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl's father, and his ex-wife try to find a way to end the curse on their child.
Thought this was going to be another lame horror but turned out to be a very good movie.
A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl's father, and his ex-wife try to find a way to end the curse on their child.
Thought this was going to be another lame horror but turned out to be a very good movie.
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow - 2004
07/23/2012
Scientists around the world start disappearing and Sky Captain must solve the riddle or Earth will be destroyed.
Well this was a different movie but not bad in my opinion although others my not like it. Had some good action scenes and story line.
Scientists around the world start disappearing and Sky Captain must solve the riddle or Earth will be destroyed.
Well this was a different movie but not bad in my opinion although others my not like it. Had some good action scenes and story line.
Savages - 2012
07/06/2012
Pot growers Ben and Chon face off against the Mexican drug cartel who kidnapped their shared girlfriend.
Not a bad movie. Your basic Drug Cartel wants a cut of the local Pot growers take.
Pot growers Ben and Chon face off against the Mexican drug cartel who kidnapped their shared girlfriend.
Not a bad movie. Your basic Drug Cartel wants a cut of the local Pot growers take.
Ted - 2012
07/06/2012
As the result of a childhood wish, John Bennett's teddy bear, Ted, came to life and has been by John's side ever since - a friendship that's tested when Lori, John's girlfriend of four years, wants more from their relationship.
I found this movie Absolutely Hilarious, but I know some people I have heard from didn't find it so funny. Maybe because manly immature guy humour?? However 100% not for kids.
As the result of a childhood wish, John Bennett's teddy bear, Ted, came to life and has been by John's side ever since - a friendship that's tested when Lori, John's girlfriend of four years, wants more from their relationship.
I found this movie Absolutely Hilarious, but I know some people I have heard from didn't find it so funny. Maybe because manly immature guy humour?? However 100% not for kids.
Big Miracle - 2012
06/17/2012
Big Miracle is about 3 whales trapped in an area of the Arctic circle that is freezing over. They are only able to survive by coming up for air in a small portion of unfrozen water that is quickly getting smaller and smaller. The safety of open water is too far for them to swim under the ice without coming up for air. I thought this was going to be kind of lame but it turned out to be a pretty good movie for all ages.
Big Miracle is about 3 whales trapped in an area of the Arctic circle that is freezing over. They are only able to survive by coming up for air in a small portion of unfrozen water that is quickly getting smaller and smaller. The safety of open water is too far for them to swim under the ice without coming up for air. I thought this was going to be kind of lame but it turned out to be a pretty good movie for all ages.
Phantoms - 1998
06/14/2012
So Woman goes and brings here sister back to her home in Snowfield, Colorado. When they arrive the town is dead quiet and no one is around. They run into the sheriff and his deputies who together try and figure out what happened to everyone.
This obviously is an older movie but it's not too bad. Has a lot of big actor, Peter O'Toole, Rose McGowan, Liev Schreiber, and Ben Affleck. All I gotta say is Affleck was the bomb in Phantoms yo!!
So Woman goes and brings here sister back to her home in Snowfield, Colorado. When they arrive the town is dead quiet and no one is around. They run into the sheriff and his deputies who together try and figure out what happened to everyone.
This obviously is an older movie but it's not too bad. Has a lot of big actor, Peter O'Toole, Rose McGowan, Liev Schreiber, and Ben Affleck. All I gotta say is Affleck was the bomb in Phantoms yo!!
Safe House - 2012
06/10/2013
A young CIA agent (Ryan Reynolds) is tasked with looking after an Ex-CIA agent turned fugitive (Denzel Washington) in a safe house. However when the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run with his charge.
I found this was a very good movie. Lots of action, and suspense. I kept waiting for Ryan to all the sudden have a witty or joking comeback and he never did. He did an excellent job. What can I say about Denzel that hasn't been said before again as always excellent performance.
A young CIA agent (Ryan Reynolds) is tasked with looking after an Ex-CIA agent turned fugitive (Denzel Washington) in a safe house. However when the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run with his charge.
I found this was a very good movie. Lots of action, and suspense. I kept waiting for Ryan to all the sudden have a witty or joking comeback and he never did. He did an excellent job. What can I say about Denzel that hasn't been said before again as always excellent performance.
John Carter - 2012
05/23/2012
A Civil War vet is on the run from the army as they want to recruit him to fight again. As he hides out in a cave a "Visitor" appears. He shoots the visitor and as he dies John Carter grabs a strange medallion from him and is transported to Mars were a war is ongoing as well.
I enjoyed this movie but it probably isn't a movie everyone would like.
A Civil War vet is on the run from the army as they want to recruit him to fight again. As he hides out in a cave a "Visitor" appears. He shoots the visitor and as he dies John Carter grabs a strange medallion from him and is transported to Mars were a war is ongoing as well.
I enjoyed this movie but it probably isn't a movie everyone would like.
Man on a Ledge - 2012
05/19/2012
An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. Officers arrive with SWAT and tactical command along with fire-fighters. The police then dispatches a female police psychologist personally requested to talk him down from the ledge. However, things aren't as straightforward and clearcut as they appear to be. Great story and acting mad this a pretty good movie.
An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. Officers arrive with SWAT and tactical command along with fire-fighters. The police then dispatches a female police psychologist personally requested to talk him down from the ledge. However, things aren't as straightforward and clearcut as they appear to be. Great story and acting mad this a pretty good movie.
The Woman in Black - 2012
05/17/2012
A young lawyer is sent to a remote village to settle the estate of a deceased eccentric woman. The residents of the local town want him to leave as they are trying to conceal a deadly secret. He refuses, and soon discovers that the house of his client is haunted by the vengeful ghost of a woman dressed in black . Not the greatest movie and I kept waiting for Daniel Radcliffe to cast a spell.
A young lawyer is sent to a remote village to settle the estate of a deceased eccentric woman. The residents of the local town want him to leave as they are trying to conceal a deadly secret. He refuses, and soon discovers that the house of his client is haunted by the vengeful ghost of a woman dressed in black . Not the greatest movie and I kept waiting for Daniel Radcliffe to cast a spell.
The Frighteners - 1996
05/14/2012
Forgot how funny this movie is. Stars Michael J. Fox as a paranormal investigator that can actually see ghosts. Haven't see this movie in a long time and forgot how good it was.
Forgot how funny this movie is. Stars Michael J. Fox as a paranormal investigator that can actually see ghosts. Haven't see this movie in a long time and forgot how good it was.
Choose - 2011
05/08/2012
Basis of this movie is a murderer makes his victims choose how they or one of their family members dies. Movie was ok and had a good story idea but something was missing.
Basis of this movie is a murderer makes his victims choose how they or one of their family members dies. Movie was ok and had a good story idea but something was missing.
Altered - 2006
05/02/2012
Hmm. Different movie. Story goes 5 guys were abducted 15 years before the movie starts and only 4 returned. Now 3 of the 4 start hunting the aliens and the 1 missing guys brother captures an alien and takes it to the 4th guys place. Battle ensues and so on. Kind of a "B" movie but not too bad.
Hmm. Different movie. Story goes 5 guys were abducted 15 years before the movie starts and only 4 returned. Now 3 of the 4 start hunting the aliens and the 1 missing guys brother captures an alien and takes it to the 4th guys place. Battle ensues and so on. Kind of a "B" movie but not too bad.
Impostor - 2001
05/01/2012
This was surprisingly a pretty good movie. Guy works for a government agency designing and building a missile to send against attacking aliens. One day he is taken and put into holding as his bosses suspect he has been replaced by an organic "Robot" to attack the executives. Anyway like I said pretty good movie and surprise ending if you watch this.
This was surprisingly a pretty good movie. Guy works for a government agency designing and building a missile to send against attacking aliens. One day he is taken and put into holding as his bosses suspect he has been replaced by an organic "Robot" to attack the executives. Anyway like I said pretty good movie and surprise ending if you watch this.
Valhalla Rising - 2009
04/29/2012
Well that was a different movie!! Basically guy that has one eye and doesn't talk is used to fight for money back in the Viking days. He escapes his captors and goes around killing people.
Not all that great.
Well that was a different movie!! Basically guy that has one eye and doesn't talk is used to fight for money back in the Viking days. He escapes his captors and goes around killing people.
Not all that great.
The Grey - 2011
04/25/2012
Liam Neeson plays a guy who, along with 6 others, survives a plane crash in Alaska. Now they have to fight the cold, hunger and a pack of wolves to try and make it back to civilization. This movie was pretty good. Liam Neeson never fails to provide great action, adventure, thrilling movies and characters. Now sure if it was just the way I was watching but the wolves seemed huge!! The scenery was absolutely magnificent as well.
Liam Neeson plays a guy who, along with 6 others, survives a plane crash in Alaska. Now they have to fight the cold, hunger and a pack of wolves to try and make it back to civilization. This movie was pretty good. Liam Neeson never fails to provide great action, adventure, thrilling movies and characters. Now sure if it was just the way I was watching but the wolves seemed huge!! The scenery was absolutely magnificent as well.
Right at Your Door - 2006
04/25/2012
This movie is about an attack on Los Angeles with multiple dirty bombs. Guys wife leaves for work down town and gets caught up in the aftermath of the fallout. Again could have been better but wasn't too bad.
This movie is about an attack on Los Angeles with multiple dirty bombs. Guys wife leaves for work down town and gets caught up in the aftermath of the fallout. Again could have been better but wasn't too bad.
Absentia - 2011
04/24/2012
So in a nutshell a Woman's husband goes missing for 7 years), Sister comes to stay with her to help. Come to find out more people have gone missing over the last 100 years or so and its all related to the tunnel down the street.
This movie had the potential to be pretty good but it came up short. Some parts seem to drag on while other parts had you on the edge of your seat just to leave you hanging.
So in a nutshell a Woman's husband goes missing for 7 years), Sister comes to stay with her to help. Come to find out more people have gone missing over the last 100 years or so and its all related to the tunnel down the street.
This movie had the potential to be pretty good but it came up short. Some parts seem to drag on while other parts had you on the edge of your seat just to leave you hanging.
Haywire - 2011
04/23/2012
Thought it would be better. Figured it would have lots of action gun fights and so on but didn`t really in my opinion. Very disappointing. That`s all the time I`ll waste on this one.
Thought it would be better. Figured it would have lots of action gun fights and so on but didn`t really in my opinion. Very disappointing. That`s all the time I`ll waste on this one.
Mission Impossible 3 - 2006
04/15/2012
In this 3rd installment again Tom Cruise plays American secret agent Ethan Hunt who comes face to face with a dangerous and sadistic arms dealer while trying to keep his identity secret in order to protect his girlfriend. Trifecta of great movies these are. All 3 full of action.
In this 3rd installment again Tom Cruise plays American secret agent Ethan Hunt who comes face to face with a dangerous and sadistic arms dealer while trying to keep his identity secret in order to protect his girlfriend. Trifecta of great movies these are. All 3 full of action.
Mission Impossible 2 - 2000
04/15/2012
Tom Cruise plays American secret agent Ethan Hunt who is sent to Sydney Australia to find and destroy a genetically modified disease called "Chimera". Most of the times second movies are not as good as the first or a different actor plays the same character. This doesn`t happen in this case. As in the first movie lots of action.
Tom Cruise plays American secret agent Ethan Hunt who is sent to Sydney Australia to find and destroy a genetically modified disease called "Chimera". Most of the times second movies are not as good as the first or a different actor plays the same character. This doesn`t happen in this case. As in the first movie lots of action.
Mission Impossible -1996
04/15/2012
Tom Cruise plays American secret agent Ethan Hunt who is falsely accused of disloyalty and must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization. Great movie lots of action.
Tom Cruise plays American secret agent Ethan Hunt who is falsely accused of disloyalty and must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization. Great movie lots of action.
Contraband - 2012
04/14/2012
Excellent movie. Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, and Giovanni Ribisi. Mark Wahlberg plays an ex-smuggler who has to protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord. They get a group of old friends who are also smugglers together and head to Panama to score millions of dollars in counterfeit bills.
Excellent movie. Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, and Giovanni Ribisi. Mark Wahlberg plays an ex-smuggler who has to protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord. They get a group of old friends who are also smugglers together and head to Panama to score millions of dollars in counterfeit bills.
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance - 2011
04/07/2012
Ghost Rider rides again? I think he should have been riding a scooter this time. I thought the story line was a good idea but this was not a great movie. Almost seems like something that was thrown together at the last minute. If you have some time to kill and nothing else is on it would be ok to watch then.
Ghost Rider rides again? I think he should have been riding a scooter this time. I thought the story line was a good idea but this was not a great movie. Almost seems like something that was thrown together at the last minute. If you have some time to kill and nothing else is on it would be ok to watch then.
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol - 2011
04/06/2012
Just recently started watching the All the Mission Impossible movies. This one was great. Lots of action, suspense and even some comedy. Basis of this one is the IMF is shut down as they are suspect in the bombing of the Kremlin. So Ethan hunt and his team must go rogue to clear their name and stop a crazy man trying to start WW3.
Just recently started watching the All the Mission Impossible movies. This one was great. Lots of action, suspense and even some comedy. Basis of this one is the IMF is shut down as they are suspect in the bombing of the Kremlin. So Ethan hunt and his team must go rogue to clear their name and stop a crazy man trying to start WW3.
The Divide - 2011
04/06/2012
Seems to be a lot of "Survival of Life changing Events" movies coming out lately. Someone trying to tell us something? LOL!!! Anyway this one is about a group of people that have survived a nuclear attack on their city as they try and deal day to day in the shelter in the basement of their apartment building. Fear and dwindling supplies start to take their toll on the group. Again not the greatest movie I've seen but not bad.
Seems to be a lot of "Survival of Life changing Events" movies coming out lately. Someone trying to tell us something? LOL!!! Anyway this one is about a group of people that have survived a nuclear attack on their city as they try and deal day to day in the shelter in the basement of their apartment building. Fear and dwindling supplies start to take their toll on the group. Again not the greatest movie I've seen but not bad.
The Darkest Hour - 2011
04/05/2012
Not bad but not great. This is labeled an Action/Horror but it had little of each in my opinion. the premise of this movie is Invisible aliens come down to earth and kill almost everyone. Yes invisible!! Any way this follows a small group of survivors that were taking a tour of Russia as they try and make it back home to the US.
If the film makers wanted they could probably easily take this film, digitally remove the few minor times you can "See" the invisible aliens and make it into a movie about a group of individuals struggling to survive World War 3.
Not bad but not great. This is labeled an Action/Horror but it had little of each in my opinion. the premise of this movie is Invisible aliens come down to earth and kill almost everyone. Yes invisible!! Any way this follows a small group of survivors that were taking a tour of Russia as they try and make it back home to the US.
If the film makers wanted they could probably easily take this film, digitally remove the few minor times you can "See" the invisible aliens and make it into a movie about a group of individuals struggling to survive World War 3.
We Bought a Zoo - 2011
04/04/2012
Excellent movie start to finish. Based on a true story this movie is set in Southern California and is about a Family who has recently lost their mother. The Father wants to start over fresh and buys a house with lots of land that houses a zoo in desperate need of financial help. Excellent movie for the whole family. I looked up the location and the actual zoo the film is based on is located just West of Plymouth, UK.
Just Go With It - 2011
04/03/2012
This movie is hilarious!! Adam Sandler is a Plastic surgeon and Jennifer Aniston is his assistant who agrees to be his pretend so to be Ex-Wife. This all so he can be with his new girlfriend. Anyway can`t say much more with out giving the movie away. Anyway check out Jennifer Aniston at around the 1 hour mark!!! WOW!!! I think this is an excellent family movie. Fun for all.
This movie is hilarious!! Adam Sandler is a Plastic surgeon and Jennifer Aniston is his assistant who agrees to be his pretend so to be Ex-Wife. This all so he can be with his new girlfriend. Anyway can`t say much more with out giving the movie away. Anyway check out Jennifer Aniston at around the 1 hour mark!!! WOW!!! I think this is an excellent family movie. Fun for all.
The Awakening - 2011
04/02/2012
This movie is set back in the 1920's and follows a woman, who doesn't believe in the existence of ghosts, who helps in exposing people that are hoaxing innocent people into spending their money trying to contact their departed relatives/friends. Everything changes once she visits a boarding school for boys which is rumored to be haunted, or is it??? Although not the greatest ghost/horror movie I've seen it was still a pretty good movie. For some people there are scenes that might make you jump but all in all not an overly "Scary" movie.
This movie is set back in the 1920's and follows a woman, who doesn't believe in the existence of ghosts, who helps in exposing people that are hoaxing innocent people into spending their money trying to contact their departed relatives/friends. Everything changes once she visits a boarding school for boys which is rumored to be haunted, or is it??? Although not the greatest ghost/horror movie I've seen it was still a pretty good movie. For some people there are scenes that might make you jump but all in all not an overly "Scary" movie.
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close - 2011
04/01/2012
Hmm... Wow. Ok, just finished watching this and at first I found it... not hard to follow/watch but I want to use the word slow but that for some reason just doesn't seem like the right word. Anyway I stuck with it and it turned out to be a very...... hard on the heart movie to watch. Just wondering how kids that lost parents to 911 might feel. It follow a kid and his search to.... I guess keep his fathers memory alive?? Not sure how to describe it. Anyway if you start watching this movie watch it through to the end is all I can say.
Hmm... Wow. Ok, just finished watching this and at first I found it... not hard to follow/watch but I want to use the word slow but that for some reason just doesn't seem like the right word. Anyway I stuck with it and it turned out to be a very...... hard on the heart movie to watch. Just wondering how kids that lost parents to 911 might feel. It follow a kid and his search to.... I guess keep his fathers memory alive?? Not sure how to describe it. Anyway if you start watching this movie watch it through to the end is all I can say.
Mission Impossible 3 - 2006
03/31/2012
So I watched MI3 last night. Pretty good action movie. Not sure if it is much different then MI1 as it has been a long time since I watched it and I haven't seen MI2. All in all it was a pretty good movie. Lots of awesome actors in this one Tom Cruise (Of course), Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ving Rhames, Laurence Fishburne and many more.
So I watched MI3 last night. Pretty good action movie. Not sure if it is much different then MI1 as it has been a long time since I watched it and I haven't seen MI2. All in all it was a pretty good movie. Lots of awesome actors in this one Tom Cruise (Of course), Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ving Rhames, Laurence Fishburne and many more.
War Horse - 2011
03/29/2012
Watched the Movie War Horse last week. I heard it was supposed to be a good movie but I went in thinking it wasn't going to be for me. How wrong I was as the Movie was Fantastic. Excellent acting, Awesome scenery and Beautiful horses. This is my first movie review so not sure how much to give away. All I'll say is that the way I see this movie it seems to follow the life of the horse. Any way I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Watched the Movie War Horse last week. I heard it was supposed to be a good movie but I went in thinking it wasn't going to be for me. How wrong I was as the Movie was Fantastic. Excellent acting, Awesome scenery and Beautiful horses. This is my first movie review so not sure how much to give away. All I'll say is that the way I see this movie it seems to follow the life of the horse. Any way I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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Quick list of TV Shows I also follow.
NCIS - Basically this is a show about the Navy's Criminal Investigation Services. Wait that's what NCIS stands for!! LOL!! So there is a group of 1 lead agent (Gibbs), 3 special agents (DiNozzo, McGee, and David), 1 medical examiner (Ducky) and his assistant (Palmer), and last but not least the sexy, hyper, Goth lab tech (Abby) They have to be doing something right here 9 seasons in and 10 starting soon I hope. If you haven't seen this show before and enjoy the type of shows that have someone missing/killed and a team set of to investigate and solve the crime then you'll love this one.
Supernatural - Two Brothers trained to be warriors against supernatural forces such as vampires, demons, really just about all evil monsters you were told about as a kid. There's even angels. Anyway this is an awesome show if your into that sort of thing and I have really enjoyed it over the 7 seasons, and hopefully lots more, they have been on. Probably not good to watch with young kids, might give them nightmares.
Game of Thrones - I just started watching this show and found it very good so far. I believe Season 2 is starting in the next day or two so can't wait. This show is set in the days of Kings, knights, traveling by horse, and at the end of season 1 Dragons!! If your into sword fights, Jousting and such then I think you would like this show also. However again not for kids as there is full frontal nudity, both men and women, in this show.
True Blood - 5 seasons in and show it still pretty good. Its about vampires and takes place in Louisiana. Has some very good plots and characters. Main characters Sookie, Bill and Eric seem to always be going back and forth hating then wanting each other. Lots of blood guts and some nudity in this one.
Justified - This is about U.S. Marshall Raylan Givens, played by Timothy Olyphant. He is sent from his Miami office back to his hometown in the back hills of Eastern Kentucky. He's a take no BS guy that seems to find trouble everywhere he goes. Very good show. Season 3 just finished and can't wait for Season 4 to start up.
Supernatural - Two Brothers trained to be warriors against supernatural forces such as vampires, demons, really just about all evil monsters you were told about as a kid. There's even angels. Anyway this is an awesome show if your into that sort of thing and I have really enjoyed it over the 7 seasons, and hopefully lots more, they have been on. Probably not good to watch with young kids, might give them nightmares.
Game of Thrones - I just started watching this show and found it very good so far. I believe Season 2 is starting in the next day or two so can't wait. This show is set in the days of Kings, knights, traveling by horse, and at the end of season 1 Dragons!! If your into sword fights, Jousting and such then I think you would like this show also. However again not for kids as there is full frontal nudity, both men and women, in this show.
True Blood - 5 seasons in and show it still pretty good. Its about vampires and takes place in Louisiana. Has some very good plots and characters. Main characters Sookie, Bill and Eric seem to always be going back and forth hating then wanting each other. Lots of blood guts and some nudity in this one.
Justified - This is about U.S. Marshall Raylan Givens, played by Timothy Olyphant. He is sent from his Miami office back to his hometown in the back hills of Eastern Kentucky. He's a take no BS guy that seems to find trouble everywhere he goes. Very good show. Season 3 just finished and can't wait for Season 4 to start up.