Will Smith stars in his most serious roll to date, accompanied by the debut of his biological son Jaden Smith. Jaden is quiet the little actor and I am sure we will be seeing more of him. Although I have to admit I much prefer Smith in his more typical heroically amusing rolls, I don’t [...]
Hugh Grant effortlessly brought sexy back in this one of a kind laugh riot! This movie will give you something to joke about at the water cooler for days! The 80′s pop band the entire film is based around was so ingeniously crafted that you almost remember it like you were there (in a good [...]
After reading my “worst movie of all time” review of Wild Seven, Tom would like to share his worst movie of all time: Grandmother used to say that if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all, dearie–but she also believed my face my get stuck like that and in the healing power [...]
Little children is one of those films that stay with you months after you’ve seen it. It has no pretensions, nothing is glossed over, just a hard, in your face drama about love, perversions and growing up. Each of the characters has a pretty strong role to play and each does it admirably. I found [...]
If anyone ever approaches me and asks “Hey Simon, Whats the worst movie of all time?” From this day forth I shall reply; “Thats a good question, The worst movie of all time is a little independent film called Wild Seven”. This is the absolute worst independent movie I have ever seen. Period. I’m still [...]
Violence, explosions and gangs, oh my! An FBI Agent (Jason Statham) seeks vengeance on a mysterious assassin known as “Rogue” (Jet Li) who murdered his partner. Going in to see Jet Li & Jason Statham movie I knew exactly what to expect. The plot is very basic but a couple of big twists really stir [...]
I finally got a chance to see the final chapter of one of my favorite trilogies of all time. The Bourne “Don’t Blink Or You’ll Miss Half The Scene” Ultimatum. Wow Does the final installment deliver. This is big budget Hollywood at its best. Edge of your seat roller coaster from start to finish, The [...]
1. The Brave One Warner Brothers 2. 3:10 To Yuma Lionsgate 3. Mr Woodcock New Line 4. Superbad Sony 5. Dragon Wars Free 6. Haloween MGM Studios 7. The Bourne Ultimatum Universal 8. Balls Of Fury Focus 9. Rush Hour 3 Universal 10. Mr. Beans Holiday Universal
Definitive, All-Time Worldwide Top Ten Movies Independent of Time or Place* 1. Night of the Living Dead (1968, George A. Romero). Flesh eating slowpokes stopped only by destroying the brain, cinematic gore, nudity, low-budget Italian horror films, and the synthesized rockin’ stylings of Europe’s own Goblins—none might have ever come into being without this seminal [...]
An enigma inside a conundrum. The Riddle is a multi layered film intertwining dual periods in time and a story within a story. The transitions between the Dickension London and that of today, nicely integrating the politics and corruption of the relevant times. The camera work achieves the period distinctions with smart use of filters, [...]
If you want to tell a story about a boy who meets a girl you will meet nobody in the theatre. Heart-break breaks no ice any more with anyone and someone wining a lottery wins no heart if you are not that someone. A genius old uncle is ancient and a homeless immigrant is not [...]
The Deposition is a dark and emotional drama written and directed by Eddie Mensore. While the story is very basic at its core, centering around Adam Long (Charles Rashard) who inadvertently kills his lover in a brutal car accident, some stunning cinematography and an incredible score come into play which helps the flow of this very slow paced indie [...]
A prophecy of doom coming true Writer/Director Alan Gorg This movie PROPHECY&POLLUTION (80 minutes) was requested by Hopi elder activists a half-century ago, but writer/director/producer Alan Gorg took about fifty years to put together this mix of documentary, docudrama, and animation. Meanwhile, history caught up with the Hopi prophecy that digging out Mother Earth for [...]
James Debbeldam’s Fallen Before Falling seemingly disregards any attempt at craft though obviously drawing direct inspiration from these films.
This superficial plumbing has not been more accurately presented than with the Edmonton-by-way-of-Drayton Valley film The Corrupted (2010).
I enjoyed the feature film L.A. Nights, written by, produced and starring Nick Angel. This film, based on a true story, was something new and refreshing and it managed to surprise the audience and also deliver a real message, which opened a new pathway for thinking. and the plot summary: Based on a true story, [...]
It’s not often I get to watch a movie that feels like it has been written, produced and directed deliberately for me, a wannabe independent film critic. Spoiler Alert is a real gem with an incredible script and very solid acting from start to finish. The movie is centered around a passionate film geek “Brad [...]
There is nothing more amazing to watch than a wonderful children’s film. Getting the balance just right is not only tricky, but a skillful tightrope walk akin to Philippe Petit traversing between the two World Trade Centre towers in 1974. If the filmmaker nails it they create a film that transcends time, culture and generation [...]
User submitted via Peter Jacobsen It’s Giuliani’s New York. Peep shows are being cleaned out of Times Square; boom boxes and graffiti have become public enemies. Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck) has just graduated high school. In the span of this one summer between his parents’ apartment and his college dorm room he will experience a [...]
Manhattanites is a dramedy from Loger, Inc and director Gregori J. Martin that follows the lives of a group of New Yorkers who get so caught up in their lives they tend to lose sight of what’s really important to them. The film has some dramatic moments, like when entertainment lawyer Marilyn Marsden confronts her [...]
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