To tell the truth, I didn't remember this movie existed until a couple of days ago when I was surfing the internet. I have never been a big fan of the Street Fighter game series, or any 2D fighter for that matter. After seeing the Street Fighter movie with Jean Claude Van Damme, I was surprised that the series is going forward.
I went in to this movie with realistic expectations. The martial arts in the movie were really exciting. When an action sequence started you are instantly sucked in. Although it has some good action it is not enough to save the movie from a poor storyline. There are even elements of the plot that appeared without any explanation.
Without going into too much detail, the Street Fighter franchise needs a little more fine tuning. Bottom Line...
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li - RENT IT
Friday, February 27, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Heath Ledger Wins Best Supporting Actor
In a monumental moment in film history Heath Ledger has won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as The Joker in the DC Comics Movie The Dark Knight.
It's a bitter-sweet moment since we all know that Heath will never be able perform his art again. However it is a joyous moment for all those who love comic movies - to be honored among the other types of films at the Oscars.
Congratulations to Heath Ledger...RIP.
It's a bitter-sweet moment since we all know that Heath will never be able perform his art again. However it is a joyous moment for all those who love comic movies - to be honored among the other types of films at the Oscars.
Congratulations to Heath Ledger...RIP.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Review: Madea Goes To Jail
Madea Goes To Jail is a film adaptation of a play written by Tyler Perry. The film adaptation stays somewhat true to the original stage production. The film somewhat revolves around the title character Madea.
While the film falls short in promising as much Madea as in the stage play, it does deliver on laughs. I went at 2 o'clock this afternoon and the theater was almost packed. From the moment the film starts you know you are in for a treat.
In the first paragraph I said the film somewhat revolves around the title character. Like most Tyler Perry movies the film also has another separate plot. While the other plot is not connected in any way to Madea, by the end of the film they are loosely tied together.
Madea Goes To Jail is good for a bunch of laughs. At the center of it, their is a heartwarming story of redemption, that all can appreciate. My feelings on the movie are best summed up by the words of another movie patron, "It was well worth the $7.50." Without getting too lengthy...
Madea Goes To Jail - GO NOW!!!
While the film falls short in promising as much Madea as in the stage play, it does deliver on laughs. I went at 2 o'clock this afternoon and the theater was almost packed. From the moment the film starts you know you are in for a treat.
In the first paragraph I said the film somewhat revolves around the title character. Like most Tyler Perry movies the film also has another separate plot. While the other plot is not connected in any way to Madea, by the end of the film they are loosely tied together.
Madea Goes To Jail is good for a bunch of laughs. At the center of it, their is a heartwarming story of redemption, that all can appreciate. My feelings on the movie are best summed up by the words of another movie patron, "It was well worth the $7.50." Without getting too lengthy...
Madea Goes To Jail - GO NOW!!!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Echelon Conspiracy Widget
Yes, we were wanting to see this movie and review it. Unfortunately, no theaters in Nowheresville, Alabama showed the movie. Oh well guess we'll have to rent it!!!!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Review - Friday the 13th
First off, Friday the 13th is a difficult film for some movie fans to approach. An epic debate could break out (and indeed has) whether remakes and/or re-imagining films should exist.
The main thing that stood out to me in this movie is the high level of comedy that it has. In many ways this movie is one of extremes. Comedy versus terror. Most of the male characters in this movie are constantly being used to say & do funny stuff. It is funny and I did laugh a lot. But the question comes up: “Should this movie even have comic things in it?” That’s a question only indivdual people can answer for themselves. The comedy in this film does tend to push this movie more into the same genre of more recent horror films (i.e. Scream). That being said this is probably the best Jason I can remember seeing. He is scary. You don’t laugh when you see him.
It is difficult to rate this movie. Different people have different biases based on their point of view. If you are diehard fan of the original Friday the 13th movies you may have negative feelings about the new one without even seeing it. But then again this isn’t a remake. The story is completely different than the originals (I say originals-plural, because this draws from the first 3 movies). I like the idea of re-imaginings much better than remakes. Although I am concerned that a possibility of a pre-quel could happen now which would be essentially a remake of the original 1980 film. But we’ll see what happens there.
The rating I’m giving this can definitely spark some debate but here it is…
Friday the 13th – Go Now (especially if you don’t mind comic stuff. If you do, then I’m not sure…)
The main thing that stood out to me in this movie is the high level of comedy that it has. In many ways this movie is one of extremes. Comedy versus terror. Most of the male characters in this movie are constantly being used to say & do funny stuff. It is funny and I did laugh a lot. But the question comes up: “Should this movie even have comic things in it?” That’s a question only indivdual people can answer for themselves. The comedy in this film does tend to push this movie more into the same genre of more recent horror films (i.e. Scream). That being said this is probably the best Jason I can remember seeing. He is scary. You don’t laugh when you see him.
It is difficult to rate this movie. Different people have different biases based on their point of view. If you are diehard fan of the original Friday the 13th movies you may have negative feelings about the new one without even seeing it. But then again this isn’t a remake. The story is completely different than the originals (I say originals-plural, because this draws from the first 3 movies). I like the idea of re-imaginings much better than remakes. Although I am concerned that a possibility of a pre-quel could happen now which would be essentially a remake of the original 1980 film. But we’ll see what happens there.
The rating I’m giving this can definitely spark some debate but here it is…
Friday the 13th – Go Now (especially if you don’t mind comic stuff. If you do, then I’m not sure…)
Review: The International
It should be said first that if you are looking for nonstop action from this movie, don't. The International is a movie that tries to send a message to the audience while also entertaining them. The best thing to do while watching this movie, is to sit back and listen.
The basic premise is that a leading international bank is heavily involved in the criminal underworld. The bank is shown to be unforgiving and relentless in their efforts to keep their public image clean, while they still profit from unscrupulous activities. Clive Owen serves as the burned out protagonist who is determined to bring the bank down.
Without getting bogged down with the details of the movie lets cut to the chase. The International is entertaining although it sort of jogs when it comes to getting to the interesting stuff. The movie seems to be worried with the details of how it gets to the end, to the point of being obsessive about it.
I will say that the movie did leave me thinking about the current state of the world. I believe that the makers of the movie did intend for the audience to reflect upon that. Without getting to heavy though the bottom line....
The International - Go Now!!
If you do intend to see this movie, I encourage you to stay for the beginning of the end credits
The basic premise is that a leading international bank is heavily involved in the criminal underworld. The bank is shown to be unforgiving and relentless in their efforts to keep their public image clean, while they still profit from unscrupulous activities. Clive Owen serves as the burned out protagonist who is determined to bring the bank down.
Without getting bogged down with the details of the movie lets cut to the chase. The International is entertaining although it sort of jogs when it comes to getting to the interesting stuff. The movie seems to be worried with the details of how it gets to the end, to the point of being obsessive about it.
I will say that the movie did leave me thinking about the current state of the world. I believe that the makers of the movie did intend for the audience to reflect upon that. Without getting to heavy though the bottom line....
The International - Go Now!!
If you do intend to see this movie, I encourage you to stay for the beginning of the end credits
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Review: Push
PUSH, the title sounds interesting. The trailer makes it look interesting. The movie ....
Well lets start of by saying first of all I did have high expectations for this movie, maybe a little to high.
While Push starts off promising lots and lots of action, it seems to lack in delivery of said action. There was no bad acting in my opinion, but the story seemed to be drawn out 20 minutes longer than it should have been. Although being directed by the man who directed one of my favorite movies, Lucky Number Slevin, this movie left me wanting more.
It wasn't a bad movie but it left a lot of questions unanswered as if they were almost certain they were going to make a sequel. I'm not sure what to rate this movie, given our new ratings system. I am torn between giving it a Go Now or a Rent It. To save our loyal fans from going out and seeing a movie they may potentially not like, I'll err on the side of caution and say that....
Push - Rent It......
Well lets start of by saying first of all I did have high expectations for this movie, maybe a little to high.
While Push starts off promising lots and lots of action, it seems to lack in delivery of said action. There was no bad acting in my opinion, but the story seemed to be drawn out 20 minutes longer than it should have been. Although being directed by the man who directed one of my favorite movies, Lucky Number Slevin, this movie left me wanting more.
It wasn't a bad movie but it left a lot of questions unanswered as if they were almost certain they were going to make a sequel. I'm not sure what to rate this movie, given our new ratings system. I am torn between giving it a Go Now or a Rent It. To save our loyal fans from going out and seeing a movie they may potentially not like, I'll err on the side of caution and say that....
Push - Rent It......
Monday, February 2, 2009
Review: The Uninvited
The Ininvited follows in the long tradition of evil step-mother/step-father films. I went into this movie with no real kind of expectation. The genre, though hailed by many, is not one of my favorites.
However this movie is a bit of a surprise to me and easily can fit into other genres, allowing itself to be compared to Secret Window and the still playing thriller Unborn. There are twists and turns similar to SW and alot of creepy looking stuff you'll see in Unborn.
This is a difficult movie to discuss because it relies on what's going to happen next. We don't want to give anything away. Leave comments in our blog once you've seen it to lead to discussion.
It's a pretty good movie if you don't go into the theatre with unrealistic expections. Also you have to stick with it and pay attention to everything that's going on.
The Uninvited - Matinee It...
However this movie is a bit of a surprise to me and easily can fit into other genres, allowing itself to be compared to Secret Window and the still playing thriller Unborn. There are twists and turns similar to SW and alot of creepy looking stuff you'll see in Unborn.
This is a difficult movie to discuss because it relies on what's going to happen next. We don't want to give anything away. Leave comments in our blog once you've seen it to lead to discussion.
It's a pretty good movie if you don't go into the theatre with unrealistic expections. Also you have to stick with it and pay attention to everything that's going on.
The Uninvited - Matinee It...
Review: Taken
This has been learned-if you are ever out somewhere and you run into Liam Neeson, chances are that you've done something wrong and there's no escape.
Neeson stars in Taken which is the best movie so far this winter. Neeson plays a former US spy, who happens to be the baddest dude there's ever been, that goes in search of his daughter who's been kidnapped in Paris and sold into a prostitution ring.
This movie is very clever and speaks on many levels with a family enduring a divorce/remarry situation and a father struggling to maintain a meaningful relationship with his daughter. This is an action movie but it's more than that.
We would see this movie again, we will buy this dvd when it comes out and no normal person would regret paying a full $9.50 price for a ticket!
TAKEN - SEE IT NOW!!!!
Neeson stars in Taken which is the best movie so far this winter. Neeson plays a former US spy, who happens to be the baddest dude there's ever been, that goes in search of his daughter who's been kidnapped in Paris and sold into a prostitution ring.
This movie is very clever and speaks on many levels with a family enduring a divorce/remarry situation and a father struggling to maintain a meaningful relationship with his daughter. This is an action movie but it's more than that.
We would see this movie again, we will buy this dvd when it comes out and no normal person would regret paying a full $9.50 price for a ticket!
TAKEN - SEE IT NOW!!!!
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