The movie stars Ross peterson (The Freebie ), Kathryn Aselton (The Freebie, had to include it, Easier with Practice), Tony Shalhoub (Monk tv, Barton Fink), Barry Corbin (Bitter Harvest, Northern Exposure), Susan Shalhoub Larkink, Ross Partridge.
The plot is fairly typical. In an attempt to get over writters block, and his wife leaving him, Peterson goes to Wisconson to write a sequell to a childrens book. (I think he goes with his wifes brother kind of weird). He meets small town people and falls in love with the town and a particular person.
I am rating this movie as a C. I could go eather way on this movie. I wanted to like it more then I did. It was close to being a good movie. This may be a movie that needs to be seen on a bigger screen then my computer. The characters are interisting and the plot is ok even if not that origional.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Man of the Century (1999 R)
The movie stars Gibsona Frazier (Law and Order guest spot), Cara Buono (Waterland, Happy Accidents), Ian Edwards (Live Nude Comedy), Brian Davies, Susan Egan
The movie centers on a newspaper reporter who acts like its the 1920's even though its current day. He is having trouble with his girlfirend, on the verge of getting fired, pressured by muscle from a corrupt DA, and has some mommy issues.
This movie is bad there is no other way of saying this. I rated the move as an F. Most movies need the viewer to have some suspension of disbeleif. It was impossible ot do with this main character. I just cant beleive he would not try to adjust himself to his surrondings. The idea of the movie is a fish out of watter. I just cant see how this movie got financing. I think 5 year olds could come up with a better idea for a movie but thats just my view.
The movie centers on a newspaper reporter who acts like its the 1920's even though its current day. He is having trouble with his girlfirend, on the verge of getting fired, pressured by muscle from a corrupt DA, and has some mommy issues.
This movie is bad there is no other way of saying this. I rated the move as an F. Most movies need the viewer to have some suspension of disbeleif. It was impossible ot do with this main character. I just cant beleive he would not try to adjust himself to his surrondings. The idea of the movie is a fish out of watter. I just cant see how this movie got financing. I think 5 year olds could come up with a better idea for a movie but thats just my view.
I'm With Lucy (2002 R)
The movie stars Monica Potter (Parenthood tv, Without Limits), John Hannah (I Accuse, Spartacus), Gael Garcia Bernal (The Motorcycle Diaries, The Science of Sleep), Anthony LaPaglia (Betsy's Wedding, The Client), Henry Thomas (Legands of the Fall, Bombshell), julianne Nicholson (Staten Island, Flannnel Pajamas), Harold Ramis (Ghost Busters), David Boreanaz (Bones tv, These Girls) and Robert Klein.
The plot of the movie is on her way to her wedding Potter flashes back to five blind dates she went on in a years time one of which she is marring.
So Im giving this move a lackluster C. The first half or so of this movie is really bad (D-). I saw nothing in these dates that would make me beleive that they would go on a second date. It just may be me but the first half of the movie is just too hard to get through. I would say skip it. Also I had trouble wit Potters character being named Lucy (Sandra Bullocks character name from While You Were Sleeping.) As a side note is it me or do Potter and Julia Roberts have the same lips.
The plot of the movie is on her way to her wedding Potter flashes back to five blind dates she went on in a years time one of which she is marring.
So Im giving this move a lackluster C. The first half or so of this movie is really bad (D-). I saw nothing in these dates that would make me beleive that they would go on a second date. It just may be me but the first half of the movie is just too hard to get through. I would say skip it. Also I had trouble wit Potters character being named Lucy (Sandra Bullocks character name from While You Were Sleeping.) As a side note is it me or do Potter and Julia Roberts have the same lips.
City Island (2009 PG 13)
The movie stars Andy Garcia (The Untouchables, Class Act), Julianna Margulies (ER tv, A Price above Rubles), Steven Strait, Dominik Garcia-Lorido, Ezra Miller (Afterschool), Emily Mortimer (Shutter Island, Scream 3), and Alan Arkin (Glengary Glen Ross, The Russians are Comming, The Russian are Comming).
The plot of the is Garcia, a strugling actor/Corrections Officer, takes in his grown son as part of his parole. A big part of the movie is secrets. Garcia wantingto be an actor, his daughter becoming a stripper to make up for a lost scolership. And the fact that Garcia has a grown son (his wife Margulies does not know) an ex con to live with them.
So I rated this movie as a C-, The plot and structure of the movie are good. This is a type of movie I like but it did not get to the point where I can recomend it. I would say pass on it but it is not a strong pass. My problem with the movie is Garcia and Margulies are trying to act like they are from City Island, a section of the Bronx. For me they came across as acting and not real. You may not have a problem with there performances but for me they were not that convincing. Where Sandra Bullock was totally convincing in The Blind Side, the lead actors in this movie were not up to that level of performance.
The plot of the is Garcia, a strugling actor/Corrections Officer, takes in his grown son as part of his parole. A big part of the movie is secrets. Garcia wantingto be an actor, his daughter becoming a stripper to make up for a lost scolership. And the fact that Garcia has a grown son (his wife Margulies does not know) an ex con to live with them.
So I rated this movie as a C-, The plot and structure of the movie are good. This is a type of movie I like but it did not get to the point where I can recomend it. I would say pass on it but it is not a strong pass. My problem with the movie is Garcia and Margulies are trying to act like they are from City Island, a section of the Bronx. For me they came across as acting and not real. You may not have a problem with there performances but for me they were not that convincing. Where Sandra Bullock was totally convincing in The Blind Side, the lead actors in this movie were not up to that level of performance.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Gossip (2000 R)
The movie stars James Marsden (X-Men, Death at a Funeral), Lena Headey (Twice Apon aYesterday, Terminator: Sara Conner Cronacles tv), Joshua Jackson (Lone Star State of Mind, The Saftey of Objects), Kate Hudson (200 Cigerates, Desert Blue), Sharon Lawerance (The Only Thrill, Nearing Grace), Edward James Aloms (Splinter, Stand and Deliver).
The plot of the movie is three college students start a rumor about another student with the intention to write a report for a class. The rumor grows and morphs with bad results.
The movie could be a partner movie with Easy A. They both deal with the down side rumors and gossip. This is a darker morive then Easy A, not intended for young kids. I think this is a good movie for social commentary. I think the plot of the movie could also be viewed as bullying. The climax of the movie may be a little too out there but was just maybe on this side of disbeleif.
I rated the movie as a B. If you areee in the mood for a double feature stream Easy A also. It is a good commentary of the over sexed part of society. And no matter what what you say about yourself or others can cause damage that can have real effects on peoples lives.
The plot of the movie is three college students start a rumor about another student with the intention to write a report for a class. The rumor grows and morphs with bad results.
The movie could be a partner movie with Easy A. They both deal with the down side rumors and gossip. This is a darker morive then Easy A, not intended for young kids. I think this is a good movie for social commentary. I think the plot of the movie could also be viewed as bullying. The climax of the movie may be a little too out there but was just maybe on this side of disbeleif.
I rated the movie as a B. If you areee in the mood for a double feature stream Easy A also. It is a good commentary of the over sexed part of society. And no matter what what you say about yourself or others can cause damage that can have real effects on peoples lives.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Wake (2003 TV-MA)
The movie stars Martin Landau (North by Northwest, The Majestic), Gale Harold (Grays Anatomy tv), Rainer Judd, Blake Gibbons (The Legend of Butch and Sundance), and John Wintrop Philbrick.
There is no real plot for the movie. I will say the movie revolves around a situation. Two broters plan to help there mother die by giving her an overdose. The night is interupted by there convict brother and there cop brother (who helped the convict escape from jail). The rest of the movie is them rehashing there childhood.
I rated this movie as a B or maybe even as a B+. This movie is very good. At times is disturbing. At one time one brother is tied up and beaten and there are a game or two of Russian Roulette. I dont think the movie is for kids. If you want a happy feel good movie stream something else this is not your movie. The acting is great. The music has added a lot to the movie also. Its a small budget movie as in the credits there are multiple roles filled by the same person.
I woud of rated the movie higher but it is dusturbing at times. Overall I think this is a movie that should be seen by a lot of people of the approiate age. If you are in the mood for looking into the disfunction of a family this is the movie you want to see.
There is no real plot for the movie. I will say the movie revolves around a situation. Two broters plan to help there mother die by giving her an overdose. The night is interupted by there convict brother and there cop brother (who helped the convict escape from jail). The rest of the movie is them rehashing there childhood.
I rated this movie as a B or maybe even as a B+. This movie is very good. At times is disturbing. At one time one brother is tied up and beaten and there are a game or two of Russian Roulette. I dont think the movie is for kids. If you want a happy feel good movie stream something else this is not your movie. The acting is great. The music has added a lot to the movie also. Its a small budget movie as in the credits there are multiple roles filled by the same person.
I woud of rated the movie higher but it is dusturbing at times. Overall I think this is a movie that should be seen by a lot of people of the approiate age. If you are in the mood for looking into the disfunction of a family this is the movie you want to see.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
The Big Hit (1998 R)
The movie stars Mark Wahlberg (Three Kings, The Italian Job 2003), Lou Diamond Phillips (La Bamba, Courage Under Fire), Avery Brooks (Spencer for Hire, Deep Space Nine both tv), Christina Applegate (Married with Children tv, Sweetest Thing), Bookeem Woodbine (Almost Heros, The Poker House).
The plot of the movie is a group of four gansters kidnap the daugter of a recently bankrupt bussinman. The daughter happens to be the God daugter of the gansters boss.
I rated this movie as an F. To say this movie failed on every frount is an understatement. It tried to be a ganster movie but the first scene I could not get over how stupid it was. I could not do the suspension of disbeleif to think it was funny or good. The four gansters are so stupid it is impossible to think they could tie there shoes with out messing it up much less be hit men or pull off a kidnapping.
It may work as a campy movie for some but not for me. This movie is so bad I may have to go back and give The Fighter a lower grade just because Walberg was in this movie. Again I cant say how bad this movie is. I would go on but to waste more time on this dog of a movie is not acceptable.
The plot of the movie is a group of four gansters kidnap the daugter of a recently bankrupt bussinman. The daughter happens to be the God daugter of the gansters boss.
I rated this movie as an F. To say this movie failed on every frount is an understatement. It tried to be a ganster movie but the first scene I could not get over how stupid it was. I could not do the suspension of disbeleif to think it was funny or good. The four gansters are so stupid it is impossible to think they could tie there shoes with out messing it up much less be hit men or pull off a kidnapping.
It may work as a campy movie for some but not for me. This movie is so bad I may have to go back and give The Fighter a lower grade just because Walberg was in this movie. Again I cant say how bad this movie is. I would go on but to waste more time on this dog of a movie is not acceptable.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Assisted Living (2005 NR)
This movie stars Michael Bonsignore, Maggie Riley (The Dance of Death), Nancy Jo Boone, and Clint
Vaught. I assume this movie is wth non actors so not much other work out there.
The movie takes place in an nursing home. Bonsignore is a nurse, or slightly lower on the scale, who is not the ideal employee. He is late and gets high on his way to work and at work. One of his "duties" is to fake calls from residents to God, and also one residents son.
The movie switches between "interviews with employees" and the plot of the movie. That flipping between the interviews and the plot work very well. Another good part of the movie is the calls to God. Bonsignore places the calls then answers them in another room. Is it better to lie to people and tell them what they want to hear and calm them or to not give them false hope. The music lends well to the tone of the movie
The only bad thing about the movie is Bonsignore. I dont think he did a good job. Everything else of the movie was very good. If I would rate Bonsignore I would rate him as a C- and say pass on the movie. The other parts of the movie I would rate as a B or B+.
On the whole I would rate the movie as a C+. Go and rent the movie. If you can get past the lead caracter there are other things to be satisfied with.
Vaught. I assume this movie is wth non actors so not much other work out there.
The movie takes place in an nursing home. Bonsignore is a nurse, or slightly lower on the scale, who is not the ideal employee. He is late and gets high on his way to work and at work. One of his "duties" is to fake calls from residents to God, and also one residents son.
The movie switches between "interviews with employees" and the plot of the movie. That flipping between the interviews and the plot work very well. Another good part of the movie is the calls to God. Bonsignore places the calls then answers them in another room. Is it better to lie to people and tell them what they want to hear and calm them or to not give them false hope. The music lends well to the tone of the movie
The only bad thing about the movie is Bonsignore. I dont think he did a good job. Everything else of the movie was very good. If I would rate Bonsignore I would rate him as a C- and say pass on the movie. The other parts of the movie I would rate as a B or B+.
On the whole I would rate the movie as a C+. Go and rent the movie. If you can get past the lead caracter there are other things to be satisfied with.
The Statement (1992 R)
The movie stars Michael Caine (Hannah and Her Sisters, Educiating Rita), Tilda Swinton (The Curious Case Benjamin Button, Broken Flowers),
The plot is pretty compelling. Caine was a Nazi durring the war. He is wanted for the killing of 7 Jews durring the war. He went on the run in French monistaries for the next 44 years. His past catches up with him when hit men come after him and the Church is no longer offering safe refuse. Swinton is an ex judge who is charged with bringing him to justice.
I rate the movie as a C+. Dont watch the movie when you are tired. You have ot pay attention to who is comming after him. The movie starts off slow but the suspence towards the ends makes it a movie worth watching.
The plot is pretty compelling. Caine was a Nazi durring the war. He is wanted for the killing of 7 Jews durring the war. He went on the run in French monistaries for the next 44 years. His past catches up with him when hit men come after him and the Church is no longer offering safe refuse. Swinton is an ex judge who is charged with bringing him to justice.
I rate the movie as a C+. Dont watch the movie when you are tired. You have ot pay attention to who is comming after him. The movie starts off slow but the suspence towards the ends makes it a movie worth watching.
A Small Circle of Friends (1980 R)
The movie stars Brad Davis, Karen Allen (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Arc, Starman), Jameson Parker (White Dog, Anatomy of a Seduction), Shelly Long (Cheers tv, The Money Pit).
The plot is of three people who become friends, while at Harverd. This developes into the three living together. The movie is set durring the late 60's and early70's. The movie is in the form of a flashback when Allen and Parkers characters have a chance meeting in the present.
Im rating the movie as a C-, D. There is a song that was used throughout the movie with a french horn. It was a poor choice. The song was trying to get me to feel like this was the greatest movie ever (not exactly what Im trying to say but kind of close.) It came across as portentious and did not work for me. Also with in the first five minutes you are intorduced to Davis's character. For the last few weeks the word meglomaniac has been stuck in my head. Davis character was a maglomaniac. He pretended to be blind so he could go to the frount of the registration line. He goes on about a blind person being able to take a photo class then everybody in line applauded. He came across as he is the only person that matters. For me all I had for his character was hate. The fact that his character dies is no big deal so what. Thats not a good reaction for a main character.
The plot is of three people who become friends, while at Harverd. This developes into the three living together. The movie is set durring the late 60's and early70's. The movie is in the form of a flashback when Allen and Parkers characters have a chance meeting in the present.
Im rating the movie as a C-, D. There is a song that was used throughout the movie with a french horn. It was a poor choice. The song was trying to get me to feel like this was the greatest movie ever (not exactly what Im trying to say but kind of close.) It came across as portentious and did not work for me. Also with in the first five minutes you are intorduced to Davis's character. For the last few weeks the word meglomaniac has been stuck in my head. Davis character was a maglomaniac. He pretended to be blind so he could go to the frount of the registration line. He goes on about a blind person being able to take a photo class then everybody in line applauded. He came across as he is the only person that matters. For me all I had for his character was hate. The fact that his character dies is no big deal so what. Thats not a good reaction for a main character.
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