Released: March 23, 2013
OVERALL RATING: * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Terry Ingram
Writer: Peter Sullivan
Producer: Keith Shaw, Kirk Shaw
Main Actors: Erik Estrada, Nicole Munoz, Julia Benson
Directing: *
Plot: * * *
Acting: * *
Predictability: *
Entertainment Value: * * *
Erik Estrada on a motorcycle is still kind of hot. I had to laugh though cause of the background they used when they showed him on front views - it was so bad. The effects in this movie were horrible, but in a way, great! It fit with the SyFy original movie expectations.
I liked Crocket. He was funny and they cast him well. There were some very bad casting choices though. Erik Estrada's kids did not at all look like him. The actor who played his son looked asian. The daughter was too white to be hispanic. It just looked weird and it made me make up stories as to why he has an asian son and a white girl daughter - they were adopted.
I did find the movie somewhat entertaining. It made me laugh and things blew up - if you read my reviews, you know I'm really into blowing up stuff - and guns, and Erik Estrada with a gun, on a motorcycle.
Favorite Quote: "We got chupacabras up in here"
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Flying Monkeys
Released: 2013
OVERALL RATING: *
(on a scale of 1 to 4)
Director: Robert Grasmere
Writer: Silvero Gouris
Producer: Phillip Poole, Brad Krevoy, H. Daniel Gross
Main Actors: Electra Avellan, Maika Monroe, Michael Papajohn, Vincent Ventresca
Directing: *
Acting: *
Plot: *
Entertainment Value: * *
Predictability: *
First, I just have to say: SyFy, I love your movies even though they are horrendous. It's like a car wreck - I can't not watch.
This is a movie about flying werewolf demon monkeys. While flying werewolf demon monkeys is intriguing and has potential to be fabulous, it wasn't. The Asian actors were awful (no offense against Asians, just the ones in this movie). The directing was lacking. The production value was cheap.
I have to admit that the monkey they had was really cute. It made me want to go out and buy a monkey - werewolf demon or not.
They did throw in the gratuitous 'girl in bra' scene. I suppose that is standard for B movies.
I think the writer and / or director may have been trying to make a political statement about a need to gun control. If people used their guns and shot the monkeys, the monkeys would double. Ohhhh evil demon guns! (lame)
Favorite Line: "Hey monkey breath - get off my porch."
OVERALL RATING: *
(on a scale of 1 to 4)
Director: Robert Grasmere
Writer: Silvero Gouris
Producer: Phillip Poole, Brad Krevoy, H. Daniel Gross
Main Actors: Electra Avellan, Maika Monroe, Michael Papajohn, Vincent Ventresca
Directing: *
Acting: *
Plot: *
Entertainment Value: * *
Predictability: *
First, I just have to say: SyFy, I love your movies even though they are horrendous. It's like a car wreck - I can't not watch.
This is a movie about flying werewolf demon monkeys. While flying werewolf demon monkeys is intriguing and has potential to be fabulous, it wasn't. The Asian actors were awful (no offense against Asians, just the ones in this movie). The directing was lacking. The production value was cheap.
I have to admit that the monkey they had was really cute. It made me want to go out and buy a monkey - werewolf demon or not.
They did throw in the gratuitous 'girl in bra' scene. I suppose that is standard for B movies.
I think the writer and / or director may have been trying to make a political statement about a need to gun control. If people used their guns and shot the monkeys, the monkeys would double. Ohhhh evil demon guns! (lame)
Favorite Line: "Hey monkey breath - get off my porch."
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Flight
Released: 2012
OVERALL RATING: * * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Writer: John Gatins
Producers: Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Laurie MacDonald, Walter Parkes, Robert Zemeckis
Main Actors: Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly, Bruce Greenwood
Acting: * * * *
Directing: * * *
Plot: * * *
Predictability: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
Engaging Consistency: * * * *
Definitely a "Must Watch" movie. This is a deep dive into the world of an alcoholic pilot who miraculously saves a flight from total disaster while under the influence. Having personal knowledge of alcoholism and having grown up with an airline pilot, I totally could believe this movie. It was upsetting, but a very good portrayal of the situation. I grew up around a lot of airline pilots and yes, they do (or did in the 80s) like to party hard.
I did cry a lot at the end. This is not a movie to watch when you want something light and fluffy. It is definitely something to see when you want a good drama (and a good cry). I saw this movie when I was sick and, if you want a good way to clear out the mucus in your head - I suggest seeing this as you'll cry it all out.
Denzel Washington did an outstanding performance of course. John Goodman was friggin hilarious. The performances alone are worth seeing this movie. They also had good music that matched well with the story.
Favorite Scene: Nicole taking pictures in the morning - great portrayal of an addict starting in recovery - and there was a Big Book in the scene!!
OVERALL RATING: * * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Writer: John Gatins
Producers: Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Laurie MacDonald, Walter Parkes, Robert Zemeckis
Main Actors: Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly, Bruce Greenwood
Acting: * * * *
Directing: * * *
Plot: * * *
Predictability: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
Engaging Consistency: * * * *
Definitely a "Must Watch" movie. This is a deep dive into the world of an alcoholic pilot who miraculously saves a flight from total disaster while under the influence. Having personal knowledge of alcoholism and having grown up with an airline pilot, I totally could believe this movie. It was upsetting, but a very good portrayal of the situation. I grew up around a lot of airline pilots and yes, they do (or did in the 80s) like to party hard.
I did cry a lot at the end. This is not a movie to watch when you want something light and fluffy. It is definitely something to see when you want a good drama (and a good cry). I saw this movie when I was sick and, if you want a good way to clear out the mucus in your head - I suggest seeing this as you'll cry it all out.
Denzel Washington did an outstanding performance of course. John Goodman was friggin hilarious. The performances alone are worth seeing this movie. They also had good music that matched well with the story.
Favorite Scene: Nicole taking pictures in the morning - great portrayal of an addict starting in recovery - and there was a Big Book in the scene!!
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