Released: 2011
OVERALL RATING: * *
(on a scale of 0 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Tarsem Singh
Producer: Mark Canton
Writers: Charles Parlapanides; Vlas Parlapanides
Main Actors: Henry Cavill; Mickey Rourke; Freida Pinto
Plot: * *
Acting: * .5
Production Design: * .5
Predictability Factor: * *
Fight Scenes: * * *
When I wasn't laughing at the 'too over the top' headware that the Gods had on, and the script didn't require acting at that point in the plot, it wasn't that bad a of movie. It was entertaining. What movie isn't entertaining that has fighting, blod, guts, heads exploding, and "natural" disasters?
I think I get what the director was trying to do. I think he was going for the typical Greek myth, almost as if it was on the stage, but with really really elaborate backgrouds. It just didn't work for me. The costumes and some of the sets were just silly. A random door on a tower? Really? That may work in a stage production, but in the movie... stupid. Sorry dude.
It was worth seeing simply cause it had some great visuals (and did I mention violence?). Don't expect to be blown away by brilliant acting though.
Favorite Scene: The Gods fighting the Titans was pretty cool.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Primeval
Released: 2007
Overall Rating: * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Michael Katleman
Producer: Gavin Polone
Writers: John Brancato; Michael Ferris
Main Actors: Orlando Jones; Dominic Purcell; Brooke Langton
Directing: * * *
Acting: * * * .5
Story Line: * * *
Predictability: * * *
I have to start out by saying that Orlando Jones was hilarious in this movie. I liked him in Evolution, but I think I liked him better in this. He's a funny guy.
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed watching this. It was suspenseful and entertaining. I was engaged the entire movie, which is how movies should be. The graphics could have been better, but were acceptable. It's hard to make a believable monster crocodile.
I recommend seeing this movie. It has violence, monsters, and humor - a perfect combination.
Favorite Scene: Orlando Jones running from Gustave. The slow mo was great!
Overall Rating: * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Michael Katleman
Producer: Gavin Polone
Writers: John Brancato; Michael Ferris
Main Actors: Orlando Jones; Dominic Purcell; Brooke Langton
Directing: * * *
Acting: * * * .5
Story Line: * * *
Predictability: * * *
I have to start out by saying that Orlando Jones was hilarious in this movie. I liked him in Evolution, but I think I liked him better in this. He's a funny guy.
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed watching this. It was suspenseful and entertaining. I was engaged the entire movie, which is how movies should be. The graphics could have been better, but were acceptable. It's hard to make a believable monster crocodile.
I recommend seeing this movie. It has violence, monsters, and humor - a perfect combination.
Favorite Scene: Orlando Jones running from Gustave. The slow mo was great!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Zombie Apocalypse
Released: 2011
Overall Rating: * *
Acting: * *
Directing: * *
Story Line: *
Entertainment Value: * * .5
Predictability: * *
Director: Nick Lyon
Writers: Brooks Peck; Craig Engler
Actors: Ving Rhames, Taryn Manning, Lesley-Ann Brandt
SyFy, you had me a Zombie. Adding the Apocalypse was just icing on the cake. I like zombie movies and I know a lot of them tend to be somewhat "bad" movies. I was surprised with this one though. I was expecting a train wreck because some of the SyFy movies are (yet I watch them - ummmm...). Anyway, it was better than I thought.
The directing choices (or acting choices) when the characters were discussing their past didn't fit well with me. It seemed too 'mushy'. I would think, after going through all they had, that by the time they were discussing it, they would have been more matter of fact about things, not so hesitant and retrospective.
All in all, it was a decent Zombie movie. It wasn't Zombieland, but it was worth watching if you like Zombie flicks.
Favorite Quote: "Meow Bitch"
Overall Rating: * *
Acting: * *
Directing: * *
Story Line: *
Entertainment Value: * * .5
Predictability: * *
Director: Nick Lyon
Writers: Brooks Peck; Craig Engler
Actors: Ving Rhames, Taryn Manning, Lesley-Ann Brandt
SyFy, you had me a Zombie. Adding the Apocalypse was just icing on the cake. I like zombie movies and I know a lot of them tend to be somewhat "bad" movies. I was surprised with this one though. I was expecting a train wreck because some of the SyFy movies are (yet I watch them - ummmm...). Anyway, it was better than I thought.
The directing choices (or acting choices) when the characters were discussing their past didn't fit well with me. It seemed too 'mushy'. I would think, after going through all they had, that by the time they were discussing it, they would have been more matter of fact about things, not so hesitant and retrospective.
All in all, it was a decent Zombie movie. It wasn't Zombieland, but it was worth watching if you like Zombie flicks.
Favorite Quote: "Meow Bitch"
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Headless Horseman
Released: 2007
OVERALL RATING: * * 1/2
(on a scale of 0 to 4)
Director: Anthony C. Ferrante
Writers: Zachary Weintraub; Anthony C. Ferrante
Main Actors: Billy Aaron Brown; Rebecca Mozo
Directing: * * *
Acting: * *
Plot: * * *
Predictability: * *
Yes, this was on SyFy earlier today. What can I say? It entertained me. It had the qualities I look for in horror movies - the 7 teens on their way to a party, the weird town they get stuck in, the crazy town people, and it even had a midget!
The blood and gore were appropriate and not as bad as I was expecting. It was low budget, and it was predictable, but it was a better viewing experience than I expected.
I have to admit that I am really into the horror genre right now. Maybe it is because it is October and Halloween is approaching. Or maybe I'm about to go psycho - ya never know these days! (insert maniacal laughter here).
Favorite Scene: When the kids enter the freak town of Wormwood.
Favorite Quote: "Look at his head! They took his head! His cute little head!"
OVERALL RATING: * * 1/2
(on a scale of 0 to 4)
Director: Anthony C. Ferrante
Writers: Zachary Weintraub; Anthony C. Ferrante
Main Actors: Billy Aaron Brown; Rebecca Mozo
Directing: * * *
Acting: * *
Plot: * * *
Predictability: * *
Yes, this was on SyFy earlier today. What can I say? It entertained me. It had the qualities I look for in horror movies - the 7 teens on their way to a party, the weird town they get stuck in, the crazy town people, and it even had a midget!
The blood and gore were appropriate and not as bad as I was expecting. It was low budget, and it was predictable, but it was a better viewing experience than I expected.
I have to admit that I am really into the horror genre right now. Maybe it is because it is October and Halloween is approaching. Or maybe I'm about to go psycho - ya never know these days! (insert maniacal laughter here).
Favorite Scene: When the kids enter the freak town of Wormwood.
Favorite Quote: "Look at his head! They took his head! His cute little head!"
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Apollo 18
Released: 2011
OVERALL RATING: * * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Gonzalo López-Gallego
Writers: Brian Miller, Cory Goodman
Main Actors: Warren Christie, Lloyd Owen, Ryan Robbins
Producer: Michael Wolkoff
Directing: * * * *
Acting: * * * *
Plot: * * * *
Overall Entertainment Value: * * * *
Predictability Factor: * * * *
Okay - I LOVED this movie. I don't get why it is rated so badly on imdb. I totally disagree with them. I guess they didn't like the style of the movie - it was a bit 'jarring' to watch.
The movie kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The acting was amazing. I was totally pulled into the film. It was an hour and a half of full escape. That is how I like my movies.
I really liked how sound played such a big role in the film. It was a major part, especially since some of the film had black outs or grainy images.
Let's see, what else can I say about this movie? Oh yeah, SEE IT!!!! Unless you don't like suspense, then don't see it - I'll try not to call you lame to many times.
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Favorite Scene: I'll call it "The Extraction" on the Liberty. If you see it, you'll know what I'm talking about.
Favorite Quote: Jalapeno Dick
OVERALL RATING: * * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Gonzalo López-Gallego
Writers: Brian Miller, Cory Goodman
Main Actors: Warren Christie, Lloyd Owen, Ryan Robbins
Producer: Michael Wolkoff
Directing: * * * *
Acting: * * * *
Plot: * * * *
Overall Entertainment Value: * * * *
Predictability Factor: * * * *
Okay - I LOVED this movie. I don't get why it is rated so badly on imdb. I totally disagree with them. I guess they didn't like the style of the movie - it was a bit 'jarring' to watch.
The movie kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The acting was amazing. I was totally pulled into the film. It was an hour and a half of full escape. That is how I like my movies.
I really liked how sound played such a big role in the film. It was a major part, especially since some of the film had black outs or grainy images.
Let's see, what else can I say about this movie? Oh yeah, SEE IT!!!! Unless you don't like suspense, then don't see it - I'll try not to call you lame to many times.
www.lunartruth.com
Favorite Scene: I'll call it "The Extraction" on the Liberty. If you see it, you'll know what I'm talking about.
Favorite Quote: Jalapeno Dick
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Mothman
Released: 2010
OVERALL RATING: *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Directing: * *
Acting: * *
Plot: *
Predictability Factor: *
Director: Sheldon Wilson
Writers: Patrick Walsh, Sonny Lee
Main Actors: Jewel Staite, Connor Fox, Susie Abromeit
Wow, now I know my addiction to 'made for SyFy' movies is real. I watched the entire movie. Now, I do have a special place in my heart for Jewel Staite - she was in Fire Fly and Stargate Atlantis after all. But I do wish she had not chosen to do this movie.
The acting was mediocre and the graphics were just silly. The entire Mothman festival was an ad for just how low a budget the movie really had. It should have ended multiple times before it really did.
Let's see... positive aspects of the movie... people were killed somewhat disgustingly. That is always fun. And guns, it had guns.
Little things would have greatly helped this movie. At the beginning, the body of the kid was way too far away from them. That made no sense! The drunk teens had just drowned the kid and he floats all the way to the side of the river within 5 seconds? Come on... a little realism please!
Anyway, if you share my addition to SyFy movies, please see this. Otherwise, a waste of time.
Favorite Line: Kill the bastard Katharine!
OVERALL RATING: *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Directing: * *
Acting: * *
Plot: *
Predictability Factor: *
Director: Sheldon Wilson
Writers: Patrick Walsh, Sonny Lee
Main Actors: Jewel Staite, Connor Fox, Susie Abromeit
Wow, now I know my addiction to 'made for SyFy' movies is real. I watched the entire movie. Now, I do have a special place in my heart for Jewel Staite - she was in Fire Fly and Stargate Atlantis after all. But I do wish she had not chosen to do this movie.
The acting was mediocre and the graphics were just silly. The entire Mothman festival was an ad for just how low a budget the movie really had. It should have ended multiple times before it really did.
Let's see... positive aspects of the movie... people were killed somewhat disgustingly. That is always fun. And guns, it had guns.
Little things would have greatly helped this movie. At the beginning, the body of the kid was way too far away from them. That made no sense! The drunk teens had just drowned the kid and he floats all the way to the side of the river within 5 seconds? Come on... a little realism please!
Anyway, if you share my addition to SyFy movies, please see this. Otherwise, a waste of time.
Favorite Line: Kill the bastard Katharine!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Cowboys & Aliens
Released: 2011
OVERALL RATING: * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4)
Director: Jon Favreau
Writers: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman
Producers: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard
Main Actors: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde
Acting: * * * .5
Directing: * * *
Story Line: * .5
Predictability: * *
I hate giving this low a rating to a movie where I got to see Daniel Craig's chest. Such a pity. The story had so much potential, but really was a 'fail'. It just didn't work that well.
The acting and effects were good. Gotta like stuff blowing up! The visuals of this movie make it worth seeing, but I can't get past that story line. There were even a couple times I was hoping it was almost over.
Harrison Ford did well in his role, but I found myself wanting to know more about his character. I don't think they did enough development of his role, which was a bit of a waste. There was a missed opportunity there I think.
Anyway, if you're looking for something to watch and only want some action visuals, see this movie. Otherwise, save your money.
Favorite Quote: "Don't yank on it. It's not your pecker."
OVERALL RATING: * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4)
Director: Jon Favreau
Writers: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman
Producers: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard
Main Actors: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde
Acting: * * * .5
Directing: * * *
Story Line: * .5
Predictability: * *
I hate giving this low a rating to a movie where I got to see Daniel Craig's chest. Such a pity. The story had so much potential, but really was a 'fail'. It just didn't work that well.
The acting and effects were good. Gotta like stuff blowing up! The visuals of this movie make it worth seeing, but I can't get past that story line. There were even a couple times I was hoping it was almost over.
Harrison Ford did well in his role, but I found myself wanting to know more about his character. I don't think they did enough development of his role, which was a bit of a waste. There was a missed opportunity there I think.
Anyway, if you're looking for something to watch and only want some action visuals, see this movie. Otherwise, save your money.
Favorite Quote: "Don't yank on it. It's not your pecker."
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