‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ Download and Reviews

December 28, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Animation, Comedy, Crime

“Who Framed Roger Rabbit” Movie Details

Who Framed Roger Rabbit tagline: It’s the story of a man, a woman, and a rabbit in a triangle of trouble.
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit DVD Cover

Actors:
Bob Hoskins Eddie Valiant
Christopher Lloyd Baron von Rotton a.k.a. “Judge Doom”
Joanna Cassidy Dolores
Charles Fleischer Roger Rabbit/Benny The Cab/Greasy/Psycho
Stubby Kaye Marvin Acme
Alan Tilvern R.K. Maroon
Richard LeParmentier Lt. Santino
Lou Hirsch Baby Herman
Betsy Brantley Jessica”s Performance Model
Joel Silver Raoul (Director)
Paul Springer Augie
Richard Ridings Angelo
Edwin Craig Arthritic Cowboy
Lindsay Holiday Soldier
Mike Edmonds Stretch
Directors: Robert Zemeckis
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10 out of 49,678 votes

“Who Framed Roger Rabbit” Movie Review

“Who Framed Roger Rabbit” Plot Summary

A toon hating detective is a cartoon rabbit’s only hope to prove his innocence when he is accused of murder.

A unique movie experience

‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ is a wonder in the art of making films. Because it mixes live-action and cartoons, it was a challenge to be made. But that’s exactly what makes it so distinguish and unique, especially considering that the idea works out so well. It’s a different and original movie experience, a real winner.

Yet, the film is more than a combination of live-action and cartoons. It has a dark atmosphere with lots of suspense, almost like a thriller. Classic humor isn’t forgotten either, with numerous funny lines and hysterical gags, as well as humorous characters. The joke about В«uncle ThumperВ» is one of the funniest, but there are many others. There’s also a hilarious piano acting with Donald Duck and Daffy Duck, which they play the same piano song as in Tom & Jerry’s short ‘The Cat Concerto’ and have their hilariously silly battle. In fact, the soundtrack of the movie is excellent, including Jessica Rabbit’s song ‘Why don’t you do right?’ and a suspense music very similar to one from the original ‘Back to the Future’.

Other movies that successfully mix live-action and cartoons are ‘Mary Poppins’, ‘Pete’s Dragon’ and ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’. Like ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’, those three movies combine this ‘marriage’ very well. On the other hand, other movies such as ‘Space Jam’ tried this idea but without the same success.

I believe that this movie was made in a unique moment of inspiration. The sceneries are great, the designs, the cartoons, the backgrounds, the details, the animation, the special effects, the artwork… everything was carefully made and I very much welcome that. This is one of the greatest live-action films from Disney.

Great actors make the difference too. Bob Hoskins is English but speaks with an excellent American accent, not to mention that he does the amazing thing of acting against the air. Joanna Cassidy, Charles Fleischer, Alan Tilvern, Stubby Kaye, Cristopher Lloyd and Kathleen Turner are awesome too. Kathleen Turner is the voice of Jessica Rabbit, with that sexy and sensual voice. And… guess what! Even the singer Frank Sinatra has a minor role in this film as the hilarious but useless Singing Sword. Even without looking at the credits, who wouldn’t recognize that great voice? Frank Sinatra’s voice is just as recognizable as Nat King Cole’s or Sterling Holloway’s.

As for the characters, the weasels are a perfect example of chronical stupidity. They’re humorous because they’re always laughing, even though they know what happens to someone who can’t stop laughing.

Marvin Acme is В«the king of the jokesВ», always humorous and cheerful and at his funniest with his mythical hand-buzzer. Angelo is an idiot, drunk and greedy guy, but funny at the same time. Dolores is a great character. R. K. Maroon is an interesting character with half a dark side and half a good side. Judge Doom is a great villain, humorous, mysterious and somewhat sinister. Roger Rabbit is hilarious and very jolly – that’s his only purpose as a cartoon, like he says himself. Jessica Rabbit is a very sexy cartoon, one of the most beautiful and sexiest ever – she’s not bad, she’s just drawn that way. Benny the Cab is funny. Baby Herman is a bit annoying – he might look innocent at first, but he is extremely rude and he loves to woo women. Eddie Valiant is another great character – grumpy, serious and funny sometimes. And he looks very much like my godfather in appearance.

The movie takes place in Hollywood, 1947. It does recreate the 40’s very well. That influence is notorious in many ways, including the cars used.

Before finishing, let me say that I like rabbits very much. They’re adorable and very cute animals, although in the cartoons they aren’t as cute – but they’re usually funny in cartoons.

This should definitely be on Top 250.

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‘Enemy at the Gates’ Download and Reviews

December 23, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Drama, History, Thriller

“Enemy at the Gates” Movie Details

Enemy at the Gates tagline: Some Men Are Born To Be Heroes.
Duell — Enemy at the Gates - DVD Cover

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Actors:
  • Mikhail Matveyev
  • Jude Law Vassili Zaitsev
    Ed Harris Maj. KГ¶nig
    Rachel Weisz Tania Chernova
    Joseph Fiennes Commisar Danilov
    Bob Hoskins Nikita Khrushchev
    Ron Perlman Koulikov
    Eva Mattes Mother Filipov
    Gabriel Thomson Sacha Filipov
    Matthias Habich Gen. Paulus
    Sophie Rois Ludmilla
    Ivan Shvedoff Volodya
    Mario Bandi Anton
    Hans Martin Stier Red Army general
    Clemens Schick German NCO
    Grandfather
    Directors: Jean-Jacques Annaud IMDB Rating: 7.4/10 out of 55,134 votes

    “Enemy at the Gates” Movie Review

    “Duell — Enemy at the Gates” Plot Summary

    Two Russian and German snipers play a game of cat-and-mouse during the Battle of Stalingrad. add synopsis

    Smashing good movie

    There is something odd about Russian peasants talking in articulate, middle-class British accents, but it works. I’m not sure why. Something symbolic about the nobility of the common man?Ed Harris doesn’t bother with accents either. In fact, nobody does. It’s probably for the best

    This is a pretty gripping movie, as is any movie where the lives of all the characters can end with the mere squeeze of an index finger from some unseen place

    Watch this movie. Despite what you might read here, it’s a lot better than rubbish like Saving Private Ryan. Though it might be a shock to the system for many of you to have no Americans to barrack for.

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    ‘RocknRolla’ Download and Reviews

    November 3, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Comedy, Crime

    “RocknRolla” Movie Details

    RocknRolla tagline: A story of sex, thugs and rock ‘n roll.
    RocknRolla - DVD Cover

    RocknRolla DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Nonso Anozie Tank
    David Bark-Jones Bertie
    Geoff Bell Fred the Head
    Morne Botes Jimmy
    Gerard Butler One Two
    Jamie Campbell Bower Rocker
    Idris Elba Mumbles
    Tom Hardy Handsome Bob
    Ben Homewood Slick estate agent
    Toby Kebbell Johnny Quid
    Matt King Cookie
    David Leon Malcolm
    Andy Linden Waster
    Ludacris Roman
    Roland Manookian Bandy
    Directors: Guy Ritchie
    IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 out of 45,079 votes

    “RocknRolla” Movie Review

    “RocknRolla” Plot Summary

    In London, a real-estate scam puts millions of pounds up for grabs, attracting some of the city’s scrappiest tough guys and its more established underworld types, all of whom are looking to get rich quick. While the city’s seasoned criminals vie for the cash, an unexpected player — a drugged out rock ‘n’ roller presumed to be dead but very much alive — has a multi-million dollar prize fall into his hands.

    Guy Ritchie at his best

    Guy Ritchie’s career has run red hot and ice cold over the yrs. Guy’s unique European gangster movies know how to have fun. Really cool violence w/ really cool lines

    Guy Ritchie busted out w/ cult gangster faves Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch. Then Madonna drained his awesome storytelling w/ Swept Away. Then came weak Revolver. Madonna wrecked one of my fave directors

    I put off seeing RocknRolla and I regret it. Guy Ritchie is back! Every BLEEPING thing I love about his movies came back in a wave. Unforgettable characters, bad a** story, cool lines, and plenty of action to boot. He did get help from two BLEEPING great actors. Mark Strong ‘Archy’ and Toby Kebbell ‘Johnny Quid’If you gave up on Guy Ritchie come back. RocknRolla will win you over.

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    ‘Danny the Dog’ Download and Reviews

    October 17, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Crime, Drama

    “Danny the Dog” Movie Details

    Danny the Dog tagline: Serve No Master
    Unleashed - DVD Cover

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    Actors:
  • Owen Lay
  • Jet Li Danny
    Morgan Freeman Sam
    Bob Hoskins Bart
    Kerry Condon Victoria
    Vincent Regan Raffles
    Dylan Brown Lefty
    Tamer Hassan Georgie
    Michael Jenn Wyeth
    Phyllida Law Distinguished Lady
    Carole Ann Wilson Maddy
    Michael Ian Lambert The Stranger
    Jaclyn Tze Wey Danny’s Mother
    Puthirith Chou Teen Danny
    Tony Theng Little Danny
    Baby Danny
    Directors: Louis Leterrier IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 out of 33,679 votes

    “Danny the Dog” Movie Review

    “Unleashed” Plot Summary

    A man raised into behaving like a dog, escapes from his captor to start a new life, who seeks to reclaim him because of his unnatural martial arts skills that are triggered when unleashed. add synopsis

    Best Jet Li Movie

    First and foremost, this is merely my personal opinion, if your here to tell me how bad of a movie it is, save it. I don’t care what you have to say, However bias it may sound, I just know a good movie when I see one

    Not only was it the Best Jet li movie I have seen, I think it was one of my many favorite of many films that I have seen this year. With such great actors like Morgan Freeman and Bob Hoskins, and Jet li’s acting has much improved as well. This movie combines some of my favorite genres from Kung-fu to drama, to action and perhaps even gore, this movie is rather violent. I think it was done so, as to convey the kind of violence that Danny inherited due to his evil master’s example/ways. I think the story is perfectly believable, and it just keeps getting better, there isn’t a dull moment from the jaw dropping fight scenes, some of jet li’s best I think since Fist of Legend, and Once upon a time in china. To the growing relationships between danny and sam, to character and plot development. With a superb soundtrack, done by a great electronic band: Massive Attack. And beautiful cinematography. I have nothing more to say except it’s the best movie I’ve seen all year, I suggest you go see it and enjoy it, as much as I did!

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    ‘Brazil’ Download and Reviews

    September 23, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

    “Brazil” Movie Details

    Brazil tagline: It’s only a state of mind.
    Brazil - DVD Cover

    Brazil DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Jonathan Pryce Sam Lowry
    Robert De Niro Archibald “Harry” Tuttle
    Katherine Helmond Mrs. Ida Lowry
    Ian Holm Mr. M. Kurtzmann
    Bob Hoskins Spoor
    Michael Palin Jack Lint
    Ian Richardson Mr. Warrenn
    Peter Vaughan Mr. Helpmann
    Kim Greist Jill Layton
    Jim Broadbent Dr. Jaffe
    Barbara Hicks Mrs. Alma Terrain
    Charles McKeown Harvey Lime
    Derrick O”Connor Dowser
    Kathryn Pogson Shirley
    Bryan Pringle Spiro
    Directors: Terry Gilliam
    IMDB Rating: 8.0/10 out of 70,585 votes

    “Brazil” Movie Review

    “Brazil” Plot Summary

    A bureaucrat in a retro-future world tries to correct an administrative error and himself becomes an enemy of the state.

    One of my favorite films of all time

    This film is a treasure to me, so I’m really not sure how objectively I can talk about it. I also don’t know if there’s anything to be said that hasn’t already been said before. But whatever, I will just comment on some of the things that strike me particularly about the film.

    First of all, it seems to me that at least cinematically dealing with a dystopia in a satirical or comedic way is far superior to doing so in a more straightforward manner. This film is far more interesting than ‘1984′ or any of the other films that have tried to capture a serious pessimistic view of future society.

    I’ve always felt like the song ‘Brazil’ fit into the film very well — it suggests a kind of ridiculous Utopian or exotic romanticism, blown completely out of scale. There are several scenes in the film that visually portray this concept, such as the shot of the futuristic street which turns out to be only a tiny model which an old drunk with a Guinness is glaring at. Sam Lowry himself is a very dull person to begin with, as Jill Layton’s reaction to him indicates. He believes, at least in his conscious mind, that he doesn’t want any conflict or excitement in his life. ‘Not even dreams’ he says — but of course the truth we see is quite different, and it eventually unhinges his life and his mind. I think I’m not alone in sympathizing with this. Our lives can get so monotonous and so dreary, but we do convince ourselves that we’re happy. ‘It’s what you wanted, isn’t it?’ says Mr. Kurtzmann.

    Some of my favorite bits — when Mr. Kurtzmann hits his hand on the table (‘what a pathetic creature I am!’), Harry Tuttle’s first appearance and his escape on the wire, the dinner scene where you have the explosion and then the waiters are setting up screens to block the diners’ view of the bloody mayhem.

    Basically I think in this film what you have is a scary story about how dangerous it is in the modern world to be a dreamer. But rather than simply terrify us, Gilliam is giving us a chance to laugh at the existential absurdity of it all.

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    ‘Hook’ Download and Reviews

    August 25, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Family, Fantasy

    “Hook” Movie Details

    Hook tagline: What if Peter Pan grew up?
    Hook - DVD Cover

    Hook DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Raushan Hammond
  • Gwyneth Paltrow
    Glenn Close
    Dustin Hoffman Capt. James S. Hook
    Robin Williams Peter Banning/Peter Pan
    Julia Roberts Tinkerbell
    Bob Hoskins Smee, Captain Hook’s Servant/Garbage Sweeper in Kensington Gardens
    Maggie Smith Granny Wendy/Middle-Aged Wendy
    Caroline Goodall Moira Banning
    Charlie Korsmo Jack ‘Jackie’ Banning
    Amber Scott Maggie Banning
    Laurel Cronin Liza, Wendy’s Housekeeper
    Phil Collins Inspector Good
    Arthur Malet Tootles
    Isaiah Robinson Pockets, Lost Boy
    Jasen Fisher Ace, Lost Boy
    Dante Basco Rufio, King of the Lost Boys
    Thud Butt, Lost Boy
    Directors: Steven Spielberg IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 out of 56,792 votes

    “Hook” Movie Review

    “Hook” Plot Summary

    When Capt. Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy.

    Love it !

    Love the cast first of all. From Maggie Smith a goddess in my eyes to Dustin Hoffman and Robin William to a strange inclusion of Phil Collins. They all fit in well together so well. A magical story of Hook which take me into a wonderful fantasy land of what kids should dream about. This superb production should not be pulled down, for it is essentially a children’s film but I love it. My kids thinks I am a big kid but I don’t care. Julia Roberts as Tinks id Fab ! I am not the biggest fan of Robin Williams but I do like his portrayal of Peter Pan

    A magical movie for the entire family

    Granny included !!

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