‘Spider-Man 3′ Download and Reviews

December 2, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Thriller

“Spider-Man 3″ Movie Details

Spider-Man 3 tagline: Next summer, the greatest battle lies… within.
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Actors:
Tobey Maguire Spider-Man/Peter Parker
Kirsten Dunst Mary Jane Watson
James Franco New Goblin/Harry Osborn
Thomas Haden Church Sandman/Flint Marko
Topher Grace Venom/Eddie Brock
Bryce Dallas Howard Gwen Stacy
J.K. Simmons J. Jonah Jameson
Rosemary Harris Aunt May Parker
James Cromwell Captain Stacy
Theresa Russell Emma Marko
Dylan Baker Dr. Curt Connors
Bill Nunn Joseph ‘Robbie’ Robertson
Bruce Campbell MaГ®tre dВ’
Cliff Robertson Uncle Ben Parker
Elizabeth Banks Miss Brant
Directors: Sam Raimi
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 out of 134,529 votes

“Spider-Man 3″ Movie Review

“Spider-Man 3″ Plot Summary

A strange black entity from another world bonds with Peter Parker and causes inner turmoil as he contends with new villains, temptations, and revenge.

Better Then I Ever Imagined

Sam Raimi once again directs this visual, emotional, and stunning sequel

This movie picks up pretty much where Spider-man 2 had left off from. The first 20 minutes of the movie really rush through everyones story including Sandman and the arrival of Venom. Spider-man is now a huge star in New York in this movie, loved by everyone, while Mary Jane in the beginning is loving her career as an actress on stage. Harry Osborn is an angry and bitter human being driven to kill Peter Parker because he now knows that he is Spider-man and in his eyes, the man who killed his father

As the story goes on we learn that the sandman is really a man named Flint Marko (Thomas Haden Church) who is a man who just broke out of jail, he is also a man who is trying to heal his sick daughter. Venom is a man named Eddie Brock, who is trying to steal the job that Peter currently has and hates Peter. Harry early on in the movie loses his some of his memory in a fight against Peter

While the movie does rush through these stories in the beginning, it does it smoothly and makes each scene look its best. The Sandman was done so beautifully in this movie and the emotion of the character really doesn’t make him feel like a villain. Venom however, is complete evil and that really is the main focus of the movie for the most part. When the black suit takes over Peter, it is actually pretty funny because we see Peter acting cool and bad, pointing at all the girls that pass and Maguire plays it so well, dancing in the streets, those scenes are just so golden

Topher Grace really proved he could play this character, there were some doubts because he is not a muscular guy like the character in the comics was but he does it wonderfully, the comedy he’s given is weak but that really doesn’t matter. The Venom character when it takes over Brock is not really what the comics has, its really more like the cartoon from the 1990’s but it works really well and fits the tone of the film. Sandman just looks plain awesome in this picture, they really made him look like what he did in the comics, with a few updates

The comedy in this film is just plain great, characters like Jameson will have you in tears because you will be laughing so hard. Jameson’s first scene is absolutely wonderful

The action is great, and the thing about the action in this movie is that it is not overdone, this movie does not have too many action scenes, they really do focus on the story more then the action, which was really great

There is also a lot of drama, this is one of few movies, mainly comic book movies, that almost brought me to tears because the acting is so good, if someone doesn’t get an Oscar, i’ll be angry, lol. The story actually brings the truth on how Ben Parker dies, which was so well done. Mary Jane and Peter Parker’s relationship goes through so many turns (and a very unexpected moment happens in a jazz club were M.J. works when Peter is fighting guards in the club). The story with Harry and Peter, The Sandman’s story, Aunt May also has some emotional moments in this. It is all so wonderfully acted that you will feel like crying

Overall, a 10 out of 10, i loved this film, and i wouldn’t mind seeing this several more times in theaters.

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‘Double Jeopardy’ Download and Reviews

November 17, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Drama, Mystery, Thriller

“Double Jeopardy” Movie Details

Double Jeopardy tagline: Murder isn’t always a crime.
Double Jeopardy - DVD Cover

Double Jeopardy DVD Cover

Actors:
  • David Jacox
  • Tommy Lee Jones Travis Lehman
    Ashley Judd Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Parsons
    Benjamin Weir Matty Parsons, Age 4
    Jay Brazeau Bobby Long
    Bruce Greenwood Nicholas ‘Nick’ Parsons
    John Maclaren Rudy
    Ed Evanko Warren
    Annabeth Gish Angela ‘Angie’ Green
    Bruce Campbell Bartender at Party
    Brennan Elliott Yuppie Man
    Angela Schneider Yuppie Girl
    Michael Gaston Cutter
    Gillian Barber Rebecca Tingely
    Tom McBeath Coast Guard Officer
    Deputy Ben
    Directors: Bruce Beresford IMDB Rating: 6.0/10 out of 27,796 votes

    “Double Jeopardy” Movie Review

    “Double Jeopardy” Plot Summary

    A woman framed for her husband’s murder suspects he is still alive; as she has already been tried for the crime, she can’t be re-prosecuted if she finds and kills him. add synopsis

    Great Movie!

    I found ‘Double Jeopardy’ to be a very good movie. I saw in school a few weeks ago and it immediately attracted my attention. I thought the acting was good and the storyline was very interesting.’Double Jeorpardy’ tells the story of Libby Parsons who is convicted of murdering her husband, Nick Parson. While she is in prison for six years she suspects that her husband is still alive. She learns about double jeopardy and plans on getting revenge on her husband, and being reunited with her son Matty

    Overall I thought this was a really good movie. I suggest that everyone should see it. I give ‘Double Jeopardy’ 10/10 stars.

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    ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs’ Download and Reviews

    October 5, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Animation, Comedy, Family

    “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” Movie Details

    Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs tagline: Prepare to get served
    Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - DVD Cover

    Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs DVD Cover

    Actors:
    James Caan
    Bruce Campbell
    Bill Hader Flint Lockwood
    Tracy Morgan Cal
    Mr. T Earl Devereaux
    Andy Samberg Brent
    Anna Faris Sam
    Directors: Phil Lord and Chris Miller
    IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 out of 12,273 votes

    “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” Movie Review

    “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” Plot Summary

    The most delicious event since macaroni met cheese. Inspired by the beloved children’s book, the film focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain.

    Very funny

    No seriously, it is very funny. There might be quite a few flaws with the script/idea behind it all, but the movie is moving along so quick you won’t even notice them. And the voice cast assembled here? Just amazing! And getting ‘Mr. T’ of A-Team fame doing the voice of a cop, is just one of the greatest ideas ever! It’s also very well written (within its premise that is of course) and has quite a few great moments. It’s target audience is the younger audience (which is especially apparent when love comes into play), but does have quite some treats for the ‘older’ audience members too. If you like funny and light animated movies, this will be your cup of tea. Not quite the heights Pixar has climbed (because there is not that much depth to the whole thing), but very funny and worthwhile indeed

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    ‘Cinderella Man’ Download and Reviews

    August 27, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Biography, Drama, Sport

    “Cinderella Man” Movie Details

    Cinderella Man tagline: One man’s extraordinary fight to save the family he loved.
    Cinderella Man - DVD Cover

    Cinderella Man DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Chuck Shamata
  • Russell Crowe Jim Braddock
    RenГ©e Zellweger Mae Braddock
    Paul Giamatti Joe Gould
    Craig Bierko Max Baer
    Paddy Considine Mike Wilson
    Bruce McGill Jimmy Johnston
    David Huband Ford Bond
    Connor Price Jay Braddock
    Ariel Waller Rosemarie Braddock
    Patrick Louis Howard Braddock
    Rosemarie DeWitt Sara Wilson
    Linda Kash Lucille Gould
    Nicholas Campbell Sporty Lewis
    Gene Pyrz Jake
    Father Rorick
    Directors: Ron Howard IMDB Rating: 8.0/10 out of 59,653 votes

    “Cinderella Man” Movie Review

    “Cinderella Man” Plot Summary

    The story of James Braddock, a supposedly washed up boxer who came back to become a champion and an inspiration in the 1930s.

    Great Movie, a must see!

    I just saw the movie tonight at a special advanced screening here in Newport Beach, and it is so good. I cannot tell you one single performance in the film that wasn’t terrific. I can only think of a couple negatives. One being the man coughing behind me the WHOLE time. In terms of the movie, the section where the Braddocks suffer in the Depression went on pretty long, and the Braddock’s kids were WAY too cute. A little shamelessly so. As in, no three kids are that well-behaved,loving and adorable ALL THE TIME. Great points: There were a lot more funny moments than i had expected, but none were cheap laughs, all were just honest and nice little moments. The acting and directing are just incredible. Renee Zellweger, Russel Crowe, Paul Giamatti (who practically steals the show), even Craig Bierko as the boxing nemesis were so great! Oscars FOR EVERYONE! It’s too bad this isn’t Oscar season– i really hope this doesn’t get forgotten by the time nominations come out.

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    ‘Drag Me to Hell’ Download and Reviews

    August 27, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Horror, Thriller

    “Drag Me to Hell” Movie Details

    Drag Me to Hell tagline: Christine Brown has a good job, a great boyfriend, and a bright future. But in three days, she’s going to hell.
    Drag Me to Hell - DVD Cover

    Drag Me to Hell DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Flor de Maria Chahua Young Shaun San Dena
    Joanne Baron Mr. Jacks Secretary
    Tony A. Angelo Bank guard
    Michael Peter Bolus Spitting Gypsy
    Gerry Carbajal Coroner
    Tom Carey Guy in headlights
    Reggie Lee Stu Rubin
    Justin Long Clay
    David Paymer Mr. Jacks
    Dileep Rao Rham Jas
    Bill E. Rogers Bill
    Sage Stallone Hemmings
    Alex Veadov Gypsy man
    Bonnie Aarons Gypsy Mother
    Monica Cabral Student
    Directors: Sam Raimi
    IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 out of 42,987 votes

    “Drag Me to Hell” Movie Review

    “Drag Me to Hell” Plot Summary

    A loan officer ordered to evict an old woman from her home finds herself the recipient of a supernatural curse, which turns her life into a living hell. Desperate, she turns to a seer to try and save her soul, while evil forces work to push her to a breaking point.

    Good? Yes. Epic? No.

    A bank employee is forced to make a tough decision — denying an old woman an extension on her home loan. While this may have helped her career, it jeopardized her life. The old woman, a gypsy, puts a horrible curse on the woman, where an evil spirit (a lamia) will drag her soul to hell in four days

    Many of us were waiting for Sam Raimi’s return to horror (aside from his production work for Ghost House), and here it is. For me, personally, it was an experience that was both welcoming and disheartening. any of Raimi’s old tricks are back, but some of his new tricks are present too, much to my chagrin

    A good friend informed me that the first fifteen minutes of the film are ‘epic’, a word that is not to be used lightly. In this, I strongly disagree. While some of the later scenes were very intense and quite fun (the parking lot scene, for example), the first fifteen minutes were largely a waste of film. The introduction with the Mexican family serves only a minimal plot purpose, and we are treated to a bit too much bank employee exposition

    What are the old tricks and new tricks I refer to? Let me lay it out for you. The old tricks include: the return of the Delta 88, some great camera shots (again in the parking lot scene), a demonic dance, a possessed goat, and a very subtle cameo by Ted Raimi that you’ll miss if you don’t recognize Ted’s voice. Sadly, Bruce Campbell was not available for the film to make a cameo. The new tricks? Computer generated animation. I have expressed my disapproval of CG in countless reviews, but it’s even more sad from Raimi, who is known for his camera techniques and stop-motion work. Sure, this isn’t low budget, but animated fire doesn’t scare me

    Overall, while I didn’t find the film to be groundbreaking, it is well worth a view. Raimi includes plenty of his splatter effects (blood, drool, and other bodily fluids) and generally gives us a good ghost story, particularly for working in the PG-13 framework (which is a mistake). The end is also satisfying. Compare this to Stuart Gordon’s ‘Stuck’ and it seems that Raimi has the more lasting impact on horror

    As of this writing, the film is in the cheap seats, so by the time you read this, it will likely be out on video. Be sure to rent this. The film likely didn’t make as much in theaters as expected, especially with the overbearing media campaign (which was enough to turn me — a Raimi fan — off). Let’s help them recoup their losses on the video sales. No doubt the special features will make this well worth it.

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    ‘Twelve Monkeys’ Download and Reviews

    August 15, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

    “Twelve Monkeys” Movie Details

    Twelve Monkeys tagline: The future is history.
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    Twelve Monkeys DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Joseph Melito Young Cole
    Bruce Willis James Cole
    Jon Seda Jose
    Michael Chance Scarface
    Vernon Campbell Tiny
    H. Michael Walls Botanist
    Bob Adrian Geologist
    Simon Jones Zoologist
    Carol Florence Astrophysicist
    Bill Raymond Microbiologist
    Ernest Abuba Engineer
    Irma St. Paule Poet
    Madeleine Stowe Kathryn Railly
    Joey Perillo Detective Franki
    Bruce Kirkpatrick Policeman No.1
    Brad Pitt Jeffrey Goines
    Christopher Plummer Dr. Goines
    Directors: Terry Gilliam
    IMDB Rating: 8.1/10 out of 153,937 votes

    “Twelve Monkeys” Movie Review

    “12 Monkeys” Plot Summary

    In a future world devastated by disease, a convict is sent back in time to gather information about the man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population on the planet.

    One word: Amazing!

    I didn’t see this movie for 13 years after it’s release. Everyone I met said it was great but I never got around to it. Finally I picked it up and I was blown away. The movie is slow at times yes, but it keeps you intrigued and interested.

    The plot is that the world has been pretty much wiped out by a virus that is thought to been release by the army of the twelve monkeys. James Cole (Bruce Willis) is sent to gather info in order to help prevent it

    The movie goes on from there and it has a few twist throughout.

    The last 10-15 minutes is what blew me away. It’s shocking and answers some questions as to why Cole kept dreaming about the same thing over and over again.

    This is a classic and I always recommend this to friends who are looking for a good sci-fi or any good movie in general. Great job by Terry Gilliam

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    ‘Armageddon’ Download and Reviews

    August 3, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Romance

    “Armageddon” Movie Details

    Armageddon tagline: It’s Closer Than You Think.
    Armageddon - DVD Cover

    Armageddon DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Bruce Willis Harry S. Stamper
    Billy Bob Thornton Dan Truman, NASA Administrator
    Ben Affleck A.J. Frost
    Liv Tyler Grace Stamper
    Will Patton Charles “Chick” Chapple
    Steve Buscemi Rockhound
    William Fichtner Colonel William Sharp, Shuttle Freedom Pilot
    Owen Wilson Oscar Choi, Geologist
    Michael Clarke Duncan Jayotis “Bear” Kurleenbear
    Peter Stormare Lev Andropov, Russian Cosmonaut
    Ken Hudson Campbell Max Lennert
    Jessica Steen Jennifer Watts, Shuttle Freedom Co-Pilot
    Keith David Lt. General Kimsey
    Chris Ellis Walter Clark
    Jason Isaacs Dr. Ronald Quincy, Research
    Directors: Michael Bay
    IMDB Rating: 6.0/10 out of 110,110 votes

    “Armageddon” Movie Review

    “Armageddon” Plot Summary

    When an asteroid the size of Texas is headed for Earth the world’s best deep core drilling team is sent to nuke the rock from the inside.

    This just goes too far sometimes, but it’s good

    I’ll say it straight out, this movie let me down quite a lot. I wanted an epic badass of a film that would revolutionize the way I see movies. I got an epic behemoth of a film with more then ample doses of goofy monkeying around inserted sometimes at the most inappropriate of scenes. Bruce Willis stars in this movie along with Ben Afleck and Liv Tyler as two young lovers, and it’s safe to say that there aren’t too many complaints with the acting (although admittedly there were some weak spots there, too).

    No, my main problem with this movie is the comedy. Now, I’m all for comedy, but the directors of Armageddon didn’t seem to be taking their own plot too seriously at some point. I was in awe at the utter stupidity of the characters in this movie, especially toward the second half of it, and specifically Rockhound (Steve Buscemi, who does do a very good job acting here anyway). We all need some lighthearted fun in our movies, but what we don’t need is for the comedy to interfere with the dramatic parts of the movie, which it almost does a few times here. Rockhound’s foolishness and monkeying around almost ruins several scenes and it doesn’t fit with the whole theme of saving the Earth. Why did they even put the parts involving the stripper and then later the machine gun on the asteroid into the movie? It’s safe to tell who we can all throw rocks at for ruining the movie. Why on earth is he so lenient about it? It makes no sense. I can say the same thing for most of the crew at the beginning, too, they seem awfully laid back for a bunch of guys about to go save the world. Bear was falling asleep and making comments about a hot girl during the teaching sessions. What? Like I said, I like comedy fine, but here it just hinders what would otherwise be a phenomenal movie.

    This movie is full of explosions (big explosions, too, we’re not talking about little buildings. We’re talking entire cities all at once here. That’s epic.), romantic love scenes, and other action clichГ©s. They’re actually done quite well, until we get Rockhound or Bear making more dumbass jokes. The whole mishmash makes Armageddon look like a PARODY of the action genre at some points, and it hurts the score. A lot. If I were to see this movie without any prior knowledge of action movies, and having never seen one before this, I would get a flawed first impression of the genre. It’s not quite to the level of Scary Movie and Date Movie, of course, but it’s not an upstanding example of how to incorporate comedy into an action movie. See Die Hard 3 or The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly for that. Sorry, but Armageddon just goes too far overboard sometimes.

    No, I don’t hate this movie though. I do like it quite a lot. It’s great fun for a Saturday night with friends or if you’ve been drinking (lol). The ending scenes with Willis and Afleck are very touching, as are most of the scenes involving Liv Tyler. It’s also got some extremely triumphant moments, and the explosions and special effects are amazingly done. Check out those skies toward the end! The scenes with Chick (Will Patton) and his ex-wife and son are extremely touching, and are the saving grace of the quieter parts of the movie. Beautiful. And like I mentioned before, it’s EPIC. In all caps, too. There aren’t many other movies like this that can touch it in epic-ness. Not even Die Hard or it’s sequels are more epic than this monster of a film.

    Recommended to action fans who can stand stupidity in their movie-viewing. I’ll be watching this one again, too.

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