‘Red Planet’ Download and Reviews

December 19, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

“Red Planet” Movie Details

Red Planet tagline: Not A Sound. Not A Warning. Not A Chance. Not Alone.
Red Planet - DVD Cover

Red Planet DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Bob Neill
  • Jessica Morton
    Val Kilmer Robby Gallagher
    Carrie-Anne Moss Cmdr. Kate Bowman
    Benjamin Bratt Lt. Ted Santen
    Tom Sizemore Dr. Quinn Burchenal
    Simon Baker Chip Pettengill
    Terence Stamp Dr. Bud Chantilas
    Jessica B. Morton Website Fan
    Caroline Bossi Website Fan
    Houston Control
    Directors: Antony Hoffman IMDB Rating: 5.3/10 out of 19,934 votes

    “Red Planet” Movie Review

    “Red Planet” Plot Summary

    Astronauts search for solutions to save a dying Earth by searching on Mars, only to have the mission go terribly awry.

    One of the Best Sci Fi movies Made this decade

    I have tangled with over a dozen people who said this movie was trash.. and each and every one of the viewers 1. Didn’t see the movie. 2. Confused it with Tim Robbins’ AWFUL Mission to Mars

    BOTH MOVIES CAME OUT AT THE SAME TIME.. THE SAME YEAR.. so please get them straight. This movie is fabulous with the zero-G fire aboard the ship and the chilling suffocation struggle which Sizemore brought to new levels of frail humanity. They choke to near death only to learn that Mars has an atmosphere. This isn’t the only discovery they make on this creative masterpiece, it seems you can learn a little bit about science by watching this film. Wow! And you thought that this was a no-brainer.uh uh.. Sizemore goes out with a blaze of glory in one of the most eerie suicides i’ve ever seen on screen. So if you think you’ve seen this movie.. double check it.

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    ‘The Matrix Reloaded’ Download and Reviews

    November 24, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

    “The Matrix Reloaded” Movie Details

    The Matrix Reloaded tagline: Free your mind.
    The Matrix 2 - DVD Cover

    The Matrix Reloaded DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Kelly Butler
  • Keanu Reeves
    Laurence Fishburne
    Carrie-Anne Moss
    Ray Anthony Power Station Guard
    Christine Anu Kali
    Alima Ashton-Sheibu Link’s Niece
    Helmut Bakaitis The Architect
    Steve Bastoni Soren
    Don Battee Vector
    Monica Bellucci Persephone
    Daniel Bernhardt Agent Johnson
    Valerie Berry Priestess
    Ian Bliss Bane
    Liliana Bogatko Old Woman at Zion
    Michael Budd Zion Controller
    Stoney Burke Bike Carrier Driver
    Ice
    Directors: Andy Wachowski and Lana Wachowski IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 out of 140,571 votes

    “The Matrix Reloaded” Movie Review

    “The Matrix 2″ Plot Summary

    Neo and the rebel leaders estimate that they have 72 hours until 250,000 probes discover Zion and destroy it and its inhabitants. During this, Neo must decide how he can save Trinity from a dark fate in his dreams.

    The best film of the season!

    Almost all of my friends and other people claimed that this film isn’t worth to see and it’s very, very bad movie. But I think ‘Matrix. Reloaded’ is excellent and I like it more than 1st part. Great music, great philosophy, great special effects! After watching I felt that the world had changed around me and I could never be the same. I’m waiting for next part with impatience

    The only I don’t like in this film – when Zion’s people are dancing into their temple. This is very ugly and disgustful. And I can’t understand why the creators of 2nd part put this scene into the movie.

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    ‘The Matrix’ Download and Reviews

    November 18, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

    “The Matrix” Movie Details

    The Matrix tagline: Free your mind
    The Matrix - DVD Cover

    The Matrix DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Marc Gray
  • Keanu Reeves Neo
    Laurence Fishburne Morpheus
    Carrie-Anne Moss Trinity
    Hugo Weaving Agent Smith
    Gloria Foster Oracle
    Joe Pantoliano Cypher
    Marcus Chong Tank
    Julian Arahanga Apoc
    Matt Doran Mouse
    Belinda McClory Switch
    Anthony Ray Parker Dozer
    Paul Goddard Agent Brown
    Robert Taylor Agent Jones
    David Aston Rhineheart
    Choi
    Directors: Andy Wachowski and Lana Wachowski IMDB Rating: 8.7/10 out of 354,777 votes

    “The Matrix” Movie Review

    “The Matrix” Plot Summary

    A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it.

    The Perfect Symbiosis of Action and Philosophy

    What is real? How do you define real? This question has been explored for its significance in metaphysics in other movies as well. The Thirteenth Floor is one of them and the other is Dark City. I mention these because they were released more or less around the same time as this movie was released. But these two movies do not enjoy the position and the popularity of this movie – The Matrix, why? Look at the box office success of the Matrix. Look at the popularity of this movie. Advertisements have been created based on the themes of this movie. Most people seem to have heard of the movie if not seen it. The Matrix enjoys a prominent position in the top 50 on the IMDb. Even a list of 100 best movies of all times as compiled by a documentary on the Discovery Channel mentioned this movie as among the top 100. The key to the enormous success of the Matrix is the symbiotic combination of two opposing elements. The first one being metaphysics or philosophy and the second element being intense amount of action. The Dark City is limited in its action and stresses more on the metaphysics aspect and so does the Thirteenth floor. When you see The Matrix, you see that there is far more metaphysics and philosophy in this movie when compared to the other two. And when you see the action sequences of the movie, the two movies fade into oblivion. There is so much for the intellectual to busy himself with in this movie. There is a reference to so many mythological places and figures. The character Neo is an anagram of One signifying the One Absolute many cultures believe in and then there is Trinity, an obvious reference to the Holy Trinity. The names of the ships, the numbers on the door, the name of the book Neo takes his CD out from all have a significance, a clue, if that is what one wants to call it. This movie gives enough to the intellectual to study and talk about. And yet the movie does not fail to capture the attention of the average movie goer. The average movie goer does not want to search for hidden symbols, he does not want to discuss the movie for hours and hours. He wants some action and some fun. The movie gives that as well. The movie has a lot of guns, a lot of chases and a lot of fighting. The average movie goer can appreciate the main aspect of this movie without bothering about all the hidden symbols which the intellectual chooses to see in the movie. Yet, he apparently does not deny himself the spirit of the movie and enjoys it. And I believe this is what has made the movie successful – the reconciliation between action and thrill and metaphysics and philosophy. This movie deserves all the praise and success that it has got. My personal all-time favorite. I never get tired of talking about it till date and love to see it with my friends if I get the chance.

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    ‘Chocolat’ Download and Reviews

    September 20, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Drama, Mystery

    “Chocolat” Movie Details

    Chocolat tagline: A comic fable from the director of “The Cider House Rules”.
    Chocolat - DVD Cover

    Chocolat DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Leslie Caron
  • Alfred Molina Comte De Reynaud
    Juliette Binoche Vianne Rocher
    Carrie-Anne Moss Caroline Clairmont
    Johnny Depp Roux
    Aurelien Parent Koenig Luc Clairmont
    Judi Dench Armande Voizin
    Antonio Gil-Martinez Jean-Marc Drou
    HГ©lГЁne Cardona Francoise Drou
    Harrison Pratt Dedou Drou
    Gaelan Connell Didi Drou
    Elisabeth Commelin Yvette Marceau
    Ron Cook Alphonse Marceau
    Guillaume Tardieu Baptiste Marceau
    Hugh O’Conor Pere Henri
    John Wood Guillaume Blerot
    Lena Olin Josephine Muscat
    Peter Stormare Serge Muscat
    Madame Audel
    Directors: Lasse Hallstrom IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 out of 52,670 votes

    “Chocolat” Movie Review

    “Chocolat” Plot Summary

    A woman and her daughter open a chocolate shop in a small French village that shakes up the rigid morality of the community. add synopsis

    wonderful movie :)

    First I borrowed this movie from videostore And loved it so much that soon I bought the DVD so I could watch it again. That’s how much i love it. I truly regret not watching it, while it was in the cinemas, it would have been great to see it on the big screen. This movie has everything: humanity, love, magic (and gorgeous cinematography), comedy, sadness, great acting. There is depth and strength to the characters in the movie. The costumes and special effects are great too. I loved the acting and how all these story lines were woven into a beautiful, delightful fable. This movie has got the heart. The music is beautiful too, it is so enchanting. It is so wonderful and bittersweet, like chocolate for the soul :) I strongly recommend it

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    ‘The Matrix Revolutions’ Download and Reviews

    September 2, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

    “The Matrix Revolutions” Movie Details

    The Matrix Revolutions tagline: Everything that has a beginning has an end.
    The Matrix 3 - DVD Cover

    The Matrix Revolutions DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Nona Gaye
  • Carrie-Anne Moss Trinity
    Hugo Weaving Agent Smith
    Keanu Reeves Neo
    Mary Alice The Oracle
    Tanveer K. Atwal Sati
    Helmut Bakaitis The Architect
    Kate Beahan Coat Check Girl
    Francine Bell Councillor Grace
    Monica Bellucci Persephone
    Rachel Blackman Charra
    Henry Blasingame Deus Ex Machina
    Ian Bliss Bane
    David Bowers Q-Ball Gang Member #1
    Zeke Castelli Operations Officer Mattis
    Collin Chou Seraph
    Essie Davis Maggie
    Laurence Fishburne Morpheus
    Zee
    Directors: Andy Wachowski and Lana Wachowski IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 out of 115,873 votes

    “The Matrix Revolutions” Movie Review

    “The Matrix 3″ Plot Summary

    The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front while also opposing the rogue Agent Smith.

    Amazing movie in my opinion – hated and not understood by many

    Matrix Revolutions is deliberately constructed as a puzzle in which you have to work out the complete picture for yourself. It contains some fundamental questions of philosophy, a war story of a hopeless struggle against the machines who besiege Zion and it comes to a conclusion which is not understood by many viewers. The philosophical questions are answered (e.g. some choices lead to a string of consequences which may often appear as predestination), the war scenes in Zion are overwhelming and the final scenes depict the reestablishment of harmony between body, mind and soul. The absence of this harmony being one of the major reasons for conflict and war

    The Wachowski brothers did also make some mistakes when designing Matrix Revolutions:- Scenes like the train station take a bit too long although they contain important hints for the story that is about to unfold. This way the movie loses pace at times. Some viewers also felt that the war in Zion occupies too much space – but come on, this is mankind’s last stand so this fight is bound to have epic proportions.- The Wachovskis do NOT explain their story design and its implications. Viewers are expected to figure it all out for themselves. This is simply rejected by many people who -not without any justification- expect to be told a little more what the plot is all about instead of following hints in dialogues and imagery.- The philosophy is often criticised as basic. But the questions raised are fundamental by nature: choice vs. predestination, harmony of body, mind and soul, do humans define themselves through suffering etc.. Furthermore, how should machines completely understand deep mythology and philosophy of humans and depict that convincingly in their artificial construct known as the Matrix? The stereotypes in the Matrix (e.g. the Merovingian) are to me a natural consequence of machines trying to reproduce human myths and ideas

    But the negative points of Matrix Revolutions are by far outweighed by the positive aspects of the movie:- There is a colour code in all Matrix movies. Blue is the physical world, green represents mind/rationality and bright yellow or white stands for the soul of a being. All scenes in the real world have a blue hue, the Matrix is always somewhat green and e.g. the machine city, many images of the sentinels and the power lines from the fields where humans are grown – they are all coloured in bright white or yellow. This represents the separation of body, mind and soul which is overcome only in the final scenes of Matrix Revolutions where all colours are mixed in the sky’s clouds – this is by the way the contribution of Sati to the revolution/recreation of the (new) Matrix.- The connection of the real world and the Matrix is the spirit or soul the machines acquire from the humans. Programs and machines now have emotions and feelings (remember the parents in the train station?). Even Agent Smith has some twisted soul. Neo can feel and manipulate the spirits of simple machines but he has significant difficulties to handle more complex machines like sentinels. Similarly, Agent Smith has to struggle hard to control the human called Bane who becomes schizophrenic in that process.- The energy which the machines drain from the humans is not so much physical or electrical power but mental energy (soul). Like the Architect said in Matrix Reloaded when Neo claims that machines need humans to survive: ‘There are levels of survival we are willing to accept!’. So the machines tap into the souls of humans in order to get something their human creators could not grace them with: a real soul and real feelings. The machines are, however, willing to sacrifice these gifts in order to ensure their mere physical survival. It is quite an amazing outcome of the Matrix storyline: humans exist only because they are useful – they provide real feelings and emotions for the machines and they can even be used to control rogue programs in the Matrix which challenge the existence of the Matrix itself (Neo is used as a carrier for life-force in order to overcome Smith who represents death).- Neo has to finally realise that only his own sacrifice can end the conflict between machines and humans. He has to accept his evil twin brother Smith and reunite with him in order to become complete. This resonates with Asian Yin-Yang philosophy.- The Oracle has an interesting role. Neo has become too powerful even for Agent Smith and his duplicates. So the Oracle merges with one of the copies of Agent Smith in order to create the one copy of Agent Smith with enough power to really challenge Neo. It is the Oracle’s deliberate sacrifice which finally leads to the death of Neo while he reunites himself with his evil opposite Smith – Neo has to realise that he cannot win against Smith and instead of continuing the final fight with Smith he chooses to sacrifice himself in order to end the war and the domination of the Matrix by Smith

    Sadly it’s impossible to provide guidance for understanding the Matrix Trilogy without spoilers. The Wachovskis made some mistakes by not involving their audiences in the plot developments. They kept their ideas to themselves and only provided hints for the viewers to make their own discoveries. I was quite pleased by the challenges provided in getting a (rather) complete understanding of the Matrix Trilogy. But I can also imagine that many viewers were lost in the process and did not find the whole exercise worthwhile. As you might guess by now, I recommend that those who dislike Matrix Revolutions give this amazing movie another chance. I sincerely hope that my comments open up some new perspectives on a film trilogy that blended Sci-Fi, action and philosophy in such a brilliant and innovative way.

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    ‘Memento’ Download and Reviews

    August 19, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Mystery, Thriller

    “Memento” Movie Details

    Memento tagline: Some memories are best forgotten
    Memento - DVD Cover

    Memento DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Larry Holden
  • Guy Pearce Leonard Shelby
    Carrie-Anne Moss Natalie
    Joe Pantoliano Teddy Gammell
    Mark Boone Junior Burt Hadley
    Russ Fega Waiter
    Jorja Fox Catherine Shelby – Leonard’s Wife
    Stephen Tobolowsky Sammy Jankis
    Harriet Sansom Harris Mrs. Jankis
    Thomas Lennon Doctor
    Callum Keith Rennie Dodd
    Kimberly Campbell Blonde Whore
    Marianne Muellerleile Emma the Tattooist
    Jimmy Grantz
    Directors: Christopher Nolan IMDB Rating: 8.6/10 out of 250,700 votes

    “Memento” Movie Review

    “Memento” Plot Summary

    A man, suffering from short-term memory loss, uses notes and tattoos to hunt for the man he thinks killed his wife.

    Original and intriguing film noir revision.

    Revising such film noir conventions as a story told through the unreliable point of view and voice-over narration of a morally flawed investigator-protagonist, the pervasive infusion of a dark past into the narrative present, and the use of a femme fatale as an embodiment of evil allure, Memento is perhaps the most original and intriguing revision of the genre since Welles’ Touch of Evil

    As almost every commentator has noted, the most startling (or ‘gimmicky’) feature of Memento – and one with obvious roots in the film noir tradition – is its inverted/contorted plot structure. The film loops backwards episodically to present a series of revelations about the main character, Lenny (Guy Pearce), about the motives of his antagonists ‘Teddy’ (Joe Pantolino) and ‘Natalie’ (Carrie Ann Moss), and about the nature of Lenny’s memory-loss condition. His condition ‘isn’t amnesia’ (or so Lenny tells everyone he meets) but rather such severe short term memory loss that he is unable to assimilate and retain experience – in other words, to make new memories. Consequently, Lenny’s identity, or more precisely his self-knowledge, is arrested at the moment he received a blow to his head while trying to stop intruders from raping his wife

    Everything that has happened thereafter has no subjective reality for Lenny, only whatever ‘objective’ reality he can forge using instant photos, notes to himself, and – for the really important stuff – tattoos. But matters are even more complex and paradoxical than this setup might lead one to expect. Gradually, the viewer learns that even the clear memories that Lenny claims to have from before the assault are, like dreams, colored by protective distortions and selectivity. Moreover the so-called facts he has assembled in his investigation and that he defensively claims are more reliable than memory turn out to be irretrievably entangled in subjective motives: his own, Teddy’s, and Natalie’s. Thus the viewer’s initial sympathy for Lenny as a justifiable victim/avenger transforms to horror as Lenny’s true current identity becomes clear

    Importantly, Memento’s regressive plot structure is punctuated and counter-pointed by a series of noirish black and white flashbacks in which Lenny relates to an anonymous phone caller the story of Sammy Jankis, another sufferer of short term memory loss who, ironically, was Lenny’s big case in his pre-trauma life as an insurance investigator. Unlike the main narrative, the Sammy sequences are told in chronological order, strategically intersecting and organizing the narrative as it wends its way backwards to the moment when Lenny decides to set in motion the data trail that will lead to the murder we see him commit in the film’s opening sequence. In addition, Lenny’s reconstruction of the Sammy sequences is itself dreamlike and unreliable since he attributes to Sammy characteristics that (if we can believe Teddy, an utterly corrupt cop) are Lenny’s own

    In addition to providing plot exposition and a recurring visual/narrative reference point, the Sammy sequences also bring into clear thematic focus the existential implications of memory loss. Like Sammy’s, Lenny’s ‘condition’ is a reduction to the most minimal and absurd level of the human mental processes for constructing meaning (in life, in film) out of fragmentary phenomena and evanescent recollections. In an age of Alzheimer’s, deconstruction, and ego-fictions, most viewers will all-too-easily identify with Lenny’s painfully hopeless and terrifyingly arbitrary quest to hold reality steady as is it fizzles and flits away.

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