‘Village’ Download and Reviews

December 25, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Horror, Thriller

“Village” Movie Details

Village tagline: Their Days Of Peace Are Over (Denmark)
Village - DVD Cover

Village DVD Cover

Actors:
Bryce Dallas Howard Ivy Walker
Joaquin Phoenix Lucius Hunt
Adrien Brody Noah Percy
William Hurt Edward Walker
Sigourney Weaver Alice Hunt
Brendan Gleeson August Nicholson
Cherry Jones Mrs. Clack
Celia Weston Vivian Percy
John Christopher Jones Robert Percy
Frank Collison Victor
Jayne Atkinson Tabitha Walker
Judy Greer Kitty Walker
Fran Kranz Christop Crane
Michael Pitt Finton Coin
Jesse Eisenberg Jamison
Directors: M. Night Shyamalan
IMDB Rating: 6.6/10 out of 81,757 votes

“Village” Movie Review

“Village” Plot Summary

The population of a small, isolated countryside village believe that their alliance with the mysterious creatures that inhabit the forest around them is coming to an end.

Amazing movie, don’t listen to critics

The Village is an excellent movie in all respects, possibly not Shyamalans best, but definitely up there. I really can’t imagine why reviewers gave it low scores, I don’t know anyone personally that dislikes the movie at all.

The Village centers around a quaint 19th century village in the middle of nowhere. The inhabitants of the village are relatively happy, despite the constant fear of the horrible creatures in the woods surrounding the village.

The characters are extremely believable and beautifully crafted. Granted, there is some broken dialogue, and it makes one cringe at one point or another, but it is not common and does not ruin the characterization. Joaquin Phoenix is excellent as usual, as is Bryce Dallas Howard, a new face in the cast of Oscar winning actors.

The plot is a typical Shyamalan twist fest with a little romance added for good measure. This does not take away from the atmosphere at all, however, and is done very well. There are a couple parts that are quite chilling, but not SCARY per se. I definitely felt a tingle run down my spine a few times. The ending, if it hasn’t already been ruined for you or you don’t figure it out half way through the movie, will leave you in shock.

Overall, this is an amazing movie, I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone; you will not be disappointed.

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‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ Download and Reviews

December 13, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Crime, Drama, Mystery

“The Talented Mr. Ripley” Movie Details

The Talented Mr. Ripley tagline: How far would you go to become someone else.
The Talented Mr. Ripley - DVD Cover

The Talented Mr. Ripley DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Alessandro Fabrizi
  • Matt Damon Tom Ripley
    Gwyneth Paltrow Marge Sherwood
    Jude Law Dickie Greenleaf
    Cate Blanchett Meredith Logue
    Philip Seymour Hoffman Freddie Miles
    Jack Davenport Peter Smith-Kingsley
    James Rebhorn Herbert Greenleaf
    Sergio Rubini Inspector Roverini
    Philip Baker Hall Alvin MacCarron
    Celia Weston Aunt Joan
    Fiorello Fausto
    Stefania Rocca Silvana
    Ivano Marescotti Colonnello Verrecchia
    Anna Longhi Signora Buffi
    Sergeant Baggio
    Directors: Anthony Minghella IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 out of 59,958 votes

    “The Talented Mr. Ripley” Movie Review

    “The Talented Mr. Ripley” Plot Summary

    In late 1950’s New York, Tom Ripley, a young underachiever, is sent to Europe to retrieve a rich and spoiled millionaire playboy, named Dickie Greenleaf. But when the errand fails, Ripley takes extreme measures.

    Elegant, literary thriller

    THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY Aspect ratio: 1.85:1Sound formats: Dolby Digital / DTSWhilst in Italy, a young American chancer (Matt Damon) assumes the identity of a wealthy playboy (Jude Law) with whom he’s become emotionally obsessed, leading to murder and betrayal on a grand scale

    Elegant, literary thriller based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith (the subject of an earlier adaptation, PLEIN SOLEIL, in 1960), in which sociopathic anti-hero Tom Ripley (Damon) cheats, steals and murders his way to a position of huge good fortune, leaving a trail of devastation in his wake. Set against the backdrop of tourist Italy – encompassing Rome and Venice and all points in between – Anthony Minghella’s film is a compelling treat from start to finish, layering detail upon detail as Damon’s friendship with Law blossoms and sours, leading to an inevitable plot twist which introduces a whole new set of complications for the central characters, rendering the audience complicit in Ripley’s escalating crime wave

    Damon may seem a little too young and unworldly for such a complex character, but he judges the role with great sensitivity, especially in those scenes where (overtly or otherwise) he indicates a sexual attraction to Law which goes unreciprocated (or does it?), until the characters are driven apart by jealousy, bitterness and – ultimately – violence. His fantasies shattered by harsh reality, Damon finds solace in the arms of a mutual acquaintance (Jack Davenport), the only person capable of taking Law’s place in Damon’s affections, only for their chance of happiness to be snatched away by a cruel trick of fate. Terrific, Oscar-caliber support by Gwyneth Paltrow and Philip Seymour Hoffman (as Law’s fiancee and best friend, respectively); beautiful, classy production values throughout. Followed by RIPLEY’S GAME (2002).

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    ‘The Invasion’ Download and Reviews

    December 10, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

    “The Invasion” Movie Details

    The Invasion tagline: Do not trust anyone. Do not show emotion. Do not fall asleep.
    The Invasion - DVD Cover

    The Invasion DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Nicole Kidman Carol Bennell
    Daniel Craig Ben Driscoll
    Jeremy Northam Tucker Kaufman
    Jackson Bond Oliver
    Jeffrey Wright Dr. Stephen Galeano
    Veronica Cartwright Wendy Lenk
    Josef Sommer Dr. Henryk Belicec
    Celia Weston Ludmilla Belicec
    Roger Rees Yorish
    Eric Benjamin Gene
    Susan Floyd Pam
    Stephanie Berry Carly
    Alexis Raben Belicec’s Aide
    Adam LeFevre Richard Lenk
    Joanna Merlin Joan Kaufman
    Directors: Oliver Hirschbiegel
    IMDB Rating: 6.0/10 out of 26,570 votes

    “The Invasion” Movie Review

    “The Invasion” Plot Summary

    As a Washington psychiatrist unearths the origin of an alien epidemic, she also discovers her son might be the only way it can be stopped.

    Don’t even bother to find fault with it

    I don’t always listen to film critics but when three reasonably reliable ones all give this movie a 2/4, I should take heed. Why did I watch it then? I am a Nicole Kidman fan. Sure enough, Kidman was in every scene, if not every frame. But that was about it

    I won’t even bother finding fault with this movie because it is so formulaic that it gives you everything you expect, which isn’t much. If you watch close to 200 movies a year (granted not all of them Hollywood), you have seen them all divorced professional mother with young (ten-ish) son and good-guy boyfriend, mass hysteria in which you just don’t know which one is a sinister ‘them’, just to name the two key elements. There is really nothing seriously wrong about this movie that a woman and her son have become the only people among thousands in the city that are unaffected is something that Hollywood expects you to accept without as much as a blink. Nor is the split-personality change (of the movie, I mean) from a dark, sinister suspense into a chaotic havoc of wild chases anything that you should really criticize because you’ve got to have these things in the movie. By the way, this movie is a sort of a partial remake of ‘Invasion of the body snatches’, if you don’t already know and whether it’s the fourth or the fifth depends on who you talk to

    Yes, there are some good, damned good actors in the caliber of Daniel Craig, Jeremy Northam and Jeffrey Wright but in this movie they may as well be props. A terrible waste, you say, but these people got to have a paycheck every now and then too. So in the end, there’s just Kidman. This isn’t exactly her bid for another Oscar, but she does a fine job here, limited scope notwithstanding.

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    ‘Observe and Report’ Download and Reviews

    December 9, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Crime, Drama

    “Observe and Report” Movie Details

    Observe and Report tagline: Right now, the world needs a hero.
    Observe and Report - DVD Cover

    Observe and Report DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Seth Rogen Ronnie Barnhardt
    Ray Liotta Detective Harrison
    Michael Pena Dennis
    Anna Faris Brandi
    Dan Bakkedahl Mark
    Jesse Plemons Charles
    John Yuan John Yuen
    Matt Yuan Matt Yuen
    Celia Weston Mom
    Collette Wolfe Nell
    Randy Gambill Pervert
    Alston Brown Bruce
    Cody Midthunder D-Rock
    Deborah Brown Female Reporter
    Aziz Ansari Saddamn
    Directors: Jody Hill
    IMDB Rating: 6.1/10 out of 17,019 votes

    “Observe and Report” Movie Review

    “Observe and Report” Plot Summary

    Bi-polar mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper’s paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can’t bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective, is recruited to close the case. |

    Very good, great messages in the film!

    For those who didn’t like it, they probably don’t like dry comedy. The movie had some very serious undertones. The theme about fulfilling your goals and continuing to strive towards your dream no matter what the adversity is, are both positive and powerful messages which is a strong mix with some very crude but acceptable humor. This movie delivered some very positive messages and was very funny in the process, messages that wouldn’t have been as powerful had it been a film like 40-Year-Old-Virgin, which even itself had some serious undertones in it by the end of the film. There is nothing depicted in this film that you haven’t heard illustrated in a dirty joke, and people are taking it way too seriously.

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    ‘The Box’ Download and Reviews

    December 7, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama, Horror, Mystery

    “The Box” Movie Details

    The Box tagline: You Are The Experiment
    The Box - DVD Cover

    The Box DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Cameron Diaz Norma Lewis
    James Marsden Arthur Lewis
    Frank Langella Arlington Steward
    James Rebhorn Norm Cahill
    Holmes Osborne Dick Burns
    Sam Oz Stone Walter Lewis
    Gillian Jacobs Dana
    Celia Weston Lana Burns
    Deborah Rush Clymene Steward
    Lisa K. Wyatt Rhonda Martin
    Mark S. Cartier Martin Teague
    Kevin Robertson Wendel Matheson
    Michele Durrett Rebecca Matheson
    Ian Kahn Vick Brenner
    John Magaro Charles
    Directors: Richard Kelly
    IMDB Rating: 6.1/10 out of 9,441 votes

    “The Box” Movie Review

    “The Box” Plot Summary

    A small wooden box arrives on the doorstep of a married couple, who know that opening it will grant them a million dollars and kill someone they don’t know.

    Would you press the button??

    You have to see the whole movie to understand it, and get the concept that the movie is trying to convey to the viewer. To me I think it is an excellent movie. The movie would send primary questions like: Would you take the appealing move even if you have to kill somebody on the way?, or Would you take the next exit without taking in consideration that you will result in the fatal accident in the rear view mirror? The only bad thing in this movie is the unnecessary stretching of the story, which is attributed to the short story it is based on. The movie deserves a 7-7.5 points, but I had to use a 10 point vote because of the unfair judgment in some of the comments I have reviewed. So, Would you press the button??

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    ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Download and Reviews

    November 10, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Romance

    “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” Movie Details

    How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days tagline: One of them is lying. So is the other.
    How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days - DVD Cover

    How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Kate Hudson Andie Anderson
    Matthew McConaughey Ben Barry
    Kathryn Hahn Michelle Rubin
    Annie Parisse Jeannie Ashcroft
    Adam Goldberg Tony
    Thomas Lennon Thayer
    Michael Michele Judy Spears
    Shalom Harlow Judy Green
    Robert Klein Phillip Warren
    Bebe Neuwirth Lana Jong
    Samantha Quan Lori
    Justin Peroff Mike
    Celia Weston Glenda Barry
    James Murtaugh Jack Barry
    Archie MacGregor Uncle Arnold
    Directors: Donald Petrie
    IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 out of 31,644 votes

    “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” Movie Review

    “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” Plot Summary

    Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive and ladies’ man who, to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Andie Anderson covers the “How To” beat for “Composure” magazine and is assigned to write an article on “How to Lose a Guy in 10 days.” They meet in a bar shortly after the bet is made. add synopsis

    it is absolutely fantastic

    Kate Hudson is great in this film and therefore this movie is hilarious and a must see!the relationship between the characters is brilliant.it really does help girls on how to hold a relationship down in the way its done.this film can be watched over and over agen and will never ever get old

    Every time you watch it you notice something else which is funny and will keep you laughing for a good few minutes…seriously i have cried with laughter at this film…its brilliant…its hard 2 go in detail with out giving the plot away but come on if you like a good romantic comedy which is worth watching on a Friday night then watch this cus its definitely worth it!

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    ‘Hulk’ Download and Reviews

    September 20, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

    “Hulk” Movie Details

    Hulk tagline: Unleash the fury!
    Hulk - DVD Cover

    Hulk DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Craig Damon
  • Eric Bana Bruce Banner
    Jennifer Connelly Betty Ross
    Sam Elliott Ross
    Josh Lucas Talbot
    Nick Nolte Father
    Paul Kersey Young David Banner
    Cara Buono Edith Banner
    Todd Tesen Young Ross
    Kevin O. Rankin Harper
    Celia Weston Mrs. Krensler
    Mike Erwin Teenage Bruce Banner
    Lou Ferrigno Security Guard
    Stan Lee Security Guard
    Regi Davis Security Guard
    Security Guard
    Directors: Ang Lee IMDB Rating: 5.7/10 out of 67,052 votes

    “Hulk” Movie Review

    “Hulk” Plot Summary

    Bruce Banner, a genetics researcher with a tragic past, suffers an accident that causes him to transform into a raging green monster when he gets angry.

    A great movie

    This is, to date, my favorite superhero movie. I can but wonder why so many people think it is so bad

    First, since it’s a superhero movie, there’s the action scenes. There’s not too many of them, and what there is, is quite good

    I recall there being some criticism about the Hulk’s 3D model and how it is not detailed enough. While I kinda agree that it could be better, I do not think it is too distracting

    Now, on to the story and characters. And here is the strongest part of the movie. The interaction of Hulk and Betty Ross is something that touches me on a personal level. And in general the characters are mainly well developed and have interesting enough interaction. The story progresses at a nice pace, not being too fast or too slow. It’s definitely a ’smarter’ and even more emotional than, say, the Spider-Man movies

    I can’t think of too much else to say, since to me so much of what is good about this movie I can’t really find the words for, and in the end it’s the overall feeling that counts. I’ll end this by saying that while the new ‘The Incredible Hulk’ was a decent movie on its own right, in my books it doesn’t hold a candle to this movie.

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