‘15 Minutes’ Download and Reviews

December 27, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Crime, Drama

“15 Minutes” Movie Details

15 Minutes tagline: America likes to watch
15 Minutes - DVD Cover

15 Minutes DVD Cover

Actors:
  • David Alan Grier
  • Robert De Niro Detective Eddie Flemming
    Edward Burns Jordy Warsaw
    Kelsey Grammer Robert Hawkins
    Avery Brooks Detective Leon Jackson
    Melina Kanakaredes Nicolette Karas
    Karel Roden Emil Slovak
    Oleg Taktarov Oleg Razgul
    Vera Farmiga Daphne Handlova
    James Handy Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Declan Duffy
    Darius McCrary Detective Tommy Cullen
    Bruce Cutler Himself
    Charlize Theron Rose Hearn
    Kim Cattrall Cassandra
    Mugger in Central Park
    Directors: John Herzfeld IMDB Rating: 6.1/10 out of 24,332 votes

    “15 Minutes” Movie Review

    “15 Minutes” Plot Summary

    A homicide detective and a fire marshall must stop a pair of murderers who commit videotaped crimes to become media darlings. add synopsis

    I LOVED IT

    I haven’t read the critic’s reviews but I heard that they didn’t love it…however I did. Furthermore, I don’t like or always trust most critics. Anyway, back to the matter at heart.’15 Minutes’ is a graphic, often disturbing, roller-coaster ride of a film which basically depicts how sleazy the media can be. The acting is SUPERB and the characters are very believable. DeNiro gives an outstanding performance as a famous local cop who is obviously well respected and good at what he does. Ed Burns is the local fire marshall who also does a wonderful job of acting humble to DeNiro’s somewhat flamboyant character. The men who play the killers are INCREDIBLE actors who play sociopaths at their finest. Kelsey Grammar does a wonderful job as the sleazeball journalist who will do anything for a good story. While I didn’t like his character, I loved to hate him, which is always a good thing

    There is a lot of graphic violence in this movie, which didn’t bother me but may bother some. It is definitely not a movie for kids. The only problem I had with this film was it’s cliched message. I mean, we already know that the media is sleazy, but what makes ‘15 Days’ special is the way in which Grammar gets a hold of his sleazy footage. That, to me, was unique

    If you’re a DeNiro fan don’t miss this one.

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    ‘The Italian Job’ Download and Reviews

    December 25, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Crime, Thriller

    “The Italian Job” Movie Details

    The Italian Job tagline: Steal The Day 5.30.03
    The Italian Job - DVD Cover

    The Italian Job DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Mary Portser
  • Mark Wahlberg Charlie Croker
    Charlize Theron Stella Bridger
    Donald Sutherland John Bridger
    Jason Statham Handsome Rob
    Seth Green Lyle
    Edward Norton Steve
    Mos Def Left Ear
    Fausto Callegarini Italian Guard
    Stefano Petronelli Garbageman/Thug
    Fabio Scarpa Garbageman/Thug
    Cristiano Bonora Garbageman/Thug
    Tiberio Greco Garbageman/Thug
    Jimmy Shubert First Detective
    Tammi Cubilette Second Detective
    Stella’s Receptionist
    Directors: F. Gary Gray IMDB Rating: 6.9/10 out of 71,414 votes

    “The Italian Job” Movie Review

    “The Italian Job” Plot Summary

    Thieves plan to pull off the heist of their lives by creating Los Angeles’ largest ever traffic jam. add synopsis

    FAST PACED EXCITING MOVIE

    I went to see THE ITALIAN JOB with mixed reviews in my head. I was pleasantly surprised with an entertaining close to 2 hours. I thought the cast was just great and so were the special effects, with the safe and truck just dropping out of sight. If you like fast paced action movies, this is the one to see.

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    ‘Hancock’ Download and Reviews

    December 17, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Comedy, Crime

    “Hancock” Movie Details

    Hancock tagline: There are heroes. There are superheroes. And then there’s…
    Hancock - DVD Cover

    Hancock DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Will Smith John Hancock
    Charlize Theron Mary Embrey
    Jason Bateman Ray Embrey
    Jae Head Aaron Embrey
    Eddie Marsan Kenneth ‘Red’ Parker Jr.
    David Mattey Man Mountain
    Maetrix Fitten Matrix
    Thomas Lennon Mike
    Johnny Galecki Jeremy
    Hayley Marie Norman Hottie
    Dorothy Cecchi Woman in Dive Bar
    Martin Klebba Convict #12
    Akiva Goldsman Executive #1
    Michael Mann Executive #2
    Brad Leland Executive #3
    Directors: Peter Berg
    IMDB Rating: 6.6/10 out of 93,445 votes

    “Hancock” Movie Review

    “Hancock” Plot Summary

    A hard-living superhero who has fallen out of favor with the public enters into a questionable relationship with the wife of the public relations professional who’s trying to repair his image.

    This deserves some credit

    Perhaps I’m being generous, but I think this movie deserves some credit. It’s a serious take on a dysfunctional superhero that isn’t based upon a Marvel Comics or DC Comics character. The special effects aren’t as good as a movie like Transformers, but at least you aren’t getting an animated CGI character hopping around like you do in Hulk and Spiderman. It appears that several elements of this movie may be inspired by the now defunct Broadway Comics. The classic scene of a car being skewered on a spire was depicted in the ‘Powers That Be’ comic and the dysfunctional marriage relationship in the movie is not unlike the ‘Shadow State’ comic by Broadway. Perhaps seeing similar depictions hit the big screen made me appreciate the movie more

    Will Smith and Charlize Theron do a great job. The hero is flawed, but he’s not a wimp. The movie’s biggest weakness is the pacing. Some of the special effects go by so fast that you don’t get to appreciate them. Some of the drama plays out so slowly that you might be wondering why they don’t rush it along. The movie is faithful to the trailer. It’s tough writing a spoiler-free review of this since there are some great twists in the plot.

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    ‘Men of Honor’ Download and Reviews

    November 20, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Biography, Drama

    “Men of Honor” Movie Details

    Men of Honor tagline: History is made by those who break the rules.
    Men of Honor - DVD Cover

    Men of Honor DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • David Conrad
  • Robert De Niro Master Chief/Senior Chief/Chief Leslie W. ‘Billy’ Sunday
    Cuba Gooding Jr. BM2/Chief/Senior Chief Carl Brashear
    Charlize Theron Gwen Sunday
    Aunjanue Ellis Jo
    Hal Holbrook Captain ‘Mr. Pappy’
    Michael Rapaport GM1 Snowhill
    Powers Boothe Captain Pullman
    David Keith Captain Hartigan
    Holt McCallany MM1 Dylan Rourke
    Joshua Leonard PO2 Timothy Douglas Isert
    Dennis Troutman Boots
    Joshua Feinman DuBoyce
    Theo Nicholas Pagones FC Mellegrano
    Ryan Honey Surveyor 2nd Yarmouth
    Lt./Cmdr./Capt. Hanks
    Directors: George Tillman Jr. IMDB Rating: 6.8/10 out of 28,687 votes

    “Men of Honor” Movie Review

    “Men of Honor” Plot Summary

    The story of Carl Brashear, the first African American, then also the first amputee, US Navy Diver and the man who trained him.

    Pretty Good Film!

    I think that this film is a good movie. There are some boring parts and some really good parts. Most of the time, I was attached to this movie. Everyone in this movie did a really good job

    This film is based on the life of Carl Brashear. He was going to be first at two things. He was going to be the first black Navy diver and the first diver to dive with a prosthetic leg

    The acting is really good. I liked Robert De Niro so much. He is a truly deserving actor and he showed what a great actor he is. I liked Cuba Gooding Jr. as Brashear. He gave a memorable performance

    Overall, this film is a good movie. Some parts even moved me somewhat especially some scenes towards the end. This is a nice biographical movie. I rate this film 8/10.

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    ‘The Devil’s Advocate’ Download and Reviews

    October 19, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama, Horror, Thriller

    “The Devil’s Advocate” Movie Details

    The Devil’s Advocate tagline: The newest attorney at the world’s most powerful law firm has never lost a case. But he’s about to lose his soul.
    The Devil's Advocate - DVD Cover

    The Devil's Advocate DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • George Wyner
  • Keanu Reeves Kevin Lomax
    Al Pacino John Milton
    Charlize Theron Mary Ann Lomax
    Jeffrey Jones Eddie Barzoon
    Judith Ivey Mrs. Alice Lomax
    Connie Nielsen Christabella Andreoli
    Craig T. Nelson Alexander Cullen
    Tamara Tunie Mrs. Jackie Heath
    Ruben Santiago-Hudson Leamon Heath
    Debra Monk Pam Garrety
    Vyto Ruginis Mitch Weaver, Justice Dept.
    Laura Harrington Mrs. Melissa Black
    Pamela Gray Mrs. Diana Barzoon
    Heather Matarazzo Barbara
    Meisel
    Directors: Taylor Hackford IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 out of 73,431 votes

    “The Devil’s Advocate” Movie Review

    “The Devil’s Advocate” Plot Summary

    A hotshot lawyer gets more than he bargained for when he learns his new boss is Lucifer himself. add synopsis

    one of the greatest movies to come along in the last ten years

    I can hardly find words to express how grand this film is; superb acting and story, with lot of action, drama and emotion. Director certainly mounted a gorgeous movie, displaying great talent to deal with the theme of men making a terrible deal with devil (though involuntarily)in exchange for money, success and all that stuff. Extremely realistic, never slowing down with one twist after another. Serious, scary and witty all in one, it captures the essence of degrading social values and overrated success of nowadays society. In terms of acting, Al Pacino’s rendition of Satana is simply awesome, over the top, a role played to near perfection. Charlize Theron, wonderful, does a good job in playing the forever loving wife, breaking down as soon she starts discovering the truth; the only one a bit disappointing is Keanu Reeves, not that much realistic and believable.

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    ‘The Road’ Download and Reviews

    September 19, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Drama, Thriller

    “The Road” Movie Details

    The Road tagline: In a moment the world changed forever.
    The Road - DVD Cover

    The Road DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Edmund Lyndeck
  • Jessica Cauffiel
    Ellen Albertini Dow
    Breckin Meyer Josh Parker
    Seann William Scott E.L.
    Amy Smart Beth Wagner
    Paulo Costanzo Rubin Carver
    DJ Qualls Kyle Edwards
    Tom Green Barry Manilow
    Rachel Blanchard Tiffany Henderson
    Anthony Rapp Jacob
    Fred Ward Earl Edwards
    Andy Dick Motel Clerk
    Ethan Suplee Ed
    Horatio Sanz French Toast Guy
    Rhoda Griffis Tour Group Mom
    Marla Sucharetza Sperm Bank Nurse
    Jack Manilow, Barry’s Grandpa
    Directors: John Hillcoat IMDB Rating: 7.7/10 out of 14,447 votes

    “The Road” Movie Review

    “The Road” Plot Summary

    A post-apocalyptic tale of a man and his son trying to survive by any means possible.

    Very important movie …

    I just got home from seeing ‘The Road’ and my stomach is still in a knot. I never read the book and therefore won’t be making any comparisons. I’ll simply comment on the film. I can’t imagine the performances being any better from any of the actors, starting at Viggo and working my way down to the smallest roles. I can’t imagine the bleak post-apocalyptic world being portrayed any more realistically. I can’t imagine the general feeling of sadness, desperation, hopelessness, terror and pain being captured more accurately. If that was the goal, the people involved in the making of this movie did their job magnificently. Having said that, it isn’t for everyone. I saw this movie alone because I had a feeling my wife wouldn’t be into it. It’s tough to watch. However, in the midst of this recession brought on by greed and materialism, I think it’s a movie that everyone of age SHOULD see in order to put things back into perspective, if only for a day. I had a lump in my throat through most of the movie and was desperate to get home and hug my two boys through most of it as well. I also felt like downsizing our entire life in terms of the unnecessary ’stuff’ we have. I imagined how many homeless people wander the streets right now with that feeling of hopelessness and desperation. What more could I ask from a Saturday afternoon at the theater? It’s this kind of movie that helps maintain a degree of integrity in the film industry among the inaneness that surrounds it.

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    ‘The Astronaut’s Wife’ Download and Reviews

    September 9, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

    “The Astronaut’s Wife” Movie Details

    The Astronaut’s Wife tagline: How well do you know the one you love?
    The Astronaut's Wife - DVD Cover

    The Astronaut's Wife DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Timothy Wicker
  • Johnny Depp Commander Spencer Armacost
    Charlize Theron Jillian Armacost
    Joe Morton Sherman Reese, NASA Representative
    Clea DuVall Nan
    Donna Murphy Natalie Streck
    Nick Cassavetes Capt. Alex Streck
    Samantha Eggar Dr. Patraba
    Gary Grubbs NASA Director
    Blair Brown Shelly McLaren
    Tom Noonan Jackson McLaren
    Tom O’Brien Allen Dodge
    Lucy Lin Shelly Carter
    Michael Crider Pat Elliott
    Jacob Stein Calvin, 2nd Grade Student
    Wide Eyed Kid #1
    Directors: Rand Ravich IMDB Rating: 4.9/10 out of 19,234 votes

    “The Astronaut’s Wife” Movie Review

    “The Astronaut’s Wife” Plot Summary

    A pair of shuttle astronauts leave their spacecraft to repair a satellite. There’s an explosion. NASA loses contact for two minutes… add synopsis

    Quite good.

    I actually enjoyed this film. Someone mentioned that it’s 95% setup and 5% payoff. Well, that’s what I liked about it. In fact, I could have done without the 5% payoff. We are told that *something* happened to the astronaut while he was in space. As long as this event is left unexplained, the audience is kept in the dark as to how the story will evolve. This is a blissful state of ignorance. It’s the same kind of Sci-Fi as ‘2001, A Space Odyssey’. Not in terms of the plot, but how the space is used solely to grasp the mystery and the incomprehensible and bring it to the screen. When it’s revealed what actually happened to the astronaut, the movie becomes weaker, but doesn’t fall apart completely.

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    ‘Sweet November’ Download and Reviews

    August 11, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Drama, Romance

    “Sweet November” Movie Details

    Sweet November tagline: She Just Needed A Month To Change His Life For Ever.
    Sweet November - DVD Cover

    Sweet November DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • June Lomena
  • Keanu Reeves Nelson Moss
    Charlize Theron Sara Deever
    Jason Isaacs Chaz Watley
    Greg Germann Vince Holland
    Liam Aiken Abner
    Robert Joy Raeford Dunne
    Lauren Graham Angelica
    Michael Rosenbaum Brandon/Brandy
    Frank Langella Edgar Price
    Jason Kravits Manny
    Ray Baker Buddy Leach
    Tom Bullock Al
    Adele Proom Osiris
    L. Peter Callender Don Watson, DMV Proctor
    Beatrice
    Directors: Pat O’Connor IMDB Rating: 5.9/10 out of 19,366 votes

    “Sweet November” Movie Review

    “Sweet November” Plot Summary

    Nelson is a man devoted to his advertising career in San Francisco. One day, while taking a driving test at the DMV… add synopsis

    …I recommend this movie to everyone young and old…

    Before I start, just wanna warn you that English isn’t my native language, so sorry in advance. To put it baldly, this movie intrigued me only because of its ’starting lineup’ KEANU REEVES and CHARLIZE THERON, although in past few years Keanu seems to be taken over T. Cruise’s egocentric ways, but lets better stick to the movie. Before watching I had no idea what this movie was like, the only thing I knew it was romantic drama and to be honest how many possible plots there can be for this kind of movie?! Despite this fact I had no prejudice, I simply was hopping to enjoy this movie as it seemed ‘nice’, I mean entertaining and easy listening in a movie way. I gave this movie 8 out of 10 and I can clarify why, the beginning of this movie disappointed me a bit, as it was too precipitant (how could I know the reason for this in the start), but it definitely gave this movie a shallow look, plus some lapse did not saved the ‘day’ (I mean the episode with submarine). As the movie went on it get a bit better, but all in all it was average impression. Only when everything became obvious, there’s where it started to sting. The final scene really did gave me trouble breathing, no doubt the best episode and everyone should come up with his/her own thoughts about it, so I won’t impose mine. I had never happen to go through something like this, so I can only imagine how hard (more like impossible) it is. The reason I wrote this is to help (I honestly hope it will) the ones, who base there choices on the IMDb rates, numbers are not the best advisers here. I simply judge by the way it affects me, leaving out all the movie standards and cannons, so take it into consideration. I recommend this movie to everyone young and old, fat and bold (no exceptions). You might not like it, but it will certainly leave an imprint. Thanks for your time, hope it helped.

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