‘Secret Window’ Download and Reviews

December 23, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Horror, Mystery, Thriller

“Secret Window” Movie Details

Secret Window tagline: The most important part of a story is the ending.
Secret Window - DVD Cover

Secret Window DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Richard Jutras
  • Johnny Depp Mort Rainey
    John Turturro John Shooter
    Maria Bello Amy Rainey
    Timothy Hutton Ted Milner
    Charles S. Dutton Ken Karsch
    Len Cariou Sheriff Dave Newsome
    Joan Heney Mrs. Garvey
    John Dunn-Hill Tom Greenleaf
    Vlasta Vrana Fire Chief Wickersham
    Matt Holland Detective Bradley
    Gillian Ferrabee Fran Evans
    Bronwen Mantel Greta Bowie
    Elizabeth Marleau Juliet Stoker
    Kyle Allatt Busboy
    Motel Manager
    Directors: David Koepp IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 out of 50,190 votes

    “Secret Window” Movie Review

    “Secret Window” Plot Summary

    A writer is accused for plagiarism by a strange man, who then starts haunting him for “justice.”

    i love this movie!

    i love this movie, its great for the simple fact that Stephen king wrote the basic story line . the movie is pretty close cut from the book with a few exceptions like in the book he drinks Pepsi and in the movie he drinks mountain dew(or maby its the other way around) but other then a few things like that its pretty true to the masterpiece that is any Stephen king work, if u liked movies like psycho and identity u will love secret window because of the mind boggling psychological turn of all rational thought into a twilight zone that can only be described as the human mind when at its best and most vulnerable state.the fact that king opens eyes to the part of the brain that is only slightly touched in movies like red dragon(also awesome). definitely watch this movie if u like psychology related horror!

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    ‘He’s Just Not That Into You’ Download and Reviews

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

    “He’s Just Not That Into You” Movie Details

    He’s Just Not That Into You tagline: Are you the exception…or the rule?
    He's Just Not That Into You - DVD Cover

    He's Just Not That Into You DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Ginnifer Goodwin Gigi
    Jennifer Aniston Beth
    Jennifer Connelly Janine
    Scarlett Johansson Anna
    Drew Barrymore Mary
    Ben Affleck Neil
    Douglas Barcellos Hot executive
    Michael Bennett Home Depot Shopper
    John Ross Bowie Dan the Wiccan
    Greg Brown Parade marcher
    Kevin Connolly Connor
    Bradley Cooper Ben
    Scot Cregan Baltimore Executive
    Wilson Cruz Nathan
    Erik David Slick Guy at bar
    Directors: Ken Kwapis
    IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 out of 27,716 votes

    “He’s Just Not That Into You” Movie Review

    “He’s Just Not That Into You” Plot Summary

    The Baltimore-set movie of interconnecting story arcs deals with the challenges of reading or misreading human behavior.

    A good romantic comedy!

    I happened to see this movie with my wife on Valentine’s day. I had entered the theater with low expectations and the only reason I was keen to watch this was because of Ben Affleck and host of other starts. However, as the movie progressed I found myself starting to like it. By the time it ended I was glad it didn’t turn out to be just another stupid romantic comedy made to pull the audiences with big stars

    The story is not new yet the script is cleverly written as it juggles between couples all somehow intertwined/related with each other added with nice style of presenting it, thus keeping the viewer interested

    The characters are from a wide range of people we encounter in real life. Alex, a guy who’s an ‘expert’ on relationships. He keeps himself away from emotional attachments, runs a bar and plays an agony aunt to Gigi; a lady desperately seeking a soul mate. Next is Beth, Gigi’s friend cum co-worker who is in a relationship with Neil since seven years and is very keen to tie the knot as opposed to Neil who loves Beth, is loyal to her but believes marriage is not an assurance of loyalty. This fact is proved by Ben; Neil’s friend who’s married to Janine (who also happens to be Gigi’s co-worker) for around 8 years, but falls for Anna. Next follows a typical chase of ‘A’ following ‘B’, ‘B’ following ‘C’, hidden meanings, signs, a little humor here and there and related stuff

    Performances in this movie are fine by everyone if not exceptional. Ben Affleck and Drew Barrymore play their parts with ease. I liked Drew’s small part, especially where she expresses her frustration with today’s increasing use of technology which is leading people apart as opposed to bringing them together. Justin Long impresses with his performance and Scarlett Johansson is convincing as the temptress. The rest of the cast also do not disappoint as well

    What I didn’t like about this movie was its length which I found to be a bit long. Also, the soundtrack of this movie is not very impressive, with a couple of exceptions. Finally it would’ve helped if it would have been more funny

    I would recommend this fresh take on love, romance, loyalty, marriage and things similar, to anyone who is looking for a good romantic comedy.

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    ‘The Darjeeling Limited’ Download and Reviews

    November 25, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Comedy, Drama

    “The Darjeeling Limited” Movie Details

    The Darjeeling Limited tagline:
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    The Darjeeling Limited DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Owen Wilson Francis
    Adrien Brody Peter
    Jason Schwartzman Jack
    Amara Karan Rita
    Wallace Wolodarsky Brendan
    Waris Ahluwalia The Chief Steward
    Irfan Khan The Father
    Barbet Schroeder The Mechanic
    Camilla Rutherford Alice
    Bill Murray The Businessman
    Anjelica Huston Patricia
    Mr. A.P. Singh Taxi Driver
    Kumar Pallana Old Man
    Dalpat Singh Waiter
    Trudy Matthys German Lady #1
    Directors: Wes Anderson
    IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 out of 44,232 votes

    “The Darjeeling Limited” Movie Review

    “The Darjeeling Limited” Plot Summary

    Three American brothers who have not spoken to each other in a year set off on a train voyage across India with a plan to find themselves and bond with each other — to become brothers again like they used to be. Their “spiritual quest”, however, veers rapidly off-course (due to events involving over-the-counter pain killers, Indian cough syrup, and pepper spray), and they eventually find themselves stranded alone in the middle of the desert with eleven suitcases, a printer, and a laminating machine. At this moment, a new, unplanned journey suddenly begins. add synopsis

    An interesting journey

    The Darjeeling Limited follows three brothers on a train journey across India. Suffice to say that in the course of their journey they will be faced with some complications. Things most definitely do not go according to the original plan. And it is in those times where the trip veers off its intended course that the movie is at its best. It’s not really a comedy but the film certainly has some nice comedic moments. There are some good dramatic moments but I don’t think one would label the film a great drama. It’s a journey which more often than not is certainly interesting but which in the end leaves you wanting a little more. For all the great moments, and there are more than a few, it doesn’t quite all add up to a spectacular finished product. It’s a good movie which you feel could have been great but fell a little shy of that standard

    Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman play the three Whitman brothers who having not seen one another for a year are now embarking on what Francis, the oldest of the brothers, intends to be a spiritual journey. Francis is obsessive-compulsive to the extreme and his brothers often find him to be more than a touch annoying. But, as played wonderfully by Wilson, Francis comes across as rather endearing. Annoying yes but in an endearing way. The fact that he goes through the whole movie with his head and face heavily bandaged due to a motorcycle accident probably doesn’t hurt in making Francis a sympathetic figure. Brody’s Peter and Schwartzman’s Jack do not immediately appear to have as many obvious quirks as Francis, seeming to be much more ‘normal’. But we will see that Peter and Jack certainly have their own issues to deal with as well. And while if you had to choose one Wilson would be the star of the show both Brody and Schwartzman do excellent work as well

    When the journey inevitably veers from its spiritual course is when the movie shines. Seeing the way these three very unique individuals react to one another in trying circumstances is a treat. Some of these moments are wonderfully comedic while other moments are appropriately solemn and serious. This is a train ride full of surprises which allow the brothers to learn a great deal about themselves and in the end maybe about each other. The film does wander at times. For all the good moments there are other times where the film struggles to maintain momentum. And really there isn’t much of a plot to speak of. But while it may be a relatively simple story it is generally an enjoyable one. It must be said that director Wes Anderson has crafted a film which certainly looks amazing. Whether it be the wonderful Indian exteriors or the brilliantly vibrant interiors of the train itself the film always looks terrific. And the three lead actors do the visuals justice, giving excellent performances in bringing this charming story to life. It’s not a perfect film by any means. It’s a movie you’ll embrace more for its moments than for the final product as a whole. There is the nagging sense that it didn’t quite all come together. But all in all the movie works. You could do a lot worse than to take a ride on The Darjeeling Limited.

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    ‘The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou’ Download and Reviews

    November 15, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Comedy, Drama

    “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” Movie Details

    The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou tagline:
    The Life Aquatic - DVD Cover

    The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Matthew Gray Gubler
  • Bill Murray Steve Zissou
    Owen Wilson Ned Plimpton
    Cate Blanchett Jane Winslett-Richardson
    Anjelica Huston Eleanor Zissou
    Willem Dafoe Klaus Daimler
    Jeff Goldblum Alistair Hennessey
    Michael Gambon Oseary Drakoulias
    Noah Taylor Vladimir Wolodarsky
    Bud Cort Bill Ubell
    Seu Jorge PelГ© dos Santos
    Robyn Cohen Anne-Marie Sakowitz
    Waris Ahluwalia Vikram Ray
    Niels Koizumi Bobby Ogata
    Pawel Wdowczak Renzo Pietro
    Intern #1
    Directors: Wes Anderson IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 out of 54,826 votes

    “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” Movie Review

    “The Life Aquatic” Plot Summary

    With a plan to exact revenge on a mythical shark that killed his partner, oceanographer Steve Zissou rallies a crew that includes his estranged wife, a journalist, and a man who may or may not be his son. add synopsis

    Absolutely Brilliant

    The thing that some people forget is that Wes Anderson co-wrote the script. the Life Aquatic is quite possibly one of the most original movies i have ever seen, and, personally, i loved every aspect of it. The score was spectacular, mixing Bowies actual recordings with the Portugese covers of Sue Jorge was ingenious. In my opinion the story bares some resemblance to that of Moby Dick, in that the main character is the Capitan of a ship and is bent on finding a sea creature for, at first, revenge… but draw your own comparisons

    All in all, the movie was stellar and grabbed my attention from beginning to end, although, it is definitely one of those films that you either like or dislike, and i obviously liked it. I recommend seeing it even if your friends say that its bad, i only rented it in the first place because it was all they had at Video Connection one lonely Friday night and i needed something to watch, and all of my friends, none of whom know what their talking about, trashed it never the less i found it beautiful, hilarious, and over-all an absolutely stunning work of art by Mr. Wes Anderson… also, if you saw it and liked it, you should check out the Royal Tenenbaums, also directed by Anderson, it is almost as good as the Life Aquatic.

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    ‘The Prestige’ Download and Reviews

    September 20, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

    “The Prestige” Movie Details

    The Prestige tagline: A Friendship That Became a Rivalry.
    The Prestige - DVD Cover

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    Actors:
    Hugh Jackman Robert Angier
    Christian Bale Alfred Borden
    Michael Caine Cutter
    Piper Perabo Julia McCullough
    Rebecca Hall Sarah
    Scarlett Johansson Olivia Wenscombe
    Samantha Mahurin Jess
    David Bowie Tesla
    Andy Serkis Alley
    Daniel Davis Judge
    Jim Piddock Prosecutor
    Christopher Neame Defender
    Mark Ryan Captain
    Roger Rees Owens
    Jamie Harris Sullen Warder
    Directors: Christopher Nolan
    IMDB Rating: 8.4/10 out of 183,986 votes

    “The Prestige” Movie Review

    “The Prestige” Plot Summary

    The rivalry between two magicians is exacerbated when one of them performs the ultimate illusion.

    Great, epic film

    This movie is an absolute masterpiece of epic proportions. Director Nolan gives us one of his best directing jobs. This movie contains everything from romance to pity, and power to poverty. Both Jackman and Bale play amazing characters. Bale is power hungry individual who stops at nothing short of owning and controlling everything in the world. This movie portrays the feelings and emotions of guilt and punishment. What is a great story and gripping account of what happens when dreams turn into nightmares

    This is so much better than ‘The Illusionist’I also love the lack of profanity.

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    ‘Arthur and the Invisibles’ Download and Reviews

    September 10, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Family, Fantasy

    “Arthur and the Invisibles” Movie Details

    Arthur and the Invisibles tagline: Adventure awaits in your own backyard.
    Arthur and the Invisibles - DVD Cover

    Arthur and the Invisibles DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Freddie Highmore Arthur
    Mia Farrow Granny
    Penny Balfour Arthur’s Mother
    Doug Rand Arthur’s Father
    Adam LeFevre Davido
    Jean Bejote Njamba Massai Chief
    Serge Blumental Electrician
    Madonna Princess Selenia
    Jimmy Fallon Betameche
    Robert De Niro King
    Harvey Keitel Miro
    Lee de Jong Hardware girl
    Chazz Palminteri The Travel Agent
    Rhoff Max
    Emilio Estevez Ferryman
    Directors: Luc Besson
    IMDB Rating: 5.9/10 out of 7,053 votes

    “Arthur and the Invisibles” Movie Review

    “Arthur and the Invisibles” Plot Summary

    Ten-year-old Arthur, in a bid to save his grandfather’s house from being demolished, goes looking for some much-fabled hidden treasure in the land of the Minimoys, a tiny people living in harmony with nature. add synopsis

    Good Film

    I was just reading the comment displayed on the front page of this film. And i was a bit confused where it was wrote, ‘I was disappointed with the animation!’ Which was stated by someone. I thought the animation of the film was the best part of the whole thing. How Arthur turns into a Minimoye to save his house & hopefully find his long lost Grandfather… So don’t listen to that fool who thinks the animation isn’t impressive. I thoroughly enjoyed the part also where sweet little Arthur comes in with the treasure / money to pay the nasty man for all their unpaid bills. This is one of my Favourite parts in the movie

    But i cant go past the start of the film. I think the film starts magnificently and opens up the start of the film extremely well

    I think and I’m sure many would agree, this movie is a fantastic fantasy that deserves a 10.

    Regards, Caitlin XxXxXxX

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    ‘Bandslam’ Download and Reviews

    August 14, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Drama, Music

    “Bandslam” Movie Details

    Bandslam tagline: Band Together
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    Actors:
    Alyson Michalka Charlotte Banks
    Vanessa Hudgens Sa5m
    Gaelan Connell Will Burton
    Scott Porter Ben Wheatly
    Ryan Donowho Basher Martin
    Charlie Saxton Bug
    Lisa Kudrow Karen Burton
    Tim Jo Omar
    Elvy Yost Irene Lerman
    Lisa Chung Kim Lee
    J.W. Wright Dylan Dyer
    Blair Bomar Megan
    Casey Williams Ms. Wittenberg
    Maggie Maye Kyra 17-1
    Jennifer Blair Kyra’s Friend
    Directors: Todd Graff
    IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 out of 2,190 votes

    “Bandslam” Movie Review

    “Bandslam” Plot Summary

    A new kid in town assembles a fledgling rock band — together, they achieve their dreams and compete against the best in the biggest event of the year, a battle of the bands.

    Surprise of the summer!!!!

    Look at my surprise as I went to see the awful looking Bandslam for a sneak peak of the highly anticipated New Moon. And I came out disappointed at the New Moon angle. Yeah the footage was great but hardly enough to merit buying a ticket to see it. So I got over my disappointment I mean what am I gonna do. And crossed my fingers hoping the 87 percent of positive reviews for this film wouldn’t make me regret my ticket price. The film is written and directed by Todd Graff of the kinda gayish and lackluster film Camp so i wasn’t expecting much because that film got great reviews to. Well I’m the first to admit I’m wrong. And I was wrong. Majorly wrong. Shocked? I am too. Bandslam is such a genuinely endearing, funny, clever great teen flick that has just been so wrongly advertised. The talented Gaelan Connell stars as Will Burton a young man whom moves from Cincinatti to New Jersey. His mom gets a new job and he’s glad to leave his loner lifestyle behind because of a shady past and hopefully make a new start. Once there he meets a shy, emotionless girl named Sa5m the five is silent which is kinda dumb. And Charlotte Banks played by Aly Michalka whose looking for a band manager. the whole plot line is centered around this competition Bandslam. Kind of like a battle of the bands where the winner gets a record contract. This film is so unpredictable and feels so genuine. It has the feel of a film by the late great John Hughes. It’s a very cool movie about very cool misunderstood kids. Ignore the Disney casting session the film has depth. The performances aren’t all perfect but they feel real and the great bits outnumber the awkward ones by far. Connell is so endearing as Will Burton. He’s a real dork at first. And just a movie dork. He’s a little odd looking, a loner and not in a cool way and is way bad with being social. But by the end you will love him and think he’s a very cool guy. His love of music alone is enough to set him apart. the film sports surprising knowledge of the Velvet Underground, the birth of punk at CBGBs, The Ramones and even an cameo by David Bowie himself. Lisa Kudrow is surprisingly great as Will’s mother. She shows a great range of depth, emotion and comedic timing. Hudgens is less successful as Sa5m but has some truly endearing moments and has great chemistry with Connell and Michalka is even less successful as Charlotte but when her characters storyline takes a surprising turn so does her performance. The film is just really great much along the lines of last years surprise Nick and Norah’s infinite playlist. the film is smart, funny and genuine. A new classic for this generation. Too bad not many will see it just as no one really showed up for Charlie Bartlett, Nick and Nora or the girl next door. The film is really solid the surprise of the summer you should definitely check it out.

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