‘Saw III’ Download and Reviews

December 19, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Crime, Horror, Thriller

“Saw III” Movie Details

Saw III tagline: Sometimes Rules Are Meant To Be Broken…
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Actors:
Tobin Bell Jigsaw/John
Shawnee Smith Amanda
Angus Macfadyen Jeff Denlon
Bahar Soomekh Dr. Lynn Denlon
Donnie Wahlberg Eric Matthews
Dina Meyer Kerry
Leigh Whannell Adam
Mpho Koaho Tim
Barry Flatman Judge Halden
Lyriq Bent Rigg
J. LaRose Troy
Debra McCabe Danica
Costas Mandylor Forensic Hoffman
Betsy Russell Jill
Jane Luk E.R. Nurse
Directors: Darren Lynn Bousman
IMDB Rating: 6.3/10 out of 57,346 votes

“Saw III” Movie Review

“Saw 3″ Plot Summary

Jigsaw kidnaps a doctor to keep him alive while he watches his new apprentice put an unlucky citizen through a brutal test.

Great movie, but a little too dark

..and by dark I mean the way it was filmed not content. I give this film a 8, only because the original SAW was perfect ,thus making this one one notch lower

First of all, for all those of you who so horrible turned in disgust, This movie is not made for PANSYS like you. Go watch A comedy

Second; for all of you think the movie is not credible. So What! You go to the movies for entertainment, in other words to see things you would otherwise never get a chance to see. You want realistic? Watch a Home movie instead. This comment is especially for those who ask ‘where are the authorities’ Boo Hoo.. If you watch SAW 2 ,then you know that ‘JigSAW’ and Amanda can get to anyone at anytime. inlcluding the authorities

With that aside ,this is a great film. Gory to the max? Maybe not so much, but it does attain that effect with bone crushing and flesh tearing sound effects. A good improvement for the series

The story line is very good, because this time around the victims do not soley rely on themselves for salvation, but rather on other people’s actions: For those of you too ignorant to grasp the concept of needless killings, I’ll explain it to you. The reason most of the victims were doomed in this installment is because ‘Jigsaw’ was not fully in control, but rather passed on the torch to Amanda, who is even more twisted than ‘JIGSAW’ She somehow blames the world for her state of mind and seriously believes that no one changes after they are given that second oppotunity. She of course, bases this belief on her own life

The second plot involves a father, Jeff, who is so consumed with hatred over those responsible for his son’s death, that he would rather let them die right before his eyes. Including a witness , The man responsible and the judge in the case

This rules out senseless killing of innocent people. Finally there is Lynn, who because of her failing marriage turns to adultery to satisfy her needs. Sound familiar? Does Dr. Lawrence Gordon ring a bell

So once again ‘JigSaw’ puts this sinners through a series of tests to prove if they appreciate the life they were given. ..And for the comment about these being innocent people. NEWSFLASH, Last time I checked WRATH and LUST were 2 of the 7 deadly sins, so in no way are these people innocent

The tests this time around involve Torture devices that border medieval times, but are still fun to watch. Not at all for the squeamish

Also very important are the Flashbacks that explain missing puzzle pieces to the previous two films . All in all a very complete trilogy and a great way to end this saga. Oops too late. Part 4 is underway

My only questions about the movie are? What really happens to Det

Eric Mathews? Other than a crushed ankle we are only told that Amanda left him for dead

Will we see his actual demise in part 4? and what of the poster scene were teeth are being pulled out? Or did I miss this when I went for popcorn? Somehow It doesn’t fit into the storyline?Final words: A great addition to the Horror genre. Who ever didn’t like it or complained about gore and nudity, should really just not go see these movies. All you really do is waste time with your Pansy reviews.

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‘Starship Troopers’ Download and Reviews

December 16, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

“Starship Troopers” Movie Details

Starship Troopers tagline: Genocide doesn’t compare to this.
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Starship Troopers DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Anthony Ruivivar
  • Casper Van Dien Johnny Rico
    Dina Meyer Dizzy Flores
    Denise Richards Carmen Ibanez
    Jake Busey Private Ace Levy
    Neil Patrick Harris Colonel Carl Jenkins
    Clancy Brown Career Sergeant Zim
    Seth Gilliam Private Sugar Watkins
    Patrick Muldoon Zander Barcalow
    Michael Ironside Lieutenant Jean Rasczak
    Rue McClanahan Biology Teacher
    Marshall Bell General Owen
    Eric Bruskotter Sergeant Breckinridge
    Matt Levin Kitten Smith
    Blake Lindsley Katrina McIntire
    Shujumi
    Directors: Paul Verhoeven IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 out of 79,192 votes

    “Starship Troopers” Movie Review

    “Starship Troopers” Plot Summary

    Humans of a fascistic, militaristic future do battle with giant alien bugs in a fight for survival.

    Great

    Starship Troopers is a truly excellent film based on dark humour and great amounts of action and violence

    Its effects were great for its time and great amount of tought were put into making this movie

    Its unique story line is what separates this from the rest of your typical sci-fi films

    Its use of advanced weaponry and other military style objects is of excellent quality. Although some parts of it were very unrealistic, it just goes to show how far man can go and the achievements it would succeed in technology

    Also its comedy side of it would be more inclined to go towards the male counterpart as it can be a dark sense of humour

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    ‘Kate & Leopold’ Download and Reviews

    December 12, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

    “Kate & Leopold” Movie Details

    Kate & Leopold tagline: If they lived in the same century they’d be perfect for each other.
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    Kate & Leopold DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Meg Ryan Kate McKay
    Hugh Jackman Leopold
    Liev Schreiber Stuart Besser
    Breckin Meyer Charlie McKay
    Natasha Lyonne Darci
    Bradley Whitford J.J. Camden
    Paxton Whitehead Uncle Millard
    Spalding Gray Dr. Geisler
    Josh Stamberg Colleague Bob
    Matthew Sussman Ad Executive Phil
    Charlotte Ayanna Patrice
    Philip Bosco Otis
    Andrew Jack Roebling
    Stan Tracy Photographer
    Kristen Schaal Miss Tree
    Directors: James Mangold
    IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 out of 22,119 votes

    “Kate & Leopold” Movie Review

    “Kate and Leopold” Plot Summary

    Kate and her actor brother live in N.Y. in the 21st Century. Her ex-boy friend, Stuart, lives above…

    Typical Romantic Comedy With A Twist Of Time Travelling

    ‘Kate and Leopald’ is a typical romantic comedy, only this time one of the protagonists travels from the 30s (?) to modern day New York. It’s clear that one shouldn’t expect anything more than laughter and a few mushy moments of love from this film and that is the case. If one watches it with lower expectations, it can be quite enjoyable. I liked the Hugh Jackman – Meg Ryan pairing. They both share the required chemistry and provide some of the nicer moments. Ryan plays her usual romcom city lass persona (and I haven’t tired myself from seeing her in such roles…yet but I now prefer to see her in different genres ). Hugh Jackman has a knack for comedy and he should do more such films if given a more intelligent script. Breckin Meyer and Liev Schreiber are great. To further prevent yourself from getting irritated, quit analyzing the film as there are several plot holes and some situations seem chopped. You can ask lots of question like how Leopold adapts to modern New York so quickly or how would an ultra-modern Kate (who’s never travelled) make it in 30’s (?) England (?) So one could enjoy it a little if they suspend their beliefs. even so, the ending seems a little too abrupt (predictable as it is). In spite of the flaws, there are the few nice moments and the few funny moments that don’t make it all that bad.

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    ‘Johnny Mnemonic’ Download and Reviews

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

    “Johnny Mnemonic” Movie Details

    Johnny Mnemonic tagline: The future’s most wanted fugitive.
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    Johnny Mnemonic DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Keanu Reeves Johnny Mnemonic
    Dina Meyer Jane
    Ice-T J-Bone
    Takeshi Kitano Takahashi
    Dennis Akayama Shinji
    Dolph Lundgren Street Preacher
    Henry Rollins Spider
    Barbara Sukowa Anna Kalmann
    Udo Kier Ralfi
    Tracy Tweed Pretty
    Falconer Abraham Yomamma
    Don Francks Hooky
    Diego Chambers Henson
    Arthur Eng Viet
    Directors: Robert Longo
    IMDB Rating: 4.9/10 out of 19,680 votes

    “Johnny Mnemonic” Movie Review

    “Johnny Mnemonic” Plot Summary

    A data courier, carrying a data package literally inside his head too large to hold for long, must deliver it before he dies from it.

    I love any and all Sci-Fi anything.

    I like this film. The ending was lame but most are in my opinion. I like Sci-Fi movies from the rubber suited aliens to the ‘control’ lights flashing madly for no apparent reason except for effect. Let’s face it, in any given year there are few Sci-Fi movies made. Look at the long lists of movies made and there might be a Sci-Fi movie amongst them. Horror does far better with at least three or four a year. Sci-Fi has been a subjective genre and will probably remain so. After all, the future-present seems so dull, mundane and exploited when you’re living in it (planes, cars, tanks, computers, internet).

    Specifically about this movie I like the stark opening on the Main Character. He desperately, angrily, wants the money to get his memories back and do it right. The perfect setup for the risk he decides to take. The exposition dialogue on this point could be better but it got the point across (again and again) what was at stake and why. He was so desperate that he was willing to risk his life to obtain HIS goal

    Then we have the usual introduction of characters and the running, fighting and hiding. Each step of the way he is always closer to getting that thing out of his head and renewing his childhood memories

    I agree with the other comments regarding the Main Character’s desires whil e standing on a garbage heap and his life looks like garbage — he will never live to enjoy his childhood again, nor the physical comforts he thinks he wants

    The lo-techs vs. the corporate is an old theme with maybe another angle. It sets the backdrop for the overall story, the good and the bad fighting for control. The corporate side I liked. The lo-tech side was the usual, nothing new

    What I liked about the corporate side was the ancient use of the god-like conscience represented by the woman in the computer. The one who nags the corporate head to help the lo-techs for his absolution in the memory of his dead daughter

    The god-like conscience character is rarely used in American drama, but heavily honored by Asians. I have always liked this dramatic element even when demonstrated in the classical Greek. How can we define good and evil when it is beyond our control and understanding? Thus is an Asian view, as well as the ancient world, of the meaning of life. The doll white face and the near obliteration of any human features just as in the face masks worn in the ancient Greek dramas or in the ancient art of Kabuki

    Like I said, I like all Sci-Fi. It is too rare. As I illustrated above there were plenty of good dramatic elements and shots to make the movie enjoyable. Even the lame stuff has its own entertainment just as good as rubber suited aliens.

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    ‘Saw II’ Download and Reviews

    November 22, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Horror, Mystery, Thriller

    “Saw II” Movie Details

    Saw II tagline: We Dare You Again…
    Saw 2 - DVD Cover

    Saw II DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Tobin Bell Jigsaw
    Tobin Bell John
    Shawnee Smith Amanda
    Donnie Wahlberg Eric Matthews
    Erik Knudsen Daniel Matthews
    Franky G Xavier
    Glenn Plummer Jonas
    Emmanuelle Vaugier Addison
    Beverley Mitchell Laura
    Tim Burd Obi
    Dina Meyer Kerry
    Lyriq Bent Rigg
    Noam Jenkins Michael
    Tony Nappo Gus
    Kelly Jones SWAT Member Pete
    Directors: Darren Lynn Bousman
    IMDB Rating: 6.8/10 out of 72,537 votes

    “Saw II” Movie Review

    “Saw 2″ Plot Summary

    Jigsaw locks a few unlucky people in a booby trapped shelter and they must find a way out before they inhale too much of a lethal nerve gas and die. But they must watch out, for the traps Jigsaw has set in the shelter lead to death also.

    The Best Sequel since Friday the 13th

    So far this is the best sequel I’ve seen since 1981. Friday the 13th was the last time I’ve seen a sequel that in some ways was better than it is original. That’s saying something considering that Friday the 13th was a three star classic. Halloween and Scream had good sequels no mistake about that, but it doesn’t have the same impact that Saw 2 and Jason part 2 had in developing a separate identity from the first entry. Saw 2 really didn’t disappoint in finding an identity. Actually the identity was found in this version. The first Saw was sick and it’s only horror competition is the lackluster wannabe the Ring and Grudge series. I’m a horror fan and it’s been hard to find a scary movie ever since the start of the 1980s. The best films came out of the 70s and the only successful horror franchises that could actually scare somebody was Friday the 13th and Scream bar none. I like Saw because it’s a cult flick that doesn’t give a damn and it’s unique with a dark camera. Its about time we’ve had a series that separates itself from the ghost era those movies couldn’t even pay me to be scared. Saw could be the next big thing since Scream and could easily represent the 2000s as a horror heel. If you’re looking for that next big series that catches your attention and I don’t mean The Fog, which in ways was a great flick don’t look any further than Saw, which out does itself. Grade A from me most definitely.

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    ‘D-Tox’ Download and Reviews

    November 19, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Crime, Horror, Mystery

    “D-Tox” Movie Details

    D-Tox tagline: Survival is a Killer.
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    D-Tox DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Kris Kristofferson
    Tom Berenger
    Dina Meyer
    Sylvester Stallone
    Charles S. Dutton
    Jeffrey Wright
    Polly Walker
    Directors: Jim Gillespie
    IMDB Rating: 4.9/10 out of 8,248 votes

    “D-Tox” Movie Review

    “D-Tox” Plot Summary

    Stallone plays a cop who comes undone after witnessing a brutal scene on the job. He checks into a rehab… add synopsis

    Great!

    It’s good to see Stallone doing some films even if he is in his late 50’s. After the disappointment of Get Carter, he needed this film. I was impressed by this ‘ Predator, Cliffhanger, Seven’ type film. Maybe not for the fainthearted due to the early drilling scenes but you’ll have fun guessing ‘who dun it’. Also good to see Robert Patrick and Kristofferson in a decent film for ages. The acting’s great for some characters with a few scares. The plot may be basic but I’d recommend you see it.

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    ‘American Beauty’ Download and Reviews

    November 4, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama

    “American Beauty” Movie Details

    American Beauty tagline: … look closer
    American Beauty - DVD Cover

    American Beauty DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Sue Casey
  • Kevin Spacey Lester Burnham
    Annette Bening Carolyn Burnham
    Thora Birch Jane Burnham
    Wes Bentley Ricky Fitts
    Mena Suvari Angela Hayes
    Chris Cooper Col. Frank Fitts, USMC
    Peter Gallagher Buddy Kane
    Allison Janney Barbara Fitts
    Scott Bakula Jim Olmeyer
    Sam Robards Jim Berkley
    Barry Del Sherman Brad Dupree
    Ara Celi Sale House Woman #1
    John Cho Sale House Man #1
    Fort Atkinson Sale House Man #2
    Sale House Woman #2
    Directors: Sam Mendes IMDB Rating: 8.6/10 out of 274,173 votes

    “American Beauty” Movie Review

    “American Beauty” Plot Summary

    Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation for his daughter’s attractive friend.

    a very well done film that continues to amaze me…

    When I first saw this movie in theaters, I found it to be very funny. When I rented it at home, I found it to be very sad and complex. Looking at it now, I realize that it is surely one of the most extraordinary films ever to come out of Hollywood. To some it may look trite or cliched, or maybe too un-ordinary to be worthy of its praise, but the overall impact of this film is extremely powerful. After you’ve seen it, you know you’ve seen something

    A few notable elements stand out. The direction is superb; this is visually a superior film, for the director understands the subtle changes in tone. The writing is equally compelling; the story effortlessly interweaves multiple stories to create one amazing movie. The haunting music is also notable. Lastly is the acting. Kevin Spacey has done excellent films before, and he can add this one to the list. He may be a little to witty to suggest the overshadowed character he portrays, but he simply disappears into the role. Annette Bening is also fine; a less strong role, but she is magnificent none the less. As the teenagers, Thora Birch is able to mesmerize us with one intense look; her ‘typical teenager’ role is fleshed out completely. I enjoyed Mena Suvari’s character equally. It seemed that she did not receive as much acclaim, but her performance evokes both innocence and experience, and her scenes toward the end give her a depth unlike any other character. And Wes Bentley, as the video-taping boy next door, is easily the most original character. At first he seems a little tense, but, like Spacey, he sinks into the role. His ‘purpose’ in the film, unlike anyone else’s, is a mystery, thus making him the most enigmatic person

    Most films are able to make a lasting impression on its audience, but never has a movie been known to ‘move’ its viewers as much as this movie. It truly says something about life, no matter how predictable or tacky it appears, this film disturbingly shows us how to appreciate our individual lives, so therefore, when they are over, we each have something to remember.

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    ‘Dragonheart’ Download and Reviews

    October 25, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Drama

    “Dragonheart” Movie Details

    Dragonheart tagline: You will believe.
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    Actors:
  • Thom Baker
  • Dennis Quaid Bowen
    Julie Christie Queen Aislinn
    Sean Connery Draco (voice)
    David Thewlis King Einon
    Pete Postlethwaite Gilbert of Glockenspur
    Dina Meyer Kara
    Jason Isaacs Lord Felton
    Brian Thompson Brok
    Lee Oakes Young Einon
    Wolf Christian Hewe
    Terry O’Neill Redbeard
    Eva VejmelkovГЎ Felton’s Minx
    Milan BahГєl Swamp Village Chief
    Peter Hric King Freyne
    Sandra Kovacicova Young Kara
    Kyle Cohen Boy in Field
    Aislinn’s Chess Partner
    Directors: Rob Cohen IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 out of 24,781 votes

    “Dragonheart” Movie Review

    “Dragonheart” Plot Summary

    The last dragon and a disillusioned dragonslaying knight must cooperate to stop an evil king who was given partial immortality.

    Brilliant!

    An awesome adventure that lets you forget it’s fantasy – it’s as powerful & exciting as the dragons! Bowen (Dennis Quaid) is a knight of the Old Code of Camelot (needless to say, it’s good & honorable), & teaches it to his student, Prince Einon. But during a rebellion, cruel King Freyne is killed – & Einon is wounded badly. Bowen & Queen Aislinn (Julie Christie) visit a famous, wise dragon who donates 1/2 his heart to let Einon live, after his vow that he’ll be a merciful king, unlike his father. But after Einon heals, he enslaves the villagers to work for him, & scorns Bowen’s beliefs. Bowen is enraged at the dragon’s polluting his soul, & vows to hunt him down. 12 years later, he hasn’t found his prey but has made up for it by killing every he finds. Then he meets Draco (Sean Connery), the world’s last dragon, who’s determined to put up a fight. As an alternative to fighting a stalemate battle, Bowen agrees to ’slay’ Draco for $. Draco reveals dragons are gentle & don’t attack unless provoked. Meanwhile, Einon falls in love w/Kara, the girl who accidentally injured him, after he kills her father. Aislinn helps her escape, knowing what it’s like to be a tyrant’s wife. Kara is the 1 person in the village brave enough to fight Einon (Except Bowen, but he’s too bitter to bother w/him anymore), & when she meets Bowen & Draco, she persuades him to join her in a fight. Now, along with the village rebels & Brother Gilbert, a hilariously pinheaded monk, they set out to change their lives – though Draco has a secret about Einon that could cause the difference between winning & losing. The animation here is great – it seems real, just like the characters. It’s exciting & will keep you hooked till the end. I’d recommend it to an adventure-lover.

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    ‘What Women Want’ Download and Reviews

    October 17, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

    “What Women Want” Movie Details

    What Women Want tagline: He has the power to hear everything women are thinking. Finally… a man is listening.
    What Women Want - DVD Cover

    What Women Want DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Diana-Maria Riva
  • Mel Gibson Nick Marshall
    Helen Hunt Darcy McGuire
    Marisa Tomei Lola
    Alan Alda Dan Wanamaker
    Ashley Johnson Alexandra ‘Alex’ Marshall
    Mark Feuerstein Morgan Farwell
    Lauren Holly Gigi
    Delta Burke Eve
    Valerie Perrine Margo
    Judy Greer Erin
    Sarah Paulson Annie
    Ana Gasteyer Sue Cranston
    Lisa Edelstein Dina
    Loretta Devine Flo the Doorwoman
    Stella
    Directors: Nancy Meyers IMDB Rating: 6.3/10 out of 51,359 votes

    “What Women Want” Movie Review

    “What Women Want” Plot Summary

    After an accident, a chauvenistic executive gains the ability to hear what women are really thinking. add synopsis

    Charming and amusingly funny. Gibson and Hunt are a cute couple–but a bad ending. *** (out of four)

    WHAT WOMEN WANT / (2000) *** (out of four) By Blake French:In the year 2000 alone, Mel Gibson portrayed a colonial-times rebel in ‘The Patriot,’ arrogant poultry in ‘Chicken Run,’ and now a hotshot chauvinist in Nancy Meyers’ new romantic comedy ‘What Women Want.’ Mel Gibson has slick, suave charm and electric charisma in the role of a self-confident advertising executive. All of his seemingly natural talents combine to create a funny, entertaining character named Nick Marshall. The adorable Helen Hunt has the same amiable traits as her irresistible co-star as she lights up the screen with a gentle personality and glowing elegance. With a respectable supporting cast, including Marisa Tommei, Alan Alda, Lauren Holly, and Bette Midler, it is hard to imagine how ‘WhatWomen Want’ could have failed to entertain audiences

    Nick Marshal obviously does not know what women want. He was raised as a testosterone-based bachelor, with the idea that he is the world’s gift to all females. As a rich executive on the verge of a big promotion from his boss, Dan Wanamaker (Alan Alda), he is not pleased when a young, ambitious woman named Darcy Maguire (Helen Hunt) gets the position instead of him. To make matters worse for Nick, his ex-wife (Lauren Holly) has just remarried, leaving him their somewhat rebellious fifteen year old daughter for two weeks, and his attempts to bed a coffee shop employee named Lola (Marisa Tomei) are continuing to fail

    Everything changes for Nick after he experiences an accidental electrical shock that leaves him with the ability to read the minds of any female person. He abruptly pays a visit to his former marriage counselor (Bette Midler) who wakes him up on his unique gift that could be used to his advantage. He immediately takes charge of his new gift; it is interesting, funny, and always amusing to witness his reactions to women’s personal thoughts and desires. The screenwriters take full use of the comic material, and use it selectively and wisely; the humor never gets in the way of the movie’s message about a modern-day ladies man. By the end of the movie, Nick is a much better person than he was at the beginning of the story.’What Women Want’ is written with a sharp edge; the dialogue is poignant and sassy, the characters are witty, sexy, and often hilarious. However, there is also a positively sweet sentiment holding all of the material together and helping the story flow smoothly. There is plenty of effective comic content here, naturally revolving around Nick’s ability to read the women’s minds. The movie also develops Gibson’s character well, and the lessons he learns about women are never too preachy or emotional to turn audiences off to the light-hearted humor. I also liked the unique direction by Nancy Meyers, whose style is keen and slick, sometimes taking the point of view of the woman in focus, allowing us to experience a variety of perspectives. She and writers Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa provide the leads with a lot of juicy material, and they take advantage of it all.’What Women Want’ falls into the usual pattern of concluding in a conventionally sweet, happy ending. The final romantic sequence feels contrived and unconvincing, unsettling, like a meet cute during a disappointing finally. Even the smiling faces of Helen Hunt and Mel Gibson cannot save a conclusion that is confusing and perplexing. After the movie, I asked a handful of audience members of their interpretation on the closing, and I got a handful of different responses, only one actually cleared up the whole situation for me. What a umbrage to a generally enjoyable romantic comedy.

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    ‘The Aviator’ Download and Reviews

    October 12, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Biography, Drama

    “The Aviator” Movie Details

    The Aviator tagline: For some men, the sky was the limit. For him, it was just the beginning.
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    Actors:
  • Brent Spiner
  • Leonardo DiCaprio Howard Hughes
    Cate Blanchett Katharine Hepburn
    Kate Beckinsale Ava Gardner
    John C. Reilly Noah Dietrich
    Alec Baldwin Juan Trippe
    Alan Alda Senator Ralph Owen Brewster
    Ian Holm Professor Fitz
    Danny Huston Jack Frye
    Gwen Stefani Jean Harlow
    Jude Law Errol Flynn
    Adam Scott Johnny Meyer
    Matt Ross Glenn Odekirk
    Kelli Garner Faith Domergue
    Frances Conroy Mrs. Hepburn
    Robert Gross
    Directors: Martin Scorsese IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 out of 78,481 votes

    “The Aviator” Movie Review

    “The Aviator” Plot Summary

    A biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes’ career, from the late 1920s to the mid-1940s.

    One of the best movies of the century

    I only really like 3 movies, and this is one of them. I think this is an amazing movie. It was compelling, and captured my emotions within the first ten minutes. I just love everything about it-the story, the music, the acting, and the way it was filmed in general. Howard Hughes was such an amazing figure in history, and I think this movie captured the main sides of him, portraying him as the genius and billioniare that he was without leaving out or dwelling too much on what he became in his later years. If you haven’t seen this movie, you are missing out. I don’t know a lot about filming, but whoever directed this is probably one of the greatest directors of our time.

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