‘Gattaca’ Download and Reviews

December 7, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

“Gattaca” Movie Details

Gattaca tagline: There Is No Gene For The Human Spirit.
Gattaca - DVD Cover

Gattaca DVD Cover

Actors:
Ethan Hawke Vincent Freeman
Uma Thurman Irene Cassini
Gore Vidal Director Josef
Xander Berkeley Dr. Lamar
Jayne Brook Marie Freeman
Elias Koteas Antonio Freeman
Maya Rudolph Delivery Nurse
Una Damon Head Nurse
Elizabeth Dennehy Preschool Teacher
Blair Underwood Geneticist
Mason Gamble Vincent Freeman – Boy
Vincent Nielson Anton Freeman – Boy
Chad Christ Vincent Freeman – Teen
William Lee Scott Anton Freeman – Teen
Clarence Graham Personnel Officer
Directors: Andrew Niccol
IMDB Rating: 7.8/10 out of 66,269 votes

“Gattaca” Movie Review

“Gattaca” Plot Summary

A genetically inferior man assumes the identity of a superior one in order to pursue his lifelong dream of space travel.

It’s the little things that tell you you’ve found quality!

I rented this film cold at the video store — and was very pleasantly surprised with a very well done movie. If you don’t know anything else about Gattaca, the less you know, the better. Stop reading this review right now, go watch it, and come back when you’re done!It was after my first viewing of the film that several little details dawned on me:1) The term ‘borrowed ladder’ is a utterly-brilliantly-conceived bit of future slang that carries a *double meaning*. I’m still amazed that the producers didn’t make more of this. Instead, they were content to leave this gem to be discovered by the thinking and missed by the vast masses. I was very definitely impressed. 2) As I was explaining the film to my wife, it occurred to me in mid-explanation that this is really a film that has to do with what is properly called =eugenics=; one of the things the Nazis were about. Then my mind wandered to word etymologies: I recalled that the name ‘Eugene’ = ‘well born.’ And then I realized…!!!3) It’s interesting the extent to which so many of the characters in the film *didn’t* live up to their genetic destiny, one way or another.4) Because I hadn’t seen any previews, I had no immediate reference for where the name ‘Gattaca’ had come from. And then I suddenly realized…!!!5) It wasn’t until I watched the movie the second time that I caught the effects with the title sequence letters…Now I had figured out by this time that there were likely to be other intriguing little details I’ve missed, so I was fascinated to read from another reviewer here about the boy Vincent falling with a toy rocket in his hand. I wonder what else is in there?All in all, this is a very well written, tightly woven movie. Seen cold, with no real prior knowledge of the film, it came off as a tremendous science-fiction SUSPENSE THRILLER. There were several scenes that just had me climbing the walls with tension. Fabulous job!And I’m not the only one who thinks so. When my WIFE says she wants to see a SCIENCE FICTION movie for the SECOND TIME… well, I don’t think THAT has EVER happened before!

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‘The Fourth Kind’ Download and Reviews

October 11, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi

“The Fourth Kind” Movie Details

The Fourth Kind tagline: There are four kinds of alien encounters. The fourth kind is abduction.
The Fourth Kind - DVD Cover

The Fourth Kind DVD Cover

Actors:
Enzo Cilenti Scott Stracinsky
Corey Johnson Tommy
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Elias Koteas
Will Patton
Daphne Alexander Theresa
Milla Jovovich Abbey
Mia McKenna-Bruce Ashley
Tyne Rafaeli Sarah Fisher
Alisha Seaton Cindy Stracinsky
Directors: Olatunde Osunsanmi
IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 out of 4,997 votes

“The Fourth Kind” Movie Review

“The Fourth Kind” Plot Summary

A thriller involving an ongoing unsolved mystery in Alaska, where one town has seen an extraordinary number of unexplained disappearances during the past 40 years and there are accusations of a federal cover up.

Great movie!

This movie was a total surprise, in a good way. The trailer wasn’t particularly amazing, but it did get me excited for the movie. Still though, I came out shocked at how good the movie actually was

First of all, the so-called archival footage and audio that is supposedly real, is fake…or so I think. You can’t really trust Hollywood these days when they release a movie ‘based on true events’. I’m not one to fall for the marketing hype, so I went into the movie with this in the back of my mind. It had no effect on my overall opinion of the movie

The movie was filled with a great story in my opinion, had tons of suspense and had its fair share of disturbing and freaky moments. I wouldn’t be surprised if some small percentage of all the abduction phenomenon reports are in fact real. In the case of the movie though, I highly doubt it was real. Still though, movies are meant for entertainment and this movie certainly accomplished this. It was also refreshing to see the movie give a bit of insight into the Ancient Astronaut Theory. It’s finally getting some mainstream light shed on it

I have no doubt in my mind that extraterrestrial life exists throughout the cosmos, you have to be a truly ignorant and close-minded person to believe that we are alone in this vast, infinite universe. What a waste of space it would be. All in all, great movie, you won’t be disappointed. Go watch it, it will make you question your beliefs.

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‘The Thin Red Line’ Download and Reviews

September 2, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Drama, War

“The Thin Red Line” Movie Details

The Thin Red Line tagline: Every man fights his own war.
The Thin Red Line - DVD Cover

The Thin Red Line DVD Cover

Actors:
  • John Savage
  • Sean Penn First Sergeant Edward Welsh
    Adrien Brody Corporal Fife
    James Caviezel Private Witt
    Ben Chaplin Private Jack Bell
    George Clooney Captain Charles Bosche
    John Cusack Captain John Gaff
    Woody Harrelson Sergeant Keck
    John Travolta Brigadier General Quintard
    Elias Koteas Captain James ‘Bugger’ Staros
    Jared Leto Second Lieutenant Whyte
    Dash Mihok Private First Class Doll
    Tim Blake Nelson Private Tills
    Nick Nolte Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Tall
    John C. Reilly Sergeant Storm
    Larry Romano Private Mazzi
    Sergeant McCron
    Directors: Terrence Malick IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 out of 57,658 votes

    “The Thin Red Line” Movie Review

    “The Thin Red Line” Plot Summary

    Director Terrence Malick’s adaptation of James Jones’ autobiographical 1962 novel, focusing on the conflict at Guadalcanal during the second World War. add synopsis

    Most beautiful film in cinema history

    Hardly has any movie ever touched me like this one. And every time I watch it on DVD or TV, it gets better and better. I didn’t enjoy it very much the first time I saw it in cinema in 1998 but I did enjoy it more and more with each time I saw it again

    The most beautiful scene is Private Witt walking past his fellow soldiers in the camp towards the end and a tear drop runs down his cheek. What is this supposed to mean ? Sadness because he knows he is going to die soon or happiness because he feels like they are his only true family left after he lost his most important family member – his mother ? This is the best movie ever made. Each frame is a piece of art. Each word, each sentence is a revelation. This piece of film will forever be remembered and revered by future filmmakers to come.

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    ‘Collateral Damage’ Download and Reviews

    August 6, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Thriller

    “Collateral Damage” Movie Details

    Collateral Damage tagline: The Act Itself Wasn’t Personal…HIS VENGEANCE WILL BE [UK tag-line]
    Collateral Damage - DVD Cover

    Collateral Damage DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Miguel Sandoval
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger Gordy Brewer
    Francesca Neri Selena Perrini
    Elias Koteas Peter Brandt
    Cliff Curtis Claudio Perrini
    John Leguizamo Felix Ramirez
    John Turturro Sean Armstrong
    Jsu Garcia Roman
    Tyler Posey Mauro
    Michael Milhoan Jack
    Rick Worthy Ronnie
    Raymond Cruz Junior
    Lindsay Frost Anne Brewer
    Ethan Dampf Matt Brewer
    Jorge Zepeda Rocha
    Joe Phipps
    Directors: Andrew Davis IMDB Rating: 5.2/10 out of 22,878 votes

    “Collateral Damage” Movie Review

    “Collateral Damage” Plot Summary

    After his family is killed by a terrorist act, a firefighter goes in search of the one responsible. add synopsis

    I liked it because the terrorists were so evil…

    so how can one not like seeing them get their butt kicked by a one man wrecking machine. Arnie is back, as a revenge seeking firefighter. This flick is much better than his last couple of films. His acting is OK, but some line deliveries are laughable. His face appears tighter than an army private’s bunk bed. Who says you have to age in Hollywood!(SPOILERS): My favorite scene is where the wolf forces a snake down his own man’s throat as punishment. It looked painful. Eek! I also liked the scene where Arnie sets a granade to go off but the wolf escapes because he hears Arnie yelling to the woman and child to get down. I knew the woman/wife would end up being just as evil because she wouldn’t be married to a terrorist if she didn’t support his actions and beliefs

    Of course, it is unrealistic that one man could take over a guerilla camp when the whole USA operatives couldn’t do anything about it. But what I didn’t like was the scene toward the end when Arnie sets this huge fireball off in the tunnel and 2 people on a motorcycle are swallowed by the explosion and survive. That was so unbelieveable. Arnie takes care of the wife and terrorist. But, he should have killed the terrorist in a more painful way because the scum deserved that.(END OF SPOILERS)FINAL VERDICT): This is your average action flick. There was nothing spectacular that would make me want to see it again. I recommend it if you are a big action fan.

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