‘The Big Lebowski’ Download and Reviews

November 17, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Comedy, Crime

“The Big Lebowski” Movie Details

The Big Lebowski tagline: They figured he was a lazy time wasting slacker. They were right.
The Big Lebowski - DVD Cover

The Big Lebowski DVD Cover

Actors:
  • John Turturro
  • Jeff Bridges Jeffrey Lebowski – The Dude
    John Goodman Walter Sobchak
    Julianne Moore Maude Lebowski
    Steve Buscemi Theodore Donald ‘Donny’ Kerabatsos
    David Huddleston Jeffrey Lebowski – The Big Lebowski
    Philip Seymour Hoffman Brandt
    Tara Reid Bunny Lebowski
    Philip Moon Woo, Treehorn thug
    Mark Pellegrino Blond Treehorn thug
    Peter Stormare Uli Kunkel, nihilist #1 – ‘Karl Hungus’
    Flea Nihilist #2
    Torsten Voges Nihilist #3
    Jimmie Dale Gilmore Smokey
    Jack Kehler Marty
    Jesus Quintana
    Directors: Joel Coen IMDB Rating: 8.2/10 out of 163,656 votes

    “The Big Lebowski” Movie Review

    “The Big Lebowski” Plot Summary

    “Dude” Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it.

    A True Masterpiece

    This movie is sort of like a circus minus the clowns and the freak show; everything about it is attractive and entertaining. The characters are deep and interesting, and even the most minor of characters have their own unique personality. The camera work is ingenious, as are the visuals and costumes. The comedy comes in from all sides, whether subtle, witty, or straightforward. The Coen Brothers use stereotypes and wording like Van Gough used a brush. It is one of those few movies where almost every line is quotable and easily recognizable. Unlike most comedies (if you could call it such) the story is both followable and enjoyable. One of the true masterpieces of our time. If you don’t like this movie, I’m sure you hate to laugh.

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    ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Download and Reviews

    October 26, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Animation, Comedy

    “Monsters, Inc.” Movie Details

    Monsters, Inc. tagline: Monsters, Inc. : We Scare Because We Care
    Monsters, Incorporated - DVD Cover

    Monsters, Inc. DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Jack Angel
  • John Goodman James P. “Sulley” Sullivan
    Billy Crystal Mike Wazowski
    Mary Gibbs Boo/Mary
    Steve Buscemi Randall Boggs
    James Coburn Henry J. Waternoose III
    Jennifer Tilly Celia
    Bob Peterson Roz
    John Ratzenberger Yeti
    Frank Oz Fungus
    Dan Gerson Needleman/Smitty
    Steve Susskind Floor Manager
    Bonnie Hunt Flint
    Jeff Pidgeon Bile
    Samuel Lord Black George Sanderson
    Additional Voice
    Directors: Pete Docter and David Silverman IMDB Rating: 8.0/10 out of 103,181 votes

    “Monsters, Inc.” Movie Review

    “Monsters, Incorporated” Plot Summary

    Monsters generate their city’s power by scaring children, but they are terribly afraid themselves of being contaminated by children, so when one enters Monstropolis, top scarer Sulley finds his world disrupted. add synopsis

    My personal favorite Pixar movie

    Pixar. With only seven movies you’ve built yourself a reputation as the greatest current animation studio of them all. Dreamworks has made some good ones and 20th Century Fox’s movies have made me chuckle a bit, and Disney has gone downhill in recent years. But you can consistently produce quality work with almost no stain on your track record (except A Bug’s Life, the one Pixar movie I did not enjoy). But I’ve lost track of my thoughts

    I’m here to talk about Monster’s Inc., my personal favorite Pixar movie

    I’m a doodler myself, and wan’t to be an animator someday. And I love drawing monsters. Weird looking, many armed, strange-eyed creatures. That may have been the 1st reason Monster’s Inc. appealed to me. So many of these creatures looked like something I would draw, and I spent much of my movie time looking at the creatures in the background

    I also was captivated by the world that was created in Inc. A big problem for me in Pixar’s newest movie Cars was lack of real explanation for their universe, like how they built their buildings. In Monster’s Inc. the monster world is explained so much more in depth, and we really believe this world could exist. There’s a beauty in watching the thousands of closet doors zoom around and I always get goosebumps from watching the ’scare montage’, because I now know the mechanics of the world these creatures live in. The characters in the world are also incredibly well realized. Mike and Sully both are easily relatable to, and even small characters have feelings and motivations we can understand. ‘Boo’ actually behaves like a young child would, and that helped me believe she had real emotions. But the creature Randall is what stole the show for me. With his many arms, chameleon-like ability and sheer voice presence, it was hard for me to keep my eyes off of him. But what really made me love this movie so was the characters. When it comes time for the ’sad part’ of this movie, I was sad. I was actually seeing an animated cartoon that managed to make me feel for these animated creatures without being emotionally manipulative. And I’m not afraid to admit that I cry 4 out of 5 times at the ending

    So, in the end, I can’t recommend this film enough. I think this stands above all other Pixar productions and is definitely one of the best animated films I’ve had the pleasure of seeing.

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    ‘Six Days Seven Nights’ Download and Reviews

    October 24, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Romance

    “Six Days Seven Nights” Movie Details

    Six Days Seven Nights tagline: After this week in paradise, they’re going to need a vacation.
    6 Days 7 Nights - DVD Cover

    Six Days Seven Nights DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • John Koyama
  • Harrison Ford Quinn Harris
    Anne Heche Robin Monroe
    David Schwimmer Frank Martin
    Jacqueline Obradors Angelica
    Temuera Morrison Jager
    Allison Janney Marjorie, Robin’s Boss
    Douglas Weston Philippe Sinclair, Resort Manager
    Cliff Curtis Kip
    Danny Trejo Pierce
    Ben Bode Tom Marlowe, Helicopter Pilot
    Derek Basco Ricky, Helicopter Crewman
    Amy Sedaris Robin’s Secretary
    Long Nguyen Pirate
    Jake Feagai Pirate
    Pirate
    Directors: Ivan Reitman IMDB Rating: 5.6/10 out of 25,504 votes

    “Six Days Seven Nights” Movie Review

    “6 Days 7 Nights” Plot Summary

    Robin Monroe, a New York magazine editor, and the gruff pilot Quinn Harris must put aside their mutual dislike if they are to survive after crash landing on a deserted South Seas island. add synopsis

    Surprisingly, delightful!

    I sat down in front of this movie fully expecting to laugh at it and was hardly ever given the opportunity: although the opening, with David Schwimmer ‘Friends-ing’ it is pretty awful. You sense there’s more to it all though when he asks Heche to wear something special and her naughty thoughts are quickly usurped with a ring. Nice script moment and I kept watching…The meat of the film centres around the burgeoning love between the unlikely castaway couple of Ford and Heche. I mean, this film has no pretensions beyond being a fully loved-up snog in the back of the flea-pit matinee, so we get flirting almost from the moment they crash. But a mixture of competent shooting at a marvelous location and great acting from Ford that’s well matched by Heche (who’s not only attractive, but game, wearing revealing costume throughout and having to refer to her own chest as ’small’ more than once) renders it sexy and believable

    Chuck in some authentic contemporary pirates – I’m also a bit tickled by the fact that the Star Wars prequels’ Boba Fett is chasing around after IV, V and VI’s Han Solo! – and Reitman’s smart decision to avoid excessive tie-ups (e.g. How does Heche get down the island white water Ford found so difficult? Will Schwimmer hook up with the Latino at the end? etc.) and you have highly enjoyable 6.5/10 matinee fare for a weekend date. Bravo

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    ‘Tears of the Sun’ Download and Reviews

    October 8, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Drama, Thriller

    “Tears of the Sun” Movie Details

    Tears of the Sun tagline: He was trained to follow orders. He became a hero by defying them.
    Tears of the Sun - DVD Cover

    Tears of the Sun DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Bruce Willis Lieutenant A.K. Waters
    Monica Bellucci Dr. Lena Fiore Kendricks
    Cole Hauser James “Red” Atkins
    Eamonn Walker Ellis “Zee” Pettigrew
    Johnny Messner Kelly Lake
    Nick Chinlund Michael “Slo” Slowenski
    Charles Ingram Demetrius “Silk” Owens
    Paul Francis Danny “Doc” Kelley
    Chad Smith Jason “Flea” Mabry
    Tom Skerritt Captain Bill Rhodes
    Malick Bowens Colonel Idris Sadick
    Awaovieyi Agie Musa
    Akosua Busia Patience
    Hadar Busia-Singleton Amaka
    Ida Onyango Lasana
    Directors: Antoine Fuqua
    IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 out of 30,931 votes

    “Tears of the Sun” Movie Review

    “Tears of the Sun” Plot Summary

    Bruce Willis plays a Special-Ops commander who leads his team into the jungle of Nigeria to rescue a doctor played by Monica Belluci who will only go with them if they agree to rescue 70 refugees too.

    One of the best

    This is by far one of the best movies I have ever seen in my life. This movie draws you in; you get scarred for the characters and hope for the defeat of the villains. This is one of those rare moments where you forget that your watching a movie.

    I really think that this was the best movie of 2005. Bruce Willis does a great job but the breakout artist is Monica Belluci. The fact that she is possibly the most beautiful woman alive doesn’t hurt in attracting you to this film.

    The first part of the movie is the character of Bruce Willis’ dilemma of committing to duty or doing the right thing. We get to see him and Monica Belluci’s struggle to trust and understand what it is they should do. The second part of the movie is a good 30 minute fighting scene that keeps you wondering which of the good guys will day. This is the best movie.

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    ‘Cars’ Download and Reviews

    September 8, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Animation, Comedy, Family

    “Cars” Movie Details

    Cars tagline: Ahhh… it’s got that new movie smell.
    Cars - DVD Cover

    Cars DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Owen Wilson Lightning McQueen
    Paul Newman Doc Hudson
    Bonnie Hunt Sally Carrera
    Larry The Cable Guy Mater
    Cheech Marin Ramone
    Tony Shalhoub Luigi
    Guido Quaroni Guido
    Jenifer Lewis Flo
    Paul Dooley Sarge
    Michael Wallis Sheriff
    George Carlin Fillmore
    Katherine Helmond Lizzie
    John Ratzenberger Mack/Hamm Truck/Abominable Snow Plow/P.T. Flea Car
    Joe Ranft Red/Peterbilt
    Michael Keaton Chick Hicks
    Directors: John Lasseter and Joe Ranft
    IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 out of 60,069 votes

    “Cars” Movie Review

    “Cars” Plot Summary

    A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family.

    well done

    Caught the world premiere at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte– we’re not race fans ourselves by any means, but you really don’t have to be to get on the road with this one. We were privvy to a couple inside jokes, living amongst the racing atmosphere that IS Charlotte, but even if we hadn’t gotten that extra little chuckle, there’s definitely plenty to find. Not just for kids. Kids will like the cute characters, and bright colors, adults will like it simply because it’s just plain entertaining without having to dumb down to appeal to kids. You’ll find yourself wanting to find the next twisty backroad to get to your next destination. Watch for all kids of cameo’s, and it’s too bad IMDb doesn’t include a picture of the animated character as well– it’s not always easy to remember what the names are once you get home. Owen’s good, Newman is classic, if a little flat (I applaud him for just plain staying active and leaving his house!), but it’s really Larry the Cable Guy’s movie– newfound appreciation for that one– and ‘tow-mater’ is a multi-layered pun. Not only on the fact that he’s a tow truck, but also his ‘they call me tater salad’ bit– Overall, highly entertaining, just try not to speed too much on the way home….

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    ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’ Download and Reviews

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

    “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” Movie Details

    Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas tagline: Give us your brain for two hours and you will never be the same again…..(Icelandic)
    Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - DVD Cover

    Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Johnny Depp Raoul Duke/Hunter S. Thompson
    Benicio Del Toro Dr. Gonzo/Oscar Z. Acosta
    Tobey Maguire Hitchhiker
    Ellen Barkin Waitress at North Star Cafe
    Gary Busey Highway Patrolman
    Christina Ricci Lucy
    Mark Harmon Magazine Reporter at Mint 400
    Cameron Diaz Blonde TV Reporter
    Katherine Helmond Desk Clerk at Mint Hotel
    Michael Jeter L. Ron Bumquist
    Penn Jillette Carnie Talker
    Craig Bierko Lacerda
    Lyle Lovett Road Person
    Flea Musician
    Laraine Newman Frog-Eyed Woman
    Directors: Terry Gilliam
    IMDB Rating: 7.6/10 out of 74,319 votes

    “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” Movie Review

    “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” Plot Summary

    An oddball journalist and his psychopathic lawyer travel to Las Vegas for a series of psychadelic escapades.

    One of the best movies ever made

    I always love when I turn a person onto this movie. Too many people think this movie is just about drugs and the logic of a half crazy narcissist. It has a deep underlying tone that taps into the core of American culture. The evolution of a culture has to be violent, crass & revolutionary. This movie is that. This story takes place at the end of the civil rights movement where a blind and far too conservative America changes into something else. The narration where HS Thompson is talking about that ‘wave’ sums it up. What was going on in America when this story happened? The end of Vietnam, The Civil Rights Movement, Watergate, etc. Those who went along for the ride at that time wanted to change America. Maybe it didn’t turn out the way they really wanted but what do we have now that we didn’t have before? It’s not only socially acceptable to question authority, to not do so is Un-American. Thompson was the fulcrum in this. Before him journalism was too conservative. Thompson blew this away. He was everything that needed to push America into a new era. The best thing is that he makes no apologies for anything he did. He had to open that inner-eye. That is what this movie captures and it makes no apologies. Terry Gilliam, Johnny Depp were ‘Gonzo’ enough to make this movie and they did this in the most excellent form. Johnny Depp portrayal of Thompson conveyed the message of this story perfectly. The best part about the story was the fact that it never set out to be one, it just happened. Thompson was the underlying kick in the ass that America needed to look inward and see itself for what it really was. A movie that can be a literal time capsule of the reality of a specific culture is a beautiful thing. It is even better when it isn’t America trying to speak for another culture. This movie is the reality of America as dissected by an American. It looks at itself for what it is, like a naked person in a mirror. This movie will always be a favorite for me. Whenever I can expose someone else to this it’s more precious than a bought education. Watch the movie without a joint and go beyond the chaos. Watch this movie for what it is. If you have never read the book, get off your butt and do now! Gonzo forever!

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