‘Avatar’ Download and Reviews

December 17, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

“Avatar” Movie Details

Avatar tagline: Enter the World
Avatar - DVD Cover

Avatar DVD Cover

Actors:
Sam Worthington Jake Sully
Sigourney Weaver Dr. Grace Augustine
Michelle Rodriguez Trudy Chacon
Zoe Saldana Neytiri
Giovanni Ribisi Selfridge
Joel Moore Norm Spellman
Laz Alonso Tsu’Tey
Andrew Emilio DeCesare Trooper
Christian Di Salvo Dragon Pilot
Leandro Di Salvo Dragon Pilot
Peter Dillon Shuttle Crew Chief
Kevin Dorman Tractor operator
Matt Gerald Lyle Wainfleet
Luke Hawker Med Tech
Kelson Henderson Dragon Gunship Pilot
Directors: James Cameron
IMDB Rating: 8.6/10 out of 183,267 votes

“Avatar” Movie Review

“Avatar” Plot Summary

A paraplegic marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.

AVATAR has a soul

AVATAR has a soul I saw AVATAR today. It was a boiling 40 degrees Celsius in Australia. I caught a bus and train to get there. I spent months on a forum before that. Incremental stops included a scriptment, stills, a teaser, a foot, AVATAR day and a full trailer. Now released I have had many reviews to read which have been mostly very positive. It is a marvel to watch. The opening scenes are very sci-fi with a glimpse of low gravity aboard a space-craft. Sam Worthington fills us in with a short narration. He is taking over his diseased brother’s role in the AVATAR program. These opening scenes are actually among the most effective 3D in the film, pulling you into this story, tracking shots putting you into the steps of the characters. I jump ahead, like the film, to The world of Pandora which is lush with earthly life as seen through pulp fantasies. The rendering of this world is terrific. The life and activity is in the plants as much as it is the animals. Wonder is generated with this ambitious creation. Cameron has lifted the bar. The CG is the best I have ever seen. Everything you have heard is true. The 3D enhances this with leaves falling and swaying branches life-like in the foreground. The realisation of the Navii is also ambitious. They are CG but there are many moments that make you think they are real and in terms of the story they are more than good enough to propel the narrative with strong emotional content. I went into this film knowing mostly everything within it. Hours of reading, some from the treatment and pages of the recent reviews. It is very much a family film like ‘Nealz’ said in his IMDb review. There is a moment where one of the ferocious animal species that earlier were attacking Jake are seen with a litter, the children in the audience loved the cute pups! The spiritual side of this film is much better than expected. It is in fact a beautiful story. The structure is classical film-making but with amazingly new scope in CGI to express grand images. An epic The journey that Jake takes through Pandora is lovely. He is taken in by the Navii and explores their culture, language and habitat. Natirii, the female Navii he meets while lost, helps him through this journey. This is a love story of both soul mates and with a wider picture. Existential connections with the natural world. Personal destiny. I had tears in this film. I tried to hold them back but by the roll of credits they came. This is a movie that I have anticipated for so long. I think the ingredients of its story and my connection to this films production gave me a very emotional response. I cant imagine this disappointing any of the fans on the board. Keeping in mind that it is a family film but delivered everything I wanted. Expect a special edition. After AVATAR is a hit, a special edition will make its way to the cinema. I can understand why they would cut the earth scenes and it works. The actual film seems pretty brisk and it could also have more padding out. You want more of it and that is a triumph for this type of film running two and a half hours. It is a good balance because at two and a half hours AVATAR is aimed directly at the cinema going audience. Broadly appealing with elements for everyone. My earlier prediction of a billion or more world-wide seems safe. I don’t want to go on about visuals too much but the lovely shots of the natural wonderland of glowing life in still 3D shots is magical. Something to take kids to see. Floating tiny neon life jellyfish their way through the air with grace. The monkey-like extra-limbed creatures with the peeping eyes flock through the forrest quickly. The creature design is done in a clever way with the motion of a living thing. The action is over the top, epic, frenetic and a new take on the battle sequence. James Cameron didn’t stuff this up. He probably pressed the studio way beyond their comfort zone with the time, money and effort that has gone into this. Sam Worthington is excellent casting choice. Sigourney Weaver ads frank reason. Stephen Lang chews the scenery as the ultimate you know what. Zoe Saldana is beautiful as Jakes guide into this world and. I went to the cinema and it was a very hot day. By the time I left the cinema, the streets were wet with rain. A warm humidity was thick in the air. Lightning splashed my walk to the train station with white light. I honestly wondered if It was my time to be struck down with a bolt of electricity from the sky. Watch this film. It is destined to become a childhood classic to many little-ones too young to be on this forum. It will be talked about at high school by male and females as spectacular. It will be watched multiple times by fans. I loved it but beyond my appreciation for the film itself, is the the message of love permeating from this movie that I hope enters the zeitgeist like elements of Cameron’s other stories have. At its heart is a soul. AVATAR is an achievement in many technical departments but I wouldn’t say the story is deficient. It is a beautiful experience and the story is surprisingly what I loved most. Believe the hype.

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‘Perfect Stranger’ Download and Reviews

December 16, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Crime, Drama, Mystery

“Perfect Stranger” Movie Details

Perfect Stranger tagline: How Far Would You Go To Keep A Secret?
Perfect Stranger - DVD Cover

Perfect Stranger DVD Cover

Actors:
Halle Berry Rowena
Bruce Willis Harrison Hill
Giovanni Ribisi Miles
Richard Portnow Narron
Gary Dourdan Cameron
Florencia Lozano Lieutenant Tejada
Nicki Lynn Aycox Grace
Kathleen Chalfant Elizabeth Clayton
Gordon MacDonald Senator Sachs
Daniella Van Graas Josie
Paula Miranda Mia Hill
Patti D”Arbanville Esmeralda
Clea Lewis Gina
Tamara Feldman Bethany
Gerry Becker Jon Kirshenbaum
Directors: James Foley
IMDB Rating: 5.4/10 out of 18,740 votes

“Perfect Stranger” Movie Review

“Perfect Stranger” Plot Summary

A journalist goes undercover to ferret out businessman Harrison Hill as her best friend’s killer. Posing as one of his temps, she enters into a game of online cat-and-mouse.

Good Different Movie

I actually enjoyed this movie.. i didn’t want to watch it at first because of all the bad reviews but i have no idea why people are bashing it so much.. the movie keeps you guessing like crazy and i keep hearing people talking about how offensive it is.. i have seen way worse movies when it comes to swearing and ’sex’ scenes and people have given these movies very high ratings. People that are saying this is an offensive movie need to get off their high horse.. reality is movies are like this now get over it and quit being so sensitive.. man.. I enjoyed this movie and i would say people should rent it.. if you are very easily offended by swearing and a few scenes here and there that are a little graphic then don’t watch it.. the movie is rated ‘R’ for a reason.. so no kids will be watching it unless parents allow them..

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‘Gone in Sixty Seconds’ Download and Reviews

December 10, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Crime, Thriller

“Gone in Sixty Seconds” Movie Details

Gone in Sixty Seconds tagline: Ice Cold, Hot Wired.
Gone in 60 Seconds - DVD Cover

Gone in Sixty Seconds DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Grace Zabriskie
  • Frances Fisher
    Nicolas Cage Randall ‘Memphis’ Raines
    Giovanni Ribisi Kip Raines
    Angelina Jolie Sara ‘Sway’ Wayland
    T.J. Cross Mirror Man
    William Lee Scott Toby
    Scott Caan Tumbler
    James Duval Freb
    Will Patton Atley Jackson
    Delroy Lindo Det. Roland Castlebeck
    Timothy Olyphant Det. Drycoff
    Chi McBride Donny Astricky
    Robert Duvall Otto Halliwell
    Christopher Eccleston Raymond Vincent Calitri
    Vinnie Jones The Sphinx
    Helen Raines
    Directors: Dominic Sena IMDB Rating: 6.0/10 out of 69,163 votes

    “Gone in Sixty Seconds” Movie Review

    “Gone in 60 Seconds” Plot Summary

    A retired master car thief must come back to the industry and steal 50 cars with his crew in one night to save his brother’s life.

    Good action film

    I have seen a lot of good action films in my day and this one is definitely one of the best ones. If you want to enjoy a film including amazing cars, an interesting and innovative plot and obviously if u want to see the beautiful Angelina Jolie, this is the film for you. The film gives you an interesting view into the life of modern and old school car thief’s. The film always keeps you excited and might have some twists, I don’t know…well…I might know I don’t want to spoil it for you. This film is a one of a kind and i reckon you see it as quick as possible, trust me you will enjoy it. Not only is the plot interesting but all the characters are being so represented in such a cool and interesting way that you just start thinking:’ I would love to be like them.’. Enjoy the film. ;)

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    ‘Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow’ Download and Reviews

    November 12, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Mystery

    “Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow” Movie Details

    Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow tagline: The world will tremble this September!
    Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow - DVD Cover

    Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Louis Hilyer
  • Gwyneth Paltrow Polly Perkins
    Jude Law Joe “Sky Captain” Sullivan
    Giovanni Ribisi Dex
    Michael Gambon Editor Paley
    Ling Bai Mysterious Woman
    Omid Djalili Kaji
    Laurence Olivier Dr. Totenkopf
    Angelina Jolie Franky
    Trevor Baxter Dr. Jennings
    Julian Curry Dr. Vargas
    Peter Law Dr. Kessler
    Jon Rumney German Scientist
    Khan Bonfils Creepy
    Samta Gyatso Scary
    Executive Officer
    Directors: Kerry Conran IMDB Rating: 6.3/10 out of 38,283 votes

    “Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow” Movie Review

    “Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow” Plot Summary

    After New York City receives a series of attacks from giant flying robots, a reporter teams up with a pilot in search of their origin, as well as the reason for the disappearances of famous scientists around the world.

    good.

    beautiful film. As to the usual one, the usual negative comments which talk about a classical film some years 80 which everyone does not like it to the nostalgic ones are met

    Sure Heros that this film had to have a judgment in this site. In fact reviewers’ good part has put a high vote to the previous episodes. Because this contrast? I know the reason. Since assumptive reviewers’ good part favorably sees the past and as the past is ‘better’ than the present they have given several credit to the preceding episodes being still the last episode more explosive and spectacular. At this point should reject also the old episodes but there are here two weights and two measure

    In fact also cinema masterpieces have been criticized and denigrated. Good part some reviewers of this site belong to the very bad reviewers. Better think separately with its head.

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    ‘Saving Private Ryan’ Download and Reviews

    October 21, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Drama, War

    “Saving Private Ryan” Movie Details

    Saving Private Ryan tagline: In the Last Great Invasion of the Last Great War, The Greatest Danger for Eight Men was Saving… One.
    Saving Private Ryan - DVD Cover

    Saving Private Ryan DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Tom Hanks Captain John H. Miller
    Tom Sizemore Sergeant Mike Horvath
    Edward Burns Pvt. Richard Reiben
    Barry Pepper Pvt. Daniel Jackson
    Adam Goldberg Pvt. Stanley Mellish
    Vin Diesel Private Adrian Caparzo
    Giovanni Ribisi T-4 Medic Irwin Wade
    Jeremy Davies Cpl. Timothy P. Upham
    Matt Damon Private James Francis Ryan
    Ted Danson Captain Fred Hamill
    Paul Giamatti Sergeant Hill
    Dennis Farina Lieutenant Colonel Anderson
    Joerg Stadler Steamboat Willie
    Steven Martini Corporal Henderson
    Dylan Bruno Toynbe
    Directors: Steven Spielberg
    IMDB Rating: 8.5/10 out of 246,601 votes

    “Saving Private Ryan” Movie Review

    “Saving Private Ryan” Plot Summary

    Following the Normandy Landings, a group of US soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action.

    Spielberg is God

    Even thinking about this film gives me the chills , well,like practically everything Mr. Spielberg has done in his career , lifting the American movie into the cinematic heaven . Hopefully , many movies are still ahead of him , the greatest artist ever, no doubt !There is nothing new to say about Saving Private Ryan , after so many years , except that perhaps it ought to become the must study subject for anyone interested in military history or history as such , because ,friend,

    it cannot go any gorier than this , that is, any more realistic than this ( watch Rambo 4 , When Trumpets Fade , Windtalkers ). Saving P.R. has somehow created a new genre of films , that is ultra-realistic war movie that transcends anything solely written, in fact , as has always been the case with Mr. Spielberg, literature gets its visual manifestation, where even Shakespeare would pipe down and bow in reverence ! Even 10 is not enough , simply no numerical quality, unit , exists to describe the sheer power of this cinematic experience , not even the designation ‘film ‘itself can do this ! Angelic, stratospheric , out of this dimension , Mona Lisa in cinema !

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    ‘The Postman’ Download and Reviews

    October 7, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Drama

    “The Postman” Movie Details

    The Postman tagline: It is 2013. War has crippled the Earth. Technology has been erased. Our only hope is an unlikely hero.
    The Postman - DVD Cover

    The Postman DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Todd Allen
  • Will Patton General Bethlehem
    Larenz Tate Ford Lincoln Mercury
    Olivia Williams Abby
    James Russo Idaho
    Daniel von Bargen Pineview Sheriff Briscoe
    Tom Petty Bridge City Mayor
    Scott Bairstow Luke
    Giovanni Ribisi Bandit 20
    Roberta Maxwell Irene March
    Joe Santos Colonel Getty
    Ron McLarty Old George
    Peggy Lipton Ellen March
    Brian Anthony Wilson Woody
    Gibbs
    Directors: Kevin Costner IMDB Rating: 5.5/10 out of 22,736 votes

    “The Postman” Movie Review

    “The Postman” Plot Summary

    Post-apocalyptic America. What begins as a con game becomes one man’s quest to rebuild civilization by resuming postal service. add synopsis

    A Movie About Hope

    Possible Spoiler, If You Know Nothing About The Movie (8 Stars)This movie like many movies that get bad reviews is longer than most. It’s length may not let most viewers eat, chew gum, and talk at the same time. I liked it the first time I viewed it. It shows that desperate times require strength, courage, and hope. We may some day have a time when we are in dire straits. The World Trade Center September 11, comes to mind

    When times are the toughest, someone has to step up to the plate and show courage. This man, the postman gives hope to those who had given up on life. It may be soapy, but it makes me feel good when it’s over. That is part of what watching movies is all about

    Other movies that deal with post war situations, the Mad Max movies for the action, Blade Runner for it’s sci-fi, and Dr. Strangelove is my favorite classic movie with both humor and realism all tied up in a perfect package.

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    ‘Lost in Translation’ Download and Reviews

    August 19, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Drama, Romance

    “Lost in Translation” Movie Details

    Lost in Translation tagline: Everyone wants to be found.
    Lost in Translation - DVD Cover

    Lost in Translation DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Diamond Yukai
  • Scarlett Johansson Charlotte
    Bill Murray Bob Harris
    Akiko Takeshita Ms. Kawasaki
    Kazuyoshi Minamimagoe Press Agent
    Kazuko Shibata Press Agent
    Take Press Agent
    Ryuichiro Baba Concierge
    Akira Yamaguchi Bellboy
    Catherine Lambert Jazz Singer
    FranГ§ois du Bois Sausalito Piano
    Tim Leffman Sausalito Guitar
    Gregory Pekar American Businessman #1
    Richard Allen American Businessman #2
    Giovanni Ribisi John
    Commercial Director
    Directors: Sofia Coppola IMDB Rating: 7.9/10 out of 124,220 votes

    “Lost in Translation” Movie Review

    “Lost in Translation” Plot Summary

    A movie star with a sense of emptiness, and a neglected newlywed meet up as strangers in Tokyo, Japan and form an unlikely bond.

    breath taking

    A lot of my friends told me the movie was dull and had no story line. However, i thought it was a moving story about love and relationships and life in general. I believe if people watched the movie they’d like it more for the subtle brilliance that prevails. The roles played by Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson performed flawlessly with enough emotion as necessary. It will now be one of my favourite films though not action – packed it is a masterpiece of emotion and through the use of clever cinematography enthrals the viewer. I would suggest this is more of a chick flick though I’m sure most men will understand the true emotion of the film.

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