‘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.
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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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    ‘Donnie Darko’ Download and Reviews

    October 25, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

    “Donnie Darko” Movie Details

    Donnie Darko tagline: Life is one long insane trip. Some people just have better directions.
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    Donnie Darko DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Gary Lundy
  • Drew Barrymore
    Jena Malone
    Jake Gyllenhaal Donnie Darko
    Holmes Osborne Eddie Darko
    Maggie Gyllenhaal Elizabeth Darko
    Daveigh Chase Samantha Darko
    Mary McDonnell Mrs. Rose Darko
    James Duval Frank
    Arthur Taxier Dr. Fisher
    Patrick Swayze Jim Cunningham
    Mark Hoffman Police Officer
    David St. James Bob Garland
    Tom Tangen Man in Red Jogging Suit
    Jazzie Mahannah Joanie James
    Jolene Purdy Cherita Chen
    Stuart Stone Ronald Fisher
    Sean Smith
    Directors: Richard Kelly IMDB Rating: 8.3/10 out of 195,481 votes

    “Donnie Darko” Movie Review

    “Donnie Darko” Plot Summary

    A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident.

    One of the greatest cinematic achievements

    Donnie Darko tells the story of a delusional teenager who begins to see visions of a a man in a blue bunny suit, who orders him to do certain tasks through suggestive clues and voices, to which he insists he MUST do, or the world will end

    Now, really, this is a movie you must see to get the plot, if I were to give the full, detailed, complex plot it would take far too long (And will probably you leave you more stumped) to which reveals the majestic brilliance of Donnie Darko; which is that their are endless amounts of theories and interpretations, making it one of the most thought-provoking fantasy of recent years

    The acting is superb (Maggie Ghyllenhal, Jake Ghyllenhal and Drew Barrymore to name a few), the music is perfect, subtle and atmospheric and the fantastic direction, coupled with a roller-coaster ride of a storyline will leave you of utmost interest and intrigue like no other movie. Not only that, but you will find yourself watching it more than a few times, as it will stick in your mind until you reveal your own personal interpretation (To which you may experience a Donnie Darko ‘phase’ which I did, warning: It WILL take up a sizable chunk of your life).

    But adding to the already deep and complex storyline, there are also a vast amount of underlying themes, most noticeable the character Patrick Swayze plays, in which it represents a false ’superior’, referring clearly to religion

    Donnie Darko is truly a classic, one of my favorite films and I recommend it to anyone. Incredible.

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    ‘Sling Blade’ Download and Reviews

    October 8, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama

    “Sling Blade” Movie Details

    Sling Blade tagline: Sometimes a hero comes from the most unlikely place.
    Sling Blade - DVD Cover

    Sling Blade DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Bruce Hampton
  • Billy Bob Thornton Karl Childers
    Dwight Yoakam Doyle Hargraves
    J.T. Walsh Charles Bushman
    John Ritter Vaughan Cunningham
    Lucas Black Frank Wheatley
    Natalie Canerday Linda Wheatley
    James Hampton Dr. Jerry Woolridge
    Robert Duvall Frank Childers
    Rick Dial Bill Cox
    Brent Briscoe Scooter Hodges
    Christy Ward Melinda
    Sarah Boss Marsha Dwiggins
    Kathy Sue Brown Theresa Evans
    Wendell Rafferty Melvin
    Morris
    Directors: Billy Bob Thornton IMDB Rating: 8.0/10 out of 40,435 votes

    “Sling Blade” Movie Review

    “Sling Blade” Plot Summary

    Karl Childers, a simple man hospitalized since his childhood murder of his mother and her lover, is released to start a new life in a small town. add synopsis

    Wow…… Intense.

    This is a intense movie but at times can be funny. I did not really want to watch this but ended up doing so and I loved it. Billy-Bob Thorton does a great job playing a mentally handicapped person. In my view He does a much better job then Sean Penn did in ‘I am Sam’.This is a sometimes disturbing, sometimes heartwarming movie which can really show you what life can be like for some people. It takes us into all sorts of topics like, religion, homosexuality, sexism etc

    As the movie approaches it’s conclusion the music becomes more and more intense and right at the conclusion it just goes silent. This just grabbed my attention and I could not stop watching it. Every part of this movie is perfect and everybody should see this. It is just great.

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    ‘Maverick’ Download and Reviews

    October 3, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Comedy, Western

    “Maverick” Movie Details

    Maverick tagline: The greatest gambler in the West has finally met his match.
    Maverick - DVD Cover

    Maverick DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Art LaFleur
  • Mel Gibson Bret Maverick, Jr.
    Jodie Foster Mrs. Annabelle Bransford
    James Garner Marshal Zane Cooper/Bret Maverick, Sr.
    Graham Greene Joseph
    Alfred Molina Angel
    James Coburn Commodore Duvall, Owner of Riverboat Lauren Belle/Poker Championship Host
    Dub Taylor Room Clerk
    Geoffrey Lewis Matthew Wicker/Eugene, Banker
    Paul L. Smith The Archduke
    Dan Hedaya Twitchy, Riverboat Poker Player
    Dennis Fimple Stuttering
    Denver Pyle Old Gambler on Riverboat
    Clint Black Sweet-Faced Gambler
    Max Perlich Johnny Hardin
    Poker Player
    Directors: Richard Donner IMDB Rating: 6.8/10 out of 33,855 votes

    “Maverick” Movie Review

    “Maverick” Plot Summary

    Bret Maverick, needing money for a poker tournament, faces various comic mishaps and challenges, including a charming woman thief.

    Good cinematography & Very friendly movie set

    I had the privilege of being both an extra and a stand in. Which of course let me see and add to the inside goings on of this movie. I found in particular James garner was very congenial and friendly to the extras. Richard Donner was very purposeful and dedicated putting in overtime each day that i observed him. Along with James garner i found denver pyle and James coburn very friendly to me as i had pictures of me taken with all 3 individually. The photography is great due to the fact that we were on a real riverboat the stern wheeler ‘Lauren belle’ we were returned twice a day to the locks by tugboats and floated back to the fishery. This was all during the 2nd week of sept 1993 30 miles east of Portland,Oregon

    My thanks to the other cast members and Extras.

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    ‘John Q’ Download and Reviews

    October 3, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Crime, Drama, Thriller

    “John Q” Movie Details

    John Q tagline: Give a father no options and you leave him no choice.
    John Q - DVD Cover

    John Q DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Laura Harring
  • Denzel Washington John Quincy Archibald
    Gabriela Oltean Beautiful Woman
    Robert Duvall Lt. Frank Grimes
    James Woods Dr. Raymond Turner
    Ron Annabelle Tow Truck Driver
    Anne Heche Rebecca Payne
    Eddie Griffin Lester Matthews
    Daniel E. Smith Mike Archibald
    David Thornton Jimmy Palumbo
    Kimberly Elise Denise Archibald
    Shawn Hatosy Mitch Quigley
    Barry G. King Personnel Manager
    Heather Wahlquist Julie Bird
    Ray Liotta Chief Gus Monroe
    Gina Palumbo
    Directors: Nick Cassavetes IMDB Rating: 6.6/10 out of 30,203 votes

    “John Q” Movie Review

    “John Q” Plot Summary

    A down-on-his luck father, whose insurance won’t cover his son’s heart transplant, takes the hospital’s emergency room hostage until the doctors agree to perform the operation. add synopsis

    It’s a good film and Denzel is amazing as usual.

    Denzel does a great job in this film. His performance was moving and made me cry. Just as he did in Man on Fire. The film itself isn’t too bad. The music could of been better but they didn’t do a bad job on it. It’s Denzel’s acting that makes the film however. If you are a Denzel fan and feel like watching a well performed and touching film… then get a box of tissues and sit down and watch ‘John Q’. It isn’t his best film but certainly another one of his well performed ones. This story is about a poor family and the poor health system in America. He loves his son dearly and will do anything for him. This is the tale about a man who will stop at nothing to try and save his son’s life who needs a new heart and it truly is touching.

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    ‘Apocalypse Now’ Download and Reviews

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

    “Apocalypse Now” Movie Details

    Apocalypse Now tagline: The Horror. . . The Horror. . .
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    Apocalypse Now DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Kerry Rossall
  • Robert Duvall Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore
    Marlon Brando Colonel Walter E. Kurtz
    Martin Sheen Captain Benjamin L. Willard
    Frederic Forrest Jay ‘Chef’ Hicks
    Sam Bottoms Lance B. Johnson
    Laurence Fishburne Tyrone ‘Clean’ Miller
    Dennis Hopper Photojournalist
    Albert Hall Chief Phillips
    Harrison Ford Colonel Lucas
    G.D. Spradlin General Corman
    Jerry Ziesmer Jerry, Civilian
    Scott Glenn Lieutenant Richard M. Colby
    Bo Byers MP Sergeant #1
    James Keane Kilgore’s Gunner
    Mike from San Diego
    Directors: Francis Ford Coppola IMDB Rating: 8.6/10 out of 162,438 votes

    “Apocalypse Now” Movie Review

    “Apocalypse Now” Plot Summary

    During the on-going Vietnam War, Captain Willard is sent on a dangerous mission into Cambodia to assassinate a renegade Green Beret who has set himself up as a God among a local tribe.

    Truly a Masterpiece

    Somewhere on IMDb there is a discussion about the greatest director of all times (Spielberg, Copolla and others are named there). The greatest argument was around Spielberg and whether he is or isn’t a great director. The problem with Spielberg is that while he is a master technician, most of his films lack depth

    Saving Ryan is really outstanding from a technical point of view, but its message is dull and while its very entertaining, it doesn’t make you think about anything. AN is the best movie I ever saw because it combines great shooting with a deep philosophical perspective on so many things, starting from war in general, the clash of civilizations, the condition of soldier in wartimes (is a soldier a hero or an assassin? Brando says he is neither, the french lady says he is both …) and many others. The problem with some people is that they try to argue about whether these points are true or false. But a great movie, and a great piece of art in general is supposed to spark arguments, not to solve them … Maybe Coppola is right, or maybe he isn’t, nobody holds the truth anyway. You can watch this movie for its outer beauty, amazing scenes, great acting and memorable quotes and you will be entirely satisfied. But what really make this movie a masterpiece is its inner quality. You can’t help but make a comparison with the recent Fahrenheit documentary

    Both Copolla and Moore tackle similar issues, but while Copolla presents matters from an outside , objective point of view, Moore takes a very partisan position that really compromises the whole point of a documentary … It is really a shame that a film like Fahrenheit 9/11 won a prestigious award like Cannes. But anyway, if you want to start to understand a little of the Vietnam war, the Iraq war, the second World War and any war in general, you should definitely see this movie, and not the other one …

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    ‘Independence Day’ Download and Reviews

    September 6, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

    “Independence Day” Movie Details

    Independence Day tagline: We’ve always believed we weren’t alone. Pretty soon, we’ll wish we were.
    ID4 - DVD Cover

    Independence Day DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Lisa Jakub
  • Bill Pullman President Thomas J. Whitmore
    Mary McDonnell First Lady Marilyn Whitmore
    Jeff Goldblum David Levinson
    Judd Hirsch Julius Levinson
    Margaret Colin Constance Spano
    Will Smith Captain Steven ‘Steve’ Hiller
    Vivica A. Fox Jasmine Dubrow
    Randy Quaid Russell Casse
    Robert Loggia General William Grey
    James Rebhorn Albert Nimzicki
    Harvey Fierstein Marty Gilbert
    Adam Baldwin Major Mitchell
    Brent Spiner Dr. Brackish Okun
    James Duval Miguel Casse
    Alicia Casse
    Directors: Roland Emmerich IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 out of 141,707 votes

    “Independence Day” Movie Review

    “ID4″ Plot Summary

    The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy. Fighting superior technology, Man’s best weapon is the will to survive.

    Great sci-fi movie

    Since it’s release in theaters 11 years ago, Independence Day has taken a lot heat. While I personally disagree that this movie is so horrible, it is easy to beat up the film seeing that its directed by one of the most boring directors of our time, Roland Emmerich

    However, I believe this is his finest work. The first act is all about the build-up of the alien invasion and the attacks. This takes about fifty minutes, which also develops many (too many) characters and their places in the apocalypse

    The attacks are good, but it is not unexpected. The special effects give it its credibility, and the second act begins the day after

    In the wake of the devastation, mankind is limping on to survive, all main characters personally affected in someway by the attacks. While everybody does a good job bringing out the emotional side of the attacks, Will Smith is the only one that degrades this. After battling the aliens and failing, he has a close encounter with an alien and reacts unrealistically, punching it and sarcastically greeting it. Then he’s dragging it through the desert, screaming at it because he is missing a barbecue. HELLO?!? This is an alien race far superior to our own and it has single handedly brought mankind to its knees, and all he can do is yell at it for ruining his day? His performance is plausible but not his role. Thank God this is the only thing that I did not like in the second act

    After Will Smith brings the alien to a secret alien research facility in Area 51, the doctors decide to perform an autopsy. The autopsy scene is a classic. It is probably the best sci-fi scene I have EVER seen. It could fit into a 50’s classic, and makes the movie so great

    At the end of the second act, they finally figure out how to take down the alien’s shields and destroy their monster-sized spacecraft. This is where the lousy third act begins

    July 4 is the opening of the third act, in which they round up as many pilots as possible. One is my least favorite character, a guy named Russell who claims he had been kidnapped by aliens 10 years earlier. The guy is lackadaisical cornball. He has one good line (Hello, boys. I’m back!!!!). All pilots around the world, including Russell will be in the ultimate battle. They will fight the alien ships while Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum plant a virus inside the mother ship. This is sadly the only interesting part of the third act, the rest of it from before being a cornball of cliches

    The interior of the mother ship is so breathtaking, I actually found myself wishing somehow their ship would malfunction and they’d be stuck inside, forcing them to venture through the space frigate for about an hour in a style reminiscent to ‘Alien’. But seeing that the movie is already 2 1/2 hours, I guess they decided to not to

    Jeff Goldblum’s and Will Smith’s chemistry work wonders while they’re in the mother ship, and every moment inside it is really good

    The movie shortly ends after their departure from the mother ship, so it pretty much comes to a screeching halt. The world is still in ruins, and Emmerich leaves us to ponder how humanity will get back up

    All in all, the movie manages perfectly for 81% of the movie. I would’ve given it a 9.0 if it weren’t for Will Smith’s comic relief in the second act, Russell, and mainly cliched third act. 8.1/10.

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    ‘The Godfather’ Download and Reviews

    September 3, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Crime, Drama, Thriller

    “The Godfather” Movie Details

    The Godfather tagline: An offer you can’t refuse.
    The Godfather - DVD Cover

    The Godfather DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Rudy Bond
  • Marlon Brando Don Vito Corleone
    Al Pacino Michael Corleone
    James Caan Santino ‘Sonny’ Corleone
    Richard S. Castellano Pete Clemenza
    Robert Duvall Tom Hagen
    Sterling Hayden Capt. Mark McCluskey
    Richard Conte Emilio Barzini
    Al Lettieri Virgil Sollozzo
    Diane Keaton Kay Adams
    Abe Vigoda Salvadore “Sally” Tessio
    Talia Shire Connie
    Gianni Russo Carlo Rizzi
    John Marley Fredo
    Carmine Cuneo
    Directors: Francis Ford Coppola IMDB Rating: 9.2/10 out of 383,368 votes

    “The Godfather” Movie Review

    “The Godfather” Plot Summary

    The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.

    Initially, I wasn’t a fan… but then I realised

    This is a masterpiece. A timeless masterpiece. Initially, I didn’t like this film all that much – I found it rather over-hyped and boring. This was until the advent of DVD, which gave me the feature I needed for this sort of film: subtitles. Once I switched them on and heard (read) every last word of Brando’s ramblings and other characters ramblings, I grew a true appreciation for this epic

    To make a true epic, you need all of three following ingredients working in near perfect harmony. For screenwriters who come across this, take the following pointers on board: 1) Contrasting Characters: Good films have some character distinction, but most fall rather flat because the core of each character is the same

    Of course, there are exceptions to rule (ie… where you want mono-tonal characters… aka matrix; or where you want outlandish contrasts… aka The Fifth Element), but ultimately, this is what makes films deep, meaningful and grand. Consider the contrasts between the Don’s children. Michael is rather cool, rational and collected, whereas Sonny is more hot-headed, spontaneous and simple minded. But simply having these contrasts is not nearly enough. What you really need to do is to develop these characters – place them in situations – and then dwell on how their character impacts on the situation they’re put in. The Godfather is a terrific example of how to pull this off. While many try to do this in screenplays, most lose the plot and create character obscurities that stretch credibility.2) Transformation: The central character(s) must undergo a transformation, resulting in them being almost unrecognizable by the end of the film. By putting them into situations, the character’s character must not only influence the outcome of the situation; it must also have a lasting impact on the character. Consider Michael at the wedding and compare that to the Michael we see at the end of the film. Again, many films try, but most fail because they come up with unreal (literally, not praisingly) or simply moronic transformations (eg, Wall Street).3) Patience: Men in Black 2 was an astounding film for one simple reason – it was an entire film squashed into about 70 minutes. It was not much longer than an episode of ER or Buffy. I certainly hope the new goal of Hollywood isn’t to make films as short as possible

    All the great ones spend time – time developing characters, family life, growth, patience with the story telling in general. This is the key (provided that the story isn’t mind-numbingly boring). Dances with Wolves, Heat.. and so on are very patient but top-class films. While studios may be lukewarm on the idea of longer films, they are worth it if you have a ripper story to base it on

    I feel that this film has not dated all that much and has tremendous re-watch-ability.

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    ‘Deep Impact’ Download and Reviews

    August 26, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

    “Deep Impact” Movie Details

    Deep Impact tagline: Heaven and Earth are about to collide.
    Deep Impact - DVD Cover

    Deep Impact DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Dougray Scott
  • Robert Duvall Capt. Spurgeon ‘Fish’ Tanner
    TГ©a Leoni Jenny Lerner
    Elijah Wood Leo Beiderman
    Vanessa Redgrave Robin Lerner
    Morgan Freeman President Tom Beck
    Maximilian Schell Jason Lerner
    James Cromwell Alan Rittenhouse
    Ron Eldard Dr. Oren Monash
    Jon Favreau Dr. Gus Partenza
    Laura Innes Beth Stanley
    Mary McCormack Andrea ‘Andy’ Baker
    Richard Schiff Don Beiderman
    Leelee Sobieski Sarah Hotchner
    Blair Underwood Mark Simon
    Eric Vennekor
    Directors: Mimi Leder IMDB Rating: 6.0/10 out of 51,520 votes

    “Deep Impact” Movie Review

    “Deep Impact” Plot Summary

    Unless a comet can be destroyed before colliding with Earth, only those allowed into shelters will survive. Which people will survive?

    Much more better than Armageddon

    I really loved this movie, I have seen it over ten times, since the first time I saw it on the cinemas, to each time I see it on television I must admit I’m really crazy about this film, Well if you want my comparison between this two films, the only point in which I find Armageddon better than this one is in the action scenes, but i find better Deep Impact in casting, writing, drama, character development, locations, story, drama, destruction scene (isn’t the scene of the giant wave going over New York City really memorable and a great movie moment?). I will tell you my favourite scenes and character, which must be the president, he really makes you believe that if the world was about to come to an end the president would be exactly like that. Instead of the Armageddon’s ’so the world is about to end, who cares?’ attitude of the people. Well call this commentary just another ‘Armageddon vs. Deep Impact’ comparison, but I really wanted to share this thoughts with all of you

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