‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ Download and Reviews

December 28, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Animation, Comedy, Crime

“Who Framed Roger Rabbit” Movie Details

Who Framed Roger Rabbit tagline: It’s the story of a man, a woman, and a rabbit in a triangle of trouble.
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit DVD Cover

Actors:
Bob Hoskins Eddie Valiant
Christopher Lloyd Baron von Rotton a.k.a. “Judge Doom”
Joanna Cassidy Dolores
Charles Fleischer Roger Rabbit/Benny The Cab/Greasy/Psycho
Stubby Kaye Marvin Acme
Alan Tilvern R.K. Maroon
Richard LeParmentier Lt. Santino
Lou Hirsch Baby Herman
Betsy Brantley Jessica”s Performance Model
Joel Silver Raoul (Director)
Paul Springer Augie
Richard Ridings Angelo
Edwin Craig Arthritic Cowboy
Lindsay Holiday Soldier
Mike Edmonds Stretch
Directors: Robert Zemeckis
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10 out of 49,678 votes

“Who Framed Roger Rabbit” Movie Review

“Who Framed Roger Rabbit” Plot Summary

A toon hating detective is a cartoon rabbit’s only hope to prove his innocence when he is accused of murder.

A unique movie experience

‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ is a wonder in the art of making films. Because it mixes live-action and cartoons, it was a challenge to be made. But that’s exactly what makes it so distinguish and unique, especially considering that the idea works out so well. It’s a different and original movie experience, a real winner.

Yet, the film is more than a combination of live-action and cartoons. It has a dark atmosphere with lots of suspense, almost like a thriller. Classic humor isn’t forgotten either, with numerous funny lines and hysterical gags, as well as humorous characters. The joke about В«uncle ThumperВ» is one of the funniest, but there are many others. There’s also a hilarious piano acting with Donald Duck and Daffy Duck, which they play the same piano song as in Tom & Jerry’s short ‘The Cat Concerto’ and have their hilariously silly battle. In fact, the soundtrack of the movie is excellent, including Jessica Rabbit’s song ‘Why don’t you do right?’ and a suspense music very similar to one from the original ‘Back to the Future’.

Other movies that successfully mix live-action and cartoons are ‘Mary Poppins’, ‘Pete’s Dragon’ and ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’. Like ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’, those three movies combine this ‘marriage’ very well. On the other hand, other movies such as ‘Space Jam’ tried this idea but without the same success.

I believe that this movie was made in a unique moment of inspiration. The sceneries are great, the designs, the cartoons, the backgrounds, the details, the animation, the special effects, the artwork… everything was carefully made and I very much welcome that. This is one of the greatest live-action films from Disney.

Great actors make the difference too. Bob Hoskins is English but speaks with an excellent American accent, not to mention that he does the amazing thing of acting against the air. Joanna Cassidy, Charles Fleischer, Alan Tilvern, Stubby Kaye, Cristopher Lloyd and Kathleen Turner are awesome too. Kathleen Turner is the voice of Jessica Rabbit, with that sexy and sensual voice. And… guess what! Even the singer Frank Sinatra has a minor role in this film as the hilarious but useless Singing Sword. Even without looking at the credits, who wouldn’t recognize that great voice? Frank Sinatra’s voice is just as recognizable as Nat King Cole’s or Sterling Holloway’s.

As for the characters, the weasels are a perfect example of chronical stupidity. They’re humorous because they’re always laughing, even though they know what happens to someone who can’t stop laughing.

Marvin Acme is В«the king of the jokesВ», always humorous and cheerful and at his funniest with his mythical hand-buzzer. Angelo is an idiot, drunk and greedy guy, but funny at the same time. Dolores is a great character. R. K. Maroon is an interesting character with half a dark side and half a good side. Judge Doom is a great villain, humorous, mysterious and somewhat sinister. Roger Rabbit is hilarious and very jolly – that’s his only purpose as a cartoon, like he says himself. Jessica Rabbit is a very sexy cartoon, one of the most beautiful and sexiest ever – she’s not bad, she’s just drawn that way. Benny the Cab is funny. Baby Herman is a bit annoying – he might look innocent at first, but he is extremely rude and he loves to woo women. Eddie Valiant is another great character – grumpy, serious and funny sometimes. And he looks very much like my godfather in appearance.

The movie takes place in Hollywood, 1947. It does recreate the 40’s very well. That influence is notorious in many ways, including the cars used.

Before finishing, let me say that I like rabbits very much. They’re adorable and very cute animals, although in the cartoons they aren’t as cute – but they’re usually funny in cartoons.

This should definitely be on Top 250.

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‘The Bourne Supremacy’ Download and Reviews

December 27, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Adventure, Mystery

“The Bourne Supremacy” Movie Details

The Bourne Supremacy tagline: They should have left him alone.
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The Bourne Supremacy DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Oksana Akinshina
  • Matt Damon Jason Bourne
    Franka Potente Marie
    Brian Cox Ward Abbott
    Julia Stiles Nicky
    Karl Urban Kirill
    Gabriel Mann Danny Zorn
    Joan Allen Pamela Landy
    Marton Csokas Jarda
    Tom Gallop Tom Cronin
    John Bedford Lloyd Teddy
    Ethan Sandler Kurt
    Michelle Monaghan Kim
    Karel Roden Gretkov
    Tomas Arana Martin Marshall
    Irena Neski
    Directors: Paul Greengrass IMDB Rating: 7.6/10 out of 97,320 votes

    “The Bourne Supremacy” Movie Review

    “The Bourne Supremacy” Plot Summary

    When Jason Bourne is framed for a botched CIA operation he is forced to take up his former life as a trained assassin to survive.

    Great sequel that improves on the original

    The Bourne Supremacy is a very entertaining action movie and even though it feels and looks like the original its still a great sequel. In The Bourne Identity, sleeper agent/assassin Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) went on the run from his own agency, the CIA, when they tried to take him out of commission. Although he thought his troubles were over, he is forced back into the life when he is framed for a botched CIA operation, so he takes the fight back to them while trying to find out more about his past and the memories that haunt him. The plot is very good and it is carried out well by a talented cast. The film keeps you on the edge of your seat and you most likely won’t be bored. The best new addition to the cast is Joan Allen and she gives a really good performance. Matt Damon is once again Jason Bourne and he gives a great performance. Brian Cox is also back and I like him this time around because he dies and you don’t have to deal with him anymore. The last main part of the cast is Julia Stiles and she may actually have a future ahead of her in Hollywood. Paul Greengrass directs and he does a good job of replacing Doug Liman. The direction is really good and it keeps its audience interested and it keeps you guessing right until the end. Some people will complain that there’s nothing new and its not worth the time to watch but its a lot more exciting then the original. Rating 8/10 a nearly flawless action movie that improves over the original. I recommend you see this movie it won’t disappoint you.

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    ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’ Download and Reviews

    December 12, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama

    “Kramer vs. Kramer” Movie Details

    Kramer vs. Kramer tagline: There are three sides to this love story!
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    Kramer vs. Kramer DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Dustin Hoffman Ted Kramer
    Meryl Streep Joanna Kramer
    Jane Alexander Margaret Phelps
    Justin Henry Billy Kramer
    Howard Duff John Shaunessy
    George Coe Jim O’Connor
    JoBeth Williams Phyllis Bernard
    Bill Moor Gressen
    Howland Chamberlain Judge Atkins
    Jack Ramage Spencer
    Jess Osuna Ackerman
    Nicholas Hormann Interviewer
    Ellen Parker Teacher
    Shelby Brammer Ted’s Secretary
    Carol Nadell Mrs. Kline
    Directors: Robert Benton
    IMDB Rating: 7.7/10 out of 23,326 votes

    “Kramer vs. Kramer” Movie Review

    “Kramer Versus Kramer” Plot Summary

    A just divorced man must learn to care for his son on his own, and then must fight in court to keep custody of him. add synopsis

    A fine movie

    No, this has nothing to do with the sitcom ‘Seinfeld’ or its eccentric and hilarious character Cosmo Kramer. In reality, ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’ is a fine drama movie, without a doubt one of the finest of its kind and one of the greatest movies ever. I’m glad that it won more Oscars than ‘Apocalypse Now’ because it really deserved such glory.’Kramer vs. Kramer’ is an excellent film, so well made and so perfectly balanced that I wouldn’t change anything about it in any way. There is nothing wrong with the film. It’s film-making of the highest quality. And it stands the test of time, too. Not only it doesn’t look any dated, but also its cultural impact is long-lasting and its realistic story remains just as significant as it was when it came out in 1979. A timeless classic. They don’t make movies like this today

    This movie is dramatic, realistic, simple but brilliant, intense, powerful, sweet and even tragic and depressing sometimes. Yet, it has fine humor as well. It has no special effects, but who cares? This is not the movie or place to discuss such thing. For a movie like this, such thing would be pointless and absolutely unnecessary

    The story is very interesting. The actors’s chemistry is just perfect. All of the actors are great, but the 3 main ones are the very best. Dustin Hoffman, a brilliant actor, has his greatest performance ever here as the lovable but distant workaholic Ted Kramer. Meryl Streep is great as Ted’s wife, Joanna. And cute little Justin Henry is terrific as the loving but sometimes stubborn Billy, son of Ted and Joanna

    The soundtrack is all instrumental and wonderful. The opening song (by the guitarist Frederic Hand) is brilliant. The rest of the soundtrack is mostly Antonio Vivaldi’s classical music and is simply dazzling

    This motion picture has also an incredible development of the characters. See the character Ted Kramer: a workaholic who becomes an amazing father after being left with no choice but to take care of his son, trying to adjust these new responsibilities with his job after being left by his wife Joanna. With this, Ted learns about the most beautiful things in life, but also realizes how though life is, with the problems in his job and the return of Joanna, who wants the custody of their son. But even Joanna changes for better and the ending is an unexpected surprise when one sees this for the first time

    This movie has also some though things, such as courtroom scenes where both Ted and Joanna face brutal character assassinations unleashed by the lawyers. Another though thing to see is when poor Billy falls off a jungle gym with his toy (a plane) and gets seriously injured on his face. But then again, the scene is very well made and what comes next is very intense: his father runs quickly and crosses numerous blocks, ignoring the traffic to take his son to the hospital

    Overall, this is a movie which is a good lesson of life

    This should definitely be on Top 250.

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    ‘I’m Not There’ Download and Reviews

    December 1, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Biography, Drama, Music

    “I’m Not There” Movie Details

    I’m Not There tagline: All I Can Do Is Be Me Whoever That Is
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    I'm Not There DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Cate Blanchett Jude Quinn
    Ben Whishaw Arthur Rimbaud
    Christian Bale Jack Rollins/Pastor John
    Richard Gere Billy the Kid
    Marcus Carl Franklin Woody Guthrie
    Heath Ledger Robbie Clark
    Kris Kristofferson Narrator
    Don Francks Hobo Joe
    Roc LaFortune Hobo Moe
    Larry Day Government Agent
    Paul Cagelet Carny
    Pierre-Alexandre Fortin Gorgeous George
    Richie Havens Old Man Arvin
    Tyrone Benskin Mr. Arvin
    Kim Roberts Mrs. Arvin
    Directors: Todd Haynes
    IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 out of 21,263 votes

    “I’m Not There” Movie Review

    “I’m Not There” Plot Summary

    Ruminations on the life of Bob Dylan, where six characters embody a different aspect of the musician’s life and work.

    Beautiful, Unique & Full of Life

    Todd Haynes (‘Velvet Goldmine’, ‘Far from Heaven’) created a non-linear, truly original film, that must be seen by every Bob Dylan lover. Haynes’s tapestry is ‘inspired by the music and lives of Bob Dylan’ – he introduces us to 6 different Dylans: Jack Rollins (Christian Bale), Woody Guthrie (Marcus Carl Franklin), Jude Quinn (Cate Blanchett), Robbie Clark (Heath Ledger), Billy the Kid (Richard Gere) and Arthur Rimbaud (Ben Whishaw), interweaving their stories in a groundbreaking narrative slightly similar to Todd Solondz’s unsettling, caustic ‘Palindromes’ (2004), in which several very different actresses (and a boy) play a 13 year-old pregnant girl. While ‘Across the Universe’ illustrated The Beatles’ fantastic songs with simple, adorable characters in a psychedelic rhythm, but with little character development (not that I’m complaining: I absolutely love to see visual masters like Baz Luhrmann or Julie Taymor on fire, since their self-indulgence creates wonderful sensorial pieces), ‘I’m Not There’ is much more complex: it’s deeper than conventional biopics (‘Ray’, ‘Walk the Line’), and much smarter than exploitative flicks (the atrocious ‘Factory Girl’). Haynes crafted a unique film that’s a feast for the eyes (thanks to cinematographer Ed Lachman, ‘The Virgin Suicides’, who also co-directed the disgusting ‘Ken Park’ with Larry Clark), ears (Dylan’s music is always a pie in the sky) and mind (it’ll make you admire the man even more, and it doesn’t even need to be an ass-kissing biopic to succeed on that). The cast is heterogeneous and solid, but I think critics are overrating Cate Blanchett for the sheer fact that she’s playing a man (which makes things more challenging for her, indeed), when she’s not really better than most of the cast; a good performance for sure, but I was much more impressed by Christian Bale and the young revelation Marcus Carl Franklin. Julianne Moore, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Michelle Williams play some important women from Dylan’s life, and the always underrated Bruce Greenwood has a small but interesting part. All in all, this isn’t a film that will enjoy big commercial success, and it’s probably too artsy (although, not in a bad way) to get the Academy’s top prize (even though Blanchett’s performance and, maybe, Haynes’s magnificent directing/writing, will probably be remembered), but it’s a real gem for those who want to see something really exciting and original. As for myself, I’m thankful to Haynes and his audacious, faithful producer Christine Vachon (this woman rocks, and in a perfect world, she’d have all the money that a certain Jerry Bruckheimer possesses), who always dare to blow us away – something rare, these days. Fascinating. 10/10.

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    ‘Toy Story 2′ Download and Reviews

    November 14, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Animation, Comedy

    “Toy Story 2″ Movie Details

    Toy Story 2 tagline: “Oooh…3-D” (USA 2009 re-release)
    Toy Story 2 - DVD Cover

    Toy Story 2 DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Tom Hanks Sheriff Woody
    Tim Allen Buzz Lightyear/Buzz Lightyear II
    Joan Cusack Jessie, the Yodeling Cowgirl
    Kelsey Grammer Stinky Pete the Prospector
    Don Rickles Mr. Potato Head
    Jim Varney Slinky Dog
    Wallace Shawn Rex the Green Dinosaur
    John Ratzenberger Hamm the Piggy Bank
    Annie Potts Bo Peep
    Wayne Knight Al the Toy Collector/The Chicken Man
    John Morris Andy
    Laurie Metcalf Andy”s Mom
    Estelle Harris Mrs. Potato Head
    Jodi Benson Tour Guide Barbie/Barbie on Backpack
    Joe Ranft Wheezy the Penguin
    Directors: John Lasseter and Ash Brannon
    IMDB Rating: 8.0/10 out of 101,233 votes

    “Toy Story 2″ Movie Review

    “Toy Story 2″ Plot Summary

    When Woody is stolen by a toy collector, Buzz and his friends vow to rescue him, but Woody finds the idea of immortality in a museum tempting. add synopsis

    Cute Toys Are Back With A Bang For More Adventure

    It’s been about a decade since I last saw ‘Toy Story’. Thus, it would be unfair to compare that with ‘Toy Story 2′. Pixar has produced numerous gems since the first ‘Toy Story’. This one is a sheer delightful adventure and it’s not one that is only limited to entertaining children. There are the charming characters from the old one and some wonderful new characters that include the energetic Jessie the Yodelling Cowgirl, the hot barbies and Woody’s faithful and hyper steed. The animation is superb and looks refreshing. The story too takes a new turn that presents the dilemma of whether one should live an eternal life of wealth and security or an unpredictable life that at least promises a few years of love. The actors do a fine job lending their voice. Hanks and Allen are back as Woody and Buzz and Joan Cusack is a treat as the vivacious Jessie. But I must add that I loved Buzz’s gang that includes the hilarious Rex and the lovable Slinky, the resourceful Mr. Potatohead and the cute Hamm, and their attempts to rescue Woody and bring him back home. There’s a beautiful song by Sarah Mclachlan that dictates Jessie’s pain. The sequel being a huge hit just proves how timeless the characters are and I want to see ‘Toy Story’ again just to follow the whole story. It’s already been a decade since, but I wonder whether they’ll make a sequel and what the fate of our toy friends will be once Andy has grown up. ‘Toy Story 2′ is an unforgettable adventure with a beautiful soul.

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    ‘From Hell’ Download and Reviews

    November 2, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Biography, Crime, Horror

    “From Hell” Movie Details

    From Hell tagline: Only the legend will survive.
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    From Hell DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Johnny Depp Inspector Frederick Abberline
    Heather Graham Mary Kelly
    Ian Holm Sir William Gull
    Robbie Coltrane Sergeant Peter Godley
    Ian Richardson Sir Charles Warren
    Jason Flemyng Netley, the Coachman
    Katrin Cartlidge Dark Annie Chapman
    Terence Harvey Benjamin ‘Ben’ Kidney
    Susan Lynch Liz Stride
    Paul Rhys Dr. Ferral
    Lesley Sharp Kate Eddowes
    Estelle Skornik Ada
    Nicholas McGaughey Officer Bolt
    Annabelle Apsion Polly Nichols
    Joanna Page Ann Crook
    Directors: Albert Hughes and Allen Hughes
    IMDB Rating: 6.8/10 out of 49,875 votes

    “From Hell” Movie Review

    “From Hell” Plot Summary

    In Victorian Era London, a troubled clairvoyant police detective investigates the murders by Jack The Ripper. add synopsis

    Surprisingly decent Jack the Ripper themed horror flick

    Many interpretations of Jack the Ripper’s allegory have been delineated throughout the horror genre’s past era, and while ‘From Hell’ may not be the best, it portrays the historical events in a satisfactory manner. This particularly accurate account of the London serial killer shifts it’s focus between different sets of people residing in the Whitechapel District in 1888 – most interestingly, a circle of poverty stricken prostitutes who went on to become The Ripper’s unsuspecting victims while an impassive detective works at uncovering the identity of the elusive butcher. Several strewed instances of the killer, behind closed doors, are also eerily shown, as well as the much likely generalization pertaining to his identification and overall motive. ‘From Hell’ is far better from what you would expect from a Hollywood bio-flick, since it hardly embellishes any character or fabricates much of the story; remarkably cultivating a bleak and completely ‘unsafe’ tone throughout. The London streets always covey a feeling of deep menace, even without Jack prowling around, slashing up those rough n’ tumble whores. Johnny Depp, an actor who has never ‘wowed’ to any real extremes, is surprisingly subdued in his role as an opium addicted cop who never really steals the show away, as I initially expected. Heather Graham is way too smokin’ hot, and kind of looks like a fish-out-of-water among all those raggedy hookers, though I needs me some hot, red-headed eye candy every now and again (though she doesn’t get naked, unfortunately). Strangely, the real star here is the dark entity of The Ripper, whom we really only see for short amounts of time, though his presence is strong and the scenes where he entices harlots with grapes and opium laced shots before gouging the hell out of them is creepy… Also a good deal of bloodshed here, though often stylish during the murders, themselves (namely the luminescent flash of a blade in the dark, accompanied by CG blood spatter), the aftermath is pretty gruesome, even if quite subtle, aside from grisly descriptions of vaginal mutilation and symbolic intestinal extraction. Jack’s fifth and final murder, though significantly altered for a moderately happy ending, is brutal looking and anyone who as seen the actually crime scene photos while vouch for that. And be sure to keep an eye out for Joseph Merrick (aka. The Elephant Man) who makes a brief cameo! ‘From Hell’ is a fairly truthful biographical film, despite it’s ‘Hollywood’ attitude, and is well worth a look for Ripper enthusiasts.

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    ‘Face/Off’ Download and Reviews

    October 20, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Crime, Drama

    “Face/Off” Movie Details

    Face/Off tagline: In order to catch him, he must become him.
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    Face/Off DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Matt Ross
  • John Travolta Sean Archer/Castor Troy
    Nicolas Cage Castor Troy/Sean Archer
    Joan Allen Dr. Eve Archer
    Alessandro Nivola Pollux Troy
    Gina Gershon Sasha Hassler
    Dominique Swain Jamie Archer
    Nick Cassavetes Dietrich Hassler
    Harve Presnell Victor Lazarro
    Colm Feore Dr. Malcolm Walsh
    John Carroll Lynch Walton, Prison Guard
    CCH Pounder Dr. Holllis Miller
    Robert Wisdom Tito Biondi
    Margaret Cho Wanda
    James Denton Buzz
    Loomis
    Directors: John Woo IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 out of 95,515 votes

    “Face/Off” Movie Review

    “Face Off” Plot Summary

    A revolutionary medical technique allows an undercover agent to take the physical appearance of a major criminal and infiltrate his organization.

    Wow….this one is good

    This one has a tough job of convincing the audience that the main characters, Travolta and Cage, could swap faces via plastic surgery and still be convincing as one another. It works! Woo has a certain style down-the long flowing robes, slow mo shootouts, orchestral hype in the background, furious shoot outs, explosions, etc. Essentially a more stylish Bruckheimer movie if ya think about it

    I have always liked the Bald guy and Gina Gershon here the most from the supporting cast, and enjoyed the way both the leads got to ‘understand’ the others’ family, way of life, friends, etc. You have to like how Castor gets Travolta’s girl to learn knife fighting, for example, or seeing the camaraderie of Cage’s group. Good shootouts and action, sometimes the conceits here are quite far flung, but you can live with that as an audience. I sure did, and so give this…*** outta ****, it’s quite good

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    ‘1941′ Download and Reviews

    October 10, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, War

    “1941″ Movie Details

    1941 tagline: A Comedy Spectacular!
    1941 - DVD Cover

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    Actors:
  • Samuel Fuller
  • Dan Aykroyd
    Ned Beatty
    John Belushi
    Treat Williams
    Nancy Allen
    Robert Stack
    Toshiro Mifune
    Christopher Lee
    Warren Oates
    John Candy
    Directors: Steven Spielberg IMDB Rating: 5.6/10 out of 12,704 votes

    “1941″ Movie Review

    “1941″ Plot Summary

    Hysterical Californians prepare for a Japanese invasion in the days after Pearl Harbor.

    great film

    I have seen this film ten years ago..and I still remember it as one of the best movies i have ever seen…a great Comedy …with lots of laughs and action…. I enjoyed seeing it and wouldn’t mind going to see it once more…

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    ‘The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc’ Download and Reviews

    October 8, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Biography, Drama, History

    “The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc” Movie Details

    The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc tagline:
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    The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • David Bailie
  • Milla Jovovich Joan of Arc
    Dustin Hoffman The Conscience
    Faye Dunaway Yolande D’Aragon
    John Malkovich Charles VII
    TchГ©ky Karyo Dunois
    Vincent Cassel Gilles de Rais
    Pascal Greggory The Duke of AlenГ§on
    Richard Ridings La Hire
    Desmond Harrington Aulon
    Timothy West Pierre Cauchon
    Rab Affleck Comrade
    StГ©phane Algoud Look Out
    Edwin Apps Bishop
    English Judge
    Directors: Luc Besson IMDB Rating: 6.3/10 out of 22,700 votes

    “The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc” Movie Review

    “Joan of Arc” Plot Summary

    A young girl receives a vision that drives her to rid France of its oppressors. add synopsis

    A fine film

    By no means a perfect film but you have to give it a lot of credit for trying to do something different with the material. I love the visual mystery of it all and the at times abstract images. For some reason it feels like there may have been a lot left out during the editing process, but a lot of these types of films have that feeling. Milla Jovovich hit a career high in The Messenger that she has never really lived up to since. What is brave about this film is that fact that it takes such a famous historical figure and does not try to deify her or make her a larger than life hero. She questions herself at every corner. She is confused half the time. Joan of arc in this film never seems to be sure of herself and is not above changing her mind at the last second like in the scene of the retracted confession. Granted, narratively this film can be a bit muddled, but as texture and atmosphere, it is hard to beat. Luc Besson has a sly wit that seems out of place here, for example the scene where an English guard asks ‘What is she doing’ cut to the French fighters ‘I don’t know!’ The score for the Messenger is very unique, with a combination of abstract synthesized sounds and large scale orchestra and choir reminiscent of a biblical epic. I must be honest in saying that I did not entirely like this film when I first saw it in the theater, but it stuck with me, so I went back for a repeat viewing and found I liked it a lot better than I thought. This is a very unique, although not entirely successful take on a very old story.

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    ‘Judge Dredd’ Download and Reviews

    September 21, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Crime, Sci-Fi

    “Judge Dredd” Movie Details

    Judge Dredd tagline: One man is Judge, Jury, AND Executioner.
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    Judge Dredd DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Sylvester Stallone Judge Joseph Dredd
    Diane Lane Judge Hershey
    Armand Assante Rico
    Rob Schneider Herman Ferguson (Fergie)
    Jurgen Prochnow Judge Griffin
    Max von Sydow Chief Justice Fargo
    Joan Chen Ilsa
    Joanna Miles Judge Evelyn McGruder
    Balthazar Getty Olmeyer
    Maurice Roeves Warden Miller
    Ian Dury Geiger
    Christopher Adamson Mean Machine
    Ewen Bremner Junior Angel
    Peter Marinker Judge Esposito
    Angus MacInnes Judge Silver
    Directors: Danny Cannon
    IMDB Rating: 4.9/10 out of 28,110 votes

    “Judge Dredd” Movie Review

    “Judge Dredd” Plot Summary

    In a dystopian future, Dredd, the most famous judge (a cop with instant field judiciary powers) is convicted for a crime he did not commit while his murderous counterpart escapes. add synopsis

    I LOVED IT!

    I’ll be honest, when I first heard of this movie I had never even heard of Judge Dredd, so I hadn’t the foggiest idea what to expect. I thought it was a fantastic film, with a really cool story, great action, cool actors, decent acting and some great bits of comedy.

    Sylvester Stallone was the PERFECT choice for the role of Judge Dredd! He completely fits the mold and does an outstanding job portraying Judge Dredd. Rob Schnieder was an excellent choice for the part of Herman Ferguson as well. Rob added a great deal of comedy to the film and it was all good comedy, nothing terribly cheesy or annoying, just perfect. Diane Lane looks nothing short of fabulous throughout the film, and pulls off a fine performance as well. Max von Sydow is not someone I would expect to be in a film like this, but nonetheless, I’m glad he did, because he did a fantastic job. Armand Assante was excellent in the antagonist position. He makes and excellent ‘bad guy’, I’d love to see him in more films. The rest of the cast was good as well.

    The special effects in the film are very good for the most part, there’s nothing much to complain about. The thing that completely made this film for me is the ABC Warbot. What a beautiful design! Truly fantastic!!! The only thing I would have liked to see is a long shot of the Warbot walking, but I’m sure with the budget of the film that was virtually impossible, so I’ll deal with it. But all the scenes with the Warbot are just fantastic!

    I don’t really see why people tend to dislike this film. I thought it was an all around fun movie with plenty of good things going for it. I would definitely recommend this film to anyone that like super-hero movies, or just futuristic action films. I hope that you like this film as much as I do. Thanks for reading.

    -LebowskiT1000

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