‘Titanic’ Download and Reviews

December 7, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Drama, Romance

“Titanic” Movie Details

Titanic tagline: Nothing On Earth Could Come Between Them.
Titanic - DVD Cover

Titanic DVD Cover

Actors:
Leonardo DiCaprio Jack Dawson
Kate Winslet Rose DeWitt Bukater
Billy Zane Caledon “Cal” Hockley
Kathy Bates Molly Brown
Frances Fisher Ruth Dewitt Bukater
Gloria Stuart Old Rose
Bill Paxton Brock Lovett
Bernard Hill Captain Smith
David Warner Spicer Lovejoy
Victor Garber Thomas Andrews
Jonathan Hyde Bruce Ismay
Suzy Amis Lizzy Calvert
Lewis Abernathy Lewis Bodine
Nicholas Cascone Bobby Buell
Dr. Anatoly M. Sagalevitch Anatoly Milkailavich
Directors: James Cameron
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 out of 217,122 votes

“Titanic” Movie Review

“Titanic” Plot Summary

Fictional romantic tale of a rich girl and poor boy who meet on the ill-fated voyage of the ‘unsinkable’ ship.

The triumph of contemporary tripe

The tragedy of the doomed ship Titanic has inspired many books and movies. The battle between nature and technology always caught man’s imagination. The latest film concerning this tragedy in the Atlantic Ocean was written and directed by famous action movie filmmaker James Cameron. The story of ‘Titanic’ involves two fictional characters (Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet) from different backgrounds (one is a hobo-artist, the other is an aristocrat) and how their love triumphs over societal barriers and the tragedy of a sinking ship that they happen to be on.

First of all, although using a historical name, this movie had little regard to history. The plot was built around two fictional lovers, French diamond, and treasure hunters. The deaths of over a thousand of people on the greatest luxury ship of its time became a mere background. Many historical facts were simply forgotten. Where was the radio operator that ignored the iceberg warnings? Why was there no mention of the ship that was only 5 miles away from the Titanic but did not come to the rescue because its captain failed to identify the distress signal? Omitting these facts is an insult to the tragedy. And what was the point of flavoring this historical disaster with fictional cheesy romance when the story is already as sad as it is.

The overall plot was rather shallow; rich equals greed and corruption, poverty equals compassion and heroism. It is very ironic to spend $200 million to make a movie about how money corrupts. There was absolutely no human side shown in anti-heroes. It seemed like Billy Zane was playing a part of the devil. Casting was also very poor. If DiCaprio was 2 inches shorter than Winslet, you could swear she was his baby-sitter. The length of the movie was unnecessarily stretched to over 3 hours. First hour and the half was wasted on establishing the relationships between the characters that were known to audience long before they went to theater and the dialogue that was used to do so made it even worse. Hearing corny pick up lines such as ‘I see you’ and ‘This is my side of the ship’ generated more pain than the screams of drowning people. Also, jokes were too abundant and rather lame.

‘Titanic’ did involve some moving scenes such as the part when the musicians were playing while the ship was sinking but they were no way near anything original. The best thing about this film were its special effects, and that is the only thing that truly deserved an award.

Although this film lacked artistical value in overall sense, the public could not resist a sentimental story starring Romeo (DiCaprio), and so the movie became a success. Now it is safe to say that the industry will be less hesitant to invest large amounts of money in a single motion picture, so it seems that ‘Titanic’ did achieve something after all.

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‘Dragonfly’ Download and Reviews

November 18, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

“Dragonfly” Movie Details

Dragonfly tagline: When someone you love dies… are they gone forever?
Dragonfly - DVD Cover

Dragonfly DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Kim Staunton
  • Kevin Costner Joe Darrow
    Susanna Thompson Emily Darrow
    Samantha Morton Hugh Campbell
    Adam Rifkin Charlie Dickinson
    Kathy Bates Mrs. Belmont
    Robert Bailey Jr. Jeffrey Reardon
    Jacob Smith Ben
    Jay Thomas Hal
    Lisa Banes Flora
    Matt Craven Eric
    Casey Biggs Neil Darrow
    Leslie Hope Charisse Darrow
    Peter Hansen Phillip Darrow
    Marybeth Fisher Eulogist
    Intake Nurse
    Directors: Tom Shadyac IMDB Rating: 5.8/10 out of 13,374 votes

    “Dragonfly” Movie Review

    “Dragonfly” Plot Summary

    A grieving doctor is being contacted by his late wife through his patients near death experiences. add synopsis

    A Good Thriller.

    Dragonfly was a good thriller movie and was very well written. Kevin Costner and Kathy Bates were good. The movie did bore you a little at times, but in the ending the story picks up and flows greatly. The movie is about Joe (Kevin Costner), a doctor whose wife dies in a bus accident in a foreign country while working for the Red Cross

    When she dies, Joe is devastated, and works overtime at the hospital, and is uncomfortable staying at his own house with his wife’s menacing bird. But then, Joe finds that children dying at the hospital have seen his wife when they are near death, like a young boy named Jeffrey who is at the hospital for cancer. Now, Joe must find what his wife wants him to find. This movie was interesting and good. I give Dragonfly a 9 out of 10. :)

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    ‘Dick Tracy’ Download and Reviews

    November 9, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Romance, Thriller

    “Dick Tracy” Movie Details

    Dick Tracy tagline: I’m on my way.
    Dick Tracy - DVD Cover

    Dick Tracy DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • James Keane
  • Charlie Korsmo ‘Kid’/Dick Tracy Jr.
    Michael Donovan O’Donnell Mr. Gillicuddy
    Jim Wilkey Stooge
    Stig Eldred Shoulders
    Neil Summers The Rodent
    Chuck Hicks The Brow
    Lawrence Steven Meyers Little Face
    William Forsythe Flattop
    Ed O’Ross Itchy
    Glenne Headly Tess Trueheart
    Marvelee Cariaga Soprano
    Michael Gallup Baritone
    Seymour Cassel Sam Catchem
    Pat Patton
    Directors: Warren Beatty IMDB Rating: 5.9/10 out of 24,153 votes

    “Dick Tracy” Movie Review

    “Dick Tracy” Plot Summary

    The comic strip detective finds his life vastly complicated when Breathless Mahoney makes advances towards him while he is trying to battle Big Boy Caprice’s united mob.

    Impressive, enjoyable comic book movie (spoilers)

    Released in 1990, Warren Beatty’s take on a popular one-time comic book detective is at once successful and distinctive. It doesn’t have the preachy Americo-centric moralism of the ‘Superman’ movies, neither does it possess the dark and tragic depths of the early ‘Batman’ films. ‘Dick Tracy’ is distinctive as it just tries to be what it is: a literal live action comic strip. In this the cops headed up by a straight-laced detective (and his plucky kid sidekick) are the heroes, with a horde of ugly, scheming gangsters as the villains

    In a town simply named The City, Dick Tracy (Warren Beatty) is an honest but reckless detective who divides his time between chasing villains and going out with his girlfriend Tess Trueheart (Glenne Headly). He finds himself a new sidekick in the shape of the Kid (Charlie Korsmo), a homeless young thief he pulls off the streets. Tracy will need all the help he can get, as his arch-nemesis Big Boy Caprice (Al Pacino) is on the rise. He’s just rubbed out his main rival Lips Manlis (Paul Sorvino), taken over his club and stolen his girlfriend, singer Breathless Mahoney (Madonna). Now he’s preparing for a rampage that will ensure him complete control of The City…..Take the story out of the movie and it would make a fine period melodrama. There are enough twists and turns in the plot to keep it interesting for the bulk of it’s two-hour running length. The script mixes a healthy stock of comic book characters (hard-nosed cop, honest sweetheart, streetwise kid, mean ugly gangster and attractive but sleazy moll) and has the standard surprise ending. This is combined with a show of action scenes (featuring cement baths, punch-ups and tommy gun shoot-outs) but in keeping with the pictures lighthearted tone, there is nothing gory or explicit

    The setting and technical aspect is especially good in this film. The use of primary colours in both the backdrops, sets and costumes is brilliant and makes the whole film really come alive. Enhancing this is a wonderful music score, put to good use in both the action scenes and the quieter, more sentimental moments. Even Madonna’s songs fit in well with the picture, as they’re cleverly used in ways that bring the story forward and add irony to key scenes. The performances are for the most part excellent. Warren Beatty is on form as eponymous detective and he works well in tangent with Charlie Korsmo as The Kid, who is both his partner and surrogate son. If the film has a recurring weakness, it’s in the lack of chemistry between him and leading lady Glenne Headly. There is certainly more discernible tension in scenes between him and Madonna, who turns in a good performance as the scheming, gangster’s moll. She is certainly no Oscar-winner, but neither is she the wooden disaster so many make her out to be

    The cast of prosthetics-clad gangsters reads like a ‘Who’s Who’ of vintage character actors: Dustin Hoffman, James Caan, Paul Sorvino, William Forsythe, James Tolkan, etc. The outstanding performance here, though, is Al Pacino as Big Boy. Usually known for his more serious portrayal of villains in films like ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ it is a delight watching him go gleefully over the top here. Big Boy is deluded, cruel and arrogant and makes a worthy adversary for Tracy

    Not one of the most well-known comic book films going around, but it is still a joy to watch.

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    ‘The Golden Compass’ Download and Reviews

    October 13, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Family, Fantasy

    “The Golden Compass” Movie Details

    The Golden Compass tagline: It is the Alethiometer. It tells the truth. As for how to read it, you’ll have to learn by yourself.
    The Golden Compass - DVD Cover

    The Golden Compass DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Nicole Kidman Marisa Coulter
    Daniel Craig Lord Asriel
    Dakota Blue Richards Lyra Belacqua
    Ben Walker Roger
    Freddie Highmore Pantalaimon
    Ian McKellen Iorek Byrnison
    Eva Green Serafina Pekkala
    Jim Carter John Faa
    Tom Courtenay Farder Coram
    Ian McShane Ragnar Sturlusson
    Sam Elliott Lee Scoresby
    Christopher Lee First High Councilor
    Kristin Scott Thomas Stelmaria
    Edward de Souza Second High Councilor
    Kathy Bates Hester
    Directors: Chris Weitz
    IMDB Rating: 6.3/10 out of 52,435 votes

    “The Golden Compass” Movie Review

    “The Golden Compass” Plot Summary

    In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by a mysterious organization.

    Impressed and Very Satisfied

    I am about 2 thirds of the way through the book when I decided to go to the limited engagement sneak preview of The Golden Compass. I feel that the film exceeded my expectations regardless of the structure change made by the film adaptation

    The story was changed moderately, but not too much to take away from the mood of the book, and was in no way detrimental to the flow of the story. Otherwise, this movie was a roller-coaster ride from beginning to end! The effects exceeded my expectations. The flow of the daemons in the film was almost completely convincing, however there were times when the speech of the animals had that typical ‘computer animated falseness’ that you see in the cg cartoons. Other than some minor CG blemishes, the realism is some of the most convincing I have seen! The polar bear is completely lifelike and the animal morphing I felt was simply spectacular

    The flow of the film is very fast, which is a negative and a positive. While it really leaves us guessing or feeling unfulfilled in some of the crucial story elements, it also sets the pace for an exhilarating fast-paced adventure story that keeps you on the edge! The broad range of characters prevents the film from truly developing the characters that we really WANT to know. Since the book is a 3 part series, hopefully these characters will develop further in the next 2 films

    I must say that there were several parts in this film that surprised me, considering this is marketed as a family film. This is a dark film. This could frighten some small kids. I feel this film definitely belongs in the pg-13 rating, and might even be a bit much for a 13 year old for the more sheltering type parents. Not only can it be conceived as very violent, there are some very adult themes that could be considered questionable

    Overall, this is a film I would like to see again, and I am DYING to see the next film in the series. I walked out of this film excited, satisfied and wanting more. Might want to leave the young ones at home, but you won’t regretting fighting for front row seats on a Friday night for this flick.

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    ‘Bee Movie’ Download and Reviews

    September 28, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Animation, Comedy

    “Bee Movie” Movie Details

    Bee Movie tagline: On November 2 Hold on to your honey
    Bee Movie - DVD Cover

    Bee Movie DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Jerry Seinfeld Barry B. Benson
    RenГ©e Zellweger Vanessa Bloome
    Matthew Broderick Adam Flayman
    Patrick Warburton Ken
    John Goodman Layton T. Montgomery
    Chris Rock Mooseblood
    Kathy Bates Janet Benson
    Barry Levinson Martin Benson
    Larry King Bee Larry King
    Ray Liotta Ray Liotta
    Sting Sting
    Oprah Winfrey Judge Bumbleton
    Larry Miller Buzzwell
    Megan Mullally Trudy
    Rip Torn Lou Lo Duca
    Directors: Steve Hickner and Simon J. Smith
    IMDB Rating: 6.3/10 out of 28,576 votes

    “Bee Movie” Movie Review

    “Bee Movie” Plot Summary

    Barry B. Benson, a bee who has just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry’s life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans actually eat honey, and subsequently decides to sue us.

    Best 3d Movie to Hit Theaters

    I’ve seen many 3d movies by Pixar and Dreamworks, but I think that this movie tops anything I have ever seen by them. They bring the humor of children and adults together to create this hilarious story

    Not everybody eats honey, but a lot of humans eat honey. You may not even know it. Well, Barry has just found out that, and he and his new human friend decides to sue Humans. This causes a lot of trouble with flowers and many flowers die. This is now Barry’s fault and now he is going to fix it all once and for all

    This movie is clever. It’s hard to believe that no one has come up with a movie idea as crazy as this. I do recommend this movie for all of you Pixar and DreamWorks fans. This movie is not only for children, so don’t be fooled.

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    ‘My Sister’s Keeper’ Download and Reviews

    September 10, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama

    “My Sister’s Keeper” Movie Details

    My Sister’s Keeper tagline:
    My Sister's Keeper - DVD Cover

    My Sister's Keeper DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Kathy Bates Christine Chapman
    Elizabeth Perkins Judy Chapman
    Lynn Redgrave Helen Margaret Chapman
    Kimberly J. Brown Young Christine Chapman
    Hallee Hirsh Young Judy Chapman
    Bobby Harwell Father Daniel
    Tony Amendola Dr. Bartonio
    Raye Birk Justice of the Peace
    Clark Gregg Harvey
    Dylan Kussman Leon
    Marc Miller Dancing Boy
    Geoffrey Rivas Jay
    David St. James George
    Manny SuГЎrez Waiter
    Shane Sweet Bill
    Directors: Nick Cassavetes
    IMDB Rating: 7.4/10 out of 9,677 votes

    “My Sister’s Keeper” Movie Review

    “My Sister’s Keeper” Plot Summary

    Anna Fitzgerald looks to earn medical emancipation from her parents who until now have relied on their youngest child to help their leukemia-stricken daughter Kate remain alive.

    Beautiful

    This movie was brilliant. I saw it the other night and right from the beginning I started to cry and throughout the movie was tear after tear after tear. Basically it’s about a girl that has cancer and how the family is dramatically moved by it. Anna was born for one reason to save her sister by giving Kate what she needs, she is a donor baby. But Anna feels that the more she gives to her sister she won’t be able to live her own life so she wants to be medically emancipated from her parents. In the end there’s a twist which makes it even more heartbreaking. Anyone who’s reading this should go see My Sisters Keeper I was really moved by the movie and only three words could describe it Beautiful, Amazing, and a real Tear Jerker… I have never cried so much but I promise… you will enjoy it.

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    ‘The Blind Side’ Download and Reviews

    August 28, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama, Sport

    “The Blind Side” Movie Details

    The Blind Side tagline:
    The Blind Side - DVD Cover

    The Blind Side DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Stacey Turner DMV Employee
    Quinton Aaron Michael Oher
    Haji Abdullah C.P.S. Caseload
    Cesar Aguirre Crusader Fan
    Hunter Aldridge Baseball Dad
    Matthew Atkinson Valet
    Marvin Baldwin Jr. Tennessee Assistant Coach
    Demetrius B. Banks DMV Employee
    Amy Bernstein Parent
    Preston Brant Marcus
    Tim Brazeal Teacher
    Edward Bryan Ole Miss Football Player
    Kyle Carey Football Player
    Joe Chrest Clemson Coach
    Nathan Cloud Soccer Player
    Directors: John Lee Hancock
    IMDB Rating: 7.8/10 out of 16,180 votes

    “The Blind Side” Movie Review

    “The Blind Side” Plot Summary

    The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. add synopsis

    A Great Act of Kindness

    I did not see this as a movie about white guilt, or any of the other negative stereotypical connotations one has come to expect when seeing a story like this. If anything, the film could be seen as a story of how a kind family opened their hearts, to a poor soul in need. This one act enriched the lives of them all

    Sandra Bullock was at her absolute best as she lost herself in this role. Kathy Bates delivered as always she is such a pro. The actor Quinton Aaron won my heart after his first five minutes as I teared up looking at him and feeling his utter pain and despair

    I’m not familiar with Tim McGraw as a singer but his performance in this film makes me feel he has a future in this profession. They all delivered and I was so moved by the over-all experience and grateful for a woman called Leigh Anne Touhy

    This movie deserved 10 stars!

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    ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’ Download and Reviews

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

    “The Day the Earth Stood Still” Movie Details

    The Day the Earth Stood Still tagline: 12.12.08 is the Day the Earth Stood Still
    D.T.E.S.S. - DVD Cover

    The Day the Earth Stood Still DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Michael Rennie Klaatu
    Patricia Neal Helen Benson
    Hugh Marlowe Tom Stevens
    Sam Jaffe Prof. Jacob Barnhardt
    Billy Gray Bobby Benson
    Frances Bavier Mrs. Barley
    Lock Martin Gort
    Elmer Davis Himself
    H.V. Kaltenborn Himself
    Drew Pearson Himself
    Gabriel Heatter Himself
    Holly Bane Army Captain
    Marshall Bradford Chief of Staff
    John Brown George Barley
    John Burton British radio MC
    Directors: Scott Derrickson
    IMDB Rating: 5.5/10 out of 46,742 votes

    “The Day the Earth Stood Still” Movie Review

    “D.T.E.S.S.” Plot Summary

    A remake of the 1951 classic sci-fi film about an alien visitor and his giant robot counterpart who visit Earth.

    Great Story

    When a science-fiction movie’s location is not space but is earth, also if there is an alien threat, it becomes a nightmare for most of the audiences. At least, I feel this way and I believe so. If you can focus on this movie carefully and if you have no idea about it before, you will enjoy it and you will scare a bit. Many of other critics did not fit my thoughts and I really liked to watch how earth stopped. Especially the ending message is good but could be better if editors would leave it longer. I think many of other fans will wait for it’s DVD to see the deleted scenes. Because somethings looks missing in this one. 7/10 Give this one a chance and watch it.

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    ‘The Waterboy’ Download and Reviews

    August 19, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Sport

    “The Waterboy” Movie Details

    The Waterboy tagline: The Water-Boy is The Devil!
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    The Waterboy DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Adam Sandler Robert ‘Bobby’ Boucher Jr.
    Kathy Bates Helen ‘Mama’ Boucher
    Fairuza Balk Vicki Vallencourt
    Henry Winkler Coach Klein
    Jerry Reed Coach Red Beaulieu
    Larry Gilliard Jr. Derek Wallace
    Blake Clark Farmer Fran
    Peter Dante Gee Grenouille
    Jonathan Loughran Lyle Robideaux
    Al Whiting Casey Bugge
    Clint Howard Paco
    Allen Covert Walter
    Rob Schneider Townie
    Todd Holland Greg Meaney
    Robert Kokol Professor
    Directors: Frank Coraci
    IMDB Rating: 5.7/10 out of 41,033 votes

    “The Waterboy” Movie Review

    “The Waterboy” Plot Summary

    A football team water boy discovers he has a unique tackling ability and becomes a member of the team.

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