‘Abyss’ Download and Reviews

December 7, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

“Abyss” Movie Details

Abyss tagline: There’s everything you’ve ever known about adventure, and then there’s The Abyss.
Abyss - DVD Cover

Abyss DVD Cover

Actors:
Ed Harris Virgil “Bud” Brigman
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio Lindsey Brigman
Michael Biehn Lt. Coffey
Leo Burmester Catfish De Vries
Todd Graff Alan “Hippy” Carnes
John Bedford Lloyd Jammer Willis
J.C. Quinn Arliss “Sonny” Dawson
Kimberly Scott Lisa “One Night” Standing
Captain Kidd Brewer Jr. Lew Finler
George Robert Klek Wilhite
Christopher Murphy Schoenick, SEAL Team Member
Adam Nelson Ensign Monk, SEAL Team Member
Dick Warlock Dwight Perry
Jimmie Ray Weeks Leland McBride
J. Kenneth Campbell DeMarco
Directors: James Cameron
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 out of 45,908 votes

“Abyss” Movie Review

“Abyss” Plot Summary

A civilian diving team are enlisted to search for a lost nuclear submarine and face danger while encountering an alien aquatic species.

Deeply Amazing

Dear Readers,

One of my favorite Sci-Fi films is The Abyss, a deep water action/adventure film by the master of Science Fiction, James Cameron. A stunning thriller filmed almost entirely underwater and one of the first films to feature CGI effects. But it’s not the special effects that define this film. It’s the plot, the script, the characters, and the direction.

The Abyss begins with a US Nuclear Submarine encountering an anomaly in the ocean, causing them to crash into a trench at the bottom of the ocean. The US Navy is powerless to reach them because of an incoming Hurricane. So instead they hire a group of underwater oil miners led by Virgil ‘Bud’ Brigman. Brigman’s soon-to-be-ex-wife, Lindsay, infuriated that her underwater oil rig is being used for a military operation, tags along with a group of Navy SEALS led by the cold Lieutenant Coffey. As they investigate the Sub wreckage, the Divers and the SEALS encounter a power living down in the Abyss…A power with the ability to save the world or destroy it.

James Cameron outdoes himself with this underwater thriller and so does the cast. You get inside each of the characters heads and see each their points of view. Ed Harris plays his role quietly and coolly, playing a man who’s become bitter from losing his wife and questioning whether there is life at the bottom of the ocean. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio is awesome as Lindsay Brigman, a dedicated engineer and scientist determined to prove that the life at the bottom of the Abyss is not a threat to mankind. Michael Biehn steals the show, though, as the slowly-going-insane Lieutenant Coffey. Not since watching Platoon have I seen such insanity in a man. Gone is the cool charming character of Kyle Reese and instead is a man who will kill anything that threatens his mission.

Point blank: Watch this film.

Signed, The Constant DVD Collector, Matt Macleod

Parental Warning: There’s some mild swearing and tense moments, but there’s also a scene of nudity as well. I recommend not letting your kids see this if they’re under teenage years. You be the judge.

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‘Seabiscuit’ Download and Reviews

November 28, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Drama, History, Sport

“Seabiscuit” Movie Details

Seabiscuit tagline: A long shot becomes a legend.
Seabiscuit - DVD Cover

Seabiscuit DVD Cover

Actors:
David McCullough Narrator
Jeff Bridges Charles Howard
Paul Vincent O’Connor Bicycle Supervisor
Chris Cooper Tom Smith
Michael Ensign Steamer Owner
James Keane Car Customer
Valerie Mahaffey Annie Howard
David Doty Land Broker
Carl M. Craig Sam
Michael O’Neill Mr. Pollard
Annie Corley Mrs. Pollard
Michael Angarano Young Red Pollard
Cameron Bowen Pollard Child
Noah Luke Pollard Child
Mariah Bess Pollard Child
Directors: Gary Ross
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10 out of 29,602 votes

“Seabiscuit” Movie Review

“Seabiscuit” Plot Summary

True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation. add synopsis

Good movie

One of my favorite movies. Movies based off of books make me read the book, but with this, that isn’t so. This movie and the Harry Potter ones are good enough that I don’t need to read the book- and I read all the time.. avid reader. When I first watched it years ago, it was a little boring at the beginning. I now fast forward the beginning, as I already know it and want to watch the horse parts. I think horse people would like this movie more than non-horse people. But all movies will have people that like it and don’t; different tastes and opinions, but I like this movie. There were inappropriate scenes that I’d hate when I was younger, but the horse racing is exciting. I think Seabiscuit wins… and that was like ‘Duh.’ Of course he wins. I like things that are odd/different and unlikely to succeed, so I liked the plot, the odd little horse, large jockey…

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‘Ghost Busters’ Download and Reviews

September 7, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

“Ghost Busters” Movie Details

Ghost Busters tagline: Here To Save The World Again [re-release]
Ghostbusters - DVD Cover

Ghost Busters DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Jordan Charney
  • Bill Murray Dr. Peter Venkman
    Dan Aykroyd Dr. Raymond Stantz
    Sigourney Weaver Dana Barrett
    Harold Ramis Dr. Egon Spengler
    Rick Moranis Louis Tully
    Annie Potts Janine Melnitz
    William Atherton Walter Peck/”Wally Wick”
    Ernie Hudson Winston Zeddmore
    David Margulies Mayor
    Steven Tash Male Student
    Jennifer Runyon Female Student
    Slavitza Jovan Gozer
    Michael Ensign Hotel Manager
    Alice Drummond Librarian
    Dean Yeager
    Directors: Ivan Reitman IMDB Rating: 7.8/10 out of 79,824 votes

    “Ghost Busters” Movie Review

    “Ghostbusters” Plot Summary

    Three unemployed parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service.

    Comedy Classic

    The 1980s was a decade known for its variety of unique entertainment, especially in film. As a child, I was raised on these movies, but none stand out more than that of Ghostbusters (1984). While not the most sophisticated piece of cinema to come out of that decade, it still stands as one of the most iconic. From the jumpsuits to the sigma, Ghostbusters made a permanent mark on popular entertainment. What makes the movie a classic comedy are not the iconic costumes and props, but the interactions between the Ghostbusters themselves

    Each character has their own mold, which they fit into. Starting off, Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) portrays a typical scientist; dry, humorless and an avid collector of spores, molds and fungus. Although also highly intelligent, Ray Stantz (Dan Akroyd) plays the dimwit of the group with a major lack in common sense or just sense in general. This is blatantly apparent during the scene which he purchases a junker car that needs a plethora of tune-ups and replacements, but only cost them $4800. Peter Venkmen, played by Bill Murray, is a sarcastic quick-wit who plays off both Egon’s seriousness and Ray’s stupidity. Winston Zeddmore (Ernie Hudson) completes the Ghostbuster team by being the new guy with zero experience in paranormal investigation, yet still manages to fit in due to the remainder of the team’s lack of professionalism

    Despite their unprofessional methods, the Ghostbusters still make good business and Venkmen is even able to get a date with customer Dana Barrett (Sigourney Weaver). Things go awry though when Barrett is possessed by the evil demons haunting her apartment and from here, the movie takes off into a hilarious yet apocalyptic direction. This in itself is another reason why Ghostbusters is such a good comedy

    Speaking for myself, when I hear terms such as ‘Armageddon’ or ‘Judgment Day,’ hilarity usually does not ensue. However, these elements are very prevalent yet the movie still garners countless laughs. This occurs for two reasons. The first being the brilliant script written by Harold Ramis and Dan Akroyd who, as mentioned before, star in the film. The second can be accredited to Bill Murray’s trademark smug, sarcastic persona. One moment which comes to mind when Murray portrays this ideally is when he shares quips with the demon possessed Barrett. Murray’s acting and mannerisms supply the comedic lifeblood to the script like no other actor could

    As stated above, Ghostbusters is not the most serious of films, but during some parts it can be a little too corny. This is most apparent during the scene where the frightening demons are finally seen on screen in clay animation, also known as ‘claymation’. I realize the film came out before movies featured giant spectacular effects; however I think by 1984 other options existed. Another minor gripe I have with the film is the acting done by Weaver during her demon possessed state. I really do not know how someone is supposed to act in such a state, but the entire scene where Dana, while being demon possessed, was talking to Ray felt a bit awkward. Her heavy panting came off as more of a person suffering from an asthma attack than a hellacious demon. However, do not let these two minor complaints stop you from enjoying this classic comedy

    Looking at the film with a realistic point of view, Ghostbusters is a movie about four men trying to prevent Judgment Day from occurring due to two people’s demonic possessions. In actuality, the movie is based around four guys who enjoy their job and make light of even the grimmest of situations. For those who disagree with this; I have only one statement: ‘Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.’

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