Terminator 4: Salvation – Who’s The Savior?

January 10, 2010 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

The End Begins. We Fight Back.
Terminator Salvation - DVD Cover

Terminator Salvation DVD Cover

Actors:

Christian Bale John Connor
Anton Yelchin Kyle Reese
Sam Worthington Marcus Wright
Bryce Dallas Howard Kate Connor
Michael Ironside General Ashdown
Moon Bloodgood Blair Williams
Helena Bonham Carter Dr. Serena Cogan
Jadagrace Star
Ivan G’Vera General Losenko
Common Barnes
Jane Alexander Virginia
Chris Browning Morrison
Dorian Nkono David
Beth Bailey Lisa
Victor Ho Mark
Directors: McG
IMDB Rating:
7.2 out of 10 (31,892 votes)

‘Terminator Salvation’ 2009 – Review

‘Terminator Salvation’ is the movie starring Christian Bale and Sam Worthington. Impressive visual effects, powerful mythology, strong script and harmonious cast – these are components of the fourth part of the saga about the deadly war between machines and humans.

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Terminator

Fears of fans which were waiting for the movie release with a sinking heart – if McG will ‘craft’ something similar to Mostow’s ‘chef-d’oeuvre’ – those fears appeared to be groundless. ‘Terminator: Salvation’ managed to wash off the stain which was mercilessly imposed on the Terminator franchise by mess titled ‘Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines’. Now you can easily erase Kristanna Loken’s Terminatrix and amoebous John Connor performed miserably by Nick Stahl from your memory. Feel free to consider ‘Terminator’ a trilogy with ‘terminator Salvation’ being the third part.

The opening musical score of the ‘Terminator’ – like a hammer knocking on the anvil, which promises arduous trials to the humankind – is responsible for creating a legend out of the low-budget action movie to the same extent as Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has played the ruthless machine in the preceding three Terminators.

This familiar tune is perhaps the only component maintained by the franchise up to the fourth series of the ‘human-vs-machines’ opposition story. With this mechanical heartbeat, which penetrates into every corner of the audience’s hearts, six years after the ‘Rise Of The machines’ enters the fourth installation by director McG.

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McG is a cunning fellow, so he chose the right way to reanimate the movie legend – he has invited Christian Bale to star in ‘Salvation’. McG as a director has got enough competence and skills to do high-tech cinema attraction ( ‘Charlie’s Angels’), but he still lacks the charisma of James Cameron to end up with ‘ the magic’ of cinema. The legend of ‘Terminator’ requires much more than just a skilled professional, and that fact has been proven by the Jonathan Mostow’s ‘Terminator 3′.

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‘Starship Troopers’ Download and Reviews

December 16, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

“Starship Troopers” Movie Details

Starship Troopers tagline: Genocide doesn’t compare to this.
Starship Troopers - DVD Cover

Starship Troopers DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Anthony Ruivivar
  • Casper Van Dien Johnny Rico
    Dina Meyer Dizzy Flores
    Denise Richards Carmen Ibanez
    Jake Busey Private Ace Levy
    Neil Patrick Harris Colonel Carl Jenkins
    Clancy Brown Career Sergeant Zim
    Seth Gilliam Private Sugar Watkins
    Patrick Muldoon Zander Barcalow
    Michael Ironside Lieutenant Jean Rasczak
    Rue McClanahan Biology Teacher
    Marshall Bell General Owen
    Eric Bruskotter Sergeant Breckinridge
    Matt Levin Kitten Smith
    Blake Lindsley Katrina McIntire
    Shujumi
    Directors: Paul Verhoeven IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 out of 79,192 votes

    “Starship Troopers” Movie Review

    “Starship Troopers” Plot Summary

    Humans of a fascistic, militaristic future do battle with giant alien bugs in a fight for survival.

    Great

    Starship Troopers is a truly excellent film based on dark humour and great amounts of action and violence

    Its effects were great for its time and great amount of tought were put into making this movie

    Its unique story line is what separates this from the rest of your typical sci-fi films

    Its use of advanced weaponry and other military style objects is of excellent quality. Although some parts of it were very unrealistic, it just goes to show how far man can go and the achievements it would succeed in technology

    Also its comedy side of it would be more inclined to go towards the male counterpart as it can be a dark sense of humour

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    ‘The Perfect Storm’ Download and Reviews

    November 23, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Drama

    “The Perfect Storm” Movie Details

    The Perfect Storm tagline: In the Fall of 1991, the “Andrea Gail” left Gloucester, Mass. and headed for the fishing grounds of the North Atlantic. Two weeks later, an event took place that had never occurred in recorded history.
    The Perfect Storm - DVD Cover

    The Perfect Storm DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Cherry Jones
  • George Clooney Capt. Billy Tyne
    Mark Wahlberg Bobby Shatford
    John C. Reilly Dale ‘Murph’ Murphy
    Diane Lane Christina ‘Chris’ Cotter
    William Fichtner David ‘Sully’ Sullivan
    Bob Gunton Alexander McAnally III, Mistral Owner
    Karen Allen Melissa Brown
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio Linda Greenlaw
    Allen Payne Alfred Pierre
    John Hawkes Mike ‘Bugsy’ Moran
    Christopher McDonald Todd Gross, TV Meteorologist
    Dash Mihok Sgt. Jeremy Mitchell
    Josh Hopkins Capt. Daryl Ennis
    Michael Ironside Bob Brown
    Edie Bailey
    Directors: Wolfgang Petersen IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 out of 53,166 votes

    “The Perfect Storm” Movie Review

    “The Perfect Storm” Plot Summary

    An unusually intense storm pattern catches some commercial fishermen unaware and puts them in mortal danger.

    Greatest Film i saw that summer

    I remember reading this book a year ago, it was superb. It will remain in my library as long as i have one. I saw the movie a short while afterwards (i picked up the book when the shooting for the film was just ending). I purposely refused to read the critic’s reviews until i had seen it. Honestly, it was one of the most magnificent films i had seen in a theater. It had plenty of action and suspense, but held a sturdy plot, unlike most Willis or Stallone films currently. It’s previous existence in book form helped it I’m sure. Clooney adopts a rugged look and sound that would make you think he’d never appear on a Teen magazine. Mark Wahlberg is also an extraordinary actor in this film, it’s good to see him go so far in just these past few years. The volume jumps around a little (a personal pet-peeve of mine), but the sound effects and computer graphics on the waves are magnificent. The only thing that bothered me was the constant jokes and ego-boosting coming from the group of teenagers near me. I’m sure this will be fixed with any video or DVD version though :) Afterwards, i did read the reviews, many were sub-par. Often, the professional critics commented on the physics of the waves and visibility in weather conditions… Please don’t forget that this is a movie. For the sake of entertainment, sacrifice the details (you’ll only notice them if you’re a fisherman anyway).

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    ‘Top Gun’ Download and Reviews

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

    “Top Gun” Movie Details

    Top Gun tagline: From the Producers of Beverly Hills Cop and Flashdance [UK Theatrical]
    Top Gun - DVD Cover

    Top Gun DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Adrian Pasdar
  • Tom Cruise Lt. Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell
    Kelly McGillis Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Blackwood
    Val Kilmer Lt. Tom ‘Iceman’ Kazanski
    Anthony Edwards Lt. (j.g.) Nick ‘Goose’ Bradshaw
    Tom Skerritt Cmdr. Mike ‘Viper’ Metcalf
    Michael Ironside Lt. Cmdr. Rick ‘Jester’ Heatherly
    John Stockwell Cougar
    Barry Tubb Wolfman
    Rick Rossovich Lt. (j.g.) Ron ‘Slider’ Kerner
    Tim Robbins Lt. (j.g.) Sam ‘Merlin’ Wells
    Clarence Gilyard Jr. Sundown
    Whip Hubley Lt. Rick ‘Hollywood’ Neven
    James Tolkan Stinger
    Meg Ryan Carole Bradshaw
    Chipper
    Directors: Tony Scott IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 out of 75,722 votes

    “Top Gun” Movie Review

    “Top Gun” Plot Summary

    The macho students of an elite US Flying school for advanced fighter pilots compete to be best in the class, and one romances the teacher.

    Fun, entertaining and unbelievable!

    Most of the comments about this movie are more unbelievable than the picture itself. Some are saying it’s the greatest movie which is far from true. On the other side are the cinema snobs who won’t let themselves enjoy this motion picture. This movie may require much more ’suspension of disbelief ‘ than most but the fact that many are still enjoying it says plenty about its entertainment value.

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    ‘The Machinist’ Download and Reviews

    September 8, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Mystery, Thriller

    “The Machinist” Movie Details

    The Machinist tagline: How do you wake up from a nightmare, when you’re not asleep?
    El maquinista - DVD Cover

    The Machinist DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Christian Bale Trevor Reznik
    Jennifer Jason Leigh Stevie
    Aitana SГЎnchez-GijГіn Marie
    John Sharian Ivan
    Michael Ironside Miller
    Larry Gilliard Jr. Jackson
    Reg E. Cathey Jones
    Anna Massey Mrs. Shrike
    Matthew Romero Moore Nicholas
    Robert Long Supervisor Furman
    Colin Stinton Inspector Rogers
    Craig Stevenson Tucker
    Ferran Lahoz Gonzales
    Jeremy Xido Evangelisti
    Norman Bell DMV Clerk
    Directors: Brad Anderson
    IMDB Rating: 7.8/10 out of 61,508 votes

    “The Machinist” Movie Review

    “El maquinista” Plot Summary

    An industrial worker who hasn’t slept in a year begins to doubt his own sanity

    A new Raskolnikov

    A strange story about freedom and guilty. Modern image of ‘Crime and Punishment’. Our life like a shadow of the dreams and fear. Like a research a way of personal truth. No salvation, no cure. Only a refuge in a great lie. This movie is an important experience. Not like a theoretical experience,like a game without value, like a joke. ‘The Machinist ‘ is a trip in your mind, in your memory, in the life’s essence. ‘I am the other’ said Rimbaud. But who? A ghost? A shadow? A body? A toy? The essence of movie is the relation with the world and the form of honesty. The presence of God in this movie is the way of resurrection. The car, the boy, the work accident, Maria, Ivan , Miller are the steps of a very special salvation. And Christian Bale, in his best character, a new Raskolnikov, know to give a great sense of truth to Trevor Reznik. A real master-piece!

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    ‘Total Recall’ Download and Reviews

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

    “Total Recall” Movie Details

    Total Recall tagline: They stole his mind, now he wants it back.
    Total Recall - DVD Cover

    Total Recall DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Mark Carlton
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger Douglas Quaid/Hauser
    Rachel Ticotin Melina
    Sharon Stone Lori
    Ronny Cox Vilos Cohaagen
    Michael Ironside Richter
    Marshall Bell George/Kuato
    Mel Johnson Jr. Benny
    Michael Champion Helm
    Roy Brocksmith Dr. Edgemar
    Ray Baker Bob McClane
    Rosemary Dunsmore Dr. Lull
    David Knell Ernie
    Alexia Robinson Tiffany
    Dean Norris Tony
    Bartender
    Directors: Paul Verhoeven IMDB Rating: 7.4/10 out of 65,900 votes

    “Total Recall” Movie Review

    “Total Recall” Plot Summary

    When a man goes for virtual vacation memories of the planet Mars, an unexpected and harrowing series of events forces him to go to the planet for real, or does he?

    One of Arnie’s genuine best performances ever.

    I remember when I was about 12 years old I used to watch this movie a lot and it had a strange effect on me because it is so bizarre and so violent, but I couldn’t tear my eyes away. Also, that woman with three boobs was enough for me to sit through the rest of the movie just to see again!It takes place in a dismal future where colonies have long since arisen and decayed on other planets and mutations are as rampant as corruption. Schwarzenegger plays a construction worker named Douglas Quaid who has recurring dreams about a trip to Mars and a mysterious brunette there. His hottie wife (Sharon Stone) is unimpressed by this brunette who keeps turning up in her husband’s dreams, but mostly he just can’t get over this strange need to go to Mars. I have to say, however, that based on his dream, which we see at the beginning of the movie in which he falls down a hill and breaks his face mask and then his eyes pop out of his head, doesn’t exactly seem like the kind of thing that would make me want to go to that place, but no matter. The movie really gets going as soon as Quaid goes to a company called Rekall that sells implanted memories, so basically you can travel anywhere you want to go in the world and be anyone you want. There’s no danger because you never leave the Rekall offices, but there’s always the chance of an accidental lobotomy. Almost immediately after hooking him up to their machines, he wakes up a completely different person, convinced that he is no longer a happily married construction worker but a secret agent on the run from an evil dictator of Mars named Cohaagen. At this point all hell breaks loose and the movie gets really good. It’s a little confusing, but for the thickness of the plot it’s amazing how well presented it is. Quaid is suddenly unsure who he really is, and when at one point he is receiving instructions from his other self, the self on the other side of the Rekall implantation, about how to remove a tracking device from his nose (in one of the movie’s most memorable moments), it doesn’t make things any easier for him to understand. There are tons of great characters, impressive sets, amazing special effects and brilliant performances despite the occasional cheese moment (such as that bizarre mutant at the end chanting ‘Open your miiiiiind..’ over and over). Read Volume 2 of my 50 Amazing Movie Facts on Hollywire and you’ll know what I really mean. The movie has the same brutal feeling as RoboCop, and director Paul Verhoeven has really shown that he knows how to do action sci-fi. This is definitely one of the genre’s best!

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    ‘Highlander II: The Quickening’ Download and Reviews

    August 20, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

    “Highlander II: The Quickening” Movie Details

    Highlander II: The Quickening tagline: It’s a kind of magic.
    Highlander II - DVD Cover

    Highlander II: The Quickening DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Jeff Altman
  • Sean Connery Juan SГЎnchez Villa-Lobos RamГ­rez
    Virginia Madsen Louise Marcus
    Christopher Lambert Connor MacLeod
    Michael Ironside Gen. Katana
    Allan Rich Allan Neyman
    John C. McGinley David Blake
    Phil Brock Cabbie
    Rusty Schwimmer Drunk
    Ed Trucco Jimmy
    Steven Grives Hamlet
    Jimmy Murray Horatio
    Pete Antico Corda
    Peter Bucossi Reno
    Peter Bromilow Joe
    Doctor
    Directors: Russell Mulcahy IMDB Rating: 3.6/10 out of 17,652 votes

    “Highlander II: The Quickening” Movie Review

    “Highlander II” Plot Summary

    In the future, Highlander Connor MacLeod must prevent the destruction of Earth under an anti-ozone shield. add synopsis

    Thank God For This Work Of Art

    I saw this film seven times in the theater and I wish I had payed to see it again and again. Not only was the directing the best yet but the acting left me speechless. I was so amazed at how Chris Lambert can act better than anyone who has ever acted before and Sean Connery’s ten minute scene seemed like a lifetime of great acting. This was the film of his career although he came close to acting better than this in The Avengers. This movie was so good it made the original look terrible. I own both the original video of this and the revised version. This film is so stimulating it even makes me cry. Anyone who says it is bad or even lower than pure exellence must be retarted or something.

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