‘The Punisher’ Download and Reviews

December 27, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Crime, Drama

“The Punisher” Movie Details

The Punisher tagline: This Is Not Revenge. It’s Punishment!
The Punisher - DVD Cover

The Punisher DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Marcus Johns
  • Will Patton
    John Travolta
    Rebecca Romijn
    Roy Scheider
    A. Russell Andrews Jimmy Weeks
    Omar Avila Joe Toro
    James Carpinello Bobby Saint/John Saint
    Mark Collie Harry Heck
    Russ Comegys Tattooed Mike
    Antoni Corone T.J.
    Rick Elmhurst Bay News 9 Newscaster
    Laura Harring Livia Saint
    Ben Foster Spacker Dave
    Michael Reardon Toro Croupier
    Will Hasenzahl EMT
    Thomas Jane Frank Castle
    Eddie Jemison Micky Duka
    Marco St. John Police Chief Morris
    Will Castle
    Directors: Jonathan Hensleigh IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 out of 47,375 votes

    “The Punisher” Movie Review

    “The Punisher” Plot Summary

    After his wife and family are killed, G-Man Frank Castle takes it upon himself to distribute punishment to those responsible for the vendetta.

    GREAT MOVIE! vigilante-style justice done right

    ‘The Punisher’ is a shining example of revenge and vigilante-style justice done right. It’s also yet another comic book adaptation done properly. I thought this movie was one of the best I have seen in a long time. In the compendium of comic movies, this falls just shy of the two X-Men movies and Spider-Man but easily surpasses Batman, Batman Begins, Superman and The Hulk. The fact that it is an R-rated movie will kill any possible chance of decent box-office numbers, but it was a necessary step to take, and the quality of the movie just makes up for it. Hopefully this was Thomas Jane’s breakout role, as he was outstanding and has the potential to be a contender to Ben Affleck, Hugh Jackman, Colin Farrell, and Matt Damon as the next big action star. If you like action movies, check out this movie. If you like comic book adaptations, check out this movie. Heck, if you just like movies in general, The Punisher is two hours well-spent. Like Thomas Jane himself says, ‘Frank Castle is dead. Long live The Punisher.’

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    ‘Hancock’ Download and Reviews

    December 17, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Comedy, Crime

    “Hancock” Movie Details

    Hancock tagline: There are heroes. There are superheroes. And then there’s…
    Hancock - DVD Cover

    Hancock DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Will Smith John Hancock
    Charlize Theron Mary Embrey
    Jason Bateman Ray Embrey
    Jae Head Aaron Embrey
    Eddie Marsan Kenneth ‘Red’ Parker Jr.
    David Mattey Man Mountain
    Maetrix Fitten Matrix
    Thomas Lennon Mike
    Johnny Galecki Jeremy
    Hayley Marie Norman Hottie
    Dorothy Cecchi Woman in Dive Bar
    Martin Klebba Convict #12
    Akiva Goldsman Executive #1
    Michael Mann Executive #2
    Brad Leland Executive #3
    Directors: Peter Berg
    IMDB Rating: 6.6/10 out of 93,445 votes

    “Hancock” Movie Review

    “Hancock” Plot Summary

    A hard-living superhero who has fallen out of favor with the public enters into a questionable relationship with the wife of the public relations professional who’s trying to repair his image.

    This deserves some credit

    Perhaps I’m being generous, but I think this movie deserves some credit. It’s a serious take on a dysfunctional superhero that isn’t based upon a Marvel Comics or DC Comics character. The special effects aren’t as good as a movie like Transformers, but at least you aren’t getting an animated CGI character hopping around like you do in Hulk and Spiderman. It appears that several elements of this movie may be inspired by the now defunct Broadway Comics. The classic scene of a car being skewered on a spire was depicted in the ‘Powers That Be’ comic and the dysfunctional marriage relationship in the movie is not unlike the ‘Shadow State’ comic by Broadway. Perhaps seeing similar depictions hit the big screen made me appreciate the movie more

    Will Smith and Charlize Theron do a great job. The hero is flawed, but he’s not a wimp. The movie’s biggest weakness is the pacing. Some of the special effects go by so fast that you don’t get to appreciate them. Some of the drama plays out so slowly that you might be wondering why they don’t rush it along. The movie is faithful to the trailer. It’s tough writing a spoiler-free review of this since there are some great twists in the plot.

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    ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ Download and Reviews

    December 15, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Crime, Thriller

    “The Silence of the Lambs” Movie Details

    The Silence of the Lambs tagline: Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Brilliant. Cunning. Psychotic. In his mind lies the clue to a ruthless killer. – Clarice Starling, FBI. Brilliant. Vulnerable. Alone. She must trust him to stop the killer.
    The Silence of the Lambs - DVD Cover

    The Silence of the Lambs DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Jack Wild
  • Kevin Costner Robin of Locksley
    Morgan Freeman Azeem
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio Marian Dubois
    Christian Slater Will Scarlett
    Alan Rickman Sheriff of Nottingham
    Michael McShane Friar Tuck
    Brian Blessed Lord Locksley
    Michael Wincott Guy of Gisborne
    Nick Brimble Little John
    Soo Drouet Fanny
    Daniel Newman Wulf
    Daniel Peacock David of Doncaster
    Walter Sparrow Duncan
    Harold Innocent Bishop of Hereford
    Much the Miller’s Son
    Directors: Jonathan Demme IMDB Rating: 8.7/10 out of 227,401 votes

    “The Silence of the Lambs” Movie Review

    “The Silence of the Lambs” Plot Summary

    A young FBI cadet must confide in an incarcerated and manipulative killer to receive his help on catching another serial killer who skins his victims.

    It’s a classic!

    There is little doubt that the most memorable aspect of The Silence of the Lambs is Anthony Hopkins’ incomparable performance as Lecter. Taking over for Brian Cox, who was effective, but not especially memorable, as the good doctor in 1986’s Manhunter, Hopkins instantly makes the role his own, capturing and conveying the charismatic essence of pure evil. To his dying day, no matter how many roles he plays in the interim, Hopkins will forever be known for this part. (It is a credit to Hopkins’ ability as an actor that this part did not result in stereotyping. His post-Silence career has been greatly varied, with roles as widely diverse as a stodgy butler in Merchant-Ivory’s The Remains of the Day and an action hero in The Edge.) I can throw out any number of superlatives, but none of them do justice to this chilling performance, which I labeled as the best acting work of the ’90s. Want to feel the icy fingers of terror stroke your heart? Watch this mixture of brilliant eloquence and inhuman cruelty. As portrayed by Hopkins, Hannibal is both a suave, cultured gentleman and an unspeakable fiend. He is gracious and monstrous at the same time. (Hopkins also provided one of the most quotable lines in recent film history with ‘I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti’, which was followed by an inimitable slithering slurp.)

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    ‘Jumper’ Download and Reviews

    December 11, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

    “Jumper” Movie Details

    Jumper tagline: anywhere is possible.
    Jumper - DVD Cover

    Jumper DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Hayden Christensen Davey
    Samuel L. Jackson Cox
    Diane Lane Mary Rice
    Jamie Bell Griffin
    Rachel Bilson Millie
    Tom Hulce Mr. Bowker
    Michael Rooker William Rice
    Sean Baek Lawrence Simmons
    Katie Boland Sue Kimmell
    Nathalie Cox Maggie
    Teddy Dunn Mark
    Barbara Garrick Ellen
    Meredith Henderson Fiona
    AnnaSophia Robb Young Millie
    Max Thieriot Young Davey
    Directors: Doug Liman
    IMDB Rating: 5.9/10 out of 63,917 votes

    “Jumper” Movie Review

    “Jumper” Plot Summary

    A genetic anomaly allows a young man to teleport himself anywhere. He discovers this gift has existed for centuries and finds himself in a war that has been raging for thousands of years between “Jumpers” and those who have sworn to kill them.

    Insanely idiotic and vapid

    I ended up watching this movie by chance and considering how hard I can resist to walk out a theatre to give the film a chance, I inflicted myself some serious pressure not to walk away

    I honestly can’t think of anything redeeming. The storyline is so bland I can only picture a bunch of 14yo Beavis and Butthead teenagers writing this on a clownpointed Saturday detention assignment. The characters are weak and predictable. The so called ‘great’ life David has is boring beyond words and looks like a mere cliche of a pure teenage fantasy. The way the story goes turns him into a little unappealing selfish spoiled boring knucklehead. Oh lord, prevent me from cringing. CRINGE CRINGE CRINGE! Jamie Bell is an awful actor and so irritating, Samuel L. Jackson is out of place, Rachel Bilson tries her best but what’s all the fuss about these people? I’d damn myself for eternity for taking part even in a minor role of this movie. The end is just even worse, fizzling out into the outer space of vergognaland

    Save your money, that’s the best advice I can give.

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    ‘Observe and Report’ Download and Reviews

    December 9, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Crime, Drama

    “Observe and Report” Movie Details

    Observe and Report tagline: Right now, the world needs a hero.
    Observe and Report - DVD Cover

    Observe and Report DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Seth Rogen Ronnie Barnhardt
    Ray Liotta Detective Harrison
    Michael Pena Dennis
    Anna Faris Brandi
    Dan Bakkedahl Mark
    Jesse Plemons Charles
    John Yuan John Yuen
    Matt Yuan Matt Yuen
    Celia Weston Mom
    Collette Wolfe Nell
    Randy Gambill Pervert
    Alston Brown Bruce
    Cody Midthunder D-Rock
    Deborah Brown Female Reporter
    Aziz Ansari Saddamn
    Directors: Jody Hill
    IMDB Rating: 6.1/10 out of 17,019 votes

    “Observe and Report” Movie Review

    “Observe and Report” Plot Summary

    Bi-polar mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper’s paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can’t bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective, is recruited to close the case. |

    Very good, great messages in the film!

    For those who didn’t like it, they probably don’t like dry comedy. The movie had some very serious undertones. The theme about fulfilling your goals and continuing to strive towards your dream no matter what the adversity is, are both positive and powerful messages which is a strong mix with some very crude but acceptable humor. This movie delivered some very positive messages and was very funny in the process, messages that wouldn’t have been as powerful had it been a film like 40-Year-Old-Virgin, which even itself had some serious undertones in it by the end of the film. There is nothing depicted in this film that you haven’t heard illustrated in a dirty joke, and people are taking it way too seriously.

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    ‘Taxi Driver’ Download and Reviews

    December 9, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama, Thriller

    “Taxi Driver” Movie Details

    Taxi Driver tagline: On every street in every city, there’s a nobody who dreams of being a somebody.
    Taxi Driver - DVD Cover

    Taxi Driver DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Brenda Dickson-Weinberg
  • Robert De Niro Travis Bickle
    Cybill Shepherd Betsy
    Peter Boyle Wizard
    Jodie Foster Iris Steensma
    Harvey Keitel ‘Sport’ Matthew
    Leonard Harris Sen. Charles Palantine
    Albert Brooks Tom
    Diahnne Abbott Concession girl
    Frank Adu Angry black man
    Gino Ardito Policeman at rally
    Victor Argo Melio
    Garth Avery Iris’ friend
    Harry Cohn Cabbie in Bellmore
    Copper Cunningham Hooker in cab
    Soap opera woman
    Directors: Martin Scorsese IMDB Rating: 8.6/10 out of 143,443 votes

    “Taxi Driver” Movie Review

    “Taxi Driver” Plot Summary

    A mentally unstable Vietnam war veteran works as nighttime taxi driver in a city whose perceived decadence and sleaze feeds his urge to violently lash out, attempting to save a teenage prostitute in the process.

    Best movie of the Seventies, and one of the greatest of all time.

    So much has been written and talked about ‘Taxi Driver’ that it seems almost redundant to add anything more. But watching it again the other night for the nth time I was, as I have been every single time I’ve seen it, struck by just how perfect this movie is. It is as powerful and disturbing now as it was twenty-five years ago. It has not only NOT aged, it gets better and more relevant every year. This is without doubt a modern classic, and one of the handful of truly great, timeless movies

    Scorsese and Schrader went on to make other great movies after this, both separately (‘The King Of Comedy’, ‘Light Sleeper’) and together (‘Raging Bull’, ‘The Last Temptation Of Christ’), but this is easily the best movie of their careers. And Robert De Niro’s too. He has yet to top his stunning performance here as the deeply disturbed and alienated Vietnam veteran Travis Bickle, cabbie and would be assassin. This character has not surprisingly entered movie legend. Scorsese surrounds De Niro with a first rate supporting cast, including small but effective roles from Harvey Keitel (‘Reservoir Dogs’), Peter Boyle (‘Hardcore’), the underrated Victor Argo (‘The King Of New York’) and Joe Spinell (‘Maniac’). Albert Brooks and Jodie Foster are also very good, and even Cybil Shepherd, the butt of many jokes, is fine as Bickle’s obsession

    When you combine these actors, Schrader’s outstanding script, and Scorsese’s brilliant direction, with the stunning cinematography (Michael Chapman) and haunting score (Hitchcock fave Bernard Herrmann’s final effort), you have yourself a truly unforgettable cinematic experience. If you haven’t seen ‘Taxi Driver’ I urge you to do so immediately. It is a masterpiece, pure and simple.

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    ‘(500) Days of Summer’ Download and Reviews

    December 8, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Drama, Romance

    “(500) Days of Summer” Movie Details

    (500) Days of Summer tagline: Boy meets girl. Boy falls in love. Girl doesn’t.
    (500) Days of Summer - DVD Cover

    (500) Days of Summer DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt Tom
    Zooey Deschanel Summer
    Maile Flanagan Co-worker Rhoda
    Adam Emery Tom – Age 12
    Geoffrey Arend McKenzie
    Cody Matthew Blymire Wedding Guest
    Joshua Collins Co-worker #3
    chris Connell Marcus
    Mike Endes Party Guy
    Clark Gregg
    Matthew Gray Gubler Paul
    Kenneth Hughes Dancer
    Lexy Hulme Dancer
    Michael Justice Cute Guy #1
    Ian Reed Kesler Douche
    Directors: Marc Webb
    IMDB Rating: 8.1/10 out of 49,037 votes

    “(500) Days of Summer” Movie Review

    “(500) Days of Summer” Plot Summary

    An offbeat romantic comedy about a woman who doesn’t believe true love exists, and the young man who falls for her.

    Fresh & Original Romantic Comedy

    This was an excellent romantic comedy, although many might not agree that it is either romantic or a comedy. I found myself laughing out loud at many of the scenes, but the laughs in the theater were few, and I think most people would label this a drama with streaks of black comedy

    The driving force behind what makes this movie work (beside the script) is Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tom Hansen, who carries the movie on the basis of his physical comedy and acting ability. He is the unrequited love interest in the film. JGL does have brief glimpses of true love with Summer (Zooey Deschanel) but it’s clear she’s not interested in anything permanent, just a good time. After his initial sexual encounter with Summer, JGL engaged in a choreographed dance routine of Hall & Oats ‘Your Making my Dreams Come True’, which should win JGL some type of award

    Deschanel plays the role she usually plays, soulful & pretty free spirit. She played the character very well and the movie viewer could well understand her reticence to engage in a long term affair with Tom

    These types of movies might leave some cold, but the ending turned out well

    One additional bonus was Chloe Moritz, who played Tom’s younger teenage sister and Psycho-Analyst. She was great

    A very good movie worth checking out. A near perfect date movie I might add.

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    ‘Conspiracy Theory’ Download and Reviews

    December 7, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Crime, Mystery, Romance

    “Conspiracy Theory” Movie Details

    Conspiracy Theory tagline: What you know could kill you.
    Conspiracy Theory - DVD Cover

    Conspiracy Theory DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Saxon Trainor
  • Mel Gibson Jerry Fletcher
    Julia Roberts Alice Sutton
    Patrick Stewart Dr. Jonas
    Cylk Cozart Agent Lowry
    Steve Kahan Mr. Wilson
    Terry Alexander Flip
    Alex McArthur Cynic
    Rod McLachlan Justice Guard
    Michael Potts Justice Guard
    Jim Sterling Justice Guard
    Rich Hebert Public Works Man
    Brian J. Williams Clarke
    G.A. Aguilar Piper
    Cece Neber Labao Henry Finch’s Secretary
    Alice’s Secretary
    Directors: Richard Donner IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 out of 34,071 votes

    “Conspiracy Theory” Movie Review

    “Conspiracy Theory” Plot Summary

    Jerry Fletcher is a man who sees conspiracies everywhere. But if you keep doing that long enough, sooner or later you’re going to get one right… add synopsis

    breathtaking film, outstanding performances you only wish it won’t happen to you.

    We have all thought that certain incidents that we can’t explain or the explanation we were given was inadequate, could be because of a greater secret plan or conspiracy, i.e Elvis death, Princess Diana’s accident or JFK’s assasination are some of those mysteries. Well in this film Mel Gibson sees a conspiracy everywhere and tries to pursuade Julia Roberts, that certain ‘incidents’ weren’t quite as they seem. His whole behaviour though tends to be slightly psychotic and therefore no-one really pays attention to him. Except for Julia, who’s not quite sure what to believe. Until the day that Mel is abducted by Patrick Stewart and then gets away, only to show up in the justice department where Julia works, all covered in blood. When Julia hears his story she starts wondering for the first time ‘…what if….’ The story becomes faster and faster and now Julia is a target too

    Outstanding performances, great script, brilliant direction

    WELL DONE!

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    ‘The Contract’ Download and Reviews

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

    “The Contract” Movie Details

    The Contract tagline: Every Killer Meets His Equal.
    The Contract - DVD Cover

    The Contract DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Ryan McCluskey
  • Morgan Freeman Carden
    John Cusack Ray
    Jamie Anderson Chris
    Corey Johnson Davis
    Jonathan Hyde Turner
    Bill Smitrovich Wainwright
    Anthony Warren Royko
    Ned Bellamy Evans
    Thomas Lockyer Johnson
    Gary Whelan Stanfield
    Ian Shaw Michaels
    Atanas Srebrev Rodrigues
    Maynard Eziashi Robbins
    William Tapley Jennings
    Lochlan
    Directors: Bruce Beresford IMDB Rating: 5.6/10 out of 9,961 votes

    “The Contract” Movie Review

    “The Contract” Plot Summary

    Ray Keene, a father who wants to redeem himself in the eyes of his son, is trying to bring Carden, a world-class assassin to justice… add synopsis

    Entertaining

    When I saw the rating of this movie of 5.6 stars I thought that this had to be a very bad and boring film to have such a rate despite having very good actors (Freeman and Cusack), but after watching it I liked this film which I found entertaining

    This movie gets what it tries to achieves which is just being a 96 minutes entertaining action film nothing else. I liked the performances specially the one of Morgan Freeman who looks so cool like the killer Carden, and I liked the comments of his character too, John Cusack is very good as the nice man who cares a lot about his son

    Ray and his son go camping to the forest but their plan changes when they find the injured killer Carden over there, and they will have to take him to the police despite Cardens friends are looking for him …7 stars = good

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    ‘Dark Knight’ Download and Reviews

    December 3, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Crime, Drama

    “Dark Knight” Movie Details

    Dark Knight tagline: Why So Serious?
    Dark Knight - DVD Cover

    Dark Knight DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Christian Bale Bruce Wayne/Batman
    Michael Caine Alfred Pennyworth
    Heath Ledger The Joker
    Aaron Eckhart Harvey Dent/Two Face
    Maggie Gyllenhaal Rachel Dawes
    Gary Oldman Lt. James Gordon
    Morgan Freeman Lucius Fox
    Eric Roberts Salvatore Maroni
    Cillian Murphy Dr. Jonathan Crane/The Scarecrow
    Anthony Michael Hall Mike Engel
    Monique Curnen Det. Ramirez
    Nestor Carbonell Mayor
    Joshua Harto Reese
    Michael Jai White Gamble
    Colin McFarlane Commissioner Gillian B. Loeb
    Directors: Christopher Nolan
    IMDB Rating: 8.9/10 out of 404,975 votes

    “Dark Knight” Movie Review

    “Dark Knight” Plot Summary

    Batman, Gordon and Harvey Dent are forced to deal with the chaos unleashed by an anarchist mastermind known only as the Joker, as it drives each of them to their limits. |

    The Dark Knight —- Best Batman Movie Ever.

    I have just come out of the ‘Dark Curtain’ Screening for The Dark Knight in Adelaide, and I’m blown away.

    Nolan’s directing is sublime, the pacing of the movie was so well kept, managing to keep the audience enthralled in an almost 3 hour movie. There were several shots in the film that had me saying ‘Now how in the hell did they do that?!’, Brilliant scores by James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer. Every actor shines, no one person steals the film. I don’t want to say much about it, because whatever is said cannot do it justice, there is enough hype surrounding it’s release, but it’s there for a reason. Top Notch film. Bravo to Nolan and his crew for giving a movie that Batman truly deserves.

    9/10.

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