‘Species’ Download and Reviews

December 9, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

“Species” Movie Details

Species tagline: If you build it, they will come.
Species - DVD Cover

Species DVD Cover

Actors:
Michael Madsen
Forest Whitaker
Natasha Henstridge
Ben Kingsley
Alfred Molina
Marg Helgenberger
Whip Hubley
Michelle Williams
Directors: Roger Donaldson
IMDB Rating: 5.6/10 out of 20,626 votes

“Species” Movie Review

“Species” Plot Summary

A message from outer space contains instructions on how to modify human DNA. add synopsis

I love this movie !

This movie is one of the best horror movies EVER. Ancombination of horror movies , thriller movies , erotic movies ,and maybe more , the story is pretty good, any horror fan must see it ! The actors are great m and the designer is from Alien movies.

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‘Hairspray’ Download and Reviews

December 6, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Comedy, Musical, Romance

“Hairspray” Movie Details

Hairspray tagline: Get ready for something big July 20th!
Hairspray - DVD Cover

Hairspray DVD Cover

Actors:
Freddie Highmore August Rush
Keri Russell Lyla Novacek
Jonathan Rhys Meyers Louis Connelly
Terrence Howard Richard Jeffries
Robin Williams Maxwell ‘Wizard’ Wallace
William Sadler Thomas Novacek
Marian Seldes The Dean
Leon G. Thomas III Arthur
Mykelti Williamson Reverend James
Aaron Staton Nick
Alex O’Loughlin Marshall
Jamia Simone Nash Hope
Ronald Guttman Professor
Bonnie McKee Lizzy
Michael Drayer Mannix
Directors: Adam Shankman
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 out of 39,469 votes

“Hairspray” Movie Review

“Hairspray” Plot Summary

Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.

I Am Shocked

I am shocked at how much I liked this movie. When I first heard about it, I wasn’t too excited. I’m not a big fan of musicals and I didn’t think this would make me warm up to them. But I really loved this movie. It was absolutely fantastic. I was forced into seeing this movie and I didn’t expect it to be that good

My sister asked me to take her daughters, Jacqueline and Emma to see the movie and I was a little reluctant to at first, but I eventually agreed to go. It wasn’t as good as Transformers, but it was a ton of fun! My nieces were smiling to the whole movie and so was I. It was just very funny and extremely enjoyable

The whole cast was absolutely superb. Nikki Blonsky has talent. She pulled off the role of Tracy great. Amanda Bynes was great as Tracy’s pal, Penny. I like Amanda, she is a funny girl. John Travolta as Edna, Tracy’s mom. Wow. Pretty good. Michelle Pheiffer and Brittany Snow play snotty mother and daughter, Velma and Amber Von Tussel. They were pretty funny. Christopher Walken is excellent as always. Queen Latifa as Motormouth Maybelle was pretty damn hilarious. Zac Efron as the dreamy Linc Larkin. He was pretty cool. Elijah Kelley as Seaweed was just awesome!The script was pretty awesome. The songs were good and you may find yourself tapping your feet to the music. The dialogue was fun and absolutely hilarious. The characters were very, very likable. You may even grow attached to the antagonists. It was very well written and the cast proved that even more

If you want to have a fun time at the movies, I really recommend Hairspray. Even the guys will love it. The songs, script, and cast were all excellent and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Even though I loathe musicals, this one was great. Go watch it. It’s very entertaining

Cast: 10/10 Songs: 9/10 Choreography: 9/10 Writing: 10/10 Characters: 10/10Overall Score: 10/10

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‘First Blood’ Download and Reviews

December 6, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Adventure, Thriller

“First Blood” Movie Details

First Blood tagline: One war against one man.
Rambo: First Blood - DVD Cover

First Blood DVD Cover

Actors:
Sylvester Stallone John J. Rambo
Richard Crenna Col. Samuel Trautman
Brian Dennehy Hope Sheriff Will Teasle
Bill McKinney State Police Capt. Dave Kern
Jack Starrett Deputy Sgt. Arthur Galt
Michael Talbott Deputy Balford
Chris Mulkey Deputy Ward
John McLiam Orval the Dog Man
Alf Humphreys Deputy Lester
David Caruso Deputy Mitch
David L. Crowley Deputy Shingleton
Don MacKay Preston
Charles A. Tamburro Pilot
David Petersen Trooper
Craig Huston Radio operator
Directors: Ted Kotcheff
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10 out of 50,481 votes

“First Blood” Movie Review

“Rambo: First Blood” Plot Summary

A mentally unstable Vietnam war vet, when abused with a small town’s police force, begins a one man war with it.

This is a Great Great Film!

It is sad that the image of Sly Stallone has become what it has become. He is mocked and used as a punchline by more than a few comics. As a result, many of his films are seen in a less than favorable light. This is very unfortunate, because in ‘First Blood,’ Sly made one of the great all-time action films. However, it is more than an action film, and if the final scene does not make your skin tingle, well, you are not human. In many ways, First Blood captures, more than any other film, the difficulty many returning Vietnam Vets had when they returned to America. They had so many friends and so much responsibility in Vietnam. Back in America, they were isolated and slow to readjust into the peacetime way of life. As a result, many were sent wandering about, or worse, heading to jail. First Blood tells the story of one American hero who you should not push too far. In John Rambo, you have a hero from a war nobody wanted to remember. However, the town that persecuted him will remember him, for a long time.

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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
I'm Not There - DVD Cover

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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‘Scream 2′ Download and Reviews

November 25, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Horror, Mystery, Thriller

“Scream 2″ Movie Details

Scream 2 tagline: Someone has taken their love of sequels one step too far.
Scream 2 - DVD Cover

Scream 2 DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Portia de Rossi
  • David Arquette Dwight ‘Dewey’ Riley
    Neve Campbell Sidney Prescott
    Courteney Cox Gale Weathers
    Sarah Michelle Gellar Casey ‘Cici’ Cooper
    Jamie Kennedy Randy Meeks
    Laurie Metcalf Debbie Salt
    Elise Neal Hallie McDaniel
    Jerry O’Connell Derek Feldman
    Timothy Olyphant Mickey Altieri
    Jada Pinkett Smith Maureen Evans
    Liev Schreiber Cotton Weary
    Lewis Arquette Chief Lewis Hartley
    Duane Martin Joel Jones
    Rebecca Gayheart Sorority Sister Lois
    Sorority Sister Murphy
    Directors: Wes Craven IMDB Rating: 5.9/10 out of 45,766 votes

    “Scream 2″ Movie Review

    “Scream 2″ Plot Summary

    It has been two years since the tragic events at Woodsboro. Sidney Prescott and Randy Meeks are trying to get on with their lives… add synopsis

    My favorite of the three films.

    Two years has passed… the infamous murders at Woodsboro has turned into a movie. Since the novel is written by reporter Gale Wheaters (Courtney Cox). Two college students (Jada Pinkett Smith and Omar Epps) were killed in a sneak peak of a horror movie called ‘Stab’, which is based on Wheaters’ book. Now Sidney (Neve Campbell), Randy (Jamie Kennedy), Dewey (David Arquette), Gale and Cotton Weary (Liev Schreiber) find themselves in danger. This killer certainly wants something from Sidney, so she’s also putting her boyfriend (Jerry O’Connell) and her two friends (Timothy Olyphant & Elise Neal) in deep trouble as well

    Directed by Wes Craven (The Hills Have Eyes, The Last House on the Left, Shocker) made an truly enjoyable sequel to ‘Scream’ that is even more entertaining and funnier than the original. The script by Kevin Williamson (Cursed, Teaching Miss Tingle) certainly made some truly fun writing about the rules of a sequel. This was just as a blockbusters as the original was. Some film critics (For example the late Gene Siskel) felt the sequel was much better. There’s an amusing film within the film, which those scenes are directed (uncredited) by Robert Rodriguez (Spy Kids Trilogy, Grindhouse, The Faculty).

    The Original DVD has an sharp non-anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and an strong Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD includes Cast & Crew information and the original theatrical trailer. The only flaw in the sequel is the conclusion, which is a bit too much. ‘Scream 2′ has many funny moments as well for suspenseful moments. A good cast certainly helps. Heather Graham, Joshua Jackson, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tori Spelling, Luke Wilson and others appears in bit parts. ‘Scream 2′ is certainly one of the better sequels has to offer these days and don’t miss it. Also available in a collector’e edition DVD with anamorphic widescreen, commentary by the filmmakers and more. Panavision. (****/*****).

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    ‘Gone Baby Gone’ Download and Reviews

    September 25, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Crime, Drama, Mystery

    “Gone Baby Gone” Movie Details

    Gone Baby Gone tagline: Everyone Wants The Truth… Until They Find It.
    Gone Baby Gone - DVD Cover

    Gone Baby Gone DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Casey Affleck Patrick Kenzie
    Michelle Monaghan Angie Gennaro
    Morgan Freeman Capt. Jack Doyle
    Ed Harris Det. Remy Bressant
    John Ashton Det. Nick Poole
    Amy Ryan Helene McCready
    Amy Madigan Beatrice ‘Bea’ McCready
    Titus Welliver Lionel McCready
    Michael K. Williams Devin
    Edi Gathegi Cheese
    Mark Margolis Leon Trett
    Madeline O’Brien Amanda McCready
    Slaine Bubba Rogowski
    Trudi Goodman Roberta Trett
    Matthew Maher Corwin Earle
    Directors: Ben Affleck
    IMDB Rating: 7.9/10 out of 56,901 votes

    “Gone Baby Gone” Movie Review

    “Gone Baby Gone” Plot Summary

    Two Boston area detectives investigate a little girl’s kidnapping, which ultimately turns into a crisis both professionally and personally. Based on the Dennis Lehane novel.

    See it before it’s gone, baby, gone!

    Ben Affleck’s impressive directorial debut features some remarkably naturalistic performances, a genuine sense of locale, and an atmosphere of despair and hopelessness that becomes a major antagonist. An honestly downbeat film, it portrays a mode of existence where nothing is black or white, and it is that gray area that the film explores so effectively even if I find the story from Dennis Leheane’s novel to be a bit far-fetched and convoluted. More than The Departed, Mystic River, and Peter Yates’ The Friends of Eddie Coyle, Gone, Baby, Gone understands the inter-relationship among cops, criminals, and a neighborhood as they search for a missing child. Though the boyish Casey Affleck is arguably miscast as Patrick, a character who was more mature in the novel, his performance cannot be faulted and by the end he has won us over. The last scene is particularly resonant. Though well-known actors such as Ed Harris and Morgan Freeman are expectedly good, it is the performances of an unknown supporting cast that gives the film a disturbing authenticity. And Amy Ryan as the child’s mother gives a trenchant performance. Director Affleck maintains an admirable tone of objectivity and compassion throughout, and he has made a film that is worthy of your time. Go!Baby!Go!

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    ‘Brokeback Mountain’ Download and Reviews

    September 16, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama, Romance, Western

    “Brokeback Mountain” Movie Details

    Brokeback Mountain tagline: Love Is A Force Of Nature
    Brokeback Mountain - DVD Cover

    Brokeback Mountain DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • David Trimble
  • Heath Ledger Ennis Del Mar
    Jake Gyllenhaal Jack Twist
    Randy Quaid Joe Aguirre
    Anne Hathaway Lureen Newsome
    Michelle Williams Alma Del Mar
    Valerie Planche Waitress
    Graham Beckel L.D. Newsome
    David Harbour Randall Malone
    Kate Mara Alma Jr. – Age 19
    Roberta Maxwell Jack’s Mother
    Peter McRobbie John Twist
    Anna Faris LaShawn Malone
    Linda Cardellini Cassie Cartwright
    Scott Michael Campbell Monroe
    Basque
    Directors: Ang Lee IMDB Rating: 7.8/10 out of 109,921 votes

    “Brokeback Mountain” Movie Review

    “Brokeback Mountain” Plot Summary

    Based on the ‘E. Annie Proulx’ story about a forbidden and secretive relationship between two cowboys and their lives over the years.

    An amazing piece of cinema..

    I was fortunate enough to see the North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. That was two days ago, and this film just wont leave my mind. Not that I’m complaining because this is what good cinema is all about

    Ennis and Jack, two cowboys who fall in love. As others have touched on, Brokeback Mountain is so much more than merely a ‘gay cowboy movie’. It perfectly captures what true, unbridled love is all about and this love transcends any issues of sexuality or gender. ‘Love is a force of nature’. Unfortunately for many people and indeed the protagonists of our story, society doesn’t always view it that way. Kudos to Ang Lee who has not shied away from the material at all. This adaptation stays true to the original short story and the two lead actors fit the roles perfectly. Ledger and Gyllenhaal give incredibly strong performances but the supporting cast shouldn’t be overlooked either, particularly a somewhat unrecognizable Michelle Williams. Solid work all around and with Mr Ang Lee’s vision they have created an amazing piece of cinema that should not be missed by anybody. Without giving anything away, you are going to be moved by this one.

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    ‘The Grudge’ Download and Reviews

    September 3, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Horror, Mystery, Thriller

    “The Grudge” Movie Details

    The Grudge tagline: It never forgives. It never forgets.
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    The Grudge DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Sarah Michelle Gellar Karen Davis
    Jason Behr Doug
    William Mapother Matthew Williams
    Clea DuVall Jennifer Williams
    KaDee Strickland Susan Williams
    Grace Zabriskie Emma Williams
    Bill Pullman Peter Kirk
    Rosa Blasi Maria Kirk
    Ted Raimi Alex
    Ryo Ishibashi Det. Nakagawa
    Yoko Maki Yoko
    Yuya Ozeki Toshio Saeki
    Takako Fuji Kayako Saeki
    Takashi Matsuyama Takeo Saeki
    Hiroshi Matsunaga Det. Igarashi
    Directors: Takashi Shimizu
    IMDB Rating: 5.7/10 out of 41,011 votes

    “The Grudge” Movie Review

    “The Grudge” Plot Summary

    An American nurse living and working in Tokyo is exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse, one that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim.

    pretty good

    so, being a fairly deep fan of horror movies, it’s been a while since i’ve seen one that really made me jump (or fidget nervously.)definitely going to get this on DVD when it comes out… a hell of a lot better than the ring. the thing that i don’t get is that so many people that we talkd with after the movie thought that it was horrible, well, if that’s what you think, then so be it… i know what i liked and it takes a fair amount to get me to actually feel scared, so i have to say that this one is worth watching.now, you might be disappointed in the story if you need everything in a neat and tidy line, because the plot goes back an forth a little bit to help build the story (i think that if it was shown in chronological order, it would have ruined the whole thing.)i’m actually glad that this movie had very little bloody messes in it… maybe the rest of you studio writers and whathaveyous will realize that you don’t have to splash the red stuff all over the set to make people afraid.

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    ‘Ali’ Download and Reviews

    August 13, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Biography, Drama, Sport

    “Ali” Movie Details

    Ali tagline: Forget What You Think You Know
    Ali - DVD Cover

    Ali DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Giancarlo Esposito
  • Will Smith Cassius Clay/Cassius X/Muhammad Ali
    Jamie Foxx Drew ‘Bundini’ Brown
    Jon Voight Howard Cosell
    Mario Van Peebles Malcolm X
    Ron Silver Angelo Dundee
    Jeffrey Wright Howard Bingham
    Mykelti Williamson Don King
    Jada Pinkett Smith Sonji
    Nona Gaye Belinda Ali
    Michael Michele Veronica Porche
    Joe Morton Chauncey Eskridge
    Bruce McGill Bradley
    Paul Rodriguez Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
    Barry Shabaka Henley Herbert Muhammad
    Cassius Clay, Sr.
    Directors: Michael Mann IMDB Rating: 6.6/10 out of 29,927 votes

    “Ali” Movie Review

    “Ali” Plot Summary

    A biography of sports legend, Muhammad Ali, from his early days to his days in the ring. add synopsis

    The Greatest of All Times – Ali

    In this true story about the life of Cassius Clay aka Muhammad Ali, director Michael Mann does a great job of bringing Ali’s personality to life by casting Will Smith for the title role. This movie takes you through the accounts of Ali’s life showing you how he became ‘The Greatest’ including his title fight with Sonny Liston (Michael Bentt), his decision to follow the Nation of Islam, personal triumphs and defeats with marriage, being banned from boxing, and the famous ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ against George Foreman (Charles Shufford).

    Although the movie did a pretty good job of depicting Ali’s life by the use of non linear structure and showing the complexity of human relationships, I felt it would have been a little more interesting if it would have shown more about his connection to Malcolm X (Mario Van Peebles) and the Nation of Islam since he is a devout Muslim

    The movie shows the heart and determination of Ali and his quest for being the greatest boxer of all times by the vigorous workouts and strict training regiments by his trainer/cornerman Drew ‘Bundini’ Brown (Jamie Foxx) with the use of deep focus in a lot of the shots where the two of the had conversations and extreme close up shots of Ali’s face during his fights when he was sent to his corner, especially of his eyes

    The intensity of the workouts and the actual fights made you feel like you were right amongst the action, similar to the portrayal of Denzel Washington as Reuben ‘The Hurricane’ Carter in his life story

    It shows his playful humor with his opponents, often calling them names, taunting them about being so ugly and his colleague, Howard Cosell (Jon Voight) whom he shares a close relationship with and always teased about snatching his toupee off of his head and how much prettier he was than Howard

    In his personal life, Ali goes through a series of marriages with Sonji Roi (Jada Pinkett Smith), Belinda Ali (Nona Gaye) and Veronica Porche (Michael Michelle) and being banished from boxing for not participating in the Vietnam War

    Overall, the movie was a pretty decent portrayal of Ali’s career and personal life, showing the highs and lows, personal triumphs and ultimate victory of one mans quest to be the ‘Greatest of All Times’ through hard work, being focused, dedication, love, and friendship with some tears, laughter and playful banter.

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