‘Big Fish’ Download and Reviews

December 26, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Adventure, Comedy, Drama

“Big Fish” Movie Details

Big Fish tagline: An adventure as big as life itself.
Big Fish - DVD Cover

Big Fish DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Steve Buscemi
  • Ewan McGregor Ed Bloom (Young)
    Albert Finney Ed Bloom (Senior)
    Billy Crudup Will Bloom
    Jessica Lange Sandra Bloom (Senior)
    Helena Bonham Carter Jenny (Young & Senior) & The Witch
    Alison Lohman Sandra Bloom (Young)
    Robert Guillaume Dr. Bennett (Senior)
    Marion Cotillard Josephine
    Matthew McGrory Karl the Giant
    David Denman Don Price (Age 18-22)
    Missi Pyle Mildred
    Loudon Wainwright III Beamen
    Ada Tai Ping
    Arlene Tai Jing
    Norther Winslow
    Directors: Tim Burton IMDB Rating: 8.1/10 out of 130,420 votes

    “Big Fish” Movie Review

    “Big Fish” Plot Summary

    A story about a son trying to learn more about his dying father by reliving stories and myths his father told him about himself.

    Beautiful and Unexpected

    As a lifelong Burton fan, I approached this film with high hopes, and no trepidation whatsoever. Honestly, I have never met a Tim Burton film I haven’t liked for one reason or another, but Big Fish is only the second to make me cry (Edward Scissorhands being the first). I was expecting a deep storyline, wonderful cast of characters, and little confusion from time to time, but I got so much more than these things. We have all had a ‘big fish’, it’s the one that grows and grows until it takes on a life of it’s own, before long you don’t need to tell the story anymore, because that fish is just one step ahead of you. Bloom didn’t lie, he told his own version of the truth, a heartwarming, romantic, and enthralling truth. The cast was nothing short of stellar (especially Billy Crudup making one of his rather rare on-screen appearances). The characters made Big Fish what it is, each and every one influencing the progression of an incredible story you can only hope holds some truth. The elements of love, friendship, and family are embedded in the symbolism and dialogue. The visuals are captivating and awe inspiring. No one does it like Tim Burton, and Burton will struggle to ever create a film to match this…I would (and do) recommend it to everyone.

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    ‘Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story’ Download and Reviews

    September 5, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Sport

    “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” Movie Details

    Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story tagline: Grab Life by the Balls (Australia & Europe)
    Dodgeball - DVD Cover

    Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Al Kaplon
  • Vince Vaughn Peter La Fleur
    Christine Taylor Kate Veatch
    Ben Stiller White Goodman
    Rip Torn Patches O’Houlihan
    Justin Long Justin
    Stephen Root Gordon
    Joel Moore Owen
    Chris Williams Dwight
    Alan Tudyk Steve the Pirate
    Missi Pyle Fran
    Jamal Duff Me’Shell Jones
    Gary Cole Cotton McKnight
    Jason Bateman Pepper Brooks
    Hank Azaria Young Patches O’Houlihan
    Tournament Referee
    Directors: Rawson Marshall Thurber IMDB Rating: 6.6/10 out of 61,918 votes

    “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” Movie Review

    “Dodgeball” Plot Summary

    A group of misfits enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain.

    Great Fun!

    Picked this up on DVD for ?3 ($6) – didn’t know anything about it We thought it one of the funniest films we’ve seen for some time. Thought I’d check out the rating and was surprised how low (6.6) it was. Then checked out some of the ‘Hated It’ comments to see why this could be I guess that a lot of people find this film offensive, with stereotypical attitudes – like how a bisexual woman could kiss both a man and a woman (an extraordinary observation). Or that it was unfair to poke fun at someone who spent all his waking hours dressed up as pirate. I think that comment came from a member of the Long John Silver Alliance

    Lighten up! Comedy – like any other artistic endeavour is subjective – all I can say is that I laughed and found that at many points the jokes were coming faster than I could process them – always a good sign

    A good combination of slapstick humour and smart-ass comments delivered at a rapid pace And an ever-popular theme: will the underdogs triumph? Watch it and find out

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    ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ Download and Reviews

    August 22, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Comedy, Family

    “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Movie Details

    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tagline: Oompa-Loompas are crazy for Coco-Beans
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - DVD Cover

    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Philip Wiegratz
  • Johnny Depp Willy Wonka
    Freddie Highmore Charlie Bucket
    David Patrick Kelly Grandpa Joe
    Helena Bonham Carter Mrs. Bucket
    Noah Taylor Mr. Bucket
    Missi Pyle Mrs. Beauregarde
    James Fox Mr. Salt
    Deep Roy Oompa Loompa
    Christopher Lee Dr. Wonka
    Adam Godley Mr. Teavee
    Franziska Troegner Mrs. Gloop
    AnnaSophia Robb Violet Beauregarde
    Julia Winter Veruca Salt
    Jordan Fry Mike Teavee
    Augustus Gloop
    Directors: Tim Burton IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 out of 95,741 votes

    “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Movie Review

    “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Plot Summary

    A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world’s most unusual candy maker.

    my favorite movie of the year

    when i first went to the screening for this movie i was expecting it to be crap like the trailers suggested but i was surprised by how well made it is. this is an amazing movie that shows director Burton at his best. you all know the story by now so i won’t waste time going over it. what i love about this movie is how they kept the things that made the original movie great and also added in their own wonderful stuff. the trailers and TV ads make Wonka look like an idiot or some freak but he’s actually a pretty sweet man that’s funny as hell. the kids are great too, although they get a bit annoying at times. danny elfman’s music was also well done, it’s not as good as the one he did for scissorhands but it still holds it own and the set design was amazing from start to finish.this is a great movie that’s well shot and done in every way. it might just be the first remake since dawn of the dead that doesn’t suck

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