‘Batman Begins’ Download and Reviews

December 16, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Crime, Thriller

“Batman Begins” Movie Details

Batman Begins tagline:
Batman Begins - DVD Cover

Batman Begins DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Colin McFarlane
  • Christian Bale Bruce Wayne/Batman
    Michael Caine Alfred
    Liam Neeson Henri Ducard
    Katie Holmes Rachel Dawes
    Gary Oldman Jim Gordon
    Cillian Murphy Dr. Jonathan Crane
    Tom Wilkinson Carmine Falcone
    Rutger Hauer Earle
    Ken Watanabe Ra’s Al Ghul
    Mark Boone Junior Flass
    Linus Roache Thomas Wayne
    Morgan Freeman Lucius Fox
    Larry Holden Finch
    Gerard Murphy Judge Faden
    Loeb
    Directors: Christopher Nolan IMDB Rating: 8.3/10 out of 251,001 votes

    “Batman Begins” Movie Review

    “Batman Begins” Plot Summary

    The story of how Bruce Wayne became what he was destined to be: Batman.

    Excellent Batman

    ‘Batman Begins’ is certainly the best among the five movies of this great hero released in the theaters. After 1776 reviews in IMDb, I do not know what I can write that have not been written before. In my opinion, this film begins wonderful with the director, Christopher Nolan, of the fantastic ‘Memento’, one of my favorite movies. The cast is a constellation, composed of excellent actors and actress: Christian Bale is awesome in the role of the troubled and confused Bruce Wayne; Michael Caine, as Alfred, elegant, gentle and tough, is also perfect; Cillian Murphy, Liam Neeson, Tom Wilkinson, Hutger Hauer are very evil bad guys; Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman complete this lovely cast. The special effects are very good, and the cinematography recalls ‘Blade Runner’, with rainy and dark locations. The story explains the origins of Batman since his childhood in Gotham City. The soundtrack fits perfectly to the scenes. It is amazing to see that there are bad reviews of this movie, which is a very above average entertainment. My vote is nine

    Title (Brazil): ‘Batman Begins’

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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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    ‘Cast Away’ Download and Reviews

    December 6, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Drama

    “Cast Away” Movie Details

    Cast Away tagline: At the edge of the world, his journey begins.
    Cast Away - DVD Cover

    Cast Away DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Paul Sanchez Ramon
    Lari White Bettina Peterson
    Leonid Citer Fyodor
    David Allen Brooks Dick Peterson
    Yelena Popovic Beautiful Russian Woman
    Semion Suradikov Nicolai
    Tom Hanks Chuck Noland
    Helen Hunt Kelly Frears
    Peter Berg Yuri
    Dmitri S. Boudrine Lev
    Francois Duhamel French FedEx Loader
    Michael Forest Pilot Jack
    Viveka Davis Pilot Gwen
    Nick Searcy Stan
    Jennifer Choe Memphis State Student
    Directors: Robert Zemeckis
    IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 out of 93,599 votes

    “Cast Away” Movie Review

    “Cast Away” Plot Summary

    A FedEx executive must transform himself physically and emotionally to survive a crash landing on a deserted island.

    Simply wonderful!!

    This is a marvelous, heartwarming, engaging movie that features the genius of Tom Hanks. The film was neither too long or boring; it was just right. It might have been boring if it’d been anyone other than Hanks, but as usual, he melts into his role and delivers a riveting performance.

    Kudos to Zemeckis also in capturing Hanks’ ordeal on the island, from his weight loss to his desolation. This is one of the best ‘Robinson Crusoe’ type adaptations I’ve seen.

    And Hanks’ journey back to civilization was so interesting and moving. He superbly played the part of the person who’s struggling to find his place after being out of touch for five years! The scenes are so touching, especially his reunion with Hunt.

    I was almost convinced this was based on an actual account, so much so I was looking to see the trailers at the end of the movie, saying ‘Based on the real life account of…’

    Tom Hanks is one of the best character actors of his generation, right alongside of Robert Duvall, Robert DeNiro, Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman, and Russell Crowe.

    As an aside, this is the only movie I’ve seen that’s been a showcase of a corporate logo from beginning to end (and not a bad association, I might add), to which I wouldn’t be surprised if it wasn’t produced by FedEx. ;-)

    If you’re looking for something more than the shallow and contrived dramatics of the reality series Survivor, or a movie without the standard pyrotechnics or other adrenalin boosting gimmicks, then this film will be well worth your time.

    It’s a human interest story, pure and simple.

    I was so drawn in that when the movie ended, I really wanted to see what happens to Chuck in the new phase of his life, after meeting his next potential love interest at the very end of the film.

    I guess that’s left up to the imagination. Happily ever after. :-)

    Enjoy a superb tour de force performance by Hanks.

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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.
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    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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    ‘Million Dollar Baby’ Download and Reviews

    November 27, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama, Sport

    “Million Dollar Baby” Movie Details

    Million Dollar Baby tagline: Beyond his silence, there is a past. Beyond her dreams, there is a feeling. Beyond hope, there is a memory. Beyond their journey, there is a love.
    Million Dollar Baby - DVD Cover

    Million Dollar Baby DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Joe D’Angerio
  • Hilary Swank Maggie Fitzgerald
    Morgan Freeman Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris
    Jay Baruchel Danger Barch
    Mike Colter Big Willie Little
    Lucia Rijker Billie ‘The Blue Bear’
    Brian F. O’Byrne Father Horvak
    Anthony Mackie Shawrelle Berry
    Margo Martindale Earline Fitzgerald
    Riki Lindhome Mardell Fitzgerald
    Michael Pena Omar
    Benito Martinez Billie’s Manager
    Bruce MacVittie Mickey Mack
    David Powledge Counterman at Diner
    Cut Man
    Directors: Clint Eastwood IMDB Rating: 8.2/10 out of 129,263 votes

    “Million Dollar Baby” Movie Review

    “Million Dollar Baby” Plot Summary

    A hardened trainer/manager works with a determined woman in her attempt to establish herself as a boxer.

    Beautifully acted, beautifully shot, intimate and profound

    The thing that initially struck me about Million Dollar Baby was that it was beautifully shot, making excellent use of light and shade, close and far perspectives, angle and slow-motion. Within these techniques, which are used for effect and not over-used to show off, the simple narrative was able to take shape, performed by actors who appreciated its depth and subtlety, so played their roles with reserved emotion and calm understatement that fit their characters perfectly. Lesser performers would’ve made a botch of the roles that Eastwood and Swank crafted to near-perfection

    The movie concerns itself with boxing but is not a boxing movie, rather that’s just the vehicle for its main themes: hope, dreams, determination, success and then loss. Still, it would be facile and glib to ‘use’ boxing in this way and then just gloss over its intricacies… this is where Morgan Freeman’s earthy narration comes into play, telling us all there is to know about training boxers in that same assuring way he told us about Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption. So we can chart Maggie’s progress without the characters having to pause and explain what’s going on, and Swank herself – playing the role with layers of nervousness, exuberance, doggedness and zeal – provides the perfect canvas for us to see these changes

    The main narrative is simple so shouldn’t be spoiled, however other subplots are constantly at work throughout the movie: Eddie’s own career and his relationship with Frankie, Maggie’s poor background and her relationship with her abhorrent family, Frankie’s long-lost daughter and his taunting interplay with his local priest. None of these runs away with or smothers the movie, nor are they followed through to much conclusion, but they provide intriguing depth to the three main characters as we come to know them in the shadowy expanse of Frankie’s boxing gym. Million Dollar Baby shows you that great films do not need a convoluted storyline or a supercilious screenplay, just great actors and a great cinematographer.

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    ‘Amistad’ Download and Reviews

    October 28, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama, History, Mystery

    “Amistad” Movie Details

    Amistad tagline: A true story.
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    Amistad DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Geno Silva
  • Morgan Freeman Joadson
    Nigel Hawthorne Martin Van Buren
    Anthony Hopkins John Quincy Adams
    Djimon Hounsou Cinque
    Matthew McConaughey Baldwin
    David Paymer Secretary Forsyth
    Pete Postlethwaite Holabird
    Stellan SkarsgГҐrd Tappan
    Razaaq Adoti Yamba
    Abu Bakaar Fofanah Fala
    Anna Paquin Queen Isabella
    Tomas Milian Calderon
    Chiwetel Ejiofor Ens. Covey
    Derrick N. Ashong Buakei
    Ruiz
    Directors: Steven Spielberg IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 out of 27,064 votes

    “Amistad” Movie Review

    “Amistad” Plot Summary

    About a 1839 mutiny aboard a slave ship that is traveling towards the northeastern coast of America. Much of the story involves a court-room drama about the free man who led the revolt. add synopsis

    A beautiful film about the struggle to keep our most basic rightfreedom

    This film is so moving, I’m having trouble coming up with the appropriate words to describe it. It goes without saying that Spielberg’s direction is nothing short of spectacular. I was thoroughly engrossed in the movie throughout. The realism of the scenes on the slave ship speak volumes. And the performances given by Matthew McConaughey and Anthony Hopkins were some of the best of their respective careers. And Djimon Hounsou (Cinque) touched me to the core depths of my heart. The conversation between him and his friend about the Bible was particularly poignant. But I could go on for pages and still not say enough about this film

    VERDICT: An emotional and heart-wrenching film that has the power to move the most cynical of hearts. HIGHLY recommended to all.9.0 out of 10.0

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    ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ Download and Reviews

    October 20, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Drama

    “Driving Miss Daisy” Movie Details

    Driving Miss Daisy tagline: The comedy that won a Pulitzer Prize
    Driving Miss Daisy - DVD Cover

    Driving Miss Daisy DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Ray McKinnon
  • Morgan Freeman Hoke Colburn
    Jessica Tandy Daisy Werthan
    Dan Aykroyd Boolie Werthan
    Patti LuPone Florine Werthan
    Esther Rolle Idella
    Joann Havrilla Miss McClatchey
    William Hall Jr. Oscar
    Alvin M. Sugarman Dr. Weil
    Clarice F. Geigerman Nonie
    Muriel Moore Miriam
    Sylvia Kaler Beulah
    Carolyn Gold Neighbor lady
    Crystal R. Fox Katie Bell (Boolie’s cook)
    Bob Hannah Red Mitchell (Century Cadillac dealer)
    Alabama trooper #1
    Directors: Bruce Beresford IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 out of 21,191 votes

    “Driving Miss Daisy” Movie Review

    “Driving Miss Daisy” Plot Summary

    An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years. add synopsis

    A mix of drama and comedy with great acting

    A mix of drama and comedy with great acting is the best way to sum up the movie. It contained the sassy attitude of Miss Daisy (Tandy)with the happy spirit of her driver Hoke (Freeman). The plot line is good and it’s not one of those really depressing dramas – its actually funny in many places. All actors in this movie were great, especially Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman. Tandy won best actress for her acting, and I think Freeman should have one best actor award. Watch it!

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    ‘Danny the Dog’ Download and Reviews

    October 17, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Crime, Drama

    “Danny the Dog” Movie Details

    Danny the Dog tagline: Serve No Master
    Unleashed - DVD Cover

    Danny the Dog DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Owen Lay
  • Jet Li Danny
    Morgan Freeman Sam
    Bob Hoskins Bart
    Kerry Condon Victoria
    Vincent Regan Raffles
    Dylan Brown Lefty
    Tamer Hassan Georgie
    Michael Jenn Wyeth
    Phyllida Law Distinguished Lady
    Carole Ann Wilson Maddy
    Michael Ian Lambert The Stranger
    Jaclyn Tze Wey Danny’s Mother
    Puthirith Chou Teen Danny
    Tony Theng Little Danny
    Baby Danny
    Directors: Louis Leterrier IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 out of 33,679 votes

    “Danny the Dog” Movie Review

    “Unleashed” Plot Summary

    A man raised into behaving like a dog, escapes from his captor to start a new life, who seeks to reclaim him because of his unnatural martial arts skills that are triggered when unleashed. add synopsis

    Best Jet Li Movie

    First and foremost, this is merely my personal opinion, if your here to tell me how bad of a movie it is, save it. I don’t care what you have to say, However bias it may sound, I just know a good movie when I see one

    Not only was it the Best Jet li movie I have seen, I think it was one of my many favorite of many films that I have seen this year. With such great actors like Morgan Freeman and Bob Hoskins, and Jet li’s acting has much improved as well. This movie combines some of my favorite genres from Kung-fu to drama, to action and perhaps even gore, this movie is rather violent. I think it was done so, as to convey the kind of violence that Danny inherited due to his evil master’s example/ways. I think the story is perfectly believable, and it just keeps getting better, there isn’t a dull moment from the jaw dropping fight scenes, some of jet li’s best I think since Fist of Legend, and Once upon a time in china. To the growing relationships between danny and sam, to character and plot development. With a superb soundtrack, done by a great electronic band: Massive Attack. And beautiful cinematography. I have nothing more to say except it’s the best movie I’ve seen all year, I suggest you go see it and enjoy it, as much as I did!

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    ‘Unforgiven’ Download and Reviews

    October 6, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Crime, Drama, Western

    “Unforgiven” Movie Details

    Unforgiven tagline:
    Unforgiven - DVD Cover

    Unforgiven DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Josie Smith
  • Clint Eastwood William ‘Bill’ Munny
    Gene Hackman Little Bill Daggett
    Morgan Freeman Ned Logan
    Richard Harris English Bob
    Jaimz Woolvett The Schofield Kid
    Saul Rubinek W.W. Beauchamp
    Frances Fisher Strawberry Alice
    Anna Levine Delilah Fitzgerald
    David Mucci Quick Mike
    Rob Campbell Davey Bunting
    Anthony James Skinny Dubois
    Tara Frederick Little Sue
    Beverley Elliott Silky
    Liisa Repo-Martell Faith
    Crow Creek Kate
    Directors: Clint Eastwood IMDB Rating: 8.3/10 out of 90,663 votes

    “Unforgiven” Movie Review

    “Unforgiven” Plot Summary

    Retired Old West gunslinger William Munny reluctantly takes on one last job, with the help of his old partner and a young man.

    Best Western ever made

    ‘-I’m not worth it, to die like this… I was building a house…-Deserve’s got nothing to do with it.-I’ll see you in hell, William Munny…-Yeah…’Little Bill (a fabulous Gene Hackman) -almost- cries for his life. William Munny (best Clint Eastwood ever) shows no mercy. Now, who’s the good and who’s the bad guy? The whole western filmography in one single film. The whole film in one single dialogue. A real MASTERPIECE… 10/10

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