‘Blade: Trinity’ Download and Reviews

December 23, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Comedy, Horror

“Blade: Trinity” Movie Details

Blade: Trinity tagline: Where it began so it shall end.
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Blade: Trinity DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Natasha Lyonne
  • Wesley Snipes Blade/Eric Brooks/’The Daywalker’
    Kris Kristofferson Abraham Whistler
    Dominic Purcell Drake
    Jessica Biel Abigail Whistler
    Ryan Reynolds Hannibal King
    Parker Posey Danica Talos
    Mark Berry Chief Martin Vreede
    John Michael Higgins Dr. Edgar Vance
    Callum Keith Rennie Asher Talos
    Paul Levesque Jarko Grimwood
    Paul Anthony Wolfe
    FranГ§oise Yip Virago
    Michael Rawlins Wilson Hale
    James Remar Ray Cumberland
    Sommerfield
    Directors: David S. Goyer IMDB Rating: 5.7/10 out of 39,745 votes

    “Blade: Trinity” Movie Review

    “Blade III” Plot Summary

    Blade, now a wanted man by the FBI, must join forces with the Nightstalkers to face his most challenging enemy yet: Dracula

    Blade: Trinity!

    Blade: Trinity is a very good film that has a good cast which includes Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Dominic Purcell, Jessica Biel, Ryan Reynolds, Parker Posey, Mark Berry, John Michael Higgins, Callum Keith Rennie, Paul Michael Levesque, Paul Anthony, Francoise Yip, Michael Rawlins, James Remar, Natasha Lyonne, Haili Page, Patton Oswalt, Ron Selmour, Christopher Heyerdahl, and Eric Bogosian! The acting by all of these actors is very good. Snipes is really excellent in this film. I thought that he performed good as usual. Purcell really surprised Me! I hope he’ll be in some more action and horror pictures in the future. Biel was really terrific here. I was really amazed by her performance. I would like to see her in more action films as well. Reynolds was good. Posey and Lyonne were really good. I was surprised that Paul Michael Levesque AKA WWE’s HHH or Hunter Hearst Helmsley was in this film. Having followed his WCW days as Terra Ryzing until recently it was wired to see another top wrestling is a big budget film. To Me he actually was pretty good and quite hilarious. I think in the future if he decides to be in more movies that he’ll play very good characters and even in leading roles like fellow wrestlers The Rock and Hulk Hogan. Remar and Bogosian were very good as well. There are a few scenes that I thought were cool. The interview Bogosian did was really cool. The fight scenes in the very beginning were also very cool. I loved the police station scenes and how Snipes says Vampires exist and gives the scare to the shrink! Also cool camera following Blade in the police station as well! Just awesome! The thrills and action is really good and some of it is surprising. The Dracula character was really remarkable. In his monster form he reminded Me a lot of Imhotep from the MuMmy and the MuMmy Returns! The special effects are great! The movie is filmed very good. The music is great by Ramin Djawadi and The RZA. Great directing by David S. Goyer. The film is quite interesting and the movie really keeps you going until the end. This is a very good and thrilling film. If you like Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Dominic Purcell, Jessica Biel, Ryan Reynolds, Parker Posey, Mark Berry, John Michael Higgins, Callum Keith Rennie, Paul Michael Levesque (WWE’s HHH), James Remar, Natasha Lyonne, Eric Bogosian, the rest of the cast in the film, The other Blade movies, Horror, Action, Adventure, Thrillers, Fantasy, Comic, and interesting films then I strongly recommend you to see this film today! Movie Nuttball’s NOTE: On the second DVD in the Blade: Trinity case there is a special nearly two hour making of the third Blade movie. It shows how the music, special effects, fighting, sound, and everything else was done by the actors and crew. Biel and Reynolds talk about a possible spin off movie called ‘The Nightstalkers’. I wouldn’t mind that and I certainly wouldn’t mind another Blade film. In one of the other segments Jessica Biel talks about how hard she had to train and how difficult it was. She done her very best to make you happy. Snipes and Purcell fought the fight you wanted! The director tried to make this the most explosive vampire film ever seen for you and yet you people still complain! Thanks for reading!

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    ‘A Beautiful Mind’ Download and Reviews

    December 18, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Biography, Drama

    “A Beautiful Mind” Movie Details

    A Beautiful Mind tagline: The Only Thing Greater Than the Power of the Mind is the Courage of the Heart
    A Beautiful Mind - DVD Cover

    A Beautiful Mind DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Tanya Clarke
  • Russell Crowe John Nash
    Ed Harris Parcher
    Jennifer Connelly Alicia Nash
    Christopher Plummer Dr. Rosen
    Paul Bettany Charles
    Adam Goldberg Sol
    Josh Lucas Hansen
    Anthony Rapp Bender
    Jason Gray-Stanford Ainsley
    Judd Hirsch Helinger
    Austin Pendleton Thomas King
    Vivien Cardone Marcee
    Jill M. Simon Bar Co-Ed
    Victor Steinbach Prof. Horner
    Becky
    Directors: Ron Howard IMDB Rating: 7.9/10 out of 117,427 votes

    “A Beautiful Mind” Movie Review

    “A Beautiful Mind” Plot Summary

    After a brilliant but asocial mathematician accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn to the nightmarish.

    Beautifully done

    Now this is the Russell Crowe I know and love. The Insider, L.A. Confidential… and now chalk up another calculating masterful performance

    A Beautiful Mind tells the autobiographical story of John Forbes Nash Jr. a distinguished professor from Princeton who went on to make some great theories and win the nobel prize. The centerpiece of the story is the fact that John Nash suffers from schizophrenia a debilitating condition for most people which leaves them helpless. Thus it is amazing that Nash has been able to achieve what he has. For the most part of the story his hallucinations turn out to institutionalize him at one point, when he thinks the Russians are trying to secretly send him coded messages through news publications

    First off the main performance by Crowe as Nash is amazing. This is the performance that I know he is capable of, complicated, passionate and serious, none of this gutteral one line BS that he uttered in Gladiator. Here we have a marvelous performance that Crowe spins as we watch Nash fall into despair, every twitch, eyes darting, and Nash’s helplessness this is not an easy task for any actor. Nash is a recluse, almost an autistic savant, we see how he trys out his theories by writing on glass windows and stuffing himself in a corner of the library. He is seriously gifted, but a social misfit. Early on we hear how Nash describes how a grade school teacher mentioned that he was born with 2 heapings of brain but only 1/2 of heart

    Ron Howard’s direction is great in exposing Nash’s life. Probably the best scenes involve the use of how Nash comes up with his theories such as why the dynamics of a colleagues tie is so bad, or how a plan to get all of his college buddies laid leads to a theory that makes him famous

    Also what else can I say about Jeniffer Connely who plays his wife in the film. She is passionate and gives a full perfect 10 performance as well as the wife who is trying to survive with a husband she can’t help. But the greatest achievement of this film is how it portrays mental illness from the perspective of the person suffering it

    Most films that deal with someone with a mental condition always place the focus on the people who are outside the person suffering, watching from a distance, trying to understand. Here we have a film that literaly puts us in the mind of the sufferer, as to what it is to live with such a debilitating illness. We get Nash’s sense of accomplishment, but also his demons and paranoia. And probably the most important thing is that we understand that mental illness isn’t something that gets cured, the people have to live with it, and it never goes away

    Also Crowe and Connely age in this film wonderfuly, so many films try to age actors/actresses in makeup and it doesn’t work, but here it is done flawlessly..Minor faults in the film deal with that some of the supporting characters are reduced to props and people we don’t know, and at one point the film bogs slightly when Nash is trying to return to Princeton to study. But these points are minor since the performances of the main characters are so well done, and the stories focus is on them to begin with

    Crowe will probably get the best actor for this. Great film

    Rating 8 out of 10.

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    ‘Legends of the Fall’ Download and Reviews

    December 18, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama, Romance, War

    “Legends of the Fall” Movie Details

    Legends of the Fall tagline: He was a rock they broke themselves against however much he tried to protect them
    Legends of the Fall - DVD Cover

    Legends of the Fall DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Sam Sarkar
  • Brad Pitt Tristan Ludlow
    Anthony Hopkins Col. William Ludlow
    Aidan Quinn Alfred Ludlow
    Julia Ormond Susannah Fincannon Ludlow
    Henry Thomas Samuel Ludlow
    Karina Lombard Isabel Two Decker Ludlow
    Gordon Tootoosis One Stab
    Christina Pickles Isabel Ludlow
    Paul Desmond Decker
    Tantoo Cardinal Pet
    Robert Wisden John T. O’Banion
    John Novak James O’Banion
    Kenneth Welsh Sheriff Tynert
    Bill Dow Longley
    Rodriguez
    Directors: Edward Zwick IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 out of 37,405 votes

    “Legends of the Fall” Movie Review

    “Legends of the Fall” Plot Summary

    Epic tale of three brothers and their father living in the remote wilderness of 1900s USA and how their lives are affected by nature, history, war, and love.

    Comedy for the ages

    One of the top comedies of the 1990s. Unintentionally, of course. There’s really no other way to take it. Yes, the cinematography is fine. As for the rest … Anthony Hopkins channels Popeye. Brad Pitt channels his hair (I wasn’t aware long, flowing locks were all the rage among officers of the Great War). The sheer heavy-handedness and predictability of the story. … Seriously, when I saw this in the theater, I burst out laughing several times — most notably, the ludicrous scene involving the barbed wire and the machine gun. Hard to believe this is the work of the same director who made ‘Glory’ and ‘Courage Under Fire.’

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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 Godfather: Part III’ Download and Reviews

    November 22, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Crime, Drama

    “The Godfather: Part III” Movie Details

    The Godfather: Part III tagline: All the power on earth can’t change destiny.
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    The Godfather: Part III DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Richard Bright
  • Al Pacino Don Michael Corleone
    Diane Keaton Kay Adams Michelson
    Talia Shire Connie Corleone-Rizzi
    Andy Garcia Don Vincent ‘Vinnie’ Mancini-Corleone
    Eli Wallach Don Altobello
    Joe Mantegna Joey Zasa
    George Hamilton B.J. Harrison
    Bridget Fonda Grace Hamilton
    Sofia Coppola Mary Corleone
    Raf Vallone Cardinal Lamberto
    Franc D’Ambrosio Anthony Vito Corleone/Turiddu (sequence ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’)
    Donal Donnelly Archbishop Gilday
    Al Neri
    Directors: Francis Ford Coppola IMDB Rating: 7.6/10 out of 77,281 votes

    “The Godfather: Part III” Movie Review

    “The Godfather 3″ Plot Summary

    In the midst of trying to legitimize his business dealings in 1979 New York and Italy, aging mafia don Michael Corleone seeks to vow for his sins while taking a young protege under his wing.

    The Godfather Part III

    Well done finale to the fantastic saga of the Corleone family with Coppola’s daughter Sofia being the only weak link in the acting area. Garcia is brilliant and carries the same vigor and power as Caan before him. Pacino still has that touch as Michael, now in his later years. The film moves along briskly and features great support from Mantegna, Wallach and a surprisingly well used George Hamilton. Wasn’t as big a hit at the Oscars as the first two installments, but the saga is still one of the most important series of films ever made.

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    ‘The Matrix’ Download and Reviews

    November 18, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

    “The Matrix” Movie Details

    The Matrix tagline: Free your mind
    The Matrix - DVD Cover

    The Matrix DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Marc Gray
  • Keanu Reeves Neo
    Laurence Fishburne Morpheus
    Carrie-Anne Moss Trinity
    Hugo Weaving Agent Smith
    Gloria Foster Oracle
    Joe Pantoliano Cypher
    Marcus Chong Tank
    Julian Arahanga Apoc
    Matt Doran Mouse
    Belinda McClory Switch
    Anthony Ray Parker Dozer
    Paul Goddard Agent Brown
    Robert Taylor Agent Jones
    David Aston Rhineheart
    Choi
    Directors: Andy Wachowski and Lana Wachowski IMDB Rating: 8.7/10 out of 354,777 votes

    “The Matrix” Movie Review

    “The Matrix” Plot Summary

    A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it.

    The Perfect Symbiosis of Action and Philosophy

    What is real? How do you define real? This question has been explored for its significance in metaphysics in other movies as well. The Thirteenth Floor is one of them and the other is Dark City. I mention these because they were released more or less around the same time as this movie was released. But these two movies do not enjoy the position and the popularity of this movie – The Matrix, why? Look at the box office success of the Matrix. Look at the popularity of this movie. Advertisements have been created based on the themes of this movie. Most people seem to have heard of the movie if not seen it. The Matrix enjoys a prominent position in the top 50 on the IMDb. Even a list of 100 best movies of all times as compiled by a documentary on the Discovery Channel mentioned this movie as among the top 100. The key to the enormous success of the Matrix is the symbiotic combination of two opposing elements. The first one being metaphysics or philosophy and the second element being intense amount of action. The Dark City is limited in its action and stresses more on the metaphysics aspect and so does the Thirteenth floor. When you see The Matrix, you see that there is far more metaphysics and philosophy in this movie when compared to the other two. And when you see the action sequences of the movie, the two movies fade into oblivion. There is so much for the intellectual to busy himself with in this movie. There is a reference to so many mythological places and figures. The character Neo is an anagram of One signifying the One Absolute many cultures believe in and then there is Trinity, an obvious reference to the Holy Trinity. The names of the ships, the numbers on the door, the name of the book Neo takes his CD out from all have a significance, a clue, if that is what one wants to call it. This movie gives enough to the intellectual to study and talk about. And yet the movie does not fail to capture the attention of the average movie goer. The average movie goer does not want to search for hidden symbols, he does not want to discuss the movie for hours and hours. He wants some action and some fun. The movie gives that as well. The movie has a lot of guns, a lot of chases and a lot of fighting. The average movie goer can appreciate the main aspect of this movie without bothering about all the hidden symbols which the intellectual chooses to see in the movie. Yet, he apparently does not deny himself the spirit of the movie and enjoys it. And I believe this is what has made the movie successful – the reconciliation between action and thrill and metaphysics and philosophy. This movie deserves all the praise and success that it has got. My personal all-time favorite. I never get tired of talking about it till date and love to see it with my friends if I get the chance.

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    ‘The Hurt Locker’ Download and Reviews

    November 13, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Drama, Thriller

    “The Hurt Locker” Movie Details

    The Hurt Locker tagline: You’ll know when you’re in it.
    The Hurt Locker - DVD Cover

    The Hurt Locker DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Jeremy Renner Staff Sergeant William James
    Anthony Mackie Sergeant JT Sanborn
    Brian Geraghty Specialist Owen Eldridge
    Guy Pearce Sergeant Matt Thompson
    Ralph Fiennes Contractor Team Leader
    David Morse Colonel Reed
    Christian Camargo Colonel John Cambridge
    Suhail Aldabbach Black Suit Man
    Sam Spruell Contractor Charlie
    Sam Redford Contractor Jimmy
    Erin Gann Mortuary Affairs Officer
    Justin Campbell Sergeant Carter
    Ryan Tramont Guard at Liberty Gate
    Malcolm Barrett Sergeant Foster
    J.J. Kandel Guard at Camp Liberty Market
    Directors: Kathryn Bigelow
    IMDB Rating: 8.0/10 out of 36,794 votes

    “The Hurt Locker” Movie Review

    “The Hurt Locker” Plot Summary

    Iraq. Forced to play a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse in the chaos of war, an elite Army bomb squad unit must come together in a city where everyone is a potential enemy and every object could be a deadly bomb.

    One of the best war films of the past 25 years…

    Gut-wrenching, pulse-pounding, out of this world tension, just mere exterior descriptions of what Kathryn Bigelow’s new film, The Hurt Locker is. Written by Mark Boal, The Hurt Locker overflows with intensity, passion, and reverence. In the wake of 9/11, filmmakers have struggled to create a piece that is socially accepted and respected. Only two films have succeeded in this task over the past eight years; Paul Greengrass’ beautiful United 93, depicting an open interpretation of the final moments of the doomed plane and now, Bigelow’s film will join the short, elite list

    This character-driven tale tells the stories of three army soldiers who are a part of the most dangerous of jobs to offer in the military, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), in plainer terms, they disarm bombs. Staff Sergeant William James played ferociously by Jeremy Renner heads up this story as a soldier facing death every moment of the day. With his wife and child at home and often displaying unorthodox behavior, James seems fit for a war soldier. Sergeant JT Sanborn, played by Anthony Mackie is a by-the-book man, living his days at war while incurring losses along the way. Specialist Owen Eldridge played by Brian Geraghty is young, bewildered, and thrust into a situation unknowing of the impact it would have. What these three men bring to their respective roles educates the viewer of the horrors of war. Forget what you think you know on CNN and your local news, Bigelow is running the show with Boal out on assignment and Renner, Mackie, and Geraghty as our anchors. The crews of the picture are the tools in building this powerful vessel. Cinematographer Barry Ackroyd uses his four camera use to keep us feeling like a first-person account of the events of the film. The mesh of Marco Beltrami & Buck Sanders score and the sound effects team makes for a more suspenseful experience. Filming in Jordan was the choice of Bigelow to give it a more authentic feel. ‘If you’re going to make a film about the Middle East, make it in the Middle East.’ Bigelow said to me after the film. It paid off big time because I always felt like I was there in the battle zone, enduring pain, torment, and dehydration. With a NY & LA release set for Friday, June 26th, The Hurt Locker’s deserves all the praise its been receiving and should be experienced by any movie lover. The Oscar Prospects might look a little grim based on the summer release but with no real first-half of 2009 contenders, Bigelow and her film have strong chances of taking a spot amongst the final five come end of the year. Renner and Mackie will also be strong contenders in their respective categories. The strongest possibility for an Oscar has to be for writer Mark Boal. The research he did for the film alone will keep Boal in the minds of voters. The Hurt Locker’s striking cinematography, crisp editing that keeps it at a heart palpating pace, strong performances, directing, and writing is enough to take this film in consideration for your viewing. Brilliant, simply brilliant.****/****

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    ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ Download and Reviews

    October 18, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Biography, Drama

    “Charlie Wilson’s War” Movie Details

    Charlie Wilson’s War tagline: Based on a true story. You think we could make all this up?
    Charlie Wilson's War - DVD Cover

    Charlie Wilson's War DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Shiri Appleby Jailbait
    Peter Gerety Larry Liddle
    Erick Avari Avi Perlman
    Yousuf Azami Relief worker
    Anthony Azizi Refugee
    Paul Bartholomew Date
    Ned Beatty Doc Long
    Jehangir Behzadizadeh Wounded man
    P.J. Byrne Jim Van Wagenen
    Kevin Cooney Kane
    Walter Delmar Lobbyist
    Christopher Denham Mike Vickers
    Jon Donahue Stu
    Francois Duhamel French News Photographer
    Russell Edge Mike Wells
    Directors: Mike Nichols
    IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 out of 39,160 votes

    “Charlie Wilson’s War” Movie Review

    “Charlie Wilson’s War” Plot Summary

    A drama based on a Texas congressman Charlie Wilson’s covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets have some unforeseen and long-reaching effects.

    The incredible Philip Seymour Hoffman

    Charlie Wilson’s war is an excellent example of how films should be made. This movie is of the highest quality and is cast perfectly. Tom Hanks play the lead and delivers an exceptional performance. Furthermore, Tom Hanks is complimented by the unparalleled acting ability of the incredible Philip Seymour Hoffman. I have never seen him in a role that suits him so perfectly.

    The film is witty, intelligent and well written. Julia Roberts also stars in this film but is easily over-shadowed by the other two leads.

    I rated this film 10/10 and am pleased to recommend this film to anyone that is interested in quality cinema.

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    ‘Goodfellas’ Download and Reviews

    October 15, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Biography, Crime, Drama

    “Goodfellas” Movie Details

    Goodfellas tagline: “As far back as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a gangster.” — Henry Hill, Brooklyn, N.Y. 1955.
    Goodfellas - DVD Cover

    Goodfellas DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Suzanne Shepherd
  • Robert De Niro Jimmy Conway
    Ray Liotta Henry Hill
    Joe Pesci Tommy DeVito
    Lorraine Bracco Karen Hill
    Paul Sorvino Paul Cicero
    Chuck Low Morris ‘Morrie’ Kessler
    Frank DiLeo Tuddy Cicero
    Frank Sivero Frankie Carbone
    Tony Darrow Sonny Bunz
    Mike Starr Frenchy
    Frank Vincent Billy Batts
    Frank Adonis Anthony Stabile
    Catherine Scorsese Mrs. DeVito, Tommy’s Mother
    Gina Mastrogiacomo Janice Rossi
    Karen’s Mother
    Directors: Martin Scorsese IMDB Rating: 8.8/10 out of 211,611 votes

    “Goodfellas” Movie Review

    “Goodfellas” Plot Summary

    Henry Hill and his friends work their way up through the mob hierarchy.

    A classic mobster film.

    This is one hell of a film about the mobsters, based on a true story and coming from one of the great directors of all time. This is about Henry Hill, the narrator of the story, an Irish simple person who gets involved with the Mafia at a very young age and continues his life through it. There is no major plot in this film, just isolated incidents one of which was the turning point of Hill’s life. Scorsese, as brilliant as he ever was, shows violence, sex and drugs etc in his own trademark style. And his actors helps him to make this film one of the classics

    Robert DeNiro is not present in much of the film, nor his acting leaves too much impression. The three actors who really did their best job here are Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci and Lorraine Bracco. I hate to say that most youngsters today don’t know too much about Liotta or how talented he was. I asked my younger brother about him and he said, ‘The man who did the voice on GTA: Vice City?’. This is partly because Liotta did not get too many big roles after that, especially in recent years. But here he is just brilliant as Hill. It’s Pesci’s one of the best too. Playing a mad mobster with dark sense of humor wasn’t his usual type. And Lorraine Bracco becomes the perfect lead female in such type of films

    The film’s got smart screenplay and excellent cinematography. And I don’t know how many times Scorsese will be denied his Academy recognition. I hate to see a lifetime achievement award as his first Oscar. But things are going like that.

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    ‘What Just Happened’ Download and Reviews

    October 12, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Drama

    “What Just Happened” Movie Details

    What Just Happened tagline: In Hollywood, everybody can hear you scream.
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    What Just Happened DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Robert De Niro Ben
    Bruce Willis Himself
    Stanley Tucci Scott Solomon
    John Turturro Dick Bell
    Kristen Stewart Zoe
    Lily Rabe Dawn
    Cayleen Davies Hot girl in car
    Dennis Albanese Anthony
    Ari Barak Aba Peterson
    Felix J. Boyle Hollywood Producer
    Felix J. Boyle Vanity Fair
    Scott Burn Lou’s Assistant
    Ryan Curtis Paparazzi
    Vincent De Paul Jack L. McDonagh’s Brother
    Jay Ferraro Movie Theater Patron
    Directors: Barry Levinson
    IMDB Rating: 6.0/10 out of 10,835 votes

    “What Just Happened” Movie Review

    “What Just Happened” Plot Summary

    Two weeks in the life of a fading Hollywood producer who’s having a rough time trying to get his new picture made.

    A very entertaining and ironic, expository comedy!

    I just love a good comedy, especially if it’s searingly expository and has that unique ability to blow you away with one-liners and exceptionally witty dialogue. Barry Levinson’s ‘What Just Happened’ is one such comedy

    Written by Art Linson (and based on his memoir), the veteran Hollywood producer of, um…I have no idea what, this film is about a Hollywood producer (duh), who’s having trouble accompanied by serious amounts of stress in his life. His latest film which hasn’t yet been released is receiving hateful reviews because of a scene where a dog is murdered in cold-blood, so it’s his job to convince the high-strung, bohemian director to cut the scene away and fix the ending. (By the way, the dog IS fine, the animal wasn’t harmed). Meanwhile, his upcoming film is about to be closed down because the $20,000,000 star they hired for the leading macho heart-breaker leading role refuses to trim a Messiah-like beard and lose some weight

    This producer has to deal with finding a way to fix up those two problems, and deal with two broken marriages for which he has to pay child support and alimony. Whta we’re entreated to is a very honest memoir-to-film view of Hollywood and the, supposedly, ab-fab lifestyles producers, directors and actors are involved in

    Oh, don’t get me wrong. They DO live in multi-million dollar pads with every luxuriousness available to mankind, they DO travel in class and in the latest car designed, they DO believe themselves to be Kings of the World and therefore are entitled to throw hissies and destroy entire sets in a fit of rage because, ooh, they’re being paid twenty million dollars for a movie role and they refuse to shave their beards cuz it ‘interferes with their artistic sensibilities’.I consider this film to be an entertaining backstage look at how the movie-making process begins and ends, with high-chair studio executives controlling the board game, producers trying to make some sense into it, and directors and actors trying to salvage their artistic projects before they’re turned into money-grubbing crap

    Have I mentioned most of the dialogue in the film is held through phone conversations? Well, it is. It sort of reminds me of ‘Dr. Strangelove’ and how important decisions and courses of actions are decided through the phone while the speakers try to deal with their own little dramas. Only that in ‘Dr. Strangelove’ it’s nuclear war and potential human extinction; here it’s beard-shaving and scene-cutting

    The movie is, also, extremely funny. You’ll be chuckling your way through it all, and there’s a scene or two (plus a collection of stupendous one-liners) that will make you explode in laughter. Which, I think, is priceless nowadays, when apart from a few choice movies, every comedy churned out is basically silly and uninteresting

    There’s a great deal of irony here. I won’t go into details for fear of spoiling a surprise or two, but I must say that the pervasive use of irony in the film is to be applauded. This is one of the truly entertaining movie experiences you’ll have

    Rating: 3 stars and a half out of 4!!

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