‘Con Air’ Download and Reviews

December 11, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Crime, Thriller

“Con Air” Movie Details

Con Air tagline: One wrong flight can ruin your whole day
Con Air - DVD Cover

Con Air DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Mykelti Williamson
  • Nicolas Cage Cameron Poe
    John Cusack U.S. Marshal Vince Larkin
    Monica Potter Tricia Poe
    Landry Allbright Casey Poe
    M.C. Gainey Swamp Thing
    Danny Trejo Johnny ‘Johnny-23′ Baca
    Steve Buscemi Garland ‘The Marietta Mangler’ Greene
    Steve Eastin Guard Falzon
    Rachel Ticotin Guard Sally Bishop
    Dave Chappelle Joe ‘Pinball’ Parker
    Ving Rhames Nathan ‘Diamond Dog’ Jones
    John Malkovich Cyrus ‘The Virus’ Grissom
    Renoly Santiago Ramon ‘Sally-Can’t Dance’ Martinez
    Nick Chinlund William ‘Billy Bedlam’ Bedford
    Mike ‘Baby-O’ O’Dell
    Directors: Simon West IMDB Rating: 6.6/10 out of 71,330 votes

    “Con Air” Movie Review

    “Con Air” Plot Summary

    A newly released ex-con and former US Ranger finds himself trapped in a prisoner transport plane when the passengers seize control.

    Amazing action flick

    This film goes beyond the usual boundaries of an action film. The ensemble cast is brilliant. Nicholas Cage and John Cusack play the ex army ranger turned paroled prisoner and FIB agent respectively who have to find a way of working together when psycho Cyrus ‘The Virus’ Grissom takes over a plane of prisoners who are being transferred to a maximum security unit. Cyrus is played brilliantly by the menacing John Malkovich, and he makes the character appear truly evil, down to his cold eyes. This is the sort of role he excels at

    There is also an appearance by Steve Buscemi as the Marietta Mangler, a serial killer who first appears in the film strapped to a chair with a mask, a la Hannibal Lecter

    Nicholas Cage is also good as a very honourable guy who just wants to get home to his wife and child, but not at the expense of his fellow prisoners

    This film is worth watching many times – its entertaining, sometimes funny and altogether brilliant!

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    ‘Something’s Gotta Give’ Download and Reviews

    December 2, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Romance

    “Something’s Gotta Give” Movie Details

    Something’s Gotta Give tagline:
    Something's Gotta Give - DVD Cover

    Something's Gotta Give DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Vanessa Hayden
  • Jack Nicholson Harry Sanborn
    Diane Keaton Erica Jane Barry
    Keanu Reeves Dr. Julian Mercer
    Frances McDormand Zoe Barry
    Amanda Peet Marin
    Jon Favreau Leo
    Paul Michael Glaser Dave
    Rachel Ticotin Dr. Martinez
    Paige Butcher Beauty
    Tanya Sweet Beauty
    Kristine Szabo Beauty
    Daniella Van Graas Beauty
    Tamara Spoelder Beauty
    Sonja Francis Beauty
    Beauty
    Directors: Nancy Meyers IMDB Rating: 6.8/10 out of 34,203 votes

    “Something’s Gotta Give” Movie Review

    “Something’s Gotta Give” Plot Summary

    A swinger on the cusp of being a senior citizen with a taste for young women falls in love with an accomplished woman closer to his age.

    Good!

    This movie is funny, cute, light-hearted, serious all rolled into one movie

    Diane gives her all in the movie, she unleashes all the insane things women go through in life. Her story is fascinating. Jack Nicholson is of course his usual ’swaggering’ self in this movie. He gives us his normal antics throughout the movie. His ‘heart-attacks’ are priceless. You can’t help but love him! Keanu, he is incredible in this movie. He is sincere, intelligent and magical. Amanda Peet, is over the top as in most of her roles. Overall this movie was excellent!

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    ‘Man on Fire’ Download and Reviews

    November 11, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Crime, Drama

    “Man on Fire” Movie Details

    Man on Fire tagline: Revenge is a meal best served cold
    Man on Fire - DVD Cover

    Man on Fire DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Denzel Washington Creasy
    Dakota Fanning Pita
    Marc Anthony Samuel
    Radha Mitchell Lisa
    Christopher Walken Rayburn
    Giancarlo Giannini Manzano
    Rachel Ticotin Mariana
    JesГєs Ochoa Fuentes
    Mickey Rourke Jordan
    Angelina PelГЎez Sister Anna
    Gustavo SГЎnchez Parra Daniel Sanchez
    Gero Camilo Aurelio Sanchez
    Rosa MarГ­a HernГЎndez Maria
    Heriberto Del Castillo Bruno
    Mario Zaragoza Jorge Ramirez
    Directors: Tony Scott
    IMDB Rating: 7.7/10 out of 69,966 votes

    “Man on Fire” Movie Review

    “Man on Fire” Plot Summary

    In Mexico City, a former assassin swears vengeance on those who committed an unspeakable act against the family he was hired to protect.

    Amazing, absolutely AMAZING

    This movie blew me away; however not the first time I saw it, I had to watch it twice to truly appreciate the message and the power of this film. Maybe I wasn’t fully paying attention or maybe I was too young at the time but I am so glad that I watched it again

    If ever there was perfect casting for a motion picture then this would be it! Denzel Washington is unbelievably believable, (then again when is he not believable) and even though Christopher Walken’s part is small in this you don’t forget him as he helps to develop the story and make Washington’s character even more electrifying. Also the supporting cast is more than solid with Marc Anthony and Radha Mitchell putting in very strong performances, with Mickey Rourke also worth a mention. However, this is all eclipsed by the youngest member of the cast, Dakota Fanning, who is indescribable as Pita. The chemistry between Washington ans Fanning shines off the screen and you laugh when they laugh, and cry when they cry

    The direction is expertly done, but with such films as ‘Enemy of the State’ and ‘Crimson Tide’ perfection is what should be expected from a director like Tony Scott. There are scenes around 2-5 mins long with no dialogue and just Denzel Washington on screen that are captivating; a testament to the skills of Scott and Washington, which come together with brilliant results

    It might not be everyone’s cup of tea with vivid violence and quite long at 146 mins, but in my opinion it has to have these things to make it the masterpiece that it is. If you like a film that really paints the picture before ripping it up in your face with twists and turns that will leave you with your jaw on the floor then this is the film for you. This film has so much to it that if I said anymore I would probably end up spoiling parts of it for you

    This is one of the few films that has brought a tear to my eye and that was because you care so much for the characters. I think this film has been highly underrated but hopefully it will get recognised for its heart and for the excellence that oozes from the screen on every level.

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    ‘Total Recall’ Download and Reviews

    September 6, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

    “Total Recall” Movie Details

    Total Recall tagline: They stole his mind, now he wants it back.
    Total Recall - DVD Cover

    Total Recall DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Mark Carlton
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger Douglas Quaid/Hauser
    Rachel Ticotin Melina
    Sharon Stone Lori
    Ronny Cox Vilos Cohaagen
    Michael Ironside Richter
    Marshall Bell George/Kuato
    Mel Johnson Jr. Benny
    Michael Champion Helm
    Roy Brocksmith Dr. Edgemar
    Ray Baker Bob McClane
    Rosemary Dunsmore Dr. Lull
    David Knell Ernie
    Alexia Robinson Tiffany
    Dean Norris Tony
    Bartender
    Directors: Paul Verhoeven IMDB Rating: 7.4/10 out of 65,900 votes

    “Total Recall” Movie Review

    “Total Recall” Plot Summary

    When a man goes for virtual vacation memories of the planet Mars, an unexpected and harrowing series of events forces him to go to the planet for real, or does he?

    One of Arnie’s genuine best performances ever.

    I remember when I was about 12 years old I used to watch this movie a lot and it had a strange effect on me because it is so bizarre and so violent, but I couldn’t tear my eyes away. Also, that woman with three boobs was enough for me to sit through the rest of the movie just to see again!It takes place in a dismal future where colonies have long since arisen and decayed on other planets and mutations are as rampant as corruption. Schwarzenegger plays a construction worker named Douglas Quaid who has recurring dreams about a trip to Mars and a mysterious brunette there. His hottie wife (Sharon Stone) is unimpressed by this brunette who keeps turning up in her husband’s dreams, but mostly he just can’t get over this strange need to go to Mars. I have to say, however, that based on his dream, which we see at the beginning of the movie in which he falls down a hill and breaks his face mask and then his eyes pop out of his head, doesn’t exactly seem like the kind of thing that would make me want to go to that place, but no matter. The movie really gets going as soon as Quaid goes to a company called Rekall that sells implanted memories, so basically you can travel anywhere you want to go in the world and be anyone you want. There’s no danger because you never leave the Rekall offices, but there’s always the chance of an accidental lobotomy. Almost immediately after hooking him up to their machines, he wakes up a completely different person, convinced that he is no longer a happily married construction worker but a secret agent on the run from an evil dictator of Mars named Cohaagen. At this point all hell breaks loose and the movie gets really good. It’s a little confusing, but for the thickness of the plot it’s amazing how well presented it is. Quaid is suddenly unsure who he really is, and when at one point he is receiving instructions from his other self, the self on the other side of the Rekall implantation, about how to remove a tracking device from his nose (in one of the movie’s most memorable moments), it doesn’t make things any easier for him to understand. There are tons of great characters, impressive sets, amazing special effects and brilliant performances despite the occasional cheese moment (such as that bizarre mutant at the end chanting ‘Open your miiiiiind..’ over and over). Read Volume 2 of my 50 Amazing Movie Facts on Hollywire and you’ll know what I really mean. The movie has the same brutal feeling as RoboCop, and director Paul Verhoeven has really shown that he knows how to do action sci-fi. This is definitely one of the genre’s best!

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