‘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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    ‘Dragonball Evolution’ Download and Reviews

    December 4, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Fantasy

    “Dragonball Evolution” Movie Details

    Dragonball Evolution tagline: This Easter the legend comes to life.
    D.B.E. - DVD Cover

    Dragonball Evolution DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Justin Chatwin Goku
    Joon Park Yamcha
    Christopher Sabat Shenron
    Jamie Chung Chi Chi
    Luis Arrieta Weaver
    Texas Battle Carey Fuller
    Richard Blake Agundas
    Yun-Fat Chow Master Roshi
    Ernie Hudson Master Mutaito
    Randall Duk Kim Grandpa Gohan
    James Marsters Lord Piccolo
    Julian Sedgwick Mr. Kingery
    Shavon Kirksey Emi
    Emmy Rossum Bulma
    Eriko Tamura Mai
    Directors: James Wong
    IMDB Rating: 3.3/10 out of 18,693 votes

    “Dragonball Evolution” Movie Review

    “D.B.E.” Plot Summary

    The young warrior Son Goku sets out on a quest, racing against time and the vengeful King Piccolo, to collect a set of seven magical orbs that will grant their wielder unlimited power.

    This is cinematic filth of the highest degree.

    My childhood is ruined. I have witnessed the death of a beloved franchise millions have come to adore and respect. This movie is not an adaptation, nor is it an homage of any sort. It is a mockery. A sheer insult to all those whom cherish Dragonball deep within their hearts and souls

    Why does this video-tape recording (I absolutely refuse to deem it ‘film’ status) fail to such a devastating degree? It does not capture any of the charm, wit, excitement, humor, or bad-assery to be found in its source material. James Wong has simply taken the title, characters, and… errm, hairstyles, and has furtively stapled them to the bloody forehead of a poorly scripted, heavily underdeveloped movie about collecting seven golden balls that when gathered, will summon a flying dragon who will grant you one magical wish! How fantastically whimsical!Who cares

    There is nothing compelling about this film. It’s painstakingly difficult to care about any character in this film, and that goes for Goku as well. Right from the get-go, you bare witness to a horribly underwhelming fight session between Goku and his Asian(?) grandfather Gohan, who carries a bizarrely flawless American accent.. go figure. The reason I imply confusion behind Gohan’s Asian ethnicity is that his grandson Goku is, well… nevermind. It isn’t even worth getting into; the casting for this movie made no sense. No consistency whatsoever. Disgusting

    The dialogue is cheesy and executed improperly in every way conceivable. You want cheesy dialogue done right? Go watch the Wachowski brothers’ Speed Racer released last year, truly a masterpiece as far as anime adaptations are concerned. What is improper about it, you inquire? It causes you to cringe without the ability to hold back. Every single word muttered is a bleak reflection on each actor’s terrific inability to act in any way, shape or form

    Speaking of form.. Don’t even expect half a thrill from this movie’s excuse for action sequences. These actors cannot fight under any set of circumstances. The wirework is so blatant and poorly imposed that I swear to have caught eye of a couple unedited out wires left in some of the more acrobatic scenes

    Really? Come on, Hollywood. Come on, Fox

    These sort of mistakes became a thing of the past DECADES prior. If a movie based on the almighty Dragonball franchise is going to suck this severely OUTSIDE of the fight sequences, at LEAST refine those few scenes (Dragonball’s saving graces, so to speak) into something worthy of admission price. Get a couple professional choreographers on the set to help out, if you don’t mind. (what a strange and unusual concept, huh!?) I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; if this entire project had been up to the legendary Stephen Chow, we could have had a sheer masterpiece on our hands. (refer to Kung Fu Hustle, what I believe to be the most faithfully Dragonballesque live action movie ever made) I shall continue no further. This movie does not deserve any longer of a review. In fact, slice this eloquently written verdict in half and it would still be far too flattering in length

    I feel that if FOX wishes to maintain any credibility they have left with their audiences, they will hold back on dumping this atrocious landfill upon the United States’ precious array of cinemas. Of course, we know this is not realistic

    It’s nice to dream.

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    ‘The X Files’ Download and Reviews

    October 19, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Crime, Horror, Mystery

    “The X Files” Movie Details

    The X Files tagline: Fight the Future
    The X Files: Fight the Future - DVD Cover

    The X Files DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Dean Haglund
  • David Duchovny Special Agent Fox Mulder
    Gillian Anderson Special Agent Dana Scully
    John Neville The Well-Manicured Man
    William B. Davis The Cigarette-Smoking Man
    Martin Landau Alvin Kurtzweil, MD
    Mitch Pileggi Assistant Director Walter Skinner
    Jeffrey De Munn Ben Bronschweig, M.D.
    Blythe Danner Jana Cassidy
    Terry O’Quinn Darius Michaud
    Armin Mueller-Stahl Conrad Strughold
    Lucas Black Stevie
    Christopher Fennell Boy #2
    Cody Newton Boy #3
    Blake Stokes Boy #4
    Richard ‘Ringo’ Langly
    Directors: Rob Bowman IMDB Rating: 6.8/10 out of 37,114 votes

    “The X Files” Movie Review

    “The X Files: Fight the Future” Plot Summary

    Mulder and Scully must fight the government in a conspiracy and find the truth about an alien colonization of Earth.

    Wonderful!

    Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny did an excellent job of acting in this film! Full of government conspiracy and cover-ups, with action and suspense, and something that all the shippers (Mulder and Scully relationship) will love: MSR! (Mulder/Scully Romance) Curse the bee…. anyways, if you haven’t seen this movie you are crazy! So, go rent it, rate it, and review it if you want to. I’m tellin ya, this is one of the best movies I have ever seen! Starring Gillian Anderson as Special Agent Dana Scully, David Duchovny as (hot) Special Agent Fox Mulder, and don’t forget the smoking man! Included are appearances of the Lone Gunmen and Skinman (Skinner) also!

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    ‘Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World’ Download and Reviews

    September 22, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Drama

    “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” Movie Details

    Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World tagline: The Courage To Do The Impossible Lies In The Hearts of Men.
    The Far Side of the World - DVD Cover

    Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • David Threlfall
  • Russell Crowe Capt. Jack Aubrey
    Paul Bettany Dr. Stephen Maturin, Surgeon
    James D’Arcy 1st Lt. Tom Pullings
    Edward Woodall 2nd Lt. William Mowett
    Chris Larkin Capt. Howard, Royal Marines
    Max Pirkis Blakeney, Midshipman
    Jack Randall Boyle, Midshipman
    Max Benitz Calamy, Midshipman
    Lee Ingleby Hollom, Midshipman
    Richard Pates Williamson, Midshipman
    Robert Pugh Mr. Allen, Master
    Richard McCabe Mr. Higgins, Surgeon’s Mate
    Ian Mercer Mr. Hollar, Boatswain
    Tony Dolan Mr. Lamb, Carpenter
    Preserved Killick, Captain’s Steward
    Directors: Peter Weir IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 out of 59,750 votes

    “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” Movie Review

    “The Far Side of the World” Plot Summary

    During the Napoleonic Wars, a brash British captain pushes his ship and crew to their limits in pursuit of a formidable French war vessel around South America.

    Beautiful Portrayal of life in a navy vessel in 1805

    I would like to start by saying Bravo! I liked the story, the execution of the story by the actors and the director. Russel Crowe really depicted the Captain well and I thought that the supporting cast were superb. The photography really enhanced the scope of the story, and I must take my hat off to the photographic skills of the photographic director

    One tends to forget that this story is not a high speed chase film with lots of blood and gore however it does have its share, although, the speed of the story is greatly paralleled by the speed at which a sea chase would have happened 200 years ago

    It is great to watch a movie that really gets to the heart of the emotions of the crew of a Man-Of-War vessel, not just making the crew look like the hardest SOB’s around

    And to that I take my hat off to the Cast and Crew, as well as the writers and the director and producers of this production.

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    ‘Dead Man’ Download and Reviews

    September 15, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama, Fantasy, Western

    “Dead Man” Movie Details

    Dead Man tagline: No one can survive becoming a legend.
    Dead Man - DVD Cover

    Dead Man DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Eugene Byrd
  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Iggy Pop
    Johnny Depp William Blake
    Crispin Glover Train Fireman
    Gibby Haynes Man with Gun in Alley
    Richard Boes Man with Wrench
    George Duckworth Man at End of Street
    John Hurt John Scholfield
    John North Mr. Olafsen
    Robert Mitchum John Dickinson
    Mili Avital Thel Russell
    Peter Schrum Drunk
    Gabriel Byrne Charlie Dickinson
    Gary Farmer Nobody
    Lance Henriksen Cole Wilson
    Michael Wincott Conway Twill
    Johnny ‘The Kid’ Pickett
    Directors: Jim Jarmusch IMDB Rating: 7.7/10 out of 30,529 votes

    “Dead Man” Movie Review

    “Dead Man” Plot Summary

    On the run after murdering a man, accountant William Blake encounters a strange Indian named “Nobody” who prepares him for his journey into the spiritual world. add synopsis

    A perfect full stop to a great genre

    This is what I call ‘first class’. Music, picture, dialogues, atmosphere, the actors’ play I like it all. What I do no like is that at least one scene could be easily moved to ‘deleted scenes’ section, while all the deleted scenes should be put into the film. You don’t have to be a fortune-teller to understand what ‘one scene’ I mean

    It is always enjoyable when the film is opened wide for interpretations. This is the case. When does Blake die? Where is he travelling? Is it reality? Who is that cannibal? Why is he being hit by an arrow? Who is that ‘Nobody’? Where is Blake heading? Being myself a bit of a guitar player I really enjoy the score. It adds a lot to the freaky pace of the film and creates the bizarre atmosphere

    Great job, Mr Jim Jarmusch. But 9 out of 10 because of the existence of something extra and the absence of something vital and important. Thank you for attention.

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    ‘Minority Report’ Download and Reviews

    September 8, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi

    “Minority Report” Movie Details

    Minority Report tagline: What would you do if you were accused of a murder, you had not committed… yet?
    Minority Report - DVD Cover

    Minority Report DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • James Henderson
  • Peter Stormare
    Colin Farrell
    Samantha Morton
    Tim Blake Nelson
    Tom Cruise Chief John Anderton
    Max von Sydow Pre-Crime Director Lamar Burgess
    Steve Harris Jad
    Neal McDonough Officer Gordon ‘Fletch’ Fletcher
    Patrick Kilpatrick Officer Jeff Knott
    Jessica Capshaw Evanna
    Richard Coca Pre-Crime Cop
    Keith Campbell Pre-Crime Cop
    Kirk B.R. Woller Pre-Crime Cop
    Klea Scott Pre-Crime Cop
    Frank Grillo Pre-Crime Cop
    Anna Maria Horsford Casey
    Sarah Simmons Lamar Burgess’ Secretary
    Eugene Osment Jad’s Technician
    Office Worker
    Directors: Steven Spielberg IMDB Rating: 7.7/10 out of 127,409 votes

    “Minority Report” Movie Review

    “Minority Report” Plot Summary

    In the future, criminals are caught before the crimes they commit, but one of the officers in the special unit is accused of one such crime and sets out to prove his innocence.

    Brilliant Sci-Fi/Thriller, that really leaves you thinking, with an outstanding story and an incredible performance from Tom Cruise!

    This is a brilliant Sci-Fi/Thriller, that really leaves you thinking, with an outstanding story and an incredible performance from Tom Cruise!. All the characters are wonderful and very likable, and it keeps you guessing throughout, plus Tom Cruise is simply incredible in this!. This is a movie that requires a lot of concentration, because it’s one of those films you have to pay strict attention too, and the plot is seriously awesome, plus one of my favorite moments in the film is when Cruise chases his own eyeballs!. This is up there with one of Spielberg’s best films and believe me he has done a lot of brilliant movies, and This is one of Cruise’s finest performances,plus it’s full of awesome twists and turns so don’t blink!. It’s extremely well made and written, and for once I agree with Roger Ebert’s review!, plus you will really root for Cruise’s character throughout. I loved those little mechanical spiders, and I thought that ending was just wicked! plus while i’m not a huge fan of Colin Farrell he did a fantastic job here and really impressed me!.Max Von Sydow was also excellent, and the special effects are simply stunning, plus the chase sequences are awesome as well!. I saw this a couple years ago and was unimpressed, however after upon 2nd viewing, I must say It deserves it’s praise, so if you didn’t care for it the 1st time, give it a second viewing, you may change your opinion

    This should honestly be in the top 250 in my opinion, and there are some fantastic creepy moment as well, plus I loved the depressing atmosphere it had at times, and This is almost like The Fugitive except it’s set in the future, plus It also has some very funny scenes in it as well. Cruise had excellent chemistry with Samantha Morton, and I especially loved the dialog, plus some scenes really had me on the edge of my seat!. This is a brilliant Sci-Fi/thriller that really leaves you thinking, with an outstanding story and an incredible performance from Tom Cruise, and if you haven’t seen it, Do so immediately, you shouldn’t regret it

    The Direction is spectacular!. Steven Spielberg does a spectacular job here with amazing camera work, fantastic angles, awesome use of blue,excellent lighting,great slow mo shots, and plenty of other uncanny shots as well, plus he kept the film at an extremely engrossing pace

    The Acting is incredible!. Tom Cruise is amazing as always and is incredible here, he gives one of his finest performances, is extremely likable , blew me away in his emotional scenes, had great chemistry with Samantha Morton,as always had lots of charisma, and has really matured as an actor, and if you don’t think he can act watch this movie! (Cruise Rules!!!!!!!). Max Von Sydow is excellent here in his role, he brought tons of class, was especially good at the end, and had some awesome scenes with Cruise!, I loved him. Colin Farrell is fantastic here, I am not a big fan, but he certainly was good here, he held his own against Cruise, and really gave a good show I liked him a lot. Samantha Morton is awesome as the creepy psychic chick, she gave a great show, and had very good chemistry with Cruise. Lois Smith is good in her scene as The Doc I liked her. Neal McDonough is good as Fletch I just wished they gave him more to do. Kathryn Morris is good as Cruise’s wife I really liked her. Rest of the cast do fine

    Overall Go see it immediately!. ***** out of 5

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    ‘The Pink Panther 2′ Download and Reviews

    September 3, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Comedy, Crime

    “The Pink Panther 2″ Movie Details

    The Pink Panther 2 tagline: Inspect the unexpected.
    The Pink Panther 2 - DVD Cover

    The Pink Panther 2 DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Steve Martin Insp. Jacques Clouseau
    Jean Reno Ponton
    Emily Mortimer Nicole
    Andy Garcia Vicenzo
    Yuki Matsuzaki Kenji
    Alfred Molina Pepperidge
    Aishwarya Rai Sonia
    John Cleese Chief Inspector Dreyfus
    Roger Dillingham Jr. International Dignitary
    Harold Chin Curator
    Eric Bruno Borgman French Customs Officer
    Burke Bryant Black Beret
    Federico Castelluccio Italian Guide
    Michael Anthony Coppola Waiter
    Richard DeAgazio Italian Dignitary
    Directors: Harald Zwart
    IMDB Rating: 5.2/10 out of 9,270 votes

    “The Pink Panther 2″ Movie Review

    “The Pink Panther 2″ Plot Summary

    Insp. Jacques Clouseau teams up with a squad of International detectives who are just as bumbling as he is. Their mission: Stop a globe-trotting thief who specializes in stealing historical artifacts.

    Best Ever Steve Martin Comedy

    The movie is very watchable entertaining and VERY funny. I can now officially confirm that this movie proves Dennis Pennis was completely wrong in stating that Steve Martin had lost is Mojo. From the opening scene where Inspector Clouseau is trapped in the window of the moving car to the final scene at the wedding, this movie is a riotous and funny side splitting event. The casting of John Cleese was inspired. The chemistry between Martin and Cleese is superior to that in the first film between Kevin Kline and Martin. The other actors particularly the ever excellent Alfred Molina were very good. As of course was the cameo from Lilly Tomlin. The pacing and comic timing of this movie was very crisp, which added immensely to the enjoyment of the piece. I would rate it as one of the top 10 comedy films of all time. It is easily as good as anything Blake Edwards put together, with Peter Sellers. This film finally lays to rest the silly notion that Peter Sellers was a superior Clouseau than Martin. In a final point to prove Martin’s Genius. I defy you not to fall on the floor with side splitting laughter when Inspector Clouseau is explaining the password to John Cleese’s character after the black berets have come through the windows on the ropes. This is vintage Martin not to be missed.

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    ‘Astronaut Farmer’ Download and Reviews

    August 24, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Drama

    “Astronaut Farmer” Movie Details

    Astronaut Farmer tagline: If we don’t have our dreams, we have nothing.
    Astronaut Farmer - DVD Cover

    Astronaut Farmer DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Billy Bob Thornton Charles Farmer
    Virginia Madsen Audrey “Audie” Farmer
    Max Thieriot Shepard Farmer
    Jasper Polish Stanley Farmer
    Logan Polish Sunshine Farmer
    Bruce Dern Hal
    Mark Polish FBI Agent Mathis
    Jon Gries FBI Agent Killbourne
    Tim Blake Nelson Kevin Munchak
    Sal Lopez Pepe Garcia
    J.K. Simmons FAA Director Jacobson
    Kiersten Warren Phyllis
    Rick Overton Arnold “Arnie” Milan
    Richard Edson Deputy Chopper Miller
    Elise Eberle Madison Roberts
    Directors: Michael Polish
    IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 out of 9,739 votes

    “Astronaut Farmer” Movie Review

    “Astronaut Farmer” Plot Summary

    A NASA astronaut (Thornton), forced to retire years earlier so he could save his family farm, has never give up his dream of space travel and looks to build his own rocket, despite the government’s threats to stop him.

    Good To The Last Drop

    I loved this movie from start to finish. Heart warming and solid acting With some humor and acceptable special effects. I was looking for a feel good movie to top off a rough week at work and this filled the bill perfectly. I especially enjoyed the family theme of the movie not to forget the main theme of dreams and what they are worth to any person. This movie had enough stamina to keep me guessing which way the story would go What else could you ask for? I have seen this movie in stores and kept passing it up and instead I ended up renting it. My mistake. I should have purchased it and thus adding another great movie to my collection.

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