‘Speed’ Download and Reviews

November 4, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Thriller

“Speed” Movie Details

Speed tagline: Get ready for rush hour.
Speed - DVD Cover

Speed DVD Cover

Actors:
Keanu Reeves Officer Jack Traven
Dennis Hopper Howard Payne
Sandra Bullock Annie Porter
Joe Morton Capt. McMahon
Jeff Daniels Det. Harold ‘Harry’ Temple
Alan Ruck Stephens
Glenn Plummer Jaguar Owner
Richard Lineback Norwood
Beth Grant Helen
Hawthorne James Sam
Carlos Carrasco Ortiz
David Kriegel Terry
Natsuko Ohama Mrs. Kamino
Daniel Villarreal Ray
Simone Gad Bus Passenger #1
Directors: Jan de Bont
IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 out of 76,666 votes

“Speed” Movie Review

“Speed” Plot Summary

A young cop must save the passengers of a bus that has a bomb set to explode if the bus goes below 50 MPH. add synopsis

WOW. Thats It

Speed is a terrific thriller/action film that gives new meaning to the word ’suspense’. This and the fugitive are the only true thrilling movie of the past decade. Keanu Reeves, actually not that bad, plays a cop who is going after a mad-man (Dennis Hopper who is great as the 9-fingered terrorist) who has put a bomb on a bus which will explode if the bus goes under 50 mph. This wouldn’t be much of a problem, but in LA it is as much of a problem of pising off Hopper in this movie. The most action packed, thrilling movie I’ve seen in a while, maybe equal to the terminator. Favorite Line (after Hopper’s head get’s knocked off) Reeves- ‘Yeah, but I’m taller.’ Terrific entertainment. A+

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‘Pitch Black’ Download and Reviews

October 25, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

“Pitch Black” Movie Details

Pitch Black tagline: Fight Evil With Evil
The Chronicles of Riddick: Pitch Black - DVD Cover

Pitch Black DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Angela Makin
  • Vin Diesel Richard B. Riddick
    Radha Mitchell Carolyn Fry
    Cole Hauser William J. Johns
    Keith David Abu ‘Imam’ al-Walid
    Lewis Fitz-Gerald Paris P. Ogilvie
    Claudia Black Sharon ‘Shazza’ Montgomery
    Rhiana Griffith Jack/Jackie
    John Moore John ‘Zeke’ Ezekiel
    Simon Burke Greg Owens
    Les Chantery Suleiman
    Sam Sari Hassan
    Firass Dirani Ali
    Ric Anderson Total Stranger
    Vic Wilson Captain Tom Mitchell
    Dead Crew Member
    Directors: David Twohy IMDB Rating: 6.9/10 out of 51,806 votes

    “Pitch Black” Movie Review

    “The Chronicles of Riddick: Pitch Black” Plot Summary

    A group of marooned space travelers struggle for survival on a seemingly lifeless sun-scorched world.

    Surprisingly good movie ;)

    Pitch Black is a surprisingly good movie. I was not a fan of Vin diesel before I saw Pitch black, but after seeing Pitch Black my respect for Vin Diesel has gone up. He did a great job playing Riddick a man wanted for many murders. His character is cold and makes many decisions that surprised me, like near the end Riddick was going to get on the ship and save his own ass leaving everyone behind to die. I like this movie and how it deals with human instinct. This movie is low budget but this movie goes to show you don’t need amazing special effects and lots of money to make a good movie, I think all the characters made this movie. I give this movie 8 out of 10 ;)

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    ‘2012′ Download and Reviews

    October 20, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Drama

    “2012″ Movie Details

    2012 tagline: We Were Warned.
    2012 - DVD Cover

    2012 DVD Cover

    Actors:
    John Cusack Jackson Curtis
    Amanda Peet Kate Curtis
    Chiwetel Ejiofor Adrian Helmsley
    Thandie Newton Laura Wilson
    Oliver Platt Carl Anheuser
    Thomas McCarthy Gordon Silberman
    Woody Harrelson Charlie Frost
    Danny Glover President Thomas Wilson
    Liam James Noah Curtis
    Morgan Lily Lilly Curtis
    Zlatko Buric Yuri Karpov
    Beatrice Rosen Tamara
    Alexandre Haussmann Alec
    Philippe Haussmann Oleg
    Johann Urb Sasha
    Directors: Roland Emmerich
    IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 out of 29,965 votes

    “2012″ Movie Review

    “2012″ Plot Summary

    An epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors.

    Great roller-coaster ride

    Okay, the first thing I’d like to say is, ignore those comments from members who belong to ‘the worst movie ever club!!’ These members think it is way cool to label every slightly disappointing movie as ‘ the worst movie ever’ and emphasize their juvenility with tons of exclamation marks. They think it is way cool to trash movies.

    The movie just isn’t that bad. It’s not that great either so ignore those who gush and tell you how awesome it is and rate it 10 out of 10.

    This is a film best viewed in the movie theaters on the largest screen possible to enjoy the thrilling sensation of cities breaking up, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. This is indeed a thrilling roller-coaster ride. It is best to leave your brain at home, however, as you will cringe at the clichГ©s, the schmaltz, and the absurdities. That doesn’t make it the worst film ever, though. So go for the ride and enjoy the CG effects.

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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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    ‘Born on the Fourth of July’ Download and Reviews

    September 5, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Biography, Drama, War

    “Born on the Fourth of July” Movie Details

    Born on the Fourth of July tagline: A story of innocence lost and courage found.
    Born on the Fourth of July - DVD Cover

    Born on the Fourth of July DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Tom Cruise Ron Kovic
    Raymond J. Barry Mr. Kovic
    Caroline Kava Mrs. Kovic
    Josh Evans Tommy Kovic
    Jamie Talisman Jimmy Kovic
    Anne Bobby Suzanne Kovic
    Samantha Larkin Patty Kovic
    Tom Berenger Recruiting Gunnery Sgt. Hayes
    Frank Whaley Timmy
    Jerry Levine Steve Boyer
    Richard Panebianco Joey Walsh
    Rob Camilletti Tommy Finnelli
    Stephen Baldwin Billy Vorsovich
    Michael McTighe Danny Fantozzi
    Richard Haus Recruiting Sgt. Bowers
    Directors: Oliver Stone
    IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 out of 30,380 votes

    “Born on the Fourth of July” Movie Review

    “Born on the Fourth of July” Plot Summary

    The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.

    A forgotten masterpiece!

    This has to be one of the the best war films I have ever seen. Where ‘Saving Private Ryan’ fell into a whirlpool of schmaltz or where ‘The Deer Hunter’ caught ‘bad ending’ syndrome, ‘Born’ stood out. It is also the best Oliver Stone film I have ever seen. Where ‘Platoon’ looked cheap and lacked characterisation, where ‘JFK’ felt smothered in special guest cameos, where ‘Natural Born Killers’ looked silly and cartoonish and well, where ‘Scarface’ was just plain shameful, ‘Born On the Fourth of July’ stands out above all of these titles. It confronts you with the true, unrelenting horrors of the Vietnam war with the use of disturbing flashback sequences, kinetically energetic gun battles and slow-motion violence

    This film also proved that Cruise was an artistically satisfying actor as well as a commercial one (think ‘Top Gun’). I think we can all agree that this was definitely his tour de force (and, if you’re a ‘Usual Suspects’ fan, you can actually spot Stephen ‘McManus’ Baldwin in the scene where Ronnie and his friends are discussing their futures in a cafe). Sorry if I went a little off the topic at hand there, but I thought some of you might find that interesting. Anyway, if I had to summarise ‘Born On the Fourth of July’ in a few words I’d say something along the lines of really, really, really good or more poetically, moving and unforgettable.

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    ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King’ Download and Reviews

    August 21, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Fantasy

    “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” Movie Details

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King tagline: The eye of the enemy is moving.
    The Return of the King - DVD Cover

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Bernard Hill
  • Viggo Mortensen
    Ian McKellen
    Elijah Wood
    Noel Appleby Everard Proudfoot
    Alexandra Astin Elanor Gamgee
    Sean Astin Sam
    David Aston Gondorian Soldier 3
    John Bach Madril
    Sean Bean Boromir
    Cate Blanchett Galadriel
    Orlando Bloom Legolas
    Billy Boyd Pippin
    Sadwyn Brophy Eldarion
    Alistair Browning Damrod
    Marton Csokas Celeborn
    Richard Edge Gondorian Soldier 1
    Jason Fitch Uruk 2
    Theoden
    Directors: Peter Jackson IMDB Rating: 8.8/10 out of 338,269 votes

    “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” Movie Review

    “The Return of the King” Plot Summary

    The former Fellowship of the Ring prepare for the final battle for Middle Earth, while Frodo & Sam approach Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring.

    The greatest epic ever made

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is, hands down, among the most spectacular and magnificent films of all time

    A short run-down of the plot: After the battle of Helm’s Deep and Saruman’s imprisonment in his tower Orthanc, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli and Gandalf re-group with Merry and Pippin in Isengard. There they learn that the army of Sauron is planning a full-scale attack on the largest city of men – Minas Tirith in Gondor. Gandalf and Pippin ride to Minas Tirith to warn Denethor, the steward of Gondor, of the threat from Mordor. Defenses are built up as the army of Sauron marches across the Pelennor Fields towards Minas Tirith. A distress call is sent to Rohan, still recovering from Helm’s Deep. Rohan manage to muster a large army, and set out for Minas Tirith, but the battle has already begun. In the meantime, we continue with Sam and Frodo on their quest to destroy the One Ring

    A major achievement of this epic film is the character development. Gollum becomes more cunning and sneaky than ever, and manages to turn Frodo against Sam, who is desperately trying his best to get his old Frodo back. Merry and Pippin are no longer just a source of comic relief, both of them prove themselves worthy as they are split up for the final battle. We learn about the true bravery and potential of hobbits as Merry helps cut down the Witch King. Eowyn also proves herself in the film, as she defies her uncle and sets out to Pelennor fields with the other Rohirrim, and eventually destroys the Witch King, and makes a very feminist remark while doing so. We learn to loathe Denethor because of his hatred of his last remaining son, Faramir, who really hasn’t done anything wrong. The peak of our hatred for Denethor is reached in the scene where he tells Faramir that he would have preferred it if he had died instead of Boromir, his brother. And then, right after that, Denethor sends Faramir into certain suicide, and Faramir immediately accepts the mission he is appointed to, in a final attempt to please his father. And of course, Aragorn learns to accept his fate as the true king of men

    In fact, the character development is so powerful that we actually participate in the character’s feelings. We FEEL Frodo’s exhaustion and agony as he literally drags himself across Mordor. We feel Sam’s pain as Frodo is turned against him. And, just briefly, we participate in Gollum’s triumph as he finally gets the One Ring. We are actually happy for Gollum and just for a brief moment, Frodo becomes the bad guy as he tries to take the ring back. All in all, Return of the King contains the most moving, emotional and touching scenes in the entire trilogy, and some of the best acting, especially from Sean Astin (Sam), Elijah Wood (Frodo), Ian McKellen (Gandalf), John Noble (Denethor, he is very successful in adding depth to his character), Miranda Otto (Eowyn), and of course, Andy Serkis (Smeagol, and top-notch at it, just like in The Two Towers).

    The battle of Pelennor fields may be THE most spectacular and epic sequence in film history. Unlike Helm’s Deep, Pelennor Fields shows the true cleverness of Sauron’s army. Orcs are not the only participants; trolls are heavily used in the battle, as warriors and as beasts of burden. The nazgul are very significant in the battle, and while the Witch King didn’t actually lead the battle as he did in the book, the nine ringwraiths and their fell beasts still play a key part and do lots of damage in the battle. We see just how powerful the nazgul really are. And of course, the men from the south and their massive oliphaunts play a significant part. While in Helm’s Deep we felt triumphant, in Pelennor fields we only feel the triumph briefly, as the Rohirrim make their charge into the horde of orcs and trolls. The triumph in Pelennor Fields almost immediately dissolves, as the Rohirrim are trampled down by the oliphaunts. The battle is won, but we’re not happy, we’re grieved for all the destruction, all the losses. It’s a totally different feeling than Helm’s Deep, and makes this battle all the more superior

    Return of the King features the most magnificent visuals in the entire trilogy. Whether they are of Minas Tirith, Pelennor Fields and Osgiliath, Mordor and the slopes of Mt. Doom or the climb to Shelob’s cave near Minas Morgul, Peter Jackson really shows us the true impact of these landscapes and images

    Many people may complain about the changes in the movie, especially the significant cut of Saruman from the end, but you must realize that if they would have featured the whole part with Saruman the movie would have continued another hour and a half. Don’t fret; Peter Jackson said the scenes will all appear in the extended version of the film. The ending is long enough as it is, and the film continues at least another half an hour after the Ring is no more. The hobbits return to the shire, and Sam marries Rosie. Aragorn meets his fate and is crowned king, and is finally reunited with Arwen. And of course, one of the most moving scenes in the movie, in which Frodo gets on the last ship to the Undying lands with Bilbo, Gandalf, and the last of the elves (Galadriel and Elrond to name a few), and must part with his three hobbit friends for good

    All in all, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is one the most fine-tuned, cinematically perfect films ever made, it’s absolutely flawless in every aspect. The Lord of the Rings trilogy as a whole is a spectacular achievement in film making history, and all three movies are together, without a doubt, the greatest epic ever made.

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    ‘Fight Club’ Download and Reviews

    August 21, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Crime, Drama, Thriller

    “Fight Club” Movie Details

    Fight Club tagline: How much can you know about yourself if you’ve never been in a fight?
    Fight Club - DVD Cover

    Fight Club DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Ezra Buzzington
  • Edward Norton Narrator
    Brad Pitt Tyler Durden
    Helena Bonham Carter Marla Singer
    Meat Loaf Robert ‘Bob’ Paulson
    Zach Grenier Richard Chesler
    Richmond Arquette Intern
    David Andrews Thomas
    George Maguire Group Leader
    Eugenie Bondurant Weeping Woman
    Christina Cabot Group Leader
    Sydney ‘Big Dawg’ Colston Speaker
    Rachel Singer Chloe
    Christie Cronenweth Airline Attendant
    Tim De Zarn Inspector Bird
    Inspector Dent
    Directors: David Fincher IMDB Rating: 8.8/10 out of 351,632 votes

    “Fight Club” Movie Review

    “Fight Club” Plot Summary

    An office employee and a soap salesman build a global organization to help vent male aggression.

    Fight Club (1999)

    I feel it’s appropriate that this is the first film I am reviewing, as this is the film that changed me. This is the film that made me so passionate about it and drove me to want to study film at a tertiary institution and, you guessed it, write my own reviews. Obviously I was already really into film before my first viewing of Fight Club, but it was this film that set off that spark

    Don’t let the title fool you. As a film fanatic, I always view a film without any prior ideas or opinions. This allows me to be able to write what I really thought of the film instead of writing a review on what I thought the film was going to be like. I understand that a lot of people go into the cinemas or video store and choose something to watch with the help of titles and covers. Would you go into the video store and pick up a DVD called Fight Club that was rated R18 with graphic violence and offensive language? If no, then that’s prior opinion. I didn’t let the title create a prior opinion. Now that I’ve cleared up any confusion with the title, I’m going to make this statement: Fight Club is a masterpiece

    Jack, the narrator (Edward Norton), is a chronic insomniac desperate to escape his excruciatingly boring life. He joins these support groups for dying people. It becomes an addiction because it cures his insomnia. However, it is taken away from him when this girl named Marla Singer (Helena Bonham Carter) starts turning up to the same support groups. This is when he meets Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), a charismatic soap salesman with a twisted philosophy. Tyler believes self-improvement is for the weak it’s self-destruction that really makes life worth living. Before long, Jack and Tyler are beating each other to a pulp in a bar parking lot, a cathartic slugfest that delivers the ultimate high. To introduce other men to the simple joys of physical violence, Jack and Tyler form a secret Fight Club that becomes wildly successful. But there’s a shocking surprise waiting for Jack that will change everything

    From the moment the opening credits start, the audience knows that it is going to be one bumpy ride. Fincher is well-known for having interesting and atmospheric opening credit sequences, and the beginning of Fight Club is no exception. The amount of adrenaline and thrill pumped into your veins as you view the opening credits is amazing. You cannot get much like it. Only Fincher could capture that mood and chuck it at you from the first few seconds of the film. From then on in, the film is fast and action fuelled, with moments of realisation, excessive violence, and even humour (Brad Pitt’s character Tyler Durden is comic relief in itself).

    In my eyes, this film is a masterpiece. Every single element of the film is perfect. How the film is put together by Fincher, along with the soundtrack composed by The Dust Brothers, the storyline/twist ending, along with the superb performances from the actors and actresses, especially from Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter, Fight Club is and will probably remain my favourite film. 5 out of 5 stars. *****

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    ‘The 13th Warrior’ Download and Reviews

    August 16, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Fantasy

    “The 13th Warrior” Movie Details

    The 13th Warrior tagline: Fear reigns.
    The 13th Warrior - DVD Cover

    The 13th Warrior DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Erick Avari
  • Diane Venora
    Antonio Banderas Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan Ibn Al Abbas Ibn Rashid Ibn Hamad
    Vladimir Kulich Buliwyf/The 1st Warrior
    Dennis Storhoi Herger the Joyous
    Daniel Southern Edgtho the Silent
    Neil Maffin Roneth the Rider
    John DeSantis Ragnar the Dour
    Clive Russell Helfdane the Fat
    Mischa Hausserman Rethel the Archer
    Oliver Sveinall Haltaf the Boy
    AsbjГёrn ‘Bear’ Riis Halga the Wise
    Richard Bremmer Skeld the Superstitious
    Tony Curran Weath the Musician
    Albie Woodington Hyglak the Quarrelsome
    Omar Sharif Melchisidek
    Hosein, Caravan Leader
    Directors: John McTiernan IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 out of 34,364 votes

    “The 13th Warrior” Movie Review

    “The 13th Warrior” Plot Summary

    In AD 922, an important emissary who is banished from his homeland. The nomadic outcast comes across…

    Very well made entertaining movie

    I found myself glued to the television despite my inability to understand most of the early dialog in The 13th Warrior. Curiosity kept me from turning away and the action hooked me. Antonio Banderas’ performance is intelligent and understated. He may headline, but the unknown actors take the lead with very strong performances. Omar Sharif is certainly recognizable, but of limited exposure here. It’s sad that he belittled such a great movie because of it’s box office failure. This movie has a LOTR feel about it without the high end production. The production here is just right for the story and cast. The main attraction over LOTR is that it only runs 103 minutes. Beware, if you are easily affected by carnage. But, if you enjoy a classic tale of good vs. evil and competitive action, you will embrace this adventure.

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