‘Scarface’ Download and Reviews

December 25, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Crime, Drama, Thriller

“Scarface” Movie Details

Scarface tagline: He was Tony Montana. The world will remember him by another name…SCARFACE.
Scarface - DVD Cover

Scarface DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Dennis Holahan
  • Al Pacino Tony Montana
    Steven Bauer Manny Ribera
    Michelle Pfeiffer Elvira
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio Gina
    Robert Loggia Frank Lopez
    Miriam Colon Mama Montana
    F. Murray Abraham Omar Suarez
    Paul Shenar Alejandro Sosa
    Harris Yulin Mel Bernstein
    ГЃngel Salazar Chi Chi
    Arnaldo Santana Ernie
    Pepe Serna Angel
    Michael P. Moran Nick The Pig
    Al Israel Hector The Toad
    Banker
    Directors: Brian De Palma IMDB Rating: 8.2/10 out of 140,171 votes

    “Scarface” Movie Review

    “Scarface” Plot Summary

    In 1980 Miami, a determined Cuban immigrant takes over a drug empire while succumbing to greed. (Cartel not Mafia)

    Timeless Great

    Whilst a little long, ‘Scarface’ produced a movie well worth the old perusal. Al Pacino was his regular solid self, and Michelle Pfeiffer fairly ordinary which is to be expected. The degree of violence and swearing in the movie was an indication of the direction these kind of movies were taking as the eighties rolled into the nineties. This is another movie you can’t help but admire the wardrobe on. The sheer arrogance of the manner the leads wear their clothes allows them to pull off a look that is laughable, yet amazingly stylish. One must applaud such a show. On top of all this, a well directed and written script allows the audience into what is quite likely an accurate portrayal of the Miami underworld.

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    ‘Independence Day’ Download and Reviews

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

    “Independence Day” Movie Details

    Independence Day tagline: We’ve always believed we weren’t alone. Pretty soon, we’ll wish we were.
    ID4 - DVD Cover

    Independence Day DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Lisa Jakub
  • Bill Pullman President Thomas J. Whitmore
    Mary McDonnell First Lady Marilyn Whitmore
    Jeff Goldblum David Levinson
    Judd Hirsch Julius Levinson
    Margaret Colin Constance Spano
    Will Smith Captain Steven ‘Steve’ Hiller
    Vivica A. Fox Jasmine Dubrow
    Randy Quaid Russell Casse
    Robert Loggia General William Grey
    James Rebhorn Albert Nimzicki
    Harvey Fierstein Marty Gilbert
    Adam Baldwin Major Mitchell
    Brent Spiner Dr. Brackish Okun
    James Duval Miguel Casse
    Alicia Casse
    Directors: Roland Emmerich IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 out of 141,707 votes

    “Independence Day” Movie Review

    “ID4″ Plot Summary

    The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy. Fighting superior technology, Man’s best weapon is the will to survive.

    Great sci-fi movie

    Since it’s release in theaters 11 years ago, Independence Day has taken a lot heat. While I personally disagree that this movie is so horrible, it is easy to beat up the film seeing that its directed by one of the most boring directors of our time, Roland Emmerich

    However, I believe this is his finest work. The first act is all about the build-up of the alien invasion and the attacks. This takes about fifty minutes, which also develops many (too many) characters and their places in the apocalypse

    The attacks are good, but it is not unexpected. The special effects give it its credibility, and the second act begins the day after

    In the wake of the devastation, mankind is limping on to survive, all main characters personally affected in someway by the attacks. While everybody does a good job bringing out the emotional side of the attacks, Will Smith is the only one that degrades this. After battling the aliens and failing, he has a close encounter with an alien and reacts unrealistically, punching it and sarcastically greeting it. Then he’s dragging it through the desert, screaming at it because he is missing a barbecue. HELLO?!? This is an alien race far superior to our own and it has single handedly brought mankind to its knees, and all he can do is yell at it for ruining his day? His performance is plausible but not his role. Thank God this is the only thing that I did not like in the second act

    After Will Smith brings the alien to a secret alien research facility in Area 51, the doctors decide to perform an autopsy. The autopsy scene is a classic. It is probably the best sci-fi scene I have EVER seen. It could fit into a 50’s classic, and makes the movie so great

    At the end of the second act, they finally figure out how to take down the alien’s shields and destroy their monster-sized spacecraft. This is where the lousy third act begins

    July 4 is the opening of the third act, in which they round up as many pilots as possible. One is my least favorite character, a guy named Russell who claims he had been kidnapped by aliens 10 years earlier. The guy is lackadaisical cornball. He has one good line (Hello, boys. I’m back!!!!). All pilots around the world, including Russell will be in the ultimate battle. They will fight the alien ships while Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum plant a virus inside the mother ship. This is sadly the only interesting part of the third act, the rest of it from before being a cornball of cliches

    The interior of the mother ship is so breathtaking, I actually found myself wishing somehow their ship would malfunction and they’d be stuck inside, forcing them to venture through the space frigate for about an hour in a style reminiscent to ‘Alien’. But seeing that the movie is already 2 1/2 hours, I guess they decided to not to

    Jeff Goldblum’s and Will Smith’s chemistry work wonders while they’re in the mother ship, and every moment inside it is really good

    The movie shortly ends after their departure from the mother ship, so it pretty much comes to a screeching halt. The world is still in ruins, and Emmerich leaves us to ponder how humanity will get back up

    All in all, the movie manages perfectly for 81% of the movie. I would’ve given it a 9.0 if it weren’t for Will Smith’s comic relief in the second act, Russell, and mainly cliched third act. 8.1/10.

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    ‘Big’ Download and Reviews

    August 8, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Drama, Family

    “Big” Movie Details

    Big tagline: Have you ever had a really big secret?
    Big - DVD Cover

    Big DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Tom Hanks Josh Baskin
    Elizabeth Perkins Susan
    Robert Loggia MacMillan
    John Heard Paul
    Jared Rushton Billy
    David Moscow Young Josh
    Jon Lovitz Scotty Brennen
    Mercedes Ruehl Mrs. Baskin
    Josh Clark Mr. Baskin
    Kimberlee M. Davis Cynthia Benson
    Oliver Block Freddie Benson
    Erika Katz Cynthia”s Friend
    Allan Wasserman Gym Teacher
    Mark Ballou Derek
    Gary Howard Klar Ticket Taker
    Directors: Penny Marshall
    IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 out of 45,481 votes

    “Big” Movie Review

    “Big” Plot Summary

    When a boy wishes to be big at a magic wish machine, he wakes up the next morning and finds himself in an adult body literally overnight.

    Amusing Comedy

    ‘Big’ stars Tom Hanks as Josh, a 13 year old boy who wishes to be big at a magic wish machine. But then to his surprise he grows overnight. Josh has to try and survive in New York as an until he can find another wish machine.

    ‘Big’ is a very enjoyable comedy with good performances from Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins and many more. It has both witty and comical humour. They both combine together to make a movie that will leave you laughing all the way through.

    Overall, I thoroughly recommend ‘Big’ to anyone who is looking for a movie to watch.

    8/10

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