‘Mr. Brooks’ Download and Reviews

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

“Mr. Brooks” Movie Details

Mr. Brooks tagline: There’s something about
Mr. Brooks - DVD Cover

Mr. Brooks DVD Cover

Actors:
Kevin Costner Mr. Earl Brooks
Demi Moore Tracy Atwood
Dane Cook Mr. Smith
William Hurt Marshall
Marg Helgenberger Emma Brooks
Ruben Santiago-Hudson Hawkins
Danielle Panabaker Jane Brooks
Aisha Hinds Nancy Hart
Lindsay Crouse Captain Lister
Jason Lewis Jesse Vialo
Reiko Aylesworth Sheila
Matt Schulze Thorton Meeks
Yasmine Delawari Sunday
Traci Dinwiddie Sarah Leaves
Michael Cole AtwoodВ’s Lawyer
Directors: Bruce A. Evans
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 out of 45,817 votes

“Mr. Brooks” Movie Review

“Mr. Brooks” Plot Summary

A psychological thriller about a man who is sometimes controlled by his murder-and-mayhem-loving alter ego.

Pleasantly Surprised

I didn’t expect much considering all the bad reviews (not that those matter) but actually found this to be quite entertaining for the most part. It really plays with your mind, an original psychological thriller compared to most others out there today. Kevin Costner, in an interesting new turn for him, plays Mr. Brooks, a self-made multi-millionaire with a beautiful house and a loving wife and daughter. His business colleagues have nothing but respect for him. But he has a dark secret… he’s addicted to killing people and has been for years. He fights his addiction by attending AA meetings at church and just calling himself ‘an addict.’ William Hurt plays ‘Marshall,’ his twisted inner-voice who eggs him on. I found Costner and especially Hurt to be quite a hoot in a very darkly comic sort of way, they actually make quite a duo. The ending could have been worked with better, but overall this was well-done and a must-see for any fans of Costner or Hurt, or any fans of thrillers that actually show a good sense of humor.

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‘American Gangster’ Download and Reviews

November 25, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Crime, Drama

“American Gangster” Movie Details

American Gangster tagline: There are two sides to the American dream.
American Gangster - DVD Cover

American Gangster DVD Cover

Actors:
Denzel Washington Frank Lucas
Russell Crowe Det. Richie Roberts
Chiwetel Ejiofor Huey Lucas
Josh Brolin Detective Trupo
Lymari Nadal Eva
Ted Levine Det. Lou Toback
Roger Guenveur Smith Nate
John Hawkes Det. Freddie Spearman
RZA Moses Jones
Yul Vazquez Alphonse Abruzzo
Malcolm Goodwin Jimmy Zee
Ruby Dee Mama Lucas
Ruben Santiago-Hudson Doc
Carla Gugino Laurie Roberts
Skyler Fortgang Michael Roberts
Directors: Ridley Scott
IMDB Rating: 7.9/10 out of 106,631 votes

“American Gangster” Movie Review

“American Gangster” Plot Summary

In 1970s America, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, who is smuggling the drug into the country from the Far East.

Great Gangster Film!

American Gangster is one of the few gangster movies I have seen. I think it might be one of the best if not the best. Another thing that makes this movie great is that there is historical accuracy, not a 100 percent but still accurate enough. This film is about a detective named Ritchie trying to capture the drug warlord Frank Lucas who is involved in many operations. He did this to support his family. An outcome involving the capture of Lucas really amazes me. Nearly three quarters of New York cops were arrested and convicted of bribery charges. Ridley Scottt did a great job directing this film. He can do any genre without making a fool out of himself. The acting is pretty good. I think Denzel Washington is a great actor. Russell Crowe actually did something right for once. The technical parts of the movie is pretty good. The movie is somewhat boring but I was kept awake because I was intrigued about the plot. I rate this movie 9/10.

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‘Shaft’ Download and Reviews

November 3, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Crime, Thriller

“Shaft” Movie Details

Shaft tagline: Still the man, any questions?
Shaft - DVD Cover

Shaft DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Daniel von Bargen
  • Samuel L. Jackson John Shaft
    Vanessa L. Williams Carmen Vasquez
    Jeffrey Wright Peoples Hernandez
    Christian Bale Walter Wade, Jr.
    Busta Rhymes Rasaan
    Dan Hedaya Jack Roselli
    Toni Collette Diane Palmieri
    Richard Roundtree (Uncle) John Shaft
    Ruben Santiago-Hudson Jimmy Groves
    Josef Sommer Curt Flemming
    Lynne Thigpen Carla Howard
    Philip Bosco Walter Wade, Sr.
    Pat Hingle Hon. Dennis Bradford
    Lee Tergesen Luger
    Lt. Kearney
    Directors: John Singleton IMDB Rating: 5.9/10 out of 31,499 votes

    “Shaft” Movie Review

    “Shaft” Plot Summary

    New York City police detective John Shaft (nephew of the original 1970s detective) goes on a personal mission to make sure the son of a real estate tycoon is brought to justice after a racially-motivated murder. add synopsis

    I loved it

    Shaft was a great movie. The acting was great and everything in this movie was done very well. The story was also very interesting. I think that Christian Bale played an okay villain. If he was more scary and more evil, it would be even better. I am not saying that he did not do a good job as a villain, but he could have been scarier. But it was still a good movie. I also think that Peoples should have been more evil. Other than that it was a great movie. I really liked the car chase in the end. Another thing that I really liked about this movie is that John Shaft was driving one of my favorite cars which is a Chevrolet Monte Carlo. If you like police movies than you will really like Shaft.

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    ‘The Devil’s Advocate’ Download and Reviews

    October 19, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama, Horror, Thriller

    “The Devil’s Advocate” Movie Details

    The Devil’s Advocate tagline: The newest attorney at the world’s most powerful law firm has never lost a case. But he’s about to lose his soul.
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    The Devil's Advocate DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • George Wyner
  • Keanu Reeves Kevin Lomax
    Al Pacino John Milton
    Charlize Theron Mary Ann Lomax
    Jeffrey Jones Eddie Barzoon
    Judith Ivey Mrs. Alice Lomax
    Connie Nielsen Christabella Andreoli
    Craig T. Nelson Alexander Cullen
    Tamara Tunie Mrs. Jackie Heath
    Ruben Santiago-Hudson Leamon Heath
    Debra Monk Pam Garrety
    Vyto Ruginis Mitch Weaver, Justice Dept.
    Laura Harrington Mrs. Melissa Black
    Pamela Gray Mrs. Diana Barzoon
    Heather Matarazzo Barbara
    Meisel
    Directors: Taylor Hackford IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 out of 73,431 votes

    “The Devil’s Advocate” Movie Review

    “The Devil’s Advocate” Plot Summary

    A hotshot lawyer gets more than he bargained for when he learns his new boss is Lucifer himself. add synopsis

    one of the greatest movies to come along in the last ten years

    I can hardly find words to express how grand this film is; superb acting and story, with lot of action, drama and emotion. Director certainly mounted a gorgeous movie, displaying great talent to deal with the theme of men making a terrible deal with devil (though involuntarily)in exchange for money, success and all that stuff. Extremely realistic, never slowing down with one twist after another. Serious, scary and witty all in one, it captures the essence of degrading social values and overrated success of nowadays society. In terms of acting, Al Pacino’s rendition of Satana is simply awesome, over the top, a role played to near perfection. Charlize Theron, wonderful, does a good job in playing the forever loving wife, breaking down as soon she starts discovering the truth; the only one a bit disappointing is Keanu Reeves, not that much realistic and believable.

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