MOVIE REVIEW – THE KING’S SPEECH
The interplay between Firth and Rush in the movie is not only a master class in acting, but it is some of the most fun you’ll see in a movie.
Reviews
MOVIE REVIEW – NO STRINGS ATTACHED
When I think of fun and witty romantic comedy leading ladies I don’t think of Natalie Portman.
FROM THE DARK SIDE: LET ME DIE QUIETLY
A noir-type thriller that may require a certain mind-set from it’s audience for true appreciation.
MOVIE REVIEW – BLUE VALENTINE
Take a close look at how real the love story of “Blue Valentine” is and you’ll see why people need to watch soap operas.
MOVIE REVIEW – SEASON OF THE WITCH
If you want a film with an interesting plot and performances, look elsewhere.
MOVIE REVIEW – THE FIGHTER
The first word that comes to mind after watching this film is WOW and then WOW again.
FROM THE DARK SIDE: THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE (FIRST SEQUENCE)
Tom Six’s film is about a trio of people who are sewn together mouth to ass to create a “centipede” type creature. And then when one defecates, well…..you know.
INDIE REPORT – NO FOOTING
We all have dreams, but if we don’t achieve them, does that mean we can’t still be happy?
FROM THE DARK SIDE: OTIS
Maybe it will help convince young girls not to talk to big, creepy strangers in their front yards.
MOVIE REVIEW – TRUE GRIT
Joel and Ethan Coen have directed better films than this version of “True Grit”, but not many directors have directed films even this good.
MOVIE REVIEW – SOMEWHERE
It’s as if Sofia Coppola dug up an early draft of “Lost In Translation”, tweaked a couple of things, and tried to dress it up as a new study of the same themes.
MOVIE REVIEW – ALL GOOD THINGS
If you know a rich family, or are part of a rich family, you know how messed up things can be.
MOVIE REVIEW – 127 HOURS
An exercise in claustrophobic self-reflection that allows the viewer to imagine, if inadequately, the horror and dread of Ralstonʼs predicament.
MOVIE REVIEW – BURLESQUE
The latest in a long line of movie musicals that proves Hollywood takes one successful idea and beats it into the ground until there’s nothing good left.
MOVIE REVIEW – BLACK SWAN
Ms. Portman delivers an uneasy, tense showing that will certainly garner an Oscar nomination and perhaps the award itself.
Movie Review – How to Train Your Dragon
“How to Train Your Dragon” is based on a book, which might be another reason for the film being the first I’ve seen from DreamWorks Animation that really has heart
BLU-RAY & DVD REVIEW ARCHIVES – 2010
Quick plot, quick opinion and we’re out.
Movie Review – Fair Game
“Fair Game” is essentially about the volatile mix that can occur between two worlds; one with the information and one with the power.
Movie Review – Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
A really terrible sequel to “Cats & Dogs”
TV Review – Boardwalk Empire
My favorite series of all time was “Deadwood”, I’m thinking this may come close.
Movie Review – The American
From the panoramic vistas of the Italian countryside, to the panoramic vistas of Clooney’s profile, “The American” is a collection of painstakingly conceived shots strung together over the story of a man who seems to have one last chance to save his soul, and the hooker who loves him.
Movie Review – Despicable Me
Paul Preston reviews “Despicable Me” for TheMovieGuys.net and rants about the state of movie animation along the way.
Movie Review – Animal Kingdom
There is a very creepy, insidious tone that snakes itself around the audience for two hours.
Movie Review – The Expendables
SO much machismo is being blustered around the screen in “The Expendables”, the real expendable here is the audience.
INDIE REPORT – THE VIDEO GUYS
An indie that reminds us of why we love indies
Movie Review – Eat Pray Love
Let’s just call it “EAT PRAY LIKE”.
Movie Review – Middle Men
“Middle Men” has a laundry list of moments that seem eager to earnestly evoke some of the techniques and devices that certain other directors have used with much success.
Movie Review – Inception
“Inception” calls into question the very physics that we take for granted
Movie Review – Knight and Day
When I look at who’s next to replace Cruise and Gibson, I’m reminded that I don’t want to do that yet.
Movie Review – Straight Time
Hoffman holds it all together – possibly his best performance ever.
Movie Review – The A-Team
There’s a common, poorly-conceived opinion that adapting a TV show is a lowbrow indication that Hollywood has run out of ideas.
Movie Review – Cyrus
Cyrus is a film that doesn’t seem to know quite what it wants to be.
Movie Review – Jonah Hex
If you see “Jonah Hex”, I dare you to remember it.
Movie Review – The Last Airbender
Wow, M. Night Shyamalan just sucks.
Movie Review – Hot Tub Time Machine
Anyone walking in to a theater with “Hot Tub Time Machine” on the marquee should understand that this is going to be a pretty ridiculous film.
The A-Team – Audio Review by Adam Witt
A review of The A-Team, recorded right after the screening, from Movie Guy Adam Witt.
Movie Review – Get Him to the Greek
While certainly not as nuanced a depiction as some rock movies (“Almost Famous”, “Walk The Line”), “Get Him To The Greek” manages a certain amount of depth without compromising the laughs.
Movie Review – MacGruber
“MacGruber”, the film, is so bad that it defies analysis.
The Road – Audio Review by Joel Frost
A review of The Road, a grim thriller adapted from Cormac McCarthy’s novel, from Movie Guy Joel Frost.
Movie Review – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
I go back and forth in my mind whether this or RAIDERS is the best of the series.