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Movies Showing This Week (June 1, 2012)

2012-05-30T12:19:00.000-07:00

30 Beats (Limited)

Cast: Jennifer Tilly, Paz de la Huerta, Lee Pace

Synopsis:

A group of New Yorkers would get connected in a series of hot encounters and some comedic moments.

6 Month Rule (Limited)

Cast: Blayne Weaver, Martin Starr, Natalie Morales

Synopsis:

The film centers on a bachelor who gets into a relationship devoid of any emotional attachment. He follows his own rules when it comes to relationship and that there is no woman who would ever get into his heart. However, he was mistaken.

Apartment 143 (Limited)

Cast: Kai Lennox, Michael O'Keefe, Rick Gonzalez

Synopsis:

A group of parapsychologists is on a mission to investigate some strange happenings inside an apartment. They will try to contact "the other side" but things would be dangerous for them.

Battlefield America

Cast: Marques Houston, Mekia Cox, Christopher Jones

Synopsis:
Witness a hip-hop dance battle among groups of bad boys. Sean Lewis would help motivate these boys.

For Greater Glory

Cast: Oscar Isaac, Eva Longoria, Andy Garcia

Synopsis:

This film is a chronicle of the Cristeros War in 1926-1929. A rebellion broke out at that time when the Mexican government tried to stop the spread of Catholic faith in their country.

Jack and Diane (Limited)

Cast: Juno Temple, Jena Malone, Kylie Minogue

Synopsis:
Jack and Dian are both teenage girls who first meet each other in New York City. They share the night together with some intimate kisses which would lead to Diane's werewolf-like visions.

Piranha 3DD

Cast: Danielle Panabaker, Ving Rhames, David Hasselhoff

Synopsis:

The prehistoric vicious man-eating piranhas moves upstream to a newly opened water park. This time around, they are more blood thirsty and fiercer. Maddy and her friends would try to stop their vicious attacks.

Snow White and the Huntsman

Cast: Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth

Synopsis:
The Huntsman choose to protect Snow White instead of killing her. Together the two would go on a quest to beat out the Evil Queen.

Movies Showing This Week (May 25, 2012)

2012-05-21T05:43:00.000-07:00

Chernobyl Diaries

Cast: Jesse McCartney, Jonathan Sadowsky, Olivia Dudley

Synopsis:

A group of tourist is visiting an abandoned place. They take a tour guide with them to Pripyat. This place used to be the home of those employees who work in the nuclear reactor in Chernobyl. The group would discover something creepy inside the place.

Cowgirls 'N Angels

Cast: Bailee Madison, Jackson Rathbone, Alicia Witt

Synopsis:

A young girl dreams to find her father who is a rodeo rider. She encounters a team of young female rodeo riders while searching for her father. She is recruited to join the group.

Men In Black III

Cast: Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin

Synopsis:

Agent J embarks on a time travel experience. He must go back in the early 1960's to help his friend, Agent K.

Mighty Fine

Cast: Chazz Palminteri, Andie MacDowell, Jodelle Ferland

Synopsis:
A story of Joe Fine who takes his family with him to New Orleans. He would experience some troubles while residing in the new place.

Moonrise Kingdom (USA, Limited)

Cast: Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Bruce Willis

Synopsis:

A couple run away from town which would disrupt the community . A local search party is organized to find them.

The Intouchables (USA, Limited)

Cast: Francois Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Ly Ne

Synopsis:

A man becomes quadriplegic after he got into an accident. He then hires a young man to care for him.

Oslo, August 31st (New York City)

Cast: Anders Danielsen Lie, Hans Olav Brenner, Ingrid Olava

Synopsis:
Anders is a recovering drug addict. He takes a short leave from the treatment center he is currently staying to attend a job interview. He also gets connected with his old friends.

Asylum Blackout Movie Review

2012-05-09T20:43:00.000-07:00

Director: Alexandre Courtes

Writers: S. Craig Zahler, Jerome Fansten

In Theaters: May 4, 2012 (USA)

Running Time: 85 minutes

Genre: Horror, Thriller

Cast: Anna Skellern, Rupert Evans, Dave Legeno

Synopsis:

George and his co-workers are band members and at the same time work part-time as cooks at an asylum for those insane criminals. They have the misfortune of getting locked in at the asylum together with the inmates during a thunderstorm. Horrifying events will unravel inside the asylum.

Reaction:

If you highly appreciate gory films, then you might like this one. Asylum Blackout is originally entitled The Incident. Anyway, this film is almost shot entirely inside a well structured building deemed to be as the asylum. The characters varied greatly. There were those criminally insane individuals and those ruggedly looking cooks. Acting wise, they all perform just fine, nothing much remarkable. I could feel the helplessness of those cooks. They have nothing else to do except to survive when those insane people start killing each other. I like the fact how the director made the lead roles act smarter. They are smart enough to hide from those vicious criminals and to ask for help. In addition, good thing that the director did not forget to mention that the story took place in 1989 in which cell phones are not commonly used at that time. So, it justifies the plot of the story.

The ending may come as a surprise to some viewers. However, I see it as a normal reaction after facing severe horrifying experience. My rating for this film is 5 out of 10. I have seen gorier and more horrifying films with better plot. Still, I would say that this film has definitely entertained me and made me glued on every scene.

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Movies Showing This Week (May 16 & 18, 2012)

2012-05-09T18:19:00.002-07:00

The Dictator (May16, 2012)

Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Jason Mantzoukas, Ben Kingsley

Synopsis:

A comedy film of a dictator who ensures that democracy would never be brought in his country.

Elena

Cast: Yelena Lyadova, Nadezhda Markina, Aleksey Rosin

Synopsis:

A story of an old couple, Elena and Vladimir, who met in the later part of their life. Each has their own kids from their previous marriages. A sudden turn of event would lead Elena to come up with a plan after her husband was hospitalized.

Battleship (May 18, 2012)

Cast: Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, Rihanna

Synopsis:

Aliens are trying to build a power source in the ocean. However, they face a navy fleet which would start into a big battle.

Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu Story (New York)

Cast: Yonathan Netanyahu

Synopsis:

This film follows the story of Yonatan Netanyahu, the brother of the Prime Minister of Israel. On July 4, 1976, Lieutenant Colonel Yonatan Netanyahu led an elite Israeli commando. He was killed in a hostage-rescue mission at Entebbe Airport in Uganda.

Hysteria

Cast: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce

Synopsis:

During the Victorian era, doctors diagnosed hysteria for those women who showed anger, irritability and unexplained tears. A new electrical device is introduced to treat hysteria.

Lovely Molly (Limited)

Cast: Alexandra Holden, Ken Arnold, Lauren Lakis

Synopsis:
Molly Reynolds is a newlywed who returns to her old family home. Some frightful reminders of her childhood life would disturb her life.

Polisse

Cast: Karin Viard, Joey Starr, Marina Foiss

Synopsis:

This film is about the officers and individuals who are working in a child protection unit in France.

Quill: Life of a Guide Dog (Limited)

Cast: Kaoru Kobayashi, Kippei Shiina, Teruyuki Kagawa

Synopsis:

This film is based on a true story of a Labrador Retriever dog. His name is Quill and he is trained to be a guide dog right after his first birthday. Quill would help guide a blind person named Watanabe. These two would become great friends later on.

The Samaritan

Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Kirby, Ruth Negga

Synopsis:

Foley has spent 20 years of his life in prison. Instead of starting a new life after prison, he got entangled with his young protege.

Virginia (Limited)

Cast: Jennifer Connelly, Emma Roberts, Ed Harris

Synopsis:

A sheriff's bid to become a state senate would be threatened after he discovers that his daughter is dating the son of a disturbed woman in their place. This woman has two decades affair with the sheriff.

What To Expect When You're Expecting

Cast: Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Matthew Morrison

Synopsis:

This films centers on four couples who are trying to prepare for parenthood. They would experience all the thrills, surprises and terrors.

The Lucky One Movie Review

2012-05-07T19:27:00.001-07:00

Director: Scott Hicks

Writers: Will Fetters (screenplay), Nicholas Sparks (novel)

In Theaters: April 20, 2012 (USA)

Running Time: 101 minutes

Genre: Romance, Drama
Rated: PG-13

Cast: Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling, Blythe Danner

Synopsis:

While serving in Iraq as a marine, Logan finds a photo of a woman with a message written on it. He is looking at the pic when suddenly their unit is attacked. He survives and believes that the photo brings some luck to him. When he returns to the United States, he resolves to find the woman in the photo. He discovers that the woman is residing in Louisiana. He goes to the place and soon he starts a special relationship with the woman.

Reaction:

I have not read the novel of Nicholas Spark which gave rise to this film adaptation. Anyway, I find the character of Logan which is portrayed by Zac Efron is kinda shallow. There is nothing much to know about him except that he is a marine guy and is quite determined to find someone he only saw from the picture. Beth portrayed by Taylor Schilling is quite unimpressive. I just cannot connect with her character. Even the son of Beth which is portrayed by Riley Thomas Stewart got a lackluster role which is just forgettable. The only one who performs well in this film is Blythe Danner. She brings some light into a rather bland film.

I find the scene in which Logan has to walk on foot together with his dog just to find Beth as ridiculous. It is amazing how he still emerged as refreshing and stunning as ever even after several days of walking without much sleep. It is simply unbelievable. I got bored on several scenes as well. The Lucky One is definitely the least of all the film adaptations of Nicholas Sparks' novels.

This film is forgettable. If you really want to watch it, do yourself a favor, just wait for its DVD release and watch it at home. My rating would be 3 out of 10.

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Movies Showing This Week (May 11, 2012)

2012-05-05T03:34:00.000-07:00

A Bag of Hammers (Limited)

Cast: Jason Ritter, Jake Sandvig, Rebecca Hall

Synopsis:

Two men is scamming some people by stealing their cars. However, their operation is threatened when a single mom and her son become their neighbor.

Dangerous Ishhq (USA, Limited)

Cast: Karisma Kapoor, Rajneesh Duggal, Jimmy Shergill

Synopsis:

A story of a beautiful woman who is searching for her loved one after he is kidnapped. With the extreme trauma she undergoes, she discovers something extraordinary along the way.

Dark Shadows

Cast: Johnny Depp, Jackie Earle Haley, Eva Green

Synopsis:
Barnabas Collins got imprisoned and soon he is set free. He returns to his place where he must protect his dysfunctional relatives.

El Gringo (Limited)

Cast: Scott Adkins, Yvette Yates, Christian Slater

Synopsis:

A man is about to enter Mexico with a stack of huge cash in his luggage. He is suddenly attacked when he is in El Fronteras.

Girl in Progress (Limited)

Cast: Eva Mendes, Patricia Arquette, Matthew Modine

Synopsis:
Grace is a single mom who works hard to keep up with her bills and takes care of her daughter. She is also having an affair with a married doctor. Her young daughter plans on living as an adult after she got inspired from coming-of-age stories.

God Bless America (Limited)

Cast: Joel Murray, Tara Lynne Barr, Mackenzie Brooke

Synopsis:
An action-packed film in which a terminally ill man and a 16 y.o. girl work together to eradicate those loathsome citizens in their place.

Hick (Limited)

Cast: Chloe Moretz, Eddie Redmayne, Juliette Lewis

Synopsis:
A teen from Nebraska goes to Las Vegas. She will encounter surprising things in the bright lights of this city.

I Wish (Limited)

Cast: Koki Maeda, Ohshiro Maeda, Ryoga Hayashi

Synopsis:

Koichi got separated from his brother after their parents divorced. He starts to think that something miraculous will happen with the new bullet train service.

Otter 501 (USA)

Cast: Katie Pofahl

Synopsis:

Katie tries to save a sea otter pup after it is separated from its mother. You can see Katie's effort to save the whole specie from extinction.

Stash House

Cast: Dolph Lundgren, Briana Evigan, Sean Faris

Synopsis:

A couple finally found the perfect house to live. However, things change after they discovered a stash of heroine in their house and they end up in prison.

The Cup (Los Angeles)

Cast: Ray Winstone, Stephen Curry, Brendan Gleeson

Synopsis:

This is a true story of a man who fights for triumph in the 2002 Melbourne Cup horse race. Witness how brotherly love and true human spirit can bring someone into his ultimate success.

The Philly Kid

Cast: Wes Chatham, Devon Sawa, Sarah Butler

Synopsis:

A moving story of a former NCAA champ who got paroled after a decade in prison. Now, he must save a friend's life in some cage fights.

The Road (Limited)

Cast: Carmina Villaroel, Rhian Ramos, TJ Trinidad

Synopsis:

A murder was committed and left unknown three decades ago. Now, three teens are reported to be missing in an abandoned road.

Tonight You're Mine

Cast: Luke Treadaway, Natalia Tena, Mathew Baynton

Synopsis:

Two rock stars who are not in good terms are handcuffed together for 24 hours at a music festival. The problem is they are both scheduled to perform.

Transit (USA, Limited)

Cast: Jim Caviezel, James Frain, Elisabeth Rohm

Synopsis:

The Sidwell family is on a camping trip to reunite together. However, they are hunted by bank robbers on their way to the camping site.

Where Do We Go Now?

Cast: Claude Baz Moussawbaa, Leyla Hakim, Nadine Labaki

Synopsis:

This is a story of religious tensions between Christians and Muslims. Some Lebanese women attempt to calm down the tensions in their village.

The Avengers Movie Review

2012-05-02T21:17:00.000-07:00

Director: Joss Whedon

Writers:Zak Penn(story),Joss Whedon(story & screenplay), Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (comic book)

In Theaters: May 4, 2012 (USA)

Running Time: 142 minutes

Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Rated: PG-13

Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth

Synopsis:

Loki and his evil armies are threatening to bring chaos on Earth.There is only one solution to the problem and that is to gather those super humans to form together as a team of The Avengers. They must work together to save the Earth.

Reaction:

I watched this film without reading much about its reviews. I hate reading spoilers which would ruin my chance of watching a great film. In addition, I do not want to expect much from a film less I might get disappointed in the end. Good thing, this film proves me wrong. It highly exceeds my expectations. I can only say amazing things about this film.

I like how the director effectively and brilliantly gathers all those Marvel superheroes without outshining each other. All the characters are given their fare share of exposure. Hulk comes in great. I watched Hulk before portrayed by different actors like Eric Bana and Edward Norton. I can say that Mark Ruffalo did a great job. I hope he would star in his own Incredible Hulk film. He is perfect for the role with all those smashing stunts he did in the film. Hulk and Thor working together are just perfectly awesome. They showcase all their power, strength and agility that they could gather to defeat their vicious nemesis.

Hawkeye and Blackwidow are likewise spectacular. They are the only superheroes who do not have special powers. They rely only on their strength and combat techniques. Captain America, the "old school" dude did not disappoint his viewers. And last but not the least, Iron Man is the life of the party. Robert Downey Jr. never runs out of his funny punchlines to impress the viewers.

By far, this is the best superhero film I have ever watched. I could not ask for more. Those fighting scenes and special effects are well executed. The heated exchange among the superheroes are quite believable. After all, they are great heroes in their own rights. Imagine the big ego they bring with them and working together as a team would be quite tough for them. Some heroes like Iron Man, Hulk and Thor are not used to getting orders. Their different personalities prove to be a big trouble at first.

I can go on forever just telling you how magnificent this film is. This is definitely superb and worth watching on the big screen. I cannot wait for a sequel of this film. My rating would be a perfect 10.

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Intruders Movie Review

2012-05-01T07:01:00.000-07:00

Director: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo

Writers: Nicolas Casariego, Jaime Marques (screenplay)

In Theaters: March 30, 2012 (USA, Limited)

Running Time: 100 minutes

Genre: Horror, Thriller
Rated: R

Cast: Clive Owen, Carice van Houten, Izan Corchero

Synopsis:

John Farrow (Clive Owen) is becoming more and more worried about his daughter. She is frequently visited by a faceless stranger who is trying to take her away. On the other hand, in Spain, the same strange thing is happening to a boy. He is also seeing the faceless stranger at nighttime. Both children are somewhat connected...

Reaction:

I love the fact how this film is quite believable. Some scenes are quite scary enough for children. Back from my childhood days, I remember thinking that something scary might pop out in my closet during the night. This film has achieved that scary factor. Though those suspenseful scenes may not be appealing anymore to adult viewers, but I like how they simply presented them. Not too much special effects were shown and it is not overrated.

I also enjoy watching Clive Owen's brilliant acting. However, I was disappointed that Carice van Houten was not given much exposure. The film solely centers between the father and daughter who must fight back this unknown stranger. When the twist was revealed at the end, I was totally satisfied.

The only setback of this film is that it is pretty predictable. There were several scenes that would tell the viewers the connection between the children. My rating for this film is 5 out of 10. It would get you thrilled but not scary at all.

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A Little Bit of Heaven Movie Review

2012-05-01T00:20:00.002-07:00

Director: Nicole Kassell

Writer: Gren Wells

In Theaters: May 4, 2012 (USA)

Running Time: 106 minutes

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Rated: PG-13

Cast: Kate Hudson, Gael Garcia Bernal, Kathy Bates

Synopsis:

Marley Corbett (Kate Hudson) has a promising career ahead of her. However, things suddenly change after she found out that she has cancer. She undergoes chemotherapy treatments but her illness progresses further. Instead of feeling down and hopeless, she tries to make the most of her time. She spends her precious remaining days with her loved ones.

Reaction:

I am so used to watching Kate Hudson doing romantic comedy films. I guess it is her forte. She looks refreshing and entertaining. A Little Bit of Heaven is no way different than the rest of the films she did in the past.

Anyway, the film centers about a woman who tries to enjoy her dying days. For someone like me that got a family member who died from cancer, I can say that the film is kinda unrealistic. There were several scenes that appear just ridiculous. When it comes to the acting department, Kate Hudson is quite predictable. She is comfortable portraying romcom films with a bit of drama on the side. The rest of the cast are just fine, nothing much remarkable. Regardless of the poorly written script, the message is conveyed well to the audience. And that is to remain positive and cherish every moment while it lasts.

This film is quite decent but I would not waste my time watching it in the theater. I would rather watch it on DVD at home with some friends one lazy afternoon. It has its funny moments and some light drama. My rating for this film would be 4 out of 10.

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Movies Showing This Week (May 4, 2012)

2012-04-28T19:42:00.000-07:00

A Little Bit of Heaven

Cast: Kate Hudson, Gael Garcia Bernal, Lucy Punch

Synopsis:

A woman discovers that she has a cancer. During her treatment, she meets a new guy whom she deeply falls in love with.

Death of a Superhero (Limited)

Cast: Andy Serkis, Sharon Horgan, Michael McElhatton

Synopsis:
A teenage artist is suffering from leukemia. He finds solace in his comic work and ventures into the fantasy world.

First Position (Limited)

Cast: Aran Bell, Gaya Bommer Yemini, Michaela Deprince

Synopsis:

This is a documentary of six young ballet dancers who are preparing for the Youth America Grand Prix. This is one of the most prestigious ballet competition with hundreds of ballet dancers competing against each other.

Last Call at the Oasis (Limited)

Cast: Erin Brockovich-Ellis, Jay Famigliette, Peter H.

Synopsis:

An interesting documentary about the water crisis that the world is facing right now.

LOL

Cast: Miley Cyrus, Demi Moore, Douglas Booth

Synopsis:

This a comedy drama film centers on the life of a teenage girl who faces peer pressures, high school romance and bearing the trouble of her divorced parents.

Meeting Evil

Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Wilson, Leslie Bibb

Synopsis:

A man has been recently fired from his job and faces depression. He helps a stranger which would bring him into a bigger problem.

Mother's Day (USA, Limited Theatrical)

Cast: Jaime King, Patrick Flueger, Rebecca de Mornay

Synopsis:

A horror film about members of a wicked family. They return to their old home and plan to terrorize the new home owners.

The Avengers

Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson

Synopsis:
This is an exciting action packed film in which it brings together the super hero icons from the Marvel Comics. Iron man, Thor, Captain America and the rest of the team join forces to take down their biggest nemesis.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Cast: Julie Christie, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson

Synopsis:

Some British senior citizens travel to India. Something great will await them in this place.

The Perfect Family

Cast: Kathleen Turner, Emily Deschanel, Jason Ritter

Synopsis:

Eileeen Cleary got a nomination for the Catholic Woman of the Year Award. A final test should be done before she can achieve the most coveted award. She must introduce her family to the board.

Jesus Henry Christ Movie Review

2012-04-27T03:54:00.001-07:00

Director: Dennis Lee

Writer: Dennis Lee (screenplay, short film)

In Theaters: April 20, 2012 (USA)

Running Time: 92 minutes

Genre: Comedy, Family
Rated: PG-13

Cast: Jason Spevack, Toni Collette, Michael Sheen

Synopsis:

Henry James Hermin (Jason Spevack) is conceived through artificial insemination. He is a gifted child and is raised by his feminist mother. As he grows older, he tries to find his biological father.

Reaction:

With the modern science and technology, there is no wonder that more and more people resort to the idea of artificial insemination. Well, this movie does not really centers on this topic but it is part of the story for a 10 year old boy to find out his real father. Anyway, I can say that the film is quite good though I can see several scenes that may not be necessary. Take for example, the family story of Patricia Herman (Toni Collette). It took more time just to show what happened to her family. There were some stories about the deaths of her family members which were shown in a light and funny way.

This film got its funny moments though sometimes there were some boring scenes. As for me, I admit I got bored from some scenes but later on, I got to enjoy this light comedy family film. The actors were good especially Toni Collette and Jason Spevack.

This film may not be appealing to some viewers as they might find it slow and boring. I would give this film a rating of 5 out of 10. One would enjoy watching this during a lazy weekend. You can watch together with your family.

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Smitty Movie Review

2012-04-22T19:12:00.000-07:00

Director: David M. Evans

Writer: Michael Baumgarten

Running Time: 94 minutes

Genre: Drama, Family

Cast: Brandon Tyler Russell, Mira Sorvino, Peter Fonda

Synopsis:

Ben got into another mischief again. He is given a choice to spend his time in the Juvi hall or spend his summer in Iowa with his estranged grandfather. Ben does not enjoy his first day at the farm. However, his grandfather takes him to an animal shelter to get a smart farm dog for him. Soon, Ben forms great friendship with his dog and a friendly neighbor, Mr. Smith. Before the summer is over, Ben learns great lessons about life, family, friendship and even the value of responsibility.

Reaction:

I love watching dog stories since I was a kid. Dogs have a special place in my heart. Like the rest of the dog stories I watched in the past, this film is a good family film. Kids would definitely enjoy watching this. It offers great lessons that you can share with your kids. This film does not centers primarily on Smitty (dog) but mostly about Ben, his grandfather and mom. It is good thing to see how they are all able to bridge the gap in their relationships.

Anyway, acting wise, I would say that the main actor, Brandon Tyler Russell looks kinda awkward when he delivers his lines. Good thing that the supporting cast perform quite well. Well, for kids, they will not mind about the acting at all so long as it is fun and entertaining. The setting of this film is almost shot entirely in a farm. It is just so serene watching those great views.

All in all, I would highly recommend this film for the family and friends. Sometimes, it is just quite nice to watch feel good movies that would inspire us and make us realize that there is more to life. My rating for this film would be 5 out of 10.

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Movies Showing This Week (April 25 & 27, 2012)

2012-04-21T03:52:00.001-07:00

Payback (April 25, 2012)

Cast: (not available)

Synopsis:

A documentary about indebtedness. This is an adaptation of the book written by Margaret Atwood.

96 Minutes (April 27, 2012)

Cast: Brittany Snow, Evan Ross, Christian Serratos

Synopsis:
Four kids got caught into trouble one night. Each has their own stories to tell and ended up together in a car.

Bernie (Limited)

Cast: Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey

Synopsis:
A mortician befriends a rich widow. However, he is faced with great trouble on how to cover up his deed after he killed the widow. He must make up an illusion that the widow is still alive.

Citizen Gangster

Cast: Scott Speedman, Kelly Reilly, Kevin Durand

Synopsis:
Eddie Boyd is a vet and a family man. However, things does not work well for him that he turns into a bank robber. He is following a dark path of danger and tragedy.

Elles

Cast: Juliette Binoche, Anais Demoustier, Joanna Kulig

Synopsis:
This film follows an investigation on some young female students who got involve into prostitution in order to pay for their university studies.

Headhunters

Cast: Aksel Hennie, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Synnove Macody Lund

Synopsis:

A corporate headhunter got involved into a big trouble after he stole a painting. He faces Clas Greve who would hunt him anywhere.

Restless City

Cast: Herve Diese, Mohamed Dione, Ger Duany

Synopsis:
An African immigrant is trying to survive his life in New York. He has great passion for music. However, he falls in love and would he dare to risk everything?

Safe

Cast: Jason Statham, Catherine Chan, Chris Sarandon

Synopsis:

An action packed film involving an ex elite agent. His main task is to save a Chinese girl from the Triads. Along the way, he is entangled into more complicated tasks.

Sound of My Voice

Cast: Christopher Denham, Nicole Vicius, Brit Marling

Synopsis:
A journalist together with his girlfriend conducts an investigation on a certain cult whose leader claims to be from the future.

The Broken Tower (Limited)

Cast: James Franco, Michael Shannon, Stacey Miller

Synopsis:

This is a life story of Hart Crane, an American poet. He took his life by jumping off from a steamship.

The Five-Year Engagement

Cast: Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Chris Pratt

Synopsis:

This is a comedy film about an engage couple . They face several challenges in the course of their five year engagement.

The Giant Mechanical Man

Cast: Jenna Fischer, Chris Messina, Topher Grace

Synopsis:

A romantic comedy story between a street performer and a zoo worker. The soft spoken woman falls in love with him.

The Highest Pass

Cast: Eric Braff, Ariane de Bonvoisin, Paul Greene

Synopsis:

Adam discovers from his Yogi guru that he would die at the age of 27. Later on, he joins Anand on a motorcycle journey. He would realize something important about life.

The Raven

Cast: John Cusack, Alice Eve, Luke Evans

Synopsis:

A detective works together with Edgar Allan Poe after they discovered that a madman is on the loose trying to commit murders based from Poe's works.

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale

Cast: Masanobu Ando, Umin Boya, Chi-Wei Ching

Synopsis:
Two races were fighting in the mountains of Taiwan 80 years ago. One race believed in the sun while the other worshiped the rainbows.

The Cabin in the Woods Movie Review

2012-04-20T20:40:00.002-07:00

Director: Drew Goddard

Writers: Joss Whedon, Drew Goddard

In Theaters: April 13, 2012 (USA)

Running Time: 105 minutes

Genre: Horror, Thriller
Rated: R

Cast: Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison

Synopsis:

Five friends decide to take a break to a remote cabin. When they arrive at the cabin, they find it a bit creepy but that does not stop them to have fun. They never thought that something horrible would await them in the night.

Reaction:

Honestly, I did not expect much from this film knowing that most horror films today have a lot of things in common. Most of them tend to rely more on special and sound effects without giving much thought on coming up a good script. Like this film, I thought this is another typical teen slasher film with bunch of individuals trying to have the time of their life and then got stuck in a remote area with a ghost, a serial killer or maybe some zombies. And I was never wrong at least on the first few parts. There were several twists in the film that for me it lost its main theme. The film also got a stark resemblance to Evil Dead.

I guess the director aims to showcase to the viewers how most horror films are usually presented, Well, they were able to achieve that goal. However, those additional twists were overrated. I cannot say it is an original story like what other reviewers were telling but it is a lame attempt at trying to put up everything horrific one can imagine in a film. And the outcome is not really that satisfying. I guess I might miss the whole point of the director but in my humble opinion, this is just like a "jack of all trade master of none" film. I do not know what to make of this film. It fails in its attempt to create a horror genre. At one point, I was on the verge of getting carried away with some scary scenes then the next moment I was brought back to another scene where the characters were exchanging some jokes. It just left me hanging. The finale is not that impressive though I was really surprised to see those familiar horror icons.

In fairness, I admire the director's brave attempt to come up with this kind of story. The film got its funny moments and thanks to Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford. They definitely make the film interesting. The cameo role of Sigourney Weaver is indeed powerful. I hope to see more of her in suspense thriller films. All in all, I would rate this film as 5 out of 10.

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Foster Movie Review

2012-04-18T22:31:00.000-07:00

Director: Jonathan Newman

Writer: Jonathan Newman

In Theaters: August 30, 2012 (UK)
Running Time: 86 minutes

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family

Cast: Maurice Cole, Toni Collette, Ioan Gruffudd

Synopsis:

A married couple is struggling to cope up the devastating effect of their son's death. Years have gone and no matter how they try to build back their family, everything is not just working fine. Soon, they plan to adopt a child in order to start anew. They are shocked that just a day after visiting the orphanage, Eli (Maurice Cole) is knocking on their doorstep. Zooey (Toni Collette) and Alec Morisson (Ioan Gruffudd) take him in. They never thought that Eli would help them find the love that they once shared and rebuild their family.

Reaction:

First of all, I would like to applaud Maurice Cole. He is such a wonderful and witty child actor. He portrays his role well as a child knowledgeable enough for his age. I enjoy watching him delivering his lines on the most complicated topics. He is cute and brilliant for his age. I am looking forward to seeing more of his films in the future. Now, with Toni Collette and Ioan Gruffudd, though both are good actors in their own right but there is just no chemistry between them on the screen. The other supporting actors are quite fine.

All in all, Foster is a feel good film that makes everyone realize that life must go on after losing someone you love so dearly. That one should not live in the past so you can focus on your present. Well, the story itself is pleasant to watch with a bit of drama and comedy. Even though the film script is pretty simple and predictable, still I love to watch it since it is very inspiring. It is the kind of film that you would love to watch with your family and friends. This film may not be the best for those who love other film genre but it sure has a special place in my heart. It is just refreshing to ponder about life from time to time and see how we are doing so far. I would rate this film as 7 out of 10.

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Hysteria Movie Review

2012-04-16T22:58:00.007-07:00

Director: Tanya Wexler

Writers: Stephen Dyer, Jonah Lisa Dyer, Howard Gensler

In Theaters: May 18, 2012 (USA)

Running Time: 100 minutes

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Cast: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce

Synopsis:

Dr. Mortimer Granville (Hugh Dancy) is a struggling physician during the Victorian era. He has worked on several hospitals but unfortunately he always stays for a brief period of time in his work place. Then, he has his big break after he is hired by Dr. Robert Dalrymple (Jonathan Pryce) to work for him. He assists Dr. Dalrymple to help cure those women from hysteria. It is considered a mental problem at that time. Things work well for Dr. Granville until such time that he can no longer attend to his tasks anymore. During this time, he is able to come up with an interesting devise which is now commonly called as the vibrator.

Reaction:

This film is based on a true story about how the famous vibrator nowadays came to be. At that time in which medical science used crude tools and the medical practitioners got less knowledge, I realize how difficult life back then. A simple problem of hysteria which only rooted from women's lack of sex and stress from everyday life needs to seek medical help. However, in this present time, it can easily be remedied.

Anyway, I love the fact how this film presented the story in a light, funny and entertaining way. The actors were able to portray their roles well in a natural way. They did not make extra effort to make some scenes funny. Actually, the actors were quite serious in delivering their roles. The funniest scenes were those women who sought treatment for their hysteria. Those scenes were done in the most professional way with some funny touch in them.

There were several things to like about this film. Aside from the actors, the setting and the costumes were well defined. I love how the beautiful scenery were captured on the big screen. Watching the entire film made me smile and lighthearted. It is not common to see this kind of quality film these days.

I would rate this film as 7 out of 10. The script may not be that brilliant but it has the all the elements of romantic comedy film that I have been longing to watch for.

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Safe House Movie Review

2012-04-16T04:27:00.001-07:00

Director: Daniel Espinosa

Writer: David Guggenheim

In Theaters: February 7, 2012 (New York premier)

Running Time: 115 minutes

Genre: Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Cast: Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Robert Patrick

Synopsis:

Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) is a newbie CIA agent who is assigned to man a safe house located in Cape Town. He must look after a fugitive, Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington). However, the safe house is attacked. Matt and Tobin escape from those attackers. Soon, Matt would discover a devastating truth about the CIA.

Reaction:

I have watched several films of Denzel Washington through the years. I can attest that he is a great actor. He is quite good at playing action films with mystery and some thrills. He always appears cool and in control. Among his films, I can say Safe House is one of the least remarkable. In fact, this is not the first time that he plays as a mentor to his co-actor. He also plays a cool mentor to another actor in the film Unstoppable.

Talking about other actors, Ryan Reynolds is good in this film. He portrays as the serious and determined young CIA. Too bad, the other cast were not given enough exposure. The whole film revolves around Washington and Reynolds. In addition, their characters were not developed too well. It lacks some details leaving the viewers hanging.

Anyway, the script is not that interesting at all. Safe House is just one of those several films that got the CIA in some dirty deals. The good parts about this film are the two lead actors and of course its entertaining action scenes. All in all, I would rate this film as 4 out of 10.

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Switch (Identidade Trocada) Movie Review

2012-04-15T02:47:00.000-07:00

Title (Brazil): Identidade Trocada

Director: Frederic Schoendoerffer

Writers: Frederic Schoendoerffer & Jean-Christophe Grange

In Theaters: March 30, 2012 (UK)

Running Time: 104 minutes

Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller

Cast: Karine Vanasse, Eric Cantona, Mehdi Nebbou

Synopsis:

Sophie Malaterre (Karine Vanasse) is a jobless fashion designer from Montreal who is trying to show her work to Claire's (Maxim Roy) boss. Unfortunately, the boss is on vacation. Claire feels sorry for her and treats her to lunch. During their conversation, Claire mentions about the website, switch.com. This gives her the chance to switch house with an unknown person through the site. Sophie gives it a try and learns someone by the name of Benedicte Serteaux who is also interested to switch house with her. They make some arrangements through the site and soon Sophie goes to France. Instead of having a great time in France, she encounters a big trouble that would endanger her life.

Reaction:

I have seen several European crime thriller films over the years. What I like about European films is that they are presented in detailed ways with interesting twists along the way. A typical European thriller film for me is something about a murder in which the lead actor is framed up or something. This kind of scenario is very common and it is now the task of the main character to prove his/her innocence just like what happened in this film. However, after watching the entire film, I was really disappointed. It does not exceed nor meet up my expectations.

First of all, the script looks great at first but towards the middle of the film, you need to pause and think how come the police do not even know how to do their jobs. Take for example the gathering of evidences and DNA sampling, it could have been done in a short time. There were several times when the lead character could have been captured or killed but she kept on getting away from the police.There are just so many loopholes. In addition, the killer's motive is just so lame and ridiculous. When the reason was revealed, I was just dumbfounded and then disappointed. The film is quite promising from the beginning but ends lamely.

Well, looking at the brighter side, I enjoyed those cat and mouse chase between Sophie and Damien. In addition, the entire film moves at a fast pace and there is never a dull moment.

All in all, I would rate this film as 4 out of 10. 2 for the good acting of the cast and another 2 for its great picture, showing off the magnificent, Eiffel Tower.

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Mirror Mirror Movie Review

2012-04-14T21:02:00.000-07:00

Director: Tarsem Singh

Writers: Jason Keller (screenplay), Melisa Wallack (screenplay & story), Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm (original story)

In Theaters: March 30, 2012 (USA)

Running Time: 106 minutes

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Cast: Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer

Synopsis:

Snow White used to have a grand life with his father who ruled as a King. However, when the King vanished, his evil queen wife and the stepmother of Snow White takes in full control. She enjoys giving lavish parties and hides Snow White in the palace. The townsfolk live in difficult times. Now, Snow White is determined to save her kingdom from her evil stepmother with the help of the charming Prince and a group of rebellious dwarfs.

Reaction:

Over the years, there have been several film adaptations of the Brother Grimm's Snow White. This story is so successful that it has been made into several animated films, suspense thriller film and now a fantasy and comedy film. There is also another Snow White film coming out soon.

Anyway, this version of Snow White is a comical parody. Julia Roberts is definitely a great actress. She can portray any type of characters. She is not overrated in her portrayal as the evil queen. Lily Collins needs more practice to hone her acting skills. The supporting cast are good. I can say that it was Julia Roberts who made a mark in this film.

For those who have seen the film's official trailer, it was definitely well crafted. I have expected a much interesting and adventurous film. However, watching the entire film is not that remarkable. There were several lame scenes. Though I can say that the dialogues among the actors are quite funny. In addition, the setting is not realistic at all. It is like they were just filming some scenes inside a studio.

Finally, this is not the best Snow White film adaptation but at least I had my share of fun. I would rate this as 4 out of 10.

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Movies Showing This Week (April 20, 2012)

2012-04-13T21:16:00.000-07:00

Chimpanzee

Cast: Tim Allen

Synopsis:

A chimpanzee got separated from his troop. He is adopted by a good guy and together they establish good friendship.

Darling Companion

Cast: Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline, Dianne Wiest

Synopsis:
Witness how a dog brings great impact in the life of a couple. The wife has more affection towards her dog than her husband. Unfortunately, her husband loses the dog.

Downtown Express (New York)

Cast: Philippe Quint, Nellie McKay,

Synopsis:

Sasha is preparing his career as a violinist under the watchful eyes of his father. Then, he meets and falls in love with Ramona, a singer songwriter.

Fightville (Limited)

Cast: Dustin Poirier, Albert Stainbeck

Synopsis:

A group of aspiring young athletes who are determined to achieve their goals. This group is aiming to become a professional MMA fighters.

Goodbye First Love

Cast: Lola Creton, Sebastian Urzendowsky

Synopsis:

A love story between Camille and Sullivan. Their love blossoms during their adolescence.

Jesus Henry Christ

Cast: Jason Spevack, Toni Collette, Michael Sheen

Synopsis:
Henry James Hermin is conceived through in-vitro fertilization. At the age of ten, he hopes to find his biological father.

Marley

Cast: Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, Jimmy Cliff

Synopsis:

This documentary centers on the life and music of Bob Marley.

Moth Diaries

Cast: Sarah Bolger, Sarah Gadon, Lily Cole

Synopsis:

Rebecca goes back to a boarding school for girls after her father committed suicide. She tries tries to be strong and becomes friend with Lucie, a fellow student. However, Ernessa, a new student would bring great havoc in her life.

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Cast: Steve Carell, Keira Knightley, Melinda Dillon

Synopsis:

Dodge is left alone after his wife leaves him for fear that the asteroid may hit the Earth anytime soon. He decides to make used of his time and plans to reunite with an old sweetheart. A neighbor accompanies him on his road trip.

The Lucky One

Cast: Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling, Blythe Danner

Synopsis:

Logan serves during the war in Iraq. He searches an unknown woman who he believes is his lucky charm.

Think Like a Man

Cast: Chris Brown, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart

Synopsis:
A comedy film about four men who discover that their girlfriends have been following the advice of a relationship guru, Steve Harvey. They devise a plan to turn the tables against their girlfriends.

To The Arctic 3D

Cast: Meryl Streep (narrator)

Synopsis:

A story that centers on a mother polar bear and her two cubs in their life in the Arctic wilderness.

Movies Showing This Week (April 13, 2012)

2012-04-09T05:16:00.002-07:00

Bad Ass

Cast: Danny Trejo, Ron Perlman, Charles S. Dutton

Synopsis:

Frank Vega, a veteran hero during the Vietnam war, becomes a hero when he saves a man inside a commuter bus. He once again becomes famous in his place. However, his good fortune is short lived when his best friend got murdered. He must bring justice for the death of his friend when he realizes the police do not have interest to solve the crime.

Blue Like Jazz (Limited)

Cast: Claire Holt, Tania Raymonde, Jason Marsden

Synopsis:

Don goes out of his box and explores the godless campus in America. It is ay different from the quiet life he used to have.

Hit So Hard (New York)

Cast: Patty Schemel, Courtney Love, Eric Erlandson

Synopsis:

This is a documentary about the life of Patty Schemel. It shows how she goes to the dark path with her struggles from fame and addcition.

How to Grow a Band

Cast: Chris Eldridge, Greg Garrison, Paul Kowert

Synopsis:

Chris experiences marital problems as well as troubles from his band. However, he would find a way to get back into circulation.

Life Happens (Limited)

Cast: Kysten Ritter, Kate Bosworth, Rachel Bilson

Synopsis:

A comedy film about two best friends, Kim and Deena, who tries to live a normal life after Kim gets pregnant.

Lockout

Cast: Guy Pearce, Maggie Grace, Peter Stormare

Synopsis:

A man is offered to get his freedom after he is convicted of espionage against the U.S. He must rescue the president's daughter who is held captive by violent prisoners from the outer space prison.

Monsieur Lhazar (Limited)

Cast: Mohamed Fellag, Sophie Nelisse, Emilien Neron

Synopsis:

This is a story of an Algerian immigrant who is hired as an elementary school teacher to replace one of the school teachers who tragically died.

Pseudo Blood of Our Own (Limited)

Cast: Naresh Kumar, TayShawn Prinse, Manwinder Gill

Synopsis:
Sleaze, a detective who has questionable ways to control the city which has a lot of drug dealers. He has his group of friends to take the law in their own hands.

The Cabin in the Woods

Cast: Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford, Chris Hemsworth

Synopsis:

A group of friends decide to take a break far away from home. They stay in a very remote cabin. However, things would turn out worst as they discover something in the cabin.

The Three Stooges

Cast: Sean Hayes, Will Sasso, Chris Diamantopolous

Synopsis:

Witness how Moe, Larry and Curly tries to save their childhood orphanage. They get involved in a murder plot and then ended up in a TV reality show.

Touchback (Limited)

Cast: Brian Presley, Kurt Russell, Melanie Lynskey

Synopsis:

A story of a man who tries to reminisce his life 15 years back when he got an injury which indeed his career in football.

Unraveled (Limited)

Cast: Marc Dreier

Synopsis:

Follows the story of Marc Dreier who got arrested for massive fraud. He has amassed almost a billion dollar funds.

Woman Thou Art Loosed On The 7th Day (Limited)

Cast: Blair Underwood, Sharon Leal, Nicole Beharie

Synopsis:
A family who seems to have a perfect life until their daughter is kidnapped. They discover secrets about their past that would threaten to destroy their lives.

The Moth Diaries Movie Review

2012-04-05T06:22:00.001-07:00

Director: Mary Harron

Writer: Rachel Klein

In Theaters: April 20, 2012 (USA, Limited)

Running Time: 80 minutes

Genre: Horror

Cast: Sarah Bolger, Sarah Gadon, Lily Cole

Synopsis:

Rebecca (Sarah Bolger) tries to gather back the broken pieces in her life after her father committed suicide. She goes back to a boarding school for girls and befriends Lucie (Sarah Gadon), a fellow student. However, the arrival of the new student, Ernessa (Lily Cole) would change the inner peace of mind Rebecca is trying to build. She becomes jealous of Ernessa who she thinks is trying to get Lucie's attention from her.

Reaction:

At first, one might think this is another vampire film but it turns out into something else. The script was poorly written. I was expecting a better story knowing that Mary Harron did a great job in American Psycho. There were some scenes that would spoil the climax of the film. When it comes to the actors, they are all good looking but the lead star is not that convincing in her role.The exchange of dialogues were quite bland. Nothing much remarkable. I can say that Lily Cole was able to outshine the others.

When it comes to its set design and location, it was alright. It was able to show some spooky scenes. All in all, this film is not really a horror film that would let you jump off your feet. Instead, it is a typical mystery thriller film that is quite appealing to younger audience. If you aim to watch a scary or horror film, this one would definitely not match your expectation. Better watch something else. I would rate this film as 3 out of 10.

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Movies Showing This Week (April 4 & 6, 2012)

2012-04-02T01:43:00.002-07:00

Titanic 3D (April 4, 2012)

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane

Synopsis:

Fifteen years after its first released in the big screen, Titanic will be making a comeback in 3D version.

American Reunion (April 6, 2012)

Cast: Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Seann William Scott

Synopsis:

This is another successful film that will be returning this year. The whole gang together with their friends reunite for their high school reunion.

ATM

Cast: Alice Eve, Josh Peck, Brian Geraghty

Synopsis:

Three co-workers are trapped inside an ATM station after an unknown stranger becomes a big threat to them. They must fight for their life.

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (Limited)

Cast: Kevin Smith, Stan Lee, Eli Roth

Synopsis:

Take a look on behind-the-scenes happening at Comic-Con. This is considered as the largest convention for comic book fans.

Damsels in Distress

Cast: Greta Gerwig, Adam Brody, Analeigh Tipton

Synopsis:

Three girls are determined to change the environment in Seven Oaks College which is dominated by males. They aid those fellow students from troubles and depression.

Detention

Cast: Josh Hutcherson, Dane Cook, Spencer Locke

Synopsis:

A group of teens in their high school senior year would face some unimaginable horror experience.

The Hunter (Limited)

Cast: Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill, Morgana Davies

Synopsis:
Martin, a gun for hire is commissioned by a biotech company to hunt the now instinct Tasmanian Tiger.

We Have A Pope (Limited)

Cast: Michel Piccoli, Jerzy Stuhr, Renato Scarpa

Synopsis:
Following the death of the Pope, the conclave must elect his successor. This film follows the relation between the newly elected Pope and his association with his therapist.

We The Party (Limited)

Cast: Mandela Van Peebles, Simon Battle, Moises Arias

Synopsis:

This film centers the life of five high school pals on how they deal with sex, bullies, college and more. At the end, they would finally find their purpose in life.

Bending the Rules Movie Review

2012-04-01T04:40:00.000-07:00

Director: Artie Mandelberg

Writer: Dylan Schaffer

In Theaters: March 9, 2012 (USA, Limited)

Running Time: 83 minutes

Genre: Action, Comedy
Rated: PG-13

Cast: Adam Copeland, Jamie Kennedy, D'Arcy Allen

Synopsis:

Nick Blades (Adam Copeland) is a roguish New Orleans' cop who is under trial for an alleged corruption. His adversary, Theo Gold (Jamie Kennedy), a district attorney who is ready to take him down. However, after some series of incidents, these two would eventually help each other.

Reaction:

The trailer of this film does not tell much about its plot. It is like a one man film focused entirely on Adam Copeland with his roguish smile, charming, cool ways in handling troubles. In terms of acting, Adam "Edge" Copeland may not match the acting capabilities of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, also a fellow wrestler who has made a name for himself in several Hollywood films. Adam needs more facial expressions to be highly believable in his role. In fairness, he can pull out some jokes smoothly. Jamie Kennedy is simply funny and not overrated. Jennifer Esposito got a small exposure in this film and not a memorable character at all.

This buddy type of film is quite common in Hollywood films. Its ending is predictable but I can say that it has its happy moments and even some light drama. If you are a huge fan of Adam "Edge" Copeland or wrestling itself, then this movie is for you. All in all, it is not the best buddy film for me but it is quite entertaining . I would rate this as 4 out of 10.

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The Divide Movie Review

2012-03-28T07:17:00.000-07:00

Director: Xavier Gens

Writers: Karl Mueller, Eron Sheean

In Theaters: January 13, 2012 (USA, Limited), April 20, 2012 (UK, Ireland)

Running Time: 110 minutes

Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Rated: R

Cast: Lauren German, Michael Biehn, Milo Ventimiglia

Synopsis:

After a nuclear attack, a group of survivors find refuge inside a basement of a building. Their fears for their life and the decreasing food supplies would drive them into insanity.

Reaction:

I thought this film is just one of those several doomsday films that tackles about people's great determination and hope to survive. Some of those doomsday films are entertaining and inspiring. However, this one is definitely a big surprise for me. It is like the story of Lord of the Flies, survival of the fittest. It showcases how the minds can go terribly insane when face with great fear and despair. It is no ordinary horror thriller film.

The pacing is all good. I was totally glued to every scene though sometimes I had to turn away since some scenes are not just pleasant to watch. The scenes are quite realistic. It is a horrible, terrifying and disturbing film. It got an R rating for its strong violence, explicit sex and gory scenes. Not recommended for younger audience and for those who can't stomach severe brutality.

Now, the actors are great especially Milo Ventimiglia and Michael Ecklund. They portrayed their roles perfectly as complete lunatics. The transformation of the characters in this film were shown pretty well. At first, they were just normal people trying to get a grip on their hopes to survive. There were even some funny exchange of conversations among the characters. But eventually, worn and weary with nothing left in them, they would turn against each other.

All in all, this film is quite good since it was able to deliver to the audience the kind of terrifying horror and thrill that they are looking for. You will realize the extent in which the characters throw their morals out of desperation to survive. It is quite unnerving. I would rate this film as 6 out of 10.

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