WikPik - Movie Reviews

Wick on The Blind Side

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:37:12 -0800

Wick on The Blind Side - Overall Very Good - A three hanky weeper of the best kind - uplifting and funny. I was fortunate to watch it in the darkened cabin of an overnight flight to London, otherwise the tears streaming down my face would have been noticeable to others. But a good man-cry[1] is one reason I love the movies, and *The Blind Side* triggered more than a few. One needn't be a football fan to fall for this richly affecting...

hurwizzle on Alice in Wonderland

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:13:56 -0800

hurwizzle on Alice in Wonderland - Overall OK - Blah. This was a really disappointing movie, and all of the 8 people I went with said the same thing. 3D wasn't necessary, nor was the large screen, so don't waste your money going to see this in theaters. Watch it on an airplane seatback screen, or your computer, or NetFlix it.

MetalJunky5000 on Alice in Wonderland

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:16:41 -0800

MetalJunky5000 on Alice in Wonderland - Overall OK - Tim Burton and Johnny Depp reunite to give us another new rendition of a classic tale. Does it rank up with his best? Or does it epicly fail? *WATCH REVIEW IN WIKCHIP*

BrianSez on A Serious Man

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:08:43 -0800

BrianSez on A Serious Man - Overall Very Good - Starting with the opening scene, I knew Serious Man was going to be an engaging. The Coen brothers immediately put you on your toes – waiting for something unexpected. A Goy like me may not have grown up with all the Jewish references, but the view of Larry Gopnick’s deteriorating life speaks to all of us. The loss of control and the humor that can be seen in the surreal misfortune is a hallm...

izzio on Alice in Wonderland

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:28:20 -0800

izzio on Alice in Wonderland - Overall Barely OK - Oh no. Tim Burton takes yet another classic tale, and turns it into.... this... more detatil in my video review

izzio on The Omen

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:41:37 -0800

izzio on The Omen - Overall Perfect - What an absolute CLASSIC! The Omen is just one of those movies you're crazy not to see. There's really nothing else I can say. Don't miss out on this, as it is actually pretty close to topping The Exorcist.

Wick on Blood Work

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:40:20 -0800

Wick on Blood Work - Overall Very Good - Prime Clint, the reluctant avenging hero, forced here to battle a faulty heart and a cleverly playful serial killer. This minor classic proves that even Eastwood's lesser known movies tend to be tautly paced, cleverly constructed and richly satisfying. The clever construction comes from the conceit that a top FBI agent might receive a heart transplant from a non-random donor. This sets in ...

BrianSez on Public Enemies

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:01:38 -0800

BrianSez on Public Enemies - Overall Very Good - Depp takes the lead in this film about the gritty crime superstar John Dillinger. Aaah, crime in the 30’s – where sheer guts, automatic rifles, and human shields kept the bad guys alive. Of course, just like any industry, changes happen – and Dillinger must cope in an evolving world where the feds get more organized to prevent slips away across state lines. Public Enemies wasn’t a particula...

MetalJunky5000 on Shutter Island

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:25:45 -0800

MetalJunky5000 on Shutter Island - Overall Really Great - Scorcese's Hitchcock esque thrill ride may not be among his best work, but it still holds strong and opens up a promising year for many other movies. "Shutter Island" is based on the novel by Dennis Lehane. I haven't read the novel so I'm merely judging this as a film on its own. The film tells the story of Teddy Daniels(Leonardo Dicaprio) and Chuck Aute(Mark Ruffalo), two federal marshalls...

BrianSez on Shutter Island

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:56:04 -0800

BrianSez on Shutter Island - Overall Great - Elements of Hitchcock and Stephen King packaged with the cinematic prowess of Scorsese as an ominous thriller. The premise and the structure of the film isn’t novel – but you will leave the theatre feeling that you got a good return for the admission price, and that Scorsese lives up to his reputation once again. The film takes you on both a physical and mental journey to a place that is alm...

izzio on The Crazies

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:58:16 -0800

izzio on The Crazies - Overall Great - Yes! The first good horror movie of 2010 (Shutter Island doesn't count)!! Because this is a remake of the classic Romero film by the same name, I was a bit skeptical at first, but wow was I shocked. First off, The Crazies is actually SCARY- something not too common in movies today. The jump-out scares almost made me piss my pants, and some of the scenes were so intense, I loved it. The zombies ...

moviedude on Shutter Island

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:57:22 -0800

moviedude on Shutter Island - Overall Perfect - Nothing less than a superb. A creative plot will keep you engaged, and a killer climax will knock you to the floor at the end. I didn't see it coming, yo won't see it coming, and when it does you'll shout, "Wow!" That is, if you haven't read the book already.

MetalJunky5000 on Valkyrie

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:53:58 -0800

MetalJunky5000 on Valkyrie - Overall Barely OK - ****singing to the rhythm of the "Star Wars" theme**** Borrring! This was so borrrring!! This was so borrrring!!! Oh my gooood!! Valkyrie is one of the most boring movie experiences I've ever had. The lack of suspense and poor acting completely ruined this movie for me. I nearly fell asleep while watching it. Since I saw it for my friend's birthday(great way to spend it, right?), I was unab...

moviedude on Superbad

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:56:47 -0800

moviedude on Superbad - Overall Really Great - Nothing less than hilarious. A sidesplitting setup makes way for sidesplitting laughs. What's more fun than two guys trying to get liquor for a girl's party? Nothing. That's why the movie's so freakin' funny!

MetalJunky5000 on Up in the Air

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:49:43 -0800

MetalJunky5000 on Up in the Air - Overall Perfect - After I saw "The Road", I didn't think any other film this year would be able to top my appreciation for one little film. Well, surprisingly, there was. "Up in the Air" is my favorite movie of 2009. George Clooney plays a smug douchey character named Ryan Bingham. He's one of the saddest, loneliest guys on the entire planet. But does he care? No. His job is to fire people and he loves travel...