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We have just added the DVD, SOUL MEN, to the Prize Catalog! on Popcornmonsters.com. Check out this great comedy starring Samuel L. Jackson and the late Bernie Mac.



The two remaining members of the popular soul band, The Real Deal, from the 1970's, Floyd Henderson, now a retired businessman, and ne'er-do-well, ex-convict, Louis Hinds, take a road trip to the Apollo Theater for a musical tribute to their recently deceased front man, Marcus Hook. As they travel cross country in a series of adventures and misadventures, they air old grievances about thirty year old betrayals and learn the music's still in them.

We also just added a pocket English-Spanish dictionary from VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA. A must have for your next trip to Barcelona.

Top Secret! Movie Review by Derek_Fleek

Top Secret! Movie Review by Derek_Fleek


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Introducing the early Val Kilmer and his uncanny impersonation of Elvis Presley in Top Secret!, the post-Airplane! project from the Abrahams/Zucker comedy team. The collaboration between writers and directors Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker dates back to 1977 when the team wrote The Kentucky Fried Movie (a film I have yet to see) which immediately gained a cult following. And though they have made plenty of movies after that, it's obvious that their career high was in the '80s.

It's the first time rock and roll music has been allowed in Germany and American rock and roll singer Nick Rivers (Val Kilmer doing his fantastic Elvis impersonation) has arrived in the country to perform. During his stay, he becomes entangled in a web of murder and mayhem with the East German High Command. After pairing up with a beautiful mystery woman named Hillary Flammond (Lucy Gutteridge), Nick must find a way of stopping the most dangerous weapon of all — The Polaris Mine.

It's hilariously messy, frantically pieced together, and places its trust entirely in countless relatively inoffensive jokes rather than a coherent storyline. That is the short and long of Top Secret!, a film that uses all these flaws to its advantage. Without a stimulating storyline, the quick-as-a-wink visual and verbal gags shine bright.

While not on par with their laugh a minute comedy gem Airplane!, Top Secret! dishes out dozens of clever sight gags and hilarious one-liners to be one of the comedy team's few must-see spoofs. The joint effort in spoofing Elvis, WWII spy thrillers, and westerns may sound incredibly difficult to pull off, but this team maintains a smooth tempo for this kind of loony comedy and jokes seem to come naturally.

There is no stressful thinking required in these type of movies, it just requires a watch-and-enjoy standard of viewing. With a smorgasbord of high-energy comic bits that can either come off as insane or inane (or both) depending on one's taste, this parody surely doesn't go without its flat parts — not every joke hits its mark and some are stretched to ridiculous lengths. That being said, there are many scenes that are sure to be funny regardless of taste. Take the ballet scene for example; it's outrageous, it's unforgettable, it's priceless... and hilarious to boot!

There is no telling what flagrant material this team might come up with in the near future, but I doubt it will be as funny as their '80s supply. Top Secret! is a classic must-have for your collection of '80s comedy.

Having reviewed two films from the I Love The 80's collection, I've concluded that the special features in the collection are somewhat lacking. Included in the special features for Top Secret! are four alternate scenes, a commentary track with with directors Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, producers Jon Davison and Hunt Lowry, and moderator Fred Rubin. There are also storyboards, and a theatrical trailer that should only be watched after viewing the feature. It plays like a montage of some of the film's funniest moments and becomes a spoiler if viewed beforehand. 4.5/5 stars

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Iron Man movie review by Star757

Iron Man Movie Review by star757


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This was a fun action/adventure movie. It stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, a genius weapons developer and owner of a large company that sells weapons to the armed forces. He is captured in Afghanistan and ordered to make them his new Jericho weapon or be killed. During this time he develops the Iron Man suit to get away from his captors. When he returns home he has a new outlook on weapons after he sees how easily they came into the enemies hands. How did they get them, and what is he going to do about it? I really enjoyed this movie. There is a lot of action, but also a good story to it. It also stars Jeff Bridges, Terrence Howard and Gwyneth Paltrow as his assistant Pepper Potts. Even if you're not into "superhero movies" you'll still enjoy this one. It's not too over the top and unrealistic. It still makes it feel like maybe it could happen somehow. The acting is good, the story is interesting, and there is lots of action. A few scenes are not for children, but older kids would enjoy it. I would recommend this movie if you're looking for a good action movie.

The Godfather: Part III Movie Review

The Godfather: PartIII Movie Review by star757


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This movie is interesting as the last part of a trilogy. I wouldn't watch it if you've not seen the first two. This movie is about Michael 'Don' Corleone, played by Al Pacino, trying to make the family business legitimate. He has a foundation named for his father and now he is trying to get into a large European business that the Vatican holds a major part of. He has to work at his people inside to get them to agree to sell him their share in the company. This of course causes major uproar and the whole family travels to Italy to help seal the deal. I thought it was interesting and a bit different than the first two. A little more slow moving. Diane Keaton is back as Kay, along with Sofia Coppola playing his grown daughter Mary. How will his grown children factor into his business? Will he be able to get out and bring legitimacy to the family name? This movie also stars Andy Garcia as Vinny, the illegitimate son of Sonny. Overall this is a good movie and sad at the same time. I would recommend it if you liked the first two.

VANITY FAIR review by star757

Vanity Fair Movie Review by star757


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This movie is based on the novel by William Makepeace Thackeray. I've never read the novel, but I would bet it is much better than the movie. It is set in the 1800's in London. Reese Witherspoon plays Becky Sharp, a girl who starts low in society, but spends her whole life working her way up. Is it worth it? What will she lose along the way? I found the movie a little slow and not that exciting. I enjoy movies set in this time period, but if you didn't you would probably be very bored with the movie. Reese Witherspoon's character is interesting and so are some of the other characters, but overall I can't say I recommend the movie. If nothing else is on, watch it, but otherwise don't go out of your way.

Cheech and Chong: Still Smokin'

Cheech and Chong: Still Smokin' Movie Review by Derek_Fleek


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Cheech and Chong go to Amsterdam! Sounds great, right? Actually, it’s borderline terrible. The stoner team returns and this time they’re heading to Amsterdam. Tickets were inadvertently sent to Cheech and Chong and the two are repeatedly mistaken for Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton. Gifted with the pleasure of putting all of the assets on Burt and Dolly’s tab, Cheech and Chong are treated like royalty in the drug capital of the world and it doesn’t cost them a dime.

Is it possible that the dynamic comedy duo that was once funny in the ’70s and spawned the sub-genre known as “stoner comedies” ran out of smoke in the ’80s?

Still Smokin’ maintains a steady stream of laziness as it hawks random sketches that are about as unfunny as they are poorly stitched together. By stretching jokes too far and punctuating sketches that focus primarily on homosexuality, Cheech and Chong’s fourth film is a major party foul.

I love Cheech and Chong; I really do! But let’s face the facts, the Cheech and Chong routine went steadily downhill after the pair’s first feature-length movie Up In Smoke gained a cult following for its attempt at mixing substance abuse with routine comedy. Every project afterwards was uniformly worse than the next and apparently things became a bit stale when they approached their fourth film Still Smokin’.

If you haven’t yet seen a Cheech and Chong film, don’t start with this one. It just doesn’t have the appropriate material to be a stoner comedy, which must consist of two things: smoking pot and comedy. Unfortunately, Still Smokin’ is nearly absent of both. It’s possibly the duo’s worst collaboration to date.

Maybe the biggest problem here is the team went cheap on us. After their relatively successful film Up In Smoke, Tommy Chong decided to direct the overachieved sequels. Not only is it junk, but low-quality junk at that. Nothing is really funny when things are this messy, and Chong is in no shape to direct a film in his later days. This is more than half-baked, it’s more than tiresome, and it’s more than a misfire.

There is no denying that this comedy team once had great material, but this is about as funny as a joint that doesn’t smoke. The next time you stoners go to light up, you might as well burn this DVD while you’re at it.

The DVD has no special features, no commentary, no nothing. Oh, it does come with a Limited Edition ’80s CD and a measly theatrical trailer…yippee! 1/5 stars

9...Coming 9-9-09!

A new era in animated storytelling begins on 9.9.09. Visionary filmmakers Tim Burton (The Corpse Bride, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory) and Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Nightwatch) join forces to produce wunderkind director Shane Acker’s distinctively original and thrilling tale. 9 stars Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly, Martin Landau, Christopher Plummer and Crispin Glover and features the music of Danny Elfman.

When 9 (The Lord of the Ring’s Elijah Wood) first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good. They must take the offensive if they are to survive, and they must discover why the machines want to destroy them in the first place. As they'll soon come to learn, the very future of civilization may depend on them.

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Redemption Movie Review by Derek_Fleek

Redemption Movie Review by Derek_Fleek


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We all remember the days when westerns were a big fad and though those days have long passed, every so often we are gifted with a surprise winner. In 2003 we had Open Range and The Missing to fit the bill, in 2005 The Proposition, and in 2007 it was 3:10 to Yuma and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford that took everyone by surprise. Joining the list of surprise winners is Redemption, an independent American western with sense of style and originality.

After being involved in a robbery with a gang of outlaws, Frank Harden (Dustin Leighton) decides things didn’t go as planned. Frank feels the need to set things right and takes the road to Redemption, a town with something he believes doesn’t belong there. Little does he know he will be encountering a nosy prostitute, a sadistic doctor, and a gun-slinging priest in the process of receiving lost goods.

I have watched this movie twice now, the first time disliking the film for its distractingly cheap and underdeveloped production but the second time appreciating its audacious approach, smooth dialog, and keen style for the old west. The more I think about it, the more I like it. It’s a rare discovery.

Whores, whiskey, poker, gunfights, and revenge — this trashy and demeaning example of western culture is the classic representation of a western not afraid to be a western. It succeeds not in its set design or production values (both of which are pretty weak), but with its memorable characters, slick dialog, old school western styling, and story that faults only on minor plot holes.

Tediously paced, poorly lit at times, and with the feeling of being rushed into production, no one can assuredly dub Redemption a flawless work of art or a masterpiece of any sort. It’s comfortable in its own skin and doesn’t try to be anything it’s not, which is where it succeeds entirely. It has the potential to become a cult hit, provided enough people see it. This is apparent from the opening scene. It’s a sneaky little gem of a western that slowly tightens a noose of interest and pins you to your seat. The storytelling is fresh, the dialog even fresher, and it doesn’t go without its moments of glorified B-rated gore. If you’re a fan of westerns, you won’t be disappointed with this surprise entry in the near extinct genre.

The special features are very impressive for an independent studio release. They include a behind the scenes bonus featurette with interviews from the cast and crew, a short special effects segment that displays the certain techniques used to enhance the lighting and set pieces in the film, a stills gallery, and the trailer for Redemption. The DVD will be available February 10. 3.5/5 stars

We have just added the DVD, HULK VS., to the Prize Catalog! on Popcornmonsters.com. Check out this greaT animated show about Hulk versus other animated characters like Wolverine and Thor.



The Incredible Hulk has been tearing a line across the Canadian wilderness, leaving a swath of destruction in his wake. He has to be stopped, and there's only one man up to the job. He's the best at what he does, but what he does isn't very nice. He's Wolverine, an elite agent of Canada's top secret Department H, and he's been put on Hulk's trail with a single objective: stop the green goliath at all costs. Hulk and Wolverine are about to enter the fiercest battle of their lives. HULK VS. THOR It's gods versus monsters in this epic forty-five minute movie. For ages, Loki the trickster has sought a way to bring defeat to his accursed stepbrother, Thor. But for all the battles Thor has fought, in all the nine realms, only one creature has ever been able to match his strength, a mortal beast of Midgard known as The Incredible Hulk. Now, with Odin the king of the gods deep in a regenerative sleep, and the forces protecting Asgard at their weakest, Loki is finally ready to spring his trap. In a classic battle that will test a hero's limits more than ever before, only the mighty Thor can hope to prevail.

GENAUDIO BRINGS 4D SOUND TO THE 3-D FILM WORLD AT SUNDANCE....also check out the FREE software download below

GenAudio Sponsors 3-D Film and Interactive Festival Lounge. Download GenAudio’s consumer audio software, AstoundStereo Expander, for a free 30 day trial!

Park City, UT and Englewood, CO – (January 19, 2009) – GenAudio Inc., developer of AstoundSound™ 4D sound localization cue technology, has partnered with the 3-D Film and Interactive Festival (3DFF) to demonstrate its innovative AstoundStereo™ software at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Featured in the 3DFF Interactive Lounge from January 16 to 25, GenAudio’s AstoundStereo™ technology will be integrated so that audio is perceived as coming from every direction including above and beyond the physical placement of the speakers – surround sound at the highest level!
“GenAudio is dedicated to continuing to be a technological leader in the audio industry. By partnering with 3DFF, we are committed to pay tribute to companies and technologies pioneering the future of 3-D stereoscopic motion pictures and video games,” said Jerry Mahabub, chairman and chief executive officer of GenAudio. “Partnering with 3DFF to showcase our 4D sound technology is a natural fit. We have created user friendly software integrated with off-the shelf hardware for professional audio engineers enabling them to incorporate AstoundSound into their projects during post-production.”
Based on more than 16 years of audio perception and brain processing research, this new audio technology introduces elevation and depth perception into the audio environment, taking the 3-D movie experience to the next level. 3DFF sponsor Mitsubishi will display GenAudio’s 4D AstoundStereo technology on its 73 inch Mitsubishi 3-D DLP television at The Sundance Town Lift Village throughout the event.
"For pioneering achievements as the developer of AstoundSound, 4D sound localization cue technology, I am pleased to present GenAudio, Inc. with a 3DFF Pioneer Award," stated 3DFF festival director Christopher Crescitelli. "The 3DFF Pioneer Award is presented to honor companies or individuals who have paved the way for future technologies and GenAudio exemplifies these qualities, which is why we are delighted to honor them here today."
GenAudio and Universal Pictures recently partnered for the release of Hellboy II: The Golden Army for DVD and Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def, re-mastered for home theater. The AstoundStereo technology was integrated into the 5.1 and 7.1 programming for both DVD and Blu-Ray Hi-Def releases enhancing the existing surround sound mixes. GenAudio also partnered with Lionsgate to bring the enhanced audio experience provided by AstoundStereo to the surround sound mix of the DVD and Blu-Ray Hi-Def versions of Bangkok Dangerous, released on January 6, 2009. Both of these titles were re-mastered for home theater at MiCasa Multimedia.
GenAudio’s consumer audio software, AstoundStereo Expander, is available to download now for a free 30-day trial for Mac or PC by logging onto Astoundstereo.com. Consumers can then purchase the Expander for an introductory offer of $19.95 through January 31st.

NEW: Fast & Furious, coming April 3, check out the MySpace & Facebook pages

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Vin Diesel and Paul Walker reteam for the ultimate chapter of the franchise built on speed—Fast & Furious. Heading back to the streets where it all began, they rejoin Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster to blast muscle, tuner and exotic cars across Los Angeles and floor through the Mexican desert in the new high-octane action-thriller.When a crime brings them back to L.A., fugitive ex-con Dom Toretto (Diesel) reignites his feud with agent Brian O’Conner (Walker). But as they are forced to confront a shared enemy, Dom and Brian must give in to an uncertain new trust if they hope to outmaneuver him. And from convoy heists to precision tunnel crawls across international lines, two men will find the best way to get revenge: push the limits of what’s possible behind the wheel.

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Underworld - Unrated Extended Cut Movie Review by Derek_Fleek

Underworld - Unrated Extended Cut Movie Review by Derek_Fleek


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The concept of vampires versus werewolves is intriguing and will always draw a crowd regardless of its execution. This two-disc double feature DVD of the cult hit Underworld and its follow-up Underworld: Evolution contains plenty of brutal violence and special features to please die hard fans of the soon-to-be-complete series and is the perfect hype for Rise of the Lycans, in theaters January 23.

Underworld - Unrated Extended Cut

Not entirely memorable but mostly entertaining, Len Wiseman's directorial debut is brimful of talent. The cast of greasy-haired hybrids are up to snuff, but it's the beautiful Kate Beckinsale who leads the way in her sexy leather outfit and equipped with a pair of automatic Beretta M92FS handguns.

Selene (Kate Beckinsale) is a gorgeous lycan slayer whose sole purpose is to destroy the werewolf race. She falls in love with a human bitten by a lycan caught in the middle of the centuries old war between the two clans.

Shot almost entirely in a flourescent blue tone and consistently raining atmosphere, it has an uncommon look and monstrous action sequences to bolster its weak storytelling. In a rather ordinary tale of lust, betrayal, and sacrifice, it is these rousing action sequences and the finely toned cast and director that keep things at bay.

Wiseman's decision to choose appearance over substance wasn't a terrible decision, just an amateurish one. Based solely on a stylistic level (since substance is too difficult to find), Underworld looks ravishing and has its fair share of visceral thrills.

Clocking in at 134 minutes, the film is a bit overlong with a politically chauvinistic undertone that might not appeal to everyone. In the end everything works out pretty decently, but Underworld fans are left starving for more stylish action and less proverbial nonsense.

The special features include fun outtakes, director and cast commentary, and an incredibly interesting documentary called "Fang vs. Fiction" that probes through the scientific possibility of vampires and werewolves being reality rather than myth. 2.5/5 stars

Underworld: Evolution

The special effects have been digitally modified and greatly improved, Kate Beckinsale reprises her role as the leather suited lycan hunter with a slight alteration in appearance (her hair is less frizzy), and the director who willingly chooses style over substance returns to direct this sequel to the popular cult hit Underworld.

After killing her vampire mentor Victor, Selene (Beckinsale) is now being hunted for this forbidden death by Marcus, leader of the vampire clan. But Marcus is more interested in finding and releasing his powerful lycan brother William who has been imprisoned for eternity, afraid that his death would mean the end of the lycan race.

More brutal than the first and with a much quicker pace, Evolution is exactly what a sequel should be. This ultra-violent entry in the Underworld series is loaded with more merciless action, more intensity, more sexuality, and much more fun than its ancestor ever had. But where the action and brutality increased greatly in this worthy sequel, the plot to Len Wiseman's irresistible concept of vampires verses werewolves became weaker than that of its predecessor. Thankfully Wiseman took notes and limited this familiar empty talk.

Enhancing the violence quota with Wiseman's perverse talent of spewing a generous amount of blood on the screen is precisely what was demanded after his dialog-ridden directorial debut Underworld. Evolution has a story that may be flimsy, but wins over its cult following by being more historically accurate, doubling the action, and finishing off with a delightfully gory climax.

The special features include director and filmmakers commentary, a music video, with the highlight of the special features being six featurettes that elucidate the specifics of character development in a sequel, stunt choreography, and more. 3.5/5 stars

Make 'Em Laugh - 3 Discs! - just added to prize catalog.

We have just added Make 'Em Laugh to the Prize Catalog! on Popcornmonsters.com. Check out this great six part series hosted by Billy Crystal on what has made America laugh for over one hundred years.



Hosted by Billy Crystal and narrated by Amy Sedaris, Make ?Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America is a documentary series chronicling more than a century of the funniest moments in American entertainment. MAKE ?EM LAUGH compiles the most popular routines, the most ingenious physical shtick, the snappiest wisecracks, and the most incisive, biting satirical jokes to have come out of American culture. The list of influential comedic talent featured and/or interviewed for the series includes: Charlie Chaplin, Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Sid Caesar, Judd Apatow, Woody Allen, Larry Wilmore, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Richard Lewis, Jon Stewart, and many others.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona just added to Prize Catalog

We have just added Vicky Cristina Barcelona to the Prize Catalog! on Popcornmonsters.com. Check out this great movie just released on DVD. It just won Best Picture – Comedy at the 2009 Golden Globe Awards®!



Vicky and Cristina, these two young Americans spend a summer in Spain and meet a flamboyant artist and his beautiful but insane ex-wife. Vicky is straight-laced and about to be married. Cristina is a sexually adventurous free spirit. When they all become amorously entangled, both comedic and harrowing results ensue.

City of Ember Movie Review by Derek_Fleek

City of Ember Movie Review by Derek_Fleek


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Having missed its theatrical run and completely oblivious to what the story was about, City of Ember provided more than enough surprises and visually genuine moments in its agreeable 90-minute running time. That being said, I don’t want to give away too much.

With fate of mankind at its peak, a sacred box containing a precious secret is passed from Governor to Governor until it automatically opens two hundred years later. Civilization is sent underground for these two hundred years after a group of workers called The Builders created the underground city of Ember, which runs completely on one giant generator that is rapidly failing. Starring Oscar-nominee Saojrse Ronan and co-starring familiar faces Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, and the great Martin Landau.

Appealing more to adults than kids primarily because of the complex storytelling, City of Ember looks and feels unlike anything I have ever seen before. Its magical set designs, beautiful cinematography, and inventive storytelling make this a genuine surprise.

Although this never-before-seen combination of science fiction and post-apocalyptic fantasy is shot beautifully and the underground world is eye-catching to adults, kids will more than likely lose interest from the slow pace and lack of adventure. Its ability to appeal to a broader audience may be limited, but its ability to captivate a more sophisticated one is not.

City of Ember may be flawed with an insignificant amount of suspense and unoriginal dialog, but it’s visually groundbreaking and should be experienced as soon as possible. It would be a shame to miss such a dazzling feat.

Jeanne Duprau’s creative story is told exceptionally well in the hands of imaginative screenwriter Caroline Thompson, who has previously proved her innovative skills in a number of Tim Burton films that include The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Corpse Bride. The well-told story, arresting scenery, swooping camerawork, and a more serious side from veteran actor/comedian Murray keep things fresh. And the young Ronan is fantastic.

Shifting genres entirely from animation directly to live action, Monster House’s director Gil Kenan provides the talent of a visual sense along with the magnificent ability to bring out the best in his cast. The film, both visually accomplished and extraordinarily pieced together, is state-of-the-art filmmaking and one of the strangest films of 2008.

The absence of featurettes, deleted scenes, and commentary on the DVD is disappointing. The special features are bare containing nothing more than a trio of appalling direct-to-DVD Trailers. The feature is incredible though. City of Ember is available on DVD January 20th. See it as soon as possible! 4/5 stars

Tropic Thunder movie review by star757

Tropic Thunder Movie Review by Star757


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This movie is a spoof on War Movies and all kinds of other things. It stars Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack Black as actors filming a movie about Vietnam. When the actors get out of hand, the director needs to do something about it. He drops them off in the jungle with a map and says he will be filming them along the way. The only thing they don't realize is that they are being watched and fired upon by real people. I thought the movie was fairly funny. Some very graphic scenes occur, and some stupid things that you would expect from a spoof. Also, watch for Tom Cruise as the heartless, ruthless, Hollywood director. With Ben Stiller and Jack black you know what to expect from this movie. It was an interesting comedy, original in parts and also you can see some of it coming. A dumb comedy, but also funny.

Becoming Jane movie review by star757

Becoming Jane Movie Review by Star757


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This movie is a must for anyone who loves Jane Austen. Set in England in 1795 it follows 20 year old Jane as she longs to become a writer and fall in love. Her family wishes her to marry a man with wealth, but when she meets Tom Lefroy she falls in love. With neither of them having money, how can they ever marry? I really enjoyed this movie. It is very interesting because you see some of the things in her life that appear in her novels. Like being prejudiced and whether to choose love or money. Also, throughout the movie you see her starting to write Pride and Prejudice. It parallels her real life somewhat. In the movie she says her characters will face some struggles, but in the end they will find true happiness, can it be the same for her? Anne Hathaway does a great job as Jane, and Thomas McAvoy plays Tom. I would recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys Jane Austen or novels/movies set in that time.

Advance 3-D Screening of MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3-D

We just found out that there will be a special advance 3-D screening of My Bloody Valentine 3-D on Thursday, January 15, at 10pm only. Check out Movietickets.com and Fandango.comfor tickets. We hope you get to be the first to see this great upcoming movie.

Ten years ago, a tragedy changed the town of Harmony forever. Tom Hanniger, an inexperienced coal miner, caused an accident in the tunnels that trapped and killed five men and sent the only survivor, Harry Warden, into a permanent coma. But Harry Warden wanted revenge. Exactly one year later, on Valentine's Day, he woke up...and brutally murdered twenty-two people with a pickaxe before being killed. Ten years later, Tom Hanniger returns to Harmony on Valentine's Day, still haunted by the deaths he caused. Struggling to make amends with his past, he grapples with unresolved feelings for his ex-girlfriend, Sarah, who is now married to his best friend, Axel, the town sheriff. But tonight, after years of peace, something from Harmony's dark past has returned. Wearing a miner's mask and armed with a pickaxe, an unstoppable killer is on the loose. And as his footsteps come ever closer, Tom, Sarah and Axel realize in terror that it just might be Harry Warden who's come back to claim them...

The Godfather II movie review by Star757

The Godfather II Movie Review by Star757


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This is the second installment of The Godfather. I thought it was a little better than the first one. You don't necessarily need to watch the first part, but everything will make more sense if you do. This movie begins with young Vito Andolini living in Corleone, Italy. It follows his move to America in the early 20th century and his rise from nothing to a major force in New York. The movie flips back and forth between Vito in New York City, and the present time of the movie with Michael Corleone and his family in Nevada. This was a very interesting movie because you get to see how Vito Corleone came to power. At the same time, you begin to see things falling apart for Michael and the Corleone family in the present time. As with the other Godfather movie there is a lot of violence and killing that go along with the mob. It really ties a lot of things together and also explains how the Godfather came to be who he was. Robert DeNiro does a great job playing the young Vito Corleone. A good, interesting and tragic movie.

Street Kings review by Derek_Fleek

Street Kings Movie Review by Derek_Fleek


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In a time of diminished respect for crooked cop flicks, Street Kings decided to try to revive a genre that is long past its peak since Training Day took awards. Imagine Street Kings as the little brother of Training Day, tagging along with an annoying sense of unintentional humor while simultaneously being loud and obnoxious. Unlike its older brother, this sleazy dirty cop thriller has no brains and no zest to bring this genre back to life.
Tom Ludlow (Keanu Revees) is a crooked, hard-boiled detective who faces the many obstacles of crime fighting. Betrayal, greed, and corruption on both sides of the law leaves Ludlow on the wanted list for the murder of a fellow officer.
Reeves boasts a performance that might as well be remembered as the most unfit and laid-back lead to ever be featured in a cop thriller. The acting is unconvincing, even from those who you'd expect to amount to something (all eyes fall on you, Forrest Whitaker).
Nobody expects a vintage performance from Reeves, but when everyone on screen is flat the blame ultimately falls in the director's lap. David Ayer can't seem to bring out the acting chops from these veteran actors and every line of nonstop banter rolls off the tongue like peanut butter, feeling entirely scripted (especially when cited by Keanu. And it goes on forever.
Thanks to miscasting, a train of distractingly bad dialog and performances, the lack of direction, and a script in need of three or four more re-writes, the film doesn't have much to fall back on other than its gratuitous violence (which is unremittingly brutal, authorizing an unclean feeling). The grim familiarity of Street Kings numbs its ability to be surprising, effective, or even interesting. But lets face it, the biggest problems with Street Kings are the dreadful acting and a director who can write substantially better than he can direct.
The protagonist you feel guilty rooting for and the blatant violence is enough to make one feel emotionally unsure. Who is the good guy? Why does all this violence lead to a ending that glamorizes the exact issues it was tackling? But more importantly, why was this movie even made?
The special features (as if the film itself wasn't punishment enough) contains three featurettes each one more boring than the next, Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by David Ayer, Alternate Takes, Vignettes, and Behind-the-Scenes Clips. The second disc included is the digital copy of the film. 1/5 stars

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