Lindsay Lohan plays Aubrey, the young daughter of affluent parents who is abducted and mutilated by a sadistic serial killer. She manages to escape, but the girl who regains consciousness in the hospital claims to be not Aubrey but Dakota - identical to Aubrey, but with a much different demeanor. Dakota struggles to convince anyone that she is not Aubrey and finds herself in a desperate race to save Aubrey's life and her own against overwhelming odds.
I know who killed me? No $hit! So does the rest of the world, Lindsay. It was yourself! OH MY GOD! This is one of the worst movies of all time. Besides being a part of the triangle mess of Hollywood trash along with Brittney Spears and Paris Hilton, Lohan has completely solidified the spot of worst actress in Hollywood with this juicy turd of a performance. The rest of the cast wasn't any better and neither was the writing or direction. There is nothing worse in a suspense movie than when a director falls in love with that fade out button on the camera to try and build the suspense. I don't remotely know how WW and I managed to watch this whole thing. If I had seen this in theaters there is simply no way that would have happened!
I would never recommend this movie to anyone. Not even my worst enemy. Its simply cruel and horrid. I'd sooner watch a floater left in a toilet bowl for days. That would probably have twice as much aesthetic value than this movie.
Rescue Dawn
In the annals of history's great escapes there is no other story like that of Dieter Dengler, the only American to ever break out of a POW camp in the impenetrable Laotian jungle. After months plotting his getaway from a harrowing prison and a death-defying journey through some of the world's fiercest wilderness, Dengler appeared at his first press conference looking like a dashing movie star and showing neither sentimentality nor bitterness - simply an indomitable will to survive that allowed him to triumph against impossible odds.
This was a really powerful movie. The acting and direction were both excellent and made it all seem so personal and real. You truly feel for these prisoners on their intense journey. The actors went all out for their roles and made themselves physically look like POWs. It was amazing. I wish I would have gotten a chance to see this movie in theaters.
I would strongly recommend people checking this one out. Its a very powerful drama and really makes you feel for the characters' struggles and those who really went through something like this.
This was a really powerful movie. The acting and direction were both excellent and made it all seem so personal and real. You truly feel for these prisoners on their intense journey. The actors went all out for their roles and made themselves physically look like POWs. It was amazing. I wish I would have gotten a chance to see this movie in theaters.
I would strongly recommend people checking this one out. Its a very powerful drama and really makes you feel for the characters' struggles and those who really went through something like this.
Hot Rod
Self-proclaimed stuntman Rod Taylor is preparing for the jump of his life. Rod plans to clear fifteen buses in an attempt to raise money for his abusive stepfather Frank's life-saving heart operation. He'll land the jump, get Frank better, and then fight him, hard.
This might have honestly been one of the stupidest movies I've ever seen. That being said - I found myself laughing my a$$ off at numerous points throughout it. This movie reminded me a lot of Napolean Dynamite. It was by no means a good movie or even a straight forward comedy, but you can't help laughing at how silly and stupid the things are that are going on up there on the screen. There was one scene in the movie where Rod had to go to his quiet place and they did a spoof on Kevin Bacon having to "dance it out" from Footloose. I thought I was going to wet my pants.
I really don't know how to recommend this movie. Its not a good movie. Its actually a complete waste of time watching something this stupid. However, you might end up totally loving wasting your time. Its simply one of those movies in the mold of Napolean Dynamite, Killer Klowns From Outer Space, The Last Dragon, etc. You all know that you've watched them and enjoyed them and have no idea why. Don't make that face at the computer!
This might have honestly been one of the stupidest movies I've ever seen. That being said - I found myself laughing my a$$ off at numerous points throughout it. This movie reminded me a lot of Napolean Dynamite. It was by no means a good movie or even a straight forward comedy, but you can't help laughing at how silly and stupid the things are that are going on up there on the screen. There was one scene in the movie where Rod had to go to his quiet place and they did a spoof on Kevin Bacon having to "dance it out" from Footloose. I thought I was going to wet my pants.
I really don't know how to recommend this movie. Its not a good movie. Its actually a complete waste of time watching something this stupid. However, you might end up totally loving wasting your time. Its simply one of those movies in the mold of Napolean Dynamite, Killer Klowns From Outer Space, The Last Dragon, etc. You all know that you've watched them and enjoyed them and have no idea why. Don't make that face at the computer!
Mr. Bean's Holiday
In his latest misadventure, Mr. Bean goes on holiday to the French Riviera and becomes ensnared in a European adventure of cinematic proportions. Tired of the dreary, wet London weather, Bean packs up his suitcase and camcorder to head to Cannes for some sun on the beach. But his trip doesn't go as smoothly as he had hoped when the bumbling Bean falls face first into a series of mishaps and fortunate coincidences, far-fetched enough to make his own avant-garde film. Wrongly thought to be both kidnapper and acclaimed filmmaker, he has some serious explaining to do after wreaking havoc across the French countryside and arriving at his vacation spot with a Romanian filmmaker's precocious son and an aspiring actress in tow.
I was always a big fan of the Mr. Bean show. Rowan Atkinson's physical humor is priceless. This movie was like a big, drawn out episode show. There were a couple of really big belly laughs, but also moments of total blahness. WW and I still enjoyed it and the future steppie and "niece" seemed to like it even more than we did. I guess that would count as a vote for kids liking it.
I'd half-heartedly recommend this movie. If you liked the show - you'll like the movie, but there are some pretty cruddy dead spots throughout the movie.
I was always a big fan of the Mr. Bean show. Rowan Atkinson's physical humor is priceless. This movie was like a big, drawn out episode show. There were a couple of really big belly laughs, but also moments of total blahness. WW and I still enjoyed it and the future steppie and "niece" seemed to like it even more than we did. I guess that would count as a vote for kids liking it.
I'd half-heartedly recommend this movie. If you liked the show - you'll like the movie, but there are some pretty cruddy dead spots throughout the movie.
Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Tim Allen is back in his role of Scott Calvin - AKA Santa - in The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause. In this one, he is up against Jack Frost (Martin Short), who is trying to take over the holiday. At the same time, he has invited his in-laws to share in the holiday festivities, at the risk of revealing the location of the north pole, and upcoming birth of baby Claus because he wants his wife to feel less disconnected from her family.
There are movies that I refer to as STVs (Straight To Video) and even though this isn't an animated movie, this is definitely one of them. Disney was basically just making this movie for the sake of getting an extra 100 million dollars out of the movie going public. There really is no reason to go see this in theaters unless you have a child that wants to see it and are okay with spending the money and time to take them. I didn't even leave the movie having that feel good Christmas feeling. My future stepdaughter wasn't even close to gushing about it on the way out. That speaks volumes, people!
I wouldn't really recommend this bad boy to anyone. Kids might like it, but even that isn't guaranteed.
There are movies that I refer to as STVs (Straight To Video) and even though this isn't an animated movie, this is definitely one of them. Disney was basically just making this movie for the sake of getting an extra 100 million dollars out of the movie going public. There really is no reason to go see this in theaters unless you have a child that wants to see it and are okay with spending the money and time to take them. I didn't even leave the movie having that feel good Christmas feeling. My future stepdaughter wasn't even close to gushing about it on the way out. That speaks volumes, people!
I wouldn't really recommend this bad boy to anyone. Kids might like it, but even that isn't guaranteed.
Hairspray
Sixteen years after the release of the original film, New Line Cinema is bringing a feature film adaptation of the Tony award-winning Broadway production Hairspray to life. Featuring new and original material based on John Waters' 1988 cult classic about star-struck teenagers on a local Baltimore dance show, the comedy features a remarkable collection of talent including John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes, Allison Janney, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron, Elijah Kelley.
The future stepdaughter couldn't wait to see this movie. She kept asking about it for months. I like to think of it as the High School Musical effect. Musicals have come back with a vengeance and the s.o.b.s decided to target young girls. I'd be a big fat liar if I tried to tell you that I didn't know all the songs from High School Musical. All of that being said - I was reluctant to say the least about going to see this movie because it looked so fluffy in the commercial and I couldn't remotely comprehend John Travolta's decision to play the role of a fat woman. However, the music and feel good vibe of the movie made it actually quite enjoyable. I am not afraid to admit that I was dancing in my chair at various points of the movie. And the bottom line is whether or not the wonderous future steppie liked it and she most absolutely did. The one thing that really does bother me about the movie is . . . . . . . who in the blue hell thought that John Travolta playing Edna Turnblatt was a good idea!?!
Even with the aforementioned worst casting ever - I strongly recommend this movie to everyone. It's a feel good movie that will put a smile on your face . . . . . even though Travolta plays a big fat woman.
The future stepdaughter couldn't wait to see this movie. She kept asking about it for months. I like to think of it as the High School Musical effect. Musicals have come back with a vengeance and the s.o.b.s decided to target young girls. I'd be a big fat liar if I tried to tell you that I didn't know all the songs from High School Musical. All of that being said - I was reluctant to say the least about going to see this movie because it looked so fluffy in the commercial and I couldn't remotely comprehend John Travolta's decision to play the role of a fat woman. However, the music and feel good vibe of the movie made it actually quite enjoyable. I am not afraid to admit that I was dancing in my chair at various points of the movie. And the bottom line is whether or not the wonderous future steppie liked it and she most absolutely did. The one thing that really does bother me about the movie is . . . . . . . who in the blue hell thought that John Travolta playing Edna Turnblatt was a good idea!?!
Even with the aforementioned worst casting ever - I strongly recommend this movie to everyone. It's a feel good movie that will put a smile on your face . . . . . even though Travolta plays a big fat woman.
Live Free Or Die Hard
An attack on the vulnerable United States computer infrastructure begins to shut down the entire nation. The mysterious figure behind the shattering scheme has figured out every digital angle - but he never figured an old-fashioned, "analog" fly-in-the-ointment: John McClane.
This is one of those perfect summer popcorn movies. The action scenes in this movie were amazing! I couldn't believe how many times I caught myself watching the movie with my mouth wide open in complete shock of what I was seeing up there on the screen. To make the movie even better the sarcastic banter between Bruce Willis and Justin Long (the hacker that he is trying to protect) as well as that between Willis and Timothy Olyphant (the bad guy) are priceless. I found myself laughing out loud numerous times throughout the movie. The only knock that I would make against the movie from a nostalgic point of view is that the movie is watered down compared to the other Die Hard movies because they wanted to get the PG-13 rating. Due to this, there isn't as much bloodshed. There are lots of explosions and numerous people die but you don't see the end result as much as you would have in the rest of the movie franchise. Bruce Willis doesn't even fully finish his Yippy Kay Yay line. On the flip side of the PG-13 rating, WW and I took two of the future stepkids to see this movie with us since it wasn't rated R and they absolutely loved it. Senor Skidmarkio kept yelling "Whoa!" thoughout the movie and I'd much rather see him enjoying it then seeing the bullets actually hit the bad guys.
This movie kicked some major a$$ and I strongly recommend it to all. I was skeptical when I heard that they were trying to revive this movie, but it was extremely entertaining and worthy of being made.
This is one of those perfect summer popcorn movies. The action scenes in this movie were amazing! I couldn't believe how many times I caught myself watching the movie with my mouth wide open in complete shock of what I was seeing up there on the screen. To make the movie even better the sarcastic banter between Bruce Willis and Justin Long (the hacker that he is trying to protect) as well as that between Willis and Timothy Olyphant (the bad guy) are priceless. I found myself laughing out loud numerous times throughout the movie. The only knock that I would make against the movie from a nostalgic point of view is that the movie is watered down compared to the other Die Hard movies because they wanted to get the PG-13 rating. Due to this, there isn't as much bloodshed. There are lots of explosions and numerous people die but you don't see the end result as much as you would have in the rest of the movie franchise. Bruce Willis doesn't even fully finish his Yippy Kay Yay line. On the flip side of the PG-13 rating, WW and I took two of the future stepkids to see this movie with us since it wasn't rated R and they absolutely loved it. Senor Skidmarkio kept yelling "Whoa!" thoughout the movie and I'd much rather see him enjoying it then seeing the bullets actually hit the bad guys.
This movie kicked some major a$$ and I strongly recommend it to all. I was skeptical when I heard that they were trying to revive this movie, but it was extremely entertaining and worthy of being made.
Ocean's Thirteen
Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and the gang would have only one reason to pull off their most ambitious and risky casino heist—to defend one of their own. When ruthless casino owner Willy Bank (Al Pacino) double-crosses one of the original Ocean's eleven—Reuben Tishkoff (Elliott Gould)—Danny and the gang team up one more time to see if they can break "the Bank."
I have this habit of buying a lot of DVDs. The part that is really annoying is how I will rarely ever sit down and watch them. One of the few movies that I bought and actually did watch a ton of times on DVD was Ocean's Eleven. I thought the movie was awesome. The camaraderie between all the actors/characters was priceless and the casual twist and turns in the writing were awesome. I was so psyched when they decided to make Ocean's Twelve and couldn't wait to see it. Unfortunately, the movie was horrible. I couldn't believe how bad it was. When I heard they were making Ocean's Thirteen, I figured for sure that it was just a waste of time and that they were just doing it for more money. However, this is totally the movie that should have been Ocean's Twelve. It was just like the original one. The camaraderie was back. The fast pace story line was back. The sharp wit and one liners were great. This movie was awesome. Why in the blue hell did they put that juicy turn in between this movie and the first one?
I fully recommend everyone go check this one out. It's pure fun at the movies and leaves you with a smile on your face.
I have this habit of buying a lot of DVDs. The part that is really annoying is how I will rarely ever sit down and watch them. One of the few movies that I bought and actually did watch a ton of times on DVD was Ocean's Eleven. I thought the movie was awesome. The camaraderie between all the actors/characters was priceless and the casual twist and turns in the writing were awesome. I was so psyched when they decided to make Ocean's Twelve and couldn't wait to see it. Unfortunately, the movie was horrible. I couldn't believe how bad it was. When I heard they were making Ocean's Thirteen, I figured for sure that it was just a waste of time and that they were just doing it for more money. However, this is totally the movie that should have been Ocean's Twelve. It was just like the original one. The camaraderie was back. The fast pace story line was back. The sharp wit and one liners were great. This movie was awesome. Why in the blue hell did they put that juicy turn in between this movie and the first one?
I fully recommend everyone go check this one out. It's pure fun at the movies and leaves you with a smile on your face.
Shrek The Third
When Shrek married Princess Fiona, becoming the next King and Queen of Far, Far Away wasn't part of the plan. So when his father-in-law, King Harold, falls ill, it is up to Shrek to find a suitable heir or he will be forced to give up his beloved swamp for the throne. Recruiting Donkey and Puss In Boots for a new quest, Shrek sets out to bring back the rightful heir to the throne, Fiona's rebellious cousin Artie. Back in Far, Far Away, Fiona's jilted Prince Charming storms the city with an army of fairy tale villains to seize the throne. But they have a surprise in store because Fiona, together with her mother, Queen Lillian, has drafted her fellow fairy tale heroines to defend their "happily ever afters." As Shrek, Donkey and Puss work on changing Artie from a royal pain in the you-know-what into a future king, Fiona and her band of princesses must stop Prince Charming to ensure there will be a kingdom left to rule.
The original Shrek is one of my favorite movies of all time. I actually tend to base all animated movies on whether or not they are on the same level of amazing child AND adult enjoyment as Shrek does. Shrek 2 was awesome as well. It didn't have that retread feel and the writing/humor was just as good as the first one. I enjoyed Shrek The Third very much. Unfortunately, I definitely got the retread vibe. There were times where it even seemed kind of like a direct to video sequel. The movie wasn't horrible. It was very watchable and quite enjoyable at times. It definitely was the worst of the three though by far.
There is no way that I wouldn't recommend people checking this one out. It's a Shrek movie, people! My only advice is to go in to it with mediocre expectations.
The original Shrek is one of my favorite movies of all time. I actually tend to base all animated movies on whether or not they are on the same level of amazing child AND adult enjoyment as Shrek does. Shrek 2 was awesome as well. It didn't have that retread feel and the writing/humor was just as good as the first one. I enjoyed Shrek The Third very much. Unfortunately, I definitely got the retread vibe. There were times where it even seemed kind of like a direct to video sequel. The movie wasn't horrible. It was very watchable and quite enjoyable at times. It definitely was the worst of the three though by far.
There is no way that I wouldn't recommend people checking this one out. It's a Shrek movie, people! My only advice is to go in to it with mediocre expectations.
Deck The Halls
A movie about clashing neighbors over home decoration. Steve (Matthew Broderick), leads a well-organized life. His new neighbor is Danny (Danny DeVito), and he couldn't possibly be more different than Steve. Danny's dream is to create the biggest holiday light display in the world, visible from outer space.
Words do no justice to how horrid this movie is. It is by far the WORST holiday movie ever. Did you read the summary? It's about a guy whose dream it is to make his house visible from space. Not world peace. Not good health. Not lots of money. Not for super powers. He wants to make his house visible from space!?! The only thing that this movie even has to do with Christmas is that he is using Christmas lights to try and accomplish the most ridiculous dream ever.The worst part of watching this movie (besides the wanting to stab yourself in the eyes level of poopness overall) is the fact that I used to idolize Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller. Admit it! You all did! What the hell happened to this guy!?! How did he go from being THE MAN to the lame a$$ husband of Sara Jessica Parker? The dude had highlights in his hair in this movie!!! I wanted to cry when I thought about how much I used to worship this closet homosexual (not that there is anything wrong with that!).
I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone. EVER!!! It is once again the worst Christmas movie of all time. And that says a lot when you think that even Ernest made a Christmas movie, people!
Words do no justice to how horrid this movie is. It is by far the WORST holiday movie ever. Did you read the summary? It's about a guy whose dream it is to make his house visible from space. Not world peace. Not good health. Not lots of money. Not for super powers. He wants to make his house visible from space!?! The only thing that this movie even has to do with Christmas is that he is using Christmas lights to try and accomplish the most ridiculous dream ever.The worst part of watching this movie (besides the wanting to stab yourself in the eyes level of poopness overall) is the fact that I used to idolize Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller. Admit it! You all did! What the hell happened to this guy!?! How did he go from being THE MAN to the lame a$$ husband of Sara Jessica Parker? The dude had highlights in his hair in this movie!!! I wanted to cry when I thought about how much I used to worship this closet homosexual (not that there is anything wrong with that!).
I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone. EVER!!! It is once again the worst Christmas movie of all time. And that says a lot when you think that even Ernest made a Christmas movie, people!
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Adam Sandler and Kevin James team as two straight guys who stumble down the aisle with the best of intentions in I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. Chuck Ford (Sandler) and Larry Allensworth (James) are the pride of their fire station: two guy's guys always side-by-side and willing to do anything for each other. Salt-of-the-earth widower Larry wants just one thing: to protect his family. His buddy Chuck also wants one thing: to enjoy the single life. Grateful Chuck owes Larry for saving his life in a fire, and Larry calls in that favor big time when civic red tape prevents him from naming his own two kids as his life insurance beneficiaries. All that Chuck has to do is claim to be Larry's domestic partner on some city forms. Easy. Nobody will ever know. But when an overzealous, spot-checking bureaucrat becomes suspicious, the new couple's arrangement becomes a citywide issue and goes from confidential to front-page news. Forced to improvise as love-struck newlyweds, Chuck and Larry must now fumble through a hilarious charade of domestic bliss under one roof. After surviving their mandatory honeymoon and dodging the threat of exposure, the well-intentioned con men discover that sticking together in your time of need is what truly makes a family.
I couldn't possibly be a bigger fan of Kevin James. I have always loved his stand up stuff and watch King Of Queens religiously in syndication numerous times a day. I couldn't wait to see this movie. Unfortunately, I think I let myself get a little bit too excited. The movie was good and nowhere near horrible, but I expected it to be a lot funnier than it was. The movie was basically one of those that pushes every possible cliche and pushes them as far as humanly possible and gets away from being funny anymore about half way through the movie. Kevin James is his usual hysterical self and the kid that plays his son in the movie was classic. Adam Sandler actually seemed to be the thing holding this movie back. He came across as funny only when he was playing off of someone else and when he wasn't with someone else funny - those scenes came across as very flat.
I would casually recommend this movie to anyone looking for some cheap laughs. Its not a must see by any means but its not horrible either.
I couldn't possibly be a bigger fan of Kevin James. I have always loved his stand up stuff and watch King Of Queens religiously in syndication numerous times a day. I couldn't wait to see this movie. Unfortunately, I think I let myself get a little bit too excited. The movie was good and nowhere near horrible, but I expected it to be a lot funnier than it was. The movie was basically one of those that pushes every possible cliche and pushes them as far as humanly possible and gets away from being funny anymore about half way through the movie. Kevin James is his usual hysterical self and the kid that plays his son in the movie was classic. Adam Sandler actually seemed to be the thing holding this movie back. He came across as funny only when he was playing off of someone else and when he wasn't with someone else funny - those scenes came across as very flat.
I would casually recommend this movie to anyone looking for some cheap laughs. Its not a must see by any means but its not horrible either.
Ratatouille
In the new animated-adventure, Ratatouille, a rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the city of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unwanted visitor in the kitchen at one of Paris' most exclusive restaurants, Remy forms an unlikely partnership with Linguini, the garbage boy, who inadvertently discovers Remy's amazing talents. They strike a deal, ultimately setting into motion a hilarious and exciting chain of extraordinary events that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down. Remy finds himself torn between following his dreams or returning forever to his previous existence as a rat. He learns the truth about friendship, family and having no choice but to be who he really is, a rat who wants to be a chef.
I think that its impossible for Pixar to make bad movies. Think about it. Their track record is nothing short of phenomenal. Not to mention that all of their movies are the types of movies that the adults enjoy just as much - if not more than - the kids. I actually think that this one would be one of the ones that the adults like more. It struck me a lot like The Incredibles where I think that if a younger kid (4 - 6 years old) went to see it, that a lot of it would be over their heads. Not to mention that its nearly two hours long. Those two slight knocks being made and out of the way, I loved the movie. The characters were great and the animation of the rat scenes was amazing. The story was so well written that this is one of those animated movies that could end up being talk about as one of the best movies of the year.
I very strongly recommend everyone checking out this movie. Just be forewarned that if you have really little ones - they might get somewhat antsy as the movie goes on - but you will love it.
I think that its impossible for Pixar to make bad movies. Think about it. Their track record is nothing short of phenomenal. Not to mention that all of their movies are the types of movies that the adults enjoy just as much - if not more than - the kids. I actually think that this one would be one of the ones that the adults like more. It struck me a lot like The Incredibles where I think that if a younger kid (4 - 6 years old) went to see it, that a lot of it would be over their heads. Not to mention that its nearly two hours long. Those two slight knocks being made and out of the way, I loved the movie. The characters were great and the animation of the rat scenes was amazing. The story was so well written that this is one of those animated movies that could end up being talk about as one of the best movies of the year.
I very strongly recommend everyone checking out this movie. Just be forewarned that if you have really little ones - they might get somewhat antsy as the movie goes on - but you will love it.
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