In 2009 a cure for cancer was fond. Three years later that cure has all but wiped out humanity. While many of the people who survived became zombies, there are some people who are immune to the virus. Dr. Robert Neville is one of the few that are immune and he's spent the last three years trying to find a cure.
Pros: The movie does a good job of showing one person's struggle to survive in a city where he fells like he's the only person alive. During the daytime Neville hunts for food with his German Shepard Sam, exercises, tries to contact other survivors, and conducts experiments on mice in his lab. At night he has to board up his house to keep the zombies out. The zombies don't appear until Robert goes searching for Sam after she chases a deer into a tunnel. The doctor manages to capture one of the zombies, and takes her back to his lab so that he can try to cure it.
There are a few comedic moments in which Robert talks to manikins. In one scene Robert finds the manikin he named Frank standing in front on a tunnel. At first he shouts at Frank, then he shoots him. The other moment occurs when Robert tries to talk to a female manikin in the video store, because he promised that he would.
One of the most suspenseful moments occurs when Robert gets caught in a trap set up by a zombie hunter. Robert manages to escape, but after he does he and Sam have to fight the zombie and his dogs. During the battle Robert's dog is bitten by the zombie dogs. He tries to cure her, but he fails.
Cons: I Am Legend would be better if it had more moments of suspense, but those moments don't occur very often. Most of time I waited for something exciting to happen, but nothing does. Watching this movie is like playing a video game. You want to skip the long boring cut scenes to get to action, but you can't. You have to watch them before you can start playing again.
Another problem is the ending. When Robert meets Anna, another survivor she tells him that there's a colony of survivors in Vermont. I'm not sure that's the way the book the movie's based on ends, because I haven't read it.
I also have an issue with the flashbacks that occur at random points during the movie. They show what happened the night Robert's wife and daughter left New York City in a helicopter. Those scenes should have appeared during the beginning of the movie.
Final Verdict: While I Am Legend isn't one of Will Smith's best movies, it isn't one of his worst. He's the best actor in this movie, but he can only carry it so far. Like the Tom Hanks movie Castaway, I Am Legend has a good beginning, but the lack of suspense, and conclusion are a disappointment.
Scores (Out of 10):
Story: 6.0
Acting: 7.0
Direction:7.0
Visuals: 6.0
Final Score (Out of 10): 6.5
How the rating system works:
9-10.0=A
7-8.9= B
5-6.9= C
3-4.9= D
0-2.9= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Live Free or Die Hard 8
Transformers 8
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 8
The Simpsons Movie 9
The Bourne Ultimatum 9
American Gangster 9
Hitman 3
The Golden Compass 6.8
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass is the first book in Philip Pullman's trilogy "His Dark Materials".
Over a decade after its first publication its finally made into a movie. The Golden Compass has a great cast, and it does a good job of following the source material, but it also has has a few flaws.
Pros: The best thing about The Golden Compass is its cast, because the actors fit their characters perfectly. For example, Nicole Kidman does a fantastic job of portraying the wicked Mrs. Coulter. Ian McKellen provides the perfect voice for the armored bear Iorek Byrnison. The role of air ship pilot Lee Scoresby is played persuasively by Sam Elliot.
I could go on, but I feel that it's time to mention the movie's other strength: the plot twists.
One of the biggest plot twists occurs when Mrs. Coulter tells Lyra that her uncle Lord Asriel is really her father, and that she is her mother. Its hard to believe that Asriel and Mrs. Coulter were married. The other twist occurs when Lyra finds out that her mother is the leader of a organization called the Gobblers. The Gobblers job is to assist the Magisterium in its attempt to separate children from their daemons before they can learn about dust.
The dust mentioned in the book is not the type that you find in your house, its cosmic dust. Lord Aserial believes that this dust can open portals to other worlds, but he needs to go north in order to do more research. Lyra wants to go north as well, so she decides to travel with Mrs. Coulter in her zeppelin. Its at that point when the special effects start to get in the way of the plot and characters.
Cons: The heavy use of special effects is one of the movies major flaws. They draw the viewer's attention from the most important aspects of any movie, which are the plot and characters. While the characters are one of the movie's strong points, the plot sadly is not.
The movie rushes from one place to the next so fast that its hard to keep up. As a result the plot becomes disjointed, and the characters don't become a developed as they should be.
Final Verdict: The Golden Compass isn't a bad movie, but it could have been better. Hopefully the next movie will be longer and won't rely as much on special effects.
Despite all the twists and turns in the beginning the plot of The Golden Compass becomes predicable towards the end. Which is sad considering how well the movie stuck to the events in the book.
Scores (Out of ten):
Story: 6.0
Acting: 8.0
Direction: 7.0
Visuals: 6.0
Final Score (Out of 10): 6.8
How the rating system works:
9-10.0=A
7-8.9= B
5-6.9= C
3-4.9= D
0-2.9= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Live Free or Die Hard 8
Transformers 8
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 8
The Simpsons Movie 9
The Bourne Ultimatum 9
American Gangster 9
Hitman 3
Over a decade after its first publication its finally made into a movie. The Golden Compass has a great cast, and it does a good job of following the source material, but it also has has a few flaws.
Pros: The best thing about The Golden Compass is its cast, because the actors fit their characters perfectly. For example, Nicole Kidman does a fantastic job of portraying the wicked Mrs. Coulter. Ian McKellen provides the perfect voice for the armored bear Iorek Byrnison. The role of air ship pilot Lee Scoresby is played persuasively by Sam Elliot.
I could go on, but I feel that it's time to mention the movie's other strength: the plot twists.
One of the biggest plot twists occurs when Mrs. Coulter tells Lyra that her uncle Lord Asriel is really her father, and that she is her mother. Its hard to believe that Asriel and Mrs. Coulter were married. The other twist occurs when Lyra finds out that her mother is the leader of a organization called the Gobblers. The Gobblers job is to assist the Magisterium in its attempt to separate children from their daemons before they can learn about dust.
The dust mentioned in the book is not the type that you find in your house, its cosmic dust. Lord Aserial believes that this dust can open portals to other worlds, but he needs to go north in order to do more research. Lyra wants to go north as well, so she decides to travel with Mrs. Coulter in her zeppelin. Its at that point when the special effects start to get in the way of the plot and characters.
Cons: The heavy use of special effects is one of the movies major flaws. They draw the viewer's attention from the most important aspects of any movie, which are the plot and characters. While the characters are one of the movie's strong points, the plot sadly is not.
The movie rushes from one place to the next so fast that its hard to keep up. As a result the plot becomes disjointed, and the characters don't become a developed as they should be.
Final Verdict: The Golden Compass isn't a bad movie, but it could have been better. Hopefully the next movie will be longer and won't rely as much on special effects.
Despite all the twists and turns in the beginning the plot of The Golden Compass becomes predicable towards the end. Which is sad considering how well the movie stuck to the events in the book.
Scores (Out of ten):
Story: 6.0
Acting: 8.0
Direction: 7.0
Visuals: 6.0
Final Score (Out of 10): 6.8
How the rating system works:
9-10.0=A
7-8.9= B
5-6.9= C
3-4.9= D
0-2.9= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Live Free or Die Hard 8
Transformers 8
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 8
The Simpsons Movie 9
The Bourne Ultimatum 9
American Gangster 9
Hitman 3
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Hitman
There have been a lot of movies based on video games lately. Some are good, some are bad. Hitman is falls firmly into the latter category.
Pros: I like the fact that the movie Hitman doesn't rely heavily on special effects. It also doesn't have a lot of blood and gore.
The best part is the fight scene in the subway between Agent 47 and the assassins the Organization sent to kill him. It reminded me of the subway fight scene from the first Matrix film where Neo fights Agent Smith.
Cons: The plot is really hard to understand due to it's inconsistent pacing. In the beginning it's fast and confusing, because there's no explanation as to why the Organization sent assassins to kill Agent 47, or
why 47 has a barcode on the back of his head, or how he got the cross he carries in his briefcase. As the flick progresses the plot becomes slow and predictable. Which is sad, because after I saw the trailers I thought the movie would be awesome. You really can't believe everything you see on TV.
One thing that puzzles me the most about the movie is the casting. I thought that Agent 47 would be played by Vin Diesel or The Rock. Instead he's portrayed by Timothy Olyphant, an actor very few people have heard of. The same can be said for the rest of the cast. The actors barely show any emotion and look like androids.
Final Verdict: After seeing awful movies based on the Doom and Mario Bros. franchises, I was hoping that the Hitman movie would be better. Unfortunately, it's not.
While Hitman doesn't rely as heavily on special effects as the majority of action movies these days. Enough though the movie doesn't contain loads of blood and gore, it lacks the visual pizazz of The Matrix. It also has an unevenly paced plot, and questionable casting and directing. The ending leaves an opening for a sequel, but I don't intend to see it.
Scores (Out of 10):
Story: 3
Acting: 3
Direction: 3
Visuals: 3
Final Score : 3
How the rating system works:
9-10.0=A
7-8.9= B
5-6.9= C
3-4.9= D
0-2.9= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Live Free or Die Hard 8
Transformers 8
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 8
The Simpsons Movie 9
The Bourne Ultimatum 9
American Gangster 9
Pros: I like the fact that the movie Hitman doesn't rely heavily on special effects. It also doesn't have a lot of blood and gore.
The best part is the fight scene in the subway between Agent 47 and the assassins the Organization sent to kill him. It reminded me of the subway fight scene from the first Matrix film where Neo fights Agent Smith.
Cons: The plot is really hard to understand due to it's inconsistent pacing. In the beginning it's fast and confusing, because there's no explanation as to why the Organization sent assassins to kill Agent 47, or
why 47 has a barcode on the back of his head, or how he got the cross he carries in his briefcase. As the flick progresses the plot becomes slow and predictable. Which is sad, because after I saw the trailers I thought the movie would be awesome. You really can't believe everything you see on TV.
One thing that puzzles me the most about the movie is the casting. I thought that Agent 47 would be played by Vin Diesel or The Rock. Instead he's portrayed by Timothy Olyphant, an actor very few people have heard of. The same can be said for the rest of the cast. The actors barely show any emotion and look like androids.
Final Verdict: After seeing awful movies based on the Doom and Mario Bros. franchises, I was hoping that the Hitman movie would be better. Unfortunately, it's not.
While Hitman doesn't rely as heavily on special effects as the majority of action movies these days. Enough though the movie doesn't contain loads of blood and gore, it lacks the visual pizazz of The Matrix. It also has an unevenly paced plot, and questionable casting and directing. The ending leaves an opening for a sequel, but I don't intend to see it.
Scores (Out of 10):
Story: 3
Acting: 3
Direction: 3
Visuals: 3
Final Score : 3
How the rating system works:
9-10.0=A
7-8.9= B
5-6.9= C
3-4.9= D
0-2.9= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Live Free or Die Hard 8
Transformers 8
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 8
The Simpsons Movie 9
The Bourne Ultimatum 9
American Gangster 9
Thursday, November 15, 2007
American Gangster
The most feared head of a New York City crime family wasn't Italian or Irish, he was black. His name is Frank Lucas. He took over the family when Bumpy Johnson died. He also did something no other drug dealer would do, he flew to Asia to buy the purest weed in the world and sell it cheap. Frank became so successful he was able to get the rest of his family and friends involved in drug dealing, and he bought a big house for his mother.
Frank Lucas is being pursued by Detective Richie Roberts. Richie's job isn't easy, because there are a lot of cops that buy or transport drugs given to them by Frank and his associates. Back is the 1970's it wasn't unusual for cops to be involved in the drug trade. When Richie is given the opportunity to put together a crew to help him bring an end to mafia rule in New York. Frank becomes the main target after Richie spots him and other members of his gang at a boxing match. That's when Richie vows to make Frank's life a living hell.
Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe are the two best actors in the movie, and they prove it by convincing the viewers that they are characters their portraying. American Gangster is the best movie Ridely Scott has directed since Gladiator, and it should receive multiple Academy Award nominations.
If your a fan of The Godfather, and Scarface, you'll really like American Gangster. Its not as violent as most gangster flicks, but it's one of the best.
I give this movie a 9 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Live Free or Die Hard 8
Transformers 8
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 8
The Simpsons Movie 9
The Bourne Ultimatum 9
Frank Lucas is being pursued by Detective Richie Roberts. Richie's job isn't easy, because there are a lot of cops that buy or transport drugs given to them by Frank and his associates. Back is the 1970's it wasn't unusual for cops to be involved in the drug trade. When Richie is given the opportunity to put together a crew to help him bring an end to mafia rule in New York. Frank becomes the main target after Richie spots him and other members of his gang at a boxing match. That's when Richie vows to make Frank's life a living hell.
Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe are the two best actors in the movie, and they prove it by convincing the viewers that they are characters their portraying. American Gangster is the best movie Ridely Scott has directed since Gladiator, and it should receive multiple Academy Award nominations.
If your a fan of The Godfather, and Scarface, you'll really like American Gangster. Its not as violent as most gangster flicks, but it's one of the best.
I give this movie a 9 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Live Free or Die Hard 8
Transformers 8
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 8
The Simpsons Movie 9
The Bourne Ultimatum 9
Friday, October 26, 2007
Movies That Suck: The Day After Tomorrow
At some point in the future there will be major tornadoes in Los Angeles, huge hailstones will fall in Tokyo, and New York City will be flooded then the water will freeze causing a new Ice Age. That's according to the 2004 blockbuster The Day After Tomorrow. I would believe the film's message if it focused more on the plot and characters than on the effects. Unfortunately, the effects are the only decent aspect of the movie. The plot and characters are unimportant. Which is a shame, because I want to care about what happens to the characters, but I can't.
The plot doesn't make any sense. Global warming is happening, but not as rapidly as the movie suggests. For some reason in the US only happens it the eastern and western states, while the southern states and Mexico aren't affected as badly. So in order to survive there must be a massive evacuation to the south. That's what Sam Hall, a climate scientist tried to tell the president. Of course, the president doesn't believe him until its almost too late. When Sam gets a call from his son in New York, he decides to rescue him even if it means risking his life by walking all the way from Washington DC in extremely cold weather. The movie also has several subplots, but it seemed that the directer added them just to make the movie longer than it should have been.
The characters in the movie aren't much better. The actor's are unconvincing, and show very little emotion. It's hard to take any of them seriously, because of the horrible dialogue and acting.
Global warming won't affect the planet as rapidly as The Day After Tomorrow suggests. It could take decades or centuries before anything that happens in this movie actually occurs.
This movie had the potential to be great, but its a clear cut case of style over substance. Which is sad because the effects were cool at first, but after a while I realized that the people who made the movie spent more time on them and less time on writing a good script. Even the best actors couldn't save this disaster. That's why The Day After Tomorrow sucks.
The plot doesn't make any sense. Global warming is happening, but not as rapidly as the movie suggests. For some reason in the US only happens it the eastern and western states, while the southern states and Mexico aren't affected as badly. So in order to survive there must be a massive evacuation to the south. That's what Sam Hall, a climate scientist tried to tell the president. Of course, the president doesn't believe him until its almost too late. When Sam gets a call from his son in New York, he decides to rescue him even if it means risking his life by walking all the way from Washington DC in extremely cold weather. The movie also has several subplots, but it seemed that the directer added them just to make the movie longer than it should have been.
The characters in the movie aren't much better. The actor's are unconvincing, and show very little emotion. It's hard to take any of them seriously, because of the horrible dialogue and acting.
Global warming won't affect the planet as rapidly as The Day After Tomorrow suggests. It could take decades or centuries before anything that happens in this movie actually occurs.
This movie had the potential to be great, but its a clear cut case of style over substance. Which is sad because the effects were cool at first, but after a while I realized that the people who made the movie spent more time on them and less time on writing a good script. Even the best actors couldn't save this disaster. That's why The Day After Tomorrow sucks.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
The Bourne Ultimatum
Jason Bourne is back, and he's trying to find out who he really is. He's also trying to figure out why he was chosen to participate in a CIA run program that's supposed to protect American lives. As in the previous two movies Bourne finds himself being chased all over the world. This time Bourne is being chased by an assassin, who was hired by the CIA to kill him. In this movie Bourne begins his journey in Moscow, and eventually returns to New York to find the place where his training began.
The chase scenes are the best parts of the movie, and in this movie they happen frequently. It seems that Bourne is always on the run. Whether he's jumping from one roof top to the next, riding a motorcycle, or driving a car Jason always seems to find a way to escape, even if he has to fight his way out.
I can't help but feel sorry for the people who are trying to stop Bourne. In spite of all their high tech gadgets, Bourne always manages to stay one step ahead of them. One of major conflicts in the movie is between Pamela Landy and Noah Vosen. Pamela doesn't want to kill Bourne, he thinks that only wants to know the truth. Noah on the other hand wants Bourne dead.
Will Jason learn what his true identity is? I can't tell you that, but I can tell you that the ending leaves an opening for a fourth movie. I hope there is one, because I'd defiantly want I watch it.
If you enjoy watching action packed, suspense filled movies, then you'll like The Bourne Ultimatum is the movie for you. It's one of the best movies of year.
I give this movie a 9 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Live Free or Die Hard 8
Transformers 8
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 8
The Simpsons Movie 9
The chase scenes are the best parts of the movie, and in this movie they happen frequently. It seems that Bourne is always on the run. Whether he's jumping from one roof top to the next, riding a motorcycle, or driving a car Jason always seems to find a way to escape, even if he has to fight his way out.
I can't help but feel sorry for the people who are trying to stop Bourne. In spite of all their high tech gadgets, Bourne always manages to stay one step ahead of them. One of major conflicts in the movie is between Pamela Landy and Noah Vosen. Pamela doesn't want to kill Bourne, he thinks that only wants to know the truth. Noah on the other hand wants Bourne dead.
Will Jason learn what his true identity is? I can't tell you that, but I can tell you that the ending leaves an opening for a fourth movie. I hope there is one, because I'd defiantly want I watch it.
If you enjoy watching action packed, suspense filled movies, then you'll like The Bourne Ultimatum is the movie for you. It's one of the best movies of year.
I give this movie a 9 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Live Free or Die Hard 8
Transformers 8
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 8
The Simpsons Movie 9
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Movies That Suck: Lost in Space
For years Hollywood has been turning TV shows into movies. Sometimes the transition is a success, other times it results in a flop. The movie version of the 1960s TV series Lost in Space is a total dud.
The Robinson family is on a mission to find a to find a new home world for the human race, because Earth is on the brink of destruction. One thing that they didn't count on was that an evil man named Smith reprograms Will's robot, and orders it to destroy the Robinson family. While the robot fails to kill the Robinsons, it does succeed in disabling the ship. Now the crew is lost in space, and in danger of crashing into the sun.
Don West, the ship's pilot uses the hyperdrive to fly the ship threw the sun. Once the ship survives it crashes on an uncharted planet, and takes the movie down with it. If the characters had died in the crash landing the film would be much shorter than its running time, which is over two hours. Somehow they manage to survive.
The only thing I liked about the movie was the special effects. They made everything look realistic. Unfortunately, the effects overshadow every other aspect of the movie. The acting is bland, and the plot is full of black holes.
There is a saying the goes "In space no one can hear you scream". In space no one can hear you yawn either. Lost in Space should be lost in space, or at least lost in the DVD bargain bin for all eternity.
The Robinson family is on a mission to find a to find a new home world for the human race, because Earth is on the brink of destruction. One thing that they didn't count on was that an evil man named Smith reprograms Will's robot, and orders it to destroy the Robinson family. While the robot fails to kill the Robinsons, it does succeed in disabling the ship. Now the crew is lost in space, and in danger of crashing into the sun.
Don West, the ship's pilot uses the hyperdrive to fly the ship threw the sun. Once the ship survives it crashes on an uncharted planet, and takes the movie down with it. If the characters had died in the crash landing the film would be much shorter than its running time, which is over two hours. Somehow they manage to survive.
The only thing I liked about the movie was the special effects. They made everything look realistic. Unfortunately, the effects overshadow every other aspect of the movie. The acting is bland, and the plot is full of black holes.
There is a saying the goes "In space no one can hear you scream". In space no one can hear you yawn either. Lost in Space should be lost in space, or at least lost in the DVD bargain bin for all eternity.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
The Simpsons Movie
After almost two decades of waiting there's finally a movie version of the longest running animated series in history. The movie touches on the subjects of pollution global warming, and their impact on the environment. When Lisa finds out that Lake Springfield is polluted, she shows everyone in town her presentation on global warming titled "An Irritating Truth". Eventually the lake gets cleaned up only to be polluted again when Homer drops a silo full of pig waste in it.
As a result of Homer's stupidity the EPA places a dome over Springfield, but the Simpons manage to escape to Alaska. Can Springfield be saved? You'll have to see the movie to find out.
There are a lot of really funny moments, like the scene where Homer is holding the pig upside down and letting walk on the ceiling. Another one occurs when Homer tries to destroy the EPA truck with a crane in order to save his family. The wrecking ball taps the EPA truck then swings back, and destroys the crane. What happens after that is really hilarious.
The Simpons TV series is known for making fun of celebrities, the same goes for the movie. In The Simpsons Movie Arnold Schwarzenegger is the president, which is something that could never really happen. The movie also makes fun of Tom Hanks.
Turning a TV show into a movie is no easy task. Film adaptations of popular television programs aren't always successful. The Simpsons makes the transition flawlessly, which is why it's one of the best animated movies of 2007.
I give this movie a 9 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Live Free or Die Hard 8
Transformers 8
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 8
As a result of Homer's stupidity the EPA places a dome over Springfield, but the Simpons manage to escape to Alaska. Can Springfield be saved? You'll have to see the movie to find out.
There are a lot of really funny moments, like the scene where Homer is holding the pig upside down and letting walk on the ceiling. Another one occurs when Homer tries to destroy the EPA truck with a crane in order to save his family. The wrecking ball taps the EPA truck then swings back, and destroys the crane. What happens after that is really hilarious.
The Simpons TV series is known for making fun of celebrities, the same goes for the movie. In The Simpsons Movie Arnold Schwarzenegger is the president, which is something that could never really happen. The movie also makes fun of Tom Hanks.
Turning a TV show into a movie is no easy task. Film adaptations of popular television programs aren't always successful. The Simpsons makes the transition flawlessly, which is why it's one of the best animated movies of 2007.
I give this movie a 9 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Live Free or Die Hard 8
Transformers 8
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 8
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Lord Voldemort is back, and he plans to rebuild his army, and make Harry's life a living nightmare. Of course the Ministry of Magic doesn't believe it, and sends Dolores Umbridge to Hogwarts to be the new Professor for the Defense Against the Dark Arts class. Umbridge does her best to convince everyone at Hogwarts that Voldemort isn't coming back. She also tries to stop some of the students from forming a rebellion.
The students aren't the only ones trying to stop Voldemort. There is also a mysterious group known as the Order of the Phoenix, which is headed by Harry's godfather Sirius Black. There are so many plot twists I can't possibly discuss all of them in this review. I can tell you that Harry kisses a girl, but it's not Hermione.
The effects steal the show especially during the battle, and training scenes. It's amazing how technology has allowed film makers to create effects that were impossible decades ago. The backgrounds are very realistic, and make the viewer feel like their really in the movie.
Now that the last book has been released, Potter fans can look foreword to seeing two more movies. Will they be as good as this one? We'll have to wait and see.
I give this movie an 8 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Live Free or Die Hard 8
Transformers 8
The students aren't the only ones trying to stop Voldemort. There is also a mysterious group known as the Order of the Phoenix, which is headed by Harry's godfather Sirius Black. There are so many plot twists I can't possibly discuss all of them in this review. I can tell you that Harry kisses a girl, but it's not Hermione.
The effects steal the show especially during the battle, and training scenes. It's amazing how technology has allowed film makers to create effects that were impossible decades ago. The backgrounds are very realistic, and make the viewer feel like their really in the movie.
Now that the last book has been released, Potter fans can look foreword to seeing two more movies. Will they be as good as this one? We'll have to wait and see.
I give this movie an 8 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Live Free or Die Hard 8
Transformers 8
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Transformers
For over two decades the Autobots and the Decepicons have been fighting a seemingly never ending war. That war hits the big screen with a bang this summer. If your looking for a movie with a lot of explosions, then Transformers is the movie for you.
The Decepeticons have arrived on earth to search for the All Spark. They send a scout to gather the classified data they need to find it. The scout eventually finds out the map to the All Spark, which had been imprinted on the glasses of the grandfather of Sam Witwicky. The same glasses Sam is trying to sell on EBay so that he has enough money to buy a car. When Sam and his dad go to buy the car, Sam sees an old Camaro. What he doesn't know is that the ordinary looking car is actually Bumblebee, who is a member of the Autobots. One night the Camaro drive to a junk yard, and Sam follows it. He's shocked when he sees the Camaro transform for the first time, as Bumblebee sends a signal to the other Autobots.Eventually other members of the Autobots arrive, led by Optimus Prime. They need Sam to find the glasses so they can find the All Spark before the Decepicons do. When the Autobots and Decepicons clash, all hell breaks loose.
The effects in this movie are incredible, especially when the Autobots and Decepicons transform, and during the fight sequences. Buildings and other structures are destroyed, and a lot of stuff gets blown up. That's what you can expect from a movie directed by Micheal Bay. Transformers is one of his best films. It's as good as Bad Boys and Bad Boys II, and its much better than Pearl Harbor.
There are two things I didn't like about the movie: 1) The plot was hard to follow in the beginning. 2) The ending seemed a little too long. Otherwise it was an excellent viewing experience.
I give this movie an 8 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Live Free or Die Hard 8
The Decepeticons have arrived on earth to search for the All Spark. They send a scout to gather the classified data they need to find it. The scout eventually finds out the map to the All Spark, which had been imprinted on the glasses of the grandfather of Sam Witwicky. The same glasses Sam is trying to sell on EBay so that he has enough money to buy a car. When Sam and his dad go to buy the car, Sam sees an old Camaro. What he doesn't know is that the ordinary looking car is actually Bumblebee, who is a member of the Autobots. One night the Camaro drive to a junk yard, and Sam follows it. He's shocked when he sees the Camaro transform for the first time, as Bumblebee sends a signal to the other Autobots.Eventually other members of the Autobots arrive, led by Optimus Prime. They need Sam to find the glasses so they can find the All Spark before the Decepicons do. When the Autobots and Decepicons clash, all hell breaks loose.
The effects in this movie are incredible, especially when the Autobots and Decepicons transform, and during the fight sequences. Buildings and other structures are destroyed, and a lot of stuff gets blown up. That's what you can expect from a movie directed by Micheal Bay. Transformers is one of his best films. It's as good as Bad Boys and Bad Boys II, and its much better than Pearl Harbor.
There are two things I didn't like about the movie: 1) The plot was hard to follow in the beginning. 2) The ending seemed a little too long. Otherwise it was an excellent viewing experience.
I give this movie an 8 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Live Free or Die Hard 8
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Live Free or Die Hard
Bruce Willis is back in action as John McClane. This time America's security is threatened by a group of hackers are threatening to shut down the nation's government, and infrastructure. In order to stop them McClane teams up with a hacker named Matt played by Justin Long who plays the role of the Mac in Apple's Mac vs. PC ads. McClane has to bring Matt to Washington DC, but first they have to survive an attack from assassins who work for Gabriel, the leader of the evil computer geniuses.
Live Free or Die Hard is the ultimate action movie. It has explosions, gun fights, and chase scenes. One of my favorite scenes is when McClane destroys a helicopter with a car. Another good one is when an F-17 attacks a semi truck driven by McClane. The reason why it attacked the car is because Gabriel gave the pilot the order.
Since the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001, America has been focused on fighting terrorists from other countries, while ignoring the fact that there might be terrorists in this country. A terrorist attack on this country by computer hackers seems likely, but it would take a lot of time effort and people to pull off. Gabriel was hoping that his plan to shut down America's government, financial, transportation, and energy infrastructure would work, but he wasn't counting on the fact that McClane would do everything he could to stop him from succeeding.
Live Free or Die Hard is the best movie of the franchise. It's action packed, and has a great cast. It's one of the must see movies of the summer.
I give this movie an 8 out of 10
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Live Free or Die Hard is the ultimate action movie. It has explosions, gun fights, and chase scenes. One of my favorite scenes is when McClane destroys a helicopter with a car. Another good one is when an F-17 attacks a semi truck driven by McClane. The reason why it attacked the car is because Gabriel gave the pilot the order.
Since the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001, America has been focused on fighting terrorists from other countries, while ignoring the fact that there might be terrorists in this country. A terrorist attack on this country by computer hackers seems likely, but it would take a lot of time effort and people to pull off. Gabriel was hoping that his plan to shut down America's government, financial, transportation, and energy infrastructure would work, but he wasn't counting on the fact that McClane would do everything he could to stop him from succeeding.
Live Free or Die Hard is the best movie of the franchise. It's action packed, and has a great cast. It's one of the must see movies of the summer.
I give this movie an 8 out of 10
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Ocean's Thirteen 8
Friday, June 22, 2007
Movies That Suck: Titanic
Titanic is the highest grossing movie in the world. So why do I think it sucks? It's extremely long and boring. While I was watching it, I couldn't wait for it to end so that I could see the Titanic crash into the iceberg and sink to the bottom of the ocean. Unforunately I had to wait about three hours to see it happen.
Another thing I hated about the movie is that the love triangle which involves a poor boy named Jack (Lenardo DiCaprio), Rose (Kate Winslet), and the rich guy she's engaged to. The reason why I hate love triangles is that they turn a potentially good movie into a chick flick.
I don't mind watching long movies as long as they're worth viewing. Titanic isn't one of those movies. The movie could have been a whole lot better if it was about an hour shorter, and if the love story didn't take up most of the plot. Like the Titanic this movie is just one big ship wreck.
Another thing I hated about the movie is that the love triangle which involves a poor boy named Jack (Lenardo DiCaprio), Rose (Kate Winslet), and the rich guy she's engaged to. The reason why I hate love triangles is that they turn a potentially good movie into a chick flick.
I don't mind watching long movies as long as they're worth viewing. Titanic isn't one of those movies. The movie could have been a whole lot better if it was about an hour shorter, and if the love story didn't take up most of the plot. Like the Titanic this movie is just one big ship wreck.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Ocean's Thirteen
Danny Ocean and his gang of con artists return to Vegas. This time they are assisted by their old nemesis. The new villain is Willy Bank, who happens to be the former business partner of Reuben. Bank decides to open a new casino without Reuben. So Danny and his crew decide to steal three quarters of a billion dollars from the casino. In order for the plan to work all the machines and games have to be rigged. That's easier said than done.Some one has to go to the factory where the dice are made and load them, some one has to rig the slot machines, while others rig the games. Then another person has to pretend to be a super high roller.
Bank's casino has a state of the art security system that can only be disrupted by an earthquake. Once that happens the system shuts down and takes three and a half minuets to reboot. In order to simulate an earthquake the gang has to use a machine that tunnels underground. To get the machine they need to borrow money from Terry Benedict. In return Benedict wants Ocean to steal the diamonds Bank got when his casinos receive a five diamond review.
Banks wants his new casino to get a five star review, but he doesn't know that while some one is impersonating the reviewer, Ocean's gang is making the actual reviewer's life a nightmare.
Ocean's Thirteen has an all star cast just like the previous films. It's as good the first movie, and it's better than second one. If you like heist flicks then you'll like Ocean's Thirteen. It's only flaw is the fact that the movie makes robbing a casino look easier than it really is. If your even thinking about ripping off a casino you should know that it takes a lot of time, people, and effort to pull off. You also have to deal with security, and the risk of getting arrested. So don't even try it. That kind of scheme is best left to the professionals.
I give this movie an 8 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Bank's casino has a state of the art security system that can only be disrupted by an earthquake. Once that happens the system shuts down and takes three and a half minuets to reboot. In order to simulate an earthquake the gang has to use a machine that tunnels underground. To get the machine they need to borrow money from Terry Benedict. In return Benedict wants Ocean to steal the diamonds Bank got when his casinos receive a five diamond review.
Banks wants his new casino to get a five star review, but he doesn't know that while some one is impersonating the reviewer, Ocean's gang is making the actual reviewer's life a nightmare.
Ocean's Thirteen has an all star cast just like the previous films. It's as good the first movie, and it's better than second one. If you like heist flicks then you'll like Ocean's Thirteen. It's only flaw is the fact that the movie makes robbing a casino look easier than it really is. If your even thinking about ripping off a casino you should know that it takes a lot of time, people, and effort to pull off. You also have to deal with security, and the risk of getting arrested. So don't even try it. That kind of scheme is best left to the professionals.
I give this movie an 8 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Shrek the Third 7
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Shrek the Third
After he married Princess Fiona, the last thing Shrek expected was becoming the king of Far Far Away. He receives the news from the frog king Harold while is on his death bed. Shrek doesn't want to be the ruler of Far Far Away, and asks the king if there is another person who could take the thrown. The king mentions a young boy named Arthur.
Before Shrek, Donkey, and Puss set out on their adventure Fiona tells Shrek that she's pregnant. That night Shrek has a nightmare in which he's surrounded by babies. The trio eventually meet Arthur, and the wizard Merlin. One of the funniest parts in the movie is when Merlin's spell cause Donkey and Puss to switch bodies.
Meanwhile, the evil Prince Charming has returned to Far Far Away with a gang of fairy tale villains. The villains manage to take over Far Far Away and capture Fiona, the queen, and other fairy tale princesses. Can the kingdom be saved before its too late?
You'll have to see the movie to find out.
The first Shrek movie was funny, because it turned the world of fairy tales on its head. Shrek 2 wasn't as good, but it did add some interesting characters such as Puss 'n Boots, Prince Charming, and the Fairy Godmother. Shrek the Third does have some hilarious moments, but it feels more like a morality tale about the importance of friends and family.
The franchise isn't dead yet, but it does seem to be getting a little stale. Shrek the Third is better than Shrek 2, but the first Shrek movie is still the best. Here's hoping that Shrek 4 can breath some life into this franchise before it sinks.
I give this movie a 7 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Before Shrek, Donkey, and Puss set out on their adventure Fiona tells Shrek that she's pregnant. That night Shrek has a nightmare in which he's surrounded by babies. The trio eventually meet Arthur, and the wizard Merlin. One of the funniest parts in the movie is when Merlin's spell cause Donkey and Puss to switch bodies.
Meanwhile, the evil Prince Charming has returned to Far Far Away with a gang of fairy tale villains. The villains manage to take over Far Far Away and capture Fiona, the queen, and other fairy tale princesses. Can the kingdom be saved before its too late?
You'll have to see the movie to find out.
The first Shrek movie was funny, because it turned the world of fairy tales on its head. Shrek 2 wasn't as good, but it did add some interesting characters such as Puss 'n Boots, Prince Charming, and the Fairy Godmother. Shrek the Third does have some hilarious moments, but it feels more like a morality tale about the importance of friends and family.
The franchise isn't dead yet, but it does seem to be getting a little stale. Shrek the Third is better than Shrek 2, but the first Shrek movie is still the best. Here's hoping that Shrek 4 can breath some life into this franchise before it sinks.
I give this movie a 7 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
28 Weeks Later 4
Friday, May 18, 2007
28 Weeks Later
28 Weeks Later is guilty of three sins of bad movies. Its plot is horrible. During the beginning I couldn't help think why the guy running away from the zombies leaves his wife in the house he's running away from. When his children leave to find their mother I don't why he doesn't try to stop them. The rest of the plot is just as confusing.
The acting and the dialogue aren't much better. Most of the actors are just as stiff as the zombies, and the dialogue is awful. This movies is better suited for an episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000, or a direct to DVD release. That's how bad it is. To make matters worse for every minute of action there's several minuets of boredom.
Shawn of the Dead my have been a comedy but its a better zombie movie than this. At least Shawn of the Dead had more suspense, drama, and action than 28 Weeks Later. Sadly this is yet another flick that relays heavily on effects. The effect are awesome, but they can't make up for the bad plot, acting, and dialogue. I haven't seen 28 Days Later, but I hope that its better than the sequel. The ending leaves an opening for a third movie, and I hope there isn't one.
I give this movie a 4 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
The acting and the dialogue aren't much better. Most of the actors are just as stiff as the zombies, and the dialogue is awful. This movies is better suited for an episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000, or a direct to DVD release. That's how bad it is. To make matters worse for every minute of action there's several minuets of boredom.
Shawn of the Dead my have been a comedy but its a better zombie movie than this. At least Shawn of the Dead had more suspense, drama, and action than 28 Weeks Later. Sadly this is yet another flick that relays heavily on effects. The effect are awesome, but they can't make up for the bad plot, acting, and dialogue. I haven't seen 28 Days Later, but I hope that its better than the sequel. The ending leaves an opening for a third movie, and I hope there isn't one.
I give this movie a 4 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Fracture 5
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Movies That Suck: The Order
Every once in a while there's a movie that should have been a direct to DVD release. The Order is one of those movies. The plot centers around the death of the head of a religious order know as the Carolingians. The creature responsible for his death is known as a Sin Eater. This creature sucks the sins out of its victims, so that they can enter heaven.
Alex Bernler (Heath Ledger) is sent to investigate this mysterious death. Alex is one of the last living members of the Carolingian order. Joining him on his mission is a painter named Mara, and Father Thomas Garrett. I don't know how Alex can trust Mara after she tried to kill him during an exorcism. I won't even bother explaining the rest of the plot, because it doesn't make sense, and either do the actors or the dialogue.
Like The Passion of the Christ and The Da Vinci Code, The Order was criticized by the Catholic church. However, unlike The Passion of the Christ, and The Da Vinci Code, The Order was a dud at the box office.
The Order deserves to be in the cheap DVD bin with all the other bad movies. It's one the least suspenseful, and most boring films I've ever seen. It has all the hallmarks of a crappy, poorly made piece of trash that should have been burned. I'd rather watch the the Exorcist, because at least that movie had some scary moments in it. The Order is a horrible abomination that must be exorcised.
Alex Bernler (Heath Ledger) is sent to investigate this mysterious death. Alex is one of the last living members of the Carolingian order. Joining him on his mission is a painter named Mara, and Father Thomas Garrett. I don't know how Alex can trust Mara after she tried to kill him during an exorcism. I won't even bother explaining the rest of the plot, because it doesn't make sense, and either do the actors or the dialogue.
Like The Passion of the Christ and The Da Vinci Code, The Order was criticized by the Catholic church. However, unlike The Passion of the Christ, and The Da Vinci Code, The Order was a dud at the box office.
The Order deserves to be in the cheap DVD bin with all the other bad movies. It's one the least suspenseful, and most boring films I've ever seen. It has all the hallmarks of a crappy, poorly made piece of trash that should have been burned. I'd rather watch the the Exorcist, because at least that movie had some scary moments in it. The Order is a horrible abomination that must be exorcised.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Summer Movie Preview
Here's a preview of the movies coming to theaters this summer.
*-Movies I'll be reviewing
May
4th
Spider-Man 3
Lucky You
11th
28 Weeks Later*
Delta Farce
Georgia Rule
18th
Shrek the Third*
25th
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Bug
June
1st
Knocked Up
Mr. Brooks
8th
Hostel: Part 2
Ocean's Thirteen*
Surf's Up
15th
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Nancy Drew
22nd
1408
A Mighty Heart
Evan Almighty
You Kill Me
27th
Live Free or Die Hard*
29th
Death at A Funeral
Ratatouille
July
3rd
Transformers*
License to Wed
11th
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*
13th
Captivity
20th
Hairspray
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry
Sunshine
27th
I Know Who Killed Me
No Reservations
The Simpsons Movie*
Skinwalkers
Who's Your Caddy?
August
3rd
Bratz
Charlie Bartlet
El Cantante
Hot Rod
The Bourne Ultimatum*
Underdog
8th
Daddy Day Camp
10th
Rush Hour 3
Stardust
17th
Penelope
Superbad
The Invasion
The Last Legion
24th
Illegal Tender
Mr. Bean's Holiday*
Resurrecting the Champ
September Dawn
The Nanny Diaries
War
31st
Balls of Fury
Death Sentence
Halloween*
You can find out more info about these movies in
Yahoo! Movies Summer Movie Guide
*-Movies I'll be reviewing
May
4th
Spider-Man 3
Lucky You
11th
28 Weeks Later*
Delta Farce
Georgia Rule
18th
Shrek the Third*
25th
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Bug
June
1st
Knocked Up
Mr. Brooks
8th
Hostel: Part 2
Ocean's Thirteen*
Surf's Up
15th
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Nancy Drew
22nd
1408
A Mighty Heart
Evan Almighty
You Kill Me
27th
Live Free or Die Hard*
29th
Death at A Funeral
Ratatouille
July
3rd
Transformers*
License to Wed
11th
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*
13th
Captivity
20th
Hairspray
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry
Sunshine
27th
I Know Who Killed Me
No Reservations
The Simpsons Movie*
Skinwalkers
Who's Your Caddy?
August
3rd
Bratz
Charlie Bartlet
El Cantante
Hot Rod
The Bourne Ultimatum*
Underdog
8th
Daddy Day Camp
10th
Rush Hour 3
Stardust
17th
Penelope
Superbad
The Invasion
The Last Legion
24th
Illegal Tender
Mr. Bean's Holiday*
Resurrecting the Champ
September Dawn
The Nanny Diaries
War
31st
Balls of Fury
Death Sentence
Halloween*
You can find out more info about these movies in
Yahoo! Movies Summer Movie Guide
Monday, April 30, 2007
Fracture
If you've seen at least one episode of any Law & Order or CSI then you should be familiar with some of the plot of movie Fracture. That is if you want to see it. Anthony Hopkins plays Ted, an old man who shoots his wife after finding out that she is having an affair. Now here's the twist, the man she's having the affair with is the officer who Ted allows to enter his house. Of course before the cops show up Ted does his best to clean up the evidence, and hide his gun. When the police show up Ted confesses to the crime, and is arrested.
The case is given to a young hotshot attorney named Willy who is play by Ryan Goslin. Willy think that this will be an open and shut case, but he doesn't what surprises Ted has in store for him. Of course his mind is on other things like the job he's about to take at a corporate law firm. Ted makes Willy's life miserable during the first trial, when the cop takes the stand he tells the court that the cop had an affair with his wife. Now Willy must find new evidence or he could lose the case.
Fracture has the potential to be a good movie, but it has a lot of flaws. Hopkins was great as Hannibal Lector, but he's seem to have lost ability to play the role of a cold blooded killer. It seems that age a finally caught up to him. At some points the movie seems to move at fast pace, only to slow down to a crawl. In other words it feels longer than its 1 hour and 52 minute running time. At one point a actually thought about leaving the theater. I couldn't do it, because I wanted to see if it would live up to the hype. Sadly it doesn't.
Fracture is just that a really fractured movie that jumps from one scene to the next with little explanation as to where the characters are, or why their there. Sometimes a character would show up unexpectedly. For example when the cop shows up at Willy's house, you can't help think "What the heck is he doing there?"
At first the movie keeps you guessing, because of all the twists and turns in the plot which is the one thing I liked. However, it becomes predicable towards the end.
Fans of crime dramas should stick to Law & Order or CSI or any other crime show, because this movie isn't worth the cost of admission. Wait for the DVD.
I give this movie a 5 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
The case is given to a young hotshot attorney named Willy who is play by Ryan Goslin. Willy think that this will be an open and shut case, but he doesn't what surprises Ted has in store for him. Of course his mind is on other things like the job he's about to take at a corporate law firm. Ted makes Willy's life miserable during the first trial, when the cop takes the stand he tells the court that the cop had an affair with his wife. Now Willy must find new evidence or he could lose the case.
Fracture has the potential to be a good movie, but it has a lot of flaws. Hopkins was great as Hannibal Lector, but he's seem to have lost ability to play the role of a cold blooded killer. It seems that age a finally caught up to him. At some points the movie seems to move at fast pace, only to slow down to a crawl. In other words it feels longer than its 1 hour and 52 minute running time. At one point a actually thought about leaving the theater. I couldn't do it, because I wanted to see if it would live up to the hype. Sadly it doesn't.
Fracture is just that a really fractured movie that jumps from one scene to the next with little explanation as to where the characters are, or why their there. Sometimes a character would show up unexpectedly. For example when the cop shows up at Willy's house, you can't help think "What the heck is he doing there?"
At first the movie keeps you guessing, because of all the twists and turns in the plot which is the one thing I liked. However, it becomes predicable towards the end.
Fans of crime dramas should stick to Law & Order or CSI or any other crime show, because this movie isn't worth the cost of admission. Wait for the DVD.
I give this movie a 5 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
TMNT 7
Thursday, March 29, 2007
TMNT
Cowabunga dudes! The turtles are back in theaters in an animated movie. The movie begins with a story about a general who finds a portal, which makes him immortal. However it also unleashes thirteen monsters, and turns his army to stone. Three thousand years later Leo goes to South America to help protect a village from a gang of thieves. Eventually April finds him, and convinces him come back to New York City, because his family is falling apart.
To make matters worse a billionaire named Max Winters wants to bring four statues to life, so that they and the Foot Clan can capture the monsters. Now Leo must get the family back together in order to save the world. That won't be easy considering the fact that Raph has become the Night Watcher, and has taken the law into his own hands. The movie can be fun to watch, if you can follow the plot, which doesn't make any sense.
I have to admit that I didn't have very high expectations for this movie, considering how bad Ninja Turtles III was. I was surprised by the fact that I liked the movie. It brought back a lot of memories from my childhood. The ending makes me wonder if there will be a sequel. I would hope so, because maybe Shredder will come back. It would also be nice to finally see Bebop, Rock Steady, Krane, and other villains from the cartoons and video games in a Ninja Turtles movie even if it is CG.
Like the third movie this one does have some really corny lines. For example at one point in the movie Mike says "Did anyone get the licence plate of the thing that hit us last night?" Then he says to Leo "It looked like your mom dude!" Those have got to be the dumbest lines ever. TMNT isn't as good as the first Ninja Turtles movie, but it's defiantly better than the third. The only things that keep it for getting a perfect score are the convoluted plot and the corny dialogue.
I give this movie a 7 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
To make matters worse a billionaire named Max Winters wants to bring four statues to life, so that they and the Foot Clan can capture the monsters. Now Leo must get the family back together in order to save the world. That won't be easy considering the fact that Raph has become the Night Watcher, and has taken the law into his own hands. The movie can be fun to watch, if you can follow the plot, which doesn't make any sense.
I have to admit that I didn't have very high expectations for this movie, considering how bad Ninja Turtles III was. I was surprised by the fact that I liked the movie. It brought back a lot of memories from my childhood. The ending makes me wonder if there will be a sequel. I would hope so, because maybe Shredder will come back. It would also be nice to finally see Bebop, Rock Steady, Krane, and other villains from the cartoons and video games in a Ninja Turtles movie even if it is CG.
Like the third movie this one does have some really corny lines. For example at one point in the movie Mike says "Did anyone get the licence plate of the thing that hit us last night?" Then he says to Leo "It looked like your mom dude!" Those have got to be the dumbest lines ever. TMNT isn't as good as the first Ninja Turtles movie, but it's defiantly better than the third. The only things that keep it for getting a perfect score are the convoluted plot and the corny dialogue.
I give this movie a 7 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
300 8
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Movies That Suck: Underworld
For four years I've tried to repress the memories I've had of this horrible movie.
Since I put it in my Top 10 Least Favorite Movies list, I might as well tell you why I hate Underworld. I'm not a big fan of vampire movies, but I've seen Blade and Van Helsing, and those two movies are hundreds of times better than Underworld.
There are three ways to tell that a movie really sucks.
I call them the 3 sins of bad movies:
Sin #1: Bad plot
Sin #2: Bad acting
Sin #3: Bad dialogue
Underworld is guilty of all three of these sins.
This movie is about a battle between the vampires and the werewolves that has been raging for centuries. Some of the werewolves after a human named Micheal, and the vampire named Selene has decided to protect him from them. The plot sounds simple, but there is no clear indication of why the war has lasted for so long. After seeing Ghost Rider, it's sad to think how much these movies have in common.
Like in Ghost Rider, the acting and dialogue in Underworld are among the worst ever in a movie. It doesn't matter how good the actors are, even the best actors in Hollywood couldn't save this awful flick. The characters are stiff and emotionless, and it seemed like the script had been written by someone obsessed with role playing games, and vampire movies. The film itself seems like it was rushed into production.
The worst part about Underworld is that it's a blatant rip off of The Matrix. Just substitute the humans with vampires, and the machines with werewolves. The fight scenes, and costumes look very similar. While many films have tried to copy The Matrix, this one fails miserably.
It's hard to believe that there's a sequel to this movie, and there are rumors that a third one is in the works. If your a fan a vampire movies, you'd be better off watching the Blade trilogy. Don't waste you time with this uninspired pile of garbage.
Since I put it in my Top 10 Least Favorite Movies list, I might as well tell you why I hate Underworld. I'm not a big fan of vampire movies, but I've seen Blade and Van Helsing, and those two movies are hundreds of times better than Underworld.
There are three ways to tell that a movie really sucks.
I call them the 3 sins of bad movies:
Sin #1: Bad plot
Sin #2: Bad acting
Sin #3: Bad dialogue
Underworld is guilty of all three of these sins.
This movie is about a battle between the vampires and the werewolves that has been raging for centuries. Some of the werewolves after a human named Micheal, and the vampire named Selene has decided to protect him from them. The plot sounds simple, but there is no clear indication of why the war has lasted for so long. After seeing Ghost Rider, it's sad to think how much these movies have in common.
Like in Ghost Rider, the acting and dialogue in Underworld are among the worst ever in a movie. It doesn't matter how good the actors are, even the best actors in Hollywood couldn't save this awful flick. The characters are stiff and emotionless, and it seemed like the script had been written by someone obsessed with role playing games, and vampire movies. The film itself seems like it was rushed into production.
The worst part about Underworld is that it's a blatant rip off of The Matrix. Just substitute the humans with vampires, and the machines with werewolves. The fight scenes, and costumes look very similar. While many films have tried to copy The Matrix, this one fails miserably.
It's hard to believe that there's a sequel to this movie, and there are rumors that a third one is in the works. If your a fan a vampire movies, you'd be better off watching the Blade trilogy. Don't waste you time with this uninspired pile of garbage.
Monday, March 12, 2007
300
What do you get when you cross Lord of the Rings with Troy? You get 300. This movie is loosely based on an historic battle between the Spartans and the Persians. Even though the Spartans were clearly outnumbered, their king Leonidas believed that his army could win. However, in order to go to war Leonidas must defy the Gods, and the senate. He does this, because he doesn't want Greece to fall into the hands of Xerxes.
During the battle there are all kinds of strange creatures that reminded me of the Lord of the Rings movies. There's a hunchback who reminded me of Gollum, because he claims that he can help the heroes but then he betrays them. There are also a giant Rhino, and giant Elephants. There are other creatures such as a wolf and a giant.
Like in the movie Troy the battle sequences in 300 are epic. The only difference is that fact that the film makers weren't afraid to show blood. During the battles a lot of blood and limbs fly everywhere, and arrows fall down like rain. If your the kind of person who cringes and the sight of blood, you shouldn't see this movie. There's a reason why it's rated R.
If you enjoyed Gladiator, Troy, and the Lord of the Rings trilogy then you'll want to see 300. If your looking for historical accuracy then 300 is not the movie for you. It's based a graphic novel so you should realize that most of the events that take place are fictional. 300 is one of the best movies of 2007 so far.
I give this movie an 8 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
During the battle there are all kinds of strange creatures that reminded me of the Lord of the Rings movies. There's a hunchback who reminded me of Gollum, because he claims that he can help the heroes but then he betrays them. There are also a giant Rhino, and giant Elephants. There are other creatures such as a wolf and a giant.
Like in the movie Troy the battle sequences in 300 are epic. The only difference is that fact that the film makers weren't afraid to show blood. During the battles a lot of blood and limbs fly everywhere, and arrows fall down like rain. If your the kind of person who cringes and the sight of blood, you shouldn't see this movie. There's a reason why it's rated R.
If you enjoyed Gladiator, Troy, and the Lord of the Rings trilogy then you'll want to see 300. If your looking for historical accuracy then 300 is not the movie for you. It's based a graphic novel so you should realize that most of the events that take place are fictional. 300 is one of the best movies of 2007 so far.
I give this movie an 8 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This year so far
Scores out of 10
Ghost Rider 4
Friday, March 09, 2007
Movies That Suck: Battlefield Earth
In my opinion Battlefield Earth is the worst movie ever made. That's why I gave it a 1 out of 10 when I ranked my Top 10 Least Favorite Movies.
Why is this film such as piece of junk? Well if you saw Ghost Rider and thought the dialogue in that movie was bad, the dialogue in Battlefield Earth is one hundred times worse. The plot isn't much better. John Travolta plays the leader of a race of aliens known as the Psychlos. These aliens have enslaved humans, and have forced them to mine gold. Unfortunately for them one of the slaves has decided to rebel. Instead of destroying the rebel the head Psychlo decides to teach it the language of his home world. How dumb can he be? Pretty dumb considering the fact that he also allows the human into the library of knowledge. I thought aliens were supposed to be intelligent not stupid.
So as you might guess there is a battle between the Psychlos and the humans and of course the humans win. Now normally I don't give away the endings to movies, but this one is so awful I'll make an exception. I want to spare as many people from seeing this senseless waste of talent, and money as possible. This movie is proof of why John Travola's acting career has gone down hill recently. He hasn't been in a decent movie since he starred in Battlefield Earth. It's a shame what one bad movie can do to a good actor.
Do yourself a favor and don't watch this horrible movie ever.
Why is this film such as piece of junk? Well if you saw Ghost Rider and thought the dialogue in that movie was bad, the dialogue in Battlefield Earth is one hundred times worse. The plot isn't much better. John Travolta plays the leader of a race of aliens known as the Psychlos. These aliens have enslaved humans, and have forced them to mine gold. Unfortunately for them one of the slaves has decided to rebel. Instead of destroying the rebel the head Psychlo decides to teach it the language of his home world. How dumb can he be? Pretty dumb considering the fact that he also allows the human into the library of knowledge. I thought aliens were supposed to be intelligent not stupid.
So as you might guess there is a battle between the Psychlos and the humans and of course the humans win. Now normally I don't give away the endings to movies, but this one is so awful I'll make an exception. I want to spare as many people from seeing this senseless waste of talent, and money as possible. This movie is proof of why John Travola's acting career has gone down hill recently. He hasn't been in a decent movie since he starred in Battlefield Earth. It's a shame what one bad movie can do to a good actor.
Do yourself a favor and don't watch this horrible movie ever.
Monday, March 05, 2007
Movies That Suck: Super Mario Bros. The Movie
As a kid I enjoyed playing the Super Mario Bros. games. So when I fond out about the movie I was excited. I thought that this movie would be just like the games, but I was wrong. This movie is the reason why I hate all movies based on video games. Why does Hollywood think its a good idea to turn video games into movies? I don't know.
The plot doesn't make any sense at all. The world has been split into two dimensions. One ruled by humans, and the other is ruled by King Koopa. King Koopa captures Princess Daisy, and its up to Mario and Luigi to save her. Princess Daisy has a crystal that has the power to merge the two worlds together, and if King Koopa gets his hands on it he can rule both dimensions.
Most of the characters in the film have the look and personality that matches the characters from the game. However King Koopa looks more human than reptile, and the goombas are really ugly. They also look nothing like the goombas in the games, they have really tiny heads. The goombas are created by King Koopa's de-evolution device. Yoshi also makes an appearance, but he too doesn't look anything like his video game version.
It's unfortunate to think that this pile of junk paved the way for other really bad movies based on video games. Mario Bros. fans should be glad that the movie didn't destroy the franchise, and the fact that there will never be a sequel.
The plot doesn't make any sense at all. The world has been split into two dimensions. One ruled by humans, and the other is ruled by King Koopa. King Koopa captures Princess Daisy, and its up to Mario and Luigi to save her. Princess Daisy has a crystal that has the power to merge the two worlds together, and if King Koopa gets his hands on it he can rule both dimensions.
Most of the characters in the film have the look and personality that matches the characters from the game. However King Koopa looks more human than reptile, and the goombas are really ugly. They also look nothing like the goombas in the games, they have really tiny heads. The goombas are created by King Koopa's de-evolution device. Yoshi also makes an appearance, but he too doesn't look anything like his video game version.
It's unfortunate to think that this pile of junk paved the way for other really bad movies based on video games. Mario Bros. fans should be glad that the movie didn't destroy the franchise, and the fact that there will never be a sequel.
Friday, March 02, 2007
Ghost Rider
I really wanted to like this movie. Unfortunately, it's yet another action film that chooses style over substance. All the awesome computer generated effects in Ghost Rider can't make up for the poor acting, and crappy dialogue. While video games are starting to resemble movies, this movie resembles a really bad video game.
What makes matters worse is the actors. Nicholas Cage plays the main character Johnny Blaze. I've never been a big fan of Cage, because he shows no emotion what so ever in practically every movie he's in. This one is no exception. His character is about as lively as Neo in the Matrix trilogy. The other actors are just as bland as Cage. At times I couldn't help but wonder who wrote the script, because the dialogue in Ghost Rider is about as bad as the dialogue in Star Wars Episode II.
The only good thing about Ghost Rider is the effects. It's cool to see all the flames shooting out of Ghost Rider and his bike, the wind and water effects were also really fun to watch. However, some of time the visuals looked more like they belonged in a video game than a movie, which would have been great if the movie had been animated rather than live action.
I won't give away too much of the plot. It's not much better than the rest of the movie. Johnny's father, a daredevil motorcycle rider has cancer, and Johnny who is also a daredevil makes a deal with the Devil. The Devil will cure Johnny's father, but Johnny must give the Devil his soul. When he does Johnny becomes the Ghost Rider. The Ghost Rider is the Devil's bounty hunter, and must destroy creatures who have escaped from hell. The movie also mentions something about a contract, but I won't go into too much detail about that, because I don't want to spoil the movie for anyone who wants to see it.
Ghost Rider isn't a really bad super hero movie, but its not a really great one either. It's better than The Hulk, but its not as good as The Punisher or X-Men III. If you're a fan of super hero movies then you should see Ghost Rider. If not then you shouldn't see it, because it will be a big waste of your time and money.
I give this movie a 4 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
What makes matters worse is the actors. Nicholas Cage plays the main character Johnny Blaze. I've never been a big fan of Cage, because he shows no emotion what so ever in practically every movie he's in. This one is no exception. His character is about as lively as Neo in the Matrix trilogy. The other actors are just as bland as Cage. At times I couldn't help but wonder who wrote the script, because the dialogue in Ghost Rider is about as bad as the dialogue in Star Wars Episode II.
The only good thing about Ghost Rider is the effects. It's cool to see all the flames shooting out of Ghost Rider and his bike, the wind and water effects were also really fun to watch. However, some of time the visuals looked more like they belonged in a video game than a movie, which would have been great if the movie had been animated rather than live action.
I won't give away too much of the plot. It's not much better than the rest of the movie. Johnny's father, a daredevil motorcycle rider has cancer, and Johnny who is also a daredevil makes a deal with the Devil. The Devil will cure Johnny's father, but Johnny must give the Devil his soul. When he does Johnny becomes the Ghost Rider. The Ghost Rider is the Devil's bounty hunter, and must destroy creatures who have escaped from hell. The movie also mentions something about a contract, but I won't go into too much detail about that, because I don't want to spoil the movie for anyone who wants to see it.
Ghost Rider isn't a really bad super hero movie, but its not a really great one either. It's better than The Hulk, but its not as good as The Punisher or X-Men III. If you're a fan of super hero movies then you should see Ghost Rider. If not then you shouldn't see it, because it will be a big waste of your time and money.
I give this movie a 4 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
Monday, February 19, 2007
Movies That Suck: Inspector Gadget
This rant is about the movie Inspector Gadget. When I was a kid I loved watching the cartoon Inspector Gadget. So when found out about the movie version I was excited. However, after seeing the movie that excitement turned into bitter disappointment. I couldn't believe that Disney had butchered one of the best cartoons ever made.
One of the many problems with the movie is that Matthew Broderick played the role of Inspector Gadget. Broderick was okay in Godzilla, but he was horrible in this film. He made Gadget seem stiff and robotic rather than clumsy and clueless like in the cartoon.
The plot is simple. The evil Claw and his minions are trying to take over the world. So when Claw finds out the security guard at the lab where the scientist was killed has been transformed into Inspector Gadget by Brenda, who happens to be the daughter of the murdered scientist, he decides to make an evil clone of Gadget. So now the real Inspector Gadget has to save the city from the impostor, and stop Claw.
Like in the cartoon version, Gadget is assisted by his niece Penny, her dog Brain, his car the Gadget Mobile, and his various assortment of gadgets. Only the car voiced by D.L. Hughley, and the gadgets bring life to what is otherwise a dull and boring movie. The plot is dull, the actors with the exception of Hughley don't bring any life to their characters, and the jokes are really corny. That's why this movie sucks.
One of the many problems with the movie is that Matthew Broderick played the role of Inspector Gadget. Broderick was okay in Godzilla, but he was horrible in this film. He made Gadget seem stiff and robotic rather than clumsy and clueless like in the cartoon.
The plot is simple. The evil Claw and his minions are trying to take over the world. So when Claw finds out the security guard at the lab where the scientist was killed has been transformed into Inspector Gadget by Brenda, who happens to be the daughter of the murdered scientist, he decides to make an evil clone of Gadget. So now the real Inspector Gadget has to save the city from the impostor, and stop Claw.
Like in the cartoon version, Gadget is assisted by his niece Penny, her dog Brain, his car the Gadget Mobile, and his various assortment of gadgets. Only the car voiced by D.L. Hughley, and the gadgets bring life to what is otherwise a dull and boring movie. The plot is dull, the actors with the exception of Hughley don't bring any life to their characters, and the jokes are really corny. That's why this movie sucks.
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Movies That Suck: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
I'm adding a new segment to the blog called Movies That Suck. In this segment I will rant about movies that suck. This rant is about the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III.
As a kid I loved playing the Ninja Turtles video games, watching the cartoon, and playing with the action figures. I also enjoyed the first two movies. The third movie, however was a major disappointment. It had none of the traditional villains in it. There's no Krane, Bebop, Rock Steady, Shredder, Rat King, or any other villains from the cartoon or video games. The bad guys in the movie are a samurai, whose name I can't pronounce, and Walker, a guy who looks like he belongs in a western.
In this movie the Turtles and April are transported to ancient Japan. That's right, they travel back in time. What a great concept! Like that dead horse hasn't been beaten enough. There are so many movies about time travel its ridiculous. Another problem with TNMT III besides its lack of originality is the turtles themselves. They look uglier than in the first two movies, their lines are a lot cornier, and their jokes are lamer. They say things like: "Help! I'm a turtle, and I can't get up." That has got to be one of the dumbest lines ever. The movie even includes references to The Adams Family, Star Trek, Godzilla, The Three Stooges, Elvis, and MC Hammer.
On Screw Attack's website you can find the Angry Video Game Nerd's review of the movie.
Part One
http://screwattack.com/Flash%20HTML/ANN/TMNT3movie1.html
Part 2
http://screwattack.com/Flash%20HTML/ANN/TMNT3movie2.html
After seeing these movies I have to agree with him.
This movie sucks.
As a kid I loved playing the Ninja Turtles video games, watching the cartoon, and playing with the action figures. I also enjoyed the first two movies. The third movie, however was a major disappointment. It had none of the traditional villains in it. There's no Krane, Bebop, Rock Steady, Shredder, Rat King, or any other villains from the cartoon or video games. The bad guys in the movie are a samurai, whose name I can't pronounce, and Walker, a guy who looks like he belongs in a western.
In this movie the Turtles and April are transported to ancient Japan. That's right, they travel back in time. What a great concept! Like that dead horse hasn't been beaten enough. There are so many movies about time travel its ridiculous. Another problem with TNMT III besides its lack of originality is the turtles themselves. They look uglier than in the first two movies, their lines are a lot cornier, and their jokes are lamer. They say things like: "Help! I'm a turtle, and I can't get up." That has got to be one of the dumbest lines ever. The movie even includes references to The Adams Family, Star Trek, Godzilla, The Three Stooges, Elvis, and MC Hammer.
On Screw Attack's website you can find the Angry Video Game Nerd's review of the movie.
Part One
http://screwattack.com/Flash%20HTML/ANN/TMNT3movie1.html
Part 2
http://screwattack.com/Flash%20HTML/ANN/TMNT3movie2.html
After seeing these movies I have to agree with him.
This movie sucks.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Rocky Balboa
If you had one chance to fulfill your your dream would you take it, or let it slide? That's the situation Rocky finds himself in after watching a computer generated fight against the current champ Mason "The Line" Dixon, in which Rocky wins. That fight gives Mason's managers the idea to have the champ fight Rocky for real.
When they tell Rocky this idea at first he says that he'll think about it, after a while Rocky decides to get into the ring one last time. When his son finds out he tells his father that its a bad idea for him to fight. Rocky refuses to let his age slow him down, and then comes the training montage that's in every Rocky movie.
The fight between Rocky and Mason clearly shows what boxing has become. Its not as popular as it used to be, and most of the matches are either on a 24 hour sports channel such as ESPN or Fox Sports Net, or a pay per view channel. The fight in the movie is broadcast on the HBO pay per view channel. One of the commentators is Max Kellerman, the former host of ESPN's Around the Horn. Mike Tyson also makes a cameo appearance in the movie.
The message of this movie is that you should follow your dreams, no matter how crazy they may seem to other people. Rocky's dream was to fight in the ring one last time. If George Foreman can do it, then why can't Rocky?
If your a fan of the Rocky movies, then you'll love Rocky Balboa.
I give this movie a 7 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This Year so far (scores out of 10):
Ice Age: The Meltdown 6
The Da Vinci Code 8
X-Men 3 : The Last Stand 8
Superman Returns 8
Monster House 7
Miami Vice 6
Snakes on a Plane 6
Flags of Our Fathers 9
Deja Vu 5
When they tell Rocky this idea at first he says that he'll think about it, after a while Rocky decides to get into the ring one last time. When his son finds out he tells his father that its a bad idea for him to fight. Rocky refuses to let his age slow him down, and then comes the training montage that's in every Rocky movie.
The fight between Rocky and Mason clearly shows what boxing has become. Its not as popular as it used to be, and most of the matches are either on a 24 hour sports channel such as ESPN or Fox Sports Net, or a pay per view channel. The fight in the movie is broadcast on the HBO pay per view channel. One of the commentators is Max Kellerman, the former host of ESPN's Around the Horn. Mike Tyson also makes a cameo appearance in the movie.
The message of this movie is that you should follow your dreams, no matter how crazy they may seem to other people. Rocky's dream was to fight in the ring one last time. If George Foreman can do it, then why can't Rocky?
If your a fan of the Rocky movies, then you'll love Rocky Balboa.
I give this movie a 7 out of 10.
How the rating system works:
10-9=A
8-7= B
6-5= C
4-3= D
2-0= F
This Year so far (scores out of 10):
Ice Age: The Meltdown 6
The Da Vinci Code 8
X-Men 3 : The Last Stand 8
Superman Returns 8
Monster House 7
Miami Vice 6
Snakes on a Plane 6
Flags of Our Fathers 9
Deja Vu 5
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