Reviews
THE BIG YEAR, FUN WITH BIRDS
Now here’s an entertaining film with no violence, sexual content, abusive language, shooting, blood, well any of that stuff that’s designed to ramp up your blood pressure. It’s called The Big Year and what a great respite from all that aggression that we are seeing at the theater lately. Very funny, quick paced and fit for the whole family.
RESTLESS, A FILM OF RARE QUALITY
Moody and broody Restless radiates with a weird and wonderful romance between an orphaned teen and a cancer victim who accidentally meet at a funeral. The tragic little love story sucked me in from the opening scene and I became an onlooker of their fateful life. Sometimes bizarre, often strange Restless is the rare kind of film that only independent filmmakers can provide.
REAL STEEL, A BOY AND HIS BOT
It’s not Rocky, it’s Real Steel, but you would think you were watching the great boxing film in another dimension. The gritty, action packed fight film blows the lid off some extreme robots on it’s way to being an entertaining film for those who like a good punch fest. I liked this film for the action, comedy and father-son relationship.
IDES OF MARCH, POLITICAL CHILLS
Watching Ides of March gave me déjà vu thinking of some of the past political campaigns that tanked due to indiscretions. Released during a period of the current US presidential primary, the timing helps the effort. I am not very fond of political films that have an agenda, but this one appeared fair to each side of the aisle. If you like a good drama that has suspense and a reasonable ending than this film should win your praise.
MACHINE GUN PREACHER, TRUE MERCY
Director Marc Forster who gave us Quantum of Solace and Monster’s Ball brings Machine Gun Preacher to the screen and drives home a winner. His production of the true story of the merciless killings in East Africa and one man’s untiring commitment to helping children in the path of civil war provides a chill that’s hard to forget.
‘FAST FIVE’ BLU-RAY REVIEW, HOT AND CRAZY
Fast Five on Blu-ray/DVD becomes more than just a movie when you can control the film, special bonus features and other unique apps. The movie is definitely a repeat thing in my house and I can see myself watching it over again from time to time. If you like your action like I do, than Universal’s Fast Five should be in your library.
THE LION KING 3D BLU-RAY, MAJESTIC
For me The Lion King 3D Blu-ray is a no-brainer, but if you are not ever planning on purchasing a 3D system it may not be for you. However, with the Blu-ray and DVD enclosed in the 3D combo pack, if you are going to purchase the Blu-ray anyway the Combo Pack may be a better deal for any future changes in your entertainment system.
50/50, STRONG MEANINGFUL STORY
When I see Seth Rogen’s name listed in the cast of a film the first thing that…