Movie Reviews

April 2, 2011

This movie turned out surprisingly good compared to the premise that it’s based on. I mean, come on, they had...

Faster [2010]

March 29, 2011

Starring The Rock, Faster is a juicy, old-school revenge movie drenched in testosterone and swagger you simply cannot miss.

Conviction [2010]

March 28, 2011

Based on actual events and elevated by strong performances, Conviction is a compelling drama about a sister trying to save her brother.

Black Swan [2010]

March 27, 2011

I know, I know, this is the big movie this year, and everyone must have seen it. After so many...

13 Movie 2010 Scene Sam Riley as Vince holding a huge gun pointed at the air and wearing a shirt with a number thirteen on it.

13 [2010]

January 24, 2011

A bit rough around the edges, 13 is an intense and gritty movie with a formidable cast and a brutally captivating story.

The King’s Speech [2010]

Comedy Drama

January 23, 2011

After many crappy movies that came out lately, The King’s Speech really gave me hope that the movie industry can still...

Salt [2010]

August 24, 2010

Starring Angelina Jolie as a tough secret agent, Salt is a watchable action spy thriller in the vein of Jason Bourne and Mission Impossible.

The Vicious Kind [2010] Movie Review Recommendation

The Vicious Kind [2009]

June 22, 2010

While it seems like another indie dramedy about a dysfunctional family, The Vicious Kind is an engaging character study with a healthy dose of humor and romance.

Battle Royale 2000 Movie Scene The last three students who are alive on the island with one of them holding a gun pointed at the others

Battle Royale AKA Batoru Rowaiaru [2000]

June 21, 2010

Highly controversial and bizarre, Battle Royale is a Japanese action movie about more than just teens killing each other on an island.

Species [1995]

Movies so bad that they are good

June 20, 2010

If you ever wondered can you base a science fiction movie solely on one hot female lead, Species has an answer ready for you!

Riki Oh The Story of Ricky 1991 Movie Scene Siu-Wong Fan as Ricky trapped by rebar and tortured

Lik Wong AKA Riki Oh: The Story of Ricky [1991]

June 19, 2010

So outrageously violent that it's hilarious, Riki Oh: The Story of Ricky is the craziest martial arts prison movie you'll ever see.

Hot Tub Time Machine [2010]

June 18, 2010

Leaning hard into that eighties nostalgia, Hot Tub Time Machine is a dumb but charming and raunchy enough movie to warrant a viewing.

P2 [2007]

June 17, 2010

An intense thriller set in an underground parking garage flawlessly executed and with strong performances by Wes Bentley and Rachel Nichols.

I Love You Phillip Morris [2010] Movie Review Recommendation

I Love You Phillip Morris [2009]

June 16, 2010

I really thought that this movie would suck big time (suck lol), but it turned out to be a heart-warming...

Frontiers 2007 Movie Scene David Saracino as Tom emerging from the tunnel

Frontière(s) [2007]

June 15, 2010

Shockingly gruesome and with a thick, suffocating atmosphere, Frontière(s) is a horror movie that will give fucking nightmares.

Critters [1986]

June 14, 2010

With a simple but effective tagline “They eat so fast, you don’t have time to scream”, Critters made their way...

Date Night [2010]

June 13, 2010

Now I do not know what to think about Steve Carell. He can be excellent in one movie, and painfully...

Creepshow [1982]

June 12, 2010

Not as scary as it is charmingly funny and nostalgic, Creepshow is a stylish horror anthology based on Stephen King's five juicy stories.

City Island [2009]

June 9, 2010

This easygoing indie movie is something that you need to check out. Although not so serious as American Beauty or...

The Faculty [1998]

June 8, 2010

Blending science fiction, horror, and comedy, The Faculty is just so fucking entertaining! Visuals still hold up and the cast is just perfect.

The Wolfman [2010]

June 7, 2010

With a budget of over $150 million, The Wolfman is a big werewolf movie featuring stunning visuals, a great cast and lofty period setting.

The Book of Eli [2010]

Movie Rants

June 6, 2010

The Book of Eli is a post-apocalyptic western starring Denzel Washington that does look great but features a dumb religious propaganda story.

Solomon Kane [2009]

June 5, 2010

They just don’t make cool sword and sorcery movies like Solomon Kane anymore. This is a stylish action adventure with...

The Relic [1997]

June 4, 2010

The vibrant museum setting, graphic violence, and great practical effects made The Relic quite a refreshing creature feature experience.

Youth in Revolt [2009]

June 3, 2010

I wonder how many more movies will be made with the same tag-line of what would guys do for pussy?...

Kick-Ass [2010]

June 2, 2010

Injecting a healthy dose of subversive realism and black humor into a classic superhero story, Kick-Ass is one kickass movie and a must-see.

Alice in Wonderland [2010]

Fantasy

June 1, 2010

A true feast for the eyes but not so much mind, Alice in Wonderland 2010 edition follows now 19-year-old Alice down the rabbit hole.

Happiness [1998]

May 31, 2010

Defusing difficult subjects with black humor and absurdity, Happiness is one of those movies that will stay with you for a long time.

Blood Simple. [1984]

May 30, 2010

Blood Simple is an effective noir thriller doubling as a small-town crime movie and featuring all of the trademark Coen Brothers goodies.

Dante’s Peak [1997]

May 29, 2010

If you're craving an old-school disaster movie experience, Dante's Peak starring Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton is a perfect choice.

Twister [1996]

May 28, 2010

If you're looking for some exciting, over-the-top, and very charming nineties disaster movie entertainment, look no further than Twister.

Volcano [1997]

May 27, 2010

Entertaining and visually stunning disaster movie about a volcano eruption in L.A. with some crazy dialogue and storytelling is worth checking out.

Brothers [2009]

May 26, 2010

Driven by strong performances, Brothers is a family drama set against the military background offering a different perspective on war.

The Cave [2005]

May 25, 2010

If you're looking for an adventure movie with strong horror elements, The Cave is a perfect choice featuring an engaging atmosphere and great visuals.

The Crazies [2010]

May 18, 2010

The Crazies, 2010 edition, is a simple and effective remake of Romero's forgotten seventies gem about a deadly outbreak in a small town.

The Descent [2005]

May 17, 2010

Claustrophobic, creepy, and, above all, scary, The Descent is that cave horror movie everybody was talking about several years ago.

You Don’t Know Jack [2010]

May 16, 2010

Ahhh the sweet release of death, we are all waiting for it. Some are dreading it, some can’t wait for...

Torrente, el Brazo Tonto de la Ley [1998]