Tag: Movie Reviews
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Surprisingly, I Don’t Give Rave Reviews To Every Movie I See, and Here’s the Proof!
I know it typically seems as though I write glowing reviews for a lot of movies. The fact of the matter is that, like all of us, my time is limited so I typically write only reviews for those movies I actually enjoyed. My wife and I watch many, many movies on DVD, so it’s…
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The Incredible Hulk – A Movie Review
If you’ve ever been a fan of the Hulk, hardcore or otherwise, go see The Incredible Hulk. You’ll be glad you did. This version of the Hulk is not the psychoanalytical drama of Ang Lee from a few years ago (which, while a little boring, didn’t particularly bother me). No, this Hulk is directed by…
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Walk the Line – A Movie Review
I knew nothing about Johnny Cash, literally, before watching Walk the Line. Seriously. I knew only one of his songs, “Ring of Fire,” because they used to play it all the time in college at a local bar where we played pool. Other than that-zilch. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed the movie Walk the…
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The Darjeeling Limited – A Movie Review
Not as eccentric as The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou or as dark as The Royal Tenenbaums, The Darjeeling Limited falls somewhere in-between and is an entity unto itself. However, make no mistake; this is a Wes Anderson movie through-and-through. In other words, it’s well-made and very fun to watch. Owen Wilson plays Francis, the…
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford – A Movie Review
Quiet, subtle, and nuanced, this movie is a work of art for those interested in cinematography, story, and acting. Anyone hoping for a “popcorn” movie will be sorely bored and disappointed. The title says it all, for it focuses more on the motivations of Casey Affleck as Robert Ford than it does on the exploits…
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1408 – A Movie Review
Based on a Stephen King short story, 1408 started very strong. We were quickly introduced to the complexities of John Cusack’s character through deft editing, efficient dialogue, and Cusack’s effortless acting. Unfortunately, the movie became a tribute to inconstancy for the remainder of the film and went nowhere fast. Cusack plays a once talented…
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Live Free or Die Hard – A Movie Review
Live Free or Die Hard was one of those movies that I went ahead and rented out of morbid curiosity despite the fact I had no real desire to watch it. Seriously, as much fun as Die Hard: With a Vengeance was, I had a hard time believing the franchise could go anywhere new. …
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