moviefreak2010 Reviews

The Grey (2011)

Joe Carnahan's best since Narc

[10/10 · 28 January 2012]

I've been a fan of Joe Carnahan ever since I rented Narc on DVD from my now closed video store. Narc is one of the most underrated films of the last ten years. Containing Ray Liotta's best performance ever and the fact he didn't get a Oscar for it boggles me. Carnahan created a film that was intense, raw, and had emotional depth. Then he made Smokin Aces which I liked as well. The A Team I have yet to see but very much want to. With that said, it seems that with The A Team that we were seeing what Carnahan was building his career to. Leaving the dark edge thrillers for campy action films (which I have no problem with).

Then he makes The Grey which I saw the trailer and thought it'll be okay. This movie caught me by complete surprise. The dark edge Carnahan returns with a vengeance with The Grey. I won't describe the plot because it is about as simple as you think. However, good films can be made from a simple plot, it takes good writing. Carnahan is a good writer and you can see that in the film. You actually see men talking to each other that we could all relate to as opposed to them saying dialogue that would only carry the plot along.

The performance by Liam Neeson is a little different from his actions roles like Taken. I'll even go as far and say that this film is better than Taken. I love Taken, don't get me wrong, but this film would only worked if we can cared for the characters and not depend only on action. The film delivers that in a basket for you.

It's very suspenseful as well. What Carnahan does brilliantly is that we never, not one do we see the wolves from their POV. Instead, we stay with the seven men throughout the whole movie. Every jump scare in this works because of both good direction and no music is in it that can indicate when the attack can happen. In fact, I haven't see a film that had done that sine John Carpenter's The Thing. The wolves could attack at any point of time in the film and you are on edge throughout the film.

We need more directors like Carnahan, sure he ain't no Scorsese or Kubrick type but films like The Twilight Saga and Transformers 3 make me stop caring for current movies. Carnahan shows that we can still make very good action thrillers if we took the time and actually develop them. If Transformers 3 was the worst experience I've ever had, this was the best experience next to The Dark Knight. Oh yes, I went there.

The Hooker with a Heart of Gold (2010)

A Powerful Exploitation Film By Brad Jones.

[10/10 · 29 September 2011]

4 out of 4 points

NOTE: Available only at thecinemasnob.com for free viewing.

What begins like a sleazy exploitation film, THE HOOKER WITH A HEART OF GOLD becomes something much more and beyond. This film reminds me of MIDNIGHT HEAT, another triumph made by amateur exploitation filmmaker Brad Jones who also directed CHEAP and GAME BOYS.

What makes HOOKER great is that it's a mini series so it allows time to develop all of its characters. They all lovable no matter how bad or sleazy that they are, each of them are redeemable and honesty I didn't want to see any of them die, even the villain despite of his insanity.

The title is the best of all because it both literal and poetic. Its poetic because Sarah Lewis, our main character, is a lovable person and someone you want to be with despite she's a hooker and does coke. Its also literal because she really has a golden heart.

PLOT: Film begins with Dr. Rogen (Brain Lewis) attempting an operation on a corpse using a prototype mechanical heart that is painted gold. That is until he is stop by Don (Ryan Michette, the producer of HOOKER) and Mike (Jake Norvell). Rogen owes money to their employer Steele.

Then we are introduce to The Hooker (Sarah Lewis, and yes that is her name in the credits) snorting some cocaine with her customer. The Hooker is tired of the life and wants out which her pimp Zalman (Jones) does not take lightly.

The hooker escapes from his clutches until she is accidentally ran over by Rogen. He brings her to his basement and uses the prototype heart on her, replacing her old heart. The second she awakens, they hit it off and becomes friends and have a romance which is the most interesting part.

There is more to the plot which I will not reveal to you. Like MIDNIGHT HEAT, you should see it without being told about.

Overall, its Brad Jones' masterpiece. Out all the films he has done, its the best acted and most well crafted. According to interviews, Jones would like to do a DVD of HOOKER. I hope he does because I will be first in line to get it.

Cheap (2005)

Is it sleazy exploitation?...yes it is

[10/10 · 26 September 2011]

NOTE: This movie is only available on thecinemasnob.com

Watching Brad Jones' CHEAP made me consider on either giving this zero points or the current points I have it now. This is a violent, vulgar, depraving, and ugly film but at the exact same time that is what is meant to be. Brad knows what movie he wants it to be and he goes all the way with his vision and that is sort of understanding that word "vision".

Nevertheless, I sort of enjoyed it, it's not offensive and tries not to moralize its story like most movies in this genre do. Not a single character in this movie has any redeeming values. One is a rapist and drug user, two are killers and enjoy it, one is the director conducting all this gruesome murders, and their cameraman is a child pornographer. That is a smart move on Brad's part not to go that route of morality and making characters redeemable. In the sick world we live in today, who knows what would happen. I honestly believe that something like this could happen.

So, three points will have to do with this movie.

PLOT: Movie begins with a two killers beating a woman to death while its being recorded on camera. Don't all good movies do? It then cuts to days before when a porn actress asking money from her manager Max Force (David Gobble) for her drug need. He rapes her in turn for the money. Subtle.

Then we meet Jack Stone (Jones) after having sex with the woman that was beaten to death in the opening he has an idea to make films that have never been done before. He hires two women (Carrie Jo Stucki and Jessica Stone) and his cameraman Manny (Nick Foster) to create a film. Of course, they are creating snuff films of the girls in mask murdering their victims in gruesome ways that I will not describe to you. That woman they beat to death in the movie has got it easy I'll give you only that.

They sell it to Force and it becomes popular online. However, Force's drug use starts going out of control and he ends up raping one of the girls. Stone and their girls then exact revenge on him.

Overall, CHEAP is what it wants and needs to be. There is a craft in the making of this movie despite being one of those shot on crappy video quality. I am aware of they have a term for it but I think IMDb will allowed me to say it so I'll keep at that.

The performance are not all strong but they do their best with the material they have. Jones and Gobble are the best in the movie which is not a surprise to me. And the soundtrack is a nice touch considering the subject material. In ways it reminded me of Dennis Hopper's EASY RIDER. Have no idea why but...it happens sometimes.

Game Boys (2008)

A video game style movie that isn't action filled but yet great!!!!

[10/10 · 24 September 2011]

3 1/2 out of 4 points

NOTE: Movie is only available on thecinemasnob.com.

The first time I've discovered Brad Jones, the writer-director and star of GAME BOYS was through Doug Walker's film KICKASSIA who played his internet show character The Cinema Snob. Since then, I've been a admirer of his show. It's only been a couple of months when I discovered Brad Jones the filmmaker with his films FREAK OUT, CHEAP, MIDNIGHT HEAT, and this film. The only other film I saw was CHEAP but I look forward to seeing the others.

But I look up about what all the movies are about and its safe to say that Jones' GAME BOYS is the most innocent and romantic of all his films. He steps away from the sleazy exploitation films for once to create this work of gem that can be recommended to those who are nostalgic about video games or particular...bad nostalgic video games.

The plot centers around Jones as Scott and his best friend Ray (Alex Shryock) as they like to do nothing but play video games, talk about video games, and buy video games from their local store. Jones befriends the cashier SALLY (Bianca Queen, also the producer of the film).

That day Scott is dumped by his girlfriend and becomes depressed. In order for Scott to get his mind off of things, Ray comes up with the idea of having a contest to whoever can get the highest amount of points on Custer's Revenge (which I never heard about till now).

Finding this game is going to be difficult so they search for the game. Meanwhile, Jones begins to have a romance with Sally and invites her to the contest as well.

The acting here is wonderful especially by Jarrid Foiles and Brain Irving who bring a lot to their roles. Jones and Queen's chemistry is very good and I wanted to see more of them together. Actually I never thought I say this but...BRING ON A SEQUEL.

Overall, Game Boys is an under rated gem from Brad Jones. The film is the most PG of all his movies even though all of the characters say the F-WORD like their passing out candy but it still doesn't take away from the innocent and warmness of the film. And trust me, after seeing CHEAP...this is a Disney film in comparison.

Drive (I) (2011)

Makes you want to get in a car and just drive.

[10/10 · 17 September 2011]

3 1/2 out of 4 points

Like a lot movies now a days, DRIVE belongs in a genre that has been done so many times. Ryan Gosling is a driver by day and a driver by night. He is a Hollywood Stuntman during the day and a getaway driver during the night. He has no emotions until he meets a special woman that lives next door to him who has a kid. Almost immediately they bond. He then pulls off another job that goes wrong and now he is marked for death.

However, what is great about DRIVE is that it is a fresh take on the genre. Yes, it has car chases but not a single moment is CGI which is a nice break. The action of the chases is plausible and the director understands geography very well. But it is the character study of The Driver as well as everyone else and that is what holds the movie from falling apart. Otherwise it would of been all style and no substance. Ryan Gosling and its supporting players are colorful in their roles. Especially Ron Pearlman but its great to see Albert Brooks out of his comedic roles into a role that is serious and scary.

The director is Nicolas Winding Refn who made only two films that I saw, BRONSON and VALHALLA RISING. I didn't finished VR but it was excellent so far as well as BRONSON. He made more movies prior to the two which I would love to see. He is a great art house director and DRIVE does not hide away from that. In fact, bringing the art house style is what help this movie. Any other way would NOT work.

Overall, an excellent film that refreshes a genre that is dated and maybe...just maybe Hollywood will learn from this movie and make more movies like this.

Sucker Punch (2011)

Sucker Punch packs a lot of punches

[7/10 · 26 March 2011]

Zack Snyder, the director 300 and Watchmen, has been finally given a chance to do a film based on his original creation. When I first heard of the movie, I knew this will be something special. It would be both a beautiful looking film and an insane thrilling ride.

It's hard for me to sum up what the entire film is in a nutshell but I can say this. This film is the collection of all of Snyder's films put into one. The visual look of Watchmen, his female warrior version of 300 (minus 295 of them), the slow motion technique in all of his movie and finally topping it all off with his own creative world.

This is the first film I seen in theaters in a long time but I can simply say that while Sucker Punch may not be the best film of the year or the greatest movie ever made but it will be on my best film of the year list.

Author's Note: I gave this film a 10/10. To be honest, I don't rate a movies with a 10 because its too high of a number to rate a movie. So if I had to rate Sucker Punch out of 4 stars, I give it 3 and a half stars.

Predators (2010)

After 23 years, they finally made the sequel that is in vein with the original

[10/10 · 9 July 2010]

Seeing the original as a kid with the old VHS tape brings back good memories. Watching Arnold kick butt and then gets his butt kicked by the sneaky alien.

Predator 2 was not bad but it had lost touch of the original by making it just a gore feast sci/fi horror film.

AVP.......PUT IT THIS WAY....DUMB AND FOREVER BE DUMB.

Predators, on the other hand, brings back the elements that I enjoyed in the first one. However, it didn't start too well at first, its wasn't till 20-25 minutes in it where the movie gets really interesting. The story really has a lot of twist and turns (more at the end) that keeps you going and going.

I thought the characters in the movie were well develop and stood alone as their own like with the first one. Like with the story, twist and turns with their characters that got me really intense.

I was very pleased that Nimrod Antal represented the intense and creepy atmosphere tone that made the first one a classic. Having only seen one of his films, Vacancy (which I liked except for the ending), he was the perfect choice for the director. He was like what John McTiernan used to be when he first started out.

Overall, some things could of work a little better in the beginning but it was a great movie and a great sequel to the John McTiernan classic. A flat 10/10.

Terminator Salvation (2009)

To my shock, this is a worthy entry in the series.

[9/10 · 10 January 2010]

James Cameron's vision of the Terminator series was a very epic and revolutionary films. The first film, he gives you his vision of a dark and distant future and shows you something that you had never seen before. The second film, instead of him remaking the first film at a greater scale (a bigger one if I might add), he gives you something that you never seen before, the birth of CGI.

The third on the other hand, is a remake of the second one but even at a bigger scale. The film wasn't really epic and revolutionary as the first two and the only thing that was significant was the ending.

Salvation almost gives back the audience what the series deserves. The acting by Christian Bale and Sam Worthington were excellent and they dominated the film. McG really shows that he isn't just this campy commercial director with Charlie's Angels but he has something to say.

Its not the best and could have been more but overall, it's excellent and well made.

12 Rounds (2009)

This movie dominates all of the other RECENT WWE films

[8/10 · 17 July 2009]

I have to admit that I don't watch wrestling. However, I do watch the movies and most of them are crappy (except for The Condemned and The Rock movies). This movie on the other hand, is an awesome film from start to finish.

Director Renny Harlin once again proves why he's a great action filmmaker and that Hollywood can't never get rid of them. I see that he shy away from action films since The Long Kiss Goodnight by doing thriller/horror films and an action/drama (Driven). I'm glad that he's back to his old roots of Die Hard 2 and Cliffhanger. I also knew that Renny would make this film kick ass because WWE films got a veteran filmmaker who's been in the business longer that WWE films had open unlike The Marine and other movies.

John Cena proves that not only can be a wrestler but he can act and kick ass. I know that people won't see the movie because 'just cause he's a wrestler, he can't act'. Its bull, the man can act and could expand in Hollywood while being a wrestler.

The film was pure great 100%. I bought the DVD without seeing the movie and I seem to as people would say 'put my mouth on the money'. I say this because I did the same thing on Death Race when that came out and I don't regret it.

The other actors in the film were great in their roles although I line that I hated but I won't spoiled it because I'll let the people who didn't see the film see it for themselves.

I thing I was concern was with the camera that shakes all the time, zooms in and out all the time. I admit it was annoying but it didn't affect my feeling for the film. But I do hope that Renny doesn't use this style in his next film.

I give this a film a 10/10.

Snow Angels (I) (2007)

A Very Sad But Excellent Independent Film

[10/10 · 5 July 2009]

I've heard of this movie for a very long time (I guess 2 years or a little less) and I've been very interested to watch it. Finally, it came on to HBO just this past Thursday. With my sister, we watch the entire movie from the start to finish and I was shock. Shock about how the story unfolds given these twist and turns that kept me going. Also, the well done performance for the actors and not just the principles actors like Kate, Sam, and Michael but also the actors who had the small roles, without them also the movie wouldn't have the same feeling that I had experienced.

Kate Beckinsale who I have been a fans of hers for the past years did an excellent job in her role. During the course of the film, I had several emotions about her character Annie. I was feeling happy for the character, mad at her but feeling sad for her for what happened to her daughter and what happened to herself.

I must say, (and this part contains spoilers for those who didn't see it) the death of Annie I felt was UNJUSTIFLIED. Why? Simple, she didn't deserve to be killed and especially by Glenn (Sam Rockwell). Glenn had no right to shoot her in the back of the head just because of she had done to him. He blames her for the death of their child when it wasn't her fault. Annie was too sick to stay awake and watch her child. She could of called her mom and ask her to watch her little girl or lock the doors so her child didn't get out. Annie was already punishing herself and felt guilty about what she had done. This feeling I have about the film is why I think the movie is so brilliant.

The other actors as I said before did a fantastic job. David Gordon Green was very brilliant as a writer and director. I thought his vision of the film was very suitable for the content of the story. Although, I didn't like the last ten seconds of the film when Glenn's mom calls out for her dog. I thought it was random but it maybe its meant to be there.

Overall, the movie was fantastic and I would always treasure this film. I have to read the novel which this movie is based on.

I give this movie a 10/10 See the film!!!

Max Payne (2008)

The film stabbed me in the heart.

[1/10 · 2 November 2008]

Max Payne is considered by me the worst movie that I ever seen in my life. Why???, simple, because I'm a die hard fan of the video game and its sequel. The story of both games was very complex, twisting at every turn and the nightmares in the game make you feel like you're in a real nightmare. Along with the story is a whole lot action scenes and slow motion in vein of John Woo and The Matix.

The only thing that is nightmarish about this movie is me watching this movie unfold. Barely any action at all, and no slow motion except for two scenes. And whats up with the demon angel from the drug???? They shredded and burn the complex of the story and make more basic and boring and uninteresting.

The actors are not to be blame because how are they supposed to know about the video game and the true storyline.

If I ever met John Moore, I will seriously tell him that he is a disgrace and he had ruin a good video game by releasing this piece of garbage.

I hope this review is helpful to anyone that never seen this movie.

Windtalkers (2002)

Saw the director's cut and I loved it

[10/10 · 15 August 2008]

I liked some of John Woo's flick like Hard Target and Broken Arrow but I love Face/Off. However, I never seen The Killer and Hard Boiled, I'll have to try to find them and get them on DVD.

Anyway, my dad found this DVD when we were at Walmart in one of those $5 bins and he decided to get this movie. My sister first saw this movie a couple of years before me and she loved it. I thought, what the hell, see if it is good or not.

After seeing it, I believe that it is good as Face/Off, get cast, and brilliant direction, and wonderful music from James Horner.

It's different from the other John Woo movies and I was amazed that he didn't he usual style of action. He made this flick into a war movie without the two guns or any of that. I consider this one of John Woo's best movie to date. I hope he makes another American movie because I never saw any of his movies in theaters and it would be great to see one of his action films on the big screen.

Cleaner (2007)

Better than The Covenant (A lot) and Mindhunters (A little bit)

[10/10 · 3 August 2008]

Renny directed the 2006 film and it could of been a lot better. The Cleaner does deliverer it for me. Renny has been doing alright films with Mindhunters and so on but I was surprise with this film. Renny went back to the bloody R-rated style with this film and did a good job.

The acting was good from Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Mendes and Ed Harris. Ed did deliver a lot especially the ending.

It had a good twist in the movie, not the best like Saw but at least interesting.

I give good luck to Renny Harlin for his next film 12 rounds because it might be his comeback at the box-office, not as big like Cliffhanger but better than his recent movies.

Rambo (2008)

Makes the two middle films look like kid's movies

[10/10 · 24 July 2008]

Saw it twice in theaters and I love it. Great action. good acting. surprised of the gore and how many soldiers Rambo kills. I was shocked at the gore. I never expected Stallone who also directed it would go far like that. But it's not like a horror movie. When the village is attacked by the Burma Soldiers, I believe that can happen in real life.

How many people die in the film. 236. more than Shoot em Up.

As a sequel, it so much better than First Blood Part II and Rambo III. I never cared for them but I love the first one and this the true sequel to First Blood.

I knew this was going to be a good sequel because after seeing Rocky Balboa. That was a good movie and this is too.

To the men, WATCH IT!

The Dark Knight (2008)

No other superhero movie will beat this for a LONG TIME!

[10/10 · 24 July 2008]

I saw this on the opening day and it blew me away. I never would have expected to be this perfect. I knew the movie was going to be good because of Chirstopher Nolan but WOW!

Too bad about Heath Ledger because out of all the films he has done, this was the best role he ever done. Ledger playing The Joker makes Jack Nicholson look like a cartoon character. You wouldn't even recognize him and he don't sound like Heath Ledger, he sounds like The Joker.

This movie will twist and bend you for beginning to end. I can't wait to come out on DVD.

Enjoy the movie and be amazed!

Vacancy (2007)

Luke Wilson and Kate Beckinsale together.......wow!!!

[9/10 · 20 August 2007]

I never did expected to see Luke Wilson in this type of suspense movie but its cool because I thought he is perfect for the role of David Fox. Kate Beckinsale did herself a great acting (again), in fact its one of her best film with all of the other great films that she did. I only knew Frank Whalhey from Hoffa and Pulp Fiction that he took small roles on. But I have to say that he did very good with his role and I believe that he, Luke, and Kate deserve every award for there acting in this film (except the razzie!!!). Even though it was short, it still made almost jump out of my seat. I have seen Disturbia, but the major difference is that film has a little more comedy/romance rather than suspense but it is a very good. But this film on the other end, has all the suspense that you have been waiting for. The storyline was great except the ending like every other suspense films, they (Luke and Kate) live. I mean Luke was stab at nighttime for god sakes and the story ends in the morning, it just would have been a better movie if Luke would of died in the film (MAJOR SPOILER RIGHT THERE!!!). But otherwise, it is worthy of being a very good suspense film and let it be remembered for years to come.

I give this a 10/10, keep making great films Kate.

Live Free or Die Hard (2007)

A New Direction For the Fanchise

[7/10 · 14 July 2007]

First, it was John Mctiern's Directions for 1 & 3 and they were great. Then, there was Renny Harlin's Direction for 2 and it was all right. Now, it is Len Wiseman's Direction and it was awesome. I've seen the Underwold movies and they were great. I'm glad that Len directed this installment and this might sky rocket his career. Bruce Willis once again pulls off a great performance as John McClane. With new characters and this time, McClane's sexy daughter is in this one. This new installment is one of the good sequels in the past few years and one of the best films of the year. The plot was great, like I said the direction was awesome and very good, the acting was great, the action is perfect. At least there is not cheesy CGI in this film unlike other films. Overall, I'm not saying it is not good as the first Die Hard (other sequels are like that too) but it is a very good one and bring on the next Die Hard installment.

I give this a 10/10.

Attack Force (2006 Video)

I thought that Submerged was just as bad

[1/10 · 6 June 2007]

Okay I saw Submerged and I hated it because of Steven's voice but when I saw this, it gets a lot worse. First off, Seagal's voice dubbed was more horrible then his other films and like Submerged about a estimate of 85% of this film. Second, there not that much action in it, in the end of the film when Seagal has the shotgun, I thought he could fire a couple of shots but no he just carries it. Third, some people's voice don't match the audio. Of course finally, Worst Directing, Worst Acting, The Most Horrible Voice Dubbed I ever heard from Steven, and the Worst Action sequences. Steve, if you do read these comments, heard is a little advice:

Stop working with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Lose a hundred pounds, Do you own stunts like you did in the 90's, and stop working with all these directors and actors okay.

So, I'm hoping that the next film Flight of Fury will be at least a little bit better then this one.

I give this a 1/10

Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)

Charles Bronson and Sergio Leone Are Their Finest

[10/10 · 13 April 2007]

Let me tell you what, this has to be one of the Greatest Charles Bronson/Sergio Leone movies in their career. I watched a lot of good Charles Bronson films like Death Wish and The Mechanic but this film is just the greatest. From Director Sergio Leone who did The Man with No Name films and Once Upon a Time in America and those were great films but this the best Sergio Leone western ever. Also Henry Fonda and Jason Robarbs were the perfect suit for the characters. Claudia Cardinale was Hot in that film, in all the western films I ever seen, I believe she is the most beautiful western characters out of all. Charles Bronson was 100% great in his role as Harmonica and the best character in the film. Sergio Leone did a very good job of directing the film like his other great western films and I honor Sergio as the best director in Western Films in Hollywood History. Let this film be remembered as one of the greatest western film in History.

I give this a 10/10.

On Deadly Ground (1994)

Why is everyone saying this film is stupid?Honestly?

[7/10 · 21 November 2006]

I have this film and let me tell you what, this film is the 2nd best film that the great one has made. Of course the 1st is Under Siege.

First of all, it got a great load of cast. Steven and he also directs and produces, Michael Caine which he did a great performance, Joan Chen, John C. McGinley, R. Lee Ermey, Billy Bob Thornton and they both did a great job.

Second of all, I love the storyline, the action, and most of all the speech at the end of the film. Steven did a great at directing for the first time, and producing and can't believe he gets a Razzie for it.

As a result, this is the best but for his upcoming films Under Siege 2, The Glimmer Man, and Fire Down Below, those were okay but On Deadly Ground is a true classic.

I give this a 10/10.

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (2003 Video Game)

One of the best sequels I have ever played !

[10/10 · 18 September 2006]

Unlike some sequels like Dead to Rights 2, it was a horrible game, Max Payne 2 rocks with lots of action, drama, mystery, and suspense just like the first one. The A.I was improved very well, the storyline wasn't cheesy, new and improved weapons, acting was great, the graphic novel of the game is a 100% perfect. It is the game of the summer and one of the best and it hasn't yet been on greatest hits which it should be like the first one and it was easy but very challenge game. Overall, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is one greatest sequels I ever played but Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas it the best game but this one is a great drama and the song at the of the game was great.

I give this a 10/10

10 to Midnight (1983)

All right cop movie from Bronson

[8/10 · 12 August 2006]

First of all, I see that I finally watch a suspense movie from Charles Bronson because I see mostly action films from him and Director J.Lee Thompson. This film is about when a police detective (Bronson) is stalking a killer after being set free and he strikes revenge at him and his daughter. This film had some weirds parts of the film and I thought it was aright film. The first film for Bronson of the Cannon Group with Golan/Globus Production with a pretty decent cast of this film and a good storyline and suspenseful too. Charles Bronson was really good as playing the detective and Gene Davis is good as the serial killer too. This film to me will be remembered as one of best suspense I have ever seen from Charles Bronson and director J.Lee Thomsphon.

I give this 6/10

Assassination (1987)

An all right film from Charles

[7/10 · 5 August 2006]

I just saw this movie and the beginning started out pretty good and kind of funny between Ireland and Bronson. Just let you all know that I believe that Jill will go lethal with the shoe she had on if you mess with her so DON'T. But then at the middle of the movie, it had ups and downs. The first thing about it is that most of the action scenes go a little too fast and some of the non-action scenes go little fast too but other wise, the film is pretty good. Just to let you know that this is the last film that Charles and Jill are together and still do good being together in this film and I hope you you all enjoy the film.

I give this a 7/10

The Foreigner (2003)

This is not a bad film as they say it is.

[8/10 · 23 July 2006]

From IMDb.com, they gave this movie a very low vote into this film and they gave the 2nd one a little higher than this. I say they should be switch because the first film is a all right film unlike the very crappy sequel. It is about a secret agent (Steven) who being hunting down by assassins who want a secret package that the agent is taking from Eurolpe to America. This is a good movie but some things can change in this film but other wise it is alright film from the great one and this time, he doesn't use a .45 hand pistol this time for god shake (who uses it in almost all of his films he has made).

I give this 5/10

Batman & Robin (1997)

Fire Down Below was better than this

[17 July 2006]

What happened here, I mean the first one was the greatest, the 2nd one was still good because Tim Burton direct both of these and I still love them. Then, Joel Schumacher came along and ruin everything, the 3rd one was alright but the 4th one is in the garbage. Same thing happened with the superman movies because the 1st was great, 2nd was still good, 3rd one was alright and the 4th one sucks and now ladies and guys, we have seen that Batman and Robin is in the trash for good. I watch Fire Down Below that had Steven Seagal in it last night and that was made the same year as this and it is from Warner Bros. just the same as this horrible film and let me tell you all that movie was so much better than this. I rather watch a very boring movie than this film and I'm glad that Batman Begins is so so so so much better than this and I will call this film the worst of all sequels that I have watch in my time.

I give this a 3/10