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Over the Hedge
Dreamworks is getting closer to making a cartoon of near-Pixar caliber even if they had to acquire the movie rights to a daily newspaper strip to come this far. The majority of people don’t buy a daily newspaper so they’ll … Continue reading
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Serenity: If You’ve Got Nothing Better to Do
Let’s face it. All the major science-fiction franchises of the last 30 years are wounded. Star Wars was ruined by three stilted movies directed by its creator. Star Trek is on life support thanks to two mediocre movies and Enterprise … Continue reading
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The Constant Gardner, the stench of manure – by Jose
This movie was way too long. It was two hours and six minutes that felt like an eternity. This is the type of movie you have to be in the mood to see. It’s somewhat shocking and a little depressing. … Continue reading
Mar Adentro (The Sea Inside) – by Jose
This movie was nominated for Best Foreign Film but it should have been nominated for Best Picture. While having a similar subject matter as Million Dollar Baby, the movie follows the real-life story of Spaniard Ramon Sampedro, who fought a 30-year … Continue reading
40 Year Old Virgin delivers laughs – by Jose
While I was a little skeptical going into the movie. I found myself laughing out loud more than a few times. Why was I skeptical, well, we all have seen the previews of movies that appear to be funny and … Continue reading
Sky High – Rental
The premise is simple, the trials and travails of high school but it’s a high school for superheroes. Not entirely original and pretty much expected from Disney; the comic book PS238 has been around for over two years and The … Continue reading
New Ratings System for Reviews
Despite Hollywood claiming record-breaking revenues every Summer, attendance has been declining every year. Seems that the suits in charge can’t (or won’t) put two and two together and realize that $6.25 for a matinee is still too much. I don’t … Continue reading
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – by Jose
This summer there really has not been a movie apt for children, if you do not count Madagascar (I am waiting for HBO for that one) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (RATED PG) is the movie we have all been … Continue reading
Fantastic Four not that Fantastic – by Jose
While I am not a fan of the comic book, I am somewhat familiar with the basic storyline. This movie appeared to be good from all the trailers, but in my opinion failed to deliver. It was all exposition of … Continue reading