PrincessPeachx Reviews

My Amityville Horror (2012)

Very silly

[3/10 · 26 April 2013]

Let me preface this review by stating this: I am a believer in ghosts, spirits, the paranormal, etc. but what happened to the Lutz family was not paranormal.

The documentary is mainly focused on Daniel Lutz, whose family moved in the Amityville house a year after Ronald DeFeo killed his family inside. The Lutz family then experienced "supernatural horrors," or rather, the usual door slammings, ghost whisperings, personality changes, and whatnot.

Let me just say up front, this documentary is boring. I watched this honestly never having heard of the Lutz family, though I know of the DeFeo murders and am a fan of the Amityville Horror films.

Daniel has a HUGE chip on his shoulder which gets old about 20 minutes into the film. The whole thing is a whining, moaning, bitchfest about how he wanted to kill his stepfather, George, who moved their family into the Amityville house. Daniel makes it clear that George was abusive, but also a believer in demons, black magic, telekinesis, and other dark things. Daniel also smokes, plays guitar, copes an attitude, and acts "woe is me!" the entire film. My nerves are STILL grated 24 hours after viewing this film.

It's pretty clear that nothing paranormal happened to the Lutz family, and that their situation and "belief" (believing in possession, being abused, living in a home where a family was murdered) was influenced by their surroundings. I'm not going to say it's 100% fake, but I seriously doubt the credibility of this guy. I mean, if you're SO convinced all this happened, why REFUSE a lie detector test? Something's fishy there.

And there were NO reports of hauntings before the DeFeo's, and there's been NO reports of hauntings after the Lutz family moved out. Everyone else has lived in peace at the Amityville house. It's pretty clear George wanted to cash-in on this horror.

Aside from the story, the documentary is quite boring and unoriginal. If you follow crime stories, you won't learn anything new here. The lack of interviews also frustrated me. I would've liked to see more interviews from professionals who could shed more light onto the situation. I also don't understand why the Lutz family is so "famous."

When the film is over, you'll feel embarrassed and annoyed that you wasted 88 minutes of your life. Unless you like watching liars who smoke, swear constantly, and need a serious attitude adjustment.

3/10

The Parent Trap (1998)

I love this movie!

[10/10 · 8 March 2013]

The Parent Trap is a must-see for anyone, even adults!

When this movie came out I was 9 years old - now I'm 23 and STILL love it. The jokes and plots hold up well, even 13 years later. I watched this movie the other day and cannot believe how much I still enjoy it.

The soundtrack is amazing, as well. The decades-old songs work so well with this movie, which is a great surprise. The Parent Trap has one of the best soundtracks to a movie (okay I'll admit it... I own the CD and STILL listen to it in my car!)

Do yourself a favor and see this movie if you haven't already. I've never met a person who didn't like this movie. Plus, it's endearing to see Lindsay Lohan as an innocent child (though sad comparing to what she turned out to be.)

Bottom line: You won't be disappointed. 10/10

The Lying Game (2011–2013)

Love this show... addicting!

[10/10 · 17 January 2013]

I struggled for a long time on whether or not to give The Lying Game a chance. I had been a fan of Pretty Little Liars since the start and always heard it was the better show between the two.... but that is so wrong!

The Lying Game is great, fast paced, interesting, complex, mysterious, and much more.

In my opinion, it is FAR superior to PLL: better direction, writing, actors, situations, mysteries, and more. It doesn't take THREE YEARS to find out one mystery, and doesn't leave crater-sized plot holes.

Don't get me wrong, I love PLL, but let's be honest, it has more negative aspects to it than positives. TLG is really well-rounded and progresses at a quick pace, unlike PLL that drags on without giving many answers.

PLL is now halfway through season 3 and there are STILL unanswered questions from season one. That's ridiculous.

I know a lot of people think that TLG is the "lesser" of the two shows, and I thought that initially (before I even started watching it), but really... give it a chance. It's soooo good. I thought I would be bored and disappointed with it, but I love it and latched onto it super quick, whereas I sort of had to force myself to get interesting in PLL for a couple episodes.

I always don't drift off into boredom and find things to look at online, unlike what I do EVERY episode of PLL.

Anyway, this post wasn't meant to bash PLL at all. Just thought I'd give my two-cents because I feel like people push TLG aside without giving it a chance. Figured I would recommend it to anyone looking to watch a show similar to PLL but that won't leave you disappointed.

10/10

Catfish: The TV Show (2012– )

Finally, a decent MTV reality show!

[10/10 · 14 January 2013]

Catfish follows around Nev and his film crew, helping love struck people expose the true identities of their online flirtations. Some of the anonymous love interests turn out to be exactly who they are... but others aren't so lucky.

I've never watched the Catfish documentary which started the TV series, but now I'm tempted to. There's something so appealing about the whole anonymous relationship thing, since it's something that's become the norm in our culture and a whole new way of dating and courtship.

I like the way the show is set up. We learn not only about the main person looking for their online friend, but we get to learn about the person behind the profile, despite them remaining anonymous to us throughout the first 30 minutes of the show. The camera work is straight forward and inviting, we even see Nev's friend Max constantly recording everything!

The only issue I have with this show is, once you have seen the outcomes of a few episodes, you will know what to expect from the rest, which kind of takes away the shock value that makes this show seem so appealing.

Great, entertaining show. 8/10

House at the End of the Street (2012)

Great movie, a little too predictable though

[8/10 · 10 January 2013]

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, as did my boyfriend. We are both huge horror/thriller fans, so we were looking forward to watching this.

Let me just say that the marketing for this film was ALL wrong. The movie is more of a thriller/suspense/mystery than a horror. Upon viewing the trailer, I thought HATEOTS would feature ghosts, a demon, or some shadow creatures. But no, there's none of that.

The movie starts off slow, with little action. You are introduced to the characters and to the main story line: the surviving son of the murdered couple, Ryan, is feared and rejected by neighbors who outcast him from social functions. Alyssa, the new girl in town, befriends him and slowly begins to develop feelings for the sensitive, tortured soul. The two grow closer, but soon Ryan's odd behavior makes Alyssa question everything about his past and their future.

The film is interestingly made, with some extremely beautiful cinematography and, at other times, some experimental, "new-age" shots. At some points, I felt the film couldn't decide what direction/genre it wanted to take. There were extremely scary/gory parts (the beginning), suspense bits (the end), and dream-like sequences (the end).

The movie was also somewhat predictable. If you've seen particular movies with "twists" at the end, in all likelihood, you'll know how this one ends. I guessed a large part of the mystery after about 20 minutes but the twist is so complex that I didn't have the rest figured out until the end.

If I could compare this movie to another one, it reminded me A LOT of Disturbia (with Shia Labeouf). I love that movie, so it made HATEOTS even better :-)

I would recommend this movie interested in suspense/thriller/mystery movies. If you go into watching this movie thinking you'll see Friday the 13th, Saw, Hostel, or a Possession type movie with a lot of blood, scares, and creepy moments, you'll be disappointed. This movie is creepy for what it is, and it's quite enjoyable. 8/10

The Wife He Met Online (2012 TV Movie)

Decent for what it is.

[6/10 · 2 January 2013]

For the people rating it "1" and saying it sucks... IT'S A LIFETIME MOVIE!!!!!!! None of their movies have spectacular plots, or acting, or direction. That's just the Lifetime standard. Once you realize that you're not going to be watching an Oscar-winner, you can learn to enjoy their movies.

This movie is entertaining for what it is. There were no shocks. Or suspense (though it was meant to convey both). The plot was predictable, especially the ending. But it was fun to watch for 90 minutes. If you need something to entertain yourself for a few hours, this movie, along with the rest of the Lifetime film catalog, will do the trick. Just don't expect too much, okay?

The movie is about a single man and woman who join a dating website to find love. They eventually find it in each other, though she lives in LA and he lives in Philadelphia. After going on a few dates, they fall in love and decide to get married; their wedding and "love story" is so highly coveted a film crew from the site films their wedding. We learn the man has a daughter, and holds a close relationship with his ex-wife and her new husband. Soon after the two move in together, the new wife begins having hallucinations and showing extreme, possessive jealously towards every single woman in her husband's life, even if they have no romantic connection.

Soon things escalate, leading to a final showdown, which again... wasn't a shocker. It was actually a bit of a letdown.

I gave this movie a 6/10 because, like I said before, it is what it is: a Lifetime film. If you've watched one Lifetime movie, you will know what to expect from this one.

Married to Jonas (2012– )

Fun entertainment for 30 minutes

[10/10 · 16 October 2012]

Married To Jonas focuses on the lives of newlyweds Danielle Deleasa (normal Jersey girl) and Kevin Jonas (1/3 of the popular boy band, the Jonas Brothers.) They are often accompanied by Dani's crazy Italian family, who barge in on the newlyweds more often than not. There are also special appearances by the Jonas clan from time to time.

The main focus of the show is Dani and Kevin wanting to have a baby, but the various issues they face (Kevin's upcoming world tour and album, Dani's anxiety diagnosis) have been holding them back from doing just that. But the show is more than just them trying to get pregnant; it shows their every day lives and them hanging out with their families like "normal" people, from planning birthday parties, to camping, to family vacations.

The show is very sweet, and I can guarantee you will like it even if you aren't a Jonas fan. People who are newlyweds, or those in relationships, will definitely be able to relate to the issues and squabbles that Dani and Kevin have.

One of the most enjoyable parts of the show, for me, is following Dani's story. She really is a normal girl who is trying to cope with the perks that come with a Cinderella life. She is someone that a lot of women can relate to, with her anxiety diagnosis, relationships with sisters, living up to the expectations of being a wife and mother, having children, etc. Kevin is less relatable but he seems like a nice person, and even though he is a rock star, he still deals with the "normal" every day pressures of being a husband, especially since he is the sole provider of the family.

The show is entertaining if you need something mindless to watch on a Sunday night before bed to help you unwind. It is interesting and entertaining, but less so than the Kardashians. I give this show a 7/10 rating, but rated it a 10/10 on IMDb to curb the unnecessarily bad reviews (4.9, really?) Definitely one of the best reality shows on television. I hope it gets renewed for more seasons!

The Haunting of Sorority Row (2007 TV Movie)

A Good Film, Deserves a Better Rating

[10/10 · 27 September 2012]

I was really surprised when I watched this movie and liked it! I've watched it a few times now and each time I love it even more.

Usually I don't watch Lifetime or any other television movies, but this one I was interested in, probably because I LOVE ghost stories and anything creepy.

The story was written well and I didn't expect the 'twist' at the end (maybe I wouldn't call it a twist, but a surprise, for sure!) If you are bored one night, watch this movie! I was actually a little creeped out the first time I watched it. The CGI is cheaply done (I never like special effects in horror movies and wasn't expecting anything great for a TV movie) but it isn't cheesy. Plus, this movie is better than some I've paid $10 to see at the movie theater.

I gave this film a 10 to balance out the people who left such horrid reviews, though I'd probably rate it an 8. I really enjoyed this film, and you will too if you don't expect to see "Insidious" or "Scream" or "A Nightmare on Elm Street." It's NOT a scary movie in that sense. Yes, it's a creepy and suspenseful film, but I wouldn't classify it as horror. Take the time to watch this, but don't expect to see any award winning original material.

Medium Raw: Night of the Wolf (2010 TV Movie)

Definitely not 'the worst movie ever made'

[5/10 · 6 July 2012]

My boyfriend and I watch a movie nearly every night before we go to bed, and we generally like to watch scary movies for some reason. We looked through Netflix and found Medium Raw, which looked interesting enough, judging from the description.

We turned on the movie and watched it from beginning to end (unlike most reviewers on here, I'm guessing.) We liked it, for the most part. Sure, there are plot holes, it wasn't scary (except for a few 'disturbing moments' involving the cannibal, etc), the two main actors were awful, and there were like 5 different plot lines.

That's one thing that really bugged me, the movie seemed like it was being pulled in so many different directions; if I hadn't of read the description I probably would've been lost.

In the beginning, Johnny (a cop) is trying to find the 'Wolf' serial killer who killed his sister when he was a child, which he witnessed. His wife works in a mental institution as a doctor, and once the Wolf killer is caught, he is sent to the mental institution where Johnny comes to visit him for revenge. Then, a system mishap causes the system in the building to crash, turning out all the lights and unlocking all the inmates, which turns the night into a fight for survival.

I think the movie could have been great given a different budget, director, cleaner writing, better actors, etc. The idea was good, and the premise was scary. When the system was showing 'system error: unlocking doors" I was genuinely scared. There were so many 'oh sh*t!' moments in this movie, but I walked away unscared and forgot about this movie like ten minutes after the credits rolled.

The 'twist' at the ending was also extremely predictable. I called what was going to happen about 20 minutes into the movie. However, I'll leave that for *you* to find out for yourself :-)

Like a lot of the reviews on this board, I'm not going to say that this is 'the worst movie ever made,' because it wasn't. I enjoyed it for what it was. A lot of people sit down at movies and expect it to be the next 'Scream' or 'Friday the 13th,' but with this (a movie rated a 3 on netflix) I just took it for what it was and enjoyed it. Be open minded. Forget about plot lines and things that bother you. It will make your experience with this movie more fulfilling.

5/10

Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007–2021)

Full of Heart & Laughs! 7/10

[7/10 · 1 July 2012]

Keeping Up With The Kardashians revolves around the Kardashians (Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Rob) and the Jenners (Bruce, Kris, Kendall, Kylie) as a blended family living in the reality-television spotlight.

The 3 main Kardashian girls all have distinct personalities that anyone can relate to: Kim is the more reserved and quiet one, Kourtney is stubborn yet likable, and Khloe is hilarious... she's the one holding everyone together.

First off, a lot of the reviews for this show are from people who have never watched, yet want to claim bad things about it. I think there are two types of people when it comes to the Kardashian Klan: people who love it, and those who hate it with a passion. A lot of the negative reviews are from those non-fans who just troll and give a bad rating, much like those who rate the Twilight series terribly.

I'm not saying KUWTK is the greatest show in the world, because it's not, but it doesn't deserve a 3-star review. I voted it as a 7. It is entertaining. Isn't that what television is supposed to be?

The show explores a lot of different facets of the girls life: setting up their new Dash stores, going on vacations to Bora Bora and the DR, their respective relationships, getting pregnant, having children, weddings, shopping addictions, therapy sessions, addressing rumors, etc.

In the spotlight, a lot of people have the perception that the Kardashian girls are all spoiled, bratty, and self-absorbed, but that's not the case at all. Sure, there are some moments where you question this, but its made up for with the heartfelt and laughable story lines where you realize that the girls are just like YOU and YOUR family!

Some of the story lines feel scripted, and there are some 'coincidences' that are just impossible and make the stories seem faulty. Sometimes it's hard to invest in a show in which we are supposed to believe real, yet we're being duped. If you watch the show with an open mind and take it for what it is, you won't be disappointed.

The Last Song (2010)

I don't understand the poor reviews... I like it a lot!

[10/10 · 22 June 2012]

I don't understand the terrible reviews and score this movie received! There are some downfalls to the movie, sure, but I think most people are rating this movie poor because it stars Miley Cyrus. I agree that another stronger actor should have been used in the role. In some of her scenes, Miley looks perplexed, confused, and she mostly overacts or underacts. Some of her "serious" scenes are laughable which can be distracting.

Mostly, however, the film is extremely moving, especially after you find out the father is sick... I watched this with my own father and he had tears in his eyes, and I cried on several occasions.

PLEASE don't let the lead actress lessen your view of the film, although her performance is a large part of what makes or breaks the movie. The movie also has some great heartfelt moments, especially between the family (little brother, father, Miley), and also between boyfriend and girlfriend (Liam Hemsworth and Miley).

I voted The Last Song as a 10/10 in order to *hopefully* boost its overall score on here, though realistically I would give it a 7 or 8.

Pretty Little Liars (2010–2017)

Although it has numerous flaws, the show is good

[10/10 · 11 February 2012]

Pretty Little Liars centers around a group of 5 high school girls led by the bitchy Queen Bee, Alison DiLaurentis. After spending a night with her friends in a barn, Alison goes missing and her body is found buried beneath her house. After her death, the remaining 4 girls - Spencer, Aria, Emily, and Hanna - begin receiving mysterious text messages from an unknown source, "A," who knows the girls' deepest and darkest secrets.

Right off the bat, the show is addicting.... you will be left wanting more after each episode ends (I watched the entire 2 seasons in less than 3 weeks!) However, the show has numerous plot holes which will hopefully be explained, and there are so many subplots with the four girls that you will feel overwhelmed or annoyed at how slow the show moves. I often find myself distracted and doing other things while watching because some of the story lines seem pointless.

The one problem I've had with the show is, I don't understand how teenage girls can be trying to solve a murder, are getting harassed, threatened, etc and they never tell anyone about it. I understand it's a TV show and that if none of these things happened, it wouldn't be a show. For the most part, it's unrealistic. Plus, there is absolutely no logic being used by characters. I know it's not their fault (come on, writers...)

There is a lot of "teenage" drama, but the show will be enjoyable for an older audience, although I can't see myself watching or relating to the show if I were older. I'm 22 now and find some of the drama and problems petty, and most of the relationships revolve around breaking up and making up every other episode which can get frustrating.

The most gripping part of the show is when the girls have an encounter with "A." The middle of season one the show was at its peak in terms of action, and it subsides throughout the rest of the season and into season two. But! We'll finally see who "A" is at the end of season 2!!! (This is another problem I have with the show, its taken way too long to reveal who "A" is to the point where the reveal will probably be anti-climatic for me).

Overall the show is good, not great. The mystery of who "A" is and who killed Alison is what has kept me watching for the past two seasons, although I had to put up with some boring subplots.

Worth watching though, great if you are looking for another show to get into if another one of your favorites has ended: 8/10