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Hancock (2008)
Hancock: A real let-down to the slot of summer films
The idea seemed interesting at first, a drunk superhero. In the end came a movie that didn't turn out so great. I was expecting another fun Will Smith Comedy. What I got was something that turned out to be utterly...what's the word? lame.
basically from beginning to end it was nothing but Will Smith drunk, flying around and breaking things. So there was nothing else that contributed it. Only one good one-liner came out of his mouth.
It also proved that Charlize Theron can not pull off a comic movie, no offense I think she's beautiful and was fantastic in MONSTER'S BALL.
Overall I was completely disappointed with this movie. But mainly, I'm disappointed in Will Smith generally. I started not to like him the moment he began to study scientology and began to befriend Tom Cruise.
Hollywoodland (2006)
A Dark and sometimes compelling look at Hollywood
People everywhere come to Hollywood to fulfill their dreams of making it big in this place we call "Tinseltown". George Reeves was one of those people, hoping to have Clark Gable's carrier instead he took the job of entertaining kids for that Superman show. His carrier eventually killed him. Yet no one knows if he ever really killed himself or if foul play played a powerful roll in it.
the movie examines of the lives of Reeves and the detective trying to uncover the death of Reeves. Adrien Brody deserves another Oscar nomination for his role of Louis Simmo, a burned out detective, who while trying to uncover the death of George Reeves tries to face with his own personal issues. Diane Lane deterimes the term "Seduce" as the wife of a famous Hollywood executive who seducess Reeves into the business. Bob Hopskins does a riveting job playing a character who represents the evils of Hollywood and show business, Bob should get a best supporting actor award for that role.
The only downfall of the movie are...two words...BEN AFFLECK. I know some people have been showing sympathy for this guy's performance, but I found him as a weak George Reeves. I still see the same character he plays in every movie he makes...himself. The movie could have been a miracle if he wasn't cast as the role of George Reeves. Honestly I pictured someone older, someone with a deeper voice, someone who can actually "ACT", I believe that Hugh Jackman or Kyle MacLachan could have kicked Affleck's ass. As a liberal, I never thought I say something this mean to someone like Affleck...The only thing worse than his acting is his naraccism. I don't care who Affleck is...I don't care if he's a Jew, A Hindu or Mr. Magoo.
The day Ben Affleck wins an Oscar for Best Actor is the day that god will start the Apocalypse.
28 Days Later... (2002)
A very fascinating horror movie
I remember when I first saw the movie in the theater, I was with my older sister Megan and her boyfriend. I can't remember being scare at a movie ever in my life. Danny Boyle's take on Zombie-flicks is a very fascinating and visually stunning movie. Honestly, I thought the movie was scarier than THE RING. Sure the plot is no different from your traditional virus Apocalypse flicks, survivors being attacked by mutant incarnations of a devastated aftermath, But there is a strong eeriness to it that makes reality look like a dark scary place.
Honestly the only monsters that scare me more than the Freddys or the Jasons are what we can find in reality.
Catwoman (2004)
I couldn't believe how awful this movie was
After hearing all the bad reviews on this movie, I thought it was impossible, not movie with Halle Berry could be that bad. Then I watched this movie with a couple of friends, and after watching the entire thing...I couldn't believe what one of my friends said the moment the credits started to roll, "Well that was a waste of $8".
The movie didn't really have point did it? it was just all special effects and Halle Berry doing her thing. It's hard to believe that a movie would feature both Halle Berry and Sharon Stone could be this bad. Halle Berry was no Michelle Phiffer, but that wont stop to remind me that she's Hot as hell.
Open Water (2003)
The Worst of Horror I've ever seen
Why on earth did people found this piece of crap so scary? I didn't. Sure Surival movies are terrifying, but this is not. I found this movie to be a little bit far-fetched. When people are on a cruise, they would do a check list to see if everyone was there. Also, not to be too judgmental, but the whole "Shark" thing went out since JAWS. I think the only horror movie with sharks should be JAWS. This is no JAWS. Although it would make you jump a couple times, it's not scary. I know that kind of experience is terrifying, but c'mon not a lot of people feel sympathy for people in the movies anyway, people today laugh at horror movies even this one.
Black Circle Boys (1997)
A decent little movie
I've been fascinated with the Ricky Kasso story ever since I read about it. I had no idea that this movie was based on the case. The movie wasn't half bad though, the color wasn't really good to be perfect honest. The acting, although done well, were a little too melodramatic. The actors did a good job, Eric Mabius does a good job as the evil Shane. It's not really that effective and it's not really that scary if you ask me. But, just to be nice, I'm going to be fair with the filmmakers, they've done the best they can to make the movie. But at least they were lucky enough to get their movie out there to be seen. I just wish they would get RICKY 6 out soon.
Click (2006)
A Wonderful Film
At first when I was going to see this movie, I thought It was going to be another dumb Adam Sandler comedy. But it was fairly you're average Adam Sandler movie. Just a little bit of his humor was in the movie. This was a different movie for Adam Sandler, it also has a very, very true message "family comes first". Adam Sandler is becoming a really good actor. And Christopher Walken was funny as Morty, I notice recently that He's been doing a lot of comedy recently. But Walken is not only a talented actor, but he can be a very funny man, too.
I thought this movie was worth more than that stupid Steve Martin movie CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN.