Author: tlkabtmovies
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The Spy Next Door [2010]
Jackie Chan plays a spy who has to babysit his girlfriend’s children while she’s out of town. It must’ve been very embarassing for Chan to get himself mixed up with such a lame movie. Not even his action scenes can save this from stinking. Billy Ray Cyrus is actually more dreadful than his daughter. I…
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Death at a funeral [2010]
Surprisingly funny movie. I didn’t expect much from it mainly because I’m not a big fan of Martin Lawrence and Chris Rock. I was pleasantly surprised though. I’ts actually quite entertaining, with a very funny cast especially Danny Glover and Peter Dinklage (who also stars in the 2007 version of the movie). Very underrated! Rating:…
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Date Night [2010]
You’d expect more from Steve Carell and Tina Fey, especially when they’re in the same movie together. But “Date Night” can’t avoid cliches, a cheesy dialogue and a predictable plot. Mark Wahlberg doesn’t add much to it; he’s one of the best actors out there, and surely he deserves something better than just a supporting…
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Kick-Ass [2010]
Mark Strong has had a busy year playing villains (“Sherlock Holmes”, “Robin Hood), and it fits him perfectly. That guy really knows how to make the audience hate his guts. As for the movie, one shouldn’t expect too much from it, otherwise you might end up disappointed. It’s a well made superhero flick with a very…
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Inception [2010] ★★★½
”Inception” is a movie that requires a lot of attention. And like most of Christopher Nolan’s movies (“Memento”, “The prestige”…), it will take your brain on a rollercoaster ride. The story is so beautifully crafted, that it’s almost impossible to find a plot hole. So far this year, I haven’t seen a movie as perfect…
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The Joneses [2010]
Clever, well written movie about a “Stealth Marketting Firm” that hires a fake “perfect” family in order to impress the resident of a small town with their cool gadgets, sexy car and a great lifestyle. Funny and incredibly entertaining, though it becomes a bit dramatic towards the end. But it’s definitely worth watching. Rating: 3/4
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The Wolfman [2010]
Here’s another classic monster that returns to the screen after years of absence. The comeback is good, but it’s not excellent. I guess what bugged me here is the final battle that has hollywood written all over it (a la “The Incredible Hulk”, and “Iron Man” which were better movies by the way), and the…
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Frenzy [1972]
“Do I look like a sex murderer to you? Can you imagine me creeping around London, strangling all those women with ties? That’s ridiculous… For a start, I only own two”. Hitchcock at his best, telling the story of London strangler (who only murders young women), and an innocent man framed for murder. All the…
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Gone Baby Gone [2007]
Ben Affleck should definitely quit his acting job and get behind the camera permanently because Gone Baby gone is a terrific movie. Two detectives are investigating the kidnapping of a little girl, but they soon find themselves dragged into a dark and very disturbing world. The entire cast is good, but Casey Affleck is especially…
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The Freshman [1925]
“The Freshman” is one of Harold LLoyd’s best work. He plays a nerdy college student who’ willing to do anything to become popular on campus. But of course its no easy task, especially when the college bully humiliates him in front of the whole school. This one features one of LLoyd’s best gags and an…
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The Breakfast Club [1985]
“We’re all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it, that’s all”. The Breakfast Club” is one of the coolest movies of the 80’s (my favorite remains “Ferris Bueller’s day off)”. And I admit that it took me a long time to finally watch it. It might not be a terrific film,…
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White Zombie [1932]
Nobody can pull it off better than Bela Lugosi. In “White Zombie”, he plays a voodoo master who transforms a bride to be into a soulless zombie. His fiancee must now save her before its too late. Classic horror movie with a chilling, one of a kind atmosphere. It’s also one of Lugosi’s best work.…
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Torn Curtain [1966]
They said it was one of Hitchcock’s weakest movies. I agree on that. But what they really meant was: weak compared to his other films. In fact, Torn Curtain is not a bad movie at all. The first 30 minutes are a bit confusing but then the story gets more interesting and much more exciting.…
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Dark Passage [1947]
“You know, it’s wonderful when guys like you lose out. Makes guys like me think maybe we got a chance in this world”. Very stylish Bogie/Bacall film noir about an escaped prisoner who undergoes plastic surgery and hides in a woman’s appartment while healing. Then he tries to prove his innocence. You gotta love everything…
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Ed Wood [1994]
The story of the “worst director” of all time Edward Wood Jr. and how he produced his low budget movies “Glen or Glenda”, “Bride of the monster” and “Plan 9 from outer space”. Johny Depp is terrific as Wood and he’s surrounded by a talented cast aswell (Martin Landau is brilliant in his oscar winning…
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Teeth [2007]
Not exactly what I call an achievement in movie making, but “Teeth” might leave some viewers (especially guys) traumatized for life. A girl suffers from a condition called “Vagina dentata” (toothed vagina) and kills everyone who tries to have sex with her (unintentionally of course). Weird subject for a movie but trust me it’s…
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Glen Or Glenda? [1953]
“Bevare of the big green dragon that sits on your doorstep. He eats little boys, puppy dog tails and big fat snails. Take care! Bevare!” Ed Wood directs and stars in this hilariously bad movie about a guy who doesn’t know how to tell his fiancee that he likes to wear women’s clothes! I know…
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The Messenger [2009]
Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson are both excellent in this drama about 2 soldiers who are assigned to bring the bad news to the families of fallen soldiers. Powerful subject, hard to stomach at times, but extremely well done and very moving. Harrelson has never been better in his oscar nominated performance. Rating: 3/4
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Killers [2010]
Ashton Kutcher gives one of his worst performances in one of the most dreadful movies I’ve seen this year. Even Tom Selleck couldn’t save this from being a complete waste of time. Katherine Heigl left Grey’s Anatomy to focus on her movie career; so far it’s not looking good. More to come in the future.…
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