Category: The Twenty-First Century

In a post apocalyptic world, there are no humans living anymore. Instead, the world is ruled by machines with an appetite for destruction. When 9 comes to life, he discovers a small community of others like him who are trying to survive and soon realizes that they must save the world or live in darkness…

A young woman (Christina Ricci) dies in a car accident and wakes up in a morgue to find her funeral director (Liam Neeson) preparing her body for the funeral. She feels very much alive but the man keeps telling her that she’s in transition to the afterlife.  So painfully confusing that it requires a book…

“I have been searching all over the world for you. You’re going to be a force for good and a very important sorcerer. But for now, you’re my apprentice.” If you’re a fan of magic and/or Nicolas Cage, then you will probably enjoy “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”. The way the folks at Disney have been promoting this movie made it…

Full of jokes, pranks and silliness you’d expect to see in this type of film. But it works, thanks to a very likable cast. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” is a pleasant surprise, it’s nothing we haven’t seen before, but it’s fun nevertheless. Stay tuned for a very cute animated show at the end. Rating:…

Typical Adam Sandler comedy about 5 friends who get together for a fourth of July holiday weekend, and spend their time doing silly stuff. It almost seems like a TV episode; but it’s still watchable, with occasional laughs every now and then. Adam Sandler fans will probably enjoy this one, others beware. Rating: 2/4

”Salt” is a straighforward action movie that doesn’t waste anytime with useless dialogue and character development, but instead, takes us on a rollercoaster ride from start to finish. Angelina Jolie plays a CIA agent who is accused by a defector of being a Russian spy. She goes on the run, and you can probably guess…

 Mel Gibson’s comeback was supposed to be explosive. It isn’t. His new movie is awfully slow and predictable. Anyone expecting another “Taken” in the making will definitely be disappointed. There isn’t much going on here, and we barely see some action. Too bad. Rating: 2/4

Very unusual comedy from talented director Kevin Smith about 2 cops who find themselves up against a bunch of gangsters. Very disappointing to say the least. Bruce Willis is totally wasted in this one. Rating: 2/4

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…

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:…

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…

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…

 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…

 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…

  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…

   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

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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