Movies reviews.

[manupete]

Last night I watched Sacrifice

Cuba Gooding Jr does a lot of direct-to-DVD action/crime movies lately, which is surprising given that it's only been four years since his last major Hollywood role in Ridley Scott’s “American Gangster” which I thought was was film of the year for 2007.I couldn't tell you if this is because he's just not getting A-list offers any-more, or if he's just decided he needs the cash and is accepting any and all gigs that come his way. His latest, “Sacrifice” co-stars Christian Slater is not to the standard of 'American Gangster' but it is a movie worth watching IMO.
In Sacrifice Cuba plays a tough undercover cop John Hebron whose wife and daughter have been murdered and then inadvertently he gets involved in a dangerous heroin ring.Mike(Devon Bostick) who wants to defect from the drug gang so he can take care of his little sister, steals a statue of the Virgin Mary from the drug gang ( that is made from Heroin )and gives it to Father Porter (Christian Slater) as his statue has been smashed by drug addicts braking into the poor box.As the story unfolds the characters merge with casualties on the way,which finishes in a final showdown.
I enjoyed this movie ,so it's an 8/10 for me 

Here's the trailer..

[Pee Nuu]

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[manupete]

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Have you watched any good movies lately Pee Nuu ,what type of jondra appeals to you 

[Pee Nuu]

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Have you watched any good movies lately Pee Nuu ,what type of jondra appeals to you 

I've instinctively always been drawn to {for better terms} alternative and independent film venues - regardless of subject matter or cultural origin. I'm long finding the mainstream industry a tad predictable. The idea of downloading the odd film from the interwebs to my television system intrigues me - how to you do that, Tech Wiz?

[manupete]

^ ...appears to be interesting.

Have you watched any good movies lately Pee Nuu ,what type of jondra appeals to you 

I've instinctively always been drawn to {for better terms} alternative and independent film venues - regardless of subject matter or cultural origin. I'm long finding the mainstream industry a tad predictable. The idea of downloading the odd film from the interwebs to my television system intrigues me - how to you do that, Tech Wiz?

Google my friend....Google  .....as we all know downloading movies off the internet is illegal, I would recommend not to do it 

[manupete]

The idea of downloading the odd film from the interwebs to my television system intrigues me - how to you do that, Tech Wiz?

You-Tube has many full length films/Docu that are not mainstream ,just upload at night and watch in the mornings or when you have time 

[manupete]

The idea of downloading the odd film from the interwebs to my television system intrigues me - how to you do that, Tech Wiz?

You-Tube has many full length films/Docu that are not mainstream ,just upload at night and watch in the mornings or when you have time 

Sorry I meant download the You-tubes at night,you can use a You-Tube catcher or downloader like this one click here

[manupete]

Last night I watched Rabbit Hole

The film is about Becca (Nicole Kidman) and Howie (Aaron Eckhart) and how they deal with the death of their 4 year old son after a road accident .Howie is holding the child's memory close, and trying to do what's right. He wants to reconnect with his wife emotionally and physically, but he's walking on eggshells and knows he must be patient. He thinks group therapy could help – at least, it seems like a better option than isolation and silence.Becca feels differently. She's wrapped up in anger at the world, so brittle that if she let anyone in she’s sure she’ll snap. The memories are too painful, but everything is a reminder. And she doesn't want to talk it out either – it's all she has left.The couple head off on divergent paths after Becca can't swallow her contempt at the therapy group. Howie decides to keep going, but winds up sharing grass and sympathy with one of the women he meets there (Sandra Oh). His wife takes to stalking a schoolboy, for reasons that only emerge gradually.
They say there are five stages of grief - but not everyone reacts to calamity in the same way, or at the same pace.This film gives you a window into Howie and Bacca's lives,both being right and both being wrong at the same time.Sometimes it's easier to split up and start afresh with a new partner than to deal with all the hurt inside.Which way is this one going to go
One of the best films I've seen so far this year for me 9/10 

Here's the trailer.....

[manupete]

This evening I watched No Strings Attached

As I'm always looking for new films to watch ,I spotted this movie in the charts and noticed it stared Natalie Portman (  . ) Natalie stared in "Black Swan" which was a Drama/Mystery/Thriller and now she takes on the romantic comedy genre for the first time since her 2004 hit "Garden State". Her co-star Ashton Kutcher on the other hand is no stranger to the romantic comedy genre with most of his recent films falling into this genre ("Killers", "Valentine's Day", and "What Happens In Vegas"). Together they create comedy through the awkwardly realistic chemistry between their characters Emma and Adam. Their quirky relationship begins when they are both sexually frustrated teenagers at summer camp. This leads them to becoming acquaintances throughout the early years of their relationship until they are thrown into each other's lives for the last time. Emma is a successful doctor who works eighty hours a week and is not looking for a relationship, while Adam is an aspired writer looking for a break working at a "gleeish" television show. Their latest encounter leads the two into a sexual dilemma as they make a pact to enter into a relationship with "No Strings Attaches" in other words no commitment, just sex. However, eventually the strings have to be attached.
This movie has an awful start, but it improved a lot as the film progresses and by the end ( which is a bit predictable) you have this warm feeling of love and happiness inside.A feel-good movie to make you feels good.It has a great cast and Kevin Kline is good as Adams dad.
I liked this movie so it's a 7.5/10 for me 

Here's the trailer

[Admin]

I don't like this actor Ashton Kutcher, he is not funny and match to more like collage movies..but good to know you like romantic movies also...  

[manupete]

I don't like this actor Ashton Kutcher, he is not funny and match to more like collage movies..but good to know you like romantic movies also...

I know what you mean about  Ashton Kutcher but in No Strings Attached he's seems well suited to the roll and has matured IMHO,and with Natalie Portman  they romantically gel ,to make it an enjoyable and believable  film .
I like all sorts of movies and this was good....give it a go Almog 

[manupete]

Last night I watched Kill the Irishman

This is the true story of Danny Greene a tough guy of Irish descent working for mobsters in Cleveland during the 1970's.
With real news footage and a decent cast this movie is a must for those that likes a Action/Crime films. The cast includes Christopher Walken, Val Kilmer,Robert Davi, Vinnie Jones, Paul Sorvino, Mike Starr, Steve Schirripa and of course Ray Stevenson who plays Danny Greene.Val Kilmer plays Joe Manditski,a cop and boyhood acquaintance of Danny and lightly narrates though the movie to give you the full picture.From humble beginnings Danny works he's way up the underworld ladder but will the Mafia bosses let him take over
This movie is a bit like Goodfellas,with subtle humour and no over use of violence to tell the story.Whether the story is  historically accurate or not I'm not sure but it is an entertaining film and well worth a viewing IMO,I'll rate this movie an 8.5/10   

Here's the trailer

[Dave the Dude]

Thanks for the recommendations.

I think your grading 1 > 10 seems quite right most of the time for the films I have watched.

[manupete]

Today I watched Men of Honor(2000)

I had an email from a friend and he recommended a few films for me to watch ,one was Man on Honor.After a a quick Google I noticed it stared Cuba Gooding Jr who was in Sacrifice,the movie I reviewed a week or so ago.Here was a chance to see some of Cuba's earlier work that I somehow had missed when it first came out.
Man of Honor is based on a true story, De Niro stars as Billy Sunday, a tough Naval veteran entrusted with training would-be divers at a training camp in New Jersey. Carl Brashear (Cuba Gooding Jr.) is the first black trainee and despite the racism and prejudice of his fellow trainees and Sunday himself, Brashear is determined to pass.
The strength of the film undoubtedly lies with the quality of the acting. Both Oscar winners, De Niro and Gooding Jr. excel in their respective roles, and the scenes with them together light up the screen. De Niro is excellent as the hard-hitting, hard drinking Billy  Sunday, making Nookiebear look as frightening as the Andrex puppy.
The overall plot is a bit too clichéd, and it's difficult to see where the 'true story' ends and the Hollywood sentiment begins. ( Here's the true story ..click here )  Despite this, Men of Honour is well filmed with some tremendous underwater sequences. You'll guess the end (you probably have already), but the standard of acting is enough to make this worth a viewing anyway.
So for those that haven't seen it ,get a copy ,its well worth the hunt 8.5/10 

Here's the Trailer..

[Dave the Dude]

Last night I watched Rabbit Hole
One of the best films I've seen so far this year for me 9/10 

I wouldn't rate this too highly. Slow and dull, I thought, more like 6/10



(but I do appreciate your work on this subject, its very useful to have a few movies to watch on the rare occasions I stay in)