The first manned space flight to Mars is just about to launch when the crew is suddenly taken off the Capricorn One. It seems there's a malfunctioning part that would prove fatal to the space program's … more
For the last two years or so, there's been a pretty large phenomenon relating to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. I've consistently heard good things about the books and Swedish films, and fairly … more
**** out of **** The dead body that is discovered washed up on Amity Island's beach in Steven Spielberg's "Jaws" will instantly remind most people of mystery and noir films of the … more
Imagine going to see a movie with someone on what might be a first date. The uncertainty about whether this is anything more than two new friends getting together … more
**** out of **** In 2002, a case involving the disappearance of a young woman from nearly sixty years ago is re-opened by the girl's great granduncle, Henrik Vanger (Sven-Bertil … more
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woopak_the_thrill posted a Quick Tip about Black Water.
March 18, 2012
Admittedly, "Black Water" carries the same staple that has driven crocodile horror movies in recent years. A group of people stranded in an area stalked by a crocodile. Director does do something … more
You always hear about in movies or other media about someone named Rambo being a bad ass or a tough guy. He could very well be one of the greatest in movie history and you'd almost … more
*** out of **** A movie as perplexing as "The Box" is a rare find, especially when it's a very mainstream picture. But then again, it isn't easy to imagine that Richard Kelly, whose … more
** out of **** A dark and stormy night. Many cars stranded in muck. A fatal collision between human flesh and hard metal. All three of these things contribute to the gathering of … more
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woopak_the_thrill posted a Quick Tip about Constantine.
February 05, 2012
Sure, this film deviates from the source material by making John Constantine American instead of British. Sure, it changes its setting and backdrop. Sure, it doesn't have the gritty, dark, … more
*** out of **** As the opening credits for "Opera" begin to roll, we get a glimpse of a black bird, a Raven; perched somewhere in an Opera House. We learn that they serve somewhat … more
Troubled ex Green Beret gets harassed by small town sheriffs and wages war against them after he snaps from a bad flashback. Fantastic and tense movie starts slow and builds to a strong conclusion.
I'm not the kind of person that is turned on by the posters for this movie but they ALL advertise falsely, I mean don't expect to see the poster chick in the movie ... It's the kind of bait and switch … more
I couldn't stop laughing. When Christina Ricci said she didn't want to be a pale corpse ... I mean come on. I think it was meant to be an inside joke but since the story was so stupid it was pretty much … more
Awful. But what finally ultimately ruined it was the total misuse of the final song (This Mortal Coil's Song to the Siren is not a happy song, it is the most powerful love-tease song in English; inappropriate … more
I was pleasantly surprised. I generally like Matt Damon and he was solid but Emily Blunt ensured that it was more romantic than the usual Philip Dick story but not also ensures its not just a chick flick … more
**** out of **** Sam Peckinpah's "Straw Dogs" is a stirring, often times riveting thriller; a film about violence, emotional destruction, social discrimination, and the limits of … more
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FM_ALEX posted a Quick Tip about The Strangers.
December 04, 2011
I had a good time with this one and would recommend it. I know that there are those who don't like it as much but I thought it was good. I say check it out because you may like it as well. Does it … more
THE STRANGERS Now the idea behind this film is really scary especially since it can really happen. In fact it is based on true events or at least something … more
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woopak_the_thrill posted a Quick Tip about Oldboy.
November 26, 2011
Park Chan Wook's 2nd film in the Vengeance trilogy is one of the best films ever conceived, in Korea, and anywhere else in the world. Truly a gripping, riveting, contemporary classic that won numerous … more
Throughout most of its runtime, this audacious sci-fi flick benefits from fine performances, nuanced characterizations, credible CG and exceptional makeup. Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley star as a married … more
Before reading the reviews and seeing the movies, I had assumed that this would be some dude action flick, but it turned out to be pleasantly more than that. I loved it. It's a trippy and thought-provoking … more
One of the best and possibly the greatest film trilogies to ever hail from South Korea. Park Chan-Wook intrigues, excites, scares and perhaps even define the very evils of revenge with such beautiful … more
*** out of **** Movies about adopted children from Hell make me happy any day. Of course, sometimes a bad one comes along to ruin a potentially good time, but more than often, … more
Ten years ago together with his mother Sarah Connor and a robot from the future called a Terminator, John Connor (Nick Stahl) prevented Judgment Day, which was an event that was to begin the war between … more
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