Saw the new Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson action flick Faster. I think I’m alone on this, but I thought this was a brilliant, sad, sorrowful film. I’m probably wrong on this one! It shouldn’t be good, but there was just … Continue reading
To my surprise, the remake of the Karate Kid is pretty good. It’s basically a direct remake only with younger kids, an old guy who can do actual kung-fu (unlike Mr. Miyagi’s stunt double), and a change in setting (China). … Continue reading
Inglourious Basterds – the new Quentin Tarrentino flick… The trailers and other ads are lies – this is not an action flick. This is a 2+ hr talkfest… which works for me. The dialogue is very much a fencing match … Continue reading
Bridge to Terabithia is based on the book of the same name. I wasn’t going to watch this movie because it looked like they had totally destroyed the book in order to make a fantasy story OR they were totally … Continue reading
Matchstick Men is a good conman/grifter movie. Wished I hadn’t figured out one of the big surprises early on as I’d have liked it more if I’d been more surprised. Which isn’t to say it’s not a great movie – … Continue reading