Director/Writer: Kevin Smith
Cast:
Seth Rogen as Zack Brown
Elizabeth Banks as Miriam Linky
Craig Robinson as Delaney
Jason Mewes as Lester
Jeff Anderson as Deacon
Traci Lords as Bubbles
Fell asleep test = 0
I don't know what to say about this one! Very funny in parts, quite rude in others but then what do you expect with a title like that. It was a bit lame at times and of course the story was total crap from start to finish - not even the nudity made it interesting!
Two friends (Zack & Miri) ) can't afford to pay their bills so decide to make a porno movie which they will star in, sleeping together for the first time ever. Are you still with me?
Anyway they discover they have feelings for each other after all, blah blah blah.
Don't bother with this one unless all other DVD's are out at the store!
Cheers
Tim
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Saturday, 20 June 2009
Changeling - 2008
Director: Clint Eastwood
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Cast:
Angelina Jolie as Christine Collins
Gattlin Griffith as Walter Collins
Michelle Gunn as Sandy
John Malkovich as Rev. Gustav Briegleb
Colm Feore as Chief James E. Davis
Fell asleep test = 0
A great film directed by the master Clint Eastwood. Quite honestly the first film with Angelina Jolie as lead that I've personally enjoyed, she was fantastic!
A young boy Walter Collins goes missing while his mother is at work. The local authorities have had a rough time in the public eye recently so in order to improve their profile they return a child they claim is Walter when in fact it's someone else. They trick Christine Collins into believing it's her Walter but of course she quickly comes to her senses and begins to fight back. If not for her local Rev. (played by the brilliant John Malkovich) her cause may have been lost, fortunately the Rev. has made it his life long goal to expose the authorities for what they truly are!
A worthy watch for sure, I was so surprised how good this was and now see Jolie in a different light! Furthermore, I continue to think Malkovich is one of the most brilliant actors of all time for me.
Cheers
Tim
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Cast:
Angelina Jolie as Christine Collins
Gattlin Griffith as Walter Collins
Michelle Gunn as Sandy
John Malkovich as Rev. Gustav Briegleb
Colm Feore as Chief James E. Davis
Fell asleep test = 0
A great film directed by the master Clint Eastwood. Quite honestly the first film with Angelina Jolie as lead that I've personally enjoyed, she was fantastic!
A young boy Walter Collins goes missing while his mother is at work. The local authorities have had a rough time in the public eye recently so in order to improve their profile they return a child they claim is Walter when in fact it's someone else. They trick Christine Collins into believing it's her Walter but of course she quickly comes to her senses and begins to fight back. If not for her local Rev. (played by the brilliant John Malkovich) her cause may have been lost, fortunately the Rev. has made it his life long goal to expose the authorities for what they truly are!
A worthy watch for sure, I was so surprised how good this was and now see Jolie in a different light! Furthermore, I continue to think Malkovich is one of the most brilliant actors of all time for me.
Cheers
Tim
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Lost In Translation - 2003
Director/Writer: Sofia Coppola
Cast:
Scarlett Johansson as Charlotte
Bill Murray as Bob Harris
Akiko Takeshita as Ms. Kawasaki
Fell asleep test = 0 (no chance)
You may have already figured out that I quite like a movie with Scarlett Johansson in it, solely based on here acting ability - of course!
I've seen this movie a few times, Bill Murray plays Bob so fantastically well. The story seems pretty simple on the surface with a movie star in Tokyo, Japan (Murray) meeting a lonely stranger (Johansson). They form an unlikely bond and while with the obvious age gap you don't like to think of these two getting together romantically... as the movie moves on you get the feeling they could make a great couple despite everything.
For a story with depressing undertones it's surprisingly light-hearted, fun and actually quite funny. Two great actors make this a definite worthy watch - and not just for the i-candy!
Cheers
Tim
Cast:
Scarlett Johansson as Charlotte
Bill Murray as Bob Harris
Akiko Takeshita as Ms. Kawasaki
Fell asleep test = 0 (no chance)
You may have already figured out that I quite like a movie with Scarlett Johansson in it, solely based on here acting ability - of course!
I've seen this movie a few times, Bill Murray plays Bob so fantastically well. The story seems pretty simple on the surface with a movie star in Tokyo, Japan (Murray) meeting a lonely stranger (Johansson). They form an unlikely bond and while with the obvious age gap you don't like to think of these two getting together romantically... as the movie moves on you get the feeling they could make a great couple despite everything.
For a story with depressing undertones it's surprisingly light-hearted, fun and actually quite funny. Two great actors make this a definite worthy watch - and not just for the i-candy!
Cheers
Tim
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - 2008
Director: David Fincher
Writer: Eric Roth
Cast:
Brad Pitt as Benjamin Button
Cate Blanchett as Daisy
Julia Ormond as Caroline
Faune A. Chambers as Dorothy Baker
Elias Koteas as Monsieur Gateau
Fell asleep test = 2
Despite the fell asleep test = 2, this was not a bad film for me. As you probably know, it's about a guy who is born old and is aging backwards. This brings with it a whole bunch of issues, including his relationship with Daisy (played by Cate Blanchett). Great story, slow at times (hence falling asleep I guess) but a worthy watch all the same.
Cheers
Tim
Writer: Eric Roth
Cast:
Brad Pitt as Benjamin Button
Cate Blanchett as Daisy
Julia Ormond as Caroline
Faune A. Chambers as Dorothy Baker
Elias Koteas as Monsieur Gateau
Fell asleep test = 2
Despite the fell asleep test = 2, this was not a bad film for me. As you probably know, it's about a guy who is born old and is aging backwards. This brings with it a whole bunch of issues, including his relationship with Daisy (played by Cate Blanchett). Great story, slow at times (hence falling asleep I guess) but a worthy watch all the same.
Cheers
Tim
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Doubt
Director/Writer: John Patrick Shanley
Cast:
Meryl Streep as Sister Aloysius Beauvier
Philip Seymour Hoffman as Father Brendan Flynn
Amy Adams as Sister James
Viola Davis as Mrs. Miller
Fell asleep test = 0
Not really my cup of tea, but not a bad film. Set in the 60s, a nun is suspects a priest is abusing a black student and lets him now she is displeased. He denies it, and then the rest of the film tackles themes of religion, morality, and authority.
Not too memorable for me although some interesting issues on show.
Cheers
Tim
Cast:
Meryl Streep as Sister Aloysius Beauvier
Philip Seymour Hoffman as Father Brendan Flynn
Amy Adams as Sister James
Viola Davis as Mrs. Miller
Fell asleep test = 0
Not really my cup of tea, but not a bad film. Set in the 60s, a nun is suspects a priest is abusing a black student and lets him now she is displeased. He denies it, and then the rest of the film tackles themes of religion, morality, and authority.
Not too memorable for me although some interesting issues on show.
Cheers
Tim
disturbia - 2007
Director: D.J. Caruso
Writer: Christopher B. Landon & Carl Ellsworth
Cast:
Shia LaBeouf as Kale
Sarah Roemer as Ashley
Carrie-Anne Moss as Julie
David Morse as Mr. Turner
Aaron Yoo as Ronnie
Fell asleep test = 0
Not knowing much about this film before watching it (for some reason it just seemed to jump off the shelf into my hands) I had little expectation but thought Shia LaBeouf would not disappoint. I was pleasantly surprised, from woe go go it kept me interested with a good suspenseful story. It starts with Kale being confined to his house and front yard with a tag around his ankle to detect any movement outside those areas. Through boredom he spends much of his time looking out his windows through binoculars. Anyway it turns out the hot girl next door is not the only action going on, a neighbour appears to be up to no good and Kale suspects he's a serial killer.
The girl next door (Ashley played by Sarah Roemer) is a great accomplice to Kale, as is his mate Ronnie (played by Aaron Yoo) who brings an edgy funnyness to the film.
I'd say a worthy watch for sure!
Cheers
Tim
Writer: Christopher B. Landon & Carl Ellsworth
Cast:
Shia LaBeouf as Kale
Sarah Roemer as Ashley
Carrie-Anne Moss as Julie
David Morse as Mr. Turner
Aaron Yoo as Ronnie
Fell asleep test = 0
Not knowing much about this film before watching it (for some reason it just seemed to jump off the shelf into my hands) I had little expectation but thought Shia LaBeouf would not disappoint. I was pleasantly surprised, from woe go go it kept me interested with a good suspenseful story. It starts with Kale being confined to his house and front yard with a tag around his ankle to detect any movement outside those areas. Through boredom he spends much of his time looking out his windows through binoculars. Anyway it turns out the hot girl next door is not the only action going on, a neighbour appears to be up to no good and Kale suspects he's a serial killer.
The girl next door (Ashley played by Sarah Roemer) is a great accomplice to Kale, as is his mate Ronnie (played by Aaron Yoo) who brings an edgy funnyness to the film.
I'd say a worthy watch for sure!
Cheers
Tim
Sunday, 7 June 2009
Employee Of The Month - 2007
Director: Greg Coolidge
Writers: Don Calame & Chris Conroy
Cast:
Dane Cook as Zack
Jessica Simpson as Amy
Dax Shepard as Vince
Andy Dick as Lon
Tim Bagley as Glen Gary
Fell asleep test = 0
It's taken me a couple of weeks to write this one but I still remember how crap it was. OK it was funny in parts, Zack is kinda likeable and Amy plays her part well (dumb blonde with big hands). It's one of those films where you are just waiting for the super annoying character to fall and it does not disappoint! A worthy watch, not likely!
Cheers
Tim
Writers: Don Calame & Chris Conroy
Cast:
Dane Cook as Zack
Jessica Simpson as Amy
Dax Shepard as Vince
Andy Dick as Lon
Tim Bagley as Glen Gary
Fell asleep test = 0
It's taken me a couple of weeks to write this one but I still remember how crap it was. OK it was funny in parts, Zack is kinda likeable and Amy plays her part well (dumb blonde with big hands). It's one of those films where you are just waiting for the super annoying character to fall and it does not disappoint! A worthy watch, not likely!
Cheers
Tim
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