Short Movie reviews

http://www.kingdomofheavenmovie.com/
http://sisterhoodofthetravelingpants.warnerbros.com/
http://www.cinderellamanmovie.com/
http://www.mrandmrssmithmovie.com/
http://batmanbegins.warnerbros.com/
http://www.landofthedeadmovie.net/

Sorry to start this way, but I haven't figured out how to enbed a link yet. So until I do I'll post relevant links at the beginning of my posts.

As a movie reviewer I tend to believe that Roger Ebert is one of the best. I rarely disagree with his reviews, but you'll find that with my first review I don't agree with him all the time.

These will be quick reviews, and are not meant to steer you towards a bad flick or push you away from a good flick, make up your own mind. I will also not offer a synopsis for people wondering about the movies I review. I give you the links, and you follow them.

Kingdom of Heaven .....55%
Orlando Bloom
Eva Green
Jeremy Irons

This was the last flick in a day that had me seeing 3 movies. It was my birthday and I needed to fill my day, so I added this flick and boy was I dissapointed.

I was hoping that Orlando Bloom would be a strong lead in this movie, but I think he lacks the presence of a Russell Crowe in Gladiator or even a Brad Pitt in Troy. I also wonder whether he's a good actor or just got lucky acting with VERY good actors, Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Carribean, or in great movies like the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Needless to say this isn't even a renter for me, and should be watched only when free.

Sisterhood of The Travelling Pants .....80%
Amber Tamblyn
America Ferrera
Alexis Bledel
Blake Lively

I know what you're saying "Brent, I thought this was a chic flick", well you're right, but I loved it anyways.

4 teenage girls find a pair of pants fits them all perfectly, they spend the summer in different places learning, growing, and sending the pants to the next "sister".

I knew I wouldn't last long on my "no synopsis" thing .... oh well!

Of the 4 girls and their stories the toughest story to enjoy was the story of Bridget (BLAKE LIVELY) the supersexy soccer star. while being very easy on the eyes her acting abilites are a little suspect and her soccer abilities are too. The fact that she's a little promiscous in the movie is kind of a turnoff, but without that she wouldn't have a reason to grow as a person, or a have a storline

Well worth a rental, even for the men in the audience.

Cinderella Man .....83%
Russell Crowe,
Renee Zellweger,
Paul Giamatti

Very solid flick about an over the hill/has been boxer( James J. Braddock) that gets another chance to box during the great depression.

Both Russell and Renee are very good actors and we see why in this movie. Russell seems to have the ability to completely transform himself, and was pretty good at playing a boxer. I just wondered when he was going to throw a phone at somebodies head ... Sorry, I had to! Rene is strong AGAIN in this flick but I fear she may be slowly typecasting herself in this type of movie.

Based on a true story with a very good cast and a strong director(Ron Howard) makes this flick a rental even if you aren't a fan of boxing.

Mr and Mrs Smith .....75%
Brad Pitt,
Angelina Jolie

Not exactly Academy Award stuff but fun and sexy all the same.

Husband and wife, both hired killers get hired to kill each other. Great plot EH? Doesn't sound to good till you see it onscreen.

These 2 are very good together. Regardless of whether they really are having affair, they sure sizzle on screen. Angelina is possibly the sexiest woman EVER, but I figured this out after watching GIA on Satellite at Fred's cottage 10 years ago. Brad Pitt on the other hand, is a hunk, pure and simple and I can almost understand why woman fawn all over him. Together they look like they had loads of fun making this flick because what you see on screen sure looks like a lot of fun. Some interesting gadgets and lots of explosions add to the mix and are fun to watch being used even though I am ANTI gun.

I'll be buying this, I can't wait to hear this flick at home.

Batman Begins ......%85
Christian Bale,
Michael Caine,
Katie Holmes
Liam Neeson

So you think the Batman Franchise is dead EH? ....WRONG! In 1 movie this franchise is back in full force and looks to have the strongest Batman yet.

Christian Bale plays the "man in black" and seems to have figured out the role first time round. Michael Caine is solid as Alfred the Butler, Liam Neeson is good as the bad guy, the only miscasting was Katie Holmes. Miss Holmes doesn't have the Ummph to play the female lead/love interest, and when she's onscreen she pretty much drags the film down. It's good to hear that she may not be back for the next flick. I also liked the scarecrow as the villian, but I'm really looking forward to the next flick when one of Batmans greatest foes returns to reek havoc ....I can't wait!

Loved it, although I'll need to see the extras on the DVD before I decide whether to add it to my collection.

Land of the Dead .....%65
John Leguizamo
Dennis Hopper
Simon Baker

Land, Zombies, get it?

Pretty simple premise about Zombies taking over and a group of militia trying to keep them away form the rich people of "the green". Oh, the green is the name of the city that Dennis's character saves from the zombies

Dennis Hopper was fun in this flick, played it a little over the top as the pseudo president of The Green, but he's good at that. John L is pretty good as one of the militia that decides he wants to get his from the rich folks, starting with Dennis Hoppers character. Simon Baker is the real lead of this flick, but does it really matter?? all I was there for was to see zombies tearing limbs off of people, and to watch blood splurt all over, and I left satisfied.

Worth a look on Halloween, and good for a laugh, but there are other flicks that are better, including 2004's remake of Dawn of the Dead with Canada's own Sarah Polley in the lead.

That's it for tonight, since most of these updates were done at once I've spent nearly 4 hours here and it's time for a nap.

See ya!

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