Reviews

Who knew that Mike Tyson had this inside of him? The best parts of TYSON are when Mike confesses his origins. I won't spoil it, but watching this documentary makes you understand why he is the way he is. The cinematography is great too, as it seems that it was probably shot within a few days but the editing is smooth and interesting. There is a great amount of footage as well, and not just boxing matches. You see Tyson from age 14 to present, training, living, in court, with his family, etc.

The best word to use when describing TYSON is "empathy". Before this movie, I admit, I thought Tyson was a nut. I thought he was just another lunatic professional athlete that was out of control. Not much changed... he WAS a lunatic, he WAS out of control... but you know 100% why after viewing TYSON. And you can't really blame him.

8/10. Highly recommended!

I saw this movie with two friends the day it came out. We thought it would be packed, but to our surprise the theater only yielded about 50% of its capacity. Was this a sign of things to come?

The whole thing with the Civil War/WW1/WW2/Vietnam War was pretty cool... until I realized that Logan was Canadian and probably wouldn't have been involved in any of those conflicts. I became concerned almost immediately afterwards when I saw Logan, Victor, and their tight little "squad" running up on an African diamond king, and their Asian homie jumps over a fence, spins around like 30 times, shoots about 15 guards and lands like a Dragonball Z character. I then proceed to become VERY concerned when I see RYAN REYNOLDS (you know, the loser from Van Wilder) running around and deflecting... bullets... with his swords. WTF? I tried to stay positive, but so many things about this movie prompted laughter from our camp.

Possibly the most ridiculous scene was when Logan sparked his claws on the ground, started a perfect gasoline fire in a straight line that led to a crashed helicopter, and walked away somehow not noticing the massive explosion behind him. CORNY. There are countless action scenes like this that go so far beyond ever making sense.

The action is pretty cool, and there are some sweet mutant powers like teleportation, diamond skin, and the tight stuff pulled by Creole swindler Remy LeBeau - a.k.a. Gambit. But what was with the CGI? They used it about as much as Star Wars Episode I. Why do lumberjacks need to be computer animated? Why do Wolverine's claws look straight out of a N64 game from 1997?

There are just too many glaring holes to respect this movie. I wanted to enjoy it, believe me... unfortunately, Van Wilder and the N64 claws made that impossible.

This was barely a movie... more like a bad trip.

I started watching this movie around 1 am, and finished somewhere around 3 am. Immediately afterwards, I almost broke down in tears. The downward progression of these four pitiful individuals is enough to make you sick. It truly could be the most moving movie I've ever seen.

This movie is a horrifying close-up of the junkies down the alley, the pill-freaks up in the single apartments. It takes you from the initial high to the very end. Every one of these four actors deserves some kind of award... they had me convinced 100%. Not once in the movie do they actually say "heroin"... it's always slang.

This movie features a scene that is one of two scenes I've had to look away from while watching. Actually, several scenes could qualify as a "can't watch" for many people. But this movie is a "MUST WATCH"... trust me. If not you, show it to your 16-year-old.

This movie is unbelievably terrible, I can't believe that reviewers on here actually think this is a good movie. The first three pages are full of people singing the praises of this crap film. What? Did we watch the same movie? The high school scenario is terribly cliché. Savage and the main girl are terrible, he looks like some ridiculous creep that would never exist. The dialogue is bad. There is nothing good about this movie.

The best part of this movie is the previews... Sandbar? Now that's a movie I need to see (kidding). Whoever is making these garbage movies needs to stop wasting their money.

I saw this movie about five years ago, and watched it again in 2009 on a whim. I was pleasantly reminded of why I had such great memories of it to begin with.

Leo shows us again why he's a great leading man, as a young Irish immigrant seeking to avenge his father's death. Daniel Day-Lewis instilled fear at every moment, and convinced me to check out his other work. Knives, guns, and blunt objects are abound as immigrants and "natives" clash. It's funny how much this movie exposes those that think they are the "true American natives" when really, everyone was an immigrant at one point.

I also enjoyed how three different people were praying to the same God for polar-opposite intentions. It showed how God can be used as an excuse for... anything, including battle (sound familiar?).

Overall, this movie was stellar. It was exciting at almost all times and exposed the grimy, ruthless side of 1860's NYC. 9/10

This is how things really are in the rest of the world.

The kids from Slumdog and others like them don't have Blackberries, Facebook, or iPods; they live in the poorest of situations and yet still strive for success. They wear rags for clothes, often have no one to rely on but themselves, and still manage a smile.

Slumdog Millionaire is a great film, one that immerses you in the slums of India. We follow Jamal, a young worker at a telemarketing company who finds himself on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" He is brought in for questioning, as he has almost achieved the illustrious task of making it "all the way." We find out that he knows the answers because of his previous life experiences.

Along with the millionaire plot, we track the lives of Jamal, his brother, and his love interest from childhood to adulthood. Each character is unique and interesting, and leaves only to come back into the story again.

The story is captivating, moving fast and furiously. It's an exciting ride through the slums of India, as we see our hero move from rags to riches... and everything in between.

I saw this film after a good word from a friend. I'm very happy I took the time to view it! Clint Eastwood is a perfectly-played, gruff, old man in a changing world. He puts the safety of his neighborhood into his own hands. What's surprising is that this isn't the whole story; much of the movie is dedicated to building relationships and coming to understand Walt Kowalski.

I especially appreciated the accurate references to the Hmong culture. My grandmother worked in social work for their people for many years, and the fashion and even home decorations are legitimate and detailed.

A must-see! Really an exceptional film.

I'm one of those guys that is always watching the shows on the wacky religions, always reading news about Scientologists and the newest suicide cult. For some reason, religion and beliefs interest me greatly.

Bill Maher's "Religulous" hits the nail on the head for me... there are so many religions that think THEY are the truth... so what happens at the end of time when everyone is wrong? Debates aside, the movie is entertaining because he interviews the wackiest extremists religion has to offer. A man who thinks he is Jesus incarnate, the founder of the marijuana religion, and plenty of others. Although these are all very extreme examples, he gets his point across.

There are only two gripes I have about the film: one, it's really clear that his interviews are heavily edited to make the other guy look ridiculous. The other thing is that the ending is way too sensationalist... he comes out and says that either we abolish all religion, or the world will end at our own hands.

Overall, I enjoyed it. I think a lot of people with faith, however, would squirm in their seats and really have a strong dislike for Mr. Maher afterwards.

Don't worry, no spoilers! I wasn't sure what to expect going into the movie, since the previews and ads on TV are so vague. I knew there was some connection with the number seven, but I didn't know what.

Will Smith does his Hancock thing, playing a rough dude with a big secret. Rosario Dawson does a great job of cultivating her relationship with Will, something that you can tell will develop from the first time you see her on-screen. The movie, although a little slow, redeems itself in the small clues you pick up on the way. The Smith/Dawson element also keeps you going.

The ending is worth the journey... enjoy!

I like the idea. Lots of reviewers find this movie unoriginal, but really, what action movie is? People seem to hold The Matrix as the pinnacle of sci-fi, but it has glaring similarities to Star Wars and even the Bible. Originality out the window, this is a decent movie to watch for lots of bullets and car chases. Just don't expect anything too deep.

The cast was immensely flawed. The main character McEnvoy is almost... too typical. It seemed like this character was a wimpy tool turned killing machine solely to cater to the 20-something video game crowd (did the office scenes remind anyone else of Office Space?). I started to hate the "fraternity" almost as much as I hate real-life frats, as every member had a stupid arrogant smirk on their face like "I know something you don't" times 100. I don't think a single assassin changed expressions once, as they went from smug to overly-smug.

The special effects are love/hate. I liked the car chases and most of the shootings, except for the bullets colliding mid-air. That was cool the first time, but since its an event that has likely never happened or ever will happen, it grew tired by about the fourth repetition. One thing that absolutely disgusted me was how the main character survived the farthest fall EVER, with no major injuries.

If you want to see a quick flick with lots of action, this is a good pick. The stereotypical characters/story elements, however, were VERY questionable at times and just reminded me of those kids in middle school that were always fake-shooting each other and trying to do Matrix moves in gym class.

I really, really liked Sin City. I enjoyed 300. I foolishly thought I'd be in for more of the same...

I was terribly wrong. Besides the amazing visual effects, The Spirit belongs in a dumpster.

This is the first movie that I've ever considered leaving in the middle of. The dialogue is cheesy and just bad, the characters are bland and uninteresting, and the story is ridiculous.

There were very few things I liked, but they were there: Eva Mendes looks... well... perfect. The visuals were nice, so I guess if you're into psychedelic drugs this is a good pick. The henchmen were kind of funny in my opinion, and I liked the "os" theme. Other than that, nothing is amusing.

Samuel L. is way over the top and just gets old. He yells throughout the movie like he's about to shoot the Brett guy with the Kahuna Burgers from Pulp Fiction. He freaks out about eggs, WHY EGGS? Why is he in a Nazi get-up all of a sudden? Why is this movie the way it is? Why did I waste my $6.25 in matinée dollars when I should have seen Seven Pounds? Many questions arise while recalling this movie.

The first three henchmen on screen were Egos, Pathos, and Logos, the three Greek elements of argument. I'd argue anyone to not see this film under any circumstances.

7/10 So what if I think Cruise is a wacko for his Scientologist ways? This movie proved to be a very smart, high-tension thriller from beginning to end. Cruise did a nice job as Stauffenberg, the crippled colonel who finds himself in the middle of a plot to kill the Fuhrer. The other supporting actors are also good, although I think some German accents would have done wonders for the realism effect.

The last half of the movie is pure suspense. I had the misfortune of sitting next to some goon who insisted on narrating the whole film... if that guy never existed, I think I would have enjoyed Valkyrie a lot more. Nonetheless, this is a good movie to take a trip back 70 years and see a different side of the National Socialist Party. It's funny, I assumed all this time that EVERY Nazi thought the same way; I never thought that there could be opponents within the regime that were simply scared into following. This is their story... enjoy!

I went to this movie because a friend told me that he had bought a ticket for me for the midnight showing. So I go at midnight an hour early, and anticipate a great movie since I thoroughly enjoyed the first.

I was confused through the whole movie. I couldn't tell what was going on, and what character's motivations were for the things they did. The CGI was good, admittedly. The main "boss" was a stunning compilation of squid tentacles... although I'm not sure why. This was just one of many things never really explained. I got sick of Jack's antics and people in the theater cheering for everything he did. Stuff lagged on way too long.

I recommend seeing the first one before going. It will explain a lot to you for future references during the second one.

I also felt cheated at the end when I realized this is only a half of a movie.

This movie is the worst one I have ever seen. This is the biggest cookie-cutter generic girly film, actually, don't even call it a film. It's a show, a crappy Disney show about every other girl who wants to be a famous singer/entertainer.

How does a trapped dog attract town-wide news attention? How do they just break into song and dance with nothing around like microphones, amps, etc? I saw this movie a while ago but I remember that I just couldn't stop ridiculing it. Whoever was in charge of this train wreck should never have anything to do with movies ever again.

Never, ever watch this movie unless you want to see something that really sucks.

This is my favorite sports movie ever. Maybe my favorite movie ever. Watch FNL if you've ever played football or dreamed of playing football, and you'll feel compelled to get back out on the field and START HITTING PEOPLE!!! Our H.S. football team saw it together, and the next day we were smashing each other twice as hard. This movie gets the blood pumping. It has everything. The silent leader. The loudmouth super(super-super-super)-star. The timid kid with enormous potential. The messed-up one who's home life you can't help but question. The wise, always-knows-what-to-do coach. Everyone in the town is counting on these kids to win and bring it all home. It will blow you away.

I'm buying this the second it comes out on DVD.

Highly, highly recommended.

In today's media, everything is flash, bang, boom, here it comes.

MTV's music videos come at you with wild lights and barely-viewable scenes that don't make much sense anyways.

Sportscenter's "Ultimate Highlight" is an unwatchable jumble of

quick, cutting camera edits timed to fast paced music. Is this what

the typical American wants? Who else is someone who can stand

a little well-timed silence? Who else enjoys subtle motions, or

quiet lines that resonate throughout the rest of a film?

"Unbreakable" is a movie for you. Throughout the film, cunning

camera angles, the aforementioned subtle motions and quiet lines,

and an innovative plot made me captivated. Other reviews on this

site call this movie "boring" or "a waste of time". Have you no

patience? I personally enjoyed this movie. Me, a 16-year-old

growing up in the MTV generation. Can't the adults at least

appreciate this flick?