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The Pacifier (2005)
A Cute Kids Movie. Parents Will Like It Too.
This was the best Disney movie I've seen in years. We rented it as a family, although I expected it to be a boring kids snore-fest. I was really far off. The movie was clever, fun, and very well done. (I was not trying to rhyme in the last sentence). Brad Garrett and Morgan York (Lulu) were hilarious. I was skeptic about Vin Diesel being a babysitter but it worked out well and he wasn't really that bad, he was actually pretty good for the part. Gary the Duck wasn't in the movie that much but he added a nice touch( another rhyme that wasn't on purpose) after all he did save the day. So the bottom line is, parents rent this for your K-3rd graders and don't worry, it won't be complete torture for you.
Open Water (2003)
Boring. It didn't really get going.
My brother rented this thinking he would get Jaws. Boy was he wrong. I was unfortunate enough to have saw it too. From the beginning when you watch a guy dial his cell phone for 30 seconds until the end when you watch people endlessly float through the water and puke on each other's heads. There were occasionally exiting parts like with the sharks and jellyfish. Although, I think this movie did to me what it was supposed to do. I have not gone scuba diving ever since I saw it. It also blew my mind when I heard that no effects whatsoever were used in this movie. The bottom line is if you think you can rough out the hour and a half give it a shot. I mean it isn't the worst movie in the world.
Seed of Chucky (2004)
A GREAT Movie! You'll have lots of fun watching it.
I rented Seed of Chucky to get a horror movie. I got that and much more! What I got was a wild romp of horror, comedy, mayhem, and Britney Spears getting blown up! I also liked the idea of characters such as Jennifer Tilly and Redman parodying themselves. I am a big fan of the series and I like the direction it is going in, sort of becoming a horror/ comedy rather than a straight out horror (like the first 3). All of the voices are done perfectly and Billy Boyd was a great addition to the cast, although Glen/Glenda seems a little out of place in the presence of his mom and dad. Any Chucky fan should obviously check this out and even if you aren't a fan of horror or the series it makes a decent rental.
Fantastic Four (2005)
BEST MARVEL MOVIE EVER! except for spider-man and spider-man 2
I don't care what critics say, this movie is truly fantastic. When I first heard a Welsh actor was playing Mr. Fantastic I was a little disappointed but when I saw Ioan Gruffudd act he was amazing. I hear people moaning and groaning that a part-Latino actress is playing Invisible Woman. I would care too but she's Jessica Alba. She is a great actress and is one of the most beautiful people alive. I have to admit I hadn't heard of Chris Evans or Julian McMahon before this movie but they both pulled off there parts AMAZINGLY. But the one who should really get the applause is Micheal Chicklis cooped up in that suit all day and he really made The Thing come to life and act as a real human being. The effects were great too. You believed that Mr. Fantastic could really stretch and The Human Torch could really light up. You HAVE to check this movie out.
Batman Begins (2005)
Best Batman Movie of them All!
Ever since Batman Forever this franchise has gone downhill. But if there was a movie made to resurrect it this was it and boy did it do its job. Everything you like about movies is in here. Great acting, amazing effects, a rich plot, and having a cute Defense Attorny helps too. I don't care what people say, Katie Holmes getting engaged to Tom Cruise didn't have anything to do with the success of this movie. She's just a good actress. Christian Bale is THE Bruce Wayne and always will be (except for Adam West of course). Michael Caine is a great Alfred too. The Scarecrow is the greatest psychological bad guy since Norman Bates. All in all anyone who wants to spend 2 and a half hours enjoying themselves should check out this movie. But for people who aren't fans of the books should wait for the rental.
Super Mario 64 DS (2004)
best DS game ever (so far)
It is basically the same game as the N64 version, with some tweaks here and there. Such as, starting as Yoshi, and unlocking Mario,Luigi,and Wario along the way. There are now 150 stars to collect and different levels. The multi player and mini games are nifty too. The capabilities of the DS take this game to its full potential. The power flowers are cool too. Giving each character there own abilities while equipped with the flower is a nice touch. Mario can inflate like a balloon and float. Yoshi can breath fire. Luigi can walk through enemies and obstacles. Wario can turn to metal and be invincible for a while. Overall this game is better than the original but not by that much.
Predator 2 (1990)
Not as good as its predecessor but still a great action flick
This time the Predator is in the big city. LA to be exact. A cop (Danny Glover) is in the middle of a drug war between Jamacain and Colombian drug lords.Then his men and the gang members start do die in horrible ways (sounds familiar). Then he starts seeing blurry outlines (too predictable). Then Predator shows himself on a subway train killing a few. In the climax the cop chases him to a slaughterhouse where he injures Predator. The fight takes them through an apartment complex,the streets, and into the sewer system when they reach the Predators ship. In a fight the cop ***SPOILER*** kills the beast. Then 10 other predators emerge .....then.......well.....you'll just have see the movie. A great movie for a Predator fan and for any looking for a cops,voodoo, and alien movie.
Predator (1987)
One of The Best Alien Hunter Movies Ever!
One word AWESOME!!!!!!! Before I rave about this movie I'll give you the lowdown. A team of commandos (lead by the Governator) is lead to a South American jungle to rescue a downed chopper crew from guerrilla rebels. When they kill the rebels and take a girl prisoner they realized that the chopper was a surveillance bird spying on the guerrillas. On the way to their rendezvous point an unseen force is killing each of them one by one in horrible ways. When Dutch (Arnold)sees this "being" it is just a blurry outline. As soon as Dutch is the last one alive he shows himself as a masked alien warrior with dreadlocks. In a final climactic scene when Dutch seems to have the Preadator beat it removes its mask revealing it as an ugly lizard like creature with 4 mandibles. The predator activates a self destruct sequence creating a mini nuclear explosion nearly killing Dutch. Overall this movie is amazing. With action and suspense around every corner this movie is for every action AND sci-fi fan.