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MovieMad16

11-08-10, 06:38 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Jurassic Park

Before I go ahead and watch The Lost World (and review it),i want to give my thoughts out to quite simply one of the most gifted and spectacular films ever to be thrown onto the screen...Jurassic Park.

Based on The Michael Crichton novel (god rest his soul) Jurassic Park is about A very old but wealthy entrepreneur who leases an island from the government and sets about a top secret project for years.As it nears completion,he invites a bunch of experts who some are Scientists , Kids and a lawyer who plans to threaten to shut the island down.They are blown away by the mere sight of dinosaurs...yes real life dinosaurs.But then as expected trouble starts to brew and soon it is a fight for survival.

I don't know why I loved this movie so much. Maybe it was the utter amazement when I first saw the Brachiosaurus eat from a tree. Or maybe it was my adrenaline rushing when two 12 year old were attacked by velociraptors. It might possibly be the chills that went down my spine when the T-Rex first made his terrifying roar. Whatever it was, it made me write this review.

Directed by Steven Speilberg quite possibly the greatest film director alive today , Jurassic Park was a film worth sitting down and watching right through to the end.There is nothing bad to say about this film apart from asking to see "More Dinosaurs".But i guess from beginning to end it gave us many dinosaurs to shout,scream and cry throughout.The acting was also remarkable and you can tell that some actors may have got their big break with this film.

The plot is very original and with special effects as great as this , it is clear that this film will always and I mean always have a close place in my love for films.As i said before the acting is tremendous and the star of the show has to go to someone who out their heart and soul into the entire picture,in fact I would go as far to say that this person carried the entire picture...The T Rex.I mean come on didn`t it deliver.Oh and Sam Neil also did impressive in the film too.

In Conclusion if anyone hasn`t seen Jurassic Park...you are a fool for not seeing it.Simply one of the greatest films out there.I highly and i mean highly recommend it.

Grades

100 % = A+

5

nebbit

11-08-10, 07:30 AM

Loved the movie :yup: but not sure that I enjoyed the acting as much as you :nope:

MovieMad16

11-08-10, 07:32 AM

The acting was great. Jeff Goldblum is one of those actors who i just love regardless of what he is in. Sam Neil i also love too.

nebbit

11-08-10, 07:38 AM

I am a big fan Of Sam also but not his greatest hour :nope: just my opinion :goof:

MovieMad16

11-08-10, 07:40 AM

its kwl.

MovieMad16

11-08-10, 07:43 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Lost World:Jurassic Park

After just watching The Lost World,i felt that i enjoyed this a lot more.Jurassic Park was a good memorable film.I am also wishing that The Lost World shares in that success.

After a small girl is attacked by a small group of compsognathus, Ian Malcolm discovers that there is a second island full of a variety of dinosaurs. Dr. John Hammond decides to send four adventure to monitor the dinosaur's lifestyle before INGEN move forward in controlling the island. Ian Malcolm doesn't like the idea and wants to contact the other three members, but before he can contact them, he finds out that his girlfriend, Sarah Harding is already on the island. Now, what was supposed to be a natural viewing of the incredible creatures in their habitats, has turned into a rescue mission with everyone's life at danger.

I don`t understand all the horrible reviews for this film.Sure not a classic film but a great film none of the less.It contains the same stuff JP did and it was still enjoyable viewing.It contained a new fresh cast which was good to see because I didn`t want to see the same surviving cast battle more dinosaurs it would feel like Part 2 but no with this new cast i felt that this was a proper well done sequel.

Spielberg directs another good hit once again but i feel he did some of the same that he did last time.The directing didn`t ruin it but i feel he just rationed some proposed shots of JP and threw them into Lost World. The story was of course well done.Instead of them going back there is Site B where the dinosaurs roam free and stuff.Got to give credit to Michael Crichton & David Koepp because without these two Lost World would just be another cheap lame sequel along with the rest of the crap we see.

Star of the film...Despite going through San Diego and having that great Trailer scene,I am NOT giving it to the T-Rex this time.This time I am throwing a bone to Jeff Goldblum who was the star of the show as he was suppose to be.However credit must be given to Pete Postlethwaite & Vince Vaughn. Those two shone as much did Goldblum.

In Conclusion LW may not be better than JP but it is still a very good film to watch.I also recommend this too.Oh and one more thing i have to credit to the score for The Lost World.I really enjoyed it more than Jurassic Park.Well just as Jurassic Park.

Grade

87% - A-

4

MovieMad16

11-08-10, 09:17 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince

Ah boy how i love my Harry Potter.The past 5 films have been almost top notch.The First film was very good and so was the second (although i didn`t like the plot,but it did tell Voldermort`s past). The Third film is my favourite and the fourth film was done really well.Fifth was too short but the ending was good fun to watch.The sixth....is really good.

In the sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft, and in both wizard and muggle worlds Lord Volemort and his henchmen are increasingly active. With vacancies to fill at Hogwarts, Professor Dumbledor persuades Horace Slughorn, back from retirement to become the potions teacher, while Professor Snape receives long awaited news. Harry Potter, together with Dumbledore, must face treacherous tasks to defeat his evil nemesis.

After watching it,i was throughly enjoyed.Everything was pretty much picture perfect,no problems,no glitches and no editing out.However two problems.1 is the burrow scene which wasn`t in the book and geeky fans are complaining.I don`t know what this will do to the 7th story but who knows.It was ok but i wish there was more duelling because in this film there wasn`t much of it.2nd Problem was the ending which i would like to call "The Unhappy Event".The book version of "The Unhappy Event" contained a massive duel and a funeral after.In the film there was just a short duel and them mourning over the dead body.It was powerful stuff but i felt like they could have done more.That is really all i have to say on problems.The rest was gold.The focus on the teens and evolving into manhood was very well done.You can tell where things will go in the 7th film.

Directing was better than 5.It wasn`t bad in 5 but i felt that all the magic in 5 was gone.David Yates kind of got the spark back in 6 but not enough.The most magical directing was either 1 or 3.Yates is a good director who has directed many good films but when he directed 5 i felt he was draining the magic out of Harry Potter.With this film he kind of got the magic back.

The story and writing was pretty much what i expected.The ending was of course bad,but Daivid Yates wants to "Not confuse viewers with another "Upcoming Battle"".But the writing was good and the story went well in pace.The person who writes the screenplay has wrote all 5 films and i felt this was maybe his 3rd best work.

Star Of The Film goes to Michael Gambon who plays Dumbledore.He got more airtime and he delivered better.There is one scene where you can tell he is gay.But he does deliver a serious performance.And the climax is also a great bit of acting for him.Alan Rickman i also have to give credit because he did well and of course Tom Felton,he was very good.

In Conclusion Half Blood Prince isn`t the best but it does deserve to bed Highest Grossing Film of the year.I might even see it again to help it out.

Grades

78% - B+ - A Very Good Film.

3.5

MovieMad16

11-08-10, 12:19 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Taking Of Pelham 123

Travolta Vs Washington...At first i didn`t fancy seeing this film because it would be the same old action film where one film star is a goodie and the other is a baddie so i put it off.But seeing that it was a friday and i didn`t have anything else to do i decided to see it.And boy was i wrong about this film.

The story is Denzil Washington playing a MTA Dispatcher who is ongoing investigation on taking a bribe.He then is thrown in a scenario when a bunch of Crooks take control of a subway train and ask for 10 million dollars for the lives of the passengers.It then turns into one thrilling ride of chasing,shooting and suspence which leaves Denzil Washington and John Travolta fighting for their lives.

My thoughts on the film were as follows.I haven`t seen the original Taking Of Pelham 123 and i don`t plan to.After walking out of the cinema i was satisfied with the end result.It wasn`t that noisy as i thought it would be,but still loud.They do take it too far with the stunts a bit but it is pretty hardcore with what they do.Acting is also pretty decent to watch as well.

Directing was a bit dodgy in it.There was a lot of circles in the film where it feels like Denzil Washington is going round in circles.Tony Scott is a decent director and i think he did a pretty ok job with this film but there were some flaws with it.It was a bit shaky as predicted because a lot of directors like to use shaky shots these days.However Overall Tony Scott did do a good job directing this film.

Writing and story was ok but i felt that they could have improved a lot.You had a character that could have been developed way into the film,but really they cast him to the side.I am talking about the guy with the computer with the sexy girlfriend on it.As well as that the girlfriend could have also had more screentime.So that was disapointing.It was also focused on Denzil & John,they didn`t go into the other characters and tell a bit about their stories.

Star Of The Film has to go to John Travolta.I felt his performance was dead serious but i wish he would stop saying Mother****er because he kept saying that word ON AND ON AND ON AND ON.IT WAS LIKE YOU SHUT YOUR MOTHER****ING ASS UP MOTHER****ER.Denzil is also good in this and the guy from The Sopranos and the guy from Transformers(who plays the same role he played in Transformers although it is less comedic).
In conclusion its a good film so go see it if you like good action.

Grade

66% - B - A Good Film.

3

MovieMad16

11-08-10, 12:58 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Defiance

Defiance wasn`t really a film i was expecting to be quite close to my heart...but boy it is and it is quite possibly one of my favourite films of 2009.Yeah it was out in January 2009.

After the Nazi invasion of Poland in September 1939, the Bielski brothers escape the slaughter and hide in the woods. Soon they are joined by many others, all running from the savagery being inflicted on the Jews. The eldest of the Bielski brother, Tuvia and Zus, disagree over what to do with the growing forest population. Tuvye believes that they must welcome anyone who wants to join them while Zus thinks they should be fighting the Germans. After a major falling out, Zus joins the local Russian partisans - with whom the Bielskis had already completed an informal truce - and Tuvia continues stays with their forest community.

After leaving the cinema these and i am not joking were my first words after the first film "I haven`t been impressed by a film since The Dark Knight" and i wasn`t joking.This film was heart-warming,powerful and informative at the same time.It tells a very sad but hopeful story about how 3 brothers are thrown together in a physical and emotional battle of survival.You can feel the emotion inside these characters and you want them to survive,you want them to overcome the odds and have a hopeful ending of their lives.This film really does make you learn and feel for these struggling characters in a race for a new happy life outside the darkness and bowels of Nazi Germany.

The directing is pretty good and i do like some of the sequences that Edward Zwick directed.He also does very good action sequences too as well as powerful emotional scenes with Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber.
Now of course this is based on a real story so this isn`t some fictional war film.The story is powerful and once again im saying emotional.The script is very well written with many clever words and the use of Judaism in the script.It never leaves the screen and that is a good thing.

Star of the film goes to Daniel Craig but Liev was close behind.I however wished Jamie Bell got a bigger part,he needs more screen time and i think he could have had a big opportunity in this film to get more time on the screen.

In Conclusion Defiance is one of the best war films i have seen in years.Its up their with all the great war films like The Great Escape and Saving Private Ryan.

76% - B+ - A Very Good Film

3.5

genesis_pig

11-08-10, 01:51 PM

Good reviews.
I have to agree on Goldblum, he's just about awesome in anything.
But in Jurassic Park he probably plays my least favourite role of his, but all that changes with Lost World.

MovieMad16

11-08-10, 01:55 PM

Thanks

I like Goldblum in both. Probably more in LW because he has starring billing. LW is just as good as the first. Its darker and a more exciting plot me thinks.

I`ll keep more reviews coming.

MovieMad16

11-08-10, 02:18 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Matrix

I have only seen The Matrix once and that was when i was about 10 or 11 and i had seen Matrix 2 first. I found Matrix 1 to be boring and drone on. But now i am 16 and with much more useful knowledge i am going to review it properly.

So if you haven`t worked out the plot by now here it is in all its glory. Thomas A. Anderson is a man living two lives. By day he is an average computer programmer and by night a malevolent hacker known as Neo. Neo has always questioned his reality but the truth is far beyond his imagination. Neo finds himself targeted by the police when he is contacted by Morpheus, a legendary computer hacker branded a terrorist by the government. Morpheus awakens Neo to the real world, a ravaged wasteland where most of humanity have been captured by a race of machines which live off of their body heat and imprison their minds within an artificial reality known as the Matrix. As a rebel against the machines, Neo must return to the Matrix and confront the agents, super powerful computer programs devoted to snuffing out Neo and the entire human rebellion.

So as story and plot goes it is really cyberpunky and futuristic like. When i was watching it i felt like The Matrix was a Cyberpunk film with everyone wearing shades and leather jackets. It felt really futuristic. Nevertheless the plot was really good and kept me really on the edge of my seat. The Characters each had a different personality and fit into the story well.

Acting. Really well done. Keanu Reeves does his "Hi I`m Keanu Reeves" acting by standing,staring and blinking and people just go up and admire him like artwork. Lawrence Fishburne is ace as Morpheus and one of the best bad asses i have seen on the screen in a while. The others are mediocre but the star of the show goes to Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith. I love Smith as a baddie. Just his personality and prescence on screen was a complete stand out from the crowd.

The action sequences were also original and impressive to watch,especially the final scene between Agent Smith and Neo. If you haven`t seen the sequels then they have more in the future. The slow motion stuff is also well shot and well documented into the film. The Special Effects gave the film a personality in my eyes like no other film did before.

Overall what can i say. I enjoyed The Matrix now and i will certainly get my teeth into Matrix 2 and Matrix 3 (Which i haven`t seen yet...except the ending)

Overall Rating - 67% - B

3

MovieMad16

11-08-10, 04:08 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Matrix Reloaded

If you thought that The Matrix was good than The Matrix Reloaded was maybe twice as better. Better action,story and felt better to watch as a fan.

6 months after the events depicted in The Matrix, Neo has proved to be a good omen for the free humans, as more and more humans are being freed from the matrix and brought to Zion, the one and only stronghold of the Resistance. Neo himself has discovered his superpowers including super speed, ability to see the codes of the things inside the matrix and a certain degree of pre-cognition. But a nasty piece of news hits the human resistance: 250,000 machine sentinels are digging to Zion and would reach them in 72 hours. As Zion prepares for the ultimate war, Neo, Morpheus and Trinity are advised by the Oracle to find the Keymaker who would help them reach the Source. Meanwhile Neo's recurrent dreams depicting Trinity's death have got him worried and as if it was not enough, Agent Smith has somehow escaped deletion, has become more powerful than before and has fixed Neo as his next target.

The good things about this film are firstly the action sequences.Now that Neo is "The One" and has adjusted to his new abilities,his fighting is a lot more exciting to watch.This film contains possibly the best fight scene in cinematic history.Neo Vs The Smiths.Sure some of it is special effects and CGI but still it is a kick ass fight from start to finish.Also the story is a lot more exciting than One.The first film was more of setting the world up and exploring Neo`s destiny to become "The One".The second film focuses more on the surrounding characters and introduces new characters.
The bad things.Keanu Reeve`s acting still is quite wooden and i thought his performance in One had more emotion than this one.

However star of the film once again goes to Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith.I just love his character.So menacing and yet so amusing at times when he creates a new "Me".

So IN MY OPINION i think Matrix 2 is better than Matrix 1 because of story,action sequences and character development.Haven`t seen Matrix 3 so i will get that up tomorrow.

Overall Rating - 73% - B+

3.5

MovieMad16

11-08-10, 06:58 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Matrix Revolutions

So as I wrap up my shocking and controversial review of The Matrix Trilogy,i would just like to say i have no regrets over my last review and no regrets over this review.

Neo discovers that somehow he is able to use his powers into the real world too and that his mind can be freed from his body, as a result of which he finds himself trapped on a train station between the Matrix and the Real World. Meanwhile, Zion is preparing for the oncoming war with the machines with very little chances of survival. Neo's associates set out to free him from The Merovingian since it's believed that he is the One who will end the war between humans and the machines. What they do not know is that there is a threat from a third party, someone who has plans to destroy both the worlds.

So after just finishing the film off i can say that i enjoyed this as equally as Matrix 1. I say that because The story was wonderful.It wrapped up the story it introduced in 1 and 2 with a somewhat satisfying conclusion.Some may say the ending was anticlimatic.Ok it was rushed but not anticlimatic.We understood what happened and what apparantly was going to happen next.They could make a Matrix 4 but why bother.I think it ended pretty well off and needs not to continue.

The battle between The Machines And The Humans needs mentioning because i did enjoy the fight until maybe the bit when Commander Lock bit the bullet.That was when i got bored and wanted back to Neo/Trinity.Never the less it was great to see Zion again and see that long awaited fight we had been waiting for.

Speaking of long awaited fights,I was let down by Smith & Neo`s final battle.I wish they would quit with the effects (Which now look like a PS3 Cut Scene) and do more action hand to hand combat.That was a weekness of the film.Barely any Fighting besides the Last Fight at the end which was as I said a let down.

Star of the film i am once again throwing to Hugo Weaving.His screen time i must think was decreased in this film and yet he still is the shiny coin in the bag.

So overall a good conclusion to a great Science Fiction Trilogy.I aint going to say which is my favourite because of ....you know.But i enjoyed watching this trilogy and if i ever want to i will happily watch it again.

Overall Rating - 72% = B+

3.5

MovieMad16

11-09-10, 03:42 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Clash Of The Titans (2010)

Right ok so i really wasn`t thrilled to see this because i just wasn`t bothered really,i had other things to occupy myself with.But i eventually got bored and decided to go see Clash Of The Titans and well...it was better than i had epected.

"The Clash of the Titans" is set in the Greek city of Argos where a war is about to explode between man and the gods. Perseus (Sam Worthington) raised as a fisherman, but is actually a demi-god. Perseus is the son of Zeus (Liam Neeson) who is about to take on the gods after the death of his family. Zeus' brother Hades (Ralph Fiennes) was the one who killed his family, and Perseus wants to kill him. However, it is Perseus's destiny to rescue the city of Argos from the ruthless rage of Hades and his Kraken monster. With nothing to lose, Perseus leads a band of soldiers on a quest to defeat the Kraken. In doing this, Perseus will prevent Hades from overthrowing Zeus and in turn destroying mankind.

Now the opening was one of the worst ever.I was bored as much as when i went to see "Disaster Movie". Only the film managed to pick up paste and get into a comfortable swing.The plot moved in a steady paste and it got somewhat exciting although not too exciting.Some of the acting was wooden including Sam Worthington.He just didn`t try hard.He just threw on a skirt and kept saying "I`m A MAN".The other characters were just extra parts to keep the flow going i guess.

The CGI effects weren`t that brilliant.We had seen it all before and this film just had CGI sequence after CGI sequence after CGI sequence.It got old although i will say that the final scene with the Kraken was quite cool.Also i couldn`t help but crack up whenever "Argos" was mentioned.If you don`t like in The United Kingdom then you might not get it,but i couldn`t keep a straight face when "Argos" was mentioned.

Overall this film was littered with CGI sequences but was somewhat enjoyable in cases.Star of the film would have to be the person playing the skull creature thing riding the scorpions,he was cool.

Rating - 46% - C+

2

genesis_pig

11-09-10, 03:46 PM

By "Paste", I am guessing you mean "Pace", right?

I too enjoyed the film to some extent, but it can't beat the original.
It tries too hard to be a CGI action film, ignoring the adventurous spirit of the first film.

kcmovieman

11-09-10, 04:35 PM

This was definately a movie I did not enjoy. I never saw the first one to compare it to, but I think you definately hit on all the "bad" spots of the movie. Poor acting, poor plot, poor special effects, and to date, the worst 3D movie yet! It looked less like 3D and more like seeing double on the screen. I expected that in this age of CGI and design that they could make a phenomenal movie with all the stories of the Greek/Roman gods, but this one definately fell short for me!

MovieMad16

11-09-10, 04:36 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Planet Of The Apes (1968 Version)

I remember seeing the 2001 remake and don`t remember much of it...but i decided to check out the 1968 original to see how good this film really is.And boy i wasn`t dissapointed.

(From IMDB) - In the year 3978A.D. a spaceship with a crew of 4 crashes down on a distant planet. One of the crew members had died in space and the other 3 head out to explore the planet. They soon learn that the planet is much like their own. They then find the planet is inhabited by intelligent apes. One of the men is shot and killed and the others are taken to the apes' city. There, one undergoes brain surgery and is put into a state of living death. The other befriends some of the apes but is feared by most. After being put through ape trial he escapes with a female human native to the planet. After helping his ape friends escape a religious heresy trial he escapes out into the wilderness with the female. There he learns the planet might not be so distant after all...

Now this film is DARK...VERY DARK...WELL QUITE DARK.The story is very good and isvery enjoyable.The characters are splendid in this even Nova who never speaks in the film (don`t tell me if she does in the next one...and yes i know what happens in 2). Charlton Heston is great as Taylor as he is thrown into this unknown world in which he knows nothing about.He is separated from his two other friends and he is left to fight on his own.

I won`t spoil the ending for it is simply so surprising...i knew the ending but watching the film for the first time gave me more of a shock than i thought i would know.It leaves open some sort of a story for the sequel...which i will review tommorow or watch tommorow and post it later.

Overall i enjoyed the first film.Dark story,great characters,incredible action sequences and a surprising climax.

Rating - 81% - A-

4

MovieMad16

11-09-10, 04:37 PM

MovieMad16

11-10-10, 11:43 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Casablanca

I have just finished watching Casablanca which has now become in my eyes, a true cinematic classic. The wonderful acting,story and location work really gave the film something magical that puts it in the group of Gone With The Wind and The Godfather

In the early years of World War II, the Moroccan city of Casablanca attracts people from all over. Many are transients trying to get out of Europe; a few are just trying to make a buck. Most of them -- gamblers and refugees, Nazis, resistance fighters, and plain old crooks -- find their way to Rick's Café Américain, a swank nightclub owned by American expatriate Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart). Though we learn later that Rick once harbored enough idealism to put himself at risk to fight facism, he's now embittered and cynical, professing to be neutral and detached: "I stick my neck out for nobody."

What i love about this film is Humphrey Bogart. His ability to put himself firmly in a role and believe in it is extraordinary. I think Rick Blaine is one of the most cool and charming characters on the screen. Ilsa is also a true beauty on the screen. You can really feel for the love between Rick & Ilsa and how they will die for each other if it became possible. But in the end, their love can conquer all only not together and that is one of the most touching scenes in cinema when they have their final conversation.

The ending stands out as one of the best in Cinema. That infamous final quote "Louis,I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship" summed up my love for this film and what it acheived now and then.
Casablanca is a true cinematic classic and must be watched by all people.

Rating - 100% - A+ - ***** Stars

MovieMad16

11-10-10, 11:46 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Butterfly Effect

My dad told me how good this film was,so i went out and bought it. I have just finished watching it and MAN this film was just incredible from start to finish.

Evan Treborn (Ashton Kutcher), who suffered severe traumas as a boy (Logan Lerman) and a teenager (John Patrick Amedori), blacks out frequently, often at moments of high stress. While searching for an answer to heal his emotional wounds, he finds that when he reads from his adolescent journals, he travels back in time, and is able to essentially "redo" parts of his past, and thereby causing the blackouts he experienced as a child. There are consequences of his choices, however, that he then propagates back to the present; his alternate futures vary from frat boy to prisoner to amputee. As he continues to do this, he realizes that even though his intentions are good, the actions he takes have unintended consequences.

Ashton Kutcher acts his ASS off in this film. His performance is wonderful as he goes through these different timelines and has no idea what is going on. You feel for his character after everything he has gone through in the film and that you somehow know that it will not end well. Amy Smart is also great in this film and potrays different versions of Kayleigh from the nice sweet girlfriend of Evan too the whore that lost all care for everything.

The story is amazing and dark. The scene with the camcorder was quite disturbing. Child Molesting is so wrong and that film was just really difficult to get through and i must admit i cringed a bit. The acting of the father Eric Stoltz was just great in the role. I don`t think there has been as dark as The Butterfly Effect and for that i Recommend anyone who hasn`t seen this to pick it up because it is well worth the watch.

Rating - 84% = A- - **** Stars

MovieMad16

11-10-10, 11:56 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Dear John

I just got back from seeing this film and NO i haven`t read the novel. I am judging this film by the film and the film only.

Special Forces Army Sergeant John Tyree (Channing Tatum) is home on a two-week leave from Germany. He meets Savannah Curtis (Amanda Seyfried) after he dives into the ocean to retrieve Savannah's purse that had fallen off the pier. John is smitten by Savannah and falls in love at first sight. Savannah is a college student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is on spring break and is helping build a house for Habitat for Humanity. John joins in with Savannah to help build the house. Along the way a budding romance occurs, and Savannah falls deeply in love with John. As she is about to go back to college, she promises to write John overseas during the next 12-months until he returns to her after completing his enlistment. Their love is put to the test when John reenlists after the 9/11 attack.

Now one of the things i enjoyed about this film is the performance of Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried. I wished that Channing could have been stronger in this film,but it was good enough for me to buy this relationship that develops in the film. Amanda Seyfried is the star of the film in my opinion. Her performance is very moving and you buy into her emotions. I also enjoyed Richard Jenkins`s performance as Bill Tyree who is John`s father. his relationship is broken and beyond repair maybe due to his disease. But Jenkins does give a beautiful performance in this film and one that should be looked at by many awards.

I think the story is great. Its sad and sort of poetic in a way. They are so far away from each other but then again with the letters they aren`t. I am glad that they use letters instead of phone calls or e-mails. It shows that letters are not old fashioned and that they are still used instead of e-mails. One other thing i liked is the music. Its beautiful and sad at the same time. It makes us feel the emotion that the characters are going through in the story.

Overall,Dear John was harshly torn by the critics but for me,i enjoyed it and i hope people give a second look at the film and give it a second thought over what it tells us.

Rating - 71% - B+ - ***.5 Stars

MovieMad16

11-10-10, 11:59 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Kick Ass

This has been talked about all over the world...whether it has been good or bad. I just went to see it today finally and Kick Ass..KICKS ASS.

Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan with a few friends and who lives alone with his father. His life is not very difficult and his personal trials not that overwhelming. However, one day he makes the simple decision to become a super-hero even though he has no powers or training.

I thought this movie was great. The acting,the story and above all the fight sequences. Once again Screw the critcs (The ones that hate it anyway) because they need to sit down and just watch the film as a film not as a satire or some rubbish like that. I thought the characters in this film were dynamite. The girl who plays Hit Girl needs an oscar for that performance because despite the controversy,she can act. Nicolas Cage is also great but i wish they delved into his character more because i felt he was just a background character to the other characters in the film. The villian was also really good and his son was ok but could have acted a lot better than he should have.

The fight scenes fit the film perfectly. I know that there is a lot of blood and guts,but its a comic book film. Sometimes u are meant to do that stuff. It is just unrealistic when there isnt any blood from a film when someone gets shot or stabbed. One scene was very realistic when the guy first becomes Kick Ass and ends up in hospital. I wont tell you how but its done really well.

Overall its a fun film. I recommend it to anyone who hasnt seen it.

Rating - 83% - A- - **** Stars

MovieMad16

11-10-10, 03:54 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Iron Man 2

I was meant to do a Iron Man review along with this but sadly i haven`t gotten around with it. Sorry.

Six months after the end of the first movie, Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) has used his Iron Man armor to bring about a negotiated peace treaty between the major super powers of the world, and his immense popularity with the general public is only furthered when he fulfills his father's dream by opening the "Stark Expo", to showcase all the latest inventions that will benefit the world. Stark is, however, still vilified by the United States government, and Senator Stern (Gary Shandling) in particular, who demands that he hand his armor technology over for military application. Stark refuses, publicly shaming rival Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell) in the process by highlighting his own failed attempts at recreating the technology. All is not well in Stark's life, however: he has discovered that the palladium in the arc reactor keeping his heart beating has begun to poison his body, slowly killing him, and all attempts to find a substitute element have failed. Slowly going off the rails as a consequence of what he believes to be his impending death, he appoints his former personal assistant Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) CEO of Stark Industries, replacing her with Natalie Rushman (Scarlett Johansson).

The Story to this is quite weak. Honestly it is quite weak. The acting is good but the majority of the story is just Iron Man shooting robots and the villian of the film. Robert Downey Jr is still as good as he ever was, but the script needed a lot of improvement. Paltrow was just there. She had no story and that was a major dissapointment as Paltrow is a good actress. Don Cheadle as War Machine was better than the last person who played him (Forgot his name). Mickey Rourke in my eyes was a dissapointment and Sam Rockwell i have to say was great as the villian. Kyle may disagree with me here but i enjoyed his character.

Overall despite a dull story, Iron Man 2 was a bit better than Iron Man 1. Great acting and great special effects.

Rating - 65% - B - *** Stars

Sedai

11-10-10, 04:33 PM

Good stuff - thanks for contributing to the site.

I like most of the stuff above, save The Butterfly Effect, which I found to be contrived and silly. To each their own, I guess.

Thanks for the reviews!

MovieMad16

11-10-10, 05:15 PM

its no problem. More are coming...much more. This is one of the things i love about films. Voicing your own opinion and particular favourites and least favourites. And finding films you wouldn't normally find.

More are still coming.

nebbit

11-12-10, 05:06 AM

Thanks :)

LuDiNaToR

11-12-10, 07:14 AM

good reviews, i didnt enjoy iron man 2 so it deffo wernt as good as the first for me.

MovieMad16

11-12-10, 11:46 AM

more reviews coming up soon.

MovieMad16

11-12-10, 12:24 PM

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Connor Macgregor Review`s...Gone With The Wind.

There is no doubt in anyone`s mind that Gone With The Wind is one of the great cinematic classics of our time. Its powerful and emotional story of a young woman in a stage in which not just America,but herself changes. With praise all across the world,i managed to pick up the 5 disc edition and i must say...THIS TRULY IS ONE OF THE GREATEST FILMS EVER MADE.

The epic tale of a woman's life during one of the most tumultuous periods in America's history. From her young, innocent days on a feudalistic plantation to the war-torn streets of Atlanta; from her first love whom she has always desired to three husbands; from the utmost luxury to absolute starvation and poverty; from her innocence to her understanding and comprehension of life.

First of all...The acting is FANTASTIC. Vivien Leigh is at perfection as Scarlett O Hara. One minute you love her with all your heart, nex second you hate her and just want to slap her about like a rag doll. She truly is a wonderful creation of a character and like Michael Corleone, her transformation in the film is remarkable. Clark Gable i must say is a true cinematic icon. Not just of the infamous line, but the personality of Rhett Butler is so original and so magnificent that it remains one of the best characters ever created in film. Another actress i want to mention is Hattie McDaniel who plays Mammy. This character is also wonderful and no matter how grim and dark the situation is, she always helds her head high and lives through the moment. She is another true icon of cinema and maybe an underrated one.

The plot is amazing and Victor Fleming`s direction is so iconic and memorable that i don`t think no director of today could top his work. Victor could direct anything. Any genre with any actors at any time period and it could be considered to be a masterpiece. If it was rereleased in theaters across the world right now, it would gross higher than most of the films this year.

I also can`t forget to mention The Score. Its powerful,emotional,rich and iconic. It truely maybe the most iconic film score ever composed in history. I have it stuck in my head for so long now that i think the day i die,that will be the song playing in my head lol. Max Steiner may not be the greatest composer in film history, but he has the greatest film score in Cinema History.

Also those mortal words "Frankly my dear, i don`t give a damn". I love how Clark Gable says it. He just says it like he does not care about Scarlett anymore.

In Conclusion, If you haven`t seen Gone With The Wind...WHAT THE HELL GET OFF YOUR ASS AND GRAB A COPY. I have the 5 disc edition with extras like The Making Of...Documentry,The TV Movie finding the actress to play Scarlett O Hara (I might review that) and also something i truely admire...A Documentry entitled 1939:Hollywood`s Greatest year which in my mind it probably is.

Gone With The Wind is a true cinematic classic.

Rating - 100% - A+ - ***** Stars

LuDiNaToR

11-12-10, 12:31 PM

whats on the 5 Discs.

MovieMad16

11-12-10, 12:34 PM

The First 2 Discs are the film. The 3rd & 4th are extras of the film and The 5th contains 2 Amazing Documentries. Hollywood's Greatest Year about 1939 In The Cinema World. A DOcumentry about the making of GWTW and The TV Film The Scarlet O Hara Wars (I'll review that next).

MovieMad16

11-12-10, 12:35 PM

Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Scarlett O`Hara Wars (TV Movie)

I didn`t know whether to put this in The Underrated Classics list or This. I chose this because this is a TV Movie and highly doubt to be a classic.

This is the story of how one of the famous movie roles was cast. The role of Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With the Wind. I`ll make this sort and i`ll start by saying that this is quite a good TV film. Yes its a TV Film and usually TV Films are cliche movies with typecast actors looking for a paycheck.

However this film is pretty good for what it is. I love some of the performances in this film,especially the performance of David O Selznick played by Tony Curtis. At one point i thought it was Larry Hagman. I loved the story,acting and the way it was all layed out. It made it look like the 1939 version of American Idol to find the next big star,only it was for Scarlett O Hara. I also loved the two con man who were conning women out of money or sex by saying they were scouting for Scarlett O Hara.

Overall i thought the film was a nice treat and really enjoyed it.

Rating - 70% - B

MovieMad16

11-12-10, 04:43 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Robin Hood

Of all the bad press i was expecting a horrible film...but it aint that horrible.

Oscar winner Russell Crowe stars as the legendary figure known by generations as Robin Hood, whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share his spirit of adventure and righteousness. In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. And whether thief or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people.Robin Hood chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richards army against the French. Upon Richards death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marian (Oscar winner Cate Blanchett), a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marian and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff.With their country weakened from decades of war, embattled from the ineffective rule of the new king and vulnerable to insurgencies from within and threats from afar, Robin and his men heed a call to ever greater adventure. This unlikeliest of heroes and his allies set off to protect their country from slipping into bloody civil war and return glory to England once more.

Now this film itself is a decent attempt at The Robin Hood story. But they are a few noticeable problems. But i want to talk about the good things first. Firstly i thought the set design,the location,costumes etc were all well done. I had the feeling that i was in 12th Century England and that i was watching something set in Medievil times.

The bad things are this. Russell Crowe is not a good Robin Hood. His accent changes throughout the film and its noticeable. He does Austrailian,English,Irish even Scottish pops out at one point. Him and Cate Blanchett have NO chemistry whatsoever. It was very awkward seeing them together and trying to fall in love,but it just didn`t work. You can tell they were both offered the part without a screen test together. Next thing was that the battle at the end was rubbish. It was more like that street fight from Green Street between the two football gangs,except they put medievil armour and weaponary on them and made them fight on a beach.Mark Strong gives his usual "Mark Strong" performance in which he just glares at the screen menacenly. Granted he is a good actor, but he should do something different rather than the feirce villian with funny eyes.Oh and the directing is usual Ridley Scott directing.

Overall a solid attempt at Robin Hood,but nothing to write home about.

Rating - 66% - B

LuDiNaToR

11-12-10, 04:46 PM

i enjoyed robin hood aswell.

MovieMad16

11-12-10, 05:24 PM

its not brilliant but not what the critics and the majority of fans say about it. But i do agree Ridley Scott wasn't the director he once was.

MovieMad16

11-12-10, 05:32 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Secret Of NIMH

Doug Walker (The Nostalgia Critic,Bum Reviews or Ask That Guy With The Glasses) Recommned this as the Top Underrated Nostalgia Animated Classic. I was then very tempted to see the film. So i bought it and have just finished watching it.

Mrs. Brisby (Frisby in the original book) is a very shy, timid, and lonely mouse widow whose family is threatened by a premature warm spell, prompting the farmer to start his mowing early, endangering the cinder block she and her family call home. Normally she would simply pack up their things and move to a new spot in the field, but her younger son Timothy is too ill to be moved, forcing her to seek another alternative before it's too late. With the push of her local confidante, the Shrew, and the aid of a clumsy, love lorn crow named Jeremy, she goes to see the Great Owl, who, upon learning that she is the widow of a mouse named Jonathan Brisby, advises her to seek the aid of the mysterious rats who live in the rosebush outside the farmer's house. There, Mrs. Brisby learns of her deceased husband's past, and the secret of these rats, the Rats of NIMH, who agree to move her home before they abandon their underground colony for Thorn Valley, but Mrs. Brisby herself is endangered by the evil machinations of Jenner, a power hungry rat who seeks to overthrow the rats' leader Nicodemus so as to keep the rats in their underground colony, and will go so far as to endanger Mrs. Brisby's children to achieve his goals. Only Justin, the rats' gallant, Errol Flynn like captain of the guard, stands between Jenner and Mrs. Brisby, who must call upon the same courage her husband had if she is to save her family.
I truely adore this movie from beginning to end. the hero of the story is not some tough action hero waving a sword around, its a mother who has lost her husband and could lose her son from an illness and is forced to go on this dark and terrifying journey alone and with no one to help her. The character is vulnerable and has to face dark creatures and discover secrets that not even humans have discovered.

I was quite surprised to discover what NIMH actually was. I won`t spoil it but if you haven`t seen it,then NIMH is quite a surprise. I think the villian isn`t that good though,but he is certainly dark and intimidating. I also like the bird character. He isn`t overplayed and certainly isn`t annoying. I also like The Justin character who is more brave but still very vulnerable to what he is facing.

The story is very easy to get stuck into with its delightful characters. This is truely a film you must check out. It is dark,fun and very entertaining. I give this a thumbs up to all animation fans who are looking for something new.

Rating - 81% - A-

nebbit

11-13-10, 06:02 AM

Nice reviews :yup:

I didn't like Robin Hood :nope:

MovieMad16

11-13-10, 10:26 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Return To Oz

Many people on here and other sites have praised Return To Oz, while critics have panned it. Never the less i bought it only for £5 and gave it a watch. Here is my thoughts.

It has been six months since Dorothy has returned to Kansas from Oz and she still cannot sleep. She has been going on about imaginary places and people so much that Aunt Em takes her to see a doctor. Dorothy promptly escapes from the mental hospital and wakes up in Oz where her favorite chicken can now talk. There she meets a whole new bunch of friends and they set off to rescue the Scarecrow from an evil Gnome King who has found her Ruby Slippers and has used them to lay waste to the Emerald city and take over Oz.

From the start of the film,i was hooked. I honestly think that this film is heeps better than the 1939 Original Musical and here is why. First of all,its dark and that is how the books were meant to be tooken as. I love the dark atmosphere as soon as Dorothy enters Oz. You can just tell by the time and way she was brought there that something isn`t right and that dark forces lurk in Oz. Second reason is that the characters are much more interesting. The villians are alot more scary especially The Nombe King. You couldn`t tell whether he was good or evil. I was also quite creeped with Princess Mombi and all of the heads.

I loved the story in the film. It was dark,scary and very engaging. I am unsure whether a kid could get into this. They may find the Pre Oz stuff boring and the rest of the film quite entertaining. But overall this is without a doubt a classic film. I highly HIGHLY recommend both Secret Of NIMH and Return to Oz together.

Rating - 81% - A-

MovieMad16

11-13-10, 10:33 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Brazil

This is Doug Walker`s favourite film...if you don`t know Doug Walker is The Nostalgia Critic and one of my internet idols. So when he put Brazil number 1 of his favourite films,i had to buy it. I just finished watching it and here are my thoughts.

In a highly structured and bureaucratic state, the government has installed extreme and highly counterproductive measures for which to track down terrorists. A "bug" in the system mixes up the last name of a terrorist (Tuttle) and an innocent man (ironically enough Buttle). Thus, the wrong man (Buttle) is arrested and killed while Tuttle continues to roam free. Sam Lowry, an average man with a mother who "knows people", is assigned to investigate the error. At the same time, Jill layton, Buttle's neighbor, is trying to report the mistake to authorities. Due to the extremely inefficient bureaucracy, she finds the process to be very tedious. Meanwhile, Sam Lowry, who has been dreaming about Jill, gets sidetracked by his fantasies and ends up also being a victim of the counter productivity of the government.

Now the first thing i love about this film is the setting. It feels like a George Orwell just by looking at the locations and the set design of the place. You feel like you are in a new world. Every scene there is something new to look at which dazzles you with awe and wonder at this world that Terry Gilliam has created. Through his wonderful direction,he creates a sort of parrarell world in which life on that world is not right. The story is wonderful and leads you on a journey you yourself do not know which direction it is going. Jonathan Pryce creates this wonderful character that is stuck in this mess that he himself cannot unravel himself out of. Futhermore he is after this girl played by Kim Griest who he keeps seeing in his dreams.

I won`t spoil the ending for you but it just builds and builds and builds and then spills all over the place until you yourself are very confused. But then the very end the confusion is forgotton and you leave sastified with the film you watched.

Overall its a great film.Great characters,amazing story with lots of twist and set design so amazing that not many films could overcome. Brazil is a film you should pick up.

Rating - 79% - B+

MovieMad16

11-13-10, 11:05 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Zodiac

I have never heard of the Zodiac Murders since this film. I thought i had figured the film out...but i was wrong and after finishing the film i was so pleased to have seen this film.

Robert Graysmith is a cartoonist who works for the San Francisco Chronicle. His quirky ways irritate Paul Avery, a reporter whose drinking gets in the way of doing his job. The two become friends thanks to a shared interest: the Zodiac killer. Graysmith steadily becomes obsessed with the case, as Avery's life spirals into drunken oblivion. Graysmith's amateur sleuthing puts him onto the path of David Toschi, a police inspector who has thus far failed to catch his man; Sherwood Morrill, a handwriting expert; Linda del Buono, a convict who knew one of the Zodiac's victims; and others. Graysmith's job, his wife and his children all become unimportant next to the one thing that really matters: catching the Zodiac.

This is quite possibly one of the best "Based On A True Story" Films in years. The characters are great in this film and you get into their emotion and fustration when they are trying to find the Zodiac Killer. Its hard to pick who the best performer is but i reckon i`ll go with Mark Ruffalo due to the amount of pressure and fustration he has to deal with trying to find the killer is. Robert Downey Jr is great and this film proves how great of an actor he really is. Jake Gyllenhaal was a little drippy in the beginning but eventually as the plot progressed he got into it.

The direction is great and it makes you feel like you are in the 70s. The set design,the costumes and the feel of it all. I just love these type of films that are set in the 70s 60s or 50s. It just really feels that i am in that certain decade and watching how the world goes by.

Nothing else more to say is that overall i really enjoyed this film. The pacing worked well as you could feel that it was going through years and years of history to tell the story. Again direction is fantastic and the acting is very well done.

Rating - 73% - B+

MovieMad16

11-13-10, 11:08 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...4.3.2.1

I thought i check this out seeing that i was quite easily bored this week and had nothing to do. And i am so glad that i did.

While Jo (Roberts) is chained down in a dead end supermarket job, her friends are all out on their own separate adventures: Cassandra (Egerton) is jetting off to New York to meet her Internet boyfriend; Kerrys (Warren-Markland) is on a one woman crusade fighting for female liberation and Shannon (Lovibond) is on a one way trip to meet her maker. But a chance encounter with some diamond thieves sends their separate worlds on a collision course with not only each other, but fate itself. These 4 girls are about to have 3 days they will never forget, spanning to 2 cities. That is ... if they survive.

There are so many good things to say in this film. The acting is so well done and it makes you feel like you are in a similar situation. The 4 teenagers have their own personality which are all different yet at the same time seem similar in a way. Each story has its own different tone. The first story is centered around Shannon and its very tragic. Its some sort of a greek tragedy,about a girl who has no friends (or in this case all abandoned her),her parents have split and everyone is out to get her in different circumstances. Cassandra is sort of a comedy which i will explain more in my negative side of the film. Kerrys is a romance which i was surprised to find out when i saw her story. Of how they built up her character prior to her story was quite a surprise. We then get to Jo played by The Fabulous (see what i did there) Emma Roberts. Her story is sort of the main plot of the film. It involves a gang of criminals who want diamonds. In the end all four stories tie in together. I also enjoy the use of great brittish actors. If you are seeing this from America then it may be a tad difficult to follow due to the accents.

The negative things. Well back to Cassandra`s story i felt was a bit too predictable in my taste. Also the ending after we saw all the stories and i wanted to see a great climax,but i was sadly dissapointed.

Never the less, i enjoyed this film incredibly. The story,character developement,the direction and the use of locations. New York was well used in the film.

Rating - 82% - A-

genesis_pig

11-13-10, 12:33 PM

Some movie called 4.3.2.1 which I have never heard of before is rated higher than Brazil??

nebbit

11-13-10, 05:21 PM

I don't think I could watch it :nope: I :love: the original :yup:

MovieMad16

11-13-10, 05:42 PM

Its only my opinion.

LuDiNaToR

11-13-10, 05:55 PM

Its only my opinion.

true thats why i didnt mention matrix revolutions being as good as the first :)

MovieMad16

11-13-10, 07:20 PM

it is. Both Sequels i thought were. My reason is that The Matrix potrays itself as Cyberpunk Noir which works , but does it too much at times. Matrix 2 & 3 still do that , but manage to not make it that obvious and delve into the backstory of The War , Zion and The Main Characters which we never got in Matrix 1.

MovieMad16

11-14-10, 07:35 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Godfather

Fellow MZP Posters,I come here today to do a review of a film close to my heart and to other people`s hearts as well. It is in my opinion The Greatest Film Ever Made and My Favourite Film Of All Time. The Godfather.

The story begins as "Don" Vito Corleone, the head of a New York Mafia "family", oversees his daughter's wedding. His beloved son Michael has just come home from the war, but does not intend to become part of his father's business. Through Michael's life the nature of the family business becomes clear. The business of the family is just like the head of the family, kind and benevolent to those who give respect, but given to ruthless violence whenever anything stands against the good of the family. Don Vito lives his life in the way of the old country, but times are changing and some don't want to follow the old ways and look out for community and "family". An up and coming rival of the Corleone family wants to start selling drugs in New York, and needs the Don's influence to further his plan. The clash of the Don's fading old world values and the new ways will demand a terrible price, especially from Michael, all for the sake of the family.

Honestly within ten minutes of this film, i was in this wonderful but dark world by a click. Its an emotional place with emotional characters who are fighting for power and a place in the new world.

Lets talk about The Corleone Family. Marlon Brando plays the wondeful character Vito Corleone. The character is full of wisdom and charm,yet he has a sinister past that has changed him into a ruthless mob boss. He cares for his kids and wants what is best for them,but knows that they will become like him. James Caan plays the ruthless Sonny Corleone. I love this character and how he is a ticking time bomb waiting to explode and that time bomb reaches implosion when he discovers what has been happening to a certain family member. Robert Duvall plays Tom Hagen who in my opinion is a very underrated character and is one of my personal favourites. He is the real person running the business in a way. While Vito makes the decisions,Tom has to organise them. Then there is Talia Shire who plays Connie who i find is more emotional in this film than in The Rocky Series. She plays a much more vulnerable character than Adrian. Then there is Fredo who I at first wasn`t a big fan of in this film.But i did enjoy his performance much more this time. He is more lead about by other people and not as strong willed as the other corleones. But the stand out performance of the whole film is Al Pacino who plays Michael Corleone.

This is where Al`s career began. Michael is a character unlike anyone has ever seen before. From sweet caring to ruthless and evil, his transformation is somewhat of a modern day greek tragedy. He starts off as a nice human being who served his time in the war. As he returns to his family and new girlfriend Kay, his life is about to change to a dark turn. Michael becomes more embroiled in the businesses of his family which strains his relationship with Kay. Its like something ou have never seen before. See the beginning of the film with Michael in his uniform and remember that image. Then at the end take a look at the new Michael and compare the differences. it is astonishing.

The Score in this film will also go down in Movie History. Nina Rota creates something which is so special and so gifted that it honestly defines movie music. That infamous opening to the last note of the ending. It is just an amazing score.

I want to talk also how dark this film is. It is as i said before a Modern Greek Tragedy. Its the story of how corruption effects even the innocent people and turns them into people that they aren`t. The characters are different and have different personalities and all go different changes in the film.

This film truely puts itself up there with Casablanca,Citizen Kane & Gone With The Wind. Its a classic to be beloved by all and one that I MOST recommend above all my films.

Rating - 100% - A+

MovieMad16

11-14-10, 07:37 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Godfather Part II

So after reviewing Part I i will now present to you the review Of Part II. And just remember its MY Opinion. It was interesting watching Part II and seeing which is better. I or II but i now have a winner.

Part II sees The continuing saga of the Corleone crime family tells the story of a young Vito Corleone growing up in Sicily and in 1910s New York; and follows Michael Corleone in the 1950s as he attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.

There are a number of things that Part II does do better than The first one. The first thing is the story. There isnt one story. Its two. One being the early years of Vito Corleone and the other being Michael`s continuing power as Don Of The Corleone Family. Both stories are well played out and we really care for what each main characters are going through. If i had to pick, i would go for Vito`s story over Michaels. The reason is that his story was more enjoyable and we saw how Vito becomes who he is and more importantly who Michael becomes who he is. Michael`s story is great and does continuing a very tragic story, but Vito`s was just better to watch. However there were a number of things that Part I did better than II. First is the cast. Part I`s cast was solid perfection. Part II`s was just fairly good. They just took the remainders of I and added new faces for II. De Niro fit right into The Godfather and his performance as Vito was so great despite barely any english.

Diane Keaton is also great as Kay and you can tell by a glance at the beginning that she is miserable. But the star performer once again goes to Al Pacino. If you thought his performance In Part I was fantastic, this one is timeless. Michael is a changed human being. Power & Wealth have made him someone that he wasn`t. He has lost most of his family,the love of his wife,and the respect of his most faithful allies. All for Power. I myself pity Michael at the end of the film because he is a lost soul. Someone that will never find goodness in the world anymore. As i said before The Godfather is a Greek Tragedy and Part II is just more depressing to watch than The First.

Also i must mention Nina Rota`s fantastic score once again. Part I`s was slightly better but this is just more emotional and heart pulling than before.

Overall Godfather II is a tie for the title of Best Movie Sequel Ever Made...that and The Empire Strikes Back.

Rating - 99% - A

LuDiNaToR

11-14-10, 07:38 AM

LuDiNaToR

11-14-10, 07:39 AM

part 2 was alot better i thort good reviews tho.

MovieMad16

11-14-10, 07:39 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Letters To Juliet

Just thought i should see this because this was a friday and really had nothing else to do. And i also LOVE Amanda Seyfried and anything that she is in (except Mean Girls) looks good. Basically the plot is An American girl on vacation in Italy finds an unanswered "letter to Juliet" -- one of thousands of missives left at the fictional lover's Verona courtyard, which are typically answered by a the "secretaries of Juliet" -- and she goes on a quest to find the lovers referenced in the letter.

There wasn`t much wrong with this film. It is what i expected really. Seyfriend finds letter, go and find the true love, find the true love and tie up other plots. END. Seyfried does do a very convincing performance as Sophie and Christopher Egan is a pretty good actor in this film. He is obviously a cocky ass, but you do sort of like the guy. Sophie`s fiance was just hilarious. I love that he just didn`t give a **** about his fiance and rather be humping the food dry. I reckon that if he saw the perfect looking ice cream, he would add an extra layer IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.

Also the plot was kind of predictable, but never the less i did enjoy this and it was a perfect way to stop myself from being bored over the weekend.

Rating - 74% - B+

MovieMad16

11-14-10, 07:41 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Godfather Part III

Honestly when watching this, i hear two sides to this film. Some saying its underrated and some saying its a stinker. Well after seeing two spectacular films, i am going to dive into The Godfather Part III.

In the final instalment of the Godfather Trilogy, an aging Don Michael Corleone seeks to legitimize his crime family's interests and remove himself from the violent underworld but is kept back by the ambitions of the young. While he attempts to link the Corleone's finances with the Vatican, Michael must deal with the machinations of a hungrier gangster seeking to upset the existing Mafioso order and a young protoge's love affair with his daughter.

Now there are some good things about Part III and also there are some bad things about III. First of all, this is NOT a gangster film in my view. Its more of a Religious Political Finance story in a sense. There isn`t much Mafia theme for it to be a Gangster film. It is by far a crime film because crimes are taking place, but there isn`t any more Families or Mafia dealings going on like there was in Part I and Part II.

The good things are this. Al Pacino Is Michael Corleone. No matter what age he is. Michael Corleone will always be potrayed by Al Pacino. This film proved that this is his story and no one elses. It isnt Vito`s story and it isn`t The Corleone Family`s story. It is Michael Corleone`s. The story of a man who is born into a family and a world in which he must go through his darkest fears and enemies by potraying himself as a dark figure. He sucks himself in a world in which he becomes a new person. In Part III we see the Michael from the very beginning of Part I. Despite the fact i cannot recongnise Al Pacino from Godfather I and Godfather III (Part 2 was sort of the middle. His eye liner was distracting and his voice was cracking) Al Pacino will always be Michael Corleone. Also Talia Shire gets a bigger part and she does good. Diane Keaton has not aged at all in this film. In fact she doesn`t age much in The Trilogy. She looks amazing in all three films. The star of the film for me goes to Andy Garcia. He has all The Corleone Personalites rolled into one. He has Vito`s cunning,Michael`s Ruthlessness,Fredo`s Sensitively and of course Sonny`s temper. He is a perfect Corleone.

Of course i must talk about Mary Corleone played by Sofia Coppola. She is ok. She isn`t great and she isn`t terrible. She is just ok. I think this project and role was too big for her but she did do the part justice and i did buy her as Mary. But damn she has huge checkbones in the film. Just pointing out.

If you haven`t seen Godfather III,check it out it is a decent film and is worth having a look.

Rating - 86% - A-

MovieMad16

11-14-10, 08:17 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Chicago

Ah yes Chicago.I felt that after seeing the amazing trailer so many times, i saw it for i believe £10 in my local DVD shop. So with that and i believe Full Metal Jacket (which i will review very soon) i bought hopefully two excellent films. I have just watched Chicago and so here is my review in full.

Roxie Hart is a married chorus girl with hopes of being a headliner in Vaudeville. Velma Kelly is a former headliner. What do these two have in common? They both are murderesses. Roxie killed her lover when he walked out on her, and Velma killed her husband and sister, who were having an affair. Chicago's newspapers love the nitty-gritty and Velma is at the top of the headlines. But then Roxie comes along and Velma is old news. They find themselves competing for not only the press' attention, but also the focus of their shared lawyer, the suave Billy Flynn. Add to the mix a sob sister, Roxie's hapless husband Amos, and a warm prison matron who watches out for her girls (if there's something in it for her), and you have Chicago.

What can i say about a musical that is well written, well directed, well acted, well sung and above all well acclaimed. Not only is the film fantastic and flawless, but the stage show is just as gritty and amazing (Seen the show about twice). This film is the centerpeice of classic musicals and will forever be known as one of those great achievements in the musical genre. The music is just amazing in every sense of the word. Its catchy, emotional and gets your feet moving. The top three performances are one of a kind. Zeta Jones is incredibly fiesty in this role and that is why i love her in this film so much. Renee Zellweger is just to die for in this film. Such a B-I-A-T-C-H in this film and yet she is so loveable at the same time. She would kill to get the spotlight...wait she did that. And then she lies to get the spotlight back, classic. But of course to me the star is Richard Gere. Oh he can do the lot. He acts,he sings and he dances and during the fantastic song Razzle Dazzle i said to myself "I Like Richard Gere". So after years of no reason of liking Richard Gere, Chicago has given me that reason. THANK YOU.

The Music in this film is something from another world. Its tricky to pick a favourite but it comes between Razzle Dazzle & Cell Block Tango. I admit something grew while watching Cell Block Tango. It was so mesmerising to watch and it made me felt i was going to the electric chair with a erection and all the police officers were women in lingerie. Oh the agony. Never the less its a great song and it makes me want to crawl to my knees and beg them to kill me.

So overall Chicago is A MUST BUY. Get it now its timeless and a modern masterpiece. OWN IT MUSIC LOVERS!

Rating - 93% - A

MovieMad16

11-14-10, 09:50 AM

part 2 was alot better i thort good reviews tho.

Thanks. Part 2 is brilliant but the one thing that lacked was that the cast wasn't as strong as Part 1. Apart from that , everything else was fantastic.

MovieMad16

11-14-10, 11:23 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Mission Impossible

I finally managed to get round watching this. I thought firstly that this was too short. But never the less it was worth it and it really was a very well done action film.

Movie based on the television series finds Jim Phelps and his team charged with stopping a traitor from stealing and selling classified material. Everything was going well until the man they are following and all of the team are inexplicably killed except for Ethan Hunt. Ethan then calls the Director and goes to meet him when he discovers that the whole mission was to ferret a mole that they have been suspicious of for some time. The Director shows evidence that hints that Ethan's the one they have been looking for but Ethan knows that he is not, so he escapes. Ethan then arranges to meet the buyer and whom he warns against using the material he has and when they meet he offers to get what he paid for in exchange for telling whom the mole is. Ethan, along with Phelps' wife Claire recruits two disavowed agents to help him which won't be easy.

I havent seen the TV Series prior to the films so i won`t comment on the controversal plot of the film. Tom Cruise is really into his role as Ethan Hunt. He plays the part with such ability and strength. He can be a candidate for James Bond if he threw on a convincing English accent. I also liked Jon Voight as Jim Phelps. He was very interesting but was very limited near the end. Some of the supporting cast like Ving Rhames is good,but Je Adore Jean Reno. i always have in a way he can pretty much play anything and he is very convincing at the role he plays.

The plot is too short. The film`s running time is 110 Min although it felt very shorter than that. I don`t know but i felt like it was more than a TV Pilot but with a film Budget. Never the less it was very engaging and really felt like a Spy Film.

So overall Mission Impossible is a fun action film with a very interesting plot that keeps you on your feet, great cast overall and very well done special effects. Mission Impossible is Impossible to hate.

Rating - 73% - B+

MovieMad16

11-14-10, 11:57 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Abyss

Going in seeing this i knew this was a special film i was going to watch. And after watching the special edition version, i can tell know that James Cameron has never let me down on any of his films.

When an American nuclear submarine crashes, the United States Government believe the Russians to be responsible. They enlist the help of a team of underwater drilling platform workers who are to help the deployed Navy SEALS locate the crash site. As they get closer to their destination, the friction between the two teams increases. When some workers report seeing UFO's underwater, the SEALS grow increasingly suspicious and suspect a Russian mini-sub. After a series of near-fatal disasters, the workers find that they are the only people who are capable of stopping World War III. But they are not the only inhabitants of the deep, and strange things are happening back at the surface...

I really enjoyed this film. It wasnt really that suspenceful but it did have a very interesting and entertaining story to it. James Cameron`s writing and directing is something of a specialty. Despite what many people say about his attitude to people when he works, he does direct amazing films and all of them are different in many ways. The Abyss is different because of its use of underwater. Water is a big central theme in this film and it plays out terrifically. I love the aliens in this one. They want peace on Earth and would even go to lengths to destroying all life to get what they want.

I do love the characters in this also. Cameron does real well in creating amazing memorable characters in his films. The most memorable to me is Michael Beihn`s character. So alone,so scarred by war and so scared, his character is fighting to survive despite not understanding the whole situation. Another actress i like is Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. Her performance in this film is excellent. And finally i cannot leave out Ed Harris. He is so good in this film having to look out and save as many lives in a situation that he has no idea what will throw at him next. Its unpredictable but with him at the helm, we can put our trust in him.

Overall The Abyss may not be Cameron`s finest work but it is certainly worth checking out. I loved the plot,characters and the effects. Cameron certainly knows how to put on a entertaining film.

Rating - 80% - B+

MovieMad16

11-14-10, 03:07 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Iron Man

I Saw Iron Man 2 and if yu go back a few pages you can check my review on that film, but now i have finally come round to seeing the first one. So here is my review.

The playboy wolf and genius Tony Stark is the successful CIO of the Stark Industries, a weapon company founded by his father. His second in command is Obadiah Stane, who worked with his father, and his loyal and professional secretary is Pepper Potts, who has a crush on Tony. While in Afghanistan to demonstrate the ultimate Jericho missile developed by his company, his military convoy is attacked and Tony is seriously wounded on his chest and kidnapped by a group of rebels that wants him to assemble a missile for their use. Tony stays with his abductors for three months and develops a powerful metallic armor to escape from the cave where he is arrested. He decides to stop manufacturing weapons in his company under the protest of Obadiah, and dedicates his time to improve the armor, manufacturing it with gold and titanium and installing a propulsion system to fly. However, Pepper discovers that Tony was betrayed by Obadiah, who is using Tony's data to build prototype armor for him, transforming it in the ultimate weapon.

Iron Man is a lot better in many ways. The first is the story. This is a great introduction for Iron Man into the world of cinema. It feels very original and new on the big screen and Robert Downey Jr just fits like a puzzle into the character of Tony Stark. His arrogance,wit and self charm is just perfect for him. I also really feel like Marvel did a good job because he looks exactly like the Tony Stark in the comics. Pepper Potts is a nice sweet character played by Gwyneth Paltrow who is very sweet and fiesty in the role. Terrance Howard plays Rhodey and feel that he is a lot better than Don Chedle in the role. But the star is by far Jeff Bridges. Such a clever villian with a clever personality. As well as that i think Jon Faverau The Director and Hogan was good at both acting and directing. I also give credit to Clark Gregg who plays Agent Coulson in this. I think he is very underrated and should get more major work.

Overall its fun, original and very exciting and its worth seeing.

Rating - 75% - B+

LuDiNaToR

11-14-10, 03:12 PM

how do u work your ratings out. you rated iron man 2 65% and said its better than the first ??

MovieMad16

11-14-10, 03:32 PM

that was before i did this review. I split it into Categories

100% - A+
91 - 99 - A
81 - 90 - A-
71 - 80 - B+
61 - 70 - B
51 - 60 - B-
41 - 50 - C+
31 - 40 - C
21 - 30 - C-
11 - 20 - D+
1 - 10- D
0 - F

MovieMad16

11-14-10, 03:57 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Get Him To The Greek

I wasn`t crazy about seeing this film to be honest,but seeing as i am bored stiff this summer, i decided to give this a watch.

Aaron Greenberg (Hill) gets things done. The ambitious 23-year-old has exaggerated his way into a dream job just in time for a career-making assignment. His mission: Fly to London and escort a rock god to L.A.s Greek Theatre for the first-stop on a $100-million tour. His warning: Turn your back on him at your own peril. British rocker Aldous Snow (Brand) is both a brilliant musician and walking sex. Weary of yes men and piles of money, the former front man is searching for the meaning of life. But that doesnt mean he cant have a few orgies while he finds it. When he learns his true love is in California, Aldous makes it his quest to win her backright before kick-starting his world domination.

As the countdown to the concert begins, one intern must navigate a minefield of London drug smuggles, New York City brawls and Vegas lap dances to deliver his charge safe and, sort of, sound. He may have to coax, lie to, enable and party with Aldous, but Aaron will get him to the Greek.

To be honest, this film is actually really good. I think the characters are really solid in this film. Jonah Hill`s character is very interesting and this experience changes his relationship with his girlfriend or fiance (it isn`t established) and it is an interesting journey for him. He does some good moments in this film. Russell Brand is really good in this. There i said it. He does play the rockstar character really well. I think this is because his own personality is sort of rockish. The star of the film for me was P Diddy. I thought his character was just brilliant. The Mind**** scene in Vegas was really funny stuff. I think Diddy should consider doing more movies because he is quite talented in the acting arena.

The story itself is pretty interesting. I haven`t seen Forgetting Sarah Marshall (Sorry Jake) but i do know that Russell Brand plays the same character in this and that it delves more into his background and personality which i like. I also have to mention Rose Byne in this. Her performance is hilarious. Her english cocky accent is so good i could think that was actually her. Never the less it is a great performance.

Overall i thought this was a funny film and if you have spare time i think you should check this out.

Rating - 75% - B+

MovieMad16

11-14-10, 04:01 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Nine

I knew this would not be as entertaining as Chicago...but i hoped that this would be watchable enough...and because of one person,it was.

Famed Italian director Guido Contini is ten days away from the start of principal filming of his latest movie, ambitiously titled "Italia". The general speculation by anyone who has followed production, including the press, is that Guido has lost his creative vision and that this production will go the way of his last two films: be a flop. The first part of that statement is indeed true as Guido not only does not yet have a script, but he has no idea for the movie at all. Guido escapes to a seaside resort to convalesce and get away from all the pressures of this production, this convalescence only to moderate success as he thinks about the women who have shaped his life.

I think one person really stood out in this film. That was Daniel Day Lewis. What a character Guido Contini is and Daniel Day Lewis is maybe the right person that pulled it off. He is self centered and at times arrogant, but he is stressed and lost the love to make movies and is now searching for some sort of redemption to keep going. Guido must juggle many women in his life, His wife played by Marion Cortland who does ok but could have done miles better,she is still talented though. His mistress played by Pinelope Cruz who i don`t understand why she won an oscar when she didn`t do much, The Journalist played by Kate Hudson who does the role justice, The Actress played by Nicole Kidman who also does the role justice. There is also the fashion designer played by Judi Dench who shines in any role particulary this one, The Mother played by Sophia Loren who has a small but fairly reasonable part. Another role i want to mention is Fergue`s role playing Saraghina The Prostitute.

Rob Marshall once again goes for this format in which when a song begins, it cuts away to the act performing it in a fantasy stage or area in which only one or two characters know about, in this case Guido and all of his women singing and dancing certain songs. My favourite songs in Nine are Cinema Italino by Kate Hudson in which it is shot like an Italien Music Video. Another is Take It All sung by Marion who sings and performs the song fairly well. But the highlight for me was Be Italien by Fergie. I love the song and i love how Fergie sung it.

Overall Nine isn`t Chicago but it is good in its own right so do take a look.

Rating - 66% - B

MovieMad16

11-14-10, 06:22 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Lymelife

I went to see this in a cinema outside my home town. I had to take 2 trains to get to this cinema, and was it worth it ? Oh Hell Yeah.

Lymelife is a coming of age dramedy where infidelity, real estate, and Lyme disease have two families falling apart on Long Island in the early eighties. Scott, 15, is at the point in his life when he finds out that the most important people around him, his father, his mother, and his brother, are not exactly who he thought they were. They are flawed and they are human. He then discovers the true deception of his family.

The reason i love this film first of all is that i saw it in a place or a cinema that i had not seen a film in before. It felt very different,but exciting. The acting in this film is fantastic. The performances are some of the best i have seen in a long time. I can`t pick a standout this time, but i will mention some performances. I will start with Emma Roberts & Rory Culkin who both act their socks off in this film. I have a soft spot for Emma Roberts (Not that way) and i think very soon she is going to be a Big star in Hollywood (Along with AnnaSophia Robb) and this film proves that she is ready and capiable of taking bigger and bolder roles. Rory Culkin was the same but just didn`t have the charm that Emma has. Another two i want to mention are Alec Baldwin and Jill Hennessy who are both incredible in this film. Jill is amazing as the long suffering wife of Alec Baldwin`s character. Alec Baldwin himself is also great in this film as he brings emotion and heartlessness greed to this role. That is what makes Alec Baldwin to me an incredible actor. The third and final actress i would like to mention is Cynthia Nixon. Her character is such a bitch in this film, yet she has reasons for being a bitch. She is miserable. She is in a miserable marriage and just wants a bit of fun and you see that in her own performance.

There is very little music in this film and that is what makes the film so emotional and interesting. Silence is a powerful thing in films when used at the right time. And in this film it is used very correctly and well done.

Overall this is my favourite film of the year and hopefully you can track it done and give it a watch because it is worth your time.

Rating - 86% - A-

genesis_pig

11-14-10, 06:31 PM

Lymelife is one of my favorite films.. maybe I liked it coz I could relate to the story.
I would second it as a recommendation.

Gunny

11-14-10, 06:32 PM

I saw Get Him To The Greek. Very ordinary. Think I laughed twice.

MovieMad16

11-14-10, 06:38 PM

GENESIS PIG - I know. Its so brilliant. Can't believe The Oscars overlooked it. It had Oscar written all over itself. Emma Roberts was great in it and honestly could watch the film all day.

GUNNY - I liked it because of The Bit in Vegas. Everything else was ok. Plus The Girl from Damages is in it and I do think she's great.

MovieMad16

11-15-10, 08:35 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Eragon

Don`t worry i didn`t buy this on DVD...i watched this on Film 4 because i was bored and there was nothing else on...and do you know what...it was average.

Orphaned farm boy Eragon destiny is sealed forever when a mystic stone chooses him for its keeper, this is no ordinary stone, this is the last surviving egg of the dragon race. Eragon is now the new Dragon Rider, the boy who will be savior to the repressed peoples of the Kingdom ruled by the wicked King Galbatorix and his evil wizard Durza. Running, hiding and battling across the lands with his mentor Brom and the gracious dragon Saphira, together, with the beautiful Princess Arya, this Band of Brothers learn more about themselves, their responsibilities and their destinies. Who shall succeed toward the end? Shall good overcome evil? Or will all be lost to the dark forces forever? Fly with the adventure.

Now don`t get me wrong, this film is laugh out loud bad,but not horrible in anyway. The acting is laughable apart from Jeremy Irons who i swaer may have been the only person who took this seriously. The teen lead is so dry in this film that he bears resemblance to the actor who played Alex Rider in Stormbreaker. Robert Carlyle plays a weird wacky villian who isnt scary or intimidating in the slightest. His speech in the middle of the film to the CGI army reminded me of his speech in Hitler:The Rise Of Evil. Apart from that,everyone else just sucks.

The story is very boring and resembles Dragonheart,Lord Of The Rings and various other films. There is no originality in this film nor the books. Its dull,unentertaining and very fast paced. Although The CGI Dragon in this is pretty well done.

Overall,its not very entertaining in story,but if you want CGI and Decent Battles,Eragon may be passable in that area,but it isnt very groundbreaking.

Rating - 39% - C

genesis_pig

11-15-10, 08:48 AM

I wouldn't even bother reviewing Eragon.

spudracer

11-15-10, 09:17 AM

I saw Get Him To The Greek. Very ordinary. Think I laughed twice.

I'm in total agreement with you, Gunny. I guess I'm getting to that age where the dick and fart jokes are just getting old.

MovieMad16

11-15-10, 09:38 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Rent

I had never seen or heard of Rent since 2008. I never watched the show and so picking this film up would be my first experience of Rent.

Based on Puccini's 'La Boheme', 'Rent' tells the story of one year in the life of friends living the Bohemian life in modern day East Village, New York City, 1989-1990. Among the group are our narrator, nerdy love-struck filmmaker Mark Cohen; the object of Mark's affection, his former girlfriend, Maureen Johnson; Maureen's Harvard-educated public interest lawyer and lesbian lover Joanne Jefferson; Mark's roommate, HIV-positive musician and former junkie, Roger Davis; Roger's new girlfriend, the HIV-positive drug addicted S&M dancer, Mimi Marquez; their former roommate, HIV-positive computer genius Tom Collins; Collins' HIV-positive drag queen street musician/lover Angel; and Benjamin Coffin III, a former member of the group who married for money and has since become their landlord and the opposite of everything they stand for. Shows how much changes or doesn't change in the 525,600 minutes that make up a year.

This film is absolutely fantastic. The music for starters is wonderful and passionate. It opens with one of my favourite musical songs of all time "Seasons Of Love". It is such a memorable and emotional song about these group of friends just trying to survive the big city and make it day by day. The Songs in Rent are all very memorable and create the heart and soul of the story which makes it its masterpiece today. Another big thing about Rent`s success are the characters. These characters are fantastic and are all so different in many ways. My favourite character would have to be either Maureen or Angel. Angel was the centre of the story for me, as he united everyone through good and bad times. Maureen i like because she is a woman wanting to have fun and live her life, but she feels trapped and feeling she has to change for her girlfriend.

Overall, this is an amazing experience. I love the story, characters and emtional messege Jonathan Larson is trying to show in the story. Please Please Please find this film and do give it a watch as it is an underrated timeless gem.

Rating - 92% - A

MovieMad16

11-15-10, 03:17 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Devil Wears Prada

This was another film that was on The TV and so i figured. "Why Not?" i always wanted to watch this film. And Boy it was a big dissapointment.

Miranda Priestley, of "Runway" magazine tears up the landscape as a demanding fashion editor. She is a terror to everyone who is around her as is quickly depicted in the opening scenes of the movie. Her first assistant strives to please her and tries to emulate her, but one can sense that she is not quite as hard as she tries to put on. Into this mix comes a young woman who knows nothing of the fashion industry, has never read the magazine, and doesn't know who Miranda Priestley is. She only sees this as a stepping stone to another journalism position. Showing no fashion sense and immediately scorned by everyone, Miranda nonetheless hires her as the second assistant. When Miranda demands that she obtain the next unpublished Harry Potter manuscript, you can sense that she is trying to force her to quit, but it makes the young woman dig in to please her boss. With the help of one of the magazine's fashion editors, she gets a complete makeover and a new security. However, with her new appearance and the demands placed on her, she starts to lose her friends, family and her live-in boy friend. As she is whisked away to Paris with Miranda and faces all of the glamor that could be hers, including a flashy if not artificial freelance journalist, she is forced to make the decision of where she wants to be in her life.

This film was dissapointing with the reason...nothing happens. The story is Girl gets a job at a fashion magazine, has a bitchy boss and quits. Quite basic and quite a snooze really. Anne Hathaway is great but she keeps picking really all the misses of the bunch. I haven`t seen all of her films but i hear Bride Wars is god awful, so can`t she just stop and say to herself "What Haven`t I Done" or "What Am I Good At" and then focus on that. Meryl Streep is always great and you can see what she is trying to potray in this film. The problem is i didn`t know if she was meant to be Very Bitchy and Anne Hathway`s character was to come and make her see light or she was meant to be The Patty Hewes Of the Film World,Manipulative and Controlling. Emily Brunt is ok but nothing special (Just looks hot) and Stanley Tucci who i think was the star of the film. A character i liked and had a proper personality.

Overall dissapointment and sadly wasn`t as interesting as i hoped it would be.

Rating - 61% - B

MovieMad16

11-15-10, 03:19 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Shrek Forever After

So we arrive at another Shrek Movie where this franchise is on its last legs to make money. While this premise seems pretty interesting, it falls flat and here is why.

A bored and domesticated Shrek pacts with deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin to get back to feeling like a real ogre again, but when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away -- where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met -- he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.

I went to see this in 3D and my 3D Revival reaction is this...3D SUCKS BIG ASS! First of all it hurts your eyes due to the fact that it is 3D and its HD too. I had to take the glasses off at certain points and watched it in its blurry vision and it wasn`t so bad. As for the film itself, it was ok but nothing special. Is it better than Shrek 3 ? Yeah i think it is but it still brings nothing new to the franchise, it is basically in for the money as most films are these days. I think Fiona was given a new personality and a new backstory which really interested me. The villian Rumpulstilksten (Might be a wrong spelling) was ok but again not very original or special.

So Overall i would rent this to be perfect honest as its another lame ass money grabbing sequel.

Rating - 48% - C+

MovieMad16

11-15-10, 03:22 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Predators

Going in and wasn`t expecting much at all, i came out and it was better than i expected. It contains the same rough plot as the first Predator film does, only with a different cast and with the story tweaked around a bit but it is still very enjoyable.

The First Film was in a Jungle,The Second Was In A City, so i think it makes sense for the Third Film to be On A Different Planet. It kind of gives The Humans the disadvantage for the first time. In the first two films, The Predator was in environments that weren`t to his taking. Never the less the story is engaging and very easy to get to like the characters particulary Adrian Brody`s character.

Some people can argue and say that they are the same personalities as Predator 1 but there are some original parts to these new characters. There are also two factions of Predators. There are the classic Predators with the classic helmets and look, and then there are the newer Predators with half masks and with a more sinister look. They look a lot more deadlier and hardcore in a way.

Overall its an enjoyable film, while it does resemble Predator 1, it is still very good and brings its own twist to the series.

Rating - 73% - B+

MovieMad16

11-15-10, 03:44 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Moon

Everyone At the end of 2009 and Award Season were saying how fantastic Moon was and i wasn`t interested in seeing it at first, but then I decided to buy it and watch it.

Sam Bell has a three year contract to work for Lunar Industries. For the contract's entire duration, he is the sole employee based at their lunar station. His primary job responsibility is to harvest and periodically rocket back to Earth supplies of helium-3, the current clean and abundant fuel used on Earth. There is no direct communication link available between the lunar station and Earth, so his only direct real-time interaction is with GERTY, the intelligent computer whose function is to attend to his day to day needs. With such little human contact and all of it indirect, he feels that three years is far too long to be so isolated; he knows he is beginning to hallucinate as the end of his three years approaches. All he wants is to return to Earth to be with his wife Tess and their infant daughter Eve, who was born just prior to his leaving for this job. With two weeks to go, he gets into an accident at one of the mechanical harvesters and is rendered unconscious. Injured, he awakens back at the station in the infirmary, he assumes assisted by GERTY. GERTY tells him that a rescue team named Eliza will come to the station to clean up the aftermath of the accident. After his recuperation, he takes an unauthorized trip back to the broken harvester, where he makes an unexpected discovery. Because of his find, he begins to doubt his sanity, then his true identity, then the company and GERTY's willingness to do what is best for him. Because of his resulting beliefs, his sole mission becomes how to get back to Earth on his own.

Moon is something like a fresh air into The Sci Fi Genre. Its original, edgy and chilling at the same time. The story is a work of genius and really had me confused at some points. I won`t spoil it but you will think something at first and then the film reveals that it is something completely different and to me that was pretty clever and sparked my interest a lot more. There are no cliches in Moon really, Duncan Jones creates an original story that is very hooking and very interesting.

The acting is marvellous. there really is one actor in this whole film and its Sam Rockwell. Sam Rockwell delivers a very powerful performance and really was overlooked in The Award Season. He really wants to go home and see his family again,but then goes on a dark road where he discovers that not all is what he thinks. Another classic performance is Kevin Spacey as The Voice of GERTY. In my opinion, GERTY is The Next HAL, only GERTY is original in many different ways. He is iconic and chilling at the same time.

I also love the effects in Moon. The Moon is shot as though something terrible has just occured. Its like the silence after a fiery gunbattle or the field after a nucleur bomb going off. It feels very weird but wonderful at the same time. I wasn`t in tears of joy but i did admire the work that went in to make those wonderful effects. Effects today in Hollywood just seem cheap and not very inspiring these days.

Overall Moon is really really entertaining and destined to spark your interest because it eventually sparked mine.

Rating - 76% - B+

MovieMad16

11-15-10, 03:51 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Jason X

This was one of the first horror movies i ever saw. I know your laughing there at that first bit but its true, and i was dissapointed not because the film was flat out bad, but because i didn`t get scared...at all.

Finally captured in the year 2008, Jason Voorhees (Kane Hodder) is held inside a government research facility whose scientists try to answer the question that keeps eluding them - why one of the most infamous mass murderers in history cannot die. Once Rowan (Lexa Doig), leader of the research project, prepares the specimen for cryogenic suspension, a greedy scientist goes over her head and comes to remove Jason, only to have the mad slasher break free and slaughter him and his entire entourage. Tricking Jason into following her, Rowan eludes him into entering the cryogenic freezer and begins the process, but a breach in the system causes her to freeze with him. The government tries to deny any evidence of the project, and nearly four centuries pass, during which the Earth gradually becomes less and less habitable and humans have relocated to a planet in another star system that they've named Earth II. A team of young students descends onto the ruined Earth, where they find the frozen bodies of Jason and Rowan in the forgotten research facility and take back on board their ship with them. Rowan is thawed and revived, but the team mistakes Jason to be dead, having no idea of his abilities or motives. Before long, Jason awakens to the sound of young people having premarital sex once again, and the carnage erupts once again as the ship proceeds to Earth II. The remaining survivors fight for their lives as the centuries-old mad slasher proves that he is just as evil and just as indestructible during their time as he was centuries before.

Now where to start...DO NOT TAKE THIS FILM SERIOUSLY AT ALL. The plot is just out there in the realms of fantasy. There is no way that in the year 2455 we will be able to bring people back to life with robotic ants. Second of all, the characters are two dimensional apart from a certain few (and those are the ones who survived). There aint any worthy talent in this film and i ain`t surprised. I only liked 3 of the cast. The Hot girl that died by being sucked out into space, The guy that looks like a young Matthew Perry and The Tough Black Soldier Guy. And Jason X was pretty damn cool, but not amazingly wow Cool.

I also must mention that The Special Effects are just terrible. They are Early PS2 Graphics and they look incredibly ****. I mean granted its 2001 and CGI wasn`t at the level it is today, but still they could have done a lot better.

Overall its terrible but can be fun at the same time. While watching it, I had this fun feeling to it. I guess you could watch and enjoy it without taking it seriously in a way. I mean i could when I was 12 or 13 but now i`m 16 and I can just about get through it.

Rating - 49% - C+

MovieMad16

11-15-10, 04:51 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Toy Story

I will be seeing Toy Story 3 when it is released in The UK This Coming Monday. However i wont have internet access because i will be on holiday. Trying to bring back some nostalgia for The Third Upcoming Film, i am going to review both Toy Story films and any other Pixar Films that are floating around my house. So lets start with Toy Story.

A little boy named Andy loves to be in his room, playing with his toys, especially his doll named "Woody". But, what do the toys do when Andy is not with them, they come to life. Woody believes that he has life (as a toy) good. However, he must worry about Andy's family moving, and what Woody does not know is about Andy's birthday party. Woody does not realize that Andy's mother gave him an action figure known as Buzz Lightyear, who does not believe that he is a toy, and quickly becomes Andy's new favorite toy. Woody, who is now consumed with jealousy, tries to get rid of Buzz. Then, both Woody and Buzz are now lost. They must find a way to get back to Andy before he moves without them, but they will have to pass through a ruthless toy killer, Sid Phillips.

This movie is timeless. It revolutionised animation and introduced new wonderful disney characters. Woody and Buzz are like the animation buddy cop team. They are two classic characters with two classic personalities. Also the other toys of Andy are fantastic characters too. You have Woody the Cowboy and Leader, Buzz Lightyear the Space Ranger who has yet to discover his true cause, Mr Potato Head with The Wonderful Voice of Don Rickles, Hamm who is so hiliarious for being sarcastic and witty. But my favourite has to be Rex, the sensitive dinosaur. He is the exact opposite of what a Dinosaur should be. Sensitive,scared and very confused of his emotions. I also love Sid, the villian of the story who wants to distroy toys for fun. He must have an abusive parent or something.

The story is classic. Two toys that can`t get along who must in order to return home. both Woody and Buzz learn a valuable lesson whilst going on this scary but wonderous journey. I think both Tom Hanks & Tim Allen are just perfect for the voices of both Woody & Buzz. I reckon like Star Wars, generations and generations in years to come will fall in love with this movie.

And one last thing, the music is also fantastic. Randy Newman is a music god when it comes to Toy Story. You Got A Friend In Me is such a touching song that brings my Nostalgia flooding right back in.

Overall, this film is a classic, its story, characters, voice work and above all The Animation. I recommend this to anyone a fan of great films because this is one of them.

Rating - 100% - A+

nebbit

11-15-10, 06:03 PM

Nice review Connor :yup:

MovieMad16

11-16-10, 12:55 PM

thanks. More reviews are on the way.

MovieMad16

11-16-10, 01:55 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Toy Story 2

Just when you thought the first one could not be beat, Toy Story 2 comes along in 1999 and takes the story to a whole new level.

In "Toy Story 2," the fun and adventure continues when Andy goes off to summer camp and the toys are left to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector kidnaps Woody who unbeknownst to himself is a highly valued collectable. It's now up to Buzz Lightyear and the gang from Andy's room - Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, Rex and Hamm - to spring into action and save their pal from winding up as a museum piece. There's plenty of excitement and fun as the toys get into one predicament after another in their daring race to get home before Andy does.

In My Opinion, I think the sequel is a lot better than the first one. Why, for starters it has a more exciting and interesting story. It introduces the fact that Woody will not be with Andy forever and that one day, He will not longer be Andy`s toy. It also introduces Jesse voiced by Joan Cusack which like all Toy Story characters fits the part. It also introduces Bullseye who i like as well. But Kelsey Grammer as Stinky Pete was a great part and a great underrated Disney Villian. Zurg is in it to but his best parts are in The Disney Animated Series The Adventrues Of Buzz Lightyear voiced by Wayne Knight Who also voices and has the likness of Al.

As usual, The animation is great and proves that Pixar is a growing force in Hollywood and one of the few studios that haven`t been warped into money grabbing idiots (All of their Films have received Positive Reviews) and Toy Story 2 is one of an underrated classic. The Music and Score is tremendous in this and again proves that Pixar cares about their audience.
So This film exceeds the first film in my opinion of all films that was great about 1.

I am awaiting Toy Story 3 in which the story will conclude (Although i hear small rumours of a 4th. Good Or Bad ?) and i swear i think this will be the first time i may cry at a film. But who knows and by next week, i will know whether Toy Story 3 will be my Film Of The Year (Or Inception ?)

Rating - 100% - A+

MovieMad16

11-16-10, 03:30 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Monsters.Inc

After going through The Two Toy Story films, i felt that I should explore the house for more Pixar Films. i only found one and it was Monsters Inc.

In the world behind our closet doors, monsters like Mike and Sulley work hard for their income. To be exact, the monster world depends on our children's screams: It is their energy that makes lightbulbs glow and cars drive. Big companies like Monsters, Inc. collect the scream energy, and many monsters work there in shifts. In these times, it is getting harder and harder to shock the kids properly, since they're so spoiled by television, so that there's an energy shortage in the monster world.

Sulley, the number one frightener, one day accidentally lets a human child into the monster world. Since kids are supposed to be poisonous and carry loads of diseases, pandemonium ensues. After Mike and Sulley discover that the girl they named Boo actually seems quite harmless, they decide to bring her back through her door into her room. But Boo's presence is more than just a mere accident. Now, Mike and Sulley have to face an enemy within their own ranks.

While in my eyes it is nowhere near Toy Story, Monsters Inc is a very very enjoyable film. It takes a very simple concept or idea and turns it into its own world which The Writers of Pixar never dissapoint. The two leads Mike & Sully are a excellent double act and really are the stars of the show.

Billy Crystal`s voice work as Mike is just laugh out loud clever. John Goodman is great as Sully and you do feel for the character when she has to take up Boo and take care of it in this unknown world. I also love the fact that The Monsters are scared of the Children, that is just a great gag.

Overall not the best pixar movie, but certainly one to check out.

Rating - 76% - B+

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 04:48 PM

Connor Macgregor Reviews...Inception

I always knew this film would be special...and my god it is. Its in my opinion...Nolan`s best work.

Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible-inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming.

This film is by far The Best Film Of The Year. Its an ideas film and its one that Nolan does so well in his films. Dreams are something in film that can be difficult to do and even more difficult to be done well. Here its done really well by Nolan`s amazing directing and the wonderful effects that are just awe inspiring. The story is just so original and very tricky to follow.

With all these dreams they enter and the demons of Cobb`s past, it makes the story interesting and wanting the audience member wanting more. I won`t spoil anything else but its entertaining and very thought provoking.

The acting is great. Leo Di Caprio pretty much steals the show because his the character is the one in which the story is most invested in. Its the demons of his past and the demons of his present that make him go through this journey of mystery and fear that will rid him of his demons. Ellen Page is incredible too. She is basically the audience. The person who is new to The Inception and slowly sucks herself into the wonders of the dream world. I do love her role in this as any of the viewer could put themselves in her shoes. Other performances that are great are Joseph Gordan Levett and Marion Cortlandt in roles i will not reveal until you see the film.

Overall Film of the year by a mile. Great acting, Story, Directing and Effects. See IT!

Rating - 95% - A

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 04:50 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Appleseed

I felt anime tonight and so picked out Appleseed to give it a watch...and boy i was dissapointed.

In a utopian society created at the end of the third world war, a female warrior who has been plucked from the badlands begins to see cracks in this new facade. And what does this community have planned for the rest of humankind?

Yeah i was sadly dissapointed with this. Not much to say just that the story is same old same old with most Jap Anime i have seen, characters are flat and dont have any chemistry and while the effects are impressive, that is the only thing keeping the film from flopping.

So Overall dull, not very interesting and after a great day, ended on a downer.

Rating - 35% - C

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 04:53 PM

Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...Some Like It Hot

A timeless classic, a special film to me and contains some of the most memorable scenes in all of comedy. And now i will review Some Like It Hot.

Joe, the saxophone player, is Josephine in the all girls band that he joined with Jerry, the bass violin player, to be one step ahead of the mob after witnessing the 1929 St. Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago. After a train ride that sets a record for number of people in an upper berth, they are In Miami. Joe decides to be the man of Sugar Kane's dreams and invites her out to a yacht he doesn't have. But he can use Osgood Fielding's yacht if Jerry -- as Daphne -- will keep Osgood dancing. The pace gets even giddier when the Chicago mob arrives in Miami for a convention.

Who can`t love this film. its a classic film with a wonderful cast that make me laugh so hard. Jack Lemon and Tony Curtis are easily one of the all time great double acts because of this film. I don`t know what they did after or before, but in this film they work so well off each other and that is why the film works so well. Marilyn Monroe is very good as Sugar in this film. A girl who wants to experience life to the fullest. The best part of the film is when Jack & Tony are dressed up as the women. They sell it completely and they always end up in amazing awkward positions. I also have to love gold old innocent Osgood Fielding III played brilliantly by Joe E Brown. Its just a very charming performance and i love how he just keeps trying to charm Tony Curtis`s character. Its just great.

I also love the infamous quote at the end. Its just a classic ending and a classic quote.

"I`m a Man" "Well...Nobody`s Perfect"

Overall SEE This film. it may be from the 50s but it is just a hiliarious film. It was also the film in which i was born to. My Family were watching it in the hospital while I was being born.

Rating - 100% - A+

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 04:55 PM

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Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...Jaws

What i am about to review is a film that changed the business forever. It introduced something that had never been introduced in movies before. That is The Blockbuster and Jaws was the father of it.

Martin Brody is the new police chief of Amity, an island resort town somewhere in New England. He has a wife named Ellen, and two sons named Michael and Sean. On a Summer morning, Brody is called to the beach, where the mangled body of Summer vacationer Chrissie Watkins has washed ashore. The medical examiner tells Brody that it could have been a shark that killed Watkins. Mayor Larry Vaughn, who is desperate to not lose the money that will be brought in by 4th of July tourists, wants Brody to say Watkins's death was caused by a motorboat propeller instead of a shark, because the thought of a shark in Amity's waters would drive tourists away from Amity. It looks like Vaughn is a mayor who puts money ahead of people's lives. Shark expert Matt Hooper believes Watkins was killed by a shark. Hooper is proven right a few days later, when Alex Kintner is killed by the shark that killed Watkins. Looking for the quickest solution, Vaughn tells all of the local fishermen to let him know if they see the shark. A shark hunter named Quint offers to find the shark and kill it, but Vaughn thinks Quint's price of $10,000 is too high. When a tiger shark is killed and hauled in by a couple of boaters, Vaughn hastily says that the shark crisis is over, but Hooper says the shark that's been killing people a huge great white shark is still in Amity's waters, but Vaughn leaves the beaches opened because all he cares about is the 4th of July tourist money. On the 4th of July, Vaughn encourages people to swim at the beach, and Hooper is proven right again when the shark kills a man, biting the man's leg off. Michael, who was in the water at the time of the attack, is taken to the hospital, where he's treated for shock after watching the shark kill the guy. Brody asks Vaughn to hire Quint to find the shark. Because his own kids were at that beach too, Vaughn agrees to hire Quint to find the shark. Quint, Hooper, and Brody are sent out to sea in Quint's boat, the Orca, ready to do whatever it takes to find the shark.

This film is a cinematic classic. The theme from John Williams is one of the most infamous themes in all of cinema. Only two rythams are needed to create the classic theme. John Williams is just quite simply one of the greatest if not the greatest film composers ever lived.

The acting is incredible. The standout for me was Robert Shaw as Quint. he brings so much character to that role and he is the most interesting out of the three. His story of The Indianapollis is just bone chilling and opens up Prequel Possibilites. Although i would only like to see it if directed by someone that knows how to direct good chillers. Other acting that is great is Richard Dreyfuss as The Ocean Expert and Murray Hamilton as the money greedy Mayor. Roy Scheider is also very good in this as Chief Brody who has to struggle to keep the town falling to peices.

One of the most memorable things about the film is the fact that the shark isn`t seen through most of the movie. It helps create suspence throughout the film until we see it for the first time and are swept out of our seats (plus the shark didn`t work). I truely do love the shark. It just never stops. It will keep going and going and going until its too fat to
swim.

Overall its a classic film and gave birth to blockbusters. I truely bless you Peter Blenchy for writing a spectacular novel and Speilberg for directing it.

Rating - 100% - A+

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 04:57 PM

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Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...Night Of The Living Dead

Apparantly this is one of the films that changed the face of horror...hmmm well for me i thought slightly differently on that.

Chaos descends upon the world as the brains of the recently deceased become inexplicably reanimated, causing the dead to rise and feed on human flesh. Speculation rests on a radiation-covered NASA satellite returning from Venus, but it only remains a speculation. Anyone who dies during the crisis of causes unrelated to brain trauma will return as a flesh-eating zombie, including anyone who has been bitten by a zombie. The only way to destroy the zombies is to destroy the brain. As the catastrophe unfolds, a young woman visiting her father's grave takes refuge in a nearby farmhouse, where she is met by a man who protects her and barricades them inside. They both later discover people hiding in the basement, and they each attempt to cope with the situation. Their only hope rests on getting some gasoline from a nearby pump into a truck that is running on empty, but this requires braving the hordes of ravenous walking corpses outside. When they finally put their plans into action, panic and personal tensions only add to the terror as they try to survive.

I don`t love this film, but i did enjoy it. Why its good is because it is not just a zombie movie, its a movie about survival in the worse case scenario. The characters can not get along and end up argueing and backstabbing each other for their own personal goals. Duane Jones who plays Ben really carries the whole film and is the star of the show. He is doing all the work and fighting to survive the evil that lurks outside the house. Some of the other cast including Judith O Dea who plays Barbara who spends most of the film shocked that someone tried to kill her. Still a great performance though. One last mention will be to Kyra Schon who plays the girl Karen Cooper who when zombified has one of the most creeepiest looks in a film. Seriously watch that film and see that face and tell me that isn`t scary or creepy at all.

Overall its not a classic film but it is a good film. With powerful acting and a haunting story, Night Of The Living Dead doesn`t dissapoint.

Rating - 71% - B+

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 04:59 PM

Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...Toy Story 3

Today i am about to complete a series of reviews and then you will know that Toy Story is the greatest trilogy of all time.

Andy is now 17 and ready to head off to college, leaving Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the toy-box gang to ponder their uncertain futures. When the toys are accidentally donated to the Sunnyside Daycare center they're initially overjoyed to once again be played with, but their enthusiasm quickly gives way to horror as they discover the true nature of the establishment under the rule of the deceptively welcoming "Lotso" Bear. Now, all of the toys must band together in one final, crazy scheme to escape their confines and return home to Andy.

The Toy Story Trilogy is very special to me and certainly to many other people around the world. The first Toy Story is a classic but The Second Toy Story is almost a masterpiece. But this film IS a masterpiece. The story is sad yet poignant. It tells us what we all know. Kids will grow out of toys and this film shows us what the toy`s greatest fears are. The story is so amazing and lures you in within the first few minutes. Like Toy Story 2 it starts off with this little fantasy in which Andy is playing with his toys. Like The Godfather, Toy Story centers around The character of Woody and his relationship with Andy and how important it is to him. After seeing this film I felt it was complete and that the story is complete.

I hear horrid rumours of a Toy Story 4 and for that i say NO THANK YOU.

The Ending was quite possibly one of the saddest endings ever in cinema. It was the first time i cried at a film. I AM SERIOUS. I never cried at a film until TS3. Its such a sad yet imminant moment in which Andy must pass his toys on to a new generation. The character Bonnie looks more fun than Andy was but i would like their relationship with Bonnie & The Toys to remain a mystery. Maybe they got on more than Andy. Oh and of course i must talk about Buzz & Jesse. I was a giggly little twilight fan when they held hands at the end. Its so right they should be together. Why I HAVE NO CLUE THEY JUST SHOULD! Shame that Woody & Bo never had a happy ending but i guess Woody`s true love was always Andy.

Overall Fantastic Film that makes The Toy Story Trilogy the Greatest Trilogy Of All Time. better Than Godfather (Although GF is still greatest film of all time) , Better Than The Colours Trilogy and The Dollars Trilogy. SEE THIS FILM RIGHT NOW!

Rating - 100% - A+

nebbit

11-17-10, 06:33 PM

Some like it Hot Is one of my favourites :yup: glad you liked it :)

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 08:20 PM

its a classic, who cant like it.

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 08:30 PM

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Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews ... A Fistful Of Dollars

Now i am going to review another classic trilogy. This time i am throwing on my hat , puffing my cigar , jumping my horse as i enter the world of the western as I review A Fistful Of Dollars. The First Of The Dollars Trilogy.

A drifter gunman arrives in the Mexican village of San Miguel at the border of United States of America, and befriends the owner of the local bar Silvanito. The stranger discovers that the town is dominated by two gangster lords: John Baxter and the cruel Ramón Rojo. When the stranger kills four men of the Baxter's gang, he is hired by Ramón's brother Esteban Rojo to join their gang. However, the stranger decides to work for both sides, playing one side off against the other.

This film is a classic. Clint Eastwood is just amazing in this role. This role is filled with mystery throughout the whole film and all we know is that he has come to help this city at civil war. Eastwood steals the show from the start. He is so mysterious and also so cool. The story is so brilliant. Two selfish groups of gunman who want full control of their town. And only The Man With No Name can resolve it...and he chooses to do it the hard way.

Other great actors in this film are Jose Calvo as Silvanito who reminds me a lot of Jon Pertwee in a way. But never the less he is excellent in the role. I also love the evil brothers in the film. They are just so down right evil including Ramon played by Gian Maria Volonte. He has some sort of evil in his performance which makes the film work.

Overall , The first film is a western classic. Eastwood`s performance changed the western genre overnight and cemented himself in film history.

Rating - 86% - A-

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 08:32 PM

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Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...For A Few Dollars More

Just when i thought The First Dollars Film changed Western Genre...Out Comes For A Few Dollars More.

Monco is a bounty killer chasing El Indio and his gang. During his hunting, he meets Col. Douglas Mortimer, another bounty killer, and they decide to make a partnership, chase the bad guys together and split the reward. During their enterprise, there will be lots of bullets and funny situations. In the end, one of the bounty hunters shows the real intention of his hunting.

This film exceeds where Fistful Of Dollars started. The story goes beyond the town and into the unknown world of the western. Clint Eastwood once again shows how cool The Man With No Name is. All he cares about his money and will do anything to get it , even kill innocent lives. Another performance i have to mention is Lee Van Cleef who plays Douglas Mortimer. Its a great role to match with Eastwood`s Man With No Name. These two have great chemistry in the film right until the climax which is one of the best endings to a film ever.

The story is a great western story. Two Bounty Hunters after the same guy and its a race to see who can get to him first. The acting is marvellous in the film and the directing by Sergio Leone is remarkable.

Overall better than the first but do not need to see the first to enjoy it. But please see the first,this one and the third and possibly greatest western ever made.

Rating - 89% - A-

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 08:33 PM

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Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...Terminator 3 : Rise Of The Machines

The First 2 Terminator Films are classic in the Sci Fi Genre....But What About The Third ?

More than 10 years after 'Terminator 2', John Connor now exists only as a drifter - living 'off the grid', so no more Terminators from the future can hunt him down. Unfortunately, SkyNet does send another one back - and this one is called the T-X, even more powerful & advanced than the dreaded T-1000. However, another CSM-101 Terminator is also sent back to protect John against the T-X. Now, Skynet is patiently assuming control of civilian computer systems, under the guise of a computer virus. John has also met his future wife, Kate Brewster, whose father - a U.S. Air Force General - is in charge of the military computer systems & is leery of up linking SkyNet. However, when the SkyNet virus infects the U.S military computers & leaves the country open to attack, the machines begin their horrific takeover. Soon a nuclear war will result - and the war against the machines will begin. Can the outdated CSM-101 Terminator eliminate the highly advanced T-X - or will a darker future await man following the nuclear attack?

I will admit that T3 isn`t as good as T1 & T2. But this is still a great movie. The plot is perfectly fine and there are no plot holes or missing links from the first two Terminator Films. Some people could consider this film Non Canon and that is fine but for me its apart of The Terminator Series despite the fact Cameron was never involved.

Arnie still has it and while this Terminator shows a lot more emotional sides than he did to 1 & 2 , Arnie still pulls off action really well. I guess he wanted to return to Terminator before retiring to Politics as this was the franchise that made his name. Also i must give credit to Nick Stahl for not letting The John Connor Character be a two dimensional character. He gives a convincing performance of someone who doesn`t want to be a hero and just wants to be left alone. Clare Danes also gives a great performance as Kate Brewster, someone leading a normal life until all of a sudden she is thrown into this battle for survial that leads into a dark and terrfying future.

Overall , its a good film but not on par with 1 Or 2. See it just for the sake of seeing it.

Rating - 70% - B

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 08:35 PM

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Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...The Mask Of Zorro

I saw this when i was a child...and loved every single minute of it.

In early 19th century California the masked swordsman hero Zorro was a champion of the people against the tyranny of Spanish rule, represented by the ruthless Governor Montero. Unfortunately, on the eve of his greatest triumph, the liberation of California, Montero learns of Zorro's secret identity as Don Diego de la Vega and attacks the rebel in his home leaving him imprisoned, his wife dead and his daughter abducted to be claimed as the child of Montero. Twenty years pass, and Montero returns to California intent on a foul plan to bring it under his total control. Upon learning of his return, Don Diego escapes from his long imprisonment and prepares for his revenge. Part of it involves the training of an orphan who helped him as a boy to become his successor. Together, the two must prepare to do battle with Montero and his American henchman to save California and reunite with Diego's lost daughter. So once again, the enemies of freedom and justice in California must fear of the man who leaves the mark of the Z.

For starters , I love the action in this film. Its not CGI by any means. Its done with stuntmen , real explosions and it feels like its been done with everyone doing their best work. Martin Campbell`s direction is great in all his films as he captures the 1800 feel and the characters emotions in the story.

The story is a great one. Its about two man`s personal revenge against people that took something that was so valuable from them and instead of being bloodthirsty killers , they train and ressurect the one hero that kills but kills for the right reasons...Zorro.

Anthony Hopkins is the clear standout in the film. A man that has lost everything but will do anything to get revenge on the person that took everything away from him. Then there is Antonio Banderas who is also amazing in this film. He suits The Zorro Costume perfectly and clearly deserves to cut The Z mark as the legendary hero.

I will give a shout out to two other people. Catherine Zeta Jones and Stuart Wilson who play Elena And Rafael Montero , two excellent characters especially Stuart Wilson`s character Rafael. But in my opinion , one of my favourite villians ever is Cpt Harrison Love played by Matt Letscher who is just fantastic at potraying the most evil character i have seen reviewing these films. He would be in my top 10 List of Favourite Villians.

Overall , A must see and recommended by any Zorro fan because i liked it and i am sure others will too. Plus its a special film to me because it was one of the first films i ever saw.

Rating - 96% - A

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 08:38 PM

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Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...The Good,The Bad & The Ugly

"WAAAAAAAAAA...WA..WA.WA" The Infamous Western Cry that made the genre what it is today. This Is without a doubt The Greatest Western Film And One Of The Greatest Trilogies Of All Time.

Blondie (The Good) is a professional gunslinger who is out trying to earn a few dollars. Angel Eyes (The Bad) is a hit man who always commits to a task and sees it through, as long as he is payed to do so. And Tuco (The Ugly) is a wanted outlaw trying to take care of his own hide. Tuco and Blondie share a partnership together making money off Tuco's bounty, but when Blondie unties the partnership, Tuco tries to hunt down Blondie. When Blondie and Tuco comes across a horse carriage loaded with dead bodies, they soon learn from the only survivor (Bill Carson) that he and a few other men have buried a stash of gold in a cemetery. Unfortunately Carson dies and Tuco only finds out the name of the cemetery, while Blondie finds out the name on the grave. Now the two must keep each other alive in order to find the gold. Angel Eyes (who had been looking for Bill Carson) discovers that Tuco and Blondie meet with Carson and knows they know the location of the gold. All he needs is for the two to lead him to it. Now The Good, The Bad and The Ugly must all battle it out to get their hands on $200,000 worth of gold.

After seeing this film , I was stunned. Eastwood is GOD. Eastwood represents Cool like no other man or actor ever will. The Man With No Name is quite possibly the greatest character ever created in motion picuture history and i will not deny it. His sheer awesomeness and coolness when he holds the gun and the look of him. The Hat is just perfect Western Hat. The beard and facial hair is also great. He looks the part , he talks the part and deserves all the acclaim he will get while living and when dead. The Character is truely timeless.

I didn`t know that Lee Van Cleef was back in this film. I honestly thought it was a different actor playing the part. Never the less he is great as always. Another role which i thought was fantastic was Eli Wallach who played Tuco. At one point you hate his guts so much and another you love him too much. I won`t say what happens or why he is so hated and liked at the same time , but he is a truely memorable character.

Overall , Best Western ever made. Without A Doubt. See It and The Dollars Trilogy. They are all Masterpieces in different ways.

Rating - 99% - A

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 08:39 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Knight & Day

One of the films i was most excited to see this summer...yeah i have just seen it....and it dissapointed me.

June Havens finds her everyday life tangled with that of a secret agent who has realized he isn't supposed to survive his latest mission. As their campaign to stay alive stretches across the globe, they soon learn that all they can count on is each other.

I saw this film with a friend and i think he enjoyed it more than I did. My dad also saw it himself and say he really enjoyed it. Me on the other hand , I wasn`t as thrilled. its a good summer film but that is pretty much it. Nothing stands out , Nothing extraordinary happens and no thrilling performances to show. Cruise`s character is very funny though when he seems very crazy but its the people around him that are the real sinister people.

The plot is very basic. Girl meets Spy and falls into his world. I like how a battery is what everyone is after and Cruise is the fugitive. Diaz is great at first potraying the damsel in distress and then playing the unsung hero.
Some things i didn`t like. The shaky cam in action sequences got on my nerves a lot and CGI Bulls were very obvious.

Overall its a good action movie that gives us the comedic value of Cruise and the hotness of Diaz. But nothing stands out what i wanted to. I wanted more and sadly never got more.

Rating - 64% - B

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 08:41 PM

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Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...The Bourne Identity

I review a trilogy critics either love or detest...The Bourne Trilogy.

On a stormy night, a young man is pulled out of the Mediterranean Sea by the crew of a fishing boat. Thinking the young man is dead, a curious fisherman with a scalpel finds two bullets in his back and a miniature laser device in his hip. The laser reveals a Swiss bank account number. But our wet hero isn't dead, and soon finds himself in Zurich. In the bank vault the young man discovers his name, Jason Bourne. In addition, he finds a baffling pile of different passports, all with his picture, and a huge pile of cash. In the U.S. Embassy, Jason Bourne discovers his love interest and travel partner, Marie, along with the fact that someone wants to kill him. Armed with a bag of money and mysterious martial arts skills, with Marie by his side, Bourne scours Paris for clues about his identity and past life... and finds himself in the middle of two assassination plots masterminded by the CIA.

This is a very good action film. Action Films to me are quite difficult to review because some films may have too much action , yet some have too little action. Bourne has that length of action people could tollerate. I do love the plot in this film. You are Jason Bourne. You are trying to figure out the story and why these people want Bourne dead.

Matt Damon`s performance is good but not magnificent. In fact there aren`t that many standout performances in this film. Brian Cox is his great self as usual , but not many new talent is introduced here.

Overall its a great action film with good car chases,explosions and fight scenes. Do look for it.

Rating - 73% - B+

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 08:43 PM

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Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...The Bourne Supremacy

I reviewed Bourne 1...Now its time for Bourne 2.

Two years ago, Jason Bourne thought he had walked away from his past. But now the past catches up to Jason Bourne when the CIA threatens to ruin his new life. Bourne and Marie have maintained their anonymous, underground existence at the cost of permanence. Fueled by splintered nightmares and haunted by the past he cannot remember, Bourne moves Marie from city to city, trying to remain one step ahead of the threat implicit in every unexplained stranger's glance, every "wrong number" phone call--that at any second, without any warning, he might get pulled back into the world he hopes he left behind.

Now the first Bourne film was great fun , sadly this one is more of a headache and in the end , you feel very woozy due to all the action you have seen. there are too much action scenes and less scenes that focus on the story.

Matt Damon once again gives a great performance as Jason Bourne, but i feel his performance is downplayed in this one. Brian Cox isn`t as good as he was in Bourne 1. I don`t know why but he just doesn`t give it his all like in other films like Troy , X2 and the first Bourne film.

The Directing is average but not something to shout about. Greengrass may be considered by others as a great action director , but in this he comes across as a nervous amateur doing his debut film. It just feels very average and not very special.

So Overall , Not a great sequel , just a solid sequel in terms of action and story. Watch it just to follow the trilogy , but to me its the weakest.

Rating - 61% - B

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 08:44 PM

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Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...Cats & Dogs

With the release of the sequel (which i haven`t seen) i feel i should review the original Cats & Dogs and give you my very well thought out thoughts.

Cats and dogs, known to mankind only as cuddly pets and man's best friend, have engaged in a fierce and merciless battle: Mr. Tinkles, a ruthless cat, is plotting intensively to achieve nothing less than world domination. His main target is Professor Brody, who is working on a medicine to rid people from dog hair allergies. Yet Mr. Tinkles strives to get to the substance, analyze it and then have it turned into a means of rendering all humans of the world aggressively allergic to any kind of dog. Cats would rule, as dogs would then be exterminated. But Mr. Tinkles did not bother to waste any thoughts on little Lou, the Brody family's new puppy, who never before has heard of dog agents and the major protective mission they fulfill towards the unsuspecting Brody family. Together with Butch and a few other dog agents from the neighbourhood, Lou desperately tries to hinder Mr. Tinkles in his sinister plans to take over the world.

Despite the fact this film is cliche and unoriginal , its still a damn great film. The whole war between Cats & Dogs just makes me snigger every time. Alec Baldwin`s voice performance totally fits the part of Butch , the veteran dog agent who has to protect the lab that Jeff Goldblum`s character is doing his research on. Toby McGuire does the voice of Lou , the puppy dog who was looking for adventure and ends up getting adventure when he discovers the world of spies.

To me however , the true best performance is Sean Hayes doing the voice of Mr Tinkles. Quite possibly one of the funniest voice performances i have ever heard of in all the films i have watched. The character is unoriginal , but Sean Hayes makes it original with the great voice work and comedic value that he gives to Mr Tinkles. I also love the spanish maid who makes Mr Tinkles do all these humiliating things (Mostly wear these awful designed dresses). Never the less Sean Hayes makes Mr Tinkles and original and funny character.

Overall a great underrated kids movie that deserves you and your kid`s attention. Check it out.

Rating - 73% - B+

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 08:46 PM

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Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...Pretty Woman

Finally i have seen a smart , funny romantic comedy that made me actually like characters and enjoy the story.

Vivian Ward has found a way of living by working as a prostitute on Hollywood Boulevard. When she runs into the prince of her dreams, who comes along on his wild horse, she first does not recognize him as her saviour. The prince, a ruthless and wealthy businessman by the name of Edward Lewis, does not know that she could be more than just a girl from the sidewalk, but he changes his decision after the first night with the beautiful stranger. Her being the first person in a long time who could surprise him, Edward can slowly feel the light at the end of the tunnel. He is on his way to become a better person, whereas Vivian has got a new chance to start over again.

Boy how i enjoyed watching this film. The chemistry between Richard Gere and Julia Roberts is just comedic gold. Gere`s character obviously has demons and Julia Robert`s character is a hooker who is just trying to survive the big city. When these two characters who are so different but yet similar meet each other , it is instant chemistry. Richard Gere is a likeable character who just wants to help this woman and stop her from being a hooker and make her a more respectable person. I don`t know if Julia Roberts is miserable but she does enjoy the rich lifestyle which makes her a different person , Physically and Emotionally.

The story is great. Its about two different characters who change each other in different ways. Richard Gere changes Julia Robert`s appearance to be a more respectable citizen. Julia changes how Richard should have more fun instead of working all the time. Jason Alexander who plays the lawyer is great at being likeable and unlikeable at the same time. I think this guy is terribly underrated.

Overall i do like this movie more than i thought i would. Go check it out and in my opinion so far , its the best romantic comedy movie i have seen...but i am bound to see better in the future.

Rating - 85% - A-

MadMikeyD

11-17-10, 08:48 PM

Indeed, the Toy Story saga is complete and should remain as it is. Three excellent movies telling one complete story. A fourth movie would ruin it. The rumors I've heard say Pixar realizes that and will not produce a fourth feature. They are not ruling out future shorts, however, featuring the, probably make-believe, adventures of the toys. Those I could live with. Good reviews on the Pixar films. If you haven't seen Up, I recommend that one also. Heck, I recommend all of them.

MovieMad16

11-17-10, 08:49 PM

thanks. Sorry for the overload of film reviews. But more are coming.

MovieMad16

11-18-10, 08:34 AM

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Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...Jumanji

I never really thought on watching this. I decided to give this a look when there was nothing else to watch.

When young Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers until he is magically transported--before the startled eyes of his friend Sarah--into the untamed jungles of Jumanji! There he remains for 26 years until he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting children. Now a grown man, Alan reunites with Sarah and, together with Judy and Peter, tries to outwit the game's powerful forces.

Now this film is good but quite dated. The story is original , fresh and exciting and really makes the film really original. However The CGI Animals are dated. They are not terrible but they could use an update to today`s CGI. I do like the set design particullary the house. It looks old but new at the same time.

The acting is remarkably well done. Robin Williams is good but at times takes it a little too far. Bonnie Hunt pulls something out of the bag and she does really well. Young Kirsten Dunst proves that she can act really well too and gives her character more of a personality. It works and it makes the character believeable.

So not much to say except that its fun and original and enjoyable.

Rating - 71% - B+

MovieMad16

11-18-10, 08:59 AM

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Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...Zathura

So seeing Jamanji was fun...but here comes along a film which is slightly similar yet fresh and original at the same time....This is Zathura.

Danny and Walter are two brothers who barely get along even while driving their parents to distraction as their older sister tries to ignore them. Despite their squabbling, the brothers manage cooperate enough to play an old mechanical board game named Zathura. However, after their first move, they find that the game has apparently flung them, their sister and their entire house into outer space. Furthermore, the brothers surmise the only way to return home is to finish the game. However with almost every move, new dangers arise as the siblings find themselves learning to cooperate in ways they never expected as they realize what they mean to each other.

Now is this as good as Jumanji ? No it isn`t but it is still a good fun movie to watch. The acting by the two kids is what you expect in Hollywood Kids movies. Cute but nothing groundbreaking. Josh Hutchinson is a mean bastard in this film as he plays the older brother. he is such an ******* to his little brother who is played by Jonah Bobo (Who lets face it is only in it because he`s cute) but Kirsten Stewart gives a good decent performance which is a convincing for a modern teenager. Also Dax Sheperd does ok as The Astronaut (His real name i won`t reveal) and Tim Robbins is pretty good as The Dad.

The story is basic. Board Game turns real and everyone in the house (Plus an Astronaut who enters the game) has to fight to survive and the only way to survive is to finish the game no matter what happens. All basic and no really need for character development apart from the two brothers. There isn`t really any needed just the basic personalities and that is it. Some of the effects are pretty good and i do like the monsters that try to eat the two brothers.

Overall i thought this was a fun basic kids film that anyone can enjoy.

Rating - 61% - B

MovieMad16

11-18-10, 09:01 AM

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Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews... Men in Black

Protecting the earth from the scum of the universe...and from Bad B Sci Fi Movies...ok that joke sucked.

Based off of the comic book. Unbeknownst to other people, there is a private agency code named MiB. This agency is some kind of extra terrestrial surveillance corporation. Then, one of the agency's finest men only going by the name "K", is recruiting for a new addition to the agency. He has chosen James Edwards of the N.Y.P.D. Then, one day, a flying saucer crashes into Earth. This was an alien a part of the "Bug" race. He takes the body of a farmer and heads to New York. He is searching for a super energy source called "The Galaxy". Now, Agents J and K must stop the bug before it can escape with the galaxy.

I do like this film very much. First of all , i like the whole different world that The Men In Black are in. They know that there are advanced life and beings in different universes and cosmos. I love how they are more intelligent and smarter than the other humans in the world. Tommy Lee Jones & Will Smith just match completely. Smith`s cocky attitude with Lee Jones`s seriousness and sarcastic humour work well off each other.
The story is pretty good. Alien comes looking for a jewel and a alien race comes looking for it and if they don`t get it back , Earth is screwed. Pretty much stop the clock style plot but it is very enjoyable. There are some great effects in the film like The Alien ship crashing beginning and end , the 4 CGI aliens , The CGI Alien villian and The guns. i just love the guns. Rip Torn i will also mention is a great underrated actor who needs to get off drinking and do some better work.

Overall see this film because its a great popcorn movie as well as a good sci fi comedy.

Rating - 76% - B+

MovieMad16

11-18-10, 09:03 AM

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Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...Ice Age

A Great Animated film to see....Ice Age is a classic....but i doubt the sequels are.

20,000 years before, our planet is entering an ice age. All kinds of animals begin immigrating to the south, seeking more warm climates. Sid, a sloth who never stops talking is left behind sleeping while everyone else begins the journey to the south. Awaking, he meets Manny, a mammoth who travels to the north, and decides to follow him. When a humans camp is attacked by tigers, a woman takes her baby and jumps on a river. Before she drowns, the baby is rescued by Manny and Sid. The two animals decide to search for the father and return the baby to him. Diego, one of the tigers that attacked the humans, comes also claiming the baby.

This is a great animated film. The voice acting is marvellous which is lead by the ever talented Ray Romaro who has a voice that works for a sarcastic character like Manny. Then there is Dennis Leary as Diego who i think is the best character in the film because he is dangerous and deadly , yet very likeable as a character. Also he has the biggest character development in the film. Of course there is also Sid voiced by John Leguizamo who is funny at first but then gets too that stage where he gets annoying and you feel like Diego and Manny throughout the whole film.

I like the story too. 3 Unlikely animals teaming up to get a baby back to its father , it feels like a 3 way buddy movie with animals and the directing and writing help the story be believeable...as well as the voice acting.
Also i want to mention Little Scrat. No voice actor because the character works without a voice. All Scrat wants is too store its nut somewhere for the winter. You love this character not just because of his determination , but the comedic situations he enters in everytime he tries to save his walnut and he gets the bumps and bruises in the end.

Overall Ice Age is great fun to watch with great voice acting. So find it and give it a watch.

Rating - 76% - B+

MovieMad16

11-18-10, 09:06 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The A Team

Everyone knows the infamous theme song and TV Series. So we all had our doubts when the movie was released. So here is my take on the film.

Four American soldiers who are in Iraq are sent on a mission to recover plates for printing 100 dollar bills that were used to print a billion dollars. After doing the job and returning to the base their commanding officer is killed in an explosion and the plates are stolen by another operative. They would be court martialed and sent to different prisons. 6 months later, the leader, Hannibal Smith is visited by a CIA spook who tells him he knows where the man who took the plates is and wants him and his men to recover it. So he helps him escape and he breaks out the others and they go after the plates. But after doing it, they discover that the spook might not be ok. And a military intelligence officer who was involved with one of them is pursuing them.

Now i did enjoy this film. I thought the action was good but felt cartoonish near the end during the big climax.The story is a prequel if you think about it. It tells the story of how The A Team got together and their early years. Its shot in present day which i don`t get because obviously A Team was set in the 80s so they would need to reduce the technology nob and make it feel more 80s which they don`t do. Never the less The Action doesn`t dissapoint.

Now the acting. Liam Nesson gave a pretty good performance as Hannibal Smith , but i think he failed to get the charm of what Geoge Peppard gave us in the series. Never the less he does well. BA Baracus played with MMA Fighter Quinten "Rampage" Jackson is also pretty good. You see a more emotional side in BA when Quentin plays the character. Howling Mad Murdock played by Sharlto Copley is a great performance. I found him amusing and very quirky. And Copley is an awesome actor. But the one that stole the show was Bradley Cooper as Faceman. Cooper is great and has a great amount of charisma in his acting. Cooper in my mind could become The Next George Clooney if he gets better on his dramatic side.

Jessica Biel is also good as Charissa and she does what she does and as usual , she is georgeous.

So overall A Team is one of the best action films of the year. Good story , acting , stunts and overall a fun time.

Rating - 75% - B+

MovieMad16

11-18-10, 09:17 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Shining

Many Critics and Fans call this One Of the Scariest And Greatest Horror Films ever made...me i`m not so sure.

A novelist - Jack Torrance take a job interview as winter caretaker of the isolated, old, huge and beautiful Overlook Hotel. In the interview, Jack is told by the manager himself, that the previous caretaker - Grady, chopped his family and later killed himself with a shotgun. Ignoring the story, Jack brings his wife - Wendy and his son Danny. It happens that Danny, has a mysterious power known as "The Shining" that shows him things from the past and future. Some of the visions come from Tony - "the little boy who lives in Danny's mouth". Danny meets Hallorann - the hotel cook in their first day arriving at the Overlook, who also has this "Shining" and he warns him about the hotel and the sinister Room 237. As the days go by, Danny has visions of previous guests and employees who died at the hotel years before, meanwhile Jack starts driving into insanity, turning more and more aggressive, at the point that Danny and Wendy gets convinced that Jack might try to do the same thing, Grady did.

Now this film is creepy. Its a pyschological horror more than a bloody gory horror you get usually. Its so clever and Kubrick & King both create this very uneary and creepy hotel in which you have no idea what is going to happen. The key thing about this film is that these 3 characters (Jack,Wendy & The Kid) are isolated from society. Its Winter and they have barely any contact from the outside world.

Jack Nicholson is just on fire in this film. Not only is this the best performance of his career , but probably one of the greatest performances of all time. You buy into his insanity and rage as the hotel attempt to swallow him dry. Of course i have to mention Shelley Duvall and Scatman Crothers as Wendy & The Janitor. Both great performances on par with Jack Nicholson.

The ending was quite an interesting thought. Jack in the 1929 picture. Was he a ghost ? I doubt it because we saw him with his family prior to the whole incidents beginning (What i mean is that we saw his home before coming to take care of the hotel). My theory is that the hotel swallowed him inside the hotel. He got more insane was the ghosts taking away his soul and sanity and abosrbing it into the hotel. It may be complicated but when he died , the hotel consumed in. You may have your own theory but its what i think.

So overall a great horror flic. Is it the best of all time ? I don`t think so because i have seen scarier. But never the less check out the film because its worth the watch.

Rating - 86% - A-

MovieMad16

11-18-10, 09:21 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Valentine`s Day

I am going to explain to you all why i liked Valentine`s Day....how its my feel good film of the year...and yes i have seen Love Actually before this....and yet i still enjoy it.

More than a dozen Angelenos navigate Valentine's Day from early morning until midnight. Three couples awake together, but each relationship will sputter; are any worth saving? A grade-school boy wants flowers for his first true love; two high school seniors plan first-time sex at noon; a TV sports reporter gets the assignment to find romance in LA; a star quarterback contemplates his future; two strangers meet on a plane; grandparents, together for years, face a crisis; and, an "I Hate Valentine's Day" dinner beckons the lonely and the lied to. Can Cupid finish his work by midnight?

Now i liked this for many reasons. I like interlocking multiple stories in films. Love Actually,4321 etc i just like a community instead of the film centuring on one character. the acting is solid but not magnificant. There isn`t really a standout performer but i will say this. Taylor Swift is decent. She isn`t fantastic but decent. She is a better singer if you want to compare. If she ever wanted to swap the mic for a script , i suggest taking some lessons first.

Some underrated performers in the film are Hector Elizondo & Shirley McLaine who are both excellent together in this film. Of course Emma Roberts was great despite her not being at her A game but still good enough. Jessica Alba was there for looks lets be honest , Kathy Bates should have had more scenes , Jessica Biel i thought was quite good and in my opinion underrated as an actress (her stuff in 7th Heaven was great) , Bradley Cooper didn`t have much to do so he dissapointed me in this , Eric Dane could have been so much better in this film but sadly he didn`t deliver also , Patrick Dempsey bored me because i guess of his role. Same role as Grey`s Anatomy. Shame because i really liked his work in Scream 3. Jamie Foxx didn`t interest me , Jennifer Gardner was in my mind pretty good , Topher Grace also bored me , Anne Hathaway surprised me by being quite funny with her story , Carter Jenkins didn`t strike me as interesting but had some sweet scenes with Emma Roberts , Ashton Kutcher was ok , Queen Latifah was a let down if me being honest because usually she is very good but here she didn`t strike me as an interesting character at all , Taylor Lautner does what he does and that`s be cute (He`s a good actor but lets be honest...would you hire him for his acting abilities) , George Lopez was a supporting role for Kutcher`s story and Julia Roberts was....average. And coming from a Gary Marshall film isn`t a compliment.

Now i know what your thinking. He likes it but pisses on the acting. Well i didn`t like VD because of the half assed acting , I liked the stories. Yeah the stories were the great part of the film. I couldn`t say which was the best but its close to Jennifer Gardner`s story or Hector & Shirley`s story. But really all the stories were good to watch.

So yeah Valentines Day was my feel good film of the year. So feel free to throw as much abuse as you want , i don`t care. This film was good fun to watch.

Rating - 69% - B

MovieMad16

11-19-10, 04:58 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...North By Northwest

Hitchcock is a classic director. and today i get to review one of his masterpieces that could never be remade...hopefully.

New York advertising executive Roger Thornhill is kidnapped by a gang of spies led by Philip Vandamm, who believe Thornhill is CIA agent George Kaplan. Thornhill escapes, but must find Kaplan in order to clear himself of a murder it is believed he committed. Following Kaplan to Chicago as a fugitive from justice, Thornhill is helped by beautiful Eve Kendall. In Chicago, she delivers a message to Kaplan that almost costs Thornhill his life when he is chased across a cornfield by a crop-dusting plane.

This film is a timeless classic for many reasons. Firstly its a spy story. Spy stories can rarely be handled well in movies because its difficult to potray it as realistic (Except several 007 Movies). However Hitchcock`s direction is as usual fantastic. The story is easy to be drawn into and you feel like you are going on a adventure you will never be able to go on again.
Cary Grant is the film. His performance was hard to get into at first but eventually i bought it and it made a great character. Roger Thornhill is a great character whose personality changes through the film. Eva Marie Saint is one of the perfect leading ladies. She is sexy,smart and a character with a personality (Which you rarely get in films today).

Many great scenes that make Hitchcock a great director. the most infamous is the plane sequence where Thornhill survives an assisnation attempt by a plane. No CGI and No cheap Effects. A real plane was used for the scene and it works and its a great scene. Its only brief but its the build up that makes it memorable. Thornhill is waiting for the contact and then the plane comes and then everything else is infamous.

Overall NBNW is a timeless classic and One Of Hitchcock`s best films. I hope people see it because its worth watch.

Rating - 100% - A+

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11-19-10, 05:00 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...School Of Rock

An Underrated Comedy that deserves more fame and claim....This is School Of Rock

After being fired from his own band, the guitar player Dewey Finn needs to raise some money to pay for his rent and his bills. When his friend and school teacher Ned Schneebly is called to a temporary work in an expensive private school, Dewey pretends to be Ned and accepts the job. He finds talented young musicians in his class, and he decides to form a rock-and-roll band with the students and win a competition called "Battle of Bands" to raise the prize and be recognized in the show business.

Very Underrated and for many reasons. Firstly it has a great story. Sort Of Washed Up Indie Rocker Teaches Kids To Rock. Very funny and some great moments with character development that helped develop most of the kid`s personality to make them stand out.

Jack Black is great in this. Playing basically himself in a way. The Cocky,Obnoxious rocker (maybe a little obnoxious) and he is what keeps the film high up. The child performances are above average. This was obviously the film that kickstarted Miranda Cosgrove`s career. (The girl in ICarly,Drake & Josh) She does good in this and clearly she has something that has yet to be developed in full potential. Some are just plain bad like Robert Tasi who just sleeps through his lines. He had no talent and just in it because he was geeky. Joan Cusack is also very good and at times funny in this film. Sarah Silverman i also enjoy but when i first saw School Of Rock, i didn`t like her...boy my opinion has changed now.

The Music is good but i thought the final performance wasn`t that rocky. It did have rock elements in the performance. Never the less the music fits the film very well.

Overall School Of Rock is a great film. I hear rumours of a sequel but Jack Black would only sign on if the story is good. I doubt it would work but maybe if they had a strong script. Never the less check out School Of Rock. If you hate rock then maybe this would be an introductory course.

Rating - 85% - A-

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11-19-10, 05:03 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Harry Potter And The Philosopher`s Stone

Before i go into the review...THIS IS THE CORRECT TITLE. JK had to change it because lets face it...not many Americans read these days. So they changed it to the other word to make it easier for them. Never the less its Harry Potter so lets get into the film.

Young Harry Potter has to lead a hard life: His parents have died in a car crash when he was still a baby, and he is being brought up by his Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia. For some reason unbeknownst to the bespectacled ten-year-old, the Dursleys let him live in the small chamber under the stairs, and treat him more like vermin than like a family member. His fat cousin Dudley, the Dursley's real son, keeps bothering Harry all the time. On his eleventh birthday, Harry Potter finally receives a mysterious letter from a certain Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, telling him that he is chosen as one of the future students of that supposedly renowned school. Hagrid, the gigantic man who brought the letter, finally introduces Harry into the real circumstances of his life: His parents were a wizard and a witch, they were killed by the evil wizard Voldemort protecting him. Harry still has a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead from that event. Since he survived the attack as a baby, and also somehow deprived Voldemort from his powers, he has been famous in the wizarding world ever since. The Dursleys, strong disbelievers in that magical crap, never told Harry anything about his true self. So, Harry is strongly surprised, yet absolutely happy to start his training. At Hogwarts, Harry meets his teachers, and becomes friends with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. The three of them accidentally find out that the potions master, Severus Snape, seems to plot on stealing something that is guarded by a three-headed dog. Since nobody would believe some first years to have found out such important things that even would incriminate a Hogwarts teacher, they take it on themselves to find out what Snape is up to. Their quest for the truth leads across many obstacles, from keeping up the everyday school life, a bewitched Quidditch match (Quidditch is a popular wizard sport), Fluffy, the three-headed monster dog and quite some tasks one has to overcome to get to the guarded object.

Of all the movie adaptions from novels, this one has to be the most successful and the most risky. Never the less, the film is a modern day masterpiece. The story is amazing and introduces us to Harry and the wonderful world of the witches and wizards. Both good and bad. JK Rowling is a talented author with a craft of imagination. From every detail is this world is examined and she leaves no i dotted and no t crossed.
The acting is convincing enough. Radcliffe does well as Harry, Grint is in my eyes the strongest and Emma Watson is adorable but fiesty. Its mark to pick a clear standout but either Maggie Smith or Alan Rickman would do. Robbie Coltrane was also great as Hagrid. Again so many performances to talk about because of the ensemble cast which could be possibly the biggest brittish production ever. I`ll mention Richard Harris who was great as Dumbledore and had that wizard factor around him.

CGI was great. The Qudditch Scenes and The Hogwarts settings gave me the feeling i was in a magical place. Same with Diagon Alley. Many can slate Chris Columbus as a terrible director but he did great with Harry Potter you can`t deny. And who can forget the score composed by the almighty John Williams. His score is fresh and exciting and helps absorb the film in a whole.

Harry Potter 1 is a great introduction to the whole of Harry Potter without the books. Its a modern classic that will be remembered for years to come.

Rating - 86% - A-

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11-19-10, 05:05 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets

The Potter Series takes a dark turn in the 2nd installment...is it as good as the first ? lets find out.

Forced to spend his summer holidays with his muggle relations, Harry Potter gets a real shock when he gets a surprise visitor: Dobby the house-elf, who warns Harry Potter against returning to Hogwarts, for terrible things are going to happen. Harry decides to ignore Dobby's warning and continues with his pre-arranged schedule. But at Hogwarts, strange and terrible things are indeed happening: Harry is suddenly hearing mysterious voices from inside the walls, muggle-born students are being attacked, and a message scrawled on the wall in blood puts everyone on his/her guard - "The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. Enemies Of The Heir, Beware" .

What for a while i thought was the darkest HP story. Now i am not too sure. The film is great. Hogwarts faces a threat from inside the walls. Who Is Tom Riddle ? An excellent name for an excellent character for which we know so little about. The Chamber Of Secrets is a very mysterious story with a lot of uneasiness and loyalty tested. Is Harry Potter really that heroic ? Is he not what he is ? Harry faces isolation and loneliness because of the fear of this unknown chamber that unleashes horror. Its a very nightmarish story.

The acting is good in this. Radcliffe,Grint and Watson up their first performances and do a splendid job of maturing the characters. Richard Harris wasn`t as good but the guy was dying for godness sake (Yes he was dying but vowed to finish the role). Jason Issacs as Lucius Malfoy was a charming sly performance. You can tell that there isn`t anything pleasant about him. Not many other performances apart from Kenneth Brannagh as Gildory Lockheart who is just a great comedic character that helps keep the story light.

Overall great effects,chilling horrorish story and great acting,HP2 is just as good as 1 if not better. Do take a look for Dark Fantasy Horror.

Rating - 86% - A-

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11-19-10, 05:07 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban

By far the best potter film of the series...and here is my review.

Harry Potter is having a tough time with his relatives (yet again). He runs away after using magic to blow Uncle Vernon's sister Marge who was being offensive towards Harry's parents. Initially scared for using magic outside the school, he is pleasantly surprised that he won't be penalized after all. However, he soon learns that a dangerous criminal and Voldemort's trusted aide Sirius Black has escaped from the Azkaban prison and wants to kill Harry to avenge the Dark Lord. To worsen the conditions for Harry, vile shape-shifters called Dementors are appointed to guard the school gates and inexplicably happen to have the most horrible effect on him. Little does Harry know that by the end of this year, many holes in his past (whatever he knows of it) will be filled up and he will have a clearer vision of what the future has in store...

This is by far the best Harry Potter film so far. One of the key things that makes it better is the cinematography. I don`t talk about this in the majority in my reviews but HP3 does it so well in this that it deserves to be mentioned. The directing is marvellous. In my eyes Alfonso Cuaron is a very underrated director and this is by far one of his best films. He makes Harry Potter more mystical and mysterious. He also makes it darker and properly dark. Chamber Of Secrets did have a dark story but my problem with it was that Chris Columbus was not the right director to do dark stories. Alfonso does the film really well with the dark tone.

The acting is once again stepped up by the three main characters. Radcliffe is the best out of the three but at times does slip a bit but generally is good. The new Dumbledore played by Michael Gambon is ok in this but its not until Goblet Of Fire did he make Dumbledore his own. I think the reason is because he didn`t have enough screentime. Gary Oldman is great as Sirius Black as being mentally unhinged and out of Azkaban and trying to bring back his saneness and get back to reality.

Also someone who is really underrated in the business is David Thewlis who playes Remus Lupin. Great performance and one of my favourite characters in the series. A character and actor and performance so underrated in the film.

Overall as i said Best Potter Film because of Direction,Acting and story. Do see this along with The Other Great Potter Films.

Rating - 94% - A

MovieMad16

11-20-10, 07:43 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews (In London)...The Expendables

80s Action Stars...Check. Explosions....Check. Senseless Violence...Check. It can only be Stallone.

Barney Ross leads the "Expendables", a band of highly skilled mercenaries including knife enthusiast Lee Christmas, martial arts expert Yin Yang, heavy weapons specialist Hale Caesar, demolitionist Toll Road and loose-cannon sniper Gunner Jensen. When the group is commissioned by the mysterious Mr. Church to assassinate the merciless dictator of a small South American island, Barney and Lee head to the remote locale to scout out their opposition. Once there, they meet with local rebel Sandra and discover the true nature of the conflict engulfing the city. When they escape the island and Sandra stays behind, Ross must choose to either walk away and save his own life - or attempt a suicidal rescue mission that might just save his soul.

This is action packed and full of great action pieces. Its not fantastic and i can see why certain critics pick on this. But Expendables is what it is meant to be. An action film. Explosions,Fights and Violence. What more could you want or what more could you ask for ? And for what they are The Action is great in this. I saw this in Odeon Leicester Square and i really had fun seeing it in the massive screen (One of the biggest screens in the world).

Stallone does great in the main lead , but i felt he could have delivered more. Jet Li in my opinion was heavenly underused in the film. Steve Austin i had to mentioned was a great bulky baddy. Eric Roberts did a great villian but not very rememberable. Charisma Carpenter i wish i saw more of. She is great in Buffy & Angel (Which we all know and love) and i wish she had a bigger role in this. This is her one chance to get a decent movie career starting off so Expendables could do something for her.

Rourke was great as the Ex Mercenary with the haunting past and who
does a great monologue midway through the film. The Cameos for Willias & Arnold were good and i liked the joke at the end.

So overall see this film if you like action flicks. If you want story, your looking at the wrong film.

Rating - 73% - B+

MovieMad16

11-20-10, 07:45 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Diary Of A Wimpy Kid

I expected a little gem out of this...and i sort of got it.

To Greg Heffley, middle school is the dumbest idea ever invented. It's a place rigged with hundreds of social landmines, not the least of which are morons, wedgies, swirlies, bullies, lunchtime banishment to the cafeteria floor - and a festering piece of cheese with nuclear cooties. To survive the never-ending ordeal and attain the recognition and status he feels he so richly deserves, Greg devises an endless series of can't-miss schemes, all of which, of course, go awry. And he's getting it all down on paper, via a diary - "it's NOT a diary, it's a journal!" Greg insists, preferring the less-sissyfied designation - filled with his opinions, thoughts, tales of family trials and tribulations, and (would-be) schoolyard triumphs. "One day when I'm famous," writes Greg, "I'll have better things to do than answer peoples' stupid questions all day." So was born the Wimpy Kid's diary.

I saw this film this afternoon. The film was ok. I expected more out of this. And for the first act it was sort of working. But it went downhill round about the middle. Never the less the story is enjoyable. I like the idea of a kid journaling his thoughts and memories in high school. The main character Greg is very likeable in this film , but he does have his off moments and can become a bit of a jackass to get what he wants.

Zacharay Gordan does a good job in this film and makes the character 3 dimensional. Chloe Moretz is great as well. For someone in their early teens and to go from Kick Ass to Diary Of A Wimpy Kid is quite surprising.

She has a low key role which grows throughout the movie. She has a big career ahead of her this kid.

Overall see this if there isn`t nothing else to see or if you are following the books. Its good but not great.

Rating - 61% - B

MovieMad16

11-20-10, 07:49 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Scott Pilgram Vs The World

Didn`t want to see this originally...but seeing the trailer i thought "I Must See This" and i`m glad i did.

Everything is totally sweet.Scott Pilgrim's life is so awesome. He's 23 years old, in a rock band, "between jobs," and dating a cute high school girl. Everything's fantastic until a seriously mind-blowing, dangerously fashionable, roller blading delivery girl named Ramona Flowers starts cruising through his dreams and sailing by him at parties. But the path to Ms. Flowers isn't covered in rose petals. Ramona's seven evil exes stand between Scott and true happiness. Can Scott defeat all seven of the bad guys and get the girl without turning his precious little life upside-down, before the game is over?The film is based on the six-part Oni Press graphic novel series created by Bryan Lee O'Malley.

I thought this was a great movie. Edgar Wright directs this and i love Edgar Wright. He is very underrated and Scott Pilgram proves why. This is possibly his best work yet. Under 30s may like this movie but i can`t say to anyone over 30 (If you are over 30 and liked Scott Pilgram let us know). I love how it was shot and the effects like "Pee Bar" or the little sidenotes. The Little things in the film that make the story original just made me like it so much more. Its shot in a comic book sort of way. i liked how it felt i was watching a live action comic book movie.

Acting. Michael Cera was great as Scott Pilgram but at times quite drippy. Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Romona Flowers was a joy to watch. Finally a role that doesn`t require her to scream,run around with barely anything on or get killed. I wanted more Anna Kendrick in this film. I love Anna Kendrick and really wish she was in this film more. Keiran Culken was great too in this film. There are so many actors and characters i need to mention. Aubrey Plaza as Julie Powers i really liked and The Evil Exs were all great. My Favourite is a tie between Chris Evans as The Badass Hollywood star and Brandon Routh as The Vegan Rockstar. His fight with Scott is a good one that ends brilliantly with the two police officers which i won`t go any further. I also liked Alison Pill as Kim Pine. Really funny performance by her.

Overall See Scott Pilgram and enjoy it for what it is. Fun,Action,Funny and Above All...Entertaining.

Rating - 85% - A-

MovieMad16

11-20-10, 02:16 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire

Least Favourite Potter Movie....But Still Brilliant.

Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts is about to start and he is enjoying the summer vacation with his friends. They get the tickets to The Quidditch World Cup Final but after the match is over, people dressed like Lord Voldemort's 'Death Eaters' set a fire to all the visitors' tents, coupled with the appearance of Voldemort's symbol, the 'Dark Mark' in the sky, which causes a frenzy across the magical community. That same year, Hogwarts is hosting 'The Triwizard Tournament', a magical tournament between three well-known schools of magic : Hogwarts, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. The contestants have to be above the age of 17, and are chosen by a magical object called Goblet of Fire. On the night of selection, however, the Goblet spews out four names instead of the usual three, with Harry unwittingly being selected as the Fourth Champion.

Since the magic cannot be reversed, Harry is forced to go with it and brave three exceedingly difficult tasks.

Its hard to pick which potter film is the least best. To me its GOF for this reason. It was changing. It was no longer Harry,Ron & Hermione playing Scooby Doo and solving mysteries. They were getting older and more mature and were entering...Puberty. Yes this was a coming of age story with A Wizard Tournemant thrown in the center. Some of it works like The Yule Ball and Harry`s crush on Cho and Victor & Hermione. But in the end it just felt very yucky and boring to watch. The Twiwizard Tournemant itself is a great idea. The First Task was a great set piece and was great to watch. The Second Task nodded me off till the end and The Third Task was the same until the crucial plot point.

I want to talk about Ralph Feinnes. What a performance despite being on for 10 minutes roughly. The character is one of the greatest ever created in Pop Culture. Menacing , Evil and bent on dominating and controlling everything around him. This is also the film which Michael Gambon finally becomes Albus Dumbledore. He had some interaction with Harry which was wonderfully acted by both Gambon & Radcliffe. The Three Main Characters once again prove wothy of being in the acting game. Emma Watson is highly underrated in general. Radcliffe has the makings of a classic star.

Rubert Grint is comedic and can make me laugh.

CGI was fantastic in this including the dragon. Very exciting scenes with the CGI. Mike Newell`s direction is swell and keeps The Potter magic alive and well in this film. Robert Pattinson is good but not fantastic.

Overall Great Film but least favourite because some comedy doesn`t work for me.

Rating - 80% - B+

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11-20-10, 03:19 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Harry Potter And The Order Of The Pheonix

Many say its the least favourite Harry Potter film...me i think different.

After returning to Hogwarts to begin his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter discovers that much of the wizarding world, including the Ministry of Magic, is in denial about Lord Voldemort's return. The Order of the Phoenix, a group sworn against Voldemort, is using its vast array of wizards and witches magical abilities to combat Voldemort. Cornelius Fudge, Minister for Magic, suspects that Dumbledore is using these claims of The Dark Lord's return as a means to over-throw Fudge as Minister. In retaliation, a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher is appointed by the Ministry in order to keep an eye on Hogwarts. This new teacher, Professor Umbridge, implies strict new teachings and rules, forcing a group of students, under the tutelage of Harry, to form a club, by the name of Dumbledore's Army...

For a while this was my least favourite due to the fact there was too much plot. Now i watch back and realise its better than GOF. The story was a lot more political than the previous ones. Its about rebellion and facing up to people who are treating others unfairly. Dumbledores Army represents the truth and the right to express the truth. The Ministry represents the lie and protecting the people from the real threat out in the world. Its a great political story and works well In The Harry Potter world.

The acting is fairly good in this. Gary Oldman returns and is more calmer than he was in POA. Michael Gambon was pretty good in this , but his best performance is yet to come. Radcliffe is a lot better in this film than the previous 4. Watson & Grint i am not sure. They were good but i feel their best performance was in the past. Helena Bohem Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange is a great little role. She is a great villaness too and her look really helped that. But the show stealer was Imelda Staunton as Doloris Umbridge. Great villian and reminds me a lot of Margaret Thatcher in a way (No offence to Conservatives everywhere). Her personality really works with The Ministry new law to ban defensive magic.

Overall OFP is a great Potter movie which to me isn`t the worst.

Rating - 84% - A-

MovieMad16

11-20-10, 03:21 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Alone In The Dark

Regarded as one of the worst films ever made by one of the worst directors of all time....his name is Uwe Boll.

In 1967, mine workers find the remnants of an ancient vanished civilization named Abkani that believe there are the worlds of light and darkness. When they opened the gate between these worlds ten thousand years ago, something evil slipped through before the gate was closed. Twenty-two years ago, the Government Paranormal Research Agency Bureau 713 was directed by Professor Lionel Hudgens, who performed experiments with orphan children. On the present days, one of these children is the paranormal investigator Edward Carnby, who has just gotten an Abkani artifact in South America, and is chased by a man with abilities. When an old friend of foster house disappears in the middle of the night, he discloses that demons are coming back to Earth. With the support of the anthropologist Aline Cedrac and the leader of the Bureau 713, Cmdr. Richard Burke, and his squad, they battle against the evil creatures.

This film is poor. Uwe Boll cannot direct something serious enough for me to care about. None of the characters are remotely interesting and the plot is so bland and lifeless its like they aren`t even trying. Uwe Boll doesn`t love films at all. He just uses it as a way to make cash no matter how terrible they are.

Christian Slater has nothing to deliver on screen. There isn`t anything. No charisma,no sex appeal,no action...Nothing. He is just dull to watch. Tara Reid can barely act. She was fine in American Pie but in this,its clear she has just completely lost all talent when wearing those glasses (which don`t even look good on her).

Overall laughable. Don`t take it seriously. Uwe Boll makes poor films that deserved to be trashed because he has no talent whatsoever.

Rating - 24% - C-

MovieMad16

11-20-10, 03:25 PM

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Connor Macgregor ReReviews...Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince

The Half Blood Prince was one of the first films i ever reviewed...so now i feel i should go back and rereview it.

In the sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft, and in both wizard and muggle worlds Lord Volemort and his henchmen are increasingly active. With vacancies to fill at Hogwarts, Professor Dumbledor persuades Horace Slughorn, back from retirement to become the potions teacher, while Professor Snape receives long awaited news. Harry Potter, together with Dumbledore, must face treacherous tasks to defeat his evil nemesis.

I like this film a lot more now that i saw it in line with The first five. Its a lot more maturer than the other films as the characters have aged and the threat has grown incresingly radical. Voldermort does not appear in the film but his prescence is well known throughout the film. Radcliffe gives his best performance so far. The story is really about Dumbledore and the journey he has to face and what final things he has to teach him before his fate will come for him.

I am not doing much but this film is impressive,dark and exciting to watch.

Rating - 85% - A-

MovieMad16

11-21-10, 11:44 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Alien Autopsy

A very underrated film. I imply everyone who is fan of these type of things to watch this film because it really is a great film.

The story is that British TV Presenters Ant & Dec play Ray Santilli and Gary Shoefield who discover a film that shows the Roswell Incident in 1947. However the film gets lost and so they remake the film that was shown all over the world in 1995.

I love this film. A great modern classic brittish film that tells an amazing story about two men who conned the entire world. I think Ant & Dec really shone in this film and proved that they have more talent besides presenting. In fact it was acting that first got them noticed. Ant & Dec did a Kids TV Show (Byker Grove) before becoming presenters.

Another good actor in this was Omid Djalili in which he played Melik who was the director of the footage. Also Harry Dean Stanton who played Harvey the person who had the original footage did an amusing footage.

Overall this is a real gem of a film and hope you find it and give it a watch.

Rating - 80% - B+

MovieMad16

11-21-10, 03:30 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Ed Wood

"This Will Be The One I`ll Be Famous For" - A Quote by no doubt one of the men that is infamous for all the wrong reasons.

You are interested in the unknown. The mysterious. The unexplainable. That is why you are here. And now, for the first time, we are bringing to you the full story of what happened, on that fateful day. We are giving you all the evidence, based only on a secret testimony, of the miserable souls, who survived this terrifying ordeal. The incidents, the places. My friend, we cannot keep this a secret any longer. Can your heart stand the shocking facts about Edward D. Wood Jr.?

This film is a close masterpiece about the story of an incredible director. A man that made such Turkey films that his films became analysed and evaluated into exactly what went on in the mind of Ed Wood. I love firstly how it is shot in Black & White. It gives that nostalgia classic hollywood look around the film. The Direction by Tim Burton is great. Burton knows how to shoot good stories and Ed Wood is a well shot film.

As for Performances, Johnny Depp gave a top notch performance as Ed Wood. He could literally be the spitting image of the actual man because his performance is so convincing. Martin Landau as Bela Lugosi is a great emotional performance about the actor`s final years and his close relationship with Ed Wood. Jeffrey Jones as Criswell is an excellent performance with such mystery and compassion. One more role i`ll mention is the role of Bunny played by Bill Murray. Billy Murray is one of those talents that can do almost anything if he puts his mind to it. and in Ed Wood he does.

I would love to see some of Ed Wood`s films but they are very tricky to find. I would love to see Bride Of The Monster and Glen or Glenda just to get a glimpse of what was going on inside Ed Wood`s mind at the time.

Overall Ed Wood is a fantastic biopic and one of the best you will ever see. SEE IT. ITS A MUST SEE.

Rating - 94% - A

MovieMad16

11-21-10, 04:22 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Heat

Easily One Of The Best Crime Films you will ever see. My Review in all its glory.

Hunters and their prey--Neil and his professional criminal crew hunt to score big money targets (banks, vaults, armored cars) and are, in turn, hunted by Lt. Vincent Hanna and his team of cops in the Robbery/Homicide police division. A botched job puts Hanna onto their trail while they regroup and try to put together one last big 'retirement' score. Neil and Vincent are similar in many ways, including their troubled personal lives. At a crucial moment in his life, Neil disobeys the dictum taught to him long ago by his criminal mentor--'Never have anything in your life that you can't walk out on in thirty seconds flat, if you spot the heat coming around the corner'--as he falls in love. Thus the stage is set for the suspenseful ending....

Heat is easily one of the best crime films ever made. Two very likeable characters and two stories to tell. Al Pacino is a cop with a troubled love life. Robert Di Niro is a criminal who tries to stay away from bars. When these two personalities collide , its one hell of a ride. The performances are top notch by two of the greatest actors working in the medium. Its hard to say which performance stood out more,but i`d pick Pacino because his character is more compelling than Di Niro`s. Val Kilmar is also terrific as he plays the sidekick to Di Niro`s character. While its not oscar worthy , it is a great performance.

The action in this film really blows the water out of today`s CGI shluck. The shootout in Downtown LA after the hostage is an incredible action piece. Very well done and well directed by Michael Mann. Mann is always good at Crime Films. Heat being one of his best flicks.

So Heat is a work of genius. Its not a masterpiece but it is just as good as. Go out and find it and sit back and enjoy the thrillride.

Rating - 95% - A

MovieMad16

11-21-10, 05:13 PM

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Connor Macgregor (In London) Reviews...Mamma Mia

I love ABBA and I love the stage show of Mamma Mia....so come the film i have reservations but enjoyed it.

The 20-year old bride-to-be Sophie Sheridan finds in her mother's diary that the strangers Sam, Harry or Bill might be her father. The needy Sophie dreams on having her father walking with her to the altar on her wedding with Sky in the Greek Kalokairi Island and she invites the three men to her wedding as if she were her mother Donna. Sophie believes she will immediately recognize her father in the trio of guests. Donna owns a simple hotel in the island and used to sing with her friends Rosie and Tanya, who also arrives in Kalokairi for the wedding, in their band Donna and the Dynamos. When Donna sees her former three lovers together in her hotel, she gets stressed and confused with the situation while Sky is upset with Sophie's attitude.

I can only describe Mamma Mia in one word...fun. Yes some of the story is daft but we didn`t come for plot...we came for ABBA and Actors doing ABBA Songs. Stop the criticism because they aren`t taking this seriously. Its a Musical. You can do anything in a musical and it could most likely work. The acting is what it is. Goofy but fun. Singing Voices are pretty good too. Except Pierce Brosnan who just plan sucks as singing. Its like a Dog dying painfully.

The Execution of the songs were well done. Meryl Streep was the best i think with Amanda Seyfried also delivering a good vocal voice. Pierce we all know was terrible and Julie Walters was pretty good too.

Overall Mamma Mia is fun and should not be tooken seriously. Have fun and buy it and enjoy it for what it is.

Rating - 76% - B+

MovieMad16

11-21-10, 05:15 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Switch

The Opportunity came where for once i didn`t need to pay for a film. I always enjoy these times because i don`t need to be regretting myself when i waste my money on a bad film.

An unmarried 40-year-old woman turns to a turkey baster in order to become pregnant. Seven years later, she reunites with her best friend, who has been living with a secret: he replaced her preferred sperm sample with his own.

God this movie was dull. Jennifer Aniston has pretty much sold her soul to the devil for tasteless and less than lively films. While interesting on paper,executed quite blandly on screen. Aniston once again delivers the same performance with the same character she always plays in these films. I`m sorry but it has come to this point when Aniston may be getting typcasted in the same role. A Middle Aged Singleton in the big city (Bar Marley & Me but god that film sucked). Jason Bateman`s character reminded me of ...well me. The dull person with no goals in life (although i have goals) and no major plans in the future. Then theres the kid who my god creeps me out. He is too smart for his character and it creeps me out big time.

The direction is flat and no exciting shots. The Story itself is interesting but falls flat. First Act is terribly boring and by Act 2 it gets a little bit interesting with the kid but that soon wears off.

Overall A Very Big Dissapointment here. Typical Aniston acting with a flat script and directing.

Rating - 40% - C

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11-21-10, 05:24 PM

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11-21-10, 05:34 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Chloe

A film i was most anticipating this year...and here is my reaction.

Catherine and David, she a doctor, he a professor, are at first glance the perfect couple. Happily married with a talented teenage son, they appear to have an idyllic life. But when David misses a flight and his surprise birthday party, Catherine's long simmering suspicions rise to the surface. Suspecting infidelity, she decides to hire an escort to seduce her husband and test his loyalty. Catherine finds herself 'directing' Chloe's encounters with David, and Chloe's end of the bargain is to report back, the descriptions becoming increasingly graphic as the meetings multiply.

This film is a very creepy film. Its very erotic and very distrubing in terms of story. What begins as a hunch turns into a creepy obsessed ordeal. I won`t tell you how wonderful the performances were in the film , but they were incredible underrated performances. It deals with trust , obsession and manipulation in a way. The Character Chloe played by Amanda Seyfried has this really mysterious sense. She isn`t right. There is something quite wrong with her and we discover that as the film progresses.

The Performances as i said before are great. Liam Nesson is always great in whatever film he is in. In this you think he is a bad man but then by the end of the film you think the opposite. Julianne Moore i haven`t seen much but she was really good in this. But to me , Amanda Seyfried was the best. Great performance and proves that she can do dark material.
I was surprised by the amount of nudity in the film. I reckon this should have been an 18 come being released in UK. But then again i don`t make the decisions.

Overall Really Underrated film and recommend this to people who like Dark Erotic Thrillers.

Rating - 82% - A-

MovieMad16

11-21-10, 05:53 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...TWILIGHT...AAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

So my friends i have arrived at the worst...the horrific...the ever terrible...Twilight. Lets begin with part 1.

Bella Swan has always been a little bit different. Never one to run with the crowd, Bella never cared about fitting in with the trendy, plastic girls at her Phoenix, Arizona high school. When her mother remarried and Bella chooses to live with her father in the rainy little town of Forks, Washington, she didn't expect much of anything to change. But things do change when she meets the mysterious and dazzlingly beautiful Edward Cullen. For Edward is nothing like any boy she's ever met. He's nothing like anyone she's ever met, period. He's intelligent and witty, and he seems to see straight into her soul. In no time at all, they are swept up in a passionate and decidedly unorthodox romance - unorthodox because Edward really isn't like the other boys. He can run faster than a mountain lion. He can stop a moving car with his bare hands. Oh, and he hasn't aged since 1918. Like all vampires, he's immortal. That's right - vampire. But he doesn't have fangs - that's just in the movies. And he doesn't drink human blood, though Edward and his family are unique among vampires in that lifestyle choice. To Edward, Bella is that thing he has waited 90 years for - a soul mate. But the closer they get, the more Edward must struggle to resist the primal pull of her scent, which could send him into an uncontrollable frenzy. Somehow or other, they will have to manage their unmanageable love. But when unexpected visitors come to town and realize that there is a human among them Edward must fight to save Bella? A modern, visual, and visceral Romeo and Juliet story of the ultimate forbidden love affair - between vampire and mortal.

Where do i start. Well first of all the music sucks. It is meant to be potraying the feelings of the characters , but to be honest it doesn`t. It gets on your nerves and thats round about it. Secondly The Performances are all pretty crap. Kristen Stewart mumbles her lines like "...mamamamamamamama" and Robert Pattison comes and hes like "mamamamamama" and then Kristen is like "mamamamamamama" and so on and so forth. Also no chemistry between them whatsoever. They try but my god they suck. So does this story. Its dull and drippy and in the end just makes me sick.

Edward is just a mad control freak. Many people say "He just wants to protect Bella". ********. He wants to distant her away from everyone and keep Bella away from her friends (Who lets face it are arseholes) and her dad (Who is pretty cool). Yeah i don`t care what other people think , The Cullens are all pretty twisted people.

Overall Its crap , Dull , Terrible and just a waste of time. Want my advice...watch True Blood...its better.

Rating - 15% - D+

MovieMad16

11-21-10, 05:54 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Cold Prey

Saw this film today in Media Studies Course in College...and so i thought i would share my wonderful views with you all today.

While snowboarding in the ice mountains with Jannicke, her boyfriend Eirik, Mikail and his girlfriend Ingunn, Morten Tobias has an accident and breaks his leg. His friends seek shelter for the night and find an abandoned hotel in the middle of nowhere. They discover that the hotel was closed in 1975 when the son of the owners vanished in the mountains. However on the next morning they find that they are trapped in the hotel with a psychopath killer, and they have to protect themselves trying to survive.

Now for what it is , this film is very good. Its fresh yet cliche at parts. None of the acting is that oscar worthy or impressive , but it is fairly well done. Its a very interesting concept. 5 People stranded in a cabin with a masked killer on the loose. Same story but in a fresh environment. I kind of figured out who it was too soon and that left quite an easy path to follow. But i did wish the film had a darker ending. Bit predictable at the end though but still fun to watch.

Not a massive review but if your interested , do have a look and you will find it somewhere.

Rating - 71% - B+

MovieMad16

11-21-10, 06:17 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Runaways

I have grown to love Biopics more ever since seeing Walk The Line. So the opportunity came where i had to see this film.

The Runaways (aka: Neon Angels) is based on lead-singer Cherie Currie's book 'Neon Angel' - a reflection of her experiences as a rock star, but also delivering a strong anti-drug warning to teens and others. David Bowie's "Space Oddity" serves as a metaphor for the narrative-- a slow countdown, a surreal but spectacular rise to fame, then alienation and burnout - a long long way from home.

I saw this in the Cineworld in Glasgow (The Tallest Cinema In The World) and really really liked it. The Performances are very mature and very surreal. Kristen Stewart completely works as Joan Jett. She fits the personality like a glove in the film and it makes the film work. Dakota Fanning is getting better and better as she gets older and this film is a clear example. It tells the story of one of the most underrated bands in music history.

I also love the look of it. It looks and feels like 70s. The Setting,Clothes and Expression. I am in The 70s when watching this film and it feels very disorientated and unearthly in a way.

But Overall,Solid film and a favourite of the year. Do take a look at this film and have a good watch.

Rating - 76% - B+

MovieMad16

11-21-10, 06:19 PM

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Connor Macgregor (In London) Reviews...The Hangover

Easily One Of The Funniest Films of 2009...Because i hadn`t laugh that hard in a long time.

Two days before his wedding with the wealthy Tracy Garner, Doug Billings travels to his bachelor party in Las Vegas with his best friends, the school teacher Phil Wenneck and the dentist Stu Price, and Tracy's unconventional brother Alan Garner. Tracy's father lends his convertible Mercedez Benz that is his pride and joy to Doug with many recommendations. The quartet rents the best suite in the Caesar's Palace and they go to the roof to celebrate. Alan proposes a toast to Doug and they drink his booze. On the next morning, Phil, Stu and Alan have a hangover and they do not recall what they did last night; the room is upside down; Doug is missing; there is a baby in the wardrobe; a tiger in the bedroom; a chicken in the room; Stu has a missing tooth; and Doug is missing. The trio tries to track down last night to find what happened and sooner they discover that Stu married the stripper Jade (heather Graham) and Alan has spiked their booze with "Good Morning, Cinderella" in the beginning of their crazy night.

This film is just hilarious from start to finish. A really clever and funny plot which deals with the downside of Las Vegas in hilarious circumstances.The Characters all have different and hillarious personalities that make the film more enjoyale and interesting and in a way...relatable. Bradley Cooper i will say stood out in the film because his character is just fantastic in any circumstances.

The Film`s plot was also fantastic. There was always a twist or a surprise like every 5 minutes in the film which made me laugh every time. Oh and Mike Tyson`s cameo was pretty funny but not laugh out loud funny.
The Hangover is one of the funniest films in years. Usually Hollywood Comedies aren`t that funny anymore and its a shame because they can be.

The Hangover is an example that Hollywood can be funny...but won`t be.

Rating - 84% - A-

MovieMad16

11-21-10, 06:44 PM

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Connor Macgreor Reviews...Disturbia

Well i bought this and watched it...and now my review.

After his father's death, Kale Brecht becomes sullen, withdrawn, and troubled -- so much so that he finds himself under a court-ordered sentence of house arrest after a run in with the law. His mother, Julie, works night and day to support herself and her son, only to be met with indifference and lethargy. The walls of his house begin to close in on Kale. He becomes a voyeur as his interests turn outside the windows of his suburban home towards those of his neighbors, one of which Kale begins to suspect is a serial killer. But, are his suspicions merely the product of cabin fever and his overactive imagination?

Now this film isn`t scary , but it is quite exciting in a way. The story is quite interesting. Cliche yet interesting. Our Neighbours could be anyone. They could do anything at anytime. When we meet the next door neighbour , we know that there is something not quite right with him in a way. And of course he is a killer but the movie tries to create the delusion that Shia Lebeouf is going mad. Never the less , the plot is quite exciting.
The acting to me is pretty good. Shia Lebeouf i like and in this film he is pretty good. Sarah Roemer who plays the love interest is sexy and is pretty ok in the film. Carrie Ann Moss (Just found out it was her) did very well in this film. And of course David Morse who i always like in these type of films.

I thought the ending was a pretty interesting ending. I mean it was expected what was going to happen , but it was interesting to see how the killer hid the bodies and where. Something i wanted to note.

Overall Disturbia is solid , but not fantastic. A typical horror film with typical horror strands.

Rating - 66% - B

MovieMad16

11-21-10, 06:46 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Walk The Line

Quite possibly one of the best biopics ever made.

A woman's love, given reluctantly, saves a man from addiction and self-destruction. Traces the life of Johnny Cash from his boyhood, with the loss of a brother and the loss of his father's affection, to 1968 when his outlaw side and his unhappiness give way to the twin triumphs of his concert at Folsom Prison and June Carter's acceptance of his marriage proposal. Along the way there's his first composition, first recording, first marriage, daughters, being smitten with June, divorce, pills and booze, an empty life, and the Carter family's nursing him back to health. June eases Johnny out of a ring of fire.

Now The Performances are just magnificent in this film. The true gem is Joquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash. An Amazing Performance by a terribly underrated actor. His performance is multi layered and makes us understand the man that is Johnny Cash a lot more clearer. But Reese Witherspoon is also terrific as June Carter. A lot of people first saw Reese Witherspoon as pretty , and yes she is very attractive , she can act amazingly too. Also Robert Patrick , i underestimated this guy. But Terminator 2 and Walk The Line are two of his most amazing work. His character is such a cold hearted being who isn`t afraid to admit that he loves Johnny a lot less than his other son. its sad but no one is perfect in life.

The Biopic tells a sweet story about how Johnny Cash suffered so much but in a way acheived so much with his music. He had a pretty tough life with dark moments , but in the end he became one of the most iconic country singers in the history of the genre. Also the music and singing and performing is very good. Joaquin actually sounds similar to Johnny Cash in a way. That same low singing voice that sounds sexy in a way. Resse Witherspoon can sing brilliantly too. I hear rumours that its sound editing but never the less it sounds good.

So Walk The Line is in my eyes the best biopic i have seen so far. Go out and give it a watch. i`m sure you will be entertained.

Rating - 94% - A

MovieMad16

11-21-10, 07:25 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...28 Days Later

An Original Zombie Film that breathes new life into the genre...plus DANNY BOYLE.

Animal activists invade a laboratory with the intention of releasing chimpanzees that are undergoing experimentation, infected by a virus -a virus that causes rage. The naive activists ignore the pleas of a scientist to keep the cages locked, with disastrous results. Twenty-eight days later, our protagonist, Jim, wakes up from a coma, alone, in an abandoned hospital. He begins to seek out anyone else to find London is deserted, apparently without a living soul. After finding a church, which had become inhabited by zombie like humans intent on his demise, he runs for his life. Selena and Mark rescue him from the horde and bring him up to date on the mass carnage and horror as all of London tore itself apart. This is a tale of survival and ultimately, heroics, with nice subtext about mankind's savage nature.

What an amazing film this is. Danny Boyle creates a haunting , dangerous film about what happens when the world goes to hell over human hands. Danny Boyle`s direction grips you in from the very start and you are lured into the film slowly and hauntingly. Its also quite disturbing seeing the monkeys at the beginning.

The Key performance is Cillian Murphy. He plays a vulnerable character who has no clue what has happened and why is it happening. Great performances also by Naomie Harris as Selena who carries most of the film in a way that not many people will notice. The character Selena has seen so much horror and has to take responsibility for her own life and no one else. We see that when she murders her friend Mark in a brutal but understandable way. I also have to talk about Brandon Gleeson who was great as Frank and Megan Burns as Hannah.

I also thought the music was pretty creepy too. Modern yet had some classic feel to it. 28 Days Later is a must see in the horror category. See It.

Rating - 76% - B+

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 02:43 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Cyrus

WHY GOD WHY ?

John is seven years divorced from his wife and is having trouble adjusting to his new life. After meeting Molly at a party, he thinks that maybe he has found the perfect person again. There's just one problem: Cyrus, Molly's grown son. John must find a way to make his romance with Molly work despite intentional and unintentional interference by Cyrus.

This in my eyes is one of the most dullest films of the year. Its unfunny by a mile. Its just so patheticly filmed. Shaky Cam throughout the whole film. No steady Cam for one scene. it felt like a home movie being shot. It was so poorly shot. The Acting is just half asses. Gives me more reason to dislike John C Reilly a lot more. Jonah Hill gives one of his most awkward performances of his career. Marissa Tomei doesn`t really act , just smiles,groans and at times cry.

Short but sweet unlike this film. Don`t pay money because its a waste of time. Hated it and so far my worst film of the year.

Rating - 14% - D+

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 02:46 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews Troy

Troy tells quite possibly one of the greatest stories in our history...despite it being tweaked.

It is the year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age. Two emerging nations begin to clash after Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brother Agamemnom to help him get her back. Agamemnon sees this as an opportunity for power. So they set off with 1,000 ships holding 50,000 Greeks to Troy. With the help of Achilles, the Greeks are able to fight the never before defeated Trojans. But they come to a stop by Hector, Prince of Troy. The whole movie shows their battle struggles, and the foreshadowing of fate in this remake by Wolfgang Petersen of Homer's "The Iliad."

Boy i thought this film was great fun. Ok so what they tweak the story,its Hollywood they do this all the time. I still liked the ending and the whole story of Troy in general. Its epic and emotional. You can side with each side. Hollywood tends to go with Paris & Helen which was the side i generally went with. Achillies is also quite interesting being known as "The Greatest Warrior Of Our Time". Hmmm maybe there is someone better.

As for acting , in a whole its solid. Brad Pitt does really good but was hoping for emotion and less action. Peter O Toole i thought was really good and its a real shame that The Academy haven`t recognised him properly yet. Eric Bana & Orlando Bloom were both solid and you can buy their relationship as brothers. Diane Kruger i also liked. There are many more i could mention but there were a lot of great performances in this film...particulary Brian Cox (He is 100 Times Awesome).

I thought the battle scenes were engaging and exciting. Yeah some of it was CGI,but never the less it was pretty cool and very realisitic moves were used.

Overall,Troy is a great film to see and one of those historical films Hollywood didn`t **** up with. Do take a watch.

Rating - 85% - A-

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 03:06 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Free To live A.K.A. Holiday

Free-thinking Johnny Case finds himself betrothed to a millionaire's daughter. When her family, with the exception of black-sheep Linda and drunken Ned, want Johnny to settle down to big business, he rebels, wishing instead to spend the early years of his life on "holiday." With the help of his friends Nick and Susan Potter, he makes up his mind as to which is the better course, and the better mate.

Caught this on TV during the day when it was starting and decided to give this a watch. For what it is,its ok. Its not great its just a general ok film. The Performances were generally average. Cary Grant & Katherine Hepburn both give a generally good performance. Nothing wonderful or terrible just a solid performance. The Story is ok but doesn`t deliver anything special.

Personally,i would have this remade. I know Remakes are high right now. But i feel that there should be remakes to films that have almost been forgotton. Anyone agree ?

Overall Decent Film but nothing special.

Rating - 54% - B-

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 03:12 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Rat Race...on VHS

This is it...One of my childhood favourites and yes i have seen Its A Mad Mad Mad Mad World.

Donald Sinclair owns the biggest, snazziest, flashiest, high rolling-est casino in Las Vegas. And to entertain some of his wealthiest patrons, he's staged the most original high stakes game that Sin City has ever seen! The contestants? Six teams. The jackpot? Two million dollars stuffed in a locker hundreds of miles away. The odds of winning? One in six. The rules? Well there's only one--get there first! What the racers don't know is that the tycoon and his rich buddies are betting on the outcome and are tracking every move the teams make. It's only a matter of time before they figure out who really stands to win the most before switching course to look for a different kind of pay-off.

This is movie to me is one word...FUN. All of the great comedians from the early 2000s get together to basically redo IAMMMMW but redo the story a bit and all in all...have fun. The Characters are fun to watch , there is some unpredictable and funny material and the ending comes out of nowhere. My Favourite Characters to me are Brecken Myer & Amy Smart. Two People who just meet and already throw themselves in a situation that could only end in chaos. But thats not saying i hate everyone else. When i first saw this i wanted Rowan Atkinson to get the money , i didn`t know who the hell Seth Green was and i found Jon Lovitz to be hilarious in the film.

Watching this back on Video brought back a lot of memories and that video was such a great format to watch films on back in the day. I would also like to know where all the characters are now. If only...

RAT RACE : WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?

After Losing half his fortune , Donald Sinclair (John Cleese) sold his hotel and now owns a private B&B in Torquay,England.

After being accused of trying to sexually assualt a minor on a train , Enrico Pollini (Rowan Atkinson) was deported back to Napoli in 2002 and has since married and settled down with a child.

Vera Baker & Merell Jennings (Woopi Goldberg & Lanai Chapman) reunited after the race and since then , Merell married a lawyer...however they are currently going through a divorce...Vera meanwhile still has Orange frizzy hair.

Owen Templeton (Cuba Gooding Jr) was recently given a second chance in Refereeing Football. In fact he refereed the recent Superbowl.

Duane & Blaine Cody (Seth Green & Vince Vieluf) are currently on the run from FBI (And Gloria Alread) after charges of car theft , benefit fraud and stealing from the homeless. Oh and Blaine married that girl with all the peircings...she`s on the run too.

The Pear Family (Jon Lovitz,Kathy Nijamy,Brody Smith & Jillian Marie Hubert) returned to Vegas, saw David Copperfield and went home...oh and their son is in fat camp , their daughter is a hooker and The Parents are undergoing a divorce after Randy was caught with his pants down with a naughty nurse.

Nick Schaffer & Tracy Faucet (Brecken Myer & Amy Smart) got married after 6 months of dating in Vegas none the less. They currently have two kids. Nick works as a party planner and Tracy continues working as a pilot...only for planes now.

Vicky The Hooker died after the cow fell on her face and cause a major brain tumour. Harold Grisham (Dave Thomas) still has no personality. Also The Cow has become a local celebrity.

Zack Mallozzi (Wayne Knight) managed to get the heart on time...but he became an axe murderer and is currently in a mental aslyum.

Gus The Cabbie (Paul Rodriguez) still has two shifts...but has a supermodel wife.

Sean Kent (Dean Cain) - Tracy`s Ex Boyfriend is currently married to Charlene...and after 8 years of marriage still having lots of sex.

The Squirrell Lady (Kathy Bates) is currently serving lifetime imprisonment for the manslaughter of 12 people...because they never bought her squirrells.

Lloyd (Silas Weir Mitchell) lost his leg in the crash and is still working as a keyman.

The Rainbow House Nurse (Colleen Camp) still works as a Rainbow House Nurse.

The Lucy`s All made it to The Convention...But have now formed the "I Hate Owen" Club.

Gloria Allreed is still annoying and Smashmouth haven`t had a hit since...well ever.

OH GOSH THE RATING. Here it is.

Rating - 91% - A

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 03:15 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Three Musketeers...on VHS

Another childhood favourite of mine. With some of my favourite stars & performances.

The three best of the disbanded Musketeers - Athos, Porthos, and Aramis - join a young hotheaded would-be-Musketeer, D'Artagnan, to stop the Cardinal Richelieu's evil plot: to form an alliance with enemy England by way of the mysterious Milady. Rochefort, the Cardinal's right-hand man, announces the official disbanding of the King's Musketeers. Three, however, refuse to throw down their swords - Athos the fighter and drinker, Porthos the pirate and lover, and Aramis the priest and poet. Arriving in Paris to join the Musketeers, D'Artagnan uncovers the Cardinal's plans, and the four set out on a mission to protect King and Country.

I have loved this film for a long time. The Three Musketeers are different personalities but remain loyal to each other and to their country. Lets start with Keifer Sutherland. My Favourite actor who plays Athos the leader of the three and the one with the most personal personality. His performance is like a rough version of Jack Bauer but with more compassion and in a way more of a dark side. Keifer is always an actor that puts his heart and soul into every role he plays and in my opinion , this is one of his best performances. And then there is Charlie Sheen who plays Aramis. This film proves to me that Charlie Sheen can do Drama well as he can with Comedy. A character that kills but knows the sins he committed and is a follower of God. And how can I forget Oliver Platt as Porthos. An Incredible performance by Platt who is such an incredible actor and makes Porthos my favourite of The Three. I move on to Chris O`Donnell who plays D`Artagnan. He is cocky,reluctant and adventurous and O`Donnell hits it right on the mark. Yeah i know he was in Batman & Robin but that doesn`t mean he is a bad actor. Then we move on to Villians. Tim Curry as The Cardinal. You cannot go wrong with Tim Curry.

He was born to play Villians and in this , he is just Evil incarnate. But to me my favourite performance of the whole film is Michael Wincott as Rochefort. I wish he had more scenes because he is just a great villian. Evil,Cunning and knows no boundries. I wanted more of Michael Wincott because he is a very underrated actor.

One of the few Disney films that works (Non Animated) The Three Musketeers is a true childhood favourite of mine. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves this story.

Rating - 98% - A

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 03:19 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...George Of The Jungle...on VHS

Another childhood favourite by none other than Disney once again.

This is the story of a baby named George, who got into a plane crash in a jungle, stayed alive and was adopted by a wise ape. Life in the jungle is pretty sweet for George, until a beautiful, blonde American heiress, named Ursula Stanhope has traveled to Bukuvu from San Francisco is search of adventure. Her intended, Lyle Van de Groot, pursues her in hopes of capturing the legendary White Ape who is supposed to exist in the mountains. Ultimately, a romance blooms between Ursula and George, an extremely clumsy gorilla boy raised by an erudite ape. After they are found, Ursula takes George to the USA in San Fransisco. Meanwhile, Lyle and his devious trackers pursue schemes of their own to kidnap George's elephant "doggie."

This is going to be quite an interesting comparrison because watching this film again after so long realised that adults could like this film too. While Kids will generally like this film because of its slapstick humour , there are still jokes in the film that the adults will notice. Also noticing how the 90s look wants me to travel back in time and stay there and like it. Plus a lot of 90s cliches are used. The Overbearing Narrator , The Overdone Effects during a fight and many others (The Hairdos from Hell).

Never the less , I find Brenden Fraser & Leslie Mann`s chemistry to be great. Thomas Haden Church as Lyle is a personal favourite villian. When i was younger i didn`t like him. I remember watching it the first time mistaking his first appearance to be George`s. I was dissapointed and thus didn`t like him. I also loathed the mother (Now i admire her). Also i love Max & Thor who are the two comedic villians. Disney knows how to do them well. Of course i can`t forget The Three African Men. They were fantastic. Everytime they were on screen i laughed my ass off.

The animal work is also great. John Cleese as Ape was great. I didn`t know who the voice was for a while. There is a mixture of Real like Animals,CGI,Puppetry and Animatronics. I won`t tell you where because i barely know myself.

Overall A Childhood Favourite and a very clever film. A Film for Kids & Adults.

Rating - 83% - A-

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 03:31 PM

I thought Mama Mia was a horrible musical. I realize spontaneous singing is pretty much unavoidable but it seemed like the writers did very little to tie the songs into the story.

I guess you have a point though. And yes Brosnan was horrible.

Still a good film though..

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 07:06 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Phonebooth

Seeing this for the first time was like seeing a really famous painting...and wanting to see it more.

Stu Shepard is an arrogant publicist who thinks he has the whole world in his hands. Every day he uses the same phone booth to call the woman he is cheating on his wife with. But on the last day, before this particular phone booth is demolished, the phone rings. Stu naturally answers the phone, only to find the caller on the end is an invisible sniper who knows everything on Stu, including his relationships. The caller now has Stu as his hostage, who demands he comes clean with his wife.

This film is almost modern day masterpiece. Colin Farell gives an amazing performance as a slimeball exposed in the worst way possible. He is literally fighting for his life and to do that he must be perfectly honest with himself. And the man behind it all is Keifer Sutherland. You never see Sutherland until the end. Throughout the film its his voice that does the acting. You could recognise Keifer`s voice from anywhere. He is an actor with an ability to do anything. In Phonebooth , this has to be one of his best roles in his career and that is no joke. Katie Holmes is also very good but in my opinion underused. Same with Forrest Whitaker.

I love how it mostly takes place in one avenue. I mean its meant to be in New York City but in actual fact it was Los Angeles. But still Phonebooth is a modern day suspence film which makes you be drawn in with characters and story. Its a must see.

Rating - 90% - A-

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 07:08 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Animal Farm

George Orwell is quite possibly one of the greatest fiction writers of all time...he tells my type of stories. Dark stories that you know no light could come out of. Animal Farm is possibly one of the darkest stories i have ever seen.

Britain's first animated feature, which, despite the title and Disney-esque animal animation, is in fact a no-holds-barred adaptation of George Orwell's classic satire on Stalinism, with the animals taking over their farm by means of a revolutionary coup, but then discovering that although all animals are supposed to be equal, some are more equal than others...

Animal Farm is one of those films that will easily fool you with the poster. You take your kids to see it expecting a cuddly fun kids film. Instead you get a dark masterpiece that will scar your kids for life. Me i never saw it until now. This Film is one of the most incredible stories ever written. It tells the story of revolution becoming the order. The Leaders of rebellion becoming the dictators of the future. This is how someone becomes a greedy dictator. The power of the story makes this film so fantastic and memorable that it may even scare you that this sort of thing could happen and happen to any country to any power.

There isn`t really any acting. Just a narration and this narration is chilling as sin. Amazing narration and makes the story much more clear of what is going on. The Animation is splendid. Really effective dark colours used to make the film incredibly dark and murky. Gordan Heath is amazing as The Narrator.

This film should be seen as it is one of the darkest stories ever told in cinema. You must see it.

Rating - 84% - A-

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 07:09 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Scary Movie

The Parody Movie that started quite possibly some of the worst comedies in recent history...but is it itself bad ?

A group of teenagers including Cindy Campbell and Bobby Prinze, accidentally hit a man when driving, and dispose of the body, but now they are being stalked by a very recognisable masked killer. The victim count increases, whilst Cindy must survive the carnage that has she has seen in so many films before.

Scary Movie should not have been made , because now the parody genre is itself a joke. But this film is funny and very clever at times. Its attempt to parody horror movies is well paid off and does bring some unique humour to the story. They even make reference to the characters being in a movie which i think is great.

Anna Faris plays the lead or "The Final Girl" as it is well known Cindy Campbell. Most of the names are references from horror movies. Buffy Gilmore played by Shannon Elizabeth and Bobby Meeks. Never the less the acting is pretty ok but nothing stand out. My favourite character would have to be Shorty as he is quite possibly the most twisted character in the whole film.

The Killer is pretty funny as well. He does different jokes and the writers try to shape some sort of personality. But never the less he is a killer and we don`t really take a guess of who the killer is. And when you find out who it is , they rip out a very infamous ending.

Scary Movie is funny , but ultimately ruined the parody genre with films like Disaster Movie. Thanks so much.

Rating - 76% - B+

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 07:11 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...St. Trinians

People of America...I give you life in a girls British School...and trying to make it funny.

St Trinians proudly continues to represent the unacceptable face of British education. When the new Minister of Education announces he will personally sort the place out he doesn't realise either the enormity of the task or that the headmistress is an old flame. The school is anyway threatened with closure by their bank; with the staff clearly a waste of space the girls realise the responsibility to save the day falls on them. Perhaps a painting popularised by Scarlett Johansson might be the way out?

Quite bad this film is. First of all , almost every pupil in the film is over 21 (Gemma Arterton anyone ?) and it shows in the film. The Plot is just stupid as hell. They have to steal some jewel or whatever to repay their debts and to do that they must win a quiz show hosted by the immortal Stephen Fry (Legend). Never the less the comedy isn`t that funny and the schoolgirls just look like poledancers trying to look good. Colin Firth does put in a good performance but Rubert Everett is just creepy as The Headmistress.

Overall , really rubbish film with an unrealistic look at out of control school children.

Rating - 28% - C-

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 07:13 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...District 9

Quite possibly One of 2009`s most surprising hits and most acclaimed film of the year.

In 1982, a massive star ship bearing a bedraggled alien population, nicknamed "The Prawns," appeared over Johannesburg, South Africa. Twenty-eight years later, the initial welcome by the human population has faded. The refugee camp where the aliens were located has deteriorated into a militarized ghetto called District 9, where they are confined and exploited in squalor. In 2010, the munitions corporation, Multi-National United, is contracted to forcibly evict the population with operative Wikus van der Merwe in charge. In this operation, Wikus is exposed to a strange alien chemical and must rely on the help of his only two new 'Prawn' friends.

After seeing it for the first time , i was so happy i wanted to see it again. This film was one of the most original sci fi films i have seen in a long time. Its a great story about aliens being the victims instead of the destroyers. Its so emotional that you care for these creatures and the horror and torture they are going through because of these greedy corperate humans. Sharlto Copley who plays the lead is just fantastic and a very underrated performance. But to me the show stealer was the aliens. They look incredible and proof that 3D effects is not needed to create a film with heart and action at the same time. The Story is great with a mix of drama and comedy as one man fights to be with the people he loves.

District 9 was and still is my favourite film of 2009 and for years to come , it will be remembered maybe as a sci fi classic.

Rating - 92% - A

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 07:15 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Freddy Vs Jason

This Film is either loved for its stupidity or hated for its stupidity. Either way its a film i would like to talk about.

It's been nearly ten years since Freddy Krueger terrorized people in the dreams, and the towns folk want to keep him erased from their memory. Freddy still has one more plan on getting back to Elm Street. He resurrects Jason Voorhees and sends him off to kill. The more bodies which fall to the ground, the stronger in which Freddy becomes. This is until, Freddy realizes that Jason isn't going to step aside easily, and must be taken down himself.

This film is stupid as hell. I know i said Jason X was fun but FVJ is just very stupid. The Acting isn`t good at all. Not one character is redeemable in this film. The Main Character played by Monica Keena looks like Britany Murphy. Her backstory is pointless and it would have been darker if Freddy killed her. Besides the whole film is a borefest. The Battle at the end is pretty redeemable but the ending of it was just a crap in the face.

This film is boring and flat as it possibly could be. Isnt scary and isn`t at all terrfying. Rent it for some cheesy fun.

Rating - 36% - C

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 07:16 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Alice Upside Down

Its stupid,flat and badly acted...it can only be a Straight To DVD Film.

Still mourning the death of her mother a few years back, ALICE McKINLEY finds her life seriously disrupted when her father BEN buys a store and moves her and her older brother LESTER to a new town. In the painful throes of adolescence, Alice has a rough time adjusting to her new school, especially after she gets the stern MRS. PLOTKIN as her core teacher. Feeling shy and isolated, Alice frequently escapes into a vivid fantasy life that occasionally gets her into hot water. But with a little unexpected help from Mrs. Plotkin, Alice learns not to judge by appearances or jump to conclusions. More importantly, she confronts her father over his inability to accept their loss and move on into the future...

This film is pretty much what a DVD children`s film gives you. Bad child acting and a story so dumb and so silly that you feel like banging your head against a table. Alyson Stoner is the star of the film and she gives you a very calm and easy performance. Obviously famous in The Cheaper By The Dozen Franchise (Recent ones) i had the biggest crush on her for years. But never the less she acts ok here. The rest of the cast is fairly good. i particulary like Penny Marshall as the mean teacher who lets face it isn`t mean in the slightest.

Not much i can say but this film is a dumb DVD film with a kids plot , amateur acting and pretty bland directing. Buy if you are really really bored.

Rating - 40% - C

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 07:18 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Daybreakers

First film i saw this year...and is one of my favourites.

In a world 10 years into the future, vampires make up the vast majority of the population with only 5% of the human race remaining. This presents particular challenges as the vampires' food supply - human blood - is dwindling and rationing is now the norm. There is growing evidence that vampires deprived of an adequate blood supply are themselves evolving into wild, vile creatures that attack anyone and anything in order to survive. Dr. Edward Dalton, a vampire and hematologist who works for a pharmaceutical firm, has been working on finding an artificial blood supply that will meet the vampire society's needs. He is sympathetic to humans and sees his work as a way of alleviating their suffering but his views on finding a solution change considerably when he meets someone who found a way to transform himself from being a vampire to again take human form.

Daybreakers is a original and excellent film with dark gothic stories about the human race ending and the vampire race rising. Its a story about survival and thirst for blood. The Vampires live life normally like humans would , but instead Night is Day and Day is Night. It isn`t apocalyptic at all and feels very dystopian at times.

The Performances are very well done. Ethan Hawke is very good at playing a character that hates being a vampire and wants to make a difference to society. Willian Dafoe is always excellent and in this film there is no question how good he is. But Sam Neil stands up in this as being generally a creepy character. He does things in this film which are generally quite shocking and that you wouldn`t likely see them in other vampire films. But this isn`t another vampire film.

I love the lack of colour and the use of mostly black and blue in this film. It makes the film more darker and more less lifeless. Also the cinematography is great as it makes the film fresh and exciting to watch. Never the less Daybreaker has its scary moments that make me jump a lot.

Overall Daybreakers is one of the best i have seen this year so i give this a big recommendation.

Rating - 87% - A-

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 07:19 PM

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Connor Macgregor`s Horror-Thon
1 - Psycho

I`m sort of ripping off Cinemassacre here by setting myself a task of watching horror films for the next 30 days. But it started last night on my birthday when i sat down to watch a horror classic...Psycho.

Phoenix officeworker Marion Crane is fed up with the way life has treated her. She has to meet her lover Sam in lunch breaks and they cannot get married because Sam has to give most of his money away in alimony. One Friday Marion is trusted to bank $40,000 by her employer. Seeing the opportunity to take the money and start a new life, Marion leaves town and heads towards Sam's California store. Tired after the long drive and caught in a storm, she gets off the main highway and pulls into The Bates Motel. The motel is managed by a quiet young man called Norman who seems to be dominated by his mother.

In what was the birth of the slasher genre , Psycho is easily of the most important films for the horror genre as well as for the 60s. It is incredibly chilling and the black and white makes the film incredibly spooky and unsettling. Janet Leigh pulls off an unstoppable performance as Marion Crane. Her character is the star until the infamous "Shower Scene" where Hitchcock throws the book out the window and does things his imaginitive way. Not many people in this film. Its a small cast but the film works well around them.

The hightlight of the film is Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates. Norman is a friendly person who is trying to keep his declining business afloat. He seems friendly but a bit off. There isn`t something right about him. There seems to bit something on his mind when we first see him. But his character is the main character and the real star of the story.

Hitchcock`s directing is just fantastic. Everything seems so fresh and so exciting and he brings a very interesting approach to the story. He is quite possibly one of the greatest directors of all time. Psycho has also one of the most incredible twists of all cinema. I won`t reveal it (Because (A - Everyone knows it and (B if you don`t know it see the film) but never the less find Psycho , watch it and tell me that it isn`t a masterpiece because i think it is.

Rating - 100% - A+

MovieMad16

11-23-10, 07:21 PM

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Connor Macgregor`s Horror - Thon
2 - The Final Destination

3D annoys me. First it was interesting...now its just in your face. Tonight i am going to take a look at one of those 3D films that never should have happened...and sadly it did.

In a car race in McKinley Speedway, the teenager Nick has a premonition of a deadly car crash with many casualties in the audience and convinces his girlfriend Lori and his friends Hunt and Janet to leave the place. They are followed by the security guard; a racist guy; a mother with her children and a mechanic, that are saved from death. When the racist guy and the mother die in mysterious and creepy incidents, Nick and Lori research and find many similar cases in Internet. They try to lure The Ripper to break the chain of deadly events and survive, but destiny does not help them.

This film is trash. It falls in the same traps that the other Final Destination films did. Firstly , There`s no character development at all. You just take a bunch of good looking 25 year olds and basically pick them off one by one. Thats how Final Destination pretty much works. The only two characters i like are Hunt (Nick Zano) and George Lanter (Mykelti Williamson,24) and sadly lets just say those two characters didn`t live happy ever after.

The 3D SUCKS in this film. Its terrible and makes the film look like a pirate copy when you throw the glasses on. the 30% colour loss is staring you right in the face and apprantly the producers wanted the 3D to "Make The Film More In Depth and for you to care about the established characters". Sorry Its a gimmick and will remain a gimmick no matter which acclaimed director uses it.

Overall Terrible Waste of time please don`t see it. Thank you.

Rating - 14% - D+

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 02:45 PM

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Connor Macgregor`s Horror Thon
3 - 28 Weeks Later

Some Sequels don`t work for many reasons. 1. they are made for money or 2. They don`t have a good idea. Never the less here is a sequel that works all on its on.

In the country nearby London, Don, his wife Alice and a few survivors live hidden in a farmhouse. When infected people break in the house, Dan panics and does not help his wife to escape, running away and leaving Alice trapped inside the room. Twenty eight weeks after the outbreak that annihilated the population of Great Britain, London is considered safe and the British survivors return under the coordination of the American Army, that keeps the city under permanent surveillance. The teenager Tammy and her younger brother Andy travel back from Spain to live with their father Don in London. They miss their mother and decide to escape to their old house to retrieve pictures and some other personal belongings. However, they find Alice surprisingly alive and the Army brings her to the base. After some blood test, the biologist Scarlet discovers that Alice is a carrier of the lethal virus and somehow has immunity to it...

28 Weeks Later is more of a survival horror than zombie horror. I dont really think this as a zombie film but yet i did for the first film. A lot of people say The Americans ruin the British feel of it but to me i still feel its a brittish film. The story is good and engaging and you care for the characters. Also the effects on The Infected are a lot better than the first film.

As for performances , Robert Carlyle is very good despite him being not on screen as much. Rose Byne as also very good as well as Jeremy Remmer. Aside from that the kids were ok. I like Imogen Poots as Tammy but the little kid i am kind of torn on. I think he is just one of those other child actors who can`t act but looks cute enough.

Overall 28 Weeks Later is a good sequel that doesn`t need to stand next to its predecessor to be good.

Rating - 73% - B+

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 02:47 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Wall Street

Because i will be seeing the new Wall Street Film tommorow, i felt i should go out and buy the first one to understand where the second one is about...here is my review on Wall Street.

Bud Fox is a Wall Street stockbroker in early 1980's New York with a strong desire to get to the top. Working for his firm during the day, he spends his spare time working an on angle with the high-powered, extremely successful (but ruthless and greedy) broker Gordon Gekko. Fox finally meets with Gekko, who takes the youth under his wing and explains his philosophy that "Greed is Good". Taking the advice and working closely with Gekko, Fox soon finds himself swept into a world of "yuppies", shady business deals, the "good life", fast money, and fast women; something which is at odds with his family including his estranged father and the blue-collared way Fox was brought up.

Wall Street to me is a very interesting potrayal at how greed keeps people going. Its about how anyone would do anything to get to the top and Charlie Sheen`s character is the true example of someone who is lured into greed. Michael Douglas clearly stands out as being the best in the film because you can tell that greed owns his soul and that he doesn`t have anything else on his mind besides being more powerful and wealthy than anyone else in the world. I am also terribly dissapointed in Daryl Hannah`s performance. I thought she could have been used more or had better development. But also Martin Sheen and John C McGinlay are both great in this film particulary Martin Sheen who i never get tired about.

Oliver Stone`s direction shows a very upbeat and upscale New York which i didn`t really see when i visited in 2008. New York is shown in a way like a jungle , only with money and men with suits instead of lions and the colour green. Wall Street is an amazing example of Wall Street itself and how Greed is in us in , whether you are poor or rich , you always want more.

Rating - 82% - A-

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 02:51 PM

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Connor Macgregor`s Horror Thon
4 - Near Dark

Here comes along a vampire film with a different sort of vibe and story. Featuring some of the best 80s Star, Near Dark is one of the most underrated films of the 1980s.

In Phoenix, the young cowboy Caleb Colton meets the beautiful Mae late night in town and she asks for a ride to her trailer. It is near dawn and Caleb brings Mae that is in a hurry; he asks for a kiss and she bites him on the neck. Caleb's truck does not start and he walks home. However, when the sunlight hits him close to his farm, he starts to burn. His father Loy Colton and his sister Sarah witness a van that appears out of the blue and kidnaps Caleb. He is introduced to Mae's family: the leader Jesse Hooker, his mate Diamondback, the cruel Severen and the boy Homer. In common, all of them are predator creatures of night that need blood to survive. However, Caleb refuses to kill and Mae gives her own blood to him to keep him alive. Meanwhile Loy and Sarah are looking for Caleb; when they meet each other in a motel, Caleb has to choose between his beloved family or his love for Mae.

Of all The Vampire films ever to be made , Near Dark is one of the most underrated. Played by amaxing actors , it creates an eerie creepy sort of meesy feeling to it when the vampires show up. They are your typical cliche vampires. Scared of the light , suck blood etc but they act incredibly different. They act like a biker gang or a neighborhood gang , they just don`t act like any other vampire would at all and that`s why they are incredibly different.

Bill Paxton stands out as being excellent in this film. He is a bit similar to his role in Aliens but he still pulls out a great and disturbing character out the bag. But to me the standout performance is Lance Henriksen. Henriksen has never let me down in any of the films i have seen him in. He has a unique prescense that only he can pull off. The character is chilling and dark and shows no signs of being a good person. He just wants to hurt people and make them suffer.

The direction by Kathryn Bigelow is great. She is a very unique and intelligent director and has a lot more incredible work than most men have now in the business. She has a great vision for the film and it makes the setting so out of place with most 80s films you see usually.

So Near Dark is a great underrated horror film. You may think its something else but to me its a horror cult classic.

Rating - 91% - A

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 02:54 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Wall Street : Money Never Sleeps

So i have seen the first film and just saw The sequel. Here is my review.

As the global economy teeters on the brink of disaster, a young Wall Street trader partners with disgraced former Wall Street corporate raider Gordon Gekko on a two-tiered mission: To alert the financial community to the coming doom, and to find out who was responsible for the death of the young trader's mentor.

Firstly this film is very good. Michael Douglas can still play a dark , greedy character like Gordan Gekko. Douglas is one talented actor that has played many great roles in his career and Gekko is one of his best. Shia LeBeouf is also good. I don`t understand why a lot of people don`t like him because i think hes the next biggest thing in Hollywood. Carey Mulligan was great and her american accent was very convincing and for a while i thought Mulligan was american. Its amazing how far her career has gone. Just 5 minutes ago she was on Doctor Who and now she is in films with Michael Douglas for crying out loud. Josh Brolin was great , and i reckon he is very underrated in Hollywood. But to me , The Cameo by Charlie Sheen made me smile because its great that Oliver Stone hasn`t brushed the sequel aside. I wished for a Martin Sheen cameo too but thats greedy...

Stone`s direction isn`t as strong as the first film but its good enough for me to be engage in the characters. Wall Street 2 is a good enough sequel that isn`t ruined or ruins the original. It stands out as a good film itself.

Rating - 82% - A-

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 02:57 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...2001 : A Space Odyssey

Its one of the most important and incredible films the medium has ever produced. Its iconic , inspiring and changed a genre forever...this is 2001 : A Space Odyssey. The Incredible Sci Fi Experience by one man. His name...Stanley Kubrick.

"2001" is a story of evolution. Sometime in the distant past, someone or something nudged evolution by placing a monolith on Earth (presumably elsewhere throughout the universe as well). Evolution then enabled humankind to reach the moon's surface, where yet another monolith is found, one that signals the monolith placers that humankind has evolved that far. Now a race begins between computers (HAL) and human (Bowman) to reach the monolith placers. The winner will achieve the next step in evolution, whatever that may be.

Firstly this film amazes me. Its the evolution of man and how they find their place in the universe. 2001 is a look at how the species of man evolve and discover new things from a simple weapon to an entire galaxy of wonder. Kubrick`s direction gives us iconic and amazing shots that could not be possibly done in 1968, but my god he did it and it looks fresh and awe inspiring. The Effects , The Silence and The Atmosphere are all incredible things that make the film incredible to watch and keep your eyes glued till the very end.

Hal 9000. What a creation. A Robot that is merely following orders. Yes he is a villian in some sorts but he doesn`t know that. Never the less he is chilling. That red eye alone gives me the chills as you know there is something very sinister inside Hal. Its the greed of the executives. They programmed Hal to make him do the horrible things he does in the film and to that length , It isn`t Hal who is the villian , its the people who made him.

The Effects are some of the best i have ever seen especially the end sequence. Never has there been an incredible sequence in cinema than that. Its fascinating and i could watch it over and over and over again.
2001 is a masterpiece in almost every aspect. Its directing , acting , music and effects. I give this a very high recommend and i ask you now to see the greatest Sci Fi Film of all time.

Rating - 100% - A+

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 03:00 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Up In The Air

I saw this film recently not expecting much...instead i was treated to one of the most underrated movies i have ever seen.

Ryan Bingham's job is to fire people from theirs. The anguish, hostility, and despair of his "clients" has left him falsely compassionate, living out of a suitcase, and loving every second of it. When his boss hires arrogant young Natalie, she develops a method of video conferencing that will allow termination without ever leaving the office - essentially threatening the existence Ryan so cherishes. Determined to show the naive girl the error of her logic, Ryan takes her on one of his cross country firing expeditions, but as she starts to realize the disheartening realities of her profession, he begins to see the downfalls to his way of life.

For starters Up In The Air is a fantastic film. Its the story about a man that has isolated himself from his family and friends and spends his life making other people`s lives horrible. Then comes Anna Kendrick who shows him that life is worth living for. Kendrick puts in a wonderful performance which makes me forget all about Twilight and just focus on her as a actress. She has a fantastic talent that could take her incredibly far in the business. In far she was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Award for this role.

Then i move on to Vera Farmiga. Just a great character she plays with quite a fantastic twist at the end. One that i didn`t see coming. Vera is a underrated actress that can pull off almost anything. She is so multi layered and has something hidden but you just don`t know what until the end. Never the less a sensational performance that blew me away.

But to me the standout performance was George Clooney. He has had quite a career but this is quite possibly going to be his best performance since his ER Days. He is a man trying to be alone and isolated. He does his job like its a way of life. When Anna Kendrick comes along , he for one moment snaps out of his daze and sees life for what it is... a chance to be happy. Clooney plays a sad lonely man and i guess he feels comfortable with who he is , but Anna Kendrick is like an angel showing him that there is more to life than firing people. Never the less Clooney is fantastic in this film and its Clooney , Kendrick and Farmiga.

Up In The Air is the best film of 2009 and one of my favourite films i have ever seen. See It!

Rating - 100% - A+

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 03:24 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Alien

Its one of the most memorable sci fi films of all time. It introduced us to a iconic female heroine and one of the most horrifying creatures in our medium...this is Alien.

When a mining ship lands on a planet to investigate upon a suspected SOS, the entire crew are unaware of the terror which they would unleash upon their ship. When a alien life-form attach's itself to the face of a crew member, the rest of the team act fast to try and separate the two organisms. Unbeknownst to everyone, this is the start of the terror which would affect every member of the seven person crew.

Alien is one of the most iconic sci fi films ever made. It feels like you are deserted and something dangerous is coming. The pacing is slow and that is really why the film works. We are in space and everything takes its time instead of being thrown right into the action. It builds and builds and continues to build until its dramatic and shocking climax which is both scary and haunting.

The creature itself looks fantastic. Chilling , Gooey and Deadly and my god it knows how to kill. Its playing a game with the crew where one by one the alien kills them off. I also love its name. The Xenomorph. Its such a great title for a great creature. I also love the sets. The whole ship looks great and the planet also looks very dark and mysterious and holds something very dark on it.

The Characters are all great. The best of course is Ellen Ripley played by Sigourney Weaver who carries the majority of that film especially at the end when she is literally the last man standing. The last 30 minutes of the film is all her carrying that final act and my god its scary because you want her to succeed but anything could happen. It could be a happy or a sad ending ?

The Chestbuster Scene is a very scary scene and brings chills down my spine every time. I wish they would make great scenes like this again.
Alien is a sci fi classic which has everything a sci fi should have. Whoever hasnt seen this film...should see it.

Rating - 100% -A+

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 03:26 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Aliens

In 1979 , Ridley Scott made Alien and became one of the scariest Sci Fi Films ever made...but then in 1986 , a sequel was made and changed everything.

After colonist, Ellen Ripley survived her disastrous ordeal. Nobody believed her story about the "Aliens" being on the planet LV-426. However, approximately 50 years later, the colony on LV-426 was completely destroyed. The government has decided to send Ripley out of cryostasis and to aid a team of tough, rugged space marines into the desolate planet to find out if there are aliens, or survivors. But, what Ripley will begin to realize that her worst nightmare is about to come true.

Aliens is quite possibly the film that cemented Cameron`s excellence as a storyteller. Aliens builds up characters you grow to like and put them in very dangerous and war like situations. The only two characters to return are Ripley & Jonesy (The Cat). Apart from that its a whole new cast and cast gradually built up nicely and carmly. Michael Beihn is the one i like the most because you can relate to him the most where as the others have some sort of gimmick to them. But you still like them all including Bill Paxton as Hudson. A character with a cocky attitude but deep down does have a heart. Also how can`t adore Newt. The Little girl who survived the onslaught of the Xenomorphs and now must fight another wave with marines by her side.

The Aliens are more gooey and sinister this time around. I say Aliens because there are more than one , more like a whole ****ing army to fight off. The Queen Alien however was incredible. Massive , Deadly and was ready for a fight with Ripley. The final 20 minutes are some of the best on film. Intense , Engaging and Dramatic at the same time. The Queen Alien is a great great creation in cinema.

Aliens is not just one of the greatest Sci Fi Films ever made , but the greatest sequel of all time. Beats the first by a square mile and cementing Cameron`s career forever.

Rating - 100% - A+

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 03:27 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Pretty In Pink

Remember when Teen Comedies were actually funny and hade interesting characters...well John Hughes did and he made some of the best Teen Films of any generation. I am gonna review one of his bests...Pretty In Pink.

Young Andie is one of the not-so-popular girls in high school. She usually hangs out with her friends Iona or Duckie. Duckie has always had a crush on her, but now she has met a new guy from school, Blane. He's one of the rich and popular guys but can the two worlds meet?

For starters , the characters are very good. Molly Ringwald was a great screen prescence to watch back in the 80s and in this film she gives it her all. She plays quite a likeable character with her own personality. Molly`s dad played by Harry Dean Stanton was apprantly high on drugs while filming Pretty In Pink and can`t remember ever shooting the film.

I also like Jon Cryer in this film. He is so much different from his role in Two And A Half Men and looks a lot younger but really hasn`t changed that much if you have noticed.The One scene i will love him for was the dance scene which i won`t say anymore on , but to me it was just comedy gold.

I do like the story in it too. The Rich kids in the film can be spoilt bastards at times. But still its very enjoyable and entertaining and John Hughes`s writing is very witty and keeps you with the pace of the film.

Overall Pretty In Pink is a solid Teen film with great characters , story and comedy moments.

Rating - 81% - A-

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 03:29 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Scream

In the 1990s Horror Movies were barely producing new material. Instead just endless sequels of films from the 1980s. But in 1996 , Kevin Williamson & Wes Craven decided to make a new innovative film that broke all the rules of standard Horror Movies and made something fresh and original...i`m talking about Scream.

One year after the death of Sidney Prescott's (Campbell) mother, two students turn up gutted. When a serial killer appears, Sidney begins to suspect whether her mother's death and the two new deaths are related. No one is safe, as the killer begins to pick everyone off one by one. Everyone's a suspect in this case.

Scream is quite possibly one of the smartest and original horror films in recent memory. It gives us characters that we like and an engaging and suprising plot full of gasps , screams and twists. Neve Campbell who plays Sidney is the main driving force of the film. Its her story and the reason why the killer wants her. The Killer is also very iconic in modern horror as it kills victims in a "Ghostface" costume. The costume is based off the famous picture of the man screaming...Look it up.

The plot is very good. I was lead to believe it was David Arquette`s character , but at the end i was quite surprised when i found out who it really was. Really smart twist and made the ending very very suspenceful. I did like most of the characters including Rose McGowan as Tatum....You know why boys. There was also the principal who i just love for the scene where he grills the two kids running around in the costumes for a joke.

But overall , smart , deadly and with its touch of Craven. Scream is a modern horror classic which should be seen to believed.

Rating - 97% - A

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 04:48 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Social Network

One of the most anticipated films of the year...a contender for Academy Awards...and one film that deserves all recognition.

On a fall night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and heatedly begins working on a new idea. In a fury of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorm room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history... but for this entrepreneur, success leads to both personal and legal complications.

This film really is a very great film. I dont say fantastic because i didn`t fully appreciate the characters. I think parts of it werent exactly true. I didn`t buy that in real life Mark was a complete jackass. However i did enjoy Jesse Eisenberg`s performance as Mark. He had an idea and wanted to make money off it. Justin Timberlake i thought was very good at playing Sean. He was greedy and out of control and Timberlake gave a great performance of an arraogant party man who wanted money and power.

But to me ,the true performance of the film was Andrew Garfield who played Mark`s friend Eduaro. Noe i finally understand why he was chosen for the new spiderman film...he is very very very good. I sure hope he nails a nomination for this role because it is a great performance that is the majority of the driving force of the film. Armie Hammer i would also give recongition because i also enjoyed his performance as The Winklevoss Twins.

The Script by Aaron Sorkin is fantastic. The Directing by David Fincher is beautiful and the music is soothing and relaxing and gives a dark feel to the story. This film is going to be one of the best of the year and to me , its joint first with Inception. Never the less see it in cinemas now because it is worth the watch.

Rating - 95% - A

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 04:50 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Aladdin

Disney have and continue to touch childhoods throughout the years and they certainly touched mine with several of their films. One of them was this one...Aladdin.

Aladdin is a street-urchin who lives in a large and busy town long ago with his faithful monkey friend Abu. When Princess Jasmine gets tired of being forced to remain in the palace that overlooks the city, she sneaks out to the marketplace, where she accidentally meets Aladdin. Under the orders of the evil Jafar (the sultan's advisor), Aladdin is thrown in jail and becomes caught up in Jafar's plot to rule the land with the aid of a mysterious lamp. Legend has it that only a person who is a "diamond in the rough" can retrieve the lamp from the Cave of Wonders. Aladdin might fight that description, but that's not enough to marry the princess, who must (by law) marry a prince.

Aladdin tells a great story of how a poor begger becomes a rich prince. Aladdin anyone can relate to. Wanting to turn his life around and make a difference for himself. His monkey Abu is cute at first but becomes annoying after a while. Jafar is a first class villian for Disney. He has everything you can want in a Disney Villian. Ugly , Cunning , Evil Smile & An Annoying Sidekick for some reason you find hiliarious. Princess Jasmine joins the group of Disney Princesses...because she is a princess. But the highlight for me...Robin Williams as The Genie. Great voice acting by Robin who proves that he is one of the funniest men on the earth. One Of the greatest voice performances of all time.

The Music is great. Arabian Nights , Prince Ali & Never Had A Friend Like Me and Of course A Whole New World are Disney classics. Great singing and funny moments make Aladdin a classic in The Vault of Disney.

Rating - 94% - A

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 05:21 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Wall E

Pixar have always made great kids films which have inspired great memorable characters...and in 2008 they created one of their most loveable characters yet...the name...Wall E.

In a distant, but not so unrealistic future, where mankind has abandoned earth because it has become covered with trash from products sold by the powerful multi-national Buy N Large corporation, WALL-E, a garbage collecting robot has been left to clean up the mess. Mesmerized with trinkets of Earth's history and show tunes, WALL-E is alone on Earth except for a sprightly pet cockroach. One day, Eve, a sleek (and dangerous) reconnaissance robot, is sent to Earth to find proof that life is once again sustainable. WALL-E falls in love with Eve. WALL-E rescues Eve from a dust storm and shows her a living plant he found amongst the rubble. Consistent with her "directive" Eve takes the plant and automatically enters a deactivated state except for a blinking green beacon. WALL-E, doesn't understand what has happened to his new friend, but true to his love, he protects her from wind, rain, and lightning...

Wall E is a true example of why Pixar has never ever let me down with their films. Despite the fact they are targeted to kids , it doesn`t feel like that to me. I feel it targets families and tells stories people of all ages can love. Wall E is one of them. The character of Wall E starts off lonely and bored , going round the world trying to entertain himself by making skyscrapers and shapes out of all the rubbish of the world. Then comes along EVE , quite possibly the most beautiful robot i have seen in cinema.

Wall E instantly falls in love with her and will do anything to be with her even if its in the most dangerous circumstances. The Whole film is a very wonderful love story with earth and the humans really moved into the background.

There isn`t much voice acting , but the animation is wondeful. Really excellent sets used and wonderful art and animation. Its really wonderful to see how great animation has gone from. Wall E gives us great visual effects and makes us enter a whole new world that pixar and disney do so often. They create amazing iconic characters that make us cry , laugh and be glad the industry is still alive today.

Wall E is one of Pixar`s most sweetest and original films they have ever made. I Recommend everyone and I MEAN EVERYONE SHOULD SEE IT!

Rating - 97% - A

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 05:38 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Sixteen Candles

Easily the best teen comedy i have ever seen.

Samantha's life is going downhill fast. The fifteen-year-old has a crush on the most popular boy in school, and the geekiest boy in school has a crush on her. Her sister's getting married, and with all the excitement the rest of her family forgets her birthday! Add all this to a pair of horrendously embarrassing grandparents, a foreign exchange student named Long Duc Dong, and we have the makings of a hilarious journey into young womanhood.

First seeing this movie , i was hooked very quickly. Every aspect of high school is covered in this film. Geeks , Jocks , Rich Girls & Outcasts. They are all very potrayed quite well but still cant shake off the fact that they maybe really 21. Thats what i hate about the majority of teen films. Actors aren`t teenagers. But never the less there are really memorable perfromances.

Molly Ringwald pretty much holds everything together as it is her story. Her character is the one that causes all the events that happen in the film...well almost all the events. I like her personality and its a shame that how she is treated by her family because she doesn`t deserve it. Only her father shows her the love and compassion she deserves while everyone else treats her like **** pretty much for most of the film. If they did that to me i would move out , no child deserves that from their parents. However she does get hapiness eventually.

Enter Jake Ryan the popular jock who has a crush on Molly Ringwald`s character Samantha. He takes an interest to her and wants to know more. But he has a bitchy upper class girlfriend in which i actually really like in the film. Also notice two cameos from The Cusack Twins. I also really like the nerds including Anthony Michael Hall`s character. He just wants to get laid no matter what he has to do he will do it. But to me the best character is The Chinese Guy. I don`t care if he was meant to be racist to Chinese or not , that guy is awesome. Over the top , incredibly funny and so memorable in the film.

To me Sixteen Candles is the greatest teen film ever made hands down. Go find it.

Rating - 100% - A+

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 05:40 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Rendition

A film that was on TV and thought why not and gave it a watch...well here is a short but sweet review of it.

After a terrorist bombing kills an American envoy in a foreign country. An investigation leads to an Egyptian who has been living in the United States for years and who is married to an American. He is apprehended when he's on his way home. The U.S. sends him to the country where the incident occurs for interrogation which includes torture. An American CIA operative observes the interrogation and is at odds whether to keep it going or to stop it. In the meantime, the man's wife raises hell to find him despite being pregnant but the person behind this refuses to help or give her any information.

This film is pretty entertaining. It has quite a solid cast and an interesting story about someone accused of being a terroist but actually may not be a terroist at all. Reese Witherspoon really steals the show in a way because she is the character with the most development. Aside from that , Jake Gyllenhaal`s character really doesn`t get much character developement and neither does Meeryl Streep. Sure she is great on screen but honestly when she plays bland characters , its nothing special from her. But the story is really interesting and you do want to see more.

There is another story about two loves from where the film is set and its a great twist at the end that really works with the film. Overall Rendition is good but not great. It holds up , its suspenceful at times and its quite underrated but not very.

Rating - 71% - B+

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 05:42 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews....Easy A

Teen Comedies aren`t rarely that good these days. They are usually cliches of older Teen Films. But here comes along something fresh and exciting and certainly made me put a smile on my face.

After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school - until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.

I go in expecting a fun enjoyable teen film. But i got bigger , longer and more uncut material. All this and the budget was 8 million dollars. What a way to use less known actors and actresses and turn them into overnight sensations. Easy A is a risque but heartwarming comedy with characters you can actually like not throw stuff at.

You have Emma Stone who is this generation`s Molly Ringwald in a way. The Ginger Hair , The Tomboy attitude and The Sarcastic Humour that is always great to watch. After this film , Emma Stone will have a bigger and brighter future ahead of her with more bolder possibilities. There is also Amanda Bynes who has had a mixed career so far and even announced her retirement after Easy A. However her performance in this film was really good and may have bought herself a second chance in the acting ring. Penn Badgley is always good i think. I like him in Gossip Girl and i like him in this. He is a underrated actor by far. Dan Byrd and Ali Michalka are good but wanted to see more of them.

We then move to the older performers of the film. Lisa Kudrow was good , but i didn`t warm to her so much after her twist. I think they may have ruined the character slightly. Malcolm Mcdowell i didn`t like that much either. However i thought Patricia Clarkson and Stanley Tucci were great parents in the film. So likeable and full of life. I would love to have them as screen parents.

Overall , My favourite film of the year and the 2nd best teen film i have ever seen.

Rating - 100% - A+

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 05:52 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...American Pie

Its original yet cliche , its funny yet silly. Its smart yet dumb. It can only be American Pie.

Jim, Oz, Finch and Kevin are four friends who make a pact that before they graduate they will all lose their virginity. The hard job now is how to reach that goal by prom night. Whilst Oz begins singing to grab attention and Kevin tries to persuade his girlfriend, Finch tries any easy route of spreading rumors and Jim fails miserably. Whether it is being caught on top of a pie or on the Internet, Jim always end up with his trusty sex advice from his father. Will they achieve their goal of getting laid by prom night? or will they learn something much different.

I do have to say that American Pie was the last great teen film of the 90s. It does follow all those god awful cliches , the biggest one being that the students look over 21. Never the less it is a easy film to fall in love with. Its also very difficult to pick out which character to like the most. There is Stiffler of course who is very funny and has an out on control humour. Then there is Eugene Levy whose character is so awkward its downright brilliant.

Its not perfect by any means. Some of the jokes weren`t as funny or just didn`t make me laugh. I aint a really big fan of Shannon Elizabeth`s character Nadia. We all know Jim wasn`t going to get her but it was quite fun to watch him try if you know what i mean. There are some really good comedic moments especially the webcam scene which i always get a huge chuckle out of.

Overall , American Pie is a good teen comedy that lets the 90s out pretty well. With solid comedy and story , its a teen comedy that deserves to be seen.

Rating - 76% -B+

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 05:54 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...South Park : Bigger , Longer & Uncut

Its a comedy series that went over the boundries and became an original and incredible phenomenom. With memorable characters and clever jokes , It was time for South Park to become a feature length film. In 1999 that is what exactly happened. Except it was Bigger , Longer and oh did i mention it was Uncut ?

When four boys in South Park Stan Marsh, Kyle and his stepbrother Ike Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick sees an R-rated movie featuring Canadians "Terrance & Phillip: Asses of Fire", they are pronounced "corrupted", and Kyle's mom Sheila with the rest of the parents pressure the United States to wage war against Canada for World War 3! It's all up to Stan, Kyle and Cartman to save Terrence and Phillip before Satan and his lover Saddam Hussein from Hell rules the world and it'll be the end of the whole world.

This film is incredible. it makes me smile and laugh everytime i watch it. I think one of Trey & Matt`s inspirations could be Airplane! because the jokes are thrown at you every single second. Its also very political as in most SP Episodes there is always a messege (As said by Kyle). In this film its about censorcism and what you can show in a film. South Park hasn`t always tooken censorcism seriously. In fact they never do. They are always in some form of scandals with celebrities or the studios. Never the less the story is very entertaining and OTT in a good way.

The Musical Numbers are somewhat of a blessing. Its hard to pick a favourite so i`ll pick two. The first is Mountain Town which kicks off the film. Its great and catchy and introduces you to the main characters and their personalities if you haven`t seen the show before. The Second is La Resistance which to me is Musical Gold. Every major character involved all with different emotions and meanings.

Overall , One Of the Best Musicals & Comedies ever made. If you haven`t seen the series...SEE THE MOVIE!

Rating - 100% - A+

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 05:55 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Orphan

My uncle said this film was really creepy...so kind of dissapointed now that i have seen it.

Kate and John Coleman are rebuilding their troubled marriage. Kate had a drinking problem, but is in therapy and is doing well. She has been sober for one year. The couple decides to adopt a child. When they meet the nine-year-old Estonian girl, Esther, at the St. Marina Orphanage, they immediately fall in love with the well-educated orphan. Their young son, Daniel, is hostile to his new sister; but their deaf-mute daughter, little Max, is enchanted with her - at first. Eventually, Kate begins to feel that Esther is manipulative and possibly even psychologically disturbed. John refuses to listen to his wife's misgivings, and the wounds in their marriage reopen. Kate calls Sister Abigail at the orphanage, and the nun informs her that Esther has a troubled and mysterious history. Kate delves further into Esther's past and discovers she is not at all who she pretends to be.
This film`s story is rather similar to an over the top soap opera story (UK and US). They introduce a character your not so sure on and build them up to be increasingly evil. The actress who plays Esther acts pretty well and is another one of those young talents that is slowly making her prescense known. Vera Farmiga is another actress in this film i really like and this film proves that she is capable of anything.

However here is the problem. Its too fakey for me. An Orphan Girl turned Killer. Its not very realistic. You could argue that the majority of Horror Films are unrealistic and thats true. But with the setting of the murders , you actually believe that they could happen in real life. With Orphan its highly undoubtable that you adopt a child and she turns out to be mad. Also the final 10 minutes acts more like a Thriller than a Horror. In fact the majority of The Film acts like a thriller. You expect every scare coming and The Killer isn`t really that imtimadating. If i wanted to , i could kill her.
Overall , Good B Movie fun but thats about it nothing really else to say. Rent It if you can.

Rating - 61% - B

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 06:00 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Legally Blonde

Reese Witherspoon is a really talented actress with a great resume of films to see. But this is very likely her calling card...Legally Blonde.

Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) has it all. She's the president of her sorority, a Hawaiian Tropic girl, Miss June in her campus calendar, and, above all, a natural blonde. She dates the cutest fraternity boy on campus and wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But, there's just one thing stopping Warner (Matthew Davis) from popping the question: Elle is too blonde. Growing up across the street from Aaron Spelling might mean something in LA, but nothing to Warner's East-Coast blue blood family. So, when Warner packs up for Harvard Law and reunites with an old sweetheart from prep school, Elle rallies all her resources and gets into Harvard, determined to win him back. But law school is a far cry from the comforts of her poolside and the mall. Elle must wage the battle of her life, for her guy, for herself and for all the blondes who suffer endless indignities everyday.

Lets start with Resse Witherspoon. She is great in this film. Reese Witherspoon owns the colour pink in so many ways. She also brings a certain sunshine to the film as its all suits , lawyers and no colour. She brings a very brass personality to the film also. Everything is happy and cheerful when she appears on screen and she makes me have a smile on my face. Everyone else is also above average. Luke Wilson is ok as a support role , Selma Blair is pretty good as a bitch type role. Victor Garber does well as a villian surprise surprise and Holland Taylor & Jennifer College do good too.

Also some of the jokes were funny too. Legally Blonde is a great watch. Sit back and relax and let Reese Witherspoon lighten up your day.

Rating - 83% - A-

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 06:04 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Sin Nombre

Today i saw a very interesting film. Gripping , emotional and very enjoyable. And its not in the english language. Its a foreign film entitled...Sin Nombre.

Honduran teenager Sayra reunites with her father, an opportunity for her to potentially realize her dream of a life in the U.S. Moving to Mexico is the first step in a fateful journey of unexpected events.

Firstly i want to say i love the lighting this film. It makes the film look beautiful and very stylish. Secondly the acting is very good. I could say its better than most hollywood actors. Pauline Gaitan who plays Sayra is very good in this role. She plays a girl who is so determined to get to a better life as the one she lives is falling apart due to gangs and violence. Also she potrays a variety of emotions that gives her a long future in the business. Either with her own country or internationally. Edgar Flores who plays Casper also does some great acting in this film as he is involved in a situation where he must go on the run from "His Hood". Also i think Kristian Ferrer who plays Smiley is great.

The Story is very grim. It takes a lot of twists and turns especially at the end. Quite a surprising end but its one that makes you think that Films these days do get predictable and all the same narrative. So to see this ending was surprising , dark and quite thought worthy of if Foreign Cinema are ahead of us creative wise ?

Overall Find This Film and give it a watch. Great Acting , Story , Lighting , Sound and Directing , i hope Foreign Cinema gets more notice and acclaim than it does now.

Rating - 90% - A-

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 06:06 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Alien3

Alien was Horror...Aliens was Action...So Alien3 decided to go The Thriller Side of the series. The First two are Classics in Cinema. So what about Alien3 ?

After escaping from the alien planet, the ship carrying Ellen Ripley crashes onto a remote and inhabited ore refinery. While living in the ore refinery until she is rescued by her employers, Ripley discovers the horrifying reason for her crash: An alien stowaway. As the alien matures and begins to kill off the inhabitants, Ripley is unaware that her true enemy is more than just the killer alien.

Alien3 isn`t a classic by any means. Never the less , the film is good and exciting. Firstly i love the sets. It makes you feel that Ripley is in a place where she is secluded and isolated from any hope from home. Its a cold mess and its sinister and deadly. Ripley also knows that she isn`t the toughest in the story. The prisoners are more heartless and dark than Ripley is which makes it very chilling. Signourney Weaver is excellent in the film. Not Academy Award worthy like her last performance but she is just as good. Other great performances include Charles S Dutton as Dillion , Charles Dance as Clements , Paul McGann as Golic and Of course Lance Henriksen as Bishop.

The Alien creature itself has been updated a lot. More slimey and more updated in terms of how it looks. It's also a bit more sneaky in terms of how it kills its victims. The Alien this time pregnates itself through a dog. When i was younger i couldn`t watch the scenes because it was too sad. Now i can watch them but i do feel bad for the dog. But still...Xenomorph`s are heartless bastards.

The Direction was really well done by David Fincher (Which was his first feature film none the less) and he does show good direction and great ability to direct a well made feature film. Top notch to him.

Overall steller sequel with good acting , solid directing and great moments. Alien3 is a one to watch.

Rating - 80% - B+

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 06:08 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Stormbreaker

My word this one`s pretty embarassing for British Cinema...Of All The duds to come out of America and Then we Release this in 2006. This one is going to be a headache.

Alex Rider thinks he is a normal school boy, until his uncle is killed. He discovers that his uncle was actually spy on a mission, when he was killed. Alex is recruited by Alan Blunt to continue the mission. He is sent to Cornwall to investigate a new computer system, which Darrius Sayle has created. He plans to give the new computer systems to every school in the country, but Mr. Blunt has other ideas and Alex must find out what it is.

Sounds as bad as it is. So where to start ? Firstly Alex Pettyfer CANNOT ACT to save his skinny little life (Yet he survives in this film). He shows no emotion in his dialogue , always has this pissed off face like he is a teenager going through puberty and HE LOOKS NOTHING LIKE 14. The producers hired him basically on looks and looks alone and once Alex walked in they were like "Its Him!" without auditioning the bugger. The Rest of the cast are ok aside from that German girl who is obviosuly putting on an accent.

The Direction is Cliche. It just mirrors James Bond all over. The Opening Sequence , The Stunts And The Music. You might as well make this a James Bond film. Also The Story could have worked if not for this shoddy production.

Overall Turd of a film and imply no one see it unless your having a bad movie season.

Rating - 22% - C-

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 06:12 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 1

I've just seen Harry Potter 7 and i have mixed feelings over it and here is why.

As Harry races against time and evil to destroy the Horcruxes, he uncovers the existence of three most powerful objects in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows.

Firstly the acting is great. Watching the three leads grow out has been amazing. They have both improved incredibly and are capable to competing with Hollywood's giants. Ralph Feinnes as Voldermort is honestly the greatest villian in cinema history. He is unbeatable in this film. We see also how sinister Bellatrix Lestrange is and how evil she can be. Its all a very gloomy and dark atmosphere and While David Yates isn't perfect , he gets the tone brilliantly.

Here are my problems however. I felt it could have been more in depth. David Yate's direction was at time off putting and didn't put more depth into the plot. Sure its 2 parts which means more things to explain , just that the first battle was over in seconds and we didn't get the emotional impact of the two deaths. Dobby's appearance i was also quite dissapointed in but never the less we see a great character return for his last hoorah. We also see development between The Three and their proper feelings for each other , especially Ron & Hermione. Harry & Ginny's relationship i haven't bought in yet but its the 2nd part i think i will be invested with.

Never the less , This film will make money and a lot i think. See it because its the film that sets up the all important finale. The Finale To End All Finales.

Rating - 87% - A-

OK now this is the part where i stop copy & paste and return to writing them up. So the reviews wont be as frequent as they were at the start. I'll try and do one tonight and maybe some more tommorow. Thanks for reading and more reviews are to come.

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 06:46 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Alien Resurrection

And so it begins...the downfall of The Alien Franchise. Personally this was the sequel they shouldn't have made.

200 years after the conclusion of Alien 3, the company is able to resurrect Ripley through the process of cloning and the scientists successfully take the Queen Alien out of her. But, Ripley's DNA gets mixed up with the Queen's and she begins to develop certain alien characteristics. The scientists begin breeding the aliens, but they later escape. Soon the Xeno-morphs are running amok on the ship, which is on course to earth. The Queen then gives birth to a deadly new breed of alien, which could spell disaster for the entire human race. It's up to Ripley and a band of space pirates to stop the ship before it reaches earth.

So yeah you have a steller trilogy , Alien 1 & 2 being masterpieces in The Sci Fi Genre for different reasons , A Sequel which was good and ended The Story perfectly. Then 4 Years Later , this was made. Firstly , WHY ?
Its not horrible , its just the question of WHY ? The Ending Of Alien3 wrapped the story perfectly and pretty much sealed Ripley's fate. But Hollywood in the 90s turned from sweet and original to corrupt and greedy and thus made another Alien Film.

The Positive side is that the action is solid. I mean it could be better but it keeps the film from making you fall asleep. The Acting is ok and Michael Wincott (Most Underrated Actor ever!) is good in this...just wanted more. Ron Perlman did pretty good and Signourney Weaver was steller.

The Negative...Crappy Special Effects , A Daft Story , Directing which was average but could have been a lot better and ...THE HUMAN ALIEN HYBRID THING AT THE END...plus Winoda Ryder or however you spell her name these days.

Overall , Unneeded Sequel that was made and is there just for the sake of it.

Rating - 48% - C+

MovieMad16

11-24-10, 06:57 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Due Date

Going in to see this with my college class so i didn't have to pay. I wasn't planning on seeing this , but i was given the chance and so here's my review.

Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr.) must get to LA in five days to be at the birth of his firstborn. He is about to fly home from Atlanta when his luggage and wallet are stolen, and he is put on the "no-fly" list. Desperate to get home Peter is forced to accept the offer of Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis) to hitch a ride with him cross-country. Peter is about to go on a terrifying and agonizing journey of his life.

Firstly , this is a funny film. And secondly i like road movies so this was a bonus. Robert Downey Jr doesn't usually do comedy , so seeing him here was quite new for me. He is good , He is how Downey Jr usually is. Short Tempered and Very Straight Forward Guy. Then he meets Zack Galifianakis (Christ that's a long name) who is just as always great. I wouldn't say he is hilarious but he does bring a sense of warmth on the screen.

The Downside to this film as its not as funny as The Hangover. But that doesn't mean its bad , its just that it doesn't have the charm not that unpredictability humour that The Hangover had and worked with. I also didn't warm to Jamie Foxx in the film. He just didn't fit in too well with what was going on.

Overall , A Solid Comedy that deserves to be seen. Check it out while its still in cinemas.

Rating - 71% - B+

MovieMad16

11-25-10, 05:47 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...No Country For Old Men

A film i thought was overrated , until i actually saw it and boy do i have a lot to say about this film.

In rural Texas, welder and hunter Llewelyn Moss discovers the remains of several drug runners who have all killed each other in an exchange gone violently wrong. Rather than report the discovery to the police, Moss decides to simply take the two million dollars present for himself. This puts the psychopathic killer, Anton Chigurh, on his trail as he dispassionately murders nearly every rival, bystander and even employer in his pursuit of his quarry and the money. As Moss desperately attempts to keep one step ahead, the blood from this hunt begins to flow behind him with relentlessly growing intensity as Chigurh closes in. Meanwhile, the laconic Sherrif Ed Tom Bell blithely oversees the investigation even as he struggles to face the sheer enormity of the crimes he is attempting to thwart.

For Starters , This film is jaw dropping. It amazes me how gritty and haunting the film actually is. It tells a dark story about a man who stumbles upon his own downfall. Josh Brolin potrays a man with not much to live for , and once he finds "the bag full of money" , events that lead him to a hideous fate begin to unravel itself.

Tommy Lee Jones gives a great emtional performance that really changes the way i look at him as an actor. He brings a lot of age and nostalgia to his performance. He clearly has some form of sadness before the events of the film take place , but you don't know what. But never the less , its moving and great to watch yet also tragic.

But The Highlight...Anton Chigurh. Simply a villian of excellence. He cannot be stopped until he gets what he needs. He's quick , quiet , fast and unstoppable. The Performance is unbelieveable and iconic. He shows no emotion when doing the evil things he does and that makes the character more chilling because you don't know what he is thinking. It makes you wonder what he thinks about during , before or after the killings. But never the less , one of the best villians in recent cinema history.

Overall , Coen Brother's best work and by far more than a classic film. Its A Film to be remembered for years to come.

Rating - 100% - A+

MovieMad16

11-25-10, 08:46 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Reservoir Dogs

Quentin Tarentino's first film and quite possibly his greatest yet. So why is that the case ?

Six criminals, who are strangers to each other, are hired by a crime boss Joe Cabot to carry out a diamond robbery. Right at the outset, they are given false names with an intention that they won't get too close and concentrate on the job instead. They are completely sure that the robbery is going to be a success. But when the police show up right at the time and the site of the robbery, panic spreads amongst the group members and one of them is killed in the subsequent shootout along with a few policemen and civilians. When the remaining people assemble at the premeditated rendezvous point (a warehouse), they begin to suspect that one of them is an undercover cop.

First of all the cast is great. A real believable cast of villians that are going to do bad things. Yet we like them , the reason of that is the personalities and how much we discover of them throughout the course of the film. Its hard to pick a favourite but i do like the scenes between Mr White & Mr Pink. Two amazing actors Harvey Keital & Steve Buscemi both play excellent characters.

Tim Roth i also give credit for because his performance is also mysterious yet interesting as the film continues. Chris Penn & Lawrence Tierney also made a great father son duo and again played fantastic characters. But to me , Its Michael Madsen that stands out with the famous "Ear Cutting" Scene. Such a grumsome yet fantastic scene with great direction and camera work.

Overall , Reservoir Dogs is a character film about characters caught in a bad situation. Amazing Script , Direction , Camera Work , Acting and so much more make this Tarentino's finest work.

Rating - 100% - A+

nebbit

11-26-10, 04:26 AM

Thanks Connor :)

MovieMad16

11-26-10, 06:03 AM

its not a problem. More will be up soon.

MovieMad16

11-26-10, 08:34 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Machete

Danny Trejo starring in his own film , in another of Robert Rodriguez's blood fests. This Is Machete.

The highly skilled Federale Machete is hired by some unsavory types to assassinate a senator. But just as he's about to take the shot, he notices someone aiming at him and realizes he's been set up. He barely survives the sniper's bullet, and is soon out for revenge on his former employers, with the reluctant assistance of his brother Cheech Marin, who has become a priest and taken a vow of nonviolence. If you hire him to take out the bad guys, make sure the bad guys aren't you!

Danny Trejo is a really good screen prescense , despite the fact its the same name than his other character in The Spy Kids Series. Never the less , he is a good new action star with a thurst for blood and action. There is a good star studded cast here including Robert De Niro in a good sleezy role and Steven Segal in a villian role for a change. We also get Lindsay Lohan , who despite flushing herself down with drugs and booze , still gets a steller performance. Others like Michelle Rodrgiuez & Jessica Alba are also good additions and i can't forget about Cheech Marin , Tom Savani & Daryl Sabara. I also thought Don Johnson had a good performance in this too.

The Action was also really well done and fit in with the cheesy grindhouse like story. A Great story too about The Mexican people having the right to be apart of a new society , good or bad.

Never the less , Fun Film and good action gives this a thumbs up.

Rating - 66% - B

Gunny

11-26-10, 10:39 AM

Machete was great.

MovieMad16

11-26-10, 11:05 AM

good but i wouldn't say great.

MovieMad16

11-26-10, 12:31 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Sure Thing

A Comedy i saw in college which i wanted to do a review on.

College freshman John (Gib) Gibson decides to go cross country to visit his friend in California during winter break. Awaiting there is a bikini-clad babe whom his friend assures him is a "sure thing". Meanwhile, Allison, a cute (but somewhat anal retentive) girl at Gib's college has also decided to head out to Cal. to see her boyfriend during break. Gib and Allison are thrust together on a road trip from hell, and somewhere along the way, they find each other's company to be tolerable. Now, what will become of Gib's "sure thing?"

Firstly , this film is very fresh and original. Its a teen road film and it focuses on the two main characters who are so different yet so right for each other. Both personalities don't match and they are heading to the same place to their respective wishes. But during this journey , chaos ensures and they discover more about each other. Two very good performances by John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga who both have great chemistry with each other and develop a very interesting relationship.

Its overall a good teen film with funny scenes , good acting and really an underrated gem.

Rating - 71% - B+

MovieMad16

11-26-10, 01:18 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Speed

I watched this on TV and my dad said that this is a good film , so here is my review of Speed.

A man tries to extort money by threatening to kill some people with explosives. And the city was about to give in when rookie cop, Jack Traven stops him. Jack and his partner, Harry find him and corner him but instead of giving up he blows himself up. He is believed to be dead but he actually escapes. He tries again this time he has placed bomb on a bus that will exploded if the bus goes below 50 mph. He dares Jack to stop him. Jack tries to stop the bus before the bomb is armed but Jack is too late; all he can do now is to keep it going. While Harry tries to find the guy.

Speed is a very interesting and original action film with a great edgy story as well as steller acting. Keanu Reeves i underestimated at first , but Speed i admit was very good in. Instead of plain face no expression acting , he actually puts in effort. Sure the character he plays is 1 dimensional but he himself delivers a good performance. Sandra Bullock is also very good in this too. A real good interesting performance that we don't get anymore from Bullock. And then we have the late Dennis Hopper who is as Dennis Hopper is always. Entertaining and enjoyable. Great screen prescense and a really clever villian.

The Action is limited. The Majority is the drama on the bus , but there are good action bits throughout the film that bring twists to the story. The Climax of the film is really entertaining and edge of your seat stuff , but the ending is a bit cheesy.

So Overall , Speed is fun and entertaining and a good recommadation.

Rating - 86% - A-

MovieMad16

11-28-10, 05:25 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The American

I saw this today in the cinema and i wanted to give this a review because there is something about George Clooney that makes this movie work for me.

Alone among assassins, Jack is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Pavel that his next assignment will be his last. Jack reports to the Italian countryside, where he holes up in a small town and relishes being away from death for a spell. The assignment, as specified by a Belgian woman, Mathilde, is in the offing as a weapon is constructed. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto and pursues romance with local woman Clara. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.

This film really drew me in from the start. The cold lifeless atmosphere that this world was set in. It didn't feel very right. It felt isolated. Clooney's character as you can tell from the start is trying to escape from the world he lives in , but for some reason he can't. Everytime he tries to settle down , its taken away from him. Clooney once again brings one of those dark cold performances that really work well off the screen. He might get nominated for an academy award again but its debatable. There are two other performances that i should note about and that is Irina Bjorkland who plays Ingrid who was really good and mysterious and also Paolo Bonacelli who played the priest who i also really liked.

The Locations are also incredibly good , helping with that eerie atmosphere Anton Corbijn is creating with his visionary. He is a fabulous director with a great mind for the screen. His direction and camera work are really excellent and i wouldn't be surprised come award season he would be up for best director.

Overall , The American is cold , eerie , dark and best of all isolating. It gets that same feeling from Up In The Air. The figure isolated in a world he knows too well. Only in Up In The Air , Clooney's character wanted to be there. In The American , he is trying to escape. Great film and you should use your money wisely.

Rating - 86% - A-

nebbit

11-29-10, 05:30 AM

Saw this recently and quite liked it :yup:

MovieMad16

11-29-10, 05:31 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Across The Universe

What A Film....Simply What A Film!

Across The Universe is a fictional love story set in the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, the struggle for free speech and civil rights, mind exploration and rock and roll. At once gritty, whimsical and highly theatrical, the story moves from high schools and universities in Massachusetts, Princeton and Ohio to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Detroit riots, Vietnam and the dockyards of Liverpool. A combination of live action and animation, the film is paired with many songs by The Beatles that defined the time.

Words cannot describe how great this movie was to watch. Julie Taymor's vision is extraordinary and the love story between two people from different parts of society and how they come together is amazing. Its like watching art , very colourful passionate art being put together. The Imagery is so well done and so well placed that the film itself has its own mind and voice. The Story aswell is great. It deals with how the 60s was a decade of conflict and opinions as people all around were dying and suffering because of careless mistakes.

The Beatles are a amazing band and there stories really fit in with the story that is taking place. I admit not all the songs work , but most of them do and the story does move forward with the songs. Plus its awesome to hear The Beatles and how they affected society today. The love story is also amazing between Evan Rachel Wood & Jim Sturgees as i actually felt like it was a long romance that blended into society. It felt realistic and was potrayed really well.

Across The Universe is a very underrated film that deserves to be seen for what it is. Beautiful directing , storytelling , amazing imagery and to celebrate one of the greatest bands of all time.

Rating - 94% - A

MovieMad16

11-29-10, 05:42 AM

Saw this recently and quite liked it :yup:

me too. Clooney is good at these types of films.

MovieMad16

11-29-10, 05:52 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Clueless

One of those films that reminds me why 90s movies were that damn good.

Cher, a high school student in Beverly Hills, must survive the ups and downs of adolescent life. Her external demeanor at first seems superficial, but rather it hides her wit, charm, and intelligence which help her to deal with relationships, friends, family, school, and the all-important teenage social life.

Firstly , this film is really fun. Alicia Silverstone may be one of the hottest beings in this film and of all time. She is just so beautiful that i wanted to jump into the film and go out with her. A really charming performance with great wit and a flirtious personality. Paul Rudd and Brittany Murphy are both really good in this. Rudd's career has transformed through many years and im glad he is a major star because he so works as one. Brittany Murphy RIP because she was great in this. We will miss her so much.

Other great talent like Donald Faison , Wallace Shawn & Dan Heyada both bring great characters and acting to the film which is good fun to watch.

Overall , fun and a great enjoyment to watch , Clueless is a great cult hit that deserves to be seen and beloved by everyone.

Rating - 85% - A-

Gunny

11-29-10, 05:54 AM

I usually hate musicals but Across the Universe was good. Then again I am a huge Beatles fan. I would give it 3.5 to 4 stars.

MovieMad16

11-29-10, 10:03 AM

i love it because of its directing and effects. But i do enjoy the story too.

MovieMad16

11-30-10, 08:26 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Airplane

I felt that i should watch the 2 leslie neilsen films i known in a sort of tribute. I also am going to review them , so ill start with Airplane.

Still craving for the love of his life, Ted Striker follows Elaine onto the flight that she is working on as a member of the cabin crew. Elaine doesn't want to be with Ted anymore, but when the crew and passengers fall ill from food poisoning, all eyes are on Ted.

This film is incredibly clever. Its a non stop joke fest with endless and endless of jokes. This is the film that christened the "Spoof" genre. I was sitting just chuckling and at times laughing out loud at every joke that kept hitting me.

I'll also say that the acting was very impressive too. Leslie Neilsen god bless him was funny as ever. Peter Graves was also very funny in this too and kind of sickening. I'll talk about Robert Stack who played Rex Kramer who i thought cracked me up too.

Overall , Airplane was entertaining and smartly made. If you havent seen it , now is certainly the time.

Rating - 84% - A-

MovieMad16

11-30-10, 08:43 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Scary Movie 3

The Scary Movie franchise started as funny , smart and fun to watch. Then it all started going downhill...

A mysterious killer video tape is circulating around. One look at this tape and you have seven days left to live. News Reporter Cindy Campbell (Faris) witnesses this video tape and tries to work out a way to prevent her death. But this is not the only mystery to appear. Crop circles have been appearing in the local farm of Tom (Sheen) and George (Rex). With help from Aunt Shaneequa (Latifah), Cindy suspects that the aliens may be linked with the killer tape and must now work out both mysteries before it's the end of the world.

Firstly , this isn't terrible but you can tell that this was where it started to go wrong. There are some jokes that are funny like The Simon Cowell cameo and Near The Second Half with Leslie Neilsen , but there are a lot of problems with the film that didn't seem as funny as before. First , Cindy dont suit blond lol sorry but she doesn't. Secondly , there are a lot of meaninless jokes that dont make sense or string the plot along. With Airplane , the jokes either pushed the plot along or made reference to something in a airplane film. In Scary Movie 3 , it really doesn't.

When Leslie Neilsen comes on however , the film takes a different turn and the jokes are clever bar the well sequence. I also loved the news scene where Ross Giggins reads everything from the monitor and honestly , its flat out hilarious.

Overall , not the worst film of the series but one that turns the tide. But none the less has its highlights.

Rating - 62% - B

MovieMad16

12-01-10, 09:43 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Casino Royale

One of the best bonds and argueably one of the best action films made. It can only be James Bond.

James Bond goes on his first ever mission as a 00. Le Chiffre is a banker to the world's terrorists. He is participating in a poker game at Montenegro, where he must win back his money, in order to stay safe among the terrorist market. The boss of MI6, known simply as M sends Bond, along with Vesper Lynd to attend this game and prevent Le Chiffre from winning. Bond, using help from Felix Leiter, Mathis and having Vesper pose as his wife, enters the most important poker game in his already dangerous career. But if Bond defeats Le Chiffre, will he and Vesper Lynd remain safe?

Casino Royale is one of the most well made action films in years. It has a greatly paced and well written story that is realistic , brutal and sharp. Daniel Craig's performance as James Bond is the one that touches on the books the best. That serious cold personality which many actors couldn't touch. Craig however gets it bang on. Eva Green could easily be one of the most beauitful bond women in The Franchise's history. And The Villian Le Chiffre played by Mads Mikkselsen is chilling and enjoying to watch.

The Action Scenes are brutal. They make you feel that the actors are getting hurt with the stunts. Also its non stop. Once a stunt ends , it gives you barely any time to breath and get ready for the next action piece. Its exhuasting yet breathtaking to watch.

With amazing acting , story telling , directing , score and stuntwork , Casino Royale is a pitch perfect bond film that will be remembered for years to come.

Rating - 99% - A

kcmovieman

12-01-10, 12:24 PM

Great review on Casino Royale!! I agree with you whole heartedly. It was a phenomenal movie and one of the better Bond movies.

LuDiNaToR

12-01-10, 01:27 PM

The Action Scenes are brutal. They make you feel that the actors are getting hurt with the stunts. Also its non stop. Once a stunt ends , it gives you barely any time to breath and get ready for the next action piece. Its exhuasting yet breathtaking to watch.

is this the same bond as what i watched, where there sitting playing cards for half the movie.

Gunny

12-01-10, 03:59 PM

Right on with Casino Royale. Best Bond film to date.

genesis_pig

12-01-10, 04:04 PM

Casino Royale is a very good film.. but it isn't the Best Bond film to date.

MovieMad16

12-01-10, 06:11 PM

to me its one of the best. Craig is epic and dark in that film.

genesis_pig

12-01-10, 06:15 PM

Craig was unbelievably cool in the film.. Definitely a relief to have him as a Bond over Pierce Brosnan.

I see Casino Royale more inspired by the bourne movies with it's pace.. it won't hold up for a long time. There are more chances of it being topped by something better.

I consider From Russia With Love as timeless.

MovieMad16

12-01-10, 06:32 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Quantum Of Solace

Casino Royale was to me of of those action masterpieces very few films could top , 2 years after CR comes Quantum Of Solace , the 2008 addition to The James Bond Franchise , but is it a winner of a downgrade ? Here's my review.

Is there solace in revenge? Bond and "M" sniff a shadowy international network of power and corruption reaping billions. As Bond pursues the agents of an assassination attempt on "M," all roads lead to Dominic Greene, a world-renowned developer of green technology. Greene, a nasty piece of work, is intent on securing a barren area of Bolivia in exchange for assisting a strongman stage a coup there. The CIA looks the other way, and only Bond, with help from a retired spy and from a mysterious beauty, stands in Greene's way. "M" wonders if she can trust Bond, or if vengeance possesses him. Beyond that, can anyone drawn to Bond live to tell the tale?

Quantum Of Solace is a steller sequel like any other sequel. When i first saw this , my first review was that there was barely a plot in this action and too much action. However now that i have given it a second look , it follows the same pattern as CR. The problem with it is that the setting doesn't fit the story. I got bored of the exotic scene really quick. With Casino Royale , you could get use to and settle with every location. In Quantum Of Solace , it gets old and dull pretty quickly.

Never the less , The Action works and so does the acting. Craig's performance is a real hitter and stays on par with his earlier performance as Bond in the previous film. However the main villian didn't feel like a villian and personally couldn't take him seriously as a potential bad guy. Judi Dench is marvelous as M and brings her own personality to the role.

Overall , good sequel but could have been a lot better at places.

Rating - 73% - B+

LuDiNaToR

12-02-10, 03:59 PM

Overall , good sequel but could have been a lot better at places.

at places ???? more like the whole movie.

MovieMad16

12-03-10, 07:01 AM

there were some parts of the film that i wish they could have done a lot better at. Like make the action scenes less Bounre like and more realistic like Casino Royale.

MovieMad16

12-03-10, 07:17 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Clockstoppers

The first film i got in DVD and a good nostalgia trip. Clockstoppers is a sci adventure film with a cult status. Here is my review.

Until now, Zak Gibbs' greatest challenge has been finding a way to buy a car. But when he discovers an odd wristwatch amidst his father's various inventions and slips it on, something very strange happens. The world around him seemingly comes to a stop; giving the effect that everyone has come to a stop. Zak quickly learns how to manipulate the device, and he and his quick-witted, beautiful new friend, Francesca, have some real fun. What they soon realize, though, is they are not alone in hypertime.

The film has a smart and fun concept. Hypertime. The idea of going faster in time than anyone else in the world. The story is pretty original with ideas that you don't normally see in sci fi films. Its modern (Well was its quite dated now) and brings a family look at time and science. It has their Nickoleoden feel as they try to incorperate comedic elements for kids and not really for adults.

The acting for what it is is ok. Jesse Bradford is a good lead as well as Paula Garces as a female lead. French Stewart is a good comedic actor and Michael Biehn as a villian is pretty interesting. Also i really liked Robin Thomas as the dad and Lindze Letherman i happen to notice in the film was good.

With a unique concept , comedic situations and cutting edge special effects , Clockstoppers is a perfect film for the whole family. Sure its quite dated but still good fun

Rating - 81% - A-

genesis_pig

12-03-10, 07:30 AM

QoS was so forgettable, I can't even recall who the villain was.
It didn't seem like a Bond movie at all..
I can't believe the same guy directed Stay, Stranger than fiction & Finding Neverland

It's weird how great Bond movies have terrible follow-ups.

Dr. No was followed by a very good From Russia With Love. Goldfinger & Thunderball were equally good & then they ruined everything by You Only Live Twice..

The new Bond films have a chance of fixing everything with the sequel, if not :down:.

genesis_pig

12-03-10, 07:30 AM

Clockstoppers was surprisingly good.. enjoyed it a lot.

MovieMad16

12-03-10, 09:04 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Devil's Rejects

A new interesting horror film with a new look and meaning in the term "horror". This Is The Devil's Rejects.

In Ruggsville, Texas, the police under the command of Sheriff John Quincy Wydell attack the house of the sadistic serial killers Firefly family (a.k.a. The Devil's Reject) and they arrest mother Firefly, but Otis B. Driftwood and Baby Firefly escape from the siege. Tiny is wandering nearby the house and also escapes. Otis and Baby call their patriarch, the mad clown Captain Spaulding and they schedule to reunite at an isolated motel in the desert. When Otis and Baby arrive, they kidnap two families of singers, using sadism and violence against the harmless persons. Meanwhile, Sheriff Wydell promises to capture and kill the runaways, seeking revenge for the death of his brother, the Deputy George Wydell.

This film has a real disturbing feel to it. The Acting is really good and makes you want to hate yet sort of like these sardistic killers that are the main characters. Serial Killers with no remorse for anyone and these characters show no remorse and no pity. They are sardistic and take no prisoners and my god you either hate or love them. I can't decide , they're good at being both.

The Acting is solid and very believeable as real serial killers. Sid Haig i really like and Sheri Moon Zombie also was very enjoyable. Even Diamond Dallas Page was good despite a small role.

Overall , not much to say besides it being gritty , new and exciting. The Devil's Rejects is one to spend wisely.

Rating - 81% - A-

Gunny

12-03-10, 02:29 PM

House of 1,000 Corpses and Devil's Rejects were both great horror flicks. Rob Zombie did an excellent job.

MovieMad16

12-05-10, 06:59 AM

But The Halloween Remakes were god awful.

genesis_pig

12-05-10, 09:08 AM

But The Halloween Remakes were god awful.

So was El Superbeasto.

I had high hopes for El Superbeasto, but it was a big letdown.

MovieMad16

12-06-10, 08:27 AM

havent seen El Superbeasto

MovieMad16

12-06-10, 09:40 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Fantasia

I bought this over the weekend along with Fantasia 2000 and i am going to do a 2 in 1 of quite possibly Disney's best films...if we are not including Pixar.

Disney animators set pictures to Western classical music as Leopold Stokowski conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra. "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" features Mickey Mouse as an aspiring magician who oversteps his limits. "The Rite of Spring" tells the story of evolution, from single-celled animals to the death of the dinosaurs. "Dance of the Hours" is a comic ballet performed by ostriches, hippos, elephants, and alligators. "Night on Bald Mountain" and "Ave Maria" set the forces of darkness and light against each other as a devilish revel is interrupted by the coming of a new day.

Fantasia is a masterpiece through and through. Instead of a film with a full story , it gives us little short stories with the score being from a well known music writer from the past. We start off with Toccata and Fugue in D Minor which is a very good way to kick off the show , but i would have had less time on the orchestra and more on the animation. I felt it was too much time on the orchestra. The Nutcracker Suite was very good. It had a sweet feeling to it , like you had just eaten some candy or had something very sweet and tasty. The Sorcerer's Apprentice was of course the most memorable of the scores due to the appareance of Mickey Mouse during and after the performance. A great classic piece of animation that cements Mickey Mouse as the icon of Disney. The Rite Of Spring was great animation and told quite a interesting story of the rise and fall of the dinosaurs. Quite sad but brilliantly drawn and animated. We then meet the soundtrack...funny and cute but pointless...then The Pastoral Symphony which was both brilliantly scored and beautifully animated. Dance Of The Hours was another one both fantastically Animated and scored especially the end part. Finally we had Night On Bold Mountain/Ave Maria. Chernabog on screen looks fantastic and terrfying. But Its the music and transition from one symphony to another that makes it a great ending to Fantasia.

Overall , Fantasia is a masterpiece of Sound , Animation & Imagery and deserves to have the retrospect and acclaim it so rightfully deserves.

Rating - 100% - A+

MovieMad16

12-06-10, 09:55 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Fantasia 2000

Fantasia is a classic no doubt about it , but what about the sequel Fantasia 2000 ? Well here is my review.

In this update of Disney's masterpiece film mixture of animation and music, new interpretations of great works of music are presented. It begins with an abstract battle of light and darkness set to the music of Beethoveen's Fifth Symphony. Then we see the adventures of a Humpback Whale calf and his pod set to "The Pines of Rome." Next is the humourous story of several lives in 1930's New York City, scored with "Rhapsody in Blue." Following is a musical telling of the fairy tale, "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" set to Dmitri Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2. Then a goofy Flamingo causes havoc in his flock with his yo-yo to the tune of the finale of "Carnival of the Animals." This is followed by the classic sequence from the original film, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" starring Mickey Mouse and followed by "Pomp and Circumstance" starring Donald Duck as a harried assistant to Noah on his Ark...

Where Fantasia stands , Fantasia 2000 stands right next to it as a classic. And an underrated one at that. Symphony No 5 is a great way to start off the show. Pines Of Rome i think was an real beauty to watch on screen. It looked and sounded fantastic especially the end in which i was close to tears. Rhapsody in Blue was my clear favourite as it showed New York in a jazz sense. The Jazz really fit in with the new york animation as well as the characters. The Steadfast Tin Soldier was also beautiful to watch too. Great story and really well animated. I was surprised at how short Carnival Of The Animals was. It was great but i wish i could have extended longer. The Sorcerer's Apprentice was great to watch once again and Pomp & Cicumstance was also really great as well to watch.The Finale The Firebird Suite was amazing and wonderful to watch. Great finale and beautiful animation.

Overall , Fantasia & Fantasia 2000 stand as true classics for Disney. May many more Fantasias be on the way. Fantasia Reborn...nice ring to it.

Rating - 100% - A+

MovieMad16

12-06-10, 10:28 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Frost/Nixon

2008 was a great year for film and this was one of the films that made 2008 the year it was. This is Frost/Nixon the review.

Writer Peter Morgan's legendary battle between Richard Nixon, the disgraced president with a legacy to save, and David Frost, a jet-setting television personality with a name to make, in the story of the historic encounter that changed both their lives. For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans (as well as a $600,000 fee). Likewise, Frost's team harbored doubts about their boss' ability to hold his own. But as cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted.

Frost Nixon is one of those films with 2 or more terrific award winning performances. Frank Langella and Michael Sheen both brilliantly potray their respective roles with amazing chemistry. Michael Sheen is one of those actors that can do almost anything and pull it off tremendously. Langella does a really impressive job as Richard Nixon but i dont remember Nixon being as bulgy as before , but hey he is still amazing. Michael Sheen does look more like Frost and slightly sound like him which proves my point at why Michael Sheen is an impressive actor.

Other great acting includes Oliver Platt , Sam Rockwell , Kevin Bacon , Matthew McFaydden and Rebecca Hall all delivering really great performances to the screen.

Overall , Frost Nixon is a true future classic with great performances and an amazing story of one man's journey for the truth. And Another's journey to hide it. See it if you must.

Rating - 95% - A

MovieMad16

12-09-10, 05:37 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Epic Movie

We now come to a bad movie , and this one i underestimated. I believe that these films have no redeeming values and are just the worst of any bad movies. This is Epic Movie.

Four troubled orphans from four separate movie scenario's who are bound together in a wacky chocolate factory after receiving golden tickets to go on an 'epic adventure.' After they escape from the clutches of a very scary Willy Wonka they discover the magical world of 'Gnarnia' through an enchanted wardrobe. There they must seek the help of a randy lion, a hoard of mutants from the x academy, students of witchcraft and wizardry, funky swash-buckling pirates and a mischievous beaver to defeat the evil white bitch!

Well i can safely say that this film is just unbelievably terrible in every sense of the word. Firstly the story is cliche and stupid. The Acting is boring and has no life of its own. The Jokes are no way NEAR funny to the jokes in Airplane. Production Value is quite poor , in fact its really poor. Also their weird obsession with naked attractive models. WHAT IS THE POINT OF HAVING A NAKED LADY COME OUT OF A WARDROBE ? Seriously that was stupid and served no meaning to the plot.

There isn't much more to say , other than its garbage but not the worst one. No there are worst and one day i will unleash my wrath on how bad and awful they really are.

Rating - 9% - D

Gunny

12-09-10, 05:47 AM

I actually liked Fantasia 2000 better than the original.

MovieMad16

12-10-10, 08:32 AM

despite it being shorter , i also felt it improved on Fantasia. In Animation , But i think Fantasia had stronger music and more importance seeing as it was the first one.

MovieMad16

12-13-10, 08:38 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Town

One of the best films in 2010. While also being a good crime film , its also a great drama and Ben Affleck gives it his all in this film. On and Off The Camera.

The Charlestown neighborhood of Boston is renowned for churning out a high number of armed robbers, generation after generation. These robbers never leave their Charlestown life on their own volition, the neighborhood where there is an unwritten code to protect that lifestyle. Such robbers include friends Doug MacRay, James Coughlin, Albert 'Gloansy' Magloan and Desmond Elden. Doug and James in particular treat each other like family, as the Coughlins have realistically been as such to Doug since Doug's mother ran off and Doug's father, Stephen MacRay, was sent to prison. James' single mother sister, the drugged out Krista Coughlin, and Doug have a casual sexual relationship. The foursome carry out a mostly successful bank robbery, but due to circumstances take the bank manager, Claire Keesey, hostage for a short period before releasing her physically unharmed. They find out that Claire lives in Charlestown...

To me , The Town is one of the highlights of the year. Ben Affleck once again proves that he is the new Clint Eastwood in terms of a successful director & actor. Not only are his directing skills incredible , his performance is just as good and emotional to watch in the film. There are many other performances that stand out as great. Jon Hamm , Rebecca Hall , Jeremy Remmer , Pete Postlewaithe and how can i forget Blave Lively from Gossip Girl. That lady is heading only up from here.

The Grit & Realism of the film helps make the story feel more real and more vulnerable as an audience member. This could happen anywhere and not just in a place like NY or LA , but in your own town and thats what makes the film so effective. Its set in a vulnerable town.

The story is fresh. It reminds me of Heat a lot but i still think the film works. Its brutal , nasty but good fun. Overall this film deserves the acclaim , the money and more importantly the nominations that are heading our way in 2011.

Rating - 92% - A

nebbit

12-14-10, 06:27 PM

Nice review may catch this one :yup:

MovieMad16

12-16-10, 03:17 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Zombieland

When you mix Zombie & Comedy , it rarely ever works. That is until Shaun Of The Dead came along in 2004 and blew everyones minds and made a fresh original approach to the zombie genre. That being said , in 2009 America decided to do its own little film called Zombieland. Here is my review.

Searching for family. In the early twenty-first century, zombies have taken over America. A shy and inexperienced college student in Texas has survived by following his 30 rules: such as "look in the back seat," "shoot twice," "avoid public restrooms." He decides to travel to Ohio to see if his parents are alive. He gets a ride with a boisterous zombie-hating good-old boy headed for Florida, and soon they confront a young woman whose sister has been bitten by a zombie and wants to be put out of her misery. The sisters were headed to an LA amusement park they've heard is zombie free. Can the kid from Ohio get to his family? And what about rule thirty one?

Zombieland is a smart and original take on the zombie genre just like Shaun Of The Dead. Jesse Eisenberg is the lead and does a good job in keeping the humour up and he does work comedically. A lot of people compare him to Michael Cera and i can see why people would as they are both similar. Woody Harrelson is great and his character is really funny , especially with his obsession with some food i have forgotton the name of. And Finally there are the two uprising stars that are Emma Stone & Abigail Breslin who really shine in the film especially Stone. Emma Stone was on the verge of stardom and now its 2010 and she is pretty much in there.

Overall , Zombieland works just as well as Shaun Of The Dead. Its quirky , funny , good characters , good story and flows really well together. Its a good watch.

Rating - 81% - A-

nebbit

12-17-10, 04:13 AM

I quite liked Zombieland :yup:

MovieMad16

12-17-10, 10:44 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Runaway Bride

Garry Marshall directed Pretty Woman and Valentines Day , two funny romantic comedies , but in 1999 he directed Runaway Bride which reunited Julia Roberts & Richard Gere since Pretty Woman. Here is my review.

Ike Graham, New York columnist, writes his text always at the last minute. This time, a drunken man in his favourite bar tells Ike about Maggie Carpenter, a woman who always flees from her grooms in the last possible moment. Ike, who does not have the best opinion about females anyway, writes an offensive column without researching the subject thoroughly. The next day, Ike gets fired by his publisher (and former wife), because he went too far and faked the facts, which real journalists don't do. Ike's only way back into the business now is to do a fact-based report on Maggie and her upcoming fourth wedding attempt, which Ike predicts to fail again. So, as he circles her like a vulture his prey-to-be, Maggie's opinion of Ike sinks below zero. Not only is Ike waiting for her to fail again but the whole town is poking fun at Maggie about her mistakes. But that is a point which Ike doesn't like.

I havent got much to say other than this. Its an enjoyable fun film no doubt about that. But its just not as memorable and exciting as Gary Marshall's other films. Julia Roberts & Richard Gere are just as expected. Their chemistry works well off each other and there are no faults. That being said , the supporting cast is dissapointing. I felt that there should have been a bit more of a star supporting cast. No one major but at least people i can recognise. The only two i know are Joan Cusack and Christopher Meloni. Other than that , i know no one.

The story & direction are as they are. No extraordinary shots , but does keep the film from being dull and boring. Overall , Runaway Bride is enjoyable but not Marshall's best.

Overall - 71% - B+

Gunny

12-17-10, 02:52 PM

You lost me at Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. Not a fan of chick flicks.

MovieMad16

12-18-10, 11:02 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

Its one of the most beloved films in the world and takes our imagination beyond any film out there. Its gifted with wonderful moments , characters and acting. This is Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.

The world is astounded when Willy Wonka, for years a recluse in his factory, announces that five lucky people will be given a tour of the factory, shown all the secrets of his amazing candy, and one will win a lifetime supply of Wonka chocolate. Nobody wants the prize more than young Charlie, but as his family is so poor that buying even one bar of chocolate is a treat, buying enough bars to find one of the five golden tickets is unlikely in the extreme. But in movieland, magic can happen. Charlie, along with four somewhat odious other children, get the chance of a lifetime and a tour of the factory. Along the way, mild disasters befall each of the odious children, but can Charlie beat the odds and grab the brass ring?

What can i say about this film ? Too much. Gene Wilder is magnificent and really believe that this man is wonderfully weird and yet you trust and somewhat love him when he is on screen. An amazing performance that really was oscar worthy. The supporting cast are also very memorable. There is Augustus , the fat one who doesnt stop eating , Violet who is more chewing gum than chocolate , Veruca who is snobby , british and above all brilliant (BTW not everyone in Britain as snobby rich git) , Mike who is obsessed with TV and last but not least Charlie , who is honest and kind and is the most deserving out of the others. Another favourites are the parents. All different but all funny. My favourite is tricky , but all of them are great in their own way. Of course Grampa Joe is brilliant and a memorable character. Of course i must mention The Oompa Lumpas , an amazing supporting characters who make the musical numbers amazing to watch.

Overall , Willy Wonka is a classic and one of the most memorable kids films since The Wizard Of Oz. Its A Must See.

Rating - 98% - A

MovieMad16

12-19-10, 09:58 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Pan's Labyrinth

It really is in all honesty a foreign modern masterpiece. Not many fantasy films are as this emotional , this entertaining and this mystical as this. Del Toro is a directorial genius and its this film that has put him on the map , if not already. This is Pan's Labyrinth.

In 1944 fascist Spain, a girl, fascinated with fairy-tales, is sent along with her pregnant mother to live with her new stepfather, a ruthless captain of the Spanish army. During the night, she meets a fairy who takes her to an old faun in the center of the labyrinth. He tells her she's a princess, but must prove her royalty by surviving three gruesome tasks. If she fails, she will never prove herself to be the the true princess and will never see her real father, the king, again.

Personally this film is a definate masterpiece by any means. The Acting is great and really lures you in to the belief that the events that you are watching in the film are really unpleasant and grumesone. Ivanna Baquero is very charming as Ofelia and its her story and her character alone that make the film worth while.

I will also say the narrative pacing is brilliant and gives you time to breath whenever something scary or something thrilling occurs in the film. The Cinematography is beautiful and any frame of that film you could take out and frame it in an art museum or in your own home and sit there , look at it and magnify it and then proclaim its a piece of art. Watching it was a nice and peaceful experience unlike most films i have watched. And this being foreign made it more of a masterpiece because foreign films as a whole you could either like or dislike. Never the less its great relaxing.

What else can i say ? its a masterpiece , See it if you havent now because if your havent , your missing out and it is your own fault. Pan's Labyrinth is a foreign masterpiece.

Rating - 99% - A

nebbit

12-19-10, 06:22 PM

God :eek: you churn them out :yup: not that i am complaining :nope:

MovieMad16

12-20-10, 07:32 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Beauty & The Beast

One of Disney's most acclaimed films and the only film to be nominated for an oscar under Disney since Up. Well it is still the only hand drawn film to be nominated and its a beautiful story. Beauty & The Beast.

Belle is a girl who is dissatisfied with life in a small provincial French town, constantly trying to fend off the misplaced "affections" of conceited Gaston. The Beast is a prince who was placed under a spell because he could not love. A wrong turn taken by Maurice, Belle's father, causes the two to meet.

The Film is very enjoyable. Some of the songs really work with the story being told. However a big miss in the music area was "The Gaston Song". Boy was i bored throughout that song and it didn't make the villian that evil. Never the less "Tale As Old As Time" & "Be Our Guest" are classic disney songs and will be as timeless as the film.

However , i do think the film is slightly overrated. At times it feels slow and boring at times , but the character of The Beast is intriguing and kind of a character that evolves throughout the story until the film reaches his end.

Overall , solid disney film but not one of its best , but seeing it in Blu Ray was quality and made the animation look beautiful.

Rating - 81% - A-

Gunny

12-20-10, 07:57 PM

Beauty and the Beast is the greatest Disney and animated film of all-time. Loved it.

MovieMad16

12-21-10, 05:36 AM

i have seen better.

MovieMad16

12-21-10, 06:50 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Up

One of Pixar's Most Personal films. While i dont think its the best , it is certainly the most touching of them all.

A young Carl Fredrickson meets a young adventure spirited girl named Ellie. They both dream of going to a Lost Land in South America. 70 years later, Ellie has died. Carl remembers the promise he made to her. Then, when he inadvertently hits a construction worker, he is forced to go to a retirement home. But before they can take him, he and his house fly away. However he has a stowaway aboard. An 8 year old boy named Russell, whose trying to get an assisting the elderly badge. Together, they embark in an adventure, where they encounter talking dogs, an evil villain and a rare bird named Kevin.

Watching Up was a really special feeling. I get that with most of Pixar's films but Wall E , Up & Toy Story 3 are the type of films that let all your emotions out in characters that you fall in love with. Carl Fredrickson was a loving man who believed he had found his one true love and his one true calling. But when an unfortunate event , his dreams and love for life dissapeared and he became a bitter old man with nothing to live for. That is until he meets a little boy named Russell who at first is annoying but eventually , he finds it in his heart to love the boy and see a new lease of life. There is also Kevin , the mysterious bird like creature who follows Carl & Russell on their adventure. Then there is Dug The Dog who talks. He is a funny character with a charming but not so smart personality. The Villian is also interesting as Carl adored him as a young child and when he meets him for the first time , he realises that he is not the person he thought he was.

Up is a very personal film about life and adventure and that the most memorable adventures are the ones that we least remember. Carl Fredrickson is a very memorable character , in fact most of the characters are very memorable and again , that is what Pixar does so well. Memorable characters that will be with us forever. Up is a modern classic alongside Wall E , Toy Story Trilogy and many others. See this film if you havent already.

Rating - 95% - A

LuDiNaToR

12-21-10, 07:17 AM

nice reviews mate, do u just post on this thread don't think ive seen u post on any other lol :).

MovieMad16

12-21-10, 11:15 AM

yes i only post here. I use to post these reviews on other sites , but its just this one now.

nebbit

12-21-10, 07:05 PM

yes i only post here. I use to post these reviews on other sites , but its just this one now.
I thin Ludite ment do you join in other threads, it would be good to get to know you other than just read your reviews :yup:

MovieMad16

12-22-10, 11:44 AM

oh yeah i post in other threads. That would be a bit rude if i didnt

MovieMad16

12-22-10, 04:41 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Herbie : Fully Loaded

Never saw a Herbie film and aint a big fan of Lindsay Lohan , but never the less i saw this film today and here are my thoughts.

Maggie Peyton is the new owner of Number 53--the free wheelin' Volkswagen bug with a mind of its own; she puts the car through its paces on the road to becoming a NASCAR competitor. As a third generation member of a NASCAR family, racing is in Maggie Peyton's blood, but she is forbidden from pursuing her dream by her overprotective father, Ray Peyton, Sr. When Ray Sr. offers Maggie a car as a college graduation present, he takes her to a junkyard to choose one from an assortment of very used cars. Maggie has her eye on an old Nissan, but a certain rusty, banged up '63 VW Bug seems to be clamoring for her attention. To her surprise, Maggie leaves the lot with Herbie. As she prepares to leave town for a position with ESPN News, Maggie discovers that Herbie has a mind of his own--and an alternate route for her future.

There isn't much to say about this film. Other than that its just not fantastic or that all good. its just an average tv film. Herbie is potrayed as a goofy personality and Lindsay Lohan doesn't show like she cares that all much until the end. This was before Lohan plummented to drink and drugs (Shame because i liked her) and for the whole film , she was the best thing. Michael Keaton's character is an ass and Justin LOng is just average. He is an average actor doing average work. I aint remotely interested in him as an actor. Matt Dillion made a cartoonish villian without any villianish characters.

Overall , nothing really missing and nothing worth seeing. Just an average film that just proves Herbie is a thing of the past.

Rating - 48% - C+

Dog Star Man

12-22-10, 05:00 PM

You sir, are a brave man to watch the film. But question, would it make a "good" - "bad movie"? My friends are always on the lookout for films we can rag on on Fridays. Would this fit the mold, (or any mold?), or is it just too average to even remotely be laughed at from that sense?

MovieMad16

12-22-10, 06:53 PM

nah its too average i think but you can watch it if you want. Its just plain average. Nothing good nor bad.

MovieMad16

12-22-10, 07:35 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...A Cinderella Story

I've never really liked Cinderella , but modernising it would be quite a tricky or easy task depending what time period it would be in. Hillary Duff is also someone i dont have an angry spot for. So i thought why not take a look at this. The Story is fairly simple. Routinely exploited by her wicked stepmother, the downtrodden Sam Montgomery is excited about the prospect of meeting her Internet beau at the school's Halloween dance.

Now i like Hillary Duff , she didn't fall into the bad crowd like Lohan did , but its a shame that she has been out of the spotlight for so long because she actually isn't that bad of an actress. Never the less , this film is interesting but nothing that people have seen already in a teen romance. Chad Michael Murray is ok , but like all American Teen Actors , he fails to express any emotion on his face. The rest of the cast are fairly good. Jennifer Coolidge actually surprised as being quite evil to Hillary Duff's character. Same with the step sisters and the popular girl in school.

Overall , okish film with okish performances , decent directing and writing. Nothing extraordianry but see it if you like.

Rating - 61% - B

MovieMad16

12-23-10, 12:12 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Corpse Bride

Whenever you hear Tim Burton saying that he will do Stop Motion Animation , you know you are in for Burton's darkest side of his imagination. And by god in this , its everything you would expect Tim Burton to do.

Set back in the late 1800s in a Victorian village, a man and woman by the names of Victor Van Dort and Victoria Everglot are betrothed because the Everglots need the money or else they'll be living on the streets and the Van Dorts want to be hight in society. But when things go wrong at the wedding rehearsal, Victor goes into the woods to practice his vows. Just as soon as he gets them right, he finds himself married to Emily, the corpse bride. While Victoria waits on the other side, there's a rich newcomer that may take Victor's place. So two brides, one groom, who will Victor pick?

Corpse Bride is a very good romance story with horror thrown into the fray. You know just from the opening credits that something very dark is heading this way. And what it is , is a grave misunderstanding as the main character Victor voiced by Johnny Depp is thrown between the living and dead worlds. Its an interesting idea and The Character Of The Corpse Bride is a sad character in which sad things happen to her.

The Villian Lord Barkis isn't really a good villian. He is cliche and while you do hate him , you feel that you have seen him all before. The Animation is marvellous and really works well with the tone with the story , like most of Burton's films. Music is good but not as good as Nightmare Before Christmas.

Overall , a good dark story which is both fun and mysterious to watch. If your interested , check it out because it is worth the money.

Rating - 76% - B+

MovieMad16

12-24-10, 09:00 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Nightmare Before Christmas

Tim Burton is like The Dark Matter's biological son. He loves things all dark and twisted. So what happens when he tries to make christmas grim and terrfying. We get The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, is bored with doing the same thing every year for Halloween. One day he stumbles into Christmas Town, and is so taken with the idea of Christmas that he tries to get the resident bats, ghouls, and goblins of Halloween town to help him put on Christmas instead of Halloween -- but alas, they can't get it quite right.

What a wonderful original piece of animation this is. If you haven't seen this , let me tell you how wonderful this film is. Its great fun. The Songs are catchy and memorable , The Story is fresh and interesting with very intriguing characters and settings. Halloweentown , Christmastown. Who would have thought our own festive seasons would have their own towns. Makes me want to visit them.

The Stop Motion Animation is beautiful and fresh at the time for animation. It was different and intriguing to watch. It made the characters 3 dimensional (Not literally) and the settings and art direction were amazing. Burton knows how to create good artwork and in this film , he gets it right on the mark.

Overall , Great Christmas & Halloween Flick which you rarely get. Give it a watch this christmas because it is a classic.

Rating - 84% - A-

MovieMad16

12-24-10, 11:43 AM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The Other Boleyn Girl

I wasn't expecting to see much when starting watching this , but at the end my reaction changed and i just adore this film. This Is The Other Boleyn Girl.

A sumptuous and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history: two beautiful sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, driven by their family's blind ambition, compete for the love of the handsome and passionate King Henry VIII.

People have to remember that this film is histroical fiction , there is no fact based events that occur (except for the obvious events that occur) and it more tells the tale of Henry VIII & The Two Boleyn Sisters. its quite an intriguing story. It potrays Anne Boleyn as quite a manipulating character whose desire is the throne. Played by Natalie Portman who gives a very incredible performance that should have had more oscar nominations. Scarlett Johnansson was also magnificent. Also there english accents were surpringsly convincing. Whenever a period piece hires and american actor (Not really picking on australians because they do our accent quite well) they usually do a piss poor accent or just not bothered and do it in american. But here , its convincing and works well with the story.

Costumes are great as usual in a period setting and it has this erotic feel to it , like something you would see in a romantic subplot. The story while feels like a rejected soap opera plot , does work in the film and intrigued me more. Eric Bana , David Morrissey and certain others were really entertaining in the film.

Overall , great underrated film that deserves to be seen by a lot of people who are interested. Natlaie Portman looks stunning in this film , it has a great story and well delivered to the screen.

Rating - 92% - A

Gunny

12-24-10, 02:43 PM

I saw this film a couple years ago. I expected it to blow but was surprised. It's not a classic nor will I ever watch this again but it was pretty decent.

MovieMad16

12-24-10, 03:31 PM

the first time i watch it , i felt really engaged with the story. Maybe its a matter of opinion with some films. I can see why you werent so turned on by it. Never the less , its good.

Gunny

12-24-10, 04:19 PM

the first time i watch it , i felt really engaged with the story. Maybe its a matter of opinion with some films. I can see why you werent so turned on by it. Never the less , its good.

It wasn't bad. It's just not one I would say "Hey, let's throw that on and watch it again!"

I'd give it a 2.5 or 3 out of 5.

MovieMad16

12-24-10, 04:23 PM

"blushes" 4.5 out of 5 lol

Gunny

12-24-10, 04:53 PM

"blushes" 4.5 out of 5 lol

4.5?! You liked it that much?

I thought Portman was good in it. Actually all the acting was pretty decent. She's a very talented actress.

I'm starting to warm up to Bana. He's a pretty good actor and has done a good job in some movies...

- Black Hawk Down
- Troy
- Munich
- The Other Boleyn Girl
- Time Traveler's Wife

MovieMad16

12-24-10, 04:57 PM

yeah i know. I have a weird rating system.

MovieMad16

12-27-10, 12:11 PM

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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Gullivers Travels

Another 3D Effects Rape on our beloved screens. This film is one of so many reasons how pointless and unneeded 3D really is. Plus they destroyed a classic novel with Jack Black's fat ass on owr screen. Travel writer Lemuel Gulliver takes an assignment in Bermuda, but ends up on the island of Liliput, where he towers over its tiny citizens.

Oh where to start. 3D is pointless in this film. There was no need plain and simple for this overrated , overblown effect that people fall hook line and sinker for. "Its The Future" , "Its Amazing" & "Anyone Who Hates 3D hates life". THIS FILM IS THE EXAMPLE OF WHY 3D SUCKS!

Jack Black does his usual performance of being lazy and having no goals in life. The Rest of the acting is just flat and not very memorable. Emily Blunt , Billy Connelly , Jason Segal , Catherine Tate & James Corden all pretty much wasted. Catherine Tate is wasted and James Corden just does nothing. I dont like him that much but he is an okish actor.

Overall , 3D Bloated Crap that only deserves money if you are so bored , it would make Citizen Kane look bad.

Rating - 33% - C