Movie Reviews
In this weeks episode of The Dragoncast the guys discuss Batman and since the new Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy has been released Brian, Bryce and Andrew talk about each of the films (WARNING there are some movie spoilers!) and even rate them from best to worst, but let’s be honest here all of the movies were great…right? Also Andrew and Brian give a review of the newly released game in the Far Cry series “Far … Read more
The end is here for The Twilight Saga film series with Breaking Dawn Part 2 releasing at 10 pm on Thursday November 15. This is despite the fact that the official release date was November 16. This was something Summit allowed but they were also strict and said no showings before 10 pm, period. If you have been watching these movies from the beginning, and read the books, then you know this ending is going … Read more
Hey there. Looking for a fun filled family flick to catch with the family? Then look no further than Sony and Columbia Pictures latest animated film, Hotel Transylvania. I caught this film this weekend and I was pleasantly surprised by the plot and presentation of the film. Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg team up and lend their voices to this great story of parental love and a monster bash. So lets take a look at … Read more
I went to see Resident Evil: Retribution opening tonight and decided to see it in 3D Imax. Let me just say that there is no other way to see this flick! The 3D images are even better on an Imax screen because they really pop out at you. Before I digress too much, and gush on and on about the imagery, let me say this is the only spoiler alert you will get. If you … Read more
When I first heard about the remake of Judge Dredd I was appalled. My thought was “can’t they come up with an original idea?” Well after seeing the preview and reading about this upcoming film, I see now that it is not a remake after all. Announced in 2008 that the movie was in the writing stage, it was stated it would not be a remake of the 1995 film that starred Sylvester Stallone. This … Read more
The Hunger Games movie, if you did not know it, is based on a book of the same name by Suzanne Collins. The movie is the first of series released in theaters and on DVD and Blu-ray August 18. When released in theaters, The Hunger Games set opening day and opening weekend records for a movie that was a non-sequel. In fact, the film is listed as having the third-largest opening weekend in the US. … Read more
Is Hollywood truly so out of ideas that they have to remake everything from the last 20-30 years? With many of the movies which have come out in the last year or so, and upcoming, it certainly seems like it. Or have directors and writers become so lazy they don’t want to try something new? Sure taking a gamble is scary but come on Hollywood, this remaking of movies is getting, well old. In the … Read more
The good and the bad about The Dark Knight Rises in this review by Joel Sawyer.
Have you forgiven Pixar yet for Cars 2? Perhaps a girl with red, untamed locks will help you change your mind. Brave is Pixar’s latest CG adventure to hit the big screen, and if you were disappointed by the studio’s 2011 poor vehicular outing, then consider this a peace offering. There is a caveat, however: You need to be patient at the beginning of the film; it’s not immediately apparent that you’re in for a … Read more
Things I learned watching Prometheus: A very good way to recover from invasive surgery and shock (with a stapled incision) is by running around. Running around a LOT! Relatively young Archaeologists are like the Swiss Army knife of exploration teams. They seem to have a working knowledge about…almost any other science put in front of them. The first explanation that pops into your head about something mysterious usually is right on. I admit, so … Read more
What I learned from Avengers: Why our National deficit is so high and where all the money is going (SHIELD Helicarrier, SHIELD secret weapons, SHIELD secret bases…there is little related to SHIELD in this movie that wouldn’t cost at least a few billion. G. I. Joe wishes they had this kind of operating budget). Bruce Banner’s unique problem can be quantified as a ‘condition’. Shawarma…gotta try it. Synopsis: (no real spoilers, you get all … Read more
What I learned from The Hunger Games: In film-making, it is perfectly logical to cut from one of the most touching, heartfelt scenes in a movie to one of the ugliest people in the cast for no specific reason. Wasps cannot feel the branch their hive is on vibrating and shaking from the branch being sawed through…or if they do, they don’t take it as a threat. At least, Tracker-jacker wasps can’t. Whatever role he takes, … Read more
Review of Dr. Seusses The Lorax in 3D which was an enjoyable family film if a little preachy about saving the trees.
Review of Hugo 3D which is a masterpiece film that captures the wonder of film making in the early 1900’s
Review of DVD Release of Thor (2011) and leading up to the Avengers 2012 movie.
Recently saw the CGI animation film titled The Smurfs and there are three things I learned about this movie: Homeless men in bright hats may be wizards in disguise (in New York only) Advertising agents are expected to come up with entirely new campaigns in two days. Gay cowboy film references are perfectly appropriate for a children’s movie. My first question: Where’s Puppy??? Synopsis: After another run-in with nemesis Gargamel the wizard, six Smurfs … Read more
[easyazon-link asin=”B0051ZG57Q”]The Gingerdead Man 3 “Saturday Night Cleaver”[/easyazon-link] is a comedy/horror film jointly written by William Butler and Muffy Bolding; and jointly directed by William Butler and Silvia St. Croix and stars Jacqui Holland (The UNsocialites), Robin Sydney (The Lost), Peter Stickles (Shortbus), and Kyle Morris (2012: Ice Age) in a film about a murderous gingerbread man who wreaks havoc at a roller-disco contest after traveling back in time to 1976. “Another One Bites the … Read more
[easyazon_image asin=”B004LWZW4C” alt=”X-Men: First Class (+Digital Copy) (Blu-ray)” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51OQD0PF%2BcL.jpg” align=”right” width=”375″ height=”500″] X-Men: First Class is an action/adventure film written by Ashley Miller, Jack Stentz, Jane Goldman, and Matthew Vaugh. The film stars James McAvoy (Wanted, The Last King of Scotland), Michael Fassbender (Inglorious Basterds, 300), Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone, The Hunger Games (2012)), Rose Byrne (28 Weeks Later, Get him to the Greek), and Kevin Bacon (Mystic River, Apollo 13) in a film about how … Read more
[easyazon_image asin=”B0051T484E” alt=”BKO: Bangkok Knockout” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51cVP58hn8L.jpg” align=”right” width=”300″ height=”369″] BKO: Bangkok Knockout is a kick-ass, multi-combat action film directed and choreographed by Panna Pittikrai. His film credits include Ong-Bak and Chocolate. This film is about “Team Fight Club,” who quickly find out that an opportunity to get to go make movies Hollywood changes into a fight for their lives. BKO: Bangkok Knockout isn’t one of those films that are engaging for it’s incredible story. There simply … Read more
[easyazon_image asin=”B0051T47NQ” alt=”Trollhunter” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51SCh6OZtwL.jpg” align=”right” width=”300″ height=”369″]Troll Hunter (Trolljegeren) is an adventure/comedy/fantasy directed by André Øverdal, and written by André Øverdal and Harvard S. Johansen. The film stars Otto Jespersen, Robert Stoltenberg, and Knut Nærum in a film where a group of students investigates a series of mysterious bear attacks, but learns that there are more dangerous “things” going on. “On October 13, 2008, Filmkameratene AS received an anonymous package with two hard discs containing 283 minutes … Read more