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The Hangover Part III

reviewed on June 16th, 2013 10:50PM

I love Zach Galifianakis. Or at least I used to. His stand up was incredible but nearly every film he's done has been worse than the one before it. Hangover III is where my patience finally ran out. Clearly the Hangover's creator has taken t...

Man of Steel

reviewed on June 16th, 2013 10:27PM

I don't try to pretend I'm a comic book aficionado or really think that you even need to be one to enjoy these movies. The movies are a separate entity from the books so really all I'm looking for are the basic elements that make any movie a good...

Texas Chainsaw 3D

reviewed on January 4th, 2013 02:00AM

I got chills watching the re-mastered Tobe Hooper classic run through the opening credits of this latest entry to Leatherface's legacy however, nothing that followed even came close to that. I really wanted to like this film but there was just fa...

Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning

reviewed on January 4th, 2013 01:36AM

I don't know why every character needs a back story but apparently people like origin stories, or they wouldn't keep making them. I just don't know who those people are. And while I love the Texas Chainsaw Massacre and any excuse to get Leatherf...

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

reviewed on January 3rd, 2013 05:21PM

Without question, this is the best film Platinum Dunes has shat out over their past decade of defiling horror classics and is in large part why I was so disappointed with every production that followed this. It doesn't attempt to outdo the origin...

Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III

reviewed on January 3rd, 2013 05:06PM

The third film in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series attempts to revert back to the serious tone of the original film but without the dark humor sprinkled throughout, the film lacks the forward momentum that the first two films had. All of the su...

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

reviewed on January 3rd, 2013 04:50PM

As you can probably guess from the Breakfast Club parody poster, this follow up to the 70's horror classic is a much lighter affair. Tobe Hooper returns as the director but the tone is nowhere near the original's. It's almost more of a dark come...

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

reviewed on January 3rd, 2013 04:31PM

A lot of films get credit for originating the 'slasher' sub genre but I think without a doubt the three most prominent forefathers of modern horror are Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, Bob Clark's Black Christmas, and Tobe Hooper's original Texas Chains...

Silent Night

reviewed on December 5th, 2012 11:20PM

Siskel and Ebert condemned the original Silent Night, Deadly Night as one of the most despicable movies they'd ever seen but I think they may welcome a second viewing of the first film as opposed to sitting through 2012's Silent Night more than on...

The Five-Year Engagement

reviewed on November 27th, 2012 11:30PM

The last time Stoller and Segel teamed up we got ourselves one hell of a hilarious and heartfelt romantic comedy which brilliantly matched side splitting characters with emotionally invested situations. The Five Year Engagement, much like the tit...

The Watch

reviewed on November 27th, 2012 11:02PM

I don't know why you'd expect this film to be a comedic "Avengers". Vaughn has been in a rom-com slump since the Break Up, Jonah Hill is only good in supporting roles, and Ben Stiller wore out his welcome along time ago. But in contrast to that ...

Sinister

reviewed on November 27th, 2012 10:46PM

Sinister looked like it had great potential. The story was phenomenal and Ethan Hawke was as brilliant as ever. But nothing about it scared me. The aesthetics of it all felt off and the weird slow motion kids just didn't work. It felt like it ...

Red Lights

reviewed on November 27th, 2012 10:36PM

I really can't recall another film in which the ending cheapened the entire experience so much that a potentially great story is turned into nothing more than an exercise in mental masturbation. It's such a cop out twist ending that it's simultan...

That's My Boy

reviewed on November 27th, 2012 10:21PM

I'll admit it, I'm an Adam Sandler apologist. I love the guy. Seeing what he's capable in stuff like Punch Drunk Love and Reign Over Me only furthered my support for Mr. Happy Madison. However, there's no denying the dry streak he's been on as ...

Safety Not Guaranteed

reviewed on November 27th, 2012 10:06PM

I love Aubrey Plaza. She's adorable. She's hilarious. I'm glad she finally got a starring role. It's just a little disappointing this movie wasn't better. But it's really not her fault, so I hope to see her in something else soon. The bigg...

Singles

reviewed on November 27th, 2012 09:33PM

Cameron Crowe did a phenomenal job of capturing the 1980's generation in writing Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Say Anything but his attempt at doing the same with the '90s in Singles lacks the heart and characters that made his previous efforts...

Logan's Run

reviewed on November 27th, 2012 09:15PM

Logan's run is kind of brilliant. The story alone is ripe for a remake and if the rumors are true surrounding Nichols Winding Refn's take on this, I can't fucking wait. The film appears to be a "big budget" special effects film of its time but h...

The Polar Express

reviewed on November 20th, 2012 04:19PM

Why is it so hard to make a good holiday movie these days? The eighties had Christmas Vacation, Christmas Story, Gremlins, Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Hell, even the nineties had Home Alone. But other than Elf, the 00's had more misses than...

Flight

reviewed on November 20th, 2012 04:10PM

Boy am I glad to see Robert Zemeckis doing something other than that motion capture stuff he was stuck on there for a while. And Flight was just the right movie for him to make his return to Oscar caliber dramatics. And even though the story dra...

Dead Silence

reviewed on October 23rd, 2012 06:37PM

Stuff like this creeps me out. Dummys, dolls, that clown from Poltergeist. I don't know why. Logically they're small, so in real life you could just punt the bastard out the back door or chuck him in a wood chipper and be done with it. But it ...

Death Sentence

reviewed on October 23rd, 2012 06:26PM

When I heard the premise and casting of Kevin Bacon, I was fucking all in on this movie. This is just the kind of role I pictured Bacon thriving in. But after finally seeing it, I think he may have been one of the film's biggest flaws. His perf...

Silent Night, Deadly Night

reviewed on October 23rd, 2012 06:14PM

Silent Night, Deadly Night is actually a pretty well written slasher. The character's development is incredibly well done right up to the point where he actually begins his killing spree. Then the film devolves into the typical 80's slasher ster...

House

reviewed on October 23rd, 2012 06:02PM

This is definitely one of those movies I remember seeing in the video store as a kid. The promotional poster/box art might actually be more well known than the movie itself. And as striking as the image on the poster may be, the film doesn't at ...

Vanilla Sky

reviewed on October 18th, 2012 01:40AM

I like Cameron Crowe. He's made some incredibly well written pieces over the past couple decades (save for Singles). But this film just seems to be trying too hard. The oddly placed pop songs in an attempt to re-create Eyes Wide Shut with a Tot...

Twilight Zone: The Movie

reviewed on October 18th, 2012 01:28AM

Holy shit, look at this lineup of directors. Spielberg (Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park, Close Encounters), Landis (Blues Brothers, American Werewolf in London, Animal House), Dante (Gremlins, Piranha, The Howling), and Miller (Mad Max, Road Warrior, W...

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

reviewed on October 18th, 2012 01:15AM

I must admit, Kenneth Branagh does a phenomenal job at making this look like an Oscar caliber film. The direction and set pieces are marvelous and his performance as Dr. Frankenstein is brilliant. But it's the aesthetics of the re-designed Frank...

Creepshow 2

reviewed on October 18th, 2012 01:03AM

Creepshow 2 was a major letdown after the original. The biggest problem being that there are only 3 stories. And the 3 stories we get are pretty mediocre. They feel like filler episodes of Tales From the Crypt rather than the masterful collabor...

TerrorVision

reviewed on October 18th, 2012 12:49AM

TerrorVision may be the most terribly dated 80's film ever made. The spandex outfits, over the top "dude" filled dialogue and obnoxiously thick campiness is reason enough for this film to be a long forgotten, commercial and critical failure. But...

The Gate

reviewed on October 3rd, 2012 07:05PM

The tone of this movie is fucking perfect. This is what I want from a horror movie. Well developed characters, a basic plot, cool creatures, and some gnarly effects. The only reason I can see this movie being so negatively received is it's adul...

Sleepy Hollow

reviewed on October 3rd, 2012 06:49PM

After the critical and financial miss that was Mars Attacks, I wasn't really sure where Tim Burton would go next. But luckily for fans like myself, Sleepy Hollow turned out to be one of Burton's darkest and goriest films to date and a welcome ret...

Dead Alive

reviewed on October 1st, 2012 08:56PM

Peter Jackson's incredibly gory, low-budget zombie fare is something of an Australian Evil Dead. The wire thin budget is handled incredibly well with some truly innovative effects, laugh out loud slapstick comedy, and perfectly executed kills. D...

A.I.: Artificial Intelligence

reviewed on October 1st, 2012 08:44PM

A.I. really leaves me with so many mixed emotions. The concept itself is incredibly well handled and the plot is very well done. However, the ending felt completely out of sync with the rest of the movie. It's a Steven Spielberg ending to a Sta...

Eyes Wide Shut

reviewed on October 1st, 2012 08:34PM

Eyes Wide Shut is an incredibly sensual film covering almost every aspect of romantic relationships. Sex, adultery, lust, jealousy, marriage, loyalty - Kubrick tackles it all in what ended up being his final full length feature. Cruise is grea...

After Hours

reviewed on October 1st, 2012 08:22PM

Scorsese's After Hours is a harmless romp through New York nightlife. Kind of like Scorese's paranoid version of Swingers. It's clearly not his most poignant work but it's definitely a worthwhile trip. The abundant and flamboyant cast of char...

Twin Peaks Fire Walk with Me

reviewed on October 1st, 2012 08:09PM

Twin Peaks was a phenomenal show. Maybe the best ever. And while it would be impossible to re-capture the build up the first season and a half had towards revealing Laura Palmer's killer in one feature length film, David Lynch's prequel is an in...

Wild at Heart

reviewed on October 1st, 2012 07:51PM

Wow. I knew following up Blue Velvet would be no easy task for Lynch but I didn't expect the outcome to be THIS bad. This almost pornographic love story of two of the cheesiest characters in cinematic history is nothing short of ridiculous. It'...

Cosmopolis

reviewed on September 21st, 2012 12:52PM

I really didn't want to believe the overwhelming negative reviews this film was receiving due to my love for David Cronenberg but believe it. This movie is awful. And yes, I did "get it". "It" just wasn't handled in an effective manner. I re...

The Cabin in the Woods

reviewed on September 21st, 2012 12:36PM

So I get that Cabin in the Woods is meant to be a satire on the horror genre. They do an incredibly blatant job of spelling that out for the audience over and over again, so the fact that I didn't love the film isn't because "I didn't get it". I...

Savages

reviewed on September 18th, 2012 12:12AM

It bums me out to see Oliver Stone without his edge. The guy did such great work...before Any Given Sunday. Now this is what we're reduced to when we're offered an Oliver Stone film. An over the top, style over substance, wannabe. The young ...

The Possession

reviewed on September 18th, 2012 12:03AM

God, there are so many of these possession/exorcism movies these days. It seems like the only thing the horror industry is churning out, other than remakes and handycam flicks. But unlike most, the Possession has a remarkable cast and compelling...

The Straight Story

reviewed on September 17th, 2012 09:37PM

I'm currently running down the Lynch filmography and I have to say, this film caught me entirely off guard. A feel good Disney film from the surrealist that brought us Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet? Wha? But there are plenty of elements present tha...

Clue

reviewed on September 17th, 2012 09:26PM

I'd always been fairly curious about this film and with the recent release of Battleship, this came to the forefront of my movies-to-see list. And for obvious reasons, Clue makes for a much more logical film adaptation than Battleship and is quit...

The Dark Knight Rises

reviewed on July 20th, 2012 10:55AM

4 years ago we all came out of the Dark Knight with new expectations for the Batman series. For action films in general. Nolan raised the bar and seemingly kick started an evolution of cinema for the thinking man's blockbuster, something he cont...

The Amazing Spider-Man

reviewed on July 4th, 2012 03:02AM

When I heard that Spider-Man was being rebooted just 5 years out from Raimi's botched Spider-Man 3, I really didn't see the point. Set aside the fact that I felt Raimi deserved a chance to redeem himself with a fourth film, it was just way too so...

Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult

reviewed on July 2nd, 2012 02:00PM

It's really a shame the series had to come to an end without Jim Abrahams or Jerry Zucker returning (or even David Zucker returning to the director's chair) but The Naked Gun 33 1/3 is a better than average send off for Frank Drebin. The film a...

The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear

reviewed on July 2nd, 2012 01:48PM

Without Abrahams or his brother Jerry on board, it appears that David is implementing a much more political agenda into his Naked Gun sequel. There's much more emphasis on the storyline this time around and they seem to be letting off the gas a b...

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

reviewed on July 2nd, 2012 01:28PM

Leslie Nielsen's dead-pan delivery mixed with the joke a minute parody stylings of Jim Abrahams and the Zucker Brothers is a match made in comedy heaven. Easily the best of both their careers are met in one of the most consistently funny films ev...

Spider-Man 3

reviewed on June 30th, 2012 10:31AM

Where do I begin? I really can't say that I hate Spider-Man 3, I hate Columbia Pictures. I know that the forced inclusion of Venom isn't the only thing wrong with Spider-Man 3, but it certainly doesn't help it any. The film is enjoyable but I t...

Spider-Man 2

reviewed on June 30th, 2012 10:29AM

Spider-Man 2 is a much more personal film than it's predecessor. Rather than the happy go lucky tale of a teenager and his new found abilities, this is more a story about Peter Parker learning how to grow up with these responsibilities. All of t...

Spider-Man

reviewed on June 29th, 2012 01:36PM

Despite my distaste for Marvel's overuse of origin stories recently, I really think Sam Raimi's Spider-Man nails it perfectly. Where Captain America, Iron Man, and Wolverine Origins drag on through the stories of how they came to be, Spider-Man d...

The King of Comedy

reviewed on June 28th, 2012 10:34PM

Holy christ I did not expect this film to hit me as hard as it did. I guess that's what I get for underestimating Martin Scorsese and Robert DeNiro. But having heard that this was such an underwhelming piece I really went in expecting something ...

Dune

reviewed on June 25th, 2012 11:51PM

If there's one universal consensus about David Lynch its that his work is often quite divisive and Dune may be his most controversial work of his career. Nevertheless, Dune is a sprawling space epic that never really meets its fullest potential. ...

Chronicle

reviewed on June 20th, 2012 03:24PM

I wasn't really sure what to think of Chronicle from the promos but with all the glowing reviews claiming it as the best film of the year so far I felt I had to check it out. But turns out, the statement says less about the quality of this film a...

Alien vs Predator

reviewed on June 11th, 2012 02:16AM

So my major gripe with Freddy v.s. Jason was the way that the storyline tried to make it's audience sympathize with Jason. So that he was made into more of the hero and the crowd had someone to root for. Although they're both maniacal killing ma...

Prometheus

reviewed on June 6th, 2012 06:53PM

I tried to do my best to avoid any of the promo stuff before the film came out. I like going in knowing as little as possible so that the film actually has a chance to take me off guard for a moment. And this film didn't fail to sucker punch me ...

Dark Shadows

reviewed on June 5th, 2012 04:31PM

I think we're all a little tired of the Tim Burton/Johnny Depp dress up hour but this film wasn't nearly as bad as its promotional materials made it out to be. Seriously, I can't recall an ad campaign that put such an awful taste in my mouth with...

The Dictator

reviewed on June 5th, 2012 02:02AM

I was really pulling for this movie to put Sacha Baron Cohen back on the map. He was so brilliant in Talladega Nights and Borat that I was really hoping he would have a long and fruitful career following. But there's really not much here to make...

Piranha 3DD

reviewed on June 1st, 2012 03:24PM

Even though I loved the first Piranha remake from Alexandre Aja, you really can't expect much from a film with a title like Piranha 3DD. Especially when it stars David Hasselhoff and Gary Busey and is available through pay-per-view the same day a...

The Avengers

reviewed on May 8th, 2012 11:12AM

You have to hand it to Marvel, they really planned this out well. I think it's the general consensus that Batman is the most popular comic book character to make the jump to the big screen. But Marvel played to their own strength with their dept...

Hugo

reviewed on December 26th, 2011 08:39PM

In my opinion, Martin Scorsese is the best director of all time. He's done nearly everything. And with Hugo, he heads into some uncharted territory- a kid's movie. But don't expect your typical 3D kids movie, because this is still a Scorsese pi...

The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn

reviewed on December 26th, 2011 08:30PM

Let me start by saying that this film looks amazing. Absolutely gorgeous animation. This film looks like everything Robert Zemeckis has been trying to be the with his last few films. It's absolutely stunning how great the graphics look and that...

We Need to Talk About Kevin

reviewed on December 26th, 2011 08:12PM

I don't know if this film's plot is common knowledge yet, but I had no idea what this film was about. All I knew was John C. Reily was in it and it was supposed to be incredibly dramatic. Both of these statements are true, but the reveal at the ...

Young Adult

reviewed on December 26th, 2011 07:05PM

I really had no idea why the Reitman/Cody re-teaming wasn't more publicized for Oscar season and this film seemed to be virtually swept under the rug by most people, but watching it really showed me everything that I feared. First off, this doe...

50/50

reviewed on December 12th, 2011 10:42PM

Jonathan Levine made my favorite film of 2008 with The Wackness and 50/50 only shows more of what this guy's capable of. And choosing this project over The Sitter shows he's got great taste as well. Cancer (or any terminal illness for that cas...

The Muppets

reviewed on December 12th, 2011 10:29PM

After seeing Jason Segel's vampire muppet musical in Forgetting Sara Marshall I never would have realistically thought that his new Muppet movie would actually come to fruition. 3 years later and here we are. Segel's and Amy Adams are absolute...

The Muppet Christmas Carol

reviewed on December 12th, 2011 10:15PM

For a Muppets movie, I just have to say, I was expecting more Muppets. Especially after such a long period in between Muppet movies. Gonzo might have the most screen time of any of the Muppets, due to his narrator role. Meanwhile Ms. Piggy, Foz...

A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

reviewed on November 28th, 2011 10:52PM

I wasn't a huge fan of Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle. It was decent enough, nothing incredible. I really didn't expect much from the sequel but found myself actually liking it more than the original. This third venture for Harold and Kuma...

Moneyball

reviewed on November 18th, 2011 01:54PM

There have been plenty of great baseball films. The Field of Dreams, The Natural, Rookie of the Year...just kidding on that last one. But I feel 100% confident in saying that this is without a doubt the most well directed one ever made. Bennet ...

She's Having a Baby

reviewed on November 18th, 2011 01:39PM

With a title like "She's Having a Baby", the central actors don't even talk about the possibility until half way through the film. And then with about 20 minutes to go we throw in a quick montage and some dramatic hospital scenes and now, what st...

The War of the Roses

reviewed on November 18th, 2011 01:24PM

Usually I applaud a film that doesn't stick to one genre and has a much wider appeal (Boogie Nights being the best example), but War of the Roses is a great reason why not to get too ambitious. The characters and situations are too outlandish and...

Trading Places

reviewed on November 16th, 2011 02:09PM

Trading Places has the billing of an '80s comedic classic. John Landis, director of the Blues Brothers, with Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy in a holiday themed film of rags to riches and vice versa? Sounds great, right?! But sadly it never really...

Pinocchio (Re-issue) (1992)

reviewed on November 14th, 2011 02:30PM

Pinocchio might be my favorite Disney animated feature. If not, it's certainly my favorite story anyways. The plot of a young boy learning what it takes to be a real boy is just as relevant now as it ever was. And with the beautiful animation a...

Problem Child 2

reviewed on November 11th, 2011 04:09PM

Loved this movie when I was a kid. But looking back on it, this thing is a mess. Especially the second half. Junior gives you even less reasons to give a shit about him and Laraine Newman is a sorry excuse for Amy Yasbeck. Even though she's re...

Problem Child

reviewed on November 11th, 2011 03:46PM

Junior is basically a human Chucky doll. He wreaks havoc everywhere he goes and is such an insatiable little bastard that only a father could love. And John Ritter does a great job of filling out that role. And despite the numerous improbable p...

Beauty and the Beast

reviewed on November 10th, 2011 09:08PM

Beauty and the Beast has kind of a messed up message. To make your husband act like a civilized man you need to accept him for the beast that he is and just do what he asks. But that's only if you look at everything like a cynical asshole like I...

Aladdin

reviewed on November 10th, 2011 08:52PM

Aladdin was one of my favorite movies growing up, but re-watching it lately I noticed a lot of imperfections. Mainly in the plot. But the iconic characters make it a modern Disney classic. The vocal talent here is top notch. Not just Robin W...

Back to School

reviewed on November 10th, 2011 08:14PM

I love Rodney Dangerfield. Dude was fucking awesome. But this movie is kind of a fucking train wreck. He's hilarious and ultimately plays himself, but this movie makes no sense at all. Save yourself some time and watch the fake commercial for ...

Encino Man

reviewed on November 10th, 2011 07:50PM

The trifecta of a chubby aging Sean Astin still playing a high school loser, Brendan Frasier playing a caveman, and Pauly Shore as his cross dressing self are enough to make this one of the worst films ever made. Add to that the ungodly stupid sc...

Coming to America

reviewed on November 7th, 2011 04:56PM

Back when Eddie Murphy playing multiple roles was actually funny, Coming to America is a hilarious look back at what Eddie Murphy used to be. This admittedly cheesy, but always funny story of a man looking for true love is fantastic. Like I me...

Everything Must Go

reviewed on November 7th, 2011 04:31PM

After Blades of Glory and Semi Pro, things seemed to turn on Will Ferrell rather quickly. Not to mention Land of the Lost. Nonetheless, I still think this guy has a ton of potential and is one of the funniest men working today. His dramatic tur...

The Rum Diary

reviewed on November 1st, 2011 11:03PM

The tribute to the late Hunter S. Thompson during the ending credits is the perfect way to end this film, because that's exactly what this picture is. It's not a wacky Johnny Depp character piece. It's a good friend of Hunter's paying tribute to...

In the Mouth of Madness

reviewed on October 28th, 2011 04:35PM

After Starman, John Carpenter had a little string of movies similar to this. All with insane conspiracy theories and cover ups revolving around modern society and religion. While They Live was just a bit too outlandish in its plot and Prince of ...

They Live

reviewed on October 27th, 2011 03:11PM

Wow. Halloween, The Fog, The Thing, Escape From New York, and then this?! How could John Carpenter have made this film?! It's B-movie cheese to the fullest. And while the 7/10 rating may lead you to believe that I like the film, but its more o...

Prince of Darkness

reviewed on October 27th, 2011 03:02PM

John Carpenter is a legend. But honestly after Christine, it's been a steady decline for the guy. I don't know if it was his divorce, Nick Castle stealing his Starman idea and making the more successful Last Starfighter, or what. But Carpenter ...

Jurassic Park III

reviewed on October 25th, 2011 08:52PM

Well if you thought The Lost World was a drop off from the original, you're in for a whole new world of disappointment with this incoherent and boring sequel. A lame brain special effects show that doesn't ever recover from the loss of Steven Spi...

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

reviewed on October 25th, 2011 01:54PM

A backup island of dinosaurs is pretty far fetched. But so is most of this unnecessary sequel. However, I'd be lying to you if I wasn't fucking jazzed about seeing a T-Rex romp around downtown Los Angeles. Even though I love Jeff Goldblum, I ...

Jurassic Park

reviewed on October 25th, 2011 01:45PM

Jurassic Park is one of those generationally defining films. And Spielberg might be responsible for more of these kind of landmarks than any other filmmaker in history. Jurassic Park mixes Spielberg's imagination and child like adventure with a ...

Jacob's Ladder

reviewed on October 25th, 2011 12:56PM

Tim Robbins in an early '90s horror film that was highly influential on Silent Hill? I'm so fucking there! But as awesome as that may sound, its a little misleading. Because while Jacob's Ladder has pleanty of eerie and gorey moments, it doesn'...

Addams Family Values

reviewed on October 24th, 2011 07:56PM

This underrated sequel takes everything I loved about the original and amplifies it. Namely, the roles of Wednesday and Pugsly. Their trip to camp is one of my favorite comedic story lines of the '90s and if it weren't for another weak subplot r...

The Addams Family

reviewed on October 24th, 2011 07:45PM

Amongst several adaptations and updates that plagued theaters in the '90s, The Addams Family was by far one of the most successfully. Well, financially anyways. In my opinion the convoluted story and often cheesy humor limit the update quite a b...

Melancholia

reviewed on October 21st, 2011 03:25PM

I was a huge fan of Lars Von Trier's highly controversial AntiChrist, but Melancholia feels incredibly safe. Which isn't to say its a bad film, its just much more traditional and, ultimately, predictable. Some incredibly iconic imagery and beaut...

Bubba Ho-Tep

reviewed on October 21st, 2011 03:10PM

Bruce Campbell may forever be personified as Ash, but in my opinion, this is his best role to date. His hilariously helpless and depressed portrayal of an Elvis impersonator, beaten down physically due to his old age and emotionally due to his di...

An American Werewolf in London

reviewed on October 21st, 2011 02:53PM

1981 was the year of the werewolf. And while the Howling is my personal favorite, American Werewolf in London isn't just second place for the year but second place all time in the werewolf genre. It's witty dark humor and personal character deve...

Blue Velvet

reviewed on October 21st, 2011 02:37PM

Wow. What a poignant film. Blue Velvet was my first venture into the world of David Lynch and as this has been dubbed his most straightforward film, I can't imagine what the rest of his portfolio is like. It's as equally haunting and violent as...

Black Christmas

reviewed on October 21st, 2011 02:08PM

There are a lot of shit remakes out there. Especially horror ones. But while Black Christmas doesn't sink into the Platinum Dunes realm of cinematic pollution, it still doesn't quite fully reach its potential laid before it. The one thing I'l...

Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead

reviewed on October 18th, 2011 01:31AM

The more Don Coscarelli tries to explain about his Phantasm universe, the less it makes sense. Phantasm III is where the series all but completely derails into an incoherent mess. And as much as I loved Reggie in the first film, having him as th...

Phantasm II

reviewed on October 18th, 2011 01:22AM

Quadruple barrled shotgun. That's all you need to know about this film. The awesomely ambiguous ending from the original, incredible plot about feeding fear, and multiple themes about growing up are all thrown by the wayside to an awkward vigila...

Phantasm

reviewed on October 18th, 2011 01:10AM

Phantasm is everything great about horror. It's got a killer concept, awesome villains, cool DIY gore effects, awesome music, and a fun and imaginative director. Stuff your CGI in a sack and get ready to have your corpse harvested by the Phantas...

The Fly

reviewed on October 17th, 2011 09:01PM

Like John Carpenter's The Thing, David Cronenberg's remake of The Fly may be one of the greatest horror remakes of all time. Jeff Goldblum's horrendous transformation from a shy and eccentric genius to a repulsive, deteriorating mutant is not onl...

Chopping Mall

reviewed on October 17th, 2011 08:42PM

They say don't judge a book by its cover, but I couldn't help but expect a slasher out of a film called Chopping Mall. But instead I got an incredibly cheesy, potential satirical look at shopping malls in the 1980's. It's obviously not academy c...

Misery

reviewed on October 17th, 2011 03:47PM

The concept of Misery is awesome. It's quirky, dark, and terrifying; much like all of Stephen King's work. But while this film has the potential to be great, it only reaches good due to a rather dull midsection. James Caan is trapped in that ho...

The 'Burbs

reviewed on October 7th, 2011 02:02PM

The 'Burbs isn't a perfect movie, but its a damn fun one. The characters are a little underdeveloped and the plot is fairly predictable, but the actors and director make it a fun if fairly safe ride through Suburbia. I'm not going to pretend t...

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

reviewed on October 7th, 2011 01:45PM

Gremlins is an '80s horror classic, but I'd argue that the sequel isn't that far behind it in quality. Joe Dante's satirical comedy takes aim at everything, including itself and the very notion of the sequel's existence. He's clearly been given ...

Gremlins

reviewed on October 7th, 2011 01:25PM

This was probably my favorite movie growing up. And might be the source of my infatuation with Phoebe Cates. She's adorable. Well and then there's Fast Times. Anyways, Joe Dante's dark humor and horror are mixed brilliantly here in one of the ...

The Howling

reviewed on October 7th, 2011 01:06PM

This movie, like it's director Joe Dante, doesn't get enough credit. Along with American Werewolf in London, this may be the best werewolf movie ever made. The primal sexual themes throughout the picture are handled incredibly well and make this...

The Dead Pool

reviewed on October 5th, 2011 09:10PM

Here's where the wheels fall off for the Dirty Harry franchise. The first two are great, the third's decent, and the fourth is kind of a misfit but not necessarily bad either. The Dead Pool stays on the same odd path of horror/mystery that Sudde...

Sudden Impact

reviewed on October 5th, 2011 09:02PM

I think it goes without saying that the Dirty Harry films are a steady slope downhill after the first film. But the thing about Sudden Impact is that it hardly feels like a Dirty Harry film at all. It's more of a horror/revenge story than an act...

The Tree of Life

reviewed on October 5th, 2011 08:33PM

So Tree of Life was my first Malick flick. Had no idea what to expect, except that this was supposed to be one of the best films of the year. And at points I understood that statement. At other points, I was a little confused. But lets jump ri...

Drive

reviewed on October 5th, 2011 08:05PM

So Ryan Gosling's kind of been dubbed this generation's "it" actor and this has been proclaimed his best work yet. But, as fun as drive was, it was much more brainless than I expected. I understand that the film was trying for something unconven...

Fright Night

reviewed on August 29th, 2011 08:49PM

As far as remakes go, this thing is about as good as it gets. It not only modernizes the characters and plot of the original. but it enhances some of the flaws that the first film had. The only negative for me is that it loses some of that '80s ...

Fright Night (1985)

reviewed on August 29th, 2011 08:35PM

Re-watching this lately, its not all that surprising that this thing got remade. I hate when people say a movie less than 30 years old is dated, but in this case its definitely warranted. And not in an aesthetic manner, but definitely in the sto...

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

reviewed on August 22nd, 2011 12:36AM

I'm not sure I can recall a time where I was so surprised by a film like this. I mean, who expects this much brains and integrity to come from a film that's a prequel to a movie about a planet run by monkeys? Seriously? Aside from Wall*E, I'm...

The Smurfs

reviewed on August 22nd, 2011 12:24AM

193. That's how many times you'll hear the word "Smurf" or other "Smurf" related terms throughout the duration of the film. I counted. Seriously. What the hell else am I going to do while watching this thing? Enjoy myself? Well in all honest...

Trick 'R Treat

reviewed on August 22nd, 2011 12:09AM

In an era plagued with remakes, sequels, prequels and handy cam horror films; Trick 'R Treat isn't a perfect film, but its a great change of pace. It delivers multiple horror tales in the fashion of Creepshow or Tales From the Crypt with clever a...

Hesher

reviewed on August 21st, 2011 11:54PM

Much like The Road back in 2009, this film has been delayed for so long that I don't think anything could have lived up to my expectations. But thanks to a brilliant performance from Joseph Gordon-Levitt, this oddball black comedy comes incredibl...

Lethal Weapon 4

reviewed on August 19th, 2011 03:35PM

So basically this film is Lethal Weapon meets Rush Hour. Even though Rush Hour came out that same year. Gibson and Glover feel irrelevant in their own film compared to Chris Rock and Jet Li. Even Pesci steals some scenes from the two marquee ac...

Final Destination 5

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 08:51PM

Not that I went into this film with the highest of expectations, but still, I expected more than this. I'm not sure why though, as there hasn't been a decent entry in the series since 2003. This time around things definitely get more gruesome th...

Alien 3

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 05:40PM

Wow, David Fincher had a lot to live up to here. And depending on who you talk to, he either blew it or was completely under appreciated. But I feel like it falls somewhere in the middle. Sigourney Weaver is great as she's ever been reprising...

Aliens

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 05:32PM

I thought that the pacing of the first film was a little of near the midsection of the film, but I suppose that can be forgiven as it builds the "isolated suspense" that the film captures so well. This time, I chalk it up to Cameron's inexperienc...

Alien

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 05:23PM

Alien is a great film. It build suspense like no other horror film I can recall and its payoff is just as rewarding. The silence and isolation plays as one of the film's most haunting characters, second only to the Aliens themselves. My one g...

Lethal Weapon 3

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 05:01PM

When has demoting the central characters of a police movie ever made the story better? Seriously? Dirty Harry in Sudden Impact? Boring. James Carter in Rush Hour 3? Pointless. And you know they're gonna come back anyways? I realize that you h...

Lethal Weapon 2

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 04:48PM

Sorry, but Joe Pesci's overuse of "okay"s throughout the film gave me a migraine. His puny little brother role in the film wears out almost as quickly as his italian tough guy role in non-Scorsese pictures. But all Joe Pesci aside, this film is ...

Die Hard: With a Vengeance

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 04:34PM

Probably the most realist of the outlandish action series, Die Hard with a Vengeance features a more grounded John McClane chasing after a terrorist mastermind wreaking havoc on New York City. It's definitely fun to see McClane not on Christmas a...

Die Hard 2: Die Harder

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 04:26PM

So I get the whole "wrong place, wrong time" thing, but really?! Two years later on Christmas Day this guy is caught in another terrorist negotiation where is wife's life is in danger? Really? Whatever, I get to see some guy stabbed through the...

Die Hard

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 04:10PM

John McTiernan kicked some major ass back in his day, didn't he? I mean following up Predator with Die Hard? Get the fuck out here man, that's insane. How is not a more celebrated director? Seriously? Anyways, Die Hard is a great action fil...

Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 03:50PM

God this movie is cheesy. And as bad as it is, I still can't say I hate it. Although, there's no reason for me not to. All of the characters are incredibly phony, the film looks like it was shot for a USA Up All Night special, the cenobites are...

Hellbound: Hellraiser II

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 03:38PM

It seems everyone that I talk to loves the second Hellraiser better than the first, but I really don't see why. Sure it centers more on the cenobites and Julia, but in my opinion that's not necessarily a good thing. The sequel is clearly lacki...

Hellraiser

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 03:29PM

It's unfortunate that Pinhead is the only thing people identify with the Hellraiser series. I mean, don't get me wrong, Pinhead fucking rules. But Hellraiser is so much more than just another '80s slasher. It's an incredible dark and twisted st...

The Final Destination

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 03:04PM

This was supposed to be the end all be all Final Destination film, but really the only thing added to the franchise this time around are the 3-D glasses you paid an extra 5 dollars for. Another drastic step down for the franchise that keeps get...

Final Destination 3

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 02:59PM

Sorry to sound cynical, but I was definitely expecting more out of this film. I know I cut the second one a lot of slack for just being a horror sequel, but with James Wong returning and revolving the initial death s around a roller coaster accid...

Final Destination 2

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 02:49PM

Sequels are almost unavoidable, especially in the horror genre. All we can do is turn off our brains and hope for the best. And Final Destination 2 is just that, a no brains thrill ride that adds some mild humor and gruesome creativity to the fr...

Final Destination

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 02:40PM

Devon Sawa is my fucking dude. Seriously, him Giuseppe Andrews and Edward Furlong need to get back into showbiz. Anyways, Final Destination is a great horror thrill ride where the slasher isn't any doofus in a mask but rather death itself. Its ...

Rocky III

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 01:54PM

As much as I love Apollo Creed, bringing in Mr.T as Clubber Lang was a much needed improvement in the series. Although we still get Carl Weathers now teaming up to help Balboa, so its a win/win for me. As one of the most quotable villains in m...

Rocky

reviewed on August 15th, 2011 01:46PM

Rocky's a classic. Sure there are parts that feel a bit dated, but there's no discounting the power of Rocky's journey to the heavyweight championship. He's such a lovable meatball that you can't help but root for the guy in his incredible oppor...

Green Lantern

reviewed on June 20th, 2011 04:49PM

Before it was even released, it seemed that Green Lantern was carrying the stench of films like the Phantom and Jonah Hex as this year's comic book bust. But, like Hex, Green Lantern isn't the crime against humanity its made out to be. Green L...

X-Men: First Class

reviewed on June 20th, 2011 03:52PM

I have no interest in seeing any character as their younger self. Teenage Freddy Krueger, the middle school years of Indiana Jones, Tyler Durden's college years....none of it matters. So my interest in an X-Men prequel with no Cyclops, Wolverine...

Robocop 3

reviewed on June 13th, 2011 07:50PM

Wow, where do I begin? This movie was atrocious. Quite possibly one of the biggest let down sequels ever. After Robocop 2 was chastised for being overly violent, it appears the studio reacted by castrating any violence from this sequel and repl...

Robocop 2

reviewed on June 13th, 2011 07:37PM

There are so many sequels that get shit on by people that I just love. A Nightmare on Elm Street 2, Halloween 2, Child's Play 2, Batman Returns, Temple of Doom....the list goes on and on. And if you haven't guessed by now, chalk this one up as w...

Robocop (1987)

reviewed on June 13th, 2011 07:19PM

I know I've mentioned it before, but Paul Verhoeven is the fucking man. If you want to know how to make a balls out action flick with a thoughtful plot and sick sense of social satire, sit down with some of this guy's movies and start taking note...

Mission Impossible 3

reviewed on June 13th, 2011 12:17AM

I know this film gets all kinds of "underrated" cries from JJ Abrams fans, but I really didn't feel that way at the film's close. Instead I kept thinking "this is exactly why people didn't really like it". As a fan of the first two I really felt...

Mission: Impossible 2

reviewed on June 13th, 2011 12:09AM

It's easy to write this sequel off as a mindless special effects extravaganza (even easier as time goes by), but I still feel that this film is a respectable sequel. It's definitely not as good as the original, or as monumental as John Woo tried ...

Mission: Impossible

reviewed on June 12th, 2011 11:59PM

I really feel like this movie is under appreciated. The mainstream blockbuster crowd replaced it with the Jason Bourne series and movie critics could never really see it as anything more than another Tom Cruise action flick. But I really think t...

Super 8

reviewed on June 12th, 2011 11:44PM

First off, let me just say kudos to JJ Abrams. Every aesthetic piece of this film is done so well that it feels like the missing Spielberg film between Close Encounters and E.T. The direction and photography of the film is the star of the picture...

Lethal Weapon

reviewed on May 31st, 2011 11:27PM

Another staple in the buddy cop....uh, stapler; Lethal Weapon is a great action flick with a hefty side of character development. Not to mention the serious bro-mance at hand between Glover and Gibson. I'm not sure what started it, but this wh...

The Crow

reviewed on May 31st, 2011 07:43PM

This film is somewhat of a cult classic, so I came in with some pretty lofty expectations. And other than getting a kick out of seeing Ernie Hudson, the movie didn't do a whole lot for me. Its' gothic avenger aesthetic is dangerously close to be...

Dirty Harry

reviewed on May 31st, 2011 07:08PM

After spending the 60's dominating the Western genre, Clint Eastwood then laid out the blueprint for every action cop flick for the next 40 years with his newest role in Dirty Harry. An over the edge, one-liner spouting vigilante who cares more a...

The Hangover, Part II

reviewed on May 31st, 2011 06:48PM

I love Zach Galiafanakis and Todd Phillips, but it seemed like both only participated in this sequel due to popular demand rather than artistic expression. But let's be honest the first film wasn't anything about artistic expression, it was merel...

Thor

reviewed on May 16th, 2011 10:40PM

I had next to no interest in Thor, but it turned out to be a little better than I imagined. It's still got some cutesy "fish out of water" moments with Natalie Portman and Kat Dennings and the plot is pretty predictable, but its got enough charac...

Fast Five

reviewed on May 16th, 2011 10:19PM

I don't know if it was the hype or what, but I HATED the original Fast and the Furious film. It did absolutely nothing for me. NOTHING. I liked 2 Fast 2 Furious much better. Skipped Tokyo Drift, rented Fast and Furious, and didn't really expec...

Source Code

reviewed on May 16th, 2011 10:06PM

It seems like every year we get another opportunity for Jake Gyllenhaal to break through as hollywood's next big thing, but every year he comes up just a little bit short. Source Code is Jake's latest vehicle powered by Duncan Jones and a story t...

It's Kind of a Funny Story

reviewed on May 9th, 2011 03:24PM

I'm not sure what I really expected from this film, but I just felt a little unfulfilled at the film's close. It was like an indie teen angst dramedy version of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. But it did have its moments of charm and humor spri...

Scream 4

reviewed on April 18th, 2011 05:17PM

Scream 4 is definitely the best Scream sequel, but that's like saying Diary of a Mad Black Woman is the best Tyler the Perry film. This go around takes aim at remakes with some slight sucker punches thrown in at torture porn. Again, the openin...

Scream 3

reviewed on April 18th, 2011 04:53PM

So if you're like me and got a little sick of the "romance" between Courteney Cox and David Arquette, that's basically all this movie is. Somehow their characters hold this franchise hostage for the third installment, until a half assed final act...

Scream 2

reviewed on April 18th, 2011 04:43PM

Some people say that Scream 2 is supposed to be bad, because its a commentary on horror sequels. I say that's the biggest fucking cop out I've ever heard in my life. Wes Craven has only made 4-5 good films in his career, so saying that this is o...

Scream

reviewed on April 18th, 2011 04:30PM

Just because a film is one of the best of its time, doesn't mean its a classic. Face it, the nineties sucked for horror. Violence in films had become a huge political issue and the genre became a watered down batch of murder mysteries. The on...

The Green Hornet

reviewed on April 4th, 2011 02:25AM

Let me star this off by saying that I know absolutely nothing about the Green Hornet comic books. I came into this wanting a fun, action comedy of a superhero flick with some nifty visuals from an innovative director. By and large, that's what I...

Paul

reviewed on April 4th, 2011 02:08AM

The more I watch Shaun of the Dead, the less I like it. Hot Fuzz was boring as hell except for the shoot out. And now we have Paul. Now from that opening, you're probably assuming I hated this movie. But it was kind of funny. Decent way to ...

I Spit on Your Grave

reviewed on April 4th, 2011 01:57AM

I feel like this film is the perfect statement on the state of horror. While the original film was chastised for its graphic nudity and violence towards women, the remake is by far one of the most disgustingly violent and torturous films I've eve...

Return of the Living Dead 2

reviewed on November 22nd, 2010 09:19PM

For such a refreshingly fun and original first film, Return of the Living Dead's first sequel is vastly disappointingly and boring. All of the humor and energy have been dried up with a stolid cast of uninteresting characters and pointless plot l...

Return of the Living Dead

reviewed on November 22nd, 2010 09:08PM

So we all know Dawn of the Dead as the sequel to George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead, but NOTL co-writer John A. Russo had his own vision of what would have taken place next. His story was Return of the Living Dead. Apparently his script i...

Maximum Overdrive

reviewed on November 22nd, 2010 08:58PM

You know how there are some songs or movies that just take you back to a certain time in your life no matter how off the wall the connection may be? That's how I am with Maximum Overdrive. For some reason this will always be my summer time movie. ...

Dawn of the Dead

reviewed on October 22nd, 2010 01:17AM

Snyder's Dawn of the Dead isn't necessarily a bad film, I just look at this as more of a resume. Just look at what Snyder was able to do behind the camera given such a boring and simple script. Its no wonder the guy is quickly rising to the elit...

Night of the Living Dead

reviewed on October 22nd, 2010 01:08AM

As awesome as it is to see Tom Savini directing a horror film, its really a shame that he seems to have bitten off more than he can chew with his debut picture. Just try and imagine if some horror icon like Robert Englund announced he would start...

Land of the Dead

reviewed on October 22nd, 2010 12:56AM

Land of the Dead isn't a bad film. But when compared to the first three films its really hard to say that its anywhere near the bar Romero has set for himself. For today's crapheap of horror its actually pretty good, but to put it in the same se...

Day of the Dead

reviewed on October 22nd, 2010 12:45AM

We've left the farmhouse, abandoned the mall, and now we've taken hold up underground in a military base for Romero's third entry in the Living Dead series. Its not as highly praised as the original two are, but its certainly not anything to be a...

Dawn of the Dead (1979)

reviewed on October 22nd, 2010 12:34AM

Its hard to imagine a director having to follow up a film like Night of the Living Dead with a sequel after nearly a 10 year gap between films. Its even harder to find an example in which the end result comes out better than the original film. T...

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

reviewed on October 22nd, 2010 12:13AM

George Romero's genius may be absent from anything he's done after 1990, but his original living dead trilogy is a hard argument that he's one of horror's most iconic filmmakers of all time. Night of the Living Dead is one of the most legendary h...

Paranormal Activity 2

reviewed on October 22nd, 2010 12:02AM

I like to make comparisons and analogies when reviewing films so I think I'm going to start off with my most shallow stretch of logic ever with this one (hell if you buy into this film, you'll probably follow the train of thought I had when making...

Hatchet

reviewed on October 20th, 2010 11:23PM

This film got quite a bit of praise from horror hounds universally, so add that with the unrated sequel coming our way shortly and I just felt obligated to check this thing out. And luckily this felt nothing like an obligation, it was more of a c...

The Social Network

reviewed on October 20th, 2010 10:01PM

Remember when Jesse Eisenberg was widely considered to be the poor man's Michael Cera? After his performance in this film it feels as if we were comparing Facebook to Myspace. Sure they both started out fairly similar, but Myspace has failed to ...

Jackass 3D

reviewed on October 20th, 2010 09:01PM

After a four year absence, Jackass returns with its third theatrical installment utilizing the latest in 3-D technology. To film the same shit they did in the last two movies and charge 4 more dollars for it. Now if I sound bitter, I really do...

Jackass 2

reviewed on October 20th, 2010 08:40PM

Much like I was skeptical of the first film containing enough substance to warrant a full feature length, I was even more leery of the sequel. But once again, the drunken masters proved me wrong by raising the stakes to levels I didn't think the ...

The Fog (1980)

reviewed on October 20th, 2010 07:55PM

The Fog is an incredible follow up piece for John Carpenter's Halloween and just an all out awesome ghost story with an incredible ensemble cast. It doesn't have quite the story Halloween does, but aesthetically speaking its some of Carpenter's be...

Jackass: The Movie

reviewed on October 20th, 2010 07:54PM

This film was released when I was about 14 years old and at that time, seeing this movie with a huge group of friends on opening night and sneaking a little carpel tunnel inducing, middle school finger bang action on Lindsey Baylor in the theater ...

Red

reviewed on October 15th, 2010 01:12AM

When a film's trailers make a movie that comes out in September or October look incredible, its usually too good to be true. Red is a prime example. This film looked like an incredible joy ride with the old dudes, but it was anything but the exh...

Starship Troopers

reviewed on October 14th, 2010 09:19PM

In the '80s, Verhoeven seemed to really hit an incredible balance of substance and style. But somewhere after Total Recall that began to slowly fade away. Starship Troopers definitely has the substance of a classic social satire behind it, there...

Showgirls

reviewed on October 14th, 2010 08:57PM

Now Showgirls isn't the worst film I've ever seen, but it certainly is the worst Verhoeven film I've ever seen. The acting is undeniably atrocious, the plot is bland and pointless, and really there's no reason I shouldn't just download some porn ...

Basic Instinct

reviewed on October 14th, 2010 08:32PM

Paul Verhoeven is the fucking dude. Not only did he produce some of the most graphic films of his time, but they're all so intelligent and well done that even the most uptight film critic can't help but notice the talent this guy has. His sick s...

The Town

reviewed on October 9th, 2010 01:58PM

As Ben Affleck continues to try and re-establish himself as a credible Oscar-caliber filmmaker, he has quite the chore ahead of himself. But with The Town, he handles it like a pro. His direction is sleek and personality driven, while his perfor...

Animal Kingdom

reviewed on October 9th, 2010 01:35PM

Animal Kingdom is one of those films that just left me feeling indifferent by the time the credits role. I get everything going on and why its going on, but I just don't care. The performances aren't bad, the directing is stylish enough, its jus...

Holy Rollers

reviewed on October 9th, 2010 01:23PM

Its really sad to see such a potentially unique concept plunder into a mediocre collection of party scenes and static characters. Its trailer had me much more excited than any of the overly long and boring duration of this film. I really thoug...

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

reviewed on October 9th, 2010 01:09PM

Confession: I've seen the original Wall Street once and it was probobly more than 10 years ago. It was a pretty decent flick, but I think I was surprised as everyone else with the news of a sequel. But I beleive a good sequel can stand alone as ...

Survival of the Dead

reviewed on October 9th, 2010 11:57AM

I really didn't think that there would be many films this year that I could put among the rankings of The Bounty Hunter, Nightmare on Elm Street, or Last Airbender for worst of the year dibs- but this thing has it by a long shot. The original t...

Devil

reviewed on September 23rd, 2010 12:01AM

Remember back in 2008 when there was like, I don't know- maybe 6 horror films released the entire year? Well 2010 may not be delivering the best in horror entertainment, but at least we're getting some great original pieces like this. Do yours...

The Last Exorcism

reviewed on September 21st, 2010 02:32AM

The Last Exorcism caught me off guard, as it was an incredibly smart and entertaining film. I'm a pretty big Eli Roth fan, but I didn't think this looked like anything I needed to see. But in contrast to most horror films out today, this movie r...

The Switch (2010)

reviewed on September 21st, 2010 02:21AM

Underneath all of the annoying plot holes this film carries, I think there's a great sentiment of real-life relationships. The opening voice over, delivered by Jason Bateman, covers how rare it is to have the storybook romance you've imagined you...

Total Recall (1990)

reviewed on September 17th, 2010 02:53PM

Total Recall is a psychological thriller trapped inside of a Schwarzenegger shoot em up. Its an incredibly underrated action film and is incredibly deep for the style of film it is. Twists and turns around every corner, get ready for "the bigges...

Despicable Me

reviewed on September 17th, 2010 02:29PM

I'm not quite sure what sparked the recent fandom of computer animated children's films, but it seems like anything more than average is being praised as some sort of revolutionary breakthrough. And while Pixar has made some great pictures over t...

The Exorcist

reviewed on September 10th, 2010 03:26PM

To call the Exorcist a horror film is to call Casablanca a rom-com. Its an incredible viewing experience thats as equally terrifying in its dark themes as it is in its haunting visuals. The scariest film of all time is dubbed so for a reason an...

The Lost Boys

reviewed on September 10th, 2010 03:01PM

Before Joel Schumacher buttfucked the Batman series into the neon clusterfuck, he created one of the greatest vampire films of all time. Its a film about growing up, trying to fit in with a new crowd, falling in love, and Kiefer Sutherland scalpi...

Creepshow

reviewed on September 10th, 2010 02:42PM

Creepshow's an incredible display of what can happen when two great minds collaborate for an-all star show of talents. Its an authentic throwback to the horror comics of yesterday, full of original captivating stories and bright vivid visuals. ...

Demon Knight

reviewed on September 4th, 2010 11:45AM

Demon Knight's kind of an odd film. There are so many aspects about it that really want me to root for it, but ultimately it just comes off as too cheesy and overblown for its own good. Let me start with the concept. The idea thats at hand he...

Machete

reviewed on September 3rd, 2010 03:59PM

I'm terribly saddened to say it, but this film was a cluster fuck. The original Grindhouse films (Planet Terror and Death Proof) were purposely made to resemble B-Horror films from the '70s/'80s, but Machete looks like an unintentionally poorly m...

The Aviator

reviewed on August 29th, 2010 11:56PM

I'm a huge Scorsese fan but something about this film just seemed to dull for me. It just looked like a safe film for Scorsese to get some Oscar cred. But after finally watching the film, I can proudly say that the Aviator is much more. First...

Christine

reviewed on August 27th, 2010 02:07PM

Christine is just a little too silly for my tastes. Its an incredibly well made film and all, its just the concept seems like something that might have been turned down as a potential Goosebumps book for being too corny. Christine has some gre...

Halloween (1978)

reviewed on August 27th, 2010 01:34PM

I have to say that the first time I saw this film I didn't like it. It was painfully dated and didn't really have the appeal that I saw with Friday the 13th or Nightmare on Elm Street. But after giving it a second chance, I really have fallen in...

Double Team

reviewed on August 27th, 2010 01:07PM

This movie is insane. Its the most absurd thing I've seen in quite some time. If you played a drinking game taking shots every time there was breakaway glass, a terrible basketball reference, or Dennis Rodman's hair color changes you may find yo...

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

reviewed on August 26th, 2010 01:34AM

Scott Pilgrim seems to be quite the all or nothing film. You're either in love with this film or you hate it. But for me, I really find myself caught in the middle. Its predictable introduction and hyperactive hipster tone really rubbed me the ...

The Killer Inside Me

reviewed on August 24th, 2010 12:46AM

Casey Affleck stars in this haunting and unflinchingly graphic tale of a sociopathic murderer and his imminent demise. The film is an incredibly disturbing character study inside the mind of a murderer. I have to commend the filmmakers behind ...

Sleepaway Camp

reviewed on August 23rd, 2010 05:59PM

Sleepaway Camp is a pretty by the books slasher but what makes this film so memorable (aside from its legendary ending) is the gushing charisma the film packs along with it. For a cheap 80s slasher, this film has got so much character running t...

Piranha 3D

reviewed on August 22nd, 2010 11:07PM

Piranha really is a remarkable remake. It not only captures the initial premise of the original film, but it also manages to recreate a similar momentum to the first film. Everything just builds and builds and builds until your'e left with an ou...

Piranha

reviewed on August 22nd, 2010 10:53PM

Piranha is a great little B-horror film. And just like most great b-horror, its got a great sense of humor. It knows how absurd its premise is, and just runs with it to the bitter end. I'd have to say that the film is a bit dated. Mostly jus...

The Expendables

reviewed on August 16th, 2010 10:19PM

Essentially what The Expendables is, in sports terms, is an all star game. Sure its fun to see all the big name stars play together and some of the stunts that happen as a result, but in the end there's really no point to it. I feel that pret...

Salt

reviewed on August 16th, 2010 04:35PM

This is going to be incredibly hard to write a review for this film without giving any spoilers, so be warned ahead of time. Coming in, I didn't really expect this film to be much more than a Jason Bourne rip off with Angelina Jolie doing her reg...

The Other Guys

reviewed on August 16th, 2010 04:26PM

Its really hard for me to remember a time that I've laughed so consistently throughout a movie. Its an incredibly over the top parody of the action-comedy sub genre which lays down an endless barrage of one liners and inexplicable explosions. ...

Terminator Salvation

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 07:22PM

I'll never understand the hate for this film. In my opinion, its the second best entry in the series. it makes some nice additions to the folklore of the Terminator legacy, packs tons of sleek action scenes, and oozes with terminator greatness. ...

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 07:05PM

This film really suffers due to the lack of James Cameron's involvement. All of the incredible style and aesthetic qualities this franchise had built into it have completely evaporated without him. Also evaporated is Arnold's ability to act. ...

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 06:50PM

This is, bar none, the best action sequel ever made. Possibly the best action film ever made. Everything good about the original has been improved ten fold for the sequel and everything lacking in the first film has been cut. A perfect continua...

The Terminator

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 06:28PM

The iconic 80's classic is such a great mixture of action and suspense. The Terminator is a film ahead of its time and shows great promise of whats to come from director James Cameron. Schwarzenegger is fantastic in his ruthless hunt for Sarah...

Seed of Chucky

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 05:52PM

Chucky's son/daughter is a perfect metaphor of what this franchise has become. An annoyingly unfunny and unthreatening continuation thats endlessly disappointing compared to its predecessor. I was foolish to once again get excited about the pr...

Bride of Chucky

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 05:39PM

It seems someone finally let the filmmakers in on the joke that Chucky has become, leading to what is essentially a dark comedy re-boot of the series. But can Chucky work as a dark comedy? I was initially very excited to see the Chucky series ...

Child's Play 3

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 05:20PM

Here's the thing about Child's Play 3, the original two films were scary because Andy was a kid and no one would help him escape from Chucky. So it wasn't unreasonable that this demonic doll could take him down. Now Andy's a teenager. In mili...

Child's Play 2

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 05:05PM

This is another guilty pleasure sequel for me. Its got early '90s written all over it and its probably the reason I love it so much. Its also got one of the creepiest scores I've ever heard. Its right up there with Halloween and Nightmare on El...

Child's Play

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 04:48PM

As a kid, this film scared the shit out of me just having seen the trailers. It wasn't until middle school that I finally had the balls to watch the entire thing. But once I finally did, it was everything that I'd hoped it would be. For as ri...

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 04:22PM

After the Temple of Doom, I felt Last Crusade was a little too safe for my likings. Sure we add some interesting mythology to Indiana's teenage years and Connery's a fun little addition, but really the film doesn't do it for me. The story is p...

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 04:08PM

The reason PG-13 was invented, Indiana Jones is an incredibly dark and cheesy sequel that many despise, but I can't help but love. Everything great about the original is back, just add some creepy heart ripping Indians in place of the Nazis. I...

Raiders of the Lost Ark

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 03:41PM

Indiana Jones may be one the greatest action heroes of our time and with Raiders of the Lost Ark George Lucas and Steve Spielberg give you a first impression you'll never forget. Raiders of the Lost Ark is a film that feels so simple and effort...

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 02:58PM

This is what we've been waiting for. Ever since this pointless endeavor of revisiting the Star Wars saga by adding another trilogy of prequels began, we knew it would come to this. And contrary to the other two films, this one doesn't disappoint...

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack Of The Clones

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 02:33PM

This has to be the most uneventful sci-fi action films ever made. If you found yourself let down by the Phantom Menace, you're in for one hell of a bore-fest with its follow up. In my review for Empire I complained about a midsection that di...

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 02:15PM

Phantom Menace really has to be the most highly anticipated sequel ever released. There's really not a comparison to be made. Being that, it was obviously up against some pretty high expectations from fans who treat the original films like a rel...

Return of the Jedi

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 01:57PM

Return of the Jedi is the weakest of the three original films, but even then its still quite better than nearly any other film trilogy. Luke Skywalker seems much more together and ready to take on the task of defeating his father, but first he's ...

The Empire Strikes Back

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 01:49PM

Empire's an incredible sequel. From the iconic opening battles with the Imperial Walkers to the unforgettable ending at Cloud City, this film is quite the roller coaster ride for our intergalactic heroes. As I stated above, the introduction to...

Star Wars (Re-issue 1982)

reviewed on August 13th, 2010 01:29PM

Star Wars really has it all. Its quite remarkable how this film has held up over time into becoming one of the greatest films ever made. And yes I'll get that out of the way right here, I prefer the original to Empire as the best in the series. ...

Date Night

reviewed on August 12th, 2010 11:55AM

The comedic pairing of Steve Carell and Tina Fey seemed ingenious. They're easily two of the funniest people out there today, but sadly the script doesn't really allow them to flex much of their comedic strengths. Rather than play up on the co...

Dinner for Schmucks

reviewed on August 12th, 2010 11:47AM

With all of the incredibly funny cast members this film has, I refused to believe how unfunny and painfully dry the trailers were to this film. Sadly, they weren't holding anything that special for the feature length. Steve Carell is an absolu...

The Dark Knight

reviewed on August 11th, 2010 02:57AM

The Dark Knight is more than just a great action sequel. Christopher Nolan has taken the summer blockbuster standards to incredible new heights and progressed the action genre into an incredible hybrid of brawn and brains. Just imagine Batman ch...

Batman Begins

reviewed on August 11th, 2010 02:37AM

Batman Begins is such a mixed bag for me. The structure of the film is outstanding. The script, characters, plot-line, and actors are all top notch. Its the execution that always keeps me from ranking this up there with Tim Burton's films. His...

Batman & Robin

reviewed on August 9th, 2010 10:48PM

Batman and Robin continues the pitfall that Schumacher started and kicks it into overdrive. The awfully dry humor, boring characters, and over abundance of neon lights and one liners plague this film of any enjoyment you may have even accidentall...

Batman Forever

reviewed on August 9th, 2010 10:37PM

Tim Burton's run with the series comes screeching to a halt as Joel Schumacher washes away everything that he built with the series instantly with this sequel. Rather than continuing down the dark and twisted road the series was headed, Gotham Ci...

Batman Returns

reviewed on August 9th, 2010 10:24PM

If you thought Tim Burton's first Batman film was dark, you're in for a whole new level of gothic action this time around. Batman now finds himself investigating the roots of mayoral candidate Oswald Cobblepot while going toe to toe with another ...

Batman

reviewed on August 9th, 2010 10:09PM

Say what you will about Chris Nolan's Batman Universe, this is still my favorite incarnation of the Dark Knight. Everything from the iconic imagery, the monumental fights, and incredible scenery just never fail to entertain. I think one of the t...

Halloween 2

reviewed on July 23rd, 2010 07:37PM

I was one of the few that actually like Rob's first outing with the Halloween series, but a sequel didn't seem necessary in the slightest. Watching the film only furthered my opinion. I've stated before that I absolutely love Rob as a director...

Halloween

reviewed on July 23rd, 2010 07:26PM

Say what you will about Rob Zombie, the guy's got an incredibly unique vision. His direction is unmistakably his own originally grotesque and profound creation. What Zombie lacks as a filmmaker is the writing abilities to match his eye for direc...

Halloween: Resurrection

reviewed on July 23rd, 2010 07:15PM

Bringing back Jamie Lee Curtis to have her killed off in the opening minutes of the film has to be one of the biggest cock teases is sequel history. Who does that? She's on the fucking poster for God's sake, but rather than continue with her sto...

Halloween H20

reviewed on July 23rd, 2010 07:09PM

Halloween H20 is a pretty mediocre slasher up until the finale when it ultimately redeems itself, but not entirely. The film feels more like a 20 year anniversary celebration than a worthy addition to the franchise. Jamie Lee Curtis returns to...

Halloween 5

reviewed on July 23rd, 2010 07:00PM

So remember how that twist ending in Halloween 4 really made you like the film that much better? Yeah, forget that ever happened. Jamie is just somehow psychically linked to her uncle rather than slowly becoming him. So now that the 1 spark o...

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

reviewed on July 23rd, 2010 06:53PM

As much as Halloween 3 is blindly hated on, I feel Halloween 4 is wrongfully praised. I mean its a good film, but its nothing compared to the first two entries. The incredible atmosphere that accompanies the first three films doesn't seem to m...

Halloween III: Season of the Witch

reviewed on July 23rd, 2010 06:41PM

The notorious Halloween III: Season of the Witch is consistantly bashed by horror hounds across the country but if you can look past the absence of Michael, the film really isn't anywhere near as bad as the series gets. If you spend the entire ...

Halloween II

reviewed on July 23rd, 2010 06:32PM

I think this may be one of the most underrated horror sequels of all time. I really enjoyed the way the film picked right back up from the original, and thought it was a great continuation of an already legendary film. While the original film ...

Brooklyn's Finest

reviewed on July 23rd, 2010 05:24PM

Antoine Fuqua's latest is another gritty and gratuitous look into the violence, sex, money, and corruption law enforcement faces these days. While its no Training Day, its certainly some of his best work since. Fuqua's films always seem to car...

Wes Craven's New Nightmare

reviewed on July 20th, 2010 08:58PM

This film is really ahead of its time. The whole documentary-style direction and real life aspect takes the Nightmare series to a whole nother level that I wasn't even sure this franchise could reach again. The script is pretty incredible in i...

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

reviewed on July 20th, 2010 08:47PM

This film also gets a lot of hate, but I really don't see why. The frantic over the top humour was a nice breath of fresh air after the painfully boring and mediocre adventures with Alice. Its especially enjoyable because Englund seems to be pla...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child

reviewed on July 20th, 2010 08:37PM

The Dream Child feels like it really could have been something special. The direction and gothic feel brings the series back into the dark, terrifying origins of the series but sadly the plot and characters have more in common with Dream Master. ...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

reviewed on July 20th, 2010 08:25PM

The Dream Master is really where the series drops off for me. It just takes all the worst parts about The Dream Warriors and magnifies them into an MTV version of the previous installment. The main beef I have with NOES 4 is that I just can't ...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

reviewed on July 20th, 2010 08:16PM

I don't see why everyone goes nuts for this film. In my opinion, its really what started the downfall of the Nightmare series. Wes Craven can bash on the one liner sequels all he wants but truthfully, there's no one to blame but himself. He wro...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge

reviewed on July 20th, 2010 08:05PM

I love this movie. I don't care if it makes me gay, I absolutely love it. Call it a guilty pleasure, call it blind ignorance, I fucking love it. Its still not as good as the original, but its the best film in the series otherwise. I ask you to...

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

reviewed on July 20th, 2010 07:52PM

To call A Nightmare on Elm Street a slasher is an insult to how much more this horror film really is. Wes Craven's original Nightmare is one of the best mixtures of psychological and physical terror put to film. And if it weren't for a few minor...

Greenberg

reviewed on July 20th, 2010 08:36AM

The faster you can look past this as being Ben Stiller's indie project, the faster you will start to enjoy it. When I first saw the trailer for this film I thought thats all this film was going to be, but I came out of Greenberg pleasantly surpri...

Youth in Revolt

reviewed on July 19th, 2010 03:59PM

There are just some people that I couldn't imagine listening to for an entire film. Michael Cera's voice over throughout this film just put him at the top of that list for me. Cera's picked a slew of awful films to follow up Superbad and Juno wi...

Friday the 13th Part VIII

reviewed on July 19th, 2010 03:48PM

Jason Takes Manhattan is a huge guilty pleasure of mine. I know the film isn't the best nor even that good, but I suppose there's just something nostalgic about it for me. It was my introduction into the series. Plus its got this USA Up All Nig...

Friday the 13th Part VII

reviewed on July 19th, 2010 03:39PM

When I was younger this used to be my favorite of the Friday films. I think mainly because of Jason running around the woods with a weedwacker. Now that I've gone back and re-watched this film, its pretty silly. But the film is still pretty dec...

Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part IV

reviewed on July 19th, 2010 03:32PM

It was only a matter of time before Jason Voorhees took back the franchise he made and with Jason Lives, he does it in the most brutal fashion imaginable. Jason Lives brings us the final chapter of the Tommy Jarvis story and one of the highest bo...

Friday the 13th - Part V

reviewed on July 19th, 2010 03:22PM

Its kind of astonishing how brave the makers of this film were to take this series into a completely new direction. Rather than resurrecting Jason once more, we get a much more psychological journey with Tommy Jarvis and his mental struggle with ...

Friday the 13th: Final Chapter

reviewed on July 19th, 2010 03:12PM

Behind the original, this is as good as the series gets. The Final Chapter has it all. Incredible kills (including a corkscrew impalement), awkward teenage romances, and some hilariously cheesey moments with young Crispin Glover and Corey Feldma...

Friday the 13th

reviewed on July 19th, 2010 02:49PM

Somehow the trailers fooled me into thinking this film may not be as awful as the Michael Bay production credit may lead me to beleive, but boy was I wrong. If this film would have stopped after the opening title screen hit, I would have left a h...

Freddy vs. Jason

reviewed on July 19th, 2010 02:37PM

This film may leave me with more mixed feelings than any other that I've ever seen. First lets tackle the negative. Most importantly there's the plot. Now we first got the hint that this momentus throwdown was going to take place back in the ea...

Jason X

reviewed on July 16th, 2010 11:14AM

Easily the most pointless and unneccesary of the Friday the 13th films, Jason X takes this film lower than any Jason film has gone before. You truley know you're franchise's creative well has run dry when your setting inexplicably moves to outer ...

Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday

reviewed on July 16th, 2010 11:08AM

Originality is a hard thing to come by with a slasher series 9 films long, but I suppose that this film at least has that going for it. Its definitley unlike any of the other entries, but in my opinion this wasn't the time to try such a drastic m...

Friday the 13th Part III

reviewed on July 16th, 2010 10:40AM

If you're watching the series chronologically, this is probobly the film you've been waiting for. The moment where the most iconic feature of Friday the 13th comes into play- the hockey mask. He also kicks up the violence a notch with some absol...

Friday the 13th Part 2

reviewed on July 16th, 2010 10:30AM

It's Potatoe Sack Jason time! If you thought you'd seen the last of Jason Voorhees after he jumped out of the lake at the end of the original film, you're in for an 8 film continuation of dissapointment. Part 2 brings director Steve Miner on boa...

Friday the 13th (1980)

reviewed on July 16th, 2010 10:20AM

Happy 30th Birthday Friday the 13th! In my opinion, this is clearly the best overall film in the series. Most notably, the film packs one aspect that none of the sequels seem to be able to recapture- suspense. This film has you guessing to the v...

Inception

reviewed on July 16th, 2010 02:34AM

When I got out of this film, I didn't feel like I'd watched a movie. I had the pleasure of experiancing it. This film engages you so completely that it seems to alter your perception entirely and as the end credits hit the screen, it'll serve as...

Predators

reviewed on July 13th, 2010 01:36AM

The difference between the original Predator film and this follow up can be summed up perfectly in the opening minutes of the film. With Predator, we get a personality filled hellacopter ride through the scenic jungle into a mission that slowly u...

Predator 2

reviewed on July 13th, 2010 01:09AM

This film is just way too uneven for me. I understand trying to build a backstory for Danny Glover's character and the whole crime wave infested future, but it doesn't need more screen time than the title character. We spend more time hearing Gl...

Predator

reviewed on July 13th, 2010 12:50AM

In this 80's action thriller, John McTiernan takes the terror of Alien and blends it with the action of Rambo to create a beast all of its own. The plot is simple enough, but you're likely here for the action. And when it comes to action in the ...

Shutter Island

reviewed on July 9th, 2010 02:31AM

Technically and visually speaking, this film may boast some of Scorsese's finest work. The haunting atmosphere, captivating score, and gorgeous cinematography are truley the stars of this film. Sadly, the marque names are what keeps this film fr...

Grown Ups

reviewed on July 9th, 2010 02:06AM

I love Adam Sandler. Its painful to see such a seemingly nice and hilarious guy in such painfully unfunny films as he's put out this past decade. I was really hoping that Grown Ups might turn over a new leaf in his career, but this really isn't ...

The Last Airbender

reviewed on July 9th, 2010 01:52AM

Maybe its my patriotic side that dupes me into thinking that these noisy, cinematic fireworks displays aren't going to be nearly as bad as my better judgement tells me that they're going to be. Every year its something different and every year I ...

Swingers

reviewed on June 25th, 2010 02:16PM

Swingers is the ultimate film to show your girlfriend who's wondering what guys night out really consists of. Its an incredibly funny film and surprisingly realistic the nightlife of the average single American man. Its also a great buddy comedy...

Jonah Hex

reviewed on June 25th, 2010 02:01PM

Upon hearing the news that this film was being made, all I could think was that the Jonah Hex character really doesn't have enough going for him to warrant an entire film. Thats painfully obvious throughout the duration of Jonah Hex. Despite t...

Toy Story 3

reviewed on June 25th, 2010 01:18AM

There's just one question I could never shake while watching this film: Why? Its been 10 years since the last installment and throughout the entire film I felt like I'd already seen all of this before. Andy's STILL growing out of his toys, Buzz ...

Toy Story 2

reviewed on June 25th, 2010 01:01AM

The only other time I'd seen this was in theaters 10 years ago, until I rewatched it in honor of part 3 yesterday. I remember not really caring much for it, but I think I may have been too harsh on it. The story moves along pretty swiftly trying...

Toy Story

reviewed on June 25th, 2010 12:22AM

Pixar's revolutionary debut is just as fascinating as the first time I saw it. Disney's animation department was starting to take a step backwards with dissapointments like Pocahantes, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Hercules but then swooping ou...

The A-Team

reviewed on June 21st, 2010 03:43PM

If last year was the year of revitlizing Sci-Fi, this year certainly looks to be the renassiance of action films. The A-Team, Predators, MacGruber, Karate Kid, Expendables, and many more films are bringing good old fashioned action flicks back in...

The Bounty Hunter

reviewed on June 14th, 2010 04:31PM

Is Jennifer Anniston really that hard pressed for work? This seems like something she would have followed up Leprechaun with...and Gerard?! What are you doing in these terrible rom-coms with washed up leading ladies?! Anyways, this film is skin...

The Wolfman

reviewed on June 14th, 2010 04:14PM

I was highly skeptical of the film, but this turned into quite the decent little remake. Even though Joe Johnston raped Jurassic Park, he does an incredible job with this film. The eerie, old England atmosphere he's created act as the most inter...

Get Him to the Greek

reviewed on June 14th, 2010 04:03PM

I found Forgetting Sara Marshall to be an extremely well written, but poorly acted comedy. Sadly, with director Nicholas Stoller's follow up, we're in for more of the same. At times the film reminded me of some of the great buddy comedies of all...

Hot Tub Time Machine

reviewed on June 14th, 2010 03:50PM

I was pleasantly surprised with how great this film turned out to be. The title and trailers seemed to lead me into thinking this was going to be nothing more than a 2 hour dick and fart joke marathon, but this thing was actually pretty incredibl...

A Nightmare on Elm Street

reviewed on May 9th, 2010 09:19PM

Sorry, I never know what to say in those plot sections. Especially with a film like this that doesn't really have one. Its just dialogue filling in the gaps of pointless murder scenes. Do I sound like a bitter Robert Englund fan yet? I certain...

Kick-Ass

reviewed on May 9th, 2010 08:42PM

Having read none of the comics or watched any of the trailers, I had no idea what to expect from Kick Ass. Of course the film blindsided me and proceeded to kick my ass, through and through. As the title implies, this is definitley not your ever...

Iron Man 2

reviewed on May 9th, 2010 08:10PM

It seemed like when the original Iron Man film premiered two years ago, that it was dubbed the greatest comic book film ever made. Then of course that crown was ripped from his Iron temple just two months later when the Dark Knight hit theaters. ...

Frost/Nixon

reviewed on January 7th, 2009 06:00PM

The term "Oscar-bate" got tossed around quite a bit this year, and once I saw the trailer for this film that was really the only word I could think of to describe it. The entire concept of a film revolving around a set of interviews just seemed u...

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

reviewed on June 5th, 2008 07:00PM

I hadn't seen a single Indiana Jones film until Febuary of this year, and I absolutely fell in love. The simple purity of such an action hero was amazing. And getting a chance to witness part of this heroe's journey on the big screen wasn't an o...

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

reviewed on June 5th, 2008 07:00PM

So I'm all for the Judd Apatow comedy machine, and I was on board for this flick from the moment I heard about it. I do have to say that the film was a little underwhelming. Not that the movie doesn't fit in with the rest of the group's resume, ...

Rambo

reviewed on June 5th, 2008 07:00PM

When I saw First Blood for the first time nearly 3 years ago, I was blown away. I had relatively no expectations for the film whatsoever, and found myself engulfed in one of the greatest action films of all time. Even more suprising was emount o...

Strange Wilderness

reviewed on May 10th, 2008 07:00PM

Steve Zahn yelling drives me fucking crazy! Half of this film is just that. The other half is a sad attempt by the normal Happy Madison goons at making a hard-R comedy in the vein of Super Troopers and Superbad. To do this, they even cast some ...

Iron Man

reviewed on May 10th, 2008 07:00PM

Here it is! The first blockbuster of 2008! And if this is any indicator as to what the rest of the summer will be like, I think we're in for a great year. Iron Man delivers everything you want in a summer action flick at top-notch levels, with ...

Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanemo Bay

reviewed on May 10th, 2008 07:00PM

I thought the original was pretty good; nothing spectacular, but it was nice to see some original and funny R-rated breath being put back into the delapidated lungs of comedy these days. Originally I thought the idea of a sequel was a bit much, b...

What Happens in Vegas

reviewed on May 10th, 2008 07:00PM

Yeah, I was one of the many this weekend who got conned into seeing it instead of Speed Racer or Iron Man for a second time and it was terrible. I never really realized how much Ashton Kutcher bothered me until this picture. The guy doesn't dese...

Son of Rambow

reviewed on April 21st, 2008 07:00PM

I saw the film advertised here on the JoBlo site and figured I'd give it a chance and I'm surely glad I did. Not that its saying much, but this is clearly the best comedy to hit 2008 so far. Well to start off, it's British, which always takes a...

George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead

reviewed on April 21st, 2008 07:00PM

I was so incredibly excited for "Land", and yet so undeniable disappointed and underwhelmed by the final outcome. So Romero's announcing a new Zombie film was entirely a good thing in my eyes. And with the release of the promo material, I became...

Drillbit Taylor

reviewed on March 29th, 2008 07:00PM

Poor Owen Wilson. I really like the guy, but he really only works as a supporting man. He can't carry a film, and You Me and Dupree should have tought him that. But here we have him starring in a film that's about 10 to 15 years out of date in ...

30 Days of Night

reviewed on March 29th, 2008 07:00PM

Vampires haven't been kickin ass on the big screen for quite some time. The last good vamp flick I remember has to be From Dusk Till Dawn. So the genre was definitley in need of some new blood. And since these graphic novel adaptations seem to ...

Club Dread

reviewed on March 20th, 2008 07:00PM

There was no way Broken Lizard was gonna live up to the expectations they had set themselves up for with Super Troopers, no matter what. Super Troopers had become a huge hit on dvd and consider amongst some as the best comedy of the decade. To b...

Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny

reviewed on March 13th, 2008 07:00PM

I think the last time Jack Black really made me laugh was with his cameo in Anchorman. Other than that the guy has been on a dry streak ever since Orange County. So, seemingly on the outs of the comedic uprise, he sprung back to his roots with K...

Semi-Pro

reviewed on March 4th, 2008 06:00PM

I really hate the whole anti-Will Ferril banter going around now, especially because the guy is hillarious. He cranks out at least one or two projects a year and still manages to be hillarious. I do admit, however, that his whole macho sportstar...

Be Kind Rewind

reviewed on March 3rd, 2008 06:00PM

Michel Gondry has been one of my favorite filmmakers as of late, with his work on "Eternal Sunshine" and his underappreciated sophmore piece "The Science of Sleep". Its been some of the most imaginative and fun filmmaking I've seen from an up and...

Jumper

reviewed on February 24th, 2008 06:00PM

I still haven't seen Swingers or Mr. and Mrs. Smith, so I can't really put this on director Doug Liman- but this flick was horrid. I had no intention of seeing the film in the first place due to its bland and "been there-done that" look, but Ramb...

Idle Hands

reviewed on February 13th, 2008 06:00PM

Amidst the slasher phase of the late 90's, here comes a film that returns horror to its gut wrenching roots. The film has everything you'd ever want- horror, suspense, gore, romance, Jessica Alba in her prime, comedy...it's just fantastic in a B ...

Zodiac

reviewed on February 11th, 2008 06:00PM

I've already displayed my puzzlement to why directors feel the need to repeat already used ideas in film, so I wont go into that here. (If you'd really like to see it go to my Juno review) I love the Finch as much as the next guy, but I've gotta...

Into the Wild

reviewed on February 11th, 2008 06:00PM

I really wanted to like this film, and I'll probobly end up reading the novel from which it's based upon, but I just couldn't see the glory that everyone else did. Emile Hirsch does a marvelous job in the starring role, realing developing as a st...

Disturbia

reviewed on February 11th, 2008 06:00PM

So we all know it's Rear Window with a different name and an updated facade, but somehow the movie still comes out pretty good. The stylistic and hip direction of DJ Caruso keeps things moving steadily along, and his cast does a fantastic job as ...

I Am Legend

reviewed on February 6th, 2008 06:00PM

Apparently it's much different than the book, but I really couldn't tell you. What I can tell you is that Smith is really stepping up his game. I never thought I could stand to watch big Willie alone on screen for so long. His performance is a...

Superbad

reviewed on February 6th, 2008 06:00PM

Remember the good ol' sex comedies of yesterday, before that weird little guy fucked a pie and there was an actual story involved in them? Well this film is for you! While the American Pie series continues to pollute dvd shelves around the count...

The Simpsons Movie

reviewed on February 2nd, 2008 06:00PM

For me, the Simpsons kinda faded out of my life around the time I got into high school started watching Adult Swim. The jokes just seemed a little flat, and I kinda o.d.'d on the re-runs I'd converted to VHS. But the Simpsons Movie proved to be ...

Juno

reviewed on February 2nd, 2008 06:00PM

The last time we saw Jason Reitman, he was delivering us the black-comic gold that is Thank You for Smoking. A little more light at heart, he returns this year with Juno. The film kicks off at a line-per-minute pace, and doesn't look back. "Goo...

No Country for Old Men

reviewed on February 2nd, 2008 06:00PM

The Coen's are back! And this time they've got Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, and Josh Brolin performing in one of their best films to date. From the first time I saw the trailer, I knew this movie was for me. And it definitley was. The story...

There Will be Blood

reviewed on February 2nd, 2008 06:00PM

This is a rare instance where any prior knowledge about the filmmaker should be completely ignored, and taken aside. PT Anderson is far beyond his pornographic roots, and moved on to tackle some of the biggest films of the past ten years. He's t...

Reign Over Me

reviewed on January 28th, 2008 06:00PM

It's a shame most people just see this as another hollywood ploy to bank on public sorrow for 9-11 victims, because the movie could really stand alone without the terrorist attacks even being involved. Charlie Fineman's family could have been kil...

Hostel 2

reviewed on January 28th, 2008 06:00PM

While very young in his career, I was a little skeptical about Roth already doing a sequel. Especially to a film I didn't really see on par with his prior effort, 2003's Cabin Fever. But I was pleasantly suprised upon taking in his newest film. ...

Knocked Up

reviewed on January 28th, 2008 06:00PM

Coming into this movie, I really didn't expect much. The 40 Year Old Virgin didn't seem to charm me as well as it had with everyone else, so I was really surprised when I found myself enjoying this film so very much. Not only is it one of the fu...

American Gangster

reviewed on January 28th, 2008 06:00PM

The story is your basic tale of the man of the people rising to power and overcoming the various obstacles in his way. But this film also delves into the otherside of the picture. Ridley Scott takes his turn at the Gangster epic genre, and excee...

Grindhouse

reviewed on December 12th, 2007 06:00PM

I hate, yes HATE, Quentin for not releasing this onto DVD the way it SHOULD BE. This is not a review of Planet Terror followed by a review of Death Proof. This is a review of the entire Grindhouse experiance, the way it was meant to be. Anyways...

The Mist

reviewed on December 11th, 2007 06:00PM

First of all, this just makes the writer's strike look pathetic. If you look at half the films being made right now, they're almost all based off of previously existing stories. The remake surge has kind of died of momentarily, but now we're bri...

Mr. Brooks

reviewed on December 11th, 2007 06:00PM

This movie is definitley not for everyone, and if you can take in the first twenty or so minutes without finding yourself utterly repulsed, you should be fairly pleased with the way the rest of the picture plays out. Costner and Hurt do a fantast...

Live Free or Die Hard

reviewed on December 11th, 2007 06:00PM

I love Die Hard. Sometimes I even love Die Hard 2 a little harder. With a Vengance was beginning to push its' luck, but Sameul L. Jackson refused to leave me unsatisfied. With Die Hard 4, I felt like it could have been any old action movie. Wh...

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