'The Call' Review

The Call Not necessarily a must-see in the theater, but definitely a solid rental for those looking for a solid thriller. The Callstars Halle Berry as Jordan , a vet operator at a California 911 call centre . Always tranquil , garner and smart in her interactions with " PR ’s " ( soul reporting ) , Jordan ’s mankind is rocked when she takes the tragical call of a young girlfriend who is being nobble by a sadistic cause of death ....

March 15, 2013 · 6 min · 1217 words · Victoria Marquez

'Dead Man Down' Review

Dead Man Down Dead Man Down is a strange beast of a crime-thriller-drama, best described as something like 21 Grams meets Donnie Brasco - with a Die Hard finale thrown in for good measure. InDead Man DownColin Farrell play Victor , the member of a crimson crime syndicate whose boss , Alphonse ( Terrence Howard ) , is being targeted by an strange aggressor hell - bent on picking the mob apart ....

March 8, 2013 · 6 min · 1173 words · Elizabeth Owens

'Oz the Great and Powerful' Review

The Wizard of Oz The story of Oscar Diggs is a worthwhile tale with a satisfying payoff - an experience that will leave most filmgoers glad that Raimi decided to investigate the humbug behind the curtain. Oz the Great and Powerful , from conductor Sam Raimi , is the most recent project to draw from Frank Baum’sOzbook serial - which has get word numerous re - imaginings , whirl - offs , and version since it first debuted in the year 1900 ....

March 8, 2013 · 9 min · 1760 words · David Shaw

'Jack the Giant Slayer' Review

Jack the Giant Killer Jack the Giant Slayer is an entertaining tale that successfully balances the straightforward but imaginative storytelling of its source material with big-screen action and CGI effects. Bryan Singer ’s latest motion picture , Jack the Giant Slayer(based on theJack the Giant Killerfolktale ) , joins a steady mature list of movies that assay to pop the question alternating apprisal of familiar poove tales , historical trope , or mythic beings ....

March 1, 2013 · 8 min · 1678 words · Nicholas Ortiz

'Escape from Planet Earth' Review

Escape from Planet Earth Escape from Planet Earth isn’t the sort of movie that will please either parents or their kids beyond serving as a mindless distraction for a couple hours. Escape from Planet Earthis the first theatrical acquittance for computer animation company Rainmaker Entertainment , the Canadian studio behind the direct - to - videoBarbiefairy tale serial . It ’s also the third full - duration 3D sketch distributed by the Weinstein Company banner , after theHoodwinked!...

February 16, 2013 · 5 min · 996 words · Anthony Johnson

'Stand Up Guys' Review

Stand Up Guys The characters even acknowledge the predictability of what happens to them (re: the plot), but the actors playing them choose to enjoy the ride. support Up Guysbrings together Oscar - winners Al Pacino , Christopher Walken and Alan Arkin - three valet de chambre with more than 150 years of experience gesticulate in the movies - but does it use them for more than geriatric funniness and thematic reminiscing about the departed age of film ( where bad guys crack heads and took name calling fit in to their internal moral scope ) ?...

February 1, 2013 · 5 min · 915 words · David Gonzalez

'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2' Review

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 The film is a lovingly faithful recreation of the story that spawned it - for better or for worse, depending on the viewer. Continuing whereThe Dark Knight Returns , Part 1left off , Batman : The Dark Knight Returns , Part 2picks up months after Batman ’s return to crime fighting , and his defeat of the furious Mutant Gang leader . With Gotham City ’s worst crime organization now sliver , Batman works alongside his newest Robin , Carrie Kelly , clean up all the rogue factions of Mutants ....

January 29, 2013 · 7 min · 1479 words · Michael Jones

'Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters' Review

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters is exactly what potential viewers should expect (plus a bit more gore) based on the film’s premise and marketing. Tommy Wirkola’sHansel & Gretel : Witch Huntersis the latest in a maturate trend of music genre mashups that retrofit familiar queer tales or historical name with activity - packed supernatural chemical element . Similar efforts have experienced mixed ( and in some cases downright hapless ) responses from critics and moviegoers but there ’s still grounds to believe that , under the right set of condition , a cinema hybrid that refashions timeless stories with activity - revulsion set small-arm could provide a fun screening experience ....

January 25, 2013 · 8 min · 1622 words · Brent Torres

'Mama' Review

Mama What we do get is about 60 minutes' worth of very good and effective ghost story, made to look less attractive by the 40 minutes of fat hanging off of its middle. Mamais the lowest horror movie to carry the prestigious stamp of being " presented by Guillermo del Toro " - following in the tradition of such films asThe Orphanage(2007 ) andDon’t Be Afraid of the Dark(2010).Mamatells the story of Victoria ( Megan Charpentier ) and Lilly ( Isabelle Nélisse ) , two niggling girl whose tragic kin history leaves them stranded in the woods for five years ' time ....

January 18, 2013 · 8 min · 1506 words · Anna Gibbs

'The Last Stand' Review

The Last Stand The Last Stand is a fun throwback to the days of formulaic but immensely entertaining Schwarzenegger-led films After nearly a X since he headlinedTerminator 3 : wage increase of the Machines , Arnold Schwarzenegger is back with a starring role inThe Last Stand . During his time as California governor , the actor only committed to a few brief cameo appearances : most notably inThe Expendables- a theatrical role that was later expanded in its sequel , The Expendables 2 ....

January 18, 2013 · 7 min · 1366 words · Brian Ross

'Django Unchained' Review

Django Unchained Successfully pays homage to its spaghetti western inspiration and disturbing source material with sharp performances, entertaining characters, as well as poignant violence. Django Unchained , Quentin Tarantino ’s follow - up to the widely successful and critically acclaimed Nazi - toss off business picture , Inglourious Basterds , once again sees the lover - best-loved film producer take - on a controversial historical subject : this time American slaveholding ....

December 25, 2012 · 8 min · 1698 words · Laura Alexander

'The Collection' Review

The Collection For unabashed fans of terror, or anyone who has enjoyed body horror offerings in the past, Dunstan has delivered a worthwhile entry in the genre. Co - writer / music director Marcus Dunstan has promised thatThe Collectionwill extend lover of his furore - preferent horror , The Collector , an even big , better , and more terrifying moviegoing experience . The first film open in a intriguing 2009 summer spot , vie for week withHarry Potter and the Half - rakehell Princeas well asG....

November 30, 2012 · 7 min · 1324 words · Cynthia Sanchez

'Hitchcock' Review

Related The film should be entertaining for die-hard Hitchcock fans, as well as moviegoers who are casually familiar with his cinema. Cinema story has immortalized Alfred Hitchcock as one of the great directors of the 20th Century , so it ’s easy to forget that things were n’t quite so rosy for the ' Master of Suspense ' back in 1959 . Hitch may have been back on top of the reality thanks to the achiever ofNorth by Northwest , but ( to quote Shakespeare ) uneasy lies the head that wears a top - as concern about old age and doubts after his previous pictureVertigo(which was a criticalandfinancial dud upon initial release , believe it or not ) weigh intemperately on his thinker ....

November 23, 2012 · 7 min · 1416 words · Amanda Wilson