All Reviews
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Everything takes a back seat to the razzle and dazzle of Lurhmann's direction and it all becomes one big distraction.The Great Gatsby seems like a perfect fit for director Baz Luhrmann (Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge!). The man can make a spectacle out of anything and Gatsby is no exception. Let's be honest, if you go...more
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SOmetimes, you have to do whatever it taks to get the job you want.In the world of cut throat international business, one has to be willing to do anything to succeed. In The Employer, we find out who has what it takes to be on top. Frank Merle spins a sus...more ( Short Review: 65 words )
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Warp speed ahead and delve into the realm that is Star Trek: Into Darkness. A great spectacle and terrific film. Although not as 'good' as the original. 'Into Darkness' is still a full-blown, exciting, dark and edgy 3D motion picture experience.Trekkies, geeks and freaks alike are all foaming at the mouth as the glorious and spectacular sequel that is 'Star Trek: Into Darkness'. Expertly written, outstanding performances all across the board...more
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Don't grieve, Admiral. It is logical. The needs of the many outweigh...the needs of the few...Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan si a 1982 science fiction film. Directed by: Nicholas Meyer Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle N...more
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My Logic is SoundStar Trek is a 2009 science fiction film. Directed by: J.J. Abrams Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl urban, Eric Bana, Leonard Nimoy, Bruce Greenwood, Si...more
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Star Trek: The Motion DisasterStar Trek: The Motion Picture is a 1979 science fiction movie. Directed by: Robert Wise Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley and George Takei.
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"Again we are defeated. The winners are those farmers. Not us."There are few directors who have had close to the lasting legacy that Japanese Akira Kurosawa has had. There have been many excellent film directors who have had a great influence on other directors, ...more
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Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within is an underrated film and by far the best video game film adaptation to date.I remember all the controversy surrounding Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within back right before its release in 2001. Actors across Hollywood were afraid computer rendered actors would replace them incl...more
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Lucas, look at this place. They're so busy in here. You get to go and do something. Go help people. You're good at it.Part of me is pissed off that the tragedy of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that killed 230,000 people in 14 countries was made into a film for profit. Then I researched to see if the money made from T...more
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The Not So Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby is a 2013 drama movie. Directed by: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo Dicaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher, Jason Clarke and Amit...more
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The Good, the Bad, and the Gatsby! The Great Gatsby is a film I liked so much that I almost hated it for not being perfect.The Great Gatsby is a film that I adored so much that I almost hated it for not being perfect. Allow me to explain; the film is perfectly enjoyable to the point where you get lost in it's beauty. In t...more
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It's a helluva thing.Ellis and Neckbone are two Arkansas teens who like to get into everything. After venturing onto what they believe to be a deserted island to investigate a boat perched in a tree (who knows how it got ...more
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Not without its faults and borrowing of ideas, Oblivion stands well enough on its own as a decent blockbuster.You know what the inevitable problem with being ambitious is? You're more susceptible to pissing off a lot of people rather than only a few. I think director Jospeh Kosinski should be applauded and re...more
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One of those films that is better than the already high credit gives.With more tension found within its run time than a highly strung back longbow, 'Argo' is a history lesson in a beautifully crafted art form - serving both as a way to teach its audience as well engros...more
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Very different feeling to watch from 28 days, overall a good movie though.Well I gotta say I loved 28 Days Later...when there was a sequel coming out I have to admit I was a bit sceptical at first as to what they are going to do in terms of carrying on the story from first ...more
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"They're a rotten crowd....You're worth the whole damn bunch put together..."Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby," is fairly accurate to the classic novel and keeps most of its themes intact. However, Luhrmann's own flair adds a new dimension to the story. Visually this film is i...more
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"You will never see me coming..."To start things off, let me say this, "Iron Man 3" is not only the best Iron Man movie to date, but also the best Avengers build up movie. This film has it all from its great sense of humor to the ama...more
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It just becomes a damaged film, with too many colors on display and not enough life in its characters.Capturing an era on film can be tough. It needs to feel right, the look, the dress code, the mannerisms all need to be accurate or it will crumble on the spot. One of the things The Great Gatsby did f...more
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Hey terrorist! Terrorize this!In the movie industry of today, I see a lot of movies that won't take big risks anymore or allow filmmakers to be more creative with their movies. It seems that Hollywood just wants to rehash the same...more