The Brave One

Movie Title: The Brave One

Genre: action

Starring:
Jodie Foster
Terrence Howard
Nicky Katt

Review:
This is a typical vigilante type of movie. But the actors and actresses’ performances made the difference. This is about an inner struggle of a woman for revenge. It was really interesting from start to finish, but it still left a feeling of emptiness and guilt on the side of the main character. But it will remind you that vengeance is not always the answer.

reviewed by: heart

Rating: 7.5
10 - worth dying for!
9 - magnificent; don't miss it!
8 - great movie; worth your time
7 - good movie; very entertaining
6 - passable, if you don't have anything important to do
5 - not worth your time
4 and below - i never knew such movies existed

Beowulf

Movie Title: Beowulf

Genre: Sci-fi/Fantasy

Starring:
Robin Wright Penn
Anthony Hopkins
Ray Winstone

Review:
When I saw this on the newspaper on the movies section, I never thought it was animated. I thought it was some kind of “300” or “Apocalypto” movie, which made me really curious and excited. It also came in 3D animation in some selected movie houses, although I just watched it in DVD. The animation or CGI was superb; it almost seemed like the real thing! Even the voices were from big stars including Anthony Hopkins and Angelina Jolie. What amazed me more are the facial expressions of the characters, which really expressed emotions. The sound effects were also stunning which made the movie engrossing. Although there are parts in the story where you get to hate the main character because of his arrogant and haughty behavior. Generally, the movie is great. If you’re the type of person who enjoys action/adventure, then no doubt you’ll enjoy this.

reviewed by: Shinra

Rating: 8.5
10 - worth dying for!
9 - magnificent; don't miss it!
8 - great movie; worth your time
7 - good movie; very entertaining
6 - passable, if you don't have anything important to do
5 - not worth your time
4 and below - i never knew such movies existed

Babel

Movie Title: Babel

Genre: drama

Starring:
Brad Pitt
Cate Blanchett
Gael Garcia Bernal

Review:
This movie is a real heart breaker. It can show you how tragic life can be. If you’re the type of person who is prone to heart attacks, stay away from this movie. Well, ok, that’s exaggerated. But I must admit this movie kept me at the edge of my seat. However it also has its dramatic moments that will touch your heart. What I liked about the plot is it’s hard to guess what would happen next. Another thing is, it features 3 different cultures which gives you a feeling of involvement whichever part of the globe you are.

FYI: this film gathered 7 Oscar nominations including best director, best original screenplay, best film editing and best original score.

Rating: 8.0
10 - worth dying for!
9 - magnificent; don't miss it!
8 - great movie; worth your time
7 - good movie; very entertaining
6 - passable, if you don't have anything important to do
5 - not worth your time
4 and below - i never knew such movies existed

Cloverfield

Movie Title: Cloverfield

Genre: Sci-fi Thriller

Starring:
Michael Stahl-David
Mike Vogel
Lizzy Caplan
Jessica Lucas

Review:

Look out!

Eager to find out if the film lived up to the hype and if the magic JJ Abrams has so successfully fleshed out on TV (think Felicity, Alias, and Lost) translates well on the big screen (he was mildly successful in MI:3), I went out and saw Cloverfield for myself. And just as the ticket seller was handing out my movie ticket, she blurted out a disclaimer about how the movie was filmed like a handheld camera was used, and that it is not the fault of the theater's film projector if it drove me nauseous later. I said to her, I know...like I knew what I was getting into (and paying for). Let me start by saying that this movie is not for everybody. Not for anyone who enjoys the comfort of seeing film that is shot in focus. And certainly not for anyone who jumps at the sight of a small bug hovering nearby. Because minutes shortly after you've found a good seat, the movie gets into high gear and tries mightily to keep you at the edge of your seat, if not make you squirm uneasily as the characters, played by mostly unknown actors, not only run for cover, but run for their lives. The film succeeds in exposing just enough horror, the monster is not seen in its entirety, and takes you as close to the destruction, and cluelessness as to what is actually happening, as the characters themselves.

reviewed by: Avid

Rating: 7.5
10 - worth dying for!
9 - magnificent; don't miss it!
8 - great movie; worth your time
7 - good movie; very entertaining
6 - passable, if you don't have anything important to do
5 - not worth your time
4 and below - i never knew such movies existed

Semi Pro

Movie Title: Semi Pro

Genre: Comedy

Starring:
Will Ferrell
Woody Harrelson
Andre Benjamin

Review:
Synopsis: Will Ferrell stars as Jackie Moon. a One Hit Wonder artist that amassed enough wealth from that One Song to afford him to own an ABA team just right before the Merge with the NBA.

Aka... Will's using the basketball theme this time as his excuse or canvass for his usual brand of nonsense talk comedy style.

Review: Jackie Moon pretty much echoes the whole movie. extremely entertaining, but also shallow at the same time. Yes, even more shallow for Will Ferrell Movie standards. However, it will deliver you belly ache after belly ache of laughs.

The jokes, either you get it or not, simple as that. If you've never liked The Anchorman, don't waste your time with this one. If you like Will's movies, this one won't turn into a classic, but worth a watch.

reviewed by: BeerhandBop

Rating: 6.0
10 - worth dying for!
9 - magnificent; don't miss it!
8 - great movie; worth your time
7 - good movie; very entertaining
6 - passable, if you don't have anything important to do
5 - not worth your time
4 and below - i never knew such movies existed