Movie reviews

Django Unchained
Reviewed by SJMJ91
Django Unchained marks the second film from Quentin Tarantino that mixes his old-school trademarks of violence, recurring themes, creative dialogue and badass soundtracks within a setting loosely based on historical events. Tarantino alread... More

Aliens
Reviewed by Lexi
Ripley: Just tell me one thing, Burke. You're going out there to destroy them, right? Not to study. Not to bring back. But to wipe them out. Burke: That's the plan. You have my word on it. Ripley: All right, I'm in. The only survivor ... More

Blades of Glory
Reviewed by youngbloods
Blades of Glory is defiantly an acquired taste. Its jokes are nothing special, some are rather detestable and childish...which explains why Will Ferrell stars. Although I found some jokes quite funny, it wasn't to any high extreme...more li... More

Parental Guidance
Reviewed by PvtCaboose91
"We need someone to watch the kids. We were wondering if you'd want to?" I thought (hoped?) Hollywood got over these types of movies years ago. Parental Guidance is one of those "dysfunctional family" comedies that were run into the ground... More

Prometheus
Reviewed by Spunkeroo
"If we don't stop it, there won't be any home to go back to!" 2012 has been a great year for movies, particularly during the summer. Summer blockbusters have always been about the spectacle, and that's perfectly fine with me. The Avenger... More

Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Reviewed by lotr23
In 2006, the directing duo composed of brothers Jay and Mark Duplass made something fantastic with meager resources. Their independent drama The Puffy Chair is one of my all-time favorite road trip movies and, from what I've seen so far, it... More

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Reviewed by PvtCaboose91
"My dear Frodo, you asked me once if I had told you everything there was to know about my adventures. Well, I can honestly say I've told you the truth, I may not have told you all of it." Following up Peter Jackson's groundbreaking The Lord... More

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Reviewed by SJMJ91
After going through pre-production hell and waiting for many years, the first prequel of The Lord Of The Rings trilogy is finally here! Maximum expectations for The Hobbit had already been raised following the critically acclaimed reaction ... More

Blue Valentine
Reviewed by lotr23
In a holiday season that has been full of so-called "Oscar contenders" that have been mostly decent yet nowhere close to greatness, BLUE VALENTINE has come along as the most refreshing of exceptions. Easily 2010's most powerful and devastat... More

Easy A
Reviewed by PvtCaboose91
"Whatever happened to chivalry? Does it only exist in 80's movies? I want John Cusack holding a boombox outside my window. I wanna ride off on a lawnmower with Patrick Dempsey. I want Jake from Sixteen Candles waiting outside the church for... More

Grave of the Fireflies
Reviewed by PvtCaboose91
"Why must fireflies die so young?"When it comes to Japanese animated features, Studio Ghibli is unparalleled, with the animation purveyor's list of triumphs including Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbour Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and the ... More

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Reviewed by Lexi
"I know you doubt me. I know you always have. I often think of Bag End. That's where I belong. That's home. You don't have one. It was taken from you, but I will help you get it back if I can." From the smallest beginnings come the great... More

My Neighbor Totoro
Reviewed by PvtCaboose91
"Come out, come out, wherever you are! Japan's premier animator Hayao Miyazaki is often described as the "Japanese Walt Disney". Over the years, Miyazaki and Isao Takahata's Studio Ghibli has been responsible for countless animated maste... More

Batman Begins
Reviewed by Lexi
''You traveled the world... Now you must journey inwards... to what you really fear... it's inside you... there is no turning back. Your parents' death was not your fault. Your training is nothing. The will to act is everything. If you ma... More

Skyfall
Reviewed by PvtCaboose91
"Three months ago, you lost the drive containing the identity of every agent embedded in terrorist organizations across the globe." In the case of Daniel Craig's James Bond adventures, third time really is a charm. After 2006's Casino Ro... More

Forrest Gump
Reviewed by GemLil
Every once in a while a film comes around that is so incredibly amazing that it leaves everyone stunned into silence. Forrest Gump is amazing but nobody can pin point exactly why, a silent understanding lies between one another that this mo... More

The Amazing Spider-Man
Reviewed by SJMJ91
It has been approximately 10 years since the release of the first Spider-Man in the trilogy and has since then been a successful blockbuster franchise. That is up until Spider-Man 3 came along, which had disappointed the majority of fans an... More

A Clockwork Orange
Reviewed by Karolina
How is this film 'weird'? Obviously the people calling this film that and such, have yet to see a truly weird film, or are just in need of a dictionary. This has to be one of the most overrated and dated films ever made. I just don't get it... More