Violence is back! With a subdued beginning and a cold-determination, John Rambo (Sly Stallone) is re-born as a savior to some zealot missionaries in a nation torn apart by an utterly one-sided civil conflict in present-day Burma. The film is an eye-opener to the horrors happening on a daily basis in a land most of us have never even heard of. My grandfather is a … [Read more...] about Rambo: 2008
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The Tale of Despereaux
A plethora of stars cannot salvage this story. I'm a sucker for animated movies. So when I saw the trailer for The Tale of Despereaux, I HAD to see it. This, sometimes, leads me to hating trailers. In this particular case, you've seen the best and funniest parts of the movie in this trailer. Narrated by Sigourney Weaver (Vantage Point), The Tale of Despereaux never grabbed … [Read more...] about The Tale of Despereaux
Punisher: War Zone
Third time's a charm. It took Marvel Entertainment three tries - two with Lionsgate - but I think they finally got it right. Director Lexi Alexander (Hooligans) takes a page from Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" and gives Punisher: War Zone a darkened setting. Fitting, especially for a grim and gritty character based on Garth Ennis's Punisher Max comic book series … [Read more...] about Punisher: War Zone
Bolt
Disney animation has come a long way from Steamboat Willy, and it's definately taken another bold step since Toy Story. 3-D animated features have been attempted before, but Bolt in 3-D leaves those red and blue lense days in the dust. The last animated movie I watched in 3-D was Beowulf, and it reminded me of the one thing I hate in 3-D movie...the animator's desire - no - … [Read more...] about Bolt
Quantum of Solace
"Slick, smooth, and lethally rugged." I grew up watching Roger Moore as James Bond, and my dad always said there was only one true Bond, Sean Connery, but I have a feeling this new generation will argue we are both nuts - there is indeed a new Bond, Daniel Craig is spot-on as the lethal agent of his Majesty's Service. Carrying his Walther PPK and dispatching … [Read more...] about Quantum of Solace
