When the mythical world engages their campaign to take over the Earth, the U.S. government reaches out to the only department staffed to handle the potential catastrophe: The Bureau for Paranormal Research, who once again turns to the demon hero Hellboy (Perelman) and his teammates to stop a merciless dictator from carrying out his plan.

I saw the first Hellboy and didn’t much care for it, but the previews for the second installment seemed promising. All in all Hellboy II: The Golden Army was a very well made, visually impressive film but it’s one of those films that left me thinking I would have rather rented it.
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July 30th, 2008 / Want to Comment?

As much as I love Christian Bale and very much like both Maggie Gyllenhaal and Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger was the best part of Dark Knight, which is saying a lot because the whole film was fantastic! Ledger’s Joker character was wholly believable, funny and much better than Jack Nicholson’s portrayal in Batman (1989).
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July 21st, 2008 / Want to Comment?

An apathetic, hard-living superhero (Will Smith) who has fallen out of favor with the public is approached by a public relations professional (Jason Bateman) who has ideas as to how he can repair his client’s image.

I was quite looking forward to Hancock because of the concept of the film. See above. But, not even 10 minutes into the film, I knew it was a dud. The directing was so mediocre. I don’t even understand why, of all directors to shoot an action film starring Will Smith and Charlize Theron, Columbia settles on Peter Berg. What the f@*k? Then again, the film does have a messy history and went through so many script rewrites the original script is almost non-existent in the final. At the getgo it seemed producers had no real artistic vision for the film and were only looking to make it palatable for the masses without any concern for a plot that made any sense. Both Jonathan Mostow (Terminator 3) and Gabriel Muccino (The Pursuit of Happyness) who are both as ill-equipped as Berg to direct such a large scale, high-concept modern superhero action film, both bowed out in directing the film.
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July 7th, 2008 / Want to Comment?

Temudgin, a young Mongol boy, endures years of poverty and torment before forming one of the most powerful empires in human history; as Genghis Khan, the leader extends the Mongol Empire from East Asia to Central Europe — creating a legacy that lasts for over 150 years.

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June 21st, 2008 / Want to Comment?

Geneticist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) takes flight in order to understand — and hopefully cure — that the condition that turns him into a monster. Complicating his situation is the military initiative that wants him captured and controlled, as well as the arrival of a more-deadly nemesis: The Abomination (Tim Roth).

I’d see Edward Norton in just about anything ’cause he rarely disappoints. He served it up subtle, sexy and smart in this second remake of The Incredible Hulk. Sorry Ang Lee, I love ya but this second attempt was much better than your 2003 disappointment.
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June 18th, 2008 / Want to Comment?

Set four years after we last saw the ladies, Carrie (Saah Jessica Parker), Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) negotiate their friendships, romances, and careers in New York City. At the center of it all is Carrie’s pending nuptials to Mr. Big (Chris Noth).

Sex and the City the Movie is perhaps the best TV series to film adaptation, hands down. SATC is one of those shows whose fan base is strong, specific and loyal sort of like Star Wars fans…but probably more attractive (I kid!). So, when a movie for SATC is comes out, there’s no doubt every woman, gay man and occasional straight (sometimes metrosexual) man fan will not only go see it but have certain expectations.
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June 1st, 2008 / 2 comments

While in captivity, industralist Tony Stark (Downey) creates a high-tech suit of armor which he first uses to fight his way to freedom, and then to prevent a dark-minded scientific genius from carrying out his nefarious plot against humankind.

I went to see Iron Man with low expectations despite great reviews all over. I didn’t much ever care for Downey Jr., but have to say now that he is quite a comic and sincere actor. His portrayal as a playboy industrialist turned superhero is convincing and engaging. The writing for Iron Man is especially remarkable, smart and witty. Not since the first X-Men have I been so fully satisfied with a comic adaptation of a live action film.
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May 21st, 2008 / 1 comment

Jumping continents and crossing cultures, “Planet B-Boy” looks at the history of breakdancing and its vibrant resurgence in urban cultures around the world.

I’m hooked on dance shows. I watch Dancing with Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, America’s best Dance Crew and even Dance War (though I stopped watching ’cause it sucks). And I will watch the premier of Bravo’s Step It Up and Dance this Thursday. Anyway, though I’m not a fan of hip-hop music, I am a fan of watching dance and thought it would be a treat to watch Planet B-Boy, a documentary about the international world of breakdancing.
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April 2nd, 2008 / 2 comments