Black Death, 2010, Drama/ Action/ HorrorPlot: During the first sweep of the 14th century’s Black Plague, a young monk joins a Knight Templar and his band of witch hunters to find a woman accused of necromancy in a remote village. Thoughts: Great story and execution. I never really felt the “horror” aspect but could see traces of itContinue reading “Black Death”
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Step Brothers
Step Brothers, 2008, ComedyPlot: A pair of middle-aged, jobless men are forced to live together when their parents marry. Thoughts: This movie had a lot of hit-or-miss comedy. I thought that after Talladega Nights the combo of Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly would be a hit. Unfortunately, this movie failed to revive the magicContinue reading “Step Brothers”
Flight of Fury
Flight of Fury, 2006, ActionPlot: A $75 million US fighter jet is stolen and the only person that has the ability to get it back is former US pilot John Sands (Seagal). Thoughts: This movie was much better than the previous movie, Attack Force, but it still sucked. There was a bunch of scientific mumbo jumboContinue reading “Flight of Fury”
Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers
Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers, 2001, AnimatedPlot: A very creepy penguin decides to rent a room in Wallace and Gromit’s home; it ends up that this penguin is a thief who disguises himself as a chicken and is currently after a diamond. Thoughts: This was another great movie. You can’t beat the formula ofContinue reading “Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers”
Ip Man
Ip Man, 2008, ActionPlot: A privileged Kung Fu master from China is forced to live in poverty during the Japanese occupation of China in the 1940s. Thoughts: GREAT movie!!! This wasn’t just a movie that used Kung Fu as eye candy like many films tend to do. Kung Fu is actually a character in theContinue reading “Ip Man”
Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda, 2008, AnimatedPlot: A goofy panda is chosen to become “the Dragon Warrior” just before one of the most villainous criminals breaks free from prison. Thoughts: While Dreamworks doesn’t spew out as many animated movies as it’s rival Pixar, it does produce quality with every one released. Kung Fu Panda was a winner inContinue reading “Kung Fu Panda”
Howl’s Moving Castle
Howl’s Moving Castle, 2004, Sci-Fi Plot: A young woman gets turned into an old lady by an evil witch. She attempts to find a cure and runs to Howl, one of the world’s best magicians/ wizards. They begin to build a relationship akin to a family. Thoughts: This was a really interesting story. It kindContinue reading “Howl’s Moving Castle”
Chicken Run
Chicken Run, 2004, ComedyPlot: A group of chickens held captive on a chicken farm attempt to escape their ultimate fate of being killed and turned into pot-pies. Thoughts: This was a good movie that had a lot of quick comedy. Mel Gibson was perfect in the co-starring role and really gave a Nick Park film someContinue reading “Chicken Run”
Forget Paris
Forget Paris, Romantic Comedy, 1995Plot: A series of flashbacks shows the beginning of a relationship between an NBA referee and an airline representative and the subsequent ups and downs. Thoughts: The story wasn’t original but it was done in another angle that increased the value. I think that it really lacked in story telling and alsoContinue reading “Forget Paris”
Animals Are Beautiful People
Animals Are Beautiful People, Documentary, 1975Plot: A look at the flora and fauna in an often not talked about portion of southwestern Africa (particularly in the Namib and Kalahari deserts and the Okavango Delta region). Thoughts: This was a great documentary simply because it covered a region that I wasn’t too familiar with. I know muchContinue reading “Animals Are Beautiful People”
The Film Chronicles 