I was looking back trying to figure out why I hadn’t seen this movie in the theater and found out the movie was released in the U.S. on only a few screens due to the actual columbine incident. It was later re-released seven years later. There is already a sequel which I have seen and also recommend called The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. It’s nearly, if not just as good, as the original. I ended up screening both movies back-to-back with friends and a good time was had by all. I consider them both classics and easily give the original 5 out of 5 marks. Check out the trailer for the original:

There’s a lot to like about this movie. It’s clearly low budget but somehow contains all the elements of a great Superhero movie. There’s plenty of comedy as Mirageman learns about the superhero business through trial and error; from who he should trust, what clothing he should wear, to how to get around transportation issues. What really stands out here is the martial arts. This was some of the best fighting choreography I have ever seen outside of a Chinese or Japanese film. There’s no slow motion, just awesome, real-looking fight scenes.

As I said before, this film was made in Chile so it is English dubbed but if you’ve ever watched old martial arts movies of the past then getting through this will be easy. The Superhero movement and action is somewhat similar to the old Spider-Man live action television show. It’s a little cheesy but definitely entertaining and fun to watch. The music is good too. I give this movie a 4 out of 5 marks. Check out the trailer:

There are a lot of interesting little characters here, each with their own little story, the hotel owner, the whore, the doorman, the guy who works in the hospital morgue, and others. This story is more about the challenges, hopes, and dreams of the people you tend to ignore as you go on about your personal business. The taxi drivers, janitors, maids, and countless others are people you pass by and don’t give a second thought but their lives can be vibrant, challenging, and full of flavor. I enjoyed this movie and give it a 4 out of 5 marks.

This movie is kind of out there. You don’t know where it’s going until it’s over then your remember you had a pretty good time getting there. Here, it’s clearly more about the journey than the destination. If I had to describe it better I say that it was about two people being genuine and connecting. What comes of it? Well, you’ll just have to check out the movie to see for yourself. There’s no big action and no sex, just two people hanging out really. At first I wondered where this all was going but once I let that notion go I enjoyed this film. I give it a 4 out of 5 marks. It’s worth a rental.

All that sappy stuff aside, this was a surprisingly good movie and just when I thought I figured out how it was all going to work out, a plot twist came out of nowhere and threw me for a pleasant loop. When I saw the movie I had to read subtitles so if that’s not your bag, make sure you get the English dub. Apparently this is a classic story that has already been made into a movie and a TV drama but probably not here in the U.S. If you’re already an Anime Fan then you’ll love this. If Anime is new to you then this just might be a pleasant way to start getting to know the genre. I’ve included the trailer so you can have a look at it.

I came across this film sort of by accident. It was the title and premise that made me give it a shot and for the most part I was pleasantly surprised. The characters did a lot of what I considered I might do with a time machine. It did hurt my brain at times to keep up with everything but I didn’t mind the challenge. This film has few, real special effects but manages to make the time travel device seem plausible. None of the actors are well known and in truth, the film didn’t require incredible amounts of acting chops. The story is the star here.

This film isn’t for everyone. It’s definitely low budget Sci-Fi and while it can be confusing at times, it was also interesting and rather intelligent. I consider it worth checking out and give it a 3 and a half out of 5 marks. On a good day I’d give it a 4.

One of the things I like most about the movie is the soundtrack. It is made up entirely of East Coast Hip Hop music though there is no African American male starring in the entire movie. In fact the protagonist character in the movie played by Giovanni Ribisi comments that he is embarking on the White person’s version of selling crack rock, becoming a stock broker. The movie has a cast of well known young actors including Ben Affleck, Tom Everett Scott, Jamie Kennedy, and Vin Diesel as well as Ron Rifkin as the Father and Nia Long as the love interest and only African-American member of the cast.

This movie was enjoyable all the way through and I especially loved the soundtrack. I give it a 4 out of 5 marks.

This Prisoner miniseries is a remake of sorts of a 60’s British series that is quite famous but I have never seen it. The miniseries was aired on AMC and will be aired again this month. It’s also available on Netflix. When the series starts, it was immediately clear that there was a lot more going on that was obvious. I thorough enjoyed this series and tried very hard to figure it all out as I went through it but except for a few points was unable to. That’s the mark of a good story for me.  I watched the beginning of it with friends and they were quite taken with it right away. It’s too bad they didn’t make this an ongoing series. I definitely would have watched it. I give it a four out of five marks. I think you’ll enjoy it.

The story is about a young and talented gymnast who is training to be in the Olympics. He is having the time of his life but something isn’t quite right for him. It starts in his dreams and leads him to a gas station attendant played by Nick Nolte who offers to teach him the way of the warrior but in order for him to go to the next level, he has to leave some of himself behind. The lead is played by a young actor named Scott Mechlowicz who I’ve never seen before. He carries the part well and is believable in gymnastic action even if it’s probably not him in those parts. I enjoyed the whole movie and left it feeling inspired. I give this film a 4 out of 5 marks.

There are a few famililar faces in this movie. Julianne Moore plays the wife of an Eye Doctor who is played by Mark Ruffalo. Julianne’s character is somehow immune to the disease and shares that secret with her sightless husband. The disease does not discriminate so people of all kinds including, doctors, prostitutes, thieves, would-be philosophers, and children find themselves herded together and forming a forced community. It get’s really bad towards the end and parts seem to resemble ‘Lord of the Flies’.

I don’t think I liked any character in this film but that didn’t stop me from watching it through to the end. Watching humanity devolve day by day until they are little more than filthy animals held my attention surprisingly well. I give this movie a 4 out of 5 marks.