Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Black Book (Zwartboek)
This is not a sneak preview. This film has already released.
It’s World War II, Nazis, Jews in hiding, Dutch Resistance, espionage, fraternizing with the enemy, secrets, and betrayal. The film is spoken mostly in Dutch and German with English subtitles. Clarice van Houten is outstanding as the film’s heroine, Rachel Stein aka Ellis de Vries. Experience the realities and the horrors of war through her eyes. This exceptional script will keep you mesmerized and on the edge of you seat with each surprising turn of events. It’s a story about war, love, and surviving as well as a mystery. It is rated “R” for violence, nudity, and language.
Alien gives it 3 ½ “war and remembrance” stars out of 4.
This is not a sneak preview. This film has already released.
It’s World War II, Nazis, Jews in hiding, Dutch Resistance, espionage, fraternizing with the enemy, secrets, and betrayal. The film is spoken mostly in Dutch and German with English subtitles. Clarice van Houten is outstanding as the film’s heroine, Rachel Stein aka Ellis de Vries. Experience the realities and the horrors of war through her eyes. This exceptional script will keep you mesmerized and on the edge of you seat with each surprising turn of events. It’s a story about war, love, and surviving as well as a mystery. It is rated “R” for violence, nudity, and language.
Alien gives it 3 ½ “war and remembrance” stars out of 4.
Gracie
Based on the true events of the Shue family, this is the wonderfully inspirational story of a girl’s dream to play on a boys high school soccer team in 1978. Carly Schroeder is very convincing as 15 year old Gracie Bowen. She is tough and determined. She will take you through many emotions as she experiences tragedy, grief, discrimination, humiliation, and triumph. You will feel for Gracie as she struggles against all odds and will be cheering for her at the big game. It’s a feel good family film about girl power and believing in yourself. It is a bit cheesy and contrived, but being a sucker for underdog stories, Alien really enjoyed this positive motivational movie. The film is dedicated to William Shue. Old family photos and film footage of the Shues run during the credits.
Alien gives it 3 “Title IX” stars out of 4.
Based on the true events of the Shue family, this is the wonderfully inspirational story of a girl’s dream to play on a boys high school soccer team in 1978. Carly Schroeder is very convincing as 15 year old Gracie Bowen. She is tough and determined. She will take you through many emotions as she experiences tragedy, grief, discrimination, humiliation, and triumph. You will feel for Gracie as she struggles against all odds and will be cheering for her at the big game. It’s a feel good family film about girl power and believing in yourself. It is a bit cheesy and contrived, but being a sucker for underdog stories, Alien really enjoyed this positive motivational movie. The film is dedicated to William Shue. Old family photos and film footage of the Shues run during the credits.
Alien gives it 3 “Title IX” stars out of 4.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
This is not a sneak preview. This film has already released.
Your favorite pirates are back to take you on a nearly 3 hour journey from Singapore to Davy Jones’ Locker to Ship Wreck Cove. Was there a plan here or were they just making it up as they go? The film must have gotten its heading from Jack’s compass because it starts out looking like a musical and becomes an extinction of the pirate way story. The movie is crammed with so many characters and stuff that your head will feel as if it were in a maelstrom. Alien also had some trouble interpreting the pirate speak. The payoff does come at the end when you get the expected climatic battle scenes along with a couple of surprises. The special effects are phenomenal and spectacular. Don’t worry Johnny Depp fans, you’ll get plenty of Captain Jack. The movie is too long and needs more swashbuckling action scenes. True Pirates fans will love this one anyway and must stay through the credits for that last telling scene.
Alien gives it 2 ½ “a fool’s chance” stars out of 4.
This is not a sneak preview. This film has already released.
Your favorite pirates are back to take you on a nearly 3 hour journey from Singapore to Davy Jones’ Locker to Ship Wreck Cove. Was there a plan here or were they just making it up as they go? The film must have gotten its heading from Jack’s compass because it starts out looking like a musical and becomes an extinction of the pirate way story. The movie is crammed with so many characters and stuff that your head will feel as if it were in a maelstrom. Alien also had some trouble interpreting the pirate speak. The payoff does come at the end when you get the expected climatic battle scenes along with a couple of surprises. The special effects are phenomenal and spectacular. Don’t worry Johnny Depp fans, you’ll get plenty of Captain Jack. The movie is too long and needs more swashbuckling action scenes. True Pirates fans will love this one anyway and must stay through the credits for that last telling scene.
Alien gives it 2 ½ “a fool’s chance” stars out of 4.
Delta Farce
This is not a sneak preview. This film has already released.
This so-called comedy stars Larry the Cable Guy and that should tell you everything that you need to know about this film. It’s Jeff Foxworthy meets the “Three Stooges” meets the “Magnificent Seven”. Three redneck, poor-white-trailer-trash, weekend-warrior army reservist screw-ups get detoured to Mexico while on their way to Iraq. There is really not much very funny here. Its humor relies on bad redneck and Mexican jokes. If you enjoy film, you probably are a redneck.
Alien gives it 1 “Carlos Santana” star out of 4.
This is not a sneak preview. This film has already released.
This so-called comedy stars Larry the Cable Guy and that should tell you everything that you need to know about this film. It’s Jeff Foxworthy meets the “Three Stooges” meets the “Magnificent Seven”. Three redneck, poor-white-trailer-trash, weekend-warrior army reservist screw-ups get detoured to Mexico while on their way to Iraq. There is really not much very funny here. Its humor relies on bad redneck and Mexican jokes. If you enjoy film, you probably are a redneck.
Alien gives it 1 “Carlos Santana” star out of 4.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Mr. Brooks
Meet Mr. Brooks (Kevin Costner), loving family man, successful business man, and psychotic serial killer. Costner is outstanding as the clever criminal and meticulous murderer. Addiction drives this tortured soul who’s partnered with a unique character named Marshall (William Hurt) and hunted by a relentless detective (Demi Moore) with a hunch. This is a fabulous psychological suspense thriller with complex characters and plot twists that will keep you guessing and gripping the edge of your seat. A daughter with a secret and a strange Mr. Smith (Dane Cook) add to the mystery. Costner and Hurt take you on a startling journey into the mind of a scary serial killer who you will come to admire and fear.
Alien gives it 3 ½ “a man with a plan” stars out of 4.
Thank you MetroPCS.
Meet Mr. Brooks (Kevin Costner), loving family man, successful business man, and psychotic serial killer. Costner is outstanding as the clever criminal and meticulous murderer. Addiction drives this tortured soul who’s partnered with a unique character named Marshall (William Hurt) and hunted by a relentless detective (Demi Moore) with a hunch. This is a fabulous psychological suspense thriller with complex characters and plot twists that will keep you guessing and gripping the edge of your seat. A daughter with a secret and a strange Mr. Smith (Dane Cook) add to the mystery. Costner and Hurt take you on a startling journey into the mind of a scary serial killer who you will come to admire and fear.
Alien gives it 3 ½ “a man with a plan” stars out of 4.
Thank you MetroPCS.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Waitress
The bittersweet lives around a local Southern diner unfold in this dark comedy about loneliness and love, but featuring some spectacular pies with strange names. Jenna (Keri Russell), the fantastic pie maker, is unhappily married to an awful husband and is seeking to escape. The diner is filled with colorful characters that you will savor. Andy Griffith, Cheryl Hines, and Nathan Fillion play some key roles. Russell is amazing. She will capture your heart. The film, like some of the featured pies, seems to be composed of odd combinations, but Alien found it simply delicious and yummy. It will leave you wanting more of this tasty treat.
Alien gives it 3 ½ “make an I-Hate-My-Husband pie and start fresh” stars out of 4.
p-SU
The bittersweet lives around a local Southern diner unfold in this dark comedy about loneliness and love, but featuring some spectacular pies with strange names. Jenna (Keri Russell), the fantastic pie maker, is unhappily married to an awful husband and is seeking to escape. The diner is filled with colorful characters that you will savor. Andy Griffith, Cheryl Hines, and Nathan Fillion play some key roles. Russell is amazing. She will capture your heart. The film, like some of the featured pies, seems to be composed of odd combinations, but Alien found it simply delicious and yummy. It will leave you wanting more of this tasty treat.
Alien gives it 3 ½ “make an I-Hate-My-Husband pie and start fresh” stars out of 4.
p-SU
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Shrek the Third
That lovable ogre and all of your Shrek favorites are back again to fracture more fairy tales as they poke fun at the theater, high school, and parenthood. A quest for a new king and a battle of Fiona’s power princesses versus Prince Charming’s band of merry villains highlight this very funny family film. Punctuated with 70s-80s songs, it’s more story than spoofs. Like its predecessors, it’s good fun for young and old. Puss in Boots and Shrek 2 are still Alien’s favorites, but this third attempt is still worth the price of admission and sure to make big bucks.
Alien gives it 3 “believe in yourself” stars out of 4.
Thank you TT & SacTicket.
That lovable ogre and all of your Shrek favorites are back again to fracture more fairy tales as they poke fun at the theater, high school, and parenthood. A quest for a new king and a battle of Fiona’s power princesses versus Prince Charming’s band of merry villains highlight this very funny family film. Punctuated with 70s-80s songs, it’s more story than spoofs. Like its predecessors, it’s good fun for young and old. Puss in Boots and Shrek 2 are still Alien’s favorites, but this third attempt is still worth the price of admission and sure to make big bucks.
Alien gives it 3 “believe in yourself” stars out of 4.
Thank you TT & SacTicket.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Georgia Rule
People of Hull, Idaho, lock up your men and boys because an out of control, wild child is being dropped off at Grammy’s for the summer. Three generations of great actresses, Jane Fonda, Felicity Huffman, and Lindsay Lohan, dominate this film about love, trust, and forgiveness when a little Lolita invades a Mayberryish town with Mormon values and quirky characters. This terrific chick flick pumped with estrogen will make you laugh and cry. Lohan’s performance as the adorable and devilish troublemaker carries the film, but with her off screen antics, is it really acting? Fonda is a winner as the no nonsense, tough love grandma. Huffman is convincing as the confused, dysfunctional alcoholic mom. Family secrets will be uncovered. It’s rated “R” for language and sexual content. It is a bit cheesy and contrived, but what else would you expect in Mayberry.
Alien gives it 3 ½ “wet hanky” stars out of 4.
People of Hull, Idaho, lock up your men and boys because an out of control, wild child is being dropped off at Grammy’s for the summer. Three generations of great actresses, Jane Fonda, Felicity Huffman, and Lindsay Lohan, dominate this film about love, trust, and forgiveness when a little Lolita invades a Mayberryish town with Mormon values and quirky characters. This terrific chick flick pumped with estrogen will make you laugh and cry. Lohan’s performance as the adorable and devilish troublemaker carries the film, but with her off screen antics, is it really acting? Fonda is a winner as the no nonsense, tough love grandma. Huffman is convincing as the confused, dysfunctional alcoholic mom. Family secrets will be uncovered. It’s rated “R” for language and sexual content. It is a bit cheesy and contrived, but what else would you expect in Mayberry.
Alien gives it 3 ½ “wet hanky” stars out of 4.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Spider-Man 3
Is your Spidey sense tingling yet? The summer blockbuster season starts with the return of your favorite Spidey characters in their third film and the introduction of 3 new villains, the New Goblin, the Sandman, and Venom. You’ll marvel at the creation of the Sandman and Venom. Suped up symbiote Spidey/Parker is hilarious as he struts his stuff. Like Timex, Spidey takes a beating, but keeps on ticking. You’ll be surprised who comes to his aid when he desperately needs it. The plot with 4 main story lines is ambitious to be packed into 140 minutes. Expect awesome aerial action, wonderful web swinging and slinging, super special effects, and dangling damsels in distress as the characters struggle with love, obsession, revenge, hatred, jealousy, vanity, humiliation, and regret. Good and evil battle amongst men and within man. This one may not be better than its predecessors, but it is still a must for Spidey fans and worth the price of admission.
Alien gives it 3 “is a crowd” stars out of 4.
Thank you to The Zone & MetroPCS
http://www.radiozone.com/
http://www.metropcs.com/
Is your Spidey sense tingling yet? The summer blockbuster season starts with the return of your favorite Spidey characters in their third film and the introduction of 3 new villains, the New Goblin, the Sandman, and Venom. You’ll marvel at the creation of the Sandman and Venom. Suped up symbiote Spidey/Parker is hilarious as he struts his stuff. Like Timex, Spidey takes a beating, but keeps on ticking. You’ll be surprised who comes to his aid when he desperately needs it. The plot with 4 main story lines is ambitious to be packed into 140 minutes. Expect awesome aerial action, wonderful web swinging and slinging, super special effects, and dangling damsels in distress as the characters struggle with love, obsession, revenge, hatred, jealousy, vanity, humiliation, and regret. Good and evil battle amongst men and within man. This one may not be better than its predecessors, but it is still a must for Spidey fans and worth the price of admission.
Alien gives it 3 “is a crowd” stars out of 4.
Thank you to The Zone & MetroPCS
http://www.radiozone.com/
http://www.metropcs.com/
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Lucky You
Welcome to the world of high stakes Texas Hold’em Poker as a young man deals with his estranged father, his new love interest, and his gambling addiction. Eric Bana is compulsive, high risk, and destructive. Drew Barrymore is sweet, charming, and funny, but is only a side bet here. Robert Duvall is tough, wise, and commanding. Their performances are terrific, but the real star of this movie is the game of poker. So if you love the game, you’ll enjoy the strategy of betting, buffing, raising, folding, and calling. However, if you don’t understand the game or care about it, you may be bored to tears and you better find another game to play. Stay to the end of the credits for one last bet.
Alien gives it 3 “pennies, nickels, and dimes” stars out of 4.
Welcome to the world of high stakes Texas Hold’em Poker as a young man deals with his estranged father, his new love interest, and his gambling addiction. Eric Bana is compulsive, high risk, and destructive. Drew Barrymore is sweet, charming, and funny, but is only a side bet here. Robert Duvall is tough, wise, and commanding. Their performances are terrific, but the real star of this movie is the game of poker. So if you love the game, you’ll enjoy the strategy of betting, buffing, raising, folding, and calling. However, if you don’t understand the game or care about it, you may be bored to tears and you better find another game to play. Stay to the end of the credits for one last bet.
Alien gives it 3 “pennies, nickels, and dimes” stars out of 4.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
The Invisible
This is not a sneak preview. This film has already released.
It’s “Ghost” meets “Sixth Sense” in beautiful “Disturbia”. Nick Powell (Justin Chatwin) and Annie Newton (Marganita Levieva) are on different paths when their teenage lives collide. Nick is a bright poet/writer golden boy who knows exactly where he is headed. Annie is an angry troubled delinquent headed nowhere. After a misunderstanding, Nick turns up missing and a search party is launched. Will they find him in time? Who can save him? Will it be Annie, his best friend Pete (Chris Marquette), or Nick, himself? The performances by these young actors are all great. The drama builds and becomes intense as the time for rescue starts to run out. There isn’t very much mystery here, but it still is a fun ride and a guilty pleasure for Alien. Still it will probably play better to a younger crowd.
Alien gives it 3 “lost children who’s lost a parent” stars out of 4.
This is not a sneak preview. This film has already released.
It’s “Ghost” meets “Sixth Sense” in beautiful “Disturbia”. Nick Powell (Justin Chatwin) and Annie Newton (Marganita Levieva) are on different paths when their teenage lives collide. Nick is a bright poet/writer golden boy who knows exactly where he is headed. Annie is an angry troubled delinquent headed nowhere. After a misunderstanding, Nick turns up missing and a search party is launched. Will they find him in time? Who can save him? Will it be Annie, his best friend Pete (Chris Marquette), or Nick, himself? The performances by these young actors are all great. The drama builds and becomes intense as the time for rescue starts to run out. There isn’t very much mystery here, but it still is a fun ride and a guilty pleasure for Alien. Still it will probably play better to a younger crowd.
Alien gives it 3 “lost children who’s lost a parent” stars out of 4.
