Full disclosure -- I was a huge fan of the Harry Hamlin version of Clash of the Titans when I was a kid. I saw the recent remake and it made very little impression on me; two years later I really don't remember too much about it.
I really have mixed emotions about Wrath of the Titans. There were some really good points and some ... not. The film's scope is epic: gods, vast armies, giant lava monsters (OK, just one giant lava monster), and a constantly changing impenetrable underworld prison. Visually, the film is just spectacular - light years
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The Hunger Games: A Father and Son Review
by Ronald A. Rowe April 3rd, 2012 | Action, Movie Reviews, Sci-Fi
Dad Says: The Hunger Games has already achieved “worldwide phenomenon” status. The books were a runaway hit and the film is smashing records for opening weekend. Strong word of mouth should continue to fuel the fires of big box office returns for many weeks to come.
There are two distinct audiences for this film: those who read the books and those who haven’t. It seems to me that the film was really made for the former group. There are several major plot beats that go without explanation in the film but are well-familiar to fans of the book. Interestingly enough the
There are two distinct audiences for this film: those who read the books and those who haven’t. It seems to me that the film was really made for the former group. There are several major plot beats that go without explanation in the film but are well-familiar to fans of the book. Interestingly enough the
21 Jump Street
by T Akery March 27th, 2012 | Action, Comedy, Movie Reviews
21 JumpStreet should have been renamed Two Screwball Cops. If it had had that particular name, then the expectations for this movie would have been spot on. Instead, this movie was a disappointment to the fans of the televised series 21 Jump Street.
Two opposites in high school meet up again at the police academy. Fast forward a little and brains help the brawn and the brawn helps the brain survive and graduate the police academy. Paired as cops, they patrol on bicycles until a screw-up lands them in a resurrected 21 Jump Street. Located at an old Korean church,
Two opposites in high school meet up again at the police academy. Fast forward a little and brains help the brawn and the brawn helps the brain survive and graduate the police academy. Paired as cops, they patrol on bicycles until a screw-up lands them in a resurrected 21 Jump Street. Located at an old Korean church,
Snap Judgement: The Avengers
by Ronald A. Rowe March 9th, 2012 | Action, Movie Reviews
Since the Super Bowl, trailers have been trickling out for this summer's biggest super hero movie, The Avengers (sorry, Batman & Spider-Man). In truth, we had a teaser trailer available to us long before that, the after-the-credits ending to last summer's Captain America.
The thing that stands out more than any other when watching the clips for the upcoming film is the number of characters. Captain America! Iron Man! Thor! Hulk! Black Widow! Hawkeye! Nick Fury! I can't help but wonder if they'll spend more time fighting against the bad guy or fighting for screen time.
The clip shows a nice
The thing that stands out more than any other when watching the clips for the upcoming film is the number of characters. Captain America! Iron Man! Thor! Hulk! Black Widow! Hawkeye! Nick Fury! I can't help but wonder if they'll spend more time fighting against the bad guy or fighting for screen time.
The clip shows a nice
Act of Valor
by Jacob P. March 6th, 2012 | Action, Drama, Movie Reviews
Last week, I was laying around my house on school break, so I thought I would attempt to venture out into the sunlight at least once. Being a teenage boy, the concept and story of Act of Valor was instantly appealing. So, some friends and I got together and headed to the theaters view this blockbuster hit.
Warning: I am going to try to avoid spoilers, but I will reveal some of the story and may inadvertently provide hints to the ending.
For those who don't know, Act of Valor is a action movie about a group of U.S. Navy SEALs
Warning: I am going to try to avoid spoilers, but I will reveal some of the story and may inadvertently provide hints to the ending.
For those who don't know, Act of Valor is a action movie about a group of U.S. Navy SEALs
