Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is a story about a kid who is looking for his missing grandfather. Thanks to being a "Vernite" (a huge fan of Jules Verne), he gets a message that may lead to his grandfather. He needs the help of his stepfather, whom he sees as a stranger, to help him decode the message -- and the way to the Mysterious Island.
After getting the help of a helicopter pilot and his daughter, they discover an island that can only have existence in a Jules Verne novel. They face challenges both big and small to get
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The Grey
by Ronald A. Rowe February 8th, 2012 | Action, Drama, Movie Reviews
The Grey took me by surprise. There is so much more to this movie than meets the eye. I was expecting a fairly straightforward horror/survival movie, which is what The Grey is on the surface. To my surprise and delight, this film goes far deeper than that.
The basic plot of The Grey is nothing novel. A group of roughnecks from an oil rig gets into a plane crash in the remote arctic tundra. There they must battle the elements and predators -- and sometimes each other -- to survive. Change a few details here and there and it could
The basic plot of The Grey is nothing novel. A group of roughnecks from an oil rig gets into a plane crash in the remote arctic tundra. There they must battle the elements and predators -- and sometimes each other -- to survive. Change a few details here and there and it could
Red Tails
by Jane Wangersky February 1st, 2012 | Action, Historical
Red Tails opens with Nazi fighter planes attacking an American bomber group; thanks to excellent special effects, the danger and confusion of the fighting hit the viewer hard. Meanwhile, four African-American pilots are flying secondhand planes over peaceful-looking Italian countryside, picking off German supply trucks and trains. "War is hell," says one of them, "but what we're doing is just boring as hell."
This movie is all about fighting, and not only against the Germans. The Tuskegee Airmen (named for the college where they were trained as a controversial experiment) also have to fight frustration, racism, and their own weaknesses.
This movie is all about fighting, and not only against the Germans. The Tuskegee Airmen (named for the college where they were trained as a controversial experiment) also have to fight frustration, racism, and their own weaknesses.
One for the Money
by Shannon and Michael January 31st, 2012 | Action, Comedy, Romance
One for the Money centers around the unemployed Stephanie Plum (Katherine Heigl) who becomes so desperate for money she convinces her cousin, Vinny (Patrick Fischler) to give her a job at his bail bond company. Regardless of Stephanie's lack of experience, she takes on Vinny's biggest bail-jumper, former local cop and murder suspect, Joe Morelli (Jason O'Mara). Coincidentally, Joe also happens to be a romantic interest of Stephanie's from high school.
He Said:
The fact that the character of Stephanie Plum was the bounty hunter heroine from Janet Evanovich's popular book series was the movie's only saving grace for
He Said:
The fact that the character of Stephanie Plum was the bounty hunter heroine from Janet Evanovich's popular book series was the movie's only saving grace for
Underworld: Awakening
by Shannon and Michael January 24th, 2012 | Action, Movie Reviews
Underworld: Awakening is the fourth in a series of movies about feuding vampires and werewolves -- except this time, the enemies are also humans. Humans have learned of the existence of both species and plan to exterminate them. Our heroine, vampire Selene (Kate Beckinsale) returns in this film and is on the run with Michael Corvin (Scott Speedman), her lover and only existing vampire-werewolf hybrid.
He Said:
I'm a huge fan of all the Underworld films. I saw the original Underworld in the theater and I absolutely loved it. Underworld does a better job than any other films at meshing
He Said:
I'm a huge fan of all the Underworld films. I saw the original Underworld in the theater and I absolutely loved it. Underworld does a better job than any other films at meshing
