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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Mirror Mirror
by T Akery April 10th, 2012 | Family, Movie Reviews
Mirror Mirror is a live action twist on the old story of Snow White. While some of these live action twists have failed in the past, Mirror Mirror actually succeeds as being a fresh take on a traditional Disney story. It has just enough of the past to make it familiar but more than enough changes to make it fresh.
The story starts with the self-serving queen declaring that this story is about her instead of Snow White. This opening scene is very interesting, if a bit dizzying in nature with its spinning orbs. It passes quickly into the live
The story starts with the self-serving queen declaring that this story is about her instead of Snow White. This opening scene is very interesting, if a bit dizzying in nature with its spinning orbs. It passes quickly into the live
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
John Carter – A 1920′s Movie 90 Years Too Late
by James Maynard March 20th, 2012 | Movie Reviews, Sci-Fi
John Carter is a movie that should have been made in the 1920's, but had to wait 90 years for CGI technology to be developed. That is not necessarily a good thing.
But first, a little about the storyline. John Carter (Taylor Kitsch, X-Men Origins: Wolverine) is a former Confederate soldier making his way prospecting in the Arizona territory in 1881. Running afoul of Apaches and United States soldiers, he goes to hide in a cave where he meets a Martian who chose the exact same cave in which to arrive from his home planet. Carter is transported to Mars,
But first, a little about the storyline. John Carter (Taylor Kitsch, X-Men Origins: Wolverine) is a former Confederate soldier making his way prospecting in the Arizona territory in 1881. Running afoul of Apaches and United States soldiers, he goes to hide in a cave where he meets a Martian who chose the exact same cave in which to arrive from his home planet. Carter is transported to Mars,
The Lorax
by Sam P. March 13th, 2012 | Animated, Family, Movie Reviews
I love Dr. Seuss. He is my all-time favorite children's book author. And lucky for me, I got to review my favorite book of his, made into a movie. Now to me, a movie will never be as good as the book, unless the movie came out first. And this was just another example of that. It certainly wasn't as good as the book, but I sure think the creators did a dang good job. I personally loved how cute the Land of the Truffula Trees was. It was very whimsical, but in a very good way. And the
