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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)
01 year ago
Director: David Yates Writers: Steve Cloves, J.K. Rowling (novel) Rated: PG-13 (some violence, sensuality) Cast: Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliff, Rupert Grint, and Ralph Fiennes
It’s been a treat watching the “Harry Potter” kids grow up into young adults and talented actors. It’s been equally pleasing to watch the films as they progress, each one getting darker, more serious. At this time I admit I still have not read any of the books, so I cannot compare the two. However, the films and books alike have become a huge part of our culture, and in my opinion that’s a good thing. The story involves More >
Christmas in the Clouds (2005)
Writer/director: Kate Montgomery DVD release date: 2010 Rated: PG Cast: Timothy Vahle, Sam Vlahos, Mariana Tosca, M. Emmet Walsh, and Grahame Green
Kate Montgomery’s Christmas in the Clouds takes place in a American Indian family-owned ski resort during Christmas time. Joe Clouds on Fire (Vlahos), aside from lusting after a brand new Jeep Cherokee, finds excitement in an a female pen pal. His young “big shot” son Ray on the other hand is determined to impress a visiting undercover reviewer for a travel publication. The result is a simple case of mistaken identity and a delightfully charming More >
Old Dogs (2009)
Director: Walt Becker Writers: David Diamond and David Weissman Starring: John Travolta, Robin Williams, Seth Green, and Kelly Preston
Old Dogs is a basic family comedy featuring two single men who happen to be lifelong best friends. Charlie (Travolta) is a playboy, not feeling the need to be tied down. Dan (Williams) is divorced but is surprised when a beautiful past fling (Preston) comes back into his life with, you guessed it, his kids. The movie is good fun for the whole family with some good laughs and touching heartfelt moments. However, my main problem with the movie is that, even More >
Star Trek (2009)
Rated: PG-13 | Review date: 28-Nov-2009
J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek is the breakout action hit of 2009 that aimed to bring new life into an old favorite. So does it deliver, or is it just another piece of Hollywood big-budget over-the-top action garbage? Well, contrary to what only a handful of naysayers may think, Star Trek certainly delivers. While I personally watched the series as a child, I did not follow it religiously. Even so, the story in this film was easy to get into and all of the classic characters brought back some memories. The cast is just pure gold, and each put their own touch on More >
Dim Sum Funeral (2008)
Dim Sum Funeral is about an estranged Chinese American family brought together by the death of their mother. Directed by Anna Chi and written by Donald Martin, Dim Sum Funeral ends up being a very pleasurable movie. Light is shed on Chinese Americans and their heritage, which is the object of much of the film’s humor. Just about everyone can relate to some aspects of the family’s issues. The film is a little dry at times, and possibly overacted in certain scenes. Overall, the characters are likable and the actors did a decent job, and the story in general is very nice and enjoyable with a More >