The Rescuers Down Under (1990) – 2/5
The Rescuers Down Under (1990) I think these earlier Disney movies just aren’t holding my attention and such. The stories and characters …
Juno (2007) – 4/5
Juno (2007) Lots of hype about this movie and I was really interested in seeing it. I think my expectations were a …
The Official How It Should Have Ended Website
The Official How It Should Have Ended Website Some pretty funny takes on movies. I watched a few a couple years ago …
The Little Mermaid (1989) – 3.5/5
The Little Mermaid (1989) Good animation, great songs and story. The characters and their expressions really come to life. I think, to …
The Black Cauldron (1985) – 2.5/5
The Black Cauldron (1985) Interesting b/c of it’s position and place in Disney history. Also, the animation was good and interesting techniques …
The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (2008) – 4/5
The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (2008) Incredible animation. Wow. The action is pretty good and I like the …
The Great Mouse Detective (1986) – 3/5
The Great Mouse Detective (1986) This movie suffers in comparison to more established stories Disney usually used/uses and can’t compare to modern …
MCN Top Ten
MCN Top Ten: The Big Chart I bit overwhelming, but you can just look at the top 10 or so to see …
Once (2006) – 5/5
Once (2006) Wow. What an incredible movie. Have I build it up enough? This movie has so many aspects that really appeal …
Frank and Ollie (1995) – 5/5
Frank and Ollie (1995) This is a documentary about two of the great Disney animators; two of the “nine old men.” These …
Maquinista, El (2004) – 3.5/5
Maquinista, El (2004) I really liked the bulk of this movie except for the end. I cdn’t believe Christian Bale’s weight. I …
The Squid and the Whale (2005) – 4.5/5
The Squid and the Whale (2005) A fairly painful, awkward, uncomfortable and powerful movie. Dense, to use a word from the movie. …
Henry Fool (1997) – 4/5
Henry Fool (1997) Fun, original and creative. I can see how someone might think this is a bad moview w/ bad acting …
The Good Shepherd (2006) – 2/5
The Good Shepherd (2006) Very underwhelming performances by all. The movie drags as I don’t think De Niro succeeds in using the …
Kung fu Hustle (2004) – 4/5
Kung fu Hustle (2004) Very original, creative and funny. Abandon all holds on reality and enjoy the ride. The characters are clear, …
Babettes g?stebud (1987) – 4.5/5
Babettes g?stebud (1987) Great movie told very well. The levels and tones of sacrifice, mercy, grace and giving are great. SPOILERS I …
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) – 3/5
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) Pretty funny first 30 mins or so. After that it’s ok and then it’s almost …
The Animation Podcast
The Animation Podcast Great animation podcast of interviews w/ big names in animation.
The Polar Express (2004) – 4/5
The Polar Express (2004) I didn’t expect to like this movie too much. I didn’t hear too many good things about it …
Stone Reader (2002) – 3.5/5
Stone Reader (2002) I really like the idea of this movie. I really like it. Countless times have I read some book …
The Constant Gardener (2005) – 2/5
The Constant Gardener (2005) Over-acted, heavy handed propaganda that insults the audiences ability to think. Movies like this need to take a …
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) – 3.5/5
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) This was a well made, true story about Chris Gardner striving to keep his head above water …
Movie Reviews, Podcast, Film, DVD, Cinema, Filmspotting
Movie Reviews, Podcast, Film, DVD, Cinema, Filmspotting Movie reviews, interviews and top 5 listswith Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson I found this …
Akira (1988) – 3.5/5
Akira (1988) “Neo-Tokyo is about to E.X.P.L.O.D.E.” I think I saw this in high school, but don’t remember it really. I watched …
No Country for Old Men (2007) – 5/5
No Country for Old Men (2007) Just a great movie. Very moving, intense and technically powerful. The silence is deafening. The (sparse) …
How To Read a Film
How To Read a Film Not a movie, but a good book (and it’s free online).
Casino Royale (2006) – 3.5/5
Casino Royale (2006) Good spy movie and I like that they are returning to the spy aspects of James Bond. The story …
Fast Food Nation (2006) – 1.5/5
Fast Food Nation (2006) They should have stuck to the book or not used that name or something. So much story left …
Fred Claus (2007) – 2.5/5
Fred Claus (2007) Vince Vaughn was his usual self, but it felt a little worn/forced/played out. Kevin Spacey didn’t do himself any …
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) (TV) – 0/5
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) (TV) Just bad all around: commercial, story, hidden adult humor, Whoopi Goldberg, etc.