Last Vegas plays as Grampas Gone Wild
Last Vegas just came out on DVD this week, so I thought it might be helpful to review the flick and let you know what you’re in for with a purchase or rental. Movie Title: Last Vegas Grade: C … Continued
Kevin Sorbo and Disney do Hercules better
Movie Title: The Legend of Hercules Grade: C In a Nutshell: I used to get a kick out of the old Kevin Sorbo TV show Hercules: The Legendary Journey. Well, this is nothing like that. You know that awesome Disney … Continued
Frankenstein disappoints, but still has cool effects
Movie Title: I, Frankenstein Grade: B- In a Nutshell: I know a guy who was Aaron Eckhart’s college roommate. He said that Aaron often talked about becoming a movie star some day. He did it! I’m sincerely happy for him. … Continued
Martin Luther King would have loved the movie “The Butler”
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I wanted to share a review of Lee Daniels’ The Butler, released just last week on DVD. I simply don’t understand how a mediocre movie like “American Hustle” can get nominated for … Continued
Does the new version of the 47 Ronin add or detract from the legend?
Movie Title: 47 Ronin Grade: B In a Nutshell: It’s as if this long movie couldn’t decide which one it wanted to be: epic war history or CGI action fantasy. I love Keanu Reeves and wanted this movie to be … Continued
Tom Clancy fans come out of the shadows to cheer on the new Jack Ryan
Movie Title: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Tom Clancy fans will love this prequel to the popular Jack Ryan save-the-USA stories. Chris Pine, with his beautiful blue eyes, joins the club … Continued
Better as a drive-thru than a Ride Along
Movie Title: Ride Along PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Ride Along should really just be a drive-thru, maybe later, after it’s out on DVD or in the dollar bin at Wal-Mart. One F-bomb short of … Continued
Blue Jasmine takes Cate Blanchett to the Golden Globes and Oscar
Movie Title: Blue Jasmine PG – 13, 1 hour 38 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: The best part of this Woody Allen film is the stunning Cate Blanchett, who just won a Golden Globe for this role, as … Continued
Win a free book by Trina Boice!
I’m taking a quick time out from movie reviews to let you know about 2 contests that are giving away my books for free! Click on the “Enter to win” at Goodreads before January 21st and you could win! Goodreads … Continued