January 2nd, 2009 at 10:29 pm by Laff at the Movies under Entertainment
Do you remember what it was like the first time you saw all those cool effects for the first time when seeing “The Matrix” (1999)?
Okay, we’ll this isn’t totally like that, but pretty close as far as awesome action and effects that push the limits a little bit more… there’s no groundbreaking like “bulletime”, but there are some very cool visuals!!!
This is easily one of the best action movies of 2008… the action is great, the stunts are cool, the storyline isn’t too complicated to follow and even the minor characters are well developed.
But – parents beware – it does have an “R” rating for a reason.
James McAvoy fits the role of Wesley perfectly, going from dorky to death defying… Angelina Jolie is cool as the female assasin that McAvoy first encounters… and Morgan Freeman is solid as the leader of the group with a complexity that he pulls off with ease. The supporting cast is convincing as well.
‘Wanted” is very much like “The Matrix” as (more…)
July 27th, 2008 at 9:00 pm by Laff at the Movies under Entertainment
(RE-POSTING FROM 7/27/08)
Good, but not as super: “Hancock”
“Hancock” was a pretty good superhero movie, not great and not something to rush and see considering the current options now in theaters, but if you love the Superhero Genre and/or like Will Smith, its definitely worth renting…. I probably would have liked it more had I not seen “Iron Man” or “The Dark Knight” earlier this summer.
“Hancock”
(Rated: PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and language) (1 hr, 32 min)
Genre: Action/Comedy/Superhero/Drama
Starring: Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman
The Plot: A hard-living superhero who has fallen out of favor with the public enters into a questionable relationship with the wife of the public relations professional who’s trying to repair his image.
July 20th, 2008 at 10:30 pm by Laff at the Movies under Entertainment
(RE-POSTING FROM 7/20/08)
See it in 3D: “Journey to the Center of the Earth”
“Journey to the Center of the Earth” is a fun, family adventure that takes the audience on a fun updated version of Jules Verne’s trip to an amazing world below the earth’s surface. But MAKE SURE YOU SEE IT in 3D, the way it was intended to be seen… as this is the first full-length, live action feature shot in digital 3D !!!
“Journey to the Center of the Earth”
(Rated:PG for intense adventure action and some scary moments) (1 hr, 32 min)
Genre: Action/Adventure/Family/Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Starring: Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem, Seth Meyers
The Plot: On a quest to find out what happened to his missing brother, a scientist, his nephew and their mountain guide discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth.
June 10th, 2008 at 10:00 pm by Laff at the Movies under Entertainment
(RE-POSTING FROM 6/10/08)
“The Air I Breathe”: a great crime drama
“The Air I Breathe” is a gritty crime drama with non-stop action, solid acting, really good cinematography… and one of the most important things I need in a movie: great character development !!!
“The Air I Breathe”
(2007) stars Kevin Bacon, Julie Delpy, Brendan Fraser, Andy Garcia, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Emile Hirsch, Forest Whitaker, Kelly Hu
(Rated: R for violence, language and some sexual content/nudity)
The Plot: A drama based on an ancient Chinese proverb that breaks life down into four emotional cornerstones: happiness, pleasure, sorrow and love.
Do you remember what it was like the first time you saw all those cool effects for the first time when seeing “The Matrix” (1999)? 
