Monthly Archives: August 2010

Harry Brown DVD Movie

Posted on August 24, 2010 by

Harry Brown is more “The Crow” than “Death Wish”, as his vigilante behavior is mostly motivated by revenge. Whereas the Bronson film explores a man fed up with criminals in general, Harry’s anger is largely focused on those connected to … Continue reading →

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The Killer Inside Me (2010) DVD Movie

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

I had long been a fan of Thompson’s book, but it had been years since I last read it and I was excited to see that a movie had been made of it. From the looks of the trailer I … Continue reading →

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Solitary Man (2010) DVD Movies

Posted on August 22, 2010 by

The film follows Michael Douglas as he comes to grips, or doesn’t, with his age and the fact that his personal life as passed him by. The movie begins with Douglas receiving the news that he needs some test performed … Continue reading →

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The Joneses (2010) DVD Movies

Posted on August 21, 2010 by

Not since American Beauty has such a film really nailed making a distinctly and delicately nuanced point about human behavior. In today’s fake world — fake from otherwise unsalable chicken parts pressed into the meat called chicken nuggets to toilet … Continue reading →

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Date Night (2010) DVD Movie

Posted on August 20, 2010 by

In order for a movie packed full of unlikely plot-developments and general silliness like DATE NIGHT, a cast that’s easy to love who have razor sharp comic timing and mastery of their tone is needed. Fortunately, Steve Carrell and Tina … Continue reading →

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The Ghost Writer (2010) DVD Movie

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

“The Ghost Writer” is excellent! This is how the story goes: When a successful British ghostwriter, The Ghost, agrees to complete the memoirs of former British Prime Minister Adam Lang, his agent assures him it’s the opportunity of a lifetime. … Continue reading →

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Robin Hood (2010) DVD Movies

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

The story of Robin Hood has been told in films with different plot twists. In Douglas Fairbanks’ version from 1922, Robin Hood is the Earl of Huntington, going off on Crusade with King Richard (played by Wallace Berry). Huntington returns … Continue reading →

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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) DVD Movie

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

Most of the time, when I read a review, I wonder if the person has any credibility that is writing the review (ie: do they see a lot of movies and have discretion or are they the occasional movie goer). … Continue reading →

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The Karate Kid (2010) Movie

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

The Karate Kid (2010) is a remake of the 1984 Ralph Macchio/Pat Morita classic. For some reason (probably marketing-related), the producers decided to keep the name “Karate Kid” instead of altering it to the more appropriate “Kung Fu Kid”, a … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 17, 2010 by

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