Rating: 6.4

Now… I’m not saying it was bad, well ok it was bad. But that’s only if you watch it for the sake of the story line and John Cena’s acting. Guy’s have always been either forced...
[+] Read Full Review

Rating: 6.4

Now… I’m not saying it was bad, well ok it was bad. But that’s only if you watch it for the sake of the story line and John Cena’s acting. Guy’s have always been either forced or willing to watch chick flicks, but this is the guy flick. What makes a guy flick? Well you need explosions, fast cars, more explosions, some attractive actresses, a random woman in a bikini, a reference to Scarface, and random violence/murders. John Triton (John Cena) is a discharged marine who decides to take a trip with his wife (Kelly Carlson). But his wife is then kidnapped by Rome (Robert Patrick), possibly the best part of the movie. Just because the film was a product of the WWE, John Cena is given all the credit, but in reality most wrestlers are horrible actors. The true star of the movie was Robert Patrick. I do not recommend buying this movie whatsoever; it’s not worth it. I only recommend watching this movie if you are in a mood to watch a cheesy action flick that will have you laughing at the poor excuse of a story line.

Slightly better than the original... but still not satisfying. The original explained what began the feud between the vampires and the lycans (werewolves), but this movie introduces the very first vampire and lycan and how they came to be. It was...
[+] Read Full Review

Slightly better than the original... but still not satisfying. The original explained what began the feud between the vampires and the lycans (werewolves), but this movie introduces the very first vampire and lycan and how they came to be. It was slightly better because it revealed more of the storyline but the ending leaves many questions to be asked. It ends with another narration from Selene (Beckinsale) as if there were to be a part three, even though director Len Wiseman has no plans for a second sequel, but may in fact make a prequel to the original. Well at least one vampire had wings in this movie; Marcus Corvinus (Tony Curran) is the original vampire that started the whole race. Marcus searches for the location of his brother William (Brian Steele) who is the original lycan. The only one who seemed to have evolved in this movie was Michael Corvin (Speedman) who is starting to use his hybrid abilities. Despite that fact that this movie is called Evolution, there was no real change with Selene, even towards the end. I was sorta hoping for faster reflexes and wings. I just think that vampires should have wings. The idea of the vampires and the lycans are explained through genetic codes, as the undead were explained in Resident Evil (2002). I was expecting a more supernatural twist seeing as we are dealing with gothic creatures. Is that too much to ask for? Well if it is, then I’ll just stick to watching Supernatural of CW11.

Let me start by saying that I never thought I would have sat down to watch all four Superman movies, but I finally did it. The movie was not written by either of the talents of Puzo or Newman, but rather by the Man of Steel himself. Maybe...
[+] Read Full Review

Let me start by saying that I never thought I would have sat down to watch all four Superman movies, but I finally did it. The movie was not written by either of the talents of Puzo or Newman, but rather by the Man of Steel himself. Maybe Christopher Reeves should have stuck to acting. Gene Hackman returns to reprise his role as Lex Luthor, the greatest criminal mastermind of the modern era. And let’s not forget Margot Kidder returns to play Lois Lane once again in this less than appealing fourth installment. This movie was basically a sad attempt to address the views of the Cold War and the Nuclear Arms Race. As in Rocky IV (1985) there was a creation that was believed to be unstoppable; this came in the name of Nuclear Man, played by Mark Pillow. I can guess that the naming process took some time. This fourth movie recycled ideas from the previous movies such as Superman and Lois flying, Clark revealing himself and erasing her memory, and a love interest other than Lois. And despite the fact there was a not-so-epic battle between Superman and Nuclear Man there was one scene that bugged the hell out of me. And that scene is when Nuclear Man carries Lacy Warfield into outer space. Lacy Warfield, played by Mariel Hemingway, apparently has the ability to penetrate through the earth’s atmosphere (unharmed) as well be able to breathe perfectly in space. For all I know, Lacy Warfield may be the new Supergirl and I had failed to get the memo. Overall, Superman (1976) had the best music by John Williams and monologue by Marlon Brando. Superman II (1978) had the best idea for an epic battle but failed to capture it vividly. Superman III (1983) was the most lighthearted and fun to watch. Then this one was so bad, that the first three are appreciated more. Christopher Reeves will always be remembered as the Man of Steel and as for Brando his monologue will live on, “They can be a great people, Kal-El, they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way. For this reason above all, their capacity for good, I have sent them you... my only son.�

The second sequel to the unforgettable Christopher Reeves Superman series proves to be fun. The first two films, which were written by Mario Puzo, took on a serious tone. Superman III is a lighthearted sequel that just had fun with the concept of...
[+] Read Full Review

The second sequel to the unforgettable Christopher Reeves Superman series proves to be fun. The first two films, which were written by Mario Puzo, took on a serious tone. Superman III is a lighthearted sequel that just had fun with the concept of Superman. Even though this film did not feature Lex Luthor, and short changed Lois Lane from an actual part in the movie it was still good. The story features Gus Gorman, played by Richard Pryor, in aiding the creation of a fake kryptonite that turns Superman evil. So evil that he stops saving people and even takes the pleasure of sleeping with Lorelei Ambrosia played by Pamela Stephenson. The movie also features Annette O’Toole, Lana Lang, who actually plays Martha Kent in CW’s hit drama Smallville. It’s interesting to see Annette play Clark Kent’s love interest in 83’ but now play Clark’s mom, that’s a weird twist to the Oedipal complex. The fake kryptonite has another effect on Superman, which causes him to split into two sides: Clark Kent (Good) and Superman (Evil). Overall this movie may not rank well with viewers who have preferred Mario Puzo’s serious writing, but I much prefer David and Leslie Newman’s light heartedness.