VestalDarkness has written 7 reviews.
Hairspray is the heartwarming story of a girl looked down upon for her size, but Tracy Turnblad doesn't let that stop her dreaming of being on the Corny Collins Show. When Tracy makes it on the show, she encounters a series of intense political...
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Hairspray is the heartwarming story of a girl looked down upon for her size, but Tracy Turnblad doesn't let that stop her dreaming of being on the Corny Collins Show. When Tracy makes it on the show, she encounters a series of intense political and social roadblocks that teach her about the most important things in life. Hairspray is a beautiful film with a poignant message that will make you want to get up and dance.
Posted apr 22, 2008 1:17 pm pt
The Rock is an eye-popping extravaganza of action, adventure, and suspense. Ed Harris and Sean Connery carry the film with their masterful performances, and Nicolas Cage puts in a suitable turn as quirky biochemist Stanley Goodspeed. The Rock has...
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The Rock is an eye-popping extravaganza of action, adventure, and suspense. Ed Harris and Sean Connery carry the film with their masterful performances, and Nicolas Cage puts in a suitable turn as quirky biochemist Stanley Goodspeed. The Rock has something for everyone, and is a film everyone should put on their to watch list.
Posted apr 19, 2008 11:51 am pt
Butterfly on a Wheel (called Shattered in the US) is a fairly average suspense film that is nevertheless well-constructed and also well-acted. With an all-star cast including Gerard Butler, Maria Bello, and Pierce Brosnan, the film moves at a...
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Butterfly on a Wheel (called Shattered in the US) is a fairly average suspense film that is nevertheless well-constructed and also well-acted. With an all-star cast including Gerard Butler, Maria Bello, and Pierce Brosnan, the film moves at a fast, tight pace and will definitely keep you interested and attentive. The ending seems a little contrived, but if you're a fan of any of the actors or want to see a fairly straightforward and simple movie, put this on your list.
Posted apr 18, 2008 9:22 pm pt
My Fellow Americans is an absolutely hilarious movie. There is no other way to say it. The acting is spot on, the pace is fast and funny, and the plot is exciting without being ridiculous. You'll laugh the whole way through.
Posted apr 6, 2008 1:31 am pt
There's a reason Stephen King is the Master of Horror, and this movie shows that he is still up to the challenge. Frank Darabont, the writer and director, has worked on many Stephen King features before and he knows how to present the writer's...
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There's a reason Stephen King is the Master of Horror, and this movie shows that he is still up to the challenge. Frank Darabont, the writer and director, has worked on many Stephen King features before and he knows how to present the writer's often wacky ideas in a very appealing manner. The ending of the film will absolutely blow you away, and while the explanation of the strange events falls on the boring side (it is a little cliche), this story isn't about why, but who, making it an unusual combination of genuinely frightening and incredibly moving at the same time.
Posted apr 4, 2008 7:51 am pt
Sweeney Todd was originally written for the stage, but Tim Burton brings it to the silver screen with a flare and style that only he could pull off. The actors all perform beautifully, and the movie is visually amazing, with an almost graphic...
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Sweeney Todd was originally written for the stage, but Tim Burton brings it to the silver screen with a flare and style that only he could pull off. The actors all perform beautifully, and the movie is visually amazing, with an almost graphic novel feel to it most of the time. Sweeney Todd is a decadently macabre feast of a film about the cost of revenge, and no one should miss it.
Posted apr 4, 2008 5:34 am pt
Although it is yet another remake of an Asian film, Shutter hits the mark in all the right spots. This movie is not only genuinely scary, but well-crafted and a visual feast. The characters are all very believable and will draw you into the story...
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Although it is yet another remake of an Asian film, Shutter hits the mark in all the right spots. This movie is not only genuinely scary, but well-crafted and a visual feast. The characters are all very believable and will draw you into the story almost right away. Shutter is also one of those rare horror movies that leaves no loose ends (sorry, no sequel here, but that's not necessarily a bad thing). The movie is slightly predictable (I figured out what was going on way before the girl in the movie did), but I thought the suspense was great and didn't feel like this detracted from the film too much. If you're a horror fan, and especially if you liked other Asian-themed horror movies like The Ring and The Grudge, put this on your list, because it's a must-see.
Posted apr 3, 2008 1:17 pm pt