I heard about this movie while looking for films with David Boreanaz, so imagine my excitement to find him in a heist movie. Usually I love heist movies. This one, however, was on the disappointing side. I'd say that overall the concept was good:...
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I heard about this movie while looking for films with David Boreanaz, so imagine my excitement to find him in a heist movie. Usually I love heist movies. This one, however, was on the disappointing side. I'd say that overall the concept was good: two different groups are planning to steal the same shipment of diamonds at the same place at the same time. However, the writing was quite weak. The details of the story didn't quite live up to what this movie could have been. I'd sum it up as a cross between Ocean's Eleven (the Clooney version) and Reservoir Dogs. I'll leave out the details so it won't ruin it if you decide to watch it yourself.

If you could wear out a DVD, this one would be dead. I love this movie and it never fails to make me laugh even when I'm watching it for the 57th time. Branded, a "chick flick" I think the characters and story can and should appeal to...
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If you could wear out a DVD, this one would be dead. I love this movie and it never fails to make me laugh even when I'm watching it for the 57th time. Branded, a "chick flick" I think the characters and story can and should appeal to anyone with a good sense of humor. The story is a modern-day take (tongue-in-cheek) of "Pride and Prejudice." Renee is great at Bridget and I think she pulls off the accent quite well. And I'm an "expert" since I spent a couple of years in London for grad school. I love the scene where she sings "I'm Every Woman" as she drinks, and drinks and drinks! Haven't we all been there? Poor Bridget can't do anything right, but she just keeps on going and she has a small "urban family" of friends to help get her through life since her real parents aren't much help. I have to admit I had a "thing" wth a boss once, so her relationship with her boss (Hugh Grant) feels a bit familiar, but this film takes everything over the top. It was pure genius to cast Colin Firth as Darcy, a reprise of Mr. Darcy, his role in one of the better TV productions of "Pride and Prejudice." Other favorite scenes: Hugh discovering she's wearing granny panties, the blue soup dinner party, "It's Raining Men" fight in the Greek restaurant, Bridget's a*$ in the TV show, and more!

Wow, a visual feast, though even that fails to express it adequately. I was really impressed with the look and feel of this film, my first Baz Lurhmann film. The man has an amazing eye and I just couldn't believe someone could come up with...
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Wow, a visual feast, though even that fails to express it adequately. I was really impressed with the look and feel of this film, my first Baz Lurhmann film. The man has an amazing eye and I just couldn't believe someone could come up with something so beautiful. Jaded courtesan meets wide-eyed young writer in the big bad city and falls in love. But wait, there is a case of mistaken identity and a cruel old count! The storyline is old but it's done in a fresh way with the lush visuals and the amazing music. I loved the juxtaposition of the time period of the film (late 19th century) with modern music. I am surprised and impressed when great acting talents can pull off the singing and dancing thing. Nicole and Ewan have wonderful voices and the arrangements of familiar songs are done so well. I'll never forget his rendition of "Your Song" and their love medley on the elephant. I could go on and on, but I'd rather you just watch the thing yourself!

I admit, I love submarine movies, and don't go there, Dr. Freud! Subs are cool; the idea of a completely self-contained city under water fascinates me and I really enjoyed the sonar lessons (skimmed over in the film but in great detail in the...
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I admit, I love submarine movies, and don't go there, Dr. Freud! Subs are cool; the idea of a completely self-contained city under water fascinates me and I really enjoyed the sonar lessons (skimmed over in the film but in great detail in the book). Of course I have never been on a sub and would probably hate it if I were, so for me, I'll stick with the fantasy. The film is based on the Tom Clancy book and it does a good enough job of following the story. Russian sub captain (Sean Connery) decides to give the brand new sub model to the US, but can't communicate his intentions. Will they figure it out before they blow him out of the water? Yes, thanks to Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin). I have watched this so many times I have the dialogue memorized. "Give me a ping Vasily!" Hey, who can't believe that a Scottish guy with a rug is really a clever and sensitive Russian sub skipper? There is a lot of good action and I have to say I love everything about this movie except for Alec. No wonder Harrison Ford played the role in later films. Clear and Present Danger is my favorite of that bunch, but The Hunt for Red October gets the Island Seal of Approval!