By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Phillip_Hurst]Phillip Hurst
Although drama movies set in a courtroom can be very suspenseful and make you wonder what is going to happen next, comedy movies are where it's at. There is just something about watching a hilarious movie set in a courtroom and the underdog prevailing in a comedic way. If you also feel the same way, then let me suggest the 5 best courtroom comedies to buy on DVD and Blu-ray and then I will direct you to the best place to buy one of these great movies so you too can build your collection.
Here are the 5 best courtroom comedies to buy on DVD and Blu-ray:
1.) My Cousin Vinny (1992)- This is one hilarious movie from start to finish. It's about Bill and Stan, two college students who are headed for UCLA when they are arrested in Alabama for the murder of a convenience store clerk. Unable to afford an attorney, they turn to Bill's cousin Vinny, an attorney from New York who took six tries to pass his bar exam. At this point, he's only taken personal injury cases, none of which have gone to trial. Dragging along his fiance' Mona Lisa Vito, Vinny will have to straighten up fast and keep out of jail himself, if he's going to win the case. Marisa Tomei won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for portraying Mona Lisa Vito.
2.) Legally Blonde (2001)- Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) has it all. She's the president of her sorority, a Hawaiian Tropic girl, Miss June in her campus calendar, but unfortunately she's a natural blonde. She dates the cutest fraternity boy on campus and wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But, there's just one thing stopping Warner (Matthew Davis) from popping the question: Elle is too blonde. So, when Warner packs up for Harvard Law and reunites with an old sweetheart from prep school, Elle rallies all her resources to get into Harvard, determined to win him back. But law school is a far cry from what she is accustomed to. Elle must wage the battle of her life, for herself and for all the blondes who suffer endless indignities in life.
3.) Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)- This is the sequel to the 2001 movie, Legally Blonde. This time, Elle Woods goes to Washington D.C. to change the law on animal testing. While there, she sees how our political system, the U.S. Congress is ran. Lucky for her, she meets a doorman named Sidney played by Bob Newhart, who shows her how the system works to get a bill passed. She writes `The Bruiser Bill' and puts it in the hopper of Congress. Elle needs 218 signatures to get her bill to be voted on. She gets some unlikely support from several members of Congress she befriends but to get more support, she has a Million Dog March on Washington.
4.) Liar Liar (1997)- This movie is about Fletcher Reed, played by Jim Carrey, who is a successful lawyer who has built his career on lying. Unfortunately he spends far too much time working instead of being with his son Max, so Max makes a birthday wish that for just one day, his dad can't tell a lie. The wish comes true and Fletcher must try to defend his client, Samantha Cole even though his entire defense for her is a lie. Movie also stars Swoosie Kurtz and Jennifer Tilly.
5.) Trial and Error (1997)- This movie stars Jeff Daniels as a lawyer named Charlie Tuttle, who has to travel to Paradise Bluff, Nevada to defend a relative of his boss in a class action suit but this conflicts with his bachelor party. When he arrives there he is unexpectantly greeted by his best man Richard Rjetti, played by Michael Richards, who is determined to show him a good time. Later that night, Charlie is knocked out in a barfight and gets prescribed some painkillers and ends up taking the whole bottle. In no shape for court the next day, Richard must step in and take Charlie's place. Since Richard is an actor and not a lawyer, he must rely on Charlie to teach along the way, which amounts to comedic consequences.
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
50/50 Review
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jaskee_Hickman]Jaskee Hickman
Plenty of people (myself included) have probably known someone who's had to battle with a life threatening disease such as cancer. While some of us have known and been close to these people, others have had to experience these diseases themselves. Will Reiser is the screenwriter for "50/50″ and is one of those people who had to deal with a life threatening disease himself, while his real life friend Seth Rogan had to show support for him during his time of need. This film is loosely based on Reiser's own personal experience with cancer and speaks about a lot of things that people in these situations may go through.
Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a 27-year-old man who has recently started having troublesome back pains. When he goes to the hospital, he finds out that he has cancer. After telling his girlfriend (Bryce Dallas Howard), his best friend (Seth Rogan), and hesitantly telling his highly emotional mother (Anjelica Huston), he tries to take this head on and in stride. Adam's mother is not only dealing with her son's disease, but she's also dealing with her husband's (Serge Houde) Alzheimer's and that just complicates everything even more. Through all of this, Adam is also forced to deal with life issues and finds out who's really going to be there for him when times are the toughest.
This movie will be classified as a dramedy. With that being said, it was certainly geared more toward the comedic aspect than anything else. The comedy in "50/50″ was amazing and insanely funny. Seth Rogan was at his funniest in my opinion and Joseph Gordon-Levitt more than held his own in all of the comedic situations that he was placed in. Philip Baker Hall and Matt Frewer managed to steal a lot of laughs themselves in their scenes as fellow cancer patients who become friends with Adam. The bottom line is that these two and the rest of the cast were flawless in delivering the comedy presented in the film. In particular, Gordon-Levitt did a wonderful job in depicting whatever the script asked of him. With this performance, he's continuing to establish himself as a great actor.
Despite the film being more about the comedy, the drama was still a very important part of the film. It was usually presented to the viewer in a very real and emotional manner. Not only that, but it came from a lot of different angles. Whether it was from the perspective of his parents, his best friend, or his girlfriend, the drama was shown through the way the people around Adam dealt with a disease that can affect anyone. It also showed how Adam himself had to deal with it from the time when he is first diagnosed and all the way through the end of the film.
"50/50″ may be the most innocent and delightful rated R movie that I've ever seen before. It was odd watching a movie that is clearly rated properly, be so uplifting and positive. In the end, I liked this movie a lot. Not only was it the funniest movie that I've seen all year, but it also stood only behind "Warrior" as my favorite movie of the year so far. With a smart script, good directing, and perfect casting, this movie doesn't have any negatives that I can think of and seems to hit on all cylinders. "50/50″ is not only a great film, but it's also one I can truly appreciate on a personal level. I originally thought about not even watching this movie, but I'm glad I did. This is definitely a film worth watching.
Score: 8/10
Rating: R
Director: Jonathan Levine
Cast:
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Seth Rogan
Anna Kendrick
Bryce Dallas Howard
Anjelica Huston
Philip Baker Hall
Matt Frewer
Serge Houde
Film Length: 99 minutes
Release Date: September 30, 2011
Distributor: Summit Entertainment
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Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?50/50-Review&id=6589269] 50/50 Review
Plenty of people (myself included) have probably known someone who's had to battle with a life threatening disease such as cancer. While some of us have known and been close to these people, others have had to experience these diseases themselves. Will Reiser is the screenwriter for "50/50″ and is one of those people who had to deal with a life threatening disease himself, while his real life friend Seth Rogan had to show support for him during his time of need. This film is loosely based on Reiser's own personal experience with cancer and speaks about a lot of things that people in these situations may go through.
Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a 27-year-old man who has recently started having troublesome back pains. When he goes to the hospital, he finds out that he has cancer. After telling his girlfriend (Bryce Dallas Howard), his best friend (Seth Rogan), and hesitantly telling his highly emotional mother (Anjelica Huston), he tries to take this head on and in stride. Adam's mother is not only dealing with her son's disease, but she's also dealing with her husband's (Serge Houde) Alzheimer's and that just complicates everything even more. Through all of this, Adam is also forced to deal with life issues and finds out who's really going to be there for him when times are the toughest.
This movie will be classified as a dramedy. With that being said, it was certainly geared more toward the comedic aspect than anything else. The comedy in "50/50″ was amazing and insanely funny. Seth Rogan was at his funniest in my opinion and Joseph Gordon-Levitt more than held his own in all of the comedic situations that he was placed in. Philip Baker Hall and Matt Frewer managed to steal a lot of laughs themselves in their scenes as fellow cancer patients who become friends with Adam. The bottom line is that these two and the rest of the cast were flawless in delivering the comedy presented in the film. In particular, Gordon-Levitt did a wonderful job in depicting whatever the script asked of him. With this performance, he's continuing to establish himself as a great actor.
Despite the film being more about the comedy, the drama was still a very important part of the film. It was usually presented to the viewer in a very real and emotional manner. Not only that, but it came from a lot of different angles. Whether it was from the perspective of his parents, his best friend, or his girlfriend, the drama was shown through the way the people around Adam dealt with a disease that can affect anyone. It also showed how Adam himself had to deal with it from the time when he is first diagnosed and all the way through the end of the film.
"50/50″ may be the most innocent and delightful rated R movie that I've ever seen before. It was odd watching a movie that is clearly rated properly, be so uplifting and positive. In the end, I liked this movie a lot. Not only was it the funniest movie that I've seen all year, but it also stood only behind "Warrior" as my favorite movie of the year so far. With a smart script, good directing, and perfect casting, this movie doesn't have any negatives that I can think of and seems to hit on all cylinders. "50/50″ is not only a great film, but it's also one I can truly appreciate on a personal level. I originally thought about not even watching this movie, but I'm glad I did. This is definitely a film worth watching.
Score: 8/10
Rating: R
Director: Jonathan Levine
Cast:
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Seth Rogan
Anna Kendrick
Bryce Dallas Howard
Anjelica Huston
Philip Baker Hall
Matt Frewer
Serge Houde
Film Length: 99 minutes
Release Date: September 30, 2011
Distributor: Summit Entertainment
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Killer Elite Review
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jaskee_Hickman]Jaskee Hickman
Sir Ranulph Fiennes was a member of the British Army for eight years. During that time, he served in the Royal Scots Greys and the Special Air Service (SAS) as well. In 1991, he wrote a novel about the men that he claimed saved his life called "The Feather Men". The film "Killer Elite" is loosely based on that controversial novel that some people feel is made up of complete fiction.
"Killer Elite" is a film that is supposed to be based on actual events. It stars Jason Statham as Danny Bryce. Bryce is a retired special ops agent who is forced back into action after his mentor Hunter (Robert De Niro) is taken captive by an Arab sheikh. In order for Hunter to be set free, Bryce must kill three men who are accused of killing three of the sheikh's four sons. Bryce gathers a team to help him on this mission and is soon tracked by Spike Logan (Clive Owen) and a secret group that he's associated with.
I don't know how much of this story was actually true, but I did like this movie. It's a rugged film with a variety of action that is just fun to watch. Although it will be recognized by its action and violence, the movie itself had an entertaining storyline that's filled with interesting characters and international espionage. Out of all of the action in the film, I probably liked the shootouts and chase sequences the most. The hand to hand combat scenes were okay, but they seemed a bit too unrealistic at times and they took a little longer than expected. I have to say that one of my favorite fight scenes is where old man Robert De Niro is using martial arts to kick ass. I don't think I've seen him do that before, but it was cool. The action as a whole was intense and it easily keeps your attention throughout the film's duration.
I also liked how interesting and diverse the characters were. They helped to add the life and personality that the film needed even if they were lacking in normal human emotion. Most of the characters in this movie can't really be seen as good guys or bad guys per se. By force or by choice, the men in "Killer Elite" are simply doing their jobs for the most part. How they do them can be questioned, but there's purposely never really any attempt to create a definitive view on who's good or who's bad.
Some of the stuff in the movie is clearly fiction, but I obviously can't say if it's closer to fact or fantasy. Either way, I will say that it's a fast paced movie that had a lot going on, but was easy to keep up with. If you want action, this may be a movie you might want to give a look.
Score: 7/10
Rating: R
Director: Gary McKendry
Cast:
Jason Statham
Clive Owen
Robert De Niro
Yvonne Strahovski
Dominic Purcell
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Film Length: 100 minutes
Release Date: September 23, 2011
Distributor: Open Road Films
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes was a member of the British Army for eight years. During that time, he served in the Royal Scots Greys and the Special Air Service (SAS) as well. In 1991, he wrote a novel about the men that he claimed saved his life called "The Feather Men". The film "Killer Elite" is loosely based on that controversial novel that some people feel is made up of complete fiction.
"Killer Elite" is a film that is supposed to be based on actual events. It stars Jason Statham as Danny Bryce. Bryce is a retired special ops agent who is forced back into action after his mentor Hunter (Robert De Niro) is taken captive by an Arab sheikh. In order for Hunter to be set free, Bryce must kill three men who are accused of killing three of the sheikh's four sons. Bryce gathers a team to help him on this mission and is soon tracked by Spike Logan (Clive Owen) and a secret group that he's associated with.
I don't know how much of this story was actually true, but I did like this movie. It's a rugged film with a variety of action that is just fun to watch. Although it will be recognized by its action and violence, the movie itself had an entertaining storyline that's filled with interesting characters and international espionage. Out of all of the action in the film, I probably liked the shootouts and chase sequences the most. The hand to hand combat scenes were okay, but they seemed a bit too unrealistic at times and they took a little longer than expected. I have to say that one of my favorite fight scenes is where old man Robert De Niro is using martial arts to kick ass. I don't think I've seen him do that before, but it was cool. The action as a whole was intense and it easily keeps your attention throughout the film's duration.
I also liked how interesting and diverse the characters were. They helped to add the life and personality that the film needed even if they were lacking in normal human emotion. Most of the characters in this movie can't really be seen as good guys or bad guys per se. By force or by choice, the men in "Killer Elite" are simply doing their jobs for the most part. How they do them can be questioned, but there's purposely never really any attempt to create a definitive view on who's good or who's bad.
Some of the stuff in the movie is clearly fiction, but I obviously can't say if it's closer to fact or fantasy. Either way, I will say that it's a fast paced movie that had a lot going on, but was easy to keep up with. If you want action, this may be a movie you might want to give a look.
Score: 7/10
Rating: R
Director: Gary McKendry
Cast:
Jason Statham
Clive Owen
Robert De Niro
Yvonne Strahovski
Dominic Purcell
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Film Length: 100 minutes
Release Date: September 23, 2011
Distributor: Open Road Films
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Movie Review of 'Moneyball' With Brad Pitt
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Crista_White]Crista White
It's as if Hollywood has heard all my internal silent screaming, begging them to STOP already with the aliens, Superhero's, and general lack of thought. Give me something intelligent, and real-something that makes me feel like I didn't just light that $10 bill on fire and sit in a dark room for 90 minutes. Well, hello 'Moneyball'----you have given me hope.
THE GOOD: Let's get one thing straight, right up front here - I don't like baseball. I went to one professional game of the Colorado Rockies years ago---who they were playing has been long forgotten and probably wasn't even something I noticed at the time anyway--and the only thing I enjoyed about it was how cute one of the players was. Taking it even further, I don't understand the whole "sports fanatic" mentality of ANY sport. Women who lose their husbands to a giant screen TV for months on end, men who become absolutely ENRAGED when some guy in black and white stripes has the audacity to point down the field in what is CLEARLY the wrong direction. The obscenely overpaid athletes who seem bent on self destructing right before our eyes. And don't get me started on the whole face and body paint thing. Or giant cheese hats. So, you can understand that I had my reservations about this movie, and quite frankly, 10 minutes into it I found myself thinking "Well, at least Brad Pitt is pretty, and will serve as a focal point for me to get through this". So knowing my total lack of interest in this sport, imagine my surprise when I found myself actually ENJOYING watching baseball. If you don't know the premise of the storyline, this is a semi-biographical story of Billy Beane (Brad Pitt doing the honors), General Manager of the Oakland A's and his effort to assemble a winning team with very little funding, based on a computer based analysis of statistics. With the help of Ivy League graduate Peter Brand (played beautifully by Jonah Hill), they begin signing players that "experts" have labeled as flawed, but have the potential to make up a winning team. The dialogue is amazingly 'unscripted'-feeling. And watching the process of building this new ball club leaves you hoping against hope that it will work. It's a smart movie, with moments of humor that are so real, you feel like you are part of the team, not an audience member. Brad Pitt has emerged into an amazing actor and his timing in this movie is just spot on. He's nice to look at too. There's definitely that.
THE BAD: The movie has a slow start, which is why I found myself early on worrying that Brad was going to have to carry the whole thing on the merits of his looks alone. Maybe the director was trying to establish the anguish Billy Beane was feeling after another in a long line of losses. He got the anguish part right at least. It does pick up quickly after that, so just hang in there. There is also a side story of Billy's ex-wife (Robin Wright) and daughter (Kerris Dorsey) that might have been nice to have developed just a little more-it's never really clear what went wrong, but whatever it was, she obviously ended up with all his money. And a dorky new husband. Probably the weirdest part in the storyline, however, was when Billy was getting ready to put his 12 year old daughter on a plane back to mom after a visit with him. The little girl expresses her concern about her dad's career and future, and in an effort to take her mind off of it, he offers up something along the lines of "Why are you so worried about me? You should be more worried about that plane you're getting on-those things crash you know!" Giant epic parenting fail. I think it was meant to be funny, but as a parent---and someone who is deathly afraid of flying---I couldn't imagine saying something so stupid to your child. But what do I know? I think giant foam fingers are silly too.
THE UGLY: Apparently, it is fundamentally necessary to SPIT as a baseball player. No one knows exactly why, but the game just isn't worth playing if these men don't have a giant wad of something in their bottom lip. Can you imagine if all sports had this unwritten requirement? Sunflower shells all over the tennis courts, big wads of chew littering the swimming pool. It would be total chaos. And gross. Don't forget gross.
So don't misunderstand me: I still don't like baseball and I will forever be grateful for a husband who DOESN'T park his butt on the couch to watch the playoffs-of ANYTHING. But whether you are a sports fan or not, this film will leave you feeling like you got your money's worth. It's a statistical certainty.
The Trophy Wife gives this 4 � trophies.
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It's as if Hollywood has heard all my internal silent screaming, begging them to STOP already with the aliens, Superhero's, and general lack of thought. Give me something intelligent, and real-something that makes me feel like I didn't just light that $10 bill on fire and sit in a dark room for 90 minutes. Well, hello 'Moneyball'----you have given me hope.
THE GOOD: Let's get one thing straight, right up front here - I don't like baseball. I went to one professional game of the Colorado Rockies years ago---who they were playing has been long forgotten and probably wasn't even something I noticed at the time anyway--and the only thing I enjoyed about it was how cute one of the players was. Taking it even further, I don't understand the whole "sports fanatic" mentality of ANY sport. Women who lose their husbands to a giant screen TV for months on end, men who become absolutely ENRAGED when some guy in black and white stripes has the audacity to point down the field in what is CLEARLY the wrong direction. The obscenely overpaid athletes who seem bent on self destructing right before our eyes. And don't get me started on the whole face and body paint thing. Or giant cheese hats. So, you can understand that I had my reservations about this movie, and quite frankly, 10 minutes into it I found myself thinking "Well, at least Brad Pitt is pretty, and will serve as a focal point for me to get through this". So knowing my total lack of interest in this sport, imagine my surprise when I found myself actually ENJOYING watching baseball. If you don't know the premise of the storyline, this is a semi-biographical story of Billy Beane (Brad Pitt doing the honors), General Manager of the Oakland A's and his effort to assemble a winning team with very little funding, based on a computer based analysis of statistics. With the help of Ivy League graduate Peter Brand (played beautifully by Jonah Hill), they begin signing players that "experts" have labeled as flawed, but have the potential to make up a winning team. The dialogue is amazingly 'unscripted'-feeling. And watching the process of building this new ball club leaves you hoping against hope that it will work. It's a smart movie, with moments of humor that are so real, you feel like you are part of the team, not an audience member. Brad Pitt has emerged into an amazing actor and his timing in this movie is just spot on. He's nice to look at too. There's definitely that.
THE BAD: The movie has a slow start, which is why I found myself early on worrying that Brad was going to have to carry the whole thing on the merits of his looks alone. Maybe the director was trying to establish the anguish Billy Beane was feeling after another in a long line of losses. He got the anguish part right at least. It does pick up quickly after that, so just hang in there. There is also a side story of Billy's ex-wife (Robin Wright) and daughter (Kerris Dorsey) that might have been nice to have developed just a little more-it's never really clear what went wrong, but whatever it was, she obviously ended up with all his money. And a dorky new husband. Probably the weirdest part in the storyline, however, was when Billy was getting ready to put his 12 year old daughter on a plane back to mom after a visit with him. The little girl expresses her concern about her dad's career and future, and in an effort to take her mind off of it, he offers up something along the lines of "Why are you so worried about me? You should be more worried about that plane you're getting on-those things crash you know!" Giant epic parenting fail. I think it was meant to be funny, but as a parent---and someone who is deathly afraid of flying---I couldn't imagine saying something so stupid to your child. But what do I know? I think giant foam fingers are silly too.
THE UGLY: Apparently, it is fundamentally necessary to SPIT as a baseball player. No one knows exactly why, but the game just isn't worth playing if these men don't have a giant wad of something in their bottom lip. Can you imagine if all sports had this unwritten requirement? Sunflower shells all over the tennis courts, big wads of chew littering the swimming pool. It would be total chaos. And gross. Don't forget gross.
So don't misunderstand me: I still don't like baseball and I will forever be grateful for a husband who DOESN'T park his butt on the couch to watch the playoffs-of ANYTHING. But whether you are a sports fan or not, this film will leave you feeling like you got your money's worth. It's a statistical certainty.
The Trophy Wife gives this 4 � trophies.
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Saturday, October 22, 2011
Hotel Rwanda Review
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jaskee_Hickman]Jaskee Hickman
There are countless dilemmas that plague societies all over the world. In many cases, these dilemmas can result in things like rage, anger, devastation, hatred, and war. Out of all of the negatives that come from these situations, there can also come positives. Love, compassion, and strength are some of the positive traits that come to the forefront when humanity is needed. This is what the film "Hotel Rwanda" illustrates.
"Hotel Rwanda" tells the story of Paul Rusesabagina (Don Cheadle) and his attempt to protect over a thousand civilians during a rebel outbreak in 1994. It focuses on the real life events that occurred in his life during this time of war. Rususabagina decided to go beyond his duties as a hotel manager and become a true and honest hero in the eyes of anyone who knows his story. Not only did he attempt to protect his family, but he did all he could to help save the lives of several others that many chose to ignore.
This is a film that speaks to and about the human spirit. It does its best to show the sacrifices that one man can make and how that can change things for the better whether he benefits from it or not. I was impressed with the overall film and the story itself. The people behind this movie took the time to create an authentic feel that made you believe that you were actually seeing these things as they happened. Director Terry George did a really nice job of creating a film that properly emphasizes the heinous actions that took place during the Rwandan genocide. I also loved the consistent shots that showed off the beauty of the environment that surrounded the actors.
Speaking of actors, Don Cheadle was a great pick for the lead role in this movie. He always seems to add an element of humanity to his characters and that's exactly what he did in this Oscar nominated performance. Sophia Okonedo also performed well as the wife of Cheadle's character and that earned her a Oscar nomination as well. The relationship between them seemed to fit what a lot of the other characteristics in "Hotel Rwanda" did. It helped to add to the realism of the film. The great acting from basically all of the actors mixed in with good directing, really allowed this real life story to flourish and become what it was supposed to be. It seemed to me that they pulled off just about almost everything that they needed to while making this movie.
"Hotel Rwanda" talks about the differences that we have. Some of these differences can be real and some are only things that we create in our own minds. In certain situations, some people will allow these differences to separate us and cause a lot of problems that shouldn't really exist to begin with. The genocide in Rwanda presents us with an extreme example of what can happen when we allow these things to go too far. As humans, we should all be able to understand and embrace who we are, but also respect and tolerate the differences that each person or group might have. We see that mentality through Paul Rususabagina and this movie based on a difficult time in his life. He overlooked what ever differences that may have been there and fully understood that we are all human beings first and foremost. If everyone knew what he figured out a long time ago, the world over would be just as good if not better than this movie.
Score: 8/10
Rating: PG-13
Director: Terry George
Cast:
Don Cheadle
Sophie Okonedo
Nick Nolte
Joaquin Phoenix
Jean Reno
Film Length: 121 minutes
Distributor: United Artists
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Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Hotel-Rwanda-Review&id=6600454] Hotel Rwanda Review
There are countless dilemmas that plague societies all over the world. In many cases, these dilemmas can result in things like rage, anger, devastation, hatred, and war. Out of all of the negatives that come from these situations, there can also come positives. Love, compassion, and strength are some of the positive traits that come to the forefront when humanity is needed. This is what the film "Hotel Rwanda" illustrates.
"Hotel Rwanda" tells the story of Paul Rusesabagina (Don Cheadle) and his attempt to protect over a thousand civilians during a rebel outbreak in 1994. It focuses on the real life events that occurred in his life during this time of war. Rususabagina decided to go beyond his duties as a hotel manager and become a true and honest hero in the eyes of anyone who knows his story. Not only did he attempt to protect his family, but he did all he could to help save the lives of several others that many chose to ignore.
This is a film that speaks to and about the human spirit. It does its best to show the sacrifices that one man can make and how that can change things for the better whether he benefits from it or not. I was impressed with the overall film and the story itself. The people behind this movie took the time to create an authentic feel that made you believe that you were actually seeing these things as they happened. Director Terry George did a really nice job of creating a film that properly emphasizes the heinous actions that took place during the Rwandan genocide. I also loved the consistent shots that showed off the beauty of the environment that surrounded the actors.
Speaking of actors, Don Cheadle was a great pick for the lead role in this movie. He always seems to add an element of humanity to his characters and that's exactly what he did in this Oscar nominated performance. Sophia Okonedo also performed well as the wife of Cheadle's character and that earned her a Oscar nomination as well. The relationship between them seemed to fit what a lot of the other characteristics in "Hotel Rwanda" did. It helped to add to the realism of the film. The great acting from basically all of the actors mixed in with good directing, really allowed this real life story to flourish and become what it was supposed to be. It seemed to me that they pulled off just about almost everything that they needed to while making this movie.
"Hotel Rwanda" talks about the differences that we have. Some of these differences can be real and some are only things that we create in our own minds. In certain situations, some people will allow these differences to separate us and cause a lot of problems that shouldn't really exist to begin with. The genocide in Rwanda presents us with an extreme example of what can happen when we allow these things to go too far. As humans, we should all be able to understand and embrace who we are, but also respect and tolerate the differences that each person or group might have. We see that mentality through Paul Rususabagina and this movie based on a difficult time in his life. He overlooked what ever differences that may have been there and fully understood that we are all human beings first and foremost. If everyone knew what he figured out a long time ago, the world over would be just as good if not better than this movie.
Score: 8/10
Rating: PG-13
Director: Terry George
Cast:
Don Cheadle
Sophie Okonedo
Nick Nolte
Joaquin Phoenix
Jean Reno
Film Length: 121 minutes
Distributor: United Artists
Jaskee Hickman http://www.themoviepictureshow.com/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Hotel-Rwanda-Review&id=6600454] Hotel Rwanda Review
Thursday, October 20, 2011
House of 1000 Corpses
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Kevin_Dillehay]Kevin Dillehay
House of 1000 Corpses is a 2003 exploitation horror film directed and written by Rob Zombie. It stars Sid Haig as Captain Spaulding, Bill Moseley as Otis Driftwood, Sheri Moon as Baby Firefly, Karen Black as Mother Firefly, and Chris Hardwick as Jerry Goldsmith.
The story takes place around Halloween 1977. Four friends are on the road in search of off-beat roadside attractions. They stop for gas and encounter Captain Spaulding, a vulgar clown and owner of the gas station. He shows them his "Museum of the Strange" and tells of the local legend of Dr. Satan. He was a doctor who tortured and killed his victims. He was later hung from a tree Spaulding claims is not far from the attraction. The group goes in search of the tree and pick up a hitch hiker named Baby Firefly. The tires are blown out and they are forced to seek out Rufus, Baby's half-brother, who can fix the car. Meanwhile, Baby's family takes in the four friends and treats them to dinner and a show. After Baby flirts with the men in the group, one of the girls takes exception and insults Baby. At this time, Rufus returns and says the car is fixed. They try to escape but other members of the Firefly family capture and bring them back to the house, where they torture the four people.
The viewer can pretty clearly tell that this is Rob Zombie's directorial debut because he had virtually no movie experience and he needed a relatively simple method to promote the film, which may be why he chose to make it an exploitation film, as it is in every sense of the word. For those of the readers who do not know what an exploitation film is, it is a film that primarily employs graphic violence, gore, and sex. It focuses on "sensationalist" behavior, of which House of 1000 Corpses clearly contains with all the realistic torture scenes and the explicit nudity seen periodically throughout the film.
Another fascinating feature the writer noticed in this movie was the very similar plot sequence to another film released nearly 30 years prior, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. In that film, a group of kids have car trouble and, while searching for help, encounter a cannibalistic family in a secluded rural area. One by one, they are captured and mutilated with a chainsaw. Meanwhile in House of 1000 Corpses, another group runs into another secluded family after having the tires of their vehicle blown out. They are taken prisoner, tortured, and, eventually, killed. As the reader can see, both films follow the same pattern with the car breaking down and the meeting with a mysterious family in the middle of nowhere who tortures and kills them.
To wrap, if you seek a film with the "sensationalist" behavior factor and a similar plotline to an old classic, then House of 1000 Corpses may be what you're looking for!
Kevin T. Dillehay has written nearly a hundred movie reviews from all genres. He provides a unique perspective on the movies you see all the time but may not stop and think about in depth. You are invited to check out his work at [http://www.moviefilmreview.com/author/kmonk10]http://www.moviefilmreview.com/author/kmonk10.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?House-of-1000-Corpses&id=6619474] House of 1000 Corpses
House of 1000 Corpses is a 2003 exploitation horror film directed and written by Rob Zombie. It stars Sid Haig as Captain Spaulding, Bill Moseley as Otis Driftwood, Sheri Moon as Baby Firefly, Karen Black as Mother Firefly, and Chris Hardwick as Jerry Goldsmith.
The story takes place around Halloween 1977. Four friends are on the road in search of off-beat roadside attractions. They stop for gas and encounter Captain Spaulding, a vulgar clown and owner of the gas station. He shows them his "Museum of the Strange" and tells of the local legend of Dr. Satan. He was a doctor who tortured and killed his victims. He was later hung from a tree Spaulding claims is not far from the attraction. The group goes in search of the tree and pick up a hitch hiker named Baby Firefly. The tires are blown out and they are forced to seek out Rufus, Baby's half-brother, who can fix the car. Meanwhile, Baby's family takes in the four friends and treats them to dinner and a show. After Baby flirts with the men in the group, one of the girls takes exception and insults Baby. At this time, Rufus returns and says the car is fixed. They try to escape but other members of the Firefly family capture and bring them back to the house, where they torture the four people.
The viewer can pretty clearly tell that this is Rob Zombie's directorial debut because he had virtually no movie experience and he needed a relatively simple method to promote the film, which may be why he chose to make it an exploitation film, as it is in every sense of the word. For those of the readers who do not know what an exploitation film is, it is a film that primarily employs graphic violence, gore, and sex. It focuses on "sensationalist" behavior, of which House of 1000 Corpses clearly contains with all the realistic torture scenes and the explicit nudity seen periodically throughout the film.
Another fascinating feature the writer noticed in this movie was the very similar plot sequence to another film released nearly 30 years prior, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. In that film, a group of kids have car trouble and, while searching for help, encounter a cannibalistic family in a secluded rural area. One by one, they are captured and mutilated with a chainsaw. Meanwhile in House of 1000 Corpses, another group runs into another secluded family after having the tires of their vehicle blown out. They are taken prisoner, tortured, and, eventually, killed. As the reader can see, both films follow the same pattern with the car breaking down and the meeting with a mysterious family in the middle of nowhere who tortures and kills them.
To wrap, if you seek a film with the "sensationalist" behavior factor and a similar plotline to an old classic, then House of 1000 Corpses may be what you're looking for!
Kevin T. Dillehay has written nearly a hundred movie reviews from all genres. He provides a unique perspective on the movies you see all the time but may not stop and think about in depth. You are invited to check out his work at [http://www.moviefilmreview.com/author/kmonk10]http://www.moviefilmreview.com/author/kmonk10.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?House-of-1000-Corpses&id=6619474] House of 1000 Corpses
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Halloween (1978) Review
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jaskee_Hickman]Jaskee Hickman
It's October and that means that Halloween is around the corner. During this time, there's going to be a lot horror films shown on t.v. and some are going to be released in theaters. That's the reason I like this month as much as I do. Like me, most people may consider themselves to be fans of scary movies. Whether you can watch them on your own or you need others there with you. Some of us just love the feeling of being frightened or believing there is a chance of being frightened. Others love the blood and gore that comes with a good portion of these films. I haven't actually gotten scared or anything while watching these movies since I was a kid, but that was never the only reason why I watched. The main reason why I love horror films is because I love the whole aspect of not knowing and experiencing the suspense that might come with it. I've seen quite a few scary movies over the course of my life and out of all the ones that I've seen, there are some that I hold in high regard. One of those is a movie called Halloween.
After killing his sister on the Halloween of 1963, a six-year-old Michael Myers (Will Sandin) is institutionalized and placed under the psychiatric supervision of Dr. Samuel Loomis (Donald Pleasance) at the Smith's Grove Sanitarium. Myers escapes from the sanitarium and goes back to his hometown the day before Halloween in 1978. It is there that he sees Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) and follows her. While having multiple victims on his mind, Laurie becomes Michael's main target. While this is happening, Dr. Loomis fears that Myers will go on a killing spree and decides to track down the psychopath with the hope of stopping him.
Being an independent movie, Halloween didn't have a lot of resources to do much. That's probably one of the main factors in the movie being done so well. This film was created with a smart and simple structure that couldn't go overboard like a lot of other films have (including some of the Halloween sequels). It stays the course and adds a deliberate but spooky feel to a normal everyday environment. I'd also need to give credit to director John Carpenter and his co-writer Debra Hill for knowing how to build a movie like this. Using an actress making her debut (Jamie Lee Curtis) and a silent, crazy, and dangerous masked man, they were able to craft a horror film that still stands out today.
Halloween is a horror classic and is one of my personal favorites. One of the things that I've always appreciated about this movie is that they made a legitimate horror film without using any blood and very little gore. I have no problem with blood or gore in movies, but some films just seem to purposely go overboard with it as it seems they are trying to replace the scares with too much of the blood and guts with the hopes that no one notices the difference. This film was something that relied on suspense to scare you more than anything else and they did a wonderful job with their approach. It contains the right amount of suspense that seamlessly guides the horror in the right direction and lets the actual film speak for itself.
Michael Myers is used in a way that he kills in silence and his arrival always seems to come out of nowhere. This (and the music) helps to create an atmosphere that is perfect for the story. Add that to the detail that is in place throughout and you have the makings of a great and influential horror film.
I don't have too many criticisms of this movie and the one I do have doesn't really have anything to do with the actual story. As you see when you watch the movie, Michael Myers drives back to his hometown in order to get there. The strange part about that is that he was locked up since he was six years old. How and when did this dude learn how to drive? It's not that important in the grand scheme of things but it's something that always catches my attention when I watch it. At least most of the rest of the film makes sense and I don't think I'll ever get tired of watching it.
Score: 8/10
Rating: R
Director: John Carpenter
Cast:
Donald Pleasance
Jamie Lee Curtis
Nancy Loomis
P.J. Soles
Nick Castle
Release Date: October 25, 1978
Film Length: 93 minutes
Distributor: Compass International Pictures
Jaskee Hickman http://www.themoviepictureshow.com/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Halloween-(1978)-Review&id=6610002] Halloween (1978) Review
It's October and that means that Halloween is around the corner. During this time, there's going to be a lot horror films shown on t.v. and some are going to be released in theaters. That's the reason I like this month as much as I do. Like me, most people may consider themselves to be fans of scary movies. Whether you can watch them on your own or you need others there with you. Some of us just love the feeling of being frightened or believing there is a chance of being frightened. Others love the blood and gore that comes with a good portion of these films. I haven't actually gotten scared or anything while watching these movies since I was a kid, but that was never the only reason why I watched. The main reason why I love horror films is because I love the whole aspect of not knowing and experiencing the suspense that might come with it. I've seen quite a few scary movies over the course of my life and out of all the ones that I've seen, there are some that I hold in high regard. One of those is a movie called Halloween.
After killing his sister on the Halloween of 1963, a six-year-old Michael Myers (Will Sandin) is institutionalized and placed under the psychiatric supervision of Dr. Samuel Loomis (Donald Pleasance) at the Smith's Grove Sanitarium. Myers escapes from the sanitarium and goes back to his hometown the day before Halloween in 1978. It is there that he sees Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) and follows her. While having multiple victims on his mind, Laurie becomes Michael's main target. While this is happening, Dr. Loomis fears that Myers will go on a killing spree and decides to track down the psychopath with the hope of stopping him.
Being an independent movie, Halloween didn't have a lot of resources to do much. That's probably one of the main factors in the movie being done so well. This film was created with a smart and simple structure that couldn't go overboard like a lot of other films have (including some of the Halloween sequels). It stays the course and adds a deliberate but spooky feel to a normal everyday environment. I'd also need to give credit to director John Carpenter and his co-writer Debra Hill for knowing how to build a movie like this. Using an actress making her debut (Jamie Lee Curtis) and a silent, crazy, and dangerous masked man, they were able to craft a horror film that still stands out today.
Halloween is a horror classic and is one of my personal favorites. One of the things that I've always appreciated about this movie is that they made a legitimate horror film without using any blood and very little gore. I have no problem with blood or gore in movies, but some films just seem to purposely go overboard with it as it seems they are trying to replace the scares with too much of the blood and guts with the hopes that no one notices the difference. This film was something that relied on suspense to scare you more than anything else and they did a wonderful job with their approach. It contains the right amount of suspense that seamlessly guides the horror in the right direction and lets the actual film speak for itself.
Michael Myers is used in a way that he kills in silence and his arrival always seems to come out of nowhere. This (and the music) helps to create an atmosphere that is perfect for the story. Add that to the detail that is in place throughout and you have the makings of a great and influential horror film.
I don't have too many criticisms of this movie and the one I do have doesn't really have anything to do with the actual story. As you see when you watch the movie, Michael Myers drives back to his hometown in order to get there. The strange part about that is that he was locked up since he was six years old. How and when did this dude learn how to drive? It's not that important in the grand scheme of things but it's something that always catches my attention when I watch it. At least most of the rest of the film makes sense and I don't think I'll ever get tired of watching it.
Score: 8/10
Rating: R
Director: John Carpenter
Cast:
Donald Pleasance
Jamie Lee Curtis
Nancy Loomis
P.J. Soles
Nick Castle
Release Date: October 25, 1978
Film Length: 93 minutes
Distributor: Compass International Pictures
Jaskee Hickman http://www.themoviepictureshow.com/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Halloween-(1978)-Review&id=6610002] Halloween (1978) Review
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Movie Review: Immortals
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Winson_Soh]Winson Soh
The movie 'Immortals' will hit the screens on 11th November 2011. We will be taken through a great story involving vengeance, treachery and destiny by the director Tarsem Singh (also director of The Fall and The Cell). This magnificent and classy 3D movie displays thrilling action adventure. The main stars of 'Immortals' are Superman Henry Cavill, beautiful Indian Freida Pinto, the fine-looking Twilight fame Kellan Lutz and Mickey Rourke. This cast will certainly make this movie successful.
Many centuries following the Gods' victory over their battle against the Titans, another evil now threatens to come upon the land. Crazy with the power he possess, King Hyperion (played by Mickey Rourke) has raged a war against all humanity. Gathering an army of soldiers who were disfigured by the King himself and bloodthirsty, he has looked everywhere in Greece seeking the famous Epirus Bow; this bow is known to be a weapon of incredible power forged by Ares in the heavens. It is only the person who has possession of this bow that can let the Titans loose; the Titans have been held captive buried within the Mount Tartaros walls since the beginning of time and is now thirsty for revenge. If the king gets possession of the bow he would cause destruction to come upon mankind and totally destroy the Gods. But as ancient law commands, Gods should not get involved in the conflict between men. They have no power to stop Hyperion...then Theseus (played by Henry Cavill), a peasant emerged as their one hope. He was very discreetly chosen by the god, Zeus and expected to save the lives of his people from King Hyperion and his multitude. Getting together a group of fellows from outside - which include priestess and visionary Phaedra (played by Freida Pinto) as well as sneaky slave Stavros (played by Stephen Dorff), this one hero will either successfully lead the rebellion or stand by and look at his homeland being destroyed and his Gods fade away into legend.
Theseus meets with the Sybelline Oracle, Phaedra whose troubling visions regarding the future of the young man prove to her that he is the key to stopping the devastation. With the help of Phaedra, he gathers a small group of and accepts his destiny in a last and desperate fight for humanity's the future.
From looking at the teaser trailer I can let you know that brutality exists, but it is not hyper-masculine. No one will scream out the name of their hometown and toss someone into a bottomless pit. Rather you will notice the lovely, striking visuals that Singh has become popular for from his earlier films The Fall and The Cell.
People should really accept the idea of young and handsome-looking gods a fair chance. A famous conception of Greek gods is that they are insignificant and vain so it makes absolute sense that they would look beautiful and young in Immortals. I find the thoughtfulness behind the decision of how to present the gods encouraging. I am hopeful that as there is no doubt that Immortals will look splendid, there will be nice-looking madness.
Find out more movie comments for [http://recentlyreleasedmovies.org/immortals-trailer/]Immortals. More recently released movies trailer can be found at http://recentlyreleasedmovies.org/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Movie-Review:-Immortals&id=6610333] Movie Review: Immortals
The movie 'Immortals' will hit the screens on 11th November 2011. We will be taken through a great story involving vengeance, treachery and destiny by the director Tarsem Singh (also director of The Fall and The Cell). This magnificent and classy 3D movie displays thrilling action adventure. The main stars of 'Immortals' are Superman Henry Cavill, beautiful Indian Freida Pinto, the fine-looking Twilight fame Kellan Lutz and Mickey Rourke. This cast will certainly make this movie successful.
Many centuries following the Gods' victory over their battle against the Titans, another evil now threatens to come upon the land. Crazy with the power he possess, King Hyperion (played by Mickey Rourke) has raged a war against all humanity. Gathering an army of soldiers who were disfigured by the King himself and bloodthirsty, he has looked everywhere in Greece seeking the famous Epirus Bow; this bow is known to be a weapon of incredible power forged by Ares in the heavens. It is only the person who has possession of this bow that can let the Titans loose; the Titans have been held captive buried within the Mount Tartaros walls since the beginning of time and is now thirsty for revenge. If the king gets possession of the bow he would cause destruction to come upon mankind and totally destroy the Gods. But as ancient law commands, Gods should not get involved in the conflict between men. They have no power to stop Hyperion...then Theseus (played by Henry Cavill), a peasant emerged as their one hope. He was very discreetly chosen by the god, Zeus and expected to save the lives of his people from King Hyperion and his multitude. Getting together a group of fellows from outside - which include priestess and visionary Phaedra (played by Freida Pinto) as well as sneaky slave Stavros (played by Stephen Dorff), this one hero will either successfully lead the rebellion or stand by and look at his homeland being destroyed and his Gods fade away into legend.
Theseus meets with the Sybelline Oracle, Phaedra whose troubling visions regarding the future of the young man prove to her that he is the key to stopping the devastation. With the help of Phaedra, he gathers a small group of and accepts his destiny in a last and desperate fight for humanity's the future.
From looking at the teaser trailer I can let you know that brutality exists, but it is not hyper-masculine. No one will scream out the name of their hometown and toss someone into a bottomless pit. Rather you will notice the lovely, striking visuals that Singh has become popular for from his earlier films The Fall and The Cell.
People should really accept the idea of young and handsome-looking gods a fair chance. A famous conception of Greek gods is that they are insignificant and vain so it makes absolute sense that they would look beautiful and young in Immortals. I find the thoughtfulness behind the decision of how to present the gods encouraging. I am hopeful that as there is no doubt that Immortals will look splendid, there will be nice-looking madness.
Find out more movie comments for [http://recentlyreleasedmovies.org/immortals-trailer/]Immortals. More recently released movies trailer can be found at http://recentlyreleasedmovies.org/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Movie-Review:-Immortals&id=6610333] Movie Review: Immortals
Friday, October 14, 2011
Real Steel Review
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jaskee_Hickman]Jaskee Hickman
Wolverine was my favorite comic book superhero when I was a kid in the 90′s. When they made the first X-Men movie back in 2000, I adopted Hugh Jackman as one of my favorite actors because of that. As his career continues, he's trying to do other things. His most recent movie is evidence of that and is based on a short story about robots that was called Steel. When you think of movies about robots, you might think of some kind of Terminator or Transformers type stuff. I don't believe that too many people would be thinking about a movie with any kind of heartfelt story being involved. Well that's exactly what they tried to do with the movie Real Steel.
Set in the near future, humans are replaced in the world of boxing by robots. A former fighter himself, dead-beat dad Charles Kenton (Hugh Jackman) is now a promoter in these underground robot boxing matches. He's in debt and in serious trouble with the people that he owes money to. Even more is added to his list of problems when his ex-girlfriend dies and he is thrust into the life of his young son that he barely even knows. With all of these problems coming at him from different angles, Kenton has to pull his career together and find out how he can redeem himself by trying to fix the professional and personal problems in his life.
Real Steel is a vibrant and lively movie that's built on its high energy and personality. It's a family friendly film that focuses more on the relationships in the lead character's life rather than the fight scenes. They do put a lot of focus on the fights and you won't be disappointed if that's what you want to see. As fun as the action might get at times, the soul of the film comes from the actors. These guys put on some impressive and heartfelt performances. This is what you'd like to see as far as casting is concerned. Virtually every actor in this film made their characters believable. I wish the casting of every movie was properly done like it was in Real Steel.
In the end, Real Steel is a movie about fathers and sons. You can say that it's also about personal growth and how we as people can improve ourselves. This film attempts to inspire and entertain with this story. You can also see all of the effort that was put forth to make this movie work and it pays off in my opinion. There are things in this movie that might be familiar to some, but it's a film that brings enough of its own personality and heart to the table. It does its best to show off the talent and ability of pretty much everyone involved and I was impressed with how well the finished product came off.
Score: 7/10
Rating: PG-13
Director: Shawn Levy
Cast:
Hugh Jackman
Dakota Goyo
Evangeline Lilly
Anthony Mackie
Kevin Durand
Hope Davis
Film Length: 127 minutes
Release Date: October 7, 2011
Distributor: Touchstone Pictures
Studio: Dreamworks Pictures
Jaskee Hickman http://www.themoviepictureshow.com/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Real-Steel-Review&id=6614846] Real Steel Review
Wolverine was my favorite comic book superhero when I was a kid in the 90′s. When they made the first X-Men movie back in 2000, I adopted Hugh Jackman as one of my favorite actors because of that. As his career continues, he's trying to do other things. His most recent movie is evidence of that and is based on a short story about robots that was called Steel. When you think of movies about robots, you might think of some kind of Terminator or Transformers type stuff. I don't believe that too many people would be thinking about a movie with any kind of heartfelt story being involved. Well that's exactly what they tried to do with the movie Real Steel.
Set in the near future, humans are replaced in the world of boxing by robots. A former fighter himself, dead-beat dad Charles Kenton (Hugh Jackman) is now a promoter in these underground robot boxing matches. He's in debt and in serious trouble with the people that he owes money to. Even more is added to his list of problems when his ex-girlfriend dies and he is thrust into the life of his young son that he barely even knows. With all of these problems coming at him from different angles, Kenton has to pull his career together and find out how he can redeem himself by trying to fix the professional and personal problems in his life.
Real Steel is a vibrant and lively movie that's built on its high energy and personality. It's a family friendly film that focuses more on the relationships in the lead character's life rather than the fight scenes. They do put a lot of focus on the fights and you won't be disappointed if that's what you want to see. As fun as the action might get at times, the soul of the film comes from the actors. These guys put on some impressive and heartfelt performances. This is what you'd like to see as far as casting is concerned. Virtually every actor in this film made their characters believable. I wish the casting of every movie was properly done like it was in Real Steel.
In the end, Real Steel is a movie about fathers and sons. You can say that it's also about personal growth and how we as people can improve ourselves. This film attempts to inspire and entertain with this story. You can also see all of the effort that was put forth to make this movie work and it pays off in my opinion. There are things in this movie that might be familiar to some, but it's a film that brings enough of its own personality and heart to the table. It does its best to show off the talent and ability of pretty much everyone involved and I was impressed with how well the finished product came off.
Score: 7/10
Rating: PG-13
Director: Shawn Levy
Cast:
Hugh Jackman
Dakota Goyo
Evangeline Lilly
Anthony Mackie
Kevin Durand
Hope Davis
Film Length: 127 minutes
Release Date: October 7, 2011
Distributor: Touchstone Pictures
Studio: Dreamworks Pictures
Jaskee Hickman http://www.themoviepictureshow.com/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Real-Steel-Review&id=6614846] Real Steel Review
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