Battle of Wits

RENT
With a great story like this one and a brillant actor like Andy Lau, this could have been so much better. It's not bad but there could have been more suspense and action. If I had to compared this to The Banquet, this one needs more work. This could have been a spectacular war film. With a huge cast in China, it definitely could have been the best film of the year.

Lucky Number Slevin

DUMP
Even though there was a nice twist at the end of the story, it was too late to save the movie. I was waiting for something to happen and it took too long to develop. I was starting to wonder what was the the point of the film. This is a disappointment for a stellar cast which included Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, and Lucky Liu.

Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift

RENT
The acting is horrible and the story is terrible. However, the car chase scenes are incredible. That is the main attraction. You want to see the underground sport of car drifting. It will get your heart pumping. If you want alittle excitement, rent this one.

The Break-Up

BUY
Vince and Jennifer are a great pair and they will keep you interested. There are many funny scenes and you will be able to relate to the situations. Pay attention to the slide show of the couple in the beginning. That was nicely made and a great display at a wedding. The story might not be the most original piece but the superstars make it a must see.

Find Me Guilty

RENT
Vin Diesel is entertaining too watch. He's not spectacular or anything, and probably better in a action flick but this can kill some time. There some good scenes in the courtroom and you will want to stay until the end to see the outcome.

The Da Vinci Code

BUY
This is a terrific mystery and you will be kept in suspense throughout the film. After seeing the movie, you will have doubts on the immortality of Jesus Christ. Also, you will understand more on the history of religion and the development of the mythical Holy Grail. I didn't read the book and don't have an interest in religion but this film interest me. I was particularly interested in the origin of Friday the 13th and the holy templars

Nacho Libre

BUY
If you like stupid funny, you got to go out and buy this DVD. It's so funny. Everytime you see it, you will laugh your butt off. Jack Black will do anything for a laugh and he won't disappoint you here. This man has some talent for being dumb. The music and scenery was just right and made everything just so hilarious. His sidekick reminds me of Napoleon Dynamite and that dude was funny like hell

Click

BUY
Besides being a really funny movie, Adam Sandler has a serious side to this film. That really surprised me because you don't expect it from him. It's usually all laughs with him. If you are down in life and want your spirits to be lifted, this film is for you. After watching it, you will cherish more things and enjoy every moment of your time. You don't want to waste it doing nothing because when it's over, you want to have done something with your life.

Mission Impossible 3

BUY
Tom Cruise is back again and it's non stop action. He won't disappoint you with his incredible stunts and explosions. It's no wonder he is one of the top paying actors in Hollywood. He works hard and it shows in his films.

United 93

RENT
A breaktaking film of the actual events of 9/11. You will be sitting at the edge of your seat. If you were ever curious what exactly happened, this film is the right one for you. After watching this one, I realized why the planes were able to hit the towers. Once the planes are in the air, it's not exactly easy to track them. Passengers of United 93 are our true heroes. God Bless Them!

Beyond the Sea

DUMP
Unless you like musicals, you probably want to skip this one. It's all sing and dance, and it's not even that great. A story of boy who had a serious illness in childhood, overcoming it and becoming a great Hollywood figure. It wasn't something we were interested in watching.

Fun with Dick and Jane

RENT
Jim Carrey is funny. Tea Leoni is funny. This is a dark comedy of a couple who has lost everything when a company goes under, similiar to Enron. It shows that to survive you might have to do anything you can to make the end meets.

Munich

RENT
Steven Spielberg done it again. A fabulous story based on the actual events that happened at Munich. His film shows why violence is met with violence, especially between the Arabs and Jews. An age old war is still going on, and it looks like there might never be a victor.

The Banquet

BUY
A terrific adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet. The music is extraordinary and the scenaries are beautiful. Zhang ZiYi does not disappoint in her role as the Empress after the death of her husband, the Emperor of China. Some parts are slow but everything keeps you in suspense as you watch to see who will die next.

She's the Man

BUY
Funny, really funny. You will not stop laughing. Terrific music and Amanda was great as a guy. I decided to see the film after Alexia from Laguna said it was one of her favorite DVDs. I was wondering what made the film great because it definitely wasn't one of the classics. After you watch, you will know why it was in her collection.

Scary Movie 4

RENT
Okay, this is not even a sequel anymore. It's definitely not going to be better than the rest. However, it's still funny and to see stupid things happen that can make you laugh is still good enough to watch.

Ice Harvest

DUMP
There's some suspense and action in this film, but nothing original. Most of it is predictable and even when you see the ending, you are not really surprised. A typical mobster story.

Pride and Prejudice

DUMP
This movie was boring. I know the book was popular, but this film doesn't help the cause. A story about a mom with 5 daughters who want them all to get married to weathly gentlemen. Keira had some incredible acting but the story just wasn't exciting.

Poseidon

BUY
I didn't expect this to be any good, especially since it was a remake of an old film. Also, to follow in the footsteps of Titanic is not an easy task. However, Wolfgang was able to produce a very realistic and suspenseful journey for us in the destruction of a cruise ship after a big wave hits it. Kurt Russell and Joshua Lucas were heroes in their own rights, and led the group in survival and escape. Can you imagine having a group of people lives in your hands and you can lose one at any time?

Glory Road

DUMP
A true story of a basketball coach who stoodup for the first black basketball team in America. He fought even when there was no chance. A possible great story that could have been shown so much better on film, rather than turning out to be a story of a few black kids who were getting out of the hood. A major disappointment from Jerry Bruckheimer.

V for Vendetta

BUY
A fantastic story of a man who became an ideal of the people and stood against the corruption and evilness of the government. Sometimes, revolution is the only way to rebuild a nation that is lost from its own roots. An inspiring film with great music sequences and thoughts.

Capote

DUMP
I wouldn't even think of seeing this film if it wasn't an Oscar winning piece. Phillip Seymour Hoffman is a great actor and he was very believable as Truman Capote, but his life just wasn't interested. He wrote a novel that made him the most popular author in America. It changed his life but it was definitely not meant to be on film. There wasn't much going on.

Take the Lead

DUMP
I thought this could be inspirational, but I was wrong. It could have been so much better, but this seem to be another film about how high school rejects can make it if they have determination. This time, Banderas is teaching ballroom dancing and the kids are catching on to this type of dance. Cheezy and looks like a low budget film.

Failure to Launch

DUMP
Just another romantic comedy. There is nothing special about it. It could even be worst than Sex in the City. This is a definitely not a joy ride. Sarah Jessica Parker falls in love with her client who she is trying to help move out of his house. There is no spark between this couple. In fact, the supporting actress was more entertaining. When you are upstage like that, you know the film is horrible.

The Departed

BUY
This film was based on the incredible thriller made in Hong Kong, called Infernal Affairs. Now produced by Martin Scorsese and with a cast like Leonardo Dicarprio, Jack Nicholson, and Matt Damon, this film is not to disappoint. In fact, it's Oscar worthy. The film is violent, bloody, and full of in-your-face smack downs. You will always be wondering what will happen next, unless you saw the HK version of this film. I liked the film but it was predictable. I would have like it more if Scorsese changed the storyline from the original movie. It would have been more suspenseful. All in all, the HK version was still better than this one.

Drink Drank Drunk

DUMP
Nothing worth seeing. A romantic comedy that is nothing special. Miriam Yeung falls in love with a man who owns a French restaurant. Jokes were not funny and there was no excitement.

Sentinel

RENT
A film on the attempted assassination of the President, starring Michael Douglas and Eva Longeria. If you are seeing this film for Eva, you will be disappointed. She is not as interesting as her role in Desperate Housewives. However, there is a great plot, and Michael keeps you interested. You want to see what will happen next, and how a secret service agent can outwit everyone.

The Family Stone

DUMP
Lots of famous actors but this film stinks. There's nothing great about this film. It's about a family during Christmas. Who really cares? It's not even a good film for Christmas time. Don't watch it.

Annapolis

DUMP
What's up with the all boxing in this film? I wanted to see a naval academy movie, not one about boxing. Even the boxing wasn't that great. We know Tyrese Gibson looks good as boxer, but please give us a break. It didn't help that there weren't any famous actors on the set either. Only go see this one if you got nothing else to see.

Basic Instinct 2

BUY
A very suspenseful erotic thriller that is a sequel to the popular Basic Instinct. A number of years have passed by, but Sharon Stone is still as alluring as ever. I haven't watch the original yet, but this one kept me interested. The plot was fast and exciting. Be sure to watch the extras if you want to see more of Mrs. Stone.

The Matador

RENT
This will be the first time you will be seeing Pierce Brosnan in a comedic role and it works. He's not exactly James Bond, but he is still an assassin, one who has lost his cool after years of killing people. I enjoyed how they put a light spin on a topic that is pretty serious, paying top money to kill a competitor in the corporate world. Also, there is a good selection of music in the film

Libertine

RENT
This is an unique kind of film. It's not like anything you seen it before. It's weird. And who best to star in this film? Johnny Depp, of course. After you watch the film, you will wonder what just happened. Who exactly was the Earl of Rochester and what is his significance? Don't be alarm. Watch the extras and you will get an insight into the life of this great man. You will feel like you are watching a vampire film, because of the darkness, vulgar, and sex. This is normal because this is the life of a playboy in the age of kings.

Constant Gardener

DUMP
These political thrillers are really not working out for me. I understand that it is not an action movie, but the politics aren't even exciting. The plot just doesn't pull me in. This time, it's a story of Africa and how US companies are testing pharmaceutical drugs on helpless civilians. Exposing the truth is a heroic action, but please make it interesting.

Firewall

RENT
This one actually turned out better than expected. Harrison Ford is always great in thrillers and there were lots of suspense. Even though kidnapping a family is nothing new, I was interested in seeing what will happen next. I wanted to see how Harrison would solve everything. Harrison was great and you felt like you were in his shoes.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

DUMP
Another ridicously stupid movie. There were a few times that I laugh because of the dumbness involved but mostly it was bunch of crap. Robert Downey and Val Kilmer are trying to solve a great mystery but it was just so boring to watch. There wasn't much suspense or anything. The only reason you might pick up the movie is for Michelle Monaghan. Some very nice scenes of her.

Syriana

DUMP
What a bunch of political garbage! I don't know if George Clooney got paid off to do the screenplay or what happened? The whole film was about the oil business and how the US is addicted to it and can't let it go. I thought it might be interesting but I was disappointed. I'm sure most people would have fell asleep and wondered what the hell is happening.

Memoirs of a Geisha

BUY
This was a well put together story of a woman who had to become a geisha to survive. If you always wonder what is the history behind a geisha, this film will reveal all the secrets. Zhang ZiYi was amazing as usual, and we all wait for her next film.

Transamerica

RENT
Felicity Huffman was incredible. I don't know how she pulled it off. She definitely should have won the Oscar for her performance. I don't any actress in Hollywood that has the courage to play a transgender. "Oh no, not look beautiful. Can't have that happen." She was very believable and the story wasn't too shabby either.

Ultraviolet

DUMP
There were some extraordinary action scenes with swords and guns, but the dialogues were horrible. Whoever wrote the screenplay needs to kill themself. Also, the acting was horrible. Nothing was realistic and it seems like the actors were reading off a piece of paper. Don't see it.

Proof

DUMP
A very realistic performance from Gwyneth Paltrow, where she is the daughter of a deceased math genius. It didn't have much of a story, but the acting was great. There was some suspense but it was mostly drama. If you have movies to watch, you can probably skip this one.

The New World

RENT
It was a good story of Pocahontas, but be prepare for a very long watch. After two hours, you wonder when it will end. She was casted well, but goddamnit, they dragged it out too long. After awhile, you lose interest in the woman or her well being. It sounds evil, but you want her dead after awhile and hoping Colin Farrell will just wipe her out, but thus he doesn't end her misery.

16 Blocks

RENT
Even though Bruce Willis wasn't that great to watch, it was a good story. So here's the question. Answer in the movie. If there was a hurricane, and you can only save one person in your car, who would you save: an old woman, your best friend who saved you many times, or the girl(man) of your dreams?

Underworld: Evolution

BUY
Not as good as the first one, but still packed with tons of action. You will see lots of vampires and wearwolves, and that's worth the price of admission. If you saw the first one, this one also gives you a history of the Covenant. If you a like movies such as Blade, this is also a great one.

Prime

RENT
Uma Thurman and Meryl Streep are extraordinary actresses and their star power shows in this film. Fantastic acting makes the story believable. A film about a woman who has recently been divorced and lost interest in life until she falls in love with a younger man. Sometimes it is better to have loved, learned, and moved on.

Match Point

RENT
Woody Allen created a great story of suspense and excitement. Scarlett was wonderful and she escalated the tension in the film. She has come along way from movies such as Lost in Translation. There wasn't a famous leading man, but the plot kept you guessing and interested. The ending will surely surprise you. Just when you thought this would happen, something else happens.

Unleashed

DUMP
I don't think this movie is worth seeing. Maybe if you like Jet Li and you enjoy his martial arts, it could be something to watch. If not, skip this one. Throughout the movie, Jet is strapped to a dog lease and when it is removed, he fights like mad. How stupid is that? He reforms from being a dog to a human. What an exciting transformation to watch. NOT!

ShopGirl

RENT
Claires Danes and Steve Martin are great in this film. You expect Steve in mostly comedies but he didn't do too bad in his serious role. A story about a girl who dates a man who travels alot and is looking for love.

Rumor Has It

RENT
A story of an older man who dates a family of girls. If you wanted to go see this one for Jennifer Aniston, she will not disappoint. Besides that, nothing special.

Thin Red Line

DUMP
Do not go see this movie. Despite all the reviews that say it is a great war film, it doesn't even come close. It is boring. Three hours of boredom. I'm was just waiting for it to complete from beginning to end. It never gets better even with actors such as Sean Penn, George Clooney, and Adrian Brody. I did not feel like I was in the war by watching this film. It was sleep inducing.

Last Holiday

RENT
Queen Latifah was funny and great in this film where she is about to die and have to spend the last few weeks enjoying herself. The story was predictable and it's nothing new but was still fun to watch.