License to Wed

DUMP
I saw Robin Williams and I thought this had to be funny. I was wrong. There is no chemistry between Mandy Moore and this guy, and the jokes just were not funny. I expected more from this film, so I was kind of disappointed. The movie was advertised everywhere but I guess this one was way overrated.

American Pie Beta House

DUMP
Nothing special here. Even though there are women running around everywhere, this series has lost its edge, finally. How many more American Pie copycats can be done? I think we have seen the last of the apple pie reruns.

POC: At World's End

RENT
This is a three hour film that isn't too interesting to watch. We are tired of pirates and they should have stopped at the sequel. Even though this isn't anything great, there's nice scenery and music to make it worth seeing, especially if you have been following the story since part one.

Love at First Note

DUMP
If you want to just listen to songs, this isn't all bad. There's not really a good story, so don't expect anything more from this teen romantic drama.

I Pronounce You Chuck and Larry

RENT
This was funny but could have been even funnier. I expected more from it because of Adam Sandler and Kevin James being great body comedians. Jessica Biel was also in it but she's more of a sex symbol than a comedian. A great casual film for the evening that will still give you some laughs and cheer you up.

Live Free or Die Hard

RENT
Bruce Willis doesn't disappoint. Never much of a story, but lots of explosions and action. That's what the audience really wants anyways from the Die Hard series. This time it makes it more interesting with it being related to technology and how it can put the world at its knees. You'll also get to see Maggie Q as the evil assistant here.

Home of the Brave

DUMP
Not much of a story. It's kind of a waste of Samuel Jackson's talent. Definitely could have been better. An emotional story of soldiers who come back from a war who has lost touch with reality. A nice concept for a film, but the incidents of war were not dramatic enough to be touching. If you want to catch 50 cents in another movie, this could be a casual watch.

Mr. Brooks

BUY
A well put together story. All the pieces fall in place at the end. This is a perfect thriller, leaving you at the edge of your seat. You can't somehow feel not to root for the serial killer. He's so good at what he does that you almost don't want him to be caught. If you liked the tv sitcom, Dexter, you will love Kevin Costner as Mr. Brooks. All the characters were created for a cause and that's a great film.

Ocean 13

BUY
This is a well put together story. The best scam of all time. You will be sitting on the edge of your seat waiting to see what will happen next. It also helps that most of the cast are A list celebrities. If you love Brad Pitt and George Clooney, they come back here for another installation. This time you will also get Al Pacino as the villian. Now that's marvelous. It kind of reminds you of a subdued version of Scarface.

Reign Over Me

RENT
I was abit disappointed by this film. I had higher expectations for it and I thought that they could have done even better with it. Cheadle and Sandler could have brought it in more. It was a touching film but it just wasn't there yet. It kind of drops off at the end.

My Mother is a Belly Dancer

DUMP
This is a horrible show. It was boring, boring, and boring. There was no point to it and everything moved so slow. Whoever directed this film should lose their license. The movie was just a waste of time, looking at objects that hardly move.

A Mighty Heart

RENT
If you want to see the inside story of Daniel Pearl, this is a good watch. It's a touching story of a reporter who wandered into enemy lands and is kidnapped by Al Qaida. If the US don't meet their demands, he will be executed. It is his wife's struggle that keeps him from drifting off into just memories and to keep his search alive.

Transformers

BUY
This movie definitely exceeded my expectation. I grew up watching the cartoon version, and this version of the movie was way cool. The robots were realistic and you will be blown away by their size and appearance. Megatron vs Optimus Prime. How can you miss their battle?

We Are Family

DUMP
This was a horrible movie, especially disappointing since Hacken and Alan are the lead actors. It seem like they were imitiating the movie Meet the Parents, but they did a horrible job. It really wasn't funny and there was no story.

The Good German

DUMP
What a waste of talent! George Clooney, Toby Maguire, and Cate Blanchett, but you get nothing good. What makes it worst is that it's in black and white. Some people might like the old flavor of film but I see boredom in it. Give me some more of Ocean 13 anytime. You watch the whole film and wonder what's the big secret behind the character of Cate, and it's total crap.

Rise of the Silver Surfer

BUY
The Silver Surfer is cool. That's the only reason to see it. Going to see it for the Fantastic Four, Jessica Alba, or Doctor Doom might not even do it. If you like Superman 3 with all the villians, you will like this one.

Letters from Iwo Jima

RENT
This film was better than its predecessor, Flag of the Fathers. This is sad because this one was in Japanese with subtitles. If you want to see the other side of World War II and how war is just war, this is a good watch.

The Contract

DUMP
This one is a disappointment because there were great actors such as Morgan Freeman and John Cusack. It was just a boring story. There wasn't even a good bond established with the characters. An assassin got stuck in the forest with a civilian. You would think something interesting would come out of that plot.

The Holiday

RENT
A cast full of famous people don't disappoint. You have Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black. What more do you want? Superb acting and an original story will keep you interested. Quite a long film, so get ready for some romantic comedy.

Mr. 3 Minutes

RENT
It's hard to give a HK film even a "rent" rating. The plot starts to have some meaning at the end of the film, and that's too late. Screenwriters need to pick up the action quicker and give audience something to look forward to. If you didn't know better, you would think this would just be a kids movie.

300

BUY
For a film with a group of unknown actors, this ROCKS! If you are a weak soul and are afraid of some blood, stay clear. This is not for the weak. Blood and guts is the name of the game. This will show you the Spartan way. Honor, glory, and for the love of the battle.

Perfect Stranger

BUY
As usual, Halle Berry is an awesome actress and shocks viewers in this incredible thriller. Side by side with Bruce Willis, this is a must watch film to get you wanting for more. Just went you thought it was over, there's a new element injected into the plot and things change. You will never guess what will happen next. An ending that will shock you is what the audience craves for in a great thriller.

Blades of Glory

BUY
The dancing scenes were fantastic. Funny like hell! You will laugh every time you watch it. Will Ferrell and John Heder are dynamite comedians, and they will cheer you up from a dull night. Besides the ice skating scenes, the rest of the plot might not be anything to rave about.

Kings Ransom

DUMP
There are some funny parts, but probably not worth seeing because there are so many movies out there. If you seen everything and you need something to watch, this isn't a bad comedy. Critics give it a zero rating which I think is kind of tough on this movie.

The Fountain

DUMP
This film convinced me that good movie ideas are horrible without A list celebrities. In fact, I might never rent a movie without a cast that is famous. A concept of a fountain of youth is interesting, but this was total trash. It was boring and confusing to understand.

The Astronaut Farmer

RENT
I saw this in Midwest Airlines on a portable DVD player. There wasn't much choices, so I chose this movie. It was okay and there were so great scenes. Billy Bob Thornton shows that it is always important to keep the dream alive.

Spiderman 3

BUY
I also saw this on the smalll screen but wouldn't ming watching this on a larger screen again. Spiderman is an average superhero with flaws and people can relate to him. You can understand how nerve wracking proposals can be. You can understand how you can be corrupted to the dark side. You can understand how revenge is a strong desire. This is what makes the Spiderman series a must buy.

Fracture

RENT
I watched this on the plane and it was on a small screen but Anthony Hopkins was very captivating and kept me in suspense. It was a nice thriller and I was wondering what will happen next. This would be a BUY if the movie wasn't so dark and there was a better ending. A great film like this deserves a nice solid ending. Don't just give it an ending to end it.

Smokin Aces

DUMP
This movie was so great that I forgot to review it. I totally forgot that I watched it. There's a mix of assassins out to kill one man. It's not anything great to watch. A disappointment because there was Ben Affleck and Alicia Keys. It's has the style of a English made film. I had a feeling it would be a bad film. I should have listened.

Shooter

BUY
Unexpectedly, this was a good film. It was a great story of a sniper and how he fought for his country and how the country can screw you. There are lots of explosions and if you like the concept of sniping, you will see some very realistic setups. It's a conspiracy plot and it's an interesting one that will keep you watching. I'm not a fan of Mark Walhberg, but he does well in this one.

Black Snake Moan

DUMP
This is a story about a black man who locks up a white woman in his house because he feels that she is corrupted by the devil. Corrupted being that she sleeps with all the men in the town. Locking up a woman in a chain is a strong statement, but the film is dull and uninteresting. There is some great acting by Samual Jackson and Christina Ricci, but it doesn't save the movie. There's also Justin Timberlake... nevermind.

Black Dahlia

DUMP
This was a horrible mystery film to watch. Some famous people in this one made it look "great" but it sure was boring. The unsolved, original mystery was an interesting watch in the DVD extras but the film was a disappointment. The mood was there, but nothing was happening.

The Last King of Scotland

RENT
It's a good story of the life of Amin and how he ruled Uganda. It's a tough world out there and for him to maintain power, he had to killed hundred of thousands of people. I wonder if there would ever be a ruler in Africa who can maintain peace among his people without fearing the lost of his own life. There are some grotesque scenes and if you don't have a strong stomach, you might want to skip the parts at the end. This film has many similaries to Blood Diamond and the brutality of living in a third world country.

Ghost Rider

RENT
It's nothing fantastic but is entertaining to watch, especially if you grew up reading the comics of the Ghostrider. Nicholas Cage wasn't great or anything, but the effects of him riding a flaming motorcycle was really nice.

The Good Shephard

DUMP
Even though this film was directed by Robert DeNiro, it was totally boring. It moves slow and there is no suspense at all. I don't know what he was doing. If he was trying to appeal to the general audience, he is making a mistake. There's a famous cast like Matt Damon and Angeline Jolie, but unless you are into movies about conspiracy, this film will make you go to sleep.

Blood Diamond

RENT
This film takes you into a third world country and shows you their civil war. This is Africa. The country has been used for many exploits and other countries pay big money for items such as diamonds and ivory. A brutal behind scenes of how it is to survive in Africa with a constant state of war. Leo plays a diamond mercenary from Africa and with his accent, he is a very believable character.

Norbit

RENT
This is worth it to see the many faces of Eddie Murphy. He plays three main characters and they each are very believable. Also, there were some funny scenes but wish there were more of those funny moments. It seems like all the best scenes were shown in the trailer. Look for Shawn Wayans. You will never recognize him.

Epic Movie

DUMP
This movie was horrible. There were some parts that shouldn't be shown on TV, but for the sake of laughter, it was done. The only problem was that the scenes were not funny. This was a spoof gone bad. It looked like a video taken off the youtube website. It was amateur movie making.

Apocalypto

BUY
Mel Gibson's films are always spectacular. There are no famous actors but he manages to capture the audience with his brilliant visual effects. If you feel faint seeing sight of blood, this is not the film for you. Like most of Mel's films, they depict gore and guts spilling out of everywhere. In this movie, the Mayan indians are at war with themselves and it is a perfect historial representation of their culture. Mel has not lost his magic yet since Passion of the Christ.

DreamGirls

BUY
It was better than I expected. Beyonce made a stunning musical performance in a wide assortment of looks, showing variety in her character. With a good selection of song choices, it was entertaining to watch this musical drama of three girls' dream to rise to the top of the music charts.

The Devil Wears Prada

RENT
If you watched Devil's Advocate, this is very similar to that movie. This isn't about law, but the glamorous world of fashion. Ann Hathaway was a girl next door until she is seduced into the world of Meryl Streep's character. Look for a few screens of Gisele Bundchen.

It's a Wonderful Life

RENT
It's an assortment of funny jokes for the Lunar New Year. Sometimes they don't make sense but it's all for fun and laughter. There is a theme involved and still happens to keep you interested. A kid was promised help from a God when he was in trouble, and the God has to fullfil his wish when the kid grew up.

Flags of Our Father

RENT
This gives a new twist to the war movie genre. It shows the propoganda side of it where the government have to use every which way to make money to fund the war. In this case, it is to use a popular photo to display heroism and hope of winning the war. It takes you inside a war and gives you a better understanding of it.

Deja Vu

BUY
A very nice story that keeps you in suspense. You will always be wondering what will happen next. A great science fiction thriller of how Denzel goes back in the past and tries to change the tragedy that would occur. Didn't you ever wonder how great that would be to change the past.

The Cleaner

BUY
Cedric the Entertainer is really funny and you will laugh throughout the film. Lucy Liu worked well with Cedric, and keeps you interested. It seems like Lucy's acting has gotten better over the years. This is a great film if you want to sit back and just laugh.

House of Mahjong

DUMP
Another film on MJ, but this one was funny and keeps you interested. However, if you know nothing about MJ, you might want to skip this film.

Twins Mission

DUMP
I didn't have high expectations for Twin films, but this one wasn't that bad. There was a doable story, even though the acting is kind of weak. Even so, it's really hard to recommend a Twins movie to watch.

Pursuit of Happiness

BUY
If you are down and out about life, this is the film to watch. You don't really have it bad unless you wound up like Will Smith's character in this film. What can be worst than not having a job with no income and no place to live with your son. After watching this film, you will cherish more of the things you enjoy as basics of life. Having a place to live; having an income; having food to eat; having a family.

Protege

DUMP
This was a horrible film for Andy. I'm one of his fans but this film was boring to watch. The story is nothing new and it's about an undercover cop attempt to takedown a drug dealer. It's worst enough that it's not an original concept, but even as a crime drama, it was terrible. There was no suspense and action.

Kung Fu Majong 3

RENT
This is yet another mahjong film, but this has a slightly better story. It's nothing new, but still stays alive. There's not much more to say.