October 31, 2005

Jessica Simpson Reality Tour



DUMP

Even if you are fans of Newlywed and Jessica Simpson, you will hate this concert. I don't know what it is, but Jessica Simpson's songs really suck. They are so boring. She has a great voice but maybe just one song sound decent. That is ridicoulous. Whoever wrote her music got to quit the business. If she is writing them, goddamit, please pay for a music writer.

Mona Lisa Smile



RENT
At times, the movie is very dull because there is too much talking. Blah, blah, blah. However, it gave a good representation of the 1950s and that was interesting. Times has changed so much. Today's women married later and some don't even married at all. That was unacceptable behavior in 1953. If you are not watching it for the era, you still might enjoy watching Julia Stiles, Kirsten Dunst, and Julia Roberts.

October 29, 2005

Easy



DUMP
A low budget movie with an lead actress who's not afraid to take off her clothes. Mostly, very boring scenes of relationships gone bad. The lead is high spirited and sexy but that is not enough to keep the movie together.

This gives me doubts about movies that are not well known but have won this award and that award. In the end, movies that nobody watches are only made for a few that can appreciate it.

October 27, 2005

DEBS



RENT
A stupid teen movie turns out to be pretty funny. Some of the things that the girls do are so stupid that makes you laugh. What twisted world can you see a lesbian criminal mastermind chase after a girl who is the lead of the US spy unit?

October 24, 2005

About Schmidt



RENT
Jack Nicholson gives a terrific performance on his view of retirement. At times, he does get boring but if you want to see how life is at 60, this one is for you.

Jack has it rough. He has lost a lifelong job, lost his beloved wife of 42 years, and has no purpose in life. In the end, he realized more than expected.

October 22, 2005

Cellular



RENT
Can you believe that they can make another movie similar to PhoneBooth? The whole movie you see Kim Basinger talking on a broken phone to a guy on a cellphone. How ridiculous is that? Some cast members you might recognize is the man in Transporter and the man in The Cooler.

Some suspense, but I wouldn't want to watch it again.

Coyote Ugly



BUY
Lots of hot girls dancing on the bar with a lead actress who is personally progressing in her life. The movie is fast and a go getter. It will definitely raise your mood on a boring Friday night. Definitely would have wanted to see more of Tyra Banks who seems to be the only girl who knew how to dance.

October 14, 2005

Elvis Has Left the Building



DUMP
What is the point of this movie? From beginning to end, I had no idea. All I know is that there are Elvis impersonators dying left and right. How did Kim Basinger get involved in such a flop? I can see Elvis rolling and turning in his grave. "Why the hell you have to use me as an icon in this totally sucky movie?"

This movie reminds me that I need to watch the trailers first.

October 13, 2005

The Man in the Iron Mask



BUY
The Muskateers are still marvelous ever time you see them. They are glorious to watch in combat and are great upholders of justice. Leo plays two characters and does it rather well. If you like medieval times, this one is for you.

October 11, 2005

Kung Fu Mahjoong



RENT
This is a dumb spoof of the movie, Kung Fu Hustle. It tries too much to be funny that it becomes stupid. It's about gambling and how a group of old timers team up to beat the bad guy of gambling. There are some laughs but don't expect anything great. If you have some time to kill, this one will just do.

Simple Life 2



RENT
This is more interesting than the first one because they visit different families. There are more adventures and they always get into trouble. After watching Paris and Nicole for a long time, you will realize that Paris doesn't really have a personality. She just looks pretty and isn't very funny. Nicole is the one that always stirs up trouble and makes everyone laughs. Paris is just the accomplise laughing in the back.

Simple Life



RENT
Paris and Nicole are entertaining to watch as they do the dumbest things. It does get boring after episodes and episodes because they stay at the same farm. I couldn't believe they had to interact with the same country people for all those scenes. That's hot can only go so far.

October 06, 2005

Be Cool



BUY
John Travolta was perfect. He was slick and cool like a cat. When you see him in movies, you know there's going to be some smooth moves. With him, there's a bunch of famous celebrities such as Celtric the Entertainer, Aerosmith, Vince Vaughn, The Rock, and Uma Thurman.

Even though the plot wasn't the best, it was fun to watch the characters mingle together and play music business.

October 05, 2005

Rescue Me:Season 1



BUY

Dennis Leary is a great actor. He was incredibility realistic as a fireman who suffered from 9/11. Raunchy at times but that's what makes it good. It is honest and straight to the point. It keeps you in suspense and you always wonder what will happen with the firefighters. There is always something new coming up.

I'm waiting for Season 2.

September 27, 2005

The Last Don 2



DUMP
The original was much better than this sequel. There is not much going on at this point. The only reason you would see this part is to see the ending. If you want to see hordes of people getting whacked, this is the one for you. Just mindless whacking.

The Last Don should have ended in the first disc.

September 26, 2005

Fever Pitch



RENT
Jim Fallon and Drew Barrymore has chemistry in this film about a man who is obsessed with the Boston Red Sox. Because of his quirk hobby, relationship are difficult for him. The characters are very likable and you want to see the happy ending, even though all romantic comedies end happy.

September 25, 2005

Wimbledon



RENT
Kirsten Dunst is remarkably cute in her role as a top tennis player who falls in love with a lower ranking British player. She is inspirational and supportive bringing his game up to the top.

Tons of tennis footage so if you are just looking for a romantic comedy, this might be kind of a drag. If you want to see how dreams are made true, check this one out.

The Longest Yard



RENT
Adam Sandler and Chris Rock had some good laughs but this is nothing spectacular. Even though it was a remake of a great movie, there was nothing great about this one. It was a good movie to pickup and have a good laugh. That's it.

It is a bonus if you love football because the second half of the movie is all football footage. Definitely a movie with a nice concept but it doesn't show in this version.

September 22, 2005

Mariah Carey: Fantasy



BUY
The concert was poorly recorded but Mariah has an incredible voice. Sometimes she should use less vibrato, but I guess that was what made her a superstar. The stage was also poorly designed, but her focus was on the music.

There was a guest appearance by Boy II Me singing One Sweet Day. Overall, a short concert that was mediocre.

The Hitchhiker Guide



RENT
A weird but interesting movie. The film starts off in a very weird way, but it gets more logical. If you always wonder the origin of Earth and things in general, this one will explain it all. You might not understand most of the explanations but an answer to life questions are provided.

Marvin, the robot with the manic depressive personality is laughingly funny and the weird theme song is surprisingly very catchy.

September 14, 2005

Crash



BUY
This is a good film to watch. Lots of famous celebrities such as Don Cheadle, Terrence Howard, Sandra Bullock, Brandan Fraser, Jennifer Esposito, and Matt Dillon. With so much popular faces, you know this will be a production with a great story.

The movie tackles racism and prejudices. It exposes all the evil that everyone is afraid to look at and face. The characters all start out as strangers to each other but all somehow collide and affect each other's lives. A inspirational and brilliant piece.

September 13, 2005

Destiny Child's World Tour



DUMP
A very boring concert. Destiny Child had some great music videos but their concert was horrible. The audience was loud and you could hardly hear the singing. Also, many of the songs were remixed and quite frankly, they suck. Also, it looked like Beyonce gained like 30 pounds. Jayz, stop feeding the girl.

September 12, 2005

Twin Effects II



DUMP
Everytime you watch a movie from Twins, you expect a teen style movie and this film adds to the list. All the actions look like a joke. The battle between good and evil is so silly that you never feel that anything was at stake.

Jackie Chan's son is the soon to be king of the realm and he looks nothing like the part. What happened to all the muscle power that his Dad had? This kid will unfortunately amount to nothing. Yet another person in film who has a famous Dad.

Naked Weapon



BUY
This film is hot. Maggie Q and Anya are trained assassins who can kill with the blink of an eye. Lots of action and lots of teasing.

The story is a simple one. Young girls are kidnapped at a young age and trained to be killing machines. Can you imagine spending six years in an isolated island with 20 friends and having to kill them all to survive?

September 09, 2005

The Wedding Date



DUMP
Worthless movie. It's a total waste of time. Debra Messing was good in some scenes but mostly boring. A story about a woman who goes to her sister's wedding and hires a male escort to be her date. Good idea for a romantic comedy but it didn't work.

Monster in Law



DUMP
The only reason to see this flick is for Jennifer Lopez. The movie was not especially dramatic, funny, or interesting to watch. The chemistry between Lopez and the male lead was clearly nonexistent.

Maid of Manhattan was a much better movie.

September 04, 2005

Five People You Meet in Heaven



RENT
Even though there were no famous faces, this is a meaningful movie. It shows that everything in life is connected. Everything you do will affect someone and will have some sort of relevance. If you are down and don't know what you are doing with your life, watch this film. It will give you hope and inspiration.

Next time, you do a bad thing, think of the consequences because in your next life, you will have to answer to it.

The Last Don



BUY
This film is comparable to GodFather. There were no famous faces in this mob story, but it was an awesome mini series. Throughout the story, you are kept in suspense and the characters are so real. Even though it was more than four hours, you are still interested in watching till the end. I recommend this film.

Mario Puzio does not disappoint.

JLo: Reel Me



BUY
Jennifer Lopez is fabulous in her music videos. This set comes with a commentary before every song and she looks amazing. Not only does she look incredibilty sexy, but she has a great voice and acting ability. Looking at her cheers you up. She is upbeat and always smiling.

This is a collector's item. The set also comes with a CD of songs.

Madonna:Drowned World Tour



BUY
The first part of the concert is a mix of punk rock and japanese anime. Really weird, but you come to expect this from Madonna. I enjoyed the second part more because she was more normalized. She sang some of her old songs. Overall, a very long concert. If you don't enjoy her, pass on this one.