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

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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

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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

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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.

Chronicles of Narnia

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This is really a kids movie. And for one, it is not magical at all. Even Harry Potter was more mysterious and exciting. The kids in this film came out of the wardrobe into a forest with snow, and they were amazed. I didn't see the big deal. If they didn't have the epic battle at the end, this would have been a total bomb.

25th Hour

RENT
Actually a very good film. Definitely met my expectations. Edward Norton is always great. A real good story of a man who has a day left before he has to go to prison. He has to try to finish up some things with his friends and girlfriend. The characters were developed well and you will be absorbed into the plot

Wallace & Gromit

RENT
Starts off slow, but it picks up. There is some good character development and you can tell an animated expression just by seeing him move his eyebrow. Gromit is a likeable character. It's always great to see the dog come up on top at the end.

Aeon Flux

RENT
Even though there wasn't much character creation, you can't beat a kick ass futuristic female fighter. Charlize Theron was daring and her stunts were amazing. If you enjoy films like the Matrix, you like this science fiction adventure.

Chicken Little

RENT
A very nice animated film on a little chicken who wanted to do big things. If you enjoy underdog stories, you'll love this one. Some great character developments. The fish was my favorite one.

Just Like Heaven

RENT
A romantic comedy that Reese Witherspoon does rather well. Her character was a dedicated attending physician and had no life at all, except for the hospital. It all changed when she was brought into a coma and meets a man in her life. Some beautiful moments.

Brokeback Mountain

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So, is this Oscar winner the gay cowboy movie? It is and it isn't. The director Ang Lee calls it the great American love story and if you can get over two men naked in a tent, it could just be that. Too much visual details. If it's goal was to stir controversary, it sure did it's job. I do give props to the actors and the director to have courage to do such a tough piece of work. See it for breaking performances.

Walk the Line

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I can see why Reese Witherspoon won the Oscar for lead actress. Her performance as the wife of Johnny Cash was realistic and spirit lifting. Joaquin Phoenix was good as the late Cash, but his character was a downer with alcohol and drugs. If you are a fan of Johnny's, you would love this remake of his life. I was disappointed there wasn't any extras on the DVD on the history of Cash.

Legend of Zorro

RENT
The only reason to see this movie is for Catherine Zeta-JOnes. She is charismatic and energetic. The rest of the film is really more of the same from the first Zorro. The music is repetitive and the sword buckling is getting old. I really hope there isn't a Zorro 3 because that would bomb.

Jarhead

RENT
A real life look at the marine at war. It takes you through the emotional struggle of living in a war. The best part about this movie is that it doesn't have much special effects and the glamour is removed from it. Can you imagine wanting to just take one shot as a soldier but you are not allowed?

Just Friends

RENT
This film is really funny. I didn't have too high expectations for it but it turned out really good. I found myself laughing at many scenes. The story of how a teen becomes a man is old but still works in this one.

Broken Flowers

DUMP
This movie is so slow. Bill Murray is a good actor but we don't need to see frames and frames of him doing nothing. There is no point to this film. It just ends. I had no idea what it was about. Throughout his journey, he is searching for the woman who might be the mother of his son. So what? Who cares? There isn't even an end.

Get Rich or Die Tryin

DUMP
Nothing spectacular. I saw it to see 50 cents in his first movie debut. He wasn't bad but the story was nothing new. If you want to see a gangster film, go see Hustle and Flow. It was written much better and Terrence Howard is in that one too.

Weather Man

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The film had much potential but wasn't fully utilized. At the end of it all, I didn't understand the point of it all. There was a meaning to all the events but I didn't know what. After watching the extra scenes on the DVD, I was still clueless on the making of the Weather Man. Who was he? I hope he wasn't just a man who has faults, just like the rest of us.

Waiting

DUMP
A raunty film with some fun laughs but doesn't justify for a movie. It all takes place in a restaurant where you live the stories of the waiters and their realization of their destiny. After watching the movie, you want to think twice of pissing off the person who is serving your food.

Transporter 2

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With the same excitement as the first one, this was a sequel filled with the same blasts and explosions. However, this time, the villian is a badass killer as seen in the picture. Besides that, nothing new.