Monthly Archives: February 2008

“Rob Roy”

A western film set in Scottish Highlands, “Rob Roy” is loosely inspired by the life of a Scot named Robert Roy MacGregor. His battles aren’t only with the feuding landowners, but also within himself. Liam Neeson plays the role of Robert Roy MacGregor, along side Jessica Lange as his wife, Mary MacGregor. Rob has borrowed…

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The Legend of Bagger Vance

Will Smith and Matt Damon give striking performances in The Legend of Bagger Vance movie. Initially when I saw that his movie was about a golf player, I was less than impressed. I am really not into golf at all. However, I was captured by the movie and really liked it a great deal. Even…

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Vantage Point Movie Review

We decided to head to the movie theater instead of renting a movie. There are a lot of good choices out there. Vantage Point caught my eye because of the reviews. Each time I saw the preview trailer on the television, I knew that I just had to go see this movie! After getting into…

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Look Who’s Coming to Dinner Review

A friend suggested that our family watch, Look Who’s Coming to Dinner. It was an excellent family movie for everyone in your family to watch. The message of the movie is very powerful and encourages tolerance of human choices. There are some very funny parts to the movie. We rented it to watch with our…

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“Chain Reaction”

“Chain Reaction” is directed by Andrew Davis and rated PG-13 for some intense action and violence. Keanu Reeves plays Eddie Kasalivich, who is involved with a team, in a ground-breaking scientific experiment, which will produce a pollution-free energy source. He finds himself surrounded by secret government cover-ups, espionage and even murder. Dr. Lily Sinclair, played…

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Fool’s Gold

For Dirt Pitt (Sahara) fans, Fool’s Gold may be the closest thing to a sequel we will ever see. Fool’s Gold stars Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson as Benjamin and Tess Finnegan, a divorcing married couple treasure hunters. A new clue into the whereabouts of a lost treasure and a series of unusual circumstances brings…

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Jumpers (R: 2008)

Jumpers (R: 2008) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0489099/Director:Doug Liman. Starring: Hayden Christensen … David Rice, Samuel L. Jackson … Roland, Diane Lane … Mary Rice, Jamie Bell … Griffin, Rachel Bilson … Millie, Michael Rooker … William Rice, and many more. The young character of Hayden Christensen discovers at age 15 that he has some genetic anomolly that allows…

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“Half Light” (2006)

Rachel Carlson, played by Demi Moore is a successful novelist. She is more than devastated when her young son Thomas played by Beans El-Balawi, accidentally drowns. Her marriage to husband Brian, played by Henry Ian Cusick, is falling apart. She needs a peaceful atmosphere to find a way to heal and rest. A friend prompts…

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The Legend of Bagger Vance

Will Smith and Matt Damon give striking performances in The Legend of Bagger Vance movie. Initially when I saw that his movie was about a golf player, I was less than impressed. I am really not into golf at all. However, I was captured by the movie and really liked it a great deal. Even…

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Jumper

Starring Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson and Diane Lane, Jumper is a huge success. I was riveted when I sat down to watch this movie. Quickly, I was captivated by the first sequence of events. Based on a genetic trait from his mother, the leading character is able to jump to places that he has…

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