Latest Reviews by Members
A story that takes place in the 70’s but remains a classic. John Travolta, not a fine actor, is perfectly cast to play a young rudderless man living a sad life who comes alive in the dance studio. The dancing is mesmerizing and The Bee Gees songs create a...
Rocky IV is a quintessential 80s action film that perfectly captures the spirit of the era. This installment of the Rocky franchise takes the series to new heights (and new lows) with its over-the-top action, cheesy dialogue, and a surprisingly heartfelt story. The film pits Rocky Balboa...
Fast X is the latest installment in the long-running Fast and Furious franchise, a series known for its over-the-top action sequences and charismatic characters. While the film delivers on the action front, it falters in terms of storytelling and character development. The film's plot is convoluted, with...
A Perfect Getaway was a thriller that I thought I would really enjoy, as I love this genre of movie, however I found it to be too contrived, a thriller with an attempt to be funny and a little too gory and felt that this was a mindless...
Rampage is a creature feature starring Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and a plethora of (not real) animals. Primatologist Davis Okoye teams up with a disgraced scientist/genetic engineer Doctor Kate Caldwell when animals are exposed to a pathogen that causes mutations. The pathogen that was secretly being...
Daniel Craig, once again, plays Benoit Blanc, in Glass Onion, a sequel to Knives Out. Craig's is hilarious as a world-famous detective, and with the supporting staff, including Edward Norton, as Myles Bron, Dave Bautista, as Duke, Kate Hudson, as Birdie, and Kathryn Hahn, as Claire, who support the twisted...
Just when families are planning their vacations to their relatives for the holidays is the perfect time to watch Christmas Vacation. A family comedy, again starring Chevy Chase, as Clark Griswald, and Beverly D'Angelo, as Ellen Griswald, is a go-to movie for the holidays and each time...
Perfectly cast movie . Richard Dreyfuss is at his best and Roy Schneider and Robert Shaw bounce off him beautifully. The build up of tension is very effective and the music is gripping. i have watched it repeatedly and it never fails to make me jump from the tension....
Great performance from Ray Liotta anchors this mob movie, though all the performances are spot on. The story follows the real life story of a street thug rises from a smart alec kid in the street who becomes an integral part of his mafia family As always Scorsese is...
Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris is a simple, delightful movie starring Leslie Manville who is a widowed cleaning lady, Ada Harris, living in 1950's London. Her fantasy is to own a Christian Dior gown. She is actually in no position to buy one but is intent on owning...
Just In Time For Christmas is a light comedy that can be seen by the whole family and....now is the time to watch it. A sweet story of a psychology professor, Lindsay Rogers, played by Eloise Mumford, has a difficult decision to make. She is offered a dream job...
I am not really sure why this has become a cult favorite. It is a very odd movie, but maybe because of its oddness it has a certain appeal. Very offbeat characters in ridiculous situations. I had no idea where it was going or why I was watching it,...
When I saw the title of the movie, I formed an opinion and never intended to actually see it. When out with friends and looking for something to do on a dreary day, this was the only movie available during our time restrictions, so I agreed to see it. ...
This is a comedy, but there is also a poignancy that makes this movie special. I can not imagine why anyone thought it would be a good idea to remake. Funny scenes and funny lines aside, the aching for the unattainable and the illusion of perfection is so...
This is one of my favorite Nicholas Cage movies. It is heartwarming and uplifting and although you have to suspend disbelief, it IS after all a Christmas movie and so why not? Tea Leona is luminous, Cage is endearing and funny, and you get to care about them...
Thelma is a comedy about a 93 year old grandmother, Thelma, played by June Squibb, who is scammed out of her money and decides to do something about it. Thelma has a special relationship with her grandson Daniel, played by Fred Hechinger, and we meet him when he is...
This is a thoroughly enjoyable movie. Paul Rudd is at his sweet and innocent best, surrounded by offbeat and flawed but endearing siblings. It’s a movie with heart. It is hardly subtle and the characters are drawn with broad strokes, but it wonderfully depicts the importance of family and...
Faster is a story of a man who is betrayed by a gang, serves time in prison and then leaves prison and goes out to get his revenge. Although this is generally not my genre of movie, Jimmy Cullen, played by Dwayne Johnson, is good in his role and...
A feel good story with the theme that money can’t buy happiness. Beautifully acted. Tea Leoni always perfect and Nicholas Cafe shines. It is funny and feel- good and warm but never preachy. I have watched it multiple times and love watching it. Perfect ending.
The plot might be a somewhat predictable, but it is sheer joy to watch Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson together. A romance for the older set is always a good thing. They are both wonderfully real and believable . There is such a poignancy to their offbeat encounter and...
No, I did not want to see a movie about Karate. I just wasn't interested. After a little prodding, I agreed to join my sons and thought that I would just sleep through the movie as soon as the lights dimmed. Well, what a surprise! Immediately, I was drawn...
“The Karate Kid” is an exciting, sweet-tempered, heart-warming story with one of the most interesting friendships. The friends come from different worlds. A kid named Daniel is a New Jersey teenager who moves with his mother to Los Angeles. An old guy named Miyagi is the Japanese janitor in...
Elf was not a "go to" movie for me and although it has been around for years I never saw it until last year, when my twin granddaughters convinced me to watch it with them....and it wasn't even Christmas! What a sweet, innocent, happy movie it is! The story...
Great heist story with a very engaging ensemble cast that has good chemistry. Exciting chase scenes. Edward Norton nails it as a slimy villain. Rest of the actors perfectly cast and work together with grace and wit. A clever story line with interesting twists. Keeps you on your toes...
I am not surprised tht this movie has become a Christmas classic. Will Ferrel is wonderfully committed to the role and is totally believable in his innocence and goodness and “elfness”. There are many funny and sweet and heartfelt moments . What more can one ask? It’s a...
