4 REEL FILM REVIEWS

Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)

2008-11-03T02:59:00.000-08:00

9/10What a funny film! "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" had me in stitches from beginning to end. We have seen the plot line before, guy gets dumped by a girl he idolized and goes through hell until he meet that special girl, who opens his mind and sets his heart free, causing him to realize how imperfect his former love truly was. One example of this is "Along came Polly". But what really got me with

Burn After Reading (2008)

2008-10-30T08:02:00.000-07:00

5/10This film tried so very hard to be awesome and it almost was. They had the cast, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, John Malkovich to name just a few. They had the quirky storyline and they had some classic situations throughout the film. So what happened? They tried too hard!This film was pushing so hard to hit so many characters that even some great performances from the all-star cast couldn't

Goodfellas (1990)

2008-10-28T06:24:00.000-07:00

9/10One of the greatest gangster films of all time! I think it is the combination of characters, the full blooded Italians, half blooded wise guys, that gives this film that little something more than many of the other greats. I also love the way the film rolls from the golden years of the Mafia to the more recent shadier dealings and the loss of glamor etc. Now throw in the all star cast (Robert

Iron Man (2008)

2008-10-26T08:52:00.000-07:00

8/10Great film, great cast! Iron man has it all! Here is a film that combines the good nature of the super hero, the arrogence of a super rich kid/genius all packed into one awesome action bonanza. Robert Downey Jr is brilliant in this film, showing the world that he is back and better then ever before, mix in Jeff Bridges and Gwyneth Paltrow and you have a cast that delivers well. Though it is

Casino Royale (2006)

2008-10-25T16:10:00.000-07:00

9/10This is easily my favorite Bond installment of the past few decades! It seems that the people over at the Bond factory finally realized that it's target audience has evolved, has learned a little about technology and required a more plausible film to suspend their disbelief. In Casino Royale, they have down sized the crazy gadgets, up sized the action and finally given us a Bond that we can

The Promotion (2008)

2008-10-25T03:49:00.000-07:00

7/10Okay nothing new here, 2 guys battling it out to get noticed at work. They both have alot riding on this promotion which is what it takes to push good guys to do bad things. This is just a much better version of 'Employee of the Month'. Crazy funny at times, drags on a bit at others but overall it is a good film for a lazy night in.The Plot:At 33, Doug Stauber is ready for a promotion. He's

Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)

2008-10-13T23:16:00.000-07:00

7/10Over all a very enjoyable film, if you have been or are married then you will get a whole lot more out of this film then those who have yet to take the plunge. This film is like spy version of "War of the Roses". Except for all they try, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie fail to create that stage chemistry like Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner did nearly every film, they still have some great

50 First Dates (2004)

2008-10-12T18:41:00.000-07:00

8.5/10What an awesome film,The chemistry between Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore is amazing. The idea behind this film is great, the guy that is afraid of commitment, meets the one girl he cant get out of his head,but she cant keep him in hers! Rob Schnieder is brilliant as the whacked out weed toking Hawaiian surfer. Throw in Sean Astin as the steroid taking brother, Blake Clark as the old sea

Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

2008-10-12T07:18:00.000-07:00

6/10 (8.5/10 for Disney fans)Entertaining, very,very Disney. Imagine, Indiana Jones,crank up the family Disney levels, and you will have a real good idea what to expect from this film. Full of corny tongue in check humor, a crazy amount of crazy close calls, and a ton of Jurassic park effects and themes! The characters are put through more bone crushing thrills and spills, explosions that would

Human Traffic (1999)

2008-10-12T03:15:00.000-07:00

7/10Great film that takes a good look at the evolution of the club drug scene in the U.K. What I liked most about this film is it shows the plus's to using recreation drugs, while also showing the downside. The film also focuses on the early generation of Ecstasy users and follows them as they become the old school crew in a new kind of scene.The Plot:The Cardiff club scene in the 90's: five best

I Am Legend (2007)

2008-10-11T07:26:00.000-07:00

8.5/10I held off on watching this film for a long time, I don't get into the zombie/horror genre that much. It's all a question of suspension of disbelief and entertainment, and these films tend to be very far removed from anything plausible and more concerned with quantity of blood and gore rather than entertainment. "I am Legend" was a huge shock for me, this film was all about story and

Hancock (2008)

2008-10-09T05:36:00.000-07:00

8.5/10A great idea for a superhero film! I liked this film for what it was and what it tried to do, within a genre that has been bombarded by Hollywood for the last few years. Hancock take the idea of being possessed with the powers to do great things, having the black mark on your character which usually pushes our heroes to shine and then saying what if the world still got that hero down? What

The Rocker (2008)

2008-10-09T05:07:00.000-07:00

6/10A very generic yet entertaining film. It has some great comedic moments all of which are offset by the disneyesque rise of the dysfunctional suburban teen rock band. This film in many ways is like a cheap rip off of 'School of rock' yet like I say it has it's moments and overall works well as a light hearted comedy, perfect for a rainy day, but I wouldn't rush out to see it if I were you.I

Step Brothers (2008)

2008-10-08T02:04:00.000-07:00

7/10They are back at it again! Will Ferrell and John C Reilly are back in a new comedy, that will not disappoint any of their fans. As usual they look like they are just having fun making a wacky movie together again. A bunch of dick, gay and fart jokes in this one, and it goes without saying, these 2 guys do their best to show us just how cool they are not!The Plot:Brennan Huff (Will Ferrell) is

Eagle Eye (2008)

2008-10-08T00:41:00.000-07:00

8/10Eagle Eye is a fast paced Big Brother meets 2001: space odyssee kinda film. We have seen this film before many times over; some cloaked figure is using the good guys as human lab rats, putting them through all kinds of near death moments, never revealing the real reason. But our brave protagonist has more than meets the eye and searches for the meaning of it all trying to save their skin and

Babylon A.D. (2008)

2008-10-07T23:44:00.000-07:00

8.5/10Great sci-fi film, Babylon A.D. manages to find a real nice balance between the film noir sci-fi and action genres. Unlike many sci-fi noir pieces, Babylon A.D. doesn't stay in the dark throughout, it presents the future dystopia by both day and night, under ground and above. Vin Diesel is a great choice for the main role in this film, drawing on the character of Riddick but infusing a very

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)

2008-10-01T08:16:00.000-07:00

8/10This Film bordered on ridiculous, crossed that border, invaded ridiculous, installed a new government in ridiculous and founded a whole new level of ridiculous.On one level this film has more cheap jokes per foot of film then many others, but on a whole other level this film is a brilliant parody of the trend of biographic rock star films like I walk the line, the doors etc.The various

The Dark Knight (2008)

2008-08-12T22:44:00.000-07:00

9.5/10The Dark Knight, the latest installment of the new style of Batman films is amazing, I have always loved the darkness of Batman, but found the installments that were released in the 90's to be too cartoonish, they really failed to capture the extreme drive that drove Bruce Wayne to become the anti-hero that he is. The Dark Knight, takes a real look at the world we live in right now, the

Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)

2008-08-12T22:32:00.000-07:00

8/10Roldy and Kumar are back and they have stepped it up. Anyone who is a fan of the first installment, will love this film, the origional stoner vibe is still running strong in this one, but they have used the popularity of the first film to beef up the budget and add a bunch of social and political commentary to this one.The Plot:The morning they return from their White Castle road trip, Harold

Clerks 2 (2006)

2008-04-25T07:30:00.000-07:00

8.5/10They are back, and they are brilliant! The worlds most loved misfit clerks have returned to the screen; 10 years has past, they are a little fatter, a little older and only a miniscule touch more mature! In the original “Clerks” installment Dante and Randall dealt with the ins and outs of trying to find their place in the world, the struggle of the 20 something, not sure where this life of

Crank (2006)

2008-04-24T08:06:00.000-07:00

9.5/10This film has easily made my top ten list! Think of all the elements you want in a film and I can assure you most of them are not only incorporated in this film, but executed with incredible skill. Violence, desperation, tough guys, tougher situations, incredible action, loads of great comic moments and a slight touch of love, “Crank” literally has it all and then some. The very concept of

The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)

2008-03-28T21:49:00.000-07:00

8.5/10Sex isn’t love; that is what I think the theme of this film is! So very,very funny! This film has a few brilliant moments, a bunch of very funny moments and is generally funny through out. Gets a little “Hollywood” at a few points but each time it does, boom they hit you with one of those thigh slapping moments to bring you back!The idea alone gave me brain

X2 (2003)

2008-03-26T01:27:00.000-07:00

9/10The saga continues! This time the X-men are faced with a new foe, a foe that hates mutants with a hate fueled by a personal vendetta. A foe with all the resources of the government and a very unique insight into the mutant world at his disposal! Rarely does a sequel surpass the original for me, but this one totally does. The characters are more defined, the relationships between them more

Men At Work (1990)

2008-03-26T01:12:00.001-07:00

7.5/10Funny at times, silly through out, with some classic moments thrown in! “Men at Work” is everything that you expect from an 80’s comedy, even if it was released in the 90’s. Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez work well in this film, the chemistry the have as siblings translates well into their roles as best friends in this film.A situation based, comedy of errors type of film, that is very

Rock Star (2001)

2008-03-25T05:03:00.000-07:00

8/10I love this movie, and I think anyone who was into the 80’s glam metal scene would also love it! Take it as you want, be it a parody or a trip down memory lane, to a time where decadence was a virtue in the music industry. Rock star has all the trimming of that era, big hair, crazy parties, hotel trashing, groupies,drugs and slammin’ tunes!Mark Wahlberg was excellent in his role as the

Ocean’s Thirteen (2007)

2008-03-24T20:03:00.000-07:00

7/10Very entertaining and with an all star cast, every one had a role to play and they all played it very well! That said this is still another Ocean’s movie and as usual they have a plan where everything seems like it is going to fall apart at every turn, but somehow comes off exactly as they intended it too! When I see on of the Ocean’s film I get the feeling that this is more of an “In” movie,

Hot Fuzz (2007)

2008-03-23T08:44:00.001-07:00

3/10I had a hard time liking this movie, it was funny at times, and super dumb at others. It was one of those films that I wanted to turn off many, many times, but decided to see it through to the twists that are thrown in and the outright ridiculous moments in the end that would go well with some herbal refreshments! Don’t get too excited!The Plot:Top London cop, PC Nicholas Angel is good. Too

Rambo (2008)

2008-03-23T06:15:00.001-07:00

7.5/10I liked it, this is the first installment of the “Rambo” franchise that I have liked since “First Blood”. While this one was no where near the film that the original was, it at least had a plausible story line. The reason I decided to watch it was that a friend of mine told me that the premise of this film is actually based on a real American living in or near Burma (I have not verified

Hitman (2007)

2008-03-23T03:30:00.000-07:00

6.5/10 (too many cliché's killed it)While I did enjoy this movie, I also found it hard to get into, difficult to find a place of suspended disbelief. When confronted with any movie of this genre I find myself instantly comparing it to “Leon” which is a very high standard to be held to. The action is great, the story is okay, the cliche agent on the ghost hitmans tail is quite annoying. The idea

Super Troopers (2001)

2008-03-18T21:12:00.000-07:00

9.5/10“Super Troopers” is a classic. Every scene in this film is funny, and I do mean every scene! This movie almost makes you like cops, or at least wanna join the highway patrol.“Super Troopers” mixes practical jokes, one liners, situation comedy and prop humor into every part of this film, resulting in a laughfest, the likes of which is rarely seen these days.If you like FUNNY, you will Love “

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

2008-03-15T07:05:00.000-07:00

9/10This film has more pure heart than I have seen in a long time, it is not a love story between a man and a woman, but rather that between a father and a son. “The pursuit of happyness” is a total must see movie!This is the first time I have seen Will Smith portray the underdog, casting off the cocky, arrogant, super cool, super slick character tat he is so over prone to portraying. Instead

Night at the Museum (2006)

2008-03-15T00:36:00.000-07:00

6.5/10Interesting idea, well made, overall quite enjoyable. The reason I rated it kind of on the low side was that it is just a cute film, i think the idea behind this movie could have been better served up as an action/suspense film. However, all said, if you have kids they are gonna love this movie. Must say one thing though, this movie has an all time cast of great comedians!The Plot:In New

Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigalo (1999)

2008-03-14T01:25:00.000-07:00

7/10Funny film as usual with these guys, don;t look for any substance in “Duece Bigalo” there is none, just a straight up funny movie that borders on absurd, but somehow keeps you entertained. The usual suspects make their appearances as with all Happy Madison productions, and yet again prove they know how to entertain.Rob Schneider is just plain funny, no matter what role he takes on, he is

Run Fatboy Run (2007)

2008-03-13T22:02:00.001-07:00

8/10Plenty of laughs, plenty of heart, the Brits have done it again! This movie is all about redefining who you are, by taking control of your life. The main character Dennis (Simon Pegg) discovers the man he wants to be and will do anything to get there!If you like British films, then you will love “Run Fatboy Run”, Great one liners, situation comedy and lovable yet quirky characters.The Plot:

Love in the time of Cholera (2007)

2008-03-13T19:00:00.000-07:00

8/10I read the novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez over 10 years ago, and was captured by its brilliance. While the story line is somewhat far fetched in today’s world, I can’t help but wonder if tales like this one took place in the world of the 1800’s. The story aside, it was Marquez’s characterization that really got a hold of me, his characters were real, their was no Romeo & Juliet in his work,

.45 (2006)

2008-03-13T02:54:00.000-07:00

8/10I loved this film! Great acting, brutal story line, nice use of the speak to the camera technique for character narraive. There was not much in the way of origionality in this film, in fact there are many other movies out, with almost identical stories and characters, so what made “.45” so great? Simple, 2 things, great dialogue and great delivery.This film can get a little rough with its

Jumper (2008)

2008-03-13T01:20:00.000-07:00

7.5/10Heard this film was pretty average before watching it, so expectations were well low. I must say though after seeing “ Jumper “ I was more than pleasantly surprised. As well as being a great action, with a whole new concept, “ Jumper “ is a real rice love story. I really loved the whole idea of the Jumpers and the Paladins that are hunting them,Sameul L Jackson was brilliantly cast in this

Across The Universe (2007)

2008-03-11T23:16:00.000-07:00

9.5/10An Incredible musical masterpiece, set in the turmoil that was the 1960’s. Infused through out this film are classic renditions of the beatles, in such a way that the lyrics not only compliment the story line, but seem to take on a whole new meaning. The choreography is phenomenal, unlike so many other films of this vein, the dance moves a completely integrated into the moment, rather than

I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry (2007)

2008-03-11T02:02:00.000-07:00

7.5/10Good laughs, great message and an unusual format to deliver it in. “Chuck and Larry” not only takes a look at sexual discrimination and gay marriage, but also at the inadequacies of government systems. On another side it delves into friendship and how we can all be there for each other, no matter what is needed.As usual Adam Sandler is great, he plays the tough brooklyn firefighter, who

40 Things That Only Happen In The Movies

2008-03-10T02:33:00.000-07:00

Did you ever notice that certain things only happen in the movies, but never happen in real life? For example:1. It is always possible to find a parking spot directly outside or opposite the building you are visiting.2. When paying for a taxi, don’t look at your wallet as you take out a note. Just grab one out at random and hand it over. It will always be the exact fare.3. Television news

10,000 B.C (2008)

2008-03-09T09:56:00.000-07:00

4/10I had very high hopes for " 10,000 b.c " after watching the trailer, but in the end was less than impressed. Perhaps the graphics could have carried it, but it was such a done before plot that I couldn't get into it. Watch it by all means, but if you are chasing a good movie with basically the same plot then go and rent "The Last of the Mohicans". To sum up, seen it all before with different

Meet the Spartans (2008)

2008-03-07T20:22:00.000-08:00

6.5/10Silly, Stupid, ridiculous, but funny as well. I have long been a fan of parody films, the greats like “Airplane”, “Hot Shots” and “Top Secret” are amongst my favorite films of all time. Recent attempts at Parody has fallen well below par in my book though, “Films” like “Epic Movie” for example were so stupid and pointless that watching it for 20 minutes left me with a migraine! “Meet the

3:10 to Yuma (2007)

2008-03-07T18:38:00.000-08:00

8/10What great western! I mean the film had a few flaws for sure, but all in all it was a true western, the story of men, real men. Unlike many westerns this film is a character piece with just that little extra depth, I thought it stepped away from stereo types with the main two characters Ben Wade ( Russell Crowe) the bad assed cold blooded train robber and Dan Evans (Christian Bale) a man

Death Sentence (2007)

2008-03-07T18:06:00.000-08:00

7.5/10Now here is an action film with some flair the likes of which I haven’t seen in a while.I really liked the film, though it was difficult to watch in many parts. The opening sequence was done so well, allowing you to see the family grow through home videos and bringing you into their lives, very nice touch! The films violence seems very justified while at the same time giving a very strong

Into The Wild (2007)

2008-03-07T08:08:00.000-08:00

10/10I cannot begin to tell you all how great this movie is! I fear by telling you why i loved it so much I would be robbing you of the journey that this film is. It is such a pure story, of heart and love so real. It is the ultimate romance between one and all! It is a must see film!Do not download this film, buy it! When art like this is created, the artists behind it deserve their merits, this

War (2007)

2008-03-06T23:03:00.000-08:00

2/10What a terrible waste of great talent! Where do I start to explain how much this film sucked!The plot was merely there to serve up action on, which in most parts was ridiculous and boring!The Triad and Yakuza characters screamed Stereo type!Devon Aoki spoke some of the worst Japanese I have seen since Sean Connery in Rising Sun. While Jason Statham spoke some of the best. (great actor bad

Rocky Balboa (2006)

2008-03-06T21:13:00.000-08:00

7/10I refused to watch this film for quite sometime, but then while sitting at home a little bored I thought what the hey. I was pleasantly surprised, this does not mean i liked the film, but it also doesn’t mean i hated it. I remember the first time i saw rocky (the first one) and I thought no here is a great film, full of heart, determination, love. Essentially Rocky represented the underdog in

Evan Almighty (2007)

2008-03-06T20:09:00.000-08:00

6/10I was a big fan of Bruce almighty, and so gave this one a look. To say the least it was a typical sequel, meaning that it lacked the appeal of the first and tried to reproduce the same ideas and jokes with a slightly new twist.All that said “Evan Almighty” is an enjoyable watch, but it isn’t what I would call a good movie. As for laughs it is full of them, the animal work in it is incredible,

Anger Management (2003)

2008-03-05T06:33:00.000-08:00

6.5/10This is a funny flick for sure, but what else do you get when you team up Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson? All I can say is Crazy Jack is Back! The ending was a downer for me though, I felt like they just went too far to have any credibility. A little more thought here would have made this film another of Happy Madison's classics, but it fell just short.The Plot:After a misunderstanding

Old School (2003)

2008-02-28T18:49:00.000-08:00

9/10Mitch, Frank and Beanie are disillusioned with their personal lives begining when Mitch's nymphomanic girlfriend, Heidi, cheats on him, then former party animal Frank gets married, but unwilling to get go of his wild life, and Beanie is a family man seeking to reclaim his wild and crazy youth. Beanie suggests that they form their own fraternity in Mitch's new house on a college campus to

X-Men (2000)

2008-02-26T21:11:00.000-08:00

8.5/10This classic comic book adaptation for film exploded on the screen, with a league of fans whom emanated from both the comic book medium and the cartoon series. The film was met with both great expectation and great reserve as many hard-core fans expressed concern over how true the “Hollywood” adaptation would stay to the original vein of the X-MEN.For those who are unfamiliar with the story

The Number 23 (2007)

2008-02-25T17:52:00.001-08:00

7/10I love movies based on obsession, but to be frank when I thought of watching Jim Carey in one i was more than a little thrown off on the idea.The number 23, is the story of a man Walter Sparrow, he lives a normal life, beautiful wife, happy marriage and a son that loves him. Until one day a series of events, perpetuated by a simple choice lead him to find a book. The book is title “The number

The Big Lebowski (1998)

2008-02-15T17:53:00.000-08:00

Rating: 9/10... Just watch it!Coen Brothers Masterpiece.Bowling, money, family feuds, a missing trophy wife and a rug that really ties it all together nicely!This is the story of the Dude, one of the laziest men to ever grace the silver screen. A man so content with his life of bowling, smoking weed and drinking White Russians that many would consider him a wasteful bum; which I guess to a degree