Even though Meet the Parents and Meet the Fockers were popular movies, there wasn’t any reason for a third movie to be made. I wasn’t surprised when I found out that Little Fockers was coming out though.
I was ambivalent about seeing Little Fockers. I liked Meet the Parents all right when I first saw it, but it was much less entertaining to me when I saw it a second time. It just doesn’t hold up that well. I haven’t watched it again in years and haven’t wanted to watch it. Meet the Fockers was somewhat entertaining, but once was plenty for me. It was just too much of a rehash of the first movie. Given how I felt about the first two movies, I wasn’t expecting a lot from Little Fockers.
It has been six years since Meet the Fockers came out. There really wasn’t any need to make Little Fockers after so long. It seems to be more of an attempt to grab cash than anything. The name is very misleading since the kids - the little Fockers - really don’t do much of anything. They just turn up briefly in a few scenes and then fade away while all the focus is put on the antics of Jack and Greg again. If the movie had truly been about the kids, it could have been something a bit different. Instead, we just have Jack spying on Greg while he acts like a bafoon again.
The plot is paper thin and really nothing interesting happens. Jack wants Greg to take over as the head of the family. Jack and Dina arrive for the twins’ birthday and Greg is asked to do some sort of promotion work for an erectile dysfunction drug by a beautiful, but dumb, woman. The humor is very crude and downright gross at times. Much of what is done to add humor just falls flat. Seeing Greg get puked on or Jack going off the deep end just isn’t funny.
Jack has not evolved as a character in any way since the first movie. He’s still a control freak who goes way to far with things. Greg is no better, acting like an idiot when Jack is around. Pam and Dina are barely in the movie. It is like they are tossed in just to observe the insanity between Greg and Jack. Roz and Bernie, Greg’s parents, are barely in the movie, so Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand are horribly under used. There was no point to them even being in this movie. Jessica Alba is the main new addition to the cast. Her character, Andi, is one of the worst characters I’ve seen in a movie in a long time. She comes across as a sex obsessed dingbat. It isn’t believable at all that the character is a former nurse.
Little Fockers has a few amusing moments, but the movie is a huge waste of time overall. It is pointless and unnecessary. People should go see True Grit instead.
I did get a review posted on Epinions.
Little Fockers
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True Grit
I haven’t liked that many westerns, though I haven’t watched many in recent years. I will still give them a chance if I think they look interesting, which is what I did with True Grit. I really liked the movie.
I probably saw the John Wayne version of True Grit at some point, but I honestly couldn’t remember anything about it before seeing the new version. Once I saw this one, I ended up watching the older version. The main plot is the same, though a few little things have been changed here and there. Both movies are based on the book by Charles Portis. I haven’t read the book, though I’ve heard that this version stays closer to the book.
True Grit begins by setting up the situation and explaining how Mattie Ross decides to deal with her father’s killer herself. The pace is a little slower while that is going on and the characters are introduced, but it doesn’t take that long for more to start happening. The plot is very interesting and I was surprised by several things. I’m thinking that I wouldn’t have been as surprised by a few things if I had seen the previous movie. The plot is very entertaining and it is definitely worth watching.
Most of what happens in True Grit is more serious. Mattie’s father has been murdered and Mattie decides to track him down herself since the authorities don’t seem to be doing much. She hires Marshal Cogburn because she hears he is the most ruthless. He isn’t interested at first, but she keeps after him and gets her way. There is violence in the movie, though it isn’t too graphic. There are just one or two scenes that are a bit disturbing. There is a decent amount of humor in the movie, mostly from things that Cogburn says at times.
A lot of True Grit takes place when Cogburn and Mattie are on the trail, searching for her father’s killer. The landscape is a bit bleak and colorless, but that fits in well with the movie. Things look wonderful. There are a few gorgeous, and even powerful, shots in the movie.
Mattie is a wonderful character. She is a very determined young woman. She takes on something that many adults wouldn’t in deciding to go after her father’s killer. She is very intelligent, and she is frequently able to get her way. I love how she deals with a merchant early in the movie. Rooster Cogburn is a complicated character. He isn’t fully a hero type character, though he isn’t really a bad guy either. He does use questionable methods at times, and he tends to get drunk. Jeff Bridges is wonderful in the part. Le Boeuf is a Texas Ranger also looking for the same man. He teams up with Cogburn, though the men don’t get along that well. Matt Damon does really well with the part.
True Grit is a wonderful movie. I do think it is one of the best of the year and it is definitely the better than many of the other movies currently in theaters now. Fans of the cast or of westerns should give it a chance.
I did get a review posted on Epinions after seeing the movie in the theater.
True Grit
I probably saw the John Wayne version of True Grit at some point, but I honestly couldn’t remember anything about it before seeing the new version. Once I saw this one, I ended up watching the older version. The main plot is the same, though a few little things have been changed here and there. Both movies are based on the book by Charles Portis. I haven’t read the book, though I’ve heard that this version stays closer to the book.
True Grit begins by setting up the situation and explaining how Mattie Ross decides to deal with her father’s killer herself. The pace is a little slower while that is going on and the characters are introduced, but it doesn’t take that long for more to start happening. The plot is very interesting and I was surprised by several things. I’m thinking that I wouldn’t have been as surprised by a few things if I had seen the previous movie. The plot is very entertaining and it is definitely worth watching.
Most of what happens in True Grit is more serious. Mattie’s father has been murdered and Mattie decides to track him down herself since the authorities don’t seem to be doing much. She hires Marshal Cogburn because she hears he is the most ruthless. He isn’t interested at first, but she keeps after him and gets her way. There is violence in the movie, though it isn’t too graphic. There are just one or two scenes that are a bit disturbing. There is a decent amount of humor in the movie, mostly from things that Cogburn says at times.
A lot of True Grit takes place when Cogburn and Mattie are on the trail, searching for her father’s killer. The landscape is a bit bleak and colorless, but that fits in well with the movie. Things look wonderful. There are a few gorgeous, and even powerful, shots in the movie.
Mattie is a wonderful character. She is a very determined young woman. She takes on something that many adults wouldn’t in deciding to go after her father’s killer. She is very intelligent, and she is frequently able to get her way. I love how she deals with a merchant early in the movie. Rooster Cogburn is a complicated character. He isn’t fully a hero type character, though he isn’t really a bad guy either. He does use questionable methods at times, and he tends to get drunk. Jeff Bridges is wonderful in the part. Le Boeuf is a Texas Ranger also looking for the same man. He teams up with Cogburn, though the men don’t get along that well. Matt Damon does really well with the part.
True Grit is a wonderful movie. I do think it is one of the best of the year and it is definitely the better than many of the other movies currently in theaters now. Fans of the cast or of westerns should give it a chance.
I did get a review posted on Epinions after seeing the movie in the theater.
True Grit
The Tourist
Johnny Depp is one of my favorite actors. I will usually make an effort to see his new movies. I have also liked several movies that I’ve seen Angelina Jolie in. When I saw the trailers for The Tourist, the first movie they’ve made together, I thought the movie looked interesting.
The Tourist hasn’t made a lot of money, and I know that some people have said it is a really bad movie. I don’t agree with that. It isn’t exactly what I expected from the trailers, but I do think that the movie is entertaining and worth watching. I really enjoyed it.
The plot for The Tourist is interesting, though it could have been a bit more original. I do think there are a few surprises to what happens. Things are slightly more complicated than they seem at first. After seeing the movie, I discovered that it was based on a book. I have no idea what has been changed for the movie.
I’ve read that some people have felt that the pacing is too slow in The Tourist. I didn’t feel that way at all. The movie has been promoted as a thriller and I can see some thriller elements in it even though the movie isn’t that suspenseful overall. For some reason, the movie has been nominated in the comedy/musical category for the Golden Globes. While there are some funny lines and moments, the movie is far from being a comedy and it definitely isn’t a musical. There is some action in a few scenes, though the movie really isn’t action packed.
There are only three main characters in The Tourist. Frank, a math teacher on vacation, probably receives a bit more attention than the others. He ends up in a somewhat odd situation that he manages to deal with fairly well. I think Johnny Depp did a very good job with the part. Elise is a mysterious woman who pulls Frank into the mess he ends up in. She looks elegant and refined, but it is quickly clear that she can take care of herself. Inspector Acheson is the last character that receives much attention. He is a detective with Scotland Yard and he’s investigating something that is tied to Elise and Frank. Paul Bettany does fine with the part. Timothy Dalton has a small part as Acheson’s boss.
I really enjoyed The Tourist and think it is better than a lot of people have said. Fans of Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie may find something to like about the movie.
I did get a review posted on Epinions after seeing the movie in the theater.
The Tourist
The Tourist hasn’t made a lot of money, and I know that some people have said it is a really bad movie. I don’t agree with that. It isn’t exactly what I expected from the trailers, but I do think that the movie is entertaining and worth watching. I really enjoyed it.
The plot for The Tourist is interesting, though it could have been a bit more original. I do think there are a few surprises to what happens. Things are slightly more complicated than they seem at first. After seeing the movie, I discovered that it was based on a book. I have no idea what has been changed for the movie.
I’ve read that some people have felt that the pacing is too slow in The Tourist. I didn’t feel that way at all. The movie has been promoted as a thriller and I can see some thriller elements in it even though the movie isn’t that suspenseful overall. For some reason, the movie has been nominated in the comedy/musical category for the Golden Globes. While there are some funny lines and moments, the movie is far from being a comedy and it definitely isn’t a musical. There is some action in a few scenes, though the movie really isn’t action packed.
There are only three main characters in The Tourist. Frank, a math teacher on vacation, probably receives a bit more attention than the others. He ends up in a somewhat odd situation that he manages to deal with fairly well. I think Johnny Depp did a very good job with the part. Elise is a mysterious woman who pulls Frank into the mess he ends up in. She looks elegant and refined, but it is quickly clear that she can take care of herself. Inspector Acheson is the last character that receives much attention. He is a detective with Scotland Yard and he’s investigating something that is tied to Elise and Frank. Paul Bettany does fine with the part. Timothy Dalton has a small part as Acheson’s boss.
I really enjoyed The Tourist and think it is better than a lot of people have said. Fans of Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie may find something to like about the movie.
I did get a review posted on Epinions after seeing the movie in the theater.
The Tourist
Burlesque
I’ve been interested in seeing Burlesque for a long time. It did take me longer than I originally intended to see the movie.
The plot for Burlesque, dealing with a young woman from a tiny town in the middle of nowhere going to Los Angeles with dreams of becoming famous, isn’t the most original. Despite that, the movie is still very entertaining and I think it is worth watching. Things are a little different since Ali, the woman with dreams of being famous, is happy performing in The Burlesque Lounge. She isn’t trying to break into movies or anything like that, though she is determined to get on stage though. Her determination ends up helping later in the movie as well.
Ali, played by Christina Aguilera, has a beautiful and powerful singing voice. It makes sense that she would become a popular performer at the club. Burlesque is a musical, with all the songs being numbers performed at the club. Characters don’t just break out into song like happens in a lot of other musicals. The songs are done well and help to make the move more entertaining. The women do wear some revealing outfits while performing, though they are never naked. I loved all the singing, but some people may not care for that aspect of the movie. People who don’t care for musicals may want to pick a different movie.
Most of what happens in Burlesque is tied to the club in some way. There is an attempt to add one or two complications. The movie isn’t exactly serious, but it really isn’t a comedy either even though there is humor in the movie. Romance turns up as well without being the main focus.
The characters in Burlesque are interesting, though many of them are rather flat. Ali receives the most attention. She is likable and Christina Aguilera does a very good job in the part. Tess is the woman who owns the club. She acts tough at times, but she has a nicer side as well. She is protective of the women who work at the club. Cher does really well with the part and she also performs a few new songs. Most of the other characters are the other performers. Nikki stands out the most because of her attitude, but Kristen Bell is kind of wasted in the part.
Overall I really enjoyed Burlesque and think it is worth watching. Cher and Christina Aguilera are wonderful in their parts and there are some great songs in it.
I did get a longer review posted on Epinions.
Burlesque
The plot for Burlesque, dealing with a young woman from a tiny town in the middle of nowhere going to Los Angeles with dreams of becoming famous, isn’t the most original. Despite that, the movie is still very entertaining and I think it is worth watching. Things are a little different since Ali, the woman with dreams of being famous, is happy performing in The Burlesque Lounge. She isn’t trying to break into movies or anything like that, though she is determined to get on stage though. Her determination ends up helping later in the movie as well.
Ali, played by Christina Aguilera, has a beautiful and powerful singing voice. It makes sense that she would become a popular performer at the club. Burlesque is a musical, with all the songs being numbers performed at the club. Characters don’t just break out into song like happens in a lot of other musicals. The songs are done well and help to make the move more entertaining. The women do wear some revealing outfits while performing, though they are never naked. I loved all the singing, but some people may not care for that aspect of the movie. People who don’t care for musicals may want to pick a different movie.
Most of what happens in Burlesque is tied to the club in some way. There is an attempt to add one or two complications. The movie isn’t exactly serious, but it really isn’t a comedy either even though there is humor in the movie. Romance turns up as well without being the main focus.
The characters in Burlesque are interesting, though many of them are rather flat. Ali receives the most attention. She is likable and Christina Aguilera does a very good job in the part. Tess is the woman who owns the club. She acts tough at times, but she has a nicer side as well. She is protective of the women who work at the club. Cher does really well with the part and she also performs a few new songs. Most of the other characters are the other performers. Nikki stands out the most because of her attitude, but Kristen Bell is kind of wasted in the part.
Overall I really enjoyed Burlesque and think it is worth watching. Cher and Christina Aguilera are wonderful in their parts and there are some great songs in it.
I did get a longer review posted on Epinions.
Burlesque
Tangled
I still love animated movies and many of the Disney animated movies I saw when I was younger are still among my favorites. I have been interested in seeing Tangled since I first saw a trailer for the movie.
Tangled adds Rapunzel to the line of Disney princesses. I’ve thought that Disney should do a Rapunzel movie for years, so I was happy when I found out they were making out. The title was changed and I have read that it was in an attempt to attract more boys to watch the movie. I don’t know if that is why or not. The main male character, Flynn Rider, receives more attention than the male characters have in many of the other Disney princess movies. That does make it a little different. In other ways, it is more like the earlier Disney princess movies. The characters are interesting and the voices fit them all very well.
It has been years since I last heard or read the Rapunzel fairytale and I had forgotten most of it before seeing the movie. Really all I could remember was that she had really long hair and was stuck in a tower for some reason. After seeing the movie, I did look some things up and know what was changed for this version of the story. The main story is pretty much the same, though some of the details are different. I really like this version of the story and think it works very well to make an entertaining movie.
Tangled is in 3D in some theaters. I did end up seeing the 3D version, mostly because of the timing. The 3D effects are well done, though mostly subtle. The effect is done amazingly well in a later sequence involving floating items. The movie has a beautiful look for the settings. Rapunzel’s hair is very impressive. She utilizes it in some unique ways that help make the movie more entertaining.
The plot for Tangled is interesting and entertaining even though it is somewhat simple. I was surprised by a few things that happened. I may not have been surprised by those few things if I remembered more from the original story. I do think there is a good amount of humor in the movie, much of which is provided by Rapunzel’s pet chameleon Pascal and Maximus, a horse who acts like a dog. In addition to the humor, there are a few more serious moments in the movie as well. There are songs, and while they are done well, none of them are as strong as ones from earlier Disney movies. A bit of romance turns up without it being the driving force of the movie.
Tangled is another wonderful Disney animated movie. It is one of the better animated movies I’ve seen in a while. It is definitely worth seeing. I know I’ll be adding it to my movie collection.
I did get a review posted on Epinions.
Tangled
Tangled adds Rapunzel to the line of Disney princesses. I’ve thought that Disney should do a Rapunzel movie for years, so I was happy when I found out they were making out. The title was changed and I have read that it was in an attempt to attract more boys to watch the movie. I don’t know if that is why or not. The main male character, Flynn Rider, receives more attention than the male characters have in many of the other Disney princess movies. That does make it a little different. In other ways, it is more like the earlier Disney princess movies. The characters are interesting and the voices fit them all very well.
It has been years since I last heard or read the Rapunzel fairytale and I had forgotten most of it before seeing the movie. Really all I could remember was that she had really long hair and was stuck in a tower for some reason. After seeing the movie, I did look some things up and know what was changed for this version of the story. The main story is pretty much the same, though some of the details are different. I really like this version of the story and think it works very well to make an entertaining movie.
Tangled is in 3D in some theaters. I did end up seeing the 3D version, mostly because of the timing. The 3D effects are well done, though mostly subtle. The effect is done amazingly well in a later sequence involving floating items. The movie has a beautiful look for the settings. Rapunzel’s hair is very impressive. She utilizes it in some unique ways that help make the movie more entertaining.
The plot for Tangled is interesting and entertaining even though it is somewhat simple. I was surprised by a few things that happened. I may not have been surprised by those few things if I remembered more from the original story. I do think there is a good amount of humor in the movie, much of which is provided by Rapunzel’s pet chameleon Pascal and Maximus, a horse who acts like a dog. In addition to the humor, there are a few more serious moments in the movie as well. There are songs, and while they are done well, none of them are as strong as ones from earlier Disney movies. A bit of romance turns up without it being the driving force of the movie.
Tangled is another wonderful Disney animated movie. It is one of the better animated movies I’ve seen in a while. It is definitely worth seeing. I know I’ll be adding it to my movie collection.
I did get a review posted on Epinions.
Tangled
Faster
Since I usually like Dwayne Johnson movies, I decided to see Faster. Based on the previews, I wasn’t expecting a lot from the movie, but I was entertained.
A man gets out of prison and starts killing the people involved with the murder of his brother. The police investigate the murders and someone hires a hitman to go after the killer. That is really it for the plot. The name of the main character and one of the cops is used during the movie, but they are only identified as Driver and Cop in the credits and the hitman is listed as Killer.
The plot for Faster is very, very simple and thin, even for a revenge type movie. The motivation is shared for why Driver is killing. He kills several people, but since he is only targeting certain people, I don’t really think of it as a killing spree. I was entertained by the movie, but it would have been nice if there had been a little more substance to the plot. A few attempts to add complications by sharing some information about Killer and a bit of backstory for Cop just don’t work that well. One development was probably intended to be a surprise, but I saw it coming way in advance.
There really isn’t any mystery or suspense to what is going on in Faster, but there is a lot of violence. It doesn’t take long for Driver to start killing. The deaths he is responsible for are violent and bloody. At one point, there is a flashback that shows the murder of his brother, another scene that is violent. Things aren’t that gory, but they are probably too graphic for some viewers.
Faster has minimal character development, one of the things that makes the story weaker overall. A little bit of background is shared about Driver, Cop, and Killer, and that is really it. Most of the characters are rather flat, and not as interesting as they could have been. The acting is fine, but nothing special. Dwayne Johnson doesn’t even have that many lines. He just goes from place to place killing with a ticked off look on his face.
Overall, Faster is a fairly simple movie that does manage to be entertaining. It isn’t a favorite, but I have seen worse.
I did get a longer review posted on Epinions.
Faster
A man gets out of prison and starts killing the people involved with the murder of his brother. The police investigate the murders and someone hires a hitman to go after the killer. That is really it for the plot. The name of the main character and one of the cops is used during the movie, but they are only identified as Driver and Cop in the credits and the hitman is listed as Killer.
The plot for Faster is very, very simple and thin, even for a revenge type movie. The motivation is shared for why Driver is killing. He kills several people, but since he is only targeting certain people, I don’t really think of it as a killing spree. I was entertained by the movie, but it would have been nice if there had been a little more substance to the plot. A few attempts to add complications by sharing some information about Killer and a bit of backstory for Cop just don’t work that well. One development was probably intended to be a surprise, but I saw it coming way in advance.
There really isn’t any mystery or suspense to what is going on in Faster, but there is a lot of violence. It doesn’t take long for Driver to start killing. The deaths he is responsible for are violent and bloody. At one point, there is a flashback that shows the murder of his brother, another scene that is violent. Things aren’t that gory, but they are probably too graphic for some viewers.
Faster has minimal character development, one of the things that makes the story weaker overall. A little bit of background is shared about Driver, Cop, and Killer, and that is really it. Most of the characters are rather flat, and not as interesting as they could have been. The acting is fine, but nothing special. Dwayne Johnson doesn’t even have that many lines. He just goes from place to place killing with a ticked off look on his face.
Overall, Faster is a fairly simple movie that does manage to be entertaining. It isn’t a favorite, but I have seen worse.
I did get a longer review posted on Epinions.
Faster
Harry Potter Film Wizardry
I love the Harry Potter books and movies. I also enjoy books that are about the making of movies. I have been watching for one about the Harry Potter movies for years. When I found Harry Potter Film Wizardry by Brian Sibley, I quickly got it.
Harry Potter Film Wizardry is a little different form other books. It is the only book I’ve ever bought that was come wrapped in shrink wrap. Something else that makes the book different is the fact that it includes replicas of different props from the Harry Potter movies. It does have a higher list price, but I was able to get it for about half off by ordering it online, so I do suggest comparing prices.
Harry Potter Film Wizardry shares information about the making of the Harry Potter movies up through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 as well as sharing a little general information about the plots of the movies. The last few pages have pictures of a few things from the last movie without any details being shared. There aren’t technically plot summaries in the book, though certain things are mentioned that will be spoilers for people who haven’t seen the movies or read the books. The information is shared mostly in order, though a few things are briefly mentioned out of order. The organization could have been slightly better, but the book is still very entertaining and worth picking up for fans of the series.
There are several replicas of various props in Harry Potter Film Wizardry. I have several books tied to the making of movies, but this is the only one that has props. I love the prop replicas. They are included in the book where the object is being discussed. The replicas look like the different things from the movie. Most of them are in a sort of clear envelope that protects them. Some of the items include the letter that Harry receives about going to Hogwarts in the first movie, some of the educational decrees, a flyer from the Quidditch World Cup, and a sales flyer from the store that Fred and George open. Some of the items were only briefly seen in the various movies, but they are incredibly detailed. I love the prop replicas.
Harry Potter Film Wizardry has all sorts of information about the movies. The book is really aimed at people who are fans of the movies. There are sections for each of the movies, which helps the organization. A few items aren’t brought up until later for some reason. There are illustrations throughout the book tied to different things as well as pictures taken during filming and pictures that look like they were pulled from the movies.
Overall Harry Potter Film Wizardry is a wonderful book for fans of Harry Potter. It is definitely worth getting for fans Potter fans.
I did get a review posted at Epinions.
Harry Potter Film Wizardry
Harry Potter Film Wizardry is a little different form other books. It is the only book I’ve ever bought that was come wrapped in shrink wrap. Something else that makes the book different is the fact that it includes replicas of different props from the Harry Potter movies. It does have a higher list price, but I was able to get it for about half off by ordering it online, so I do suggest comparing prices.
Harry Potter Film Wizardry shares information about the making of the Harry Potter movies up through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 as well as sharing a little general information about the plots of the movies. The last few pages have pictures of a few things from the last movie without any details being shared. There aren’t technically plot summaries in the book, though certain things are mentioned that will be spoilers for people who haven’t seen the movies or read the books. The information is shared mostly in order, though a few things are briefly mentioned out of order. The organization could have been slightly better, but the book is still very entertaining and worth picking up for fans of the series.
There are several replicas of various props in Harry Potter Film Wizardry. I have several books tied to the making of movies, but this is the only one that has props. I love the prop replicas. They are included in the book where the object is being discussed. The replicas look like the different things from the movie. Most of them are in a sort of clear envelope that protects them. Some of the items include the letter that Harry receives about going to Hogwarts in the first movie, some of the educational decrees, a flyer from the Quidditch World Cup, and a sales flyer from the store that Fred and George open. Some of the items were only briefly seen in the various movies, but they are incredibly detailed. I love the prop replicas.
Harry Potter Film Wizardry has all sorts of information about the movies. The book is really aimed at people who are fans of the movies. There are sections for each of the movies, which helps the organization. A few items aren’t brought up until later for some reason. There are illustrations throughout the book tied to different things as well as pictures taken during filming and pictures that look like they were pulled from the movies.
Overall Harry Potter Film Wizardry is a wonderful book for fans of Harry Potter. It is definitely worth getting for fans Potter fans.
I did get a review posted at Epinions.
Harry Potter Film Wizardry
Friday, December 3, 2010
Kiss the Girls
I have seen Kiss the Girls several times since it first came out to rent. I had it on VHS and I now have it on DVD. I have also read the book by James Patterson that the movie is based on. I really enjoy the movie and think it is worth watching.
Police detective and psychologist Alex Cross travels to Durham, North Carolina after he niece goes missing. It turns out that several young women have vanished in the area and the local cops are basically clueless. Soon after Alex arrives, Kate, a young doctor, is taken from her home by a man who calls himself Casanova. Kate is able to escape and she ends up working with Alex to find the other women and stop Casanova.
I did read the book before seeing the movie originally. It has been a long time since I last read the book, but from what I remember, the movie stays fairly close to the book. The book is actually the second to feature the character of Alex. The first book, Along Came a Spider, has also been turned into a movie, but it was done after this one. I have lost track of how many Alex Cross books there are. I gave up reading them several years ago.
I do think that Kiss the Girls has a decent mystery. There is some suspense to several scenes. The subject, dealing with women being abducted and held against their will, is a bit upsetting. The book goes into way more details about what is done to the women. Some of the things are just hinted at in the movie. Violence does turn up in some scenes, like when Kate is attacked and taken. Some of what happens may be disturbing to some viewers.
The characters in Kiss the Girls are interesting, though several of them aren’t that developed. Alex is likable and Morgan Freeman does well with the part, though I did picture Alex younger when I read the book. Kate is a very strong, determined woman and I did think that Ashley Judd did well with the part. If I remember right, this was one of her first big parts. Casanova is just seen in shadows and wearing a mask for much of the movie. He is heard speaking, and he has a creepy voice.
The DVD that I have of Kiss the Girls doesn’t have any extras. I don’t know if there is another version with extras. I also don’t know if the movie has been released on Blu-ray.
Kiss the Girls has a few issues, but it works well overall as a decent suspense thriller. Fans of Morgan Freeman should check it out.
I did get a review posted on Epinions.
Kiss the Girls
Police detective and psychologist Alex Cross travels to Durham, North Carolina after he niece goes missing. It turns out that several young women have vanished in the area and the local cops are basically clueless. Soon after Alex arrives, Kate, a young doctor, is taken from her home by a man who calls himself Casanova. Kate is able to escape and she ends up working with Alex to find the other women and stop Casanova.
I did read the book before seeing the movie originally. It has been a long time since I last read the book, but from what I remember, the movie stays fairly close to the book. The book is actually the second to feature the character of Alex. The first book, Along Came a Spider, has also been turned into a movie, but it was done after this one. I have lost track of how many Alex Cross books there are. I gave up reading them several years ago.
I do think that Kiss the Girls has a decent mystery. There is some suspense to several scenes. The subject, dealing with women being abducted and held against their will, is a bit upsetting. The book goes into way more details about what is done to the women. Some of the things are just hinted at in the movie. Violence does turn up in some scenes, like when Kate is attacked and taken. Some of what happens may be disturbing to some viewers.
The characters in Kiss the Girls are interesting, though several of them aren’t that developed. Alex is likable and Morgan Freeman does well with the part, though I did picture Alex younger when I read the book. Kate is a very strong, determined woman and I did think that Ashley Judd did well with the part. If I remember right, this was one of her first big parts. Casanova is just seen in shadows and wearing a mask for much of the movie. He is heard speaking, and he has a creepy voice.
The DVD that I have of Kiss the Girls doesn’t have any extras. I don’t know if there is another version with extras. I also don’t know if the movie has been released on Blu-ray.
Kiss the Girls has a few issues, but it works well overall as a decent suspense thriller. Fans of Morgan Freeman should check it out.
I did get a review posted on Epinions.
Kiss the Girls
Monday, October 25, 2010
Associated Content
I first heard about Associated Content, a website where people can post articles or reviews about all sorts of things, several years ago. I did look at the site a bit at that point, but I didn’t join. I’ve thought about joining off and on over the years. As part of my effort to expand my writing a bit, I finally decided to go ahead and join Associated Content at the end of September.
I write as Marie Dragonfire as Associated Content. I am still getting started there, so I only have three articles published at this point, with another waiting to be published. I had hoped to have more published there by now, but an illness in my family did cut into the time I had for writing this month. I do have ideas for more things to write about there and I want to get to where I post several new articles there a week. I’ll probably have to work up to that, especially since I’ll be getting busier in the next several months, but that is my plan.
So far I have posted articles about a few television shows on Associated Content. I think I will continue to do that. I like that I can post about individual episodes or the show in general there. I also want to try to post other entertainment type articles, probably with movies since that is what I am most comfortable writing about. I may branch out into other things every so often, though I haven’t decided what just yet. From what I have seen there so far, it does look like it is possible to write on just about anything there which is nice.
Even though I have decided to join Associated Content and I hope to publish new content there regularly, I am still a member of Epinions - dragonfire88 - and have no plans to stop posting reviews there.
Feel free to visit my Associated Content page or Epinions page.
Marie Dragonfire at Associated Content
dragonfire88 at Epinions
I write as Marie Dragonfire as Associated Content. I am still getting started there, so I only have three articles published at this point, with another waiting to be published. I had hoped to have more published there by now, but an illness in my family did cut into the time I had for writing this month. I do have ideas for more things to write about there and I want to get to where I post several new articles there a week. I’ll probably have to work up to that, especially since I’ll be getting busier in the next several months, but that is my plan.
So far I have posted articles about a few television shows on Associated Content. I think I will continue to do that. I like that I can post about individual episodes or the show in general there. I also want to try to post other entertainment type articles, probably with movies since that is what I am most comfortable writing about. I may branch out into other things every so often, though I haven’t decided what just yet. From what I have seen there so far, it does look like it is possible to write on just about anything there which is nice.
Even though I have decided to join Associated Content and I hope to publish new content there regularly, I am still a member of Epinions - dragonfire88 - and have no plans to stop posting reviews there.
Feel free to visit my Associated Content page or Epinions page.
Marie Dragonfire at Associated Content
dragonfire88 at Epinions
Sunday, March 14, 2010
HBO
I've had HBO for a few years now and I really like the channel. Most of the time, I can find a movie on one of the HBO channels that I am interested in watching. Since I've had HBO, I've seen several movies that I was interested in that I missed while they were in the theater. I've watched some movies again that I love and I've even watched some that I wasn't really interested in before but watched because there was nothing else on that I was interested in at that point and gotten hooked on a few of the original shows. Now that I have a DVR too, I'm able to see more movies and shows that I'm interested in. I just need more hours in the day to watch everything.
I Love My DVR
After hearing about DVRs and TiVo for years, I finally got a DVR a few months ago. I quickly came to love it and don't know how I managed so long without one. I no longer have to miss my favorite shows when I have to work or have errands to run. I can record movies from HBO that I want to see when I'm doing other things when they are on. I absolutely love having a DVR. My only problem now is finding enough time to watch everything I record.
Welcome to Movie Enthusiast Corner
I have been writing reviews on Epinions.com since 2001, mostly about movies, books and television shows on DVD. I decided to start this blog to go along with the reviews I post on Epinions. My user name there is dragonfire88. I use the name Marie Dragonfire on a few other sites as well.
I started a site where I could share the links to all my reviews, arranged by subject. I thought that would be a more user friendly way for people to find all my reviews. As I post new reviews on Epinions, I add the links on this site.
Since I'm just starting, I'm not completely sure what all I'll post about yet, but there will be things about movies, television shows and books. The posts will vary in length, depending on what I'm writing about. I may write about other things every so often, but I'm sure that I'll mostly be writing about movies, television shows or books.
I started a site where I could share the links to all my reviews, arranged by subject. I thought that would be a more user friendly way for people to find all my reviews. As I post new reviews on Epinions, I add the links on this site.
Since I'm just starting, I'm not completely sure what all I'll post about yet, but there will be things about movies, television shows and books. The posts will vary in length, depending on what I'm writing about. I may write about other things every so often, but I'm sure that I'll mostly be writing about movies, television shows or books.
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