State of Play (it on DVD)

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April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

For our weekly date, Mr_Movie_Maven and I went to see “State of Play” (2009) with Russell Crowe, Rachel MacAdams (I swear, I didn’t even recognize her!), Ben Affleck, Robin Wright-Penn and Helen Mirren and directed by Kevin MacDonald.
Apparently this film is based upon a BBC miniseries of which I have never heard, which probably contributed to [...]

House (2008) - Not a bad rental

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April 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

After never even hearing of this film, Mr_Movie_Maven and I rented it because I am a huge horror fan (DUH) who happens to like Michael Madsen.  Based on a novel by Ted Dekker and Frank Peretti and adapted for the screen by Peretti and Rob Green, the film is directed by Robbie Henson.  To be [...]

This had to be one of the worst “based on a true story” haunted/possessed house films I have ever seen.  Most of the scary “jump” parts (which I usually love in horror films) were given away in the trailer and I was, subsequently, disappointed with the film.  The acting was horrible, almost as if the [...]

Watchmen (2009) Review by Movie_Maven_Jr

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April 11, 2009 | 2 Comments

Since my mom hates these kinds of films, and my stepdad and I love them (can’t wait for “X-Men Origin: Wolverine“), my mom is making me write this blog.
So, the movie was cool.  I’ve never red the graphic novel, so I can’t tell you how accurate the movie was but I really liked it.  The [...]

OMG those ARMS!!

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April 9, 2009 | 1 Comment

Yesterday, Mr_Movie_Maven bribed me with sushi for dinner to go see “Fast & Furious” with him.  I am not a fan of these type of movies AT ALL; however, ever since he saw the preview all he has talked about was the “car in the movie.”  Remember, he is a true redneck cowboy, so cars [...]