"I can show you the world, Shining, Shimmering, Splendid!" PHOTO: Dreamworks Animation When “Shrek†hit cinemas in the summer of 2001, it was instantly hailed as a modern classic. It’s easy to see why – it was inventive, fresh, witty, and choke full of humor that both adults and children were able to enjoy. Now, after nine years, two sequels, countless stale pop cultural references and more than a billion dollars in ticket... Read More →
Russell Crowe picks up the famous bow-and-arrow (but not the tights) in Ridley Scott's epic re-telling of "Robin Hood." PHOTO: Universal Pictures One of the first films I remember watching was the Disney animated version of “Robin Hood.†It may have not been a fantastic film, but it was a lot of fun. To date, there have been more than a 100 adaptations of the enigmatic outlaw who robs from the rich to feed the poor. Of these countless adaptations, I’ve... Read More →
Robert Downey Jr. returns as Tony Stark/Iron Man in "Iron Man 2" 2008′s “Iron Man†was something of a surprise. It not only blew past expectations of critics and audiences alike but also went on to open the doors of super-stardom to acclaimed Oscar-nominated actor Robert Downey Jr. who subsequently went on to become one of the most bankable and recognizable movie stars on the planet. Two years, three blockbuster hits and a second Oscar nomination later,... Read More →
Jackie Earle Haley dons the striped sweater, fedora AND knived glove in "A Nightmare on Elm Street." PHOTO: Warner Brothers In the last decade, Hollywood has plagued moviegoers with countless remakes of horror movies ranging from the classics like “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre†and “Halloween†to lesser-known shock fests like “The Hitcher†and “Black Christmas.†Seeing how... Read More →
It's that damn Taylor Lautner... He's so hot right now! PHOTO: Summit Entertainment Hallelujah! The motion picture phenomenon the world is waiting for is finally here! Well, at least the trailer for it. Twi-hards, twit-heads, and 40-year-old women can start dancing in the streets because Summit Entertainment has debuted the final (or so we hope) trailer for the highly anticipated “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse†and man, when I say it’s EPIC, I mean... Read More →
(left to right): Zoe Saldana, Chris Evans, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Columbus Short, Idris Elba and Oscar Jaenada go for a walk in "The Losers." PHOTO: Warner Brothers “The Losers†is a stylishly shot, ADD-inflicted, brain-dead action movie that’s not as clever as it wants to be but show-stopping performances from Chris Evans and Jason Patric, a brisk pace and a light-hearted attitude to the silly material make it worth checking out. When a movie... Read More →
After this film, Jennifer Lopez may be the one needing to look for a career back-up plan. PHOTO: CBS Films “The Back-Up Plan†is a dull, predictable and frustrating “romantic comedy†that lacks genuine laughs, interesting characters and a compelling romance– you know, everything a good romantic comedy needs. Though stars Jennifer Lopez and Alex O’Loughlin share passable chemistry, the film is more or less a dumb, unfunny... Read More →
"You talkin' to me?" Aaron Johnson gets ready to kick some in Matthew Vaughn's "Kick-Ass." PHOTO: Lionsgate Shamelessly politically-incorrect and shockingly violent, Matthew Vaughn’s “Kick-Ass†is a supremely entertaining pastiche of the superhero genre that owes its existence more to Quentin Tarantino than comic-book adaptations like “Spider-Man†and “X-Men.†Though... Read More →
A scene-by-scene (perhaps even shot-by-shot) remake of a 2007 British comedy of the same name, “Death at a Funeral†may not bring many new jokes to the table as far as remakes go but it’s a genuinely funny and crowd-pleasing slapstick comedy with strong performances from the majority Set on the day of their father’s funeral, “Death at a Funeral†revolves around Aaron (Chris Rock) and Ryan (Martin... Read More →
Steve Carell and Tina Fey head out on a very bad date in "Date Night." PHOTO: Fox On paper, “Date Night†is a match made in Hollywood heaven. Take two of television’s most beloved comedy stars; cast the two as a lovable New Jerseyan couple who are unwittingly thrown into an “After Hoursâ€Â-like night or mistaken identities and mishaps. It’s a recipe for comedy gold! What transpires on screen however... Read More →
Kick-Ass (Aaron Johnson) and Hit-Girl (Chloe Moretz) get ready to kick some in Matthew Vaughn’s twisted, superhero action comedy “Kick-Ass” PHOTO: Lionsgate Here’s something awesome for everyone who likes movies! On April 16, Lionsgate Entertainment will release the highly anticipated action comedy “KICK-ASS” based on the comic book by acclaimed British comic book writer Mark Millar (whose work was previously adapted into the action film “Wanted.â€Â)... Read More →
Sam Worthington preps to kick some ass in "Clash of the Titans." PHOTO: Warner Brothers The summer movie season is still over a month away but Warner Brothers has already gotten a head-start with its big-budget remake of the cheesy 1981 fantasy film “Clash of the Titans.†With a star-studded cast, excellent locales and impressive visual effects, this music video-like action picture should satisfy the cravings of action-hungry teenagers but its hammy dialogue,... Read More →

