Cast: Chris Pine (James T. Kirk), Zachary Quinto (Spock), Leonard Nimoy (Spock Prime), Eric Bana (Nero), Bruce Greenwood (Pike), Karl Urban (Bones), Zoe Saldana (Uhura)
For complete info, see IMDb's Star Trek page.
I'm not a fan of the original Star Trek (TV show or movies). I enjoyed what I saw of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager. I also liked most of the movies with those Star Trek characters (at least enough to have seen them in a theatre).
I was really interested in this movie, since they seemed to have a very good cast and I liked the idea of seeing the story with better special effects and acting (I'm really not a fan of William Shatner). Clearly, as soon as they announced that the new Star Trek was being released in IMAX, that was the way I had to see it!
I think the Star Trek movie was very well done. The one person in our group who had watched the whole original series thought they explained things in a way that worked with the original Star Trek and really enjoyed the movie. The cast is amazing, the special effects are well done, and it's a good story. What more could one ask for in a movie on a screen that big? Definitely catch Star Trek in IMAX while you can and if not, see it on the biggest screen you're able to find.
Grade: A-
Labels: 2009, action, adventure, Bruce Greenwood, Chris Pine, Eric Bana, movie, sci-fi, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana
Reviewed by Kat at the 7:30 AM show | 1 screams
Cast: Nicolas Cage (Ben Gates), Diane Kruger (Abigail Chase), Justin Bartha (Riley Poole), Jon Voight (Patrick Gates), Helen Mirren (Prof. Emily Appleton), Ed Harris (Mitch Wilkinson), Bruce Greenwood (the President)
For complete cast info, see IMDb's National Treasure: Book of Secrets page.
I'd heard some good and some mediocre things about National Treasure: Book of Secrets. I have to say I agree with those on the mediocre side. This movie wasn't nearly as good as the original and I'm glad I didn't bother to see it in a theatre. It was worth watching at home while doing some other stuff, but if I'd given it my full attention I probably would have been bored at points.
The cast is still great and everything is well done, the second movie just seems to be missing something. I didn't find it nearly as interesting as the first movie.
Grade: C
Labels: 2007, action, adventure, Bruce Greenwood, Ed Harris, Helen Mirren, Jon Voight, movie, mystery, Nicolas Cage, thriller
Reviewed by Kat at the 8:00 PM show | 0 screams
Cast: Paul Walker (Jerry Shepherd), Bruce Greenwood (Doctor Davis McClaren), Moon Bloodgood (Katie), Jason Biggs (Charlie Cooper)
For complete info, see IMDb's Eight Below page.
I rented this only because I didn't think I could convince my husband to see it in a theatre with me. With no kids to take, it would have looked a bit odd for us to see it in a theatre anyway, but it's a shame we missed it on the big screen. The scenery is amazing!
I've always been more likely to cry over an animal suffering or dying in a movie than a human. I think it's because they're so innocent and have no way to protect themselves. Eight Below made me tear up, but I managed to keep from crying. This wonderful story about an Antarctic tour guide who is forced to leave his sled team behind is heartwarming and great! The guilt Jerry goes through is clear because of Paul Walker's excellent portrayal. The cast is great! The scenery is breathtaking! The dogs are adorable! What more could you ask for?
Don't allow the name Disney and it's horrible reputation for recent live-action movies keep you away from seeing this great film. Since Eight Below is based on a true story, it's an even more powerful tale of friendship and survival than it would have been if it had been written by the best author. See this movie now if you missed in theatres!
Grade: A-
Labels: 2006, adventure, Bruce Greenwood, Disney, drama, family, movie, Paul Walker
Reviewed by Kat at the 8:00 PM show | 1 screams
Cast: Chris Klein (Kevin 'Keley' Morse), Leelee Sobieski (Samantha 'Sam' Cavanaugh), Josh Hartnett (Jasper Arnold), Bruce Greenwood (Earl Cavanaugh), Annette O'Toole (Jo Cavanaugh)
For complete cast, see IMDb's Here on Earth page.
I know this teenage romantic drama about a rich college kid who's taught a lesson when he destroys a small town diner because of an out-of-control car race gets a lot of flack. It's definitely not a high brow film, but I enjoyed this movie. I think it's a cute story about kids dealing with prejudice and the consequences of their actions as well as life and death. Definitely worth renting or watching on TV, but not necessary to see in theatres.
Grade: B+
Labels: 2000, Bruce Greenwood, drama, Josh Hartnett, movie, romance
Reviewed by Kat at the 2:50 PM show | 0 screams