Cast: Will Smith (John Hancock), Charlize Theron (Mary Embrey), Jason Bateman (Ray Embrey)
For complete info, see IMDb's Hancock page.
I rented this movie based solely on the fact that Will Smith was in the movie. I'd see anything he does, really (and clearly many fans agree with me on this one, since his movies do very well - every genre). Hancock was better than I anticipated, since the plot didn't really look that interesting from the little I'd seen in previews.
The thing I like most about the previews for Hancock is that they do not give away the entire plot of the movie. Though this made it seem like I'd be less interested in the outcome of the movie, I appreciated the fact that I didn't know most of the details of the plot before seeing the movie.
Hancock is an action movie and a comedy, so clearly it's not an intellectual film. Though the special effects would have been better on a big screen, Hancock is more of a rental for me and I think I made the right choice. There's a bit more to it than just a super hero who has a bad reputation, so it's worth renting if you didn't think it was worth seeing in a theatre.
Grade: B
Labels: 2008, action, Charlize Theron, comedy, crime, drama, fantasy, Jason Bateman, movie, Will Smith
Reviewed by Kat at the 6:00 PM show | 0 screams
Cast: Mark Wahlberg (Charlie Croker), Charlize Theron (Stella Bridger), Donald Sutherland (John Bridger), Edward Norton (Steve)
For complete cast info, see IMDb's The Italian Job page.
I haven't seen the original movie, so I can't say whether this is a good remake or not. However, I can say that examined separately it is a very good movie! It's a fun and exciting movie about a big heist in LA, which involves an elaborate scheme.
The Italian Job even got me to think that the Mini (which had never impressed me before) was a pretty cool car.
Grade: B+
Labels: 2003, action, adventure, Charlize Theron, crime, Edward Norton, Mark Wahlberg, movie, remake, thriller
Reviewed by Kat at the 7:30 PM show | 0 screams
Cast: Keanu Reeves (Nelson Moss), Charlize Theron (Charlize Theron), Jason Isaacs (Chaz Watley)
For complete cast info, see IMDb's Sweet November page.
Way too sappy... The idea of the story is a great one. A guy who's too devoted to his career meets a girl who changes his life forever in just one short month. Sounds wonderful and romantic. Unfortunately, the execution is far from brilliant.
Not a horrible movie for a rental, but definitely not a classic.
Grade: C+
Labels: 2001, Charlize Theron, comedy, drama, Keanu Reeves, movie, romance
Reviewed by Kat at the 1:50 PM show | 0 screams
Cast: Will Smith (Bagger Vance), Matt Damon (Rannulph Junuh), Charlize Theron (Adele Invergordon), Bruce McGill (Walter Hagen)
For complete cast, see IMDb's The Legend of Bagger Vance page.
I'm not a fan of golf, but the cast of The Legend of Bagger Vance had me immediately interested in this movie. I wasn't disappointed. I think the cast is amazing and the story is very good. I think The Legend of Bagger Vance addresses the issues involved in picking up something you were very good at later in the game after having left it for years. It's very difficult to do and Bagger Vance's help was definitely needed in achieving that goal.
Definitely worth the time to watch this movie. Even if you don't like golf, give it a chance.
Grade: B
Labels: 2000, Charlize Theron, drama, Matt Damon, movie, romance, sports, Will Smith
Reviewed by Kat at the 7:40 PM show | 0 screams
Cast: Tobey Maguire (Homer Wells), Charlize Theron (Candy Kendall), Delroy Lindo (Mr. Rose), Paul Rudd (Wally Worthington), Michael Caine (Dr. Wilbur Larch)
For complete info, see IMDb's The Cider House Rules page.
This movie about a man raised in an orphanage who decides to see the world is very well done. I haven't read the book, but the movie was a very good period piece. The cast is amazing and the oscar nomination was well-deserved. I'm glad I got to see The Cider House Rules before the awards, so that I can have a well-formed opionion about who deserves to win. It doesn't have my personal vote for best picture, but I believe it deserved the nomination.
Be prepared for ups and downs in this movie, but it's well worth seeing.
Grade: B
Labels: 1999, Charlize Theron, drama, Michael Caine, movie, Paul Rudd, romance, Tobey Maguire
Reviewed by Kat at the 4:20 PM show | 0 screams