Cast: Joaquin Phoenix (Johnny Cash), Reese Witherspoon (June Carter)
For complete cast info, see IMDb's Walk the Line page.
I was surprised that I really enjoyed this movie. I wanted to see it because of the amazing cast, but was wary, since in general I can't stand Country music. I didn't expect to enjoy the scenes with Joaquin Phoenix & Reese Witherspoon singing, but they were so funny that I enjoyed them. I think this is a great story about a man I knew very little about.
My sister is now in love with Joaquin Phoenix because of this movie. I don't quite get that, though I've always thought he was a great actor and he and Reese Witherspoon prove their acting talent again in this movie.
Even if you're not a fan of Country music, you should consider seeing this movie. It was very well done!
Grade: A-
Labels: 2005, drama, Joaquin Phoenix, movie, musical, Reese Witherspoon, romance
Reviewed by Kat at the 1:00 PM show | 0 screams
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix (Jack Morrison), John Travolta (Captain Mike Kennedy), Jacinda Barrett (Linda Morrison)
For complete cast info, see IMDb's Ladder 49 page.
What a movie. I was really surprised to see that most of the movie was a flashback. The beginning of the movie really blew me away. Not knowing the beginning going in really made the movie more interesting and I was impressed that most of the amazing shots did not appear in the trailers.
The cast is wonderful, the direction is great, the special effects are superb. Go see this movie!
Grade: A-
Labels: 2004, action, drama, Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, movie, thriller
Reviewed by Kat at the 5:30 PM show | 0 screams
Cast: Bryce Dallas Howard (Ivy Walker), Joaquin Phoenix (Lucius Hunt), Adrien Brody (Noah Percy), William Hurt (Edward Walker), Sigourney Weaver (Alice Hunt)
For complete info, see IMDb's The Village page.
I know The Village got a lot of bad reviews. But, I think that's just because we've come to expect so much from M. Night Shyamalan and his movies. The Village wasn't his best effort, but it was still very entertaining. The cast was wonderful and the story was good. The whole idea of an isolated village believing that their alliance with the neighboring creatures is ending and threatening their way of life is really a good one. How it plays out is interesting - especially when the outside world is entered. I won't spoil that, since unlike most reviews I've read, I think The Village is well worth seeing.
It's not a horror film, per se, which might be the issue most people have with it, since most of M. Night Shyamalan's movies are more horror oriented. I still think it's very entertaining and worth seeing.
Grade: B
Labels: 2004, Brad Pitt, Bryce Dallas Howard, drama, Joaquin Phoenix, M. Night Shyamalan, movie, mystery, thriller
Reviewed by Kat at the 1:40 PM show | 0 screams
Cast: Mel Gibson (Rev. Graham Hess), Joaquin Phoenix (Merrill Hess), Rory Culkin (Morgin Hess), Abigail Breslin (Bo Hess), Cherry Jones (Officer Paski)
For complete info, see IMDb's Signs page.
M. Night Shyamalan presents another movie worthy of watching on the big screen. He's so good with stories. This story wasn't quite as good as I'd expect from him, but it definitely kept me interested throughout the movie, which says a lot. The cast is amazing and this movie about messages from aliens is a good Sci-Fi mystery/thriller. I definitely recommend renting this one if you missed it. Of course, I'll watch anything M. Night Shyamalan puts on the screen. I think he's wonderful!
Grade: B+
Labels: 2002, Abigail Breslin, drama, Joaquin Phoenix, M. Night Shyamalan, Mel Gibson, movie, mystery, Rory Culkin, sci-fi, thriller
Reviewed by Kat at the 7:30 PM show | 0 screams
Cast: Russell Crowe (Maximus), Joaquin Phoenix (Commodus), Connie Nielsen (Lucilla), Oliver Reed (Proximo)
For complete cast info, see IMDb's Gladiator page.
The special effects were definitely a bit lacking, but the story and cast are great. Going from a general to a gladiator must be an amazingly difficult thing to endure. The way the gladiators were treated by the public as heroes when one of them would usually die was pretty interesting, too.
I'm a sucker for a period piece, but it's definitely worth the time to see it!
Grade: B+
Labels: 2000, action, adventure, Best Picture, drama, Joaquin Phoenix, movie, Russell Crowe
Reviewed by Kat at the 2:10 PM show | 0 screams