is DreamWork's latest animated comedy by Tim Johnson, starring Steve Martin, Rihanna, Jim Parsons, Jennifer Lopez & Matt Jones. The movie is based on The True Meaning of Smekday a novel by Adam Rex. Premise: When Earth is taken over by the overly confident Boov, an alien race in search of a new place to … Continue reading Home | Movie Review
Based on the beloved fantasy series by Edgar Rice Burroughs, John Carter of Mars is inspired by the story of A Princess of Mars in Burroughs’ Barsoom series. John Carter stars Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Mark Strong, Dominic West & Ciaran Hinds. Premise: Transported to Barsoom, a Civil War vet discovers a barren planet seemingly inhabited by … Continue reading John Carter | Movie Review
When her father unexpectedly dies, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her scheming stepsisters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger.
Based on the book The Feather Men by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Killer Elite is an action thriller film directed by Gary McKendry starring Jason Statham, Clive Owen, & Robert De Niro. Premise: When his mentor is taken captive by a disgraced Arab sheik, a killer-for-hire is forced into action. His mission: kill three members of … Continue reading Killer Elite | Movie Review
Kill The Messenger bears Nick Schou’s book title, from which it draws inspiration, but is also based on Gary Webb’s book Dark Alliance. The film was directed by Homeland & Elementary executive producer Michael Cuesta and stars Jeremy Renner, Rosemarie Dewitt, Robert Patrick & Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Premise: Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb, Kill The … Continue reading Kill the Messenger | Movie Review
Based on Kaui Hart Hemmings debut novel of the same name, The Descendants was adapted by Jim Rash (Community), Nat Faxon (Reno 911) and director Alexander Payne (Nebraska). The movie stars George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, & Amara Miller. Premise: A land baron tries to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife is seriously injured in a … Continue reading The Descendants | Movie Review
A review of Insurgent (the movie), it's look back at what I wrote after watching the movie last year. I haven't changed my mind so here it is.
Adapted from Deborah Moggach’s novel These Foolish Things, John Madden’s The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has the starriest cast in British acting legacy. Premise: British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than advertised, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected … Continue reading The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | Movie Review
Adapted from Ni D'Eve Ni D'Adam by Amélie Nothomb, Tokyo Fiancée was directed by Stefan Liberski and stars Pauline Etienne, Taichi Inoue & Julie LeBreton. Premise: A young Japanophile Belgian woman in Tokyo falls into a whirlwind romance with a Francophile Japanese student. Review: Tokyo Fiancée is an initiatory trip to finding your identity, Amélie (Pauline Etienne) embarks on a journey … Continue reading Tokyo Fiancée | Movie Review
Based on Jane W. Hawking’s memoir Traveling To Infinity: My Life With Stephen, The Theory of Everything stars Eddie Redmayne & Felicity Jones and was directed by James Marsh. Premise: The relationship between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife. Review: I expected this movie to be an overly romanticized sugar-coated version of Jane and Stephen Hawking That’s … Continue reading The Theory of Everything | Movie Review
Worn Out Spines 