“HOOK” Review

“Hook” was directed by Steven Spielberg and released in theaters on December 11, 1991.

I watched “Hook” (starring Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts as “Tinkerbell” and Bob Hoskins as “Smee”) yesterday at my home on DVD.  There was some mild profanity I hadn’t remembered the previous times I have watched before.  I have a sentimental connection to the film because it was one of the few theatrical releases my parents watched (at the theater) in the last 2 to 3 decades that they actually liked.

The real reason, though, is that my parents saw that within a year that my mother passed away in September of 1992

“Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” Review

This is a fun action film–it recycles the idea that Indy is afraid of snakes, among other things. It has a lot of visual advantages since the first one (“Raiders”) one came out…especially in the CGI department. CONTENT BREAKDOWN coming SOON…

“Iron Man” Review

It may go without saying than this movies containes a lot of mayhem and violence, mostly missile weaponry, and people in suits of armor taking down the bad guys or dueling each other.  I remember one scene (I closed my eyes for 95% of the scene) that was a bedroom scene and a woman gets up out of bed basically wearing a bedsheet.  Other than using deity’s name in vain (I hate that; I’d rather hear the F-bomb than that), I only recall four uses of profanity.  MORE DETAILED breakdown of content COMING SOON…

“Nim’s Island” Review

I attended a screening of “Nim’s Island” Friday, June 5, 2008 at a second-run theater.  What a great story.  The most famous actor is Jodie Foster, but the lesser known actors were great, too.  The storyline is well-scripted and at a great pace.  The character arc of Jodie Foster’s role is excellent as are the way the 3 main characters lives interweave.

A Review will be coming soon!  But, til then, just one thing: I recommend this movie to all, ages 5 and up.  Stay tuned and check back soon!

Review of “Big” starring Tom Hanks

“BIG” Released in 1988–Starring Tom Hanks and Elizabeth Perkins, co-starring Jon Lovitz as Tom Hanks’ co-worker; Directed by Penny Marshall of “Laverne and Shirley” series

I watched this again on DVD edition last night. (Yes, it was a Sunday, but the movie seemed harmless enough, though the content breakdown will reveal that it wasn’t harmless for Sunday viewing or any other day viewing).

“Bee Movie” Review

Despite the critical negative reviews, I attended a screening of “Bee Movie” anyway–a 7:20 showing in Cinemark at Provo Towne Centre on Friday, November 16, 2007. I really enjoyed this movie. It was fun, visually breathtaking (pay special attention to the detail of the tennis ball) and light-hearted. Personally, I liked the Seinfeld-esque humor of poking fun at the small details of life. If you like Jerry Seinfeld (who does the voice of Barry Benson), then you will enjoy the humor in the movie. Despite its light-heartedness, surprisingly, the movie has at least two wonderful messages/morals: 1) Even just one individual can make an important difference; 2) Work is a vital (eternal) principle to individual and community happiness.

Here’s the content breakdown:

“Ratatouille” Review

“Ratatouille” is a delightful Disney/Pixar film. It’s a basic “rags to riches” story following the rise of a rat name Remi from the squalor of garbage to working in a fine Parisian restaurant where he has access to real food. I attended a 7:30 screening of it at Provo’s Wynnsong (Carmike Cinemas) on July 14th.

Here’s the content review. Even though it’s rated “G,” I found some content that could possibly be offensive to some.

“Meet the Robinsons” Review

I saw “Meet the Robinsons” at the Provo Towne Centre on Thursday, April 19th. Pixar Animation Studios never ceases to amaze me with its stunning visual representations. The opening sequence and specifically the texture of some pillars on the exterior of a building looked nothing less than photographic in quality.

It is the practice in my reviews to lean away from a synopsis of the storyline and toward a review of possible offensive content. However,

“Night at the Museum” Review

Admittedly, I didn’t see this movie until it hit the discount theatres. I vaguely remember hearing good things about it, but until I saw it last weekend I had no idea what it was about. It’s probably on DVD by now.

It stars Ben Stiller as a single dad who is trying to get some stable employment. He has one young son and a girlfriend who is very concerned that he is financially settled before he tries to hitch up with anybody including her I presume. He is desperate for employment and gets employed as a night watchman at a local museum.

“Bridge To Terabithia” Review

I just went and saw “Bridge to Terabithia” on Saturday afternoon. Technically, everything was well done. The cinematography was excellent. The acting was great, too. The various plot conflicts didn’t