Feb 28, 2009
by Jean Brunet
Rating: Burnt Popcorn
Set in the 80's, Rock Star tells the tale of Chris "Izzy" Cole, a copy machine repairer by day and a rock star wannabe by night. Chris idolizes Bobby Beers, the leader of the legendary heavy metal band Steel Dragon. Although he wishes to become a member, Chris settles to being the lead vocalist of Blood Polution, a tribute band to Steel Dragon that only plays their songs the way the real band plays them. When he's booted out of ... Read More
Dec 5, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Rating: Burnt Popcorn
What has happened to the Punisher? In 2004, Thomas Jane became the second actor to play the lead role as filmmakers tried to revamp the 1989 film which starred Dolph Lundgren. The 2004 version, The Punisher, wasn't too bad of a film as it told the story of how Frank Castle became the vigilante named The Punisher. The Punisher/Frank Castle, a normal looking ex-Delta Force soldier, was portrayed pretty well through Thomas Jane. Shortly after the film released, Lionsgate announced ... Read More
Oct 31, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Rating: Burnt Popcorn
Roommates Zack and Miri are having trouble paying the bills with the money they earn from their petty jobs. When the power and water are cut off from their apartment, they scramble to find a solution to pay off their debts. Zack proposes to Miri that they produce a porno to make some quick cash. As they begin to shoot their new porno, Zack and Miri come to realize that their romantic feelings for each other are much more than ... Read More
Oct 8, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Rating: Burnt Popcorn
Chapter 27 portrays the battle between Mark David Chapman and his inner-demons during the three days leading up to his assassination of John Lennon in New York City, in December 1980.
Jared Leto (Lord of War, Fight Club) plays the psychotic role of Mark David Chapman in the film while Lindsay Lohan (Mean Girls, Freaky Friday) is Jude, one of Lennon's fans who befriends Mark. To take on his role as Mark David Chapman, Jared gained 67 pounds by drinking melted ... Read More
Jun 21, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Rating: Burnt Popcorn
Raised by gurus in India, Guru Pitka, a.k.a. the "Love Guru", returns to America to chase after fortune and fame. His dream is to be the #1 guru in the world and to be a guest on Oprah. The "Love Guru" flies to Toronto, Canada as he is given a $2 million offer to repair the failed marriage of the Toronto Maple Leafs' biggest star, Darren Roanoke, before the Stanley Cup playoffs begin. Darren's wife is currently seeing L.A. Kings ... Read More
May 10, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Rating: Burnt Popcorn
Harold and Kumar continue their quest as they travel to Amsterdam to find Maria, the girl Harold lusts after. At the airport, Kumar meets his ex-girlfriend, Vanessa, who is about to get married. While on the plane to Amsterdam, Harold and Kumar are mistaken for terrorists and are sent to the detention center at Guantanamo Bay.
Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay is a smokeless bong as it starts off bad right from the beginning. The title is quite ... Read More
Apr 18, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Rating: Burnt Popcorn
Dr. Jack Gramm (Al Pacino), a professor who moonlights as a forensic psychiatrist for the FBI, has been giving a death sentence: he has 88 minutes to live. During the next 88 minutes, he must try to find his killer before time runs out.
88 Minutes falls apart from the get-go as the duration of the film is more than 88 minutes. In the beginning, we see the brutal murder of an Asian girl as her sister is sleeping. Just before ... Read More
Apr 1, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Rating: Burnt Popcorn
I Could Never Be Your Woman is the story of a mother who falls in love with a younger man at work while her daughter falls in love for the first time.
Starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Paul Rudd, I Could Never Be Your Woman is just a rehash of the average romantic comedy, except for a few things: the characters have different jobs, "Mother Earth" makes an appearance, and it's pretty cheesy. It seems like the romance between the two ... Read More
Mar 25, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Rating: Burnt Popcorn
After a nuclear bomb explodes in Texas in 2005, the United States goes down in chaos. The U.S. begins to attack every nation that it thinks is its enemy, which causes WWIII.
Southland Tales is set in 2008 in L.A., where the neo-Marxist are revolting against the government, a Hollywood star stricken with amnesia helps out a porn star in creating a reality TV show, and a police office holds the information to a conspiracy.
When I read the synopsis in Blockbuster's ... Read More
Mar 13, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Rating: Burnt Popcorn
On his wedding day, Dennis (Simon Pegg from Hot Fuzz) runs away from his pregnant wife-to-be.
Five years later, he still finds himself in love with her but the only thing is that she's moved on. To win her back, Dennis must run in a marathon to prove to her that the man she's currently seeing is the wrong guy, but there's one problem, Dennis is obviously not in shape.
Simon Pegg isn't too impressive in this movie. I like him ... Read More