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I'm a really big wimp. In fact, movies like the Gremlins and Wizard of Oz scare me so I'm just going to state this ahead of my interview so you know who's point of view was watching this film. 

Wow. First of all I don't want to give too much away because there are things in the movie I wasn't expecting at all. Which is supposed to be normal but rarely is. It's full of surprises and twists that left me in great appreciation and admiration of the filmmakers motive to make a great action slash thriller movie. 

What are the evil creatures that still lurk in New York with our hero, Dr. Robert Nevell (Smith)...werewolves, vampires, zombies...I dunno. I guess you'll have to find out for yourself. 

To be fair I will give a heads up to fellow wimps - this movie made me jump about seven times. Things do pop out and there is very few moments in this film that have any type of score. 

It gave me slight reminders of Cast Away, just with a man being isolated and making friends in unusual places. 

There is one very gruesome killing of a mannequin so please be prepared for that. 

I was very impressed with the CGI and the way they were able to transform New York and make it look so real and accurate. 

I saw some pretty young kids in the movie when I went and I have to say that those have got to be some tough kids because I was scared half the time. 

Will Smith did an amazing job carrying a film nearly all by himself. Very few actors have that ability. 

This is a great film to see this Holiday season if you're up for an action slash thriller flick. Boys will like it because of the car chasing deer scene (what?) and the girls will enjoy the delicious eye candy that is Will Smith.

Like many others I've always been a fan of the computer animated films. Toy Story blew us away, Shrek is loved by many kids but even more adults. A new era of film has been given to us. But like every good thing, it must eventually come to an end. Ratatouille was so boring that I checked my watch at least twenty times. It was almost painful to watch. The animation was impressive, that always captures my attention but the story was slow, dragged out, and at times I myself was wondering where the hell it was all going. There weren't really any characters that I felt compelled towards except maybe the bad guys because they were such characters. But the rat was kind of blah and the main guy was blah and I was bummed out because I thought it was going to be really good. But it's not and I don't understand why everyone's saying that it is. So I'm here to tell you that if you liked Over the Hedge (which I loved) you'll hate Ratatouille. We remember Buzz, Woody, and Donkey...but nobody is going to remember Remy...which was the rats name...I think.

his movie surprised me. I think the thing that caught me off guard the most was how sincere a lot of the parts were. I was expecting it to be this crude film, filled with typical gay jokes. But instead it was a really interesting view on the whole thing. I especially appreciated the fact that a Queen song was played, which I proudly sang along to. I don't care what people think, I paid eight fifty, I'll sing if I want to!

I didn't dislike it, but I didn't love it either. I don't remember a lot from it. I think I went into it with too many expectations. That seems to happen a lot with me and I need to learn how to go into movies without any feeling. Instead I'm always excited by the actors or the premise...maybe I'm the only one that has this problem. 

I felt like the story tended to drag on a bit and I could've thought of a few different things to make it funnier, but all in all it was an okay movie. Adam Sandler seems to be drifting more toward the serious movies or at least serious themes, Click is another example of an okay movie that had it's funny moments but for the most part was pretty serious subject matter. I have to admit I kind of enjoy it. I was never a fan of Sandler until I saw him in Punch Drunk Love and Reign Over Me. I will continue to see Sandler films, but this one didn't leave much of an impression.

Martian Child was just what you'd expect it to be. It's sappy, it's cute, and it's heartbreaking. It's really quite a sweet story and the entire time it had me wondering if the boy really was an alien. The answer to that question completely surprised me. I hope these reviews aren't coming off as trivial, I just don't want to give too much information away before you see it. 

This movie does have some slow parts and there's a lot of repetitive behavior. So some times moments in the movie can appear tedious. But really it's just a slow moving story about love between a man who tries to go outside of himself to help an alien boy. 

I'm a sucker for repetitious characters and I love the fact that Joan and John are constantly in films together. It makes me feel like a part of their family and it makes it that much more believable. The little boy in the movie was also in Must Love Dogs with Cusack and It just goes to show that it's all about who you know. 

In actuality the boy is quite good and l actually think at one point I was moved to tears. It might have been an emotional day or maybe I was just really into the movie. I will definitely be purchasing this one for my collection as I am a huge Cusack fan and totally loved the concept. 

It's okay to go and see a heartfelt film every now and then.

I took my 3 year old and 6 year old nieces to see this film. I actually just wanted to have an excuse to see it because the preview made my burst out into laughter. I figured it would be a little ridiculous but that's what makes these kinds of predictable films fun to watch. It was really quite clever in the attempts to the keep the story fresh. 

It did make me want to be in New York (soon my friends, soon) and be apart of the living city. Are there musical numbers? Yes. Do they in a way mock traditional, classical musicals. Definitely. 

I don't know many men who would enjoy this movie because it's a complete girl movie. It's very fanciful and the first third of the movie starts out in animation. The good old fashioned hand drawn animation that I've missed so dearly. It's a really lovely sort of movie but as far as movies go, it's not that great if you look at it artistically. However, this kind of movie isn't made for that. It's made for pure entertainment. 

It does kind of remind me of Kate and Leopold with the roles simply reversed. I really did enjoy James Marsden in this movie, he's such a fun person. I loved him in X Men and when I saw his more laid back side in Hairspray I knew he'd do a great job in Enchanted which he did.

Amy Adams doe eyed innocence and oblivious nature was very true to how a Princess from an animated world would react to things. If your a fan of the Disney princesses, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, you must you see this movie. You'll love it, I promise. However if you can't stand people randomly bursting into song ...you may also enjoy parts of the film because it does indeed mock the entire ideals of musicals by blatantly over doing it. 

This isn't by any means the best film I've seen all year, but it was pretty funny and I think little girls everywhere will enjoy it. So if you need an excuse to go see it take a little girl...may be harder for men to go about doing such things...but you know what I mean. 

I really liked parts of this movie. As a whole I was satisfied but not overly content with what was given to me. The story line was a bit shaky and the movie trailer definitely lured me in and was better than the movie. But the film had some surprises that caught me off guard and I really enjoyed Robin Williams role. 

I think August Rush was made to help people stop and listen more to the people around them. Messages that we miss because we're so busy trying to survive that we forget to stop and enjoy our surroundings. 

Freddie Highmore is a firestorm of a performer. He continues to burn vibrantly after out acting all the adults around him. He's going to be one of those actors similar to Ron Howard. Powerhouse performances as a child will build a nice foundation for him as an adult. 

I recommend August Rush to anyone who's lost love and then found it again. Whether it was a family member or a lover, this film will move you. I got chills a number of times while watching it. Like I said, although not necessarily impressive cinematically, or providing us with the strongest plot line, it does pull at our heartstrings. This movie is worth seeing. But maybe wait and see it at matinee time.

This movie blew my mind. Seriously. The only other film that had twisted my brain in such a way was The Sixth Sense but I went into that film expecting some sort of twist ending. This is far from the typical Ron Howard film in my humble opinion. A lot of people say he always has to wrap up his films with a happy ending...which I happen to enjoy thank you very much...and this film has a happy ending to an extent. But he's still seeing his hallucinations. He's still not cured from his ailment.

This film put Jennifer Conelly (Connelly?) on my radar which in turn got me into see Reqium for a Dream, another favorite of mine. Russell Crowe has always been one of my heroes. He's an incredible actor. Incredibly versitle and incredibly talented. I don't care what he chooses to do in his free time, he makes kick ass movies that I will forever appreciate. 

I can't get over how well all the plot points connect in this movie. A lot of times films start out strong but the ending is weak, but in A Beautiful Mind everything makes sense. And it's fun to go back and watch moments that you may have missed the first time around, like when Marcy is running around the pigeons and they don't react to her presence. 

This movie is the sort fo project that I would like to be a part of. Something so powerful and so moving that you'll never forget it. I've seen so many films, but whenever this one is mentioned I always get excited and feel the need to pull it out and watch it again. 

I can't imagine someone never having seen this film. But if you haven't, it's one of the few films that I would recommend to anyone and everyone.

I wasn't really sure whether I liked this film after I saw it. I kind of felt like I'd taken acid and I wasn't quite sure what time it was, what day it was, and I definitely didn't know the year.

I always enjoy the unusual though and found myself recalling parts that I really enjoyed and the whole premise was really cool.

 It was very political but had a great love story to sort of balance it out. I kind of felt like this was Forrest Gump on crack, minus the whole slow factor and people randomly burst out into song.

I've always wanted real life to be like a musical. How funny would that be. You're hanging out in a coffee shop and suddenly someone bursts into song and starts dancing around with ease. 

As for the Beatles songs. I liked the fact that I already knew some of the words to the songs. Sometimes with musical I find it hard to enjoy them if I don't know any of the music. It's probably what made Moulin Rouge such a hit in my list.

I felt like there was a lot of chemistry amongst all the actors and I really enjoyed Bono and Eddie Izzards cameo appearances. 

I think this movie for most people will be a love or hate relationship. I think it'll also make you want to have strawberry artwork on your wall.

This movie was put out the year I was born. I was feeling a bit nostalgic so I went out and purchased it the other day. This film is so inspiring to me. The way they made films in the 70's and 80's always impresses me. The things they pulled off without computer animation gets me excited. I enjoy the occasional CGI, but I'm always more impressed with ingeniuity. I wish people still made films like Splash today. Using old fashioned techniques to give the film a more real feel. If they were to make Splash today I don't think I'd enjoy it nearly as much. And who doesn't love John Candy and Eugene Levy in the same film.

 I will forever love this film. It's so beautifully constructed and the story is quite beautiful as well. Tom Hanks is a stud and I believe this was his first major motion picture. 

 I do know that this was the first film that Touchstone Pictures ever produced. And I also know that Ron Howard will forever be one of my favorite directors. 

This was my first drug movie that I'd ever seen. Needless to say it left quite an impression. This was also my first time encountering the acting skills of Ewan McGregor which will forever be admired. I love Spud and the character development that actually never really develops into anything different. Old habits die hard. Does this movie glorify drugs? That's a big question people ask. I'd say no. Because despite the amazing scene of him coming out of the toilet...I wouldn't ever want to be in a place where the toilet looked like that or have hallucinations of babies falling from the ceiling while I detox. Nah. I think I'll stick to candy as my number one addiction, thanks.

Why, Cameron Crowe...why? Why would you ever want to work with Tom Cruise? Come on. The guy is rubbish. Alright, clearly not true because he's in a million billion fans, but in my humble opinion it's all a lotta hype and not much action.  Much like this film. You know, my biggest beef with this film was the fact that it had the potential to be so amazing. And it just fizzled out for me. I was interested for a moment, I was there, the attention was grasped and then, poof. It was over and I was sad and confused and pissed off. So it was definitely a roller coaster of emotions...all bad ones, but it did make me feel and allow my dislike of Tom Cruise to grow deeper.

I think I enjoy Adam Sandler playing slighty more heartfelt movies...well...Click was pretty terrible..but it seems like he's still got that funny edge, but he's always adding in something serious. Like the ending, which I won't ruin for you, or the part when she first discovers the thing...it's hard to talk about a movie without giving much away. But I liked it. I wouldn't say I LOVED it but it's a cute movie and despite the plot points not all really adding up, the fact that a romantic comedy attempted it gives it points in my book.

I watched this film during my Jim Carrey phase. Up until then it'd been comedy, as everyone knows, but I was intrigued. I hated it the first time I saw it. Now, as I've gotten older and my taste in comedy has changed, I find myself incredibly annoyed with a lot of Carrey's antics that he still uses today (Fun with Dick and Jane...he should've just called his compilation of past characters) but I really love The Truman Show. I can watch it again and again and never grow tired of it. It's such a great concept. I also love the way that it was ahead of it's time with the whole reality show thing. I hate reality shows and I think I like the fact that The Truman Show exposes it for it's injustice. Yeah...reality shows aren't that bad...yet. But I really can't handle that stuff. That's why I stick to DVDs.

It took me forever to get this movie at Blockbuster. I went in for about a month every couple of days in hopes of getting this DVD to rent. When I finally did I wasn't disappointed, but it was a bit more, confusing than I was hoping. But the imagery was incredible and I thought Hugh Jackman did a job playing the brooding doctor. I definitely want to watch this again.

Film: Singin' in the Rain
Year: 1952
Starring: Gene Kelly, Donald O' Conner, Debbie Reynolds
Directed by: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly

Very rarely does a film give me goosebumps after I've seen it over twenty times. However, Singin' in the Rain, never ceases to expel sighs of contentment and fill my mind with complete and total wonder. The talent shown in this film is almost too much for my mind to wrap around. With film stars today hardly doing any sort of fantastic feats, watching Cosmo (O' Conner) do flips off the wall without special effects makes me play it at least five times until I'm satisfied that he's really done it.

I'm not going to divulge you in a deep and methodical thought process on the making of the film and bore you with facts that we all know I swiped from imdb. You can go there for that knowledge. I will tell you that this movie makes me happy. I get giddy with excitement and it makes me feel like if we were under attack and bombs could be heard all around, I could simply pop in Singin' in the Rain and find my happy place. My cave for the Fight Club fans.

It still baffles me that people have prejudices against musicals. Okay, so Gene Kelly doesn't pull out an AK47 and shoot an entire mob of zombies that have just eaten Debbie Reynolds insides. Although, come to think of it, how cool would it be to have a zombie movie that was a musical? Hmmmm. Future happenings, I think. I should protect my grand idea, but I'll throw caution to the wind and leave it out there for any aspiring filmmakers...or Simon Pegg, who would be the perfect man for the job...hint hint.

I did find a lot of interesting facts about this film on IMDB and a lot of boring ones, but if you really enjoy this film I'd recommend checking out the info. Go to the trivia section, the goofs are always continuity issues and we all get that it's a movie and things can't always be in the exact same place. Get over it.

One thing I did find out, that I wish I hadn't, was that apparently Gene Kelly was a pretty nasty man. He's always so smiley and happy in the film, but he was a perfectionist and would yell at co-stars and tell the cute little Debbie Reynolds she couldn't dance! But, alas, that's show business. Assholes all around. Which is unfortunate, but which is what also makes films so amazing. Imagine them on the set of Singin' in the Rain and Debbie Reynolds messes up and Gene Kelly just looks at her and says, "Oh, that's okay. No one will notice that you're three beats behind me. It's all good." I don't think the movie would've made the history it has otherwise.

Film: About a Boy
Year: 2002
Starring: Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette
Directed by: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz

"Single parents alone together! Single parents alone together! All for one and one for all!"
Ever wanted to just, make a movie your life. This is one of those movies for me. I mean, all these rich interesting characters bring a new meaning to Will's life. Which is amazing because a lot of movies very rarely show the emptiness of a fabulous life. No job and plenty of cash. Usually they're promoting the wealth and comfort but this story elaborates much more on the human condition and the importance of other people in our lives.

It's based on the novel by Nick Hornby, called, About a Boy. I've read the book and I actually think I enjoy the movie more. And not just because I generally enjoy movies more. Well, maybe it has a little something to do with it.

Nicholas Hoult nearly steals the show from Hugh Grant until the end when Hugh performs a self deprecating stunt that actually made me fall in love and fully appreciate Hugh Grant. I was used to his romantic comedy roles, which were great when you were depressed and wanted to escape into a non-existent world that gives females all over the globe false hope. But this movie really showed me his versatility.

I think I like to imagine a lot of celebrities like the character that Will plays. They mean well but have had everything they've wanted and lack the trustworthy people in their lives that keep things interesting.

I love love love movies that use a single artist for the entire soundtrack and Badly Drawn Boy gave the film the perfect bouncy vibe. I think it's quite fun it totally contradicts the mood of Marcus (Hoult).

This film is also unique in the fact that there are two point of views narrated throughout the film. It's just simply amazing and intuitive.

I know, I know, I keep rating all these films that I like and give them high marks, but I can't help myself. The world must be exposed to greatness at least once in a while. Honestly, if you didn't see this film because you don't like Hugh Grant, that will change. I promise.

Film: Empire Records

Year: 1995
Starring: Anthony LaPaglia, Liv Tyler, Renee Zellweger, Ethan Embry
Directed by: Allan Moyle

This movie is one of those films that you hear from a few people who absolutely love it so you're convinced to see it. Your anticipation is built up and you just can't wait to see it so that you can involve yourself in the inside jokes. So I saw this movie and I have to admit, it really tickled my fancy. Even though I didn't really like any of the characters, except for Joe.

Lucas is just...uhm...haha...and I think that the role that Zellweger plays is quite fitting. I think it also shows some versatility on her part, although she's played a lot of interesting roles. Check out Cold Mountain for a scary, dirty, performance.

I always like to listen for people with accents to let them slip out with frequently happens to Joe, who's originally from Australia. I nearly fell off my chair when Rex Manning was revealed to me as none other than Maxwell Caulfield who incidentally starred in Grease 2.

I find myself compelled to care whether or not the store will get enough money for Joe to buy the place. I may not like the characters, but they're all very stereotypical people that I've known or had in my life, so the movie can basically relate with nearly any young person. Which is just what I would've done if I would've made this film.

Does anyone else dream of working in a place like that? The boss is so laid back even though he's supposed to come off as a bad ass. There are drums in his office, there's a huge lounge, the place itself is cool. It's completely unrealistic for a real place to function like that, but that's why we love movies, they give us hope that places like Empire Records really does exist.

I may have to change my favorite character plea from earlier. I love the kid that plays Warren Beaty and has that high squeaky voice. Classic thief.

The soundtrack of this movie must have been more expensive then what it took to make the film. I wouldn't be surprised if the soundtrack made more than the movie.

"Welcome to Music Town, may I service you?"

Film: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Year: 2004
Starring: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood
Directed by: Michel Gondry

I happened to see this film during a very hard time in my life cinematically (apparently this isn't a word or is spelled improperly). I was pretty fed up with movies. I'd seen so many consecutive bad ones that I started to give up hope. Shame on me. I know.

When I saw this film I wasn't expecting anything from it, which may have made it far more glorious in my mind then it actually is. But I'm always in awe of every single aspect of this film.

The story alone deserves a ton of credit. Such an unconventional love story. All the girls who see it wish they had a Joel and all the boys dream of a Clem. This lovely creation shows us how relationships are actually a mess, but the good things, the good memories make them worth it. Despite all the bullshit that goes along with it.

I'm a huge fan of Jim Carrey. I used to be a bigger fan but this movie solidified him in my list of top actors that I will forever admire. Unless he starts dating a skinny blond celebrity...wait a second.

I wish that there really were companies that could erase your memory, even though the lesson we're to learn from this film is that you don't want to forget anything because it's a part of you and it forms you. Still, a very interesting and tempting concept.

People who don't like this film tend to be people who don't understand what versatility means and are disappointed by Jim Carrey's choice at playing a straight character. These films, where comedians stray from being funny, usually end up being my favorites.

Kate Winslet. Wow. Incredible. I think she may be the only actress that I actually enjoy. Okay, that's a little a dramatic, but seriously, there aren't many.

And just for the record, I wore an orange hoodie before I saw the movie. But I'd still like someone to say "How cool, an orange hoodie."

Elijah Wood is such a weasel. He always picks the greatest roles that suit him so well that sometimes I wonder if he's not blackmailing writers or holding them up with a gun while they write to make the part fit him perfectly.

If you haven't seen this movie, promise me you'll see it. Please. Pretty please. If you don't like it you can send me a movie suggestion that you think I won't like to get two hours of my life in place of the two hours you wasted.

"Valentine's day is a holiday invented by greeting card companies to make people feel like crap."