Movies During September 12th-14th, 2008

We did not make it to the movies this weekend but please visit us again during the next few weeks as we endeavour to catch up At the Movies.

We did however see several movies on DVD so without any more delay, we bring you ...........Our Two-cents Worth at the Movies.

On DVD -

Doomsday - Great Britain, 2007. A deadly plague, known as the "Reaper Virus," has broken out, killing hundreds of thousands in its wake. In desperation, the British Government evacuates as many survivors as it can out of the infected area, and then builds a wall, preventing the remainder from escaping. Thirty years later, with the wall still up and the victims all but forgotten, the virus breaks out again. The Government decides to send a crack team of operatives, led by Major Eden Sinclair, into the hot zone to investigate the possibility of a cure.

This a a low budget English Sci-fi drama that borrows from every other "virus on the loose" movies. It has interesting scenes but most are confusing, dark and not well staged. It was hard to follow and understand.

We give Doomsday........2.25-Stars

Storm Trooper - This film is not only bad it is terrible. But, this one is so bad, you have to see it. I love really bad movies that are trying to be good. The acting is bad, the lighting is bad, the direction is bad, the plot stinks............, oh, well, you get the picture. When you have an afternoon free watch this classic. While you are laughing, please try to remember, this is not a comedy.

Starring Carol Alt, John Laughlin and ....yes folks, Corey Feldman, this movie's only redeeming value was they they have spared us from the sequel.

A couple of runaway bionic drones are fighting for their survival, while the scientists that created them, with some mercenaries, are trying to apprehend and neutralize them.

Awful........We give Storm Troopers.............1.5-Stars

Deathsport - Just when you thought that things had to be better for this one, you thought wrong. This is is even worse, and the actors knew it. Picture a really bad episode of Lost in Space, then picture it with even less special effects.

Starring David Carridine and Claudia Jennings this want-to-be action-sci-fi thriller is plain ol' boring and bad. They did have a handy gadget to get rid of people and "destructocycles" as they battle in a sport to the death. We are so happy we never have to see it again. We give Deathsport..................................1-Star.

The Air I Breath - This was a much better film than the others so far.
This crime-drama, romance, thriller is based on an ancient Chinese proverb that breaks life down into four emotional cornerstones: happiness, pleasure, sorrow and love. A businessman bets his life on a horse race; a gangster sees the future; a pop star falls prey to a crime boss; a doctor must save the love of his life and how it all was inter-related as life comes full circle.
This all star cast including; Kevin Bacon, Julie Delpy, Brendan Fraser, Andy Garcia, Sarah Michelle Geller, Emile Hirsch and Forest Whitaker deliver a solid performance in a powerful movie. Definetely worth seeing. We give The Air I Breath..............................3.25-Stars.

Starship Trooper - This 1997 classic was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Special Effects category.
This sci-fi thriller deals with a militaristic future where a "brainwashed" youth battles intelligent life in the form of giant alien bugs in a struggle for survival. It is interesting movie in a simple sort of way.
Starring Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, Jake Busey, Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Muldoon and Rue McClanahan the movie has enough star power to raise it above the ordinary cheap sci-fi movies that fight alien bugs. We give Starship Troopers..............2.75-Stars.

Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay - John Cho and Kal Penn reprise their roles as Harold and Kumar in another wacky adventure of the pot-smoking duo. The tittle describes the plot of the movie and all of the related hijinks.. Also starring Neil Patrick Harris, we liked this movie better that we thought we would. We give this installment of Harold and Kumar....................................2.5-Tokes err....-Stars.

The Upside of Anger - We like Joan Allen so we like to see all of the films she has done.
This one also starring Kevin Costner, deals with a suburban wife and her four daughters as they adjust to having their husband/father leave them and the romantic comedic situations that arise. Also starring Keri Russell, Alicia Witt, Evan Rachel Wood and Mike Binder, the movie is fast paced and funny at times. We liked it and we five The Upside of Anger.............3-Stars.

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