Archive for the ‘Reviews of movies’ Category
The Illusionist
{5/5} “There’s no trick they haven’t seen.” The Illusionist, released in 2006 Eduard and Sophie are childhood friends but are separated because of their social stature. Eduard moves away for 15 years, studying magic. When he returns he goes by the name Eisenheim the Illusionist. Everyone is impressed with his magic, including the prince. Prince […]
The Flash
{5/5} “You’ve got to start letting me finish my sentences.” The Flash, released in 2023 Alfred calls the Barry Allen, the Flash, to help with a sinkhole next to a hospital — which turns into a wing of the hospital collapsing. After using his super speed to get to Gotham, the Flash has to recharge […]
Batman Returns
{3.5/5} “What I’d like to do first is put these little glove things on you. Research tells us that voters like fingers.” Batman Returns, released in 1992 Oswald Cobblepot was so ugly as a baby that his parents threw him over a bridge. He survived, and was raised by penguins. Decades later Max Shreck wants […]
Batman
{4.5/5} “Can somebody tell me what kind of a world we live in where a man dressed up like a bat gets all of my press?” Batman, released in 1989 Commissioner Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent have vowed to rid Gotham City of organized crime, and the man at the top is Carl Grissom. […]
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
{4/5} “‘Why do you always get to read the top story, Morbo?’ ‘Because viewers trust a deep male voice, and huge throbbing forehead veins.’” Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder, released in 2009 Everyone’s having fun at Mars Vegas, which is owned by Amy’s parents. But Fry finds he can hear people’s thoughts, until he […]
Futurama: Bender’s Game
{3.5/5} “I was working in Mom’s laboratories for the third time, after twice before realizing how evil she was and vowing never to work for her again.” Futurama: Bender’s Game, released in 2009 There’s a dark matter shortage, so fuel prices are up. When a couple of guys insult the Planet Express ship, Leela vows […]
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
{4.5/5} “‘Oh I’m sorry. I should have asked what was bothering you. I’ve been kind of preoccupied.’ ‘With what?’ ‘Well, I went to another universe and fell in love with a giant octopus, and now I’m pope of a new religion.’” — Fry & Bender Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs, released in 2008 […]
Futurama: Bender’s Big Score
{4/5} “Finally, I get to save the Earth with deadly laser instead of deadly slide shows.” — Al Gore’s head Futurama: Bender’s Big Score, released in 2007 After Professor Farnsworth falls prey to an email scam, he finds that aliens have taken over his company. Bender has downloaded a virus so he now obeys the […]
The Invention of Lying
{5/5} “So that’s it, it’s Coke. It’s very famous, everyone knows it. I’m Bob, I work for Coke, and I’m asking you to not stop buying Coke.” The Invention of Lying, released in 2008 Mark realizes he can tell a lie, but no one else in the world can. When he tries to explain it […]
The Village
{5/5} “There are secrets in every corner of this village.” The Village, released in 2004 A small community that lives simply always has someone in the watchtower. There are dangerous creatures in the woods — they call them Those We Don’t Speak Of. If anything red is found growing in the ground they quickly bury […]