Archive for the ‘Reviews of movies’ Category
Chappie
{4/5} “Don’t laugh, I’m being cool.” Chappie, released in 2015 Crime has gotten so bad in Johannesburg that they’ve decided to try something completely different — a robotic police force. When Scout 22 is hit by a grenade he’s sent to be crushed — but he’s rescued by Deon, who’s going to transfers his brand […]
Tomorrowland
{4.5/5} “I did it myself because I got tired of waiting for someone to do it for me.” Tomorrowland, released in 2015 NASA is dismantling a launchpad and when they do Casey’s dad will be out of a job. Casey sneaks out at night to sabotage the dismantling equipment. After a brief visit to jail, […]
Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome
{4/5} “In your last letter you questioned whether it’s my responsibility to join this fight. The truth is, we all became responsible the day we created the Cylons.” Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome, aired in 2012 William Adama has joined the war against the Cylons as a pilot. After boarding the Battlestar Galactica he finds […]
The Signal
{3.5/5} “What I’m about to tell you, Nic, you may find a bit disturbing.” The Signal, released in 2014 Nic and Jonah are helping their friend Haley move across the country. While they’re on the road they notice that a hacker has gotten into their computer. They — capable of hacking, themselves — trace the […]
Jupiter Ascending
{2/5} “Time is the single most precious commodity in the universe.” Jupiter Ascending, released in 2015 Jupiter Jones works cleaning houses. One day she’s stunned to find out that people from another planet are trying to kill her. She’s even more stunned to find out that she’s the reincarnation of a queen who lived for […]
The Illusionist
{4.5/5} “I saw remarkable things but the only mystery I never solved was… why my heart couldn’t let go of you.” The Illusionist, released in 2006 Eisenheim the Illusionist is wowing crowds in Vienna. While performing his act he encounters his long-lost love Sophie — whom he hasn’t seen in 15 years. Sophie is from […]
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
{5/5} “‘Have a great day!’ ‘That’s too much pressure.’ ‘Have the day you have!’” The Odd Life of Timothy Green, released in 2012 The Greens have been told that they can’t have children. That night they decide on all the characteristics that their child would have had. They write them on pieces of paper, then […]
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
{5/5} “The world is a mess and I just… need to rule it.” Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, released in 2008 Dr. Horrible is trying to get into the Evil League of Evil — he has a letter of condemnation from the deputy mayor, so he thinks he’ll get in this year. In the meantime he […]
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
{4.5/5} “Apes not kill apes.” Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, released in 2014 Somehow I forgot to review this movie when I saw it, so I’m reviewing it now. The apes and the humans have left each other alone for years. But one town of humans is fast running out of electricity and […]
St. Vincent
{4.5/5} “He don’t like people. People don’t like him. Except cat, and you. Why you like him?” St. Vincent, released in 2014 Maggie and her son Oliver move in next door to Vincent. Despite Vincent’s grouchy nature he suggests that he babysit Oliver after school — he needs the money. Maggie’s ex-husband is trying to […]