Robert Zemeckis is back where he belongs: in live action filmmaking – but his long absence from live action results in a movie that is just to long for its story.
Category: Movie Reviews
Cloud Atlas – An Ambitious Failure. Michelle’s Review!
After taking a few years off after their critically panned and under appreciated Speed Racer the Wachowski’s (Andy Wachowski Lana Wachowski) have returned – along with some guy named Tom Tykwer (who directed the terrible The International and a bunch of other foreign films) have one of the most narratively ambitious films of the year […]
Cloud Atlas Is A Stunning Achievement!
Autumn always seems to bring the most interesting and challenging films – and Cloud Atlas, from a novel that even its author described as ‘unfilmable’ is definitely both. By slipping from one arc to another (six in all) repeatedly, filmmakers Andy and Lana Wachowski and Tom Tykwer link tales of characters who are bound together […]
The Sessions: Small, Personal Story Will Win Hearts!
At the age of 38, Mark O’Brien, a quadriplegic who had to spend all but a few hours of day in an iron lung, decided he wanted to lose his virginity. The Sessions is based on his experience and an article he wrote entitled On Sex and the Disabled.
Argo is Really Good, just not GREAT. Michelle’s Review
Over the last few years Ben Affleck has become one of the best directors around. He does a lot with very little. His latest flick Argo is a gripping, sometimes fun movie that feels like it is trying to hard to be a best picture.
Madea Takes on Alex Cross! Michelle’s Review!
Does James Patterson still write all his novels? He churns out a new book every month. Alex Cross is a reboot of the old film franchise with Tyler Perry taking over the character from Morgan Freeman. While the movies never seemed to live up to the book version of the character, Freeman added a certain […]
Our Favorite Bond Villains – Just Seen It
In anticipation of the new Bond thriller SKYFALL and a look back at 50 years of James Bond in the movies,Sean, Leah and David picked their 007 nemeses. Who is yours? Tweet is at @justseenit. NO, MR. BOND – I EXPECT YOU TO DIE! Starring Leah Aldridge, Sean Wright and David Freedman Directed by Amy […]
Our Favorite Bond Girls – Just Seen It
In anticipation of the new Bond thriller SKYFALL and a look back at 50 years of James Bond in the movies, Sean, Leah and David picked the women that were more than a match for 007. Who is yours? Tweet is at @justseenit. PUSSY GALORE! Starring Leah Aldridge, Sean Wright and David Freedman Directed by […]
Greg’s James Bond Rant – Just Seen It
With Skyfall rapidly approaching along with the 50th anniversary of James Bond in the movies, Greg gives us his take on the super agent. Oh – you’re not a super agent? OK. Starring Greg Karber. Directed by Sean Wright. Edited by Jeff Rogers. Produced by David Freedman(@ShowRunnerDave), Cooper Griggs, Aaron Fink(@AaronEvanFink) and Pedro Raposo. Watch […]
Greg’s Rant on The Hobbit – Just Seen It
The Hobbit is coming and not all at once! Greg is not happy. Starring Greg Karber. Directed by Amy Taylor. Edited by Zack Delman. Produced by David Freedman(@ShowRunnerDave), Cooper Griggs, Aaron Fink(@AaronEvanFink) and Pedro Raposo. Watch us on PBS OC Saturdays at 6PM or at pbssocal.org/justseenit
Argo Movie Review – Just Seen It
Six Americans escape when militants take over the US embassy in Teheran. Taking refuge with the Canadian ambassador, if discovered, they will be executed. So CIA specialist Tony Mendez plans to rescue them by posing as a movie producer. Starring Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin and John Goodman. Directed by Ben Affleck. Written by […]