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Movie Reviews

These are reviews of different movies I have seen. However you can view more of my reviews at Flixster.

With all the comments I have been receiving lately about how bad my Oscar picks are I’m now going to post my Razzies picks.

Worst Movie

The Hottie and The Nottie
Regent Releasing/Purple Pictures

My fist choice was going to be The Happening but any Paris Hilton movie is guaranteed to be the Worst ever. And director that sees talent in Paris has no talent at making a movie, or is highly bribable..

Worst Actor

Mark Wahlberg
THE HAPPENING
and
MAX PAYNE

Worst Actress

Paris Hilton
THE HOTTIE AND THE NOTTIE

Worst Supporting Actor

Verne Troyer
THE LOVE GURU
and
Uwe Boll’s POSTAL

Worst Supporting Actress

Paris Hilton
REPO: THE GENETIC OPERA

Worst Screen Couple

Paris Hilton and either Christine Lakin or Joel David Moore
HOTTIE & THE NOTTIE

Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel

Speed Racer

Worst Director

Tom Putnam
THE HOTTIE AND THE NOTTIE

Worst Screenplay

The Happening
Written By M. Night Shyamalan

Worst Career Achievement

(Special Category!)

Uwe Boll
(Germany’s Answer to Ed Wood)

ACTOR, LEADING
Disagree with all the Nominations

My Choices would have been:
Will Smith in “Seven Pounds”
Clint Eastwood in “Gran Torino”
Hugh Jackman in “Australia”

BEST PICTURE
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”

My Choices would have been:
“Australia”
“Twilight”
“The Dark Knight”
“Seven Pounds”

ACTOR, SUPPORTING
Heath Ledger in “The Dark Knight”

But would not be disappointed by:
Robert Downey Jr. in “Tropic Thunder”

SHORT FILM, ANIMATED
Skipping as did not see any.

ACTRESS, LEADING
Anne Hathaway in “Rachel Getting Married”

But would not be disappointed by:
Meryl Streep in “Doubt”
Angelina Jolie in “Changeling”

SHORT FILM, LIVE ACTION
Skipping as did not see any.

ACTRESS, SUPPORTING
Viola Davis in “Doubt”

SOUND EDITING
“The Dark Knight”

Would not be disappointed by:
“WALL-E”
“Wanted”

ANIMATED FEATURE
“Bolt”

Would not be disappointed by:
“Kung-Fu Panda”
“WALL-E”

SOUND MIXING
“The Dark Knight”

Would not be disappointed by:
“WALL-E”
“Wanted”

ART DIRECTION
 “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”

VISUAL EFFECTS
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”

CINEMATOGRAPHY
 “The Reader”

SCREENPLAY, ADAPTED
 “Doubt”

Wish was nominated:
“Twilight”
“Seven Pounds”

COSTUME DESIGN
 “Australia”

Would not be disappointed with:
 “The Duchess”

SCREENPLAY, ORIGINAL
 “WALL-E”

DIRECTING
 “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Skipping as did not see any.

Wish was nominated:
“Outsourced”

DOCUMENTARY SHORT
Skipping as did not see any.

FILM EDITING
“The Dark Knight”

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
“Waltz with Bashir”

MAKEUP
“The Dark Knight”

ORIGINAL SCORE
 “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”

Would not be disappointed with:
 “WALL-E”

ORIGINAL SONG
 “O Saya” from “Slumdog Millionaire”

Would not be disappointed with:
“Down to Earth” from “WALL-E”

What is there to say about the movie Australia. This movie is definately on the caliber of movie with Cassablanca. This movie has aspects of almost every gents of movie it’s a comedy, drama, romance, war, western, nature, comming of age, family, real life type movie.

Even more remarkable than the fantastic acting in the moving is the calm hart-pounding score that carries you seamlessly through the story.

This movie is written in the three act style but all three acts have their own three acts it is truly a must see. CEFM Rating: 5/5

Breast MenBreast Men R

Kinda dull but based on real life events, with a porno-elements in a tasteful manner. CEFM.ca Rating: 3/5


Outsourced Outsourced PG-13

This movie is a hoot and very ironic of you have ever worked for an outsourced company, or are an outsourcer. But is the story of people understanding other different cultures to help find themselves. CEFM.ca Rating: 4/5


Bolt Bolt PG

Definitely worth seeing in Real 3D. This is one of the first movies in 3D that I was not pissed off. Usually 3D movie do things to show off the 3D that takes away from the storytelling. But no Bolt bolt uses it to tell a story of a dog who it lost both literally and metaphorically who struggle to find his way home (and himself). Meanwhile the cat is also learning its true nature without being boring. A good movie for the whole family. CEFM.ca Rating: 3.5/5


Twilight
Twilight PG-13

This is definitely not the type of movie i typically go to but I really loved this movie. I especially liked the way the movie tied itself together so well. Also the fact of the way she trusted them despite the fact of him being a monster. I really love how the villain type can be a hero without seeming too good. CEFM.ca Rating: 4.5/5


Four Christmases Four Christmases PG-13

This was an amazing good movie. Definitely a romantic comedy that will toy with your emotions. These two are a perfect chemistry for each other. CEFM.ca Rating: 4.5/5

It’s been a while since I did a movie review here, and I have seen many in the past few weeks that I want to share.

Mamma Mia!

Not to take away from the stage version but the movie did not quite live up to my expectations. The transitions from spoken to song was very abrupt and did not flow very well. Rating: 2.5/5

The Dark Night

I really quite enjoyed this movie that a movie can keep you on the edge of your seat for over 2 hours then make you laugh, cry, and keep wondering what is going to happen. Rating: 4/5

Wanted

This movie is very unique. I really love Morgan Freeman in movies. He has got to be one of the greatest voices on film. Rating: 3.5/5

Journey to the Centre of the Earth 3D

This is the fist RealD movie I have seen, this movie was very interesting. The only issue I had was with the 3d there were so many bad edits just to show off the 3D that just was unnecessary. If you are calling it RealD keep it real, don’t fake it. CEFM Rating: 4/5

Love Guru CEFM Rating: 1.5/5

Get Smart CEFM Rating: 4.5/5