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"Tron: Legacy"
My rating: 1 Star
Quick Review: In a nutshell "Tron: Legacy's" 3D effects are terrible. The film is simply to dark to see any depth in the image. Plus the story is stupid and boring. To top it all off the action was ordinary and didn't pull off all the stops. This film tarnishes any legacy the original created. On a positive note: The score is incredible. Daft Punk kills it.
"The Walking Dead" TV series on AMC - Returns this Fall with 13 new episodes
My rating: 3 1/2 Stars
Quick Review: Andrew Lincoln stars as sheriff who awakes after being in a coma only to find himself in the middle of Armageddon. The zombies are scary, the drama is wrenching and the cinematography (shot on FILM!) is incredible. Plus Frank Darabont is behind all this bloody madness so its a win-win situation.
Note: Producer, Writer and Director Frank Darabont has walked away from "The Walking Dead" (no pun intended) after disputes about the shows budget. Apparently every episode's budget was sliced in half to create 6 to 7 more episodes. Quantity over quality is not so wise...
"Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps"
My rating: 3 Stars
Quick Review: It's a rare sequel that improves upon its predecessor, the 80s hit "Wall Street". The story seamlessly picks up where the first left off. Shia LaBeouf looks to young to play the part of Gordon Gekko protege, but his fine, gutsy performance won me over. There is a cameo appearance by Charlie Sheen, yet none by Darryl Hannah. This film is realistic in its portrayal of bull markets gone bad. And their is even a Bernie Madoff-esque villain, so what's not to love?
"Wall Street" (1987)
My rating: 3 Stars
Quick Review: I give the original "Wall Street" the same star rating as its predecessor. Though it feels dated (just look at those bricks I mean cell phones), "Streets" intensity and energy proves that greed is good - well at least when it's entertaining. Plus Darryl Hannah (Kill Bill) is hot and sultry.
"This Is It"
My rating: 3 1/2 Stars
Quick Review: This would not have even existed had it not been for Michael Jackson's untimely death so it is even more of an accomplished work. "This Is It" pulls out all the stops, sprinkles on the glamor and paints a emotional, happy image of the King of Pop. Despite what you may think of him, MJ truly loved his work and it shines through here.
©2011 Matthew R. Reis, All rights reserved.
"Tron: Legacy"
My rating: 1 Star
Quick Review: In a nutshell "Tron: Legacy's" 3D effects are terrible. The film is simply to dark to see any depth in the image. Plus the story is stupid and boring. To top it all off the action was ordinary and didn't pull off all the stops. This film tarnishes any legacy the original created. On a positive note: The score is incredible. Daft Punk kills it.
"The Walking Dead" TV series on AMC - Returns this Fall with 13 new episodes
My rating: 3 1/2 Stars
Quick Review: Andrew Lincoln stars as sheriff who awakes after being in a coma only to find himself in the middle of Armageddon. The zombies are scary, the drama is wrenching and the cinematography (shot on FILM!) is incredible. Plus Frank Darabont is behind all this bloody madness so its a win-win situation.
Note: Producer, Writer and Director Frank Darabont has walked away from "The Walking Dead" (no pun intended) after disputes about the shows budget. Apparently every episode's budget was sliced in half to create 6 to 7 more episodes. Quantity over quality is not so wise...
"Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps"
My rating: 3 Stars
Quick Review: It's a rare sequel that improves upon its predecessor, the 80s hit "Wall Street". The story seamlessly picks up where the first left off. Shia LaBeouf looks to young to play the part of Gordon Gekko protege, but his fine, gutsy performance won me over. There is a cameo appearance by Charlie Sheen, yet none by Darryl Hannah. This film is realistic in its portrayal of bull markets gone bad. And their is even a Bernie Madoff-esque villain, so what's not to love?
"Wall Street" (1987)
My rating: 3 Stars
Quick Review: I give the original "Wall Street" the same star rating as its predecessor. Though it feels dated (just look at those bricks I mean cell phones), "Streets" intensity and energy proves that greed is good - well at least when it's entertaining. Plus Darryl Hannah (Kill Bill) is hot and sultry.
"This Is It"
My rating: 3 1/2 Stars
Quick Review: This would not have even existed had it not been for Michael Jackson's untimely death so it is even more of an accomplished work. "This Is It" pulls out all the stops, sprinkles on the glamor and paints a emotional, happy image of the King of Pop. Despite what you may think of him, MJ truly loved his work and it shines through here.
©2011 Matthew R. Reis, All rights reserved.
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