Tom Cruise Returns in ‘Knight and Day’
June 24th, 2010 by Chris Stuckmann
I for one have never been on the ‘Hate-Tom-Cruise Wagon’. I think he’s a tremendously gifted actor as well as an excellent stuntman. What he does in his personal life is his business. Cameron Diaz has also shown herself very versatile in the past few years, and with movies like Identity, Walk the Line and 3:10 to Yuma under his belt, James Mangold is a great choice as director. Does Knight and Day live up to it’s hype? Continue reading ‘Tom Cruise Returns in ‘Knight and Day’’
It’s not a coincidence that all of the Toy Story films have 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, they’re just that good. Pixar has had a long string of successful movies that go all the way back to the original film in this franchise in 1995, and Pixar knows Toy Story is their baby. So, does this one live up to all the hype surrounding it? Check out my video review below and find out! 
After many, MANY various adaptations of the same story, Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Alien) has directed a re-visioning of the classic tale of Robin Hood, with an all star cast including Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, William Hurt, Mark Strong, Danny Huston and Max von Sydow. Many people say it looks just like another Gladiator, but my review will tell you why the trailers are completely misleading… as usual. Check it out! 
Robert Downey Jr. returns as the now considerably more famous Tony Stark, in the sequel to the movie that made Iron Man more popular then he had ever been before. This action adventure boasts a terrific cast including Don Cheadle, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mickey Rourke, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell and Samuel L. Jackson. It is directed by Jon Favreau. Click on the link below for my review! 
Want to make this a Date Night? Sure, why not? Steve Carell and ex-SNL veteran Tina Fey make a great couple who just want to have a peaceful night out, but just can’t seem to get a break. These comical actors have a gift for improvisation and the ability to be funny without appearing to be trying, but do their comedic talents fit in with the action subplot? Inquiring minds want to know! Check out my video review below to find out! 
How do you tell who the hero is in Clash of the Titans? He’s the one with the buzz-cut. Sam Worthington of Avatar fame dons the role of Perseus, son of Zeus himself, played by Liam Neeson (who has now been a jedi, a martial arts master, and the trainer of Batman for goodness sake) in a role that is destined to be remembered for it’s costume over it’s performance. CGI creatures and fun battles galore, but can Clash of the Titans work beyond a brainless popcorn flick? 
My original reaction from the trailer of How To Train Your Dragon was that it might be a fun little piece of forgettable fluff, maybe even less. But that’s because the filmmakers chose to do the rare feat of not giving away all the best parts in the trailer! The last time I was this surprised by a children’s movie was Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. A children’s movie is rarely this smart, moving, funny and action-packed all at once. Check out my video review and enjoy the movie, because I know you’ll trust me… right? 
Tim Burton and Johnny Depp continue their long collaboration that dates back to the early 90′s with a new version of Alice in Wonderland. The classic tale gets the big Hollywood treatment with great special effects, dashing duels, evil queens and a very crazy whacked-out Johnny Depp. Who can ask for anything more? But wait! I did not even mention Danny Elfman’s score! Check out my video review now! 
Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese once again collaborates with Leonardo DiCaprio after 3 successful films (Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed). This film is adapted and based off the novel by Dennis Lehane about an US deputy (DiCaprio) assigned to investigate a mysterious disappearance at a reclusive mental institution. Scorsese’s Hitchcockian approach to gothic horror is ripe with suspense and human drama. 
The latest in the string of children’s fantasy books adapted into big screen adventures is Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief starring Logan Lerman, Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman and Rosario Dawson among others. The film is directed by Chris Columbus of the Home Alone franchise. Some are calling it a Harry Potter knockoff, but here’s why I don’t think so. 
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Love is in the air. So what are you waiting for? Check out Chris Stuckmann’s video review for Valentine’s Day, the new romantic comedy from Garry Marshall director of Pretty Woman and Runaway Bride. This one interweaves the various romantic exploits of couples on Valentine’s Day, reminding many people of Love Actually. 
YouTube Video reviewer guru Chris Stuckmann is back on the scene with his latest look at the Channing Tatum/Amanda Seyfried romance Dear John, which opened nationwide yesterday. Dear John was directed by Lasse Hallstrom and adpated from the novel written by Nicholas Sparks. Find out why Chris says that Channing Tatum actually stands a chance of having his performance taken seriously this time around. I know…shocking! 
Grab a seat in your favorite chair, kick back, relax and check out Quick Movie Reviews’ Chris Stuckmann and his video review treatment of the Kristen Bell/Josh Duhamel comedy vehicle When In Rome. With two bright young stars showcased in a comedic formula like this how can the movie possibly be bad? The romantic comedy also features performances by William Arnett, Jon Heder, Dax Shepard and Danny DeVito. 
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