MOVIE REVIEW: Underworld Evolution

RELEASE DATE: January 20th 2006

RUN TIME: 1 Hour 46 mins

MPAA RATING: R

FAMILY MOVIE SCALE: 2

IMDB SCALE: 9.5

DIRECTOR: Len Wiseman

MAIN CAST: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Bill Nighy

This was one of the best sequels in movie history in that it did not try to make it better then before but continue where it left off from the first movie. Therefore making the history of the movie franchise stronger and richer. it's called Evolution and it did evolve. What I can't understand is why Micheal was such a horrible fighter. He always took a beating and Selene came to the rescue. Yes he did help her a few times but she was the one that got him out of tight spots more then he did her.  They pumped up Micheal as a hero but Selene was clearly a better fighter. But this was a great movie no matter who the better hero was.

MOVIE REVIEW: James Bond: Moonraker

RELEASE DATE: June 29th 1979

RUN TIME: 2 Hour 6 min

MPAA Rating: PG

DIRECTOR: Lewis Gilbert

MAIN CAST: Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, Michael, Lonsdale

IMDB Story Line
James Bond investigates the mid-air theft of a space shuttle, and discovers a plot to commit global genocide.

This is one of my all time favorite Bond movies, it did very well at the box office. The special effects at the time of release where top notch. However if you watch it today with all the recent James Bond, Marvel, Star Wars movies and other big budget movies you might cringe a little. Still Bond delivers a fast paced action movie and saves the world from disaster again. With the concept of using the space shuttles, Bond takes our imagination to the possibility of living in space, not on a planet, but in a totally man made environment. This movie does that in the short term future. I remember seeing this at the theater when it first come out, it was a real treat.

My Theories on The Walking Dead After Rick Grimes

If They do not end The Walking Dead in Season 9 or 10 after Rick Grims and Maggie leaves, here are some thoughts on what could happen.

So in the season 8 finale we find Negan laid up in bed recovering from a slit to his throat from Rick only to have Rick save him. Rick and Michonne then tell him how it's gonna be when he gets better.

Now if Negan somehow escapes and kills Rick, I am sure somehow he will die, Someone will kill him, I am sure of it. But what if he is truly rehabilitated and Dwight kills Rick and Negan Kills Dwight and gains the groups support and they rebuild Alexandria until the next disaster unfolds.

what if Negan dies, Daryl and Maggie take over they leave Alexandria for whatever is next but Michonne makes her exit? I don't see Michonne staying on much longer because Danai Gurira is getting bigger roles in Hollywood and is now a part of the Marvel universe, so who knows what is next for her. And with Rick Gone, her story is over

But wait! Maggie can not be a part of any take over because she is leaving soon. Is it possible that in a crazy plot twist that she would kill Negan after he would kill Rick? Or What if she kills Rick and Negan Kills her then him and Daryl would fight it out to takeover the group.

Because of all these possibilities, I just don't see the show lasting with out Rick Grimes and Maggie Green. While Daryl Dixon is a strong part of the show, I just don't see him as a leader. He is too rebellious. However what if Carol Peletier took over? She could fill all the gaps and after all, she can make decisions that Rick never could. Carol knows how to feed kids cookies and make them look at the flowers. And if a deadly virus breaks out, she will get rid of the sick and burn the bodies

I am not saying it's impossible for the show to go on, but it's going to take real creative story writing to keep it going.

MOVIE REVIEW: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

RELEASE DATE: June 4th 2004

RUN TIME: 2 Hours 22 Min

MPAA Rating PG

FAMILY MOVIE SCALE 10

DIRECTOR: Alfonso Cuaron

MAIN CAST: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint,

IMDB Story Line
It's Harry's third year at Hogwarts; not only does he have a new "Defense Against the Dark Arts" teacher, but there is also trouble brewing. Convicted murderer Sirius Black has escaped the Wizards' Prison and is coming after Harry.

MY REVIEW
The story really starts to get darker, with a accused escaped murder know as Sirius Black, but it gets really twisted and dark by the end of the movie and this is where your really start to wonder what side Professor Snape is on. Harry, Hermione and Ron stay close to each other and start to really depend on themselves and each other as the story gets darker. The big noticeable difference is this is where Michael Gambon takes the role of Albus Dumbledore from the late Richard Harris. I really liked Harris in the role of Dumbledore, But I have to hand it to Gambon for taking it over and making the role his own. I really liked seeing the scary Dementors in full scale action, They where creepy in a awesome way. Also for the first time we seen The Marauders Map. That would be a awesome tool to have when you really want to be nosy. The end of the movie really sets you up for the rest of the movies.

MOVIE REVIEW: Underworld

RELEASE DATE: September 19th 2003

RUN TIME: 2 Hours 1 min

MPAA RATING: R

FAMILY MOVIE SCALE: 2

MY IMDB SCALE 9.5

DIRECTOR: Len Wiseman

MAIN CAST: Kate Beckinsale,  Scott Speedman, Shane Brolly

IMDB STORY LINE:

Selene, a vampire warrior, is entrenched in a conflict between vampires and werewolves, while falling in love with Michael, a human who is sought by werewolves for unknown reasons.

I have seen many Vampire and Werewolf stories and movies, but I really enjoyed this modern age look at the genre. It was set in current time, but it felt like a classic. The dark colors made it feel and look like a classic black and white horror film. It had it's own history which was expanded on in the four sequels. The action and fighting was spectacular. I really liked the history and story line that was created in this movie. There was no good or bad guys, only Selene, you wanted her to win, and you was not sure who was on her side. The war was brutal but almost poetic. It was a great movie to see on the big screen.

MOVIE REVIEW: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

RELEASE DATE: November 15th 2002

RUN TIME: 2 Hours and 41 min

MPAA RATING PG-13

FAMILY MOVIE SCALE: 10

DIRECTOR: Chris Columbus

MAIN CAST: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson

IMDB Story Line

Harry ignores warnings not to return to Hogwarts, only to find the school plagued by a series of mysterious attacks and a strange voice haunting him.

The 2nd installment of the Harry Potter story still finds Harry stuck at the Dursley's trying to get to Hogwarts, and making matters worse for Harry is the House Elf Dobby. But as always his friends find a way to help him. The story starts to go a little dark with the introduction of Draco's Malfoy Father Lucius. year two starts the path to the darker parts of the Harry Potter legacy but still holds on strong to the fantasy of children. Harry learns more then what he is taught in class with the help of Ron and Hermione. Again the Quidditch games takes a detour for a fast pace thrill ride. That was really a treat in 3D Digital sound, The Chamber of Secrets has a few secrets for Harry that he did not know about himself

                                      

MOVIE REVIEW: James Bond: The Living Daylights

RELEASE DATE: July 31st 1987

RUN TIME: 2 Hours 10 Min

MPAA RATING: PG-13

FAMILY MOVIE SCALE: 5

IMDB SCALE: 7.5

DIRECTOR: John Glen

MAIN CAST: Timothy Dalton, Maryam d'Abo, Michael G Wilson

IMDB Story Line
James Bond is living on the edge to stop an evil arms dealer from starting another world war. Bond crosses all seven continents in order to stop the evil Whitaker and General Koskov.

REVIEW
I thought that Timothy Dalton made a great James Bond and really liked his approach to being 007. In my opinion this is where the 007 role started to transition to the 007 we have now in Daniel Craig. Starting with Living Daylights I believe we saw Bond in more believable dangerous situations, it was a bit more intense and less flirting behavior but the leading lady still had a major role to play. I always thought that before Living Day lights there was more of a SY-FY edge. However one of my favorite James Bond films with Pierce Bronsnan crossed that line a major way in "Die Another Day". However the danger was more harsh and believable even in that one. Living Daylights started a new trend in Bond movies but still held on to all the standards of the movies before with the carefree lifestyle and kill anyone when necessary and the gadgets did not disappoint.