r2k443 Reviews

Kim Possible: So the Drama (2005 TV Movie)

A Great Movie

[10/10 · 24 August 2006]

When the show first began, I immediately loved it. It had comedy, action, and potential. It proved to be a smash hit with viewers and a great series. But there is that 65-episode-policy with Disney that cancels hit shows that still do great even after their canceled. This movie was the series finale and a great way to end it.

Kim is in a jam. She can't figure out what Drakken is up to and is in a crisis over prom. Kim doesn't want to go with Ron because he's her best friend and just that, also because of some ridiculous thing called "The Food Chain". When a new guy named Eric shows up at school, they both take a liking to each other and Kim's prom woes are solved. However, Ron is very jealous over how smitten Kim is with Eric and begins to realize how he truly feels about Kim.

Meanwhile, Ron's favorite fast food place called 'Bueno Nacho' is changing. Naco night has been canceled, kid's meals are added to the menu, and a new little toy that comes with the meal called 'Little Diablo'. Soon, the place is over crowded with a ton of kids who take up all the space and make a lot of noise that causes Ron to only do to-go orders.

In the end, everything comes together and best of all so do Kim and Ron.

This was a great ending to a great series. Best of all, Ron and Kim got together. I'd been hoping they'd get together since shortly after the show began and it was great that it finally happened.

Also, on November 30, 2005, Disney announced that it would be renewing "Kim Possible" for 22 new episodes. SWEET!

Project Runway (2004– )

Terrific TV Reality

[10/10 · 9 August 2006]

Victoria Secret supermodel, Heidi Klum hosts this unique and fabulous reality show. The show is about a bunch of designers, whether seasoned, professional, or amateur. They compete to go to Olympus Fashion Week and to win $100,000 to start their own line, a mentor ship at a fashion company, and a new car. Each week, designers design. Each week, one person wins a challenge. Each week, a designer is voted off until only three are left to attend Olympus fashion week. Three designers show off their designs at Olympus fashion week. And only one can be the winner. This is Project Runway. An awesome reality show which shows off unknown designers' designs. Watch what happens!

The Exorcist (1973)

Suspenseful, Scary, and Interesting

[8/10 · 13 April 2006]

A scary and suspenseful thriller about a young girl who becomes possessed by the devil and is in need of an exorcism, in a movie that will scare you into become religious.

12-year-old Reagan is the daughter of a well-known actress named Chris MacNeil and has a happy life despite her dad not being in the picture. Her happy life is shattered when Reagan begins to experience strange things. Reagan'room becomes cold, she starts cursing, and when her mom sees her body moving back and forth on the bed yelling "Make it Stop, it burns". Chris knows something is terribly wrong.

Reagan sees many doctors who have said this and that but nothing has cured the girl. As Reagan's problems progress, her voice changes into an eerie man-like voice and starts torturing her body and hitting people. She is put in straps to restrain herself. Chris keeps telling Reagan to stop and Regan responds "I'm not Reagan, I'm the devil." The doctors recommend a controversial treatment, an exorcism.

Father Damien Karras is a poor priest who is suffering and feeling guilty over his mom's death. Karras observes Reagan and believes it isn't the devil, but when Reagan mentions his mom's death, Karras then believes it is in fact the devil since the girl had no knowledge of his mom's passing. Karras cannot perform the exorcism and enlists Father Lankester Merrin, an aging priest who almost didn't survive his last exorcism, to help rid the young girl of the evil inside her. Will they succeed? Will Reagan be normal again? Find out in this thriller.

My parents continually said to me, "don't see it" and "you'll get nightmares", but I saw it anyway. Before watching this, I had already known that it was mostly fake. So when I rented the VHS version it was the 25th anniversary special edition video. So it interviewed the original cast and people that worked on the movie, showing all the tricks and how they did it as well as some deleted scenes not used. As I watched the movie I became entranced and a little bit bored, but it was still scary and realistic film. It is a must see if you want a good horror movie to watch. As for any nightmares, I slept like a baby.

American Beauty (1999)

Not the Best Movie

[6/10 · 12 April 2006]

An interesting and sometimes not great story of a man's rise back to life that turns the lives of those closest to him upside down.

Lester Burnham is clinically depressed and has lost all faith in life. His wife, Carol, is a real estate agent who brings home the most bacon in the family and is rivals with another real estate king named Buddy Kane. His daughter, Janie, is 16 and thinks of her dad as an embarrassing dork. Lester also hates his job and wishes to be closer to his daughter, but the effort is minimal.

One night, Carol and Lester go to Janie's school to watch her cheer-leading on the basketball team. It is there that Lester becomes hypnotized and entranced by cheerleader Angela Hayes, Janie's 17 year old friend who brags about the men she's slept with. Lester continually has fantasies about Angela, not so much of an affair but just fantasies.

Wanting to impress Angela more. Lester quits his job, begins working out to gain muscle, and takes a job at a fast food joint, flipping burgers, in an effort to not only impress Angela but to change his life. He also begins smoking weed, which he gets from his 18 year old neighbor, Ricky Fits. Ricky sells weed and uses fake urine from a nurse to give to his colonel dad in order to pass his dad's twice a year drug test and his mom is like a zombie around the house. Ricky also takes a liking to Janie and he also films things that are dead and gross but considers them beautiful.

Lester's new outlook on life makes him happy but makes his wife angry and she begins to have an affair with Buddy Kane and when Lester finds out he's not at all upset because he can only think of Angela. Janie sees this and thinks her dad is a pervert causing more friction between the two.

As the conclusion draws near, more hearts are broken, romance fizzles and sizzles, confrontations are addressed, revelations are found out, and a life is taken.

American Beauty wasn't great. It seemed to have to much swearing and sex references than good filming. It did have some funny and interesting points. For many this was great for them. For me it wasn't. It wasn't all entirely bad just not great. Kevin Spacey does give a great performance, Sam Mendes does great directing, and the story is filled with odd yet complex characters.

Date Movie (2006)

Yuck

[2/10 · 8 April 2006]

****Contains some spoilers****

The one word I have to describe this movie is YUCK. Some parts were funny but for the most part it was gross. The crude jokes and potty humor weren't enough to save this movie from making it a big disaster. It was so bad I don't even want to write a summary about it.

All I'll say is that it spoofs off from many romantic comedies. King Kong, The Wedding Planner, Hitch, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, When Harry Met Sally, Kill Bill, Along Came Polly, Meet the Fockers, Meet the Parents, Bridget Jones' Diary, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Sleepless in Seattle, Say Anything, My Best Friend's Wedding, and others. It also included a spoof on the hit TV show, The Bachelor and a spoof on Paris Hilton's burger commercial and Jessica Simpson's car wash scene in her video, 'These Boots Are Made For Walking'. Basically they put too many spoofs in one to make something that should have been funny into something awful. And these are the people who wrote 'Scary Movie'. Perhaps spoofs on scary movies are funnier to do then spoofs on romantic ones.

The one thing I'm thankful for is that I waited to see this movie at the $1.99 movie theater in my hometown. The ending was better though. the one scene I loved was the Britney Spears/ Kevin Federline scene, in which Britney says she made a mistake hooking up with a back up singer and Kevin saying, "I got Britney Spears. I'm rich, I'm rich". But regardless, don't go see this movie. Trust me you won't like it.

Brokeback Mountain (2005)

Bends your mind, tugs at your heart, yet breaks it at the same time

[10/10 · 17 February 2006]

In this excellent, well done, and critically acclaimed movie, two cowboys meet and fall awkwardly yet deeply in love with one another, in a story that bends your mind, tugs at your heart yet breaks it at the same time.

In the summer of 1963 in Wyoming, two cowboys, Ennis and Jack, meet. Ennis Del Mar is a hardworking man engaged to marry his fiancée, Alma and Jack Twist is a rodeo cowboy living in Texas. The two work together that summer, herding sheep in brokeback mountain. The two form a friendship which becomes much more when they fall in love. When the summer ends, the two go their separate ways.

As time goes by, Ennis marries Alma and have two daughters while Jack marries Lureen Newsome, daughter of a wealthy tractor owner, and have a son, Bobby. Ennis and Jack meet four years later, in 1967. When they meet, they hug and Ennis pulls Jack aside to kiss him which Alma witnesses and becomes heartbroken.

During Jack's visit, the two go up to fish at Brokeback Mountain, where Jack tells Ennis how much he cares for him. Jack then tells Ennis that he wants to be with him always and make a commitment, to leave their wives, live together with their own ranch, and have a wonderful life. However, Ennis shows no emotion or commitment to Jack's dream. Although Jack's hurt by Ennis' words, the two decide to meet every four years and continue their relationship in secret.

As time goes by, Alma becomes fed up with Ennis' lack of supporting the kids even though she still harbors heartbreak from discovering her husband's secret life. The two divorce in '75 and Jack comes after wards thinking that Ennis is finally ready for a commitment. He is met with heartbreak when Ennis says that he isn't and the divorce wasn't over wanting to be with Jack. Jack leaves saying he'll come by next month and while driving away, brings emotional sobs for he pines for Ennis. Instead of heading back to Texas, Jack drives to Mexico where he picks up a male prostitute.

Time continues to go by and even though Jack still pines for Ennis he begins a relationship with Randall Malone. Ennis is also confronted by Alma about his love affair with Jack which results in an argument and gets him into a fight later on.

In 1983, Jack and Ennis meet for their annual get together, and have an emotional fight which results in Jack holding a crying Ennis tightly. But the ending will leave Ennis in realization of what he could of had yet lost.

'Brokeback Mountain' is an emotional, heart wrenching, and well done movie. This movie will truly grasp the concept of love and bend your mind about relationships between different people. The movie not only tugs at your heart for its emotional performances but for those that become emotional hurt. Yet the ending will sadden you yet break your heart at the same time.

I throughly enjoyed this movie. Although some scenes were a bit difficult to see, I still throughly enjoyed this movie that left me in tears by the end. I hope to anyone that sees this movie will enjoy it and become aware of how deep love is and will realize what they truly want in life. A movie worth seeing!

Corpse Bride (2005)

An Excellent and Well Done Movie

[10/10 · 10 February 2006]

In this excellent and well done movie, a shy groom recites his vows but accidentally marries a corpse in a wedding gown in this funny and well done feature.

Victor is the son of a wealthy fish merchant who is arranged to marry Victoria, a woman he's never met before. Victor has never been involved with anyone and is painfully shy around others and when his parents arrange for him to be married, they're thrilled. Victoria is the daughter of a duke and lady who arranged for her to marry Victor so they can get out of their bankruptcy.

At the rehearsal, Victor has trouble reciting and remembering his vows and the priest throws him out so he can go memorize them. In the forest, Victor recites them perfectly and places the ring on a twig, but then all of a sudden, the twig becomes a skeleton hand and grabs hold of Victor's wrist. When Victor breaks free, the hand comes off and he watches in horror as a figure rises slowly from the ground and takes Victor away.

When Victor awakes, he finds himself in a colorful and lively world full of dead corpses and bony skeletons. He then learns that he is now married to the Corpse Bride, who is thrilled over the marriage. The bride's name is Emily, who's story is one of sadness tragedy and betrayal. Some years ago, Emily was a beautiful lady who fell hard for a mysterious stranger who asked for her hand in marriage. Her father, however, disapproved of the union but the two made a plan to meet and elope. So, Emily went to the oak tree to meet him wearing her mother's wedding gown and carrying the family jewels and a sack of gold but then was murdered by her love who took her riches. But Emily made a vow while lying there dead, a vow that she'd be set free by her true love who is apparently Victor. Although Victor feels sad for what happened to Emily, he longs to go home and marry Victoria, whom he realizes he cares for very much.

Meanwhile, Victoria worries for Victor and realizes how she feels for him. However, her parents are desperate to marry her to someone wealthy. Lord Barkis Bittern offers to marry her and her parents agree without hesitation, much to Vicoria's dismay. Unbeknown to everyone, Barkis holds a dark secret and plans on doing something awful. But how can Victor help and marry Victoria when he is married to Emily and can't go up to the land of the living?

This movie is hilariously funny and charming. A beautiful adaption to a movie that will become a classic. Although I figured out who it was that murdered Emily early on, it is still a movie with watching and one I throughly enjoyed. Johnny Depp voices the shy Victor well and Helena Bonham Carter makes you feel sympathetic towards Emily. A movie worth seeing.

Just Like Heaven (2005)

A Cute and Charming Romantic Comedy

[9/10 · 8 February 2006]

****CONTAINS SPOILERS****

Just Like Heaven is a funny, upbeat, cute, and charming romantic comedy for everyone in their teens and beyond.

Reese Witherspoon plays Elizabeth Masterson, a young, workaholic doctor whose life is work, work, and more work. When she runs late to her sister's home for a blind date, she gets into a horrible car accident and becomes a spirit stuck between heaven and earth. She arrives home later thinking nothing has happened and that she's alive until she meets David Abbot who has rented her apartment.

Mark Ruffalo plays David Abbot, a young, sad, and lonely architect who is still grieving over the death of his wife, Laura, who died a few years before. When David sees Elizabeth's spirit, he's convinced he's nuts since he's the only one who can see her and tries all ways to get her to pass on to the spirit world.

Elizabeth can't remember who she is and refuses to leave. After trying to get rid of her, David enlists the help of Daryl (Jon Heder), an occult bookstore owner, to get Elizabeth to pass on. However, Daryl can't get rid of her because he too believes she's not dead.

David decides to help Elizabeth find out who she is and how she entered into the state she's in. As they work together, the two become closer and form a romantic bond. They soon find out about the accident and everything rushes back to Elizabeth and they discover that she's in a coma and that her sister is going to take her off life support. The two are now in a race against time to save her life before it ends.

Just Like Heaven is a fun and charming romantic comedy about two unlikely people falling love. Mark Ruffalo and Reese Witherspoon are a romantic match made in heaven that pull off great chemistry together that makes the film work well. Jon Heder and Donal Logue have small roles but are hilariously funny as psychic Daryl and therapist/friend Jack. Just Like Heaven is a heavenly good time.

Walk the Line (2005)

A story of one man's rise, fall, redemption, and love

[9/10 · 27 January 2006]

****CONTAINS SPOILERS****

A true story of one man's rise, fall, and redemption in a story that touches the heart and moves you. This man was Johnny Cash and the one that helped redeem him was his true love June Carter.

Joaquin Phoenix plays Johnny Cash, a man with dreams of writing and singing music despite his father's criticism and his wife's lack of support. Johnny's life was shattered at the age of 12 when his beloved brother, Jack, died in a table saw accident yet he continued on. He eventually started his career off nicely, touring with rising stars Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis and it's here that he meets singer June Carter played by Reese Witherspoon. Johnny is immediately attracted to her but June isn't interested in a relationship because of her bitter divorce and his marriage even though Johnny isn't in love with his wife anymore.

Despite having bad setbacks Johnny and June sing together and go on tour in the 60s but Johnny's involvement with drugs causes his downfall and the end of his marriage to his wife, Vivian. June stays by his side and helps him overcome his addiction to pills and Johnny's career is back on top after he makes a live album at Folsom Prison. Johnny continually asks June to marry him but refuses him every time because of her two divorces and that he hurt her with his addictions and lies. Yet deep down she loves the man but refuses to admit it. But when he proposes for the last time on stage in a concert Johnny's words of his love, devotion, and promises to not hurt her again, June finally says yes.

Walk the Line is a brilliant masterpiece that captures the late Johnny Cash's early years perfectly from his rise, fall, and redemption. But the heart of the story is the love and devotion between Johnny and June and how they come together and stay together for 35 years till June's death and later Johnny's.

Joaquin Phoenix is brilliant as the late country singer whose addictions led to his downfall but how June's support and caring led to his redemption and Reese Witherspoon is brilliant as the late country singer June Carter who helped Johnny in his time of need despite how he hurt her with his addiction and lies but soon came to love him. My dad says that sometimes it takes a strong person to get someone out of their destruction and that is what we see here between June and Johnny.

This is a great movie and should be watched by all fans or no fans of Johnny Cash.

South Park (1997– )

So stupid it's funny

[25 September 2003]

This show is stupid and yet it keeps you rolling with laughter. There were episodes where there were meaningful messages like in the episode titled "The Super Best Friends". It is a funny show with funny lines and a constant talkitive pain-in-the-butt 8-year-old Cartman, who suprisingly went on the list of vh1's 200 greatest pop culture icons. Funny show and a must see for those who need a good laugh. Check your local listings.

Rurouni Kenshin (1996–1998)

One of the Coolest Anime Shows

[1 September 2003]

This is one of the coolest anime shows I've seen in a while. It has action, comedy, and a little romance in it. It's a cool show that will make you want to see it again and again if you like Anime shows or just want to see some action. Watch it on Saturdays at 9:30PM on cartoon network. It really is a cool show.

Tru Confessions (2002 TV Movie)

Brilliant!

[10/10 · 20 August 2003]

Brilliantly acted and written about a young teenage girl named Tru who's documentary on her mentally disabled younger twin brother, Eddie changes the way she thinks of her family and her life. From the moment I saw the previews for this TV movie I knew it would be good. And when I watched it from beginning to end I had tears in my eyes and joy in my heart. It is truly a brilliant movie.

Dolores Claiborne (1995)

One of the best dramas/thrillers you'll see

[10/10 · 3 August 2003]

There is no doubt about it that this movie should have been up for the Oscars and Golden Globes. It was well acted, well written, and well directed. In my opinion, one of Kathy Bates' best movies. If you are into drama or thriller this is the movie for you. Two thumps up and a terrific movie.

Titanic (1997)

Pretty good

[8/10 · 9 July 2003]

Very good movie that was very well done by directing, writing, and casting. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Wilson did a good job. I'm not even their biggest fans but they were pretty good. I'd recommend this movie to anyone interested in romance or the historic ship, Titanic.

Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)

good and funny

[10/10 · 5 July 2003]

I saw this movie last night and thought it was very good and funny. I thought it was a lot more funnier than the first movie. It really earned the four stars it got. I'd recommend this to anyone who needs a good laugh.

Chicago (2002)

One of the best movie-musicals

[10/10 · 5 July 2003]

This was one of the best musical-movies I've see. It was well-acted, wonderfully directed, and just gosh darn excellent. Catherine-Zeta Jones was the best in the movie. Richard Gere and Renee Zellweger were great too.