The Messengers DVD Review
March 27, 2008
The Messengers has all the elements of a good scary movie, including unseen things that go bump in the night, little kids who stare at things no one else can see, and a remote location with crazed birds. Unfortunately, that’s about it. The story is reminiscent of several other films in the past, including 2006’s The Return, 2003’s Cold Creek Manor, and The Amityville Horror and its remake, to name but a few. Read more
Dan in Real Life DVD Review
March 25, 2008
While Steve Carell often borders on over-the-top in his role of Michael on television’s “The Office”, it’s his ability to be funny yet serious that opens him up to such a wide fan base. Let’s face it, Carell stole every scene he was in during Little Miss Sunshine, and he does much the same in the film Dan in Real Life.
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The Night Listener DVD Review
March 25, 2008
Robin Williams bring a subtle urgency to The Night Listener, which helps evoke the same feeling that Bruce Willis did in The Sixth Sense. And much like The Sixth Sense, The Night Listener is about the relationship that forms between a man and a young boy.
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Disturbia DVD Review
March 22, 2008
Disturbia may not win any awards for originality, but what it lacks there it makes up for in smart, sarcastic dialogue and great “teen” acting. The film stars Shia LaBeouf, who plays Kale Brecht, a 17 year old who hits a rough patch after his father dies, causing him to withdraw and act out in school.
First Snow DVD Review
March 22, 2008
Not that many people have heard of First Snow, and it’s a shame, because the film is a strange thriller that delivers solid acting and chills, plus a twist that’s not over the top but is sure to surprise viewers.
