Archive for February, 2009

24
Feb
09

DOUBT

doubt_teaser_movie_posterSet in 1964, Doubt centers itself around a nun who confronts a priest after suspecting him of sexually abusing a black student. Without a shard of proof, besides her moral certainty, Sister Aloysius (Streep) locks into a battle of wits with Father Flynn (Hoffman) which threatens to tear apart the small church community.

Doubt has a strong cast ,with Streep and Hoffman leading the way. Amy Adams does a great job of keeping up with her costars. Doubt is very well written and the drama in the film is very tense. The only problem with the film, which is very important, is the ending. The more you get into the plot the more you want to know what happens, only to be left hanging at the end. It is worth watching, but viewers beware of  not being satisfied with the finale.

Verdict: Rent It.

12
Feb
09

Milk

milk_movie_poster1The story of California’s first openly gay elected official, Harvey Milk. A San Francisco supervisor who was assassinated along with Mayor George Moscone by San Francisco Supervisor Dan White. It tells his life story from when he first moved to San Francisco, to the days he decided to run for public office and finally to his tragic death.

Penn does a great job of bringing Milk back to life. He helps the audience realize how much of good leader he was, not just for the gay community, but to all people that have been discriminated against. The movie lets you have a glimpse of his life which i found very interesting. The only downfall of the movie is that you want to learn more about Milk but the movie does not allow you to. Its a film worth checking out as a rental at best.

Verdict: Rent it

08
Feb
09

Taken

taken-poster-bigA former spy relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter, who has gone to Europe on vacation and becomes kidnapped. While searching for his daughter he finds out that there is more to his daughter’s kidnapping then he originally thought.

Written by Luc Besson, Taken is full of action. It starts a little slow but once the action picks up it doesn’t stop. Neeson is great as a kick-butt, take no prisoners father, looking to find his daugther. If your looking for drama this might not be your cup of tea, but if your in the mood for action, mystery and gun play, you’ll be very happy with this movie. Taken is definitely worth your theater money.

Verdict: See in the theater

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