Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Internet Movie Reviews

By Don Burke

It wasn't that long ago that a trip to the corner video shop was the most convenient way to get a movie. The next generation it seems will be getting their movies from movie downloads, avoiding any trips to the store. You will find just about any movie you want with a good movie download site, below is a small sample.

The Scalphunters: A Western comedy where we find a fur trapper and his highly informed servant. The film has its good parts however it just doesn't create enough laughs. Cast includes Burt Lancaster, Shelley Winters, Ossie Davis, Telly Savalas, Armando Silvestre, Notch Cravat, and Dabney Coleman. (102 minutes, 1968)

Foolin Around: Here's a dumb 1950s-fashion comedy in regards to a good hearted klutz who chases a prosperous gal, even though she's already involved. Cast includes Gary Busey, Annette O'Toole, Eddie Albert, John Calvin, and Tony Randall. (111 minutes, 1980)

Me, Myself and Irene: Normally mild mannered Rhode Island policeman Charlie Bailey is just a typical hard working cop. When he doesn't take his medication, his alter ego Hank is let loose. Hank is a vulgar, rude, aggressive wild man. Irene, who has confided in Charlie for help, must deal with Hank too in this wacky comedy romance.

Air Force: Archetypal WW2 film, concentrating on archetypal bomber tea. Hard to the abdomen at times "Fried Jap Going Down," chimes Tobias after scoring a hit, although commonly stimulating, well finished. Cast includes John Garfield, John Ridgely, Concert Youthful, Arthur Kennedy, Charles Drake, Harry Carey, George Tobias, and Faye Emerson. (124 minutes, 1943)

Side Street: Cast includes Farley Granger, Cathy O'Donnell, James Craig, Paul Kelly, Edmon Ryan, Paul Harvey, Adele Jergens, Harry Bellaver, and Whit Bissell. Tale of part-time postman Granger hastily robbing a ball of money, and finding himself engaged wilh gangsters and slaughter, is reinforced by striking N.Y.C. locations and stark cinematography by Joseph Ruttenberg. The pursue finale is a highlight (83 minutes, 1949)

Fort Apache: Fonda is successfully cast contrary to type as adamant martinet who strokes his own means as well as bordering Indians. It remunerates Montgomery's attempts to sustain sanctity of his secluded island contrary to proactive crooks and smugglers. Cast includes John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Shirley Church, Pedro Armendariz, John Agar, Ward Bond, Mae Bog, and Hank Worden. (127 minutes, 1948)

Space Cowboys: After missing out on being the first Americans in space in 1958, now senior citizens Frank Covin and his pilot buddies are getting a second chance. When Soviet communications satellite has problems, Frank, who designed it, is the only one capable of fixing it. So, now 42 years later, Frank and his friends will get their trip to outer space, becoming the first senior citizens to make such a voyage.

Role Model: Two adolescent adults crash the company truck while partying. To avoid jail time they are offered 150 hours of community service. They are stuck mentoring hardship kids. Maybe jail time would have been easier.

La Promesse: Harrowing story of a boy being brought up by a dad who ruthlessly capitalizes on, unlawful immigrants as their assumed savior, and master. Trouble starts while the boy, who's unconditionally obeyed his dad unquestioningly, creates a kinship with one of the illegal aliens. Moving in its understated, matter-of-truth check out a youthful guy at a ethical crossroads in his life. Cast includes Jeremie Renier, Olivier Gourmet, Assita Ouedraogo, and Rasmane Ouedraogo. (93 minutes, 1996)

Try a search phrase something like "Rental Movies". Different phrases get different results. If the last one did not work try something else. To get new search results type in "Movie DVD Video Rental". - 16887

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