Alien Raiders

A Sci-Fi Shocker.

Title: Alien Raiders
Genre: Action / Horror / Science Fiction / Suspense
Running Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Release Date: 21st September, 2008
Cast: Carlos Bernard as Aaron Ritter; Mathew St. Patrick as Seth; Courtney Ford as Sherry Sterling; Rockmond Dunbar as Kane; Tom Kiesche as Logan; Joel McCrary as Tarkey; Bryan Krasner as Moody; Bonita Friedericy as Charlotte
Box Office Gross: ???

When did I watch it? 22nd January, 2009
Where? Home
What's the story? It's the end of yet another night at Hastings Supermarket, an idyllic family grocery store in Buck Lake, Arizona. But the normal closing-time monotony is broken when a group of masked and armed-to-the-teeth militants invade the store, immediately killing several of the employees and shoppers and holding the rest hostage. Though the hostage-takers at first appear to be robbers or terrorists, they reveal themselves to be a cadre of rogue scientists that have discovered and tracked an alien infestation to THIS STORE on THIS NIGHT, and they are determined to find out which survivors are extra terrestrials and end the invasion at any cost.

Reasons to watch this flick: A minimal sci-fi flick which keeps on getting interesting as the suspense builds up to a rather mediocre climax.
So how much do I rate it? 3/5

Rotten Tomatoes: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/alien_raiders/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_Raiders

Stargate: Continuum

History May Never Repeat Itself Again.

Title: Stargate: Continuum
Genre: Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Science Fiction
Running Time: 1 hour 38 minutes
Release Date: 29th July, 2008
Cast: Ben Browder as Colonel Cameron Mitchell and Captain of the Achilles; Amanda Tapping as Colonel Samantha Carter; Christopher Judge as Teal'c; Claudia Black as Vala Mal Doran and Qetesh; Cliff Simon as Ba'al; Don S. Davis as Lieutenant General George Hammond; Richard Dean Anderson as Major General (& Colonel) Jonathan "Jack" O'Neill; William Devane as President Henry Hayes; Beau Bridges as Major General Henry "Hank" Landry; Michael Shanks as Dr. Daniel Jackson
Box Office Gross: $8M

When did I watch it? 18th January, 2009
Where? Home
What's the story? An elite military unit (SG-1) must flee back to Earth when two members of their team inexplicably disappear into thin air. But they return to a world in which the Stargate - an Ancient device which allow them to travel to hundreds of planets - was never discovered, and their own history has been erased. Now they must convince a dubious government and military that the timeline was altered by a powerful Alien enemy (Ba'al) in order to conquer Earth, and time is not on their side...

Reasons to watch this flick: This one was way better than the previous 'Ark Of Truth'. Time travel was the key ingredient here around which the entire plot revolved. I have to admit that I generally develop an instant liking for time travel movies.
So how much do I rate it? 4/5

Website: http://www.stargatesg1.com/
Rotten Tomatoes: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/stargate_continuum/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stargate_Continuum

Stargate: The Ark of Truth

Title: Stargate: The Ark of Truth
Genre: Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Science Fiction
Running Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
Release Date: 11th March, 2008
Cast: Ben Browder as Lieutenant Colonel Cameron Mitchell; Amanda Tapping as Lieutenant Colonel Samantha Carter; Christopher Judge as Teal'c; Claudia Black as Vala Mal Doran; Currie Graham as James Marrick; Morena Baccarin as Adria; Tim Guinee as Tomin; Julian Sands as Doci; Sarah Strange as Morgan le Fay; Michael Beach as Colonel Abe Ellis; Beau Bridges as Major General Henry “Hank” Landry; Michael Shanks as Dr. Daniel Jackson
Box Office Gross: $13M

When did I watch it? 14th January, 2009
Where? Home
What's the story? Thrusting the Stargate team Daniel Jackson, Vala, Teal'c, Sam and Cam - into their most exciting adventure. In search of an ancient artifact they hope can defeat the oppressive Ori, the team learns that the Ori are set to launch a final assault on Earth and a double-crossing I.O. operative is aboard the Odyssey!

Reasons to watch this flick: The original Stargate movie was by far the best one in the series. This one clearly fails when compared but otherwise is a one-time see.
So how much do I rate it? 2/5

Website: http://www.stargatesg1.com/
Rotten Tomatoes: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/stargate_the_ark_of_truth/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_of_Truth

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far Far Away.

Title: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Genre: Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Science Fiction
Running Time: 2 hours 1 minute
Release Date: 21st September, 2004 (Original: 25th May, 1977)
Cast: Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker; Harrison Ford as Han Solo; Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa; Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin; Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi
Box Office Gross: $460M

When did I watch it? 14th January, 2009
Where? Home
What's the story? The Jedi Knights have been exterminated and the Empire rules the galaxy with an iron fist. A small group of Rebels have dared to fight back by stealing the secret plans to the Empire's mightiest weapons, the Death Star battle station. The Emperor's most trusted servant, Darth Vader, must find the plans, and locate the hidden Rebel Base. Princess Leia, a captive Rebel leader, sends out a distress signal that is intercepted by a simple farm boy, Luke Skywalker. Luke takes up the challenge to rescue the princess and help the Rebellion overthrow the Empire, along with such unforgettable allies as the wise Obi-Wan Kenobi, the cocky Han Solo, the loyal Chewbacca, and the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO.

Reasons to watch this flick: This is the movie that started it all. Released originally in 1977, years later, this would be the benchmark of all sci-fi flicks with impeccable use of special effects.
So how much do I rate it? 5/5

Website: http://www.starwars.com/
Rotten Tomatoes: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_wars/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Yavin

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Every Saga Has A Beginning.

Title: Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Genre: Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Science Fiction
Running Time: 2 hours 13 minutes
Release Date: 19th May, 1999
Cast: Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn; Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi; Natalie Portman as Queen Padmé Amidala; Jake Lloyd as Anakin Skywalker; Ian McDiarmid as Senator Palpatine / Darth Sidious
Box Office Gross: $431M

When did I watch it? 6th January, 2009
Where? Home
What's the story? Sci-fi adventure which takes place before the birth of Luke Skywalker, featuring the friendship between the young Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, who would later become Darth Vader. The galactic government has been weakened, and when the peaceful planet of Naboo is threatened by the giant Trade Federation, it seems that nobody will step in to defend Queen Amidala and her people. Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi are sent to find a settlement and discover the extent of the planet's peril. In the course of their adventures, they find a young slave, Anakin, whom Qui-Gon senses is destined to bring balance to the Force. Against Obi-Wan's suspicions, he decides to train Anakin as a Jedi Knight.

Reasons to watch this flick: Everything is fantastic about this movie. From visuals to the storyline to the sound effects and Natalie Portman.
So how much do I rate it? 5/5

Website: http://www.starwars.com/
Rotten Tomatoes: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_wars_episode_i_the_phantom_menace/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Phantom_Menace

Get Smart

Saving The World... And Loving It.

Title: Get Smart
Genre: Action / Comedy
Running Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Release Date: 20th June, 2008
Cast: Steve Carell as Maxwell Smart; Anne Hathaway as Agent 99; Dwayne Johnson as Agent 23; Alan Arkin as The Chief; Terence Stamp as Siegfried; Masi Oka as Bruce; James Caan as The President
Box Office Gross: $130M

When did I watch it? 27th December, 2008
Where? Home
What's the story? Maxwell Smart works as an analyst at Control, a US spy agency that was supposed to have closed after KAOS was defeated. However, KAOS is far from being dead. KAOD penetrates Control and steals the names of all their field agents, and then they begin to kill Control agents around the world. The Chief promotes Maxwell Smart, designates him Agent 86, and partners him with Agenct 99. Smart has always wanted to be a field agent, but he wanted to be partnered with the best, Agent 23. Smart is given a little training and some spy-tech gadgets to help him do his job. Smart and Agent 99 ave uncovered information of where Siegfried, the sinister head of KAOS is located, and they go after him to stop him from taking over the world.

Reasons to watch this flick: I know this is kinda getting repetitive, but Anne Hathaway is the one and only reason. Of course, co-stars like Dwayne Johnson and the Great Khali add to it all.
So how much do I rate it? 3/5

Website: http://getsmartmovie.warnerbros.com/
Rotten Tomatoes: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/get_smart/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Get_Smart_(film)