Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Genre: Action / Adventure / Sequel
Duration: 145 minutes
Release Date: 7th July, 2006
Date of Viewing: 22nd July, 2006
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $ 321 million
Rating: 3/5

Synopsis: Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is caught up in another tangled web of supernatural intrigue. Although the curse of the Black Pearl has been lifted, an even more terrifying threat looms over its captain and scurvy crew: it turns out that Jack owes a blood debt to the legendary Davy Jones (Bill Nighy), Ruler of the Ocean Depths, who captains the ghostly Flying Dutchman, which no other ship can match in speed and stealth. Unless the ever-crafty Jack figures a cunning way out of this Faustian pact, he will be cursed to an afterlife of eternal servitude and damnation in the service of Jones. This startling development interrupts the wedding plans of Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), who once again find themselves thrust into Jack's misadventures, leading to escalating confrontations with sea monsters, very unfriendly islanders, flamboyant soothsayer Tia Dalma (Naomi Harris) and even the mysterious appearance of Will's long-lost father, Bootstrap Bill (Stellan Skarsgard). Meanwhile, ruthless pirate hunter Lord Cutler Beckett (Tom Hollander) of the East India Trading Company sets his sights on retrieving the fabled "Dead Man's Chest." According to legend, whoever possesses the Dead Man's Chest gains control of Davy Jones, and Beckett intends to use this awesome power to destroy every last Pirate of the Caribbean once and for all. For times are changing on the high seas, with businessmen and bureaucrats becoming the true pirates - and freewheeling, fun-loving buccaneers like Jack and his crew threatened with extinction.

My Review: I had to watch this one owing to the publicity online AND offline which was very well done. The ads, the hype, the MSN game, the email forwards and much much more majorly responsible. The movie was actually quite good, a typical Disney box office flick, which sports amazing special effects, cinematography & makeup. Add to that Johnny Depp's fabulous role as Captain Jack Sparrow & Keira Knightley's hot appearance on screen. This is one of those movies which you'll enjoy watching but won't be remembering in the next few weeks!

Website: http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/pirates/

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Superman Returns

Title: Superman Returns
Genre: Action / Adventure / Science Fiction
Running Time: 2 hours 34 minutes
Release Date: 28th June, 2006
Cast: Brandon Routh as Superman / Clark Kent; Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane; Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor; James Marsden as Richard White
Box Office Gross: $200M

When did I watch it? 9th July, 2006
Where? Theatre
What's the story? For five years, Superman has been away from Earth, coaxed into space by a belief that Krypton may still exist. Finding nothing, he comes back to a changed world - not only has terrorism become rampant, but Lois Lane has married, started a family, and won the Pulitzer for her piece "Why the World Doesn't Need Superman". After a stop in Smallville to see his adopted mother, Superman is back in Metropolis, and Clark Kent has his old job back at the Daily Planet, with everyone still incredibly oblivious to his alter ego. But where there's Superman, there's Lex Luthor, and he is likely to be planning something dastardly - in this case, using a piece of pilfered kryptonite to grow an entirely new continent that he will control.
Reasons to watch this flick: This movie boasts of state-of-the-art special effects coupled with a storyline that will raise the legendary superhero back to it's cult status which it originally deserves. And yes, it definitely goes without asking... but I'm still skeptical of the cult status, because the Indian audience didnt't find the movie WOW! I wonder why? Anyway forget about the others, its MY review here and I still say that the movie is kick-ass. Right from the spectacular special effects to the action sequences, this movie will captivate you emotionally as well. This is Brandon Routh's debut movie and his portrayal as Superman is fantastic. Adding to this the veteran roles of Kevin Spacey and the beautiful Kate Bosworth.
So how much do I rate it? 5/5

Website: http://www.supermanreturns.com/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_Returns

Date Movie

Title: Date Movie
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Duration: 85 minutes
Release Date: 17th February, 2006
Date of Viewing: 25th June, 2006
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $ 48 million
Rating: 3/5

Synopsis: Hopeless romantic Julia Jones (Alyson Hannigan), who has finally met the man of her dreams, the very British Grant Fonckyerdoder (Adam Campbell). But before they can have their "Big Fat Greek Wedding," they'll have to "Meet The Parents," hook-up with "The Wedding Planner," and contend with Grant's friend Andy (Sophie Monk) - a spectacularly beautiful woman who wants to put an end to her "Best Friend's Wedding."

My Review: In the lines of Scary Movie, this movie was made to humiliate some of the other major box office flicks. Laughs & laughs is all this movie's got. Advisory for fat ladies: Don't even think of watching this flick. It'll make you stab yourself... LOL!

Website: http://www.datemoviethemovie.com/

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Mission: Impossible III

Title: Mission: Impossible III
Genre: Action
Duration: 126 minutes
Release Date: 5th May, 2006
Date of Viewing: 11th June, 2006
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $ 116 million
Rating: 3/5

Synopsis: Super-spy Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) has retired from active duty to train new IMF agents. But he is called back into action to confront the toughest villain he's ever faced - Owen Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman), an international weapons and information provider with no remorse and no conscience. Hunt assembles his team - his old friend Luther Strickell (Ving Rhames), transportation expert Declan (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), background operative Zhen (Maggie Q), and fresh recruit Lindsey (Keri Russell) - to travel the globe pursuing Davian and rescue Hunt's love, Julia (Michelle Monaghan).

My Review: To make through to the premier screening of this movie was a Mission: Impossible. But somehow we managed to make it and the movie was quite worth it. The adrenaline-filled action sequences filled in most parts of the movie in the absence of which the movie would have gone down the drain. Not very interesting, but yes you can go check this one out if you got nothing better to do!

Website: http://www.missionimpossible.com/

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The Omen

Title: The Omen
Genre: Horror / Suspense
Duration: 105 minutes
Release Date: 6th June, 2006
Date of Viewing: 6th June, 2006
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $ ??? million
Rating: 2/5

Synopsis: Robert Thorn (Liev Schreiber) is a senior American diplomat whose wife, Katherine (Julia Stiles), endures a difficult delivery where their newborn child has died. Thorn knows the news will devastate Katherine, who had suffered two previous miscarriages. The hospital priest presents Thorn with another child born that night, whose mother died in childbirth. The priest compels Thorn to take the infant boy as his own; Katherine will never know the truth, and their son, which they name Damien (Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick), will be raised as their flesh and blood. As the child turns five, unsettling events begin to occur: Damien's nanny hangs herself at the youngster's birthday party; a strange priest brings dire warnings to Thorn; a children's trip to the zoo results in a panicked frenzy; Damien becomes hysterical during a drive to church; and blurred movements in a series of photographs portend shocking deaths. Enter Mrs. Baylock (Mia Farrow), Damien's new nanny, who seems to have a preordained devotion to the child. Then tragedy strikes closer to home. But only later does Thorn comprehend the truth: Damien is no ordinary child; he is the long-prophesized Anti-Christ. Now, Thorn must make the ultimate sacrifice to prevent the unspeakable terror that awaits the world.

My Review: I'll make this review short & simple because there ain't much in the movie to discuss about except for the 3 spine-chilling impacts. Yes, that's all of it. Rest, the movie was very slow & kind of boring. A remake of the horror classic Omen - well I never really found any of the earlier Omens interesting or scary enough. Same applies here. Won't matter if you miss it. A point to mention but, the movie was released on the 6th of June, 2006 at 6:06 pm worldwide. Woah, talk about the number of the Devil - 666!

Website: http://www.heedtheomen.com/

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The Da Vinci Code

Title: The Da Vinci Code
Genre: Drama / Mystery / Thriller
Duration: 149 minutes
Release Date: 19th May, 2006
Date of Viewing: 19th May, 2006
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $ 216 million
Rating: 5/5

Synopsis: Famed symbologist Professor Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) is called to the Louvre museum one night where a curator has been murdered, leaving behind a mysterious trail of symbols and clues. With his own survival at stake, Langdon, aided by the police cryptologist Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautao), unveils a series of stunning secrets hidden in the works of Leonardo Da Vinci, all leading to a covert society dedicated to guarding an ancient secret that has remained hidden for 2000 years. The pair set off on a thrilling quest through Paris, London and Scotland, collecting clues as they desperately attempt to crack the code and reveal secrets that will shake the very foundations of mankind.

My Review: I had read this novel halfway through exactly upto the interval and the storyline was really very exciting. No doubt the book was a contemporary best seller of all time. The movie has been recreated exactly in accordance to the novel although not that much in detail as the pages - but yes, exactly the same way. The story keeps on building up & up and the mystery keeps on unfolding as the movie nears its end. The anticipation keeps on building up and the final 15 minutes are indeed worth the patience. The best scene of the movie is the last one when Robert Langdon realises that Mary Magdalene's tomb has been hidden beneath the very place his adventure started off. Magnificent screenplay. This movie if gone for the Oscars, would surely come out as a winner!

Website: http://www.sodarktheconofman.com/

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Underworld: Evolution

Title: Underworld: Evolution
Genre: Action / Fantasy
Duration: 105 minutes
Release Date: 20th January, 2006
Date of Viewing: 20th May, 2006
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $ 62 million
Rating: 3/5

Synopsis: With the exposure of well-kept secrets and the tough resolve of one betrayed Vampire warrior, a centuries-long struggle between vicious predators has reached new heights of fierceness. But it's one Immortal's insatiable lust for power that leads to disturbing new disclosures about the origins of the feud between the Vampires and the Lycans. The past just got very twisted, and the future may reveal an entirely new breed, the likes of which no one has ever seen. Hunted vampire Selene (Kate Beckinsale) seeks out Marcus (Tony Curran), king of the Vampires, in the hope of bargaining for her life. Hybrid Michael (Scott Speedman) wants to join Selene in her quest but is unable to trust the werewolf raging uncontrolled inside him, and she refuses his companionship. Their love proves more powerful than genetics, however, when Marcus descends upon Selene, intent on annihilating her. In the battle that ensues, Selene discovers that she has been betrayed by her own family she sets out to seek her revenge. Selene seeks out Amaud Tanis (Steven MacKintosh), official Historian of the Covens, for help unraveling the web of lies spun by Marcus and Viktor (Bill Nighy) in their battle for supremacy. Intrigue deepens when Tanis reveals the identity of the first true Immortal: neither Marcus nor Viktor, as was believed, but Alexander Corvinus (Derek Jacobi), father to Marcus and this twin brother, William (Brian Steele). Corvinus, like an omnipresent god on the fringes, has been tracking everyone's movements and cleaning up after their wars, intent on keeping his descendents confined to the shadows of human society. Side by side, Selene and Michael battle the horrifically strong and determined Marcus, who is determined to release his imprisoned brother William from captivity and use his bloodlust to achieve world domination. Each confrontation unearths new revelations, casting a harsh light upon previous events and cutting through the darkness of painful memories buried deep within.

My Review: The prequel was good enough to lure me to watch this flick. Based in the Gothic world where the creatures come out at night, Underworld suits the frame. This part traces the actual beginning of the war between the Vampires & the Werewolves which was somehow missing in the previous part. The movie follows the battles of Selena & Michael as they fight their way to freedom & truth. A perfect ending to the saga!

Website: http://www.entertheunderworld.com/

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Poseidon

Title: Poseidon
Genre: Action / Adventure / Remake
Duration: 100 minutes
Release Date: 12th May, 2006
Date of Viewing: 13th May, 2006
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $ 59 million
Rating: 4/5

Synopsis: When a rogue wave capsizes a luxury cruise ship in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, a small group of survivors find themselves unlikely allies in a battle for their lives. Preferring to test the odds alone, career gambler Dylan Johns (Josh Lucas) ignores captain's orders to wait below for possible rescue and sets out to find his own way to safety. What begins as a solo mission soon draws others, as Dylan is followed by a desperate father searching for his daughter and her fiancee - a young couple who hours before couldn't summon the courage to tell him they were engaged and now face much graver challenges. Along the way they are joined by a single mother and her wise-beyond-his-years son, an anxious stowaway and a despondent fellow passenger who boarded the ship not sure he wanted to live but now knows he doesn't want to die. Determined to fight their way to the surface, the group sets off through the disorienting maze of twisted steel in the upside-down wreckage. As the unstable vessel rapidly fills with water each must draw on skills and strengths they didn't even know they possessed, fighting against time for their own survival and for each other.

My Review: The movie begins with much serenity as the whole luxury cruiser is portrayed from end to end. Equipped with almost everything, this massive ship is every sailor's dream come true. Everything's going all so well when a huge wave of mammoth proportions hits the ship with such immense force that it topples upside down like a paper boat. And the story doesn't drag for even a second. The accident scenes are very well done and so is the gore. Add to that the spectacular special effects and this 100 minute flick is a fully worthy watch!

Website: http://www.poseidonmovie.com/

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Aeon Flux

Title: Aeon Flux
Genre: Action / Science Fiction
Duration: 93 minutes
Release Date: 2nd December, 2005
Date of Viewing: 3rd May, 2006
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $ 25 million
Rating: 3/5

Synopsis: In the 25th century, a rampaging virus has forced the remnants of humanity into the seclusion of a final city. There is great political conflict within, however, and this is the story of an acrobatic assassin, Aeon Flux (Charlize Theron), whose latest target is the government's top leader.

My Review: In the near future a deadly virus kills 99% of mankind. In desperate attempts to preserve humanity Prof. Goodchild (Marton Csokas) discovers a cure to the virus and succeeds in saving the remaining humans. But the drawback of this vaccine is that it renders people infertile, incapable of bearing children. So the Prof. has no option but to collect & maintain the DNAs of those hundreds & thousands and using them to clone these people again & again in hopes of preserving the human race. This is continued for 400 years until when a rebellion group called the Monikers have planned to assassinate the Prof. because they think that he iss behind the numerous disappearances & murders. Aeon Flux is one of these Monikers & her mission is to kill the Prof. She's almost about to do that when she discovers that truth that the Prof. is indeed trying to help humans survive. And in time some of them have succeeded in becoming immune to the infertility problem because of which they have been killed by the others involved with the Prof. in his experiment. So rises a rebel and finally the climax where everyone discovers the real world! Amazing storyline... though the action was a little less exxagerated!

Website: http://www.aeonflux.com/

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Basic Instinct 2

Title: Basic Instinct 2
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Duration: 120 minutes
Release Date: 31st March, 2006
Date of Viewing: 14th April, 2006
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $ 5 million
Rating: 4/5

Synopsis: After re-locating from San Francisco to London, best-selling crime novelist Catherine Trammell (Sharon Stone) once again finds herself on the wrong side of the law. Dr. Michael Glass (David Morrissey), a respected London criminal psychiatrist, is brought in by Scotland Yard detective Roy Washburn (David Thewlis) to perform a psychiatrist profile and evaluation of Tramell following the mysterious death of a top sports star. Physically drawn to Tramell and mentally intrigued by her, Glass, against the advice of his mentor, Dr. Milena Gardosh (Charlotte Rampling), is quickly sucked into her web of lies and seduction. The professional boundaries between Glass and Tramell are obliterated when she uncovers his basic instincts. A deadly battle of wits ensues, climaxing as Glass faces a choice that will change both their lives forever.

My Review: Haven't seen the prequel but having heard great reviews about it is what compelled me to checkout this flick. The movie was kind of slow but things started heating up as the movie progressed & I started becoming more & more engrossed in this psychological thriller. Sharon Stone although now in her late 40's has still managed to portray her seductive side with full ease. She could easily beat up any woman in the industry half her age just by her looks. Anyway. the movie is all about how she manipulates the mind of this psychiatrist with lies & seduction and finally succeeds in what she had planned for! Great movie in my opinion, but I'm still wondering why was it a big flop?? Maybe I should find a chance to watch the prequel & maybe then I'd realise what this movie is really worth? Until then a 4 stars from me!

Website: http://www.basicinstinct2movie.com/

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Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind

Title: Eternal Sunshine Of A Spotless Mind
Genre: Romance / Science Fiction
Duration: 108 minutes
Release Date: 19th March, 2004
Date of Viewing: 30th March, 2006
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $ 34 million
Rating: 5/5

Synopsis: Joel (Jim Carrey) is stunned to discover that his girlfriend Clementine (Kate Winslet) has had the memories of their tumultuous relationship erased. Out of desperation, he contacts the inventor of the process, Dr. Howard Mierzwiak (Tom Wilkinson), to have Clementine removed from his own memory. But as Joel's memories progressively begin to disappear, he begins to discover their earlier passion. From deep within the recesses of his brain, Joel attempts to escape the procedure. As Dr. Mierzwiak and his crew chase him through the maze of his memories, its clear that Joel can't get Clementine out of his head.

My Review: This movie started off being really slow & dumb & I was expecting yet another cheesy sad love story. But things began changing dramatically when the movie started taking unpredictable turns almost every moment. Then comes the main theme - using science to erase memories of loved ones who you no longer wish to be with. I mean, the theme was intriguing & made the movie all the more interesting. Hats off to the direction & the acting. Both Kate Winslet & Kirsten Dunst were splendid. And Jim Carrey's veteran-acting to top it up. The point I don't understand is why would distributors release this movie after 2 years in India?

Website: http://www.eternalsunshine.com/

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Confessions Of A Teenage Drama Queen

Title: Confessions Of A Teenage Drama Queen
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Duration: 89 minutes
Release Date: 20th February, 2004
Date of Viewing: 17th March, 2006
Venue: Home
U.S. Box Office: $ 29 million
Rating: 3/5

Synopsis: Lola (Lindsay Lohan), an egocentric teenager, feels that her life is simply not worth living when she moves away from New York City with her family. Losing every thing she loves and treasures, she is plunked down in New Jersey - what she believes to be a "cultural wasteland." How will this New York doll ever make it as a Jersey girl? Thrust into a suburban high school and determined to upset the established order, Lola sets out on a mission. Convinced that only she deserves to be the most popular girl in the school, Lola competes with another girl who is equally snobby, and who also believes that the school should revolve around her.

My Review: OK, I started watching this movie as a lame excuse not to study! And also Lindsay was one of the reasons I thought I should go watch this. And believe me, this movie being a major chick flick didn't disappoint me. This made me come to a conclusion that chick flicks ain't that bad. I mean if nothing, you get to watch all those babes in their daily tantrums & stuff. Its actually kinda good. Anyway this movie is all about how a teenage girl always desires to be with her one & only celebrity stereotype! That she'll do everything it takes to catch one glimpse of him.. yada yada... Go watch it!

Website: http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/teenagedramaqueen/

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The Fog

Title: The Fog
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Duration: 100 minutes
Release Date: 14th October, 2005
Date of Viewing: 4th March, 2006
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $ 29 million
Rating: 2/5

Synopsis: In the small town of Antonio Bay, a terrifying and malevolent force hidden within a thick and deadly fog terrorizes the local residents. Shrouded by the mist is a ghastly mystery of merciless revenge, one that the town's inhabitants would do well to unravel - before its too late.

My Review: The major reason I didn't give this movie a major rating might have been because I had too much expectation out of this one? The storyline was interesting but the direction wasn't meant for a horror movie... I mean the special effects were amazing but the chill-down-the-spine feeling you get out of horror movies was completely absent! The only good part were the babes featured in the movie... Maggie Grace & Selma Blair (wish all radio jockeys could be like her)!

Website: http://www.escapethefog.com/

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Fun With Dick And Jane

Title: Fun With Dick And Jane
Genre: Comedy
Duration: ???
Release Date: 21st December, 2005
Date of Viewing: 12th February, 2006
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $ 110 million
Rating: 4/5

Synopsis: Dick (Jim Carrey) and Jane (Téa Leoni) are in love and living the American dream - until one day it becomes an American nightmare. When the company Dick works for becomes involved in an Enron-like scandal and he takes the rap, Dick and Jane are forced with the prospect of losing everything. After playing by the rules and getting burned, Dick has an idea: If stealing was good enough for his boss, then its good enough for him. Using his newfound skills, he and Jane decide to exact hilarious revenge and teach big business a lesson.

My Review: Any Jim Carrey movie... I'm surely in for it! His acting is just too good. No one in Hollywood does a better comic role than him. Same is the case with this movie. You're just gonna laugh all along the movie... just laugh, laugh & laugh! And like all movies, its a happy ending!

Website: http://www.funwithdickandjane.com/

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The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

Title: The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
Genre: Adventure / Fantasy
Duration: 139 minutes
Release Date: 9th December, 2005
Date of Viewing: 27th January, 2006
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $ 291 million
Rating: 3/5

Synopsis: Follows the exploits of the four Pevensie siblings - Lucy (Georgie Henley), Edmund (Skander Keynes), Susan (Anna Popplewell) and Peter (William Moseley) - in World War II England who enter the world of Narnia through a magical wardrobe while playing a game of 'hide and seek' in the rural country home of an elderly professor. Once there, the children discover a charming, peaceful land inhabited by talking beasts, dwarfs, fauns, centaurs, and giants that has become a world cursed to eternal winter by the evil White Witch, Jadis (Tilda Swinton). Under the guidance of a noble and mystical ruler, the lion Aslan, the children fight to overcome the White Witch's powerful hold over Narnia in a spectacular, climactic battle that will free Narnia from Jadis' icy spell forever.

My Review: I would have really liked the movie if I was a kid. But since, that's not the case I still say the movie was quite entertaining all due to the spectacular visual effects & extraordinary characters. This movie is more in line of the Harry Potter series. But you wouldn't regret it if you missed it. I'm still wondering how did it ever beat King Kong to the top spot? Maybe kids amount to more of the movie-going audience? :P

Website: http://www.narnia.com/

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Just Like Heaven

Title: Just Like Heaven
Genre: Comedy / Romance / Fantasy
Duration: 95 minutes
Release Date: 16th September, 2005
Date of Viewing: 26th January, 2006
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $48 million
Rating: 5/5

Synopsis: When David (Mark Buffalo) sublets his quaint San Francisco apartment, the last thing he expects - or wants - is a roommate. He begins to make a complete mess of the place when a pretty young woman, named Elizabeth (Reese Witherspoon), suddenly shows up, adamantly insisting the apartment is hers. David assumes that there's been a giant misunderstanding, until Elizabeth disappears just as mysteriously as she had appeared. Changing the locks does nothing to deter Elizabeth, who begins to appear and disappear at will - mostly to rebuke David for his personal living habits in her apartment. Convinced that she is a ghost, David tries to help Elizabeth cross over to the "other side." But while Elizabeth has discovered she does have a distinctly ethereal quality - she can walk through walls - she is equally convinced that she is somehow still alive and isn't crossing over anywhere. As Elizabeth and David search for the truth about who Elizabeth is and how she came to be in her present state, their relationship deepens into love. Unfortunately, they have very little time before their prospects for a future together permanently fade away.

My Review: Well, to be frank this movie was seen only for the sake of the beautiful & cute Reese Witherspoon. But was I in for a surprise as this mushy movie totally captivated my mind emotionally. Just Like Heaven shows what destiny is all about; that you've come into this world for a reason; that reason is to find your true soulmate; and how circumstances lead you into the right path of your fate. Mark Buffalo has acted really well; the poor sympathetic kind of guy who's lost a lot in life & is now tryin to adjust into reality. On the other hand, Reese is this worhaholic girl next door who's only thing in life is her job. The way these two meet & fall in love is just so touching. A perfect movie to enjoy with your significant other!

Website: http://www.justlikeheaven-themovie.com/

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Doom

Title: Doom
Genre: Action / Horror / Science Fiction
Duration: 95 minutes
Release Date: 21st October, 2005
Date of Viewing: 31st December, 2005
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $28 million
Rating: 4/5

Synopsis: Olduvai Research Station is a remote scientific facility on Mars where something has gone terribly wrong. All experiments have ceased, and communication has failed. The few messages that do get through are less than comforting. It's Level 5 Quarantine, and the only souls allowed in or out are the Rapid Response Tactical Squad (RRTS) - hardened Marines armed to the teeth with enough firepower to neutralize any enemy - or so they think. The researchers at this Red Planet station have unwittingly opened a door, and all hell has broken loose. A legion of nightmarish creatures of unknown origin lurks in every corner and stalks the countless rooms and tunnels of the facility, killing what few people remain. A hellish zoo of demons, Imps, Barons and Hell Knights has taken over Olduvai. And they're not giving it back without a fight. Sealing off the portal to Earth, Sarge (Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson), Reaper (Karl Urban) and their mercenary team must use every weapon at their disposal - and some they find along the way - to carry out their orders: nothing gets out alive. Unfortunately, these things never go as planned.

My Review: Saw it first day first show and the goregasm & action rocked! Things move on very slowly during the first half of the movie, but the main juicy part begins after the interval... For all those who have played the game Doom, will be taken aback by the first person perspective action... it is just too good... highlights the whole movie... the way Reaper moves with his gun shooting anything & everything that comes in his way... and the best part of this is when he wrestles a bullish monster with a chainsaw! And yeah, Rock, he's a perfect action hero after Arnold for sure. But he's not the one who comes out alive! Coming to the actress, Rosamund Pike is like so indifferent and calm thoughout the movie... makes you wonder what's going on inside her head... but she's damn hot! All those who are fanatics of Rock or the game, I'd suggest its a must-see!

Website: http://www.doommovie.com/

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King Kong

Title: King Kong
Genre: Action / Adventure / Remake
Duration: 187 minutes
Release Date: 14th December, 2005
Date of Viewing: 19th December, 2005
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $ 218 million
Rating: 5/5

Synopsis: Flamboyant, foolhardy documentary filmmaker, Carl Denham (Jack Black), sails off to remote Skull Island to film his latest epic with leading lady, Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts). Native warriors kidnap Ann to use as a sacrifice as they summon "Kong" with the local witch doctor. But instead of devouring Ann, Kong saves her. Kong is eventually taken back to New York where he searches high and low for Ann, eventually winding up at the top of the Empire State Building, facing off against a fleet of World War I fighter planes.

My Review: Peter Jackson recreates the mega epic King Kong and lemme tell you it was really worth the 6 month long anticipation & the three hour long duration of the movie! Everyone must be familiar with the mammoth ape since its been featured in dozens of movies and mentioned in thousands. The direction and visual effects are absolutely stunning with a bunch of Spielberg's dinosaurs also featured in the movie. The action is endless and will keep you on the edge of your seats all time long. Includes some emotion provoking scenes in which the story will actually make you feel pity fur the mighty beast. Naomi Watts is the damsel who King Kong falls for. King Kong is indeed a legend and Peter Jackson did no less for making this film a legend!

Website: http://www.kingkongmovie.com/

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Bruce Almighty

Title: Bruce Almighty
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Duration: 101 minutes
Release Date: 23rd May, 2003
Date of Viewing: 10th December, 2005
Venue: Home
U.S. Box Office: $242 million
Rating: 5/5

Synopsis: Bruce Nolan (Jim Carrey) is a local Eyewitness News TV reporter in Buffalo, New York, best known for doing human interest stories - which makes everyone happy but him. Bruce would much rather be replacing the soon-to-retire anchorman. Essentially, Bruce is disconnected with everything in his life and rarely misses an opportunity to complain about it. He has a loving girlfriend, Grace (Jennifer Aniston), who runs a day care center and adores Bruce in spite of his negativity. Bruce is handed a great opportunity when he's asked to do the 23rd anniversary of Niagra Falls' famed Maid of the Mist boat, which will air live during sweeps. But the mist hits the fan when it's announced on-air - just before Bruce goes live - that the co-anchor position, about to be vacated, is going to Bruce's superficial rival. In front of millions of viewers, Bruce has an on-camera meltdown, punctuated by a four-letter word not yet cleared for network television. On this worst day of Bruce's life, he's fired from the station, beaten up by a gang of toughs, and his car is vandalized. Furious, Bruce rails and rages against the Lord for his rotten luck - which is followed by a curious set of signs, one of which leads him to an old building called Omni Presents, Inc. There, Bruce meets a janitor who reveals himself to be who he really is - God! He's heard Bruce's complaints and now has an offer for the choleric newscaster - his job. By endowing Bruce with all his powers, God challenges him to take on the job and see if he can do any better!

My Review: Every Jim Carrey movie is a class all thanks to his amazingly super-funny spine-tingling act. He was great in The Mask, better in Ace Ventura and even better here in Bruce Almighty. The movie is 95% hilarious with a little twist of emotion-filled scenes that amount for the remaining 5%. The actress opposite to Jim is the beautiful Jennifer Aniston. The main motive of the movie is to convey that if you feel unlucky its not because god isn't listening to you... But in fact god's got so many prayers to answer that it takes a little more than required to get through your wishes. Wow! What a stupid logic! But anyway I loved the movie and I give it a 5/5. Check it out!

Website: http://www.brucealmighty.com/

Extras: Jennifer Aniston wallpapers

The Exorcism Of Emily Rose

Title: The Exorcism Of Emily Rose
Genre: Suspense / Horror
Duration: 114 minutes
Release Date: 9th September, 2005
Date of Viewing: 6th December, 2005
Venue: Theatre
U.S. Box Office: $75 million
Rating: 5/5

Synopsis: Based on the true 1976 case of German student Anneliese Michel, 19-year-old college freshman Emily Rose (Jennifer Carpenter) has visions of devilish faces and experiences constant convulsions. After much dispute, the Catholic Church officially recognized her demonic possession. Emily's story is told in flashbacks amid a courtroom drama, wherein Father Richard Moore (Tom Wilkinson), the man who performed the exorcism, is accused of negligence resulting in Emily's death. The trial shows his tough-as-nails lawyer, Erin Bruner (Laura Linney), doing her damnedest to clear him of any and all charges.

My Review: The movie's kinda slow and quite emotional, as things open up slowly and steadily gripping the audience with chills and fear... not that scary anyway. But the storyline is awesome and Carpenter (the possessed girl) has acted really well indeed. Now in the trial, the case is looked upon in either ways - a scientific approach to Emily's condition as well as a religious one!
And what more, the title says that its based on a true story. Amazing chillin' movie... check it out!

Website: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/exorcismofemilyrose/site/

Extras: The Exorcism Of Emily Rose wallpapers