Author: Charliebuster

DVD Review: Pineapple Express

When they called on director David Gordon Green (Snow Angels & Undertow) to make a stoner action/comedy with the likes of Seth Rogen, I was more than blown away. David Gordon Green, a master of drama storytelling, goes against the grain by making the exact opposite of his previous films.

DVD Review: The Dark Knight

Director Christopher Nolan first wowed audiences back in 2000 with his independent smash hit, Memento. Five years later, he became the genius who gave the Batman series a face lift. It shocked fans around the world with a darker reimagination of Gotham’s caped crusader. I would say that no one could outdo what an astonishing vision he had created. Then 3 years later he himself, blew the record books wide open with his very own sequel, The Dark Knight.

DVD Review: Sukiyaki Western Django

Japanese director Takashi Miike, who made movies like Ichi the Killer and Audition, has a cult following overseas quite like Quentin Tarantino does in the States. Miike decided in Sukiyaki Western Django to combine the beauty of a martial arts movie and the rawness of a gritty western together to produce one killer samurai gun slinging good time.

DVD Review: Tropic Thunder

A couple years back, Hollywood was rumor central about one of the biggest star-driven, action comedies to come our way in ages. An action comedy about a war with more than six big-name actors leading the way was enough to excite just about anybody. Some odd months later, Tropic Thunder blew up the big screen, jarring everyone’s mind.

DVD Review: Get Smart

Somewhere in time, between the birth of James Bond and Mr. Bean, people wanted someone else to turn to for their secret agent excitement. In order to find the perfect mixture, it would take someone brave, suave, and Smart; Maxwell Smart that is.

In today’s world there are the good guys and the bad guys. In the world of espionage, things aren’t much different.

DVD Review: Journey To The Center Of The Earth

On a hunch to find the center of the earth, Trevor Anderson (Brendan Fraser), his nephew and their tour guide make a breakthrough discovery that launches them on a thrilling journey into the unknown. On a scramble to find their way back, the group travels through a never-before-seen world encountering creatures and objects never imagined.

DVD Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Harrison Ford just climbed out of his rocking chair at the sharp age of 66 to put on the fedora one last time, but if only he could remember where he last hung his whip…

Taking place during the Cold War, Doctor Henry Jones is about to get knee deep in something that not even he is prepared for.

DVD Review: The Strangers

“What you are about to see is inspired by true events. According to the FBI, there are an estimated 1.4 million violent crimes in America each year. On the night of February 11, 2005, Kristen McKay and James Hoyt left a friend’s wedding reception and returned to the Hoyt family’s summer home. The brutal events that took place there are still not entirely known.”

DVD Review: The Incredible Hulk

Bruce Banner is a scientist who has a deep, dark, green secret that lies within. When he is pushed beyond his limits, or backed into a corner, he transforms into something out of this world, something incredible. The military wants him. They want to steal his power to create a race of super soldiers. Bruce knows that if he lets his gift get into the wrong hands, it could very well be the end for everyone. All he wants to do is get it out of him and live a normal life…

DVD Review: Iron Man

Director Jon Favreau cracks his knuckles at one of the coolest superhero action movies I have seen to date. From directing Elf, all the way to the #2 action movie of the summer, Favreau has set his foot firmly in place on the “A-List.” Tony Stark has got it all. He’s a billionaire playboy who gets all the cars, girls, and toys. He is also a genius weapons designer, who has armed half the world with weapons of mass destruction.

DVD Review: Sex In The City: The Movie

Over four years have passed since you’ve last laid eyes on the promiscuous foursome. They’ve all moved in different directions in life, but a marriage will bring them back together one last time. Wedding bells are in the air when “BIG” (Chris Noth), finally proposes to Carrie Bradshaw (Parker). She knows that an event this long in the making will require the help of her three best friends.

DVD Review: Snow Angels

Until this year, director David Gordon Green has made hard hitting drama films. This past summer however, he took a stab at comedy with Pineapple Express. He’s not quite a veteran, but definitely knows his way around a camera as evident in Snow Angels.

DVD Review: Speed Racer

If you don’t already know the cartoon and comic legend Speed Racer, he has a tale that barely needs any introduction. He helms from a family that only knows one word: racing. His brother was his hero until one tragic day; ever since he’s wanted to keep his name in the spotlight by living in his legendary shadow. Unfortunately, there are darker forces at work that just may stand in the way of Speed gaining his ultimate prize.

DVD Review: The Bucket List

It is an age old question asked amongst us all. “What would you want to do if your days were coming to an end?” Edward Cole (Nicholson) and Carter Chambers (Freeman) are about to make that very list! Director Rob Reiner, who has directed hits like When Harry Met Sally and Stand By Me returns with one of the top notch stories of the past decade.