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1408

0 comments Posted by Cinthia Drake at 1:45 PM

"1408" (2007) - Suspense/Horror

Rated: PG-13
Starring: John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack.

Rating: 4.5 stars

I remember watching the preview for this movie and after 4 seconds into it yelling (not too loudly I hope): "HEY! That's a story from the Stephen King book 'Everything's Eventual'!!" Indeed it is. My favorite story of that book actually. What a thrill for a Stephen King fanatic like myself. But, I wondered, would this movie deliver like "The Shinning", or disappoint like "Dreamcatcher"? It definitely did not disappoint. Any King reader/fan knows what a knack he has of making hotels and/or hotel rooms seem like the creepiest places in this world, and "1408" is no exception. The brilliant cast contributes to make this a highly entertaining, edge-of-your-seat, sweaty-palms kind of flick as you ride the torturous and amazing roller coaster that only a Stephen King story can offer. Sorry for the much used cliché, but John Cusack truly is like a good wine: he gets better and better with age. Samuel Jackson has a smaller part, but no less important, and he is absolutely fantastic as always (Gosh I love the guy...). Prepare to be stunned, scared, and amazed as you enter a dark, disturbing world that only King is able to successfully portray; it's in dimly lit corners of the imagination that few dare to thread, that this master of suspense reigns absolute. I highly recommend this movie even for non-Stephen King fans.

 

Sicko

0 comments Posted by Cinthia Drake at 5:05 PM

"Sicko" (2007) - Documentary
Rated: PG-13
By: Michael Moore


Rating: 5 stars

Another masterpiece by my favorite documentary director, Michael Moore. This is a must see for all Americans. It doesn't matter what is your political affiliation as this film deals with the facts of why the most powerful nation in the world is incapable of offering its people free health care. If the greatness of a nation is shown by how it treats its people, America is indeed in deep trouble. Yes, you leave the theater devastated by the lack of family values inside our health care system, but the truth is always essential if there is to be change, and denial is a debilitating blindness. Mr. Moore shows how other nations treat their sick, and one of the main questions you'll ask yourself is: if they can do it, why not we? This incredible documentary is filled with poignant testimony, Moore's trademark brilliant humor, and extremely touching moments. You cannot afford to miss this film. I really do hope he gets another Oscar for this one.

 

The Hunted

0 comments Posted by Cinthia Drake at 5:00 PM

"The Hunted", (2003) - Action
Rated: R
Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Benicio del Toro, Connie Nielsen

Rating: 3 stars

Directed by William Friedkin - he of "The Exorcist" fame - this action/thriller fails to enrapture. If it wasn't for the great performance of the lead actors (who never disappoint), I would have given it 2 stars. Throughout the movie I had the impression I was watching one of those "Amazing Police Videos" shows, but with really good actors. At the end you are left with an "is-that-it?" feeling. Beware of trying to find what the whole point of the film was: it'll be a fruitless search. Although not a total disaster, you can certainly watch this one while folding the laundry.

 

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