The Untouchables

• Genre : Crime/Drama
• Written By : Oscar Fraley, Eliot Ness
• Directed By : Brian De Palma
• Release Date : June 2, 1987
• Running Time : 119 Minutes

Starring
Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, Charles Martin Smith

Synopsis
Kevin Costner is idealistic federal agent Eliot Ness, whose assignment to clean up Prohibition-era Chicago leads to violence and manly questions about upholding the law. Initially powerless to stop...

Kevin Costner is idealistic federal agent Eliot Ness, whose assignment to clean up Prohibition-era Chicago leads to violence and manly questions about upholding the law. Initially powerless to stop the flow of booze into the city (the police force is corrupt and everyone in town seems to be on the mob's payroll), Ness finds guidance from an older streetwise cop (Sean Connery, who won an Academy Award for this role) who convinces him he'll need to break some rules if he wants to bring down head mobster Al Capone (Robert De Niro).

My Review

Brian De Palma really turned this movie into one of the most memorable and greatest gangster film ever. Kevin Costner played his part as federal agent, Eliot Ness, and he did really well I must say. You also shouldn't miss Sean Connery as he is the sole reason why the movie turned out to be great as his role helping Costner out in the movie. Sadly Robert De Niro had a so-so performance but still it was good.
As for the scenes in the movie, Brian De Palma did one hell of a job directing as he kept the gun fighting and the drama scenes at a good level. One scene right before the end with all the gun fights was my favorite in particular.
Overall it was a very exciting movie.

My Recommendations

• Gangster fans must see
• Excellent film
  

Rating : 3.5/5

And Justice For All

• Genre : Drama
• Written By : Valerie Curtin, Barry Levinson
• Directed By : Norman Jewison
• Release Date : June 29, 1979
• Running Time : 119 Minutes

Starring
Al Pacino, Jack Warden, John Forsythe, Lee Strasberg, Christine Lahti

Synopsis

Al Pacino is Arthur Kirkland, a sharp defence lawyer with a heart, who is dealing with a witch-hunting ethics tribunal, crazy and arrogant judges, an ill grandfather, a law partner (Tambor) on the verge of a nervous breakdown, and a new relationship. He definitely did not need the crazy new case that lands on his lap in the form of his least favourite judge, Henry T. Fleming. Soon, Arthur is faced with some decisions that will challenge his beliefs and affect his future.

My Review

I was deeply moved by Al Pacino's portray of Arthur Kirkland as he defends his clients through the hardships and corruption of the court.
The movie was interesting on my part, just if u are looking for a "Court Drama" movie, this is not it because this is a movie telling the immorality that could happen in court and anywhere else, it also shows how it could affect people's lives.
Well in this movie, Al Pacino had his finest acting moments and truly define acting in a way that I could say MAGNIFICENT.
You might also recognize one of Al Pacino's most memorable line, "You're out of order! This whole trial is out of order!", definitely a must watch scene.
The only downside to the movie for me was, I thought it was gonna be a "Court Drama" type movie and so I just wasn't satisfied that the movie didn't show on him getting enough evidence on his cases but all and all, it was a fantastic movie

My Recommendations

• Two Thumbs Up
• Astonishing Performance
  
• Al Pacino Fan's Must Watch Movie

Rating : 4/5

Gangs Of New York

• Genre : Drama
• Written By : Jay Cocks (also story), Steven Zaillian, Kenneth Lonergan
• Directed By : Martin Scorsese
• Release Date : December 20, 2002
  
• Running Time : 168 Minutes

Starring
Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Jim Broadbent, John C. Reilly, Henry Thomas, Brendan Gleeson, and Liam Neeson

Synopsis

Set in New York City between 1840 and 1863, this is the story of a young man named Amsterdam (DiCaprio) who seeks vengeance against Bill "The Butcher" Poole (Day-Lewis), the man who killed his father as a result of warfare between the powerful Manhattan gangs.

Gladiator

• Genre : Drama
• Written By : David H. Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson
• Directed By : Ridley Scott
• Release Date : May 5, 2000
  
• Running Time : 154 Minutes

Starring
Russel Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielson, Richard Harris, Oliver Reed, and Djimon Hounsou

Synopsis

Before Maximus (Crowe), the heroic Roman General, can honor the wishes of his dying emperor Marcus Aurelius (Harris) by assuming the emperor's role, the emperor's cruel and corrupt son Commodus (Phoenix) orders the execution of Maximus and his family. Escaping death, Maximus assumes the life of an anonymous gladiator, fighting his way back to the Roman Colosseum where he seeks revenge and a return to justice for Rome.

Me, Myself & Irene

• Genre : Comedy
• Written By : Peter Farrelly, Mike Cerrone, Bobby Farrelly
• Directed By : Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
• Release Date : June 23, 2000
  
• Running Time : 116 Minutes

Starring
Jim Carrey, Renee Zellweger, Chris Cooper, Anthony Anderson, and Robert Forster

Synopsis

A state trooper (Carrey) has a split-personality, one of which is mild-mannered and one violently aggressive. Comedy ensues when both personalities fall in love with the same woman (Zellwegger).

The Hurricane

• Genre : Drama
• Written By : Armyan Bernstein and Dan Gordon, Sam Chaiton (book Lazarus and the Hurricane), Terry Swinton (book Lazarus and the Hurricane), Rubin Hurricane Carter (book The 16th Round)
• Directed By : Norman Jewison
• Release Date : December 29, 1999
  
• Running Time : 155 Minutes

Starring
Denzel Washington, Garland Whitt, John Hannah, David Paymer, and Liev Shreiber

Synopsis

In Norman Jewison's moving biopic, boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter (Washington) is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison in 1967 while steadfastly maintaining and professing his innocence. After being contacted by an admiring teenager living in Canada (Shannon), a series of events leads to the assemblage of a legal team which gives him hope for release.

Donnie Brasco

• Genre : Drama/Thriller
• Written By : Paul Attanasio, Joseph D. Pistone (book), Richard Woodley (book)
• Directed By : Mike Newell
• Release Date : February 28, 1997
• Running Time : 127 Minutes

Starring
Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby, James Russo, Anne Heche, and Zeljko Ivanek

Synopsis

Joe Pistone (Johnny Depp) is an FBI mole who integrates himself into the Mafia pecking order by posing as "jewel man" Donnie Brasco. He finds his loyalties divided when Lefty Ruggiero, a jaded hit man, takes him on as a protégé and places real trust in him. The two men form a friendship--and a criminal partnership--that jeopardizes Brasco's mission and obscures the boundaries between the law and the underworld. The film is based on the autobiography DONNIE BRASCO, MY UNDERCOVER LIFE IN THE MAFIA by former undercover agent Joseph D. Pistone.

Lucky Number Slevin

• Genre : Drama/Thriller
• Written By : Jason Smilovic
• Directed By : Paul McGuigan
• Release Date : April 7, 2006
• Running Time : 109 Minutes

Starring

Josh Hartnett, Stanley Tucci, Ben Kingsley, Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Lucy Liu, Kevin Chamberlin, and Oliver Davis

Synopsis

Lucky Number Slevin is a thriller that twists and turns its way through an underworld of crime and revenge. Set in New York City, a case of mistaken identity lands Slevin (Hartnett) into the middle of a war being plotted by two of the city's most rival crime bosses. (The Weinstein Company)

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

• Genre : Comedy
• Written By : Will Ferrell, Adam McKay
• Directed By : Adam McKay
• Release Date : July 9, 2004
• Running Time : 91 Minutes

Starring
Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steven Carell, David Koechner, Fred Willard, Chris Parnell, and Kathryn Hahn

Synopsis

Will Ferrell stars as Ron Burgundy, the top-rated anchorman in 70's San Diego, who finds his position threatened by a hotshot young female journalist (Applegate).

25th Hour

• Genre : Drama
• Written By : David Benioff
• Directed By : Spike Lee
• Release Date : December 19, 2002
• Running Time : 134 Minutes

Starring
Edward Norton, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Barry Pepper, Rosario Dawson, Anna Paquin, and Brian Cox

Synopsis

The story of the last twenty-four hours Monty Brogan (Norton) gets to spend with his two best friends and his girlfriend before he goes to prison for seven years for pushing heroin.

Law Abiding Citizen

• Genre : Drama/Thriller
• Written By : Kurt Wimmer
• Directed By : F. Gary Gray
• Release Date : October 16, 2009
• Running Time : 108 Minutes

Starring
Jamie Foxx, Gerard Butler, Bruce McGill, Colm Meaney, Leslie Bibb, Michael Irby, Regina Hall, and Viola Davis

Synopsis

Clyde Shelton is an upstanding family man whose wife and daughter are brutally murdered during a home invasion. When the killers are caught, Nick Rice, a hotshot young Philadelphia prosecutor, is assigned to the case. Over his objections, Nick is forced by his boss to offer one of the suspects a light sentence in exchange for testifying against his accomplice. Fast forward ten years. The man who got away with murder is found dead and Clyde Shelton coolly admits his guilt. Then he issues a warning to Nick: Either fix the flawed justice system that failed his family, or key players in the trial will die. Soon Shelton follows through on his threats, orchestrating from his jail cell a string of spectacularly diabolical assassinations that can be neither predicted nor prevented. Philadelphia is gripped with fear as Shelton's high-profile targets are slain one after another and the authorities are powerless to halt his reign of terror. Only Nick can stop the killing, and to do so he must outwit this brilliant sociopath in a harrowing contest of wills in which even the smallest misstep means death. With his own family now in Shelton's crosshairs, Nick finds himself in a desperate race against time facing a deadly adversary who seems always to be one step ahead.

Poetic Justice

• Genre : Drama/Romance
• Written By : John Singleton
• Directed By : John Singleton
• Release Date : July 23, 1993
• Running Time : 109 Minutes

Starring
Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King, Joe Torry, Tyra Ferrell, Roger Guenveur Smith, and Billy Zane

Synopsis

A mismatched pair pushed together on a road trip from South Central L.A. to Oakland, Justice (Jackson) and Lucky (Tupac Shakur) have only one thing in common: they can't stand each other. But as their friends Lesha and Chicago (Regina King and Joe Torry) fight and make up in the back of the van, Justice and Lucky find themselves reluctantly drawn together. After a surprising detour toward romance,
the two travelers are confronted once again by the shocking violence they thought they'd left behind.

Sweet November

• Genre : Romance
• Written By : Kurt Voelker (story), Paul Yurick (story), Herman Raucher (1968 screenplay)
• Directed By : Pat O'Connor
• Release Date : February 16, 2001
• Running Time : 120 Minutes

Starring
Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron, Jason Isaacs, Greg Germann, Lauren Graham, and Michael Rosenbaum

Synopsis

Nelson (Reeves) and Sara (Theron) have nothing in common except an hour spent in DMV hell. Intrigued by each other, but not quite ready to commit, they settle on a rather unconventional courtship: a one-month trial, after which they'll go their separate ways. No expectations. No pressure. No strings attached. What neither of them counts on is falling in love.

My Review

Though the movie didn't receive much good reviews, it was still a good movie to watch.
I am no fan of Keanu Reeves but for me this was one of his finest performance I have ever seen and applause for Charlize Theron as her character was splendid.
Some of the scenes might not be direct but what do you expect from a romance movie.
It is from those scenes that we must pay attention to in capturing the moment in the film, and to me that made the movie a good watch.
Overall I enjoyed watching it mostly on Charlize Theron with her tomboyish look part.

Recommendations

• A good date movie
• Small movie , Big Stars
• Simple but joyable
  

Rating : 3.5/5

Clash Of The Titans

• Genre : Action/Adventure/Fantasy
• Written By : Travis Beacham, Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi
• Directed By : Louis Leterrier
• Release Date : April 1, 2010
• Running Time : 118 Minutes

Starring
Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Danny Huston, Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Jason Flemyng, and Alexa Davalos

Synopsis

In Clash of the Titans, the ultimate struggle for power pits men against kings and kings against gods. But the war between the gods themselves could destroy the world. Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus is helpless to save his family from Hades, vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus and unleash hell on earth. Leading a daring band of warriors, Perseus sets off on a perilous journey deep into forbidden worlds. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, he will only survive if he can accept his power as a god, defy his fate and create his own destiny.

My Review

The movie started off well enough but as the movie goes on it was as if the story line was jumbled up in a mess.
As for the Greek Gods, Apollo only had one line, Hades wasnt evil enough in dressing and Zeus was a bit soft hearted really. Plus the other gods was not involved in the movie, only the name spoken such as Poseidon, Aphrodite and Athena. Bummer cause i would have loved to see Aphrodite.
The Fates were nicely portrayed with the eye ball the keep fussing about.
My most memorable scene in the movie would have to be the fight against Medusa as for me, Medusa looked awesome really.
As the movie came to a close, my thoughts on the movie was, forget Greek Mythology and even story line cause for reference there are many better so the only good thing I could say bout the movie was it's decent fight scene and nice effects.
And if your gonna watch Clash of the Titans, go watch the 1981 version which is better in terms of story.

Recommendations

• Watch if you must
• A movie not for all to enjoy
• Watch only for the effects

Rating : 2.5/5

The Replacements

• Genre : Drama
• Written By : Vince McKewin
• Directed By : Howard Deutch
• Release Date : August 11, 2000
• Running Time : 118 Minutes

Starring
Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Jack Warden, Brooke Langton, and Jon Favreau

Synopsis

It's late in the season; the playoffs are fast approaching; and the Washington Sentinels have just gone on strike. Scrambling for a solution, the owner Edward O'Neil (Warden) hatches a plan to bring in legendary coach Jimmy McGinty (Hackman) to recruit a team of replacement players in exactly one week.

My Review

On a fine day the movie turned out to be quite decent even though havings stars such as Gene Hackman and Keanu Reeves.
Though the movie was simple and typical but a story of an underdog team striving for success is always good to watch.
In the movie, there was one scene particularly that i loved, it was the part where the team was sent to jail for a barfight, where they sang and danced "I will Survive"
though it might not seem like a huge scene but there the team discovered their friendship and team spirit.
Overall the movie may not be loveable but it is likeable.

Recommendations

• A decent football movie
• Simple yet charming

Rating : 3/5

Cruel Intentions

• Genre : Romance
• Written By : Roger Kumble, Choderlos de Laclos (novel)
• Directed By : Roger Kumble
• Release Date : March 5, 1999
  
• Running Time : 95 Minutes

Starring
Ryan Phillippe, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair, Louise Fletcher, Joshua Jackson, Swoosie Kurtz, and Christine Baranski

Synopsis

Based on the novel by Choderlos de Laclos, it tells the tale of a wealthy prep school student Kathryn (Sarah Michelle Gellar) who bets with her stepbrother Sebastian (Ryan Phillipe) that he can't deflower the virginal Annette (Reese Witherspoon) before the school year begins. If he fails to accomplish this task, Kathryn gets his Jaguar Roadster; if he succeeds, he gets an evening of pleasure with Kathryn.

My Review

The movie tells us a twisted tale of Sebastian and his step sister who thrive on deception.
The cynical view of the movie was well portrayed by all the actors and thumbs up for Reese Witherspoon who plays an innocent school girl.
All the way through out the movie it shows the story mostly based on Sebastian trying to win the best with Kathryn by bedding Annette, which in the end he had fallen for and in a twist of events everything went downhill.
Because of that the movie had turned out spectacularly as I did not expect things to happen that way.
Set design, costumes and actors were splendid.

Recommendations

• Great movie
• True to title

Rating : 3.5/5

Tupac Assassination Part1: Conspiracy or Revenge

• Genre : Education/Documentary
• Directed By : Richard Bond
• Release Date : October 23, 2007
• Running Time : 88 Minutes

Synopsis

A documentary appraises the theories surrounding the mysterious and controversial slaying of rap artist Tupac Shakur. It also examines his posthumous presence.

My Review

I will keep my mind optimistic to not trusting the documentary fully but the facts seem to lead some where and it would be great to get to know more during Part2.

Recommendation

• If your a fan of Tupac and would like to know more on the conspiracy, then watch it
• Due to Press Screening Conspiracy, it is unsure if the facts told here or elsewhere true or false so watch and decide for yourself

Rating : 3/5

New York, I love You

• Genre : Drama/Romance
• Written By : Fatih Akin, Yvan Attal, Alexandra Cassavetes, Hu Hong, Shunji Iwai, Olivier, Lecot, Joshua Marston, Suketu Mehta, Yao Meng, Anthony Minghella, Jeff Nathanson, Natalie Portman, Stephen Winter, Andrei Zvyagintsev,
• Directed By : Faith Akin, Yvan Attal, Alan Hughes, Shunji Iwai, Scarlett Johansson, Shekhar Kapur, Joshua Martson, Mira Nair, Natalie Portman, Brett Ratner, Jiang Wen, Andrey Zvyaginstev
• Release Date : October 16, 2009
  
• Running Time : 110 Minutes

Starring
Kevin Bacon, Justin Bartha, Maggie Q, Orlando Bloom, Chris Cooper, Drea de Matteo, Eddie D'vir, James Caan, Carla Gugino, Ethan Hawke, John Hurt, Hayden Christensen, Irfan Khan, Shia LaBeouf, Cloris Leachman, Blake Lively, Natalie Portman, Rachel Bilson, Shu Qi, Julie Christie, Christina Ricci, Olivia Thirlby, Goran Visnjic, Eli Wallach, Saul Williams, Robin Wright Penn, and Anton Yelchin, Burt Young, Ugur Yucel

Synopsis

In the city that never sleeps, love is always on the mind. Those passions come to life in NEW YORK, I LOVE YOU – a collaboration of storytelling from some of today’s most imaginative filmmakers and featuring an all-star cast. Together they create a kaleidoscope of the spontaneous, surprising, electrifying human connections that pump the city’s heartbeat. Sexy, funny, haunting and revealing encounters unfold beneath the Manhattan skyline.

My Review

Not your typical romance movie and though the movie is a bit confusing to me, it was still interesting.
Each scene shown has a different story to tell and each story has their own unique features.
A most intriguing movie really. The different scenes and stories, each taught me different aspects of life we must cherish and some even taught me that we have to seize the moment if we are to value life.
A must watch definitely.

Recommendations

• A light but enjoyable souffle of erotic vignettes by Washington Post
  
• Not a movie for most but try it out and see if its for you or not

Rating : 3/5

Untraceable

• Genre : Crime/Suspense/Thriller
• Written By : Robert Fyvolent, Mark R. Brinker, Allison Burnett
• Directed By : Gregory Hoblit
• Release Date : January 25, 2008
• Running Time : 100 Minutes

Starring
Diane Lane, Billy Burke, Colin Hanks, Joseph Cross, and Mary Beth Hurt

Synopsis

Within the FBI, there exists a division dedicated to investigating and prosecuting criminals on the internet. Welcome to the front lines of the war on cybercrime, where Special Agent Jennifer Marsh has seen it all......until now. A tech-savvy internet predator is displaying his graphic murders on his own website -- and the fate of each of his tormented captives is left in the hands of the public: the more hits his site gets, the faster his victims die. When this game of cat and mouse becomes personal, Marsh and her team must race against the clock to track down this technical mastermind who is virtually untraceable.

My Review

I was actually expecting a little bit more suspense from the movie and the story is a little slow.
But the story line is actually pretty good and made me wanting to see what happens next.
Though the movie is slow, through waiting in suspense is worth it.
Diane Lane also made a convincing part in the movie.

Recommendations

• The suspense will keep you on your feet and wanting to see more
• A horrifying thriller, smart and tightly told, and merciless.

Rating : 3.5/5

The Man In The Iron Mask

• Genre : Action/Adventure/Drama
• Written By : Randall Wallace, Alexandre Dumas père (novels)
• Directed By : Randall Wallace
• Release Date : March 13, 1998
  
• Running Time : 132 Minutes

Starring
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Gérard Depardieu, Gabriel Byrne, Edward Atterton, Peter Sarsgaard, and Hugh Laurie

Synopsis

With a cry of "All for one and one for all!" the Musketeers return to correct the injustices perpetrated by spoiled monarch Louis XIV, whose misdeeds include imprisoning his twin brother on an island and encasing his visage in the titular mask. Teen idol DiCaprio assays the dual title role, while writer-director Randall Wallace goes for the jugular with plenty of pomp and pageantry.

My Review

"All for one and one for All" is one of the most memorable lines ever and I have always loved it.
The three musketeers is an all time favourite and with the movie, made me love the musketeers even more.
But the movie had a few downside with the poor use of accents and not enough sword play to be a musketeer movie.
Even so it is still a decent movie.

Recommendation

• A movie for any musketeer fan
• "All for one and one for all" means its a movie for all

Rating : 3/5