Alvin And The Chipmunks [2007]

starring: Jason Lee, David Cross, Cameron Richardson, Jane Lynch
directed by: Tim Hill

April 14, 2008
This is exactly what you would expect of a "Chipmunk" film. Lots of hilarious slapstick humour, silly, but predictable storyline, plus the enigmatic, if somewhat over-egged Chipmunk voices.

Storyline, of this mixed real film and CGI, is basically of an aspiring songwriter, struggling to write any kind of song, which is where Alvin, Theodore and Simon come in. From there the hilarities start and the predictable plot unwinds.

Not really for "adults", but for all kids everywhere, ... Read More:

Used Price: £6.67

In The Valley Of Elah [2008]

starring: Charlize Theron, Tommy Lee Jones, Susan Sarandon, Josh Brolin, James Franco
directed by: Paul Haggis

May 26, 2008
Anyone who has seen director Paul Haggis Oscar winning movie Crash [2004] [2005] ( a worthy but heavy handed drama on race relations for those that haven't seen it) would be forgiven for expecting more of the same from In The Valley Of Elah. However writer and director Haggis has delivered a far more subtle examination of war and it's effects on those who have to fight them. In this he is helped considerably by terrific performances from a stellar cast.
Retired army officer Hank Deerfield ( Tommy Lee ... Read More:

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Underdog [2007]

starring: Jim Belushi, John Slattery, Amy Adams, Jason Lee
directed by: Frederik Du Chau

June 16, 2008
Any film that comes with a U certificate and stars talking animals can usually be guaranteed to be slightly lame - flimsy plot, rubbish script and duff acting. Not here! Underdog is tons of fun. Enough slapstick to keep 4 year olds happy, enough toilet humour to keep 7 year olds happy and enough wink-nudge one-liners to make the grown-ups giggle and it's all helped along by the brilliantly droll voicing of Underdog by Jason Lee of My Name is Earl fame. And at not much over an hour's running time, it's the perfect ... Read More:

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Stand By Me [1987]

starring: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland
directed by: Rob Reiner

December 04, 2000
This is an all time classic, one of THE greatest movies that will ever be made. It sits third on my Top 5 list, falling only behind Casino and Goodfellas.

There are lot's of reviews for this movie already, so I will keep mine brief.

Buy this film, watch it and fall in love with it like everyone else. It is quite simply a masterpiece that will pull every one of your emotions out of you. This movie shows River Phoenix at his greatest, and untouchable piece of acting that goes far beyond the limits ... Read More:

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The Incredibles (Collector's Edition) [2004]

starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, Spencer Fox
directed by: Brad Bird

March 18, 2005
I watched The Incredibles with my 4 year old son this afternoon. This was the second attmept at watching it after we had to switch it off some months before because the film became too intense for him. He wanted to watch it again ("All the way through this time!") and so we settled down, turned down the lights and amped up the 5.1 surround sound.
The first ten minutes had me laughing at Mr Incredible's attempts to do his duty as a superhero whilst aiming to attend what is obviously a very important function on time.
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My Name Is Earl - Series 3 - Complete [2007]

starring: Jason Lee, Louis T. Moyle, Noah Crawford, Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly

October 20, 2008
Got to agree with the other reviewers here. This was a BIG mistake of the writers and producers having Earl banged up. I mean, the central theme of the series was the list. Without it and it's just like any other US sitcom except replace smug good looking New Yorkers whatever with southern trailer park trash. Fortunately things pick up once Earl discovers Billie's not the girl for him after all. However, that's just a handful of episodes out of 20 plus. Even so, a sub-standard series of MNIE is still better than any current and recent ... Read More:

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Almost Famous [2000]

starring: Billy Crudup, Zooey Deschanel, Patrick Fugit, Jimmy Fallon, John Fedevich
directed by: Cameron Crowe

April 16, 2007
From start to finish this film sparkles with wit, intelligence and warmth. I'm not old enough to remember the 70's but I was left feeling nostalgic for them anyway.

The real star of this for me is Frances McDormand as William's painfully astute mother. Just watch it for her hillarous, exasperated attempts to separate William from the 'decadance' alone. Putting aside the spontaneous rendition of 'Tiny Dancer' on the tour bus, the telephone scene between her intellectually superior psychologist and Billy Crudup's self assured ... Read More:

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Dante's Peak [1997]

starring: Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton, Charles Hallahan, Jamie Renée Smith, Jeremy Foley
directed by: Roger Donaldson

October 03, 2005
I've never been huge fan of disaster films, as I've always found them to be over the top, or just an excuse for some special effects. Nevertheless I decided to give the pre-millennium Dante's Peak a chance and all things considered I'm pretty glad I did as I really enjoyed the film.

Set in Dante's Peak (hence the title I guess) the film tells of a major volcano located in the heart of the town, that's about to blow it top. Despite the increasingly alarming warning signs, the idea of evacuation is considered premature and brushed aside, ... Read More:

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Almost Famous [Extended Edition] [Blu-ray] [2000]

starring: Billy Crudup, Zooey Deschanel, Patrick Fugit, Jimmy Fallon, John Fedevich
directed by: Cameron Crowe

February 11, 2008
This is simply one of the best films I have ever seen. As someone that grew up in the 70s, this brings back so many memories and to see it in all of its Blue-Ray glory is amazing! True, it's missing some of the extras from the original 2-disc relaease. However, for anybody that loves music the loss is easily made up for by the true HD sound and picture quality. A solid purchase.

Used Price: £9.99

Clerks 2 [2006]

starring: Kevin Smith, Ethan Suplee, Jason Mewes, Earthquake, Rosario Dawson
directed by: Kevin Smith

February 19, 2007
I've been a fan of Kevin Smith for a long time. I liked the first clerks movie and really enjoyed mallrats, chasing amy, dogma and jay and silent bob strike back. Unfortunately this movie seems to encompass all of the not so good points of the earlier movies and none of the charm. I can honestly say I didn't laugh once and really struggled to get through to the end. The acting is pretty terrible on the whole and Smith's wife puts in a cringeworthy performance. I've never reviewed anything on here before but I needed to vent my frustrations at one of the most self ... Read More:

Used Price: £3.08