THE HULK

Plot:

After being duped by the military and injected with a high dosage of Gamma Ray that fuses his body into a massive hulk upon becoming angry, Bruce Banner (Norton) becomes a fugitive who hides out somewhere in Central America, trying to find a cure for his condition while also trying to maintain a calm pulse (controlling the beast within). Under the watchful eye of Gen. Thaddeus Ross (Hurt), the originator of the experience, Banner is soon tracked and hunted by an elite team of soldiers led by action junkie Emil Blonsky (Roth), who once he encounters the Hulk, rather than be scared he wants the same injection so that he can do battle with the monster. But once injected he becomes a a monster even worst than his predecessor. Banner along with his long lost love Betty (Tyler), must find a way to defeat the beast as well as find a cure to regress the ailment.

Reel Talk:

Although I like this Hulk better than the 2003 version starring Eric Bana, I was a little thrown off by the casting of Norton as Banner. It was something about the whiny Norton that just didn't sit right for me. Still this was a good comic book adaption of the massive brute known as The Hulk. Even though there are some slow periods during the movie, when the actions takes place - its hardcore. Tim Roth playing the psycho soldier trying to battle the Hulk is hilarious.Just for a little fun there is a cameo with Lou Ferrigno (the original star for the TV series The Hulk). If you've been watching closely, in Iron Man and The Hulk, you'll see the hints leading to the hype, building up for the next possible Marvel Comic's movie "The Avengers".

Starring: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt and Lou Ferrigno
Directed by: Louis Leterrier
Rated: PG-13

I give it 4 corndogs

By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler

DON'T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN

Plot:

Adam Sandler plays a super Mossad agent named Zohan Dvir, one who looks down the barrel of terror and laughs at danger. When placed on assignment to go after his main nemesis, The Phantom (Turturro), Zohan (tired of the missions and killing), fakes his death so that he can head to New York for his true calling - a hair stylist. He sets up in a shop owned and operated by the beautiful Dahlia (Chriqui) and soon gains a reputation as the stylist who gives his female clients more for their money. But his new life does not go unnoticed as wanna be terrorist Salim (Schneider) recognizes Zohan and sets out to inform The Phantom, setting up a battle in the Big Apple.

Reel Talk:

Adam Sandler is one of the funniest guys in the business to date, but this was some down right stupid crap. I know sometimes there are movies that are made that have no rhyme or reason, well this goes down as one of those movies. It doesn't mean that its not funny, just stupid funny. One good thing about Sandler, if you're down with him, you'll have a job. Most of his films he uses his friends like Schneider and Turturro on a couple. If you just want to get out for a few laughs and I mean a few, then this is a movie you can see.

Starring: Adam Sandler, John Turturro, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Rob Schneider and Michael Buffer
Directed by: Dennis Duggan
Rated: PG-13

I give it 3 corndogs

By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler

SEX AND THE CITY

Plot:

The original cast of the popular television series hit the big screen. After years of their on and off relationship, Carrie (Parker) and Mr. Big (Noth), finally agree to tie the knot. What first sets out as a simple wedding, soon turns into a whirlwind circus show which causes Big to start second guessing his decision. But when Charlotte (Davis), experiencing her own marital problems, abruptly questions Big why they are getting married. This causes Carrie to be embarrassed on what should have been her greatest moment, as she's left standing at the altar with no groom. Seeing their gal pal in pain, Samantha (Cattral), Charlotte (Davis) and Miranda (Nixon) take Carrie to a Caribbean island to help take her mind off being jilted.

Reel Talk:

First, this is truly a movie for the women, which I'm sure the TV series was catered to anyway. Second, why didn't they just do this as a 2 hour made for TV special? Ok, I know taking it to the big screen will make big money, but come on now, really? For me, the focal point is Cattral's character Samantha, boy is she a freak. You just never know whats she's going to do next or who. Fellas let the women do their ladies night out on this one.

Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattral, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Chris Noth and Jennifer Hudson
Directed by: Michael Patrick King
Rated: R

I give it 3 corndogs

By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler

THE STRANGERS

Plot:

After attending a wedding reception together, James (Speedman) and Kristen (Tyler) head for a little getaway to a rural vacation home owned by James' deceased father. Once their the two share how much they are truly devoted to one another and would like to move to the next level. Whats suppose to be a joyous weekend soon turns to terror as three masked stangers arrive and soon begins to taunt the couple with violence.

Reel Talk:

This was another attempt at a horror/slasher movie that fails. There is no real understanding as to why the strangers are bothering the couple, where did they come from or why they wear the masks. And why did it take 90 minutes film time when they could have killed them anytime throughout the movie with ease? There is too many loose ends and of course dumb mistakes by the victims that make this just another poor slasher movie.

Starring: Scott Speedman, Live Tyler, Gemma Ward, Kip Weeks and Laura Margolis
Directed by: Bryan Bertino
Rated: R

I give it 1 corndog

By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler