Plot:
When the world famous inspector Sherlock Holmes (Downey) and his faithful sidekick Dr. Watson (Law) capture Lord Blackwood (Strong) who has done serial murders in the name of black magic and witness his public hanging, they try to adjust to the slowdown in there assignments. Watson who takes the time to prepare for his wedding to Mary (Reilly), while Holmes entertains himself by placing himself in reckless and dangerous situations. But soon they are called back to duty when it has appeared that Lord Blackwood has risen from the grave and set back on his course of murderous evil. To confuse matters Holmes' ex wife Irene (McAdams) re-enters his life with a case that also involves the sinister Blackwood. The great inspector must use all his intellectual genius to match wits with his dark nemesis in order to solve the case before complete chaos overtakes London.
Reel Talk:
Ok this was a very entertaining movie from beginning to end. The combination of Downey and Law was brilliant and I expect that there will be a sequel in the making. Downey continues to dazzle us with his performances, showing that he is truly a great actor who relishes his second (or is it his third chance) in Hollywood. If you have followed Guy Ritchie's work in previous films, you will appreciated it in Sherlock Holmes (the dark visual settings and the slow motion breakdowns), this is probably his best to date. This is the year's end blockbuster close out movie, so be sure to catch it.
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong and Kelly Reilly
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Rated: PG-13
I give it 4 corn dogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
Sunday, December 27, 2009
IT'S COMPLICATED
Plot:
Jane (Streep) is a successful restaurant owner who has been divorced for about 20 years and has had no intimate connection with a man since. But things become complicated when while in New York attending the graduation for their son, Jane and he ex-husband Jake (Baldwin), who is now married to the younger and sexy Agness (Bell), have a sexual encounter that carries over when they return to their city.Soon she realizes that she is now the second fiddle in a relationship with her ex- husband who she divorce for cheating on her. At the same time, home rebuilding contractor Adam (Martin) takes an interest in Jane. Torn between the two situations, she is soon taken on one wild emotional roller-coaster while she tries to remain sane.
Reel Talk:
This was one charmingly funny movie! Seeing these veteran actors and actress still showing Hollywood that age is irrelevant when it comes to good performances, was very rewarding as they were great. The younger John Krasinski who plays future son-law Harley also provides some of the funnier scenes in the movie. Well acted, funny comedy about being in a complicated relationship that you should not miss.
Starring: Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, Lake Bell and John Krasinski
Directed by: Nancy Meyers
Rated: R
I give it 4 corn dogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
Jane (Streep) is a successful restaurant owner who has been divorced for about 20 years and has had no intimate connection with a man since. But things become complicated when while in New York attending the graduation for their son, Jane and he ex-husband Jake (Baldwin), who is now married to the younger and sexy Agness (Bell), have a sexual encounter that carries over when they return to their city.Soon she realizes that she is now the second fiddle in a relationship with her ex- husband who she divorce for cheating on her. At the same time, home rebuilding contractor Adam (Martin) takes an interest in Jane. Torn between the two situations, she is soon taken on one wild emotional roller-coaster while she tries to remain sane.
Reel Talk:
This was one charmingly funny movie! Seeing these veteran actors and actress still showing Hollywood that age is irrelevant when it comes to good performances, was very rewarding as they were great. The younger John Krasinski who plays future son-law Harley also provides some of the funnier scenes in the movie. Well acted, funny comedy about being in a complicated relationship that you should not miss.
Starring: Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, Lake Bell and John Krasinski
Directed by: Nancy Meyers
Rated: R
I give it 4 corn dogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
Sunday, December 6, 2009
BROTHERS
Plot:
Tommy (Gyllenhaal) and Sam (Maguire) are brothers, one a captain in the army who is about to go back for duty in Afghanistan and the other just got released from prison. Sam the soldier brother is married with two beautiful daughters and when he is reported dead while serving his duty during the war, it leaves his wife Grace (Portman) numb with a sense of loneliness with only Tommy to help assist her and the girls. But things get a little hectic when Sam who was reported dead is actually still alive after being rescued from hostile territory and is shipped back home. Since being among his family he has a strong fixation that Tommy and Grace have been romantically involved causing deadly tension among the brothers.
Reel Talk:
This was a very emotionally charged film with some intense scenes depicting the turmoil that the family is going through. Sam Shepard plays the two brother's father who is happy with Sam who followed in his footsteps and joined the army and disappointed with Tommy who constantly got into trouble. The acting was good pretty much all around, even down to the girls playing the daughters. Good film that I highly recommend.
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Toby Maguire, Natalie Portman, Sam Shepard and Clifton Collins Jr.
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
Rated: R
I give it 4 corn dogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
Tommy (Gyllenhaal) and Sam (Maguire) are brothers, one a captain in the army who is about to go back for duty in Afghanistan and the other just got released from prison. Sam the soldier brother is married with two beautiful daughters and when he is reported dead while serving his duty during the war, it leaves his wife Grace (Portman) numb with a sense of loneliness with only Tommy to help assist her and the girls. But things get a little hectic when Sam who was reported dead is actually still alive after being rescued from hostile territory and is shipped back home. Since being among his family he has a strong fixation that Tommy and Grace have been romantically involved causing deadly tension among the brothers.
Reel Talk:
This was a very emotionally charged film with some intense scenes depicting the turmoil that the family is going through. Sam Shepard plays the two brother's father who is happy with Sam who followed in his footsteps and joined the army and disappointed with Tommy who constantly got into trouble. The acting was good pretty much all around, even down to the girls playing the daughters. Good film that I highly recommend.
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Toby Maguire, Natalie Portman, Sam Shepard and Clifton Collins Jr.
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
Rated: R
I give it 4 corn dogs
By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler
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