This movie is based on the fall of Rome, when the bad guys come and take over and the last emperor, Romulus Augustus, is forced to flee. He and his protectors, (Colin Firth, Ben Kingsley, Aishwarya Rai), and pursued by the barbarians, (Kevin McKidd), as they take a perilous journey north to Britania to seek out the Ninth Legion...the last legion.
This movie has no bad words, awesome fight scenes and cool, if not already tried, themes. There is one scene in the end that may prove questionable, where the warrior maiden "accidentally" slips into Aurelius' tent, (as in many movies, they left out the part where these two people got married), but there is nothing edit-worthy even here.
I give it the O.A.M.R. of three and a half stars.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
3:10 to Yuma
This movie was VERY well done. The bad guy, Ben Wade, (Russell Crowe), is so incredibly witty and charming that you immediately like him, and yet he's a brutal murderer. The hero, Dan Evans, (Christian Bale), a rancher, volunteers to see Wade off to the 3:10 train to Yuma, where he will be sent to jail. In the end, despite their differences, Wade and Evans end up respecting each other, and Evans wins the respect of his son as well.
Although very good, I regret to inform you that there is one part where Wade sketches a scantily clad, (actually, not clad at all), woman, but this part can be easily blocked with a Pillow of Purity. I cannot recall if there is any profane language, as we have our TV guardian working at all times, but this is an excellent movie any Western movie lover will love.
I give it the O.A.M.R. of four stars.
Although very good, I regret to inform you that there is one part where Wade sketches a scantily clad, (actually, not clad at all), woman, but this part can be easily blocked with a Pillow of Purity. I cannot recall if there is any profane language, as we have our TV guardian working at all times, but this is an excellent movie any Western movie lover will love.
I give it the O.A.M.R. of four stars.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Underdog
It is the all-time super hero dilemma...the secret identity. In this case, the problem is solved by shrinking an old college sweater and jamming it over a dog's head.
This is a great family film, complete with couplets and Polly Purebred's inability to see that Shoeshine is indeed Underdog. I'm sure it is a great walk down memory lane for certain American generations, and those of us who were born much too late to watch the cartoon will like it as well.
I found the film enjoyable and, (from the view point of never actually having watched the cartoon series), the theme song catchy. The animation was believable and Jason Lee did a great job for Shoeshine's voice.
The villian, Dr. Simon Barsinister, was played well by Peter Dinklage. Patrick Warburton, (playing, "Cad"), is humorous, and the role of the troubled child, Jack Unger, (played by, Alex Neuberger), done convincingly. In short, the acting was quite decent and this is a great movie to take the kids to.
I give it the O.A.M.R. of two stars.
This is a great family film, complete with couplets and Polly Purebred's inability to see that Shoeshine is indeed Underdog. I'm sure it is a great walk down memory lane for certain American generations, and those of us who were born much too late to watch the cartoon will like it as well.
I found the film enjoyable and, (from the view point of never actually having watched the cartoon series), the theme song catchy. The animation was believable and Jason Lee did a great job for Shoeshine's voice.
The villian, Dr. Simon Barsinister, was played well by Peter Dinklage. Patrick Warburton, (playing, "Cad"), is humorous, and the role of the troubled child, Jack Unger, (played by, Alex Neuberger), done convincingly. In short, the acting was quite decent and this is a great movie to take the kids to.
I give it the O.A.M.R. of two stars.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
National Treasure-Book of Secrets
When Ben Gates', (Nicolas Cage), great grandfather's name is besmirched by some cryptic evidence, he takes along the whole gang to help him restore it--his ex-wife, his blundering geek and his feuding, divorced parents. But, hey? Who doesn't love Justin Bartha as our beloved geek? (Riley Poole). Yep, ol' Riley certainly did a good job, and Diane Krudger as the ex was played well. But despite my poking fun at this film, I certainly did enjoy it.
As the second part to the first, "National Treasure" movie, I found Book of Secrets to be much more believable with the clues that they find than the first one was. I mean, the chances of someone playing with their desk drawers is a lot less than no one noticing a brick with a insignia on it.
All of these clues, wonderfully and conveniently placed, all lead up to the lost...whoops, almost spilled something there. Nope, you're just going to have to watch the movie for yourself to see what they find at the end.
This movie is a great one to take the older kids to, (as they'll be more inclined to appreciate the historical sites and items), and any history-buff will be sure to like it. It also, I am happy to report, has a sweet car chase scene complete with explosions, screaming people running away from screeching vehicles, and a bad guy you love to hate...until...
I give this film the O.A.M.R of three and a half stars
As the second part to the first, "National Treasure" movie, I found Book of Secrets to be much more believable with the clues that they find than the first one was. I mean, the chances of someone playing with their desk drawers is a lot less than no one noticing a brick with a insignia on it.
All of these clues, wonderfully and conveniently placed, all lead up to the lost...whoops, almost spilled something there. Nope, you're just going to have to watch the movie for yourself to see what they find at the end.
This movie is a great one to take the older kids to, (as they'll be more inclined to appreciate the historical sites and items), and any history-buff will be sure to like it. It also, I am happy to report, has a sweet car chase scene complete with explosions, screaming people running away from screeching vehicles, and a bad guy you love to hate...until...
I give this film the O.A.M.R of three and a half stars
Beowulf
Now, I'm a big fan of anything Lord of the Rings, RPG games, and, definitely, epic poems.
So, upon seeing the movie trailers of Beowulf, and having read a considerable amount of the poem/book, I was, in a word, pumped about seeing this movie.
So, on my birthday, we picked up my friend in town and headed for ye olde movie theater up yonder. My friend had been wanting to see this movie too, and had been telling people at school about how he was going to see it that afternoon all day, so when we finally sat down--me, my friend, my sister and my parents--we were psyched about seeing it.
From the main theme, I was hooked...that is to say, before the king came in wearing a loose toga that, to my mother's great shock, fell off several times, only to be caught just before revealing "anything".
I, personally, loved the first fight seen, though. Grendel, the monster, attacked so suddenly I hung at every screech he emitted and grinned as he threw people into he wall. Until...the second attack of Grendel. In this next assault, the "hero", Beowulf, strips before the Queen's, (and we viewer's), eyes.
The dragon scene...well, it sparked my imagination. This part was done very well. One of the only good parts, in my opinion.
I don't mean to reveal this movie's entire plot to those out there reading this who haven't seen it yet, but this movie is revealing enough as it is, so I doubt I'm risking anything.
Anyway, this movie's fight scenes, (in general), are great. If all the nudity and profane words and topics have been edited, I would have enjoyed this movie immensely. As it stands, though, this movie would be best viewed with a large green Pillow of Purity, and a TV guardian.
I give it the O.A.M.R. of one star, just for the last fight scene.
So, upon seeing the movie trailers of Beowulf, and having read a considerable amount of the poem/book, I was, in a word, pumped about seeing this movie.
So, on my birthday, we picked up my friend in town and headed for ye olde movie theater up yonder. My friend had been wanting to see this movie too, and had been telling people at school about how he was going to see it that afternoon all day, so when we finally sat down--me, my friend, my sister and my parents--we were psyched about seeing it.
From the main theme, I was hooked...that is to say, before the king came in wearing a loose toga that, to my mother's great shock, fell off several times, only to be caught just before revealing "anything".
I, personally, loved the first fight seen, though. Grendel, the monster, attacked so suddenly I hung at every screech he emitted and grinned as he threw people into he wall. Until...the second attack of Grendel. In this next assault, the "hero", Beowulf, strips before the Queen's, (and we viewer's), eyes.
The dragon scene...well, it sparked my imagination. This part was done very well. One of the only good parts, in my opinion.
I don't mean to reveal this movie's entire plot to those out there reading this who haven't seen it yet, but this movie is revealing enough as it is, so I doubt I'm risking anything.
Anyway, this movie's fight scenes, (in general), are great. If all the nudity and profane words and topics have been edited, I would have enjoyed this movie immensely. As it stands, though, this movie would be best viewed with a large green Pillow of Purity, and a TV guardian.
I give it the O.A.M.R. of one star, just for the last fight scene.
Friday, February 8, 2008
INTRODUCTION
Coming from a family with strong morals, we own both a TV Guardian, (the Foul Language Filter), and use what we have dubbed, "The Pillow of Purity." This large, green pillow is thrust to the TV screen when we encounter...er--nasty spots, in certain movies. For this reason, we watch many movies off Pay Per View.
Ok, so here's some stuff about this site that you'll find handy to know:
1. O.A.M.R. stands for, "Official Amanda Movie Rating". It is based on a five star possibility.
2.Comments are greatly appreciated, whether they're to correct me on something, to agree with me, or just to leave your own thoughts on the site. (Notice: All comments can be read by other site viewers)
3.Actually, there isn't a third thing, but just having the number 1 and 2 without 3 seems wrong.
-Amanda, Author of Christian Movie Reviews
Ok, so here's some stuff about this site that you'll find handy to know:
1. O.A.M.R. stands for, "Official Amanda Movie Rating". It is based on a five star possibility.
2.Comments are greatly appreciated, whether they're to correct me on something, to agree with me, or just to leave your own thoughts on the site. (Notice: All comments can be read by other site viewers)
3.Actually, there isn't a third thing, but just having the number 1 and 2 without 3 seems wrong.
Well, that's about it. I hope you'll enjoy reading my posts as much as I do writing them.
-Amanda, Author of Christian Movie Reviews
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