Critique The Screen: Movie Review: Chocolate

Chocolate, AKA Fury, is a 2008 Thai martial arts action/drama directed by Prachya Pinkaew. It stars Yanin “Jeeja" Vismistananda, Hiroshi Abe, Taphon Phopwandee, Ammara Siripong, and Pongpat Wachirabunjong.

Movie Review: Wolfen - 1981

The Wolfen is a 1981 horror movie directed by Michael Wadleigh. It stars Albert Finney, Diane Venora, Gregory Hines, and Edward James Olmos. This movie is based on a novel by Whitley Strieber.

Is this movie a horror classic, or a total miss?

Movie Review: Precious - 2008

 

Precious is a 2008 drama directed by Lee Daniels, and it stars Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, and Sherri Shepherd. In 2009 this movie received six academy award nominations including best supporting actress for Mo'Nique, best actress for Gabourey Sidibe, best writing for an adapted screen play, best picture, and best film editing. 

Does this critically acclaimed movie live up to the hype?

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Movie Review: The Quick and The Dead - 1995

The Quick and The Dead is a western released in 1995. It was directed by Sam Raimi. He is best known for the Evil Dead trilogy, the Spiderman trilogy, and Drag Me to Hell. This movie has a star studded cast which includes Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Blossom, Keith David, Gary Sinise, and Lance Henriksen.

Movie Review: The Host - 2006

The Host is a 2006 Korean monster movie. It was directed by Bong Joon-ho, and it stars Song Kang-ho, Byeon Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona, and Ko Ah-seong.  The movie is a mix of horror, comedy, and drama.

Movie Review: Ladyhawke - 1985

Ladyhawke is a 1985 fantasy movie directed by Richard Donner, best known for The Omen and Superman. The movie stars Rutger Hauer who is best known for Blade Runner and The Hitcher, Matthew Broderick, and Michelle Pfeiffer.  

Movie Review: Paprika - 2006

Paprika is a slightly flawed, but challenging sci-fi anime thriller that explores the nature of dreams. It's an intelligent, crazy, and oddly charming movie that takes risk in order to create a unique experience.