The Stoning of Soraya M.

I watched, The Stoning of Soraya M. over the weekend, its a film that hasn't been as recognized as it should be, its won a few film festival awards but nothing major. This is unfortunate because the film is amazing! Its story, actors, scenes etc. are so real and moving. Everyone should watch this one! It def. at your heart, it will make you cry and wonder about the world we live in and the people we live with. There are some very explicit scenes in the film, especially the stoning itself.....I was speechless while watching it, horrified and in tears the entire time. If you are squirmish about watching blood and death, then dont watch it....but if you would like see a sad and unfortunate truth about the treatment of women in some parts of the world, then def. watch it! I hope that one would come out of watching it, knowing that it isnt about religion or anything of the sort but rather the idea that women are of lesser value then men. In my opinion? everyone should watch this film.

~ Phoenix

From Paris With Love

The director of "Taken" ruined his career by doing From Paris With Love, this movie adds to the list of stupid and pointless action flicks!! The only thing worth watching is Johnathan Rhys Meyers face, but his acting along with John Travolta's SUCKS! lol I kept starring at Travolta's goatee, it was soooo distracting and like in his last film, "Phelm 123" or w.e the heck it was called!

I think maybe he is going through a mid-life crisis?? He has this new look that includes a really horrible goatee and bald head, and does these really crappy films in which he cusses a lot and acts like a loon! :S Personally, I dont get it......at all :S I was falling asleep during this one, and I can make a beat that you will too! Please dont waste your life on it ;) lol

The poster is the best thing about the film, and completely misleading! lol

~ Phoenix

Brooklyn's Finest

Brooklyn's Finest, I can say a lot about this one people because I dont want to spoil anything, and trust me you dont want me to either! Wow! I haven't seen a cop movie this good in a while although movies like "Departed" come to mind :) The acting in this is wicked not to mention the all-star cast! Amazing storyline! The ending? well...all I'm going to say about that is......nothing.....not in a bad way, it was fantastic! It left me speechless :) Everyone should go watch this one, it is def. worth checking out!

~ Phoenix

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant, I really hope the next one (as I have heard its a series) will be better than this one because it wasn't very good. It was an extremely basic storyline, very predictable, nothing too amazing or extra cool or even different for that matter. I dont know who would like this other than a few youngsters maybe around 12 or 13ish but even then I'm not so sure. If this has to compete with movies like Twilight it doesnt stand a chance, and in case your not a Twilight fan, it wouldn't stand a chance next to Harry Potter or Percy Jackson either lol. Watch it if you want but I wouldn't expect anything great from it. I was disappointed to be honest :S

~ Phoenix

Nine

Nine, you know...the movie getting big reviews? based on the broadway show? still dont know? well then look it up because I have no other way to describe it :S I really wish that I had seen it on the stage rather than on film because it probably didnt do it justice....Why are all the females getting praise for this movie? I dont know because each of them is in it for maybe 10 minutes :S It was forgettable to be honest, for me broadway doesnt translate right on screen......so this one totally wont stay in my memory bank :S Unless you like this sort of thing, dont bother! ;) The only thing good? the constumes and Daniel Day-Lewis's performance :)

~ Phoenix

Ninja Assassin

Ninja Assassin, I would like to deem this movie the BEST ninja movie I have seen in a very, very long time!! And if you like Ninja's you'll think the same thing! It has so much action, blood and guts, and crazy, wicked ninja moves!!! The characters were great, the story was great ( a little predictable but still great) and most of all the Ninja content was superb!! It even had a little bit of a love story in it, BUT you will be happy to know it didnt take over the movie ;) To be honest, it actually made me want to dress up like one and run around throwing ninja stars at people lol.

I loved it!!!! Everyone should def. watch this one!!! I have nothing else to say on the matter ;) lol

~ Phoenix

The Princess and the Frog

The Princess and the Frog, is a beautiful Disney film that perfectly embodies the feel and spirit of New Orleans and the magic of Disney! I love Walt Disney films and am a big fan of the Fairy Tale story! This movie had all the aspects of a perfect fairy tale, the unexpected love story, the comedy, the music, the magic and the happy ending :) I especially LOVED the "Little Mermaid" reference during the Mardi Gras parade, there was a giant King Triton (Ariels father, for those who dont know lol) with mermaids all around him :) AND the part where the Prince was Indian :) (does that imply that I'm indian? lol maybe ) BUT the fact that both lead characters were a minority was amazing and wonderful to see :) It was GREAT! ;) Any Disney fan MUST watch this, and of course buy it, lol. Loving Disney!

~ Phoenix

Shutter Island

The first thing I will say about Shutter Island is that Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio can't ever go wrong!!! This film will make your mind go on a journey, twists and turns make this an exciting and mysterious piece of art. I had a few ideas about what could be going on at Shutter Island but the majority of those ideas were thrown out the window. You stay at the edge of your seat in anticipation and wonder at what is going on in the film and just when you think you know, it throws you for a loop again! Weird, spooky and creepy corridors lead to mysterious and suspicious characters in this film and you will love it the entire way through. This is one film I would def. recommend people watch at the movies on a big screen! It adds to the effects!! The only thing that I was waiting for and kept waiting for was an untimate scare BUT this isnt that type of movie (trailers can be somewhat misleading), this film is suspense and mystery at its best!! Bravo Martin and Leonardo! We all know they are great, now watch them at work once again!! Watch this one people!!!!

~ Phoenix