Collection ID 1425
Director: Richard Shepard
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Arlin Miller, Azucena Medina, Jonah Meyerson, Wiveca Bonerais
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Studio: Stratus Film Co.   Release date: 2005   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, Spanish (USA, Germany, Ireland)
Summary: A chance encounter between a travelling salesman and a lonely hitman triggers a strangely profound relationship which provokes each to act in ways neither would have imagined possible. Fate steps in to form a friendship between two men from irreconcilable worlds that will alter the lives of both forever.
My Rating:
My Review: Starring Pierce Brosnan as a contract killer, this movie was a refreshing change of pace. Not to far off the mark from a Bond flick, this movie was perfectly cast for Brosnan. It allowed him to explore some acting development that he'd been denied in his previously type cast roles. The story was great as well. A contract killer connects with a normal joe. Later the killer needs normal joes help in order to pull one last job. The best part of the movie was definitely Brosnan's portrayal of this amoral killer at the end of his rope. There were some great graphics, visuals, cinematic work and music in this movie. The combination of all these elements made for a thoroughly enjoyable movie. I loved it. 5 out of 5.

Collection ID 362
Director: Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster
Genre: Action
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures   Release date: 1999   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, German (USA)
Summary: A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it.
My Rating:
My Review: An amazing film, written and directed by the Wachowski brothers (Andy and Larry). This movie had a great cast - Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving and many others. The story is truly mind-bending. Neo (played by Keanu Reeves) wakes up one day to take a trip down the rabbit hole. He is contacted by Morpheus (played by Fishburne), the leader of a rebellious underground group. Are they just hackers? or is their something more to their odd, alluring cult of personality? As Neo chooses the 'Red Pill', the wool is pulled away from his eyes - The truth revealed. A Truth so amazing, so mind blowing that it forms the framework for an entire trilogy. Three movies that explore some heavy duty philosophical questions. The well balanced cast provided some outstanding acting. The action sequences, choreography, special effects and use of cgi (bullet time being most notable) were all outstanding. The lighting, camera work and color composition was excellent. The green tinted 'Matrix' vs the blue 'Reality' made a subtle but notable difference. The music was a perfect companion to this pulse pounding thriller. One of my favorite scenes occurs near the end of the film, when Neo comes to a realization. He flexes his new found 'muscles' and the walls and floors around him ripple. The movie compels you to question everything you think you know. Bending the concepts of time, space and humanity. What does it really mean to be 'Free'. The story is thrilling and fun to watch on one level, while it simultaneously presents the viewer with an entirely different layer of subtle and complex philosophical questions. Rich with symbolism and artistic style, this movie solidifies a cyber-punk genre, while simultaneously creating a new high-water mark for those who follow. 5 out of 5.

Collection ID 1090
Director: Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster
Genre: Action
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures   Release date: 1999   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, German (USA)
Summary: A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it.
My Rating:
My Review: An amazing film, written and directed by the Wachowski brothers (Andy and Larry). This movie had a great cast - Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving and many others. The story is truly mind-bending. Neo (played by Keanu Reeves) wakes up one day to take a trip down the rabbit hole. He is contacted by Morpheus (played by Fishburne), the leader of a rebellious underground group. Are they just hackers? or is their something more to their odd, alluring cult of personality? As Neo chooses the 'Red Pill', the wool is pulled away from his eyes - The truth revealed. A Truth so amazing, so mind blowing that it forms the framework for an entire trilogy. Three movies that explore some heavy duty philosophical questions. The well balanced cast provided some outstanding acting. The action sequences, choreography, special effects and use of cgi (bullet time being most notable) were all outstanding. The lighting, camera work and color composition was excellent. The green tinted 'Matrix' vs the blue 'Reality' made a subtle but notable difference. The music was a perfect companion to this pulse pounding thriller. One of my favorite scenes occurs near the end of the film, when Neo comes to a realization. He flexes his new found 'muscles' and the walls and floors around him ripple. The movie compels you to question everything you think you know. Bending the concepts of time, space and humanity. What does it really mean to be 'Free'. The story is thrilling and fun to watch on one level, while it simultaneously presents the viewer with an entirely different layer of subtle and complex philosophical questions. Rich with symbolism and artistic style, this movie solidifies a cyber-punk genre, while simultaneously creating a new high-water mark for those who follow. 5 out of 5.

Collection ID 516
Director: Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski
Starring: Ray Anthony, Christine Anu, Andy Arness, Alima Ashton-Sheibu, Helmut Bakaitis
Genre: Sci-Fi
Studio: Warner Bros.   Release date: 2003   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: Neo and the rebel leaders estimate that they have 72 hours until 250,000 probes discover Zion and destroy it and its inhabitants. During this, Neo must decide how he can save Trinity from a dark fate in his dreams.
My Rating:
My Review: The long awaited sequel. As usual, it doesn't quite live up to its predecessor. Unfortunately, it's taken a lot of heat in the media for not being as awesome as the first movie. I tend to agree that there were some flaws with the movie. However, it was a kick ass movie. Except for some poor cgi in some of the fight scenes (between Neo and the Smiths), the special effects were awesome. The story line flowed well, and I wasn't constantly predicting the next scene. The casting was superb, the costumes were excellent, and the acting was... One of the few criticisms I have for this film; well, let's just say that Keanau Reeves acting seemed somewhat practiced, rehearsed, stutterish, it just didn't seem natural. Perhaps that was intentional? Laurence Fishbourne; as Morpheus, does an excellent job this time around. Gloria Foster was outstanding as the Oracle. Unfortunately, she died during the filming of this movie. Hugo Weaving stole the show as the agent Mr. Smith. The story is more personal this time around. It really gives us some good character development, and the character names are one of the remakable aspects of this movie - Neo, Morpheus, Trinity, Mr. Smith, The Oracle, The Architect, The Keymaker, The Merovingian; the list goes on and on. Every name is excellent. Not only down it tell you something about the character, it's also very catchy, stylish, and adds to the lore created by this trilogy. While the last city of Zion is threatened with total destruction, Neo must discover himself, and save Trinity from a prophetic fate. At the same time, agent Smith is experiencing something of a revelation himself.

Collection ID 1221
Director: Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski
Starring: Ray Anthony, Christine Anu, Andy Arness, Alima Ashton-Sheibu, Helmut Bakaitis
Genre: Sci-Fi
Studio: Warner Bros.   Release date: 2003   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: Neo and the rebel leaders estimate that they have 72 hours until 250,000 probes discover Zion and destroy it and its inhabitants. During this, Neo must decide how he can save Trinity from a dark fate in his dreams.
My Rating:
My Review: The long awaited sequel. As usual, it doesn't quite live up to its predecessor. Unfortunately, it's taken a lot of heat in the media for not being as awesome as the first movie. I tend to agree that there were some flaws with the movie. However, it was a kick ass movie. Except for some poor cgi in some of the fight scenes (between Neo and the Smiths), the special effects were awesome. The story line flowed well, and I wasn't constantly predicting the next scene. The casting was superb, the costumes were excellent, and the acting was... One of the few criticisms I have for this film; well, let's just say that Keanau Reeves acting seemed somewhat practiced, rehearsed, stutterish, it just didn't seem natural. Perhaps that was intentional? Laurence Fishbourne; as Morpheus, does an excellent job this time around. Gloria Foster was outstanding as the Oracle. Unfortunately, she died during the filming of this movie. Hugo Weaving stole the show as the agent Mr. Smith. The story is more personal this time around. It really gives us some good character development, and the character names are one of the remakable aspects of this movie - Neo, Morpheus, Trinity, Mr. Smith, The Oracle, The Architect, The Keymaker, The Merovingian; the list goes on and on. Every name is excellent. Not only down it tell you something about the character, it's also very catchy, stylish, and adds to the lore created by this trilogy. While the last city of Zion is threatened with total destruction, Neo must discover himself, and save Trinity from a prophetic fate. At the same time, agent Smith is experiencing something of a revelation himself.

Collection ID 532
Director: Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski
Starring: Mary Alice, Tanveer K. Atwal, Helmut Bakaitis, Kate Beahan, Francine Bell
Genre: Action
Studio: Warner Bros.   Release date: 2003   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front while also opposing the rogue Agent Smith.
My Rating:
My Review: The end of the trilogy. Everything has a beginning and an end. This movie was about death, endings, living together and a new begining. The machines are about to destroy Zion - the last human outpust, but the Humans have a secret weapon. Can Neo cut right to the heart of the machine city and force a man machine ultimatum? Excellent acting. Hugo Weaving once again steals the show as Agent Smith. Once again the movie feels rushed. The 2nd and 3rd movies feel rushed when compared to the first movie. This movie feels much more like the 2nd movie than the first. The action was much better this time around, but it was too much. Too much action, too much dialog. I liked the dialog. It explained a lot about the relationships between man and the machine, and it was filled with some excellent philosophical/religious points. The Oracle, the Architect, the Frenchman, the Trainmaster, etc. The only flaw in this movie; the pacing. It did a very good job of wrapping things up. The ending was fitting, just, and excellent.

Collection ID 1237
Director: Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski
Starring: Mary Alice, Tanveer K. Atwal, Helmut Bakaitis, Kate Beahan, Francine Bell
Genre: Action
Studio: Warner Bros.   Release date: 2003   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front while also opposing the rogue Agent Smith.
My Rating:
My Review: The end of the trilogy. Everything has a beginning and an end. This movie was about death, endings, living together and a new begining. The machines are about to destroy Zion - the last human outpust, but the Humans have a secret weapon. Can Neo cut right to the heart of the machine city and force a man machine ultimatum? Excellent acting. Hugo Weaving once again steals the show as Agent Smith. Once again the movie feels rushed. The 2nd and 3rd movies feel rushed when compared to the first movie. This movie feels much more like the 2nd movie than the first. The action was much better this time around, but it was too much. Too much action, too much dialog. I liked the dialog. It explained a lot about the relationships between man and the machine, and it was filled with some excellent philosophical/religious points. The Oracle, the Architect, the Frenchman, the Trainmaster, etc. The only flaw in this movie; the pacing. It did a very good job of wrapping things up. The ending was fitting, just, and excellent.

Collection ID 425
Director: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Starring: Jim Carrey, Renée Zellweger, Anthony Anderson, Mongo Brownlee, Kate Forster
Genre: Adventure
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox   Release date: 2000   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, German (USA)
Summary: A man with multiple personalities falls in love with a woman, only to find out that his other personalities have also. They end up fighting each other for her hand.
My Rating:
My Review: If it hadn't been for Jim Carrey, I wouldn't have watched/rewatched this movie. I can't stand the Farrelly brothers. Peter and Bobby seem to think that poking fun at the handicapped is somehow funny. All their movies disgust me. The movies are crass, vulgar, riddled with profanity and not all that funny. I like this movie because of Carrey. He's talented and he makes me laugh. Despite the horrid stereotyping and racial overtones of this movie; Carrey, the music and the supporting cast make this movie worth watching. I give it a 3 out of 5.

Collection ID 1144
Director: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Starring: Jim Carrey, Renée Zellweger, Anthony Anderson, Mongo Brownlee, Kate Forster
Genre: Adventure
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox   Release date: 2000   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, German (USA)
Summary: A man with multiple personalities falls in love with a woman, only to find out that his other personalities have also. They end up fighting each other for her hand.
My Rating:
My Review: If it hadn't been for Jim Carrey, I wouldn't have watched/rewatched this movie. I can't stand the Farrelly brothers. Peter and Bobby seem to think that poking fun at the handicapped is somehow funny. All their movies disgust me. The movies are crass, vulgar, riddled with profanity and not all that funny. I like this movie because of Carrey. He's talented and he makes me laugh. Despite the horrid stereotyping and racial overtones of this movie; Carrey, the music and the supporting cast make this movie worth watching. I give it a 3 out of 5.

Collection ID 206
Director: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones
Starring: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Genre: Comedy
Studio: Celandine Films   Release date: 1983   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, German, French, Italian (UK)
Summary: The comedy team takes a look at life in all its stages in their own uniquely silly way.
My Rating:
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