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The Incredibles, a review by Tom![]() Title: The Incredibles ![]() Year: 2004 Director: Brad Bird Rating: G Length: 115 Min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.39 Audio: English: Dolby Digital Surround EX, Spanish: Dolby Digital Surround EX, French: Dolby Digital Surround EX, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo Subtitles: Commentary, English, French, Spanish Stars: Craig T. Nelson Holly Hunter Samuel L. Jackson Jason Lee Dominique Louis Plot:Rolling Stone Extras: 2 Short Films Closed Captioned Commentary Deleted Scenes Featurettes Outtakes Photo Gallery Production Notes Scene Access THX certified Trailers My Thoughts: I haven't watched this movie for years, so I almost forgot how great it is! This is easily one of the best Superhero movies! Also the animation is still holds up really well. Also fun are the many cinematographical allusions to movies like Raiders of the Lost Arc and the original Star Wars trilogy.For me, The Incredibles were always the better Fantasic Four. Rating: ![]() (From Tom's Random Reviews on May 9th, 2009) Race to Witch Mountain, a review by DragonfireI have seen most of the movies that Dwayne Johnson has made and I've enjoyed them. I think he's very entertaining, and I do tend to give his new movies a chance. I wanted to see Race to Witch Mountain after the first time I saw a preview. Jack Bruno is a cab driver in Las Vegas trying to get his life in order. He is a bit annoyed by the UFO convention going on in town and thinks that most of the people involved in it are idiots. He meets Dr. Alex Friedman, a scientist who is speaking about the possibility of life on other planets, when he drives her to her hotel. At the same time, a group of government men are investigating what they think is the crash site for a space ship. One of the government men is determined to track down the aliens. Two teenagers, Seth and Sarah, end up in Jack's cab and want him to take them to a deserted spot. It isn't long before Jack has to accept that Seth and Sarah are aliens and they need his help to save the planet. I've never seen the original Witch Mountain movies, so I don't know for sure what was the same or what was different. The movie has a decent plot that is interesting which made for an enjoyable movie. There is action in a few scenes that help to keep things interesting. There is some humor in the movie as well that I think worked overall. There did seem to be an attempt to make Jack a more complex character by adding in something tied to his past that ultimately didn't go anywhere. I did like Jack though and enjoyed Dwayne Johnson's performance. Seth and Sara did seem stiff for a while, but that fits with them being aliens who don't understand much about Earth. Alex gets pulled into what is going on later in the movie. She is a decent character even though she isn't developed much. Overall, Race to Witch Mountain is a fun, entertaining movie that is family friendly. ![]() I did post a review on Epinions if anyone would like to take a look. Race to Witch Mountain (From Race to Witch Mountain on April 30th, 2009) Tom's TV Pilots marathon, a review by Tom
Plot:Once And Again explored brave new territory with the compelling story of two families blending at the seams. The second marriage of Lily Manning (Ward) to Rick Sammler (Campbell) pushes both to the limit as they try for domestic normalcy while navigating divorce, parenting, financial hardship and many other life lessons. From the creators of thirtysomething and My So-Called Life comes the complete first season DVD Collection. Enjoy all the moving moments and memorable performances of a brilliant supporting cast, including Shane West (A Walk To Remember) and Evan Rachel Wood (Practical Magic) once and again. Once & Again 1.01 Pilot Writer: Marshall Herskovitz (Story By), Edward Zwick (Story By) Director: Marshall Herskovitz Cast: Sela Ward (Lily Manning), Billy Campbell (Rick Sammler), Jeffrey Nordling (Jake Manning), Susanna Thompson (Karen Sammler), Shane West (Eli Sammler), Julia Whelan (Grace Manning), Evan Rachel Wood (Jessie Sammler), Meredith Deane (Zoe Manning), Todd Field (David Cassilli), Marin Hinkle (Judy Brooks), Kelly Coffield (Naomi), Kimberly McCullough (Jennifer), LaTanya Richardson (Counselor), Vanessa Lee Chester (Friend #1), Julie Marie Berman (Friend #2), Anna Mathias (Secretary), Suzanne Lanza (Assistant), Nicola Theodoropoulos (Soccer Coach), Jourdan Fremin (Laughing Mom) I am still waiting for the third and last season of this great series to be released on DVD. The pilot is really good. I like how the two families are coming together and I think it is handled rather realistically. The two failed marriages are not necessarily one person's fault. Also the reaction of the children about this new relationship is handled well. I like all the actors here. All did a great job. Especially the child actors. Even the youngest (Meredith Deane) does a great job. Rating: ![]() (From Tom's TV Pilots marathon on June 17th, 2012) |