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Shaun of the Dead, a review by addicted2dvd

Shaun of the Dead


My Thoughts:
I thought it was about time to put one in that is just plain fun... a zombie movie that has a generous mixture of comedy. And this is a good, funny movie. I have to admit... I got several good laughs from Shaun's friend Ed (I especially liked his "we're coming to get you Barbara" homage to NOTLD)... as well as many other parts of the movie. But Shaun of the Dead has more to offer then some laughs. There is a nice amount of violence and good effects. Not only is this a very enjoyable movie... the DVD release is incredible... I am surprised with the amount of extras on this disc... it does not considered a special edition.


Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfDUv3ZjH2k

(From Weekend Movie Marathon: Zombies on February 14th, 2009)

Captain America: The First Avenger, a review by Dragonfire

I went to see this on opening day.  I honestly thought I had already posted about it here.  The extreme heat we've had this summer must have melted my brain.

I didn't know that much about Captain America before seeing this movie..most of what I knew came from watching the animated Avenger movies.  I liked the origin story and how it showed how determined Steve was to join and fight in the war only to be turned down time after time because of health issues.  His being basically a weakling didn't help matters either. 

I really liked seeing Tony's father.  He is a lot like Tony in some ways, though he didn't seem quite as reckless as Tony was at the beginning of the Iron Man movie.  He clearly is brilliant, and it is kind of cool to see where Tony got it from.  Steve is recruited by a special unit in the Army..it sort of seems like it might be an earlier version of S.H.I.E.L.D.  Early in the movie, the villain is seen going after something he wants as a weapon.  I'm pretty sure he mentioned Odin at that point..which helps tie the movie into the other Marvel movies.

The action scenes were done well as were the special effects.  I saw the normal 2D version. 
The cast all did well with their parts.  Chris Evans really annoyed me in the Fantastic Four movies, but he didn't in this movie. 

It is definitely worth it to stay through the credits.


I really enjoyed this movie and think it is well worth seeing.

I did get a review posted on Epinions.

Captain America: The First Avenger


(From Captain America: The First Avenger on August 2nd, 2011)

The Flash Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

Guest Stars:
Paul Koslo as Johnny Ray Hix
Priscilla Pointer as Nora Allen
M. Emmet Walsh as Henry Allen
Mike Genovese as Lt. Warren Garfield
Richard Kuss as Pete Donello

My Thoughts:
This is a great episode... definitely one of my favorites. Barry's father finally shows some respect for what Barry does.

My Rating:

(From The Flash Marathon on April 11th, 2010)