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My Fellow Americans , a review by Dragonfire

My Fellow Americans They used to run the country.  Now they're running for their lives! Hail to the comedy chiefs!  Jack Lemmon and James Garner win a landslide of laughs as two on-the-lam former Presidents of the United States in "one of the 10 best films of the year" (Bob Fenster, Arizona Republic). Framed in a scandal by the current President (Dan Aykroyd) and pursued by armed agents, the two squabbling political foes plunge into a desperate and delightfully frantic search for the evidence that will establish their innocence. As they scramble through the real America, they get an unexpected crash course in how their policies affected the citizens.  With the three leads in waggish form, spirited direction by Peter Segal (Tommy Boy, Naked Gun 33 1/3) and snappy support from co-stars John Heard, Wilford Brimley, Lauren Bacall and more, My Fellow Americans convinces all that comedy is king (and President!). My Thoughts I actually saw this one in the theater when it first came out.  I really enjoyed the movie and think it is too bad it didn't do better.  The plot is kind of silly, but it is still interesting and entertaining.  It does provide a believable enough reason for Russell and Matt to be stuck together.  The way the two of them bicker is entertaining.  There is a good amount of humor to the movie, most of it from what is happening between Russell and Matt.  A bit of the humor is a little on the crude side and could offend some people, but it works for the most part.  There is a bit of action in a few scenes that also works. The characters of Russell and Matt both have flaws and can be jerks, but they end up being likable overall.  Jack Lemmon and James Garner do work well together and there is an interesting dynamic between the characters.  The movie has a few plot issues, but it is fun and entertaining overall.  I do think it is worth checking out. I did get a review posted on Epinions. My Fellow Americans

(From My Fellow Americans on September 23rd, 2010)

Quantum of Solace, a review by Rich

Quantum of Solace



On a nonstop quest for justice that crisscrosses the globe, Bond meets the beautiful but feisty Camille (Olga Kurylenko), who leads him to Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), a ruthless businessman and major force within the mysterious Quantum organisation. When Bond uncovers a conspiracy to take control of one of the world's most important natural resources, he must navigate a minefield of treachery, deception and murder to neutralise Quantum before it's too late!

Less memorable than Casino Royale, a little less polished than the best Bonds, villains not having such a great impact, Bond girls are great - but could be better.
In other words, this could have been improved with slight tweaks, to transform it from a good movie to a great movie.
The dark rough and ready Daniel Craig is more terminator than the saint, continuing to bring a hard edge to the familiar Bond character, as he goes renegade in an attempt to investigate the organisation that killed Vesper. Very few one-liners, gadgets a rarity, but a mature breakneck speed storyline that fully satisfies.
The action scenes are carbon copies from Bourne, and need to develop in the next Bond film to their own individuality. M has a bigger part than usual, and needless to say Dench pulls off a great performance.
This is the new Bond, grittier and current, and QOS will rank as one of the better films for me.
 

(From Riches Random Reviews on March 26th, 2009)

Angel Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

22. Tomorrow
Original Air Date: 5/20/2002
Cordelia and Angel make their way towards a private rendezvous unaware that both of their lives are about to change forever.

Guest Stars:
John Rubinstein
Vincent Kartheiser
Laurel Holloman
Mark Lutz
Stephanie Romanov
Daniel Dae Kim
David Denman
Keith Szarabajka

My Thoughts:
This is a pretty good season finale. Though not the best I have ever seen. It went more of a story route then an action one. And seemed to worry more about setting up the next season then was actually necessary. But the story they told is an interesting one... so it is not a really big deal they went more the story route.

My Rating:

(From Angel Marathon on March 15th, 2010)