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Outland, a review by Rich

Outland



A federal marshal on an outer-space mining colony uncovers a hideous secret that threatens the sanity of miners working in the depths of an outer planet. Academy Award Nominations: Best Sound.

Academy award for best sound??? How does that work - very mystifying, I didn't find anything remarkable in that category for this movie??

Somewhat predictable 80's sci-fi come cop action movie, it was the 'sheriff comes to town to clean up and upsets the rich crook, who gets the hired hands to take revenge' plot, but in fairness with a novel twist of it happening in space.
Blue Peter sets do not help the overall visual appeal of the movie, and Sean Connery was definately the wrong lead. The doctor would have struggled in a school pantomine, and the 'baddie' just wasn't bad enough. Lots of running around and up and down walkways, a few exploding bodies etc etc.

Having said all this negative critique, the film has some perverse appeal, was very watchable, you do find yourself cheering on the underdog, and bearing in mind it is now nearly 30 years old, it does hold up rather well.
 


(From Riches Random Reviews on January 20th, 2009)

Theh Amazing Spider-Man, a review by Dragonfire

The Amazing Spider-Man



I went to see The Amazing Spider-Man a few days ago.  I think the reboot works overall, though in some ways, it still seems a little soon for it.

The plot is interesting and entertaining, though it does cover some of the same ground as the first Raimi Spider-Man, showing how Peter gets bitten by a spider and gets new abilities.  He has to deal with the Lizard instead of the Green Goblin and his love interest is Gwen Stacy instead of Mary Jane.  I don't know much about those characters and it was a little weird for Mary Jane to not be in the movie.  I do like Gwen, and in some ways, she seems like a stronger character.  It's just different.  A little more background about Peter's parents is shared.  I don't remember learning anything about them before this.  I like that there is a bit more about them.  There is still a lot of mystery surrounding them and I'm thinking more will come out in future movies.  The Lizard is an interesting, and even somewhat sympathetic villain, though still, in some way, less impressive than Doc Ock or Green Goblin.  Aunt May is a little younger and bit more feisty..and there is some tension between her and Peter.  Uncle Ben still talks to Peter about responsibility, though in a different way.  The action is fine. The movie isn't too violent, though Peter ends up battered, bloody, and bruised more than once.  That is probably more realistic since his spandex outfit doesn't offer much in the way of protection.  I did see the movie in 3D.  It was fine.  The movie is more serious overall I think.  There are a few little things that add humor, but Peter didn't make as many wisecracks as he did in the other movies..or like he does in the comic books.

The characters and actors do well with their parts, though Garfield does seem a tad old for the age of Peter in the movie.  This time, he remains in high school through the whole movie.  Gwen and Peter start a relationship, though really, not much is shown.  They hardly speak at school, and then they are making out and Peter is telling her he's Spider-Man.  She isn't the only one who finds that out either.  I know in the comics, Peter went public at Spider-Man in that whole registration storyline, but it is too soon in the story for these movies for people to know.  It just doesn't seem right.

Peter and Gwen's relationship is fine, though it doesn't get as developed.  There is just a little something missing from that part of the story. 

I did like the movie overall, though there are a few issues with it.  The movie is worth seeing.  Some things are being set up for the next movie.  I have a few ideas already of what might be coming.



I did get a review posted on Epinions if anyone wants to take a look.

The Amazing Spider-Man





(From Amazing Spider-Man on July 10th, 2012)

Smallville: The Complete Second Season, a review by addicted2dvd

Smallville: The Complete Second Season (2002/United States) Superman's roots grow deeper in Season Two of Smallville. This 6-disc collection includes all 23 episodes plus bonus materials worthy of a superhero. This year finds Clark Kent grappling with his calling as he explores his true origins: was he sent to Earth to save humanity or destroy it? Lana and Clark grow closer than ever before. Lex gets married. Lionel lures Chloe toward the dark side. Martha and Jonathan Kent receive miraculous news. And Pete becomes a keeper of Clark's secret. One thing we can't keep secret: the legend grows stronger in Smallville! Episodes 1. Vortex 2. Heat 3. Duplicity 4. Red 5. Nocturne 6. Redux 7. Lineage 8. Ryan 9. Dichotic 10. Skinwalker 11. Visage 12. Insurgence 13. Suspect 14. Rush 15. Prodigal 16. Fever 17. Rosetta 18. Visitor 19. Precipice 20. Witness 21. Accelerate 22. Calling 23. Exodus

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Stars:
Tom Welling as Clark Kent
Kristin Kreuk as Lana Lang
Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor
Sam Jones III as Pete Ross
Allison Mack as Chloe Sullivan
John Glover as Lionel Luthor
Annette O'Toole as Martha Kent
John Schneider as Jonathan Kent

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Outtakes/Bloopers
• DVD-ROM Content
• Closed Captioned
• The Chloe Chronicles

Can you believe it? I actually finished off the entire second season of Smallville in only a day and a half! This season starts the season long story arcs... where season 1 was really nothing more then "freak of the week" type episodes. I enjoy it both... but I am glad to get into the season long storylines now. I really enjoyed every minute of watching the season again... especially seeing Christopher Reeve in one of the episodes. In the early seasons we get to see Clark develop his powers. In season 1 we got to see him get his X-Ray Vision. In season 2 we got to see him get his Heat Vision. So I guess that leaves Super Hearing for season 3.

I am still very much into watching more of the series. So looks like I am about to pop in the first disc of the 3rd season.




(From Addicted2dvd's Random TV Series Watched on August 20th, 2011)