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Yogi Bear, a review by Dragonfire

Yogi Bear

Yes this one is silly, but it was also entertaining.  It probably helps that I was in the mood for something silly when I went to see it.  It is far from the best movie of the year, but it also really isn't as horrible as some people have said.

The plot is rather simple, with Yogi and Boo Boo trying to steal picnic baskets before learning that Jellystone is in danger of being closed.  They try to help Ranger Smith, but of course things go wrong.  Rachel turns up wanting to make a nature film in the park, and there is an attempt to add a relationship between her and Ranger Smith.  Not much happens with that since they are both supposed to be socially awkward.  Most of what happens is rather predictable, but it still manages to be cute and entertaining overall.  This isn't going to appeal to a lot of people.

This one has a mix of live action and animation, with Yogi and Boo Boo being animated characters who interact with real people.  In some ways, it probably would have been better if the movie was entirely animation.  Yogi and Boo Boo look fine and do realistically interact with real people and objects. 

Dan Aykroyd does the voice of Yogi.  He does fine with the voice and he does sound a lot like I remember the character sounding from the cartoons.  Justin Timberlake does fine with the voice of Boo Boo.  The other cast is fine, though no one really stands out. 

I enjoyed Yogi Bear, though it is far from the best family movie of the year.  It could have been better, but it also could have been a lot worse.

3 stars

I did get a longer review posted at Epinions.

Yogi Bear

(From Yogi Bear on January 16th, 2011)

Seed of Chucky, a review by Rich

Title: Seed of Chucky

Movie Count:27 
TV Ep. Count:16 

Runtime:87
Certificate:NR
Year:2004
Genres:Horror, Action, Comedy

Plot:In this outrageous, unrated and fully extended version of Seed of Chucky, everyone's favorite killer doll returns – and he's bringing the entire family!  This time around, Chucky (voiced again by Brad Dourif) and his homicidal honey, Tiffany, are brought back to life by their orphan offspring, Glen.  Then, the horror goes Hollywood as Chucky unleashes his own brand of murderous mayhem!  Featuring Academy Award® nominee* Jennifer Tilly (as herself and the voice of Tiffany) and hip-hop star Redman, it's more gore, more gags, and much more Chucky doing his dirtiest deeds yet!

My Review:
Hilarious horror parody, Tilly is great value as nutty Thunderbirds go mad. It is a ridiculous farce, but it knows it, and plays on it, so the franchise has been driven from weak horror to fairly good comedy.
The introduction of the asexual 'seed' opens up new plot routes, and several scenes were truly gut-wretchingly funny and would make you think twice for a variety of bizarre reasons about having a wooden doll in your bedroom.
Buy this for a laugh, not for a scare.




(From Rich's October Horror Fest on October 22nd, 2009)

Supernatural Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

EPISODE 7: Hook Man
In a quiet Iowa college town, a minister prays to protect his parishioners' children. But another minister - a two-centuries-old madman with a hook for a hand - wants them terrified, slashed and dead.

Guest Stars:
Dan Butler as Reverend Sorenson
Jane McGregor as Lori Sorenson
Brian Skala as Rich
Alfred E. Humphreys as Sheriff

My Thoughts:
Cool... another one from a familiar legend. I thought they did a good job with it. I especially liked how they still didn't beat this spirit even after burning and salting the bones... and the answer to what the forgot.

My Rating:

(From Supernatural Marathon on January 12th, 2010)