Author Archives: Michael

I Am Number Four

(9 votes, average: 6.33 out of 10)
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I Am Number FourAn alien teenager on Earth is protected by his guardian and in hiding from other aliens out to kill him.

Action, adventure, science fiction super powers, teen romance.

Yes it’s formulaic, but it is still very entertaining.

Year 2011

Calamity Jane

(5 votes, average: 9.60 out of 10)
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Indian scout Calamity Jane is as tough as the other men in Dakota Territory.

Now a boast means she has to bring an actress out to the west.

A musical western.

Light, fun, and completely entertaining.

Year: 1953

Rio

(8 votes, average: 9.25 out of 10)
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RioA domesticated Macaw goes to Rio de Janeiro on an adventure to save his species.

Fun, colourful, cheerful.

This movie will entertain all.

Simple fun story, likeable characters, great humour. Very hard to beat.

Year: 2011

Paul

(8 votes, average: 8.38 out of 10)
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PaulTwo geeks on a road trip meet a crude alien and go on an adventure.

Lots of laughs and plenty of fun, some coarse language and not suitable for kids.

Rated R,  as it is rather crude and a bit offensive. No sex scenes or nudity.

Year: 2011

Overboard

(5 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10)
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OverboardA cabinet maker who is stiffed by a rich customer gets even when the customer gets amnesia, making her his wife.

A good romantic comedy that keeps you laughing.

Year: 1987

 

Twister

(5 votes, average: 8.60 out of 10)
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TwisterA group of scientists and adventurers chase tornadoes.

A great movie, full of tornadoes ripping through towns and fields.

Plenty of action and adventure.

Year: 1996

 

Megamind

(13 votes, average: 8.38 out of 10)
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MegamindTwo alien babies are sent to Earth to escape disaster on their home planets. One with super powers and one with super intellect.

Now we see what they do with these powers and the decisions they make.

A fun movie that kids will enjoy and that is also very entertaining for adults.

Plenty of laughs, visual humour, and also a good story with a satisfying end.

Year: 2010

Whip It

(9 votes, average: 7.78 out of 10)
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Whip ItA teenager joins a women’s team in the Austin roller derby.

Roller skating sports with attitude.

Plenty of entertainment for both women and men. Whip It does not focus on the struggles of being a woman in a male dominated arena like some movies do. This is purely about a girl finding something she can be good at.

Watch for some great laughs by Drew Barrymore.

Year: 2009

America’s Sweethearts

(4 votes, average: 9.25 out of 10)
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America's SweetheartsA very humorous romantic comedy about a movie star trying to get his co-star and love back.

Plenty of funny moments. The kind of movie that is fun to escape with.

Nothing too serious.

Year:2001

 

Avatar

(16 votes, average: 8.75 out of 10)
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AvatarA mining company on an alien planet bring in specialists to negotiate with the local residents by using artificial bodies that they remotely control.

Full of amazing scenery, aliens, and a very good story, this movie has lots of adventure, action, and great excitement.

Plenty of entertainment for adults and teens.

See it in 3D if you can

Year: 2009