My Favorite Movies

It may scare children, but it won't terrify them.

A little dancing, a little romance, a lot of lead-footed scripting.

Ambles from adventure to adventure, taking nothing seriously, not even itself.

Move over, Lassie, these sled dogs have star power to spare.

Well I really don't know which perfect word is good for this movie. Especially for a Pixar/Disney lover like myself. This movie is the greatest movie ever.

An animated tale with more invention and laughs in its first 15 minutes than in Cars and Monster House put together.

Family fun, but we've seen it before.

If it grows more genial as it pokes along, it still feels like a lesser Nickelodeon special.

This escape from New York by a pack of zoo animals is fun for the whole herd.

Even better than the first one and, oh, that Johnny Depp!

Johnny Depp's performance is on a constant sugar high, which sometimes works and sometimes doesn't.

A pleasant enough diversion.

A pretty fair Disney family comedy.

A family-pleaser featuring some great voice talent.

A clever, fast-moving animated feature brimming with metallic brio.

It's full of bright visuals, inventive animation and enough cute characters to fill, well, an ocean.

Parents probably won't mind an hour or so of studio-managed baby-sitting.

Only Walken, as is his want, free-floats over the film's inconsistencies and clumsy schmaltz.

Chicken Little has been Disneyfied with a vengeance.

The movie seems determined to be an instant Christmas classic, but its idea of seasonal awe comes straight off a factory conveyor belt.

It fakes high concept, but turns into a whole lot of hooey.

This movie was awesome. The first time I saw this I jumped out of my seat. You were always wondering what was going to happen. Who was dying. And you might think someone is going to die in a certain way. But then it turns out they die in a way you never thought.

On its surface, a modern millennial spin.

Come for the 3-D, stay for the story.

People, go easier on this movie. I personally think that the jokes are great, and that the story is to the point. It might not be as good as other disney classics, but, still, I am the only one here giving it a good review. A great movie to own on DVD and video.

Zoom is a precise reproduction of comic book superhero adaptations that have gone to the big screen

More family friendly than a soaring fantasy.

It's as enjoyable as acid reflux.

The budget for this picture is allegedly tens of millions of dollars, but the film looks like it was paid for with petty cash.

Probably two-thirds of a good movie.

Not as bad as it could be, but certainly not as good as you want.

Happy kids and their parents will be wowed by the animation, but some may be bothered by the ethnic and sexual stereotyping.

Clowning around is all in good fun.

A truly infectious sequel.

Purr-fectly fun.

A musical delight.

The journey is diverting in a Saturday-morning kind of way, but it doesn't compare to, say, Finding Nemo.

Feels more like Is It Over Yet?

You could take your mother, your teenage kids, your mailman, your history professor, and your dog - everybody goes home happy.

Chances are, you'll be taken in.

A harmless and amusing summer comedy.

Jack Black rules and his movie rocks!

Funny stuff.

Serves up magic with its touching tale of a rodent chef.

Great special effects + Shia LaBeouf - flimsy story = lotsa fun.

Shrek is a sign that animated movies have grown up, but still retain the kid inside them. Informed by the sophisticated skepticism of recent animation products from "The Simpsons" to "South Park," SHREK harkens back to great classics of children's animation to weave a traditional fairy tale, with a contemporary spin. It's a strange day in Toonland when a misunderstood and lovable ogre agrees to rescue a princess for a self-absorbed nobleman, with a wise-cracking jack ass in tow.

Never becomes corny or tongue in cheek.

A few bumps in the road, but overall it's an acceptable Big Dumb Summer Movie.

Good Boy! is so doggone cute, it's a sure bet to become a fixture in family video collections.

Never less than bizarrely delightful.

Pulls you in, daft and alluring.

The contempt of Wild Hogs for its audience is so glaringly self-evident it's sickening.

The gore functions as an over-the-top joke, but it's also a devil's bargain, insisting that if we want to be entertained by murder we had better confront what it looks like.

This movie is the best ever! The music is great, The overall movie deserves an A+x 1,000,000,000. This movie is great for adults and kids! Your perfect family movie.

Despite the hardworking cast, best rule this one out.

A Babe wannabe, but on its own terms it's a cute, family-friendly film.

While the simple narrative can't match the film's sparkling visuals, the result is far from a wipeout.

This is the most succesfull prequel ever. It's just as good as the first! This is one of the greatest action films ever! Jones's young sidekick shorty puts some humor into the film! It's great!

Tries hard, but never really takes off.

Head-and-shoulders above most so-called suspense films out there today.

Certainly one of the scariest films of the last few years, Candyman is an intelligent, unconventional thriller. If you thought there were no original horror stories, see this movie. If you thought Candyman was just some predictable slasher pic, you're in for some surprises.

It could have been worse.

So it's Summer time, and everyone is excited for Camp Rock. The three Jonas Brother Nick, Joe, and Kevin are ready for there summer adventure. Don't miss the exciting movie premires June 20th, 2008.

The actors are charming, talented, and convincing in these roles. The general plot isn't original (time travel is so overdone!) but the ideas geared towards the movie are brilliant. It has a pretty good script with a decent amount of jokes and overall good natured humor. It tackles a typical theme of being comfortable in your skin and being honest with yourself in a unique and colorful manner. I love this movie!

No film has changed American culture more than short circuit. This movie touched on almost every issue that we hold sacred. From what makes a real person, to love, to prejudice.

After seeing Short Circuit over 100 times, I believe that I can safely say that it has influenced nearly every movie that has come after it.

If you have not seen this movie, I don't believe that you can truly have a full and meaningful life.

A fresh, and mostly refreshing, approach in Hollywood's pillaging of the good doctor's oeuvre.

Inert and self-doubting.

I liked Iron Man, but the I-know-it-by-heart part makes it somewhat resistible. It's entertainment out of a jar.

Since it's practically impossible to make an unfunny stoner flick, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle has the odds stacked in its favor. The jokes aren't exactly smokin', but there are enough high points to make this a gratifying pot comedy.

Imaginative, touching and keenly attuned to the coming-of-age genre, Bridge to Terabithia is a welcomed breath of fresh air in the stale family movie arena.

Although it doesn't hit on all cylinders, the somewhat emotionally resonant College Road Trip represents the same Disney caramel center at each one of its chocolate-coated candy films.

Mark Wahlberg's rock 'n' roll fantasy turns into a nightmare when he goes from the po-faced singer of a British heavy metal tribute band to the real band's new (and easily manipulated) frontman.

Corny, predictable and a tad Free Willy-ish? Yes, but Water Horse still has inspiring moments the whole family should enjoy.

This movie was not all that bad. The whole thing about people slipping in images to make the viewers do crazy things was a pretty cool twist, but they didn't follow up on that part very well. It would have been more intersting to see who did that to the movie. Or maybe they are making a sequel.

Meyers can't sustain a convincing idea in her movies.

It's hectic, technically impressive, and your skull starts to pound after a while.

In theatres December 16, 2007.

Shedding the confines of the original 1990s live-action versions, the new TMNT runs free with crisp, malleable animation and kick-ass action. Franchise fans young and old should be duly entertained.

The shark might be a bit dodgy , but its the acting,music and brilliant directing which makes it stand the test of time.

In theatres July 18, 2008.

In theatres August 1, 2008.

When two friends from Brooklyn are forced to deliver mob money to Australia, they lose the cash when a wild kangaroo inadvertently takes off with it into the Outback. Unfortunately, the chase is on.

Barnyard seems like it might be fun. Cows acting like humans? Get out! That's hilarious! But really, it's not. It's a one-note premise that falls flat after about 10 minutes.

You will believe that chickens can fly with the proper aviation.

Five friends isolated in a cabin contract a deadly flesh-eating virus and are forced to fight the disease--or fight off their closest friends.

Stripped of unnecessary gore and predictable scare tactics, 1408 is a chilling psychological mind-bender, which stays true to its Stephen King roots.

Merging cutting-edge cinematic razzle dazzle with resonant themes of honor, courage and sacrifice, 300 builds yet another visually thrilling and viscerally satisfying film.

Imagine you're feeling a little like Alice, tumbling down the rabbit hole, someone says in the dazzling and disorienting The Matrix, and who has the strength to argue?

If Godzilla were to knock up Blair Witch Project, Cloverfield would be their spawn. It's not quite as groundbreaking as those two, but the movie is definitely ground-shaking--partly from viewers trembling in their seats.

Unless you're looking for a reason to feel like your own skull is on fire, steer your chopper away from Ghost Rider, the worst adaptation of a Marvel Comics hero yet.

A harmless and mindless slaughtering of less than an hour-and-a-half, Scary Movie 4 is more miss than hit. In fact, it's possible you'll be grinning more than laughing, in reaction to what almost made you laugh.

Part Cast Away, part 28 Days Later, I Am Legend is Will Smith's one-man sci-fi thrill show, entertaining in all the ways we've come to expect from the talented actor.