The Best Motion Picture Reviews Presented For Your Delight

By Tim Z Wagner

It was not actually that long ago, that viewing films right at home was still in the future. It was in the early 1980's that video's and VCR's came out. Many of the video stores did a thriving commerce by renting out Videocassette recorder's along with the movies as so few of the individuals really owned them.

Soon however, everybody owned a VCR and since then the technology has just improved over time. Along came DVD's and now Blu-ray. But probably the most thrilling step forward is being able to download the motion picture right to your own computer in the security of your own dwelling.

Select from the list below and download a good motion picture to view tonight.

Michael - A set of dubious journalists and a counterfeit "angel" discover that a foolish old female's allegation that the archangel Michael is living with her is real. Michael, nevertheless, turns out not to be your common angel. Amiable, wry film by no means goes where you anticipate and takes its time getting there, however the journey is appealing, and Travolta, as the sleazy, randy Michael, is faultlessly cast. Cast includes John Travolta, Andie MacDowell, William Hurt, Robert Pastorelli, Bob Hoskins, Jean Stapleton, Teri Garr, Wally Ward, Joey Lauren Adams, Carla Gugino, Tom Hodges, and Wallace Langham.

Lantana - Stirring, mature premise of relationships obstructed by monotony, routine, and absence of articulation. LaPaglia plays a cop, whose marriage has stagnated, leading him to have an affair. In the mean time, he investigates the disappearance of a lady whose own marriage is in danger. The film is beautifully nuanced at every turn. Cast includes Anthony LaLaglia, Geoffrey Hurry, Barbara Hershey, Kerry Armstrong, Rachael Blake, Vince Colosimo, Daniela Farinacci, and Peter Phelps.

The Sea Hawk - Top of the line amalgamation with Flynn at his streaking best in venture on the high oceans. The movie has a vital balance of piracy, romance, and swordplay, handsomely shot, and orchestrated with exciting Erich Wolfgang Komgold score. Cast includes Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, Claude Pours, Donald Crisp, Flora Robson, Alan Hale, Henry Daniell, Una O'Connor, Gilbert Roland, and Edgar Buchanan.

Like Mike - Sweet film for babies in reference to an orphaned boy who possesses sneakers that might have belonged to Michael Jordan and turns into a basketball-playing phenomenon however what he genuinely wants is a father. Many basketball megastars appear as their selves. Cast includes Morris Chestnut, Jonathan Lipnicki, Robert Forster, Crispin Glover, and Anne Meara.

Lara Croft Tomb Raider, The Cradle of Life - Pouting and pillaging in a variety of exposing outfits, Jolie returns as the video-game adventuress who teams up with her gloomy ex in a race to find Pandora's Box before it falls into the hands of an evil scientist who desires to harness its current to build up biological weapons. Astonishingly clumsy and incessant continuation gives new importance to the word "uninteresting." Cast includes Angelina Jolie, Gerard Butler, Noah Taylor, Christopher Barrie, and Simon Ya.

The Bourne Ultimatum - In the third motion picture of the series, Jason Bourne is still being sought after by those who had educated him into the ultimate assassin that he is. Having lost his memory when almost being killed, Bourne is retracing his past to try to recognize who he was, and why everybody wants him dead. All his skills are put to the test, as the C.I.A. is unremitting in its effort to have him eliminated. Starring Matt Damon and Julia Stiles.

Hail Caesar - Horrifying music-megastar wannabe (Chamber) is in love with an offensive debutante, whose dad is plotting to undermine an upcoming concert. Not a very good film. Cast includes Anthony Michael Chamber, Robert Downey, Jr., Frank Gorshin, Samuel L. Jackson, Judd Nelson, and Nicholas Pryor. - 29852

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