Epinions Recent Reviews for cntaur5

Yet another American high schoolers gone wild.

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 12:28:16 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - American High School (2009) begins with Jonny Awesome on the school microphone imitating the late James Brown at the Indian High School rally where students are giving their Prom Queen Election Speeches. Jonny with mic in hand states,...

The Deauville Beach Dump and Resort were the bedbugs bite.

Sat, 8 Aug 2009 16:34:49 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - Taste vary when it comes to resorts but there are some basics that should at least make a week stay enjoyable when the resorts website features an eye dazzling online photo gallery of stylish rooms, fancy dining and extravagant furnishing. The...

Transformers: Revenge of the “Ballin”

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:28:03 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) practically picks up where Transformer (2007) left off with Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) heading off to college saying goodbye to his parents and his lovely auto mechanic girlfriend Mikaela...

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Underworld rises and evolves between vampires and werewolves

Sun, 17 May 2009 23:01:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) takes fans and viewers back to the dark ages, beginning with the great mythology and feud behind vampires and werewolves. Taking its place as the prequel to the entire Underworld series Rise of...

Watchmen removes the blindfold and puts it all in your face.

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:12:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - The Watchmen is set in 1985 and begins much like its well publicized trailer with a hero and I’m using this term loosely being killed under extremely brutal and mysterious circumstances. After Edward Blake (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) a.k.a...

Iron Man Repulsor Power Figure best toy of 2008

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 18:39:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - There are a lot of different action figures on the market and despite having my fill of them as a youngster none have been as impressive as the Repulsor-Power Iron Man. This action figure is based on the Marvel Comic hero Iron Man created by...

Reading People even when they lie to you.

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 14:56:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - Have you ever heard of the techniques for "reading" people within the first couple of minutes of meeting them? This might sound like something the fictional Matt Parkman on NBC's Heroes would say if using his super mind reading abilities on...

Quarantine this infection with the other B movies.

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:46:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - The movie Quarantine (2008) opens in Los Angeles with reporter Angela Vidal (Jennifer Carpenter) doing an exclusive cover story on the fire department’s night shift. Angela begins by interviewing Bob Orton (Barry Sigismondi) who gives...

Getting saved the Hillary Faye way.

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:54:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - United Artist, Single Cell Pictures and Infinity Media production film Saved! (2004) begins in narration format with actress Jena Malone introducing her character Mary. Mary is a high school student who states, “I’ve been...

Blade takes on a diabolical Turnblood in Motor City

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:44:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - Blade House of Chthon (2007) opens in Moscow at a plant were a fully dressed Russian solider is being pursued by Blade who is riding a Harley Davidson. Blade catches him and asks, "Where are the bodies from Moscow being shipped?" He...

Bangkok Dangerous: Bangkok floats slowly into danger.

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:30:28 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - Bangkok Dangerous (2008) begins in Prague with the voice of Nicolas Cage narrating the introduction. Cage plays the character a long time assassin and hit-man that has probably seen his best days. Joe lives by a few simple rules...

Babylon A.D. brings new meaning to making a run for the border.

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:31:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - Babylon A.D. (2008) opens with the deep steely voice of actor Vin Diesel serving as the narrator for the opening scene. The movie begins with Hugo Cornelius Toorop (Vin Diesel) walking in his military rain coat getting his...

Death Race revs up like Prison Break and Grand Theft Auto

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 01:34:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - Universal Pictures in association with Relativity Media present the movie Death Race (2008). Paul W.S. Anderson takes the helm revving up the classic Death Race 2000 (1975). The story unfolds in the year 2012 with the United States...

Iron Man bobble-head, great idea but not for children

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 00:04:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - After watching the hit movie Iron Man (2008) and looking at the variety of Marvel comic’s, movie based toys and merchandising that inundated the market; and purchasing an Iron Man doll for our son I too surreptitiously wanted an Iron Man...

Understanding others is sometimes easier than you think.

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:39:08 GMT

The Mummy, the Mummy Returns, the Mummy turns into a Dragon.

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:46:58 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) is directed by Rob Cohen. Best known for his work on the films The Fast and the Furious (2002) and XXX (2001); Cohen comes full circle with this big production adventure film. ...

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Can the clones throw Star Wars a bone, it's bad.

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:27:15 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) is a cartoon animation directed by Dave Filoni with Henry Gilroy, Steven Melching, and Scott Murphy, as the screenwriters and the characters and universe created by George Lucas. Much like Cartoon Networks...

A throw back star combination of Techno House

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:45:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - As a house music fan one of the nice things I like about this genre is the ability to purchase a compilation disc and get some of your favorite songs and best artist all in one whack. If you don’t have time to make another song list for you...

808s & Heartbreak gets trapped in the voice box.

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:07:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - One of the nice things going on at the Microsoft Zune Marketplace is the 99 cent full album sale. Select albums can be found in the marketplace for only 99 cent which is a fantastic bargain when compared to the in-store prices. My most recent...

3D technology propels your journey to the center of the earth.

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:16:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) directed by Eric Brevig is one of those popular feel good explorer oriented movies where viewers are asked to go on a quest with Bostonian volcanologist Trevor Anderson (Brendan Fraser) and his colleagues...

It's hard to talk about love with such a potty mouth.

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:58:24 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - I Think I Love My Wife is a romantic comedy directed by comedian and actor Chris Rock who plays the lead character. In this movie Rock plays the uptight Richard Cooper who is married to Brenda (Gina Torres). Together they have two...

Hellboy II: The Golden Army: Hellboy 2 is the kinder and gentler side of the devilish action hero.

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:33:15 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) is an action adventure directed by Guillermo Del Toro. The movie beings by taking you back to mutant superhero Hellboy’s 1955 childhood at the Douglas Army Base. It’s Christmas Eve and...

Surviving Hitchcock's Birds

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:54:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - The Birds (1963) by Alfred Hitchcock is a timeless and classic that makes for perfect viewing on a night like this. The Birds is a movie that fit’s into the thriller category quickly aligning the viewer with the Brenner family. ...

The Happening: M. Night Shyamalan blows smoke on the old oak tree.

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:24:51 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - The Happening< b> is a modern day thriller that takes place in the United States with a catastrophe of sorts that affects people rsquo;s emotions without warning and no apparent reason. Citizens are going about their daily lives when all of a...

Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto clings to the Zune in a Speck Tough Skin Case

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:54:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cntaur5 - When looking at the Speck Tough Skin Case< b> for Zune< b>, one of the first songs to pop into my head is Dennis DeYoung rsquo;s 1983 song, ldquo;Mr.Roboto rdquo; performed by the band Styx. The futuristic theme of the case actually matches a...