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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-zenmachado Recent reviews written by member zenmachado en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_484245409412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - Adam Davies' second novel (the author of The Frog King)  is a story filled with hilarious content about family, allegiance and redemption. The story surrounds Jack Tennant who is going home, against the warnings of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484245409412 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 17:40:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484245409412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415074651780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - In "Live Free or Die Hard" John McClane fights against a terrorist organization that's rooted in internet control, and that's strategically suppressing all networks in the United States. Two aspects of this film made my enjoyment diminish. The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415074651780 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:54:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415074651780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415068163716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - "3:10 to Yuma" is about a poverty stricken farmer who commits to handle an outlaw (for money) whose being held while waiting for a train, that will lead him to court/prison. I blame director James Mangold for the uninspiring, overall performance of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415068163716 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:12:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415068163716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_408131309188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - Wes Anderson's "Darjeeling Limited" is filled with offbeat humor and a sufficient doze of melancholic drama. I believe that most confuse this film as being a straight comedy, rather than the comedicdrama that it is. Looking at it from a somewhat serious... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~408131309188 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:33:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_408131309188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_408123707012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - "The Ruins" is Scott Smith's second novel, a horror narrative set in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. The book tells of a group of tourists on vacation in Cancun who encounter a deadly patch of jungle, while searching for Mayan ruins. Much like... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~408123707012 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:40:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_408123707012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406552481412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - Despite its amicable intentions and its child enticing charm, "The Last Mimzy" doubtlessly fails at making a wholly entertaining film. As a rental it may satisfy in a modest manner, for it holds charming attributes. Yet, if you're searching for a child... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406552481412 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:55:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406552481412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_401548217988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - "Kickin' It Old Skool" is the tale of 12 year old (Jamie Kennedy) who went into a coma because of a failed breakdancing move. At age 20 he awakes & endeavors to reassemble his old breakin' crew, to enter a competition that could bring them much needed... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~401548217988 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:46:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_401548217988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_399308328580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - "Transformers" is poorly made, full of foul direction and bland storytelling. It's mildly entertaining. It's entertaining because of the robots that are visually stunning and the charming performances of Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox. However,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~399308328580 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:06:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_399308328580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_399304527492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - "SimpsonsMovie" is identical to the sitcom, and that's why it's victorious. Like the yellow family sitcom, it is hilarious, intelligent, and totally satire wacky. The movie is Homer Simpson screwing up the family situation, and then his seeking to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~399304527492 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:45:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_399304527492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_356890939012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - "The Black Echo" is a potent inaugural novel by Michael Connelly. It introduces a fascinating despondent character, named Harry Bosch. An L.A.P.D. homicide detective. The adventure begins when a bodys' discovered dead inside a drainpipe. Bosch is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~356890939012 Thu, 3 May 2007 17:21:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_356890939012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_353123274372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - "The Innocent Man" is non-fiction novel by John Grisham, which tells the story of Ronald Williamson. The main points of the novel, is how he was falsely accused of murder in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, and also the chronicling of his mental... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~353123274372 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:15:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_353123274372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_352946589316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - "Disturbia" is a small film, that only offers small thrills. The story is unimpressive, looking more like something made for T.V., rather than a feature film. This film holds a charming essence, yet its because of the only great thing found in it,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~352946589316 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 01:08:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_352946589316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_352516804228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - "The Face" by Dean Koontz is about former detective Ethan Truman, who currently works as the security head for the biggest actor in Hollywood, Channing Manheim, "The Face." Truman is attempting to capture the sender of several lurid "messages" that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~352516804228 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:55:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_352516804228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_348105707140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - "True Evil" when you consider the sum of its parts, makes you realize that its a solid novel. Yet, the downfall of it, is the resulting apathy. It holds an inviting plot and holds solid characters.. but eh.. there's nothing particularly momentous about... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~348105707140 Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:51:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_348105707140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_347867745924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - Jack McEvoy is a crime reporter working for the Rocky Mountain News. His only brother is a homicide detective, that committed suicide, because of depression from a traumatizing case. In hot pursuit of the truth, relating to his brother's death, Jack... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~347867745924 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 23:28:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_347867745924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_347729071748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - "Next" focuses on genetic engineering. Speaks about patenting, manipulation, and lack of conscience, in the administration of genetic material and human tissues. It reveals scientific inaccuracies with popular beliefs, and frightens with existing... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~347729071748 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:21:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_347729071748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_347706789508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - "By The Light of the Moon" by Dean Koontz Dylan O'Conner is catapulted into a bizarre voyage, when he's randomly attacked & injected with a mysterious substance, by a crazed doctor, who informs him that it will give him wonderful abilities. Then... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~347706789508 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:55:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_347706789508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_344976952964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - "300" is based on a graphic novel (same name) by Frank Miller. Its about the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C. Where the King of Sparta (Leonidas)led his army against King Xerxes and his advancing Persians army. A film that's not historically... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~344976952964 Sat, 7 Apr 2007 21:52:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_344976952964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_327866879620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - Stefen Fangmeier the director of "Eragon" should have stuck with being a Visual Effects Director. In this debut, he has given us a story that we can fall to sleep on, and has squandered the brilliant acting of Jeremy Irons and the potential of John... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~327866879620 Sat, 3 Mar 2007 19:56:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_327866879620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_327806127748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - The Story: A criminal conspires revenge, upon the judge that on multiple occasions has sent him to jail. Yet, the plan is thwarted by unforeseen occurrences.. He seeks the next best victim, the judges' son. When he has placed his son in jail,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~327806127748 Sat, 3 Mar 2007 17:04:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_327806127748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_314665045636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - Selected by the U.S. government, Four SupaHotChicks, for their keen ability to lie, cheat and fight, are chosen to join a secret agent academy called D.E.B.S. In this flick, they set out to fight crime and appeal to teen-boys in the process. When... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~314665045636 Fri, 2 Feb 2007 18:03:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_314665045636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_308554272388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - Maggie (greatly voiced by Anna Paquin) an aspiring actress living in New York, has her life transformed when lightning strikes and she's altered, into a being that mimics chameleons. Simultaneously, her father's life is being threatened, so she must... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~308554272388 Sat, 20 Jan 2007 02:25:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_308554272388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_302082395780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - "Idiocracy is..." Joe Bauer is an army librarian. Evaluated as absolutely average, he's chosen as a GuineaPig in a "Secret-Hibernation-Program". He & Rita an average mind prostitute, are hibernated, to be awaken one year later. However, the situation... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~302082395780 Fri, 5 Jan 2007 20:05:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_302082395780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_301800656516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - "Half Nelson" is triumphant, because of stellar direction and flawless acting. Ryan Gosling is perfect in his portrayal of a functional drug addict, elementary teacher. His manic intensity and subtle gesture contributions, create a splendid character... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~301800656516 Fri, 5 Jan 2007 05:19:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_301800656516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_299701472900?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author zenmachado - Greg Iles did a solid job in writing a thrilling story called "Spandau Phoenix". S.P. is about a diary that was written by a prisoner of war. This journal holds the reason of why, the worlds entire history of WWII had to be rewritten. With intrigue... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~299701472900 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 16:34:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_299701472900?linkin_id=8003929