Posted by James Brown on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 In : 0.03% Wine Coolers
The Bourne Ultimatum
Directed By: Paul Greengrass
Starring: Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn, Scott Glenn, Paddy Considine, Édgar Ramirez, Albert Finney, and Joan Allen
2006 and 2007 were really great years for action movies in general. We had Casino Royale, Mission: Impossible III, Live Free or Die Hard, and The Bourne Ultimatumall released in a little more than a year. With all these films being released within a little more than a year of one another, it's needless to say that P... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 In : 0.03% Wine Coolers
The Bourne Supremacy
Directed By: Paul Greengrass
Starring: Matt Damon, Brian Cox, Julia Stiles, Joan Allen, and Karl Urban
The Bourne Identity cemented Matt Damon's status as a viable action star. Damon was no longer just a dramatic actor who could play genius janitors or fallen angels. He was a badass spy who could handle himself. By the time The Bourne Supremacy came rolling into theaters, we were ready for the next chapter in the Jason Bourne saga. Happily, I can say that Matt Damon deli... Continue reading...
Starring: Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Brian Cox, Julia Stiles, and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
"You're worried about a budget meeting? If we don't take care of this, we don't make it to the men's room. We will burn for this. We will both burn for this." -Alexander Conklin (Chris Cooper)
In the world of spy movies, there are three guys who have burnt more baddies than anyone else — James Bond, Ethan Hunt, and Jason Bourne. Th... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, July 15, 2012 In : 0.12% Hard Liquor
Jack and Jill
Directed By: Dennis Dugan
Starring: Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes, and Al Pacino
Adam Sandler's career is a continuous downward spiral that baffles me. After nearly a decade of constant crap, why is this guy still making movies? Better yet, why are his films still making money as loyal fans continue to waste their money on the latest and tasteless? Why do big name stars continue to make appearances in his flicks? All these questions perplex me because Sandler has not been at his c... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Saturday, July 14, 2012 In : 0.12% Hard Liquor
Step Up 3D
Directed By: Jon Chu
Starring: Rick Malambri, Adam Sevani, Sharni Vinson, and Alyson Stoner
"I dance because dance can change things. One move can set a whole generation free like Elvis. One move can make you believe like there's something more...and some moves can give a skinny, curly-haired kid, that just wants to dance, some hope." -Moose (Adam Sevani)
Dance may give Moose hope, but I've lost all hope for the Step Up franchise. As I continue this retro series, director Jon Chu keep... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Saturday, July 14, 2012 In : 0.12% Hard Liquor
Step Up 2: The Streets
Directed By: Jon Chu
Starring: Briana Evigan, Robert Hoffman, Adam G. Sevani, Will Kemp, and Cassie
Bad movies making money breed more bad movies. When I heard of Step Up 2: The Streets, I was less than enthused to say the least. After all, Step Up was nothing more than a mediocre flick. What good could come of another one of these pointless dance movies? After having revisited Step Up 2, I've been reminded that I was right. On the one positive note, the dancing in St... Continue reading...
Every time I begin to wonder why Hollywood keeps shoveling crap into theaters, I'm reminded that we keep buying it for some strange reason. I can think of no better example than the Step Up movies. By any measure, these films suck, but people keep buying tickets to see them for whatever reason. Ultimately, our lack of good taste a... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, July 8, 2012 In : 0.00% Water
Jane Eyre
Directed By: Cary Joji Fukunaga
Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Judi Dench, and Jamie Bell
There are always films that slip through the cracks that even I don't get the chance to catch while they're in theaters. There are so many hidden gems out there, and it's my mission to catch them all with a drink in hand. That's why retro reviews are so important to STMR. 2011 was a big year for a lot of young actors, namely Ryan Gosling, Jessica Chastain, and Michael Fassbender.... Continue reading...
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Vanessa Redgrave, Brian Cox, Jessica Chastain, and Paul Jesson
It's hard to jazz up Shakespeare these days. After a good 400 years, there aren't too many new ways you can bring his works to life unless you're donning a cape and hammer like Marvel's Thor. Aside from my cheap references to The Avengers, Shakespeare's works have been done to death both on stage and on screen. It's rare that someone breaks new ground wi... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Friday, July 6, 2012 In : 0.00% Water
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Directed By: Woody Allen
Starring: Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Patricia Clarkson, Kevin Dunn, and Chris Messina
Woody Allen manufactures movies. He keeps putting out at least one new movie year after year and has been doing this for decades. As any manufacturer knows, quality control is absolutely critical to putting out a good product. Over the years, one could argue that Woody Allen has had some issues with this critical item. Ev... Continue reading...
