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Comments Jun 11, 2010  |   Posted by in Domestic Film Reviews
Iron Road – Review

Iron Road – Review

Director David Wu said Iron Road is a "touching story of East meets West," but also presents a little-known slice of Canadian history. To begin, it's obviously a cynical ploy to craft a vehicle that can be sold to Asian TV, but all is forgiven but the film is made with care. It tackles a serious issue in history but does this film hit the mark? Click to read my full review...

3 comments Jun 4, 2010  |   Posted by in Domestic Film Reviews
Ninja – Review

Ninja – Review

Sure there are no superstars in Ninja, but the acting is far from terrible. Scott Atkins delivers the goods big time as the hero ninja Casey further cementing him as a go to action guy. For those of you who might want more story detail, don't expect any twists here as it's a simple story of two men. Click to see if a martial arts film starring a white guy is worth your time, in my full review...

4 comments May 19, 2010  |   Posted by in Domestic Film Reviews
New York, I Love You – Review

New York, I Love You – Review

New York, I Love You was co-directed by the world famous Japanese director Shunji Iwai and stars the beautiful Maggie Q. The stories, as its name implies, take place in New York City, and follows 10 short stories by numerous directors. For a movie that's about living and loving in New York, the city comes across as a surprisingly generic place...

2 comments Apr 5, 2010  |   Posted by in Domestic Film Reviews
The Messengers – Review

The Messengers – Review

The Pang brothers bring a smart and decidedly creepy sensibility to the film and it's what we don't see that's truly terrifying. A lot of the scares here are cliched, but the Pangs film it in a way that feels fresh and new and actually make it fairly frightening, but watching this movie you need to remember it is the standard family moves into a haunted house film...

Comments Mar 29, 2010  |   Posted by in Domestic Film Reviews
Eight Below – Review

Eight Below – Review

In Japan, the dog film exists as a genre to teach children about life, of which death is very much a part. I didn't see Antartica so I have nothing to compare this to, but this still was a good movie. I know some people are thinking "who cares about some dogs being saved?" However, this story is so much more than that...

3 comments Mar 11, 2010  |   Posted by in Domestic Film Reviews
The Art of War – Review

The Art of War – Review

Approach The Art of War as just a generic martial arts action movie, and I think you will find some enjoyment out of it and it can be used as a sleek reminder of what Wesley Snipes used to be capable of doing. Art of War, by Sun Tzu was touched upon briefly here, asking the question who should we trust. But is it worth your time?

5 comments Mar 4, 2010  |   Posted by in Domestic Film Reviews
Blood and Bone – Review

Blood and Bone – Review

This kind of film is perfect for Michael Jai White because he is a professional martial artist who holds seven black belts in various disciplines. More importantly, what he shows in this film is something that should not be missed by anyone with an eye. It is not the typical fight movie, especially your typical Direct to DVD film...

4 comments Feb 23, 2010  |   Posted by in Domestic Film Reviews
Letters from Iwo Jima – Review

Letters from Iwo Jima – Review

This movie makes clear how the rigid military discipline and samurai coda of bushido worked against the Japanese throughout the fight for Iwo Jima. Letters from Iwo Jima is a film guaranteed to provide an evenings entertainment and one to seriously consider adding to your movie collection as it is one of those films that gets you and keeps you thinking long after it's over...

9 comments Jan 17, 2010  |   Posted by in Domestic Film Reviews
The Book of Eli – Review

The Book of Eli – Review

I’ve been intrigued by The Book of Eli ever since I read that Denzel Washington was trained in the martial arts by Bruce Lee’s protégé Dan Inosanto in order to pull off the fighting scenes. This is just as much of a spiritual movie as it could be a samurai film. The movie starts off ...

16 comments Jan 13, 2010  |   Posted by in Domestic Film Reviews
Hachi: A Dog’s Tale – Review

Hachi: A Dog’s Tale – Review

Hachi: A Dog’s Tale is a tear-jerker about a lovable dog which are almost always box office winners as Marley & Me proved last year. Hachi is a drama based on the true story of a college professor’s bond with the abandoned dog he takes into his home.  It’s an American take on the story ...



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