The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (2005): A
Movie
Category: Children's Fantasy

I have always been a fan of The Chronicles of Narnia. In this story, four children are sent off to avoid the war and live in a house in which they discover the wardrobe which leads to Narnia. Here, they fight off the White Witch and thus end the hold of winter and free Narnia. Practically everyone knows the story. While there are a few discrepancies, this movie follows the book well enough to satisfy most viewers. Furthermore, it manages to capture the sense of wonder that children feel. One of the problems that I have never gotten over is that one of the stories describes Lucy's golden curls. Thus, since a young age I have always envisioned Lucy as a blond. In the movie, she is not. This may seem like a small thing, but it has always bothered me.

   

Evil Dead II (1987): A-
Movie
Category: Horror/Comedy

I saw this one as a second feature in a drive-through theater, and it blew me away! Actor Bruce Campbell revises his role as college student Ash in this re-make of the original Evil Dead film, but this time with a solid budget and a wry sense of humor that led this film to become a cult classic, as well as the best by far of the original Evil Dead films. It features some of the experimental camera work that director Sam Raimi would later become known for. Evil Dead was later re-made for release in 2013. Evil Dead 2 is definitely worth buying if you are into this sort of film.

   

Star Trek Into Darkness (2013): A
Movie
Category: Science Fiction

I was impressed with the first movie by J. J. Abrams, despite the annoying fact that it almost completely negated everything that we have been watching about this world for generations. This sequel is better! I did not expect much from this movie both as a sequel and from the commercials, but without giving anything away, this movie blew the first one away. The biggest problem with rating this film is that I can say practically nothing about it without spoilers, so I will just say watch It!

   

Brazil (1985): A+
Movie
Category: Comedy

The first time I saw this Terry Gilliam movie I absolutely loved it and it still holds a warm place in my heart today. Through a computer error, Sam Lowry finds the woman he loves and finds himself thrust into the role of saboteur and freedom fighter. Set in the backdrop of a future Brazil, this film shows bureaucracy at its worst. Funny, inspiring and just bizarre enough for my tastes, this film is definitely worth buying.

   

12 Monkeys (1995) A
Movie
Category: Science Fiction/Thriller/Mystery

Directed by the brilliant Terry Gilliam of Monty Python (can you tell I like him?), 12 Monkeys is a study in psychotic behavior. Not only does the main character (played by Bruce Willis) not know if his experiences are real or not, but the other characters and audience don't know either. Part of this is through Bruce Willis' acting, more is how the film is put together. Terry Gilliam's twisted mind is perfect for the task. Supposedly a virus is released which kills much of the population and prevents people from being able to live above ground. The main character is sent back in time to prevent this from taking place. A brilliant film. Worth buying.

   

I Am (2010) A-
Movie
Category: Documentary

I have been working on a story about how we can go about changing the world, such as paying folks a living wage, one person at a time. By caring for one another, placing human value and need ahead of other things such as personal objects and money, we demonstrate not only that we care but that we are all, in a sense, one. Through this demonstration, we create this feeling in others and, through them, others still. As this feeling grows, we begin to see more and more change until the larger part of us begin to act in accordance with this ideal. Then I came across this documentary. It explains step by step how we are all interconnected and about how, by helping each other, we are actually helping ourselves. It is rare that I recommend a documentary for purchase. Usually, it has to be supreme. This one is good, but does not hit that mark. I recommend this documentary for the information it provides. Worth buying.

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Stalker (1979) A+
Movie 
Category: Science Fiction

One of my favorite movies of all time! Stalker is Russian film maker Andrei Tarkovsky's take on the novel "Roadside Picnic" by the Russian Brothers Arkady Strugatsky and Boris Strugatsky. This film covers only a small portion of the book and is quite different, but well worth checking out for its own merits. Strikingly beautiful, you will have to pay full attention to this film for both its imagery and to understand it completely. This film is also subtitled. A slow paced film, it may be harder for many to sit through but is well worth it. Worth buying.

   

Welcome to Moron Films! For those of you who are unfamiliar with my work, my ratings are slightly different than the typical 5 stars that you are used to. My ratings are based on the American grading system. A low grade does not necessarily mean that I do not like the product being discussed. My Grading system is as follows:

Films
(A) = Worth Buying.
(B) = Worth seeing in a theater (even if it is not worth buying).
(C) = Worth Renting for full price.
(D) = Worth Renting at discount (or through a one price monthly rental service).
(E) = Worth watching for free (such as on network TV).
(F) = Not Worth Watching.
(NR) = Not yet rated.
I have either not yet seen it or have not formed a solid opinion yet