Tropic Thunder DVD Movie Review

Tropic Thunder is the making of a movie within a movie. This ensemble cast includes Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey, Nick Nolte and Tom Cruise.

The movies cast and crew has ventured into the jungle to film a war movie based on a memoir by a Vietnam veteran John Tayback played by Nick Nolte.

The characters include a fading action hero, a hip hop artist, an acclaimed actor, a comedian along with a host of others.

While on location filming a movie the director Damien Cockburn is presented with a series of problems, but none more important than that of the studio executive threatening to close down productions if he doesn’t get it back on track.

Under intense pressure the director turns to the author of the memoir “Tropic Thunder” for guidance. Vietnam veteran John Tayback suggests the director drop the actors into the jungle to illicit genuine performances from its cast.

Unbeknownst to the cast when they are dropped off into a real life situation and that’s when the adventure begins. Immediately the director befalls a mishap but the actors can’t distinguish if it’s real or fake. The main character Tugg Speedman played by Ben Stiller is convinced that everything is being orchestrated by the director and that they are being filmed. Meanwhile, the other actors are not so sure and try to remind Tugg to be cautious.

Not until it’s too late does Tugg Speedman realize that he is in real life dangerous situation but by then it’s too late.

Tropic Thunder will have you laughing from beginning to end. Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of an award winning method actor is so silly that it’s hilarious. During the majority of the movie despite the circumstances he remains in character at all times.

Each part was perfectly cast, including that of Tom Cruise as the Hip Hop dancing menacing studio executive. And that is very evident with his 2009 golden globe nomination.

While watching Ben Stiller you can’t help but to smile. The way he goes about a role you just feel like saying you’re so stupid. How can he keep a straight face playing the fool that he plays?

If you are looking for some laughs with a twist here and there then Tropic Thunder is the movie for you. Ben Stiller fans will definitely enjoy this one.

Tropic Thunder is a movie I would definitely recommend and remember parents it is Rated “R” for a reason.

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DVD Movie Review of Hancock starring Will Smith

Will Smith as a superhero intrigued me. This was not your stereotypical action hero. In fact, he was the opposite.

A superhero who was an anti-social alcoholic who didn’t actually like saving people this was something new to me. At last a new twist and I liked it. But was Hancock the type of superhero movie I was used to seeing?

The movie Hancock was more of an introduction to a new type of superhero that we aren’t used to seeing.

This installment of Hancock was more character motivated than action driven. And when I say this installment it means I would like to see more of Hancock in a superhero role.

The action sequences in this movie were miniscule and not too impressive. This was director Peter Berg’s first film using visual effects as critical parts of the movie. Evidently, it’s very apparent when you view the film. When you watch superhero films you expect the action scenes to be spectacular. You even expect to see something you’ve never seen before.

I hate to say the actions scenes in Hancock were lame. I was overly disappointed in Charlize Theron’s brief superhero stint. A woman with superhuman strength is always sexy and scene stealing.

But to Hancock’s credit I liked the storyline. I enjoyed Will Smith and Jason Bateman’s performances. This comedic superhero isn’t hard to watch. Will Smith even gives this superhero some heart. I think that Will Smith fans will enjoy this movie.

Hancock is one of those films you can either leave or take.

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DVD Review of Ugly Betty Season 2

Who knew that the hit series Ugly Betty would turn out to be the beautiful swan that it is. Without a doubt, Ugly Betty Season 2 is just as enjoyable as the first.

America Ferrara who plays the role of Betty Suarez has taken the age old adage of inner beauty to new heights.

Ugly Betty Season 2 is filled with a steady stream of storylines. Its soap opera-ish quality means there is constant drama between several characters on the show. This makes this television show hot and fresh; never stale.

In the second season of Ugly Betty, Betty’s family copes with the lost of her sister’s fiancé and nephew’s father. Meanwhile Betty’s father Ignacio is stuck in Mexico hoping to make it back to the States.

Betty’s love life is turned inside out and heartache is imminent no matter what she decides. Daniel Meade continually falls in love with the wrong woman and the one most notable in Ugly Betty Season 2 is Wilhelmina’s sister played by Gabrielle Union.

Mother Meade is still on the run but determined to keep her family together and bring down big bad Wilhelmina.

As always we have Wilhelmina plotting to take over Mode Magazine. Whether it’s by marrying into the Meade family or any other scheme she can come up with. Don’t underestimate Wilhelmina as you will soon see in this season of Ugly Betty.

The two men in Betty’s life this season are Henry and newcomer Gino. In this season we see Betty began to spread her wings. Hard lessons are learned, devilish schemes are concocted and splashes of humor are thrown in where you don’t expect them.

The writing of young untainted love is captured beautifully. Betty Suarez reminds you of when you were young and loved hard and threw caution to the wind and tugs at your heartstrings when she suffers her deepest heartbreak.

Don’t forget we have the top notch love to hate villainess Wilhelmina Slater played superbly by Vanessa Williams. You couldn’t have a complete season without the wild and silly antics of office staff Amanda and Marc. The Suarez family warms your heart and shouldn’t be missed.

There are some shocking revelations and turn of events that you don’t expect. Will the Meade Empire survive it? Will Mode? Will the Suarez family? You’ll have to watch the Ugly Betty Season 2 DVD to find out.

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DVD Review of Boston Legal Season 4

Boston legal has one of the most intimate, loving, committed relationships I’ve ever seen on television. And that relationship just so happens to be between two heterosexual males. Denny Crane and Alan Shore of Crane, Poole, and Schdmidt, two of Boston Legal’s finest.

David E. Kelley can make you hope and believe in anything. I actually believe if men could develop and keep relationships such as this one on Boston Legal the world would be a much better place.

In Season 4 of Boston Legal the most notable additions to the cast are John Larroquette and Tara Summers. Boston Legal Season 4 opens with Alan Shore defending senior partner Shirley Schdmidt. Jerry Espenson assists new lawyer Katie Lloyd on her very first case; which happens to be a capital murder trial. Clarence/Clarice Bell gets into trouble with the new senior partner Carl Sack played by John Larroquette. Alan in his newly committed relationship is given an ultimatum, and then enters a sexy litigator from his past to stir up trouble.

Wilds antics definitely ensue with this quirky cast of characters. But don’t let the side splitting laughter fool you. David E. Kelley and his staff of writers manage to brilliantly weave in up to the minute news stories with their ingenious twists along with the most talked about social issues of our day. Anything you might consider taboo is covered on Boston Legal and it’s done by giving equal time to both sides of the issue. If it shouldn’t be said or done then you know Denny Crane either does one or both.

Season 4 of Boston Legal will have you engaged from beginning to end. This is undoubtedly one of the best court room dramas ever done. This Emmy award winning series has single-handedly revived the careers of James Spader and William Shatner.

With that being said Boston Legal Season 4 is definitely one DVD worth watching.

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Grey’s Anatomy Season 4 a DVD Review

Ah, Grey’s Anatomy the baby of executive producer Shonda Rhimes. Is the fourth season of Grey’s Anatomy still going strong or does it begin to waiver? Let’s find out.

First, let’s briefly recap Season 3 of Grey’s Anatomy. In Season 3 Cristina is left at the alter by Dr. Burke which not only shatters Cristina but Meredith also. Izzy slept with George and told him that she was in love with him. The chief appointed Dr. Torres as chief resident instead of Miranda. Karev falls in love with his mystery patient Ava.

In Grey’s Anatomy Season 4 DVD we pick up where we left off last season. It’s a new day at Seattle Grace and fresh new interns have arrived. To everyone’s surprise Meredith’s sister Lexie is one of the new interns at Seattle Grace.

Cristina is left to pick up the pieces after Dr. Burke’s departure from her life and Seattle Grace. After watching again how love has failed someone Meredith quickly withdraws from Dr. Shepherd.

Izzy bordering on stalking George wants him to face the fact that they are in love with each other. Poor Dr. Torres realizes that her marriage is falling apart. George wants to do the right thing, but as usual love conquers all. Or does it? You’ll have to watch the Season 4 DVD of Grey’s Anatomy to find out.

Dr. Bailey who is the rock of Seattle Grace is having marital problems. We see how a woman whose career takes off strives to find a balance between work and home.

Typically in a medical drama you will see some very interesting medical mysteries, procedures and story lines that shock you and those that also pull at your heart strings. Grey’s Anatomy Season 4 DVD has all of that.

Seattle Grace has found a replacement for Dr. Burke who immediately takes a dislike to Cristina. McSteamy really needs a better story line. Now that Madison is gone it seems like they don’t know quite what to do with him.

One thing I did have a problem with is the back and forth between Meredith and Dr. Shepherd. Although, there has to be struggles and detours before the protagonist ends up with her love interest.

In the Season 4 DVD of Grey’s Anatomy unexpected relationships are formed revelations are revealed. Bonds are strengthened and a few surprises abound.

Overall Grey’s Anatomy Season 4 DVD is worth watching.

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