Ghost Rider

 

 

 

Ghost Rider (2007)

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes and Sam Elliot

Director: Mark Steven Johnson

 

Ghost Rider is super hero action movie that is based off of the comic book. Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) sold his soul to the devil to try and save his father. But in doing so he lost his true love Roxanne Simpson (Eva Mendes) and is forced to serve the devil whenever he calls. Now he is the Ghost Rider.

Rating: 6 of 10

 

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Michael Clayton

 

 

Michael Clayton (2007)

Starring: George Clooney, Tilda Swinton and Tom Wilkinson

Director: Tony Gilroy

 

Michael Clayton is a thriller that involves Michael Clayton (George Clooney) who is a lawyer for a law firm that represents the company uNorth in a multi-billion dollar lawsuit. He is the one put in charge to reign in Arther Edens (Tom Wilkinson) who is the chief defense for the case, who has started to have mental let downs after he figured out what he was actually defending.

It’s really a terrific movie that’s keeps you hooked till the end. As well George Clooney puts in a masterful performance.

Rating: 9 of 10

 

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The Interpreter

 

 

The Interpreter (2005)

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn and Catherine Keener

Director: Sydney Pollack

 

The Interpreter is an international drama that is about a translator at the U.N. Silvia Broome (Nicole Kidman) who hears something that she wasn’t supposed to about an assassination of a foreign leader. And the subsequent investigation by Tobin Keller (Sean Penn) a secret service agent. It is very interesting plot and keeps you guessing till the end.

 

Rating: 8 of 10

 

Sandra and Max

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Lord of War

 

 

Lord of War (2005)

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Ethan Hawke and Jared Leto

Director: Andrew Niccol

 

Lord of War is a realistic depiction of a modern day arms dealer about Yuri Orlov (Nicolas Cage) who immersed himself in the gun trade in his 30’s. It shows hand in hand his rise to power and declining morality. As usual Nicolas Cage stays consistent with a good performance. However we expected a different kind of movie, and the ending was surprising for us.

Rating: 7 of 10

 

Max and Sandra

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Serendipity

 

 

Serendipity (2001)

Starring: John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale and Jeremy Piven

Director: Peter Chelsom

 

Serendipity is a romantic comedy that truly incapsulate the meaning of love and happiness. It’s about Jonathan Trager (John Cusack) who meets a girl (Kate Beckinsale) and in as little as 3 hours falls in love. But through a humorous twist of fate they lost each other. This is the story of their quests to find each other.

Girl’s Rating: 8 of 10

Guy’s Rating: 7 of 10

 

Sandra and Max

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The Game

 

 

The Game (1997)

Starring: Michael Douglas, Sean Penn and Deborah Kara Unger

Director: David Fincher

 

The Game is a psychological drama that is about the turning point in the life of Nicolas Van Orton (Michael Douglas). When his brother Conrad Van Orton (Sean Penn) gives him a birthday present from CRS (Consumer Recreation Services) The Game begins.

Girl’s Rating:  7 of 10 (She thinks The Game is too cruel to Nicolas)

Guy’s Rating:  8 of 10

 

Sandra and Max

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The Ghost Writer

 

 

The Ghost Writer (2010)

Starring: Ewan McGregor and Pierce Brosnan

Director: Roman Polanski

 

The Ghost Writer is a suspenseful political mystery about a ghost writer (Ewan McGregor) who is hired to finish writing the memoirs of the ex british prime minister Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan). He got the job because the previous ghost writer was found dead.

The film has a great storyline and wonderful acting. It really hooks you in and has you wondering what will come next.

Rating: 8-10

 

Sandra and Max

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No Country For Old Men

 

 

No Country For Old Men (2007)

Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem and Josh Brolin

Directors: Ethan Coen and Joel Coen

 

No Country For Old Men is a suspenseful thriller about Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) finds 2 million dollars in cash from a crime scene and an insane killer Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) going after him and destroying everything in his path.

The beginning of the movie is very catchy and if you enjoy great acting this movies is a must see. However it lacks a final resolution.

Girl’s Rating: 4-10

Guy’s Rating: 6-10

 

Sandra and Max

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Due Date

 

 

Due Date (2010)

Starring: Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis

Director: Todd Phillips

 

Due Date is a hysterical adult comedy. It’s about 2 entirely different guys who cross paths and rely on each other for different reasons. Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr.) needs to get from Atlanta to LA because his wife is planned to have a C Section, however the only person who can help him is the person who got him on a no-fly list Ethan Trembly (Zach Galifianakis). This movie tells the story their ridiculous journey.

We highly recommend this movie for all who want a good laugh.

Rating: 9 of 10

 

Sandra and Max

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Stardust

 

 

Stardust (2007)

Starring: Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro

Director: Matthew Vaughn

 

Stardust is a romantic fantasy with a touch of comedy. It’s a story of a boy who is on a journey to prove his love to a girl. However while on his quest unbenounced to him he falls in love with a star.

It is a nice family movie and can be enjoyed by all ages.

Rating: 7-10

 

Sandra and Max

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