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Son of the Mask (2005)
Knock IT, Don't TRY IT!!!
I thought that Son of the Mask would be one of those "don't knock it til you try it" one of experiences...BOY was I wrong. Son of the Mask is the lamest excuse for a sequel, even more than Staying Alive for Saturday Night Fever.
In Son of the Mask Jamie Kennedy plays a man who draws comics for a living, which is odd, because he is not very animated in this movie. Unlike movies like The Cat in the Hat which was ruined by Mike Myer's portrayal of the Cat, Jamie Kennedy's lackluster comedic performance had nothing to do with horridness of this movie! The only think saving Son of the Mask in my mind, is the kid inside of me...just kidding. Son of the mask would be not so unfortunate if it was a half an hour cartoon for children, but it's not. This was a large budget feature film for "families." I cannot believe that anyone in their right mind would make this a movie, or even star in it! I do understand Traylor Howard that you have done many projects since Two Guys and a Girl, but if your thought process of Son of the Mask or nothing, you should have choose nothing.
DON'T TRY IT! IT WILL LEAVE A SOUR TASTE!!
House of Wax (2005)
Just got back....and I'm still shaking
I just got back from the theater and I am still shaking....
Chad Michael Murray, yes a heart throb for all the young ladies, also, as it turns out, is quite and exceptional actor. Known for his work on such projects as Freaky Friday, Murray could be this generations Tom Cruise. He and his twin in the movie, Elisa Cuthbert, were a terrific on screen team. Cuthbert, who also is a decent actress (she has time) could be the next scream queen. First Jamie Lee Curtis, then Neve Cambell, is Elisa Cuthbert to be added to that list?
But the movie. Besides from the opposite of lackluster storyline, the movie was extremely watchable. Compared to other horror movies this year (Boogeyman, Ring 2, White Noise) this one was actually scary not just for the jump and shock value. I would put this film in a different category, this movie is more resemblant of SAW. The f**ked-up value of this film is high. On a scale of 1 to 10, Saw being 10, this is like an 8. It messes with your head in a way that you will be saying, "make it stop!" My friend next to be who is not scared easily was shaking, I was screaming, but the old guy next me, was laughing, (now that's f**ked up!) Don't be rag doll to the critics. See this one for yourself, it's worth the money.
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005)
Miss Congeniality=A Classic, Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous =a Decent follow up
If you liked Miss Congeniality then you with not like Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous, but if you LOVED Miss Congeniality, then you'll like Miss Congeniality 2.
Under the supervision of the new gay man in her life (Detrich Bader) Gracie (Sandra Bullock) has transformed, from a tough as nails, beer drinking, and snort laughing girl, into a feminine, Starbucks drinking, and giggling girl. This is the NEW Gracie Hart, that audiences will not enjoy as much the first girl.
Joining Gracie on her newest mission to save her friends from part one, is Sam Fuller (Regina King.) Never seeing eye to eye the Gracie and Sam chemistry gives the movie a little extra drive, but the not enough that the honky tonk romance between Gracie and Benjamin Bratt brought to the table in the first movie.
Gracie and Sam travel to Las Vegas where Stan Fields and Cheryl are being held for Ransom. But let me skip the movie details, for a plot overview of the movie you could visit any fan website.
Here's what M.C. 2: A&E is missing. Unlike the first film there is not twist, no double agent or double character (the Candace Bergen aspect of the first film.) Also missing is a love story. In the sequel the only traces of a love story is between Sam and Gracie.
In this movie the subplots are also sorely scattered and non-conclusive. So many subplots are left hanging or they just didn't have a start point. For example when Foreman says his girlfriend is working late, I wouldn't even consider that foreshadowing of any kind.
Many things could have made Miss Congeniality 2, a Miss Congeniality, but without those vantage points, M.C. 2 is not a M.C., it's just a flat out C. Fun, go see it,but don't be expecting to see the same excitement and laughs that the first movie brought to the screen.
BOTTOM LINE: C or C+ if your in the mood!
Boogeyman (2005)
Eat This Booger (or just see this movie)
We all have our rendition of the Boogeyman. Yet in the 2005 Boogeyman, boogertastic horror is replaced with cheap thrills and amusement park tactics.
If you've seen this movie then you know what I'm talking about. When Tim (Barry Watson) has returned to his childhood horror house his memories begin to unfold and so do his walls. The camera speeds through the house as the walls ripped off as if you're in a the ride of the fun house that cost two tickets at the local fair.
The movie was advertised as "from the creators of the Grudge" yet unlike the Grudge, Boogeyman (by the way the movie is not called THE Boogeyman) seems to have a plot and scares. Boogeyman has jumps and thrills and is actually a fright fest.
**SPOILER** Note, at the end of the movie when we find that the Boogeyman is truly just the action figure in his drawer, this ruined the movie. All the jumps and frights that the movie had lost their credibility. Just to know that the Boogeyman, the man responsible for Tim's terrible childhood was just a toy, ruins the movie for me. Now we're left with a few questions: Who was Tim fighting with in the closet? A hanger? A coat? Or worse a hat? And was he insane? Questions that we may never now the answer too.
See the movie just for the fright value. You'll get a good scare. The whole theater was screaming which lead for a fun time. Bottom Line: B-
Catwoman (2004)
Am I the only person who liked it?
We all know that when going into a movie called Catwoman, you are not entering an award winning film. When we see Catwoman, we may be disappointed with Halle Berry's acting (she can do MUCH better) and be disappointed in the newest superhero film, (the in the end, we all wanted to be great.) Lemme break it down for you, Halle Berry+Leather Outfit= Entertainment. Although the dialog (or lack there of) is not what carries the story there is still a lot of fun purring around in Catwoman.
In the end Catwoman is not a great film, not an awful film, just take it for what it is...
North Shore (2004)
"Las Vegas" in Hawaii
This show is not anything like "The O.C." If they wanted it to be like "The O.C." the show would not be in Hawaii. Another thing that this show is missing from being like "The O.C." is "The O.C."'s wit, it's quick dialog, and it's more teen implemented issues. If you want to compare this show to anything it is like NBC's "Las Vegas." The James Caan of the show (although not an old time actor like Mr. Caan) would be James Remar, owner of the hotel; the Josh Duhamel of the show would be Kristoffer Polaha.
The acting in this show is lacking, but the sex appeal and nice bodies makes up for it! The bottom line: you will never get a show that was such a hit as "The O.C." If you want and show that has more appeal for teens don't cast 30 year olds as the leads, and if you want to have a really friggen good show, make the hotel run by 21 year olds.
Whatever, the bottom line is that this show is a... C+
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003)
Painfully bad...
While browesing through my local Blockbuster I was looking for a movie to watch in my car on the way to Long Island. Unfortuanetly I picked Dumb and Dumberer. I had heard that it was bad, but I figured, "reviewers are wrong all the time, and besides I loved Dumb and Dumber."
Dumb and Dumberer is set back in the 1980's when Harry and Lloyd first meet eachother. Step 1: If your going to make a movie set in the 80's don't be waving around NEW five dollar bills. Step 2: Why ruin the first movie by making a dispicable prequel.
This movies humor is very much 2nd Grade. If you get a kick at of hearing Bob Saget say SH*T a billion time's then sure go watch this movie. Another that made me mad was how really dumb they were. At least in Dumb and Dumber they had some sense of common sense. In the prequel there is not one inkling of common sense. It almost makes you want to hurt yourself over how dumb they are.
The only good thing about this movie was Eugene Levy. As always he was histerical. Without him this movie would have been 2 inexperienced actors, literally walking around like a bunch of retards.
Bottom line: F+ (with out Eugene Levy) F
Two and a Half Men (2003)
Witty... but Sheen!!
Two and a Half Men is a fairly funny show that keeps you interested. Charlie Sheen, although a good actor, is cast in the same roles, which causes it hard to tell the difference if he's Charlie Crawford from Spin City or Charlie Harper from Two and a Half Men! At times though he does have a character differentiation. Jon Cryer, is good, funny, and PERFECT for the role! He's that wimpy person that is PERFECT for the role. He's capture the coward in the character. And Agnus T. Jones is a young actor who could use some work but he has time. This show has it perks and downs, but watch it. It's funny, but if you're not looking for chuckle, then don't watch. If you are, then be my guest.
Good Morning, Miami (2002)
Good Morning, Miami...
Good Morning, Miami is a great show. Most reviewers have it a great review. It's Will and Grace meets the most cynical out right funny show on T.V. Yet every silver lining has it's cloud. This show is still in it's infancy which means it might not be on for much longer. But if it stays good and well written, then we'll be seeing a lot of Miami in the future.