Tag Archives: original film

Dirty Dancing (2017) Rated TV-PG

A retelling of the film from 1987, Dirty Dancing. Starring Abigail Breslin, Colt Prattes, and Sarah Hyland. This is not the original film. I had hoped it would be more of a cookie cutter version, but I think they tried … Continue reading

Posted in 2017, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Musicals, Rated TV-PG, reviews, Romance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

T2 Trainspotting (2017) Rated R

Ā Mark Renton returns to Scotland after twenty years abroad and reunites with his friends. Starring Ewan McGregor, Logan Gillies, and Ben Skelton.Ā  This is a great sequel to the original film that brought us the view of junkies and their … Continue reading

Posted in 2017, Comedy, Crime, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Robbie the Reindeer in Legend of the Lost Tribe (2002) Rated NR

Robbie and the reindeer have a business that offers tours. Starring Ardal O’Hanlon, Jane Horrocks, and Steve Coogan. I was rather disappointed with these films. While this one was cuter than the original film, I didn’t like how adult the … Continue reading

Posted in 2002, Adventure, Animation, British Films, Christmas Films, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The BFG (2016) Rated PG

An orphaned girl befriends a giant who takes her to Giant Country in order to stop the man-eating giants from invading the human world. Based on the book by Roald Dahl. Starring Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, and Penelope Wilton. I … Continue reading

Posted in 2016, Adventure, Based on a Novel, Disney, Family, films, Kids Movies, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ghostbusters (2016) Rated PG-13

When a ghost infestation comes to Manhattan, a group of women bands together in order to stop the threat. Starring Zach Woods, Kristen Wiig, and Ed Begley Jr. This is the female version of Ghostbusters, and we don’t need a … Continue reading

Posted in 2016, Action, Comedy, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) Rated NR

A spoiled heir to a fortune comes between his mother and the man she loves. Based on the book by Booth Tarkington. Starring Joseph Cotten, Dolores Costello, and Anne Baxter. I’m a little surprised that everyone hypes this film up … Continue reading

Posted in 1942, Based on a Novel, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews, Romance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Crazies (2010) Rated R

 When a strange airplane crashes in a small town, a virus is unleashed. With the town in quarantine, a family must find a way to escape. Starring Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell, and Joe Anderson.  This film has everything a horror … Continue reading

Posted in 2010, films, Horror, Movie reviews, movies, Mysteries, Rated R, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment