Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Since I go to the theatre on a regular basis and because rottentomatoes.com depresses me, I’m writing my own reviews!

Snow White and The Huntsman

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Featuring: Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth Canadian Rating: PG   Here is my review of Snow White and Huntsman: the movie that was slightly more anticipated than Mirror Mirror. I ended up watching this movie at the midnight showing, … Continue reading →

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Shia LaBoeuf, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, John Malkovich, Leonard Nemoy Canadian Rating: PG Despite the following things: My distaste for the first Transformers movie, My anger toward this genre of films from all the laziness that goes into making them, Michael Bay, … Continue reading →

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X-Men: First Class

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, Rose Byrne Canadian rating: PG Dear Cuban Missile Crisis: It has come to my attention that you are boring. Get yourself together and come see me when you have a real problem. I really don’t … Continue reading →

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The Adjustment Bureau (Guest Review by Pertopolis)

Posted on June 4, 2011 by

Matt Damon, Emily Blunt Canadian Rating: PG Initial thoughts during opening sequence:  Another film set in New York City?  We make movies that take place in other galaxies but Hollywood can’t tell a sci-fi story set in Uganda, Uruguay or … Continue reading →

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Thor

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Kat Dennings, Anthony Hopkins Canadian Rating: PG You are probably wondering what’s the deal with Pertobello? Did she retire? If so, that picture of her makes her look really young.    No, I did not retire. Here … Continue reading →

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The Lincoln Lawyer

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe Canadian Rating: 14A Reviewing The Lincoln Lawyer has forced me to finally learn how to spell “McConaughey.” I have been avoiding this for years. This was a great movie. The Lincoln Lawyer pulls off … Continue reading →

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Limitless

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

Bradley Cooper, Abbie Cornish, Robert De Niro Canadian Rating: 14A I am not sure how to review this movie. I guess if I were to imitate a “professional movie critic,” I would start with a quick note about my overall … Continue reading →

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The King’s Speech

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham-Carter Candian Rating: PG Originally I did not want to write a review for the King’s Speech. There were a few reasons for this. I was feeling kind of possessive. I felt so connected with … Continue reading →

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Sucker Punch

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens Canadian Rating: 14A Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness! This movie takes you forwards and backwards and upwards, NOT forwards, and twirls you, TWIRLS you toward freedom!! It will make you vomit … Continue reading →

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The Green Hornet

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Cameron Diaz, Christoph Waltz Canadian Rating: PG Hello everyone! I have to say it felt a little weird last week posting my novel chapter because I was not directly communicating with you. So…how ARE you? So … Continue reading →

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