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MOVIE REVIEWS: Paranormal Activity 2

Spooky hauntings are once again the main course in this Paramount Pictures follow-up to Oren Peli's wildly successful supernatural thriller, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Kip Williams directs from a script by Michael Perry.

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Fan Movie Reviews: A Nightmare on Elm Street

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Twilight's Kellan Lutz and TV's Melrose Place and Supernatural's Katie Cassidy plus Thomas Dekker (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles) and the new Freddy Krueger (Watchmen's Jackie Earle Haley) star in the re-imagining of NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET.

INTERVIEW: No Funny Business For New Freddy Krueger

A HORRIBLY DISFIGURED KILLER IS HUNTING TEENAGERS IN THEIR DREAMS…AS LONG AS THEY STAY AWAKE…THEY CAN PROTECT ONE ANOTHER…BUT WHEN THEY SLEEP…THERE IS NO ESCAPE…  

CineMovie Reviews Freddy Krueger's Return

WARNER BROS. PICTURES PRESENTS…THE INTENSELY TERRIFYING, RE-IMAGINING OF A HORROR CLASSIC…A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET…IN THEATERS APRIL 30TH…FREDDY’S COMING FOR YOU…WELCOME TO HIS NIGHTMARE.

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FAN MOVIE REVIEWS: Ryan Reynolds in BURIED

Ryan Reynolds takes a break from Hollywood big-budget films for this independent thriller that takes place in a coffin with one actor for the entire film.  

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Suspense/Thriller.  Paul Conroy (Ryan Reynolds, truck driver and family man, wakes up buried alive in an old wooden coffin. Not knowing who might have put him there or why, his only chance to escape this nightmare is a mysterious cell phone. Poor reception, low battery and lack of oxygen are his worst enemies in a race against time: Paul has only 90 minutes to be rescued.

Starring: Ryan Reynolds
Directed By: Rodrigo Cortés

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Movie Review: The Karate Kid

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                     Now Blu-Ray on DVD October 5, 2010

There is a new kid in town and he will steal your heart. Trading Karate for the Chinese practice of Kung Fu, Jaden Smith (The Pursuit of Happyness) travels to Beijing, China to study from the master, Jackie Chan (Rush Hour). I cannot say enough good things about this film. I was enthralled from the very beginning and I loved the journey that took us through China both old and new. From the cinematography, to the music, to the heartfelt performances, The Karate Kid does not disappoint and does honor to the original film.

In THE KARATE KID (2010), Taraji P. Henson (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) plays a single mother who is transfered to China along with her twelve year old son. On his very first day, Dre makes the mistake of talking to the wrong pretty girl and receives the beating of his life. Zhenwei Wang plays Cheng, the vicious leader of a group of boys. They all study at the same Karate School under a ruthless, sadistic teacher. When Dre can no longer stomach living in fear, he begs the janitor, Mr. Han (Chan) to teach him how to fight. Mr. Han stops the boys right in the middle of savage drubbing where he literally ties the gang up in knots. Dre has discovered a newfound respect for the insular custodian, and Mr. Han has found a ready pupil.

The training of Dre takes us through China at its best. We see a beautiful country struggling to respect its past, while expanding and embracing its future. I fell in love with the country and the people within. What a wonderful love letter to China. The bond between Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith was also a thing to behold. It was natural, close knit and warm. You really believe in the relationship.

Young Jaden Smith proved that he could act playing opposite of his father Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness. But in this film he shows us even more. He was cocky, without being precocious, impudent without being insolent, and scared without being cowardly. He showed tenacity, courage, sensitivity and compassion. It is a finely nuanced performance for such a young man.

Relieved of the lion’s share of martial arts in this film, Jackie Chan was able to concentrate on his acting, showing us colors that we have not seen before. Without the responsibility of fighting his way out of every scene he was able to reveal his vulnerable side. When he finally breaks down and is consoled by Jaden Smith, it is truly a touching scene. Without all the comedy and Kung Fu distractions, Jackie Chan shows us that he too, can act.

Watching this film I saw two new action stars in the making. The intensity and focus that these young men displayed was mind-blowing and awesome to see. In ten year’s time these boys will be formidable. I can easily see young Wang as the next Jet Li. The look on his face is fierce and frightening. Jaden Smith is also in for a fabulous career. At twelve years old he is already cut and chiseled like a competitive athlete. Girls of America, watch out! Your new heartthrob has arrived.

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