Lets be frank here, I did not want to see this movie period. The only reason why I ended up watching it was to make a brutally honest review.. Here it goes.

The movie was entertaining.. It has its freaks, everyone from bearded ladies, vampires, goblin looking creatures, two stomach having person, Orlando Jones with absolutely no waist line, and one man behind it all whom is scripting it as the puppets play along willingly and unwillingly.

The acting was not bad actually, the script itself was geared more towards comedy than anything else. Quick punchlines, a funny situation here and there and youve got yourself a recipe for a quick giggle. The main problem with this movie was the ending. The ending was as my brother classified it, a "cliffhanger". An ending that leaves you with more questions than answers, and no way of explaining them either.

There should be a few more of these movies in the works, as this is deemed a saga as stated by the movie poster above. That is why the ending would be a little more acceptable, but it is not.

Some quick information : The Saga of Darren Shan (known as Cirque du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan in the US) is a young adult 12 book series written by Darren Shan about the struggle of a boy who has become involved in the world of vampires. As of October 2008, the book is published in 37 countries around the world, in 30 different languages^[1]. A movie based on the first three books in the series was released in theaters October 23, 2009. [Info Wikipedia]

7.5 / 10

As the movie trailer and its synopsis describe it as, this movie truly is a modern day samurai tale of honor, respect, loyalty and trust. A man makes a promise to a friend whom passed away, and will do everything in his power to make good on his end.

Michael Jai White is currently known to the world for his Spawn and Why Did I Get Married roles. But little does everyone know that he has Black belts in 7 styles of martial arts. He has 26 titles including U.S. Open, North American Open, and New England Grand Champion. [IMDB Info Sited]

So when it comes to kicking ass, this guy is the real deal as well. This movie has an incredible amount of action, loads of fighing, prison brawls and tough situations to make anyone sit down and want to see its outcome. This was a straight to DVD release, so dont expect expensive camera shots and crazy ass explosions, just expect a good to sit down and watch kick ass movie with some alright acting.

This movie can easily be enjoyed, and if your a fan of fighting movies, this definitely is one to put in the collection. I will be buying the Blu Ray asap.

8 / 10

Now this was a movie that was creepy and downright well done. The movie centers in a small town named Gnome located in Alaska. Which if that alone isnt creepy enough, has the highest missing person's rate in the US. This movie had an incredible blend of footage / re-shot footage with Jovovich, as they pled her case as the Dr. in this true story. [ - The aliens. ]

The archived footage in this movie was insane, creepy , scary, and incredible to watch.. Disturbing as the movie itself puts it in the trailer and during the introduction of the movies characters and so on. Nothing is scripted, it really came from the footage and the actual case studies done by this Dr. over the course of the time.

Judging by the way this movie was shot, the script was well thought out to be as close to the real situations as possible and how they happened according to the Dr. and her case logs, this movie is definitely one to watch, with an open mind of course.

8 / 10

Old Dogs was a similar feeling story, but told in a very different and positive way. Father has relationship with girl, girl leaves for her reasons, next thing you know 7 years later he has children from her but she never decided to tell him. Both Travolta and Williams are masters in their ways, and this film shows nothing short of this.

They are business partners in a firm together, whom are in the middle of the biggest deal in sports firm history. 47 Million $ over a 5 year period for one firm. The movie was well done, but the script itself lacked in certain areas, such as the children show up in his life after the 7 years, but no tests.. No proof is ever presented to support this claim.. Only, here are your kids, take care of them while im gone.

That in itself was a deal buster for me, who the hell wants kids to magically show up on their door step and be claimed as their own in such a hectic time? Obviously they wanted Williams character to feel this magicaly way, so he did not question it and set forth onto his duty... Which is bullshit by all means.

The movie was nice, good acting obviously, repeated story, but for the lack of explanation killed my overall judgement.

7 / 10

The animation on this movie was incredible.. From producer Tim Burton, and the director of Wanted, the angles and the creatures used in this movie are very weird, awkward, dark, twisted.. But that is what makes it a Tim Burton production.

Storyline was creative as well, circling around the main character 9, he is the ninth of a series of characters created by one man, a scientist whom put a piece of his soul into each of them. It is a post apocalyptic tale of might, mishap, ignorance, and then hope for humanity in a place where humanity is non existent.

The ending was a little disappointing, but every other aspect more than made up for it.

8.5 / 10

Now this is a movie Peter Jackson can be proud of attaching his name to. The oscar winning director shows Neil Blomkamp what can fully be done with an incredible budget, all the while following the very well written script that Neil Blomkamp put forth in this epic tail of Humans vs Aliens or be it racism of Humans vs Aliens.

The acting was very well done as well, as the main character truly shined and you could really feel for what was happening to him and to those around him. The aliens themselves were very well done, even the aliens children and the incredible alien weaponry was awesome to see.

This movie has a very real feel to it and that is what made it a very good blend of acting / action / drama / little comedic moments. This movie truly does have it all. I have heard people complain about the lack of action, about the length of the film etc.. This film was to be based documentary style and capture something that "could" happen, not to be the next Die Hard mixed with The Lord Of The Rings.

Watch the movie, and enjoy the actual movie. . The conversations, the situations, the acting, the cinematography, the feeling of reality in the film.

Easily a 8.5 / 10

Now this is something well worth watching. . . Based on the CLASSIC literary work, Dantes Inferno the animated epic showcases and brings to life the poem that created the basis of modern day hell in our minds. With 6 different directors, different art styles and different situations... This type of deal is very reminiscent and all too familiar with those whom have seen The Animatrix.

Animation is incredible, story was very well put together for the animated epic and also the voice talents themselves were very well played. Dante, going after his love Beatrice, only to have to endure the pain and tortures of the 9 circles of hell to get her back. . . He is a warrior for the church, but as every man, he has sin left upon his heart.. Can someone whom was pure become pure again? Or will he be devoured into the depths of hell and let his Beatrice suffer the same fate of eternal torture and damnation?

Watch and find out. 8.5 / 10

In the beginning of this movie it gave away its entire premise.. Which really made no sense to me or to the person whom watched this with me. The movie just seemed too bland to be able to be enjoyed.. Same principal with movies whom have had fathers turn against their families,  it has come to often and none better done than Jack Nicholson in The Shining.

I didnt expect much of this movie, was more of a put it in to pass the time type deal. At least it served its purpose.

5 / 10

Whats better than Jackie Chan? Jackie Chan without children. Even though this was not a bad movie, and it was enjoyable, the bottom line is that the flashes in the beginning of the movie truly were of some of Jackie Chan's best spy / cop movies. He did do some stunts in this one, but the movie's back drop and inclusion of Billy Ray Cyrus... YES. Miley Cyrus's father and singer of the one hit wonder, Dont Break My Heart, My Achy Breaky Heart, were just too much of a drag. -_-

This movie was an awkward change for Chan, even though I would love to see more movies like this.. He is not the person I expected to do so. [Maybe The Rock again? lol]

6.5 / 10