Jorge S's Reviews

Unlike Brad, I NEVER watched the original show, but got this DVD as part of a "package" for a multi-order. Gave it a "what the heck!" watch yesterday and found myself REALLY enjoying this one! Its definitely a "tongue-in-cheek/ballz-to-the-wallz" action/comedy IMO. Some unbelievable & exaggerrated stuff, but I watch movies to be entertained, even if it isn't completely believeable at times. The 4 cast members really meshed well. LOVED Murdock! That guy is friggin' NUTS!!!!

Note: fans of the show should watch for the scene AFTER the end credits!
Review Date: 12/12/2012

Read the book but (unfortunately), didn't go see this in theaters since the trailers didn't convince me and the director's other work (like 'Wanted') didn't give me high hopes...shame on me! Bought the 3D Blu Ray this Black Friday and watched it today in 3D and full surround sound...WOW! Starts off a bit on the slow side, but like the novel, has to set up WHY 'ol Abe is a vamp hunter. Once things start going they start going. Definitely a popcorn movie, but nothing wrong with that! It was a blast! The 3D really stands out during the train climax, so 3D owners will really get a kick out of that sequence. I'm just sorry I didn't go watch this in the theaters!
Review Date: 11/29/2012

This movie doesn't break the "slasher" horror mold in any way, but if you can forgive some of the cheese FX/Makeup, cliche college kid "stupidity" and thin plot, its not halfbad. Definitely inspired by 'Hills Have Eyes' and 'Wrong Turn', nonetheless, the flick has decent kills, gore and intense moments. The DVD also has a nice "Making of" just south of 30 minutes, cast & crew bios, REAL LIFE Albino Farm notes (short, but interesting) and trailers make this a worthy pick up.
Review Date: 5/9/2012

About the only bad thing about this movie is the title, 'Alien Raiders' sounds so GENERIC! Sounds like something from that ripoff studio 'The Asylum' or a Public Domain Dollar Store movie, but this is from Raw Feed studios, the guys that brought interesting straight-to-DVD horror fair like Rest Stop, Believers & Otis! Best I can describe this movie is John Carpenter's 'The Thing', Frank Darabont's 'The Mist' with a speck of 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' thrown in a blender and out comes...Alien Raiders?!? This flick will keep you guessing who's "infected" throughout. High recommend!
Review Date: 6/13/2011

A definite "overlooked" gem, I can't compare it to the manga/anime its based on, but I CAN say as a standalone movie, this movie was very enjoyable. Actually has a very sad premise which I will NOT reveal here (so don't ask) for a "kid's" movie. A warm, touching story similar to Pinocchio combined with lots of action sequences will keep the kids (and adults...like ME) happily entertained!
Review Date: 5/3/2010

Pretty moody, but predictable, horror movie from the director of Final Destination 2 & 4. I'd say this is Nightmare On Elm Street meets The Grudge...which is not a BAD combo. Crazy ghost of an ex-Asylum Doctor feeds off college student's worse fears. Not a terrible way to spend 90 something minutes.
Review Date: 11/8/2010

Rewatched all 3 On Blu Ray and although the surround sound is more "front heavy", the picture and audio are still phenomenal and looks brand new! excklusive Blu Ray special features make it a must own for any BTTF fan. Love it!
Review Date: 1/6/2014

I found this movie to be pretty intense in its subject matter (a suicidal cult) with a bit of a "twist". Well acted, well directed, decently written. I like the occasional "gritty" look of these Raw Feed films and this is no exception. I found the ending pretty creepy, but can't say I didn't see it coming a mile away. worth a view!
Review Date: 5/9/2011

Finally got around to watching my Blu Ray of Blow and gotta tell ya, GREAT flick, GREAT Blu Ray! Was expecting an artsy, drug dealing drama and what I got was indeed a drama, but an involved and detailed true story of George Jung, a young man's rise from a standard marijuana dealer and eventually supplying cocaine to the entire West Coast of the U.S., to his eventual fall. Very good storytelling and I admit, I was sucked in but some great direction and great acting (except for Penelope Cruz, she just came off annoying). Blu Ray also contains a conversation with the REAL life George Jung as well as plenty of deleted scenes and an interesting documentary on the cocaine war in Columbia. I was anticipating watching this and flipping the Blu Ray on this site, but I liked it so much, I think I'll keep it (sorry).
Review Date: 10/8/2012

Where has this movie been HIDING from me all this time? Fans of Quentin Tarantino movies should find EVERYTHING to like about it! its gritty, its violent, its bloody, its a bit over-the-top...I LOVED it! I haven't wanted to BE as cool as a character in a movie since I wanted to be GODZILLA when I was 5! Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus & Billy Connolly are just TOO cool for words as assassins! Check it out if you can!
Review Date: 4/14/2010

Where has this movie been HIDING from me all this time? Fans of Quentin Tarantino movies should find EVERYTHING to like about it! its gritty, its violent, its bloody, its a bit over-the-top...I LOVED it! I haven't wanted to BE as cool as a character in a movie since I wanted to be GODZILLA when I was 5! Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus & Billy Connolly are just TOO cool for words as assassins! Check it out if you can!
Review Date: 4/14/2010

Pretty good drama/horror movie with plenty of instense moments. Not the typical horrorfest gore flick, this one has brains. The short 'Rutuales de Sangre' doc on the DVD about the real life cult is just as good if not better then the feature film.
Review Date: 10/27/2011

I'm with Brittni on this one...this movie is HORRID! The main actress is ANNOYING & comes off really STUPID trying to pull off the "dual personality" thing..she won't be winning any awards anytime soon, its all over the place, yet has a lot of "filler" scenes that don't really go anywhere & its OVERLY long at nearly 1 hour & 50 minutes (felt more like 4 hours to me)...I almost didn't wanna FINISH this movie..something I haven't done since the dawn of DVD, but finished it anyway thinking maybe it would have some redeeming qualities...it never happened.

Skip this one if you can. I'd rather see Kane Hodder in Jason X THREE times in a ROW before I'd ever pop this one in my player again.
Review Date: 11/9/2009

The Box works as a short story. This full length "bore" of a movie falls short, decent performances by Marsden & Langella, but that alone can't save this film...by the time the "twist" is revealed, there's a good chance you would've lost interest in this film by then & probably don't care.

Picture wise, the film looks IMMACULATE on Blu Ray...captures the 70s vibe of the film very well. Too bad the movie itself is well below average.
Review Date: 1/24/2011

I'm really holding my breath while I write this, but this is the ONLY movie that has made me CRy with actual TEARS running down my face...and not once, but TWICE during the feature. Very touching story about friendship & a vivid imagination.
Review Date: 1/22/2010

Any fan of Bruno & Da Ali G show should like this film. Fair warning though, Sacha certainly does push the envelope in this one...moreso then in Borat & Ali G Indahouse: The Movie is a family Disney movie compared to this one. This is one of those movies you either love or hate, no in-betweens. Sacha has to be the bravest man in Hollywood to do some of the things he does in this movie! The included deleted & extended scenes are just as funny, if not FUNNIER then the film itself!
Review Date: 1/11/2010

Jack & Morgan are flawless in this film. Very touching film about life, friendship, the importance of family in ones life, and cherishing what we have. Actually brought a tear to my eye (what a puss)...mission accomplished! Worth seeing!
Review Date: 11/18/2009

This is the type of movie I enjoy watching on a sleepless night for some genuine B-movie "creepiness". the movie is definitely dated (gotta love 70s fashion) and the low budget is quite obvious, but it works and is better then 70% of today's zombie movies! VCI's version of the DVD contains a trailer, some lobby card art and short Bio's for Director Bob Clark (R.I.P.) and Alan Ormsby.
Review Date: 5/4/2011

Wow! What a flick! Let me just say, this isn't 'The Avengers', its more like 'Cloverfield' meets 'The Dark Knight'. A teen drama with ...SUPERPOWERS! Despite having its share of dialogue, the movie was never boring, you genuinely care for the characters and considering the budget around $12 million (compared to $200+ mil for a movie like Avengers), the special effects work and PROPEL the story rather then distract (ya listening Lucas?..probably not...lol) The climax simply blew me away and had me at the edge of my seat. Very high recommend!!!
Review Date: 5/24/2012

Wow! What a flick! Let me just say, this isn't 'The Avengers', its more like 'Cloverfield' meets 'The Dark Knight'. A teen drama with ...SUPERPOWERS! Despite having its share of dialogue, the movie was never boring, you genuinely care for the characters and considering the budget around $12 million (compared to $200+ mil for a movie like Avengers), the special effects work and PROPEL the story rather then distract (ya listening Lucas?..probably not...lol) The climax simply blew me away and had me at the edge of my seat. Very high recommend!!

Regarding the BluRay: Don't expect this to have superior BluRay quality picture like other recent releases as the movie is filmed via digital "handycam" as if a teenager were filming the whole time, but the SOUND excels and was shaking my subwoofer plenty!
Review Date: 5/24/2012

True story, my cousin's kids love to repeat movies they REALLY love immediately (meaning as soon as the credits are rolling, they want to start from Chapter 1..right away!)...my kids have NEVER done that with with ANY movie....EXCEPT THIS ONE! I'm all like "we just finished it?!? Why don't we put on...ah, what the heck!" They loved it THAT much...and in all honestly, I do too! The movie's premise is unique to the plethora of CGI films & is a LOT of fun! I'm ready to rewatch it again if my kids ask again...or maybe I should just pop it in for myself (shhh...don't tell my kids).
Review Date: 1/15/2010

This it the movie I wish 'Blair Witch Project' and 'Godzilla '98' WAS! let's see, instead massive screentime of petty arguing & cussing among the victims, they're almost in some kind of tense situation from one moment to the next. And yes, you get to see the monster! Since I grew up on the old-school 'Godzilla' movies, this was right up my alley!
Review Date: 8/26/2009

Here it is..the ultimate "its SO bad, its GOOD!" B-horror movie! This is the type of movie USA Channel's Up All Night would feature (anyone remember that?). Everything from the gratutious nudity, hilariously over-the-top dubbing, to the cheesy stop-motion effect monster...its a total BLAST from beginning to end. The type of movie you can watch with friends over, goofing around, downing a few brewskies. I obtained this movie through this site, thinking I might turn it over as soon as I watch it...nope, I'm KEEPING this one! Its just THAT good...er, I mean BAD (but good)!
Review Date: 4/19/2010

Not quite as good as the now classic original, but definitely has King's & Romero's stamp on it. The animated wraparound story is an added bonus...one of the first cartoon's I actually heard "cuss" in my youth. The best & most memorable story is 'The Raft', hands down. But 'Ol Chief Wooden Head' and 'The Hitchhiker' have a lot going for it...the latter being more "action" based.

Definitely a "keeper" on anyone's shelf!
Review Date: 9/29/2009

Not quite as good as the now classic original, but definitely has King's & Romero's stamp on it. The animated wraparound story is an added bonus...one of the first cartoon's I actually heard "cuss" in my youth. The best & most memorable story is 'The Raft', hands down. But 'Ol Chief Wooden Head' and 'The Hitchhiker' have a lot going for it...the latter being more "action" based.

Definitely a "keeper" on anyone's shelf!
Review Date: 9/29/2009

Not worthy of the "Creepshow" title in its name. Producer/hacks James Dudelson & Ana Clavell decided to buy the rights to Creepshow, pump out 5 garbage stories & label it "Creepshow III" hoping some unknowing fans will buy it based on the title alone...and it probably worked too.

Be warned: Stephen King & George A. Romero have NO hand in this movie whatsoever!

Watch at your own risk!
Review Date: 8/11/2009

Another p00p stain from Hacks James Dudelson & Ana Clavell who must be making money licensing Romero movies & making really bad sequels to them (the other being Creepshow 3). These guys give Uwe Boll a run for his money as "worst director ever".

Oh, in this film, you can HEAR guns shoot...but they don't flash? How much does a gun flash special effect cost anyway?
Review Date: 8/13/2009

Give Evil Dead 1 & 2 a run for the money in the horror/comedy dept. I have fond memories of my cousin RUNNING over from his house one Sat. morning & saying "you have GOT to see this" & proceeded to play the Unrated VHS tape all those years ago...I was instantly blown away..AND in love! Made for a mere $2 million at the time, it looks genuinely more expensive. Dead Alive (aka Braindead) is on my personal top 10 of horror movies! Just try not to eat heavy BEFORE watching this movie.
Review Date: 9/15/2009

this movie is OK, it could've worked as a half hour long piece from an anthology, but all in all, not a HORRIBLE done-on-the-cheap, B-movie from Full Moon, plenty of extras to be had including making ofs, a gazillion trailers and the full feature of 'Filthy McNasty' is also here (so in essence, a double feature).
Review Date: 5/11/2011

Dead Riot & Flesh for the Beast, both presented 'Unrated' & on seperate discs (cleverly presented as "Reel's 1 & 2") on both given the "Grindhouse" treatment...meaning they were made dirty on purpose, complete with lines, specks & print damage, they also include the Grindhouse intros & multiple trailers. This is worth owning if you appreciate the 70s/early 80s era vibe. 'Beast' probably benefits from the workover.

Only negative I can give is that there are NO menus on either disc, only Dead Riot has a 'listen with Grindhouse audience' option at the beginning.
Review Date: 1/24/2011

Easily one of my FAVORITE horror movies to come out in the past 10 years! its saying a lot, but its true. I think many are swayed the other way with their opinion because, despite it being directed by James Wan who made the gruesome & trend-setting "Saw", its NOTHING like that movie. This movie is all about the atmosphere, the music and the creeps with dolls & evil ghosts...not gruesome kills & buckets of blood. Even the opening takes a note from Universal Studios' Golden Age of horror films of yesteryear. Great atmospheric movie! Don't listen to most "haters"...see it for yourself & formulate your own opinion.
Review Date: 9/22/2009

This was supposed to be Toho's "final" Godzilla movie during the Showa era so as to give the Big G a long hiatus, but it did so well at the box office, he got a few more movies after. The definition of B-movie if there ever was one, aliens steal giant monsters & take over the world...using cheesy effects to boot. Unfortunately, ADV's DVD has NO extras...in fact, NO MENU...that's right, movie just plays straight away. A shame considering the greatness they achieved with the Gamera Heisei trilogy. ADV is no more so there's no one to complain to anyway.

A must see for any giant monster fan!
Review Date: 1/11/2010

Rewatched this over the weekend and have to say, I think this movie doesn't quite achieve success MAINLY because of its two leads...Diego Luna is a good actor, don't get me wrong, but unfortunately, he seems miscast here, and hardly has Swayze's captivating dance skills...and as a Moderate Latin dancer myself (I hold my own pretty well..lol), that's saying a lot. The actress looks and acts like she was cut out of a slice of bread. She CANNOT hold a movie on her own. The highlight of this film is DEFINITELY the soundtrack (yes, I own it) and gets 2 stars on that alone. Bottom line, you're better off revisiting the original Dirty Dancing.
Review Date: 1/9/2012

Its OK, good story, GREAT cast, sensitive subject, not as many laughs as other Kevin Smith films (at least for me)..in fact, it can get downright BLOODY & semi-SERIOUS at times! The special edition is chock full of goodies! If your a fan of the film, the 2-disc S.E. is the one to grab!
Review Date: 11/18/2009

One of those 80s 'classics' I'd get spooked by as a child. Revisiting this one, it lost a little of its "scaryness", but still manages to be quite effective!...something about "evil" dolls has always spooked the human psyche to a degree...the same way some are spooked by clowns! Don't watch it alone!
Review Date: 10/12/2009

As another review stated, it starts out "28 Days Later" & turns into "Mad Max". Great direction & lots of action..just not what I expected. Rhona Mitra can easily be an action superstar if she starred in more movies like this!
Review Date: 8/13/2009

I think ANYONE who likes horror movies with plenty of creepy gypsies, ghosts, legitimate jump scares & a bit of gross out moments that doesn't take itself TOO seriously will get a kick out of this Sam Raimi vehicle. This is Sam's answer to being called a "sell out" by doing big budget studio movies (namely the Spider-Man trilogy)...it goes to show he hasn't lost his touch one bit! Definitely worth a watch!
Review Date: 10/28/2009

I think the MAIN problem with this movie was the SCRIPT. The special effects were top notch & the directing was "average"...but some of the dialogue that comes out of these people mouths....eeeep! They were also poorly edited together...I mean the beginning of the movie goes to present day, to a flash back (15 years ago), to yet (you guessed it), ANOTHER flashback to 3000 B.C. or something (can't remember)...not well thought out. The kiddies should LOVE all the dragon mayhem, it rivals the SFX from any expensive Hollywood movie, unfortunately, the story is weak beyond repair...but a very young mind might not care. No blood, no gore, no sex, lots of dragons, lots of EXPLOSIONS! I'd say it is a cross between the 1998 Roland Emmerich Godzilla movie & the live action Master of the Universe flick (starring Dolph Lundgren)...and just as cheesy as both too!
Review Date: 1/22/2010

Watched this hesitantly, don't really care too much for Ryan Gosling and didn't know much about this flick..and though it starts out pretty standard, by the climax I didn't even want to blink..dying to know what happens!!! I won't lie, the plot is pretty standard and has been done before, but still was intrigued to get to the finale! Soundtrack has an "80s" vibe that I really, really liked (gotta look for it..hopefully there is one). High recommend!!!
Review Date: 2/27/2013

I think this film needs to be approached with a "Drive-In audience" mindset. This film was made in the early 70s with short-attention span & perhaps, overly hormonal teens in mind. Its short and the action/murders come in quick spurts throughout. The "management announcement" at the end of the movie would've been cool to hear at an actual Drive-In back in the day. This DVD also contains a trailer for this movie, plus cool retro Drive-In commercials & trailers, including a spot for refreshments & for something I've never heard of: a Bernz-O-Matic, for keeping you "heated" on those cold, chilly nights at the Drive-In. This movie definitely lives up to the distributor's name, "Cheezy Flicks", cause its CHEESY as all HECK!
Review Date: 6/1/2011

This show is ADDICTING! I happened to blind buy the 1st season at a flea market for $2 (no foolin') & had to see what happened in this 2nd season. This time Kenny "La Flama Blanca" Powers (LOL) is in Mexico, trying to find himself & his self worth, but hilarity ensues every bit as much as the 1st season. I gotta tell ya, Kenny is an A-hole, but just like the 1st go round, found myself rooting for him by the last few episodes. Lots of high profile cameos & a mouth on this guy that makes you wanna go to confession after watching! If you've never seen this show, I INSIST you seek it out! Now I gotta seek out the 3rd and (sadly) final season.
Review Date: 6/21/2012

Words cannot describe the TRAVESTY that is 'El Cantante'...what is supposed to be a biopic of famous Salsa singer Hector Lavoe is nothing more then J.Lo's attempt to TRY to show off her acting chops (key word = TRY).

What I thought was going to be a movie about the life & times of Hector Lavoe (someone my parents grew up listening to) was more the life & times of PUCHY (J.Lo) around Hector...FAIL! J.Lo tries TOO hard & lays the dialogue TOO thick to be believable...she really hams it up! A shame cause she seldom gives hubby Marc a chance to shine as the titular character, but then again, she produced this turd, so no surprise there! Notice during every musical number by hubby Marc, the camera pans back to her every 5-12 seconds, either dancing, looking-on, angry, picking her nose, something, ANYTHING (annoying). At the end of the film all we know of Hector Lavoe is he sang & he did drugs...that's IT...not spoiling it for you...if you NEVER heard of Hector Lavoe, that's all you'll know when the credits start to roll. This is DEFINITELY not on par with 'Ray', 'Walk the Line' or even 'Walk Hard: the Dewey Cox Story' (lol)

One of the few redeeming qualities of this film is the SOUNDTRACK! Marc is no Hector Lavoe, but his voice & the new arrangements are simply astounding & (as a latin) I can't help but start dancing in my seat whenver I hear one of the songs. A shame the movie is a total stinker!

To add insult to injury, now that Oscar time is upon us, J.Lo openly admitted recently to a celebrity gossip magazine she was "snubbed" for an Oscar! Excuse me while I go upchuck.

if your curious to see J.Lo hog the spotlight & act like Rosie Perez on speed, THIS is your MOVIE!
Review Date: 1/29/2010

This movie is WILD!...pretty scary in a lot of parts too. A crazy religious group goes nuts when told its 'Armageddon' & they must commit murders (with a unique weapon, crosses that also double as knives), & all this in order to 'save' humanity. A very unique twist is in store at the end which leaves you thinking...high recommend.
Review Date: 12/2/2009

First off, this is NOT a Troma movie...its a 1979/1980 Italian produced 'Women In Prison' exploitation film Troma licensed for DVD release, similar to the many Shriek Show, Grindhouse Releasing and Anchor Bay (at least the OLD Anchor Bay) DVD released over the years.

If old-skool Grindhouse, Women In Prison exploitation flicks, complete with over-the-top English dubbing, rape and borderline porn is your thing (I have no doubt for one scene the "actress" performs actual fellatio on one of the guards), this is the film for you.
Review Date: 1/24/2011

It took a little getting used to and its sometimes a bit "confusing" when you don't truly know what's going on, but all in all an enjoyable horror romp. Its 'Joyride' meets 'The Mangler'. Plenty of blood, guts and a hot sex scene for you horror nuts that need those things in your horror movies (lol). Not a terrible way to spend 90+ minutes!
Review Date: 4/13/2011

Good drama! Greg Kinnear really shows his acting chops. his character is a little TOO overly obsessive (and due to this his family suffers), but its part of what makes the movie. Worth checking out.
Review Date: 4/23/2010

This movie is goin on 16 years old & still manages to make me laugh out loud, make me cry, make me cringe (the war scenes), then make me cry again! this movie made me a Tom Hanks fan for life! One of the few movies that has a little bit of EVERYTHING...comedy, drama, action, special effects...you name it (no giant robots taking over the world though).

If you call yourself a movie fan, this is a 'must see'!
Review Date: 1/12/2010

I kept hearing and reading how "good" this movie is, so I finally gave in & rented it...maybe my expectations were through the roof, but I was sorely disappointed. Granted the scary "Alien" scenes ARE scary, but they are too few & far between. Its more of a slow family drama with too many therapy sessions and a very slow build up with a "so-so" climax. if your in the mood for a slow burner with more effective "creepiness", you're better off watching "Paranormal Activity".
Review Date: 5/3/2010

I'm a HUGE fan of the original 1985 Fright Night & to a lesser extent, the 1989 sequel. The remake was....OK. neither hate it or love it, but this one...well. Its made on a shoe string budget which always hurts a flick IMO. But the decision by the filmmakers to YET AGAIN remake the original Fright Night instead of make a sequel to the Colin Farrell starrer...I don't get that! Jerry Dandridge has been renamed "Gerri" (clever) and is pretty much a "do over" on the whole "nobody believes this chick is a vampire til they start dying" bit. dissapointing. If I had to pick ONE positive, its the always beautiful Jaime Murray as the vampire villian. She very nearly holds the entire film together. Unfortunately, the choice for Peter Vincent (Sean Power), pretty much negates that positive.
Review Date: 12/30/2013

I'm a HUGE fan of the original 1985 Fright Night & to a lesser extent, the 1989 sequel. The remake was....OK. neither hate it or love it, but this one...well. Its made on a shoe string budget which always hurts a flick IMO. But the decision by the filmmakers to YET AGAIN remake the original Fright Night instead of make a sequel to the Colin Farrell starrer...I don't get that! Jerry Dandridge has been renamed "Gerri" (clever) and is pretty much a "do over" on the whole "nobody believes this chick is a vampire til they start dying" bit. dissapointing. If I had to pick ONE positive, its the always beautiful Jaime Murray as the vampire villian. She very nearly holds the entire film together. Unfortunately, the choice for Peter Vincent (Sean Power), pretty much negates that positive.
Review Date: 12/30/2013

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