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Movie Review to "The Last Station"

In 1910, acclaimed Russian novelist 'Leo Tolstoy' (qv), in the later stage of his life, works rather than a writer but as the leader of the Tolstoyan Movement, whose basic tenets are brotherly love and world peace through pacifism, and a denouncement of material wealth and physical love. His chief follower is Vladimir Chertkov, who does whatever he requires to advance the cause. Chertkov hires a young man named valentin bulgakov to be Tolstoy's personal secretary in carrying out this work. Once ensconced in the life on the estate where much of the work is taking place, bulgakov quickly learns that many there take from the movement only what he/she wants/believes. Also chief amongst the movement's wants is the deeding of all Tolstoy's writings to the people so that after his death it will become public domain. Tolstoy's wife, the Countess Sofya Andreevna Tolstoy, believes that her husband's writings are rightfully hers after he passes, as she wants and believes she deserves the monetary benefits derived from such. This places a strain between those in the movement, especially Chertov and the Tolstoy's daughter Sasha, and the Countess. Bulgatov acts as the mediator between the parties, he who feels he needs to do what is truly in Tolstoy's heart regardless of what Tolstoy may say or do. [Learn more about the movie The Last Station...]

Movie Review to "Becoming Jane"

The year is 1795 and young Jane Austen is a feisty 20-year-old and emerging writer who already sees a world beyond class and commerce, beyond pride and prejudice, and dreams of doing what was then nearly unthinkable - marrying for love. Naturally, her parents are searching for a wealthy, well-appointed husband to assure their daughter's future social standing. They are eyeing Mr. Wisley, nephew to the very formidable, not to mention very rich, local aristocrat Lady Gresham, as a prospective match. But when Jane meets the roguish and decidedly non-aristocratic Tom lefroy, sparks soon fly along with the sharp repartee. His intellect and arrogance raise her ire - then knock her head over heels. Now, the couple, whose flirtation flies in the face of the sense and sensibility of the age, is faced with a terrible dilemma. If they attempt to marry, they will risk everything that matters - family, friends and fortune. [Learn more about the movie Becoming Jane...]

Movie Review to "Abandoned"

A film producer who was adopted as a baby and sent to America, returns to her native Russia and the family farm. Once there, strange things begin to happen including the disappearance of her guide, the manifestation of ghosts (including her own!) and the appearance of another man who has been drawn to the farm for the same reasons. [Learn more about the movie Abandoned...]

Movie Review to "The Abandoned"

An American film producer named Marie returns to her homeland, Russia, where her mother's dead body has been found under bizarre circumstances. She never knew her, having been adopted and brought to America as a baby. The only clue as to what might have happened is an isolated, abandoned farm in the mountains that supposedly belong to her natural parents. Being the only next of kin, she inherits the place, but no one will take her there as the local superstitions state that the area is...DAMNED. Only one man will embark on such a dangerous and long journey...A stranger that oddly seems to know quite a bit about her history...But once arrived the guide mysteriously disappears, forcing Marie to explore the derelict location alone. She discovers someone else on the property...A man named Nikolai, who claims to have been lured there exactly in the same manner, so he could discover the truth behind his unknown past as well. They become stranded in the immense compound, plagued by terrifying, ghostly visions...The problem is that the ghosts that wander around are THEIR OWN. Dead versions of themselves marauder between the buildings in the night...Time begins to move in reverse as history re-lives itself in front of their very eyes. While both their ghosts, illustrating how they will die, patiently await their living counterparts to expire. A cycle of horror comes to fruition, as they are revealed the reason they have been summoned for this perverse reunion...And the brutal secret behind their family. [Learn more about the movie The Abandoned...]

Movie Review to "Fake Identity"

In Chechnya, an American doctor takes a detour in life when he helps a mysterious woman escape from her would-be assailant. [Learn more about the movie Fake Identity...]

Movie Review to "Undisputed II: Last Man Standing"

Sequel to the 2002 film. This time, Heavyweight Champ George "Iceman" Chambers is sent to a Russian Jail on trumped-up drug charges. [Learn more about the movie Undisputed II: Last Man Standing...]

Movie Review to "King of the Streets"

Rey is a small time drug dealer waiting for a chance to make it in a big way. He is in love with a prostitute, together they share their ups and downs expecting to one day get out of their miserable lives. They continue to struggle until one day they come across an opportunity of a lifetime. [Learn more about the movie King of the Streets...]

Movie Review to "Ninja"

A westerner named Casey, studying Ninjutsu in Japan, is asked by the Sensei to return to New York to protect the legendary Yoroi Bitsu, an armored chest that contains the weapons of the last Koga Ninja. [Learn more about the movie Ninja...]

Movie Review to "To Live and Die in L.A."

Two cops in Los Angeles try to track down the vicious criminal Eric Masters. Then, one of them is killed by Masters and the other one swears revenge no matter what the cost. After that, the hunt becomes an ob- session and the law he once swore to uphold becomes meaningless to him. [Learn more about the movie To Live and Die in L.A....]

Movie Review to "Undisputed III: Redemption"

Russian inmate Boyka, now severely hobbled by the knee injury suffered at the end of Undisputed 2. No longer the feared prison fighter he was, he has declined so far that he is now good only for cleaning toilets. But when a new prison fight tournament begins - an international affair, matching the best fighters from prisons around the globe, enticing them with the promise of freedom for the winner - Boyka must reclaim his dignity and fight for his position in the tournament. [Learn more about the movie Undisputed III: Redemption...]

Movie Review to "The Prophecy: Forsaken"

Picking up where Prophecy: Uprising left off, Allison (Kari Wuhrer) has been assigned to protect an ancient text bible when a group of renegade angels, called Thrones and led by the sinister Stark (Tony Todd) target Allison by trying to kill her to get at the last page of the manuscript which will reveal the name of the Antichrist now living in Bucharest. Aiding Allison is a contract killer named Dylan (Jason Scott Lee) who as been hired to kill Allison but has a epiphany to help her. Also back is the devil John Reigart (John Light) who refuses to help Allison this time around because the impeding Apocyolypse will bring him new souls to the realm of Hell leading to Allison to try to survive as long as possible to prevent Stark and his Thrones from re-writing the prophesy of the end of the world for their own purpose. [Learn more about the movie The Prophecy: Forsaken...]

Movie Review to "Poseidon"

While ringing in the new year aboard the cruise ship Poseidon, a giant wave crashes into the ship and flips it upside down. A ragtag group of survivors realize their only chance is to make their way to the deepest bowels of the ship, now at the top, if they are going to have any chance of getting out. [Learn more about the movie Poseidon...]

Movie Review to "The Last Metro"

Paris, 1942. Lucas Steiner is a Jew and was compelled to leave the country. His wife Marion, an actress, directs the theater for him. She tries to keep the theater alive with a new play, and hires Bernard Granger for the leading role. But Lucas is actually hiding in the basement... A film about art and life. [Learn more about the movie The Last Metro...]

Movie Review to "The 007 World Is Not Enough"

James Bond (Brosnan) is back. A oil tycoon is murdered in MI6 and Bond is sent to protect his daughter. Renard (Carlyle) who has a bullet lodged in his brain from a previous agent is secretly planning the destruction of a pipeline. Bond gains a hand from a research scientist, Dr. Christmas Jones (Richards) who witnesses the action which happens when Bond meets up with Renard, but Bond becomes suspicious about Elektra King (Marceau) , especially when Bond's boss, M (Dench) goes missing. Bond must work quickly to prevent Renard from destroying Europe. [Learn more about the movie The 007 World Is Not Enough...]

Movie Review to "007 GoldenEye"

James Bond has a mission to recover the 'Goldeneye' access key. A Russian computer programmer called Natalya Siminova survives a murder spree by Xenia Onatopp and General Ourumov. Bond must work with Natalya to find this key and uncovers a sinister secret. His fellow agent, Alec Trevelyan who was believed to have been shot and killed 9 years ago re-surfaces. Bond soon realizes that Trevelyan is behind everything. Bond must now battle his former friend, in order to stop him from destroying London with the Goldeneye satellite. [Learn more about the movie 007 GoldenEye...]