The Sopranos

I know I haven't done a review in a while, but I have been busy, and really just haven't been in the mood. Anyways, I'm going to review a series I just finished that was a great show: it is the HBO series The Sopranos. The series is about New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano as he deals with issues involving his job and his family.

I really enjoyed this series because it made the mob story into something interesting. What you usually see is all action and drama, but what this series does is that it makes it comical. Now there are serious moments in the series, but if I had to put this show in a genre it would be comedy. This aspect makes the show very fun to watch, and it keeps you interested from beginning to end.

The series starred: the late, great James Gandolfini, who has been in films like The Drop and True Romance, Lorraine Bracco, who is currently in the series Rizzoli & Isles, Edie Falco, who is currently in the series Nurse Jackie, Michael Imperioli, who has been in films like Goodfellas and The Lovely Bones, Dominic Chianese, who has been in films like The Godfather: Part II and Dog Day Afternoon, Robert Iler, who has been in films like Tadpole and Daredevil, and Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who has been in films like Dark Ride and I Do.

As I mentioned earlier this series is very funny, which is something you don't expect, but it makes the series a good one. To understand the humor here is a clip from the first season. I really like this scene because it is with Tony's mom, and she is just Hilarious. Since this show is from HBO there is strong language, blood, and violence. If you can handle that I hope you guys decide to watch this.

In the end, The Sopranos is a series I have never seen before that will keep you entertained for hours. It will have you laughing which is different in a very good way for a mob show. My rating is that you should watch this series as soon as you can because you will not see anything like it in a long time. Have you guys seen The Sopranos, and if so, what do you think of it? Please comment, and tell me your thoughts.

2 Fast 2 Furious

I started the franchise two weeks ago, so I will now do the sequel to The Fast and The Furious called 2 Fast 2 Furious. This time around Brian O'Conner is no longer a cop because of what happened in L.A. When he is caught by the cops he is enlisted by the F.B.I. to bring down a drug exporter in Miami. If he does it his record will be erased; he agrees only if he can pick his partner. He picks childhood friend Roman Pearce who is still mad at Brian from something that happened years ago.

The story is different and you have new characters, but 2 Fast 2 Furious is just as much fun as the first one maybe even a little more. I say that because of this one scene that they do that I've never seen done before, and it is really cool; if you liked the first one you will love this one just as much.

The film stars: The late Paul Walker, who has been in films like The Fast and The Furious and Hours, Tyrese Gibson, who has been in films like Transformers and Four Brothers, Eva Mendes, who has been in films like We Own the Night and Training Day, Cole Hauser, who has been films like Pitch Black and Tears of The Sun, and finally Ludacris, who has been in films like Crash and Fred Clause.

In the end, 2 Fast 2 Furious is a very enjoyable film with great car scenes and fun action. If you liked the first film you will not be disappointed with this one. It is just as good, and it is great installment of the series. My rating is that you should see this film as soon as you can if you wish to have a fun two hours. Have you seen 2 Fast 2 Furious? What did you think of it? Please comment and let me know. Also, if there is anything you wish me to review please leave a comment, and I'll add it to my list.

That 70s Show

For this review I'm going to review a show that is probably one of the funniest shows I've seen in a long time called, That '70s Show. The series is about a group of friends and their mishaps set in the 1970s. I found no flaws in this show in its 8 season run. Some episodes are better than others, but overall this series will make you laugh in every episode.

The show stars: Topher Grace, who has been in films like The Double and is in the new film Interstellar, Aston Kutcher, who has been in films like The Guardian and Jobs, Mila Kunis, who has been in films like Black Swan and Ted, Danny Masterson, who has been in films like The Faculty and Yes Man, Laura Prepon, who was recently in the series Orange is the New Black, Wilmer Valderrama, who was recently in the series From Dusk Till Dawn, Debra Jo Rupp, who has been in films like BIG and She's Out of My League, and finally Kurtwood Smith, who has been in films like RoboCop and Dead Poets Society.

I like all the characters on this series, but my two favorite are Fez and Kitty. Here is a video of an episode from the series, but just the scenes with Fez. My favorite part of the video is at 4:26; it is just hilarious. This show isn't for everyone, but it isn't as bad as some of the previous series I've reviewed. In the end, I think everyone should experience this series at some point in their lives. My rating is that you should see this show as soon as you can. It is a very funny series, and you will have a blast watching it. 

Have you seen That '70s Show, and if so what do you think of it? If you have anything you want me to review please comment, and I'll add it to my list.

The Fast and The Furious

For this review I thought I would do a film that started a franchise that has been going strong the entire time. The film I'm talking about is The Fast and The Furious, and this film is just pure fun. The film is about Brian O'Conner and Dominic Toretto, and one trying to stop the other while undercover as a cop. That person embroils himself in the other's life with street racing.

This film and the entire franchise is just pure fun. If you like fast cars, great action, and really cool action scenes these are the films for you. I remember the first time I saw this film, and I couldn't believe my eyes with what they were doing with the races; it just purely amazed me. The Fast and The Furious is just an action film that you will have a great time watching.

The film stars: the late and great Paul Walker, who has been in other films like Running Scared and Eight Below, Vin Diesel, who has been in other films like Pitch Black and XXX, Michelle Rodriguez, who has been in films like S.W.A.T., and Avatar, Jordana Brewster, who is currently in the TV series Dallas, Rick Yune, who has been in films like Die Another Day and Olympus Has Fallen, Chad Lindberg, who has been in films like October Sky and The Rookie, Johnny Strong, who has been in films like Get Carter and Black Hawk Down, and Matt Schulze, who has been in films like The Transporter and Torque.

As I said earlier the race scenes are really cool in this film and in the rest of the franchise, and to show you here is a clip of one of those races. In the end, The Fast and The Furious is a really enjoyable action film, and I can't wait for the latest one to come out. My rating is that you should see this film if you are looking for a good time, and if you want to see some really nice cars racing.

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Game of Thrones

For this review I'm going to review the HBO series, Game of Thrones. The series is based on books by George R.R. Martin about seven noble families who fight for control of the land of Westeros. I have to be honest; it took me a while before I started watching this. The reason is because I don't have HBO, so I would have to watch the show online. I wasn't against doing that it is just sometimes annoying to do so. I finally gave the show a chance when Target had the Blu Ray versions of the first two seasons for descent prices. After watching the first episode I was hooked. What I watched was a fantasy show with great writing and superb acting. I was so hooked that I finished the first two seasons in a week. It also had me excited for the third season to come one even if I had to watch it online.

The show stars: Sean Bean, who has been in films like Goldeneye and The Lord of the Rings, Lena Headey, who has been in films like 300 and Dredd, Peter Dinklage, who has been in films like Death at a Funeral (British and American) and X-men:Days of Future Past, Emilia Clarke, who was in the film Dom Hemmingway and is in the upcoming film Terminator: Genisys, Kit Harington, who has been in films like Pompeii and How to Train Your Dragon 2, and many others. If you wish to find out who else is in the series here is a link to the cast and crew IMDB page.

To demonstrate the acting I would've posted a clip from Youtube, but after looking at the scenes on that site they all spoil too much of the show and I don't wish to do that. All I have to say is that the acting from everyone is awesome, and it just keeps getting better over the years. In the end, Game of Thrones is a show that will keep you hooked from the very first episode, and you will never get bored of it. Since it is HBO it is not for younger viewers because there is a lot of sex, nudity, blood, gore, and violence. If you can handle this I strongly recommend watching this show. My rating is that anyone old enough should watch this show as soon as you can, or at least give it a chance. You will not regret it.

Please comment, and tell me what you think of the show. Do you like it, hate it, or just don't watch it. If there is anything you wish me to review leave a comment, and I'll add it to my list.

Fury

This week I'm going to review the WWII war film, Fury. I have to start by saying I haven't seen such a great war film since The Hurt Locker. The film is about a group of men who run a tank during the final days of WWII.

When one of their men is killed they are assigned a new member who has never been in battle before. We follow his journey, and how war changes a person no matter how good your morals are. I really enjoyed this film for a few reasons. The first is the acting; everyone does an excellent job that I won't be surprised if there a few Oscar noms, especially for Brad Pitt and Logan Lerman.

The next reason is because of the battle sequences. The tank battles in this film are beyond amazing, and I have never seen anything quite like it before. Here is a clip from the film of one of the battle sequences. The clip is shortened, but you still see how well these scenes were done.

The third and final reason is the directing of this film. Fury was directed by David Ayer, and he did such an amazing job. He also directed another great film known as End of Watch. David knows how to make a great action movie, and he knows how to get the best out of his actors. I don't talk about the Director too much, but he did such a great job that I can't wait to see what he comes out with next.

As I mentioned earlier the film stars: Brad Pitt, who has been in films like Fight Club and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Logan Lerman, who has been in films like The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Stuck in Love, Shia LaBeouf, who has been in films like The Greatest Game Ever Played and Lawless, Michael Pena, who has been in films like Shooter and End of Watch, and finally Jon Bernthal, who was in the TV series The Walking Dead.

In the end, Fury is a great war film that shows how war isn't pretty, and it changes you. I would never want to be in a war, nor do I have the courage our men and women have who serve our country. After watching this, and every accurate war movie or miniseries I'm grateful for all who serve this Great Nation we live in. This film is rated R for a reason, but if you can handle the violence and gore my rating is that you should see this as soon as you can. It is worth it to see it in the theatres, and if you can I strongly recommend the big screen because it is that much better.

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The Pacific

I know I haven't done a review in a while, and I'm sorry for that. For the review to get me back into this, I'm going to do the sequel miniseries to Band of Brothers called The Pacific. This is sort of a sequel because even though it takes place during the same time as Band of Brothers, it was released a few years after. The Pacific follows the lives of three main characters during their time in WWII. The difference between the two miniseries is that Band of Brothers follows the Germany portion of the war, whereas The Pacific follows the Japanese portion.

As I said earlier, The Pacific follows three main characters; it has other characters, but it truly just focuses on three. The first soldier is PFC Robert Leckie, played by James Badge Dale, who has been in films like The Departed and Iron Man 3. The second soldier is PFC Eugene Sledge, played by Joseph Mazzello, who has been in films like Jurassic Park and The Social Network. The final soldier is Sgt. John Basilone, played by Jon Seda, who is currently in the TV series Chicago P.D.

I really enjoy Band of Brothers, but The Pacific shows truly how during WWII there were two different wars going on. I like all three characters in this series, but the one I like the most, and who goes through the greatest change is PFC Eugene Sledge. He starts out as a kid who just wants to volunteer, and serve his country. As he finds out so do we that war is very gruesome, and it is not a happy place to be. Just like Band of Brothers, The Pacific was created by HBO which means it doesn't hold back on the violence, gore, or blood. I don't know too much about war, but I have a feeling that the way they represent it in this series is very accurate.

In the end, The Pacific is a very realistic view on war, and if you can handle the blood and violence I believe this miniseries will give you a greater respect for all the men and women who have served, and are serving our great Nation. My rating is that if you can handle the violence and blood, you should see this realistic war miniseries as soon as you can.

If you have seen The Pacific already what did you think of it? Please comment and let me know your thoughts. If there is anything you wish me to review let me know, and I'll add it to my list.

The Drop

My next review is of the last film that the late and great James Gandolfini made before his passing; the film is called The Drop. The film is about a bar in Brooklyn, NY that is a drop bar when it needs to be. What that means is that the bar one day receives the mob's money, and puts it into the bar's safe until they come to collect. I really enjoyed this film, but it isn't for everyone. It is a mob film, but not in the traditional sense.

What I mean is that in most mob films you have a lot of violence and death; you get a good amount of action. In The Drop you don't have that. You do have violence, but it isn't nonstop violence; it is a slow film. It has a good pace to it, and I was never bored, but I could understand if people did get bored. The film focuses more on the story and characters than the action. For me I really liked how they did that, but not everyone will enjoy that.

The film stars a few people; it isn't a big cast of characters, but it really delves into the characters they do focus on. It stars: Tom Hardy, who has been in films like Warrior and Inception, James Gandolfini, who was best known for his role in The Sopranos, Noomi Rapace, who was in the original The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Trilogy, and finally Matthias Schoenaerts, who has been in films like Bullhead and Rust and Bone.

The Drop is a film that will keep you asking what will happen next. As I said before this film isn't for everyone because it can get slow at parts, but I strongly recommend giving it a try. If you can handle a slow movie I promise the story and the characters will keep you hooked every minute. In the end, I truly understand the pure talent we lost with the passing of James Gandolfini, here is a video I found that tributes the great actor he truly was. My rating is that you should see this film if you want a movie that will keep your attention because of the story and the characters. You should also see this if you haven't seen Gandolfini in anything to just see this great man in action.

RIP James Gandolfini, and thank you for your many years of entertainment you have given this world.

Please comment and let me know what you think, and if you have anything you want me to review.

Boardwalk Empire

The next show I'm going to review is an HBO show about the Mob, Alcohol, and Bootleggers; the show is called Boardwalk Empire. The show is about Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson a politician in Atlantic City who strives to maintain power he has gained by working with both the law and the gangsters. He does this by selling alcohol during Prohibition, which is the period of time when it was illegal.

The show is Executive Produced, someone who pretty much runs the show, by Martin Scorsese, who has directed films like Goodfellas and The Departed, and Mark Wahlberg, who has been in films like The Fighter and Lone Survivor. The show stars: Steve Buscemi, who has been in films like Reservoir Dogs and Fargo, Stephen Graham, who has been in films like Snatch and Gangs of New York, Vincent Piazza, who has been in films like Stephanie Daley and Rocket Science, Michael K. Williams, who was in the HBO series The Wire. There are many more characters, but these are the ones I feel are the most interesting. If you want to see the other characters you can use this link.

This show isn't for everyone; I say that because since it is HBO there is a lot of violence, blood, gore, language, sex, and nudity. If you can handle all of that I strongly recommend this series. The reason I recommend it is because of the writing and the acting. The writing is so well done that you are hooked every episode, and you care about each character so much you can't wait to see what happens to them, and what they do next. You never know what is going to happen next which keeps you hooked and watching.

The writing keeps you hooked, but the acting is what draws you in. If you didn't like actors portraying these characters you wouldn't be able to get invested. Let me tell you that you will have no problem getting invested in these characters. The actors all around are excellent; you believe every single performance, and each one knows what they are doing. There is a clip I found from Season 1 of a speech that Nucky is giving with scenes of other characters doing other actions that explains perfectly what I mean. I have to warn you though that nothing is bleeped or blurred.

Boardwalk Empire just started its fifth and final season, and I can't wait to see how they close out the series. In the end, the show is well written, exceptionally acted, and very well executed. My rating is that when you are old enough you need to watch this series. Martin Scorsese has done it again, but this time in a series.

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Ladder 49

To go back the way I use to do this, which was a movie then a show and vice versa, I'm going to review the film Ladder 49. This film is not a recent movie, but it is a great film. The movie is about Firehouse Ladder 49 in Baltimore, and it follows the character of Jack Morrison from when he first starts.

After watching this film I had more respect for firefighters, and what they do every day on the job. I have no complaints for this film because it is one of my favorite films. They just did everything correct with Ladder 49; from the writing to the fire scenes. Talk about rough scenes; these scenes are so intense that you ask how these people do this every day for a living. Now I realize they don't get extreme calls every day, but you always have to be on guard because just like that something horrible can happen to one of your men.

The fire scenes are incredible, but the characters are what draw you into the film. You first have Jack Morrison who you follow through the entire film. You see him from when he first starts as a Candidate, and as he rises through the ranks to become a well-respected member of the Firehouse. Jack is played by Joaquin Phoenix, who has been in other great films like Gladiator and Walk the Line. You then have Captain Mike Kennedy who is in charge of Ladder 49. Mike is played by John Travolta, who has been in films like Grease and Pulp Fiction.

The other members of Ladder 49 are: Lenny Richter played by Robert Patrick, who was also in Walk the Line and is in the upcoming show Scorpion, Tommy Drake played by Morris Chestnut, who is currently in the TV series Legends, Dennis Gauquin played by Billy Burke, who was recently in the TV series Revolution, Ray Gauquin played by Balthazar Getty, who was in the TV series Brothers & Sisters, Tony Corrigan played by Tim Guinee, who has been in films like Courage Under Fire and Iron Man, Frank Mckinny played by Kevin Chapman, who is currently in the TV series Person of Interest, Keith Perez played by Jay Hernandez, who has been in films like Worlds Trade Center and Takers, and finally Don Miller played by Kevin Daniels, who has been in films like Kate & Leopold and The Island.

I mentioned all of these characters/actors because in this film because they are all important. They are all important because a group makes up a Firehouse and these characters/the actors who portray them make up that group. They all did a great job, and they deserve recognition for it.

In the end, Ladder 49 pays tribute to Firefighters everywhere, and it shows the audience a brief glimpse of what these people do. My rating is that everyone should see this as soon as humanly possible. I respect Firefighters everywhere more than ever before, and I hope this film has the same impact on you guys.

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Person of Interest

I'm sorry for not doing this in a while, but for my comeback I'm going to review a show that has you thinking, "This could actually happen." The show is known as Person of Interest and it is on CBS. This Fall they are going into their fourth season, and I hope to get you guys to watch it.

The show is about John Reese and Harold Finch who receive social security numbers from a machine that Finch created. The number is a person who is either going to be in trouble, or is going to cause the trouble. It is their job to figure out which and stop the event from happening. The machine that Finch created is a machine that uses all the technology that we have now, and uses it to analyze people to see if they are threats to our country.

Reese is played by Jim Caviezel, who is in the film When the Game Stands Tall which is out now. Finch is played by Michael Emerson, who was in the film The Legend of Zorro and the TV series Lost. The show also stars, Kevin Chapman, who has been in films like Mystic River and Ladder 49, and Taraji P. Henson, who has been films like Four Brothers and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Person of Interest is a great show, and it has you on your seat around every turn. You never know what is going to happen, and you always can't wait to see what happens next. In the end, this is a great show and everyone can get into it. My rating is that you should watch this show as soon as you can, because you will be hooked by the end of the first episode.

Let me know what you guys think if you have seen this show, or after you watch the first episode. Also, if there is anything you want me to review comment below, and let me know.

Chronicle

I watched one of my movies today that I just really want to review. The movie was Chronicle, and it is honestly one of the best sci-fi films I have ever seen. I say that for a few reasons.

When I went to go see this film I knew it looked cool, but I didn't know what to expect. What the film is about is that three high school students discover something amazing while at a party, and because of this thing they acquire superpowers. Most of us have wanted superpowers at one point or another in our lives, and this film in a way lets you have that experience.

That is the first reason this film is so good. They filmed in like a found footage film which doesn't always work well, but it does for this film. They did it in a way that makes you feel more connected to these characters because it makes them feel like real people. The found footage aspect also makes you feel like you have powers as well; especially when they use a certain power.

The second reason is the special effects. Chronicle wasn't a big budget film, so when you see how good the effects are you are really surprised. Here is a scene from the film that explains what I mean. Now don't get me wrong they aren't superb, but for how little they spent compared to big summer movies they look really good.

The last reason is the acting. The actors they got for this film were actors who weren't well known at the time. They were new upcoming actors, but they all did a great job. The three friends are Andrew, Matt, and Steve. Andrew is played by Dane DeHaan, who was recently in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 as Harry Osborn. Matt is played by Alex Russell, who was in the films Carrie and The Host. Finally, Steve is played by Michael B. Jordan, who was in the TV series Friday Night Lights.

In the end, Chronicle was an awesome sci-fi film that surprised me when I saw it. My rating is that you should see this as soon as you can if you like sci-fi, or you just like really good films.

If there is any film or show you would like me to review just leave a comment and I will try to review them. I want to hear what you guys think as well if you have seen this film already, or after.

X-Men

My next review is going to be the film that started the amazing franchise that we have today, X-Men. Now I don't remember when I first saw this film, but I do remember that even though I was a kid I knew this was a great action film.

It has everything you are looking for in a great action/sci fi movie; a cool story, awesome effects, and superb acting. The actors include: Hugh Jackman, who has been in films like The Prestige and Real Steel, Patrick Stewart, who was in the TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation, Ian McKellen, who is currently in The Hobbit Trilogy, and others that you can find here.

Before X-Men, there weren't too many really good comic book/superhero movies, and when this came out it gave people hope that comic book movies can still be really good. This movie started an entire franchise that is still going today with their latest film, X-Men: Days of Future Past, which was amazing by the way.

In the end, if you want to see an awesome comic book film that started a franchise with cool action, and great effects, this film is for you. My rating is that you should see this film as soon as possible if you like superheroes, and superb action films.

Band of Brothers

For this review I thought I would review my first miniseries. The one I decided to start with is Band of Brothers. Before I saw Band of Brothers I've seen war movies, but this miniseries took those movies and beat a good junk of them. It wasn't better than all the war films, but it was very close.

Band of Brothers is the true story of Easy Company of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division in WWII Europe. It follows Easy Company from training to the end of the war. The miniseries premiered on HBO which means they were allowed to show the war violence and gore of war; and executive produced by Tom Hanks and by Steven Spielberg.

Band of Brothers has many known actors such as: Damien Lewis, who is in the series Homeland, Scott Grimes, who is in the series American Dad, Ron Livingston, who has been in films like Swingers and Office Space, Donnie Wahlberg, who is in the series Blue Bloods, and Michael Cudlitz, who was in the series Southland. These are just to name a few of the known actors in this miniseries.

The one thing that made this series very interesting, other than the violence/gore, is that in the beginning of each episode they have parts of interviews of the actual live soldiers of Easy Company. Not only do you get a brief viewing of what these brave men went through, you hear it from them as well. For me it just added an extra mentality to the series. Actually seeing these men just makes the series that much better, and more real.

In the end, if you can handle massive amounts of war violence/gore, and you want a really awesome war series, Band of Brothers is the miniseries for you. My rating is if you can handle it, see this series as soon as you possibly can; it will give you more respect for our armed service men and women past, present, and future.

The Boondock Saints

This review is on a movie that I believe became an instant classic. The film I am talking about is the film, The Boondock Saints. The Boondock Saints is plain and simple a great action film. It meets all the requirements: great action/violence/gore, the acting is superb, and most importantly it has a story that you can get into. The film is about two brothers who believe they are on a mission from God to kill the people who are evil, like the mob. The people who do bad things, and get off because they have a high priced lawyer.

The action scenes are really cool, but the other thing that separates this film from other action films, other than the story, is the comical moments. This clip is an example of one of those comical moments. I have to warn you that there is a lot of pervasive language, and I hope you don't love cats. I could be a really sick person, but I laugh every time I watch that scene and I can't help it. Not everyone will like that scene, and that is the only time they do that, but as you can see they aren't afraid on how far they push their film.

The acting is very good as well, and I expected that once I saw some of the actors in the film. Playing the two brothers are Sean Patrick Flanery, who has been in films like Powder and Saw The Final Chapter, and Norman Reedus, who is currently in the TV series The Walking Dead. You then have Willem Dafoe, who has been films like Spider-Man and Finding Nemo, and finally Billy Connolly, who has been in films Brave and The Last Samurai.

Now one of the most important aspects that make this film a classic is the story. It is such an interesting concept that I don't believe it has ever been done before. In the end, if you like really great R rated action films you will love this one. My rating is that most people should see this as soon as you can.

Arrow

I'm really sorry for not doing a review in almost a month, but I'm going to review the show Arrow on the CW. Arrow is a show about the origins of the superhero The Green Arrow/Oliver Queen. Coming this fall they will be going into their third season, and I can't be more excited.

When this show first premiered two years ago I didn't know what to expect because I knew very little of Green Arrow before this show. I was thinking it was going to be another Smallville, which isn't a bad thing, but was I wrong. Compared to Smallville this show is a lot more action packed, and more dramatic. They do have their comedic moments, but this show is a lot darker than most. In all honesty I like Green Arrow/Oliver Queen in this show than any other representation of him that I've seen. I believe that has to do with the acting.

Playing Oliver/Green Arrow is Stephen Amell, who has been in series like Private Practice and  Heartland. Oliver's mom Moira is played by Susanna Thompson, who has been in series like Once and Again and NCIS. Oliver's sister Thea is played by Willa Holland, who has been in the show Gossip Girl and the movie Tiger Eyes. The rest of the cast includes: Katie Cassidy, who has been in films like A Nightmare on Elm Street and Click, David Ramsey, who has been in series like Dexter and Blue Bloods, Paul Blackthorne, who has been in series like ER and 24, Emily Bett Rickards, who has been in films like Flicka: Country Pride and Dakota's Summer, and finally Manu Bennett, who has been in the show Spartacus and the movies The Hobbit.

Now there are other cast members, but these are the ones you need to know for the first season. I didn't name them all, but there are a lot of characters in this show that play an important role. As I mentioned earlier this show is action packed, and it is really cool action. Here is a fight scene from the pilot that I think shows you exactly what I mean.

In the end, I highly recommend this show to any comic book or superhero fan. They don't make too many of these shows, and you should watch this one for as long as it is on. My rating is that you should watch this show as soon as you can if you like great action and dramatic TV series. You will not regret it.

Miracle

Sorry guys for not doing a review in a while, but I got home for summer break and all I wanted to do was just relax. Since the playoffs are going on right now I thought I would review the film Miracle. Miracle is a film based on the true story of Coach Herb Brooks who led the U.S. hockey team to victory in the 1980 Olympics.

If you want a film that will make any person cheer, Miracle is the film for you. Even if you aren't a hockey or sports fan you will still be able to enjoy every minute of this film. There are a few reasons you will enjoy this film. The first is the camera work, and the way they film the games. You get the experience of feeling you are on the ice with these players, and you are going through what they are. The second reason is the acting.

This film has a lot of talent, and a few first time actors who still give the performance of an actor who's been acting for a while. The cast includes: Kurt Russell, who has been in films like The Thing and Stargate, Patricia Clarkson, who has been in films like Shutter Island and  The Green Mile, Noah Emmerich, who has been in films like The Truman Show and Super 8, Sean McCann, who has been in films like Tommy Boy and Chicago, Kenneth Welsh, who has been in films like Legends of the Fall and The Aviator, and finally Eddie Cahill, who was in the tv series CSI:NY.

Now there are many more actors in this film, but these are the well-known ones. Here is a scene from the film that shows that anyone can enjoy this film. No matter how many times you have seen Miracle you can't help but get into it every time. You may know what happens, but you still are on the edge of your seat every time. In the end, Miracle is an amazing film and my rating is that you need to see this film as soon as you can. You will not regret it, and you will be recommending it yourself. Miracle is a great film, and I hope you guys decide to see it after reading this; you will not be sorry.

Flashpoint

For this week I'm going to review the TV series Flashpoint. Flashpoint is a show that is based in Canada, and it is about a special unit in the Police Force called The Strategic Response Unit. Now this unit handles all the extreme cases in Toronto, for example hostage situations and kidnapping.

The series focuses on Team One of the SRU, and their leader is Gregory Parker, played by Enrico Colantoni who has been in the TV series' Veronica Mars and Person of Interest. Parker's Second in Command is Ed Lane, played by Hugh Dillon who has been in films like Assault on Precinct 13 and Surveillance. The other team members include: Jules Callaghan, played by Amy Jo Johnson who has been in TV series like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Wildfire, Sam Braddock, played by David Paetkau who has been in films like Snow Day and Final Destination 2, Mike Scarlatti, played by Sergio Di Zio who has been in films like The Boondock Saints and The Cinderella Man, and finally Kevin Wordsworth, played by Michael Cram who has been in films like Tommy Boy and Repo Men. Now there are other team members throughout the series, but these are the main characters.

Now before this show started I had seen plenty of cop shows, but after I saw the Pilot I knew this show was different. What I mean is that this Unit tries to defuse the situation without violence. They use psychology went talking to the suspects, and they negotiate for a peaceful end. Here is an example of what I mean. What this series does is that it makes you feel for the people who are causing the situations.

Flashpoint did something I wasn't expecting, it made me cheer a few times for the people SRU was trying to stop. This series is a great show that lasted five incredible seasons that has you on the edge of your seat every single episode. Everyone's acting is great, and they make you feel for these characters when they have really tough situations that could or does end badly. In the end, my rating is that if you want to see an excellent cop show with characters you love, and intense situations then you should see this show as soon as you can. You won't be able to stop watching as soon as you start. This show is incredible, and should be enjoyed by all.

District B13

With the film Brick Mansions coming out this Friday I thought I would review original film this one is based off of which is, District B13. Now I don't watch a lot of foreign films, but when I saw the trailer for this I knew I had to give it a chance, and I'm really glad I did.

District B13 is about Capt. Damien Tomaso, played by Cyril Raffaelli who has been in films like Live Free or Die Hard and  Stranded, who has to break into District 13, a part of the city that has a wall built around it to keep the scum there and away from proper society, to stop a bomb from going off. In order to break into the District he needs help from a con who grew up in the district known as Leito, played by David Belle who has been in films like The Family and Babylon A.D. The two work together to stop the bomb, stop the bad guy called Taha Bemamud, played by Bibi Naceri who has been in films like Road Nine and The Code, and save Leito's sister called Lola, played by Dany Verissimo-Petit who has been in films like Urban Cannibal and La planque. 

This movie and its sequel are just total fun movies because the action is really cool. I like the action so much because they use something called parkour. If you don't know what parkour is, here is a short video that shows what it is nicely. If you liked that video you will enjoy this movie as much as I did. The action is really cool, and the acting is great. My only problem with this film is that it is way too short; it is only 84 minutes long. That is only an hour and twenty-four minutes long; I feel that is a little too short. Other than that this film is just plain fun.

In the end, if you are old enough to watch R-rated films I think any fan of action movies will enjoy this film very much. My rating then is that if you like action movies and parkour go and see this film as soon as you can. If there are any movies or TV series you would like me to review please comment and let me know. 

Psych

For this review I thought I would a show that just ended, but was one of my favorite shows for eight fun years. The show I am talking about is the USA show Psych. The series is about Shawn Spencer, who was taught at a very young age by his father who was a cop, to be very observant of his surroundings, and what is going on. Pretty much what the character of Sherlock Holmes does, but he isn't as smart.

When he calls in a few tips to the police station they become suspicious, and think he is committing the crimes so he lies, and says he is psychic. This lie lasts eight years, and in this time Shawn solves crime for the Santa Barbra Police Department with the help of his best friend Burton Guster, AKA Gus.

Shawn Spencer is played by James Roday who has been in films like The Dukes of Hazzard and Beerfest. Gus is played by Dulé Hill who was in the tv series The West Wing. During each case Shawn is always in a competition with Head Detective Carlton Lassiter, played by Timothy Omundson who has been in the tv series Jericho and Judging Amy. Lassiter's partner and Shawn's love interest is Juliet O'Hara, played by Maggie Lawson who has been in films like Pleasantville and Cheats. The Chief of the Police Department and the woman who decides to trust Shawn enough to let him help is Karen Vick, played by Kirsten Nelson who has been in tv series like Thanks and The O'Keefes. The last character that should be mentioned in Shawn's father Henry Spencer, played by Corbin Bersen who has been in films like Beyond The Heavens and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. 

Psych is a comedy with some dramatic moments throughout the years, but here is a video that has a few clips of some really funny moments from the show. This show is a fun show for anyone. I'm not saying kids can watch it, but I believe everyone should see this show when they are mature enough to enjoy the comedy. In the end my rating is that you should see this show as soon as you can. It will provide you with hours of entertainment, and it will make you laugh for just as long. If you are looking for an awesome show that will change your day from a bad one into a great one Psych is the show for you.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

This past weekend I saw the film Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and it was amazing! The film is about Steve Rogers/Captain America, played again by Chris Evans, in modern times. Rogers is just starting to get use to modern day when a new threat comes up known as the Winter Soldier.

Rogers is helped by the Black Widow, played by Scarlett Johansson who has been in films like Her and The Avengers, Nick Fury, played by Samuel L. Jackson who has been in films like Django Unchained and Snakes on a Plane, and by Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie who has been in films like The Hurt Locker and Eagle Eye. The cast also includes Robert Redford who has been in films like All is Lost and Spy Game, and Cobie Smulders who was in the TV series How I Met Your Mother.

The acting was great by the entire cast, and the action was awesome. The first Captain America is a fun film, but this one is just great. This is definitely better than the first, and the main reason is the action sequences. The directors did such an amazing job with the action sequences that you felt they were real. It made you feel more like you were in the film. They did a lot of practical effects, which means they actually filmed the action, and not so much special effects. Yes there are special effects, and they look great, but they did a lot of the sequences for real and it made the film that much better.

In the end, even if you weren't a fan of the first Captain America you need to see this one. My rating is that you need to see this as soon as humanly possible. It is a great film, and you won't regret seeing it.

Chuck

This week I'm going to review one of my favorite shows that was on TV, NBC's Chuck. Chuck was a show on NBC about a nerd, Chuck Bartowski, played by Zachary Levi who was most recently in Thor: The Dark World, who accidentally downloads all the nations secrets into his brain. He then has a machine known as the Intersect in his head.

Our government then sends to agents to help him get through daily life, and have the secrets in his head help them put away bad people. One agent is Sarah Walker, played by Yvonne Strahovski who was most recently in I, Frankenstein, who is very beautiful, and very tough. She is Chuck's love interest, but she is always his friend. The other agent is John Casey, played by Adam Baldwin who was in the show Firefly, who is very tough and takes his job very seriously. He doesn't like Chuck at all, but as the series progresses they become friends.

Chuck's best friend is Morgan Grimes, played by Joshua Gomez who was in the shows Invasion and Without a Trace, who knows everything about Chuck, and they remain best friends throughout the entire series. Chuck also has a sister who is Ellie, played by Sarah Lancaster who was in the show Everwood. Ellie is always there for Chuck, and she provides advice and support whenever he needs it.

All the acting is great in the show, and you care for each character as the show progresses. The writers did a great job with combining comedy with action and drama. The show is a comedy, but it has some great action scenes and drama that makes you feel for these characters. The show lasted five seasons, and they were all amazing. Each season keeps you engaged that you are always looking forward to the next episode. I feel anyone can watch this show, and enjoy every minute of it.

In the end, Chuck was an amazing show that I feel everyone should watch at some point. My rating is that you should see this show as soon as you humanly can. I have to venture to say it was one of the best shows that I watched, and it should be enjoyed by all.

Captain America: The First Avenger

I figured since its sequel is being released in a couple of weeks I would review the first; Captain America: The First Avenger. Captain America is about Steve Rogers, played by Chris Evans who has been in films like The Perfect Score and Puncture, a little guy who wants to join the fight during WWII. He is denied because of his size, and medical issues but that doesn't stop him. Because of his determination he meets Dr. Abraham Erskine, played by Stanley Tucci who was in the Hunger Games films.

Dr. Erskine gives Steve a formula that makes him a super soldier. This formula turns Steve into the hero he always wanted to be, Captain America. With his new strength Steve rescues his friend, Bucky Barnes and a lot of other soldiers who were captured by Johann Schmidt, also known as the Red Skull. Bucky is played by Sebastian Stan who has been in films like The Covenant and Hot Tub Time Machine. Schmidt is played by Hugo Weaving who was in the Matrix films.

After Steve learns that Schmidt has a similar formula inside him his mission is to stop Schmidt from setting off missiles in major cities in the U.S. The people who help Steve with his mission are: Bucky Barnes, Peggy Carter, played by Hayley Atwell who was in films like The Duchess and The Sweeney, Colonel Chester Philips, played by Tommy Lee Jones who was in the Men In Black films, Howard Stark, played by Dominic Cooper who is in the new film Need For Speed, Timothy Dugan, played by Neal McDonough who has been in films like The Guardian and Traitor, Gabe Jones, played by Derek Luke who has been in films like Antwone Fisher and Glory Road, and Jim Morita, played by Kenneth Choi who was recently in The Wolf of Wall Street.

All the acting is well done in this film; I have no complaints. The action and special effects are awesome! Some people didn't think so about the effects used to make Evans look smaller, but I thought they did a great job. If you like comic book films this is the film for you. It is a beginner, so you don't need to know anything about any of the characters going in. This film isn't for everyone, but if you like really good action/sci-fi films, this is for you. In the end my rating is that you should definitely see this if you like action movies, or if you are a fan of the comics.

True Detective

For my next review I thought I should do a show that just had its first season finale which is HBO's True Detective. True Detective is a show on HBO that is about two detectives who are questioned about a case they handled seventeen years earlier.

The detectives are Detective Rust Cohle, played by Matthew McConaughey who just won the Oscar for his performance in Dallas Buyers Club, and Detective Marty Hart, played by Woody Harrelson who was in the Hunger Games films. If you like either of these two then you must watch this show because they are both phenomenal. The show is a little slow in the beginning, but these two make it so you don't notice at all. Here is a simple scene where it is just the two of them driving, but the conversation, and the way they discuss the topic, is just interesting.

One thing that is very interesting about this show is that it only had one Director, Cary Fuknaga who directed films like Jane Eyre and Sin Nombre. Fuknaga did such an amazing job that I can't wait for the next season. From what I hear it will have different main characters, but I'm still really excited.

Since McConaughey and Harrelson aren't returning I have to say that I can see why these are great actors. They did such an awesome job with the drama that when certain things happened I couldn't help but react. I was a fan of these two before this show, but I'm a bigger one now because of it.

The show is on HBO so there is a lot of cursing, nudity, sex, and violence, but if you can handle that then this show is for you. My rating is that if you can handle it watch this show as soon as you can. You will not regret it. If there is anything you want me to review let me know.

Secondhand Lions

I'm sorry guys for not doing a review last week, but I wasn't feeling too well. I'm better now, and this review is on my second favorite movie, Secondhand Lions. The film is about Walter, played by Haley Joel Osment who was in movies like The Sixth Sense and Pay it Forward, who has to stay with his two Uncles because his mother is going to school. Walter's Uncles are Garth, played by Michael Caine who was in the Dark Knight Trilogy, and Hub, played by Robert Duvall who was in The Godfather and John Q.

Now Garth and Hub want Walter living with them as much as Walter wants to be there. They get along alright when Walter first arrives, but they grow to really enjoy each other's company. Walter's mom, played by Kyra Sedgwick who was in the TV series The Closer, tells Walter that Garth and Hub have millions of dollars stowed away somewhere. Walter doesn't think anything of it until salespeople show up every day to try to sell them items. Here is what they do to those salesmen.

I really like this film for a few reasons. The first is that the acting for such a small film is excellent; all the actors do the comedy very well, but when they have the dramatic moments that is when you truly see how excellent they really are. The second is that it is a fun film for everyone in your family. I believe anyone can watch this movie and have a great time doing so. Lastly, even though it is a small film it is as good as the big budget films out there. I believe this clip explains what I mean.

In the end, Secondhand Lions is a great film, and my rating is; everyone should see this film as soon as possible because it will give you values everyone should have. I haven't said this in a while, but if there is anything you want me to review let me know.

Banshee

In this review I will review the Cinemax show Banshee. This show is about Lucas Hood, played by Antony Starr, a con man that is just released from spending 15 years in prison. When he is released he heads to his transvestite computer hacker friend Job, played by Hoon Lee. The reason he visits Job is to find where his ex-lover/partner Anna known now as Carrie, played by Ivana Milicevic, is located.

Hood showing up where Carrie lives now, which is a town called Banshee in PA, messes up her life. The reason it messes up her life is because 15 years ago Hood and Anna banded together to steal from the man they worked for Rabbit, played by Ben Cross. Rabbit is your definition of a Crime Lord, and he is one not to be messed with. When Hood and Anna stole from Rabbit they were on the run, and because Hood loved Anna so much he let himself be caught so Carrie could get away. Then for 15 years Rabbit made Hood's life in prison a living hell, and he searched for Carrie but couldn't find her.

After Hood visits Carrie at her house he finds he has lost all that he cared for. He goes to a bar to get a drink where we meet a future friend of Hood's, Sugar Bates, played by Frankie Faison. Along with Bates the new Sheriff for Banshee is at the bar; his name is Lucas Hood. What happens is that these men working for the Crime Lord in Banshee, who is Kai Proctor, played by Ulrich Thomsen, visit Bates' bar to hassle him, and the real Hood steps in to stop them and gets killed in the process. The fake Hood, Antony Starr, stepped in too late to stop them from killing the real Hood, but he killed the two goons.

The fake Hood sees an opportunity and takes it. He calls his friend Job, and after Job forges documents that is how our ex con becomes Lucas Hood new Sheriff of Banshee. With Hood now in Banshee permanently, a lot of chaos ensues. Hood isn't always the hero we want him to be, but I really like his character even if he still steals and robs. Since this show is on Cinemax it has a lot of gore, violence, blood, language, sex, and nudity. To explain most of these here is a clip from the show, and it is one of my favorite scenes in the first season.

I didn't mention all the characters, but everyone's acting is great, and you feel for these characters. Banshee's first season is out on Blu ray/DVD, is currently in its second season on Cinemax, and has been renewed for a third season even though the second hasn't ended yet. In the end my rating is, you see this as soon as you can if you can handle it, and if you enjoy a great action series that has great acting and drama. It is brutal, but very much worth it. If you want to know how many secrets one town can have, watch Banshee and find out.

Remember the Titans

I thought really hard on which next great media I wanted to review, and I decided on the great classic Remember The Titans. The film is a true story about an African American football coach and his high school team on their first integrated season. Integrated means they put both black and whites together on the same team. 

This was back when schools were still separate, and blacks and whites stayed away from each other. This film was directed by Boaz Yakin, who has done most recently the film Now You See Me. I simply love this film, and Yakin did an amazing job.

The acting is really great in  this film, and I'm not surprised with the talent they got. The head coach, Coach Herman Boone, is played none other then by Denzel Washington, who has done films like American Gangster and Training Day. Washington is amazing as Boone and I can watch him as this character a million times and it will never get old. Washington portrays Boone as a very serious man, but he loves his family, and he loves the game. He will do anything for either, and he expects his team to have the same respect for the game as he does. He wasn't expecting the position he was given, but he accepts it, and he does what he can to bring the team together; including getting along with his assistant head coach, Coach Bill Yoast.

Bill Yoast is played by Will Patton, who is in the recent show Falling Skies on TNT. Yoast was the original head coach of the high school, but changes were made and it was given to Boone. This didn't agree with Yoast, and he applied for other coaching positions, but when the players he loved so much weren't going to play for Boone he became the assistant head coach. Patton is fun to watch, and he portrays the emotion very well. Yoast and Boone don't get too well in the beginning, but they grow closer and they begin to trust each other. Yoast has a daughter, Sheryl, played by Hayden Panettiere, who is in the recent show Nashville on ABC.

Panettiere is very young in this film, and even though she is young I like her performance. Lets go with that I've seen worse child actors. Now the two main football players Titans concentrates on are Julius Campbell, played by Wood Harris, and Gerry Bertier, played by Ryan Hurst. These two hate each other in the beginning, but they become great friends despite their color. 

Some other well known actors in Titans are: Donald Faison, who was in the show Scrubs, Kate Bosworth, who was in the film Homefront, and Ryan Gosling, who was in films The Notebook and Drive.

All the acting is great by these, and everyone else in the film. Titans is a great sports film, but you don't even have to like sports to enjoy this film. It is about being who you are, no matter what obstacles are put in your way. I believe this film is a classic because it is a film that any generation can watch and will enjoy no matter what year it is. In the end my rating is, it is a classic that you have to see as soon as possible.

Strike Back

I thought for my second review I would do a TV show that I really enjoy. The show is called Strike Back, and it is on Cinemax. The show is about Section 20, a secret British Intelligence Unit that goes around the world fighting terrorism. In the first season they are after a terrorist known as Latif; who no one knows what he looks like. They have a picture of him, but it is so bad that you wouldn't recognize him if you saw him. I'm not going to say who plays Latif because that will actually spoil the show; I know that sounds weird, but if you watch the first two episodes you would understand.

Section 20 is led by Col. Eleanor Grant, played by Amanda Mealing. Grant is a tough leader, and she doesn't take crap from anyone. She will also do what she has to when trying to get information she needs. She may not agree with some of the choices her team may make, but she will defend them till the bitter end. I enjoy Mealing's acting, and I wouldn't want to mess with her character if she existed.

Grant may be the leader of Section 20, but the show concentrates on two characters. The first is Sgt. Michael Stonebridge, played by Philip Winchester, who has been in movies like The Patriot and Flyboys. Stonebridge is a great soldier with a wife at home. He takes his job very seriously, and he is always ready to defend his country. Winchester does very well in this role. He does the fighting and action scenes great, and he nails the emotion of the character. 

The second is Sgt. Damien Scott, played by Sullivan Stapleton, who was in the movie Gangster Squad, and will be in the upcoming movie 300: Rise of an Empire. Scott is my favorite character in the entire show by far. Scott is a former Delta Force commando, and he was discharged because he was set up. Scott is my favorite character because he does take things seriously, but he also knows how to have fun and make jokes. Here is an example of just that in this scene. I feel this shows who each character is, and how well they work with each other. In the beginning Scott and Stonebridge don't get along, but they become closer and become great friends and it shows. They have each other's back, and they trust in each other. I enjoy these two together, and it just makes the show that much better. 

Section 20 is made of a lot of people, but the other two that the show looks at are Sgt. Julia Richmond, played by Michelle Lukes, and Maj. Oliver Sinclair, played by Rhashan Stone. Richmond is the communications officer who concentrates in staying in contact with the agents out in the field. Sinclair is Grant's right hand man, and he handles the logistics and management of the team.

The team doesn't always win, but they always pick themselves back up, and continue forward. I strongly recommend this show to people who like military movies/TV shows; although it will not be for everyone. This show is on cinemax which mean there is a lot of blood, violence, language, and sex. I feel that is what makes this show what it is, but I understand if people don't like that sort of stuff. If you can handle it I recommend watching it. In the end my rating is; watch as soon as possible, if you can handle it.

Warrior

I didn't feel like making a video, but I felt like reviewing movies/TV shows that I enjoy, and see. I thought my first would be my favorite film, Warrior. This film is about two brothers, one a family man and the other a war hero, who both decide to start fighting in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) again. They both are fighting for different reasons, but you feel for both of these brothers. When I saw this I couldn't help but want both of them to succeed.

You might think this is just another fighting movie, but it goes way beyond that. They had a very rough childhood, which they don't go into huge detail, but you get how it affected them through their emotions instead of using flashbacks which I enjoyed.

The family man brother is played by Joel Edgerton, who before this I haven't seen him in anything else, but I'm sure glad I saw him in this. The war hero brother is played by Tom Hardy, who most recently played Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, who was excellent in the emotional scenes and the fighting. Last but not least the father of the brothers is played by none other than Nick Nolte, Who is just a legend in the film industry. The acting was just great all around, and the fighting was unbelievable. The film was directed by Gavin O'Connor, who is the director of another great film called Miracle.

In the end this is my favorite film because the action is superb, but it goes way beyond that to another level with the story and the acting. My rating of this is, see it as soon as humanly possible!

I will review more stuff shortly, but I want to see what kind of feedback I receive on this. If you have any requests please let me know, and I will review it as soon as I can. Thanks for reading, and I hope you all see Warrior.