Cherie's Movie Reviews

Old-fashioned dark comedy fun with a kick - and the next great dog star introduced!

Published on 2007-12-17 23:27:00

I confess, I am a David Hewlett fan ("McKay" is one of my favorite characters of all time), also I'm a Stargateophile (gatephiliac?) and pretty serious fanatic, however, I don't automatically and blindly "love" everything out just because it's attached to Stargate, either SG-1 or Atlantis. I like to think I have an independent mind to some extent. A Dog's Breakfast sounded like a cute project, and I enjoyed reading the Hewlett "dgeek" blog and watching the squirrels (his self-named fans) spin an

Starship Troopers: Interplanetary Bugs Make For Space Camp

Published on 2007-05-27 15:31:00

This is a film I only watched by chance--I thought it was something else. Here is one of those flicks you won't believe anyone would really enjoy. Also, I think you may have to be a little different in the sense of humor department, but I qualify proudly in that area. The story goes like this ... once upon a time in the future there is a world where, to be a citizen, you must do a stint in the government military. From there you are able to go into a career, or choose to stay in the service. One

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington: Mr. Stewart in a gentler time

Published on 2007-05-27 15:21:00

Capra's classic film is from a time where ideals and standing on moral principles were clearcut, and less complicated. It reflected a wholesomeness and faith in right and wrong that is, sadly, quite blurred these days.Capra is a legend for a reason. This film is a good example of his winning touch, and the way he not only allows his actors to shine, but he lets the actors present the story in an effective way - without any heavy handedness. Stewart, Arthur, and Rains shine.Watching Jimmy Stewart

Krippendorf's Tribe: Dreyfuss drums up some trouble with Dharma

Published on 2007-05-27 15:15:00

Richard Dreyfuss wears body paint, feathers, and a specific body part sheath in Krippendorf's Tribe. He plays widowed anthropologist James Krippendorf, a man in a pickle.After the loss of his wife and partner, he is in a depression. His three kids are raising themselves, and the house is a shambles. Worse still, the grant money he'd received for his last project is gone. And now his benefactors want filmed proof of his research - the existence of a lost New Guinea tribe. Problem is, the tribe is

The Wedding Singer: Singing Sandler and darling Drew, who woulda thought it?

Published on 2007-05-27 14:31:00

I don't remember the hairstyles being quite so awful in the 1980s! But I digress...I enjoyed watching this silly flick as much as I had dreaded the thought of it originally. I really enjoyed watching Adam Sandler play the title character right on mark.I kept expecting all the goofiness to turn slapstick or idiotic, but instead, the film became almost charming (in an offbeat sort of way), with even a few nicely played dramatic moments.The wedding singer's true-love is played by Drew Barrymore, wh

Poseidon: Ship sank, movie didn't...if you're a real disaster fan

Published on 2007-05-25 11:12:00

Being a fan of the original movie, The Poseidon Adventure, and Irwin Allen disaster movies (well, most any disaster flick, actually), I wanted to see Poseidon very much. And being a big Kurt Russell fan made it even more of a "must see" for me. I'd heard the "professional" reviewers and critics make their comparisons, pick at the movie and make their "educated" and highly paid opinions known. I ignored them, as usual, and wanted to be my own reviewer. Because of circumstances, I wasn't able to g

Lake Placid: Humor and the beast

Published on 2007-05-13 20:52:00

Amidst some very pleasing scenery, there is an air of terror. Something is in the lake...This is one of those "nature goes amok" films that are usually hokey, fairly to completely stupid, and often campy. However, for fans of this type of genre, they are pretty enjoyable no matter how corny.Such is the case with Lake Placid. There's a preposterous story, a rather used concept of an overgrown alligator let loose to wreak havoc on mankind, and lots of dramatic music.However, I absolutely enjoyed t

The Edge: Conflicts of nature and the nature of man

Published on 2007-05-13 20:15:00

It seems genres come in waves, or groups, and there have been a number of "nature thrillers" and "natural disaster" survival films over the past few years. Some better than others. (I haven't complained because I enjoy them--even bad ones are fun in my opinion.)Another story in this genre is available on video. But, it isn't quite the same. For starters, this film has the incredible acting talents of Sir Anthony Hopkins, and Mr. Alec Baldwin. Superb actors.Hopkins lends a depth of quality to his

Deep Rising: A real Treat -- sci-fi fun from the deep

Published on 2007-05-13 18:47:00

I stumbled across a great 90's "creature feature" with all the elements of an old-fashioned monster movie, while using the great technology of this generation. The flick I'm referring to is, Deep Rising, starring Treat Williams. "Rising" begins with Williams and his crew transporting some very rough looking individuals to a luxury liner. Williams is a bit of a rogue, who doesn't question his passengers, just takes their money. However, this time, he has taken on a rough group - and some heavy ar