Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Directed by: Peter Hyams                                                                
Starring: Michael Douglas, Amber Tamblyn, Jesse Metcalfe
Rating: PG-13

Plot
High profile lawyer, Martin Hunter has an impeccable record putting criminals behind bars and is a shoo-in for governor in the upcoming election. But when ambitious rookie journalist, C.J. Nicholas begins investigating Hunter for tampering with evidence to secure his convictions, the district attorney's perfect record is up for scrutiny. Commencing a risky game of cat and mouse with Hunter, C.J. frames himself as a murder suspect to catch the corrupt D.A. in the act. Romantically involved with C.J. but unaware of his assignment, assistant D.A. Ella Crystal becomes caught between her boss's political ambitions and C.J.'s dangerous expose. As mounting evidence stacks up against both men, Ella's own life becomes threatened when she discovers incriminating proof that puts the fate of both C.J's innocence and Hunter's reputation in her hands.
Review
Why am I just now seeing this movie? I cannot tell you but as of now, I am glad that I watched it. I appreciated Ella and C.J.’s relationship in the movie because it was essential to the ending. Michael Douglas is the ideal bad guy and he wears this title very well. Michael Douglas does a superb job at pulling you into his tangled web of deceit. Ella stands by her man as a woman in love should, but she does have a problem with protecting herself. It was good to see Orlando Jones play a serious role such as a detective. The main character played by Jesse Metcalfe represented subtle acting skills that seem to be enough to keep my interest in this griping who did it movie. The plot was sound and the twist was unsuspected.
10 out of 10

Monday, January 3, 2011

Lost Boys: The Thirst

Directed by: Dario Piana
Starring: Corey Feldman, Jamison Newlander, Tanit Phoenix, Seb Castang
Released Date: October 12, 2010
Rated R
Plot: In this second generation Lost Boys sequel, Corey Feldman and Jamison Newlander reprise their roles as vampire-hunting brothers Edgar and Alan Frog, who agree to help an author (Tanit Phoenix) who pens vampire novels find her missing brother. Turns out, he has been sucked into a dangerous world of underground raves, where a mysterious DJ (Seb Castang) reigns over a dance floor teaming with the undead.
Why wait for another Twilight movie when there is Lost Boys Saga. This saga has been around way before Twilight hit the scene. Lost Boys is still going strong and this new attraction has secured me staying a fan. The movie has just enough action and the unsuspected twist makes watching the movie all the better. The digital effects and musical soundtrack fit perfectly. The characters were well developed even though Tanit Phoenix and Seb Castang gave me the feeling that they are not seasoned actors. It incorporated action, suspense, and believe or not comedy giving the movie more excitement and making it good entertainment. I recommend this movie to those who like blood and guts and slasher films. Move over Twilight Saga because The Lost Boys is back.
Rating of 7 out of 10
Reviewed by D. A. Beasley