So I recently watched Son of God and I'm here to bring you my review. So without further ado.............
This major motion picture event -- an experience created to be shared among families and communities across the U.S. -- brings the story of Jesus’ life to audiences through compelling cinematic storytelling that is both powerful and inspirational.
Alright before I get into my review I want to say that I am a christian, I believe in god's holy word and i am an active member in my church and that this review was really hard to do and because I didn't want to offend someone and if I do I am truly sorry. With that being said this film is pretty bad. Now I will say that this film has probably been the best and most portrayal of Jesus's life on earth and brings across a great message. But since I am reviewing a film I have to look at negative aspects (none of which pertain to the story) and this film has some negatives. I thought the visuals in the film were horrible, I thought the acting was terrible and it felt like a TV movie (and yes I know it was based off of the TV miniseries The Bible) and I feel that the film would have worked better on TV that way more people could see it and not have to spend gas money to get to and from the theater and not spend almost $100 to see a film that could have easily worked on the small screen. But overall I enjoyed the story and it was a great portrayal of Jesus's life Overall i give Son of God a 5 out of 10 and I highly recommend that Sunday School teachers show this to their classes at least once a year.
So ladies and gentlemen what did you think of Son of God, what would you rate it and what did you think of my review? Let me know in the comments section and let your voice be heard.
Jonah Sparks
I have a beard and I love talking about movies. I do movie reviews that are short and sweet, top 10 lists from every genre possible as well as the latest movie news.
Monday, March 31, 2014
My Review of Sabotage
So I recently watched Sabotage and I'm here to bring you my review. So without further ado.................
John “Breacher” Wharton (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger) leads an elite DEA task force that takes on the world's deadliest drug cartels. When the team successfully executes a high-stakes raid on a cartel safe house, they think their work is done - until, one-by-one, the team members mysteriously start to be eliminated. As the body count rises, everyone is a suspect.
This film is pretty bad. Look I'm a huge Schwarzenegger fan and I love just about every movie he's ever done, but his film is so bad. The story gets really confusing and very sloppy. I had really high hope for the film simply because the director is the same who did Training Day and End of Watch (which are incredible movies). This is Arnold's worst performance and just tries too hard. The supporting cast a few bright spots but other than that you really don't give a crap about what happens to their characters in the film. I will admit there are a lot of good action scenes and those kept me entertained for the most part but I was just simply too bored with the film. Overall I give Sabotage a 2 out of 10 and I would only watch it if it was on TV and it was the only thing on.
So ladies and gentlemen what did you think of Sabotage, what would you rate it and what did you think of my review? Let me know in the comments section below and let your voice be heard.
Jonah Sparks
John “Breacher” Wharton (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger) leads an elite DEA task force that takes on the world's deadliest drug cartels. When the team successfully executes a high-stakes raid on a cartel safe house, they think their work is done - until, one-by-one, the team members mysteriously start to be eliminated. As the body count rises, everyone is a suspect.
This film is pretty bad. Look I'm a huge Schwarzenegger fan and I love just about every movie he's ever done, but his film is so bad. The story gets really confusing and very sloppy. I had really high hope for the film simply because the director is the same who did Training Day and End of Watch (which are incredible movies). This is Arnold's worst performance and just tries too hard. The supporting cast a few bright spots but other than that you really don't give a crap about what happens to their characters in the film. I will admit there are a lot of good action scenes and those kept me entertained for the most part but I was just simply too bored with the film. Overall I give Sabotage a 2 out of 10 and I would only watch it if it was on TV and it was the only thing on.
So ladies and gentlemen what did you think of Sabotage, what would you rate it and what did you think of my review? Let me know in the comments section below and let your voice be heard.
Jonah Sparks
Saturday, March 29, 2014
My Review of Noah
So I recently watched Noah and I'm here to bring you my review. So without further ado......................
The Biblical Noah (played by Russell Crowe) suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge and takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood.
First off I want to say that I am a christian, I am saved and I am active member in my church. I also want to say that before you go into the film leave your thoughts and beliefs at the door, that way the film can be more enjoyable and then after the film you can judge it for what it's worth. Now with that out of the way I want to say that this film is amazing. Russell Crowe gives an outstanding performance as Noah, and so does the supporting cast especially Emma Watson. The cinematography and visuals in the film are magnificent. The film really makes us think about our lives and it puts a wonderful perspective on mankind. The two small negatives I have is number 1 the violence- the film has some really gruesome scenes that I thought were very unnecessary and number 2 Jennifer Connolly's performance as Noah's wife Naameh. I think she overacted way to much and every time she was on screen I cringed a little. Overall I really enjoyed the film it gave me a new perspective on life. Overall I give Noah a 10 out of 10 and highly recommend that you see it in theaters.
So ladies and gentlemen what did you think of Noah, what would you rate it and what did you think of my review? Let me know in the comments section and let your voice be heard.
Jonah Sparks
The Biblical Noah (played by Russell Crowe) suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge and takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood.
First off I want to say that I am a christian, I am saved and I am active member in my church. I also want to say that before you go into the film leave your thoughts and beliefs at the door, that way the film can be more enjoyable and then after the film you can judge it for what it's worth. Now with that out of the way I want to say that this film is amazing. Russell Crowe gives an outstanding performance as Noah, and so does the supporting cast especially Emma Watson. The cinematography and visuals in the film are magnificent. The film really makes us think about our lives and it puts a wonderful perspective on mankind. The two small negatives I have is number 1 the violence- the film has some really gruesome scenes that I thought were very unnecessary and number 2 Jennifer Connolly's performance as Noah's wife Naameh. I think she overacted way to much and every time she was on screen I cringed a little. Overall I really enjoyed the film it gave me a new perspective on life. Overall I give Noah a 10 out of 10 and highly recommend that you see it in theaters.
So ladies and gentlemen what did you think of Noah, what would you rate it and what did you think of my review? Let me know in the comments section and let your voice be heard.
Jonah Sparks
Friday, March 28, 2014
Actor Spotlight of Al Pacino
In Hollywood there are a numerous amount of very talented actors that have great performances in just about every movie they are in. One of those Actors is Al Pacino and today I'm going to spotlight his career by listing the movies he has been in, my 3 favorite films he has been in, list of notable awards he has one as well as any future projects he has in the works. So without further ado...
2. Scent of a Woman
3. Scarface
Future Projects
2014- Manglehorn
2014- Imagine
2015- The Humbling
2015- The Irishman
So ladies and gentlemen what do you think of Al Pacino's acting career? Let me know in the comments section and let your voice be heard.
Jonah Sparks
Al Pacino's Filmography
Year
|
Film
|
Role
|
1969
|
Me, Natalie
|
Tony
|
1971
|
The Panic in Needle Park
|
Bobby
|
1972
|
The Godfather
|
Michael Corleone
|
1973
|
Scarecrow
|
Francis Lionel “Lion” Delbuchi
|
1973
|
Serpico
|
Frank Serpico
|
1974
|
The Godfather Part 2
|
Michael Corleone
|
1975
|
Dog Day Afternoon
|
Sonny Wortzik
|
1977
|
Bobby Deerfield
|
Bobby Deerfield
|
1979
|
…And Justice for All
|
Arthur Kirkland
|
1980
|
Cruising
|
Steve Burns
|
1982
|
Author! Author!
|
Ivan Travalian
|
1983
|
Scarface
|
Tony Montana
|
1985
|
Revolution
|
Tom Dobb
|
1989
|
Sea of Love
|
Frank Keller
|
1990
|
The Local Stigmatic
|
Graham
|
1990
|
Dick Tracy
|
Alphonse “Big Boy” Caprice
|
1990
|
The Godfather Part 3
|
Michael Corleone
|
1991
|
Frankie and Johnny
|
Johnny
|
1992
|
Glengarry Glen Ross
|
Ricky Roma
|
1992
|
Scent of a Woman
|
Col. Frank Slade
|
1993
|
Carlito’s Way
|
Carlito “Charlie” Brigante
|
1995
|
Two Bits
|
Grandpa
|
1995
|
Heat
|
Lt. Vincent Hanna
|
1996
|
City Hall
|
John Pappas
|
1997
|
Donnie Brasco
|
Benjamin “Lefty” Ruggiero
|
1997
|
The Devil’s Advocate
|
John Milton
|
1999
|
The Insider
|
Lowell Bergman
|
1999
|
Any Given Sunday
|
Tony D’Amato
|
2000
|
Chinese Coffee
|
Harry Levine
|
2002
|
Insomnia
|
Will Dormer
|
2002
|
S1m0ne
|
Viktor Taransky
|
2002
|
People I Know
|
Eli Wurman
|
2003
|
The Recruit
|
Walter Burke
|
2003
|
Gigli
|
Starkman
|
2004
|
The Merchant of Venice
|
Shylock
|
2005
|
Two for the Money
|
Walter Abrams
|
2007
|
88 Minutes
|
Dr. Jack Gramm
|
2007
|
Ocean’s Thirteen
|
Willie Bank
|
2008
|
Righteous Kill
|
Det. David “Rooster” Fisk
|
2011
|
The Son of No One
|
Det. Stanford
|
2011
|
Jack and Jill
|
Himself
|
2012
|
Stand Up Guys
|
Val
|
2013
|
Salome
|
King Herod
|
Top 3 Favorite Films
1. The Godfather Part 22. Scent of a Woman
3. Scarface
Al Pacino's Awards & Nominations
Year
|
Award
|
Film
|
Win/Nomination
|
1973
|
Academy award for Best Supporting Actor
|
The Godfather
|
Nominated
|
1974
|
Academy Award for Best Actor
|
Serpico
|
Nominated
|
1975
|
Academy Award for Best Actor
|
The Godfather Part 2
|
Nominated
|
1976
|
Academy Award for Best Actor
|
Dog Day Afternoon
|
Nominated
|
1980
|
Academy Award for Best Actor
|
…And Justice for All
|
Nominated
|
1991
|
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
|
Dick Tracy
|
Nominated
|
1993
|
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
|
Glengarry Glen Ross
|
Nominated
|
1993
|
Academy Award for Best Actor
|
Scent of a Woman
|
Win
|
Future Projects
2014- Manglehorn
2014- Imagine
2015- The Humbling
2015- The Irishman
So ladies and gentlemen what do you think of Al Pacino's acting career? Let me know in the comments section and let your voice be heard.
Jonah Sparks
Thursday, March 27, 2014
My Top 10 Favorite Non-Horror Villains of All-Time
A villain (also known in film and literature as the "antagonist," "baddie", "bad guy", or "black hat") is an "evil" character in a story, whether a historical narrative or, especially, a work of fiction. The villain usually is the antagonist (though can be the protagonist), the character who tends to have a negative effect on other characters. A female villain is sometimes called a villainess (often to differentiate her from a male villain). Random House Unabridged Dictionary defines villain as "a cruelly malicious person who is involved in or devoted to wickedness or crime; scoundrel; or a character in a play, novel, or the like, who constitutes an important evil agency in the plot". In film villains can become some of the most iconic characters in the movie and sometimes can be cheered on more than the heroes. With that being said I'm going to bring you my top 10 favorite non-horror villains of all-time, along with the actors that portrayed them and the films that each villain was in. So without further ado...
10. Hans Gruber
Portrayed by:
Alan Rickman in Die Hard
9. The Wicked Witch of the West
Portrayed by:
Margaret Hamilton in The Wizard of Oz
Mabel King in The Wiz
Mila Kunis in Oz: The Great and Powerful
8. Hannibal Lecter
Portrayed by:
Brian Cox in Manhunter
Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal and Red Dragon
Gaspard Ulliel in Hannibal Rising
Aaron Thomas in Hannibal Rising (Young Hannibal Lecter)
7. Loki
Portrayed by:
Tom Hiddleston in Thor, The Avengers and Thor: The Dark World
6. Smaug
Portrayed by:
Benedict Cumberbatch in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and The Hobbit: There and Back Again
5. Daniel Plainview
Portrayed by:
Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood
4. Col. Hans Landa
Portrayed by:
Christoph Waltz in Inglorious Bastards
3. Khan Noonien Singh
Portrayed by:
Ricardo Montabon in Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan
Benedict Cumberbatch in Star Trek Into Darkness
2. Darth Vader
Portrayed by
David Prowse in Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi
James Earl Jones in Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi (Voice Only)
1. The Joker
Portrayed by:
Jack Nicholson in Batman
Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight
So ladies and gentlemen who are some of you favorite non-horror villains and what do you think of my list? Let me know in the comments section and let your voice be heard.
Jonah Sparks
10. Hans Gruber
Portrayed by:
Alan Rickman in Die Hard
9. The Wicked Witch of the West
Portrayed by:
Margaret Hamilton in The Wizard of Oz
Mabel King in The Wiz
Mila Kunis in Oz: The Great and Powerful
8. Hannibal Lecter
Portrayed by:
Brian Cox in Manhunter
Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal and Red Dragon
Gaspard Ulliel in Hannibal Rising
Aaron Thomas in Hannibal Rising (Young Hannibal Lecter)
7. Loki
Portrayed by:
Tom Hiddleston in Thor, The Avengers and Thor: The Dark World
6. Smaug
Portrayed by:
Benedict Cumberbatch in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and The Hobbit: There and Back Again
5. Daniel Plainview
Portrayed by:
Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood
4. Col. Hans Landa
Portrayed by:
Christoph Waltz in Inglorious Bastards
3. Khan Noonien Singh
Portrayed by:
Ricardo Montabon in Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan
Benedict Cumberbatch in Star Trek Into Darkness
2. Darth Vader
Portrayed by
David Prowse in Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi
James Earl Jones in Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi (Voice Only)
1. The Joker
Portrayed by:
Jack Nicholson in Batman
Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight
So ladies and gentlemen who are some of you favorite non-horror villains and what do you think of my list? Let me know in the comments section and let your voice be heard.
Jonah Sparks
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
My Review of Bad Words
So I recently watched Bad Words and I'm here to bring you my review. So without further ado.............
Guy Trilby (played by Jason Bateman), a 40-year-old misanthrope, makes waves at a regional spelling bee when, due to a loophole in the rules, he is allowed to enter and later wins. Hurling insults at every turn, Guy advances to the national contest in Los Angeles, accompanied by a reporter (played by Kathryn Hahn) who wants to discover his hidden motives for entering the bee. As the competition gears up, friendless Guy inexplicably forms a bond with a young speller who is feeling parental pressure to win.
I absolutely love this film. This film is pretty much a mix of Bad Santa and Billy Madison and it is absolutely hilarious. Jason Bateman is awesome in this film as well as the supporting performances of Allison Janney, Kathryn Hahn and Rohan Chand. Jason Bateman knocks it out of the park in his directorial debut. The jokes are just hilarious and If you get the chance to see it then see it. Now my biggest complaint in the film is that it gets just a little too dramatic at some points and that's not necessarily good for comedies. But overall I love the film and you should definitely check it out. I give Bad Words an 8.5 out of 10 and you should rent it or buy it on VOD/PPV.
So ladies and gentlemen what did you think of Bad Words, what would you rate it and what did you think of my review? Let me know in the comments section and let your voice be heard.
Jonah Sparks
Guy Trilby (played by Jason Bateman), a 40-year-old misanthrope, makes waves at a regional spelling bee when, due to a loophole in the rules, he is allowed to enter and later wins. Hurling insults at every turn, Guy advances to the national contest in Los Angeles, accompanied by a reporter (played by Kathryn Hahn) who wants to discover his hidden motives for entering the bee. As the competition gears up, friendless Guy inexplicably forms a bond with a young speller who is feeling parental pressure to win.
I absolutely love this film. This film is pretty much a mix of Bad Santa and Billy Madison and it is absolutely hilarious. Jason Bateman is awesome in this film as well as the supporting performances of Allison Janney, Kathryn Hahn and Rohan Chand. Jason Bateman knocks it out of the park in his directorial debut. The jokes are just hilarious and If you get the chance to see it then see it. Now my biggest complaint in the film is that it gets just a little too dramatic at some points and that's not necessarily good for comedies. But overall I love the film and you should definitely check it out. I give Bad Words an 8.5 out of 10 and you should rent it or buy it on VOD/PPV.
So ladies and gentlemen what did you think of Bad Words, what would you rate it and what did you think of my review? Let me know in the comments section and let your voice be heard.
Jonah Sparks
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