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Reviews By Nathan M Rose

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The Tourist

(Nathan M Rose) 12/10/2010 9:50 AM EDT
Lets get things straight first...if you are going into the Tourist thinking it is going to be a wild ride like a Jason Bourne film, then you will be sorely disappointed. The Tourist, directed and written by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, tells the story of Frank Taylor (Johnny Depp), an American tourist, who crosses paths with a stranger ... Read More

Morning Glory

(Nathan M Rose) 11/9/2010 12:04 PM EDT
Rachel McAdams first caught my attention with her performance in the films, Mean Girls, and Red Eye. She shows so much heart in her performances, and that quality continues to shine through in her latest film, "Morning Glory".However, Rachel McAdams, who plays Becky Fuller, isn't alone in creating a fun, lighthearted film. The cast also i... Read More

Predators

(Nathan M Rose) 11/4/2010 1:35 PM EDT
In 1987, a new science fiction/action franchise was born by John McTiernan(Die Hard), starring Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator, True Lies), Carl Weathers (Rocky), Jesse Ventura (The Running Man), and Bill Duke (Commando). The film went on to spawn a direct sequel and two spin-off films. Now, 23 years later, writer/producer, Rob... Read More

Due Date

(Nathan M Rose) 11/4/2010 9:35 AM EDT
The team that brought you The Hangover is back this holiday season to give you another hilarious comedy, but entitled Due Date this time. Due Date tells the story of a soon-to-be Dad, Peter Highman (Robert Downey, Jr. Iron Man, Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang), who after some pretty insane circumstances, is forced to hitch a ride to Los Angeles with aspiring ... Read More

Splice

(Nathan M Rose) 11/3/2010 11:21 AM EDT
Playing with cloning is no joke as demonstrated in the new Warner Bros feature science fiction, horror film, Splice, starring Adrien Brody (Predators,King Kong), Sarah Polley (Go, Dawn of The Dead), and Delphine Chanéac (The Pink Panther), The film is directed by Canadian-French film director, Vincenzo Natali (Cube). Vincenzo Natali o... Read More

A Nightmare on Elm Street

(Nathan M Rose) 10/31/2010 12:59 PM EDT
In 1984, a film that would change the face of cinematic horror was released to unsuspecting audiences, entitled A Nightmare on Elm Street. Its success would spawn numerous sequels and even an entire film studio. Now 26 years later, New Line Cinema in association with Platinum Dunes brings a revised vision of the original back for ... Read More

Paranormal Activity 2

(Nathan M Rose) 10/22/2010 8:29 AM EDT
In 1999, a new form of psychological mokumentary film drama was introduced to movie audiences with the Blair Witch Project. Now eleven years later, still continuing in the same vein, comes the sequel to the 2007 Paranormal Activity, entitled simply Paranormal Activity 2.Paranormal Activity 2 is a prequel (and sequel) to the events that take place i... Read More

Hereafter

(Nathan M Rose) 10/21/2010 1:26 PM EDT
Hereafter, is the latest dramatic effort from Clint Eastwood, written by Peter Morgan. The film revolves around three parallel stories. They are about three people affected by death in different ways; Matt Damon plays an American factory worker named George, who has a gift that enables him to communicate with the dead. Cécile de France plays... Read More

Red

(Nathan M Rose) 10/14/2010 10:59 PM EDT
Filling the comic book void this fall comes Red, starring an ensemble cast of Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Mary-Louise Parker, Karl Urban, Brian Cox, and Richard Dreyfus. It is based on the DC comic Book by Warren Ellis and Cully Hammer. Red (Retired Extremely Dangerous) tells the story of Frank Moses (Br... Read More

My Soul to Take

(Nathan M Rose) 10/14/2010 3:05 PM EDT
After having a five-year hiatus from directing the Master of Horror, Wes Craven is back this fall with his latest film, My Soul To Take.My Soul To Take takes place in the sleepy town of Riverton, where a legend tells of a serial killer, The Ripper, who swore he would return from the grave. Now, 16 years later, children born the night of the Ripper&... Read More