yankeemvp Reviews

The Departed (2006)

A Perfect film

[10/10 · 3 January 2017]

The departed it is arguably the best movie of the 2000'sand they're probably hasn't been a better movie since then. Scorsese is back in the world of organized crime. This time instead of the Italian Mob, the focus is on the Irish mob in Boston. Led by Jack Nicholson who humor and one of his best performances in Year's The biggest question is who can you trust . Damon and DiCaprio are both undercover, Leo is a cop pretending to be a criminal and Damon is A cop working for Jack Nicholson . Mark Wahlberg also gives one of his best performances of his career and was awarded with an Academy award nomination. Also in the film is Martin Sheen Alec Baldwin Anthony Anderson and more are also in the epic crime saga. Who's working for who and who can be trusted with questions are constantly asking yourself while watching this. A great movie that get to the weather with each additional watch . The most cities for anyone who is a fan of Scorsese or the crime genre in general .

Passengers (I) (2016)

A good movie to see in the theatres.

[6/10 · 3 January 2017]

Now having agreed to go see this on Christmas instead of collateral beauty which would have been my choice this film definitely did not disappoint . It's not easy making a movie with just one or two characters for pretty much the entire film but they definitely did a good job with this one . It takes place on a flight to a new planet that will take 90 years to get there, all the passengers are in a chamber that will preserve them for the duration of the 90 year flight. The problem is there is a malfunction and some of the chambers open, leaving Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence awake and alone 90 years early. This is one of those rooms where the less you know the better so as to not do too much away let's just say they have to figure out how they're going to survive For 90 years all by themselves, Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawerence both give good performances that make her feel very enjoyable definitely a movie to check out in the theaters

War Dogs (2016)

Jonah Hill and Miles Teller are great together

[7/10 · 3 January 2017]

Jonah Hill and Miles Teller give great performances in this film based on a true story. Having been best friends in middle school the two meet up again at a funeral several years later. Miles Teller is a masseuse working for direction in life when Jonah Hill shows up in a nice car and a nice suit obviously very successful. he then review tomorrow that he has been working with his uncle purchasing contract and selling guns . At first Miles character A bit skeptical about getting involved but once he sees the money that they can make he quickly joins the team. They are enjoying making a ton of money and living a party lifestyle but once the biggest contract over their allies becomes available they have to do whatever it takes to make sure the deal gets done which involves reviewed the country I'm going to the Middle East . Bradley Cooper also gives a good performance in a small about crucial role . Jonah Hill got a well-deserved Golden Globe nomination, a good mix of action and comedy a must see for anyone who is fans of Jonah Hill or miles Teller.

Point Break (2015)

Entertaining but needs some familiar faces

[5/10 · 3 January 2017]

Now this would have been a decent movie if it wasn't a remake of a cult classic from 1991. The visuals and action sequences are actually pretty entertaining but Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze Who were in the original were replaced by two guys that I had never seen or heard of before .if they could have cast actors like Taylor Kitsch, Tom Hardy, Ben Foster, or Emile Hirsh just to name a few it would have made all the difference in the world . The action scenes made it watchable but it was just a really good bad movie with these actors. So unfortunately they wasted the opportunity to remake a good 90's action film. I saw the list of actors considered I don't know if everyone refused or what happened but with a 100 million dollar budget they deffinitley could have afforded some familiar faces.!

31 (2016)

Rob Zombie is one sick individual

[6/10 · 3 January 2017]

Now as someone who isn't a big fan of the horror genre or at least supernatural horror movies I am a bi fan of the saw franchise and those sort of horror movies. Now to get to business, 31 is about a bunch of roadies who play A game of 31 every Halloween . They abduct A group of people and force them to play 31 a game where you have to fight to the death. an interesting take on a not so original story in classic Rob zombie style. If you like Devils rejects you will definitely like this . Very violent and entertaining wish we could get more horror movies like this one. The cast is great like in most of Rob Zomgies movies everyone looks the part . there is no stereo typical pretty boy or even an extremely attractive girl everyone looks normal and fits the part

Entourage (2015)

Much better then it got credit for. Fans will love it

[8/10 · 18 August 2015]

The boys pick up right where the series ended and they don't skip a beat. Ari is quick to offer Vince the lead role in his first picture as studio head. Only problem is Vince has decided the next movie he does he also wants to direct. So with the movie going over budget with the boys focus quite a few problems as usual. Plus turtle is now a multi- multimillionaire just thought I should mention that. Now Vince is having problems with the financers of the movie over a girl. Not only does he want drama replaced he also wants Vinny the star and director replaced, are you willing to put anything on the line to stop that. Great for fans only problem I had with it is that it had to squeeze a season worth of material into a half and hour movie. People who have not seen the show will be able to follow along although they will not get many references that people who watch the show will. There was plans to make a sequel and possibly a trilogy but with low box office success that unfortunately may not be the case. Hopefully they can come up with a budget to at least make a sequel. Plus there's cameos from about anyone you can think of from common to Russell Wilson to Mark Wahlberg to Liam Neeson. Definitely worth checking out especially if you're a fan of the show.

Pulp Fiction (1994)

Best movie of all time

[10/10 · 18 August 2015]

Shows multiple different stories and how they interact with one another in an out of order sequence but boy does it work. The main story focuses on the Vincent Vega and Jueles two hit-man working for gangster Marsellus Wallace. Brilliance of this movie besides the way it's filmed and the acting is the dialogue. Shows to hit-man on the way to a job and what they talk about not just loading their guns like any other movie. Bruce Willis is another one of the main stories a boxer supposed to take a fall for Marsellus Wallace, things don't go according to plan and Bruce Willis is forced to go on the run. Unfortunately his girlfriend forgot the one thing that matters to him his father's watch which Christopher Walken explain explains in an unforgettable dialogue. One of the best scenes of the movie comes from director Quinten Tarantino as Jimmy. The third story which is the minor of the three is Vincent Vega taking Marsellus Wallace's wife out on a date. Uma Thurman as Mia. Although a short subplot also has one of the most unforgettable scenes involving a heroine overdose. There are so many great lines and every single actor gives a great performance. I have never seen such a perfect movie before. It is a shame that not only did this not win best picture but that there were no Oscar wins for acting. Although this movie may not be for everyone it is definitely a must see and by far the best movie of the 90s. So much more can be said but I will just ended on what does Marsellus Wallace look like?

Old Dogs (I) (2009)

Worth a Watch

[6/10 · 15 August 2015]

Definitely better than it gets credit for. Travolta and William are quite entertaining as best friends and business partners in this family comedy. You can tell that they are real life best friends and wish that they had made more movies together that weren't so studio controlled. Right as they are closing in on the biggest business deal of their career Williams ex-wife shows up with two kids that he did not know that he had, so the two are forced to play dad and trying to close a business deal your typical chaos ensues. Seth Green is also pretty funny as their young business partner. Justin Long also has a very small but hilarious role. This film did exactly was it is intended to do A light family comedy that you can sit and relax to for a little over an hour and a half. Nothing to original but Travolta and Williams make it work. Nothing to go rush and see but worth checking out if given the opportunity.

Bad Boys (1995)

Buddy cop at it's finest

[9/10 · 15 August 2015]

The first big hit got stars is great as your cliché Sergeant Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Michael bay took two then sitcom stars and made one of the greatest action comedy films of all time. There is not a dull moment in this action packed hilarious buddy cop film. In one of his most entertaining roles, Will Smith plays Mike Lowrey A Miami detective trying to recover the biggest heroin seizure The city has ever seen . Luckily for them there is a witness The only problem is the timing as Martin Lawrence is forced to pretend to be his partner Mike Lowery well trying to keep their only witness safe. Joe Pantelione is great as the cliché Sergeant. With great lines and great chemistry Bad Boys is easily the best buddy cop film since lethal weapon. Although I find the second Bad Boys to be more entertaining this will always be a classic and you can see what Michael Bay can do with an R rated low budget action film. A must see for any fan of the actors filmmaker or genre.