Drag Me to Hell – Horror Thriller

June 10th, 2009
Drag Me to Hell - Alison Lohman

Drag Me to Hell - Alison Lohman

Rating: ★★★★☆

Movie: Drag Me to Hell (2009)

Studio : Ghost House Pictures; Universal

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Runtime : 99min

Website : dragmetohell.net

Trailer :
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Review:
Drag Me to Hell marks Sam Raimi’s reinsertion to the horror genre, a director infamous for his cult series The Evil Dead. His latest endeavor follows Christine Brown (Alison Lohman), a loan officer from Los Angeles determined for a promotion to assistant manager. In an attempt to impress her boss, Christine forces herself to deny an old woman’s loan extension. The woman, named Mrs. Ganush (Loran Raver), gets on her knees and begs Christine to grant her an extension, but she does not falter. At the end of the day, Christine is assaulted by Mrs. Ganush, and after a brief tussle, she places a curse on her. Christine is to be tormented by demons for three days, in a sort of “Hell on Earth scenario”, before ultimately being dragged to Hell to burn for eternity. Knowing this, she must find a way to destroy the haunting demon before time expires.

Overall, the film is spot-on. Raimi provides a script full of suspense, sheer terror, and even some morbid humor. One would think that after 22 years of directorial projects outside of the genre, it would be tough to dive back in. However this is not the case, as Drag Me to Hell knows how to push all the right buttons to create optimal enjoyment for the audience. Unfortunately there are some pitfalls in the movie, albeit rather minor. The computer-generated effects are quite underwhelming at times, and even if the plot is enticing, it feels rather thin. Despite these complaints, Drag Me to Hell is an entertaining watch with loads of hair-raising moments guaranteed to keep you situated at the edge of your seat.

-Daniel S.

Horror, In Theaters, Thriller

Exclusive Clip from: Disney’s Up

June 3rd, 2009

Watch a short 2-minute exclusive clip for Disney’s new movie Up.
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Up – Family Comedy Movie

June 3rd, 2009

Up - Edward Asner

Up - Edward Asner

Rating: ★★★★★

Movie: Up (2009)

Studio : Pixar Animation; Disney Pictures

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Runtime : 96min

Website : disney.go.com/disneypictures/up

Trailer :
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Review:

Up follows the adventure of Carl Fredricksen (voiced by Edward Asner) and Russell (voiced by Jordan Nagai), as they set out on a trip around the globe in Carl’s house, which is floating thanks to thousands of helium balloons. Carl imagines this scheme after being relentlessly annoyed by construction workers for him to move, as his old house has become a bit of an eye-sore among the jungle of skyscrapers and futuristic buildings. Following a brief altercation with one of these construction workers, Carl is ordered by a judge to move into an assisted living community. Intent on keeping his home, Carl sets his plan in motion; however, he does not know that Russell, who is working for his “Assisting the Elderly” badge as part of his Boy Scout program, was on his porch when he lifted off. Together, the two embark on a wild journey to visit exotic locations as well as inadvertently forge a rather unlikely friendship.

Over the years, Pixar has been known as a powerhouse for producing comical, clean movies that are entertaining for children and adults alike, and Up is no exception. The incredible animation, aesthetically pleasing vibrancy and beautiful film score alone are worthy of positive reviews, but the compelling storyline and relatable characters make up the bulk of my praise. Up is not only a tale of adventure, but it is also a heartfelt story of undying love; this is evident in Carl’s unyielding desire to visit Paradise Falls, an exotic destination in South America that he vows to visit, as per his deceased wife’s request. This extremely realistic enterprise, coupled with flawless execution, results in a movie that is instantly relatable for viewers of all ages. Young or old, average movie-goer or film fanatic, you are absolutely guaranteed to enjoy Up.

-Daniel S.

Comedy, Family, In Theaters

Twilight: New Moon Movie Trailer

June 2nd, 2009
Twilight: New Moon

Twilight: New Moon

Here at MovieReviewsPro we don’t post a lot of news which tells you that when we do, it’s important.

Twilight has been by far one of the most successful masterpieces in the film world. The movie was nominated for 9 awards and won 1 of them for “Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actress”. The blood sucking movie earned $69,637,740 during its first weekend at the box office and $382,133,300 worldwide. There is no doubt that this movie has a growing audience.

And now…The moment you all have been waiting for…The Twilight Saga brings you…The New Moon Trailer.

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