Movie Night: Ghostbusters.

NOW SUPERSEDED BY NEW REVIEW POSTED ON JUNE 8, 2022: 

https://movienightcentral.blogspot.com/2022/06/redux-ghostbusters-1984.html

Review #026: Ghostbusters.

Cast
Bill Murray (Peter Venkman), Dan Aykroyd (Ray Stantz), Sigourney Weaver (Dana Barrett), Harold Ramis (Egon Spengler), Rick Moranis (Louis Tully), Ernie Hudson (Winston Zeddemore), Annie Potts (Janine Melnitz), William Atherton (Walter Peck), David Margulies (Lenny Clotch), Slavitza Jovan (Gozer), and Ivan Reitman (Zuul and Slimer) Directed by Ivan Reitman.

Review
This film is a load of fun, pure and simple. Murray, Aykroyd, Ramis, and Hudson do a good job, with Atherton also doing a good job along with Moranis. But the one to not forget is Weaver. Straight off from Alien and Aliens, she does a good job playing something a bit different from those two roles (Thankfully having more of a career other then those two and its *shudders* sequels) The story is alright, making you invested in the film along with the performances.

Overall, I give it 10 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: First Blood.

Review #025: First Blood.

Cast
Sylvester Stallone (John Rambo), Richard Crenna (Colonel Sam Trautman), Brian Dennehy (Sheriff Will Teasle), Bill McKinney (Dave Kern), Jack Starrett (Art Galt), Michael Talbott (Balford), Chris Mulkey (Ward), John McLiam (Orval), Alf Humphreys (Lester), and David Caruso (Mitch) Directed by Ted Kotcheff.

Review
This is based off of David Morrell's 1972 novel of the same name. PTSD is Post Tramatic Stress Disorder, and Stallone plays a man with the disorder. He plays him quite well. This film makes you believe that Rambo is the sympathetic character instead of the policemen (and for good reason). The actors all play their roles very well as the film isn't just a beat them up, it's a psychological film with heart that would inspire three sequels different from the first...

Overall, I give it 9 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Crocodile Dundee II.

Review #024: Crocodile Dundee II.

Cast
Paul Hogan (Michael J. 'Crocodile' Dundee), Linda Kozlowski (Sue Charlton), John Meillon (Walter Reilly), Hechter Ubarry (Luis Rico), Juan Fernández (Miguel), Charles S. Dutton (Leroy Brown), Kenneth Welsh (Brannigan), Stephen Root (DEA Agent), Dennis Boutsikaris (Bob Tanner), Ernie Dingo (Charlie), Steve Rackman (Donk), and Gerry Skilton (Nugget) Directed by John Cornell.

Review
While this sequel may seem just plain ridiculous, at least it tries to do something orignal. The film isn't really that funny considering the plot tone, but at least it's watchable. It certainly didn't need a sequel (Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles)

Overall, I give it 5 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Crocodile Dundee.

Review #023: Crocodile Dundee.

Cast
Paul Hogan (Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee), Linda Kozlowski (Sue Charlton), John Meillon (Walter Reilly), David Gulpilil (Neville Bell), Mark Blum (Richard Mason), Michael Lombard (Sam Charlton), Reginald VelJohnson (Gus), Terry Gill (Duffy), Steve Rackman (Donk), and Gerry Skilton (Nugget) Directed by Peter Faiman.

Review
Clearly a Redux Review is in order for this review, to be done in 2018.

This film basically jump started Australian films (As far as I know anyway) While the film isn't exactly great, it has its share of good stuff and all. It's useful for the most part, relatively harmless.

Overall, I give it 6 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey.

Review #022: Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey.

Cast
Alex Winter (William "Bill" S. Preston, Esq./Evil Bill/Granny S. Preston, Esq.), Keanu Reeves (Ted "Theodore" Logan/Evil Ted), William Sadler (Death (The Grim Reaper)/Englishman), Joss Ackland (Chuck De Nomolos), George Carlin (Rufus), Pam Grier (Ms. Wardroe), Annette Azcuy (Elizabeth), Sarah Trigger (Joanna), Hal Landon Jr. (Captain Logan), and Amy Stock-Poynton (Missy) Directed by Peter Hewitt.

Review
Well, this film is a radical one. The reasons: It's slightly more funnier and insane then the first one, with as terrorizing parents, go to Hell, get in a duel with Death, fights Evil robotic versions of themselves, and have babies all in one movie. It has some alright slapstick, and overall this is a useful sequel. Will there be a third film? Who knows?

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.

Review #021: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.

Cast
Keanu Reeves (Ted Logan), Alex Winter (Bill S. Preston Esq.), George Carlin (Rufus), Terry Camilleri (Napoleon Bonaparte), Dan Shor (Billy the Kid), Tony Steedman (Socrates), Rod Loomis (Sigmund Freud), Al Leong (Genghis Khan), Jane Wiedlin (Joan of Arc), Robert V. Barron (Abraham Lincoln), Clifford David (Ludwig van Beethoven), Hal Landon Jr. (Captain Jonathan "John" Logan), and Bernie Casey (Mr. Ryan) Directed by Stephen Herek.

Review
Although the film may seems like a cheap Back to the Future ripoff, it tries to have an orignal idea that makes it a little funny. The characters are decent, Now, the film has funny moments, and a plot that is decent and for anyone that like seeing weird things going on, and I'm glad I got this as a gift, and I'm sure you will too.

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: A Christmas Story.

superceded: https://movienightcentral.blogspot.com/2023/12/a-christmas-story.html

Review #20: A Christmas Story.

Cast
Peter Billingsley (Ralphie Parker), Jean Shepherd (Narration), Ian Petrella (Randy Parker), Melinda Dillon (Mrs. Parker), Darren McGavin (Mr. Parker), Scott Schwartz (Flick), R. D. Robb (Schwartz), Zack Ward (Scut Farkus), Yano Anaya (Grover Dill), Tedde Moore (Miss Shields), and Jeff Gillen (Santa Claus) Directed by Bob Clark.

Review
This film, is a classic. it's a film that has decent acting (albeit with some overacting at points), a story that has many themes to go with it that connect into one (with some...fantasies by Ralphie) It's funny, but it can also be serious. It's a timeless classic that was once overlooked back in 1983, but it is now considered to be a classic in the Christmas spirit. Merry Christmas, and I hope you watch this film at least once this year, if not twice (as it's on a marathon right now...).

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: For a Few Dollars More.

Review #019: For a Few Dollars More.

Cast
Clint Eastwood (Manco (the "Man with No Name"), Lee Van Cleef (Colonel Douglas Mortimer), Gian Maria Volontè (El Indio), Mario Brega (Nino, Member of Indio's Gang), Luigi Pistilli (Groggy, Member of Indio's Gang), Aldo Sambrell (Cuchillio), Klaus Kinski (Juan Wild - The Hunchback), Benito Stefanelli (Luke 'Hughie'), and Luis Rodríguez (Manuel, Member of Indio's Gang) Directed by Sergio Leone.

Review
Under further review, it is determined that the Dollars Trilogy (#015, #017, #019) qualify as "World cinema" films due to being released in Italy. As such, they are retroactively the first world cinema films reviewed on Movie Night. Redux Reviews of these movies will happen by the end of this year - 2018.

The film, like the other two in The Dollars Trilogy is a good film with the same good story and acting decent. It's a memorable series that hasn't really aged badly, after 45 years (1964-1966) Not much to say, but that's how it is. I would review Hang 'Em High...but I need to lay off the westerns...

Overall, I give it 9 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Die Hard with a Vengeance.

Review #018: Die Hard with a Vengeance.

Cast
Bruce Willis (NYPD Lieutenant John McClane), Samuel L. Jackson (Zeus Carver), Jeremy Irons (Simon Gruber), Graham Greene (NYPD Detective Joe Lambert), Colleen Camp (NYPD Detective Connie Kowalski), Larry Bryggman (NYPD Inspector Walter Cobb), Anthony Peck (NYPD Detective Ricky Walsh), Nick Wyman (Mathias Targo), Sam Phillips (Katya), and Kevin Chamberlin (Charles Weiss) Directed by John McTiernan.

Review
As a movie that connects itself with the first film while ignoring the second film (with McTiernan returning to direct this film), it's a good if not perfect movie. Willis and Jackson are pretty good together as a duo, having pretty good scenes in the midst of fairly established tension for both them and the plot. It veers into being like a cartoon with the action at times, but it manages to keep itself going relatively well. Irons is a decent villain, not simply just being the brother of the guy from the first film. Ultimately, there's enough to keep one entertained in this third installment of a franchise that usually delivers some thrills.

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: A Fistful of Dollars.

Review #017: A Fistful of Dollars.

Cast
Clint Eastwood (Joe, the Stranger), Gian Maria Volontè (Ramón Rojo), Marianne Koch (Marisol), José Calvo (Silvanito, the Innkeeper), Joseph Egger (Piripero, the Coffin-Builder), Antonio Prieto (Don Miguel / Benito Rojo), Sieghardt Rupp (Esteban Rojo), Wolfgang Lukschy (Sheriff John Baxter), Margarita Lozano (Doña Consuelo Baxter), and Bruno Carotenuto (Antonio Baxter) Directed by Sergio Leone (#015 - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly)

Review
Under further review, it is determined that the Dollars Trilogy (#015, #017, #019) qualify as "World cinema" films due to being released in Italy. As such, they are retroactively the first world cinema films reviewed on Movie Night. Redux Reviews of these movies will happen...someday.

Like The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, it has a compelling plot, a fight scene of mastery, a wonderful music scene, good acting and directing. The plot is allright, as it doesn't feel like you're watching a sequel, you're just watching a western that happens to be related to two other films. It's a good flick to watch just for ol' times sake or just needing to have some fun.

Overall, I give it 9 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Die Hard 2.

Review #016: Die Hard 2.

Cast
Bruce Willis (John McClane), Bonnie Bedelia (Holly Gennero-McClane), William Sadler (Colonel Stuart), Art Evans (Leslie Barnes), William Atherton (Dick Thornburg), Franco Nero (General Ramon Esperanza), Dennis Franz (Captain Carmine Lorenzo), Fred Thompson (Ed Trudeau), John Amos (Major Grant), and Reginald VelJohnson (Al Powell) Directed by Renny Harlin.

Review
This film brings out all the stops of action and story with alright performances that are almost better then the first one (even if you go to watch the action). Although not directed by the first Director (John McTiernan), Harlin manages to make a movie with a bit of the tone from the first one but not too much like it. The plot is decent, but out of the four Die Hard films as of 2010, this one is probably the least remembered even for a sequel because it isn't as fun as the others, but is still a decent film.

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

Review #015: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

Cast
Clint Eastwood (Blondie), Lee Van Cleef (Angel Eyes), Eli Wallach (Tuco Benedicto Pacífico Juan María Ramírez), Aldo Giuffrè (Captain Clinton), Mario Brega (Corporal Wallace), Luigi Pistilli (Father Pablo Ramírez), Al Mulock (Elam), Antonio Casas (Stevens), Antonio Casale (Bill Carson/Jackson), and Antonio Molino Rojo (Captain Harper) Directed by Sergio Leone.

Review
Under further review, it is determined that the Dollars Trilogy (#015, #017, #019) qualify as "World cinema" films due to being released in Italy. As such, they are retroactively the first world cinema films reviewed on Movie Night. Redux Reviews of these movies will happen by the end of 2018. 

This is the first film I've done from the 1960s, and it's a good start. This film has a stunning musical score, and a long but great story as the actors, especially Eastwood do a great job acting, and this film is unforgettable in movie history with its stunning acting, story and musical score as the film is one that will stun you on your first watch. This was the first western I watched, and I don't regret it one bit.

Overall, I give it 10 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Die Hard.

superceded: https://movienightcentral.blogspot.com/2023/12/redux-die-hard.html

Review #014: Die Hard.

Cast
Bruce Willis (Detective John McClane), Alan Rickman (Hans Gruber), Alexander Godunov (Karl Vreski), Bonnie Bedelia (Holly Gennaro McClane), Reginald VelJohnson (Sgt. Al Powell), Clarence Gilyard Jr. (Theo), Paul Gleason (Dwayne T. Robinson), William Atherton (Richard Thornburg), Hart Bochner (Harry Ellis), and De'voreaux White (Argyle) Directed by John McTiernan.

Review

This film brings exuberant joy and all the fun and bang in a 2 hour action packed film set on Christmas Eve. The acting is alright considering this an action film an all, with fine action and some decent suspense. Willis is the standout with a decent performance that would jump-start his career. This film would begin a franchise, which I will attempt to cover soon (#016, #018, #320)...

Overall, I give it 9 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.

Review #013: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.

Cast
Ioan Gruffudd (Dr. Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic), Jessica Alba (Susan Storm/Invisible Woman), Chris Evans (Johnny Storm/Human Torch), Michael Chiklis (Ben Grimm/The Thing), Doug Jones (Norin Radd/Silver Surfer), Laurence Fishburne (Voice of Norin Radd/Silver Surfer), Julian McMahon (Victor von Doom/Doctor Doom), Kerry Washington (Alicia Masters), and Beau Garrett (Captain Frankie Raye) Directed by Tim Story.

Review
Speaking of trying and flailing around...The film is better then the first one as the actors at least try to be better with a story that tries to be unlike the first, which was a little too easy, though the movie doesn't quite exceed the level of acceptable excitement that a movie needs. The acting is decent, but it still really doesn't make an impression on you, seeming more like sock puppets trying to yell you to wake up in muffled voices, though once again Chiklis is decent. At least the Silver Surfer is entertaining. It's a little better then the first one, but it seems rushed (how so if its short I wonder) at 91 minutes, with the action happening quickly. Unsurprisingly, Doctor Doom is back, and he...still can't be a menacing villain. But it's still an okay film, better then the first, but if you expected way better (which I didn't), you might be disappointed. The film makes a few marks, but not enough.

With any luck (which looks dim), the new Fantastic Four will be better than this.

Overall, I give it 6 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: X-Men: The Last Stand.

Review #012: X-Men: The Last Stand.

Cast
Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Halle Berry (Storm), Ian McKellen (Magento), Patrick Stewart (Xavier), Famke Janssen (Jean Grey), Anna Paquin (Rouge), Kelsey Grammer (Beast), James Marsden (Cyclops), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), Shaun Ashmore (Iceman), Ellen Page (Kitty Pryde), and Vinnie Jones (Juggernaut) Directed by Brett Ratner (#305 - Rush Hour and #306 - Rush Hour 2)

Review
Well, the film is shorter then the second one, which gives it less time to make it's plots and points as the film seems a little rushed, though it seems to want to show more characters that end up appearing for a few seconds. The acting is fine, but Vinnie Jones stands out for the meme worthy performance, particularly: "I'm the Juggernaut, bitch!". It's so inane that it makes up for  The characters do great, except for some characters like Angel who are barely in at all, despite being on the cover of the DVD I have. The story is odd for the most part. It seems to come out of nowhere, while conflicting with Jean's arc, which probably would've been a much more interesting story to focus on exclusively.  Overall, the ending is kinda ambiguous, as the film leaves clues about a fourth film (the final scene, the scene after the end credits), though why hasn't there been one? It makes us want more, and that's the problem. It makes you wonder what could have been if they had got a better director for the job.

UPDATE: Thank you X-Men: Days of Future Past, for being a good installment, while also managing to erase a good portion of this film. Of course, that also means the other two films don't count either, but to hell with all of that, I stand by my rating for this film.

Overall, I give 6 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Fantastic Four.

Review #011: Fantastic Four.

Cast
Ioan Gruffudd (Dr. Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic), Jessica Alba (Susan Storm/Invisible Woman), Michael Chiklis (Ben Grimm/The Thing), Chris Evans (Johnny Storm/Human Torch), Julian McMahon (Doctor Doom), Hamish Linklater (Leonard), and Kerry Washington (Alicia Masters). Directed by Tim Story.

Review
This film tries to be the Fantastic Four. It tries to be what you would like, with action and effects, however you notice the acting is standardized, with Chiklis being the exception, mainly because he seems to be the only one with a real story arc. It just feels so typical and less like an engaging movie. The film is just not very into what its adapting, like it wants to make something else, but it has to use this. It actually makes you wonder if it's better or worse then the 1990's version (which wasn't even released). This film seems to try to be like The Incredibles (with regards to the dynamic of the family vs the group here), however where the Incredibles made sense and had fun with the premise, this...just doesn't. You would have better luck picking a random Fantastic Four comic book as the movie. I remember once reading a comic book with Spiderman trying to be part of the Fantastic Four, and trying to evade their trapping of him. Why did I mention it? Because that is probably my only positive memory of the Fantastic Four. If you like blandness, take it and run with it.

With any luck (which looks dim), the new Fantastic Four will be better than this.

Overall, I give it 5 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: X2.

Review #010: X2.

Cast
Patrick Stewart (Professor Charles Xavier), Hugh Jackman (Logan / Wolverine), Ian McKellen (Eric Lehnsherr / Magneto), Halle Berry (Ororo Munroe / Storm), Famke Janssen (Jean Grey), James Marsden (Scott Summers / Cyclops), Anna Paquin (Rogue), Rebecca Romijn (Raven Darkholme / Mystique / Grace), Brian Cox (William Stryker), Alan Cumming (Kurt Wagner / Nightcrawler), Bruce Davison (Senator Kelly), Aaron Stanford (John Allerdyce / Pyro), Shawn Ashmore (Bobby Drake / Ice Man), Kelly Hu (Yuriko Oyama / Lady Deathstrike), and Katie Stuart (Shadowcat) Directed by Bryan Singer (#008 - X-Men)

Review
This is the sequel to X-Men (already reviewed two reviews ago) and this might possibly be better then the 1st. It's a longer plot, which allows more depth and detail and it shows with a Plot of complications and heart. The cast does great and all, with good acting from Jackman and Stewart. While I don't approve of having Wolverine having to fight a technically evil version of him, it doesn't make the film have much effects. Anyway, with those things in the way, it's still a good movie, but is the third better? Or worse...?

Overall, I give it an 9 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Star Trek.

Review #009: Star Trek.

Cast
Chris Pine (James T. Kirk), Zachary Quinto (Spock), Eric Bana (Captain Nero), Leonard Nimoy (Spock Prime), Zoe Saldana (Uhura), Bruce Greenwood (Christopher Pike), Karl Urban (Leonard McCoy), John Cho (Hikaru Sulu), Simon Pegg (Montgomery Scott), Anton Yelchin (Pavel Chekov) and Winona Ryder (Amanda Grayson) Directed by J.J. Abrams.

Review
This review has now been superseded by my Redux Review, which covers more ground than this original review, as stated here: https://movienightcentral.blogspot.com/2019/05/redux-star-trek-2009.html

Let me make this perfectly clear that I am not a Star Trek fan. This film tries to reboot the film series that started in the 60's. It does an alright job trying tell a story. It's fine, trying to be different from what the timeline says, a bit of romance and time travel. Pine plays Kirk in a weird kind of a way with no remorse, Quinto plays Spock with a bit of emotion (similar to what he did on Heroes is your question). The film has a bit of overacting but it is fine nonetheless. The visuals are alright, as this film does get you interested in Star Trek a little (Even if you have to wait 4 years for a sequel).

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: X-Men.

Review #008: X-Men.

Cast
Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Halle Berry (Ororo Monroe/Storm), Patrick Stewart (Xavier/Professor), Ian McKellen (Magento), Anna Paquin (Marie/Rouge), Famke Janssen (Jean Gray), Bruce Davison (Senator Robert Kelly), James Marsden (Scott Summers/Cyclops), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), Ray Park (Toad) and Tyler Mane (Sabretooth) Directed by Bryan Singer (#010 - X2)

Review
This film is a dramatic film with visuals of coolness that are a good adaption of the comic (With a clever reference to the costumes of the comic) The movie has good acting, especially from Jackman, Stewart, McKellan, and Berry. The action is allright, with the film not having an overload of action to make a film that while not being the most perfect movie, is still an useful film adapation that would make room for the sequels (Review #010, #012, #042)

Overall, I give it 9 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Looney Tunes: Back in Action.

Review #007: Looney Tunes: Back in Action.

Cast
Brendan Fraser (D.J. Drake), Jenna Elfman (Kate Houghton), Steve Martin (Mr. Chairman), Joe Alaskey (Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Beaky Buzzard, Mama Bear), Jeff Bennett (Foghorn Leghorn, Yosemite Sam, Nasty Canasta), Heather Locklear (Dusty Tails), Joan Cusack (Mother), Timothy Dalton (Damian Drake), Bob Bergen (Porky Pig), June Foray (Granny), Brendan Fraser (Tasmanian Devil), Eric Goldberg (Marvin the Martian, Michigan J. Frog, Speedy Gonzales, Tweety), Bruce Lanoil (Pepé Le Pew), and Billy West (Elmer Fudd, Peter Lorre) Directed by Joe Dante.

Review
This is the first film covered of the 2000s, a decade that has just passed us by recently. The film is a wacky, but fine comedy with animation and live action mixed in very well. The cartoon characters are voiced well, with decent acting from Fraser and crazier acting by Martin. It's a zany, but cool film worth all the comedy, action, drama, spyness, and more all into a 90 minute film that entertains even if it may have been overshadowed by Elf, Matrix Revolutions, and *sighs* Cat in the Hat (#210). I'd say it's an underrated gem, but you'll have to check it out to see for yourself. For me, it's successful.

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: RoboCop 3.

Review #006: RoboCop 3.

Cast
Robert John Burke (RoboCop / Alex J. Murphy), Nancy Allen (Anne Lewis), Remy Ryan (Nikko Halloran), Rip Torn (OCP President), John Castle (Commander Paul McDaggett), Jill Hennessy (Dr. Marie Lazarus), Mako (Kanemitsu), C. C. H. Pounder (Bertha), Felton Perry (OCP Vice President Donald Johnson), Robert DoQui (Sgt. Warren Reed), Bruce Locke (Otomo), Bradley Whitford (Jeffrey Fleck), and Mario Machado (Casey Wong) Directed by Fred Dekker.

Review
Watch the Redux Review! http://officalmovienight.blogspot.com/2016/02/redux-review-robocop-3.html

So the film does not star Peter Weller, who felt the suit was hard to wear. Anyway, Robert John Burke does a weird robot-ish voice, while sounding more like his actual character doesn't feel right. The others do okay jobs considering the fact they're in a silly film, with jet-packs and Japanese robots. The film is silly, but it's the kind of silly if you can over look it (which is a bit hard), you might have a good time that might take your feeling of this film up a notch.

Overall, I give it 4 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Get Shorty.

Review #005: Get Shorty.

Cast
John Travolta (Chili Palmer), Gene Hackman (Harry Zimm), Rene Russo (Karen Flores), Danny DeVito (Martin Weir), Dennis Farina (Ray "Bones" Barbone), Bette Midler (Doris Saffrin), Delroy Lindo (Bo Catlett), and James Gandolfini (Bear) Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.

Review
This film is smart, engaging, interesting, useful, and more. The characters are interesting, with Travolta and DeVito being the best standouts, as the film also has a comedic touch to it, making it feel excellent in many ways. It feels like one of those classics from the old classic times that make you feel right at home, with each scene do a great job in style. Believe or not, there was a sequel to this, but I have not watched it. It took 512 reviews and over three years, but I finally got to the sequel.

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: RoboCop 2.

Review #004: RoboCop 2.

Cast
Peter Weller (Alex Murphy/RoboCop), Nancy Allen (Anne Lewis), Belinda Bauer (Dr. Juliette Faxx), Dan O'Herlihy ("The Old Man" / OCP President), Felton Perry (OCP Vice President Donald Johnson), Tom Noonan (Cain), Willard E. Pugh (Mayor Marvin Kuzak), Gabriel Damon (Hob), Galyn Görg (Angie), Stephen Lee (Officer Duffy), and Robert DoQui (Sgt. Reed) Directed by Irvin Kershner (#114 - The Empire Strikes Back)

Review
This film has alright acting, Weller doing the best once again, but Gabriel Damon isn't playing this character too mean spirited for my taste. The film is dark, but a little too dark for my taste. RoboCop gets more development, with him confused over his identity and getting beaten up, and being healed, with the final showdown, which reminds of The Empire Strikes Back (Also directed by Kershner) The film is okay, it's some of the acting, such as Hob and other elements that makes the film mean spirited. For that I change my rating from what could've been a 9 to a 7. We'll get to RoboCop 3 soon...

Check out the Redux Review of this film: http://officalmovienight.blogspot.com/2016/02/redux-review-robocop-2.html

Overall, I give it 7 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Rocky.

Review #003: Rocky.

Cast
Sylvester Stallone (Rocky Balboa), Talia Shire (Adrian Pennino), Burt Young (Paulie Pennino), Carl Weathers (Apollo Creed), Burgess Meredith (Mickey Goldmill), Thayer David (Miles Jergens), Joe Spinell (Tony Gazzo), Tony Burton (Tony "Duke" Evers) and Pedro Lovell (Spider Rico) Directed by John G. Avildsen.

Review
Well this is a pretty alright film. It is a little slow for the first 30 minutes as the plot and the romance takes a while, but after that, it gets much better with Rocky being a comeback in training, and Shire acts like a shy but lovely girl (who would change in the sequels). Young does a fine job as a tough guy with issues (particularly with Rocky III). Carl Weathers plays a boxer who apparently takes the fight with ease, but he gets what he didn't ask for. Anyway, this film has a nice feel of heart that makes it great.

Overall, I give it 9 out 10 stars.

Movie Night: RoboCop.

Review #002: RoboCop.

Cast
Peter Weller (Alex Murphy / RoboCop), Nancy Allen (Anne Lewis),  Ronny Cox (OCP Senior President Dick Jones), Kurtwood Smith (Clarence Boddicker), Miguel Ferrer (OCP Executive Bob Morton), Dan O'Herlihy ("The Old Man"), Paul McCrane (Emil Antonowsky), Ray Wise (Leon Nash), Jesse D. Goins (Joe Cox), Calvin Jung (Steve Minh), Michael Gregory (Lt. Hedgecock), Robert DoQui (Sergeant Warren Reed), and Felton Perry (OCP Executive Johnson) Directed by Paul Verhoeven.

Review
This film brings Science Fiction, Comedy, and Police stuff all into one. The film has some comedy, but it makes sure to not tip toe the line of dark comedy and silliness. The acting is good, especially from Weller and Cox. The action is good, displaying excellent effects that still hold up after all these years. The plot is decent, setting up the premise and making it work well. Anyway, this film is an excellent blend of all the genres into one film. Now, did the sequels do that? Find out soon on Movie Night (#004 and #006)

Check out the Redux Review of this film: http://officalmovienight.blogspot.com/2016/02/redux-review-robocop-1987.html

Overall, I give it 9 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Terminator 2: Judgement Day.

REDUX here: https://movienightcentral.blogspot.com/2020/12/redux-terminator-2-judgement-day.html

Review #001: Terminator 2: Judgement Day.

Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger (The Terminator), Linda Hamilton (Sarah Connor), Edward Furlong (John Connor), Robert Patrick (T-1000), Earl Boen (Dr. Silberman), Joe Morton (Miles Dyson), S. Epatha Merkerson (Tarissa Dyson), Castulo Guerra (Enrique Salceda), Danny Cooksey (Tim), Jenette Goldstein (Janelle Voight), and Xander Berkeley (Todd Voight) Directed by James Cameron.

Review
Well, this film is a nice piece of work at 2 and a half hours long, and the Science Fiction is really put in first, along with the drama. The cast does an excellent job, especially Schwarzenegger and Patrick. This film has good use of CGI and great scenes that make you laugh and cry, as it qualifies for one of the best sci-fi films of all time. This film is probably the best sequel of any film as it does a great job. Unlike the third one, which we'll get to later on Movie Night...

...(The Terminator - #063, Terminator 3 - #089, and Terminator Salvation - #090)

Overall, I give it 10 out of 10 stars.