Overall Rating: *
The Ring Two @ IMDB

Synopsis:
The terrifying, VHS-haunting, ghost is back in this sequel to the 2002 horror movie. This time Samara (Daveigh Chase) has taken a personal interest in Aidan (David Dorfman). Samara wants a mother and she’ll do anything to get one…

Review:
This one is going to be short and sweet. I really, really didn’t like this movie. The Ring was unique, horrifying, and intense. That is everything that The Ring Two is not. They broke all of the rules the setup in the first film. Samara is not bound by the tape. She is free to haunt anyone she pleases. She can possess bodies and she wants a mother?! Ok so the mother part isn’t such a stretch, but part two supposedly takes place six months after the original. So did she not want her mommy for the last six months? The movie also plays way to predictably. You can see every death coming a mile away and I just wasn’t scared.

I’m not going to waste any more time with this one. Rent The Ring if you haven’t seen it, but don’t waste your time with The Ring Two. Its not even worth the rental (I regretted getting it from Blockbuster).

Overall Rating:***
Kicking & Screaming @ IMDB

Synopsis:
When Phil Weston (Will Farrell) gets the opportunity to coach his son’s soccer team, he’s gets the chance to prove he’s nothing like his overbearing and belittling father. Phil quickly loses himself in the stuggle to win as we see that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Review:
Everything I heard and read about this movie said that it wasn’t going to be good. It didn’t do that well at the box office and most people that saw it said it wasn’t any good. Personally, its tough to pass up a Will Farrel movie, regardless of what people say about it. I’m happy to report that everyone was wrong, at least in my opinion. I got a kick out of this movie, no pun intended.
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Overall Rating:***
Toy Story @ IMDB

Synopsis:
Andy got a toy for his birthday. It walks, it talks, it…..has an identity crisis?!?! Jealousy rages when a new toy becomes a young boys favorite. This is the first installment of the Toy Story franchise. It is the fillm that introduced us to Woody, an old school cowboy who’s used to being number one; Buzz, a futuristic spaceman who’s not quite sure who (or what) he is; Hamm, a pushy porker with a pension for pennies; Rex, a domesticated dino in need of therapy; and Mr. Potato Head, the opinionated hot head.

Review:
I should preface this review with a qualifier: most of my comments are about the DVD, not about the movie. The virtues of Toy Story as a film are worthy of another review. Though the fact that it is celebrating its 10th anniversary, makes such a review pointless. But I should do one, so here it is: the movie is great. That sums it up.
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Overall Rating: *****
Lost @ IMDB

Synopsis:
Forty-eight survivors of a plane crash must fight to stay alive on an uncharted island that holds many mysteries. Jack, a doctor, struggles to deal with the death of his father and the burden of leading the survivors. Kate, a fugitive, is desperate to keep her past a secret. John, a paraplegic who suddenly regains the use of his legs, finds his faith. Sawyer, a con artist, fights his inner demons. Michael, reunited with the son he lost years before, labors to find a way to get off the island. Everyone must work together to survive or die alone…

Review:
I have always been curious about this series. Lost was launched fall of 2004 on ABC and seemed to drag people in right away. I admit that my curiosity never got strong enough to catch an episode on TV, but when the first season was released on DVD I felt it was time to give it a look. I picked up the first disc at Blockbuster and watched the Pilot. By the end of part one of the pilot, I was hooked. Why? Read on and I’ll tell you, but before you do, a small warning: Though I won’t reveal any significant twists or secrets, its unavoidable not to mention some of the season’s events.
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