New Movie Reviews

The Lovely Bones will soon hit theaters. This movie is based on the book of the same title written by Alice Sebold. The interesting thing about it is that the author based some of the elements of the story from her own experience as a rape victim.

Preview of the movie

The movie is about a young girl who was brutally raped and murdered. Her spirit went to her personal heaven where she can still see her family as they struggle with her death. As she was in her personal heaven, she sees how her family reacted to her death and how they faced their own demons and triumphed over them. In heaven, she meets another girl who serves as hew new best friend. The real story actually starts after the protagonist died. The film is about loss, facing one's own demons, and acceptance of the inevitable.

Movie characters, directors, and cast

The film was directed by Peter Jackson, an award winning director who directed various movies including the Lord of the Rings saga. The main character, Susie Salmon, is played by Saiorse Ronan. Susie's father is played by Mark Wahlberg, and the one who rapes Susie, George Harvey, is portrayed by Stanley Tucci. Susie's mother is portrayed by Rachel Weisz.

The Lovely Bones is a great film. It is actually the story of acceptance for Susie, and healing and gaining of strength for those she left behind. The success of the Lovely Bones still remains to be seen. Many are putting their hope that Peter Jackson would give justice to the excellent book of Alice Sebold.

Fans of Conan Doyle's series probably awaited Sherlock Holmes with so much anticipation. There were a lot of films made about Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson in the past. How people will embrace the re-imagining of Doyle's characters is still to be seen.

Synopsis of the movie

Lord Blackwood, a serial killer and a sorcerer, was caught by Holmes. But the case was not really closed because Blackwood mysteriously returns from the grave and continued killing. It's up for the world's famous detective and his assistant Dr. Watson to unravel the thread of mysterious murders and deceits. But before they could untangle the web of lies, murders, and black magic, they have to face the deadly temptress Irene Adler.

Movie review

Shelock Holmes' character has long been seen as stuffy and dry, and director Guy Ritchie presented a new reimagined Sherlock Holmes. In the film, Richie put a touch of cunning and toughness to Holmes (played by Robert Downey Jr.) and a distinguished charm to Dr. Watson (played by Jude Law). Unlike the previous Sherlock Holmes movies, this one is more violent and action-packed.

The 2009 Sherlock Holmes film casts a new light to the characters. well, it's up for the viewers to decide which reimagining of Holmes they like best.