Dain's Movie Reviews
Real person reviews of movies that I personally own on DVD and have watched.
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Ink Movie Review
Ink (2009) is a climax of audio and visual stimulation that takes you on a journey of the subconsciousness. The dark and light forces fight over the soul in a thrilling and thought provoking metaphysical world that is linked to the physical one. This science fiction fantasy is packed with action b …
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The Barbershop Chronicles Movie Review
The Barbershop Chronicles (2009) takes you into the life experiences of the barbershop. The script is excellently written, but does take a little while for the story to take off. When it does you will be drawn into the life and interactions of the characters. The technical aspects (sound, video, …
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The End of Poverty Documentary Review
The End of Poverty? (2008) is a startling documentary that brings comprehension to the origin of global poverty. The opening question by narrator Martin Sheen sets the direction of the film; "In a world where there is so much wealth, with modern cities and plentiful resources, how can we still have …
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The Transformation of Gerald Baumgartner Movie Review
The Transformation of Gerald Baumgartner (2009) is a tremendously quirky dark comedy wrapped up in the blanket of life (or better yet, an afgan with those annoying holes your toes poke out of). Gerald (Randall Malin) is an uptight man, seeminly with obsessive-compulsive disorder, that leads a very …
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Hidden Beauty Documentary Review
Hidden Beauty (خفية الجمال) is a short documentary by Olga Sapozhnikova that looks at the role of women in Arabian society. Four Arabic women living in the United Arab Emirates are profiled in this enlightening film that shows an often unseen side of their lives while dispelling conceptions the Wes …
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The Iron Boy Film Review
The Iron Boy (2006) is a gem of a short film from Australia. This eerie and dramatic film is wonderfully shot with dark undertones, and the spooky soundtrack compliments it perfectly. It stars Rebecca Cole and Peter Anderson and was created by Swingtime Creative.A grieving mother forages in a junk …
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What Became of Us Movie Review
What Became of Us/Mitä meistä tuli (2009) is a dramatically thrilling independent film from Finland. You will be immersed in this movie with its unique and multifaceted characters, amazing cinematography, and profoundly moving storyline.We are introduced to the main characters at around age 10 duri …
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Random Lunacy: Videos from the Road Less Traveled Documentary Review
Random Lunacy: Videos from the Road Less Traveled (2007) is a great documentary following the life of William David Pearlman (more commonly know as Poppa Neutrino) and his family. Seamlessly splicing many interviews with home videos draws you into his life and teachings in an amazing way.Poppa Neut …
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A Passion for Giving Documentary Review
A Passion for Giving (2009) is a unique look at why people give. Director, producer, and cinematographer Robin Melanie Leacock heads out with her camera to answer the question through enlightening and fun interviews. Intertwining joyful music, thought provoking quotes, attentive narration, and addit …
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Perfect Imperfection Documentary Review
Perfect Imperfection: The Making and Saving of I'll Believe You (2009) is a must see documentary for any filmmaker, especially up and coming ones; even movie fans will find it interesting. It not only shows you the making of I'll Believe You, it also gives you a look at what it takes to make a film …
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For My Father Movie Review
For My Father/Shabat Shalom Maradona (2008) is an absorbing and complex quest of unyielding emotion, choice, and discovery. Given the choice of regaining your father's honor and cementing your legacy or alienating your family for a person you just met that rekindles your spirit, which would you cho …
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One Hour Fantasy Girl Movie Review
One Hour Fantasy Girl (2009) is an artistic yet raw look at real life; this is based on a true story. The film is a poignant view at the life of Brandi (Kelly-Ann Tursi), a fantasy girl. With dreams of a better life and more money she begins working as a fantasy girl to work towards her goal of real …
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I'll Believe You Movie Review
I'll Believe You (2007; DVD 2009) is a lively out of this world comedy adventure revolving around an overnight radio show host and his circle of friends along with some charismatic fans. For two years Dale Sweeney (David Alan Basche) has been living his dream hosting a radio show about the unexplain …
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Gigante Movie Review
Gigante (2009) is an eccentric film about the period of time before meeting the one you have fallen for. Calling it a love story would not do it justice; I call it a "pre-love" story, with drama and some comedy put in the mix. It is simple yet extremely well acted and directed movie that could have …
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Good Night And Good Luck Movie Review
Good Night, And Good Luck. looks at the early years of television and journalism principles; specifically the on-air clash in the 1950's between Edward R. Murrow of CBS and Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin. With an outstanding cast, including McCarthy himself through archival footage, this film …
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Somers Town Movie Review
Somers Town (2008) is fresh and lighthearted coming of age story that has real-life charm and drama. It is serious yet fun look at growing up. The people you meet and the situations you get into, as well as your dreams, truly shape who you are. Being filmed in black and white gives it a clean feel t …
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Two Days Movie Review
2 Days stars Paul Rudd as Paul Miller, a 30 year old who has decided to kill himself in two days and film everything from now on. He lives in Los Angeles and is a failed Hollywood actor that has hired a film crew to capture his final role.Stew (Adam Scott) and Charlie (Karl Wiedergott) are directing …
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The Visitor Movie Review
The Visitor (2007) is an emotional tale of self discovery late in life and the so called American dream. With a career defining performance by Richard Jenkins you are in for a "reel" treat. The movie has the newcomers Haaz Sleiman and Danai Gurira along with the always great Hiam Abbass.Walter (Jen …
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Tyson Documentary Review
Tyson (2008) is a very revealing and telling history of Mike Tyson's life told by Tyson himself. He talks through his childhood up to current day in a very open and candid manner.The filmmaker (James Toback) did a perfect job of letting him tell his story without coaxing or slanting the film to any …
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π Movie Review
π or Pi (1998) is a crazy mind-bending thrill ride! It was filmed entirely in black and white with a grainy high contrast look giving it a timeless (and slightly manic) feel. Maximilian (Max) Cohen is a genius mathematician searching for a pattern in the stock market. If he can determine the patt …
Dain's Movie Reviews
