Movie Review Central

Monday, October 30, 2006

Review: The Wild (2006)

The Wild (2006)

Summary: Ryan (Greg Cipes), a young lion, is shipped to Africa by accident. His father, Samson (Kiefer Sutherland), and his friends travel to Africa to rescue him. A comical story of adolescents, friendship, and finding one's "roar".

Rating: G, or PG really. Some scenes may frighten small children.

Runtime: 94 minutes.

Actors/Characters


Kiefer Sutherland-Samson (voice)

James Belushi-Benny (voice)

Eddie Izzard-Nigel (voice)

Janeane Garofalo-Bridget (voice)

William Shatner-Kazar (voice)

Richard Kind-Larry (voice)

Greg Cipes-Ryan (voice)

Colin Cunningham-Hyrax (voice)

Colin Hay-Fergus Flamingo (voice)

Miles Marsico-Duke (voice)

Jack De Sena-Eze (voice)

Don Cherry-Penguin MC (voice)

Christian Argueta-Hamir (voice)

David Cowgill-Hamir (voice)

Lenny Venito-Carmine (voice)

Joseph Siravo-Stan (voice)

Patrick Warburton-Blag (voice)

Jonathan Kimmel-Scab (voice)

Eddie Gossling-Scraw (voice)

Clinton Leupp-Mama Hippo (voice)

Kevin Michael Richardson-Samson's Father (voice)

Dominic Scott Kay-Young Samson (voice)

Nika Futterman-Dung Beetle #1 (voice)

Julianne BuescherDung Beetle #2 (voice)

Chris EdgerlyCloak (voice)

Bob Joles-Camo & Ringleader (voice)

Keith Anthony-Additional Voice (voice)

Greg Berg-Additional Voice (voice)

Bob Bergen-Additional Voice (voice)

Jason Connery-Additional Voice (voice)

Debi Derryberry-Additional Voice (voice)

Terri Douglas-Additional Voice (voice)

Jeannie Elias-Additional Voice (voice)

Pat Fraley-Additional Voice (voice)

Eddie Frierson-Additional Voice (voice)

Nicholas GuestAdditional Voice (voice)

Jess Harnell-Additional Voice (voice)

Jason Harris-Additional Voice (voice)

Bridget Hoffman-Additional Voice (voice)

Emily Johnson-Additional Voice (voice)

John Kassir-Additional Voice (voice)

Daniel Kaz-Additional Voice (voice)

Josh Keaton-Additional Voice (voice)

Carolyn Lawrence-Additional Voice (voice)

Danny Mann-Additional Voice (voice)

Mona Marshall-Additional Voice (voice)

Laraine Newman-Additional Voice (voice)

Nolan North-Additional Voice (voice)

Paul Pape-Additional Voice (voice)

Peter Pamela Rose-Additional Voice (voice)

Fred Tatasciore-Additional Voice (voice)

Audrey Wasilewski-additional Voice (voice)

Hannah Williams-Additional Voice (voice)

Steve 'Spaz' Williams-Additional Voice (voice)

Alexandra Gold Jourden-Baby Hippo (voice)

Kari Wahlgren-Baby Hippo/Walla

MRC Rating: 10 out of 10

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Review: Eight Below (2006)

Eight Below (2006)

Summary: A memeber of an Antarctica exploration team, Jerry Shepherd (Paul Walker-yes that's right, The Fast and The Furious guy) is evacuated from the base because of a severe storm. He is forced to leave behind the team of dogs that he has grown so attached to. The dogs fend for themsleves for about five months before they are rescued by Jerry, Doctor Davis McClaren (Bruce Greenwood), his friend Katie (Moon Bloodgood), and Charlie Cooper (Jason Biggs).

Rating: Pg. Some Peril and Brief Mild Language

Runtime: 120 Minutes

Actors/Characters

Paul Walker-Jerry Shepherd

Bruce Greenwood-Doctor Davis McClaren

Moon Bloodgood-Katie

Jason Biggs-Charlie Cooper

Gerard Plunkett-Dr. Andy Harrison

August Schellenberg-Mindo

Wendy Crewson-Eve McClaren

Belinda Metz-Rosemary

Connor Christopher Levins-Eric McClaren

Duncan Fraser-Captain Lovett

Dan Ziskie-Navy Commander

Michael David Simms-Armin Butler

Daniel Bacon-Bureaucrat #2

Laara Sadiq-Bureaucrat #3

Malcolm Stewart-Charles Buffett

Dexter Bell-Worker #1

Gary Chalk-Boat Captain (as Garry Chalk)

Brenda Campbell-Waitress

Michael Adamthwaite-Wharf Boat Captain

Buddy Cain-Crew Member

Damon Johnson-Jamison

Richard Sali-Frank

Panou-Howard

Buck-Old Jack

D.J. -Max

Floyd-Dewey

Koda-Maya

Megan McKinnon-Kayak Girl (uncredited)

Levi Woods-Bar Patron (uncredited

MRC Rating: 9 out of 10

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Review: Cars (2006)

Cars (2006)

Summary: Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) is a rookie race car competing for the Piston Cup. On his way to Chicago he is seperated from his Mack transporter (John Ratzenberger) and ends up in a small town called Radiator Springs. He wrecks the road and is told to replace it. He becomes friends with cars that reside in the town and helps them get the town 'back on the map'.

Runtime: 124 Minutes

Rating: G.

Actors/Characters

Owen Wilson-Lightning McQueen (voice)

Paul Newman-Doc Hudson (voice)

Bonnie Hunt-Sally Carrera (voice)

Larry The Cable Guy-Mater (voice)

Cheech Marin-Ramone (voice)

Tony Shalhoub-Luigi (voice)

Guido Quaroni-Guido (voice)

Jenifer Lewis-Flo (voice)

Paul Dooley-Sarge (voice)

Michael Wallis-Sheriff (voice)

George Carlin-Fillmore (voice)

Katherine Helmond-Lizzie (voice)

John Ratzenberger-Mack/Abominable Snowplow/P.T. Flea Car/Car Hamm (voice)

Joe Ranft-Red/Peterbuilt (voice)

Michael Keaton-Chick Hicks (voice)

Richard Petty-The King (voice)

Jeremy Piven-Harv (voice)

Bob Costas-Bob Cutlass (voice)

Darrell Waltrip-Darrell Cartrip (voice)

Richard Kind-Van (voice)

Edie McClurg-Minny (voice)

H.A. 'Humpy' Wheeler-Tex (voice)

Tom Magliozzi-Rusty Rust-eze (voice)

Ray Magliozzi-Dusty Rust-eze (voice)

Lynda Petty-Mrs. The King (voice)

Andrew Stanton-Fred (voice)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. -Junior (voice)

Michael Schumacher-Michael Schumacher Ferrari (voice)

Jay Leno-Jay Limo (voice)

Mario Andretti-Mario Andretti (voice)

Sarah Clark-Kori Turbowitz (voice)

Mike Nelson-Not Chuck (voice)

Jonas Rivera-Boost (voice)

Lou Romano-Snotrod (voice)

Adrian Ochoa-Wingo (voice)

E.J. Holowicki-DJ (voice)

Elissa Knight-Tia (voice)

Lindsey Collins-Mia (voice)

Larry Benton-Motorhome Race Fan #1 (voice)

Douglas Keever-Motorhome Race Fan #3 (voice)

Comments: The automotive humor in this movie is hilarious. Arnold Schwartzenegger is portrayed as a Hummer and lines like "Jesus Chrysler" make it a blast to watch. Bravo!

MRC Rating: 10 out of 10

Friday, October 06, 2006

Review: North Country (2006)

NORTH COUNTRY (2006)

Summary: Josey Aimes (Charlize Theron) leaves an abusive relationship and starts a new life working in a mine. She is soon harrased by her male co-workers, as are all of the women workers. She has to do something about it but what? She meets a lawyer and convinces him to help her with the case. During the movie she not only battles with the mine workers, but she also has to struggle with her son Sammy (Thomas Curtis), and convine the other wowen mine workers to side with her.

Rating: R. Sequences involving sexual harassment including violence and dialogue, and for language.

Runtime: 126 min

Actors/Characters


Charlize Theron.... Josey Aimes

Elle Peterson.... Karen Aimes

Thomas Curtis.... Sammy Aimes

Frances McDormand.... Glory

Sean Bean.... Kyle

Woody Harrelson.... Bill White

Jeremy Renner.... Bobby Sharp

Richard Jenkins.... Hank Aimes

Sissy Spacek.... Alice Aimes

James Cada.... Don Pearson

Rusty Schwimmer.... Big Betty

Linda Emond.... Leslie Conlin

Michelle Monaghan.... Sherry

Brad William Henke.... Lattavansky

Jillian Armenante.... Peg

MRC Rating: 8 out of 10

Thursday, October 05, 2006

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