tag:www.ealasaid.com,2008:/writing/reviews/2 2008-12-01T22:08:58Z Film reviews and related articles by Ealasaid A. Haas, freelance writer. Movable Type 3.2 tag:www.ealasaid.com,2008:/writing/reviews//2.2954 2008-12-01T22:02:16Z 2008-12-01T22:08:58Z

Directed by: Olivier Megaton Starring: Jason Statham, Natalya Rudakova, François Berléand, Robert Knepper Rated: PG-13 for sequences of intense action and violence, and some sexual content and drug material. Parental Notes: This is a pretty standard PG-13 film. The violence...

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Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke Starring: Robert Pattison, Kristen Stewart, Billy Burke Rated: PG-13 for some violence and a scene of sensuality. Parental Notes: The scene of sensuality is pretty mild, it's a makeout session cut off by Edward's fear he...

Ealasaid www.ealasaid.com Twilight]]> tag:www.ealasaid.com,2008:/writing/reviews//2.2950 2008-11-17T22:01:51Z 2008-11-17T22:07:24Z

Directed by: Marc Forster Starring: Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Almaric, Judi Dench Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and some sexual content. Parental Notes: This is a solid PG-13. The sexual content is not graphic and...

Ealasaid www.ealasaid.com Quantum of Solace]]> tag:www.ealasaid.com,2008:/writing/reviews//2.2947 2008-11-10T21:57:44Z 2008-11-10T22:01:35Z

Written and Directed by: Kevin Smith Starring: Seth Rogan, Elizabeth Banks, Traci Lords, Jason Mewes, Craig Robinson Rated: R on appeal for strong crude sexual content including dialogue, graphic nudity and pervasive language. Parental Notes: This is a film about...

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Directed by: Clint Eastwood Starring: Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Jeffrey Donovan, Colm Feore Rated: R for some violent and disturbing content, and language. Parental Notes: This is a film aimed squarely at adults. There is some nastiness involving missing and...

Ealasaid www.ealasaid.com Changeling]]> tag:www.ealasaid.com,2008:/writing/reviews//2.2945 2008-11-10T21:48:52Z 2008-11-10T21:52:16Z

Directed by: Gavin O'Connor Starring: Edward Norton, Colin Farrell, Jon Voight, Noah Emmerich Rated: R for strong violence, pervasive language and brief drug content. Parental Notes: This film deserves its rating. The violence is nasty and dark, and while it's...

Ealasaid www.ealasaid.com Pride and Glory]]> tag:www.ealasaid.com,2008:/writing/reviews//2.2937 2008-10-20T23:47:00Z 2008-10-21T19:59:50Z

Directed by: Ed Harris Starring: Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Renée Zellweger Rated: R for some violence and language. Parental Notes: This is a very mild R, and I suspect it got that rating because of a sequence in which two...

Ealasaid www.ealasaid.com Appaloosa]]> tag:www.ealasaid.com,2008:/writing/reviews//2.2936 2008-10-20T23:41:06Z 2008-10-20T23:46:43Z

Directed by: D.J. Caruso Starring: Shia LeBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Rosario Dawson, Billy Bob Thornton, Michael Chiklis Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, and for language. Parental Notes: This is a pretty violent film and the killing of...

Ealasaid www.ealasaid.com Eagle Eye]]> tag:www.ealasaid.com,2008:/writing/reviews//2.2927 2008-09-29T21:38:18Z 2008-09-29T21:39:09Z

Directed by: Jon Avnet Starring: Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, 50 Cent, Carla Gugino, John Leguizamo, Donnie Wahlberg Rated: R for violence, pervasive language, some sexuality and brief drug use. Parental Notes: This is a pretty solid R rating. Not for...

Ealasaid www.ealasaid.com Righteous Kill]]> tag:www.ealasaid.com,2008:/writing/reviews//2.2926 2008-09-29T21:36:29Z 2008-09-29T21:38:20Z

Written and Directed by: Joel and Ethan Coen Starring: Frances McDormand, George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, John Malkovich, Brad Pitt, Elizabeth Marvel Rated: R for pervasive language, some sexual content and violence....

Ealasaid www.ealasaid.com Burn After Reading]]> tag:www.ealasaid.com,2008:/writing/reviews//2.2919 2008-09-02T05:24:49Z 2008-09-02T05:27:00Z

Directed by: Mathieu Kassovitz Starring: Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh, Melanie Thierry Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, language, and some sexuality. Parental Notes: This is a fairly standard PG-13 film, likely inappropriate for young children but fine...

Ealasaid www.ealasaid.com Babylon A.D.]]> tag:www.ealasaid.com,2008:/writing/reviews//2.2917 2008-08-25T23:36:49Z 2008-09-02T05:43:39Z

Written and Directed by: Paul W. S. Anderson Starring: Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Ian McShane, Natalie Martinez Rated: R for strong violence and language. Parental Notes: This is a big, bad, nasty action movie, and not suitable for youngsters. Teens...

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Coming Up In FilmGot a film event you want listed? Email Ealasaid with details. AUGUST 2008 * August 21 8:30pm, National Treasure: Book of Secrets. Milpitas Civic Center Plaza, Free Admission. * August 22 at Camera 7, August 23 at...

Ealasaid www.ealasaid.com Tropic Thunder]]> tag:www.ealasaid.com,2008:/writing/reviews//2.2913 2008-08-04T23:09:14Z 2008-08-04T23:09:51Z

Directed by: Chris Carter Starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Amanda Peet, Billy Connolly Rated: PG-13 for violent and disturbing content and thematic material....

Ealasaid www.ealasaid.com The X-Files: I Want to Believe]]> tag:www.ealasaid.com,2008:/writing/reviews//2.2912 2008-08-04T23:05:28Z 2008-08-04T23:09:09Z

Directed by: Rob Cohen Starring: Brendan Frasier, John Hannah, Maria Bello, Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh, Isabella Leong, Luke Ford Rated: PG-13 for adventure action and violence. Parental Notes: The violence here is mostly cartoonish, offscreen, or against undead characters. This...

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