The Godfather: Part II Full Movie Download

                                                         ................ The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York is portrayed while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on his crime syndicate stretching from Lake Tahoe, Nevada to pre-revolution 1958 Cuba.

Director: Francis Ford Coppola

Writers: Francis Ford Coppola (screenplay), Mario Puzo (screenplay)

Stars: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall

Storyline

The continuing saga of the Corleone crime family tells the story of a young Vito Corleone growing up in Sicily and in 1910s New York; and follows Michael Corleone in the 1950s as he attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.

The Godfather: Part II Movie Reviews ...

"An Insult To Call It A Sequel"

To me and probably to many other people The Godfather Part II is more of a continuation than sequel to The Godfather. Just look at the IMDb rating and you'll see I'm not the only one who feels this way. To me it as good as the first.

The acting may have been better than the acting in the original. Robert De Niro gave a perfect subtle performance as Vito Corleone. His portrayal was powerful and breathtaking. When I think De Niro I definitely do not think subtle and smooth but that is exactly what he was in here. It is definitely one of his top three performances in his career. The depth in his portrayal was able to justify the Vito Corleone that Marlon Brando portrayed in the first. Al Pacino gave a very strong performance playing Michael Corleone. In here we get to see more of the tough decisions that have to be made and the consequences of certain actions. Al Pacino perfectly displayed the amount of thought and struggle that goes into and comes out of every action you make; the way it affects relationships, family, power and influence. Diane Keaton was not really given a lot of room to act in the first but in here she is very good. She did not play the stereotypical wife who always stands behind her husband but rather the woman with a mind of her own who is willing to go after what she feels she deserves. Robert Duvall again to me was the glue to the movie. Just having him in there kind of makes you feel safe. John Cazale also had more of an impact in here than in the first playing the half-witted brother always needing to be bailed out. A lot of these characters sound so familiar and stereotypical but in The Godfather Part II every character is played out with such extraordinary depth. Everyone from Talia Shire who gave a fine performance to Lee Strasberg all the way down to the kid who played young Vito Corleone were perfect. Part II seems to me to be more of a character study than the original.

The directing once again is perfect. Francis Ford Coppola know or at least knew how to make a movie. The first to Godfather movie are done so precisely and perfectly that nothing really sticks out because they are so perfect throughout. Coppola just lets his actors play everything out as he should with type of cast he has here. Not to many movies can maintain such a consistent flow over 3 hours let alone even an hour and 45 minutes.

The writing may not have been quite as good as the first in terms of quoting but the storyline was perfect. Seeing the decisions made by new mob boss Michael Corleone was common sense but flashing back on Vito Corleone's life was genius. The storyline to me could not have been better and Coppola and Puzo do a great job with it all the way.

Like the first the cinematography was amazing but it had a slightly different tone to it. The first had more of a majestic, mythical look to it. In Part II you feel the modern times creeping in and the Corleones having to adjust to it. Part II has more of a corrupt and evil twist to it but I guess the end signifies that. The music obviously the same as the first was perfect and just fit so greatly with the rest of the movie.

The first to movies of The Godfather series are really like the same movie. They are not the same though, they are actually very different but the greatness of them both and the continuation of the storyline from the first to the second really create a strong band between each other. To me it is only a sequel in that it was the second movie of a great series. No let downs, no disappointments just a continuation of of the greatness from the first one.

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The Godfather Full Movie Download

                                                         ........... The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.

Director: Francis Ford Coppola

Writers: Mario Puzo (screenplay), Francis Ford Coppola (screenplay)

Stars: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan

Storyline

When the aging head of a famous crime family decides to transfer his position to one of his subalterns, a series of unfortunate events start happening to the family, and a war begins between all the well-known families leading to insolence, deportation, murder and revenge, and ends with the favorable successor being finally chosen.

The Godfather Movie Reviews ...

"A Potpourri of Vestiges Review: A cinematic magnum opus"

The Godfather is an extravaganza, nigh flawless, a cinematic magnum opus, ubiquitously acclaimed for its brilliance and for being in a league of its own. The Godfather doesn't depict poetic justice but rather portrays the triumph of perspicacious potency over abject vulnerability. The Godfather is known, not for its cogency but for its eloquence. 

The movie being star-studded is decorated with a plethora of supernal performances and it won't be a hyperbole that almost every actor gave an Oscar worthy performance. Marlon Brando is exceptionally brilliant in his sterling portrayal of Vito Corleone and so is Al Pacino in his remarkable portrayal of Michael Corleone. The grandeur of Don Vito Corleone ironically lies in his austerity and inexorable equanimity.

The grandiosity of the movie is such, that even the biggest complement made about it may sound like a picayune remark. The Godfather may most aptly be described as an obituary of humanity, a requiem of mankind, owing to the pervasive violence and the brutality that it portrays in an utmost sanguinary fashion. In a nutshell, the movie has transcended all the limits of mortality only to achieve apotheosis.

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The Shawshank Redemption Full Movie Download

                                                          ......... Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.

Director: Frank Darabont

Writers: Stephen King (short story "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption"), Frank Darabont (screenplay)

Stars: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton

Storyline

Andy Dufresne is a young and successful banker whose life changes drastically when he is convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife and her lover. Set in the 1940s, the film shows how Andy, with the help of his friend Red, the prison entrepreneur, turns out to be a most unconventional prisoner.


The Shawshank Redemption Movie Reviews ...

"Shawshank Redeems Hollywood"

Can Hollywood, usually creating things for entertainment purposes only, create art? To create something of this nature, a director must approach it in a most meticulous manner, due to the delicacy of the process. Such a daunting task requires an extremely capable artist with an undeniable managerial capacity and an acutely developed awareness of each element of art in their films, the most prominent; music, visuals, script, and acting. These elements, each equally important, must succeed independently, yet still form a harmonious union, because this mixture determines the fate of the artist's opus. Though already well known amongst his colleagues for his notable skills at writing and directing, Frank Darabont emerges with his feature film directorial debut, The Shawshank Redemption. Proving himself already a master of the craft, Darabont managed to create one of the most recognizable independent releases in the history of Hollywood. The Shawshank Redemption defines a genre, defies the odds, compels the emotions, and brings an era of artistically influential films back to Hollywood.

The story begins with the trial of a young banker, Andy Dufrense, victimized by circumstantial evidence, resulting in a conviction for the murder of his wife and her lover. After a quick conviction, Andy finds himself serving a life sentence at Shawshank prison, with no hope of parole. He exists in this prison only in appearance, keeping his mind free from the drab walls around him. His ability to do this results in the gaining of respect from his fellow inmates, but most of all from Ellis Redding. Ellis, commonly referred to as Red, finds gainful use of his entrepreneurial spirit within the drab walls of Shawshank by dealing in contraband and commodities rare to the confines of prison. Andy's demeanor and undeniable sense of hope causes Red to take a deeper look at himself, and the world around him. Andy proves to Red and the other inmates that in the conventional walls of Shawshank prison convention will find no home in his lifestyle.

By creating the film's firm foundation, the meticulously chiseled screenplay paved the way for this film's success. Frank Darabont outdoes himself with the phenomenal adaptation of Stephen King's equally noteworthy novella, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. In this novella, King demonstrates that he can break free from the genre he dominates and still create a marvelous piece of modern literature. Though the film mirrors the novella in many ways, Darabont illustrates a focused objective of improving upon the areas where the novella came up short, resulting in one of the best book to film transitions ever.

While maintaining some of the poetic and moving dialogue of the novella, Darabont also proves that a film's score can generate a great deal of emotional response from its audience, as dialogue does. He employs the cunning Thomas Newman, son of the legendary Hollywood composer, Alfred Newman. Darabont shows recognition for the film's needs by employing Newman, who makes the gentle piano chords whisper softly to the viewer, as if a part of the scripted dialogue. Newman lends himself to individualism and tends to drive more towards the unique in the realm of score composition. His effort in Shawshank did not go unnoticed, as his score received an Oscar nomination in 1995. While unique and independent, Newman's score never once intrudes on your concentration or distracts from the film.

With work from vast array of talented scene designers, costume designers, composers, cinematographers, and various other Hollywood artists, the cast of The Shawshank Redemption had a strong foundation to work with. The marvelous cast of this film will dazzle you with some of the most convincing performances you will witness in a film. While both Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman shine as Andy and Red, respectively, the true spectacle of acting lies within the plethora of amazing supporting actors who easily disappear into their roles. Most noticeable of these, the veteran film star James Whitmore, who portrays the elderly Brooks Hatlen. Brooks, a man incarcerated for an unmentioned crime for so long that he finds himself attached to the Shawshank and the daily life he has lead. Each of these actors show a true dedication to their art, and a focused purpose in their motivations, creating a convincing setting that never once caters to anything unbelievable.

With all of the aesthetic touches and attention to cinematic detail, the most beautiful part of the film lies within its thematic material, such as its focus on the human desires for the most abstract concepts, like hope and freedom. These themes, which concern things the human spirit undoubtedly yearns for, seem so intricately woven into the plot that it easily draws its audience in to its story. Though full of hardened criminals, your heart will go out to these men as they display the most basic of human emotions, and deliver some of the most quotable lines in a film to date. Like a great novel, this film manages to succeed at greater things than simply entertaining an audience. Darabont tells his story most masterfully, illustrating principles and inspiring his audience to think. He leaves us a poignant film with a powerful message of hope, and redemption, something we all seek.

This film manages to redeem Hollywood in the eyes of people who feared it long lost in a dark sea of clichés and predictability. Darabont shows us that artists still work in the Hollywood studios and production facilities. These artists show their capability to produce art; real art that inspires you to look at the deeper aspects of life and the world around you. The Shawshank Redemption delivers much-needed breath of fresh air for anyone who realizes the capability of film. It proves that masters of the craft still live on this earth, and still bless us with timeless masterpieces that we will never forget.

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Tomorrowland Full Movie Download

                                                          .......... Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory.

Director: Brad Bird

Writers: Damon Lindelof (screenplay), Brad Bird (screenplay) ...

Stars: George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie

Storyline

Bound by a shared destiny, a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor jaded by disillusionment embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory as "Tomorrowland."

Tomorrowland Movie Reviews

"More Like Tomorrowbland... Heh"

So Tomorrowland is the latest film by the autocratic organisation and future supreme overlords, Disney. With the creative genius behind The Iron Giant and the Incredibles at the helm, I must say I found the idea of a high concept Sci-Fi adventure directed by Brad Bird quite exciting to say the least, unfortunately I left the theatre feeling bittersweet.

Tomorrowland follows the story of plucky optimist and human, Casey Newton played by Britt Robertson, who stumbles upon an invitation to a fantastic world run by Hugh Laurie, which has scientifically flourished by shielding itself away from the rest of humanity. In her quest to find Tomorrowland Casey befriends grumpy genius Frank played by George Clooney and robotic robot, Athena, who is a robot.

While the film has a lot of great ideas, and shows a lot of promise early on, it's scattered story telling coupled with a complete lack of emotional punch in the end marks this as a slight misstep in Disney's recent renaissance.

Tomrrowland begins like so many other films nowadays, with a "this story all started back when" sequence. A trick often used instead of establishing character, it ignores that well known rule of thumb, Show don't tell. But here it's almost forgivable, almost. We get some decent character development later on, mostly from Frank and it gets things moving quickly. But wouldn't it be more interesting if we didn't see grumpy Frank until later. Leading us as the audience to wonder what happened to him, why he's gone from young, happy and hopeful to old, bitter and pessimistic. But instead we see grumpy Frank first, diminishing all sense of mystery in the audience. The reason I bring this up is A) Frank is by far our most interesting character and B) it perfectly illustrates many of Tomorrowland's problems, strange decisions that that are detrimental to the plot, pacing or development of characters. But we are treated to some of Tomorrowland's best bits early on too, redeeming it somewhat.

We get some fun back and fourth between our two main characters, which is done so well it makes me wonder why it wasn't used more often. And we also get a pretty spectacular visual spectacle when first being introduced to Tomorrowland itself, in the form of a jetpack sequence so fun, it instantly made me wonder why I have to drive home instead of fly.

So within the first five minutes we see the films strengths and weaknesses and the pattern in which it will repeat for the next 2 hours and 10 minutes. Fun, imaginative set piece followed by muddy, meandering story telling. The set pieces alone are enough to justify the price of admission especially if you're a big man-child like myself. A particular favourite of mine was a shoot out in a comic book store using ray guns, complete with Star Wars references (I wonder why they're present). And there are even some old school visuals for us classic Sci Fi nerds. They may look out of place to younger viewers but I definitely appreciated them.

Even the parts between the action are entertaining enough thanks to the interplay between our two leads. Athena on the other hand is a different story, there's always something that seems quite off with her delivery. She also happens to have a history with Frank, which culminates with a (spoiler alert) selfless sacrifice, but lacks any emotional punch because we have no reason to care about her character or her connection with Frank. When they do try to develop their relationship it makes some uncomfortable viewing thanks to Franks advanced age and Athena still looking ten years old.

We are however treated to some Hugh Laurie being wonderful at the climax of the film, he is given the unenviable task of delivering the heavy- handed message but he pulls it off, at least in my book. Although it could've been written into the script better, it is essentially Hugh Laurie telling us we're all dicks out of the blue, if it were anyone else I might've been offended. Now some people may find the message rather preachy but it is an amiable message and the film feels like it has the best of intentions. And then it ends, without much of a fanfare. There's some action, some fisticuffs but it's nowhere near as grand a payoff as it could of been considering the earlier action scenes, and the fact that the film had jetpacks in it.

In short Tomorrowland is by no means a bad film, but it's not quite good. It's both hard to get excited about and hard to hate, like tepid coffee, spongecake or Alan Titchmarsh. It'll more than likely just leave you feeling nothing at all as a result, except for an overwhelming need for a jetpack.

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Big Hero 6 Full Movie Download

                                                           ......... The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.

Directors: Don Hall, Chris Williams

Writers: Jordan Roberts (screenplay), Robert L. Baird (screenplay) ...

Stars: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung

Storyline

From Walt Disney Animation Studios, the team behind "Frozen" and "Wreck-It Ralph," comes "Big Hero 6," an action-packed comedy-adventure about the special bond that develops between Baymax, a plus-sized inflatable robot, and prodigy Hiro Hamada. When a devastating event befalls the city of San Fransokyo and catapults Hiro into the midst of danger, he turns to Baymax and his close friends adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred. Determined to uncover the mystery, Hiro transforms his friends into a band of high-tech heroes called "Big Hero 6."

Big Hero 6 Movie Reviews ...

"So marvel is superb in animation too!!!"

Basically I will say that I like all marvels live action movies but actually I never expected it will prove itself in animation too.

the film was awesome the action and techs were awesome especially "microbots" and I liked the whole team especially bay-max and the emotion between the Hamada brothers and between bay-max and Ciro were also awesome.

I like live action movies only though I watched smurfs but after watching this movie I will watch the animated movies too.

I thought marvel is awesome in live action but they proved themselves in animation through this movie. I heard that the sequel is announced and maybe it releasing in 2018.

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Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

                                                         ......... After six years of keeping our malls safe, Paul Blart has earned a well-deserved vacation. He heads to Vegas with his teenage daughter before she heads off to college. But safety never takes a holiday and when duty calls, Blart answers.

Director: Andy Fickman

Writers: Kevin James, Nick Bakay ...

Stars: Kevin James, Raini Rodriguez, Eduardo Verástegui

Storyline

After six years of keeping our malls safe, Paul Blart has earned a well-deserved vacation. He heads to Vegas with his teenage daughter before she heads off to college. But safety never takes a holiday and when duty calls, Blart answers.

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 Movie Reviews ...

"Most fun I've had seeing a movie. Ever! :)"

It was a really fun movie and I enjoyed it. The writing was brilliant, the slapstick comedy was very well written and they got the awkwardness absolutely perfect. In particular I loved the fact that it highlighted that it's okay to be fat and take pride in your dead end job, and that even if you mess up with frequency everything will still be alright in the end. Paul Blart was extremely likable as a character, and really highlighted all that is wrong with communism, the left wing and Serbia in general. 

Outrageously funny, Blart provides us with comedic genius. I definitely recommend seeing this movie with your lover as well, the romance is off the charts!

Highly recommended for everyone who truly loves comedy and respects the social justice movement.

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John Wick Full Movie Download

                                                         ........... An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.

Directors: Chad Stahelski, David Leitch (uncredited)

Writer: Derek Kolstad

Stars: Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen

Storyline

John Wick is a mob hit man who, upon falling in love, quits. 5 years later, his wife dies and to make sure he's not alone she arranges for a dog to be brought to him after her death. Later, some men wanting his car break in and beat him up and kill his dog. When he recovers, he sets to get the ones who killed his dog. He learns that the leader is the son of his former employer. And the man wanting to protect his son, tries to take care of Wick but he's still as good as he was.

John Wick Movie Reviews ...

"Best action movie this year, none stop never misses a shot literally."

He never misses, he is literally unstoppable. He's got a particular set of skills that would make Liam Neeson look like a catholic priest... Did I mention he shoots a priest in the leg? This action movie was "perfect"..... Is it in the realm of the best subjective movies of all time, Godfather, Shawshank or The Dark Knight? Well no but in terms of the genre it's self? I'm giving it a perfect 5 out of 5 Stars... Hell continuity was even good, the dialog was sound and had moments of humor at every beat, and Keanu actually shows some range... Yeah you heard that right, raaaaange.... Not only that Mr. Wick even takes time to reload again everything just worked perfectly with this movie... I don't have anything to nitpick... The supporting cast was even good, this is a perfect fun action movie.... Dammit I gotta see this again. Remember children when the boogie man goes to sleep, he checks under his bed for John Wick...

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