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300

Spectacular battle scenes, stunning artistry, and mind blowing cinematography all describe Zack Snyder’s 300 action packed, blood soaked drama based on Frank miller’s graphic novel 300.  Computer graphics, a lot of slow motion, and an excellent portrayal of King Leonidas delivered by Gerard Butler make 300 an entertaining movie well worth watching.

Phantom of the Opera

If you love music mixed with great drama then Phantom of the Opera is a must see. The performances given were superb including that of Gerard Butler as the Phantom.  He brought intensity, suffering, and pain to the role not only through his acting but with his excellent delivery of song.  The costumes and sets were amazing.  Phantom of the Opera is complete with razzle dazzle, outstanding acting, captivating drama, and fantastic music all combined to make it an enthralling entertainment experience!

Nim’s Island

Nim’s Island is an adorable film well suited for the whole family.  Gerard Butler does an excellent job in his duo roles of Jack Rusoe and Alex Rover.  Jodie Foster is an excellent actress and her performance in Nim’s Island didn’t let us down with her oh so funny role.  Abigail Breslin made Nim very believable, she will definitely be around for awhile.  We all need a litle fantasy, life is so “real” so experiencing the unrealistic in films is a escape.  Nim’s Isalnd is a cute adventure with beautiful scenery, I highly recommend it for “kids” of all ages!!!

Reign of Fire

Reign of Fire takes us on a fantasy ride to the future in the science fiction drama about terrorizing dragons.  Christian Bale, Mathew Mcconaughey, and Gerard butler each have convincing heroic roles.  I can’t say that this is a film I enjoyed, but I will say that Rob Bowan certainly didn’t create a masterpiece  by any means but the cinematography is pretty darned amazing.  The one scene that stood out for me was when Bale and Butler were acting out a scene from Star Wars, that was pretty cute.

The Jury

I found the Jury to be exceptional entertainment full of suspense and drama.  I think that Gerard Butler’s role of the recovering alcoholic was one of his best.  His character as Johnnie Donne was incredibly intense.  This mini series was well cast and directed.  It excellently gave life to the drama in each jurors life out side of the court room which directly affected their place there.  I enjoyed this mini seriers very much and I highly recommend it especially for those who really enjoy court room drama.

PS, I Love You

This is a charming romantic comedy laced with drama.  It’s emotionally charged theme can be related to by anyone who has lost someone they love.  Gerard Butler and Hilary Swank deliver touching scenes in their dynamic performances along with the equally talented “hilarious” supporting cast.  A tear jerker, yes, a total chick flick, I am not so sure.  It seems everyone enjoyed this unpredictable love story that found you in tears in minute and laughing out loud the next.  Be sure to watch this enjoyable touching film.

The Cherry Orchard

The Cherry Orchard is the production of Anton Chekhov’s play by Mihalis Kakogiannis.  It is the story of a wealthy family in 1900 Russia, a time of social and political revolution, who own a country estate with a beautiful cherry orchard.  Its a story about having wealth and priviledges and then losing it all.  Other than the beautiful cinematography and amazing costumes along with Gerard Butler’s character of the family servant Yasha, I found the movie to a bit boring.

DEAR FRANKIE

Dear Frankie is a heart warming film that draws out your emotions. This very moving story is brilliantly directed and refreshingly lacks that Hollywood “glitz”. Dear Frankie touches the soul and fills the heart with compasssion with well placed humor woven in and out. This is a little masterpiece that promises to tie your heart strings in knots and bring tears to your eyes and yet brings a peaceful sense of happy. This is a very entertaining film, well written and well cast. A must see for everyone!!!!

ATTILA

Attila, the historical epic mini series, is a riveting telling of the story of Attila the Hun. There is plenty of action and gore in this made for network television movie. This romanced version of Attila was excellently cast especially the role of Attila played by Gerard Butler. His intense portrayal of the arrogant and powerful Attila delivers a magnificent performance. Although history tells us that Attila was an evil man, one of the most evil through history, this film strays slightly from the actual historical facts but still shows Attila as a great leader. Aside from the historical accurateness which does not affect the entertainment quality of this film, it is an enjoyable film with an interesting plot, well written, and directed delivering top notch cinematography equal to productions on the big screen. The director, Dick Lowry, said in a making of interview in 2000 “If there was ever a star-making role and a guy with the potential to become a star, Gerard Butler and Attila are it.” Well he got the part about Gerard Butler right didn’t he????

WRATH OF GODS

Wrath of Gods is the compelling award winning documentary starring Gerard Butler that records the behind the scenes footage of director Sturla Gunnarsson and cast and crew during the filming of the epic feature Beowulf and Grendel in the mountains of Iceland. This captivating story by Jon Gustafsson gives and in depth look at the sacrifices made and obstlacles overcome as unbelievable catastrophes and disasters threatened to shut down production on every turn. In this hilariously intense look at filmmaking the unwavering spirit of do or die perseveres throughout pre and post production as Norse Gods reign their wrath over determined filmmakers. You will be held spell bound as financial woes, unforgiving Icelandic storms, along with a leaky Viking ship prove over and over that what could go wrong, goes wrong! Wrath of Gods is must see entertainment bliss, documentary making at its finest!

Official website: Wrath of Gods with Gerard Butler

Store: Buy Wrath of Gods from Amazon.com

Beowulf & Grendel

Beowulf and Grendel is the epic feature based on the Anglo Saxon poem “Beowulf” directed by Sturla Gunnarsson filmed against the breathtakingly beautiful backdrop of Iceland. This version of Beowulf written by Andrew Berzins added humor and the vulnerable human quality given to Grendel gave it a new twist. Gerard Butler (Bewoulf) and Stellan Skarsgard (King Hothgar) gave excellent performances but it was Ingvar Sigurdsson’s portrayal of Grendel that took front stage. He excellently conveyed all feelings and emotions through gestures, expressions, and actions. Cast and crew put their heart and souls into this thought provoking version of the anient poem about people in a primitive time in this compelling drama free of CGI. It is well worth seeing.

Official website: www.beowulfandgrendel.com

Dracula 2000

Wes Craven’s Dracula 2000 is a modern version of many told vampire stories.  A sealed silver coffin is thought to contain treasures, thieves find out to their death, none other than Dracula inside.  This Dracula played by Gerard Butler doesn’t look like any other vampire from the older movies.  If vampire movies are your forte then you will probably enjoy this one.

Timeline

The motion picture business has always been fascinated with the idea of time travel.  In Time Line, Richard Donner takes us back to Medieval times in this action filled science fiction adventure.  An archaeological team finds themselves in the past right in the middle of a war between the French and English.  I found the costumes and buildings to be authentic and the well filmed siege on the castle was exceptional with catapults  pelting Castlegard with fire.  The movie has been hammered for its lack of consistancy with the book, but if you can get past that and watch the movie for the sole purpose of being entertained, then give this one a try.

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life

This is the follow action film second in the Lara Croft adventures. Angelina Jolie and co-star Gerard Butler produce chemistry from both ends of the magnet, attracting and repelling through out the film.  If you like continuous actions with explosions and gunfire you will most likely enjoy The Cradle of Life.

Mrs. Brown

This is a very moving story that deals with grief, love, and loyalty between friends.  Excellent acting from this cast conveys intense emotions capturing exactly what each character is feeling.  Be sure to watch this quality film, its enjoyable with a very calming and peaceful effect.

The Game of Their Lives

This is a good solid film for sports and soccer fans as well as those just looking ofr a good film.  Wes Bently and Gerard Butler brought beleivable, outstanding performances as Walter Bahr and Frank Borghi and the supporting cast delivers superb performances as well.  Not only does the Game of Their Lives tell a story of  history in sports but it gives insite into who these men were off the field.  This is a good film that tells a good story well worth watching.

One More Kiss

This is a sad emotionaly charged film that deals with life, love, and death.  A good story line with  excellent perfromances.  Films like this touch all of us at some point.  I can’t say that “enjoyable” is the right word for a movie that makes you feel sad, but it is a decent movie and one that is worth watching.

Shattered

Shattered, also titled Butterfly on a Wheel, is complete with mind games and twists.  It has lots of suspenseful drama to keep you on the edge of your seat.  It did not make it to the theaters but went straight to TNT.  This is a cat and mouse game that is hard to guess where they will lead next.  This is a well cast, strong acted drama that you might want to watch more than once just in case you missed something in all the twisting.

Lucy Sullivan

“Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married” is a 1999 UK television series full of comedy and romance.  This is a funny story about a woman who doesn’t have the best luck in general and certainly not in love.  This show is based on a very popular book in Britain and many feel that it didn’t live up to expectations.  If you like stories about relationships and Gerard Butler then you will probably want to see all the episodes of Lucy Sullivan.

Fast Food

The thought… have you ever tried to go back … comes to mind here.  Fast Food is funny at times, has violence, and a touch of sadness.  It isn’t for everyone.  I find the movie to be weird and have a hard time recommending it.

Jewel of the Sahara

  Fifteen hilarious minutes of funny!

Young Person’s Guide..

“The Young Person’s Guide to Becoming a Rock Star”  is about the ins and outs of the music industry.  Its a funny film about a Scottish rock band that makes it accidentally.   Its worth a good laugh.

Shooters

Shooters is a British gangster film.  It tells the dark and dreary story with some humorous undertones about two gangster’s predictable lives.  If you like gangster movies you might just enjoy this one.  Gerard Butler fans liked the yellow towel.

Harrison’s Flowers

How To Train Your Dragon

Pre – Production

Law Abiding Citizen

Pre – Production

Game

Post – Production

Release – November 30, 2008

The Ugly Truth

Status:  Post production

Release:  April 3, 2009

The Untouchables: Capone Rising

In Production