Bourque77 Reviews

2004 Stanley Cup Finals (2004)

The "C of Red" will forever live on

[21 February 2005]

Chances are if you are from Canada, the 2003-04 season was one to remember as the Calgary Flames led by Jarome Iginla took a team from Canada to the Finals for the first time since 1994. The Flames amazing run to the Finals brought back hope to a national sport dominated by Americanization. Could a team with the likes of Jarome Iginla, Martin Gelinas and Miikka Kiprusoff, who knocked off the three Western Conference division winners to get to the Finals. On the opposite end is an upstart team in Tampa Bay, after years of being the NHL's laughingstock climbed up to respectability with Dave Andreychuk's leadership with a up-tempo game and skilled players like Brad Richards, Vincent Lecavalier & Martin St. Louis. At last be got to enjoy a really awesome series, because we won't have hockey at all for a long time because of greedy players and teams who don't care about the fans. Luckily there's NBA Basketball to fall back on!!!!.

Gigli (2003)

Bennifer movies are bound to suck!!

[26 October 2003]

*Spoilers within*

I went to Gigli recently and yuck no wonder the critics bashed it, I want my 2 hours back, there was no originality whatsoever, All the movie was is Rain Man, Pulp Fiction & Chasing Amy rolled into a ball and made into a movie. I mean when Gobble, Gobble is the pick up line and Ben Affleck doing the bull speech is bad especially when like Chasing Amy they debate gay vs straight, come on that is soo old. The only thing that made the movie was Justin Bartha playing Brian. I mean Martin Brest must have been on crack cocaine when he wrote the movie and what the hell were Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez & Al Pacino thinking when they signed on to the script, I mean there was a senseless plot, Stupid thug, kidnap mentally disabled person )gee didn't we see that in Rain Man) Or the whole hitman idea (Gee, didn't we also see that in Pulp Fiction) and watching half the movie debating Gay versus Straight (Well, gee Ben did this in Chasing Amy with Joey Lauren Adams). I mean the characters are total idiots and a few questionable scenes like how could Ben Affleck get away with kidnapping someone from an institution and cutting off a thumb in a morgue with a butter knife without getting confronted by authorities or a little thing called security cameras. this movie was total garbage, and I'm glad I only paid $3.00 to watch it at the theatre instead of $8.50. I mean Ben Affleck has done some bad movies in the past but by far this one has to be the worst, it's the icing on the cake. I mean the media overhyped it because of Ben & Jen's romance and when America fell in love with Ben & Jen and the romance called "Bennifer" but now, a lot of people want the media to quit talking about them, Well I can't wait till the 2003 Razzie awrds come out cause this one has won in every category possible, I just hope Jersey Girl isn't as bad as this was!!! 1 0ut of 10 on my scale

The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)

Quite Good

[5 October 2003]

*SPOILERS WITHIN*

I watch the show the odd time and I figured why not give the movie a chance. And the movie was surprisingly better then the show. We see Lizzie (Duff) and her classmates going to Rome. Lizzie who just ruined the graduation ceremonies also happened to have her brother Matt video-tape it and put it on National Television. We see Lizzie meet Pablo, the famous half of the pop duo Pablo & Isabella fall for Lizzie and she manages to play hooky from the class trip just so she can hang out with Pablo, but what we don't find out until later is that Pablo is using Lizzie so he could make a fool out of her at the Music Awards, this plot later backfires as Isabella, Gordo & Lizzie all come together and make a fool out of Pablo when they reveal that Pablo actually Lip-Sync's his songs. The plot and storyline I thought was good. I liked the storyline that you can achieve your dreams. And for viewers young and old, it's a great family film, on my scale, I give this film a 7

The Thin Red Line (1998)

The Thick Red Line

[24 August 2003]

Despite it's title, The Thin Red Line should have been called The Thick Red Line because of the star studded cast it took, there wasn't a single no-name actor in the show, this film also happened to launch the career of Jim Caviezel (Catch from Angel Eyes) as a mainstream actor, the scenery was quite breathtaking as it was shot in the South Pacific and it gives us a realistic view of World War II and the events that took place, the battle scenes were quite good with the special FX, and it made it an entertaining movie to watch, I give it an 8 out of 10 and if you think it is "Three hours of sitting on the couch getting a sore ass", you are sorely mistaken

Josh and S.A.M. (1993)

Interesting (*Potential Spoilers*)

[6/10 · 24 August 2003]

*Potential Spoilers*

I first saw this movie 10 years ago and didn't pay much attention to it at first and I came across it 8 years later in a bargain bin. I tell you it is a very good unknown movie, I know that it does have a few questions about the two boys going AWOL but it was quite hilarious in some scenes. Like who would have thought that they would steal a car and take a lot of money out of ATM machines and smuggle themselves in another country, but the scene where Sam wears a Kotex pad across his head cause Josh could not find band-aids is a classic moment in this movie, it sucks that this movie is real forgettable despite the presences of Joan Allen as the stuck up mom, Steve Toblowsky as the father and Chris Penn as the drunk man who's rental car the boys steal. Like i said it's a good movie to watch and i recommend anybody who comes across it to buy it, it's worth it 8 out of 10 on my scale

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991)

A good movie despite what the critics say!!!

[8/10 · 24 August 2003]

I watched Harley Davidson & The Marlboro Man recently and I figured it would be some corny macho movie but as it turns out, it happens to be a great movie. We see our characters Harley (Rourke) & Marlboro (Johnson) in 1996, Harley returns to Burbank to his hangout only to find that the bank is seizing the property so Harley and his buddies decide to do something to save their bar. Great one liners and almost every character is named after a tobacco product, motorcycle and a brand of alcohol, the highrise scene was great as was the rest of the movie, so if one night you just want to crack open a beer and watch an action packed movie, then this is the one, 9 out of 10 on my scale!!!

Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice (2002 Video)

Weak!!!!!

[5/10 · 20 August 2003]

Slap Shot 2 i thought had to be incredibly weak compared to the original. I mean Paul Newman & Strother Martin made classic performances, something both Stephen Baldwin & Gary Busey couldn't do, I mean they were a team of ragtag misfits just like in the original but the difference is that the first one they played in a league and actually had heart, grit & determination when they were winning, this one is just bad, they lose either way and don't have a real rhythm, just like the New York Rangers. I mean this movie could have been a lot worse, and if this was How To Kill A Film Franchise 101, I guess the film makers succeeded because the original had an awesome thing going but this sequel is nothing compared to the original, hopefully they don't make Slap Shot 3 and destroy this once great film series even more then it already has!!!

Chasing Amy (1997)

Surprisingly, Quite Good

[30 December 2002]

Chasing Amy is one of those films in my opinion that gives you a look at falling for somebody only to find their secrets and how to confront it. I liked Holden (Affleck) cause of the way he feels for Alyssa, but is shocked when the truth comes out. I found Banky quite amusing for his take on romance, lesbianism and comics. For the fans out there who are romantically challenged, curious or just like comic books, then this is a film for you!!!

Frequency (2000)

Keeps You Guessing Right Till The End

[9/10 · 17 November 2002]

Ok, i'm not going to wreck the movie for those of you who haven't seen it, but Frequency had to be one of the best Sci-Fi/Mystery ones I have seen in a long time. The movie is well acted by Dennis Quaid & Jim Caviezel who are stuck in 1969 & 1999 respectively, we see John (Caviezel), a NYPD Homicide officer who is still traumatized by the death of his dad (Quaid), a heroic firefighter. After coming across his HAM radio, he decides to plug it in, and comes across his dad, John manages to rescue him but with serious consequences. The film also boasts actual history events from the 1969 World Series and a finish which will surprise you, it's a movie that you really have to pay close attention to, but it's worth the lenght of the time duration, overall this film gets a 9 out of 10

Backdraft (1991)

Breathtaking

[17 November 2002]

Backdraft i thought had to be the most breathtaking film. I mean this movie had it all, a good storyline about 2 brothers who eventually have to co-exist to trach an arsonist who is setting "Backdraft" fires. The fire scenes are pretty good, considering that they were done with Special Effects. Ron Howard picked an excellent supporting cast with Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Donald Sutherland, Robert De Niro, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Rebecca De Mornay. Overall this film gets and 8 out of 10, well done

Zoolander (2001)

Silly But Fun

[5 November 2002]

Zoolander is a little goofy, a little silly and filled with laughs but if you're a fan of goofy movies then this one's for you. We see Derek Zoolander, he's not all that bright and he's a little gullible but if he was smart, then it would take away the whole plot of the show, we see he's brainwashed to kill the newly elected prime-minister of Malaysia but will he do it?, the movie also pokes fun at modelling and celebrities which make the film so amusing, so if goofy movies are your type then you should watch this goofball movie, 6 out of 8

Spider-Man (2002)

Totally Awesome

[4 November 2002]

I watched Spider-Man recently and let me say WOW!!!. I have been a Spider Man fan since I was 10 and the movie i thought was breathtaking. So many realistic scenes and the stuntwork is incredible, for any movie buff or comic book collector, this movie is a must see, 9 out of 10

Dumb and Dumber (1994)

Prepare For Some Big Time Laughs

[7/10 · 24 October 2002]

If you're a fan of Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels and lots of stupidity, then this is the show for you. I just watched it again and I still have to crack myself up laughing everytime. It's funny to see Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels play Lloyd & Harry, a couple of halfwits who travel across the United States from Providence to Aspen without letting State Troopers and a couple of people stop them. I mean you can't help laughing at the fact they give cops beer bottles full of urine, rat poison as medication to an ulcer patient or wearing orange and powder blue tuxedos. This film had to be the best comedy film that came out in 1994 and now you see why everybody is still talking about Dumb and Dumber, so if there is a little bit of an idiot (no offense) in you, then this film is worth watching, 9 out of 10

Chasing Holden (2003)

Stalking J.D. should have been more acceptable

[22 October 2002]

I just watched Chasing Holden and I kinda figured it would be some cheap show. Yeah it was pretty cheap and a little bit psycho like in a way. We see our main character Neil (DJ Qualls) fresh off a stay at an insane asylum and attending a prep school who is assigned an assigment on Holden Caufield from J.D. Salinger's "Catcher And The Rye". After being assigned the paper, he develops such an obsession with Holden that he wants to hunt down the author. The show completely evolves around Neil's obsession with Holden & J.D. that we really can't seem to figure out anything about T.J except her frustrations with Neil's obsession with Holden. If you're looking for a film to watch, you'd be better off watching Ben Affleck as Holden in Chasing Amy then DJ Qualls' obsession with J.D. 3 out of 10 on my scale!!!

Good Will Hunting (1997)

Amazing Masterpiece

[10/10 · 17 October 2002]

I watched Good Will Hunting and I was quite amazed at how the movie turned out. Upon watching traliers I figured it would be a cliche show but boy was I wrong!!!. The acting was excellent, Robin Williams and Matt Damon play their best roles ever as a struggling shrink coping with the loss of his wife and a genius from Southie (yes it is possible). Cole Hauser, Ben & Casey Affleck and Minnie Driver are excellent as Will's friends. I also liked the fact that they put a little bit of baseball history in the movie (Pudge Fisk) as well as many humourous lines. For a movie that catapoulted 2 unknown actors (Affleck & Damon) into superstardom, i rate it 10 out of 10 :) so if you like apples, then i suggest you watch this Masterpiece of a film, then you can tell me how much you like them apples!!!

Gold Rush 2002 (2002 Video)

Red, White and Canadian Proud

[8/10 · 11 October 2002]

For any of you Canadian Die-Hard hockey fans who followed Team Canada on their ultimate quest for the Gold Medal, then this film is for you. Cause it takes a glimpse of how Canada's Gold Medal Winning team was assembled. 4 out of 5 star rating

Forces of Nature (1999)

First feel-good comedy of 1999

[10 October 2002]

Forces of Nature by far had to be the underdog favorite for Comedies back in 1999. The great thing about this movie was that it didn't resort to extreme crude humour or sexual jokes. It had a lot of funny moments (eg: Ben stripping in a gay bar). Sandra & Ben showed a lot of good chemistry and poise as well as Sandra's interesting techniques which made the film amusing. If you're looking for a feel-good comedy, this is the BEST one I've seen by far

School Ties (1992)

Great Movie, Great Actors

[10 October 2002]

I just watched School Ties recently and I was quite impressed with it. The acting was excellent as 4 previously unknown actors made their big breaks, Brendan Fraser (pre-George Of The Jungle) is awesome as Jewish boy David Green. Chris O'Donnell (pre-Vertical Limit) plays the role of Reece with good convictions and Ben Affleck & Matt Damon (pre-Good Will Hunting) are great. Matt plays the role of jealous bigot Charlie with good character and conviction. It's just a shame that Ben Affleck didn't have much of a speaking role. For those of you who are fans of Fraser, Affleck, Damon & O'Donnell, this movie is worth checking out 8 out of 10 in my books

Overboard (1987)

Quite Amusing

[10/10 · 5 October 2002]

I watched this movie for the first time when I was 10 and still watching it to this day. The cast is excellent and the storyline is silly but you just can't help yourself laughing at all of Goldie's screw-ups or Kurt's incompetent ways of parenting. The supporting cast is great, what more can I say??, if you ever see this in the video store, it's worth renting. GO OVERBOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Angel Eyes (2001)

Very touching and realistic

[10/10 · 23 September 2002]

I recently watched Angel Eyes and I was amazed at how realistic the film was and how great the characters were. Jennifer Lopez does an excellent job playing Sharon, a police officer who's struggling to win the acceptance of her family. Jim Caviezel's performance as the mysterious rescuer Catch was astounding. Overall, the film gives us an actual view at how precious life is and how we could all rebound from personal loss. Four star rating

The Sheldon Kennedy Story (1999 TV Movie)

Deeply Moving

[3 April 2002]

I watched the Sheldon Kennedy story, and it brought me to tears as the message in the story was great about former NHL star Sheldon Kennedy and the adversity and office trauma that had affected him since he was 16, and seeing what this man had to go through made me realize that all people should have courage to speak out on what's bothering them, kudos to you Sheldon!!!!