Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Movies
Posted August 5, 2014 by FilmManiacs
in Action, Sci-Fi

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Let me just say that this one of the better sequels that has come out in a while. In fact, if this movie doesn’t win some special effects awards this year, something is very wrong! The basic premise is that the human race has been pretty much... Read more

That Awkward Moment Movies
Posted July 23, 2014 by FilmManiacs
in Comedy

That Awkward Moment

Directed by Tom Gormican, “That Awkward Moment,” is a rom-com about three men looking to get some, but realizing it means wanting more—think “Friends with Benefits” mixed with “The Hangover”. Zac Efron is Jason, the obvious leader of the... Read more

The Other Woman Movies
Posted July 23, 2014 by FilmManiacs
in Comedy

The Other Woman

What would you upon finding out your spouse was cheating on you? With what looks like a stripper? Carly Whitten (Cameron Diaz) is a hardened, independent Manhatten attorney and an unsatisfied dater. That is, until she meets Mark King (Nikolaj... Read more

Noah Movies
Posted July 22, 2014 by FilmManiacs
in Drama

Noah

I was really curious to see what acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky (The Wrestler, Black Swan) would do with the Biblical Epic story of Noah. Well, he definitely made it interesting and quite the conversation piece. The casting and acting in... Read more

Lucy Movies
Posted July 22, 2014 by FilmManiacs
in Action, Sci-Fi

Lucy

What happens when a college student Lucy (Scarlett Johannson) studying abroad gets abducted and implanted with a drug so that a druglord can use her as a mule? Utter nonsense is what! Basically, the drug bag breaks and seeps into her system... Read more

Rise of the Planet of the Apes Movies
Posted July 20, 2014 by FilmManiacs
in Sci-Fi

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

With the sequel Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in theatres now, I thought I would post a quick review of it’s predecessor for those interested in the franchise. First of all, this movie was quite a surprise for me as I really was not expecting... Read more