Unbreakable (2000)

2 / 5
Tagline: Are You Ready For The Truth?
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Written by: M. Night Shyamalan
Actors include: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Robin Wright
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Drama
Length: 106 minutes
Banned: Nope

Review:
I actually despised this 'un, in fact aside from The Sixth Sense Shyamalan really has nothing worth learning to spell his name for. In this case I actually like many of the cast members so I was entirely willing to watch it but unfortunately I kept waiting for something to happen. The story is about a Man who is physically damaged in a train accident but he learns something more important about himself. Anyhow who says they were shocked didn't bother to read the title. I really find this to be one of the most overrated movies of all time, I found basically nothing redeeming here but heck an awful lot of folks loved this so I think it's something you'll have to find out for yourself.

Availability:  On DVD

A Time To Kill (1996)

4 / 5
Tagline: Experience a time you'll never forget.
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Written by: John Grisham, Akiva Goldsman
Actors include: Sandra Bullock, Matthew McConoughay, Samuel L. Jackson
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Length: 149 minutes
Banned: Nope

Review:
This is a rather depressing adaptation of a John Grisham novel (that I've never read). It takes place in Mississippi where racism seems to run rampant unfortunately. When Carl Lee Hailey's (Samuel L. Jackson) daughter Tonya is raped and murdered the guilty parties were set free. He couldn't stand to see that happen so he shot the men down and now must go on trial himself. With the help of his friend and lawyer Jake (Matthew McConaughey) they set out to prove the disgusting racism that occurred. The thing is, while Jake's preparing the case of his career he's being tormented by the KKK who are leaving burning crosses and so forth. If you like powerful courtroom trials then this is one of the better ones that I've seen. Very impactful though rather simple in some ways, very easy to watch I think, most should be able to enjoy this I think.

Availability:  On DVD