Directed by: Tim Hill

Cast:

Steve Whitmire as Kermit the Frog

Dave Goelz as Gonzo

Frank Oz as Ms. Piggy

Theatrical Release: July 14th, 1999

Synopsis: One of the better Muppet features in recent years, MUPPETS FROM SPACE begins with Gonzo wondering where he came from and then promptly receiving messages from his alien brethren. Though the rest of the Muppet clan believe Gonzo insane, especially after he announces his revelation on Mrs. Piggy’s talk show, he arouses the interest of an idiotic government official, which leads to his imprisonment. Kermit reluctantly realizes Gonzo is in trouble and brings his fellow Muppets to try and help him escape. This one features a soundtrack made up of mostly 70s funk and introduces a new Muppet – Pepe the prawn, who gets quite a few laughs here.

My Review: Grade A cheesy. The reason why I can’t stand these type of movies is how they try to implement real actors. Ray Liota??? Kathy Griffin I can understand but hard ass Ray Liota? Booooooooo

Overall Rating: D

Directed by: Willard Huyck

Cast:

Ed Gale as Howard T. Duck

Lea Thompson as Beverly Switzler

Tim Robbins as Phil Blumbertt

Jeffery Jones as Dr. Walter Jenning

Theatrical Release: August 1st, 1986

Synopsis: Howard, a wise-cracking duck from outer space, is brought to earth by a science experiment gone wrong. He attempts to fit in with his new surroundings while romancing a young punk-rock singer, but finds his new-found happiness threatened by the Dark Overlords who were also freed by the ill-fated experiment.

My Review: Wow. This brings back memories. Even though I was born only 1 day prior to release I remember as I got older my mom had this movie. I watched it quite a bit as a kid. It’s really funny how much you like something as a kid but when you go back to watch it you hate it. I’m rating it a C just because of it being memorable.

Overall Rating: C

Directed by: Brett Ratner

Cast:

Nicolas Cage as Jack Cambell

Téa Leoni as Kate Reynolds

Don Cheadle as Cash

Jeremy Piven as Arnie

Theatrical Release: December 22nd, 2000

Synopsis: Nicolas Cage stars as Jack Campbell, a career-driven workaholic who has everything: an exciting job, a Ferarri, a closetful of Zegna suits, and the attention of any woman he wants. His life changes when, after working a full day on Christmas Eve, he intervenes in a convenience store holdup. The apparent criminal, Cash (Cheadle), speaks to Jack in epigrams about his satisfaction with life. When Jack wakes up the next day, he’s suddenly living in a New Jersey suburb, where he’s married to his college sweetheart (Leoni) and is the father of two children. At first he is aghast, but Jack soon warms to his new life even though he knows that it cannot last. Unabashedly sentimental, the film is also a great comedy, as Cage gives a superb performance that makes the most of his character’s obvious disgust with his suburban surroundings and even allows for a few moments of hysterics reminiscent of VAMPIRE’S KISS. Filled with great performances (notably Ms. Leoni’s role as Jack’s wife), inspired comedy, and a premise that suggests a slightly darker version of classics like A CHRISTMAS CAROL and IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, THE FAMILY MAN is an affecting and entertaining holiday film.

My Review: If you can put up with Nicolas Cage’s awkward acting then you could enjoy this romantic comedy. I really love how Cage plays Jack. If you thought of him playing any role this would be it. The smug wall-street millionaire who can buy practically anything he could imagine. Women flock to him whenever he wants. The one thing he doesn’t have is his old lover from college (Téa Leoni). Don Cheadle’s character Cash makes this possible by giving Cage a glimpse of what his life would have been like if he didn’t fly to London and leave Leoni.

Overall Rating: B