Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Since I go to the theatre on a regular basis and because rottentomatoes.com depresses me, I’m writing my own reviews!

The Wolverine

Posted on October 9, 2013 by pertobello

You are having a nightmare: You’re on the show Masterchef and you’re baking a soufflé for the first time. Why are you on Masterchef? Cause and effect does not exist in this nightmare, so you have no idea how you ended … Continue reading →

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Awesome Movies That Are Making Sci-Fi Better

Posted on October 1, 2013 by pertobello

Well it’s October. You know what that means! Movie review season! Time to kick off blockbuster season with an exciting introductory article! Q- Sorry, blockbuster season is over. You could try Sears. A- I’m not sure if that makes sense, … Continue reading →

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Snow White and The Huntsman

Posted on June 19, 2012 by pertobello

Featuring: Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth Canadian Rating: PG Here is my review of Snow White and Huntsman: the movie that was slightly more anticipated than Mirror Mirror. I ended up watching this movie at the midnight showing, … Continue reading →

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Posted on August 30, 2011 by pertobello

Shia LaBoeuf, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, John Malkovich, Leonard Nemoy Canadian Rating: PG Despite the following things: My distaste for the first Transformers movie, My anger toward this genre of films from all the laziness that goes into making them, Michael Bay, … Continue reading →

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X-Men: First Class

Posted on June 12, 2011 by pertobello

James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, Rose Byrne Canadian rating: PG Dear Cuban Missile Crisis: It has come to my attention that you are boring. Get yourself together and come see me when you have a real problem. I really don’t … Continue reading →

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The Adjustment Bureau (Guest Review by Pertopolis)

Posted on June 4, 2011 by pertobello

Matt Damon, Emily Blunt Canadian Rating: PG Initial thoughts during opening sequence: Another film set in New York City? We make movies that take place in other galaxies but Hollywood can’t tell a sci-fi story set in Uganda, Uruguay or … Continue reading →

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Thor

Posted on May 27, 2011 by pertobello

Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Kat Dennings, Anthony Hopkins Canadian Rating: PG You are probably wondering what’s the deal with Pertobello? Did she retire? If so, that picture of her makes her look really young. No, I did not retire. Here … Continue reading →

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The Lincoln Lawyer

Posted on April 14, 2011 by pertobello

Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe Canadian Rating: 14A Reviewing The Lincoln Lawyer has forced me to finally learn how to spell “McConaughey.” I have been avoiding this for years. This was a great movie. The Lincoln Lawyer pulls off … Continue reading →

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Limitless

Posted on April 8, 2011 by pertobello

Bradley Cooper, Abbie Cornish, Robert De Niro Canadian Rating: 14A I am not sure how to review this movie. I guess if I were to imitate a “professional movie critic,” I would start with a quick note about my overall … Continue reading →

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The King’s Speech

Posted on April 2, 2011 by pertobello

Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham-Carter Candian Rating: PG Originally I did not want to write a review for the King’s Speech. There were a few reasons for this. I was feeling kind of possessive. I felt so connected with … Continue reading →

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