DVD Rentals

Scorpion King 2
Not a bad movie but a definite straight to DVD. I felt like I was watching a pilot to a new TV show. One that could fill the void Xena and Hercules left behind. I found the entire cast to be entertaining. They just need the time to flesh out their characters and loosen up. I have to admit that I may not return for a third 90 minute movie. Hour long TV show, I am there.

Starship Troopers 3
I was wondering why Casper Van Dien returned. After the mega religious ending with him playing Jesus, I was reminded of his Born Again Christian movie past. I may be wrong but when the producers asked him to return, it might have been much like this "This one will be about God." He says yes and then they say, "Great now stand next to the naked lady." I found the desert journey to be very boring and the religious banter seemed really out of place. Like Scorpion King 2, this movie would have been better at an hour long, minus the desert journey that was obviously inserted to stretch out the movie. Since most people wouldn't rent or buy an hour long DVD. But tight is always better. zOinKs!

The Adventures Of Jonny Tao
A very very family friendly martial arts movie with a semi cool concept. A tassel wearing guitar wielding martial arts master would have been better played by a Bruce Campbell type. The coolness of what could have been falls flat by playing it TOO safe. Little kids and mom may like it together, but this will put dad to sleep.