LouderVoice Reviews by Keola Donaghy

JetStar Airlines

2008-07-02T09:51:21Z

rating: 1

This operation is so Mickey Mouse they should issue mouseketeer caps to flight crew. It is a budget airlines that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of...

Before The Devil Knows You're Dead

2008-05-25T02:34:45Z

rating: 4
Things do go to hell when brothers (played by Philip Seymour Hoffman & Ethan Hawke) attempt to rob their own parents' jewelry store. Hawke incredibly convincing as a complete wuss. Can't miss intro with Hoffman and Marisa Tomei which can only be...

Iron Man

2008-05-07T10:39:34Z

rating: 5
Probably the best movie adaptation of a comic book I've seen, and one that would appeal the most to the adult crowd. Downey was fantastic; it would be hard to imagine any other actor taking up this part after his performance. Special effects, CGI and...

Speights Gold Medal Ale

2008-02-08T20:56:37Z

rating: 3
Not really an ale at all, more lager. Smooth but nondescript flavor likely accounts for its popularity

Once

2008-02-02T19:37:41Z

rating: 5
Rented for wife and loved it myself. Outstanding performances with angst filled music and unexpected, bittersweet ending.

Green Man Best Bitter

2008-01-30T20:15:32Z

rating: 2
First smell & taste exciting, but too smooth and watery going down. No head, a bit too carbonated.

Emerson's Old 95 Traditional English Ale

2008-01-28T18:52:30Z

rating: 4
Thick head that lasts forever, amber ale, nice caramel & malty taste. Best NZ brew so far

Nature's Wonders, Dunedin, NZ

2008-01-26T16:21:09Z

rating: 4
Picturesque tour of Dunedin Peninsula, ATV ride, view basking seals and rare penguins. Nice 1/2 day.

Renaissance American Pale Ale

2008-01-25T20:12:42Z

rating: 2
Too pale, light, lacking character. For American lite beer drinkers feeling adventurous.

Pizza Hut in Dunedin, NZ

2008-01-25T16:54:21Z

rating: 3
Tasty toppings and sauce, lighter crust than US, but pathetically small "regular" size. Must order large.

Renaissance Scotch Ale

2008-01-24T20:49:10Z

rating: 4
Rich, malty and full bodied ale from New Zealand. First NZ brew doesn't disappoint but looking for better.

Nāpua Greig: “Pihana”

2007-12-25T04:34:16Z

rating: 4
Pihana is the debut release of kumu hula Nāpua Grieg. It features a balance of Hawaiian standards and new compositions, and her voice effortlessly moves between the two. An impressive debut.

Amy Hānaiali‘i “A Hawaiian Christmas”

2007-12-05T03:58:55Z

rating: 5
Amy Hānaiali‘i shares many of the songs that were part of her childhood on Maui. Her stellar vocals backed with impeccable musicianship that produced the year's best new holiday release.

Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame: “Nā Lani ‘Ehā”

2007-11-23T18:36:38Z

rating: 5
Produced by the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame, “Nā Lani ‘Ehā” is a fitting tribute to the four royal siblings who were also among Hawai‘i's most gifted musical composers. It is one of the most important historical projects ever undertaken.

Jeff Peterson: “Pure Slack Key”

2007-11-18T05:22:30Z

rating: 4
“Pure Slack Key” is Jeff Peterson's sixth release. While not groundbreaking, it successfully negotiates that delicate line between innovation and maintaining the most identifiable elements of the slack key tradition.

Kūkahi: Kealiʻi Reichel Live In Concert

2007-11-03T18:14:19Z

rating: 5
Punahele Productions has released performances from Keali‘i Reichel's “Kūkahi” concert series on both standard as well as HD DVD formats. “Kūkahi” has clearly set the standard for Hawai‘i concert DVDs in every way.

Matt Catingub Orchestra Of Hawaii: Back To Romance

2007-10-21T21:11:50Z

rating: 5
My favorite release of 2007 (so far). I can't think of a CD I would want to have in my stereo for a romantic night at home. I might even take it to the restaurant with me and ask the staff to play it for a romantic night out.

John Cruz “One Of These Days”

2007-09-26T21:51:42Z

rating: 4
It's been over ten years since John Cruz released his debut CD “Acoustic Soul”, and fans have been breathless with anticipation for his second release, “One Of These Days”. Was it worth the wait?