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532,534 | 70,535 | 77,294 | 8 |
Mission to Mars never gets off the ground
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To keep the space program alive , the head honcho of NASA fakes a voyage to Mars . For months he keeps the public duped by a series of phony transmissions from " Mars " , using the hostage astronauts to help in this fraud . Things go awry when the pilots figure out that they will be eliminated to keep them silent , and they plot their escape to freedom . Very exciting film , with some great flying scenes and a fairly plausible story . There were too many holes in the plot to make it completely believable , however I still recommend it highly .
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532,956 | 70,535 | 109,579 | 8 |
man is kidnapped and tortured by paranoid woman
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A woman who was tortured by a fascist regime never got over the fear it instilled in her . Years later she thinks she recognizes her chief interrogator as he visits her home . She ties him up and begins a psychological interrogation , trying to get him to admit his guilt . Her husband waffles back and forth between believing the man is guilty and then wondering if he is innocent . The viewer is left wondering about the man's guilt or innocence until almost the last frame . Intensely dramatic , I was unable to take my eyes off the screen . 5 stars .
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532,520 | 70,535 | 113,957 | 8 |
woman is pursued by killers who want her floppy
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Sandra Bullock portrays a computer nerd who comes into possession of a valuable floppy . A mysterious group want the software , and are willing to kill her for it . They move on her as she is on vacation , wiping her identity out making it impossible to return home . An exciting chase ensues with a thrill a minute . One of Sandra's best .
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533,120 | 70,535 | 88,766 | 8 |
Kids are so untrustworthy
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Sociopathic young girl resorts to murder to get what she wants . Her paranoia caused her to commit another violent act , which led her mother to making a dramatic decision . Great movie with a smashing finale ; much better than the original . I usually consider Carradine to be a 10 cent actor , but he played the moronic handyman to perfection .
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533,224 | 70,535 | 178,985 | 8 |
And we thought he was just a coffee salesman
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A fine program showing us the life , attitudes , and exploits of one of baseball's legends . The viewer sees some of Joe's early family life , his 2 marriages , and lots of baseball footage . I particularly enjoyed the old sports clips showing Ruth , Gehrig , Berra , Rizzuto , Stengel , Mantle , and others . This is a good program for anyone liking documentaries and / or details on sports figures . 5 stars .
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532,988 | 70,535 | 48,966 | 8 |
I could have been Erskine Cooney
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It would seem political correctness prevailed even back during the big bloodletting . The military should screen it's officers very thoroughly before giving them the command over others ' lives . Captain Cooney should never have been issued a uniform much less been promoted to such a high field rank . Most of these old 40's and 50's war films leave me colder than a dead kraut but this was way above the fold . Yes , some of the special effects were a bit tame and a couple of the sets looked like what they were , but this was one gritty , ugly tale of the horror and waste of combat . The entire cast was excellent in their portrayal of soldiers in a hopeless situation . Many familiar old faces in this one , most of whom are no longer with us .
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532,718 | 70,535 | 86,619 | 8 |
musical about a woman who wants to study with the men
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Excellent musical about a jewish woman who is blocked from studying by law . To bypass this problem , she poses as a man and goes off to college , becoming attracted to a man who befriends her . The man's fiancee becomes attracted to her , causing all sorts of difficulties . Very good story which plays out well . In case you are not a musical buff , this one didn't have an overabundance of music . One of Streisand's best .
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533,029 | 70,535 | 88,794 | 8 |
high school love and hijinx
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Really funny show about a fickle high school girl who dumps her beau for a more popular guy . The dumpee spends the rest of the film trying to get this airhead back , which shows how intelligent he really is . This leads to all manner of adventures and mishaps which keep the viewer in stitches . One of Cusak's better movies .
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532,717 | 70,535 | 55,824 | 8 |
insane man terrorizes a family
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Robert Mitchum was born for this role . He played the evil Max Cady as though Cady's spirit was actually inside him . Cady was a psychopathic murderer who became obsessed with a couple and their daughter . To counteract this persistent attention , the couple hired a security agent . When this went terribly wrong , the family made a run for their houseboat . Unfortunately , Cady was wise to them leading to a nail biting finale . 5 stars go to this great film .
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533,420 | 70,535 | 108,330 | 8 |
A true slice of life
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This was an excellent tale of what some people's lives are really like . The acting was flawless , the story rang true , and the dialogue was some of the best ever . Barkin was perfect as the man crazy , brainless mother , and De Niro captured the role of a bullying , phoney drunk completely . Men do indeed act like this every day , and women allow them to . Don't miss this one .
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532,473 | 70,535 | 120,867 | 8 |
Hitmen chill , do , off , tap out , rub out , ice , bump off , freeze , bop , and choke
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This was so far out in left field that the turf touched the sky ; so flaky that Post cereals could produce enough Wheaties to feed the Arizona Diamondbacks indefinitely . The film was ultra violent and bizarre with oddly interesting dialogue and an even stranger storyline . I loved the way the camera would slink from the old into the new scene without any definable break in the order of events . It took me a few minutes to realize I was not into a standard movie and a while longer to understand I was being entertained by a very offbeat experience . J & T was black comedy at it's most midnight shade : funny , spooky , creepy , but above all a real gas . 4 stars .
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533,482 | 70,535 | 120,888 | 8 |
What a nice guy !
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This is one of those films which salutes love and marriage in a way as to make the viewer believe it really works like this . Good performances by all made for a very funny show , one of the best comedies I've ever seen . I even liked Adam Sandler , a player that I usually can't stand .
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532,832 | 70,535 | 63,584 | 8 |
tense court-marshal drama
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Sergeant Ryker is accused of being a traitor during the Korean War , a hanging offense . A long drawn out court-marshal ensues during which time the Sgt . must remain in a military jail . After much investigation the defense attorney attempts to exonerate the doomed non-com with an eleventh hour ploy . Very good picture .
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533,456 | 70,535 | 110,478 | 8 |
card shark outwits and is outwitted
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Extremely well scripted with equally fine acting . Lots of double dealing by card sharks , con men , and charlatans . Funny spoof of the old west .
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532,468 | 70,535 | 105,695 | 8 |
very good look at an aging gunfighter in the old west
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A different western hero from Eastwood's usual hard bitten pistolero type . An old , burnt out gunman is persuaded to do one last job . Forced to call up old feelings and actions , he enters a town for a violent confrontation . Good western which had a true feel for times past .
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533,469 | 70,535 | 55,895 | 8 |
This film made me want to attend a AA meeting . . . . and I never drink
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Started off a little slow but turned into one of the hottest dramas I've ever seen . Remick and Lemmon were sensational as the two drunks who couldn't control their actions after a few drinks . I had to laugh at some of their antics , but the greenhouse scene and especially the pitiful , horrible DT's in the rubber room were sobering indeed . Great picture showing the ravages and uselessness of booze .
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532,903 | 70,535 | 114,388 | 8 |
The agony of unrequited love
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What an excellent film ! Superb performances , spellbinding dialogue , and beautiful sets and props led to an enchanting 2 hours of lost love and hope . I loved the stiffly formal , wonderfully polite , yet stifling mores these English were forced to endure . In many cases their lives were not their own to live ; in many , their lives were lived under the gun of the almighty buck . They carried right on , however , with their characteristically stiff English upper lip , come what may . Great film with a knockout ending .
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533,451 | 70,535 | 108,358 | 8 |
good tale about Earp , Holliday , and the Clantons
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Fine yarn about the shootout at the Ok Corral . I feel that it was mostly Hollywood's idea of what happened , but who cares . The gunfights were real looking , the bad guys were ' bad ' , and so were some of the good guys . Lots of action in this one ; the show was stolen by Val Kilmer as he played Doc to the hilt .
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533,144 | 70,535 | 242,193 | 8 |
Idle hands are the devil's workshop
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Did these kids have zero supervision or what ? Most of their parents walked around in a dream state as to what was going on in their childrens ' lives . Apparently the brats were well cared for financially because they always had their smokes , booze , dope , and nice cars . The bully certainly deserved to have some serious ass-whup put on his worthless , perverted hide and so did his killers . What a worthless collection of sexual deviants , crybabies , and tough guy wannabes . This picture proves what I've said for a long time : if you want to kill someone ; do it alone , bury the body deep , and never tell a soul - not even your own mother . These blabbermouths couldn't wait for even one day before they began spreading their evil deeds all over town . The stupids deserved their fate .
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533,178 | 70,535 | 92,699 | 8 |
Did Walter Cronkite act like this ?
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Excellent movie about a big media firm and the goings on both on and off camera . Covering several years , the film centers on 3 upwardly mobile , young hopefuls , all striving for their place within the corporation . Well written dialogue , flawless acting , and a riveting story made for 2 hours of solid entertainment .
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532,501 | 70,535 | 73,076 | 8 |
Where have the good times gone ?
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Excellent film showing the pathetic lives of two nutty old ladies . They couldn't live together , nor apart . Babbling constantly , sometimes at the same time , they hashed and re-hashed the past ; going on and on about what coulda shoulda woulda . I found myself laughing at times , but mostly I was taken with how utterly sad and abandoned these two women were . See this one .
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533,427 | 70,535 | 108,451 | 8 |
A great portrait of lovers in love
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A childhood illness leaves a young man with a serious health problem and a somewhat odd outlook on life . Being rather retiring , he was considered strange by his fellow employees ; causing them to shy away from him . Despite all this , he gets to know one of the girls better after he helps her out of a sticky situation . They manage to have a brief yet fulfilling relationship . Very romantic , I loved it .
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533,506 | 70,535 | 118,827 | 8 |
Man beats wife , then loses life
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Very exciting film with a bang-up ending . This poor woman couldn't pick the right man with a set of ice tongs . As bad as hubby was , at least he wasn't a total psycho . Although this picture had some gaping holes in it [ for instance : why didn't the cop call for backup ? ] , it was still tense and dramatic . If I learned one thing from this movie , it was to always carry a backup modem connection .
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533,551 | 70,535 | 156,729 | 8 |
Does our planet deserve this fate ?
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One of the oddest stories I've seen in a while and what a treat it was . Something mysterious is about to shut down Planet Earth which causes permanent daylight and has earth's occupants doing very strange things . The film focuses on only a few of these folks ' and drifts in and out of their final hours until . . . . . .
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532,771 | 70,535 | 161,081 | 8 |
Good spooky chiller
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This was a been there , done that film but I still wound up enjoying it immensely . Lots of creepy sound and sight effects , good performances , and a long , luxurious buildup to finding the solution to the wife's weird problems . My only gripe is the big finale : a little trite but done well enough as to not ruin the picture .
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532,990 | 70,535 | 34,780 | 8 |
The world's tightest man scores big with this one
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This is one of the funniest films I've ever seen . A local station in Houston used to run this show on new year's eve and I would watch it every year . Few comics can top Benny and his deadpan delivery but Pa Kettle came close in this one as he played the slow motion yard man .
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532,449 | 70,535 | 66,811 | 8 |
TV station gets a hairy helping hand from the animal kingdom
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One of the funniest comedies I've seen yet . What made this so was the interplay between Wally Cox and Joe Flynn [ one of my favorite comics ] . The bit on the building ledge was too much and had me rolling . The bellowing company prez was well played by Harry Morgan , a man I well remember from the early 60's sitcom " Pete & Gladys " where he played the put upon hubby , Pete Porter . John Ritter performed the snobbish , suck-up nephew to the hilt who , of course , gets his just payment in the end . 4 stars .
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532,398 | 70,535 | 118,798 | 8 |
Sleazy politico changes horses in the middle of the creek
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Excellent film showing the cheap side of politics in what appeared to be a factual tell-all . Big money rules over life and death , and when Bulworth decides to give the game away his political friends are no longer so nice . One of the blackest comedies I've ever seen . 4 stars .
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533,530 | 70,535 | 112,288 | 8 |
What a great vampire film
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This is the best vampire picture I have yet to see . It came off as close to what being a vampire really would be as could be done . At least to my way of thinking . Lili Taylor was perfect as the philosophy spouting , newly made vampiress , Kathleen . Her victims were plentiful , and their feeding time near the show's end was a neck biting good time . I put this one up there with " Count Yorga , Vampire " and " House of Dark Shadows " for a chilling look at the undead .
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532,554 | 70,535 | 94,980 | 8 |
Will R & R ever die ?
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Interesting look at the thoughts and behind the scenes lives of several well known and not so well known headbangers . Since I'm not up on many of the performers I remain curious as to whether or not many of them went on to reaching their goals or just faded away . Strange characters made me wonder about a society that allows them to become so popular . The title says a lot about that , I suppose .
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532,808 | 70,535 | 97,162 | 8 |
terror on the high seas
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This show made me very nervous . A psycho stalked a couple on the high seas in a nerve racking ordeal of cat and mouse tactics . They would almost get away from him , but somehow he would come back . Billy Zane played the villain well , and Neill and Kidman were perfect as the terror stricken pair . Fine film .
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532,623 | 70,535 | 110,443 | 8 |
I laughed my head off
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This one poked fun at the military schools and came off well . Good acting and funny script kept it going . I fell in the floor watching the Major eat , but do you really think a fine , foxy babe would be even remotely attracted to this animal ? It was totally unrealistic , but was made for a big laugh so who cares ?
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533,155 | 70,535 | 63,663 | 8 |
What goes ' round , comes ' round
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A pathetic middle aged loser , suffering mental delusions , decides to swim home via his neighbors ' pools . He was met at each estate with a spate of emotions ; great affection , indifference , snobbery , rejection , disgust , and jeering laughter . Many of these feelings either startled or shook him to the bone , but none so much as what he felt upon arriving home . Splendid drama with great performances and slicing dialogue . Definitely one of Lancaster's top pictures .
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532,739 | 70,535 | 68,644 | 8 |
Drugs take over a young girl's mind
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A great look at the drug culture of the 60's and 70's . Based on the true life diary entries of an unidentified teen-age girl , this film hit home hard . She was pretty much a typical girl who just wants to fit in with the crowd , but feels left out and bored . Her diary entries are rather dull reading until she begins to try drugs . More and more they control her life until finally she is badly hooked on heroin . Watch the film to see the ending , it should open peoples eyes to the danger of experimenting with drugs . . . but probably won't .
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532,619 | 70,535 | 93,046 | 8 |
Old gives way to the new
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Wonderfully done film concerning an old woman who is being asked to sell her mountaintop home to a land developer . Since she has lived there most of her life , of course she is reluctant . But time is against her ; life is becoming harder and harder to bear while living on this sloping piece of ground . Her son wants her to leave so she will be safer , while the woman is seeking advice from the imagined presence of her deceased husband . A lot of flashback takes place as son and mother re-live their not always rosy lives on the old homeplace . 4 stars .
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533,087 | 70,535 | 86,197 | 8 |
Geez , I remember all this
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Good film , although I betcha the book would be much better , not to mention more accurate . The flying sequences were exciting and realistic looking , but I suspect the pilots would never fly an experimental craft until it would go no farther and then bail out . Seemed a tad foolhardy . Good dialogue and interplay between characters made for a interesting , easy to watch picture . Lyndon's fit in the car was a howl .
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533,539 | 70,535 | 99,397 | 8 |
Lawyer tries to solve grizzly murder
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Police try to solve the murder of a businessman . Unknown to them , the man's attorney is implicated and , of course , she wants to keep her involvement secret . This leads to the wrong person being charged , causing the lawyer to go looking for the real culprit . Good mystery with lots of action and tense drama .
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532,921 | 70,535 | 68,327 | 9 |
great musical
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I loved this musical , it remains one of my all-time favorites . Liza Minelli and Joel Gray were perfect for their parts . The setting in pre-war Germany was an excellent background for all the goings-on in the Cabaret . Wonderful film .
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532,626 | 70,535 | 112,818 | 9 |
Well done statement on human actions and justice
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I understand this film is based on truth . If so , justice was served , although not in the fashion or time frame which I would have liked . The caring nun was well portrayed , I'm sure bleeding hearts like her abound in the religious structure . Her sympathy for the killer was misplaced , he deserved as violent a death as he dealt out to the 2 teens . If a person like that goes looking for trouble , then they should be able to take it when it comes to them . I wonder if the nun would have been so concerned with this creep's condition if it had been her family that was slain . The acting was superb , the dialogue intense and dramatic , and the story had a terrific punch as it dealt with a common happening in our society today . Excellent movie .
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533,027 | 70,535 | 91,340 | 9 |
Twins . One nice , one a bitch .
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Very good drama concerning twins involved in a murder plot . One of the women wanted out of her marriage to a wealthy man so she devises an elaborate plan to make her identical twin the fallguy in his death . As the falsely accused woman tries to prove her innocence she runs into one dead end after another because her sister covered her own tracks with perfection . A thriller right down to the last frame . 5 stars .
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533,175 | 70,535 | 87,968 | 9 |
2 boys just can't wait to go to war
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This one looked like it was filmed during the 40's right down to the overly waved up hair on some of the women . Fine acting by the 3 main characters go along with the props [ especially the bowling pin machines ] to give the viewer a sense of the war years . Not a real deep story , but well done and well worth seeing .
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533,138 | 70,535 | 116,601 | 9 |
comedy about a lovable , aging con man
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Walter Matthau was great as an aging man who lives to hang out in Central Park and tell outrageous lies . He strikes up a relationship with a man whom he drives nuts with his outlandish yarns . Matthau tries a con on several people trying to help them and himself out , but they all backfire . This film had a story that had me riveted to my chair . The entire production was filmed in Central Park , the scenery was beautiful , with many shots of the surrounding buildings . Wonderful movie - 5 stars .
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532,926 | 70,535 | 91,217 | 9 |
exciting sports drama
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Very good movie about the price one has to pay for a grand achievement . The basketball coach took a group of goof-offs and losers , and showed them that there is no free ride ; if you want something , you have to sweat and work for it . The ending of this film could have been corny and anti-climactic , however , it came off as a real nail biter . I honestly didn't know who was going to come out on top all the way to the final gun . A real heart stopper , and an entertaining story with a good lesson . 5 stars .
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532,805 | 70,535 | 91,209 | 9 |
One of the most terrifying films I have ever seen
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This movie scared the hell out of me . When it was over I was trembling all over . Rarely does a movie leave me in this condition . The evil hitchhiker was well played by Hauer , a man who is just plain evil looking anyway . The whole show played out a believable except for the part where Hauer drove a truck off the road and the truck never bounced once . Plus , while off road he shot down a chopper with a handgun . No way , folks . But is one can ignore that one crummy scene , the rest of it is done very well . Don't watch this one late at night if you are alone .
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533,072 | 70,535 | 110,912 | 9 |
several unusual tales going on all at the same time
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I loved this madcap yarn about 2 hitmen for the mob , a mobster's nutty girlfriend , a punch drunk boxer , and 2 ineffective bandits . The story was told in flashback form , a technique that I have always found interesting . The lives of all the players criss-cross with each other forming a collection a mini-stories guaranteed to captivate the viewer . Unusually done film , very entertaining .
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533,136 | 70,535 | 105,414 | 9 |
frightening look at what can happen when you have a roommate
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A young woman searches around for a replacement roommate and finally finds one that she thinks will work out . She soon realizes that her new mate has problems . Very bad problems . This was a very good , tense movie about a woman caught in a bad situation and feels helpless to do anything about it . 5 stars .
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533,502 | 70,535 | 120,660 | 9 |
Buggees bug the buggers
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Hyper exciting thriller about an attorney who gets the NSA after him when he unknowingly get a video tape that they want . Scads of action , great performances , and a terrifyingly believable story made for one hot film . Made me wonder if some of these activities aren't really going on around us , and if they are who is going to save us . And are we worth saving ?
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533,389 | 70,535 | 85,995 | 9 |
Your typical American family goes on a nice , quiet trip
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No , folks , these idiots are anything but typical . . . . or quiet . Chase was flawless as the bumbling Griswold , in fact all the performers did a good job . Usually , I don't find comedies entertaining or funny , but I ran out of breath laughing at this jerk and his goofy relations . I have seen pieces of a couple other of these ' trip ' pictures , and they didn't measure up to this one . 4 stars .
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532,901 | 70,535 | 52,357 | 9 |
Detective gets dizzy over dame
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Excellent drama about a cop who is hired to watch over a wealthy man's wife . This he does while slowly losing his heart to her . As usual , Hitchcock give the viewer a double dose of tension and bizarre excitement . I particularly enjoyed the psychedelic bits the film utilized in the opening credits and when Stewart was having his nightmares . Very good plot , with some real surprises along the way , especially the stunning finale . Great movie . Plus , Kim Novak is a definite babe !
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533,039 | 70,535 | 177,227 | 9 |
This boy had a 55 gallon drum of dumb-ass poured over his pecker headed self at birth
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The maker of this film is seriously in need of a padded room and a jacket with closed cuffs . What a dork . But no matter : this was a most excellent documentary which provided a wheel barrow full of laughs and grins . Mr . Kronfeld , a die hard UFO BELIEVER , journeys to Roswell , NM from his home in Minnesota for a 6 day tour of the famous alien crash site . Before leaving , at the insistence of his mom [ he suffers from acute momism ] , he takes a crash course in firearms and martial arts training from a pair of Aryan Nation dropouts . This gave the me some of the best laughs in the entire production . Then it's off to New Mexico for Kronfeld and a group of like minded airheads . While there I watched Kronfeld waste several hundred dollars on junky trinkets , silly , poorly done museums , a way overpriced " room " in some geezer's motor home , and a vast amount of junk food . Also , the viewer is treated to one of the goofiest parades this side of Mars , and an even trashier , totally unprofessional UFO musical . There were many other bizarre events in this totally mesmerizing mess ; go see it for yourself , I don't think you'll be disappointed .
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533,214 | 70,535 | 104,694 | 9 |
Nostalgic look at the 40's
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I laughed my head off at this one . Hanks was very funny , didn't know he could be so hilarious . Rosie and Madonna were knee slappingly riotous with their constant give and take . Geena Davis was superb . I give this film a very high rating , it was a sweet little ride through the past . 5 stars .
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533,314 | 70,535 | 98,335 | 9 |
good one about high school students
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I like this kind of show . It reminded me a little of the TV series , " Fame " . A high school is about to be closed down by the school board , and the students wanted to put on a final ' sing ' concert without the consent of the authorities . Problems arose as one of the boys in the show committed a crime with his older brother . This caused friction with another student in the production . Even with all the troubles , the show still managed to go on . Very good semi-musical .
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533,226 | 70,535 | 85,334 | 9 |
Third time to see this one , and I still laugh
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There's no finer Christmas tale than this one . It has me rolling in the floor with each viewing . The father stole the show to me , his facial expressions are priceless . Course , the film wouldn't have played without Ralphie . 5 stars .
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533,400 | 70,535 | 102,753 | 9 |
sweet , oversexed girl has many adventures
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This is told in flashback form . A middle aged man remembers a girl that came to live with his family when he was in his early teens . She was a very nice girl , but highly sexed . At one point she tried to seduce the father , which was the funniest scene in the film . The story of her life with the family , though brief , was interesting and well done . Rose was a free spirited girl that you couldn't help but love . Good show .
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533,408 | 70,535 | 57,298 | 9 |
Possibly the best film the Duke ever did
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I laughed all the way through this one . It was a hilarious look at a man's relationship with his family , especially his headstrong wife . The fistfight at the mudslide was one of the funniest scenes ever filmed . Looked like everybody was having a ball . Great show .
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532,929 | 70,535 | 97,967 | 9 |
good shoot ' em up
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Really enjoyed this one , primarily because of the vigilante angle . I like to see a guy get paid back for messing where he shouldn't . The bad guys messed with the family of the hero , so he came to town and paid them back in spades . Swayze carried a double rig shoulder holster , and knew how to use the hardware . Lots of gunplay .
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532,920 | 70,535 | 107,212 | 9 |
funny , touching , well written
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Rarely do I see a film that I am totally engrossed with ; this was one of them . It had good acting , dialogue , plot , and the scenery was beautiful . I laughed out loud many times , especially the scene dealing with the kitchen raid . The slapstick comedy performed by the lunkhead hired hand had me one the floor , but I admit that I am a sucker for slapstick . The story dealt with a group of people in their 30's coming back to a summer camp that they had attended 20 years previously . It was a farewell week of camping , as the place would be closed down permanently at the end of the season . As adults the camp looked different , and they felt differently about it and each other . I recommend this funny , moving movie to all .
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533,194 | 70,535 | 102,343 | 9 |
cute show about 2 sweet kids falling in love
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I love Sandra Bullock ; she is so cute in this kind of film . She plays an unlovely girl who is unable to make a connection with the opposite sex except as a bed partner . She works with a guy who is exactly like her - a loser . They discover a potion which makes them attractive to others . The show romps through a series of men and women coming on to them after they use the potion . Unfortunately , some rotten folks get their hands on the stuff and use it for their own nasty selves . But , the heroes work hard to stop these nefarious slugs from hatching their evil schemes . Funny and fun movie - 4 stars .
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533,161 | 70,535 | 119,488 | 9 |
good cops take on bad cops
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This is one of the best films I've ever seen because it was so good . It was based on an old story , but was done differently from all the others . The picture followed 3 policemen as they went about their duties ; one by the book , the other 2 somewhat sordidly . All became involved with a cadre of rogue cops who were using the police force as a cover for criminal behavior . An unforgettable and well choreographed shoot-out capped this excellent movie . 5 stars .
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532,529 | 70,535 | 79,177 | 9 |
a look at war from the home front
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Riveting film about a family torn apart by a death in Viet Nam . The son of a farmer goes to war in an infantry unit and is killed by his own men by accident . The grief suffered by his family was hard to take as I watched the movie . Carol Burnett was brilliant as the shocked and angry mother . This film showed the waste of war , and the military's attitude about a soldier's duty as opposed to a family's rejection of the government calling a farmer a soldier . Everyone should see this program .
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532,893 | 70,535 | 71,598 | 9 |
Cat and man go on journey
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After being evicted from his New York City apartment , a retired gent and his aging feline go on a cross country trip searching for a new life . They cross paths with many interesting folks and suffer their share of difficulties along the way . Harry was a philosophical old boy who managed to weather the upsets well ; a solid man and totally likeable character . Excellent film , well written and played out . 5 stars .
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532,973 | 70,535 | 119,738 | 9 |
cute romantic comedy
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I loved this show . The acting was flawless , and the story was funny , believable , and lovable . A woman goes after an old boyfriend who is about to be married . She didn't want him before the engagement , but went to all kinds of troubles to win him back before the marriage could take place . With every shananagan she pulled , she dug herself into a deeper and deeper hole . Finally , her antics were found out causing bitter feelings . The movie remained light hearted all the way through , giving me great bursts of hilarious guffaws . Diaz and Roberts were perfect together , great comedic actresses . See this one .
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532,807 | 70,535 | 94,291 | 9 |
the love of money . . . . .
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This may be Michael Douglas ' best movie ever . He played the greedy stock manipulator to the hilt . Charlie Sheen also did a fine job as the up and coming stock broker with a conscience . Lots of intense dialogue in this one , so if action movies are your thing I suggest you avoid this film .
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532,804 | 70,535 | 88,763 | 9 |
best time travel movie around
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Here is a very well done movie about time travel . It has it all . I especially liked the time machine itself - a Delorean car . The story was perfectly written with witty dialogue and never ending excitement . Each scene fit snugly into the one preceding and following it . Michael Fox carried this one all the way . 5 stars .
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533,216 | 70,535 | 119,643 | 9 |
Very good film
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I thought this was one of the best films I've seen in a while . A very unusual story which was well thought out and played to perfection . The performances , with the exception of a stiff Brad Pitt , were done to excellence . The settings were nice , especially that poolroom overlooking the city ; everything was just luscious . The ending worked out satisfactorily , also . 4 stars .
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533,543 | 70,535 | 50,083 | 9 |
intense drama dealing with a murder trial
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A jury has eleven votes to prosecute a young man for murder . They become angry at the one man who wants to talk a bit more before jumping to any conclusions . The dialogue in this movie simply sparkled with realism . I hung on every word as the men debated the fate of the young man . The ending holds a big surprise for the viewer .
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533,192 | 70,535 | 117,119 | 9 |
hilarious spoof of American politicos
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I laughed all the way through this one . One could call it " Grumpy Old Men Go To Washington " , it bore such a resemblance . Two ex-presidents get into hot water when the sitting president sends a rogue NSA agent to eliminate them , to hide one of his shenanigans . The entire film was centered around these 2 old geezers trying to outsmart and elude the agent and his thugs . Very good performances by Lemmon and Garner .
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533,147 | 70,535 | 244,296 | 9 |
Strange , hypnotic , bizarre . . . was there a message in there ?
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Most enjoyable concert with loads of big name stars wearing funny get-ups and singing the utterly unique Roger Waters productions . I loved watching the Wall being built right there stone by stone and was captivated by the thing being dismantled rapidly in a falling thunder . Must have taken lots of time and energy to build this set , and even more to rehearse all the complicated numbers . Very expensive looking props were used which includes much more than the costumes : lots of trucks , flying machines , gun toting players running to and fro , and , of course , Cyndi's glorious wig . I gotta wonder at the mentality of someone who can come up with this much eccentricity in one program ; is Waters a genius or just some pssed off 60's jamboy ?
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533,188 | 70,535 | 61,184 | 10 |
Very good drama about bad marriages and booze
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I saw this movie at the old North Shephard Drive-in in Houston many moons ago . It still remains one of my favorites . I laughed all the way through at the antics of those drunks , especially Burton and Taylor . One minute they would be all lovey dovey , and a split second later the war would resume . Most funny ! Some dramas are more of a comedy than not , and this one was the epitome of that type . I hope to see it again someday .
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533,196 | 70,535 | 110,638 | 10 |
excellent film dealing with a strange , backwoods girl
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This one got a lower rating than it deserved , in my opinion ; I gave it a 10 . This story was so unusual that I had to give it a high rating . I seldom see anything that is really different on film , and when I do it is a real treat . Not only was the storyline great , but the dialogue was spellbinding . I watched in fascination as a man discovered the odd girl , gained her trust , and eventually came to communicate with her . Above average effort .
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532,453 | 70,535 | 70,511 | 10 |
May I never have to go to the pen
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Terrifying film dealing with life in prison . Not just any prison , but one way off to itself with few fellow human beings around . I think this was McQueen's finest film ever , and perhaps Hoffman's also . I know it has had a lasting effect on me through the years ; I have never forgotten the awesome loneliness the prisoners went through . Great picture , thumbs up .
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532,928 | 70,535 | 87,985 | 10 |
terrifying look at an all too plausible happening
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One of Swayze's finest films , in my opinion . It seemed to me that the events in this show could happen . One scene in the movie that really pointed up the possibility of this actually taking place was when the invading army's officer told his men to collect all the yellow sheets on gun purchases and take up all the weapons . A very good movie which made my blood run cold .
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533,134 | 70,535 | 103,016 | 10 |
a ladies man learns to really love
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A man who knows only how to use and discard women dies prematurely . He is offered acceptance into heaven only if he goes back to earth in the form of a woman and really loves someone . This was a very funny program ; Ellen Barkin was wonderful as the man in a woman's body . The ending was a real tear jerker , so have a hanky ready . 5 stars .
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533,090 | 70,535 | 87,884 | 10 |
Jealousy is so wasteful
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What a delight : no car chases , explosions , bloody deaths , or computer generated bilge so prevalent today . The bottleneck guitar added a nice flavor to the production , also . Travis wandered alone in the desert in a self made hell because of his own sinful nature . Marrying a much younger woman only fueled his inner demons leading to a mess for his entire family . What a fool . Both he and his wife searched for years for a replacement for something they considered permanently lost only to lead unfulfilled existences on the border of living . I liked the way the story went on and on with no explanations about what caused Travis to trek into the wilds and then sprung it on the viewer in one gut wrenching scene in a Houston cubicle . The dialogue was never boring , but instead concise and well delivered , however , I did have a bit of trouble understanding the German lady's accent . 4 stars .
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532,726 | 70,535 | 54,331 | 10 |
great film dealing with the spirit of freedom
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Kirk Douglas was inspirational in this epic film depicting the struggle between the desire for freedom and the desire for slavery . Graphic violence pointed out the payment made by the slaves to attain their freedom . The ending scene with all the revolting slaves hanging on crosses was brutally , vividly descriptive . A well filmed , well acted picture . 5 stars .
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533,112 | 70,535 | 277,371 | 10 |
Should have won Best Picture of the Year !
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This gem should have gathered several oscars in 2k1 , it was that funny . Only Val Kilmer's " Top Secret ! " was more amusing : and maybe " What's Up Doc ? " . I was hysterical all the way through with the references to other teen film really tickling my funnybone . Just got through watching " Ridgemont High " and this one was much more humorous . Better looking chix , too .
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532,640 | 70,535 | 68,528 | 10 |
Loonie lady raises two oddball daughters
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Joanne Woodward brought tears of hilarity to my eyes as she cavorted through her dismal life . There was also plenty of pathos due to the alienation of her offspring ; a pair very different , however each suffering in her own way from mom's insanity . One of the best I've seen .
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532,699 | 70,535 | 120,815 | 10 |
This should cool off the Rambo wannabes
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The opening beach assault sequences were the most violent , realistic , and upsetting filming I've ever seen ; looked as though the thing was actual combat footage . The shushing noises of rounds cutting through the air was the most chilling part of all . Perfect portrayal of the insane stupidity of war and the anguish of all who enter this most foolish of enterprises . A must see .
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532,352 | 70,535 | 120,620 | 10 |
Drugs , dolls , dudes , and dupes
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Did she or didn't she ? Most excellent film showing why nobody should ever go to a foreign country and take up with a stranger . Spellbinding throughout with some wondrous performances by an enthusiastic cast : some of the best that I've seen in a while .
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532,561 | 70,535 | 104,695 | 10 |
Con man clips small town dummies
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Steve Martin's best comedy as he outdoes himself playing the hardened cynic Jonas Nightingale . I laughed out loud at the antics of Martin and howled with glee when he sent all those over emotional morons sprawling . The Rev's BS was so obvious a chimp could recognize it ; the suckers deserved a good fleecing . Great racket the guy had , reminded me a lot of the crooks who come on TV every day with their big money making scheme hidden behind emotionalism and theatrics .
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532,677 | 70,535 | 111,161 | 10 |
The best prison movie ever filmed
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Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman were splendid in this look at the horrors of prison life . Great camera work , acting , and a believable script led to a realistic feeling movie . This is only the second King book that made a good film ; " The Stand " being the other .
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533,306 | 70,535 | 119,822 | 10 |
Compulsive weirdo dates a waitress
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Take a great story , brilliant acting , and biting , often hilarious dialogue , and you get one of the finest films around . Possibly Nicholson's best effort ever , and Helen Hunt was nothing short of sensational . Plus , you just gotta love Virdell . 5 stars and 2 thumbs up .
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532,670 | 70,535 | 102,685 | 10 |
break neck speed action film
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One of the best action movies made . Great acting , hot story . The pace starts off fast and maintains all the way through . I admit a lot of the feats are totally off the wall , especially the sky diving parts , but who cares ; it was a real cliffhangar style of show . Kept me on the edge of my chair all the way through .
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533,517 | 70,535 | 58,576 | 10 |
Great drama that seems like it could happen
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This was a fine story with excellent dialogue and performances . Taken from an equally fine book , it came off very realistically . Both the fanatically devoted General and the President presented well thought out and mostly correct objections to each other's philosophies . I felt both were a little bit right and wrong , and would have probably sided with the General except for fear of a military despot . Tense all the way to the end . 5 stars .
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533,459 | 70,535 | 102,768 | 10 |
The best film that Ford has done
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Maybe this is something that would never happen , but it would be nice if it did . When an aggressive , worldly , and uncaring father is in the wrong place at the wrong time his entire life is changed . He comes to see things in a wholly different light . Superb acting , wonderful story . I loved this film .
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533,189 | 70,535 | 113,862 | 10 |
One man's struggles with life
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This is one of my favorite movies of all times . As usual , Richard Dreyfuss is excellent in his portrayal of a gifted but frustrated musician . He gives up on his dreams for the drudgery of marriage and fatherhood . I think he would have been better off going for his dreams , rather than being pressed down by other people's little lives . Instead he became a role model for his students in the high school in which he taught , giving a few excellent guidance , which helped them out later in life . Great movie .
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532,840 | 70,535 | 117,666 | 10 |
Enjoyable all the way through
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Thornton was very believable as abused killer Carl Childers . J . T . Walsh was even scarier ; a chilling sociopath full of himself and an endless river of b . s . Although this was a solid drama all the way I still got some good laughs at Carl's expense much as I did with Hoffman's character in " Rain Man " . Carl's humming noises at the end of his sentences , the frog throat , and the redundant ' alright then ' cracked me up at times . I also roared with glee as the little boy fired everything but the kitchen sink at the whinny drunk , Doyle Hargraves . Why did his mother need a man so badly that she would take on this loud mouth , enraged , drunken loser ? And why did Doyle's buddies always return for another dose of his psychotic rages ? While I'm asking questions : why are we thrown the old " aren't homosexuals just sweet , nice folks " chestnut once more ? Really sick of that one , however Ritter did do a fine job with the character . No way would the 2 short chops with a mower blade do the damage Carl described over the phone . 5 stars .
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532,676 | 70,535 | 109,830 | 10 |
Very good story
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I loved the whole story even though it was a tad corny at times . I think great acting and the content of the story kept it going .
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533,054 | 70,535 | 249,757 | 10 |
Riveting documentary . . . . or was it ?
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This was one of the most interesting films I've come across in a long time . It is so well done that it will have the viewer wondering whether or not it is genuine . I particularly enjoyed Julio and his hypocritical tirades after being ' found out ' . Also , the waffling of Beverly on ' did she or didn't she ' had me rolling in the floor . All of the characters were fascinating and Shino's difficulties concerning his sexuality was one of the high points . 5 stars .
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533,280 | 70,535 | 181,536 | 10 |
Top notch all the way
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This was one of the finest dramas I've seen in a good while . Connery was dead on as the alcoholic recluse who discovers something long lost after meeting a gifted teen . A near perfect story with flawless performances and gripping dialogue . .
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533,180 | 70,535 | 117,438 | 10 |
One of the best thrillers I ever saw
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Mel Gibson outdid himself in this great action drama . The suspense never let up for a second as the bad guys kept up with their threats and demands . I can't think of a better actor for the chief of the evil crew than Gary Sinise ; his portrayal of a demented sociopath was sterling . In fact the acting was so good that I sometimes became a part of the play . The ending of the show played out perfectly with much realism . Seldom have I been this impressed with a film . As usual Gibson is flawless .
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532,675 | 70,535 | 101,921 | 10 |
A good look at the good old days
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What an excellent movie . Jessica Tandy was at her best in this one , as was Kathy Bates . I especially liked the use of flashback all throughout the show . This technique allowed the viewer to see the characters develop in an unusual way . A movie for the entire family , it will make you laugh and cry almost simultaneously .
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533,026 | 70,535 | 109,686 | 10 |
A real no brainer
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One of the funniest movies I've ever seen . I laughed all the way through , especially liking the toilet and karate scenes . Never seen 2 people have more chances to do good and be somebody and blow it all away than these 2 morons . I rarely watch a film twice , but could see this one again . 5 stars .
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533,540 | 70,535 | 99,653 | 10 |
tragic , yet funny ghost tale
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A man is murdered by a mugger and his ghost comes back to his girlfriend . She can't see him , but another woman can ; this woman convinces the girlfriend that he is there in spirit . One of the most tender and engrossing films of the 80's followed . The ending is guaranteed to soften the hardest heart . 5 stars .
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533,080 | 70,535 | 120,834 | 10 |
Most excellent drama
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Very good film combining a murder trial , doomed love , and prejudice against 2 races . All this plus sterling dialogue , lots of flashback [ a technique I am very fond of ] and an unusual use of the camera which blends the present with the past . 4 stars .
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533,489 | 70,535 | 53,793 | 10 |
Drunken peddler cons his way through life
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A third rate salesman with the gift of gab joins the revival circuit during the prohibition / depression era . This was possibly Lancaster's finest effort , and the rest of the cast were also superb . One of the best movies I've ever seen .
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533,258 | 70,535 | 112,346 | 10 |
President scores hot babe in Oval Office
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Excellent film depicting a single president and his aides efforts to keep his popularity high while juggling a couple of high profile bills and an affair with a liberal lobbyist . The producers didn't bother to hide the blatant anti-gun rhetoric which was a constant theme running throughout the entire showing . Pure propaganda that should be popular with those who think guns kill people .
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533,235 | 70,535 | 118,884 | 10 |
Star gazer meets the space brothers
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What a great movie ! Spellbinding from the start , it has tense action , riveting dialogue , superb performances by all , with lots of twists and turns , keeping the viewer on seat's edge . And what a stunning finale . . . . are we alone or not ?
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533,559 | 70,535 | 281,238 | 10 |
Good rockin ' tonight
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Excellent concert featuring 2 of the rock scenes longest lasting and hardest rocking bands . Both group's put on a high voltage , exciting show with lots of the physical as well musical movements . Whereas I really like both bands and particularly go for the riffs of Dave Amato , I thought Styx was the more electric of the two .
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532,971 | 70,535 | 101,694 | 10 |
watch out who you marry
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This is one of Goldie's finest . She played a woman who marries a man and has a perfect marriage for many years . Then one day she discovers something unusual about him . Very tense ending , I was on the edge of my seat . Watch this one alone , in a dark room , late at night .
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