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472,888 | 11,423,174 | 371,920 | 3 |
cybernetic dog goes on killing spree , but why ?
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well , . i'm not sure what i was expecting , but this wasn't it . the plot for this thing is all over the map , with some subplots added in that have very little relevance . actually , the movie has very little relevance . the acting was not good and the dialogue was forgettable . as for the dog , it was not realistic . it was very clear that many of its movements were controlled by puppeteers . the look of the dog was ugly , but not scary . there were buckets of gore in this movie , and poorly done . i hope the makeup and prosthetic teams didn't get paid very much . also , there was no back story explaining the dog's evolution and motivation for killing . it just seemed to kill out of blood lust . what led to that ? the ending was very bleak and morbid and the last scene is a complete rip off of terminator 2 , but with the cyborg as a dog . honestly , there wasn't much point to this movie . it was mildly entertaining at best . / 10
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473,659 | 11,423,174 | 659,619 | 3 |
pretty boring and lame
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this is an episode of the New Scooby Doo movies from 1972 . it has Scooby and the gang meeting up with the Harlem Globe Trotters and running into a mystery , ( naturally ) with ghosts , and a sea serpent . this episode is very slow and and the story is kinda lame . there's a few good lines courtesy of the Globe Trotters , but otherwise it's pretty boring . and that laugh track drove me nuts . by the way , not to give anything away , but the episode takes place in America , not Scotland , so the words Loch Ness in the title don't mean anything . anyway , you'd think this might be an interesting story , since it features the Harlem Globe Trotters , but it isn't . they didn't even have the real voices of the Globe Trotters , for whatever reason . the most i can give this episode is a
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473,892 | 11,423,174 | 263,488 | 3 |
forget this one , check out the superior sequel instead
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i actually commented on the sequel to this movie , thinking i would never bother to write a comment on this one . the sequel is actually not bad , but the original is not so good . i found it boring and mean spirited even for a so called horror movie . it doesn't really make a lot of sense either . and i found it depressing as anything . plus , the ending was just ridiculous . i know the sequel didn't necessarily make a lot of sense . but it had other positives going for it , like excitement , and a really nifty looking creature . anyway , i pretty much hated the original , and although it's not the worst movie i have seen , it is pretty bad . my advice , skip this movie and check out the sequel instead . for me , Jeepers Creepers is a
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473,231 | 11,423,174 | 117,420 | 3 |
oh , brother
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i hate to say this , but this movie is dumb , even for a Van Damme flick . the story is stupid and slow and has no flow at all . the fight scenes are nothing special , similar to blood sport but pale in comparison . Roger Moore is in this one , and may be the only good thing about this mess . and just once , is it too much to ask for Van Damme to actually sound like his character is from the locale in the movie . his accent never changes , no matter what nationality his character is supposed to be . in this one He plays Christopher Dubois , a Frenchman in NewYork in the mid 1920's . how about playing a character with a NewYork accent ? it's obvious Van Dammme never took any dialect lessons or tried to change his accent in any way , which is what makes most of his movies more than a bit absurd . and don't even get me started on the title . i mean " The Quest " , how original . but then again the movie has no originality either , so i guess it's fitting that the title should follow suit . anyway , Van Damme directed and co-wrote the story with Frank Dux . all i can muster is for Roger Moore
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472,622 | 11,423,174 | 67,525 | 3 |
second filmed version of Richard Matheson's novel , I am Legend
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this is the second filmed version of Richard Matheson's novel , I am Legend , the first being The Last Man on Earth , starring Vincent price , and the third bearing the same title as the novel and , starring Will Smith . i really enjoyed the first version , and pretty much hated the third version . this version is , much closer to the third version , in terms of my opinion of it . i found a lot of this movie lame , lacking in any real excitement . the acting was pretty poor ( though Heston wasn't too bad ) . i also felt the movie was a bit too talky at times , and there is no real air of mystery to the story . having said that , there was one good thing about it . this one had a plot , ( as slow as it was ) which i felt the third one didn't . it was just this side of boring , for the most part , occasionally slipping over into the area of boredom . i was able to get through it . but i wouldn't care if i never saw it again . it just really didn't anything for me . my vote for The Omega Man is a
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473,578 | 11,423,174 | 75,200 | 3 |
a real dog
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while i didn't mind the original The Shaggy Dog ( 1959 ) , i thought this sequel was not too good . i found it way too silly and absurd , and not realistic . by that , i'm not talking about the premise , a man transforms into a dog . that i can accept as being within the confines of the movie . what i found unrealistic was how most of the characters acted and or reacted . too say there was some overacting going on would be a massive understatement . i also didn't find the characters endearing . i did however find them annoying . and the acting in general was unimpressive . and i found the ending abrupt with no real resolution . i'd say this would be a good family movie , a family comprised of only 3 year olds . maybe they ran out of money or time . whatever . this film had none of the fun or charm of the original . for me , The Shaggy D . A . is a weak
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473,530 | 11,423,174 | 329,717 | 3 |
no comedic chemistry between Ford and Hartnett
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i was so disappointed with this movie . a buddy cop film with Josh Hartnett and Harrison Ford should have had potential , shouldn't it ? Ford and Hartnett play two cops who are partners and who also have second hobs to make ends meet or to have financial independence . they are called in to investigate the murder of a rap group . hilarity should ensue , right ? if by hilarity , you mean endless yawning , then yeah , hilarity ensues . this one really hurt my brain . it was agonizingly boring to the nth degree . i think i saw this at a cheap theatre , but what ever i paid was exactly that amount more than i should have paid . i think they should have payed me to see this thing . i think the real problem with this movie , is their is no chemistry ( the comedic kind ) between Ford and Hartnett and that pretty much sinks the whole movie . for me , " Hollywood Homicide " is a
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472,725 | 11,423,174 | 119,640 | 3 |
close to awful
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i had high hopes for this movie before watching it . but , maybe i shouldn't have . after all , it does star Tom Arnold . some of the films he is in are OK , especially where he is not the main character . but this one , not so much . it's billed as a comedy , but that entails laughter . it's based on the 1962 series of the same name , supposedly . if that's case , the makers of the TV show should sue the makers and actors involved in this movie for defamation . i like Debra Messing , but she picked the wrong movie to be a part of . Tim Curry also stars , playing a variation of every bad guy he has ever played . the plot is silly , to be kind . the back cover promises madcap adventure and and zaniness . maybe it's a typo . it's no wonder this movie tanked at the box office . for me , McHale's Navy is a
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473,573 | 11,423,174 | 122,933 | 3 |
i guess the dramatic parts are alright ( i could have worn this was marketed as a comedy )
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i'm sorry to say , that as a comedy , this movie isn't funny . there are maybe one or two somewhat amusing scenes , otherwise , there's not much here to laugh about . the movie is basically about a crime lord ( Robert Deniro ) who decides he needs a psychiatrist to get in touch with his inner feelings . turns out , he's quite insecure . so he enlists the help of Dr . Ben Sobel ( Billy Crytal ) who very reluctantly and with a little persuasion , takes him on as a patient . sounds like it could be funny , right . well , for whatever reason , it's not . in fact , it's excruciatingly boring at times . it's not the actors . there all fine . well , mostly , anyway . Chazz Palminteri is decent in supporting role , but Lisa Kudrw is completely wasted in this movie . it has a rating of on this site . for me , i'm afraid it's nowhere near that . " Analyze This " gets a from me .
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473,375 | 11,423,174 | 38,284 | 3 |
poor western
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this western / musical / comedy is not one of the best of the genre i have seen . i found it much too slow . it just plodded along to the inevitable end . i also found it disjointed . i couldn't wait for it to be over . Randolph Scott is the headliner here , and Lloyd Bridges also stars . but for my money money Edgar Buchanan is the best of the bunch . Buchanan appeared in many westerns in his day , many times providing comic relief , as he does in this picture . i also liked Ann Dvorak as Rita . otherwise , though , i can't think of much to recommend this movie . the movie is based on a novel by Ernest Haycock , who also wrote the novel Stagecoach , which was mad into a movie of the same name in 1939 , and remade in 1966 and again in 1986 . The 1939 version of Stagecoach , is in my mind , one of the best movies ever made . anyway . as for Abilene town , my vote is a
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473,605 | 11,423,174 | 82,782 | 3 |
instead of dumb teens as victims , we have dumb adults who should know better
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for a slasher / horror movie , this one has very little graphic gore , compared to many of the genre . this kinda surprised me while watching it . but then i read a user comment saying that the censors really butchered this one , forcing the filmmaker to leave out a lot of gore . anyway . . . one thing which really stood out for me about this movie is the acting . well , the lack of , actually . i haven't seen acting this bad since the last time i saw acting this bad . the other thing of note is the stupid characters . many slasher flicks have dumb , oversexed , drunk or stoned teenagers as the victims . that's bad enough . but here we have dumb , oversexed , drunk or stoned adults as the victims . truly pathetic . you can kinda expect it from teens , but adults should just know better . the only good thing about this movie is towards the end , which holds a surprise i wasn't expecting . i won't give it away , so unfortunately for you ( or not , depending on your tastes in movies ) you'll have to watch the movie . i doubt this will be the worst movie you'll ever see , but for me , it just isn't very good . For me , " My Bloody Valentine " is a
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473,468 | 11,423,174 | 462,482 | 4 |
very interesting premise ; script does not do it justice
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this is an interesting tale as far as ghost stories go . i won't go into the plot because i don't want to give anything away . unfortunately , the premise is interesting , but the rest of the movie plods along at a snail's pace . there is next to no action . the story is very dialogue driven and not enough is done with the premise . the movie is almost incomplete in a sense because the central issue is barely explored , and very little background is given as to the reasons for the strange goings on in the town , ( true we are given some surface explanation ) at least not in depth . there really is no payoff , no climax to speak of . the movie ends as quietly as it began . the acting in the move is good , the movie is photographed well , but the script doesn't do justice to its central theme . i'd have to say Population 436 rates due to its creative though ultimately unexplored plot line .
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472,703 | 11,423,174 | 388,419 | 4 |
i'd watch it on cable or as a cheap rental first
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my sister and i just watched this movie yesterday , so i thought i would put in my two cents . she liked it more than i did . i didn't think it was very funny . in fact , i never laughed once . but i did think it was passable entertainment , for the most part . a few times i did get bored though . i just found it hard to believe that the people on one street in town would go to so much trouble to make one family celebrate Christmas . and for me , i didn't fee any chemistry between Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis , who played the husband and wife who decided to skip Christmas this year . Dan Akroyd played the neighbour who had the most influence in town , and tried to get the Cranks ( Allen and Curtis ) to celebrate the season . mostly i just found him annoying . M . Emmet Walsh was in the movie , and i liked his character . anyway , overall , i'd say this is a movie to catch on cable or as a cheap rental . interestingly , this movie is based on a John Grisham novel , called Skipping Christmas . i wouldn't rate it any higher than
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473,672 | 11,423,174 | 89,961 | 4 |
for a movie base on joyous occasion , i didn't find it very joyous
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i don't know what to think about this movie . i didn't hate it but i didn't really like it either . here's why . i thought the whole atmosphere of the the movie was sad , almost depressing at times . and i felt the music overpowered the movie at times . it just got to be a bit too much . normally the colour scheme of a movie isn't something i think about . however , this movie seems to have colours that were much too muted for it's subject matter . the colours just weren't very bright . i'll admit that the movie approaches being something close to magical at times , but , for me , it doesn't quite get there . it's also slow paced . i think even children will be bored with it at times . for me , the movie was more of a loud spectacle than anything else . i don't think too many people will be filled with joy while watching this movie . it's bearable at best , at least in my opinion . my vote for Santa Claus : The Movie is a
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473,437 | 11,423,174 | 118,604 | 4 |
if you liked An American Werewolf in London , . . . ( )
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you will likely be sorely disappointed by this sequel that's not a sequel . AWIL is a classic . but this movie is about as far from being a classic as you can get . what a joke . special effects that aren't very special , horrible dialogue , non acting . and a laughably ridiculous subplot quickly and unconvincingly , ( not to mention fleeting ) tacked on with about a third of the movie left . did i mention the story is less then lame . there's no way this was supposed to be serious horror movie , yet it's to stupid to be funny in any good way . the rating it currently has ( ) is too generous if you ask me . my rating for An American Werewolf in Paris : a
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473,376 | 11,423,174 | 39,152 | 4 |
substandard John Wayne western
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this western is more of a character study than anything else , and a romance . there isn't a lot of action . it's not the worst movie i have seen , but i do felt it went on too long . i felt it was too tedious . there were several times when i thought it was over , and could / should have been over , but it kept going . i think they could have told just as good a story if they had shortened the film . it's definitely not one of my favourite westerns , nor one my favourite John Wayne westerns . it's certainly no classic , in my opinion . i know many people would disagree with that sentiment , which is fine . i wouldn't likely watch it again , at least for a long time . for me , Angel and the Badman is a
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472,686 | 11,423,174 | 455,362 | 4 |
think Cujo but with more and smarter dogs
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this movie has elements of other movies , some better ( Cujo , Man's Best friend ) some not as good ( Rottweiler ) . the idea of a group of people stranded on an island and fighting for their lives is nothing new , either . this particular movie doesn't really add anything new to the genre . it's also pretty slow , with not very much suspense or tension . yet i found it just interesting enough to be entertaining . by entertaining , i mean , i think's worth a cheap rental , and i wouldn't buy it unless you can get it cheap . for me , the movie held promise , but just didn't deliver . i wasn't overly interested in any of the characters . for me , The Breed is a
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472,952 | 11,423,174 | 158,242 | 4 |
felt more like a romance movie than anything else
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i didn't really like this movie . i found it too boring and slow , without much of a pay off . also , to me it was more of a romance movie than anything . there are a couple good scenes of some twisters , but not enough . the acting was okay , i guess , but not spectacular . of all the movies of this genre i've watched , this is one of the slowest . if you do watch this movie , be prepared to sit through some really slow scenes before the action begins . and once the action begins , it is all too brief . i would'nt say this movie is atrocious , because i have seen a lot of worse movies in my time . however , i will say that this movie just didn't do it for me . i'd have to give ' Storm Chasers : Revenge of the Twister '
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473,915 | 11,423,174 | 83,598 | 4 |
boring ! boring !
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this Al Pacino vehicle didn't do much for me . Pacino plays a playwright struggling with writing his latest play , while dealing with all kinds of personal issues . i found it boring , boring , and more boring . i just didn't see the point of it all . to say it's moves at a sedate pace is an understatement . it hardly moves at all . Pacino is good , but i felt his character is underwritten . the kids are cute , but not enough to carry the movie . in short , i couldn't wait for this thing to end . i really wanted to turn it off several times , but i stuck it through to the bitter end . it wasn't worth it . but that's just my opinion , maybe i'm wrong . for me , Author ! Author rates a
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472,650 | 11,423,174 | 116,629 | 4 |
great potential , but suffers from too many flaws
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independence day looked like it could be a good , even great movie . it has great actors , and loads of action . it also has some humour courtesy will smith and jeff goldblum . goldblum is the perfect straight man for smith's witty quips and one liners and even ads a bit of his own brand of comedy to the mix . these two play off each other very well , and there is undeniable comedic chemistry between the two . the supporting cast is also very strong . and then there is the premise . aliens invade the world and the military must save the day . not a bad premise , although not original . there must be something new added to the mix or this becomes just another alien invasion movie . the question is , is there anything original in this movie ? true , the comedic element is a step in the right direction . but is in enough own its own ? not quite . there are problems which overshadow the positive aspects of the film , one of them being the special effects , which admittedly are well done . however , they are overpowering in this movie . the viewer is bombarded with explosion after explosion . independence day becomes a movie about the special effects , so the characters take a back seat for most of the movie . true , there are some touching dramatic moments in the middle to latter stages of the film , but the characters are not given enough screen time to be developed , so there is less of the human feel than there might otherwise be . another problem is the film goes more than a little overboard with the flag waving patriotism . there is nothing wrong with patriotism , unless it is taken overboard . there is an inspirational speech given by the the American president , which seems like it is patterned after a speech by winston churchill during the second world war . however , in this case it comes of as maudlin and absurd . bill pullman , fine actor he may be , is no winston churchill , and does not have the charisma or screen presence to carry this speech off . it is a real eyes glazed over and rolled back in the head moment . not believable . which lead us to the dialogue . aside from the president's speech there are are other examples of cringe worthy dialogue . the actors cannot therefore take total responsibility for this . the writers should shoulder some of the blame . finally there is the discovery which leads to the eventual defeat of the aliens . in my my mind the odds of things happening this way are astronomical at best . so , basically the movie ( although entertaining ) fails for the most , and is moderately successful in other parts . end result : out of 10
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473,226 | 11,423,174 | 106,965 | 4 |
i expected something more , but young kids will probably like it
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i kinda expected something else . what , i'm not sure . i mean the movie is well made and all , but i found it dangerously close to being boring at times . it is pretty slow . the scenes with the whale ( s ) were nice though . and the there are some pretty touching moments . i didn't find the movie had a lot of realism to it though . the way some of the things happened just didn't ring true . but , i guess the biggest problem i had was there wasn't really much sense of adventure , and the movie isn't really fun . however , if you are looking for a movie the whole family can watch , this might be it . most kids will probably be entertained , and adults will be happy there is something their kids can watch . but for me , Free Willy is a .
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473,479 | 11,423,174 | 85,750 | 4 |
pretty tedious ( painfully at times )
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before anything else , i should mention that this movie was originally in 3d , but on this disk , the movie is not in 3d . the " Jaws " series falters quite a bit , with this entry . i found the story too hokey for my taste . this movie also strays from the formula of the first two , opting for me spectacle and noise than anything . Dennis Quaid , Louis Gossett Jr , and Simon MacCorkindale are in this one . Lea Thompson also has a small role . i feel pretty confident in saying this movie was not a shining moment in any of their careers . most of the film is a stinker and very tedious . the only saving grace is the last 35 minutes or so , where there is some action and a tiny amount of intensity , along with a twist of sorts , i guess . otherwise , there is not much to recommend here . it's nowhere near the worst movie i have seen to date . that title belongs to " Dracula 3000 " , which i don't see being dethroned any time soon . but , back to " Jaws 3 " i don't think i can muster more than for this one .
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473,162 | 11,423,174 | 318,627 | 4 |
faster pace , more action than the first , still not that great
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i guess this movie is better than the first Resident Evil . there is more action and a bit of humour , which is sorely lacking in the first one . and i like the characters more in this one . i think it was a better mix of personalities . what i didn't like is the story . this one is more about the action and there is quite a bit more than the first one . you know , people getting shot and dying , lots of stuff blowing up , that sort of thing . sometimes the movie borders on the ridiculous with some of the stunts they do . plus there is some totally gratuitous nudity that does nothing to movie the story . don't get me wrong , i like nudity as much as the next guy , but it should have some point . anyway , if you're an action junkie , you might like this movie . other than that , there's not much here . having said that , i do you like it better than the first movie , because it is not mind numbingly boring , as the first one was .
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473,919 | 11,423,174 | 493,459 | 4 |
i found it mildly entertaining , and informative to a point
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for me , this film was mildly entertaining at best . it has a lot of information , but how accurate it is , is any body's guess . the filmmakers have their view on things , and so the film probably reflects their views . i'm sure a lot of what they show and say is accurate to a point , but i think some things you have to take with a grain of salt , like most things . i think you sort of have to come to your own conclusions . this is just my opinion , of course . anyway , the film basically deals with trying to find out the identities of the M . P . A . A . the people who make up the Motion Picture Association of America . these are the people who give ratings to films . i found it interesting how the filmmakers went about trying to uncover their names but i also think that maybe the M . P . A . A . has has some good reasons for wanting the identities of its members kept secret . i mean , they may hand down a rating for a film which could negatively affect its box office and critical performance . that could mean lost revenue . you can imagine a filmmaker being angry over receiving an N-17 ( the kiss of death ) instead of an R . so maybe thee identities of the people on the ratings board are kept secret to protect them . i don't really know , i'm just speculating . the other thing is that the ratings board is not part of the government . they are an independent body , and they are not elected , so in my view , they shouldn't have to reveal their identities . doing so might give them a better relationship with filmmakers though , or it might not . . there is some other stuff in the movie , as well , but i found a lot of the stuff dry and not that interesting . i agreed with some things the filmmakers said and i disagreed with some things as well . anyway , i think the film is an OK way to waste 90 minutes or so , but i didn't find it profound or earth shattering . but again , that's just my personal opinion . the film might be more interesting if you watch it with a group of people . at the very least , it could provide some lively discussion , and get people thinking . anyway , like i said , theses are just my views . i should mention there is a lot of nudity and foul language in the movie , so this might not be to your taste . there is some violence , but i felt it wasn't that graphic . in my opinion , This Film is Not Yet Rated is a
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473,335 | 11,423,174 | 63,035 | 4 |
huh . . .
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i had read a lot of comments saying this was a terrible movie , that depicted the Green Berets in an inaccurate lite . i don't know too much about that subject , but i did watch the movie , and i was disappointed . i thought it was a real mess . tonally speaking , it was all over the place , at times lightly comedic , at times dramatic , and other times semi serious . i don't think this movie was intended to be a comedy , but it comes off in spots like an episode of the TV series M . A . S . H . my own opinion is that this particular subject was treated much liter than it should have been , and with less respect . as for entertainment value , even the action scenes were not that great , and in the dramatic moments , i felt that most of the actors weren't really putting a lot of effort into it . plus , the movie was quite preachy , with as much subtlety as sledge hammer to the head . the current rating is a , but i wouldn't give it that much . for me , The Green Berets is a
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473,099 | 11,423,174 | 891,527 | 4 |
could have been so much better
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i didn't particularly think much of this movie . there isn't really a lot of substance to it . at times it feels like a recruitment ad more than movie . and i also found it a bit too preachy , yet i don't quite know what kind of message it was trying to send . really it was sending mixed messages . basically , i found it confusing . plus , there are some things that don't make sense , which i won't get into here . Tom Cruise barely has any screen time , nor Does Meryl Streep , for that matter . Robert Redford , who also directed the movie , has the most screen time , but even his time is limited . anyway , i wouldn't really recommend this movie to anyone , but that's just my opinion . for me , Lions for Lambs is a disappointing
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472,697 | 11,423,174 | 306,047 | 4 |
boring , tedious and unfunny ( )
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i don't know where to begin with this movie . i mean it isn't as sick as number two , but it is less funny than one or two . it's not as low brow , but there aren't really any laughs here . i found it quite boring and tedious , for the most part . there were some parts that may have been intended as being funny , but they come off just plain dumb . The only bright spot in this movie ( if there is one ) is Anna Farris , who has a lot of talent , but ii think she is wasted in this movie . there are also a few scenes which are in poor taste . overall , this i think this movie is a drop in quality from the first two . for me , Scary Movie 3 is a at most .
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473,727 | 11,423,174 | 99,316 | 4 |
too talky and slow ( )
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i wanted to like this movie , and i really tied . but in the end , i just couldn't justify it . it's billed as a comedy , except it's not funny . or even amusing . i will say that the two lead actors , Daryl Hannah and Dudley Moore are appealing , as are their characters . but the movie is just too slow and talky for my tastes . and there's also too much swearing for no good reason . it doesn't add anything to the movie , and it doesn't really have any relevance . the movie has an ensemble cast of well knowns from the time period ( in this case , 1990 ) , but they can't save this movie . it's not quite horrible , but it certainly isn't very good , either . for me , Crazy people is a
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472,597 | 11,423,174 | 338,034 | 4 |
too much slow drama , not enough action for my taste
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i though this film was okay . i din't think it was great . it was a bit too slow for my taste . lots of drama , but not very much action until close to the end of the film . this movie was basically a dramatic film , with the payoff , if you can call it that , not until near the end . to me , the scenes of the dam bursting and the water flooding the town , were okay , but much too brief . the film itself is done okay , the acting is decent , but it just didn't do it for me , in the long run . think it had something to do with the fact that there was very little suspense or tension built through the whole movie . at least that's what i think . the other factor is that i had just recently watched ' 10 . 5 ' and its sequel ' 10 . 5 : Apocalypse ' . these are 2 big budget " event movies , which , in my opinion , are a very hard act to follow , in terms of special effects and scenes of destruction . as a result , i have to rate Killer Flood : the Day the Damn Broke at
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472,761 | 11,423,174 | 66,344 | 4 |
bah , humbug
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this is another adaptation of A Christmas Carol , this one starring Albert Finny as Ebeneezer Scrooge . the only other version i have seen so far is the 1951 version starring Alistair Sim . there is no comparison between the two . i loved the 1951 version , and thought Sim was very natural in the part and inhabited the character without effort . in this one , Finny's portrayal is over the top , as is the character itself . plus , there's lots of filler in this adaptation . there's a lot of musical numbers , which just annoyed me . i actually don't mind some musicals , when i am expecting them . but i wasn't expecting this to be musical . the movie even descends into farce , at one point , in my opinion . to top it all off , it's very slow and ponderous . this is all just my opinion , and others may like it . if you like musicals , and you're in the mood for one , you might like this version of a Christmas Carol . for me , i it was all i could do to quit watching before the end .
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472,705 | 11,423,174 | 483,726 | 4 |
falsely advertised as a comedy
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i found this Robin Williams vehicle mildly amusing at best . i guess you would call it a political satire of sorts . it's about a political talk show host / comedian who decides to run for president and unexpectedly wins . i found most of the humour dry myself , and Robin Williams is much more restrained and sedate than usual . i would say the movie is more of a drama than a comedy , with a bit of mystery and suspense . i think the dramatic parts worked better than the comedy parts , and the mystery and suspense aspect ( though that's a small part of the movie ) worked the best . still , i wouldn't rate this movie very high . for me , it was an OK waste of 2 hours , but nothing special . my best advice would be to catch it on TV / cable or rent it cheap first , before making a decision on whether to purchase . my vote for Man of The Year is a
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473,651 | 11,423,174 | 120,800 | 4 |
lacklustre story , too many songs
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this animated movie was OK , i guess , but nothing special . the most annoying thing about it , to me , was that there were too many musical numbers , and not enough story . plus , the musical numbers themselves were kinda mundane , in my opinion . and they slowed the whole movie down , ruining any flow it might have had . the animation didn't really stand out , either . this is not a movie for young children . there are a few moments which would be a bit scary for them . there were a few funny moments , but not enough to elevate the movie . i also felt the voice actors didn't always suit the characters . finally , the movie just wasn't fun . overall , a disappointing effort .
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473,224 | 11,423,174 | 113,114 | 4 |
disappointing in the extreme
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the best thing about this movie is that there are more scenes with the whales . other than that , i can't say i liked it very much . it is shorter than the first one , but feels a lot longer . this movie felt too much like an ecology lesson to me , and it wasn't subtle either . i just found the whole thing overwrought , and i though there was a bit of overacting going on . they had a subplot going on , which i didn't think was necessary , but that's just me . there were some emotional scenes , but i felt like i was being manipulated . towards the end , there are a few tense moments , but overall , the movie is disappointing . if it weren't for the scenes with the whales , this would be a 1 or 2 star movie . i guess for me , Free Willy 2 is a
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473,821 | 11,423,174 | 433,588 | 4 |
very bleak
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this is an ' inspired by true events ' movie . it's a bleak movie , to be blunt about it . it's about a woman who had done nothing but lie cheat and steal her whole life . as a result her and her young daughter live a life on the run from the law . i found this movie slow and boring for the most part . it doesn't have a happy ending , ( at least to me it doesn't ) like some movies of this genre have . and it doesn't resolve anything or tie up any loose ends , like i hoped it would . i only kept watching for two reasons . one was the hope that there might be a happy ending . tow was that the acting was pretty decent . so , basically the movie is only worth watching for the performances . as a result , my vote for Lies My Mother Told Me is a
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472,848 | 11,423,174 | 97,388 | 4 |
boring
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i know this is called Jason Takes Manhattan , butspoiler aheadManhattan has nothing to do with the movie until less than 20 minutes remain . end of spoiler . anyway , this is one boring movie . i had to fight from turning it ff before the end . there are a couple of funny moments , particularly the reaction ( or rather non reaction ) of the New Yorkers to Jason . mostly though , the movie is just silly . i guess most of the movies in the series are silly , but this movie is silly even in the confines if the series . for me , it's the worst one of the first 8 . but that's just me . my vote for Friday the 13th Part VIII : Jason takes Manhattan is a
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472,920 | 11,423,174 | 189,070 | 4 |
the worst of the Scooby Doo movies i have seen so far
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for me , this is probably the worst Scooby Doo animated movie i have seen . i found it boring and not that funny compared to other Scooby adventures . the i didn't think the story was very good either . there seemed to be a lot more repetition than in other Scooby movies . there are also a few elements missing from this particular movie ( that i most Scooby Do movies ) and one element that was nothing other than annoying and i really could have done without . those elements are that only Shag and Scoob are in this movie . the rest of Mystery , INC are absent . the element i could have done without is the inclusion of Scrappy Doo , which to me is a pointless character . i had to struggle not turn this movie off before the end . this is the exception with Scooby Doo movies , so far in my experience . for me " Scooby Doo Meets the Boo Brothers " is a
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472,752 | 11,423,174 | 382,932 | 4 |
i don't see it
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i did not like this animated offering from Pixar . i didn't think it was funny , or even amusing . i did however find it loud and boring . i actually couldn't finish watching his thing , i was that bored . i really wanted to like it , but it did nothing for me . although all is not lost , since i now have something to practice skeet shooting with . i don't know why i didn't like this movie . it just didn't seem to have the zip and wit that many Pixar creations have . the physical comedy bits all fell flatter than a pancake for me . maybe i'm just out to lunch with this movie . it wouldn't be the first time , and i'm sure it won't be the last time . oh well . i will say the movie was well made and looked nice , so that's something . for me , Ratatouille is a
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473,519 | 11,423,174 | 111,082 | 4 |
not that good
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this is a B movie , no doubt about it . that isn't always a bad thing . i f you have good acting , decent characters , and a decent storyline , it could work . does this movie have any of that ? maybe a little . the story is mildly interesting . none of the characters are , except for one . that would be the villain , played by Richard Lynch . Lynch has a certain quality about him that makes him watchable . the rest of the characters , i didn't really care one way or another . the reason for that is the suspect acting . the other thing i didn't like ( in fact , it really annoyed me ) was the unbelievably cheesy . sound effects / music that was used every time somebody was being scanned . it drove me up the wall . while this is nowhere near the worst movie i have seen , it is closer to the bottom than the top .
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473,675 | 11,423,174 | 348,060 | 4 |
pretty weak old style animation
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this old style animation movie might be likable by young kids , but that might be a bit of a stretch . it's just too slow , with a story that isn't very strong . plus it tries to be dark at times and lite at others . the amusing bits are overdone , and not really amusing . again , young kids might find these sequences funny . yet the movie is also a bit too dark , in my opinion , for young kids . so it's hard to say who the movie would be suitable for . or maybe i'm just blowing it out of proportion , and young kids would have no problem with it . for me though , i just found the whole thing a bit too weak . my vote for the animated version of The Snow Queen is a
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473,359 | 11,423,174 | 85,959 | 4 |
very clever and funny , but . . .
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most of this movie is very funny . i laughed hard a lot . it's very silly in spots , and some of the songs go on too long , but that wasn't a major issue with me . if you're very religious , you will find a lot of issues with this movie , as the Catholic Church is lambasted mercilessly . again , that wasn't a major issue with me . no , the problem i has with the movie begins with chapter 17 , which is about 65 minutes , i believe . up to that point , i would have given it a pretty high rating . however , it's at this point where the movie becomes sick , to the point where i wanted to throw up . this particular chapter is not funny at all , just disgustingly gross . if you have a weak stomach , you probably won't enjoy chapter 17 , and it may ruin the rest of the movie for you . which is a shame , because , other than that one chapter , it's actually a very clever and funny movie . i would have given it an , but because of needless grossness , i can't give it higher than
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473,789 | 11,423,174 | 499,554 | 4 |
better than i expected
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( this comment refers to the unrated version ) i got this movie really cheap , so i wasn't too worried about how good it was . actually i expected it it be awful , and it really wasn't . there are actually some amusing moments here . the movie is based on the TV show of the same name . i haven't seen the show , but i don't think that matters too much . it sort of reminded me of the Police Academy movies ( although these cops aren't in training , they're just inept ) and Super Troopers . i pretty much hated Super troopers and found the Police Academy movies not that funny . i think Reno 991 Miami is better than both . but if you did like Super Troopers or Police Academy , you should like this movie . it isn't for everyone , though . it's rude crude , lewd , obnoxious , offensive and sexist , and just about anything you can think of . if any of the above don't appeal to you , this is not your movie . even though it was better than i expected , i would give it no more than a
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473,818 | 11,423,174 | 358,349 | 4 |
strictly cheap laughs and lame story
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talk about disappointing . this sequel has none of the heart of the original . the first one was silly , but at least it had a semblance of story , and the laughs were honest . here , it's all about the cheap laughs . this movie is slow and boring , with a lame story . if it didn't go direct to video , it should have . Anthony Anderson is in this one , and he can usually be counted on for some good laughs , but he has nothing to work with here . this is case where they should just have stuck with the original , or at least put some more thought into the sequel . it feels rushed , but then it was , considering it came out merely a year later than the first one . Agent Cody Banks 2 : Destination London gets a from me .
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472,889 | 11,423,174 | 109,551 | 4 |
middle of the road for this genre
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this movie wasn't too too bad , i guess . the premise ? an ancient creature lives beneath the surface of a graveyard , feeding on the freshest bodies . . one man wants it for its remarkable healing properties . believing that humans can benefit from it . another man ( a former F . B . I . agent ) wants to kill it , ostensibly for revenge in the death of his partner . but there is clearly something else driving him . this premise , or a very similar one , was used a few years ago and to much greater effect . Anyway , that is all i will say as far as the plot goes . the movie itself doesn't have much in the way of substance , zero character development , and a " b " movie quality to it . the dialogue is at times pedantic or plain stupid , and delivered in robotic monotones by some of the actors . however this is not the worst of it . the creature itself is very poorly designed . it is evident in more than one scene that it is simply just someone in a big ape-like suit . the monster is not an ape , but this is close of a description as i can come up with . the ending was not consistent with the rest of the movie , and seemed tacked on when they reached the required running time . not the worst movie ever made by any means . just not overly great . Try " Relic " instead .
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472,542 | 11,423,174 | 181,196 | 4 |
kids might like the action , though it is pretty tame
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i wasn't too impressed with this animated spin off of the Toy Story films . i just expected better . the story was pretty weak , but at least there were a few amusing moments . i found it too preachy myself . i like the message it has , about friendship and teamwork , but i just thought it was a bit too unsubtle . kids might like it , considering there was a fair amount of action . there's nothing inappropriate that i saw , so it's probably suitable for most ages . in fact , the movie is pretty tame , with pretty much no violence . anyway , this isn't horrible by any means , it just isn't anything special . for me , Buzz Lightyear of Star Command : The Adventure Begins is a
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473,920 | 11,423,174 | 116,033 | 4 |
Crime has a new enemy and justice has a new face . . . , ( )
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OK , but does that make this a good movie ? well , not really , in my opinion . there isn't a whole lot to recommend it . i found it very slow , tediously , in fact . it's also predictable pretty much through and through . number one and two were somewhat predictable , but not as much . i also felt this movie was quite campy at times , which i didn't really think fits this series and the character . Jeff Fahey plays the main bad guy in this installment . he's a decent enough actor , but i felt he played his character too over the top . i guess that fit with the tone of the movie , which would have been great if i had liked the movie . plus , there were some pretty bad one liners . Arnold Vosloo returns in the title role , but is given little to work with in this movie . the character has not really evolved , as i had hoped . oh well . this is just my opinion . anyway , for me , while this movie is not abysmal , it is pretty bad . my vote for Darkman III :
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472,551 | 11,423,174 | 267,248 | 4 |
i found it mostly non-believable , pointless and confusing
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mostly i found this movie non-believable , pointless and confusing . i didn't find it really predictable , but most people probably will . the acting was OK , but not great . Zooey Deschanel was the only bright spot , in my opinion . Benjamin Bratt appeared in the movie and was adequate . Katie Holmes was supposed to be the star , i think . i found her sub par , as usual . i don't really like her that much , and have yet to see he in a good movie . or rather i have yet to see her put in a good performance in a movie . the ending was something most people will probably see coming a mile away . it's not something i predicted , but it wasn't surprising either . my vote for Abandon is a
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473,026 | 11,423,174 | 113,253 | 4 |
updated Friday May 16 . 2008 ) a fairly low point in the series , but the producer's cut ( ) is a whole new movie
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to me , this was the worst Halloween movie up to this point . i found the storyline contrived and lame . not to mention , i don't see how it fit in with the Michael Myers mythology up to that point . there's a lot of gaps between the previous film and this one , and none of them are filled in or explained in any satisfying , or even credible way . i get the distinct impression this movie was just made as a cash cow , with not much thought put into it . plus , i feel they overdid some of the death scenes . i don't mean the violence , but more the sounds of the bones breaking and such . the sounds were just way to vivid and crisp , which didn't really fit the series up to that point . it just wasn't necessary . i think it was done for cheap shock value . this movie did nothing to distinguish itself from other slashers . in fact , that is really all this movie was-a run of the mill slasher . for me , Halloween 6 : The Curse of Michael Myers ( the theatrical version ) is a at best . ( Updated Friday May 16 . 2008 ) however , i recently found a copy of the producer's cut , which is , i think the version that was supposed to be released . it was originally entitled The origin of Michael Myers , and it actually explains the origin of his evil . it fills in almost of the gaps missing from the theatrical version , and is actually a much more coherent and better movie . i think the copy i have is a bootleg version , which is all that exists so far , so you can clearly notice the transitions to the additional scenes . the picture quality of theses scenes are usually darker and grainier , and a few look washed out , but it was worth the price for me . just the fact that it put things into context makes up for the lower quality of these scenes . besides , the quality isn't so bad to make it unwatchable . until this version is released commercially , this one is more than acceptable . if you can find , i would recommend it . it's a whole new movie , possibly the 2nd best entry in the series . based on content alone , Halloween 6 : The Origin of Michael Myers is a strong
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473,169 | 11,423,174 | 98,754 | 4 |
not the 1979 movie , but 3 episodes of the 1990 series
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this is the 1990's TV show , not the movie from 1979 . it looks to be three episodes totaling just under 90 minutes . before watching , i thought it was one of the movie versions , and i noticed right away , it had a TV show Feel to it . i didn't care for it too much . i just felt the story wasn't there , and there wasn't much in the way of excitement or drama . i was looking at the time elapsed on my DVD player frequently , as i was really bored . i also thought some of the dialogue was , to put it politely , not good . plus , i thought the acting left a lot to be desired . but that's just me however , it is good clean , wholesome family entertainment . there's certainly nothing offensive here . kids will likely enjoy it . for me , The Black Stallion is
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473,019 | 11,423,174 | 98,282 | 4 |
so much potential
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this movie had the ingredients to be a very funny comedy . it has Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor , who play a deaf guy and a blind guy , respectfully . a man is shot and killed , and the death guy and the blind guy are the only witnesses . they can't prove anything , so they are arrested for the murder . and they escape custody . sounds like a good and original premise , right ? well it is , but i found that all the jokes fell flat . i was , quite frankly , bored . after about 36 minutes , i had to stop watching . it was just way too slow . maybe you have to be in a certain mood to enjoy this movie . or maybe it's just not my kind of movie . either way , i found it pretty lame . it has a chuckle or two , but not enough to maintain my interest . if you're a Pryor / Wilder fan , you might want to check it out . for me , See no Evil , Hear no Evil is a
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473,434 | 11,423,174 | 100,485 | 4 |
boring and anti climatic
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i was bored throughout this movie . it's slow moving and not much happens . it's not much different than your standard revenge tale . other than it might be more boring than many . Kevin Costner Anthony Quinn and Madeline Stowe star her , but none of them are given a lot to do with their characters . still , i liked Stowe the most . her character is the most interesting . the plot is pretty thin here , and well worn . a lot of the dialogue is clichéd , and predictable , but maybe that's just me . if you're looking for an exciting , action packed movie , this is not it . i had higher expectations for this movie going in , and i was sorely disappointed . for me , Revenge is a
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472,741 | 11,423,174 | 100,502 | 4 |
i thought it could have been so much better
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man this movie has it all , and i don't mane that In good way . i didn't think the acting was very good in this one . i also thought a lot of the humour in it was mean spirited . and don't get me started on the story . i just found it beyond the bounds of reality even for this type of movie . maybe this movie is supposed to be absurd . if so , it succeeded . the thing about the original is it had some heart and soul to it . i didn't see any of that in this one . Peter Weller and Nancy Allen are back for this one , and they try hard , i think , but they don't have too much to work with . on paper , this movie may have looked like it would work , but i think it lost something in the translation . where the first one managed to look like it had a budget of some sort , this one , looks low budget , and not in a good way . i'm sure it's hard to tell , when you're making a movie if it will work or not so i'll give the filmmakers the benefit of the doubt . by that , i mean they probably thought they were making a good movie . some people might like it , but i just found it tedious . having said that , this movie is nowhere near the worst movie i have ever seen . it could have been so much better true , but it could have been worse . so , i'll give " RoboCop 2 "
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473,786 | 11,423,174 | 95,924 | 4 |
this movie barely has a . . . Pulse ( 1988 )
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OK , quick synopsis . electricity in people's houses starts going haywire . it starts whispering to people , driving them insane . it then takes over their houses , turning them into death traps and murdering them . notice i said murder , not kill . this is because the deaths are deliberate , not accidental . r-i-i-i-ght . obviously the whole idea is ludicrous . now , the implausibility of the basic premise could be somewhat forgiven if there were any reason or explanation given for what is happening , but alas , there isn't . no attempt is even made to explain the events . they just happen and that is a large problem . even a lame attempt would be better than none . and don't get me started on the ending . oh what the heck . the ending - makes no sense at all . the movie basically just ends . no loose ends are tied up . but there were some positives . the acting was decent , given that the actors had so little to work with . and there were some tense moments . not the worst movie ever made just not a good one . all in all , an empty unsatisfying experience . a low
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472,759 | 11,423,174 | 107,090 | 4 |
generic crime thriller with out the thrills
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to me , this is just a standard suspense thriller / crime drama . although , in reality , it isn't really thrilling or suspenseful . in fact , it could be a TV episode from a crime show . except for the bit of nudity . you have your usual cast of characters , criminals looking for something , murders , witnesses , plot twists that aren't . i like Marlee Matlin and D . B . Sweeney , but i didn't sense any chemistry between them . the story itself is , like i said , fairly generic , and uninvolving , with a few things that don't add up . in other words , logic gaps . to be fair there are a few tense moments , adding up to maybe five minutes or so of the total running time . otherwise , it's slow and yawn inducing . for me , Hear no Evil is a
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472,969 | 11,423,174 | 113,636 | 4 |
funnier than both 1 and 2 , but don't expect to be scared at all
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this installment of the " Leprachaun " franchise is better than the last two . it's still not great , in fact , it's not quite good either . but it does have a much better pace to it . there are a few more funny moments and one almost hysterical sequence . the body count is higher in this one , and Warwick Davis , once again as the Leprachaun , really gets to cut loose at times . there's definitely a higher energy level this time around . the movie is still not scary at all . and once again , the story is not connected to the previous entries , other than having the same psycho Leprechaun trying to get back his gold . this time , the setting is Las Vegas . for me , so this third " Leprechaun " is the best of the series so far .
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473,820 | 11,423,174 | 280,462 | 4 |
he'll cut more than your hair ( next ? )
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this is a hard movie to watch . mainly because it is so slow . if you are expecting action , you won't find it here . what you will find is a character study of sorts . the characters propel movie more than anything else . it's a murder mystery / drama that takes place in Alaska in the dead of winter , when it is cold and dark for 24 hours a day . Malcolm McDowell plays the barber , but he is more than a barber . he puts in a good performance here , and the supporting actors are also good . aside from that , there isn't a lot worth watching the movie for . instead of having an ending of any sort , it just ends . i was just hoping that if nothing else , some loose ends would be tied up . i might have rated the movie bit higher in that case . as it is , i give The Barber a . as an aside , this movie is similar in spirit to Fargo ( though i thought Fargo was a better movie ) , so if you liked that movie , you might want to check out this movie , or vice versa .
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472,563 | 11,423,174 | 427,576 | 4 |
mostly bland and uninteresting in my opinion
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i didn't like this movie . i found it moved at a glacial pace . i also didn't think the acting was all that great . i only liked 2 characters In the whole movie , which is sad , because there are a lot of characters . i liked the character of Philby , played by Clarence Williams III . i also liked Williams himself . i thought he was on of the 2 best actors in the movie . the other character i like was Cassie , played by Nina Siemaszko . I thought Siemaszko also was very good in her role . these 2 characters ( Philby and Cassie ) i found to be interesting . the rest of the characters were either boring or annoying . Kellie Martin plays the lead character , and to me , she was bland . to be honest , most of the movie was uninteresting , in my opinion . it just seems like nothing really happens . i was really just waiting for this movie to be over . this is not the worst movie i have seen ( " Dracula 3000 " holds that distinction so far ) but it was nothing special either . " Mystery Woman : Mystery Weekend " gets from me .
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472,921 | 11,423,174 | 212,720 | 4 |
pretty good visual style , but not too much else , in my mind
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this movie falls into the same category as Blade Runner in my opinion . i mean it looks good visually , but there isn't much substance . i think so much more could have been done with not only the movie in general but also with the characters . speaking of characters , Jude Law's character struck me as just being nonsensical . i also thought movie was way too long , clocking in at nearly 2 and a half hours . think they could have streamlined the script and made it more economical . but that's just me . plus , i was pretty depressed after watching this movie . other than it's visual style , i don't see a lot of merit here . anyway for me , " Artificial Intelligence : AI " gets a
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473,797 | 11,423,174 | 65,874 | 4 |
for me , it was too slow
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this is just my own personal opinion , but i found this movie very slow . there's a lot of drama , but not much action . Gregory peck plays the sheriff of a very sleepy town , where almost nothing happens . then he does something which goes against his morals . he ends up paying for it in the end . Tuesday Weld also stars in the movie . i watched this movie right to the end , though i found it hard to keep going . John Frankenheimer directed the movie , and if you like his style of movie making , you might like this movie . for me , though , i didn't like it that much . i've seen much worse movies , but i didn't feel invested in this movie or the characters . anyway , if you don't mind drama , and aren't concerned about a lot of action , you might like this movie .
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472,562 | 11,423,174 | 301,989 | 4 |
too muddled for my tastes
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i didn't like this movie . to me , it didn't make much sense . it was hard to figure out what was really happening . i also didn't think it was scary . i did however , think it was silly , even absurd , but not in a good way . Radha Mitchell is the main character in the movie , which cam out in 2003 . She was also , coincidently in 2006's " Silent Hill " which i hated . it too i found confusing and pointless . " Visitors " isn't as bad , but i think it is certainly below average . there is just nothing special about it . the script is just too muddled and there are things in the movie which don't need to be there , in my opinion . I think Radha Mitchell is probably a good actress , if she has more to work with . my vote for " Visitors " is
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473,248 | 11,423,174 | 452,681 | 4 |
style over substance , and not much originality
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this movie is not that great . i found the story too banal ( ordinary ) . there's not much originality here . it's a combination of many other movies . it's equal parts a Christmas Carol , It's a Wonderful Life , How the Grinch Stole Christmas , and Even The Cat in the Hat movie . the movie isn't very funny , but there is a bit of slapstick that works . this movie is , i felt , overly sentimental and preachy . in fact , i felt like i was watching a 90 minute commercial on how important family is . now , don't get me wrong . family is very important . i just find that subtlety works best with these movies . this was just way too heavy handed for me . but there is some good news . the movie has a great visual style . i mean , it looks fantastically magical . and Martin Short is terrific as Jack Frost , the baddie of the piece . he's not really scary , more mildly disconcerting than anything , and even a bit sad . i also like the look they gave him . this movie is also a bit of a tearjerker . anyway , this is a case of style over substance . and while it's not nearly as mean spirited or creepy as part 2 , i still don't think it was as good . the negatives just outweigh the positives . for me , The Santa Clause 3 is a
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473,089 | 11,423,174 | 313,043 | 4 |
annoying lead character ruins the show
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for me , this is by far , the weakest entry in the CSI cannon . it's not that the stories are uninteresting . many of them are . most of the characters are done well enough , except for two notable exceptions . the first exception , and this is just my opinion , is the character of Dr . Alexx Woods , the medical examiner , played by Khandi Alexander . i find the character much too weepy , at least in the earlier episodes i have watched that might be different now . i think Khandi Alexander is a good actress , given a weak character to portray . the character with biggest flaw , at leas in my opinion , is Lieutenant Horatio Caine , Played by David Caruso . Caine is the leader of the team . this character is just way too annoying for me . Caine is just a poser to me , with his supposedly thoughtful demeanor at the end of each episode where he looks out at the ocean with this hands on his hips and his cool looking sun glasses on . i also find his speech pattern annoying . this character sinks the whole show and makes it all but unwatchable . this may not bother everybody , but it sure does bother me . in fact , i dislike the character enough that i have not bought any CSI : Miami on DVD , and probably won't . again , this is the character , not the actor . and the character may be different now . i don't have anything against Caruso . this is just my view . for me , CSI : Miami is a
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472,997 | 11,423,174 | 107,254 | 4 |
part 9 ( )
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this ninth movie is in the Friday the 13th series , pretty much ignores the previous ones . sure , it's still Jason , and he still psychopath with a hockey mask . but otherwise there isn't a lot of similarity . for one thing , in this one they offer an explanation for his unstoppable evil . it's an interesting explanation , but it adds things to the lore that were not in the previous movies , except fro a very brief hint in the 6th or 7th one , i can't recall which . anyway , this movie starts off very promising , but loses traction and end up becoming boring save for a few exciting moments . i viewed the unrated version and it's pretty graphic in its violence . i thought this was slightly better than the previous effort , Jason Takes Manhattan , but only slightly . for me , Jason goes to Hell is a
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472,845 | 11,423,174 | 902,272 | 4 |
disappointing origin story of The Justice League
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i may be in the minority her , but i found this animated movie disappointing . it's basically about the origin of The Justice League but i didn't feel it was worthy of an origin story . i also thought it was slow , an i didn't like the story . there isn't a lot of action in this one , and there's no real threat to the world . there is a threat of sorts , but i think it was lame . there isn't much in the way of character development either . i do think the voice talent was right on in this one , though . i felt the characters and their voices really suited each other . i have no idea if this origin story reflects the actual origin from the comic book , since i haven't read the comic . i just know that the movie was lacklustre . for me . Justice League league : The New Frontier is a
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472,549 | 11,423,174 | 102,803 | 4 |
should be rated at least PG-13
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the rating on this movie is on this site . but it's not as good as i had expected or hoped . that rating is about 2 stars too high for me . for one thing , i found it too insubstantial , with a pretty weak story . the potential was there , but it just wasn't realized . there also existed the possibility of some humour in the movie , but that doesn't really develop either . it's also slow , with only intermittent scenes of action . there's almost no character development . as a matter of a fact , there were a few characters that had almost nothing to do . this movie runs about 104 minutes without end credits , but i had to stop it , to break up the monotony . the American and Canadian rating on this movie is PG , but i think it should be at least PG-13 . i think it's a bit too intense for any under 13 , but that's just me . nevertheless , parents should use their discretion . my vote for The Rocketeer is a
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473,413 | 11,423,174 | 100,404 | 4 |
disappointing murder mystery / courtroom drama , that should have been thrilling or compelling but isn't
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In " Presumed Innocent " , Harrison Ford plays deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich , who has been assigned to investigate the murder of a colleague . the hitch is , he had been sleeping with . he digs a bit deeper into the case than someone wants him to and finds himself charged with her murder . i had had the chance to watch this movie several times over the years and never got around to it . finally , i sat down to watch it . i was not impressed . the movie plods along much too slowly . it is not riveting or even compelling but i suck with it . i will give points for the ending though . it is something i did not expect and would have been pretty decent except they dragged it out long . Harrison Ford was convincing in a dramatic role . Bonnie Bedelia was good as the wife , and Raul Julia was very good as Sabich's defence attorney . as for the movie on a whole , it was disappointing . i wish i could give this movie a better rating , but the best i can do is
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473,354 | 11,423,174 | 327,084 | 4 |
average animated movie , below average animated comedy
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i'm a bit surprised at the fairly high rating this movie has ( just over ) the film was hyped so much and heaped with praise . even a good friend of mine told me it was hilarious . imagine my surprise in finding out it is not hilarious at all , barely even comical . there are a couple of " light chuckle " moments , but that's it . i know it is an animated movie and maybe i'm being too sensitive here ( or , maybe i'm just out to lunch ) , but i actually think the movie is mean spirited in some parts . as an animated movie goes it is about average , certainly nothing more . as an animated comedy , it is lower than average . so , i'll give " Over the Hedge "
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473,153 | 11,423,174 | 331,953 | 4 |
passably entertaining , if you can get past the first 30 min
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At first , i didn't like this movie . i just didn't see the point . i mean there was next to no plot . lots of nudity , ( always a good thing ) drunk people doing really silly things . and of course a psycho killer stalking the staff of the island resort where the movie is set . there are lots of crude and raunchy situations , which is not always a bad thing . the movie is basically a parody of your typical slasher flick . the style of the movie ( if you can call it that ) reminded me of the very early Friday the 13th movies and also April fool's Day , though obviously a very different ending . as a parody , the movie does work . i did not find it funny or even humorous in the slightest , although i did find the absurdity of it somewhat amusing . there is not much in the way of acting ability involved or necessary here . however , i do have to single someone out here . that would be Brittany Daniel , who plays Jenny , one of the island staff . This girl definitely has some acting chops and depth . the camera loves her . I know this type of movie is not normally a barometer of acting ability . this case is different , however . the film is worth watching just for Brittany's performance . All she needs is a good script , and she could be a great character actress , similar to Anna Faris . I hope we see in a serious role sometime . anyway , back to the movie . at some point , i did become engrossed in the film , and was curious as to who the killer was . and believe me , there were a lot of suspects . this movie was sort of like a train wreck . i just couldn't stop watching . slightly entertaining , at times , but just barely . there were only 2 reasons to watch this movie . Brittany Daniel , and to find out who the killer was . BTW , for a movie that is just as raunchy and crude , and also hysterically funny , check out Repli-Kate . as for Club Dread - out of 10
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473,172 | 11,423,174 | 449,471 | 4 |
should have remained buried
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i can't think of too much to like about this alleged horror movie . to me , it lacked any real scares . there is a bit of suspense though not very much . the setting has promise : Catacombs beneath the streets of Paris . that's certainly an eerie place to base a horror film . but , for whatever reason , it just didn't work for me . and i gotta say , this thing is predictable almost from the get go , right to the end . it is loud though , with a pumping rock soundtrack throughout the first half . plus , there are a few things that don't make a lot of sense . normally that shouldn't matter in a horror movie . but when it doesn't do its job , you start to nitpick and look for faults . sometimes it's the only way too keep from being completely bored . for me , The Catacombs is a
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472,617 | 11,423,174 | 102,848 | 4 |
forgettable sequel , although it is louder
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the first Scanners may not have been a great movie , but at least it was original . there is no such novelty to this one . the acting is worse , in my opinion , and the story is slower and nothing special . i also didn't like the dialogue . and the special effects are no better than in the original . this is movie is inferior to the first one in all ways . the only thing different about it , is that it is loud and chaotic at times . but that doesn't make a good movie . if they had done something better with the story and made it interesting , this could have been a decent movie . i actually couldn't get through it all without fast forwarding through it . to me , this is a forgettable movie , and not much more . despite all that , there are worse movies . being in a generous mood , i'll give Scanners 2 a .
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472,958 | 11,423,174 | 117,942 | 4 |
same old , same old
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i'll start with the positives . i really like the characters that Bruce Campbell and Ernie Hudson played . they were both very likable . Bruce Campbell did a very good job in his role as a storm chaser . not once did i think of him in his Evil Dead persona . Ernie Hudson was also credible in his role as a scientist who had been trying for years to perfect an early warning system he had developed . other than that , there is not a lot to recommend this movie . we see very few tornadoes in the movie . it is more of a drama than anything else . it was boring at times , to say the least . of far as these types of movies go , this one is very low key and sedate at times . there is also nothing original in it . you basically have the same bunch of characters , just with different names . it passes the time , but that's about it .
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473,532 | 11,423,174 | 183,649 | 4 |
too rushed , unlikable main character
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this movie just didn't do it for me . it's supposed to be thrilling and suspenseful , but i found it to be neither . i can't put my finger on it why it didn't work for me , it just didn't . as you can probably tell from the title , the focus of the movie is a phone booth , and that's where most of the movie takes place . not only did i not like the movie very much , it was also way too short ( 81 minutes ) . the fact that most of the movie takes place in a phone booth isn't the problem . like i said , there's nothing tangible i can point to . this is one movie that is a mystery to me . i don't think there's anything wrong with the direction by Joel Schumacher , either . Larry Cohen wrote the script , and that's not the problem . maybe the problem is that the main character isn't very likable and the movie feels too rushed . either way , i'll give Phone Booth a
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473,306 | 11,423,174 | 119,484 | 4 |
i wasn't too impressed with this
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i wasn't too impressed with this movie . it is in the style of both the Conan movies , but i didn't like it anywhere near as much . there was lots of action , but i still found it to be slow and boring . it becomes a bit more interesting from the halfway point on , but barely . i didn't find the acting very good , although Kevin Sorbo was good as the title character . but it was Tia Carrere who i thought was very impressive as the evil Queen . however , the only real reason i stuck it out was i noticed that the beginning credits listed Harvey Fierstein in the movie . he doesn't show up until about halfway through , but i liked him in his role . otherwise , the movie is tedious and very hard to get through . for me , Kull the Conqueror is a .
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473,119 | 11,423,174 | 473,553 | 4 |
not your Father's tooth fairy
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this movie is similar to Darkness Falls , and The Boogeyman ( 2005 ) but it's also much more graphic than both , and not as good as either . it's also slow and fairly predictable . it's also got shades of Deliverance and the Amityville Horror . plus , we get some new age flavour thrown in the mix and some of those scenes come off as a motivational / inspirational sermon . really , this movie is a hodgepodge of almost everything . even though it is gory , the makeup effects are not very realistic looking . in fact they look kinda cheap . aside from all that , there is some really awful clichéd dialogue . and i won't say when , but there is a point where a couple of the character's actions were not authentic or believable , given the circumstances . nobody in their right mind what would have acted this way . once you watch the movie , you'll know what i mean . there's also some gratuitous nudity for nudity's sake . it just wasn't necessary at all . the good news is that the acting was actually pretty good . better than this movie deserves . so , after carefully weighing the evidence , id say this movie was passable , but not good . my verdict for The Tooth fairy :
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473,688 | 11,423,174 | 71,455 | 4 |
not so good
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i was none to impressed with this effort in the disaster genre . i found it too way too long to get going , and was boring . i also didn't think the earthquake sequence was that spectacular . it just wasn't that exciting , nor did it look very realistic , even by the standards of that era ( 1974 . ) i have seen other movies of the genre made around that time period , which are much more realistic . the dialogue left a lot to be desired in my opinion . i felt a lot of it was cringe-worthy . the acting was also bad , but at least it was consistent with the rest of the film . i've seen quite a few disaster movies , and while this one is not the worst , it definitely ranks closer to the bottom of the list for me . i give Earthquake a
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473,432 | 11,423,174 | 498,353 | 4 |
certainly a step ( or three ) above part I
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i hated the original Hostel with a passion . so i was surprised that i didn't hate part 2 . the story is pretty much the same , with mostly different characters , so of course it's predictable . i didn't find it as sick a the first one . as a matter of fact there are only one or two gory scenes . the first 50 minutes or so are all about the setup just like the first one . , so it's kinda boring . there are a few ludicrous moments , including the ending , which ( even though it's ridiculous ) most people will see coming a mile away . and i do love the irony of it . this movie is certainly a step ( or three ) above Hostel I . it's watchable , unlike the first . nevertheless , i would not call this great film making , by any stretch . for me , Hostel II is a
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473,803 | 11,423,174 | 36,241 | 4 |
Jane Russel's first movie
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this thing is all over the place . it's disjointed , and there doesn't seem to be a point to a lot of it . probably most largely remembered as Jane Russel's first movie role , even though she didn't have that big a part . anyway , this thing just goes on and on and on . there were times i was sure it was over , and it could have been , but it kept going . it also plays fast and loose with history , as far as i know . Doc Holiday , Pat Garret and Billy the Kid are all in this one . i don't just mean they're in the same movie . they're actually together in most scenes of the movie . for me , when you add everything all up , this is a bizarre mess . i give The Outlaw a
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472,627 | 11,423,174 | 988,047 | 4 |
underwhelming
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talk about high hopes being dashed . seeing the trailers for this film starring Don Cheadle , i was convinced it would be a great movie . sadly , i found it boring , predictable , muddled , pointless . I like Don Cheadle a lot . but i think he made a bad decision to star in this movie . Guy Pierce , Neil McDonough , and Jeff Daniels co star . a case of a great cast being wasted , except for guy Pierce , who i was impressed with . otherwise , this movie is just filled with despair and no hope . it's got a fairly high rating of , which i would say is way , way too generous . maybe i just wasn't in the right mood or frame of mind for this movie . anyway , for me , Traitor is a
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473,074 | 11,423,174 | 490,798 | 4 |
i wasn't too impressed with this
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i found this movie to be mostly a P . O . S . it was low budget , but that isn't the problem . the problem is , the movie is just lame . it doesn't really make a lot of sense . yes , it does explain why things happened , but that's not what i mean . there was just no reason for it all . the movie also moved very slow . the last ice age was quicker than this . also , i think they went overboard a bit in the kills . i don't mean they were too gross , but the killer just seemed to spend too much time smashing his victim over the head , or stabbing his victim . maybe i'm being petty , but i just didn't like the movie . the whole thing seemed like a lower rate version of " When a Stranger Calls " and maybe that was the whole point . but so what . for me " When A Stranger Kills " is a
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472,554 | 11,423,174 | 88,936 | 4 |
not one of Chuck's best
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in fact , it's your typical action / crime drama . the characters are stereotypical for this genre . i also found the movie slow and depressing . i was quite disappointed . i was expecting a much better movie than this . the action is slow , and there really isn't much originality here . Andrew Davis directed this one . he also directed The Fugitive , Under Siege and Above the Law , all after Code of Silence . but it's not all bad . for one thing Henry Silva is great as one of the main bad guys , although he doesn't get a lot of screen time . because of it's depressing atmosphere though and how slow it is i give Code of Silence a
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473,773 | 11,423,174 | 96,754 | 4 |
didn't live up to the potential
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i don't think this was a good film . first off , i just found it so tediously slow . it never really picked up much at all . when it gets to the " reveal " of some undersea life , it redeems itself somewhat , but not much . though i will say the special effects were pretty impressive in this regard . the problem is , we are not shown as many creatures as i would have liked . and for me , the whole movie hinges on that aspect . beyond that , there isn't a lot i liked about the movie . the acting was adequate , but nothing more . the movie is also way too long , in my opinion . i unfortunately watched the extended version , which clocks in at about 170 minutes , while the original theatrical cut was only 140 minutes . anyway , when you put it all together , the most i can give The Abyss is a .
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472,714 | 11,423,174 | 102,202 | 4 |
not as good as number 1 , ( or 2 and 3 , for that matter )
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this sequel is nowhere near as good as the original . there is lots of blood in this one , courtesy of the fight scenes . , which is a good thing . the fight scenes themselves aren't too bad . however , if found the plot to be lame and uninteresting . this martial arts movie did not really engage my interest very much . this movie lacks the depth ( i , i said depth and martial arts movie in the same sentence ) of the first film and even the following two sequels . the worst part of the experience is the song selections and choice of band . who picks this crap . these guy don't even rate as flea bag bar band . and the songs are pathetic . the only good things in this movie are Sasha Mitchell , who makes a credible hero and Dennis Chan , who plays the wise oriental sidekick . i suppose i could eke out a for this movie , since it is watchable , but the music just sucks so damn bad , i have to give " Kickboxer 2 "
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472,816 | 11,423,174 | 234,215 | 4 |
random and incoherent
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this is the second movie in the Matrix saga . it chronicles the continuing fight of the resistance to free humanity from continuing enslavement from the machines which keep reality hidden from them . this is not what i would call good movie . it is a collection of repetitive and ridiculous unrealistic fight scenes , coupled with an incoherent storyline . plus there a lot of " profound ' sayings which aren't really profound at all . then you have characters speaking in riddles which are gibberish half the time . at time , i felt i was being preached a philosophy lesson . the rating for this movie is pretty high on this site ( ) which astounds me . in my opinion , that is at least three stars too many . My vote for The Matrix Reloaded is a
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472,586 | 11,423,174 | 117,723 | 4 |
not too good ( especially if you expect to laugh )
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this movie is billed as a spoof / comedy , but it's not really funny . there are 1 or 2 mildly amusing moments , but mostly it's just silly , without being funny . this movie would work as an actual spy movie , except that you have the expectation that you will laugh . it's gonna be hard to get the required 10 lines of text in here , but i'll try . i think the problem is the filmmakers tried too hard to get laughs . sometimes you can go too far with a joke and it ends up as flat as a pancake . so the movie isn't really funny , but it does have 1 redeeming feature . that is the casting of Andy Griffith ( TV's Matlock and the Andy Griffith show ) as a maniacal nut case who plans to either destroy the world or rule it . Griffith is great in this movie . he has so much fun in the role . Barry Bostwick is also good for some comic relief . but overall , the movie is not good . the most i can squeeze out for " Spy Hard " is a
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472,615 | 11,423,174 | 82,497 | 4 |
interesting concept , but the movie is not interesting
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this movie kinda reminded me of the classic short story The Monkey's Paw , only it isn't as good . it's too long for one thing , and too slow . the concept is interesting , but to me the execution of it goes wrong somewhere . i did find it interesting that Oliver Stone wrote the screenplay and directed the movie . there is nothing political about the movie . this doesn't mean the movie is good of course , but it is an interesting aside , nonetheless . Michael Caine is the lead , and and does an OK job , but the material is not really compelling or even mildly interesting . i watched it for awhile and got bored , so i started talking on the phone with a friend while i continued watching halfheartedly . having said all that , i don't think it is an awful movie , it's just not very interesting . by the way , this movie is part of the Twisted terror Collection , and is also contained in the box set ( along with five other titles ) of the same name . anyway , my vote for the hand is a
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472,607 | 11,423,174 | 298,130 | 4 |
underwhelming
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i may be in the minority here , but i just didn't find the Ring to be a good movie . for me , it's not much different the the Grudge . i will say , i liked it a bit more than The Grudge , only because it isn't so annoying . there are a few differences between the two movies , but in my mind , it's almost the same movie . i do remember being bored and struggling to not nod off . i just didn't see any excitement anywhere in the movie , but that's just me . Naomi Watts is in it , and she's not bad , considering what she has to work with . but once again , the ghost is not scary , although it does look a bit creepy , i guess , vaguely . i didn't feel any suspense either . but if you liked The Grudge , then you might like The Ring . or you might want to check out The Messengers ( which i liked ) and Pulse , ( 2006 ) ( which i liked ) which are sort of similar but better in my opinion . as for The Ring , i give it
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472,631 | 11,423,174 | 345,074 | 4 |
not really suited to my tastes
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this movie isn't for me , but i could see how people would like it . it has two very likable leads in Nia Vardalos and Toni Collette . both are great actresses and work well off each other very well here . they both have great comedic timing . and their are some great witty moments here . but for me , there's just too many musicals , and i'm not really a musical fan . plus , i kinda found the film quite slow . i'm not really into the drag queen scene in movies either . i knew what the movie was about before watching it but i still thought id ' give it a shot . if you're a musical fan and you have a bit of patience , this movie might work for , and you might really enjoy it . my vote for Connie and Carla is a
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473,173 | 11,423,174 | 119,709 | 4 |
most ( ly ) dull
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this movie was pretty much one big bore . it's about a political / military cover up . many other movies have dealt with the same subject , and much better . Keenan Ivory is OK in the lead role , but i didn't Buy John Voigt as a corrupt general . Paul Sorvino , Eric Roberts and Jill Hennessey are all good , but they all have too little screen time . there isn't much in the way of tension here , and given the situation there should be . there is one ridiculous multi vehicle accident that has no logic . at least i don't think it did . if you really wanna see this movie , your best bet would be on premium cable or a cheap rental . but that's just me . for me , Most Wanted is
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473,117 | 11,423,174 | 96,320 | 4 |
clever premise , but doesn't live up to its potential
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the premise for this movie is clever and original . Two men who do not look alike and are totally different human beings find out they are twins . one is a perfect physical specimen , very well educated and honest . and he grew up on a deserted island . the other one-well lets just say he's almost the exact opposite . Arnold Schwarzeneggar and Danny Devito are the twins . so the movie should be hilarious . but it's not . at least i didn't think so . there are a few amusing lines , but that's about it . the whole " fish out of water " scenario should be funny , but again , it isn't . there is another plot which is basically a crime drama and that's what this this movie feels like to me , a crime drama . i got bored about halfway through and had to turn it off for awhile before going back to it . for me , Twins is a
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473,219 | 11,423,174 | 291,502 | 4 |
not quite awful , just slow and not very interesting
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i don't think this movie is as awful as everyone says . i think it's mildly amusing . bu ti don't think it's very interesting , and it is slow . ti don't think the acting is the problem . i think it's the script . i think it's a movie with an identity crises . i'm just not sure what kind of movie it wants to be . i don't think the dialogue is very good either . having said that , i will say i think the acting is not that great . it's average at best . no one really seemed interested to be there . but they don't really have a lot to work with . Madonna is in this movie and i don't think her acting is any better or worse than anyone else in the movie . for me , Swept away rates a
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473,467 | 11,423,174 | 324,554 | 4 |
could have been very good , but bad writing gets in the way
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Wicker Park is a movie that starts out promising , but ends up becoming a convoluted mess . the actors all do fine jobs with what they are given , but the writing sinks the film . the movie has some degree of realism and logic in the earlier stages but then quickly bogs down in one implausible scenario after another . the movie is a suspense thriller and it does deliver on that count , but who cares , if you can't follow the movie . if you are left scratching your head at the absurdity of it all , the movie loses its initial appeal . wicker park won't be the worst movie you've ever seen , by a long shot . but it will end up hurting your brain trying to decipher , who's doing what to who , and why . this movie had so much promise , and with a better script , who knows how much better it could have been . instead of being above average , the movie is choked by mediocre writing and ultimately fails .
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472,728 | 11,423,174 | 67,341 | 4 |
. . . . and while we're at it , let's bore everyone else to death
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the thing about this movie is for the better part of it , next to nothing happens . this is one sublime movie . i wouldn't say it's a bad movie , but if you are looking for action , you will have to look elsewhere . to be fair , most movies of the 70's are much slower , or seem to be , compared to today's films . there is a plot in the movie , but it takes a long while to unfold . even so , it's not hard to see where the movie is headed long before it gets there . there is an eerie atmosphere about the movie , i'll give it that much . and there is one scene which definitely amps up the creepiness factor . it is similar to " Rosemary's Baby " in its glacial pace , but it is a better movie . the ending does wrap things up , if you pay attention , but you do kind of have to think about it to make the connection with the rest of the movie . if you like old fashioned ghost stories that take awhile to unfold , you'll like this movie . for myself , i found it much too slow . Let's Scare Jessica to Death is a
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473,058 | 11,423,174 | 92,632 | 4 |
too long of a buildup to nothing
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i guess this movie is a bit eerie at times . it's basically about people who practice an obscure religion , with bizarre beliefs . but i've seen at least one movie quite similar to it , possibly more . so not only is there not much originality , but nothing new is done with the material . plus i pretty much figured things out from the get go . the whole movie is basically one slow build . but to what , i'm not sure . i mean there is a bit of excitement in the last 25 minutes or so . but the ending is very predictable . generally i found this movie too boring to watch right through . i had to stop it several times , and then try to continue . actually i completely stopped it at one point , until this morning , when i finally finished it . some people will like this movie , and some will not . i fall into the category of not , for the most part . the acting was good though , so that's always a bonus . even so , i give The Believers a
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473,828 | 11,423,174 | 120,534 | 5 |
much too slow , but could be a lot worse
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while i didn't hate this movie , i didn't find it spectacular either . the first twenty minutes or so are quite good , with some action and tension . the last ten minutes are also good , again with some action and suspense . the problem is the middle of the movie . it's just too damn slow moving . i kept hoping and waiting for something to happen . there's a lot of talking in this one . however , i really liked Graham Greene as a bitter former cop . Madchen Amick is convincing in the role of action heroine by the way , is it just me , or could she pass for Kim Delaney's twin sister ? anyway , the star of this movie is Adrian Pasdar , who plays the bad guy , and really well , i might add . his character is definitely very chilling and sadistic . unfortunately , the the movie itself falls short . my vote for " Wounded " is
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473,031 | 11,423,174 | 493,327 | 5 |
check out the mini-series The Grid , for a better treatment of the subject of terrorism
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i was disappointed din this terrorism suspense thriller , mainly because i didn't feel there was much in in the way of suspense or thrills . it just sort of plods along for about 160 minutes or so . i didn't care for the characters , except one , the character played by Blair Underwood . i found his character interesting . unfortunately , he doesn't have a lot of screen time . and for me , most of the actors didn't fit their roles . at least i didn't buy it . if you're looking for a movie dealing with terrorism that is exciting , riveting and tense , you should check out the mini series , The Gris , which i thought was outstanding . it had me on the edge of my seat the whole time . my vote for Covert One : The Hades Factor is a at best .
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473,111 | 11,423,174 | 318,497 | 5 |
OK for the genre
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this movie is OK for the horror genre . it's nothing new or special , but the genre has produced worse . i didn't find the acting all that bad . again , it wasn't great , but i've seen worse . Paris Hilton is in this one , and is no better or worse than anyone else in the movie . i didn't find the movie particularly scary or thrilling . but then a lot of so called horror movies aren't scary , merely disgusting . but i did think it was passable entertainment for 85 minutes or so . if you go in expecting award winning acting , and anything but a time waster , you'll be disappointed . if you've never seen one of these types of movies , you might find it scary . otherwise , just enjoy watching characters doing the stupid things they do in these movies before getting dispatched . for me , Nine Lives is a
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472,639 | 11,423,174 | 105,112 | 5 |
i found it pretty boring and slow , for the most part
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i won't say this is a horrible film , because it isn't . i just found it boring for the most part . there are a few tense moments , and there is a bit of action . this movie is more of a drama than anything , in my mind . it's a Jack Ryan movie , with Harrison Ford playing Ryan . it's based on the novel by Tom Clancy . the acting is good , and the characters are okay , just don't expect too much character development in this one . anyway , for whatever reason , i just didn't find this movie very compelling . i don't think it translated too well from the page to the screen . it will be quite awhile before i watch it again . i have seen a lot worse , but i've also seen a lot better . my vote for " Patriot Games " :
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472,544 | 11,423,174 | 1,059,793 | 5 |
good for the kids , but has some scary looking characters
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i don't quite no what to make of this film . this is Garfield's first CG animated movie . i thought it had some amusing moments , but nothing laugh out loud funny . the story is very simple , so kids will be able to follow it very easily . the voices were very fitting for the characters . the CG in general looks nice and pretty . that's the good news . the bad news ? some of the characters look quite freaky , almost scary , i think . . i also found the movie very slow for much of the time . i realise i'm much older than the target audience . for kids , if they don't find some of the characters too creepy , they will probably enjoy it . adults might like it too , and if not , at least they know their kids are watching kid friendly entertainment . for me , i give Garfield Gets Real a
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472,522 | 11,423,174 | 105,128 | 5 |
a inferior sequel that is much too slick for its own good
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Pet Semetary 2 is not as creepy as Pet Semetery . it is however , gorier and faster paced . there is also more character development in this one , so theoretically you should feel more emotionally for the characters , but i didn't . perhaps that may be because they are all shallow and unlikable . this movie was played more for camp value , than anything else . the acting is very hammy in some scenes , i hope intentionally . there is also an attempt at shock value , but it is more disgust i felt than shock in some scenes . this movie also has none of the atmosphere or mystique of the first . it is much too slick feeling . i felt the first had a sort of rough , raw quality , which works . the slickness of this movie is one of its failings , along with some others i mentioned . bottom line . this movie is inferior to the original .
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473,925 | 11,423,174 | 382,625 | 5 |
underwhelming
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after watching this movie , i have one overriding feeling . that of being underwhelmed . there was lot of hype for this movie , but it just didn't live up to it for me . it should have been better . i mean , it had good actors and a decent story . and the dialogue was OK . but . for whatever reason , it just didn't resonate with me . i guess the biggest reason is that i found it slow and boring . i found the end way too protracted fro my tastes . i also believe they could have shaved 30 minutes off of it . i also think Tom Hanks's character was too low key In this movie . for another ' quest ' movie , i would recommend National Treasure . it's not as deep , but i felt it was much more fun and action packed . but that's just my opinion . for me , The Da Vinci Code is a .
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472,922 | 11,423,174 | 83,658 | 5 |
disappointing to me
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i'm afraid i have to disagree with the high rating this film has ( ) i found it tortuously slow and i couldn't finish watching , though i tried hard . so many people rave about this film , and i'm at a loss to explain . yes , it is very stylish . it has a very atmospheric dark mood to it . it's also pretty creative , i guess , or it was for that time . but the problem i have with the movie is the action is much too sublime for my tates . i need a bit more happening in the movie i watch . or at least more compelling dialogue . i didn't think the screenplay was all that great either . so when you you add all this up , you're left with one big yawn fest . this is just my opinion , of course , and i wouldn't say it's a bad movie . i do think it's overrated though . . Ridley Scott is apparently going to release a definitive version of the film i the not too distant future , so that may be a better version . as for this film as it stands , i can only give " Blade Runner " a , mainly due to its style .
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