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473,495 | 11,423,174 | 105,156 | 6 |
not bad , has its moments
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i guess this movie is OK . it has a few good moments , but it's generally pretty slow . it is watchable for sure , but given the premise i thought they could have developed the story and the characters more . for me , the villain in the movie is a bit weak , which is something i really wish they had worked on a bit more . a stronger villain would have elevated the movie . one thing's for sure , it is a weird movie . i really like the music . it's suitably sombre . the acting is good , for what the actors had to work with . i also like the dark tone of the movie . overall though , i guess i was a little disappointed . the story had so much potential which the movie barely hinted at . for me , Poison Ivy is a
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473,380 | 11,423,174 | 248,667 | 6 |
a career performance by Will Smith ( too bad the movie is sub standard )
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this film about Muhammad Ali is a disappointing effort . it's over long , boring at times and lacking much intensity . the movie is all flash and no substance . Will Smith though is very brilliant in the title role . he inhabits Ali's body and soul . the problem is , the movie is not worthy of his huge talent . it does have its moments , but really it has an empty incomplete feel to it . after it was over , i was left unsatisfied . this movie should have been great , but there's something missing . though Smith exudes heart , soul and intensity , the movie has neither . i had such high hopes for this one . the irony of it all , is this may well be Smith's greatest performance so far , that i have witnessed . he really put on an acting clinic . even though the movie fails to impress , i recommend for those that want to see what real acting is . as a result , i give " Ali "
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473,324 | 11,423,174 | 102,984 | 6 |
Much better than i thought it would be ( worth the 2 hours )
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this is a surprisingly entertaining movie . it won't win any awards for originality . this plot line has been used several times , sometimes to better effect , sometimes not . as a matter of fact , Charlie Sheen would star in pretty much the same movie , Beyond the Law , one year later ( 1992 ) . both are comparable efforts . any way , in Stone Cold Brian Bosworth , an ex football player , takes on the role of of the undercover cop . He does a surprisingly admirable job . it's strange that his film career didn't take off , as his acting ability equals ( probably surpasses ) that of Stallone and Shwarzennegger when they started out . He is certainly better than Van Damme . Lance Henrickson is well cast as the chief bad guy in the film . action abounds in this movie , leaving pretty much no dramatic moments . of course in most movies of this type , there is zero character development , but that can be forgiven in this case . the movie knows what it is and doesn't try to be something it's not . it is pure fun . oh , yeah , i almost forgot . William Forsythe also plays a baddie and is brilliant as always . this is definitely a great way to entertain yourself for 2 hours .
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472,960 | 11,423,174 | 97,647 | 6 |
weakest of the original trilogy
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this movie is hands down , the worst of the original 3 . the writing is seriously lacking in this one . the story is weak an not compelling . the protagonist is weaker than the previous 2 , by a mile . this whole movie is anticlimactic . very little happens over the course of the film . Basically , Kreese , from the original movie wants revenge on Daniel and Mr Myagi for events that happened during the beginning of the 2nd movie . there is very little wisdom or philosophy dispensed by Myagi in this 1 . the ending is weak and anti-climatic , to say the least . if you do decide to watch Karate Kid 3 , you should watch the previous 2 first , otherwise you might not quite understand what is happening . it is unfortunate that they had to end the trilogy on such a low note . maybe they just couldn't come up with anything better . in which case , they should't have bothered . The movie is watchable , even entertaining at times , but does not live up to The Karate Kid name .
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473,092 | 11,423,174 | 105,179 | 6 |
the most eerie and suspenseful of the four
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to me , this movie is the best of the four . it's the most suspenseful and creepy . the story has a mostly religious bent to it , and of course there is the Latin chanting which comes with these movies . for me , i find that very eerie , to say the least . the music is quite eerie , as well . the suspense in this movie is quite high . to me , it became almost unbearable at times . the idea of a fanatical nut thinking it is their job to cleanse people of sin ( by killing them ) isn't really new or original today . it wasn't really original back in 1991 when this movie was released . but , for me , it worked in this case . . while this is no masterpiece , i did like it . one thing i didn't like was the potty mouth of one of the female characters . i just didn't think it was necessary . for me , Prom Night IV : Deliver us From Evil is a
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472,869 | 11,423,174 | 47,795 | 6 |
better viewed when not sleep deprived ( as i was )
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i just finished watching this movie ( sort of ) and it just failed to hold my interest for more than few moments at time . to be fair though , i hadn't slept all night , so might have influenced things . i did however get the bulk of the story , which in nutshell , involves Abott and Costello meeting a Mummy in Egypt . a lot of the film involves sight gags , such as Abbot repeatedly slapping Costello for something stupid he says or does . after hearing Abott insult Costello for the umpteenth time , i sort of wondered why they even hung out together . silly , i know , but that's what i kept thinking . Costello constantly screaming Abott's name whenever he perceived he was in trouble got a bit grating . there is also a lot of ( pointless , i thought ) running around crazily . there is one particular sequence which i found very ridiculous ( not in a good way ) involving a dead body being moved from room to room each time Costello stumbles upon it . naturally , he runs screaming in hysterics to Abott , telling him he found a dead body . just as naturally , it is never where he saw it . this should have been funny , but wasn't . i also felt they just seemed to be doing the same shtick over and over ad nausiam . yet the movie wasn't boring , just sort of beige . i have listened to many of Abbott and Costello's radio shows and find them much funnier . but i will view this film again under more optimal viewing conditions and maybe i will have a much more positive experience . for now ,
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473,751 | 11,423,174 | 73,760 | 6 |
absurd , and fun
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i liked this movie . it's typical Disney silliness of that era , but it is fun and goofy , even absurd . there's a lot of overacting , but so what . this was supposedly a Kurt Russel vehicle , but it's really an ensemble cast . i liked Caesar Romero the most though . the story is simple . a college student discover a strength formula , and things go from there . if you're looking for high art , you won't find it here , but if you want something that's family friendly viewing , with a few amusing moments , this might be your movie . Kurt Russel starred in a lot of these silly Disney movies , starting as a teenager , and yet still manged to become a serious actor as an adult . anyway , for me , The Strongest Man in the World is a for me .
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473,039 | 11,423,174 | 819,129 | 6 |
entertaining TV movie as good as some of the Hollywood drivel which passes as entertainment
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as made for TV movies go , this one is not bad . not great , but not bad . to be honest , i don't mind most TV movies . true , they are very predictable , and most so called plot twists can be figured out by a 3 year old . having said , they can be entertaining . that pretty much describes " Thrill of the Kill " . here's the basic plot outline . Kelly Holden ( Shiri Appleby-Swim Fan , The TV series Roswel ) can not let go of her sister's murder , which happened a year ago . She believes she can find out who the killer is . She enlists the help of murder mystery novelist Graydon Jennings ( Chris Pottter-Kung Fu : the Legend Continues , Silk Stalkings ( 10 episodes ) who happens to be in her town for a book signing . Because all of his novels are written from the point of view of the killer , she believes he may have some valuable insight . Naturally , there are more than a few suspects , but it is pretty easy to figure out the killer , way before the movie ends . Both Appleby and Potter are decent actors who do well with what they have . the movie is an entertaining 88 min diversion , which is probably all it sets out to be . Many people are critical of TV movies , sometimes referred to as the " movie of the weak " . they are criticized for having basically the same plot , just different actors . this is true , but it is also true of much of the crap that is churned out for the big screen by Hollywood . there is certainly very little creativity there . the only difference may be bigger budget , big name actors and sometimes special effects , all designed to woo the viewer into thinking they're seeing something new . in other words , disguising the fact that they are watching the same old thing each time ( yes , there are exceptions ) . add to that the fact that these big screen movies are actually trying to be creative or at least think they are . now , with the so called movies of the week , the filmmakers and actors know what their product is and don't try to make it anything more than it is . so , the above criticisms of TV movies are not valid . generally a movie of this sort deserves a unless it is woefully worse than any other movie . since Thrill of the Kill is no worse than other TV movie and as good as some of the drivel that the big Machine spews out , this one also gets a
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473,478 | 11,423,174 | 93,300 | 6 |
wafer thin premise , but much better than # 3
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this is the fourth and final installment in the " Jaws " franchise . this movie is not as bad as the third one . in fact it is much better . the only problem with this movie is its wafer thin premise . you really have to suspend your belief for this one . not that you didn't need to for the third one , but this one takes it to another level entirely . if you can get around that , you might enjoy this movie . it goes back to the roots of the first two and utilizes what worked the first time . there's more action in this one , not really alt of suspense to speak of though . there is however , some humour , in the form of Michael Caine as Hoagie / an island pilot , among other things . Mario Van Peebles also provides some laughs as Jake , a graduate student working in the field of marine life study . this movie does have its slow spots , but it manges to pickup before becoming too tedious . overall , i'd have to give " Jaws : The Revenge "
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472,655 | 11,423,174 | 433,383 | 6 |
Edward . R Murrow vs senator Joseph McCarthy
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i just watched good night , and good luck , which is about CBS newsman Edward R . Murrow and his fight against senator Joseph McCarthy , a junior senator from Wisconsin , during the 1950's . this was a time of hysteria regarding communists and communist sympathizers in America and anyone else who may have had dealings with them . it was basically a time where anyone who was deemed a threat to national security was targeted by senator McCarthy and others in hearings held against them . many of these people lost their jobs or worse based on little or no evidence against them . that is the premise of the movie good night and good luck . it is based on a true story , but you have to take it with a grain of salt as it is biased on the side of Edward R . Murrow and other people who share his view and opinions . obviously it is slanted towards the view of the people who made the film . so you really have to make up your own mind about how accurate it might or might not be . however , as simply a movie , it is very entertaining , with great performances all around from an ensemble cast . it is well directed and shooting it in black and white was very effective . at times however , it was preachy , which was annoying , and i'm still not sure why Murrow ended each broadcast with the words " good night and good luck " and i found that a bit annoying . i would have liked the filmmakers to give an explanation for those words , maybe show the genesis behind them and give them more meaning , put them into context . i'm not saying whether the movie was accurate or not , and can only rate it for it's entertainment value as well as its technical merit . overall , the film was well made , with a good eye for detail of the era , and it had a very authentic feel about it . it was well paced with crisp dialogue and for a drama it was better done than many films of the genre . it was at times engaging , yet not quite riveting . the only other complaint i have is that it could have had more substance and been a bit more in-depth . otherwise , i enjoyed it .
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473,589 | 11,423,174 | 318,649 | 6 |
lite mindless , entertaining fare
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i didn't mind this movie . it's pretty lite fare , but enjoyable . the movie is based on a novel by Clive Cussler and centers around thrill seeking adventurer Dirk Pitt ( Matthew McConaughey ) and his travelling companion ( Steve Zahn ) . the duo find themselves in over their heads and trying to avoid being killed by enemies they have made on their latest treasure hunt . they end up teaming with a humanitarian aid doctor , played by Penelope cruse . McConaughey and Zahn make a good pair , and work well off each other . they each have some funny lines . cruse was OK , though i am not a fan of hers . the movie is fast paced and has some thrills . it's funny at times , but it is also unrealistic to the point of absurdity . my eyes got a workout from rolling back in my head so much . also the movie feels incomplete somehow . there was great potential and i think they could have made a great movie . nevertheless , for mindless entertainment , you could do worse . for me , Sahara is a
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473,060 | 11,423,174 | 212,235 | 6 |
one of the more entertaining teen / horror spoofs
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my personal feeling is that this movie is better than any of the Scary Movie Films . i found it more relevant and clever . it is better paced , with no real spots that lag . the jokes do fly literally about every few seconds . i woudn't say it is funny , but there are some very amusing moments . i particularly liked the end stages of the film . to me , this film is lighter in tone than the Scary Movie franchise . it's also not as gross . the violence is also less graphic , and the language is much tamer . there is very little in the way of nudity , and most of the sexual situations are implied . the movie is rated R , but i'm not sure why . after watching it , i thought it would be PG-1 , at most . i checked the rating after watching , and i'm really surprised . from my viewpoint , i think this movie would be suitable for most kids 13 or older , but parents should use their discretion , of course . either way , i thought this movie was pretty entertaining all the way through . it's no masterpiece , but i give this movie a
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473,806 | 11,423,174 | 279,573 | 6 |
from the people who brought you The F . B . I . Files
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from the same people who brought you The F . B . I . Files comes this series about the high tech aspects of solving crime ( such as the use of DNA and fingerprinting ) as well as forensic anthropology and psychological profiling . for me , this series is much slower than the F . BI . Files and less interesting . it is much more dramatic , with less action . and i found it much darker in tone than the F : B : I : Files . it gets more in depth into the science of crime detection , and less on the crime itself . i found this aspect a bit dry at times . still , it is well made and at times compelling . certainly if you're into the scientific aspect of crime and crime solving , you should check this series out . in North America , seasons 1 & 2 are available as one collection . for me , The Detectives is a
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472,568 | 11,423,174 | 66,194 | 6 |
good sequel
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this sequel to the original movie was a bit better , i thought . the story was more interesting , and there were more funny moments . there is less action than the first one , but that didn't make much difference to me . the same characters are back . ( Nash Crawford ) Walter Brennan , ( Jason Fitch ) Edgar Buchanan , Amos Polk ( Andy Devine ) and Gentleman George Agnew ( Chill Wills ) are all in good form here , but it is the addition of Fred Astaire which makes the movie . Astaire steals the show , in my opinion . like the first movie , this one is a lot of fun , and suitable for most family members , probably anyone 10 or older . for me , The Over the Hill Gang Rides Again is a
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473,100 | 11,423,174 | 45,815 | 6 |
some entertaining song and dance numbers , but virtually no story
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this is pure musical , with virtually no story , but it's actually pretty fun . there are some pretty entertaining songs and dance numbers . some of the songs , though , i felt were a bit overdone . if you're not in to musicals , you might want to skip this one . if you're a musical fan , you might like it . the characters are all very likable , and the movie is all ages appropriate . there's nothing offensive at all . it moves along at a good pace . you might feel satisfied while watching . the only thing is , i don't feel it was that memorable . after it's over you'll probably forget about it pretty quickly . but it is entertaining while watching , so i'll give The Girl Next Door a
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473,857 | 11,423,174 | 78,295 | 6 |
John Carpenter's third film
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while i admit there is lots of tension in this movie , it's almost too much . the problem i found is that ( to me at least ) the movie keeps building to a climax which is less exciting than the rest of the movie . there is one pretty thrilling moment in the movie , but for me , that's about it . this is by no means a bad movie . in fact , think it was very well done and the acting is top rate . i just felt it was too drawn out . this is John carpenter's third picture , and was intended for the big screen at one point . but somewhere along the line , it was decided to make it into a TV movie . it's not overly violent and certainly not very graphic . even though i thought the movie was drawn out , it was still entertaining enough o watch until the end . if you don't mind a really slow build up , you will probably enjoy this one . by the way , this movie also available as part of the Twisted Terror collection , which also includes five other horror movies . anyway , for me , Someone's Watching Me is a
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472,912 | 11,423,174 | 422,774 | 6 |
a bit funnier than Are We There yet ?
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i thought this sequel to Are We There Yet was pretty good . it's a bit funnier . it's based on the classic movie Mr . Blandings builds his dream House , but it also has a lot of the Money Pit thrown in . John C . McGinley is very funny in his role . i don't want to say what that role is , because that would be spoiling things . but trust me , he's pretty funny . as with the first movie , this one is predictable , so there's no surprise how it will end . there's a bit of innuendo here , but no bad language . i'm surprised at the low rating ( ) which in my mind is nowhere near fair . for me , this is a movie that is pretty much good for the whole family . i give Are We Done Yet ? a
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473,540 | 11,423,174 | 780,583 | 6 |
zombie free for all !
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this is one of the gorier zombie flicks i have seen in a while . it takes awhile to get to that point , though . once it does , it basically becomes barely controlled chaos , mayhem and carnage . this is not a big budget movie by any stretch , but i think it's played as camp , more than anything , so the low budget doesn't really matter . there are some very funny scenes , which i think are intentional . the movie is never boring . it's even fun at times . the acting won't win any awards , but basically , it's just a zombie free for all , so there isn't really a lot of acting required . if you can get around the absurd premise , and if you're a gore hound , this could be the movie for you . for me , even though i enjoyed it , there were some moments that were a bit too sick for me . as a result , i would have to give Flight of the Living Dead : Outbreak on a Plane a
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472,744 | 11,423,174 | 118,688 | 6 |
campy but funny at times . probably won't leave much of an impact after watching though
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i suppose you could say this movie is the low point in the franchise . i mean , while watching the movie i kept thinking it was basically a two hour movie of the 1960's camp classic classic with Adam west and Burt Ward . i found it hard to take the movie very seriously , considering there were so many one liners , most of them corny , but some quite funny . also the movie was very special effects laden , to say the least . the characters all seemed to be just parodies of themselves . George Clooney Donned the cape for this incarnation , and i have to agree with another reviewer who said he seemed to be playing George Clooney . i don't think he had quit the right look for Batman , but then again , neither did the movie . there were some good things about the movie . Uma Thurman was one , in the role of villainess Poison Ivy . she looked great and i loved her accent . i found it strangely seductive . Alicia Silverstone Played BatGirl . she looked good in her skintight outfit . she's cute too . Chris O'Donnell returns as Robin , and once again , i really loved the look of his suit at the beginning , not so much the one he had later in the film . i didn't like Batman's costume too much at all . i thought it just looked silly . oh , yeah , Arnie was in this one and received top billing as the evil genius Mr Freeze . basically he just fired his gun at everything and everyone and froze whatever was in his way . they even imagined to make arkham asylum look non foreboding . this whole new look Batman may have been the point to the movie . maybe it was all deliberate , but i think if that's the case , the experiment backfired . people hated this movie . i didn't hate it . i found it entertaining but very light as far as Batman goes . guess i would give it a just for entertainment value .
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472,814 | 11,423,174 | 93,409 | 6 |
Mel Gibson and Danny Glover team up
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i thought this movie was not bad . it teams Mel Gibson and Danny Glover together as two cops who couldn't be more different , and end up partnering with each other . both hate having partners . Martin Riggs ( Gibson ) is a loose cannon who likes to bend the roles , and who just might be suicidal and / or homicidal . Roger Murtaugh is older , more conservative , and likes to do things by the book . i wouldn't say the movie is action packed , but it does seem to move at a fairly decent pace . i wouldn't say it's that funny , either , although it is classified as an action / comedy . still , i've seen a lot worse in the genre . Gary Busey has a nice turn as a bad guy . when all is said and done , Lethal weapon is a
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473,042 | 11,423,174 | 112,641 | 6 |
Nowhere near as good as it reputation ( but entertaining , nonetheless )
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well , i finally got around to watching Martin Scorsese's " Casino " tyhis one has some big names , but to be honest the only standout performance was by Sharon Stone " she runs the gamut of emotions in this one . i won't give any of it away , however . The rest of the actors are okay in their respective roles . Joe Pesci makes sure everyone knows he can skillfully add the f-word into nearly every sentence at least once . that is a dubious distinction and not really an impressive one . after awhile , it just gets annoying . credit that to Nicholas Pileggi , who wrote the script and co-wrote the screenplay ( with Scorsese ) , based on his novel . anyway , considering how much this movie has been praised over the years , i expected something approaching spectacular . it is not spectacular , in any sense of the word . it is a good movie that is entertaining and well paced , given its nearly 3 hour running time . but a disappointment if you are expecting a movie that will knock your socks off and remain with you for days . i just watched it , and it's already fading from memory . keep your expectations low for this one , and you won't be too disappointed .
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473,208 | 11,423,174 | 80,130 | 6 |
fairly decent horror / suspense
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the last time i watched this movie , i didn't care for it at all . this time , however , i actually didn't think it was too bad . it's kind of slow at times , and a bit drawn out . i think they also reveal too much , leaving less to the imagination . i also think Carol Kane seems too old to be the teenage babysitter , but that's just me . she is not a bad actress , she just doesn't do it for me in this movie . having said all that , the movie is suspenseful , with very good music and a very eerie tone to it . i actually enjoyed it for the most part . if you watch this movie and enjoy it , you might also like the sequel " when a Stranger Calls Back , which i thought was a better movie . you might also like " black Christmas " , which is very similar , but actually came out in 1974 , 5 years before " When a Stanger Calls " . i'd also recommend the recent remake of " . . . Stranger . . . " , which i also thought was a better movie . As for this movie . i think it deserves a strong
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473,411 | 11,423,174 | 105,085 | 6 |
effective and entertaining black comedy
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Paint Job is a wry , black comedy about a painter who pursues his boss's wife . his boss as it turns out is a serial killer in their small town . this movie is amusing at times , always entertaining and always bizarre the film is populated with an assortment of quirky ( to say the least ) characters . in fact there is no one in the film who can be described as normal . Wil Patton is Wesley , the painter who falls for his boss's wife . Bebe Neuwirth plays the wife , and Robert Pastorelli plays the boss / serial killer . the movie is subtle in its humour , more ironic than anything , and absurd at times . i particularly liked Neuwirth's performance as the somewhat dim wife , although all the performances were good . i did not have any expectations going in , so was pleasantly surprised at how effective and entertaining the film was . if you expect to be rolling around in hysterics , look elsewhere . otherwise , prepare to be amused and entertained . a strong
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473,051 | 11,423,174 | 110,725 | 6 |
entertaining , though typical Seagal fare
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this is typical Steven Seagal fare . it's really just an excuse for Seagal to show how good he is in beating people up . there is , naturally , a great deal of action , and lots of fight scenes . problem is , the fight scenes are nothing we haven't seen before . there are a lot of fancy camera tricks , but so what ? there are two added element , one of which is an environmental storyline . the other is the casting of Michael Cane as the main bad guy . if nothing else , Caine adds some class to the proceedings . the cast also includes Joan Chen , R . Lee Emery , and Billy Bob Thornton . so at least it has some decent actors . Caine in particular impressed me . it thought he made a pretty convincing bad guy . Seagal also attempts to act here , but really most people watch a Seagal flick to see him beat up other people , sometimes more than one a at time , and come out with barley a mark on him . if you're a Seagal fan , you'll probably like this entry . it's nothing new , really . despite it's problems , though , i did find it entertaining . for me on Deadly ground is a
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473,207 | 11,423,174 | 41,866 | 6 |
the second film in John Ford's Cavalry " trilogy "
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i was a bit disappointed in this movie . for me , it is not as good as Fort Apache , the first film in John Ford's Cavalry " trilogy " . i still liked it , but i thought it was a bit slow at times , and it doesn't have a lot of action . plus , i would have preferred if John Wayne's character Captain Nathan Brittles had more of a conflict with another officer , like his character in Fort Apache . there , his character had a conflict with Henry Fonda's character , a superior officer . that sort of added another dimension to the movie . this movie lacked the comic bits of Apache , which disappointed me a bit . it is a much more serious movie , to be sure . still , this isn't a bad movie and it is in colour . my vote for She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is a
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473,396 | 11,423,174 | 120,783 | 6 |
has more heart than the original
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this remake of the 1961 version is actually a pretty decent movie . i found it engaging and high energy . the characters had some personality and depth to them , especially the mother and father , played By Dennis Quad and Natasha Richardson . as well , the story has some heart , and is very touching . also , this is the film debut of Lindsay Lohan , who was 11 at the time , and steals the show . she plays the twins , and is very engaging , convincing and likable . this version is almost the same as the remake , but the story is a bit expanded , and the movie is a bit more fun . at least i though so . it's a family friendly film , and adults should be entertained as well . my vote for the 1998 version of The Parent Trap :
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473,764 | 11,423,174 | 83,907 | 6 |
works well for what it is
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A while back , i did review of Evil Dead 2 , which called absolute garbage . well , i stand by that review . however , it is only fair to give a review of its predecessor , so here goes . " Evil Dead " is a pretty decent movie , offering up some genuine chills . one particularly effective scene involved one of the female characters and half of the woods come to life . the acting was decent . with no hammy overacting which is what plague its successor . there was not much comedy in this movie . it was played pretty straight , and was effective for the most part . the plot was pretty straight forward although bizarre to say the least . the demons were quite revolting . this was a low budget movie , but that did not detract from the overall feel . creepy , to be sure . i think this movie was effective because it didn't try to be something it was not . it is not a masterpiece , nor does it try to be one . i enjoyed it a quite a bit .
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473,057 | 11,423,174 | 105,428 | 6 |
not spectacular , but entertaining
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this Stephen King adaptation was entertaining but not great , by any means . it's worthwhile to pass time . it''s probably as weird as any of the King adaptation i have , and even weirder than others . this movie sort of felt like a fairy tale to me . although not a kid's fable , obviously . i did like the cast , many of whom have gone on to other things , since then . Brian Krause also appeared in the TV show Charmed , Madchen Amick ( who could be Kim Delaney's twin sister ) has been in several smaller budget pictures . Alice Krige was seen most notably as the Borg Queen in Star Trek : First Contact , while Ron Perlman was previously seen in The TV series beauty and the Beast . his most notable role ( In my opinion ) was in Hellboy as the title character . like in most King movies , king himself appears in a cameo . at least three other modern horror masters ( Jon Landis , Joe Dante , and Clive Barker also have cameos . anyway if you wanna pass 90 minutes or so , i'd say this movie is worth it . for me , Sleepwalkers is a
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473,307 | 11,423,174 | 85,811 | 6 |
a decent sword and sorcery / fantasy film
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while this is not the best film of the sword and sorcery / fantasy genre , i did like it . i found it fast paced , and never boring . yet strangely , i never really found it exciting either . and there were some things about it i found absurd . many people will find the special effects quite quaint by today's standards , and i guess they are , although that didn't really bother me in this movie . i really liked the look of the film . i do think the that the story was a bit weak , and they could have added to it . the movie felt a bit incomplete at the end , in my mind . i did find the ending anti climatic . i found the acting to be understated , but good from all concerned . there have been a lot of similar movies since then ( and some before then ) some better , some worse . for me , this movie falls closer to the better category . the movie on the whole actually reminded me a lot of the 1938 version of Robin Hood , and i mean that in a good way . when you add it all up , i think Krull is about a
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473,313 | 11,423,174 | 105,414 | 6 |
decent thriller
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although this is a fairly decent psychological suspense thriller , it is predictable at times and a bit of reach in some scenes . still , anyone who's ever had a roommate who is even slightly unbalanced or worse can relate . Bridget Fonda is good as the normal roommate in the equation , but Jennifer Jason Leigh is perfectly cast as the roommate from hell . of course it helps if she has a character to work with . Steven Weber has a small roles as well . Peter Friedman and Stephen Tobolowsky also have small roles . the movie moves along pretty well most of the time but slows down occasionally , and nearly ruins the momentum at times . still , it's a good movie , as these movies go . for me , Single White female is a
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473,615 | 11,423,174 | 388,125 | 6 |
two sisters learn to love each other and themselves
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this is the story of two sisters who are polar opposites . Cameron Diaz is Maggie Feller , a free spirited loopy party girl with no life track . Toni Collette is rose , her older , wiser , Career oriented sister . the two clash about many things , especially Maggie's life style . They have a major blowout and Maggie Disappaers . Shirley Mac Laine Plays a prominent role in the movie , and is responsible for getting the sisters back together . of course before this happens both sisters must realize they need each other and learn other life lessons along the way . once reunited , they begin to understand each other and accept each other and themselves . another feel good , " lets all love one another " movie . preachy to be sure , but still entertaining . the life lessons the girls learn may be deep and profound but the movie itself is not . and it is certainly not original . this movie has been done ad infinitum and ad nauseum . but for a fluff piece , it is okay .
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472,643 | 11,423,174 | 76,214 | 6 |
as these types of movies go , i've seen worse
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you know , i didn't think this was all that bad , for this type of movie , ( man vs insect , nature , etc ) that is . i actually thought there were a few suspenseful moments . the acting wasn't horrible or anything . there are a lot of plot holes for sure , and as per usual in this type of movie , most of the characters are either stupid or do stupid things . the one thing i did like about this movie , compared to others of this genre , is that at least there was a character who was reprehensible and you could really hate . and you get the pleasure of seeing him eventually meet his much deserved end . i also thin the the reason for the ants killing people could be possible . it's at least in the realm of possibility . it's not very likely but you never know . i haven't seen all of the movies in this genre . but it's probably safe to say that none of them will be stellar in terms of quality and logic . still , i enjoyed this one for what it is , a mildly entertaining way to pass 90 minutes or so . i give " it Happened at Lakewood Manor " AKA " Ants "
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473,896 | 11,423,174 | 297,120 | 6 |
not a bad sequel but way too long ( nearly 3 hours )
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it's been a little while since i've seen this sequel to the 1984 original . however , i do remember that i really liked the girl who played the grown up version of Charlie . i thought she did well in the role . there's a lot more excitement in this one , i believe . it's much higher energy . again , the acting is serviceable , though the plot seems sillier than it did in the first movie . also , clocking in at nearly 3 hours running time is a real negative here . i think the story could have been told in much less time than that . they certainly could have shaved off an hour . but as sequels go ( other than the long running time ) this movie is not half bad . for me , Fire Starter 2 : Rekindled is a
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473,453 | 11,423,174 | 106,689 | 6 |
strong on realism , just a bit too slow at times
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i sort of liked this movie . it's about a crack team of government agents who must stop a madman who has hijacked a freight train and holds some of the crew hostage . complicating matters is that there is a nuclear bomb on board . that sounds like many other movies . and it is true , the premise is very familiar . the only difference here is that this movie is much more realistic . there not a lot of death defying stunts which strain believability . also , the characters act more like they would in this kind of situation . the bad guys are smarter than normal , usually a step ahead of the good guys . the good guys are more like real human beings . they make mistakes that you believe could really be made . they're not super human . i thought the cast was good for this movie . you have some really good actors here . Patrick Stewart is the head honcho of the agency , while Pierce Brosnan and Alexandra Paul are the two main agents . Ted Levine is the crazy in this one , along with Christopher Lee . i've always liked Patrick Stewart and Pierce Brosnan . both are very credible in their roles . but Alexandra Paul really impressed me here . i also liked the fact that her character was a strong woman , not a damsel in distress . the supporting cast was also very good . i also think the way they depicted events had some realism . i think the same thing could happen the same way in real life . having said all that , i have to say the movie was pretty slow , not quite too slow to watch , but pretty close . that's really the only complaint i have about the film . otherwise i didn't find too much wrong with it . that one little problem lowers the rating a bit though , from my point of view . for me " death Train " AKA " Detonator " is a
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472,737 | 11,423,174 | 151,582 | 6 |
weird
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this is one odd movie , and i don't mean that in a bad way . it's basically about drifter ( Owen Wilson ) who's a serial killer . the difference is he poisons his victims . the interesting thing is , it's hard to pin down what his motive is . the movie might have explained it , but the movie is so subtle , it's hard to get everything . it may require repeat viewings to understand everything , and even then , you may not understand it all . if you like action in your movies , you might want to stay clear of this one . it tends to move slow , but to me , it was just compelling enough to keep watching . i won't say this is a bad movie ( especially since i have just seen " Dracula 3000 " , the worst movie ever made ) but it's not for everyone . for me The Minus Man is a
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472,626 | 11,423,174 | 1,174,954 | 6 |
could have been better
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this is the third movie i've watched today , and like the other two ( Bangkok Dangerous , and Traitor ) i find myself disappointed . this is the first CG animated full length Resident Evil film . i found the animation lacking . the character movements are jerky and the facial movements don't sync up with the body language . i also thought the story was lacking , and the action wasn't exactly stellar , in my mind . yet i was more entertained with this movie than either of Bangkok Dangerous or Traitor . i mean it is fairly fast paced . i just wish they could have had more of the characters from the previous Resident Evil films , and with the original voices . for me , Resident Evil : Degeneration is a
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473,730 | 11,423,174 | 485,774 | 6 |
lots of blood in this one
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this movie is about a psychopath who is executed by electric chair , but comes back to life . he leaves a trail of bodies in the hospital where he has been brought . this movie has a lot of kills , almost all of which are very bloody . but i didn't think any of the kills were any different than in most movies of this genre . the gut who played the psychopath was kinda creepy . the movie has some eerie moments , but nothing out of the ordinary , that i could see . if you are a gore hound , this might your movie . the movie is entertaining , but not really memorable . for me it doesn't have anything that stand out from other blood soaked flicks . the acting is okay for the genre . i give " Heart Stopper " based on all the blood .
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472,764 | 11,423,174 | 34,862 | 6 |
decent comedy / musical
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i thought this was a fun little musical / comedy . there's a number of song and and numbers , most of which i liked . it Stars Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire as friends , who are also rivals when it comes to women . there's some amusing banter between the two , and Astaire is quite a dancer . Crosby is the singer , and his voice is of course pure silk . there is one segment in the movie which which is offensive , and frankly in poor taste , and could be considered racist , but i don't think it was deliberately done in malice . this segment wouldn't be included in any modern movie , but unfortunately , they did things different back then . for me , that's the only black mark on the movie . otherwise , i thought it was good . for me , Holiday Inn is a
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472,525 | 11,423,174 | 348,150 | 6 |
a bit of a letdown
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considering the hype for this movie , i thought it would be better than it was . it wasn't a horrible movie , but i don't think it lived up to the Superman name . Brandon Routh as Superman , looked a lot like Christopher Reeve , maybe a bit too much . his mannerisms were also too much like Reeve , as if he were trying to emulate him , when instead he should have been trying to put his own stamp on the character . Kate Bosworth was okay as Loise lane , but Kevin Spacey was an inspired choice as Lex Luthor . i also liked Frank Langella as Perry White . however , i could have done without James Marsden as Richard White , especially since his role was so small it was pointless . the other problem i had with the movie is that it tended to lag at times , causing my attention to wander . this movie just didn't have the impact of a movie like spider man or even any of the x-men films . it just didn't have as much substance as it could have . if you've yet to see this movie , keep your expectations low and maybe you won't be overly disappointed .
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473,367 | 11,423,174 | 30,273 | 6 |
second in The Shadow series of movies
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this second movie in the Shadow series is no better or worst than the first one , in my opinion . Rod La Rocque is back as Lamont Cranston . however , in this one , Cranston plays a newspaper columnist , with a column called The Shadow Says and he hosts a short radio show running through the latest crime , as the voice of The Shadow . so if you're expecting Cranston to solve this case as The Shadow , or the Shadow to make an actual appearance you might be disappointed . in this movie Cranston solves another case , this time with the assistance of Phoebe Lane ( who works at the same newspaper ) who he meets while pondering the case . yes , i said Phoebe , not Margo . ( Margo Lane is Cranston's sidekick in the long running The Shadow radio program ) .
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473,252 | 11,423,174 | 99,044 | 6 |
not as good as the original but still pretty decent
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this sequel to 48 Hours has a much darker tone than the original . it's more violent , with probably even more very strong language . there is a bit less comedy , but the comic bits are a bit funnier than in the first one . the action is thorough the roof in this one . it's much more exciting . i liked the storyline more . it's more developed and a bit more complex . the plot isn't that original , but the movie is well executed . the movie is a bit too formulaic at times though . Eddie Murphy gets to show a little of his impression talent in this one . the dialogue , while pretty good for the most part , is at times overdone and a bit of a stretch . overall , i think this movie is pretty decent , but not quite as good as the first one . for me , Another 48 hours is a .
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473,581 | 11,423,174 | 478,087 | 6 |
liked it , didn't love it
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while i liked this movie , i didn't love it . it was entertaining , but not really very substantive . plus , while watching , i couldn't help but think i'd had seen the movie before , under a different title and with different actors . the name of said movie still escapes me . to be fair though , when you make a film centered around the subject of gambling , there's isn't too much you can do to distinguish one from another . i will say , though , that i thought Kevin Spacey was brilliant in his performance and Laurence Fishburne was equally good . Spacey and Fishburne owned the movie in their scenes . Kate Bosworth and Jim Sturgess were also in the movie , but were overshadowed by Spacey & & & possible minor spoilerSpacey and Fishburne are hardly really in the movie and i don't think he and i don't think they had any scenes together . i was mildly entertained , and never bored , but nothing beyond that . for me , 21 is a
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472,676 | 11,423,174 | 63,350 | 6 |
better than the 1990 version
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i finally had a chance to see this movie . it is hailed by many as a classic . while i can kind of see how that might be the case , i feel a bit letdown . when this movie came out , it was brutally shocking and innovative , but not so much today . it isn't a poorly made movie . in fact it is quite well made . the fact that it was filmed in black and white did add to the dark atmosphere and creepiness . the music worked well with the film , for the most . however at times it seemed to over power the film . the acting is pretty good . Duane Jones plays the character of Ben , the no nonsense , take charge character in the film . his portrayal is very effective and authentic . the movie also had a documentary fell to it , which elevated it . there are some weak points in the film . one is that the " Zombies " move so slow , and by slow i mean molasses uphill in January " slow " . the other is the apparent cause of the zombie-ism . it just seemed too far-fetched . despite all this , the film does move well and is worth watching , which is more than i can say for the horrible 1990 version . i'd have to say a strong for this one
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472,572 | 11,423,174 | 166,943 | 6 |
similar to Mr . Holland's Opus , but not as good
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this movie based on a true story Stars Meryl Streep as a music teacher who changes the lives of inner city students . it's in the same vein as Mr . Holland's Opus , but nowhere nears as good , in my mind . it lacks the depth and heart of that movie . it's also slow at times and those sweeping orchestral scores get to be too much after awhile . even though Streep is the headliner , i actually really liked Angela Basset . i though she was terrific . Aidan Quinn is also very good , in a small role . though i was disappointed in the movie , it still has it moments of inspiration , and is worth watching . it's just no masterpiece . it's directed by Wes Craven ( The Nightmare on Elm Street series ) . for me , Music of the Heart is a
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473,023 | 11,423,174 | 301,339 | 6 |
pretty safe , harmless family fare
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i think this is a fairly entertaining family movie . it's harmless fluff , really , and it can be a bit slow . but the characters are all likable , and it's suitable for kids of any age , except maybe really young kids . it might be a bit intense for them . and kids over 12 might find it boring . adults might not find it that entertaining . of course , it depends on your tastes . still , it's nice to watch a movie without any sex or violence once in awhile . with all the negative things kids are exposed to nowadays , this movie would probably be a welcome change of pace . just don't expect a lot of realism . and the story is pretty thin . but for safe , harmless viewing , you can't go really go too wrong with this movie . for me , Gentle Ben ( 2002 ) is a
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473,746 | 11,423,174 | 204,313 | 6 |
ten times better than the alternate version ( " Dominion : Prequel to the Exorcist " )
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this is a hard movie to rate . When compared to : " Dominion : Prequel to the Exorcist " , this is masterpiece . Let's start with the positive points . very stylish , visually more appealing . a fair bit of substance . much more suspenseful than " Dominion " . this piece was much more character driven . Merrin's , motives were more clearly defined and more plausible . there was much more action than " Dominion " . the characters were more believable and thus more sympathetic . The movie was also very atmospheric with an undercurrent of unease permeating it . the music was used to good effect , as well . this movie was not without its flaws , however . in fact it shares one failing with " Dominion " . that is , the poor cgi , in this case hyenas , and a sandstorm that did not look real . the Church looked like a miniature when shown in a long shot of the sand rolling over it . the demon at times looked cgi , not real in its movements , kind of jerky . the demon looked like a carbon copy of the one in the Original " The Exorcist " . whether this is intentional or not , I'm not sure . one scene in particular was very derivative of again the original , with the demon spouting blasphemous obscenities at the priest . in a way this kind of makes sense especially if this is the same demon that Merrrin is to meet years later . i did like the last scene showing Father Merrin walking away , wearing i believe the same garb he would wear years later , when battling the demon ( or a different demon ) again , a powerful scene . the only complaint i have within this scene is that it is clear the buildings are not actually there . either Stellann Skargard ( Merrin ) is walking in front of a green screen or the buildings have been painted in . this diminishes the impact the scene could have had . i also have to mention that the movie very gory at times , sometimes revolting in its use of maggots and such . however , i would have to say " Exorcist : The Beginning is watchable , even compelling at times . i sensed something could happen at any time and did not want to leave my seat until the movie concluded . a strong
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473,038 | 11,423,174 | 876,154 | 6 |
entertaining made for TV movie
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To have and to Hold has shades of Fatal Attraction , but is nowhere near as intense or complex . Justine Bateman Plays Meg , a woman who believes her husband , Tom ( Sebastian Spence ) is having an affair . he was , but has since broken it off . of course , the woman he was seeing cannot let it go , and keeps phoning or showing up where he is . this woman is not nearly as psycho as the psycho in Fatal Attraction . However her actions do lead to violence and murder . there are a few plot twists in this movie , but nothing that can't be figured out . Bateman and Spence are fine in the lead roles . this movie is a bit more morbid and depressing at times than many TV movies , but it still passes the time , and is not boring . To Have and to Hold gets
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473,368 | 11,423,174 | 33,021 | 6 |
Santa Fe Trail
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this isn't really a western , although it does take place during the same era which encompasses the genre . it's more of an action / adventure , with some drama and romance thrown . it takes place 6 or 7 years before the civil war , and details the events leading up to it , or at least this movie's version of it . it stars Errol Flynn , Ronald Reagan , Olivia de Havilland , and Van Heflin . here we meet George Custer , future general , but right now , newly graduated West Point military Academy Cadet . i thought his was quite a good movie . it flows very well , the acting is good , especially from Raymond Massey , who plays John Brown , a man who has fought against slavery , but has become an ego maniacal madman in the process . Massey's performance is brilliant . the movie does feel a bit long , but otherwise i liked it . for me , Santa Fe trail is a
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472,585 | 11,423,174 | 289,879 | 6 |
decent time travel movie
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this movie has a good premise . going back in time to change your present or future and the ramifications this could have . it's not an original premise , but it's 1 that hasn't been done to death yet . at least i don't think so . the movie has some good dramatic moments and some suspense , but i didn't really find it all that compelling . it is quite disturbing in some scenes . i think this is Ashton Kutcher " s first big starring dramatic role , and i didn't quite buy him in the role . he has improved since then , though , most notably in " The Guardian " also starring Kevin Costner . in the " The Butterfly Effect " he seems a bit over his head . Amy Smart is also in this movie , and is good as always . my vote for " The Butterfly Effect " :
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473,320 | 11,423,174 | 399,146 | 6 |
small town hero becomes focus of mysterious stranger
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A History of Violence is a rare foray into mainstream film for director David Cronenberg . it is a solid effort , with good performances all around . this is also change of pace from the roles Viggo Mortensen usually plays . story concerns small town family Tom Stall ( Mortensen ) who becomes local hero after killing 2 armed robbers at his diner . After all the publicity Tom is visited at his diner by a mysterious a stranger ( Ed Harris ) who insists that Tom is in fact someone else and that they know each other . Tom of course denies this . The stranger continues two follow both Tom and his wife ( Maria Bello ) and questions arise as to who Tom really is . The movie is not boring by any means , but it is not overly compelling either . it gives us just enough information to hold our interest . I liked the scenes of violence . they were very vivid and authentic . There is no character development in this movie , out of necessity to the plot line , so this does not hinder the movie . Maria Bello is effective as the wife , but her role is so small and she is given very little to do . had she been given more to do this movie may have been better . i did not like the ending at all . i thought they could have explained e few things . if it weren't for these two issues , i would have given it a higher rating . as it is this movie gets a
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472,700 | 11,423,174 | 963,794 | 6 |
a decent enough 91 minute time killer
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this was not what i would term a great movie , but it isn't that bad either . it's a psychological thriller / horror . it's not really very fast paced , but it does build some suspense and atmosphere . i liked that aspect of it . but there are some scenes later on in the film ( probably at least halfway through ) that are absolutely disgusting . at least i thought so . for me , theses scenes showed more than was necessary . if you're a gore hound , these scenes won't likely bother you . if you have a weak stomach , you'll have to turn away when these scenes appear . i don't have a weak stomach , but i was unprepared for how graphic the movie became . aside from the that , i think the movie is fairly original . it does borrow a concept from a horror / Sci-Fi movie of quite a long time ago , but as far as i know this particular scenario hadn't been done by any film in recent history , although i could be wrong . also , i think it could be similar to 2006's Turistas , though i haven't seen that movie yet . i think i will though to see if there are any similarities . for me , this was an OK 91 minute diversion , which i don't regret . i give The Ruins a
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473,770 | 11,423,174 | 146,838 | 6 |
pretty good , but a bit slow and long
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this movie has a lot of good things going for it . one of them is the great ensemble cast . this includes Al Pacino and Cameron Diaz as the marquee names . however , i don't think they were the stars of the show . that distinction is shared with the supporting cast . there are some big names here . Jamie Foxx and Dennis Quaid are both terrific . LL Cool J also puts in a strong performance . James Woods give his usual good performance . in smaller roles , but no less effective , are Matthew Modine , Aaron Eckhart and John C . McGinley . Lauren Holley , though , puts in a very strong performance and really impressed me . the movie also has a high degree of realism during the scenes on the football field . you can hear every bone crunching hit wit astounding clarity . and there is a high energy atmosphere for the most part . there are some down sides to the movie , though . one of these is the running time , at over two and a half hours . i felt they could have shaved off maybe twenty minutes . also i felt that the movie doesn't always follow through with the momentum it builds . it gets a bit tedious at times . finally , the scenes with Cameron Diaz and Al Pacino together . i felt Pacino tended to overact a bit , and Diaz seemed a bit out of her depth . Diaz was pretty good otherwise . anyway , for me , Any Given Sunday is a
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473,370 | 11,423,174 | 62,645 | 6 |
Lee Van Cleef , Lionel Stander , Antonio Sabato , BUd Spencer , Gordon Mitchell .
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this spaghetti western is not too bad . i though the story was interesting , and there are some good performances . Lee Van Cleef is the main star , and is quite good here . but he is overshadowed by a few others . Antonio Sabato ( father of pseudo-actor Atonio Sabato Jr . ) for one puts in a terrific performance , as does Lionel Stander ( 80'S TV show Hart to Hart . i also liked Bud Spencer ( who acted in numerous spaghetti Westerns ) though i wish his role had been bigger . but the real standout , in my mind , is Gordon Mitchell , for his " ice water in his veins ' portrayal of Burton . the big negative for me though is the length of the film . i feel it is at least 30 minutes too long , and it moves fairly slow at times . but the performances overcome that weakness . for me , Beyond The Law ( 1968 ) is a
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473,383 | 11,423,174 | 120,008 | 6 |
throws believability way out the window
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wow . if you like relentless fast and furious action and stunts that completely throw any semblance of believability out the window , this is your movie . if you're really good at suspending your disbelief , you ' ll probably like this movie . personally , think there's only so much the human mind can accept , and for me , this movie far exceeds that limit . as in another movie i reviewed , it would have been better if the characters were all dressed in matching red capes and blue underwear . i also think more bullets were used in this movie than were actually even made . again , that's not to say that this is a bad movie . it's just that it could have been so much better . after awhile , when moviegoers are bombarded by wall to wall action and stunts that defy reality , they become desensitized and are no longer impressed with such things . people are smarter than filmmakers and studios think they are . anyway , i give " The replacement Killers " a
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472,938 | 11,423,174 | 98,084 | 6 |
very creepy " people come back from the dead " tale
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the movie Pet Semetary is a pleasant surprise . it is much better than i had hoped for . after all , Stepthen King adaptations seem to be hit and miss . the story is quite a creepy concept , though it is not so much about the pet semetary , but an ancient MicMac burial ground which is said to bring back from the dead those who are buried there . problem is , they don't come back quite the same . of course you just know that someone will bury a loved one there , which is when things start to get creepier . Fred Gwynne is very well cast as the slightly odd ( elderly ) neighbor of the Creed family , who have just moved in next door . the one slight problem i found was that Denise Crosby was almost a bit of a weak link in this story . She seemed out of her depth . otherwise , a very entertaining , creepy tale , to say the least . certainly worth watching . out of 10
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472,651 | 11,423,174 | 360,717 | 6 |
a good movie that had the potential for greatness
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i was very disappointed in king kong . i thought it would be better than it was it . takes to long to get to the action , focusing much too long on the romance between two of the main characters . there were some exciting moments to be sure , but there was also a lot of repetition . sometimes the action went much longer than it should have . this film had some humour injected into it , which the original did not have . however , the humor is misplaced in this film , and just doesn't work . it almost seems like a time filler and very contrived , and slows the movie down . there are also some whimsical moments in the film , which take away from kong's dignity and majesty , making him not quiet wimpy , but less of a force to be reckoned with . on the plus side , the ape is very realistic looking , including the hair and eyes , which are very hard to make natural using cgi . however , the ape's movements are sometimes herky jerky , showing cgi still has a few bugs to work out . that's not to say this is a bad film . it's not . it's just not as good as it could have been . It is too long , and could have benefited from some editing . and it could have been paced better . i have to give this film a rating
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473,093 | 11,423,174 | 98,136 | 6 |
very campy ( but in a good way )
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this is not what you would term a horror movie . it's basically a black comedy , and i found it pretty effective as such . it doesn't take itself seriously at all , which is why i think it works . it's outrageously over the top at times , and there are some very good lines in this movie . the acting is not what i would call great , but it works with the film . as long as you approach it being tongue in cheek , and enjoy the campiness you should have fun with it . if you take it seriously , you probably won't like it . i enjoyed this movie more than the two previous installments , but that's just me . my vote for Prom Night III : The Last Kiss is a
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473,580 | 11,423,174 | 481,536 | 6 |
probably more offensive than the first one , and nowhere near as funny
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this sequel to the first Harold and Kumar has some funny moments , but i didn't think it was anywhere near as funny as the first . the good news is that the laughs are full belly laughs , that will leave you crying . the bad news : there aren't very many of them . however , i did find that the story was better and more fleshed out . Rob Corddry is hysterical in his scenes . well most of them anyway . one thing i didn't care for is that there's a scenes which shifts the tone away fro the comedy . i found this inexplicable and also unnecessary . this movie is at least as offensive as the first one , probably more so . if the first one offended you , you'll want to avoid this one . for me , Harold and Kumar 2 is a
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473,217 | 11,423,174 | 360,201 | 6 |
it almost worked for me ( but not quite )
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i was kinda disappointed by this movie . it wasn't a horrible movie . i just thought they could have done more with it . it's sort of a romantic comedy , but really more of a tennis movie . the tennis scenes are one of the strong points of the movie . they looked real to me . i believed that the actors could be tennis players . the romance aspect was not bad . i thought the two leads ( Kirsten Dunst , Paulbettany ) had some chemistry . but i just felt there was something missing . i'm not sure what it was . all i can say is this movie didn't quite do it for me . it was certainly watchable and not boring , but not quite compelling either . having said that i give " Wimbledon " a
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472,590 | 11,423,174 | 362,942 | 6 |
not the best movie i've ever seen , and not the worst
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i didn't mind this movie . it's not the best movie i've ever seen , and it certainly isn't the worst . it's basically about post apocalyptic world after comet has destroyed much of the earth . most of the movie takes place after the comet has struck , so there are no big budget special effects for the disaster itself . i thought the filmmakers did a good job showing what the world might look like after much of it is decimated . there is more drama than anything in this movie , but i thought it was done well . i didn't get bored . i thought the acting was good enough , and there was a bit of action . i don't think the movie was original , but so what . most of the stuff churned out nowadays isn't . in my opinion , " Post Impact " is a .
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472,724 | 11,423,174 | 116,130 | 6 |
much better than McHale's navy
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i bought both this movie and McHale's Navy cheap at the same time . i thought McHale's navy was pretty much a disaster . it's supposed to be funny , but i didn't think so . Down Periscope is in a similar vein , but is actually fairly funny at times . it's not great , but i did laugh on occasion . Kelsey Grammar is the main star . Lauren Holly , Bruce Dern , William H . Macy , Harland Williams , and Rip Torn also star , among others . even Rob Schneider has a role , but he is actually funny here . of course , he isn't the main character so that helps . along with some laughs , there's also a bit of action and excitement . in the end the movie turns out pretty decent . my vote for Down Periscope is a
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472,638 | 11,423,174 | 109,444 | 6 |
better than Patriot Games , but still pretty slow and boring
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while i don't think this is a great movie , i do think it is better than the the last one , Jack Ryan film , Patriot Games . in Clear and Present Danger , Harrison Ford once again plays Jack Ryan . this one has a bit more intrigue than Patriot Games , and i also like the story more . it is more developed . to me , this one has a bigger scope . there is bit more urgency as well . having said that , i still think this movie is boring and slow , more often than not . Like Patriot Games , it's certainly not awful , but again i think maybe something got lost in the translation from Tom Clancy's novel . it's also almost 2 and a half hours long , and i think they could have trimmed some of it . still , it has it's good moments . for me , Clear and Present Danger is a
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473,534 | 11,423,174 | 252,028 | 6 |
rich man rents a family to spend Christmas with
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i know it's not Christmas season , but i thought i'd watch this movie anyway . i didn't really have any expectations going in , so imagine my surprise when this turns out to be a watchable movie . it's not really very funny , but it has some amusing moments and it's not boring . i guess this was supposed to be a Ben Affleck vehicle , but i thought James Gandolfini and Catherine O'Hara had the more interesting characters and added more to the movie than Affleck did . Affleck does okay here , but he really has less to do than Gandolfini and O'Hara . Christina Applegate has a small role in the movie . this is a movie that satisfies you for 90 minutes , and then is quickly forgotten soon after . for me , " Surviving Christmas " is watchable and entertaining . as a result , i'll give it a
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472,570 | 11,423,174 | 78,790 | 6 |
better than the first movie
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in my mind this sequel is better than the first movie . i thought it was funnier , and much better paced . it's shorter , but there's more packed into it . the story is better . Tom Conway and Don Knotts reprise their roles from the first one . unfortunately Bill Bixby does not return . on the plus side , there is more comic mayhem in this one and more action in general . once again , the movie is family friendly . again , if you have nothing else to do on a lazy Sunday , you could do worse than this movie . like the first one , it's no masterpiece , and it's not supposed to be one . it is however an improvement . for me , The Apple Dumpling Gang is a
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473,239 | 11,423,174 | 424,345 | 6 |
had to knock off a point for this one ( read on to find out why )
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to me , this sequel is way better than the original . it's much funnier , though it is still as raunchy , maybe more so . it could be offensive to some . spoiler aheadthere's even a scene of bestiality , as much as they could show about 70 minutes in , lasting about 7 minutesend of spoiler . that was a bit too disturbing for me , and i don't think there was really any call for it . but besides that unfortunate aspect , the movie is pretty good . there's actually a real story here this time , and i really cared about the characters . i thought the ending was good too . not your conventional ending . then again , this isn't a conventional movie . normally , this movie would be a 7 , but i have to knock a point off for the bestiality scone . therefore , Clerks II is a
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472,763 | 11,423,174 | 37,536 | 6 |
sequel to Going my Way
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this is the sequel and more famous cousin to Going my Way . Bing Crosby reprises his role of Father O'Malley . Ingrid Bergman co-stars . this movie is much deeper than it's predecessor , and has a much better , stronger story . Crosby and Bergman are both brilliant here . the story has some very touching moments . i welled up a few times . there are strong themes of hope and faith and miracles here , and the human spirit . wheres there are a quite a few lighter , comedic moments in Going my Way , there aren't that many here . it's much more serious in tone . i don't know if Bergman and / or Crosby won academy awards for their portrayals , but they give award worthy performance . the movie does feel a bit long and there are some slow moments , but overall , i liked it . i give The Bells of St . Mary's a
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472,758 | 11,423,174 | 1,287,845 | 6 |
educational and fun for the kids , entertaining enough for the adults
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this is a short animated film dealing of course , with the furious five , from original Kung Fu Panda movie . i thought it was OK . it has some great lessons for kids , and it's kinda cute , especially the bunnies . minor spoilerit's really a bunch of mini stories about the past of each of the furious five , in which each one learned a very important virtue . each member gets around five or six minutes each . end of spoiler . anyway , this little short is fun and easy to watch for the kids , and entertaining enough for the grownups . they got quite a bit of info into the short running time , and none of the characters gets short changed in terms of screen time and story . for me , Kung Fu Panda : Secrets of the Furious Five is a
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472,855 | 11,423,174 | 80,761 | 6 |
great musical score
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i have no doubt that if i had seen this when it first came out in 1980 , it would have scared the crap out of me . in the present day though , i didn't find it scary , mainly because i have seen so many horror / slasher movies since then . this movie is hardly graphic or shocking at all compare to today's feature film , and even some TV shows , for that matter . however , i will say really enjoyed the musical score by Henry Manfredini , who must have been influenced strongly by Bernard Herman , who scored Psycho . i believe Kevin bacon makes his big screen debut here . the acting for this type of movie is fine , although i have to single out Betsy Palmer for really standing out . this movie spawned , i believe , 10 sequels , all differing in quality . my vote for Friday the 13th is a
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473,796 | 11,423,174 | 60,862 | 6 |
not bad , though i found it slow at times
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this western tells the story of four men , each a specialist in a different field , hired to rescue a woman kidnapped by a Mexican revolutionary . of course it's not quite as straightforward as that , and things don't quite go the way they should . it stars Lee Marvin , Burt Lancaster , Ralph Bellamy and Jack Palance , among others . i didn't mind the movie , but i thought it would be a bit better than it was . for me , there just wasn't a lot of action , but there was a lot of talking . it sort of reminded me a bit of the Dirty Dozen , though i liked that movie better . still , this movie is entertaining enough , if not fast paced . i think you could do a lot worse with two hours of your time . for me , it rates a
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473,418 | 11,423,174 | 80,738 | 6 |
above average crime drama
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int his police drama , Frank Sinatra plays a police detective just weeks from retirement , trying to solve a string of murders and stop the murder from killing again . there's another little subplot thrown in that has nothing to do with the rest of the movie , but is merely added to make the film more interesting dramatically , at least , i think that's the reason . Sinatra is very good here , and really the only central character . the rest of the cast are in supporting roles or extended cameos . anyway , the film does work . it's very atmospheric , and the tone is one of almost melancholy , but it works here . my vote for The First deadly Sin is a
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472,940 | 11,423,174 | 144,814 | 6 |
almost comparable to the original
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is The Rage : Carrie 2 a worth successor to the original Carrie ? hard to say . it has its moments , or rather " moment " . the problem is , that moment does not occur until the end of the movie . much of the movie comes off looking like your typical teen movie . by that i mean it has all the stereotypical caricatures you expect in a teen movie . which is great , unless you are expecting something more . the acting is okay , given the dialogue . however , there is no suspense in this film and the music does not compare to the original . the plot follows the original Carrie somewhat , although there is less of a relationship between the awkward outcast and her mother , in fact almost none . there is however , one little twist to the story , which i liked . the outcast this time is named Rachel . however unlike Carrie , Rachel is not some much taunted by her classmates as she is shunned , as if she doesn't exist . it is not until later in the film , through a series of events , which i won't go into here , that Rachel becomes the target of cruel abuse and ridicule . what Rachel goes through is pretty mean , but is it comparable what Carrie endured ? the answer is no . in the original it is strongly implied that Carrie was a victim through much of her life . Rachel , on the other hand is largely simply ignored for much of her life . for a brief moment in time , Rachel becomes a victim of a cruel prank . Rachel of course also has the ability to move objects with her mind . she exacts revenge on her tormentors in a spectacular fashion . there are some gruesome scenes here , lowering this film to a slasher flick towards the end . however , the ending of this movie is not anti climatic , as was the original . instead it almost suffers from overkill . but is it as good as or comparable to the original ? almost . out of 10
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472,734 | 11,423,174 | 109,370 | 6 |
American president starts cold war with Canada to boost popularity ratings
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this movie started out good . the premise is funny and original . there are some very funny scenes . but about halfway through it loses steam . maybe it's because the novelty wore off and the jokes were no longer funny . Michael Moore directed this film and has a good cast to work with , including Alan Alda , Kevin Pollak , Rhea Perlman , Rip Torn and the late , great John Candy . the movie should have worked , and it does for awhile , like i said . i lost interest about halfway through , and by the time it was over , i was paying pretty much no attention to it . as a result , and based on the original premise and funny 1st half , the most i can give " Canadian Bacon " is .
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473,461 | 11,423,174 | 96,073 | 6 |
another " end of the world " movie , but nothing new or compelling .
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ho-hum . another one of those " all signs point to the end of the world movies " . as these types of movie go , this film is much too lacking in substance to be compelling viewing . think " the Omen " ( the original ) lite . very lite . there are a few variations on the theme , true , but the movie fails to make a lasting impression ( or any impression ) the actors put in good performances , and bear no responsibility for the film's failure . credit that to the lacklustre script which is simply has no depth . as well as the direction , which , ironically has no direction . the original The Omen , set the Standard for this genre and has yet to be nor will likely ever be surpassed . as for the Seventh Sign , it is a good diversion , but will quickly be forgotten after viewing . a good rule of thumb about this type of movie is that it should stick with and make you question things . this movie does neither .
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472,670 | 11,423,174 | 366,627 | 6 |
time travel via strait jacket ?
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The jacket is essentially about a gulf war vet who has amnesia . he is brought to an institution , where his treatment consists of him being put in a strait jacket and locked in a morgue drawer as part of some bizarre experiment by the doctor . the catch is , that while bound in the strait jacket , he travel through time . i'll leave it at that plot wise . i liked this movie for the most part , although it is depressing at times . the concept is unique , not so much the time travel aspect , but the method of travel . the movie is very dialogue focused , so there is not a lot of action . if you like lots of action , this might not be you thing . Adrian Brody plays jack Stark , the gulf war vet , Kiera Knightly ( naked ) plays the love interest . Jennifer Jason Leigh and Kris Kristfferson also star in the movie . the acting is as good as most films . the movie is like i said , depressing at times , so i found it hard to watch , but it is thought provoking . overall , this is probably a better than average movie .
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472,844 | 11,423,174 | 160,009 | 6 |
fairly intelligent political thriller
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this political thriller isn't too bad . it's not really fast paced paced , and there is some predictability to it . but it should have enough twists and turns to keep you guessing . it's also a fairly intelligent movie . it's also compelling enough to maintain interest . at least i thought so . i also found it more stylish than many movies of the genre . Wesley Snipes is the main star , but there are some other well known actors here . these include Anne Archer , Maury Chakin , Donald Sutherland , Michael Bien , Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and James Hong . for this type of movie , this one is not as over the top with ridiculous action scenes . though it does have a few scenes with strain believability a bit . for me , The Art of War is a
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472,852 | 11,423,174 | 87,298 | 6 |
great ending ( )
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this fourth entry in the series is actually not too bad . i liked it a bit better than the other 3 , mainly because of the ending , which was pretty climactic , unlike many movies . plus , it was better paced . this one features a 12 year old Corey Feldman , but i still liked it . it pretty much follows the familiar formula of the last 3 . minor spoilerit's called the Final Chapter , but if you've followed the series at , you know it isn't . end of spoilerit probably was going to be , but then the filmmakers realized they had a cash cow on their hands , and couldn't pass up the opportunity to keep churning them out . whether that's good or bad is a matter of opinion . in any case , my vote for Friday the 13th : The Final Chapter is a
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472,858 | 11,423,174 | 286,716 | 6 |
ang lee's thoughtful , touching , dramatic take on the hulk
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the first time i watched ang lee's hulk , i didn't like it that much . i found it boring and it took way to long to get to the action scenes . then , a few year later , i decide to give it another chance . boy , i'm glad i did . this time around , i enjoyed the movie . going into the movie the first time , the only thing i was expecting was action . this time i had a much more open mind . as i watched the dramatic scenes , i realized how skillful ang lee is at directing people and getting strong emotional performances out of them . i got very involved in the interaction of the characters and i was much more interested in their fates . by focusing on character development in the beginning of the film , we are much more sympathetic to the characters later on in the film . the action scenes are exciting to watch , but at times do not quite look realistic . a lot of the times hulk's action look cartoons and his movements are very jerky at times . also , the detail is not quite real , in particular the eyes , which did not look natural . granted this was 3 years ago and the technology had not been perfected . it may have looked better today . however , there were more reasons to like this movie than not . there is certainly chemistry between the two main characters bruce banner and betty ross , ex girlfriend but still friend to bruce . there are also some very convincing and touching moments between betty and hulk . sam elliot plays betty's father an army general who believes hulk could be an invaluable military weapon , but is also sympathetic to his daughters ' feelings and wishes . and josh lucas plays talbot a man who thinks only of himself and his career and seeks to exploit hulk . lucas was very convincing as a real a # $ ! hole . summing up , this was a fairly well-made movie , with well developed characters and good performances . a little lacking in the realism dept ( i . e . cgi effects ) . otherwise no major problems out of 10
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473,686 | 11,423,174 | 488,120 | 6 |
check out Primal Fear by the same director
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i think this was billed as a legal thriller . trouble is , it's not really thrilling . it sort of plods along to the inevitable end . plus , in my opinion , Anthony Hopkins ( the bad guy ) , appears to be doing a lighter variation of Hannibal Lector . i also felt Ryan Gosling , as the main good guy , was a bit too young for the character he portrayed . but there are some bright spots in the movie . one of them is David Strathairn , who i feel is a very underrated actor and not utilized enough . and i thought the ending was a refreshing change from most movies of the genre . anyway , the movie wasn't boring enough to quit watching , but before the end credits had rolled , i had only become half interested . Gregory Hoblit directed this movie , and he also directed Primal Fear , which in my mind is a much superior thriller . you might want to check it out . as for Fracture , i give it a
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472,634 | 11,423,174 | 299,854 | 6 |
a revenge drama more than anything ,
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and i do mean drama . this is not an action packed movie . the emphasis is definitely on the drama . it's all about the trouble a man goes to to get revenge on a guy who killed his wife . it takes quite awhile to get there , and when it does , it's almost not worth it , at least in my opinion . i don't mind if a movie takes awhile to get to the payoff , except in this movie , there isn't really a payoff . i sorta wondered to myself if it was worth all the trouble the guy went through . but the movie is at least watchable . plus , there is a bit of character development and there's some pretty good acting . plus , it's not as if the movie is drop dead boring or anything . i just expected more . if you're an action junkie , you should look elsewhere for your fix . you won't find it here . when all is said and done , i think The Escapist is worth a .
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473,783 | 11,423,174 | 100,507 | 6 |
the weakest of the series ( but still watchable )
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i haven't seen the new Rocky movie , Rocky Balboa , so i can't comment on that . but of the first 5 movies , this is the weakest . they should have stopped at 4 . the movie is watchable , it's just not up to par with its prequels . it is definitely smaller scale all around . this is obviously deliberate and it certainly sets a different tone for the film . there are some interesting things in this movie . one is who Rocky fights and why . the other is how and where . mild spoiler ahead . there is also a sub-plot involving Rocky's son . besides these things , however , it just fails to impress . there really wasn't any need for a 5th movie in the Rocky saga , but they made 1 anyway . so , is this movie worth watching ? of course . it is entertaining . just don't expect anything mind blowing .
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473,844 | 11,423,174 | 97,815 | 6 |
entertaining and amusing , though not insanely funny baseball movie
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i thought this was a pretty good movie . it wasn't insanely funny or anything , but it had some amusing moments and was certainly entertaining . what i liked about this movie is is the fact that , although it's an underdog story , it is not preachy and schmaltzy . there's very little rah , rah , rah , everyone's a winner clap trap . it just goes to show that a movie can tell an under dog story , without hitting you over the head with it , and making you nauseous . i also liked the unique mix of characters in the movie , with all their quirks . they are really an oddball assortment . i'm not really a baseball fan , but i liked the movie just as a movie , and not so much as a baseball movie . for me , Major League " is a
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473,886 | 11,423,174 | 452,637 | 6 |
well , that was weird
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Lady in the Water is the latest movie from M . Night Shyamalan , and it is a weird one . i could make little sense of it , and there seemed to be some gaping plot holes . to me , it seemed to be a philosophy lesson at times , which is good if you want a philosophy lesson , but i didn't . add to that , to me there was a lot of overacting going on . the movie just didn't make a lot of sense . Shyamalan says this is a fairy tale ( which he apparently created ) he used to tell his children went hey were young . for a young child , this would probably be entertaining , and some adults might enjoy it . normally i watch a movie to be entertained , and don't worry about plot holes or gaps in logic . but for me , there were just too many to overlook . Not a horrible movie , by any means but not as good as it could have been .
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472,569 | 11,423,174 | 64,780 | 6 |
may big names stars of Westerns ( and other genres ) past
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this is a pretty decent western with some good comic moments . it features many famous names of the genre , such as Walter Brennan , Jack Elam , Edgar Buchanan , Gypsy Lee Rose , Pat O'Brien and Ricky Nelson . all had previously been in earlier westerns and here were in the twilight of their careers . i won't give away the plot , but the title certainly fits the movie and the characters . the actors themselves aren't over the hill , even though their characters may be . in fact , they all put in good performances , though Jack Elam was the best of the bunch , in my mind . one thing about the movie i should mention is that it actually felt more like a TV episode than a movie . the version i watched was only 70 minutes . still , it is an entertaining diversion . for me , The Over the Hill Gang is a
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473,272 | 11,423,174 | 307,479 | 6 |
poor ending lowers the rating on this movie
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part philosophy , alternate reality , God . human existence . this movie seems to ask a lot of questions . it is compelling for most of it's running time , although it i found it quite deep , with very little action . I also thought George Clooney took awhile to grow into his character . at 1st , i didn't find him convincing in his role , but somehow that changed throughout the course of the movie . the problem i found with this movie is that it for much of the time it is a deep , thought provoking movie . I don't believe in some of the views put forth , but nevertheless , the movie was engaging . however it drew me in , and then the ending was a cop out , too neatly tied up , and not at all realistic . i don't mind watching a ' pure , shut of your brain ' action movie , because i no what i am getting . so if a movie stars out compelling and engaging i expect it to end appropriately . in my view , this movie does not do so . i would have given it , but because of the ending i am deducting 2 stars . as a result , my vote for " Solaris " is / 10
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473,897 | 11,423,174 | 87,262 | 6 |
decent science fiction thriller
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i thought this was an entertaining movie . it wasn't spectacular , by any means , but i've seen way worse . Drew Barrymore shows some acting ability at a young age . i think she was around 8 when this was made . the rest of the acting was decent enough for the most part . i did think that George C . Scott seemed out of place , though . the story itself was interesting and there were some moments of suspense . whether it was as good as Stephen King's novel , i can't say , since i haven't read the novel . the effects were pretty good for that time . the movie is one hour and 55 minutes and it could have been shorter by about 20 minutes or so , in my opinion . but if nothing else , it was a decent diversion . for me , Fire Starter is a
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472,776 | 11,423,174 | 107,084 | 6 |
decent little mystery , but not spectacular
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i though this was a decent little movie . it's about a writer who is sent to Mexico for inspiration , to wrote the next big story , which will hopefully be made into a movie . while in Mexico , he wakes up one morning to find one of his kidneys missing . he then discovers they want his second kidney . i didn't find this movie overly exciting , but it did keep my interest . some of the scenes stretch into implausibility and are not realistic . it's also pretty predictable for the most part , if you're paying attention . the other thing is , the movie is pretty low key . it's mot what i would call action packed or exciting . still , it was an enjoyable diversion and I've sen worse . for me , The Harvest is a
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473,124 | 11,423,174 | 14,532 | 6 |
not bad for a silent movie made in 1923
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this is the first film version of The Ten Commandments . it is directed by Cecil B . Demille , who also directed the 1956 version . this version is very lean , going through the events of that time , very quickly . in 50 minutes , in fact . i'm guessing they just kept the essentials of the story , without anything extra . the special effects are quite something for that day . the film must have been a grand undertaking . the remaining 80 minutes or so is a morality play set in more modern times ( around 1923 , i'm guessing ) concerning how the Ten Commandments relate to modern life , and what happens if we don't obey them . for me , this second half is just way too heavy handed and preachy . the message is a good one , but it feels like you're being hit over the head with sledgehammer . some of the acting may seem a bit exaggerated , but they had to act that way , since they didn't have sound . there is an orchestral accompaniment , that plays through out the film . the only problem is , i found the music too repetitive . it got annoying after awhile . still , considering that this movie was mad in 1923 , it's not too bad . my vote for The Ten Commandments ( 1923 ) is a
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472,851 | 11,423,174 | 89,173 | 6 |
part 5 ( )
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this fifth entry in the series has an interesting twist that is hinted subtly ( or maybe not subtly ) a few times throughout the movie . i liked the ending to part 4 : The Final Chapter , but i liked this ending even more . otherwise , there's not much straying from the familiar formula mined in the last 4 . masked psycho slaughters several people for no apparent reason . some of the characters in this one are just plain unlikable , or stupid . once again the acting is nothing special , but then again , that's to be expected when your characters are merely plot devices , and nothing more . for me , this movie wasn't as good as the fourth . my vote for Friday the 13th-Part 5 : A new Beginning is a
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473,695 | 11,423,174 | 95,956 | 6 |
too much philosophizing and preaching for the first 60 minutes
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i was disappointed in this installment of the Rambo series . i found it slow going for the first hour , plus it was too philosophical and preachy for my tastes . however , the last 40 minutes are pretty much wall to wall action . realism gets thrown out the window , though . i mean how much can one guy do , especially given the amount of pain inflicted on him , and the overwhelming odds against him . the only thing missing from this movie was Rambo's red cape . still , it'll definitely get your adrenaline pumping , if you can get through the first hour . but even the action doesn't raise it to the standard of the previous two movies . for me , Rambo III is a
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473,355 | 11,423,174 | 463,953 | 6 |
The Cutting Edge lite
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i just watched this movie last night . i had fairly high hopes , although i knew it wouldn't outdo the original . this one is really a rehash of the original , but with different characters . This time around , it's Jackie Dorsie ( son of Kate Mosely , now Mosely-Dorsey and Doug Dorsey , from the original ) . Moira Kelly and D . B Sweeney do not return as " older " Kate and Doug , but Stepfanie Kramer and Scott Thompson Baker both do okay in the roles , and Baker actually looks quite a bit like the older version of Doug might be , although they have relatively little screen time . that is reserved for the character of Jackie ( Christy Carlson Romano ) , also surprise , surprise a champion figure skater , with her own diva attitude . Her eventually training partner is extreme in line skater Alex Harrison ( Ross Thomas ) naturally these 2 have little in common and can't stand each other , but that doesn't come across as strongly as it should . there is less intensity between them , and the chemistry doesn't always seem quite there . you could call this " Cuttin Edge " lite . they could have made the animosity between the 2 stronger and more pronounced . also , some of the lines they had seemed contrived . the writing could have been stronger . the actors themselves aren't bad , but the script makes it harder for them to seem genuine . even many scenes which don't include the 2 leads together come across as clichéd . there are also times when he movie drags . this is a direct to video movie , and it is almost too family friendly for this type of material . it has a Disney feel to it . there is nothing wrong with a Disney movie per se , but this movie lacked the edge it should have had . the music is not too bad , but nothing really memorable or catchy . i won't say this is a bad movie , because I've seen a lot of bad movies , and this movie is nowhere near as bad as any of them . it just could have been better , given the potential . Christy Carlson Romano has made a career ( thus far , anyway ) out of mostly straight to video family movies , and of course the TV series Even Stevens ( which i really like ) and other TV show appearances . i think she can break out of this mold and graduate to more adult fare , given the right material , if she wanted . she certainly has the potential . anyway , back to the film , i'd have to give it
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472,601 | 11,423,174 | 98,382 | 6 |
not as bad as people say
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i don't get it . people say this is the worst Star Trek movie of them all . i'm not sure i agree . i kinda liked it . i know it's not action packed to say the least , and the plot may be unusual , but so what . i found this movie to have a fair amount of humour in it , not as much as the fourth installment , but some . the whole movie is really one 105 minute philosophy lesson , but that didn't really bother me . personally , i thought the story was interesting . enough to maintain my interest for the full running time . i wasn't bored at all . the premise could be called absurd , but it's certainly no more absurd than a lot of other films that get churned out . i think it was better than The first Star Trek movie and as good as the second one ( The Wrath of Kahn ) . i realize i may be in the minority here , but that's life . for me , Star Trek 6 : The Final Frontier is a
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473,666 | 11,423,174 | 305,396 | 6 |
basically an extension of the Crocodile Hunter series
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this is basically just an extension of the Crocodile Hunter TV series . it has it's amusing moments , and is entertaining enough , but it's not much more than a fluff piece . the plot is pretty weak , and most of the characters have no depth or development . most of the movie seems like just a showcase for Irwin's antics . plus , after about the 70 minute mark , it seems to lose any steam that it did have . still Steve Irwin and his wife Terri ( playing themselves ) are both likable characters , and Steve's antics are amusing . even in the movie , it's not hard to see their passion for wildlife . the message about how we should love and respect the animals on the planet , since many of them were here before us , and we are encroaching on their habitat , is not at all heavy handed or preachy . for me , Crocodile Hunter : Collision Course is a
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473,011 | 11,423,174 | 57,129 | 6 |
has some real chills , but could have been shorter
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while i thought the haunting was a good movie , i didn't think it was great . it does have some genuine chills , and is very atmospheric . the music certainly elevates the suspense factor . i did like the odd mix of characters , two of which were downright creepy . i thought the movie was too long and protracted though . it was also too talky . the continual voice over of one of the characters was annoying after awhile , too . i did like the irony in the movie though , and the ending was good . the acting was also very good . but there were some very slow , awkward moments which really lowered my opinion of it . still , it was well made , and you could do a lot worse with 112 minutes . by the way , this movie was remade a few years ago . i think i liked the remake a bit better . anyway , my vote for The Haunting :
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472,641 | 11,423,174 | 212,513 | 6 |
very deliberately paced , but ultimately worth it
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i admit , this is a very deliberately paced movie . just when you decide to turn it off from boredom , the movie drops you a tantalizing clue or two . just enough to keep you watching . this movie is all about the drama and the acting . it is very low key and the acting is good . the movie is a psychological suspense mystery . just when you think you have it figured out , it turns out you don't . i found it hard to know for sure who was crazy and who was sane and what was real and what wasn't . if you can get through it , i think it's worth it in the end . the ending is satisfying , even if it leaves unresolved questions . obviously this movie is not for everyone . if you're an action junkie , you might not be able to sit through this . otherwise , give it a shot
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473,549 | 11,423,174 | 175,142 | 6 |
a few very funny moments , but not enough ( )
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i remember watching this movie when it first came out , and thinking it was a scream . but , after just watching it again today , i have a different opinion . sure , there are a few very funny parts , but for the most part , i just found the movie silly . it definitely is not for anyone easily offended , that's for sure . this certainly isn't the worst movie i've ever seen , and as a spoof , it's OK . it certainly does lampoon a few horror movie and even some non horror movie , with varying degrees of success . ironically it almost works better as a horror movie than a spoof , in my mind . it is certainly watchable and not boring . it just isn't as funny as i originally remembered it . for me , Scary movie is about a
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473,734 | 11,423,174 | 76,630 | 6 |
similar to " deliverance " but i don't think it's quite as good
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this is not a bad movie . it's sort of like " Deliverance " . 5 friends go on a backwoods trip together . they are each doctors or former doctors . anyway , as the film progresses , things start to happen to the group . small things at 1st , than things get serious . the group realizes they are being stalked and terrorized by an unseen enemy , and their lives are in danger . the movie has its share of suspense and excitement . but it also has its share of tedious moments . the ending in particularly drags on way too long for my tastes . on the whole , though , this is worth watching . it came out in 1977 , so some modern audiences might not like it or even relate to it . if you liked " Deliverance " give this 1 a chance . i don't think it's quite as good , but it's in a similar vein . i think Rituals is
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473,278 | 11,423,174 | 402,901 | 6 |
standard action adventure movie
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the " cave " cannot be classified as a horror movie , since it is not horrifying . it is standard fare action adventure that uses music to try to manufacture suspense , but does not deliver . one problem is that the creatures were revealed much too soon , thereby eliminating a possible avenue of suspense . and once the creatures are revealed , it is readily apparent that the filmmakers borrowed heavily from the " alien " saga , and also from " predator " . at times the creatures just didn't look quite realistic , and at times they looked hokey . for instance , when one of the creatures is swinging along the top of the cave like a monkey swinging on a vine . this scene was quite funny and easily ruined any tension there may have otherwise been . i will say that giving the creatures the ability of flight was a novel idea and effective . one scene i really liked was where tyler comes up behind a creature and slits its throat , decapitating it . this scene just seemed to give the movie a much needed shot of adrenaline , albeit for a brief few seconds . however , there are far too many areas where the film was not effective . i didn't care too much for most of the characters , but the one character i did care for was charlie , played by piper perabo . however she was killed off , which disappointed me . i felt she she should have been one of the survivors . the ending was okay , and left open the possibility ( probability ) of a sequel . in short , the cave had very little to offer in the way of originality , but does have lots of action and some nice cinematography , so isn't a complete loss . it ranks lower than the cavern , but is entertaining . worth renting
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473,631 | 11,423,174 | 349,205 | 6 |
not bad at all , some very funny moments
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this movie isn't too bad . there are a couple of very funny moments in the movie . i also liked the energy level of the film . it was very high . the movie is entertaining for the most part . the only things i didn't like , is that thought Steve Martin over exaggerated his expressions and action in some of the physical comedy . i also thought the " inspirational " theme music was a bit overpowering at times . but these are just small complaints . otherwise , it's a pretty good movie . i thought the kids all did a good job acting . really like Bonnie Hunt , who played the wife and mother . i thought she was a standout in the movie . i did think the ending was predictable , but i'm sure that's by design . with most movies of this genre , you usually know how things will end up . after the movie ended , i felt satisfied that i had got my money's worth , which is more than can be said for many movies . i give " Cheaper by the Dozen " a strong
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472,914 | 11,423,174 | 452,766 | 6 |
it's not the worst B movie i've seen
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this is one sick and twisted movie . there isn't a lot of gore , but what gore there is , is pretty extreme . i also thought there was some continuity problems . some of the scenes don't seem to have any context , so it is hard to follow . it's a B movie , for sure , but , despite its problems , i thought it was OK . i liked the music and the atmosphere , and the story was interesting , though not completely original . think Evil Dead and a bit of Child's Play . i didn't think the acting was too bad . i don't think it was great , but i have seen much worse . towards the end , there is a hysterical scene , which sorta reminded me of the Child's Play movies . for me Curse of the Maya , AKA Dawn of the Living Dead ( nothing to do with George A . Romero's " Dead " series ) is a
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472,817 | 11,423,174 | 133,093 | 6 |
not sure what all the hype is about .
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i'm not sure what the big deal is about this movie . i mean , it borrows heavily from other sources , such as the bible and Star Wars , among others . the gist of the story is that the world people see around them is isn't real . it's actually a construct made by machines . Humanity is actually enslaved by the machines . but there is one man who can free humanity . that man may be a hacker who goes by the name Neo . Neo is portrayed by Keanu Reeves . also playing prominent roles are Carrie Ann Moss and Laurence Fishburne . but in my mind , it is Hugo weaving who steals the show as the enigmatic agent Smith . i will admit the movie has some great special effects and some spectacular fight scenes . but some of the moves in the fights are really silly and are not what i would call practical . also , a lot of the movie is slow moving , and the characters don't behave in logical ways . still , the movie does have its good moments . there are some genuine moments of high tension . this is the first of three movie in The Matrix franchise . for me , the first movie in the series is a
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