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472,905 | 11,423,174 | 468,988 | 6 |
Sequel to Category 6 : day of destruction
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this movie is the sequel to Category 6 : Day of Destruction . like category 6 , this one deals with a series of catastrophic storm systems , many converging together at one time , creating a series of super storms around the globe . however , this time an unprecedented category 7 is imminent over Washington , D . C which will leave the city in ruins , killing thousands of people . the government and the disaster agencies must find a way to avert disaster . there is also another , non weather related element to deal with , which adds another dimension . will disaster be averted ? you will have to watch the movie to find out . there is obviously a ton of action , as in the original . the cgi is quite good for a made for TV movie . the acting however , did not seem as convincing this time around . There are a few strictly minor league ( b movie or lower quality ) actors / actresses in this movie . also , this movie is much more preachy than the first . at times , it is almost a sermon on pollution and global warming . that put me off a fair bit . the movie is much faster paced than Category 6 , so it does movie quicker . the big problem however , is , how do you make the movie more intense than the last one ? i don't think you can . the movie is certainly louder , but visually , it had been already been done In the original . and although the movie had some tense moments , i wouldn't call it thrilling , and it wasn't really a fun experience . overall , i'd have to give this movie
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472,731 | 11,423,174 | 295,590 | 6 |
modern day pirate ends up searching for buried treasure
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this is a movie about a modern day pirate ( or at least , that's what he calls himself . really though he is simply a charter boat captain for hire and thief . his job does get him into some hairy situations , meaning a fair amount of action . there is even some intrigue and some romance as weals a hunt for buried treasure . captain Jefferey Thorpe ( Thomas Ian Griffith ) has 2 sidekicks who travel everywhere with him . mostly there for comic relief i guess . this has all the ingredients to be a great movie , yet it isn't . this whole sub genre of film has been done many times before , so there is little new or original in this movie . However , there is 1 thing this movie has going for it : Gerit Kling , who plays the dual role of Helna / Marlena and also the love interest of Thorpe . ( Griffith ) Kling is truly a stunning woman and when you combine that with her German accent , it's enough to make most men melt . ( i did anyway ) Griffith makes a credible action hero , if only the movie had something new to offer . despite the problems withe film , i'd still give it a , mostly for the beautiful love interest .
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473,373 | 11,423,174 | 25,939 | 6 |
mystery / western
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this is a pretty good western . but it's not just a western . it's also a mystery . actually it's probably more of a mystery than a western . it's short clocking in at around 65 minutes , but it's a pretty good movie . it stars Randolph Scott , Anne Sheridan , Kathleen Burke , Florence Roberts , Howard Wilson , Charles ' Chic ' Sale , Mrs . Leslie carter , George F . Marion , among others . i thought it was well done . it had a nice atmosphere , and wasn't wholly predictable . the acting was good by all concerned , and the story was interesting , but similar to another western i remember seeing . though i can't recall weather this movie came out before that one or not . by similar story , i don't mean the general outline and formula that most westerns follow . i mean that some of the story details and specifics are similar . regardless , i liked it . for me , The Fighting Westerner is a
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473,081 | 11,423,174 | 92,003 | 6 |
doesn't hold a candle to the John Ford / John Wayne original
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this is ( a far as i can tell ) the third version of the classic movie first directed in 1939 by John Ford and starring John Wayne . i haven't seen the second film ( 1966 ) so i can't comment on that one . this 1986 version though , i can comment on . in my mind , it doesn't come near to the original , which is a classic , and one of the best movies i have seen . this version has in many of the starring roles , Country and western singers of the era , including Willie Nelson , Waylon Jennings , Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson . also in the cast are John Schneider ( TV's Dukes of Hazard ) , June Carter Cash , Jessi Colter ( wife of Waylon Jennings ) , and Mary Crosby ( TV's Dallas ) the movie was an entertaining diversion , but the acting was underwhelming . The only decent performance of the bunch came from Kristofferson . most of the dialogue wasn't that great , either , including a lot of one or two word conversations . and what was up with Mary Crosby and those lips , which looked like she'd had an allergic reaction to peanuts or shellfish , or something . either way , it looked stupid . the movie was also slow , with not much happening of any consequence , and almost zero character development . when it was over , i was indifferent to it . it's nothing memorable and will probably have faded from my mind in a day or so . still , if you have nothing better to do , it passes about 90 minutes or so . for me Stagecoach ( 1986 ) is a
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472,715 | 11,423,174 | 115,714 | 6 |
no better or worse than the second installment ( entertaining enough )
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at first , it looked like this movie was going down the crapper and quickly . somehow , though , it turns out not too bad . unlike , number two , which isn't really a sequel , this one is . the main character returns , and learns more lessons . i liked the training montages . to me , they were better than the ones in the second film . at times , i could swear it was Van Damme on screen . Daniel Bernhardt really looks like at times . the plot is quite ridiculous , but the action is better , i think . the fight scenes are better at times . the ending could have been a bit better , as the climax seemed to short . however , overall , this movie is no better or worse than the previous entry , and it's not a complete waste of time . in fact , it's quite entertaining . so i'll give it a
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473,043 | 11,423,174 | 402,850 | 6 |
A whiter shade of pale ( very pale shade of " Fargo " )
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i think the maker's of this movie thought they were making another " Fargo " . Frozen tundra town in the middle of winter . Guy tries unsuccessfully to pull off a scam . Basically , Paul Barnell ( Robin Williams ) is a travel agent one step away from bankruptcy . he can't pay his bills , his wife has a mental illness of some sort ( exactly what is never really revealed ) and he doesn't have the money to send her to people who can help her . He tries unsuccessfully to make a claim on the insurance policy left by his brother , who has been gone 5 years . However , without a body , he has no case . he happens to luck upon a frozen body in a dumpster ( and after some planning ) attempts to pass it off as his brother . things don't go exactly as planned , however . let's just say a couple of mob hit men figure into the mix , as well as a suspicious insurance agent . this movie should have have been pretty decent , yet it was just above average . it doesn't have the edge that " Fargo " has , the characters are not as compelling , and the atmosphere just isn't really there . also Robin Williams is not up to standard here . he is just weepy and annoying . this is Mark Mylod's feature film debut , though he has directed episodes of various TV shows . Collin Friesen wrote the script . he also wrote the script for " Plague City : Sars in Toronto " , as well as a 17 min short entitled " Farm Sluts " . and no it is not a porno , but more a modern day farce about one man's life and how it quickly unravels due to a misunderstanding . Anyway , with a more seasoned writer and director , " The Big White " could have been a memorable movie . instead it is a pale attempt at evoking comparisons to " Fargo " . however it falls short .
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473,752 | 11,423,174 | 58,461 | 6 |
the first in the Man With No Name trilogy
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it took me awhile to get around to watching this movie , which is considered a classic by a lot of people . it was a bit too sedate for my tastes , although it wasn't a horrible movie and it probably bears viewing at least twice . it's the first of three movies in the Man With no Name trilogy , directed by Sergio Leone and starring Clint Eastwood as the man with no name . he's also the quiet man with no name . the character doesn't say much unless he needs to . he's brooding and mysterious , and doesn't give too much away about himself . he's also calm and cool , at least on the outside , showing little or no outward emotion . Eastwood is the perfect actor to play this character . though he was in the series Rawhide , it was apparently this series that rocketed him to fame . although i thought there were some slow moment here and there , i didn't hate the film , and i can understand why it has the following and reputation it does . for me , Fistful of Dollars is a
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472,698 | 11,423,174 | 420,294 | 6 |
gorier than ever
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if you're a gore hound , you will love this movie . i think it it is much gorier than any previous entry in the franchise . in fact , i think this movie makes any of the Friday the 13th movies look like an episode of Mr . Rogers Neighbourhood . this one just about crosses my gore threshold . having said that , i don't feel this movie was as thrilling as the previous ones . id didn't really feel any adrenaline rush . in fact , i thought some parts were slow . i did , however like how they showed that the genesis of both Leatherface and the rest of the family . they didn't spend a lot of time on this aspect , but i think they pretty much covered everything they needed . i also really liked the music . i thought it set a great tone for the movie . whether it's a better movie than The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake of 2001 is a matter of personal taste . for me , Texas Chainsaw Massacre : The Beginning is a
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472,706 | 11,423,174 | 94,701 | 6 |
decent enough , but not for the squeamish
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Bad Dreams is about a girl named Cynthia ( Jeniffer Rubin ) who survives a mass suicide , but is in a coma for 13 years . when she awakes from the coma , she begins seeing the leader of the cult . it seems he is still waiting for her to join him on the other side , and he will do whatever it takes to get her to join him . Richard Lynch plays the cult leader . i won't tell you exactly what happens but what results is a lot of blood and guts . if you're squeamish , you might want to avoid this one . if you've seen a lot of horror movies , then there will probably be nothing new to you in the gore dept . by the way , Susan Ruttan ( L . A . ) plays one of the patients in the hospital . anyway , i thought the movie was decent enough . it wasn't fast paced or anything , but it wasn't really slow either . it was somewhere in between . if you're into horror and you want pass a couple hours , you could do worse , especially if you catch it on premium cable , like i did .
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472,743 | 11,423,174 | 104,029 | 6 |
creative and inventive , but not quite what i expected
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i'll try not to give too much away , plot wise with this movie . but it basically involves the possibility of eternal life , ( sort of ) and there are some biblical parallels as well . there's a lesson in here that contains the old cliché , " be careful what you wish for " you may get what you want ( or thought you wanted ) but nothing is for free , and there are sacrifices . the movie is low budget and i don't mean that as a criticism . in some scenes , the movie actually works better as a result . overall , though i didn't like the movie as much as i thought i would . i'd had heard of it before , and had high expectations . i guess i though it would be more profound than it was . it has its moments , to be sure . it's not boring by any means , but it just has less of an impact than i hoped . it's directed and written by Guillermo del Toro , who also directed Hell Boy , Blade 2 and Pan's Labyrinth . as for " Cronos " it certainly is unique with a different twist on an old genre . for me , Cronos is a
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472,690 | 11,423,174 | 415,167 | 6 |
a real mixed bag
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this is an odd movie , to say the least . it's billed as a horror movie , though there isn't really much horror . there is a bit of suspense and tension . and the disgust factor is pretty high here . this movie isn't for the faint of heart or weak of stomach . i guess you'd call it a black comedy and i like the setting , even though it isn't wholly original . i also like the mix of odd ball characters . the music was very appropriate for the movie , for the most part , although i thought it was too loud at times and overpowered the movie . there are also some funny bits , many of which are intentional . however , there are also some unintentional funny moments . there are also times when the film degenerates into complete and utter chaos , with characters running around in what seems like an aimless fashion . the acting was decent for the most part , but at times there was some overacting going on . when all is said and done , i think Mortuary deserves a
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472,796 | 11,423,174 | 190,374 | 6 |
a decent 90 minute diversion
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i liked this movie better than most people . it has a very low user rating . i thought the movie was pretty good for the most part , though there were a few things that bothered me a bit . the biggest complaint i have is that the dragons are barely even shown in the movie , which is a shame , because i thought they looked pretty good . the other thing i didn't like was that the movie becomes muddled just over halfway through , and i could not make much sense of it . up to that point i liked it quite a bit . i also should mention that i thought some of the fighting scenes were not very good . there is lots of excitement in the movie , and i certainly didn't find it boring . i think it is well worth killing around 90 min or so . for me " Dungeons and Dragons " is about a
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473,537 | 11,423,174 | 181,689 | 6 |
disappointing collaboration between Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise
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considering this movie is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Tom Cruise , it should be a great movie . but it's not . it's based on a short story by Philip K . Dick . this isn't a horrible movie , but it's just not really good either . i liked the futuristic concept , but the execution of it just doesn't deem to quite work . i found it boring and too long , and not very compelling . Spielberg is a gifted director , and tom Cruise has proved to have a great screen presence , if not great acting ability . but everyone is entitled to a few missteps in their career . this movie is certainly the exception for Spielberg and Cruise seems lacking his usual presence . when it's all said and done , it adds up to a blah experience . i guess it's a bit better than average , so i ' ' give it a
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472,800 | 11,423,174 | 199,389 | 6 |
decent acting and great music elevate the movie
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this is an OK TV movie , i guess . i think it's supposed to be a black comedy . it had some ironic moments , to be sure . i did not find it scary in any way , so i don't think it could be called a horror movie . i did think the acting was pretty decent . i really liked the soundtrack . i thought it was very unique . i felt it fit nicely withe movie . i did expect the movie to be better than it was , so in that regard , i found it a disappointment . it's a decent diversion if you want to kill 90 minutes , though i wouldn't say it's a brilliant movie , by any stretch . it was nice to see Judd Nelson in a different kind of role . i think he pulled it off well . not once did i think of the 80's teen movie " The Breakfast Club " which i think Nelson is well known for . to me , that's a sign of a good actor . and like i said , the acting was decent all around . it was just the movie itself that didn't quite work for me . I'll give " Cabin by the Lake " for the acting and the great music .
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473,401 | 11,423,174 | 265,459 | 6 |
not quite fully developed
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this is a foray into dark territory for Robin Williams . he plays a very disturbed and sick individual , who ends up stalking a family . this movie has potential written all over it . psycho stalks family and incorporates himself into their lives . so far , so good . now , enter Robin Williams as the psycho , something new for him . Does Williams live up to the challenge ? yes not only does he bring the disturbed man to life , he also brings some sympathy to the character . now , the character is certainly menacing , but the writing restrains the character . he could have really let loose and been even more psychotic than he is . the character is very low key and understated , not necessarily a bad thing , but in this case , i think they could have done more . while Williams acquits himself quite well with the material at hand , i thought the inclusion of Connie Nielson as the mother of the family being stalked was a master stroke . now , i'm not gonna say this was a bad movie , because it certainly isn't . i just think the main character and the story could have been more developed . my vote for " one Hour Photo " is
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473,759 | 11,423,174 | 88,944 | 6 |
Mind numbing action film
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this is a decent Arnold Schwarzenegger movie , but has less substance ( i , know , substance in an Arnie movie ? ) than his usual fare . this is pretty much mindless action . it seemed to movie like a movie that should have went direct to video . the story : a former commando's daughter is kidnapped and he has limited time to get her back alive . there isn't to much more than that . Arnie becomes a one man wrecking crew to get his daughter back . lots of mind numbing action and some great one liners from Arnie . of course you know how it will end up . but in case you don't , i won't go into detail . suffice to say an entertaining , but lacklustre effort , compared to say " Predator .
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472,842 | 11,423,174 | 385,307 | 6 |
i thought it was more entertaining than number one
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i thought his movie was more entertaining than the first one , but not necessarily funnier . i liked the banter and interplay between Sandra Bullock and Regina King . i did think that the story was bit thin though , but it is faster paced than the the original movie . i also felt it was more of a chick flick , but there's nothing wrong with that . if you don't like chick flicks , you might not like this one that much . there were also less funny moments in this one , but the funny moments were much funnier than anything in the first one . overall , i'd say i liked this movie a bit better . i wouldn't say it's great , but it's not half bad . for me , Miss Congeniality 2 : Armed and Fabulous is a
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472,981 | 11,423,174 | 486,655 | 6 |
decent fantasy adventure movie
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this fantasy adventure movie is not as good as i'd hoped , but it's still pretty good . it does plod along though for the fist 60 minutes or so , then it pickup for about 20 minutes . from there it slows down , but not as slow as it had been previously . the last 30 minutes are quite good , in my opinion . things really pick up here , with some great action and excitement . this movie has some original ideas in it , but it also borrows from other movies . there are some pretty big name actors in this one . and all put in terrific performances . Robert De Niro in particular , gets to have the most fun with his role , i think . he really lets loose . anyway , this movie definitely has its good moments . for me , Stardust is a
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473,788 | 11,423,174 | 377,713 | 6 |
not quite as good as the other two in the series
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i think this was a prequel to both cube and cube 2 ( possible minor spoiler ) based on how the movie ended . if i recall , it ties in with the beginning of one of those movies . i'm just not sure which . either way , i thought it was a good movie , though a bit slow at times . it gives an explanation of sorts as to why the people who in the cube are there . i wasn't completely satisfied with the explanation given , but at least they gave one . i i didn't think this installment is a as gory as the two previous . and to me , this movie also lacked the tense and suspenseful atmosphere of the other two . having said that , i caught it on premium cable , , and i think it's decent enough for that venue . i think it would be worth a rental , but i don't think i would purchase it . just my thoughts
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473,637 | 11,423,174 | 125,439 | 6 |
slightly above average romantic comedy ( not one of Hugh Grant's best )
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i didn't like this movie very much . i didn't think it was horrible , but i just found it slow for a romantic comedy . Hugh Grant is in this movie , along with Julia Roberts . i think Hugh Grant is very funny most times . but in this movie , he didn't seem as funny as usual . i watched about 45 minutes before my attention completely wandered , then i stopped the movie . Grant is also in " 2 Weeks Notice " , a romantic comedy with Sandra Bullock . that movie i really enjoyed . i felt Grant and Bullock had great romantic and comedic chemistry . i didn't feel any chemistry between Grant and Roberts , for whatever reason . i will say that Rhys Ifans had some funny moments as the roommate of Grant's character . overall all though , i'd say this movie is slightly above average ( what i saw anyway ) but not enough to make me watch the whole movie . thus , my rating for " Notting Hill " is
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472,753 | 11,423,174 | 89,013 | 6 |
great gory , disgusting fun
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if you're looking for good acting and a good plot , this is not the movie for you . but if you like way over the top gore , with a soundtrack containing some great ( and not so great ) 80's hard rock and metal songs , this is your movie . the title might be misleading . the movie is about demons , but i thought they were more like zombies . smarter and faster maybe and with razor sharp claws and fangs , but zombies . the gore factor in this one is off the scale . the movie is entertaining , especially when you see these demons / zombies chasing people around to the the beat of some hard pumping metal tune . the whole thing plays pretty much like one long music video . i just thought it was great gory , disgusting fun . it's not high art , but then what horror movie is . for me , Demons is a
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473,776 | 11,423,174 | 356,634 | 6 |
Garfield's first live action cinematic adventure
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not too bad : is how i would describe this big screen adventure of the world's most famous fat cat , Garfield . Gafield himself is computer generated and well done , at , i might add . he is voiced by Bil Murray , who is a perfect fit for the character . Garfield , is of course very likable , as is the dog portraying Odie . the rest of the animal cast are all real live animals . well trained real live animals , some of whom are voiced by people . The two main human characters are also likable . some may found the story a bit weak , and rushed , but i thought it was good enough . it's simple enough to appeal to young children , but it's also amusing enough for adults . it does feel short at 80 minutes ( including credits ) but they do pack enough in there . i found it watchable , and amusing at times . was it the best movie i have ever seen ? of course not . but i found it worth the 80 minutes or so . i " d give Garfield a
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473,426 | 11,423,174 | 74,968 | 6 |
mildly amusing caper comedy starring Don KNotts
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in this sort of caper comedy , Darren McGavin and Don Knotss star as a safe cracker and his partner / lookout / getaway driver . both are softhearted and eventually get mixed up in a ( sort of ) kidnap scheme with a young girl and her brother ( who happen to have a penchant for mischief ) . anyway , the usual hi jinx take place . there's some physical comedy and some silly car chases . there's also some pretty bad overacting . but that's seems par for the course in a lot of Disney comedies form the seventies . it's all mildly amusing for the most part and it's entertainment the whole family can enjoy . for me , No Deposit , No Return is a
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473,285 | 11,423,174 | 82,533 | 6 |
pretty decent for its time
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just watched the howling a couple of night ago , and thought i would add my two cents . " the howling starts off as a movie about a serial killer named eddie ( played by robert ricardo , who would later play the holographic doctor on star trek voyager ) who wants to meet with newswoman karen white , played by dee wallace . karen meets with eddie and escapes being seriously injured or killed as the police arrive and eddie is shot and supposedly killed . karen is so traumatized by this event , that she is persuaded by a psychiatrist to take some time off and go to the " colony " to come to terms with the trauma . this is where the movie changes gears , as karen begins to hear strange howling sounds at the " colony " during the night . i won't reveal too much more except to say that the " colony " is not what it seems and its members hide a dark secret . as for the werewolves , they looked prety realistic but we hardly ever see them . there are a few scenes which are funny rather than scary and i'm not sure if they are intentional or not . there is one transformation scene which is pretty good . i didn't find " the howling " scary but it was a fun movie to watch . not quite as good as " american werewolf in London " which was made that same year and certainly nowhere near as good as " dog soldiers " but all in all a fun diversion with a bit of suspense thrown in for good measure . if you have nothing better to do , watch " the howling " . you will probably enjoy it . .
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472,899 | 11,423,174 | 469,111 | 6 |
At least they didn't kill the hot chick right away
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here we go again . another slasher flick , but with a twist-just kidding , at least about the twist . i was pretty bored through this one . first off the requisite nut bar doesn't even start killing people soon enough . and when said killings do occur , the death scenes are lame . the director tries to fool us with flashy camera tricks and loud music , but alas to know avail . this thing is predictable from the get go . the only question is who survives . i mean someone has to survive , so they can either be killed in the next ( i hope not ) installment or do the killing . naturally the characters are complete morons , even tasking stupidity to a whole new level in some scenes . so , nu-me nu-me nu-me , ( not an actual word , i know ) we sit and wait for them to be dispatched one by one . i did care when on of the characters got killed , because she is so hot . the bastards ! they have to kill the hot one every time . Oh , well , i keep watching , so what do i expect ? for keeping the hot chick alive for awhile .
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473,049 | 11,423,174 | 430,239 | 6 |
great for gore hounds
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i liked this movie . it's a bit slow at times , but it is enjoyable , for the most part . the creature isn't the most realistic i've seen , but i have seen a lot worse . there is lots of gore , so if you have a weak stomach , you might want to prepare yourself . but if you're a gore hound , you'll probably really like that aspect of it . there are no big name actors / actresses here , but i really liked the actress who played the female forest ranger . i thought she was very convincing . this won't likely be the best horror movie you ever see , but it's sure better than a lot of them out there . it has a rating on this site , but i would rate it higher than that . i give It Waits a
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472,605 | 11,423,174 | 84,726 | 6 |
i think it's better than number one
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i think this movie is a bit better than the first one . it starts off better , with some action right off the bat . it slows down somewhat not long after , but it's not as boring as number one . i think it is better paced , and i feel it is also is written better . the dialogue is more interesting . there is more of a story to this one , and the villain is pretty well defined . there is a bit of suspense and excitement in this one , which i found lacking in the first one . also the characters are given much more to do in this one . i do think the last 30 minutes or so kind of drag though . even though this one is better than the first , there is certainly room for improvement , in my view . its ' still not that great . i'll give Star Trek 2 : The wrath of Khan :
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472,994 | 11,423,174 | 963,194 | 6 |
the not-too-distant future
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this is certainly a different movie , to say the least . it's the first opera that i know of to contain goth , horror , fantasy and industrial music together and make it into a movie . it's based on a stage play of the same name . i didn't like this movie in the beginning . i found the first half painfully slow . but from that point on it picks up . there is some great art design her as well as some great set pieces . this is a very stylish production , and i liked the bleak vision it paints of the future and the grittiness . plus , it tells a good story . to me , it does echo other movies , like Sin City , and even the Kill Bill movies , in it's look . but maybe that's just me . there are a couple of scenes which may be grotesque to some people , so you should be aware of that going in . almost all of the dialogue is sung , since it is an opera . but isn't you typical opera . it's much more contemporary . for , me the 2nd half was strong enough to overcome the weak 1st half , so i give Repo : The genetic Opera a
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473,082 | 11,423,174 | 119,363 | 6 |
has its good moments
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this based on a true story movie is all right , i suppose . it involves a ban robber and his wife / partner , and the FBI as they try and stop him . problem is , he wears a good disguise and thanks to his wife ( the brains behind the outfit ) very organized . eventually the bank robberies escalate into shootings , and the move ends on a tragic , sad note . Unlike another In the Line of Duty movie , The FBI Murders , this one is not as brutally violent . it also moves a lot slower . the criminals in this one are shown to be more sympathetic . whether that's accurate to the real story , i don't know . Bruce Campbell ( The Evil Dead Trilogy ) and Lori Loughlin ( TV's Full ) House star as the husband and wife . both are decent enough . Loughlin was actually pretty good , transcending her all American girl image from Full House . i'd give this movie a
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473,046 | 11,423,174 | 377,607 | 6 |
i didn't mind it ( i know , i must have a screw loose somewhere )
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I'm pretty sure this is a straight to video movie . maybe i'm coming down with something , but i actually found it entertaining . it's not at all original and you can predict every single plot twist right off the bat . Erica Eleniak ( Under Siege ) plays Federal agent Kate Parker who is tasked with extraditing a fugitive named Claire Scott ( Brigitta Dau , " The Inheritance " , " When the Cradle falls " , both TV movies ) wanted in connection with a murder . you already know the rest , or you should , unless this is the first and only movie you've ever watched . just in case , here is the rest of the plot . complications ensue , people get killed , all ends well . like i said , i liked it - - well maybe not liked , but it was entertaining , for some strange reason . i mean , it shouldn't be . the acting is okay , i thought . Erica Eleniak , oddly enough has ( dare i say it ) some screen presence and her character is certainly no bimbo . i actually like the interaction between the middle aged , very much in love , husband and wife assassin team , Mr and Mrs . Jones , played by Stacy Keach and Erin Grey . i though they were quite amusing and i don't mean unintentionally . there is some really cringe worthy dialogue , i admit and you can tell it's B movie , obviously . All in all though , it passed the time and i didn't have to pay for it . based on it's entertainment value , i give " Caught in the Headlights " a solid
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473,061 | 11,423,174 | 379,786 | 6 |
not exactly my bag , but still well done
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i'm not sure , but it think this movie may be related to the TV series , Firefly or at least have a similar style . if that's the case , it would probably be better to be familiar with the show before watching the movie . i have not seen the show , so that may explain why i didn't get the movie . or not . anyway , i don't think Serenity is a bad movie . in fact , i think it's well done . it looks great , and there are some amazing fight sequences . nevertheless , i couldn't follow it . the dialogue was different , sort what i would expect to hear during the Civil War era or in the old west . so , some of the things they talked about , i wasn't quite sure what they meant or what context to put things in . anyway , this movie wasn't really my bag , but i think fans of Firefly and a lot of general science fiction fans will enjoy it . for me , even though it's not my cup of tea , i'd still have to give Serenity a , because it is so well done . but that's just my opinion .
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473,353 | 11,423,174 | 414,853 | 6 |
better than average as an animated film and an animated comedy
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hmmm . once again i'm amazed . i can't understand the low rating ( just over ) this movie has . i thought there were a few very funny moments in the movie , much more than " Over the Hedge " which has a rating of over . this movie is also touching in parts and i thought they achieved a good balance of humour and drama . while i wouldn't say it is hysterically funny , there are , like i said , some very funny moments . this movie is also a fun movie to watch . it is exciting , with plenty of action . this to me is a much better family movie than its rating reflects . id have to say it tries very hard to achieve its goal of being an animated comedy ( and succeeds often enough ) rather than just an animated film . " Barnyard " gets a .
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472,991 | 11,423,174 | 411,061 | 6 |
decent time killer
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i guess this wasn't a horrible movie . it just wasn't that great either . it's a pretty standard , generic crime drama / mystery . there are some scenes that could have been from any movie of the genre . AL Pacino is the headliner here , and looks like he's sleepwalking through the part . Leelee Sobieski , Deborah Kara Unger , Neil McDonough , and Alicia Witt also star . I like Alicia Witt as an actress , and she does OK here . in fact , i'd say she the best of the bunch . but she has little to work with . the movie itself is mostly implausible . it just doesn't add up . there's no real suspense or intensity . despite hat , i was entertained for the 101 minute running time . the movie is fairly fast paced . for me , 88 minutes is a
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473,116 | 11,423,174 | 99,938 | 6 |
not a bad movie , but
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i wouldn't say it's a comedy . it's not a bad movie . it's billed as part comedy , but i wouldn't really say it's a comedy . i think it's more a crime drama , with a bit of lite humour thrown in . there are one or two mildly amusing moments , but nothing i would consider funny . the premise is good . Arnold Schwarzeneggar plays a cop who has to go undercover as a kindergarten teacher . i think they could have exploited this fish out of water angle more in depth and longer . still the movie is actually entertaining for the most part , as a crime drama . Arnold again teams up with director Ivan Reitman ( their previous collaboration was Twins ) . i actually liked this movie more . Pamela Reed and Penelope and Miller also star , but both have less to do than i would have liked . Linda Hunt as the school administrator ( or principal , her title is never really mentioned ) is good , in what is basically a cameo . for me , Kindergarten Cop is a
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473,612 | 11,423,174 | 369,735 | 6 |
almost mother-in-law from hell
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Charlie ( Jenifer Lopez ) has had nothing but bad luck in the dating dept , going from one loser to another . One day , however , she meets Kevin Fields , ( Michael Vartan ) a successful doctor , and her life changes . Charlie and Kevin get serious and soon it is time to meet Viola , Kevin's Mother , ( Jane Fonda ) and break the news they are engaged . the meeting turns out to be a disaster . Charlie is convinced Viola hates her , but Kevin convinces her Viola will come around . Viola had fairly recently been fired unceremoniously from a storied news career and her mental health had taken a nosedive . she had been almost recovered and starts to slip again after hearing the news . anyway , Jevin and Charlie forge ahead with their wedding plans , with Viola doing everything ( but not really ) in her power to stop the impending nuptials . the best parts of this movie are watching Lopez and Fonda verbally and physically spar and try to one up each other . there should have been more of these confrontations and Viola could have been a much stronger villain , but as it is , she is undeserving of the title Monster-In-Law . the stuff before and in between is weak and uninspired , for the most part . However Wanda Sykes as Ruby , Voiola's loyal assistant , provides comic relief and makes this movie more watchable than it really is . Sykes is always brilliant , but underused and underrated in Hollywood . Vartan is okay as the love interest for Charlie , but is out of his depth . Fonda looks like she is having a lot of fun with her character , and Lopez though competent at times is not always convincing as the poor simple character , considering her real larger than life persona . the movie itself is entertaining enough , though forgettable , but you could do a lot worse .
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473,336 | 11,423,174 | 82,869 | 6 |
i was wrong about you , you're not stupid . you're crazy
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Outland takes place on one of Jupiter's moons . it stars Sean Connery as the newly arrived marshal for a remote mining colony located on the moon . he soon discovers some criminal activity and realizes that he may be in over his head as he tries to bring the criminals to justice . that's all i'll say regarding the plot , because i don't want to give anything away . the movie reminded me of Alien in its style , and in its bleak tone . i don't think it was as good as Alien though . i thought Connery was good as the marshal . i also liked Francis Sternhagen as the Dr . for the colony . i thought her character was interesting . James B . Sikking , John Ratzenberger and Peter Boyle , also appear in the movie , but their characters are peripheral at best , and undeveloped . as for the movie itself , it's not fast paced at all , but it is interesting and intriguing , just enough to see it through to the end .
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473,753 | 11,423,174 | 1,028,528 | 6 |
the woods are lovely , dark and deep . . . and i have promises to keep . . . and miles to go before i sleep
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Quentin Tarantino's homage to 70's exploitation films is not as good as the other half of the Grindhouse feature , Planet Terror . this one has some really great 70's music and some good dialogue , although some of it seems contrived , and i just didn't think it was as clever as Planet Terror . it takes awhile too get going , and once it does get going , it's not bad , though not as exciting as it should have been . there's an ensemble cast here , and all are good . Kurt Russel is perfectly cast as Stuntman Mike , an insane driving terror , who happens to terrorize the wrong women and gets a taste of his own medicine . there's a lot of very frequent oars language here and a bit of gore . unfortunately , this movie just isn't as fun as i hoped . not horrible , just not great . for me , Death Proof is a
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473,522 | 11,423,174 | 839,995 | 6 |
not any better or worse than the Richard Lester film
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after watching this version of Superman II , i can honestly say , i didn't think it was any better or worse than the Richard Lester version . there are a few differences , which show that Donner had a bit different vision for the film , but overall , the film are pretty similar . you may notice a continuity problem because , Superman and Superman II , were originally filmed as one movie by Donner . but after Donner was let go , they decided to make tow separate film and retool the second one . either way , in my opinion , neither of the films are close to capturing the magic of the first one . still , it was nice to see the movie how Donner had originally intended it . for me , Superman II : The Richard Donner cut is a
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473,176 | 11,423,174 | 78,966 | 6 |
has some tension , and good acting but is too slow
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basically , a reporter and her cameraman discover a cover-up at a nuclear plant . it was alright , i guess . it had some exciting moments and some tension , and the acting is good , but it also seems too long . there are a lot of slow spots . Jack Lemmon , Jane Fonda and Michael Douglas star . Douglas looks quite different with a full beard . Wilford Brimley also stars in the movie . James Bridges directed the movie . he co-wrote The China Syndrome with T . S . Cook and Mike Gray . for me , this movie is no classic , though many people may disagree . if it didn't have so many slow spots , i would give it a higher rating . as it is , i give The China Syndrome a
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472,683 | 11,423,174 | 758,758 | 6 |
a bit long at 148 minutes
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this movie is basically about a man who abandons a life of comfort and gives away all his money to go live in the wild . along his journey , he meets some interesting characters and learns things about himself . it's another " based on a true story " movie . i liked some things about this movie , and didn't like some other things . i liked all the interesting people he met . i like the fact that he had the courage to live like he wanted to , not how society dictated . you might think he was crazy to live like he did , or you might think he embraced life . he did do some dangerous things , that's for sure . i liked the folk music soundtrack , and i thought he voice over narration from Jena Malone ( as his sister ) very effective . i didn't like the preachiness of the movie . and i also thought at 148 minutes it was too long . it's not what i would call fast paced . i also found it a bit depressing at times . generally though i found it interesting enough . for me , Into The Wild is a
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473,420 | 11,423,174 | 64,276 | 6 |
interesting
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at first , it seems this movie isn't really about anything . i mean other than two friends who are tooling across the country on a journey to nowhere . they drive around on the motorcycles living like gypsies , not welcome in any so called civilized establishment , like motels or restaurants . so they live outside , and they live by their own rules , free of responsibility . a lot of the time they are either stoned or in the process of getting stoned . and as it moves along , it's obvious that the movie is making a statement . the so called civilized folk , the ones who follow society , can't stand those who go their own way and do their own thing . in fact they are threatened by the very notion of freedom , so they denigrate and abuse those who don't follow along . in reality they long to be free themselves , but lack the will or the courage to do so . so , in order to make themselves feel better , they pick on outsiders . at least i think that's the issue the movie is trying to raise . in the era this movie was made , this was a really relevant issue . today , it's still relevant , but mainstream society has found other groups to pick on . if you don't fit into the strictures of rigid societal norms , you're bound to be victimized in some way . in my opinion , you should be able to live how you want , as long as you aren't harming others . nor should you denigrate other for their lifestyle choices . i think that's also the point the movie is making . or maybe i'm out to lunch . regardless , it's a different kind of movie , which does end up in bizzaro land for a bit . but , i think it's worth watching . for me , Easy Rider is a
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473,230 | 11,423,174 | 102,926 | 7 |
very good , but Red Dragon is superior
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i remember watching this movie a long time ago and not being all that impressed . but i watched it again last night , and i have a higher opinion of it now than i did before . it's a good film , there's no question . it's very moody and atmospheric , yet i still think Red Dragon is a superior film . however , did like a lot about " Silence . . . " . i thought Scott Glenn was excellent as Jack Crawford , Starling's ( Jodi Foster ) superior . i am not a Jodi Foster fan at all , however , she did well in this movie . i still think , though , that Julianne Moore's portrayal of Clarice Starling in Hannibal is superior . Hopkins is brilliant of course as Hannobal Lector . but Ted Levine is equally brilliant in his portrayal of " Buffalo Bill " . yes , " Silence . . . " is a very good movie , but what puzzle me is how people revere it as much as they do . it isn't that good . it will definitely give you chills and draw you in . the story is very compelling . having said all that , i give SOTL
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473,122 | 11,423,174 | 808,238 | 7 |
suspenseful and intense ( i liked it )
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i thought this was a pretty good movie . there's a lot going on in the 90 minute running time . the movie is suspenseful , and Jolene Blalock ( from Star Trek Enterprise ) shows she has some acting ability . the rest of the actors were OK , but nothing spectacular or anything . the movie is sort of predictable , with an ending that many viewers will see coming . but the fun is in getting there . the movie has a lot of intensity , something missing from a lot of movies of the genre . there is a side plot that does fit with in with the rest of the movie , though it is not readily apparent . throughout , the movie , there are a few potential suspects , and while i was pretty certain i had things figured out , i wasn't completely sure until the end . anyway , my vote for I Dream of Murder is a
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473,067 | 11,423,174 | 106,850 | 7 |
good acting in a paint by numbers action / crime drama movie
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( the following review / comment is my own personal opinion ) i found this movie entertaining . it is pretty fast paced and never really lets up . it's basically about an elite group of cops whose sole purpose is to tail the bad guys and learn their routine . then the nab them in the act . this sometimes results in people being victimized so they can have an air tight case against the bad guys . but the squad becomes more of a vigilante group , taking on the role of judge , jury and executioner . the movie is apparently based on a real squad that still exists today . but the events and the characters in the movie are fictional . there is fair amount of violence in this movie and a some pretty crude language . it's a pretty standard paint by numbers action / crime drama , but i think the acting performances elevated it quite a bit . Lou Diamond Phillips and Scott Glenn are the two main actors , but there are some great supporting performances . for me , Extreme Justice is a .
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473,498 | 11,423,174 | 367,232 | 7 |
an entertaining comedy about a dysfunctional hospital and the dysfunctional interns ( among others ) that populate it
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this is actually a pretty good movie . it does not rely on slapstick bit more on situational comedy . there are quite a few chuckles throughout , peppers with some hysterical moments . the movie flowed along nicely . the story is concerned with a group of interns and their exploits at the worst hospital in the country . the interns themselves are mostly dysfunctional as are the doctors , nurses and other staff . the hospital administrator is a bit odd , to say the least . it is very easy to like these characters , because they each have personalities ( with their own quirks ) that stand out . the acting is also good . you could do much worse with 2 hours of your life than this . i'd recommend it for a entertaining 2 hour diversion at the very least .
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473,034 | 11,423,174 | 73,747 | 7 |
something's not quite right in Stepford
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this is one creepy and suspenseful movie . unlike the remake , which was supposed to be campy and funny ( failing miserably ) the original is dark and works very effectively . you know there is something odd in the town of Stepford , but just what it is , is not really revealed until the end . even then , there is an air of mystery , as the reason for everything is not really revealed . the second last scene has quite a sinister feel to it . this is not a fast paced movie , it moves very slowly , with things happening subtly . nevertheless , i found it very interesting and intriguing . i thought this was a movie definitely worth watching . for me , The Stepford Wives is a
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473,056 | 11,423,174 | 91,344 | 7 |
action packed and entertaining
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my sister and i watched this sequel to the 1976 version of KIng Kong . and we actually both liked it . sure it's no masterpiece and i didn't like it quite as much as King Kong , but i did find it entertaining and fun . i felt it was on a smaller scope than KIng Kong ( 1976 ) and less serious , on my opinion , but it wasn't half bad . true , the dialogue won't win any awards , and the acting could have been better , but there was plenty of action and excitement . the story is bit of a stretch for sure , but if you don't take it too seriously , you might enjoy it for what it is : an action packed , entertaining 90 minutes or so . and it might make you forget about life for awhile . for me , King Kong Lives is a
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472,587 | 11,423,174 | 340,331 | 7 |
pretty decent family movie ( with a couple minor swears )
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this isn't too bad a movie . yes it can get preachy but it never really crosses the line into sap and drivel . it's mostly a family friendly movie with few minor swears . at first it feels quite light and fluffy , but if you stick with it , there are some deeper things going on here . David Paymer and Ryan Reynolds are the two bigger names in this movie , but it is Kate Vernon who really impressed me . as a matter of fact , i didn't recognize her while watching the movie . i only saw her name as the end credits rolled . before this had only seen her in very dark movies dealing with violent crimes . anyway , i did like this movie . it has a message , but it doesn't beat you over the head too much with it . also the movie is really touching at times , but in a good way . the acting is also good . i give " School of Life "
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473,391 | 11,423,174 | 43,959 | 7 |
pretty good western
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i thought this was a pretty good western . it contains most of the elements western contain , stagecoaches , robbers , and gunfights . and , there is the beautiful woman ( Susan Hayward ) and the man ( Tyrone power ) she is unwittingly thrown together with in a fight to survive . there is not a lot of action , in this particular western , but that's OK . the dramatic parts are well done , and the acting is very good . Power and Hayward acquit themselves quite well do quite well here , but Hugh Marlowe is really good as the chief Villain . Dean Jagger , Jack Elam and George Tobias also play villains with Jack Elam very strong here . there is some great chemistry / tension between Power and Hayward . as most western go this one follows the formula , so it's fairly easy to predict how thing will go . i will say , though , that the ending went a bit different than i had expected . overall , an enjoyable 86 minutes or so
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473,832 | 11,423,174 | 118,571 | 7 |
typical action movie elevated by great supporting performances
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this is a typical action movie . obviously it has lots of action , but there isn't much originality to the story . we've seen this movie before . the only difference is that some details are different and the title isn't the same . otherwise , there's no difference . OK , the actors are different . Harrison Ford plays the American president who becomes the reluctant action hero . he's OK , i suppose , but he seems to play every character he portrays in the same manner . they all sound and look alike to me . i liked Wendy Crewson as the president's wife . i thought she was credible in the part . i was also impressed with Glenn Close in her role as the vice president . but it's Gary Oldman , as the villain , who steals the show , in my mind . when you add everything up , the movie is entertaining , although less so than others of the genre . if it weren't for Wendy Crewson , Glenn Close and especially Gary Oldman , i would give this film a lower rating . as it is , i give " Air Force One " a
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473,542 | 11,423,174 | 444,682 | 7 |
heavy on form , light on substance
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this supernatural movie was decent enough , i guess . i'd call it a supernatural thriller , but it isn't really thrilling . there's zero tension or suspense . it's heavy on form , but light on substance . and there is really nothing new here . there are a couple of minor plot twists , but most people will probably see it coming a mile away . but the news into all bad . the movie moves along at a good clip , and it's certainly not boring . i also thought it was nice to see Hilary portray a more mature , conservative character and she does what she can with her character . the only problem is , the character is hardly developed at all . this is unfortunate , since she is the main character . AnnaSophia Robb is mesmerizing in her role . the rest of the performances are all decent enough . the movie itself is far from being bad . it's pretty decent , but not great . i think it's entertaining enough . my vote for The Reaping :
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472,584 | 11,423,174 | 457,297 | 7 |
better than the first one
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i actually thought this movie was better than the first one . it's not as dark as the first one . the main character was shallow and his motivation for altering his past or present starts out with good intentions but ends up being for selfish gain . so the main character isn't really likable . in fact , he's a bit of a wretch . but the movie does show the ramifications involved when history or the present is altered . one major bonus is the addition of Erica Durance ( TV's Smallville ) as the main character " s girlfriend . she is certainly quite beautiful , but she can also act . still i can't put my finger on why i like this movie better than the first . i guess it's just one of those mysteries . the only thing i can come up with is that this movie is better paced ( and more compelling ) , whereas i found thew first one boring at times . i give " The Butterfly Effect 2 a
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472,680 | 11,423,174 | 65,150 | 7 |
a pretty good civil war era film starring John Wayne and Rock Hudson
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i rather enjoyed this movie starring John Wayne and Rock Hudson . i found it fast paced and exciting . i don't think it had the epic feel of many of Wayne movies ( it feels like it has a smaller scope to it ) but it's still pretty good . i did think that the music was bit too much at times . it just got too loud and repetitive . the acting was pretty good , not only from Wayne and Hudson , but also from the supporting players , many big names of the time , and some yet to be . this is not the best John Wayne movie i have seen , but it is still very good and well worth watching . you could do a lot worse with your time . for me , The Undefeated is a
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473,412 | 11,423,174 | 87,980 | 7 |
a moving portrayal of one man's journey of self discovery
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The Razor's Edge is the story of a man who could have had a life of wealth , but decided he wanted more . he goes on a journey of self discovery and enlightenment . the movie based on the novel by W . Somerset Maugham ( The Painted Veil ) and the screenplay is co-written by John Byrum and Bill Murray . Murray is also the main character in the film . The story begins during the time of the 1st world war . Larry Darrel ( Murray ) goes off to fight in the war . the war has taken its toll on him emotionally and when he returns home he is a different man . and so he leaves for Paris and his journey of discovery begins . This movie is very dramatic , sedate at times , and hard to get through . it is at times very poignant and sombre . but it does have a message . sometimes we think we have everything , when in fact we have nothing . the most wealthy person may have little or no money , but can be rich , nonetheless . normally i don't go for the kinds of movies that have a moral to them . and that is because they usually hit you over the head repeatedly with the message . The Razor's Edge isn't that kind of film . everything about the film is subtle , so you really just come to you own conclusions . this is not a comedy , in fact if it were a play , it would be a tragedy . Bill Murray puts in a fine dramatic performance . Theresa Russel ( Wild things , Kafka ) Catherine Hicks ( 7th Heaven ) Denholm Elliot ( Raiders of the Lost Ark ) among others put in very good supporting performances . i would not recommend this movie to everyone . if you like your viewing experience to be filled with action , this is not your movie . if your tastes run more to the sublime , you will like this movie . i give this movie a strong
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473,212 | 11,423,174 | 240,944 | 7 |
i didn't like it as much as the last 2 , but thought it was still better than the 1st on
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this movie is bit different than the previous installments . this time Mercenary Carl Thomasson ( Treat Williams ) poses as a teacher in an elite military school . the reason , a friend Who also happens to be a general at the school , has asked Karl to help him eradicate the white supremacist element which has infiltrated the school . i didn't like this movie as much as i liked the previous 2 in the series . i did however , think it was better than the 1st one . there is lots of action in this 1 , just like the last 2 , so that can't be the problem . i think there may be 3 reasons why i didn't like this movie . the 1st reason is the setting . although the general plot of the movie differs very little from 2 and 3 , i think i just prefer these movie take place in a high school or university setting , not a military academy . i also didn't find the white supremacist angle very interesting . i think the filmmakers tried to add another dimension with that angle , but i think it was a bit too much for this kind of film , a bit too complex an issue . i prefer the simplicity of the 1st 2 . the other reason may be the fact that i am getting tired of the series and losing interest . whatever the reasons , this 1 is not quite up to par with the 1st two . i'd have to give " The Substitute 4 "
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473,347 | 11,423,174 | 97,722 | 7 |
he did it his way
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there are so many movies out there dealing with the problem of kids not learning anything in schools , and dropping out , ending up in a life of crime , or dead . but this movie came out at a time when these movies weren't so commonplace . Morgan Freeman plays Joe Clark , who has been recruited as principal of a once proud school , but one which has been overrun with hoodlums for years . the teachers are powerless to do anything , and the kids fall through the cracks . it's Clark's job to restore the reputation of the school and get the kids learning again . the movie is inspirational , for sure , and the commanding presence of Morgan Freeman lends it a lot of legitimacy . the only problem i found was that it is a bit long , and a few of the songs are a bit too maudlin . but that's just my opinion . it's still a good movie . for me , Lean on Me is a
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473,883 | 11,423,174 | 438,097 | 7 |
sequel set during global warming ( thousands of years ago-take that Al Gore ! )
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this sequel to Ice Age came out 4 years later , and is a pretty good sequel . i wouldn't say it's as funny as the original , but it does have quite a few laughs . there are a few more characters this time around , which i didn't like at first . i kind of preferred the intimate setting of the 1st , with only 3 main characters . but , once the movie got going , i got over it . instead of an ice age , this one is set during global warming-thousands of years ago , of course ( Ha ! , i knew global warming wasn't caused by humans ) anyway , this movie does tend to be a bit slow at times , but only for brief periods . Ray Ramano , john Leguizamo and Dennis provide their voices again , and are joined by Queen Latifah . this one is rated pg , and it does have some scenes of intense peril that might be too much for young children . there is also some very mild sexual innuendos , but these would be above the heads of any youngsters . as far as sequels go , this one is worth watching .
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472,978 | 11,423,174 | 372,873 | 7 |
not too shabby , in my opinion ( but what do i know ? )
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maybe i need to have my head examined , but i thought this was a pretty good movie . the CG is not too bad . i have seen worse . the look of the creatures ( and by creatures i mean the good and the bad snake ) was pretty cool . the action scenes involving the snakes was really good , i thought . there are some lapses in logic at times , and the story doesn't always make sense . but for a creature feature , there are a lot worse . a lot of the other creatures seemed lifted from other movies , so it's not wholly original . i think the gist of the story is original though . there is a bit of similarity to Godzilla ( the Big budget American version ) which liked a lot . i didn't like this movie as much , but i still say it was pretty good . i also liked the music . all in all , i think Dragon Wars is about a
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473,724 | 11,423,174 | 97,674 | 7 |
one of Pixar's early efforts
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i thought this early animated short from Pixar was quite good . it's funny and ironic , plus it has a very catchy and infectious tune . it's also very low key , and movies at a nice sedate pace , which i liked a lot . it's from 1989 , so it's a lot different than the animated films we have today . it's a very simple short with a simple story . considering it is nearly 20 years old , it's actually very well done . it's also much more clever than many animated shorts from today , and certainly back then . i'd check it out if you have the chance . you might be surprised at how much you enjoy it . or you might not be . either way , it's not like you're losing a couple of hours . for me , Knick Knack is a
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473,887 | 11,423,174 | 299,172 | 7 |
traditional style animation from Disney
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this animated movie is actually pretty entertaining . there's an abundance of action , a good villain , and a couple of very funny scenes . the movie is sort of a cartoon western , done in the traditional animation style . there is lots to keep the viewer entertained . kids should like it , and adults will probably enjoy it as well . the good thing about this movie is it has a good story , and is well paced . there are even some musical numbers , ( of course this is not surprising , since most Disney movies do contain a musical element ) for people who might like musicals . " Home on the Range has something for everyone , although some of the action might be a bit intense for very young children . otherwise , a very good effort from Disney .
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473,352 | 11,423,174 | 400,717 | 7 |
solid , very funny animated comedy
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Open Season is a very entertaining animated film . i like the eclectic mix of characters . i really liked the dynamic between the 2 main characters , A domesticated bear named " Boog " ( voiced by Martin Lawrence ) and Elliot ( Ashton Kutcher ) a displaced mule deer with no family . i also though the dialogue was very good in this movie . there are some great one liners . there is also an abundance of action , ( some of it very funny ) and there are also some dramatic moments . dare i say it , this movie treads very close to being hysterical in some scenes . also , the choice of actors for the voices is brilliant in this movie , especially Lawrence and Kutcher . for me , " Open Season " gets a solid
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473,253 | 11,423,174 | 83,511 | 7 |
pretty good odd couple buddy picture
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this is is a pretty good action / comedy movie . it stars Nick Nolte as a hard nosed cop , and Eddie Murphy as a con who he gets paired up with to solve a crime . the movie moves at a great pace , and there are some great action scenes . the dialogue is also very good , especially the interplay between Nolte's no nonsense cop , and Murphy's smart ass ladies man convict . the 2 have great screen chemistry . both also put in great performances in this film . it is a bit more violent then i thought it would be , and there is a lot of coarse language , as well as some nudity . but none of that really effects the quality of the movie . it's a funny , action packed ride . my vote for 48 Hours :
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473,889 | 11,423,174 | 191,397 | 7 |
heartwarming , funny
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i enjoyed this sports comedy / romance . i found it funny , touching and engaging . it's not one of those bust a gut funny movies , it's more of the pretty good chuckles variety . it's one of those feel good kind of movies , where you just can't help but root for the guy and girl to get together . even the action bits ( mostly comedic football action ) are good . Gene Hackman and Keanuu Reeves are the headliners , but i found Brooke Langton to be very good in her role . it's nice to see Hackman and Reeves in a lite movie , rather than the intense movies they're usually known for . at the end of the movie , i felt pretty good . at the very least , you might forget about you problems for awhile . for me , The Replacements is a
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473,824 | 11,423,174 | 457,430 | 7 |
very dark and disturbing ( in a good way )
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i liked this movie quite a bit . it's a fantasy movie for adults . there is a bit of very graphic , realistic violence . there is also quite a bit of very strong coarse language . the movie is in Spanish or French , with English subtitles . the creatures in this movie look fantastic . i found them to be utterly realistic . but i wish we had seen more scenes of them , as they don't appear very often . the movie is very dark , and i could see how it would be scary to some people . there are some really nasty human beings in this movie and the creatures can be kinda scary . the one thing i noticed was that the story is lacking somewhat . it just doesn't seem as developed as i felt it could be . however , the acting and i still thought this was a pretty good movie . but parents should definitely use their discretion about allowing their kids to watch it . by the way , this two disc version has a raft of extras with it . anyway , for me Pan's Labyrinth is a .
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473,150 | 11,423,174 | 212,338 | 7 |
a sometimes funny , often amusing , generally entertaining movie
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Meet the Parents is not generally funny in a hysterical way ( though there are a few of those elements . the movie is more about the funny little things that occur when meeting the parents for the first time . anybody who has ever brought their Boyfriend / girlfriend or possible fiancé to meet their parents for the first time can attest to this . of course the same goes for the person meeting the parents . this is generally what the movie is about . there are some very funny moments in the movie , to be sure . and there are very amusing moments all through the film . the movie is not funny all the time , but is always entertaining . the movie stars Ben Stiller ( The boyfriend ) , Terri Polo , ( the daughter ) Robert Deniro ( the Father ) and Blythe Danner ( the Mother )
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472,595 | 11,423,174 | 106,930 | 7 |
inspired by true events
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this movie had a kind of ' movie of the week ' feel to . i don't mean that in a bad way . it is a very touching and heartbreaking movie , so you might want to have some Kleenex handy . it's the story of some kids from Texas who are caught in a flash flood on their way home from bible camp . the story is more personal , since it is on a smaller scale . i really felt for those kids as they tried to survive . i also really felt for the survivors who had lost loved ones and the parents of the ones who perished . this movie is not so much about a disaster , as it is about the human beings who survive and how they and their families cope with the tragedy and the realization of loss . i thought this movie explored that aspect very well and was well acted . it is a hard movie to watch , even more so , because it is inspired by a real life tragedy . it's hard to say i enjoyed this movie , because of the subject matter . so , i have to base my rating on the acting , which is the focal point of the movie , and the strongest . on that basis , i give ' Flood . Who will save our children '
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473,565 | 11,423,174 | 90,021 | 7 |
entertaining werewolf movie
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just watched silver bullet and i enjoyed it . it was entertaining and well paced , though not particularly scary . the music was quite ominous and suited the movie well . most of the characters were two dimensional at best , but the actors did a good job with what they were given . i didn't feel much emotional investment for any of the characters . the creature effects were okay and we really only get a full view of the creature in one scene . despite all this , i enjoyed the movie and would watch it again , though not for awhile . the film was unique in one aspect , which i won't give away , so you'll have to watch it to find out . it is definitely worth renting , or buying if you can find it cheap . i paid ten bucks for mine and got my moneys worth . in short , you could do a lot worse .
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472,813 | 11,423,174 | 97,733 | 7 |
more fun and mayhem with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover ( and Joe Pesci )
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the rating for this movie on this site is , which i would have to agree with . to me , this is a better movie than the first one . it's got much more action , it's more exciting , and faster paced . it's also funnier . the characters are better defined , and the storyline is better . i also think this movie had a better villain than the first . this time , along with Danny Glover and Mel Gibson , Joe Pesci is along for the ride , and provides some laughs . also , there is more banter between Gibson and Glover . the movie is just more compelling all around . the first one was a bit slow at times , but not so with this one . for me , Lethal Weapon 2 is a
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473,893 | 11,423,174 | 167,190 | 7 |
entertaining , but missing something ( )
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i kinda liked this offering from Guillermo Del Toro . it's a sort of science fiction action adventure hybrid , with some humour thrown in . there's a great mix of oddball characters , some good stunts , and the look of the film is fantastic . the movie also has a great assortment of weird creatures . yet i came away feeling a bit empty , like there was something missing . despite all the good things about the movie , i guess i felt it had very little heart or soul . having said that , from a shallow point of view , i liked it . it isn't boring . i just think it had the potential to be more . when you add it all up , my vote for Hellboy is a
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472,799 | 11,423,174 | 283,974 | 7 |
a bit better than the 1st one
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as a sequel , this is not a bad movie . i actually liked it better than the 1st one . i found it more entertaining . it seemed like it was shot documentary style . at first this bothered me , as i thought it just looked too low budget . but it grew on me , and it made the movie seem more authentic . this movie has more dry one liners than the original , which is a good thing , in my opinion . i do think at times they went a bit over the top with some of the scenes and the characters . it almost becomes a parody of itself , which may be the point . this movie at least has some suspense , which the 1st one did not have , in my view . it has some of the same great music from the original , which is great . the acting again was pretty decent for the most part , though like i said , some of it seemed over the top . i also felt that the movie loses a lot of momentum towards the end and there are a few minutes which seem really slow and just don't seem to flow , like the rest of the movie . overall , though , i thought this was a pretty sequel . my rating for " Return to Cabin by the Lake " is
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473,543 | 11,423,174 | 330,267 | 7 |
OK , but loses its focus at times ( )
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for the most pat , this documentary is pretty decent viewing . it's mainly about the German juggernaut war ship Bismark and it's sinking . it gives a bit of a brief history of the ship . the some battle scenes are shown , many computer animated . the ship is shown as it sinks int the water under a barrage of British fire from most of the British fleet . meanwhile James Cameron and his crew prepare to explore the wreckage of the ship on the sea floor , using two submersibles . the footage of the ship 61 years almost to the day that it was sunk is pretty impressive . you get a real idea of how massive and well built the ship was . Cameron's crew were also able to enter the ship through many different holes , some caused by enemy artillery . you get an idea of what the inside of the was like . along with Cameron and company are two survivors of the sinking . there are a few things I didn't like here . one is that they never really had the two survivors relate much of their story , which would have been nice . another thing is i felt it took too long to get to the point where they were exploring the wreckage . also instead of letting the viewing just enjoy what they are seeing , sometimes Cameron and crew throw in some " ooh " and " ahh " comments . the documentary focuses a bit too much on the scientists and the technicians , which is not really interesting . there are a few scenes i thought they could have left out , which had very little to do with anything . other than that , though , it wasn't too bad . the computer animation was outstanding . i should qualify this by saying that this version is a two disc set , which contains special features . one of the feature is called Behind the Scenes , which has a featurette entitled Survivors . i haven't watched any of the features , but this one presumably focuses on the two survivors who are with the expedition . how in depth , i don't know . either way , though that footage should have been included in the actual feature . for me Expedition Bismark is a
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472,953 | 11,423,174 | 903,135 | 7 |
decent animated movie , for the most part
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right off the bat , i have to say that this film is not half bad . there's plenty of action , lots of explosions and some decent villains . if you are a fan of the comic book , you might not like it , because as far as i know , it is not that faithful an adaptation . also , the origin of Iron Man as told in this movie , is in my opinion , weak and much too brief and definitely is not faithful to the comic book . but there are plenty good things about the movie . the voice actor fit very well with their roles and the story was pretty good and the decent villains , which i mentioned earlier . as animated movies go , this 1 is pretty good . in my opinion ' The Invincible Iron Man ' is about a
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473,333 | 11,423,174 | 83,943 | 7 |
entertaining and tension filled
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this was a pretty entertaining movie . i thought it was well paced , even the dramatic scenes . it's set during the cold war , when The Soviet Union and the U . S had high tensions between them . Clint Eastwood is good as a former American fighter pilot who still has flashbacks from Vietnam and hasn't flown for years . he is enlisted to steal a state of the art Russian jet so the U . S . can study its capabilities and make sure they don't fall behind in their Technology . Eastwood is good as the hero , and he also directed the picture . there's some great tension and suspenseful moments here . the flying sequences were really good at times . at other times , they are dated and don't look very realistic . still , the movie is fun , and i like the story . for me , Firefox is a
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472,611 | 11,423,174 | 21,746 | 7 |
epic 1930 Western
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Cimarron traces the early history of Oklahoma , starting with the land rush in 1899 . from there it spans forty years in the development of that land into an eventual American state and the advances of technology that came with it . the story itself is an epic tale , so its focus is pretty broad . this sort of makes it a bit impersonal at times . it starts off slow , but somewhere along the lines it picks up and becomes somewhat compelling . i also found it interesting how people behaved back in that time , at least according to the movie . it does feel a bit like a silent movie at times . some of the acting feels over exaggerated . that sort of makes sense , since talking pictures had just recently replaced silent films as the movie medium . so , many of the actors would have been used to acting in silent pictures . nevertheless , i still enjoyed it , for the most part . for me , Cimarron is a
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472,782 | 11,423,174 | 98,844 | 7 |
the lesser of the three , but still good
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of the three law and Order shows , this is my least favourite . it's much slower than both of the other ones . there isn't ' usually a lot of action . there's a lot more dialogue in this one , and the dialogue is usually pretty well written . i like the banter back and forth between the main characters . also , there is a fair amount of humour in this entry , which i like . of course it's gallows humour , or black humour . Criminal Intent has almost no humour , while SVU has some , but to a lesser degree . the show does not delve into the personal lives of its characters at all . i still find it interesting , all things considered . for me , Law and Order is a
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472,541 | 11,423,174 | 120,812 | 7 |
Chan and Tucker make a great odd couple team
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this is a pretty good movie . it's an action adventure comedy . there is a lot of action and the movie is fast paced . there isn't a lot of comedy , but comedy bits there are , are pretty funny . Jackie Chan's acrobatic , over the top cartoonish martial arts moves are funny . Chris Tucker's motor mouth character is pretty funny at times . also the teaming of Chan and Tucker is a great idea . they work well off each other . one could not be more opposite from the other . i liked their back and forth banter . the other thing i like about this movie is that even though there is some violence , it's not excessive , and there is a bit of coarse language , but not very much . for me , Rush Hour is a
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473,845 | 11,423,174 | 237,534 | 7 |
unseen beast goes on killing spree in 1776 France ( the story may have a kernel or two of truth to it )
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this movie may or may not have been inspired by real events . if it was , i'm sure a lot was changed for dramatic effect . it take place in France during the reign of King Louis XV in 1776 . it chronicles the hunt for a an unseen and unknown beast that has responsible for many deaths and has paralyzed the citizens with fear . two men with special talent are dispatched to find and destroy the monster . i won't give any more away plot wise . however , i will say , this is not a horror movie . that is , it's not really scary . there is a definite pallor of death throughout the movie . there is some suspense of sorts in the movie and fair amount of action , with some great fight scenes . the film also has it's lighter moments , with some amusing scenes . one knock i have against this movie , is that the beast is not what you might think . in fact it is kind of a disappointment when it is revealed . however , i do like the reason given for the killing rampage . i thought it was kind of unique . the movie is a France / Canada production , so you can watch it with English subtitles , or you can watch the dubbed version . i watched the dubbed version and was very impressed with the quality of that aspect . the dubbing is very good . as for the movie itself , it clocks in at 162 minutes , but i never found it boring . for me , " Pacte des loups , Le " , AKA " Brotherhood of the Wolf " is a
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473,422 | 11,423,174 | 100,994 | 7 |
a much better movie than the first one
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i have to say , i thought this movie was way better than the first one . i felt the there were more action sequences , and they were better done . i also thought this one was more fun . even though most of cast returned from the first one , i felt the acting was better here . maybe the 3 year wait between films really matured some of the actors skills . plus , i really liked the addition of William Peterson , and Alan Ruck . as well , i really liked the music in this one . beyond that , though , i just thought the story was better , and flowed much more smoothly . this is actually what the first movie should have been , in my view . for me , Young Guns II is a
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473,852 | 11,423,174 | 422,528 | 7 |
i liked it ,
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but not because it is funny . it isn't funny . but it is immensely entertaining . Sarah Silverman is a very talented story teller . most of the show is Sarah Doing stand up comedy , and most of it improv , i think . i also like how Sarah just flies by the seat of her pants , ( or at least appears to ) coming up with stuff on the fly . their is also a lot of free association and Sarah segues very easily from one topic into another . that is the true genius of Sarah Silverman . you never really know if if the material is all planned out in advance , or if Sarah just think this stuff up as she goes along . she is certainly vulgar and crude , and very politically incorrect . no topic or ethnicity is spared in this show , including Sarah'a own Jewish heritage . Sarah says whats on her mind , and isn't worried about what others think about her . i find that refreshing . but it is apparent that this is just her stage persona . an alter ego if you will . however , this show is not for everyone . many people will be offended by this type of material , and anyone in that category should avoid this DVD . for people who don't mind this type of material , you will probably be entertained , and you may even laugh . for me , Sarah Silverman : Jesus is Magic is a
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473,127 | 11,423,174 | 242,998 | 7 |
above average for the genre
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as far as horror movies go , this one isn't bad at all . in fact , it's pretty decent . i think one of the reasons is that it also liter in tone than most of the genre . in fact , i'd even goes as far as to say it's a horror / lite comedy . there are some good lines in here and some funny scenes which work well . the movie is also a bit of a guessing game , as there are a few possibilities as to who the killer is . and even at the end , there is a bit of ambiguity . but it works here . as far as the acting goes , i think it's certainly more than adequate for this genre . and the movie doesn't really over do it on the gross out factor . most of the deaths are not very graphic , which i didn't mind in this movie . also , the characters aren't your typical stupid people that usually populate theses kinds of movie . i also liked the music . it was refreshing for this genre . when you add it all up , i think Valentine is an above average movie for the genre . my vote :
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472,900 | 11,423,174 | 89,601 | 7 |
light hearted teen sex romp circa 1956 , in small town U . S .
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as teen sex comedies go , this one has a lot going for it . it is well written , good characterizations , humorous situations and a great 1950's soundtrack . as well , the actors were credible and the depiction of small town , Ohio , in 1956 seemed authentic . the humour wasn't so much the laugh out loud bust a gut variety , but more of the situational type . you also had to laugh at how people dressed and how they acted back then , also how repressed they were . it's almost absurd really . i really got a kick out of the fascination with James Dean . i don't get it , but it is amusing . there is some sexual situations in this movie and one full frontal female nudity shot , so if that offends you , this is not the movie foe you . for the rest of us , this is an enjoyable , ( if light ) entertaining diversion .
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473,078 | 11,423,174 | 851,851 | 7 |
first season shows potential for the series
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since i've only seen the first season , that's all i can comment on . based on this first season , i think the show has potential . it starts off slow but gradually picks up steam and becomes interesting . the ending of season one is was quite good and i eagerly await for season await the arrival of season 2 on DVD . there are some things i hope they do to improve the series . on is to add a bit more humour . the show tends to be dour and depressing at times . they could also make it a bit more exciting , not so much dialogue . otherwise i hope the network gives the show a chance and keeps it on the air . for me , Terminator : The Sarah Conner Chronicles is a
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473,045 | 11,423,174 | 418,773 | 7 |
very powerful , moving , heart wrenching drama that is worth watching if you stick with it
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i really wanted to hate this movie . in fact , i considered shutting it off more than a few times . the first thought i had was " talk about some fd up , moronic , dimwitted imbeciles . that seems to describe many of the characters in the movie . other than that we have a real a-hole , a woman who cares about nothing except money and her self . there is also , a bickering wife and the most sane person is the husband who barely says 2 more than 2 words most of the movie . however , i stuck with the movie , and i'm glad i did . many of the characters changed for the better somewhat before the movie ended . the movie is billed as part comedy , but it isn't really funny . it is very dramatic , very dialogue driven . it is also heart wrenching at times . i'll admit , i bawled and blubbered heavily towards the later stages of the film . Amy Adams blew me away with her performance , starting off as a simple country girl , who seems a bit dull , at first , but becomes really endearing as the movie progresses . this movie is very bleak in its tone and deals worth some very heavy issues . i am glad that i saw the movie through , even though i didn't get it all . i know i'm being very vague about the movie , but trying to describe it in depth is too difficult , as there is so much going on . it is a very complex movie . it is truly a unique viewing experience do recommend it , but be prepared to experience some strong emotions and shed some tears .
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472,519 | 11,423,174 | 418,763 | 7 |
a pleasant surprise
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i had no interest in seeing jar head . judging by all the previews , i thought it would be just another boring war movie , at best . however , my buddy had taped it so we decided to give it a try . after all , we had just sat through the train wreck that was silent hill , and it couldn't be any worse . turns out , it was quite a well done movie . its depiction of a company of marines and their lives , during dessert shield and dessert storm , was , i'm sure , an accurate portrayal of military life . giving this movie extra credence is that it is adapted from a novel by Anthony Swofford , who was himself a marine during both dessert shield and dessert storm . The book and the movie chronicle his experience during that time . and while the producers may have taken some dramatic liberty , i believe it does stick close to the facts . Jake Gyllenhall does well as the title character , and Jamie Foxx is very strong as Staff Sgt . Sykes his , commanding officer . Peter Sarsgarrd is also strong as Troy , a fellow marine and friend . and i can't forget Chris Cooper who has a small and memorable role as well , which he infuses with his usual brilliance . I believe the filmmakers did a good job depicting life as a marine waiting for action in Kuwait . the film is well paced , and tightly directed , with very few unnecessary scenes . there are also touches of humour injected into the film . for a movie of this genre , it is surprisingly lighthearted for the most part . it did not feel heavy handed at all , and did not have the cloud of depression hanging over it as most war themed movies do . it did have its dramatic moments of course , but these moments did not oppressively choke the film . all in all , a solid , entertaining piece of work .
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473,917 | 11,423,174 | 113,041 | 7 |
not bad for a sequel
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as sequels go , this is film isn't too bad . i didn't think ti was quite as good as the first one , but it's not a bad effort . i didn't find it as funny , and some of Steve Martin's histrionics are old and seem forced a bit too me . really , this one doesn't quite have the same sincerity as the first . through much of this movie , i was all too aware i was watching a movie , whereas with firs tone , i was drawn in , and less aware i was watching a movie with people acting . having said that , there are some bright spots . for , one , this movie is just as touching as the first . and Eugene levy has a great cameo . and there is still some fun to be had . even though this may seem too high a rating after much of what i said above , i still think Father of the Bride II is a
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472,788 | 11,423,174 | 301,454 | 7 |
not bad , but not as good as the original
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in many ways , i thought this movie was not as good as the 1st . yes , it is truer to the animated show in many respects . in fact , id say it is too true to the cartoon . in this case , the cartoon does not translate too well into live action . in the 1st , they veered away from the cartoon quite a bit and that worked for me . in this movie , " Dr Claw " seemed way too over the top and not in a good way . the character sounded more stupid than anything . i think they tried too hard to make him seem evil and instead made him a caricature . the henchmen were dimwitted , just like the cartoon , but that seemed to work in this movie . most of the humour is of the type that young kids would find funny , but most adults probably wouldn't . as for the title character , i found he was was too idiotic ( it worked in the cartoon , but not here ) , at 1st , but after awhile he became somewhat endearing . there are few things a liked about the movie . i liked the fact that Penny had a bigger role to play , and i also liked the fact that Gadget had some competition / decent romantic interest . overall , though , i didn't think this movie measured up to the original . though it had its moments . for me " Inspector Gadget 2 " is a
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473,842 | 11,423,174 | 120,742 | 7 |
the best of the trilogy
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in my opinion this is the best of the trilogy . i laughed out loud a few times in this one . but more than that , i just thought the story was better . there were some great lines delivered in this one , many courtesy of Bob Uecker , who played Harry Doyle , the goof ball play by play man . again there are some oddball characters with some strange rituals . i also thought the movie flowed more smoothly and it was better paced . there was also a love interest for one of the characters in this one , although admit it wasn't a substantial part of the movie . but at least there was one . as far as i can recall , there was no love interest of any consequence in the previous two . if i'm wrong , please tell me so . anyway , overall a pretty good movie . for me , " Major League 3 : Back to the Minors " is a
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473,529 | 11,423,174 | 446,809 | 7 |
starts off slow , becomes interesting
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starting off , i was not impressed with this reality series . the first episode starts off slower than molasses uphill in January . eventually it picks up . the second episode is much better , as we get into the action much quicker . the show is interesting , showing what the crab fishermen go through and how grueling it is . it also shows how dangerous it is . apparently there is an almost 100 percent injury rate and a very strong risk of death or permanent injury . it is obviously very dangerous . however , some of these crab fishermen could make enough money in weeks or less to live for an entire year . in any event the show is amusing , entertaining and sad all at once . i would give " Deadliest Catch : Crab Fishing in Alaska "
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473,508 | 11,423,174 | 316,732 | 7 |
entertaining fast paced , odd couple buddy movie
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i picked up this movie really cheap , and wasn't expecting too much . turns out , it's not half bad . yes , Jimmy Fallon's character is annoying at first , but he kinda grows on ya . once you get past that , the movie's all right haven't seen Queen Latifah in too many movies . in fact , i think the only movie i had seen her in previously was Bringing Down the House , which was a real dog , but that isn't her fault . the movie just simply sucked . in " Taxi " she actually has a movie to work with . i really liked her character , especially her sassyness . her and Fallon really work well off each other . they're definitely the odd couple but it works . there are a couple of pretty funny moments and some good lines , but i won't say the movie is hilarious . it is entertaining and exciting . it also the " babe " going for it . in other words - - hot chicks . put all that together and you have a pretty good movie . for me , " Taxi " is a
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472,574 | 11,423,174 | 118,526 | 7 |
heart wrenching story
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as this movie starts , a voice comes on as wells the words , saying that although his story is fictionalized , it is inspired by a true story . it's all bout how the medical community is unwilling to think outside the box when it comes to alternative treatments for sick people , that they don't approve of . one family learns this the hard way , when their young son is struck ill , and despite not getting better in hospital , the doctors want to continue to try treatments that don't work . this movie is heart wrenching at times , and frustrating . Meryl Streep and Fred Ward star as the parents who are running out of options for their son and are at their wits end . Streep and Ward both are great here . Allison Janney ( The West Wing ) also puts in a good performance . too be fair , not everyone in the medical establishment is unwilling to think out of the box , and the movie shows this as well . for me , First do no Harm is a
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473,291 | 11,423,174 | 97,458 | 7 |
not to be confused with the " Anatomy " horror movies
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i liked this movie . it's about first year medical students and what they go through . it focuses specifically on a small group of five in particular . it's a drama more than anything . it the first half of the movie is pretty light in tone , but the second half is much more serious in tone . in fact , there are two heartbreaking scenes in the second half , which got me pretty emotional . but that's just me . this is a very much a character and story driven movie and it succeeds , in my mind , at least mostly . the acting is pretty good . Matthew Modine , Daphne Zuniga and Christine are the main actors . all are likable characters , in their own way . . overall , well written , well acted movie . not great , but pretty good . for me , " Gross Anatomy " is an
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472,967 | 11,423,174 | 120,667 | 7 |
decent superhero film , though not of the epic scale
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this movie was certainly entertaining , although it felt a bit incomplete somehow . it is certainly not a movie you would call epic , by any means . it is much more low key than your typical blockbuster movie , i . e the Spider Man or X-Men series . i believe the filmmakers were going for blockbuster status , but the film did not reach that level . from both a critical and artistic standpoint , this movie was received lukewarmly at best ( although some critics and fans praised it . ) one of the problems is that the story could have been developed better . the filmmakers focused more on style than substance . the special effects were pretty decent , although at times they were a little hokey . this is probably due to the relatively low budget of 80 million dollars . also some of the dialogue was cringe worthy at times . however , the acting was solid , their was plenty of action and the film was not boring . However , like i said , the story was sacrificed for style . there is a sequel in the works . let's hope it's more fleshed out . as for this film , despite a few flaws , it was relatively well made . this film gets a strong
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473,624 | 11,423,174 | 105,219 | 7 |
great fight sequences and screen presence of Brandon Lee elevate this movie
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i watched this movie years ago , and thought it was nothing short of astonishing . i guess our tastes change as we grow older . don't get me wrong , i still think it's a fairly decent movie . the problem is , many movies of this genre could be considered fairly decent . ( and many would not be ) there are 2 things which set this movie apart from some in the genre . 1 is the fantastic and spectacular fight scenes . the other is the screen presence and charisma of the late Brandon Lee . without these 2 elements , i think this movie would be slightly above average . as a matter of fact , i was bored at times and thought the movie dragged . as it is , however " Rapid Fire " gets 3 . 5 stars from me .
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473,802 | 11,423,174 | 268,397 | 7 |
funny and colourful
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this is a pretty decent cg animated movie from Nickelodeon . it's funny at times , has quite a bit of action and a mostly interest sustaining story . it's obviously geared towards kids , but adults will laugh at some of the jokes . it does have a few slow moments , but mostly it's pretty well paced . some of the character are a bit creepy looking , especially the teacher . but there's nothing that could be considered offensive . it's also very colourful , so the kids will love that aspect of it . most adults will be able watch it without falling asleep , but if not , the kids are perfectly safe watching it on their own . for me , Jimmy Neutron : Boy Genius is a
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472,636 | 11,423,174 | 95,253 | 7 |
pretty decent John Candy film
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while i don't think this is the best John Candy movie made , it is still pretty good . i guess it's considered a classic by now , being over 20 years old , and i think it deserves that status . it certainly has its funny moments . and John Candy is just so likable , how could you not like him . Dan Akroyd is also in the movie and he does good in his role . it's a quality family movie , but there is a bit of mild language and implied sexual innuendo . still , i don't think it's anything the whole family couldn't watch , except maybe really young kids . there is a lot of improvisation going on in this movie , which i really liked . the only negative thing i can say about this movie is that it takes a bit of time to get going . other than that that , it's a pretty good offering .
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473,627 | 11,423,174 | 108,556 | 7 |
i thought it was eerier and had more a sense of urgency than the original ( but that's just me )
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in my mind , this sequel to the original " When a Stranger Calls " ( 1979 ) is actually a better movie . i thought the story was better , with a better , much creepier and more intelligent villain . Carol Kane reprises her role from the original , and i actually thought she did a convincing job in this 1 . i think that's because she plays an adult , and not a teenager . there are some interesting twists and the villain has more dimension . the overall look and feel of the film is much eerier than the original . to me , there is more of a sense of danger and distress . i have to admit the hairs on my neck stood up more than a few times . there is 1 real nail biting scene which kept me on the edge of my seat . for other recommendations , check out the review i did on the original . as for " When a Stranger Calls Back " , i give it
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473,767 | 11,423,174 | 95,344 | 7 |
teenage girls make a random prank call to the wrong guy
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i really enjoyed this movie . it is a remake of a 1965 film , starring Joan Crawford . I haven't seen the original , so i can't compare the two . However as a stand alone film , it is surprisingly entertaining . the premise : two bored teenage girls decide to make random prank calls , saying " I saw what you did , and i know who you are " , just to see what kind of reactions they can get . all harmless fun , of course , until they call Adrian , an emotionally unhinged man , who has just murdered his girlfriend . you can guess the rest . the movie is predictable of course , but is entertaining . the two leads , Shawnee Smith , and Tammy Lauren are well played and it is easy to get into the movie . not a lot of suspense , well , no more or less than other movies of the genre . The one disappointing thing is that Candace Cameron is billed as the star of the film . Don't believe it . she has a small role as the young sister of one of the teens . i get the feeling that Shawnee Smith was being groomed to become a big star . That didn't exactly happen , and i'm not sure why . However , she has made comeback of sorts with the " Saw " franchise . anyway . . . i'm kind of mystified that the original version of this movie has been released , but not this version . This is better than most films of the genre , i think maybe due to the performances . i give it
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473,494 | 11,423,174 | 116,287 | 7 |
pretty decent thriller
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this turned out to be a pretty good thriller . i say turned out because it starts off slow and takes awhile to build up some steam . but once it gains momentum it maintains it throughout . there isn't a lot of suspense here , but the movie makes up for it in thrills . there are some pulse pounding moments that had me on the edge of my seat . there are also some pretty graphic scenes , and some sudden , shocking moments , as well as a fair amount of coarse language . there are some good actors in this one , including William ( TV's CSI ) Petersen , Reese ( the Legally Blond movies , Walk the Line ) Witherspoon , Alyssa ( the TV series Charmed ) Milano , Amy ( TV's Judging Amy ) Brenneman and Mark ( Shooter , The Departed ) Wahlberg . there's also some good character development as well . all in all , like i said , a pretty good thriller . for me , Fear is a .
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472,719 | 11,423,174 | 336,325 | 7 |
not as good as Dracula 2000 , but not bad ( )
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this is a sequel to Dracula 2000 , but not completely . it's still about Dracula , but it begins shortly after the first one ended . the thing is , spoiler ahead it ignores the ending of 2000 . if you paid attention to the very end of that film , you'll realize that the events in this one couldn't happen the way they do . end of spoileroh , well , that's life . it still has the same biblical bent to it . but this one lacks many of the things 2000 had . gone is Gerard Butler as the title character , a fairly big loss , in my opinion . this Dracula ( the character ) is not as compelling , nor did i feel he was seductive or charming . gone is also the visual style of 2000 . there's also no macabre humour here . nor is there much action . what is added is some overacting by many of the cast involved . While i don't have anything against Jason Scott Lee , i feel he was trying way too hard to make the character serious . minor spoileroh , and if you're expecting to see Roy Schieder ( he is billed as being one of the stars of the movie ) then you better not blink , or you'll miss him . overall , this entry is not as fun as Dracula 2000 , but i still thought it was OK . For me , Dracula II : Ascension is a
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472,537 | 11,423,174 | 327,554 | 7 |
a fun movie , undeserving of all the harsh criticism
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i don't understand why so many people hated or disliked the movie catwoman . i thought it was a fun movie to watch . the acting was pretty good . i liked the villain . there was lots of action and i loved the music . also , Halley berry is very sexy and looked great in the catwoman costume . i liked the mysticism involving cats . i thought that was unique . i also like the fact that instead of the usual male villain , we have a strong female villain , played by sharon stone . she did a good job in the role , i thought . i liked how catwoman was self conflicted about being evil versus being good and the suduction it held . i bought this movie and have watched it more than once . i enjoyed it and will watch it again . i just wish people would lighten up . 6 & out 10
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