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473,013 | 11,423,174 | 89,767 | 7 |
Eastwood directs and stars
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like many of his western character , Eastwood starts in this film as a quiet mysterious loner . he ends up helping people out , and ends up on someones else's ' bad side as a result . his character is known as Preacher in the movie , but he's not you typical preacher , and he's much more than that . Eastwood also directed and produced this film . this isn't an action packed western . it's more drama than anything , but the dialogue is good , as is the acting . John Russel is particularly impressive , who plays a lawman of sorts . even though he has a pretty small role , he has great screen presence and charisma . as far as western go , this one sticks to most of the tried and true conventions , but the characters are interesting . not one of the best westerns ever made , nor one of Eastwood's best as either director or actor . still , it is a decent 115 minutes or so . my vote for Pale Rider :
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473,657 | 11,423,174 | 37,343 | 7 |
a pretty good John Wayne picture
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i thought his was a pretty good John Wayne film . sure , a lot of the movie is typical of most westerns in many ways , but in other ways , it isn't . for example , i thought the story was a bit more fleshed out and interesting , and there is an air of unpredictability to it . there is not as much action as many of Wayne's films , but there is enough to satisfy . of course , there is some humour involved , and just like many westerns , there's a mix of odd characters , which i liked . this is not an epic film , by any means , but it's not supposed to be . the movie kept me interested right to the end , and when it was over , i felt satisfied . for me , Tall in The saddle is a
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473,323 | 11,423,174 | 116,253 | 7 |
solid nail biting suspense flick with above average action sequences
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i had watched " Executive Decision " maybe 5 years ago and i remember enjoying it then . however , i was more impressed this time . Kurt Russel does a good job as on of the heroes of the piece . a great supporting cast surrounds Russel . Halle Berry is very convincing in her role . Steven Seagal makes an appearance , giving another one of his usual wooden performances . thankfully he is not the star of the movie . there are some great action sequences , but the film's focal point is more one of dramatic suspense . and there are some nail biting moments . these are handled very well by both the director and the actors . The bad guys are well represented , all giving fine performances . The main villain is played by brilliant actor David Suchet , who really inhabits his character . you really hate this guy . There is not a lot of character development , but that does not detract from the quality of the film . the script is very tightly written , which helps to overcome the very unlikelihood of the plot . the only other minor complaint i have is that in some of the flying scenes , it is apparent that the scenes are simulated . but this is a minor issue . overall an above average suspense / action flick
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473,775 | 11,423,174 | 455,499 | 7 |
more fun the the first one
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i thought this movie was better than the first one . there is a bit more going on in this one , and kids will love the sometimes chaotic atmosphere . there i some very hysterical moments here that adults will no doubt enjoy . there are some references that only adults will understand , and there is some rude humour that kids will love . the gist of the story is that Garfield has an exact lookalike , who just happens to be a a royal Prince in London . the cat's name is Prince , naturally , anyway , hilarity ensues through mistaken identity . i won't say anymore about the plot . you'll have to watch it too find out the hows and whys . there is also a lesson in this movie about teamwork . the cast is quite a bit larger for this one . there are more animals , and a few more human characters , as well . Bill Murray returns as the voice of Garfield , and Tim Curry voices his British counterpart , with great effect . Breckin Meyer returns as Garfield's owner , John , And Jennifer Love Hewitt returns as his romantic interest . all tolled , this movie beats it's predecessor in all areas . for me , Garfield : a Tale of Two Kitties is a
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473,608 | 11,423,174 | 427,229 | 7 |
we have lift-off
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i must say , this movie is much better than i had anticipated . first off , i am not a fan of Sarah Jessica parker at all . She usually just annoys me . However , she is okay in this movie . She does a good job with her character . Anyway , the basic premise of the story is this : Tripp ( Matthew McConaughey ) is 35 years old and still living at home . His Parents Al ( Terry Bradshaw ) and Sue ( Kathy Bates ) want him to get out on his own and leave the nest . They find a woman named Paula ( Sarah Jessica Parker ) who specializes in getting men who still live at home to move out . they hire her to do just that . Of course things don't quite work out that way . Parker really comes across as sincere and genuine in her role , and even displays some good comic timing , which is a pleasant surprise . McConaughey also handles his role well , in both the dramatic and comedic scenes . the supporting performances ate also strong . Zooey Deschanel ( Almost Famous , Elf ) provides some comic relief as Paula's'bitter , somewhat boozy roommate . Bradley Cooper ( Wedding Crashers , TV series Alias ) , plays one of Tripp's best friend " Demo " while Justin Bartha ( " National Treasure , and its upcoming sequel ) Plays " Ace " another friend . Both also live at home with the parents . Patton Oswalt ( " Blade : Trinity " , " Reno 911 ) plays the role of the techie guy . Tripp's mother Sue ( Bates - " About Schmidt " , " Misery " is wonderful as the mother who is torn about her son leaving . Terry Bradshaw ( former Pittsburgh Steelers star Quarterback ) is brilliant as the Father who can't wait for his son to leave , and has one particularly hilarious moment that must be seen to be believed . and Rob Corddry has an absolutely riotous cameo . i like the original premise behind the movie . however , inevitably the movie follows the formulaic romantic comedy route and does become maudlin at times . the ending , though predictable , is not realistic and is something that would only happen in a movie . However , on the whole , the movie is quite good , due mainly to the performances . i won't say it is excellent but it is as good as most in the genre . and well worth the time and money .
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473,778 | 11,423,174 | 104,609 | 7 |
better than many straight ti video martial arts flicks ( and even some theatrical releases )
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i may be in the minority here , but i actually liked this movie . for a straight to video martial arts movie , it isn't all that bad . trust me , i've seen a lot worse movies of this genre , some of which have ( inexplicably ) had a theatrical release . anyway back to this movie . what did i like about it ? i liked the dynamic of the wise ( cracking ) mentor and the younger , cocky student . Dennis Chan plays the mentor Xian , while Sasha Mitchell plays the young hero . there are some funny lines from both and they both play off each other very well . Mitchell is fairly credible as an action hero . i'm not sure if he has any martial arts experience , but if not , then the fight scenes are very well choreographed . there are some great fights in this movie . Chan is also very good in his role as the sidekick . the fact that the movie had some levity is also a positive . also , unlike in many movies of the genre , where the acting is forced or over the top , that isn't the case here the actors know they're not doing Hamlet . the plot may not be original , but the material is handled as well as any other martial art flick . so , at the risk of being hunted down and shot , i give this movie a ( oh , that's right , i can't be hunted down and shot , because no one knows who i am . ( big raspberry )
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472,998 | 11,423,174 | 287,936 | 7 |
moves slow , but is worth watching to the end
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this little gem is pretty decent made for TV movie . i don't wan to give anything away , but basically there's violent nut bar running around , threatening our main character Susan , played by Nastassja Kinski . if you wanna find out the whos and hows and whys , you have to watch the movie . there a a number of suspects to keep you guessing , although you might figure out who it is fairly quickly . but even if you do , it's still wort the watch . the movie builds atmosphere and suspense very slowly , so if you don't have a lot of patience you might not be able to finish it . however , if you do watch it , i encourage you to watch to the end . i think it's well worth the pay off . for me , Blind Terror is a
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472,936 | 11,423,174 | 435,576 | 7 |
good show of the supernatural genre
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i really wish Point Pleasant had been given more of a chance to find an audience . while i do believe it was a bit slow for the first few episodes , i think it picked up considerably as it went along . and the last four or five episodes especially , i found quite compelling and fraught with tension . the last episode was a real nail biter of a cliffhanger ending ( if that makes any sense , and if the show had picked up from that point , i think it would have found an audience . as it is , it only lasted 13 episodes . one minor annoyance for me , was that i felt the acting was not always as good as i'd hoped , but that too improved as the series went along . all in all , i found it worth watching and would recommend it to others .
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473,538 | 11,423,174 | 827,782 | 7 |
i didn't like it as much as the first one , but . . .
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( this comment refers to the unrated version of the film ) i thought it was still an entertaining movie . there are a few pretty creative kills which are pretty gory . but overall i thought the gore factor was a lot less in this one . so if you're a hard core gore hound , this movie might not satisfy you . i didn't really care for the acting that much , but i've seen worse . i also felt that most of the characters were stereotypical for the genre . and for me , the storyline wasn't very good . it felt too contrived to me . however , i did like the explanation they gave for the root of the evil . i thought it was inventive . there is some nudity in this movie , most of which i felt was not necessary and had nothing to do with the story . it could have been used as filler , to pad the film's short running time . this film also lacked the high tension of the first one . in fact , i didn't really think the film had much atmosphere . the ending to the movie was pretty typical , in my mind . but still , like i said , i felt it was entertaining and had a bit of creativity . this is just my opinion of course , but my vote for Return to House on Haunted Hill is a
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473,801 | 11,423,174 | 282,120 | 7 |
good animated movie ( but too dark for young kids )
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this animated movie from Nickelodeon stars the Thornberry family , who originated from a cartoon series ) in their first movie . i liked this movie . it's got some catchy music and lots of action . it's too dark for little kids due to certain themes . there are some scenes of peril and loss . it's not really a funny movie . it's more of an action adventure . it reminded me a little bit of the Lion King . the movie also deals with some good themes such as family and love . of course things end on a happy note . if you're an adult , there should be enough here to keep you entertained , and older kids will no doubt enjoy it . for me , The Wild Thornberrys movie is a
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473,787 | 11,423,174 | 98,141 | 7 |
a darker , more realistic version of the Punisher
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this version of the Punisher is much different than the 2004 version . for one thing it is much darker , and probably more faithful to the comic book version . the pacing is very deliberate in this one , creating more atmosphere . there are some very good fight scenes in this movie . the biggest difference is the protagonist , which is much more deadly in this one and a worthy adversary for the Punisher . Dolph Lundgren plays the role in this incarnation and is much more imposing , with better physical presence . this is mainly due to his size . he definitely would inspire fear in the criminal element . Lundgren is not really a great actor , but he doesn't need to be for this role . overall , this a good movie , more subdued than the 2004 version . there is more physical action , but very little of things blowing up , which works in this film's favor . a strong
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473,692 | 11,423,174 | 87,469 | 7 |
much darker than Raiders
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i enjoyed this prequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark , but not quite as much . it's not as action packed , but there still some impressive action sequences , most of which take place during th last 40 minutes or so . and there are some great death defying moments , as well . there's much more tension throughout than in Raiders . as well there are more comic bits in this one , which is good because the overall tone of the movie is pretty dark , dealing with mysticism and superstition . this installment is a bit slower , but not boring . and i liked the story more . it's a bit more developed . Indy gets too sidekicks in this one , a young Asian boy and a Nightclub singer , which provide much of the comic relief . when you add everything up , it's still a pretty gun time .
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472,907 | 11,423,174 | 449,077 | 7 |
woman become victim of cyber identity theft and tries to get her life back
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The Net 2 . 0 is an above average movie for its genre . It is basically the story of a woman who has her identity along with her life stolen , as if she never existed . she must then try to get it back . this movie is not a sequel to the original . in fact it has none of the characters from that movie . nevertheless , it is suspenseful , riveting and action packed . there are of course a few plot twists , some predictable , others not . the acting is more than decent , especially from Nikki Deloach ( TV's North Shore ) as Hope Cassidy , the main character . She is very credible as a woman who has lost everything . the supporting cast are also strong . the direction is a bit suspect at times , as the director utilizes many jump shots throughout . A jump shot is essentially a type of camera trick . this is used to make the action flashier for the audience . However , it has been done so much before that audiences are mot impressed . minor quibble aside , however , Net 2 . 0 is overall a well done , entertaining and fun movie . well worth your 90 minutes .
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473,068 | 11,423,174 | 98,627 | 7 |
fairly amusing black comedy which could have been better ( which is where the sequel comes in )
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this movie is not too bad . it's a black comedy that is entertaining and certainly amusing . without giving it away , Bernie is a rich guy , who ends up dead , yet still manages to be the life of the party , literally , thanks to two best friends ( Andrew McCarthy , Jonathon Silverman ) who also work or rather - - worked for Bernie . i won't sat any more about the plot . if you want to know more , you'll have to watch the movie to find out . being a black comedy , the movie is entertaining and quite amusing at times , though not drop dead funny . ( sorry , i couldn't resist ) this is of course the point in this type of movie , to be wryly amusing and even ironic at times . i liked it quite a bit , though it could have been better , given the premise . there is so much rich material they could have mined , in my opinion . and while it doesn't quite reach its potential , it's still worth watching . Both McCarthy and Silverman are good in the roles as sort of an " Odd Couple " type . Richard ( Silverman ) is more strait laced and conservative , while Larry ( McCarthy ) is a slacker interested in having fun , more than anything else . Catherine Mary Stewart is very good in her supporting role . i only wish she had a larger role . but it is very clear she is very talented . however it is Terry Kiser as Bernie , who steals the show . who knew a dead guy could be so amusing . all in all , a good , not great movie . it spawned a sequel , which is much better , in my opinion . if you like this movie , i highly recommend part 2 . as for this movie , I'd give it a .
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472,941 | 11,423,174 | 74,285 | 7 |
nearly perfect movie . . . just one major flaw
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i finally got around to watching " Carrie " . while it was worth the wait , i was a little disappointed . the first two thirds of the movie are very well done . it is very easy to sympathize with " Carrie " , given the evil witch ( Piper Laurie in a brilliant performance ) she has for a mother . Carrie ( Sissy Spacek in an equally greet performance ) is an awkward outsider who has been sheltered from life and does not fit in . she is frequently the target of mercilessly cruel verbal abuse and torment from her classmates . but Carrie has a secret . she has the ability to move objects with her mind . this ability could have been explored and developed more in the story . however , now we come to the last act of the film . after a particularly cruel prank ( having a bucket of Pig's blood dumped all over her at the prom ) , Carrie exacts her revenge-sort of . and herein lies the one major problem with film . given her obvious humiliation and anger , you expect the cruel mongers would get their just rewards for what they have done . yet the revenge that Carrie exacts is much less than what these wretches deserve and is anti climatic . her so called mother also deserves a much worse fate than she receives , as well . although the destruction of the house and its being swallowed up by the earth does imply that she gets her just reward in hell . the only problem is that Carrie is with her and hardly deserves the same fate . there is however much more that is positive about this film than negative . the brilliant performances from the two leads , as mentioned , and the very well executed direction , which provides many moments of tension and suspense . the most important aspect of this film , however is the brilliant score by Pino Donagio , which elevates this movie to a whole new level . so , how to rate this film . only one flaw , although a major one . stars seems fair for this movie
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472,891 | 11,423,174 | 282,209 | 7 |
better than the previous year's similarly themed entry ( )
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Darkness Falls follows a somewhat similar plot line as the previous year's entry in the genre , They , with a few differences . One , Darkness Falls has a fairly well fleshed out back story . Two , the acting is generally fairly good . three , the monster has a reason for being , a motivation for its actions . also , the monster has a weakness , which can be exploited . the core storyline is descent for this genre . the movie is better paced and much better edited . the monster itself is however , not so great . the look of the creature isn't the problem . the problem are its movements , which do not look authentic in some scenes . now , the characters themselves - - very little in the form of character development . pretty much your stock horror characters . none too bright and reacting in ways which real people ( hopefully ) would not . yet , strangely likable somehow . you kind of take pity on them . suspense - - there were some tense moments . there was a fair amount of action . however , at times the film became chaotic - - lots of sounds and sights all at once , including the music . the purpose , to pretend to entertain the viewer , well hiding the movie's shortcomings . in essence disguising the fact that the movie isn't achieving its intended purpose . in this case , frightening the viewer or at least heightening his or her anxiety . and now the ending . it does nicely resolve things . no cheap setup for a sequel here . i think it's a better movie than They . is it a good movie ? yes . it has some tense moments with a few decent action sequences and a decent , straightforward ending without the usual unexpected ( but really expected ) ) twist . for me , Darkness Falls is a
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473,719 | 11,423,174 | 443,274 | 7 |
pretty decent thriller
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i thought is movie was pretty decent . in fact , better than i had expected . i don't think i'm giving anything away here by saying that the title refers to a major event that is seen from the point of view of several characters in the film . that's what sets this movie apart from others in the genre of action / thriller / drama . the one complaint i do have is that i felt the acting was mostly a bit flat , especially from Dennis Quaid , and to a lesser extent , Matthew Fox . that's unfortunate , since they are the two main characters . other than that , though , there are some pretty exciting moments , and a twist ending i didn't see coming . for me , Vantage point is a solid
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472,883 | 11,423,174 | 618,184 | 7 |
part 2 of 2
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this second of a two part episode is much better than the first part . for one thing , the story is more fleshed out , which i guess makes sense , since it is the 2nd part . for another , it isn't just the Flash and Green Lantern this time around . some other Justice League members pitch in to lend a hand . unfortunately there is one very importance member missing from this episode . i also wasn't bothered by the voice acting this time around . mostly because there is enough going on to distract from that aspect . this part is not as fast paced as the first one , but i still liked the episode a lot more . it put things into context , so things made more sense . just like in the first part , there is some humour , which i liked . i also really liked the ending . for me , this episode is overall much better and more enjoyable . my vote for Justice League : The brave and the Bold :
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473,345 | 11,423,174 | 93,780 | 7 |
entertaining action movie
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this movie is about a man who ends up being principal of one of the worst schools in the country . the school is pretty much run by a drug lord / gang banger and his cronies . the teachers have given up hope on the kids and stopped teaching them . Rick Latimer ( James Belushi ) is Latimer , who finds himself in over his head , but won't quit . this is more of an action movie than an inspirational one . it's sorta like The Substitute and other similar movies . i don't think there's any real deep message here . and maybe that wasn't the intent of the filmmakers . maybe they just set out to making an entertaining action movie . if so , they succeeded . i found it entertaining . for me , The Principal is a
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473,181 | 11,423,174 | 67,588 | 7 |
pre - cursor to Fatal attraction
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In " play Misty for Me , Clint Eastwood plays Dave , a disc jockey at a local radio station who has a fan . but not just any fan . obsessed female fan named Evelyn ( Jessica Walter ) . Dave and Evelyn have a one night stand . Before Dave knows she is an obsessed fan ) but Evelyn decides that is not enough . she ingratiate herself into Dave's life and decide they are going to be together . except that Dave already has a woman in his life-Tobie ( Donna MIlls ) naturally , Evelyn finds out and being the unbalanced person she is , decides to remedy the situation . you probably have a good idea what happens from here . if you want to know more , watch the movie . this movie is Eastwood's Directorial Debut . it is a psychological horror , suspense film . The movie is dated , being over 25 years old , and many movies have copied the formula since . ( crazed nut bar becomes obsessed with someone ) it is still worth a watch however and is entertaining .
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473,220 | 11,423,174 | 74,475 | 7 |
well done cautionary tale ( AKCreated to Kill )
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i really enjoyed this movie . i thought the acting was very good , and the storyline well developed . i'm sure the movie was inspired by past literary works and movies , but i think it also inspired other movies and novels . so , obviously it's not wholly original , but it does have its own original elements to it . it's a cautionary tale for sure and it's just as relevant today , probably more so . the only negative thing i can say about it is that it can be a bit slow , and the first half has an almost clinical feel to it . by this i mean at times it's a bit dry and almost too scientific . overall , though i think it was a well done movie . i give Embryo a
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473,489 | 11,423,174 | 119,908 | 7 |
surprisingly good
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surprisingly , very surprisingly , i didn't mind this movie at all . it was certainly head and shoulders above number two , and quite a bit better than the first one . this one had a somewhat developed storyline , with pretty decent acting . the villainous is stronger and much more developed in this one . she is certainly more sinister , if that's the right word . but i also noticed some humour in this one , which the first two didn't have , in my recollection . there is of course , no lack of nudity in this one , but i think it served a bit more of a purpose . it still at times seemed like a soft core porn flick , but at least it had other dimensions to it . and as an added bonus , ( especially if you're a guy ) it had Jamie Pressly in a prominent role . anyway , for an entertaining 90 minutes , i think you could do a lot worse than the third installment in the Poison Ivy series . my vote for Poison Ivy : The New Seduction :
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472,645 | 11,423,174 | 98,184 | 7 |
typical ' serial killer taunts police ' movie , ( with a bit of a twist ) but entertaining with decent performances
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this would be your typical ' serial killer taunts police'movie except for one small detail . the audience is let in on the identity of the killer pretty much right off the bat . i think this has been done before , so it's not wholly original , but it's still a bit of a change from most of the genre . the way in which the killer selects his victims might be original , but i'm not completely sure . you might think revealing the killer to the viewer very early on would have a negative impact , but it doesn't seem to . anyway , the remainder of the movie consists of the police trying to find out the killer's identity and stop him . we are given bit of background on why he ends up the way he is and it seems plausible , which is nice for a change . Judd Nelson plays the killer and is credible . there are also touches of humour throughout . the movie moves along at a good clip until the ending . the ending is telegraphed throughout the movie , very deliberately , i think , so it won't come as a very big surprise . anyway , i liked the movie . it's not outstanding but it is entertaining and worth the 90 minutes or so of time .
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473,742 | 11,423,174 | 96,046 | 7 |
zombie scarecrows terrorize and slaughter small military group in cornfield
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This film is a fairly decent suspense / horror flick . it certainly has positive points and some negative . let's start with the positive . first off the premise in inventive , zombie scarecrow in a corn field , killing people ( in this case a small group of soldiers who have stolen over 3 million dollars from their military base and taken refuge in a house surrounded by a cornfield . ) the music was excellent for this film , really upping the ante for eeriness . the prosthetics and makeup effects were surprisingly well done . the death scenes were realistic and there was some gore , but not overdone . the closeup shots of the scarecrows breathing in and out while on their crosses added a bit to the creepiness factor . and i liked the end sequence , again closeup shots of the scarecrows , again ganging on their crosses . now for the negatives . one , the acting wasn't entirely convincing , though I've seen worse . the film was fairly effective for the first 2 acts , but it does descend into camp territory in the last act . this sort of diminishes its effect somewhat . and the other problem with the movie ( and this really bothered me ) was the stupidity of the dog in one of the latter scenes . the girl is flying the plane away , and she gets attacked by a scarecrow and the dog just sit there watching it happen . talk about stupid . anyway , when you add it all up , id have to say the positive aspects slightly outweighed the negatives . the film was entertaining and had some tense moments . as a result , this film gets a
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473,527 | 11,423,174 | 102,555 | 7 |
not too bad , all things considered
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i think this movie was pretty decent . how accurate it is , i have no idea . however , judged strictly on its merits , it's a pretty compelling and engaging movie . i really cared about the characters and the things they had to deal with . it's almost heartbreaking at times , and i did find it hard to watch . but it's also touching . the actors are all very convincing . i thought all their performances were pretty natural . it is also suspenseful and well paced . and you never really know for sure how it will turn out . the movie is " Based on a true story , so i guess if you know the background of the real people involved , you know how it will end . i knew nothing of the story before watching the movie . so i just waited as events unfolded . strictly speaking of the movie as a form of entertainment , i think it does a pretty decent job . i realize that it may be hard for some people to judge this movie as a form of entertainment , and that's certainly understandable and fair . for me though , Not Without my Daughter is about a
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472,685 | 11,423,174 | 486,051 | 7 |
this one has a few chills
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i don't agree with the rating ( ) this movie has on this site . i actually thought it deserved a higher rating . it's a pretty eerie and creepy movie . it has a great atmosphere of dread and foreboding . at least i thought so . i always felt like something creepy was about to happen , which it did . but it usually creeped up slowly on you . there were no jump out of your seat moments . this is an old fashioned type chiller . there's no gore , no trick shots , no sudden loud noise to make you jump . this one keeps the creepy atmosphered right to the end . there is lots of suspense in this movie , and some fine acting from Emily Blunt , and Ashton Holmes , who play the the girl and the boy . we are never told their names . this movie is very deliberately paced , so if you're expecting a lot of action , this is probably the wrong movie for you . for me , though , i enjoyed it . my vote for Wind Chill is a
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473,623 | 11,423,174 | 843,353 | 7 |
a movie about a serial killer ( i liked it )
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i liked this movie . i think Teri Polo is a good dramatic actress , at least judging by this movie . many people probably know her from the comedy " Meet the Parents " and its sequel " Meet the Fockers " . she was good in those movies and she is equally talented in the dramatic arena . i won't say too much about the plot except it involves a serial killer . only 3 people have commented in total so far , and 2 of them clearly did not like it . everybody has their own opinions and ideas on what they consider a good movie . in my mind , this is a good movie . there's mystery , suspense and good acting . as for originality , most movies made today are not completely original so i don't think that should go against this movie . if you are looking to be entertained , this movie might work for you . or not . either way , as i said , liked it . i also have noticed Teri Polo's name in a few other dramatic movies and i think i will try some of them based on her performance in this movie . i think " Legacy of Fear " is a strong
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473,823 | 11,423,174 | 264,761 | 7 |
well written , with good performances
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i found this movie very entertaining it's a very well written , witty romantic comedy , with bit of a twist . the two romantic leads are women . this premise has been done before , with the same supporting character types that usually populate this genre . but the performances are what breath new life into this movie , plus the the characters are all likable , which certainly helps . there are no drop dead funny moments , but there a lot of amusing scenes . the movie is also well paced . however , it's not for everyone . in fact some may find it offensive , due to the subject matter , as well as some strong adult language . but if you go in with an open mind , you should enjoy yourself for 90 minutes or so . for me , Kissing Jessica Stein is a
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472,794 | 11,423,174 | 80,645 | 7 |
pretty decent , though not really a horror movie , more suspense than anything
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i didn't mind this movie . it's no classic or anything but in my opinion , it is worth watching . the acting is surprisingly good for this genre . the killer is pretty wacko . the 2 main cops are kind of humorous at times . this movie did not feel like a horror movie to me . it wasn't really graphic enough for that designation , in my opinion . but it was a good suspense movie . it's a lot better than many movies of the genre and certainly was well worth my time . it won't win any awards for originality ( even for being made in 1980 ) but what horror movie would ? i wouldn't call it a classic , though it may have that designation from some critics and viewers . one thing i will say , and I'm not sure if this is a spoiler but the movie has nothing to do with the title . for me , " Don't Answer the Phone " is a
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472,915 | 11,423,174 | 486,099 | 7 |
i don't agree with the low rating of
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this movie surprised me . i found it better than i expected . i thought it would be pretty lame , instead , its not too bad . i found the story interesting and well paced , for the most part . the acting was adequate for this type of movie . but i didn't like everything about the movie . i found some of the characters , ( mainly the villains ) too stereotypical for my tastes . that annoyed me a bit . that and some of the dialogue was stereotypical and clichéd . as for the creature itself , i thought it looked pretty impressive at times , and fairly unrealistic and cheap at others . one observation i have is that from an Echo Bridge co-production , this movie was more graphic than any of the others i have seen . anyway , i thought there were more positives than negatives , and i was entertained . for me , Kraken : Tentacles of the Deep is a
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473,882 | 11,423,174 | 427,969 | 7 |
a what if ? movie examining the death of George Reeves ( TV ' Superman of the 50's )
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the basic premise of this movie is as as follows . In 1959 , freelance investigator Louis Simo ( Adrien Brody ) investigates the death of Goerge reeves , who played Superman on TV . through flashbacks , we meet Reeves ( Ben Affleck ) years before his Death and before he would play superman . We are also introduced to others who played a role in Reeves life ( and later , possibly his death ) the film is based on actual events , but that is as far as it goes . the filmmakers offer several different possibilities regarding Reeves's Death , but do not favour any one scenario . the ending of the film is ambiguous , letting the viewer form their own opinions . there are some high profile names in this film , including Bob Hoskins and Diane Lane . the very talented Robin Tunney also plays a role in the movie . this movie is not meant to be a conspiracy theory , but more as entertainment , a sort of what if ? . i enjoyed the movie , though it is a bit slow at times . Hollywoodland is rated R for strong language , violence and sexual content .
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473,762 | 11,423,174 | 93,894 | 7 |
Classic Arnie flick
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In the Running Man , Arnold Schwarzenegger play a man framed and wrongly convicted of a crime in the future . His sentence : being a contestant on a brutal reality TV show where the inmates face overwhelming odds to stay alive against their opponents , who are armed and also well protected from head to toe . the game is basically rigged in favour of their opponents . thus far no convict has ever made it out alive . but of course Arnie plays no ordinary inmate . this reality TV show makes what passes for reality TV today look like Mister Rogers . anyway , the film is filled with terrific action sequences , some wit courtesy of some classic Arnie one liners . there are also some suspenseful moments , and some terrific death scenes . the acting may not be stellar , but hey , it's Arnie , so who needs good acting . overall , a very well paced , entertaining piece of work .
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472,599 | 11,423,174 | 111,280 | 7 |
pretty decent entry
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as Star Trek movies go , this is a pretty good one . i'd say it's almost as good as the previous entry The Undiscovered Country . i say almost because there are some moments where i felt it dragged and lost momentum . other than that , though , i didn't really have any issues with it . it thought the story line was quite unique and original . the writing is pretty good , and the action scenes are decent . the acting was also pretty good . the only other thing lacking is a an actual threat of some sort . i mean there is one , but the focus is not really on that . but this movie didn't seem to need that . it works without it . i give Star Trek : Generations a .
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473,087 | 11,423,174 | 1,091,617 | 7 |
Evolution or Intelligent Design
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i found this documentary interesting think it is balanced and shows both sides of the issue . Intelligent design proponents as well as evolutionary proponents are interviewed . some of the things they talk about are a bit of a stretch , i think . plus , i wish they had injected a bit of humour and made things a bit lighter to lighten the mood . also the documentary is very sobering , and even sad at times . but no matter what side of the fence you are on , you might find this documentary of interest , maybe even informative , though some of the interviews may have been edited and / or taken out of context , ( like any documentary ) so you really have to be careful . for those of you on the fence about this issue , this documentary could lead you to do your own research and come to your own conclusions . as interesting as this documentary was , i can't use the word entertaining to describe it because it was so serious and dour . nevertheless , it was worth watching . for me , Expelled : NO intelligence Allowed is a
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473,133 | 11,423,174 | 399,327 | 7 |
who's the man ?
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just finished watching " The Man " with Samuel . L Jackson and Eugene Levy . not a bad offering . it's sort of in the vein of " 48 hours " . now i'm not equating the 2 movies with each other , though i do seem to recall being less than impressed with " 48 hours . i did however find " the Man " entertaining from beginning to end , from both a dramatic viewpoint and a comedic one . the 2 stars are both very gifted actors , so it was good to see them in action . admittedly , the film was kind of light in tone ( it could have had been a bit more substantial ) and very short in its running time . however , for what it was , it worked very well . i do have one small complaint dough and that is that the movie did seem a bit mean spirited in the beginning . not sure why that would bother me , since i would usually not complain about something like that . ( it'a petty complaint , i'll admit ) maybe i'm becoming someone who gets offended easily . in my ripe old age of 36 . I hope not . anyway , i soon forgot about that and enjoyed the movie . a strong out of 10
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473,410 | 11,423,174 | 107,101 | 7 |
Chuck Norris in an effective supernatural thriller
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this is a good , effective supernatural thriller with some light comedic elements combined . it is quite spooky and eerie . the basic outline is that 2 Chicago cops , Frank Shatter ( Norris ) and his partner Calvin Levels ( Calvin Jackson ) end up in Jerusalem ( you'll have to watch the movie ) as past of a routine murder investigation that is anything but routine . in fact , the fate of the world may depend on them . Norris and Jackson have good chemistry as the 2 partners and work well off each other . the partners have differing opinions on just about everything , which provides some amusing moments . i like the idea of Chuck going up against someone who may not be easy to defeat . i thought the movie was very entertaining and Chuck was convincing in his role as was Jackson . Sheree J . Wilson also plays a pivotal role in the film . Christopher Neame puts in an outstanding performance as the villain . Overall , a better than average movie . worth watching . a strong
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472,576 | 11,423,174 | 87,233 | 7 |
not your typical love story ,
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and i mean that in a good way . for one thing , the story isn't contrived like so many others of the genre . also it's not overly sentimental or sappy . you really believe these two people could fall in love . also the way they fell in love was realistic . Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep really do come across as genuine , playing two lonely people who meet through fate . but there's only one small hitch : they're both married . the movie is not fast paced , so if that's what you're expecting , you'll be disappointed . instead , it's an honest , unconventional love story that takes some time for the relationship to develop between the two central characters . Dianne Wiest has a small role , and is almost unrecognizable . it's nice to see Harvey Kietel in an everyman kind of role , as well as Jane Kaczmarek ( Malcolm in the Middle ) . but it's really Streep and DE Niro who make the movie what it is . if their portrayals were not authentic or honest , the film would not work . for me , Falling in Love is a
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473,141 | 11,423,174 | 452,623 | 7 |
good movie , but not as good as the trailer made it out to be
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i initially had no interest in seeing this movie . then , one day , i happened to catch a trailer for it . the trailer made the movie look fantastic , so my friend and i watched it on pay per view . i have to say , i'm disappointed . don't get me wrong , this is still a good movie , but i don't feel it's the masterpiece it was mad out to be . for one thing , i found it too formulaic and predictable . there is of course a moral dilemma for one of our characters . stylistically , it reminded me of both The Departed and Mystic River , which isn't a bad thing in this case . it's just an observation . the acting is very good , in this movie , Casey Affleck holds his own against Morgan Freeman , who is brilliant as usual , though his role is not that big . for me , Gone Baby Gone is a
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472,662 | 11,423,174 | 117,765 | 7 |
a skillful blend of comedy / drama / politics / thriller / crime drama ( and Burt Reynolds in a brilliant comic turn )
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the movie Striptease is a combination crime drama / comedy / thriller . with a bit of political humour thrown in . it manages to balance all of these elements well , and as a result is very entertaining . Demi Moore gets top billing here and is very convincing as Erin Grant a woman who loses custody of her daughter to her small time thug husband ( played with great relish by Robert Patrick ) . In order to obtain the money to appeal the verdict she resorts to being an exotic dancer at a strip club . There are a few well known names in this movie , but It is Burt Reynolds who steals the show . Reynolds Plays Congressman David Dilbeck , who happens to be in the audience ( incognito , of course ) and falls head over heals in love ? with Erin . Congressman Dilbeck also happens to be a full time horn dog , so comedy ensues . But there is one scene in particular where Dilbeck is scheduled to appear before a youth Christian conference and is late . the reason he is late is absolutely hysterical . I won't give any more away , except to say watch this movie . You will enjoy it . out of 10
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472,811 | 11,423,174 | 122,151 | 7 |
Mel Gibson , Danny GloverJoe Pesci , Rene Russo , Chris Rock , and Jet Li
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out of all four movies in the series , this is probably the loudest and most chaotic , but that doesn't mean it was a bad movie . i think the storyline was a bit thin and not really all that original , but just like in part three , the action , and the chemistry of the stars makes up for that . and this movie also has more laughs than the previous installments , many courtesy of both Joe Pesci and Chris Rock . Rene Russo is back , along with Mel and Danny . Jet Li joins the proceedings in this one , and brings some spectacular fight scenes courtesy of his martial arts skill . i don't know if this is the best of the series , but i thought it was as good as number three , which i really liked . for me , Lethal Weapon 4 is a
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472,760 | 11,423,174 | 441,773 | 7 |
entertaining ( )
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well , i liked the movie . the story was interesting , and the action scenes were good . the voice acting fit well with the characters . i gotta say though , that , i never laughed once . maybe it's just me , or maybe you have to be in a certain mood . still , i thought it was a good movie . it moves along at a good pace , and it's certainly never boring . it reminded me of the movie Beverly Hills Ninja , starring Chris Farley from 1997 . the main character is pretty much the same type of character , except in that one , our hero is a human being , and in this one , of course , he's a panda . the other difference is i actually found Beverly Hills Ninja pretty funny . but that's neither here nor there . as for Kung Fu Panda , i was entertained throughout . i just didn't laugh . for me Kung Fu Panda is a
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473,550 | 11,423,174 | 934,706 | 7 |
not too bad , but not that faithful to the comic version of events
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as an animated movie , this one isn't too bad . i liked the story and the great action sequences and there are some great fight scenes . but if you're really into the history behind the battle between Superman and Doomsday and the aftermath ( in other words , if you've read the comic version of the events ) you might be disappointed , as i don't think it is that faithful to the source material . but beyond that , the movie does seem a little rushed . i think they may have tried to jam too much into the short 75 minute running time . still , the movie is entertaining . you shouldn't get bored watching it . DC has done better though and although i liked it , it wasn't as good as i had hoped or expected . all in all , though , i'd Give Superman : Doomsday a based on it's entertainment value .
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472,833 | 11,423,174 | 397,065 | 7 |
fun horror film
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many people really slagged this movie and Paris Hilton . i'm not sure why . Yes , it's a horror movie-and yes it's a remake of a 1953 movie with Vincent Price . so it can not be called original . but then again , how many people in the target audience have seen the original , or even know about it . so throw that argument out the window . As for Paris Hilton , she is not that bad of an actress . anyway , as for the movie itself , it's a fun thrill ride with a fair amount of suspense . the acting is as good as any for this genre , and it seemed as if the actors were really having fun with it . my advice pop the movie in , shut off your brain for the duration and enjoy . there are a lot worse movies out there . ( in this genre and others )
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473,485 | 11,423,174 | 299,988 | 7 |
decent sequel , not quite up to the standard of the first one
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the main problem i found with this movie is it is not original , whereas the first one was . there is lots of action and some excitement and a pretty high body count , but there is very little in the way of gore . in my mind , most of the kills were lame . i like the fact that the heroine is a woman , and she a pretty strong character . the movie felt much liter in tone the the first one . it was sort of missing that scenes of foreboding . also , there are not any real scenes of peril or suspense . i do think the movie was entertaining , and the villain was not a bad character , although it would be hard to beat Rutger Hauer " s portrayal of the psycho in the fist movie . when all is said and done , i'd have to give " The Hitcher 2 "
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473,744 | 11,423,174 | 115,798 | 7 |
and you thought you had problems
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This is the second feature film directed by Ben Stiller , the first being " Reality Bites " which i have not seen . anyway the this movie is basically about the cable guy from hell . Steven Kovacs ( Matthew Brodderick ) has just been kicked out of his girlfriend's place . he now has his own apartment and is waiting for the cable guy to show up . The cable guy ( Jim Carrey ) shows up and installs the cable even giving Steven all the movie channels for free . From then on , the cable guy ingratiates himself into Stevens life , thinking they are best pals . one he realizes Steven doesn't feel the the seam way , things take dark turn . Jim Carrey is very good as the cable guy , showing his dark side , as well as the usual Jim Carrey manic hi-jinx . Matthew Brodderick is good in his role , although he is given little to do except react to Carey . This is a dark turn for Carey , a sort of dark comedy . but it works well , showing Carey has some range . Ben stiller does a good job directing this one , as it must have been a challenge reigning Carrey in for more serious scenes . i have to mention there is on hysterical scene , involving a particular word game .
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473,398 | 11,423,174 | 120,179 | 7 |
not as good as the first one , but still fairly entertaining
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while i don't think this movie was a s good as the original , i also don't think it's as bad as the rating here ( ) indicates . true , it doesn't have Keanu Reeves , or Dennis Hopper as the bad guy . however , Sandra Bullock does return . and it does have Jason Patric , who's pretty good actor with some charisma . and let's not forget Willem Dafoe as the bad guy . he's makes a good villain , in my mind . just like the first " Speed " this one has some decent action sequences , but they are less frequent ans less flashy than the original . also , there is one scenes which completely shatters believability . the story itself is not as compelling . in fact , i think there is less depth to this one . Jan de Bont and Graham Yost are also behind this one , but for whatever reason they fail to capture the same magic . still , it's a highly entertaining movie . for that reason , i give " Speed 2 "
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472,647 | 11,423,174 | 393,162 | 7 |
the movie is inspirational without being preachy and Samuel L . Jackson puts on an acting clinic
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there are many ' based on true events , underdog stories ' made into movies . but this one is different . yes , it is inspirational , but it isn't preachy and schmaltzy like so many have been . maybe the studios are finally seeing the light . after all , this is the second recent movie of the genre ( that i have seen ) to get it right , the other being " Glory Road " . as for " Coach Carter " , it's a pretty subdued affair . it focuses on a High School basketball coach ( Samuel . L . Jackson ) who has a vision for the students at his school . not only will they become winners on the basketball court , but they will also be inners off . this means as human beings , they will lose he loser , mediocrity mentality which has been ingrained intro them , by the school system and even their parents . of course , he meets fierce opposition . does he succeed in this vision ? well , lets just say things don't go quite the way you might expect them to . this movie is very character and story driven , so don't expect a lot of action . there aren't that many basketball sequences . much of the movie takes place off the court . but the movie works for 3 reasons . first , its ability to tell an inspirational story without bringing out the sledgehammer . second , the the supporting performances are all credible . but more important is the masterful acting of Samuel L . Jackson . the man is simply mesmerizing . you believe every second of his performance . the man has great screen presence and charisma and the emotion he conveys is real . the movie is long , but it's all about getting there , not being there , and the journey is worth it , in my opinion .
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473,326 | 11,423,174 | 74,751 | 7 |
less faithful to the original , but more entertaining than the recently released version
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this version of " King Kong " was very unfairly ravaged by critics when it premiered in 1976 . i have no idea why . yes it had some problems , and it also had some strong points . first , the problems . the ape walked upright instead of on its knuckles ( this was less of a problem with me than with most of the critics ) . purists were very upset with this . next , a glaring problem . in many scenes , you can clearly see that miniature models of certain structure were used . this is so obvious it is laughable . also . i think i'm the filmmakers veered away somewhat from the original version leaving out some pivotal scenes . the strong points : good performances from all the main characters . the ape looked fairly realistic for the its time . the movie was well paced . there were no humorous bits , no filler . it was not a grand spectacle , like the recently release version . the scenes between the ape and the woman were more heartfelt . i found it more entertaining than the latest version , much more exciting . i give this film
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473,132 | 11,423,174 | 454,919 | 7 |
solid thriller
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Pulse is a thriller along the guidelines of " White Noise " which starred Michael Keaton . i did enjoy White Noise , but I thought Pulse was a bit better at the thrilling aspects . Basically , the premise of Pulse is that dead spirits have found a way to break through the barrier between their world and ours and have taken over all our communication networks ans begun taking over people's bodies and infecting them with a deadly virus in order to eliminate the human race and take control . Kristen Bell , of Veronica Mars fame , plays the heroin in the movie and does a very convincing job in the role . i should mention that White Noise is much narrower in its scope . it does deal with spirits , but there no is subplot involving spirits taking over the world . Anyway , i hope i haven't said too much . both movies are great . it just depends on your taste . White Noise is more suspenseful and Pulse is more of a thriller , though each contains both elements . anyway pulse gets a strong out of 10
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472,748 | 11,423,174 | 406,759 | 7 |
freaky
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this film is a remake of an Asian film , which seems to be all the rage these days , and has been for quite some time . who knows how long this trend will last . anyway , i haven't seen the original , so i can't compare the two . as for this remake , i liked it for the most part . it has some pretty freaky moments alright . it's not really scary Per Se , but it is definitely unsettling . Jessica Alba is not too bad in this movie . in fact she does a better job than i thought she would . aside from being a remake , the premise of this movie has been done before in probably two movies , the names of which escape me . there are a few slow moments in the movie . but mostly it's good . i really liked the ending . i though it elevated the movie a bit . i wasn't expecting it to end the way it did . for me , The Eye is i a
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473,137 | 11,423,174 | 380,066 | 7 |
a solid entry in the horror genre
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The Woods is a solid , eerily effective ghost story , it boasts very good acting , a decent plot and a good setting . there are some special effects , but not as much as you would expect , which is a refreshing change for this genre . this is not a slasher flick . the movie is very character driven , and so is very dramatic , and is a bit slow at times , but not enough to lose interest . the only weak spot is near the end of the movie , but i won't give it away . the movie relies more on suspense and psychological scares than gore , another positive . this is not the best movie of the genre , but it is certainly on of the better . for those who like a little gore in their movies , it may not be your cup of tea . but then again , this is a different type of movie which doesn't require gore to tell its story . all in all a good offering . A strong out of 10
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473,557 | 11,423,174 | 432,021 | 7 |
better than the first two by leaps and bounds
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i thought this was the best of the Resident Evil franchise . the action was more intense , the fight scenes were away more spectacular and i also really liked the music . obviously , it's not original , bearing many similarities to the first two . and it does borrow heavily from other movies . but still , it is an entertaining romp . i think it is much more gory and graphic than the first two . this is just an observation . it didn't really bother me . this is the first resident Evil movie i have seen on the big screen , and if you have a chance to watch it in the theatre , i think it's worth it . it won't win any awards for deep characterizations or storyline , but it really isn't that kind of movie . it knows what it is and doesn't try to be anything else . i think it does what it sets out to do , and that is to entertain . for me , Resident Evil : Extinction is a definite
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472,812 | 11,423,174 | 104,714 | 7 |
Mel Gibson , Danny Glover , Joe Pesci , and Rene Russo
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Mel Gibson and Danny Glover are back in action again , as Riggs and Murtaugh , two L . A . cops who were first introduced in the first Lethal Weapon movie . Joe Pesci returns as smart alec Leo Getz , though his role is smaller in this movie . However Rene Russo joins the gang this time around . as for the movie itself , i liked it as much as the second one . there's an exciting chase scene , some great fight scenes , and the movie is funnier than the first two . Not only do Gibson and Glover have their back and forth banter , but so do Gibson and Russo . they have great chemistry together and really work well of each other . the only thing i didn't like that much about this installment was that the story was pretty standard for the genre , and the bad guys were your typical generic , run of the mill crooks . but the performances , the comedy and the chemistry of the actors make up for that . for me , Lethal Weapon 3 is a
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473,571 | 11,423,174 | 369,281 | 7 |
pretty decent all around ( 3D animation is pretty good ) but could have been better
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i guess i didn't mind this movie . i mean , it is enjoyable and the animation is well done . the story is simple , yet muddled at times , if that makes any sense . there are a lot of different characters in this one , and it's kind of hard to keep track , at times . there is lots of action and adventure . i found the ending anti-climatic . this is the first of three movies in the " Bionicle series " , and though i haven't seen the 2nd and 3rd yet , i suspect this one is a stand alone adventure . anyway , it's an entertaining 3D animated movie , though i wouldn't call it stellar , by any means . it's pretty fast paced , but short in its running time ( less than 80 minutes . nevertheless , i think there are many more positives than negatives . i'm giving " Bionicle : Mask of light " a
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472,990 | 11,423,174 | 1,034,331 | 7 |
Pacino and De Niro star together
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finally , we get a movie starring both Robert Di Nero and all Pacino actually sharing scenes together . they were both in Micheal Mann's 1995 heist caper heat , but shared almost no screen time together . in righteous kill , they play cops and longtime partners , trying to put the bad guys away and off the street . naturally things don't always work out that way , and there's more to it than that . if you're expecting an action movie here , you won't get it . it's more of a procedural crime drama . it's not fast paced , but it isn't boring . i found it interesting . there's a nice little twist that i didn't see coming . Jon Avnet directed this movie . he also directed 2007's 88 minutes , which also starred All Pacino . i linseed this movie better than that one . this one has more going on , more depth to the story . Carla Gugino , who like a lot stars , as well as Donnie Wahlberg , . and also Curtis " 50 cent " Jackson , who does a fine job here . the underrated Brian Dennehy also stars . for me , Righteous Kill is a
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473,652 | 11,423,174 | 420,324 | 7 |
Superman and Batman form an uneasy alliance
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this short film trailer is basically about Superman and Batman working together and forming an uneasy alliance . obviously , the two characters have vastly differing views on how to deal with crime and what constitutes punishment . it's a lot of fun to see these two iconic characters try to get along . i won't go int to the storyline here . but i will get into the acting , which is terrific . everyone is well cast . the two actors playing Superman and Batman are well suited to their characters . the same filmmakers that made Batman : Dead End and Grayson also made this short film . of the three , i probably liked this one the least , but i still thought it was well done . for me , World's finest is a
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473,685 | 11,423,174 | 424,136 | 7 |
a real treat ( i've never seen anything like it )
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a 14 year old girl has a three week chat-room relationship with a man . they decide to meet in person . it turns out he may be not be what he seems . but then neither is she . i won't give any of the plot away . you will have to watch the movie to find out more . i will say this film is along the lines of Fatal Attraction and others of the genre , except it turns the conventions of the genre upside down and inside out . it's exceptionally creative and inventive . i haven't seen anything like it before . i was also really impressed with both the acting and writing , as well as the dialogue . this is one compelling little thriller , although thriller might not quite be the correct word . it is certainly harrowing though . definitely one of the more interesting movies i have seen in a while . for me , Hard Candy is a
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473,712 | 11,423,174 | 113,409 | 7 |
an entertaining yet strange , twisted horror / sci-fi hybrid
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in the mouth of madness is one bizarre movie . it is part horror , part science fiction , with shades of many movies past thrown into the mix . i enjoyed the movie , yet i can't think of any particular reason . it certainly wasn't scary and there is very little in the way of suspense . however , the creepiness factor is quite high , as is the disgust factor at times . the makeup effects at times were not impressive , in fact at times seemed downright amateurish . the ending is of course ambiguous , as is the entire movie . the premise was interesting . an insurance investigator is pulled into a popular horror writers fictional world . he eventually discovers he is a character in one of the writer's horror novels and that all of his actions have been dictated by what is written in the book . sam neil plays the insurance investigator , john trent and does a good job of showing the gradual progression of trent from a rational , logical man to one who may or not ne be sane , as he discovers what he thinks is reality may not be . of course we never really know ourselves whether trent is crazy or whether he really is just a figment of an author's imagination . the truth of the matter is really left to us to decide . this is one of those rare instances where an open ending actually works . the movie itself is effective because we are left to our imagination and can create our own ending . out of 10
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473,660 | 11,423,174 | 418,141 | 7 |
the best Scooby Doo adventure yet
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good job . that's how i would describe this animated Scooby-Doo adventure . this is so far the best of the animated Scooby movies i have seen . i liked the story . i thought it had some depth to to it . the movie is also well paced . it doesn't get boring for a minute . it also has an interesting group of characters ( besides Scooby and Shaggy and the gang , of course ) plus , the movie was a real blast . i has a lot of fun watching it . i also liked the great Scottish music . it was very catchy and infectious . naturally , we know that Scooby and the Gamg will solve the mystery , but it's still fun getting to that point . the animation is also pretty good for this movie . i would love it if they did a 3D animation Scooby adventure , but we'll just have to wait and see . for me , Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness monster is a
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472,712 | 11,423,174 | 161,970 | 7 |
action , excitement , danger and intrigue
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i don't get the low rating this movie has here ( ) . i think this movie is pretty good . there's action , excitement , danger and intrigue . the acting is also pretty good . i really enjoyed Ernie Hudson's character and his performance . the shark attacks are pretty thrilling , at least i think so . i also like the music , which really heightens the suspense . the story is also good , in my opinion . the movie moves at a good pace and the sharks definitely inspire fear . i think you could do a lot worse than spending 90 minutes watching this movie . for , me it's an enjoyable ride . i think this movie is being unfairly criticized and is nowhere near as bad as its rating indicates . i give " Shark Attack " a
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473,616 | 11,423,174 | 458,352 | 7 |
a scathing indictment of the world of fashion ( true or not-but probably true )
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this movie is billed as being a comedy drama , but it is more of a black comedy than straight comedy . the movie is very sarcastic and ironic in its portrayal of the fashion industry in general , and the head of a major fashion magazine in particular . Meryl Streep plays Miranda Priestly the head of the major fashion magazine Runway . Anne Hathaway plays Andy Sachs , an eager young woman who dreams of becoming a top journalist and thinks that working as assistant to Miranda Priestly for one year will be her ticket into real journalism . Stanley Tucci plays Nigel a lifer at the company ( really nothing more than a glorified worker bee , who thinks much higher of himself ) who hopes to one day leave the company and have a venture of his own . Streep Plays Priestly as a scathing , ruthless , ice queen , concerned about nothing and no one but herself and the magazine . she has little time for the peons under her ( who of course do all the work and get no credit ) . she is virtually void of emotion or human feeling of any kind . though there are a few scenes witch show there might be a human being under there . she is also shown , in a few scenes as being vulnerable and insecure , as she has a husband who treats her as she treats those around her . Hathaway's Sachs is a fashion neophyte , as naive as she is eager . time goes on and things change , of course . in time Sachs learns valuable life lessons , naturally . the movie at times is sappy and maudlin and the character of Sachs is played a bit to unreal in the latter stages of the movie . the movie filled with witty , sharp dialogue that flows very smoothly . Streep ' performance is subtle and understated but bang on for her character . Tucchi's Nigel provides some dry comic relief and glimpses of humanity . Hathaway fails to make a big impact , and is really just fodder in much of the movie . the character of Miranda Priestly is purportedly based on a real person , although no one can say that of course . either way it offers a scathing indictment of the fashion industry , especially the elite . these people deserve to be skewered , and if they can't take it , they are as thin skinned as those people that work beneath them and are also accused of being thin skinned . How ironic . i hope people in the industry watch this movie and feel uncomfortable , as they should . this movie rates a solid
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473,304 | 11,423,174 | 373,883 | 7 |
i liked it a bit more than the original version
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prior to watching this movie , i'd heard people say that director Rob Zombie had butchered the franchise with his take on the Halloween lore . i don't share that viewpoint . i though the movie had a lot of good points to it . i thought the casting of Malcom McDowell was genius . he plays his character tongue in cheek , and really i think that's the whole tone of the movie . and it worked for me . there are some serious parts and the movie even has a moral , but it doesn't hit you over the head with anything . the violence is more sudden and a bit more graphic than the 1978 version . the acting is better in this movie , i think . the actor who played the grown up Micheal Myers ( the psycho ) is very convincing . and the child who played young Michael Myers is perfect for the role . the movie does tend to be slow in spots , but i still think it is a better movie than the original version . there is a lot of crude language in the movie and a fair amount of nudity , so be warned . for me , Halloween ( 2007 ) is a
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473,739 | 11,423,174 | 113,855 | 7 |
a fun martial arts action flick
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Mortal kombat is a fun movie , although dated . there is plenty of action , good fight choreography and the story is unique for its time . the characters are all interesting and the good guys are likable . the one complaint about this movie is that its makeup effects are poorly done In regards to one of the main baddies , a freak of nature named goro . it looks very much like goro is simply a man in a rubber suit , which does not look at all real . the movie is over ten years old , but still , you'd think they could have done a better job . however , surprisingly , this does not take away from the rest of the film . it is a fun diversion for around 90 minutes , and it moves at a good clip . i also like the fact that there is some character development , showing the motivation of the characters . to me , this is an enjoyable film , despite its flaws . out of 10
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472,682 | 11,423,174 | 441,007 | 7 |
i thought it was entertaining
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i enjoyed this movie . i thought it was pretty good from an entertainment point of view . however , i didn't fee it was very inspirational and for me , it didn't have the impact that many of the movies of the genre have . i didn't find anything profound about it . i think it may be loosely inspired by real events , which could mean anything as far as movies go . i could not really get into it beyond a superficial level . i'm not sure why . maybe it's because i'm not a real soccer fan . having said that , it was well acted , and well paced . it certainly wasn't boring , by any means . the songs they chose for the movie were also really good . i would probably watch this movie again down the road , though , because as i said , it's enjoyable as entertainment . for me , Gracie is a
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473,015 | 11,423,174 | 14,142 | 7 |
lust , betrayal and deception
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this is the second filmed version of Victor Hugo's classic novel , the first one being The Darling of Paris in 1917 . in this version , Lon Chaney plays the title character whose name is Quasi Modo and judging by how the character looks , Chaney endured quite a bit for the character . Quasi Modo is a deformed slave and bell ringer . this movie isn't as much about the hunchback as it is about one woman who has stolen the hearts of a few men , and what they do to try and win her love . what follows is lust , deception betray and tragedy . caught up in the middle of it all , through no fault of his own , is Quasi Modo . but the movie isn't all sadness and despair . at the beginning , it is lite hearted and comical . i enjoyed most of the film , though it does have its slow moments . the acting is quite good though , as is the musical accompaniment . i give The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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472,830 | 11,423,174 | 74,812 | 7 |
slightly dated ( yet relevant ) futuristic tale of Utopia ( or is it Dystopia ? )
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this is a hard movie to rate . It was made in 1976 , so is dated in some ways by today's standards . the special effects , while innovative at the time , are almost laughable today . the story though is relevant in today's age , even more so than 1976 . it brings up moral and ethical dilemmas as we may be closer to the events in the movie than ever , though admittedly , still a long way off . the basic premise is that everyone lives inside a walled city , free to do whatever they want , until , that is their 30th birthday . at this time , they must go through a process called " renewal " , where they start over again . However , there are those , who wish to live beyond 30 and attempt to escape . these people are called " runners " . an elite police force , known as the Sandmen , must find them and terminate them . this is the sole purpose of each Sandman . As i mentioned earlier , there are many moral and ethical dilemmas brought up by this movie , especially given Earth's History , its present , and most certainly its future . the movie is not heavy handed , or preachy , however . you will have to watch the movie to find out more . If you are an action junkie , this movie may not be your cup of tea . while there is some action , it is not the bombastic , frenetic type of action found in many of today's movies . the movie is also more dialogue driven and is fairly slow at times . however , it does pick up and is worth watching , especially if you like movies which cause you to think .
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472,711 | 11,423,174 | 222,355 | 7 |
intense and thrilling
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this movie could be called a blatant rip-off of " Jaws 3 " , at least the beginning of it . however it has an added twist and it's a much better movie . the shark attacks are really bloody and violent in this one , and the are frenetic at times . i'm not sure if this movie is better than the first , but it's still pretty good . again there's lots of action , and the sharks are fear inspiring . the acting is pretty good . the movie is a bit too melodramatic at times and lags once in awhile . even so , it's an entertaining movie with some thrills and some nail biting tension . there are a lot worse movies out there in the genre and in general . if you wanna fill 90 minutes or so , you could do a lot worse , and you may even enjoy it . my vote for " Shark Attack 2 " is
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473,630 | 11,423,174 | 452,598 | 7 |
i found it higher energy and more entertaining than the 1st one
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i actually think this is a better movie than the 1st one . i don't think it has as many funny moments , but there are some . i just think it is more entertaining and has an even higher energy level . i also liked the story more . it has a bit more to it . Eugene levy is in this one , and i think he really adds something to the movie . the rivalry between his and Steve Martin's character is quite fun to watch . The original cast are all back , and the acting is once again good . this time around Steve Martin did not over exaggerate his facial expressions and movements during the physical comedy moments . if he did , i didn't notice . at the end of the movie , i wondered if they would make a third entry in the series , which i really hope they do . anyway , for me " Cheaper by the Dozen 2 " is a strong
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473,900 | 11,423,174 | 1,097,636 | 7 |
lots of fast paced fun
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this is a pretty good Scooby Doo movie . it's fast paced , with some interesting characters , and the story is interesting . beyond that , the movie is fun to watch . Scooby and the gang are supposed to be vacationing in Paris , but end up in Nepal , battling the abominable snowman , and trying to unravel the mystery as they go . this Scooby Doo movie has a lot more action than many i've seen so far , and it's also quite funny . fans of Scooby and the gang are sure to like it , and even people who have never seen a Scooby Doo adventure should find it entertaining . if you haven't seen it you should check it out . for me , Chill Out Scooby Doo is a
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472,882 | 11,423,174 | 117,624 | 7 |
Locklear is very convincing
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Shattered Mind , AKA The terror Inside stars Heather Locklear as a woman tormented by multiple personalities . Locklear is very convincing here , in a very non glamorous role . the movie is engrossing at times , but very dreary and depressing . it's also hard to follow at times and , moves ponderously slow . it's hard to watch , to say the least . i don't think it's a movie you could enjoy , but i think it's enlightening . the performances are all good . the problem is , the story is almost all hopeless despair , with no real bright side . i think it would have been better if there had been a few lighter moments , though i realize it's not always easy to do with this type of movie . it's a made for TV movie , but it's very well made . because of that and the performances , especially Locklear , i give Shattered Mind a
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472,580 | 11,423,174 | 117,626 | 7 |
pretty decent made for TV movie
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She Cried No AKA " Freshman Fall , is a pretty good TV movie , but it is pretty generic for the genre . it doesn't stand out or anything , but it is well made . the acting performances are pretty good and the characters are pretty believable . the one thing that does set this movie apart would be the ending , which is unexpected and unconventional for this type of movie , at least in my experience . it's nice to see a movie that doesn't cop out in the end . it's also nice to see a strong female character . the movie is certainly watchable and well paced , though there isn't really a lot of tension . still , it's a decent way to spend 90 minutes . i give " She Cried No " a
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472,983 | 11,423,174 | 401,997 | 7 |
solid espionage movie
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i thought this was a well done movie . it moves along at a good clip . it's never boring , and it was much more straight forward than i expected it to be , making it easy to follow . this is a movie that i didn't find overly compelling , but more than enough to maintain interest . there isn't a lot of suspense or tension . we are shown at the beginning how the movie will end up , but it is interesting seeing how it gets to that that point . that's a credit to the good writing . but i think it the acting in this one that really elevates it . Chris Cooper was terrific as usual . but Ryan Phillippe really impressed me here . i thought he was outstanding . Laura Linney was good as well , although i wish she had been given a more substantial role . all things considered , this is a low key movie . it won't blow you socks off or anything , but it works . i would watch this movie again , as i found it interesting . for me , Breach is a solid
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473,462 | 11,423,174 | 366,174 | 7 |
fun and thrilling ( but as deep as a puddle )
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Anacondas is the second of the anaconda films , but is not a sequel to the original . it is a stand alone film , and a fairly decent effort . there are no cast members from the original film . the film take s a more serious tone than its predecessor with no campy elements . The action scenes are much more plentiful and intense . and instead of just one anaconda , there are several , hence the title . there is an ensemble cast , which are all competent , given the material . there an eclectic character mix here ranging from the likable to the not so likable and the completely hate inspiring . the motivations of the characters are well fleshed out , always a good thing . the film itself delves into the territory of implausibility at times , but there would be no movie otherwise . Entertaining , fast paced with some thrilling sequences , combine to make Anacondas a worthwhile experience . just don't expect anything deep .
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472,673 | 11,423,174 | 79,227 | 7 |
one of Chuck Norris's earlier films heavier on the story , lighter on the fighting
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this is one of Chuck Norris's earlier films . this movie i ( belive it or not ) more story driven , rather than focusing on martial arts action . Chuck Plays John T . Booker , an ex commando who suddenly finds that members of his former unit are being assassinated . Booker tries to warn those that are still alive and find out why they are being targeted . He believes he is also on the list , so his time is limited to find both the killer and the reason for the murders . Chuck actually uses his acting chops more than his fists and feet in this outing . he actually does an okay job in that dept . there are still some fight scenes in the movie , which actually look more realistic than in today's martial arts flicks . there are no flashy camera tricks here . back in the 70's people liked their action more authentic . i liked that about his film . if you are looking for an all out action movie , this 1 is not for you . however , if you like a little story in the mix , check it out .
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473,591 | 11,423,174 | 100,157 | 7 |
one of the better Stephen King novels adapted for the screen
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this is one of the best Stephen King novels adapted for the big screen . this movie is well acted , well written and well directed . Kathy bates makes a great homicidal maniac . James Caan plays novelist Paul Sheldon who ends up being tormented by Annie Wilkes , who is his biggest fan . she goes to great lengths to prove just how big a fan she is . of course , she is also very angry at Sheldon , so of course he must be punished . i won't reveal how he comes to be tormented by her , or why she is angry at him , but she has her reasons , sick and twisted they may be . Caan is also convincing as a man who believes his life is in danger and is desperate to survive . anyway , the suspense factor is high in this one , as is the creepiness factor . for me , Misery is a
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473,785 | 11,423,174 | 84,602 | 7 |
2nd sequel in Rocky series
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Rocky 3 is not a bad movie , as far as the series goes . it has lots of action , some good training sequences and some dramatic moments . however it lacks something that the first 2 have . and that is heart . it just doesn't have the depth of that they have . this is not a tangible thing , but more a feeling . if you watch Rocky 3 , you will understand . the antagonist , ( villain ) Clubber Lang , Rocky's rival , is fairly strong as portrayed by Mr . T . though i get the sense this movie was made just to keep the franchise going . I say this because if you watch the next installment , Rocky 4 , you will notice there is more intent to the whole movie . The antagonist is much more developed and there is more at stake . there are actually 2 antagonists and you will understand if you watch the movie . anyway , back to 3 . the filmmakers could have done without this installment and went right to 4 . as for Rocky 3 - - 7 stars / 10
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473,606 | 11,423,174 | 216,620 | 7 |
decent suspense movie , but a bit slow a times
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this is a pretty good movie , all things considered . it has its moments of suspense and tension , and there are a few possible suspects for the psycho , at least in the first half or so . the acting is fairly decent , and the writing is fair . i will say that i found that sometimes the build up to some scenes is a bit too drawn out . and the ending is a bit too ambiguous for me . however , having Jerry Wasserman as the creepy town sheriff is a stroke of casting genius . you never really know what's going on in his mind , and whether he's a good guy or a bad guy , at least until near the end of the movie . he steals every scene he's in . John Savage is also good as the creepy father . when you add everything up , this movie is certainly watchable and more than that at times . for me , " Christina's House " is a
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473,167 | 11,423,174 | 164,184 | 7 |
fourth movie in the Jack Ryan Series ( second best next to The Hunt for red October )
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this fourth movie in the Jack Ryan series , features Ben Affexk as Ryan , who surprisingly does an OK job . but there are two supporting performances that really stand out for me , first is Morgan Freeman , who is amazing in his role . and Liev Schreiber , . both are equally effective . for me , the movie is almost worth it just because of those two performances . the rest of the supporting cast is also very good . i like the story . i found it very relevant and realistic . i also thought way the characters behave in the movie is realistic , as well . the special effects in this movie blew me out of my seat . they were seamless , as far as i can tell . there's also the unpredictable aspect of the movie . and there is a lot of suspense and tension to keep you riveted . by the way , the first movie of the Jack Ryan series is The Hunt for red October with Alec Baldwin as Ryan . the second one is patriot Games , with Harrison Ford as the title character . the third is Clear and Present Danger , also with Ford . but for me , The Sum of all Fears is the second best of the series , next to The Hunt for Red October . the other two , i didn't really care for too much . for me , The Sum of all Fears is a
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473,793 | 11,423,174 | 107,889 | 7 |
i didn't like it as much as Friday Night Lights . . . , but
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i still liked it . i just felt that . . . Nights had a stronger story , and i was more emotionally involved . i also found the characters mote compelling . for me the program dragged at times , when there were scenes not involving football . fortunately these scenes weren't very long , and there weren't a lot of them . of all the actors in the movie , i was most impressed with Kristy Swanson and Halle Berry , though bad had fairly small roles . the program was entertaining enough to keep watching , i just didn't think it was spectacular . is it worth buying ? hard to say . but i do think it's certainly worth catching on premium cable or as rental . these are just my thoughts . my vote for the program :
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473,269 | 11,423,174 | 339,135 | 7 |
Van Damme shows some acting ability in this one
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as far as i know , this movie represents a big departure for Jean Claude Van Damme . to me , it marks the first time he has put in a good acting performance . this movie is more of a drama than anything . there are some fight scenes , but they are much more realistic and gritty than his past films , at the one i have seen . the movie also contains some very brutal moments , some implied , others shown . Van Damme's character is shown as very human in this movie . there was also a point to the film , something sorely lacking in previous efforts . it was entertaining , but also very hard to watch at times . if you are expecting over the top fights and stunts , you won't find it here . instead you will find what seems to me to be a fairly accurate portrayal of life in prison , and the horrors that occur there . for me " In Hell " is a strong based largely on its realism and Van Damme ' heart wrenching performance .
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472,699 | 11,423,174 | 49,431 | 7 |
there's lots to like about this western
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this is another good western , which i enjoyed . it's not an epic or anything , but it is good for what it is . it ' about 3 fur trappers , led by a men named Jed , who is crude and uncivilized . Jed and his two friends find themselves as scouts for a fort that is the only thing standing between them and and Indian band , who resent the Americans on their land , and want to take it back . that's the gist of the story . what follows is action , excitement , even a bit of humour , and forbidden romance . one of Jed's friends , Gus , reminded me a lot of the character Quint ( played by Robert Shaw ) in the movie Jaws . they both have that crusty , gruff demeanor . anyway , if you're a western fan , you should find lots to like about this particular entry . i think it deserves a
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472,646 | 11,423,174 | 443,706 | 7 |
the movie itself is pretty decent , but the disc is bare bones ( 2 disc special edition comes out in ' 08 )
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i didn't find too many problems with this movie . i mean , it is 157 minutes , but that doesn't really have a negative effect on the film . the acting is good all around , but no standout performances . the story is well written , and easy to follow . by the way , if you're not familiar with the story , Zodiac is a killer who terrorized the San Francisco Bay area in the late 60's early 70's . the case was never officially solved . a lot of the movie consists of quiet , dramatic moments , with a bit of subdued action here and there . the movie is compelling enough to maintain interest , but not outstanding . i did think , however , that the tone of the film was a bit too light for the subject matter . otherwise , though , it's pretty good . the DVD is bare bones , but there is a preview of a special 2 disc edition coming in 2008 , which promises insights into the case with in depth interviews from those involved in the original case and much more . i actually think this stuff will be more compelling than the movie . my advice , rent the bare bones edition and wait for the special edition .
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472,754 | 11,423,174 | 848,557 | 7 |
well done
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i enjoyed this film . it's the latest installment in George A . Romero's Dead series of films . it's not really a sequel to any of the other movies . it's more of a standalone feature . i thought this movie did a good job of portraying the paranoia and despair that would occur if such a situation were to happen . it follows a groups of college students and a professor as they document the events as they are happening on a video camera , so it's shot documentary style . i think this movie is an indictment of society and our morbid fascination with death . it's also an indictment of the media and how they can twist and spin everything , so you never really know what the truth is . and it also shows out dependence on technology . there's also plenty of gore here , if you're a gore hound . all in all , a well done movie . my vote for Diary of the Dead : a
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473,206 | 11,423,174 | 42,895 | 7 |
final film in John Ford's Cavalry " trilogy "
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to me , this third and final film of John Ford's Cavalry " trilogy " is better than the second entry , She Wore a yellow Ribbon , but not quite as good as the first entry , Fort Apache . this one has some exciting moments and a few funny moments , which were lacking in Ribbon . this one has quite a strong romance angle to it , which i didn't like that much . however , John Wayne is very good in these sensitive moments . we get to see more of Wayne in this one than in Ribbon , which is a good thing . Maureen O'Hara is also good as the romantic interest . however , i thought Claude Jarman Jr . was strong as as Trooper Jeff Yorke , son of the commanding officer , Lt . Col . Kirby Yorke , played by John Wayne . i was also impressed by Harry Carey Jr . ( one of Ford's regulars ) as Trooper Daniel ' Sandy ' Boone . i felt there were some slow moments here and there , but overall , i liked it . for me , Rio Grande is a
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473,203 | 11,423,174 | 111,756 | 7 |
fascinating
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this movie is quite a bit different than 1993's Tombstone . obviously it focuses on Wyatt Earp , more than anything . this movie paints quite a different picture of Earp than Tombstone does . it depicts him in a much different light . Kevin Costner's portrayal of Earp is much different than Kurt Russel's in Tombstone . i think i liked Russel's portrayal a bit more . Dennis Quaid portrays Doc Holliday , and his portrayal is much different than Val Kilmer's in Tombstone . i actually liked Val Kilmer's performance better , and i liked his character more . Quaid does a good job though . the supporting cast is also very good . another big difference between this movie and Tombstone , is that this movie is very deliberately paced , and more in depth . the story is much deeper . there is not that much action , and some may be turned of by the length of the movie at over 3hrs . but if you can view it as character study , you might enjoy it . one thing i really liked rising the musical score . i found it very rousing and poetic . for me , Wyatt Earp is a
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473,645 | 11,423,174 | 53,271 | 7 |
i liked it
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sure , it may seem cheesy by todays ' standards , but it's good clean fun for the whole family , for the most part . really young children might be a bit scared from a few scenes , but other than that , it's fun for everyone . i chuckled quite a bit t some of the comedic bits , and i also thought the story was interesting . it's not just about the Shaggy Dog . there's another story in there as well . some of the facial expressions and reactions may seem a bit hokey and overdone , but so what . that was how they acted back then . if i recall correctly , this was the first motion picture made by Disney . i wouldn't say the comedic parts are laugh out loud , rolling in the aisles funny . , but they were certainly amusing . you could do a lot worse with 102 minutes or so . my vote for The Shaggy Dog :
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473,044 | 11,423,174 | 408,345 | 7 |
suspenseful , thrilling ( if unoriginal ) action film
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firewall stars Harrison Ford as a bank security specialist , who is forced into breaking into the system he has designed by a vicious criminal played by Paul Bettany . jack Stanfield ( Ford ) must steal millions of dollars from several bank accounts or his family will be killed . Bettany plays Bill Cox , the ringleader . Viginia Madsen plays Beth Stanfield . As far as this type of movie goes , this one is okay . it is suspenseful and thrilling , but aside from the basic premise , nothing new . Virginia Madsen is a standout in her performance as the wife who is terrified but must keep it together for the sake of her children . Ford is his usual reliable self , but it seems he is simply playing the same character he usually plays . he is also getting up there in age , so it might be time to retire the action hero persona , and try something more character driven . Paul Bettany is outstanding as the antagonist . he personifies evil . this is a departure for him , but he may have a career playing the baddie . His performance elevates this film . i give this film
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472,740 | 11,423,174 | 107,978 | 7 |
now , thats more like it
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after seeing how disappointing " RoboCop 2 " was , i did not have high hopes for this one . however , i was pleasantly surprised . while i didn't feel it was quite as good as the original , it was pretty close . it had a different kind of storyline than i was expecting . this story was pretty coherent , and had some unpredictability about it , which i liked . it also had some depth to it . there was a good mix of action , drama and humour , and the humour worked here . this movie has some genuinely funny moments . the movie is certainly less violent than the previous 2 , but that doesn't matter here . there's still plenty of explosions and car chases . the special effects in this one were pretty good , in my opinion . this movie is the most fun of the 3 . i believe most of the laughs were intentional , at least they came off that way . the series redeems itself with this installment . for me , " RoboCop 3 " is a strong
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473,191 | 11,423,174 | 486,576 | 7 |
again , lacks the epic quality it should have , but it doesn't exactly suck
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well , at least it didn't suck . but it wasn't as good as the potential hinted at . i guess it's maybe slightly better than the first one , but barely . the story is interesting and has some merit , but the execution of the film left me empty . the Silver Surfer is a pretty cool looking character , but i wish the character had been developed more . Having Laurence Fishburne voice the Surfer was a definite plus , as his voice fit the character perfectly . no disrespect to Doug Jones , who physically played the character . i'm mot sure i've heard Doug Jone's voice , so all i can comment on is Fishburne . like the first one , this movie is too short and seems rushed . it lacks the epic quality this type of movie should have . another problem is the characters didn't really have to do much more or different than they did in the first one . having said that , the movie is entertaining , if not compelling . even with it's problems , i'd give " Fantastic Four : Rise of the Silver Surfer " . as a final word , if another installment or a possible Silver Surfer spin off , is planned as rumored , one can only hope they pull out all the stops and make whatever's next into what it really should be : an epic tale worthy of its source material . otherwise , there's no point and they should stop right now .
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473,256 | 11,423,174 | 74,958 | 7 |
very bleak , but thought provoking , and ahead of its time
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this is a pretty good movie , all things considered . the acting was really good , as was the writing , there is some great dialogue here . i think the movie could have been a bit shorter . i also found it kinda bleak . the whole idea that we only know what big conglomerates that own the media , specifically TV news , want us to know . since this movie was mad In 1976 , it was certainly ahead of its time , in that viewpoint . whether all that is true or not , i don't know . i do know that i never watch TV news or read news in the paper , mostly because it's all stuff . as for this movie , it is certainly very thought provoking and brings up interesting issues . based on that , and the acting and writing , i give Network a .
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472,625 | 11,423,174 | 109,707 | 7 |
different
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this is an interesting film , sort of a biopic of Edward D . Wood Jr . , or Ed Wood , as he is more famously known . Wood apparently was one of the most inept filmmakers , ever . but he was also passionate about film . he just had trouble raising money , so he had to make his films on the cheap , usually with his friends in the cast . he also had no real idea about how to make a movie . his Plan Nine from Outer Space was at one time considered the worst movie ever made , and Wood became world famous for that reason . unfortunately this was two years after he died . anyway , Johny Depp plays the title character . there are some other well known actors here as well . the movie is at times sad , funny , enlightening , and certainly interesting . i mostly liked it , though i don't think it was a masterpiece . for me , Ed Wood is a
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472,567 | 11,423,174 | 81,071 | 7 |
above average western with some great gun battles
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this is a movie about the James / Younger Gang of the old west and their exploits . the gang is known for robbing banks and they also rob trains . it's sort of told from a sympathetic view of the gang . the movie doesn't really show them as bad men , but rather men who are a product of their time . David Carradine plays Cole Younger , Keith Carradine plays Jim Younger and Robert Carradine plays Bob Younger . Stacy Keach plays Frank James , while James Keach plays Jesse James . Dennis Quaid plays Ed Miller and Randy Quaid Plays Clell Miller , who also ride with the gang . for me , this western is above average . there's lots of action and some intense and ( in my opinion ) spectacular gunfights . this movie may have the distinction of being the 1st movie to have real life brothers playing brothers on screen . i thought the acting was pretty convincing , and the filmmakers did a good job in making me feel some empathy for the gang . if you like westerns , you should like this movie . for me , " The Long Riders " is a
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473,531 | 11,423,174 | 257,076 | 7 |
entertaining popcorn movie fills the gap
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this is an entertaining movie , though there's not a lot of depth to it . it's not what i would call great by any stretch . i don't think it's too original either , but then again in today's movie climate , what movie is ? if it's not a remake , it's a sequel . in this case , it's a remake of a bad 1970 TV series . watching it won't make you feel any different than if you hadn't watched it . there's no lack of action and the characters are decent enough though no one really stands out . as far as popcorn movies goes , this one fills the gap for 117 minutes , but won't likely leave much of an impact when finished . you could do a lot worse than " Swat " to kill some time . just don't expect too much realism or originality .
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472,561 | 11,423,174 | 207,333 | 7 |
decent ghost story , though not very intense ( very family friendly )
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i didn't find this movie too bad . i was expecting something more intense . this is a fairly family friendly ghost story and there's nothing wrong with that . Elisha Cuthbert is the leading female character , while Ricky Mabe ( whose career so far has been mostly TV series and a one or two TV movies ) is the lead male character . the acting is fine , and the movie has bit of an eerie feel to it . however , i didn't really buy into the reason for the ghost haunting the estate . it just seemed too weak of an explanation to me . other than that , i don't have any major gripe with movie . like i said , it's pretty lite family fare , so you want see any blood or violence , and there's no bad language that i recall . it's rated PG for thematic material , but i don't think too many children over ten would have a problem with it . for me , " Believe " is a
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473,022 | 11,423,174 | 315,885 | 7 |
quality family friendly viewing
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i liked this movie a bit more than the first one . this one has more of a story , the characters have a bit more to do and the pace is quicker . there is some action , though i still wouldn't call it action packed . like the first , this is a decent family movie , though there are a few mild scenes of peril and some mild language . again , it might be a bit too much for very young children . still , it is quality family viewing . there's no real violence or sexual content . and there is a bit of humour in this one , which there really wasn't in the first one . there is also a bit more realism to this movie and it has a message of sorts , but it is not at all preachy . this movie isn't for everybody's taste , but if you like your movies low key and family friendly , this might be your movie . for me , Gentle Ben 2 is a
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473,472 | 11,423,174 | 465,624 | 7 |
not super , but definitely worth watching
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okay , the basic plot of the movie . guy ( Luke Wilson ) asks girl ( Uma Thurman ) on date . things go not too bad at first . guy discover girl has a secret super identity . also discovers she is crazy , neurotic , jealous , possessive-just plain nuts . so , guy breaks up with girl . she get angry and decides to get even . and since she has super powers , she can really get even . i'll leave it at that . i had higher hopes for this one . it isn't bad Per Se-it just had so much potential . it is billed as a comedy / romance / sc / fi . okay , there is some comedy , in fact a few very funny scenes , but most of the comedy consisted of the light chuckle , sort of amusing variety . now , romance . there is some romance involved and it is a bit schmaltzy at times , almost too much . there is a little bit of sc / fi , but that is the least developed area in the movie . there are some pretty decent special effects . the acting is good . Luke Wilson gives off a sort of " aw shucks " , ma'am " kind of vibe , which is amusing . Uma Thurman is credible in the lead role , and looks hot as always . Anna Farris is cast in a slightly more serious , less ditsy role than usual , and pulls it off nicely . there is no doubt she can act . she has been in some dramatic movies and fared well . but the stand out in this movie is Wanda Sykes , who provides most of the very funny scenes . she has a small , but brilliant role . i hope we see a lot more of her in the future . i should also mention the music . not good for this movie . we are treated to lots of sweeping majestic , almost inspirational sort of arias ( let's raise everyone's spirits ) . it is really just too much . and one last little observation . much of the sc / fi aspect is a rip-off of superman . this probably an homage , more than anything . not really a criticism , just an observation . but still worth mentioning . anyway , to sum up , not a bad movie , definitely watchable , just don't expect to be laughing hysterically all that frequently . this movie gets a strong
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473,054 | 11,423,174 | 313,443 | 7 |
pretty good , if unoriginal
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for this genre ( crime drama / thriller ) this movie is pretty good . it's certainly entertaining and thrilling . it's also pretty fast paced . the acting is decent but not spectacular . Denzel Washington plays the main character , and he has been better . Eva Mendes is also in the movie , and depending on your taste in women , may be reason enough to watch the movie . though the movie is of a serious nature it still comes off as a fluff piece . it isn't really original for the genre . there are a few twists and turns , for sure , but many movies of the genre have those . you probably won't be fooled too much , since most of the film is predictable . still , it's fun getting there . for me , Out of Time is a
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472,532 | 11,423,174 | 102,059 | 7 |
an amusing , sometimes hysterical spoof on top gun
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the movie hot shots is obviously a broad comedy . you really have to look at the big picture to understand its genius . it's sort of like the monty python gang doing their take on hamlet and playing it straight . that's the genius of hotshots , that the actors play it as if they too were doing hamlet . of course there are several funny bits contained in the movie , and two sequences which are absolutely hysterical . but it is the intentional over the top acting that really makes this movie . i suspect they may have had to do numerous takes for many scenes , because the actors could not keep a straight face . the dialogue is brilliant in this movie and delivered perfectly deadpan every time . and of course there is also some physical comedy , which doesn't hurt . this was a much more enjoyable movie than the naked gun series . i also must mention lloyd bridges who played a very important , and very dimwitted admiral . there are many absurd scenes which are brilliantly overacted . this is a fast paced movie , which kept me interested to the very end .
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473,275 | 11,423,174 | 403,016 | 8 |
great stunts ( gives a new appreciation of the athletes in this sport ) wow !
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this movie is not bad at all . some of the stunts these guys ( and girls ) do in Supercross is absolutely astounding . the way they flip in mid air and the heights they can reach . i have a new respect for these people . the stunts were mind blowing , but very realistic , as far as i could tell . there are some hot women in this movie , naturally . the acting is OK and to me , the plot is thin , but that is not the draw for this movie . the real reason to watch this movie , or any of the genre , are the amazing stunts these guys can do . to say they are talented is a huge understatement . i found this movie pretty exciting . it is only during the dramatic scenes that i didn't like it as much . i just wanted to see those stunts . thankfully , that is what most of the movie is . if you're a Supercross fan , you should love this movie . if you're not , you might still really enjoy it . at the very least , you should have a new appreciation for the athletes involved . my vote for " Supercross " :
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473,091 | 11,423,174 | 89,945 | 8 |
entertaining spoof of the western genre and its conventions
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i found this movie quite entertaining , and even amusing . i didn't think it was laugh out loud funny , ( i don't think it's that type of movie ) but it was still a good watch . it's a send up ( spoof ) of the western genre ) . one thing it pokes fun at is the strong macho image of the good guy . if you've seen many westerns , you'll get a lot of the jokes , some of which are accurate , and some of which exaggerate things a bit , or even a great deal . i've seen quite a few westerns , but even if you haven't seen even one , you'll likely still find the movie amusing . the movie is short , at under 90 minutes , and goes by very quickly . for me , Rustler's Rhapsody is an
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