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473,674 | 11,423,174 | 116,705 | 8 |
great fun
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i truly fail to see how this movie has such a low rating ( ) on this site . i mean not only is it funny , but it's action packed , and family friendly . this is one fast paced movie , that doesn't let up . it's a true comedy of errors . the acting is also great in this one Schwarzenegger is in great comedic form here , as is Sinbad . i don't usually find Sinbad funny , but he was in this movie . and Arnie has shown his comedic side in a few movies , but i never expected him to be this funny in a comedy that fires on all cylinders . the only negative thing i would say about this movie is that it strays a bit into sappy territory briefly . there are a few suggestive scenes , but these would be above the heads of most kids , so like i said , this is a family friendly movie . there are some very funny moments throughout , and the movie is always entertaining . for me , Jingle All the way is an
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473,455 | 11,423,174 | 105,104 | 8 |
lots of great action and superb fight scenes
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OK , i won't waste much time getting into the specifics of the film . here's all you really need to know . great action with superb fight scenes . awesome twisted villain . Wesley snipes plays the lead character , a no nonsense , kick ass terrorist buster . Bruce Payne portrays the truly evil baddie named Charles Rayne who has hijacked a plane which Snipes character just happens to be on . too bad for for Rayne . . there are also great supporting performances , most notably from Liz Hurley in a departure of sorts ( as far as i know ) there's a bit more to the movie which briefly sets the stage in the beginning of the movie . after that , mayhem . - people are shot and or killed , and bad guy and underlings attempt to kick the crap out of the god guy without getting killed . it's obvious who wins of course , but the fun is in getting there . and i can't'n forget that there's some dark humour and great one liners . thrown in for good measure , if you like your action movies lean and mean , and to the point , without any excess baggage aboard , this is your movie . so , buckle up , it's gonna be a bumpy ride .
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473,741 | 11,423,174 | 116,731 | 8 |
terrific , well acted suspense thriller with a few twists
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The Juror is a well paced suspenseful film , with great performances from the two main actors , Alec Baldwin , and Demi Moore . the supporting cast includes Anne Heche , James Gandolfini and a young Joseph Gordon-Levitt . Demi Moore Plays Annie Laird , mother to Oliver , ( Levitt ) and also a juror juror in a high profile murder case against a mob leader . Annie is forced by a mob associate to convince the other jurors to render a verdict of non-guilty or her son or others she cares for will be harmed . the problem is , the jury is convinced of the guilt of the mobster and the evidence seems to indicate guilt . I won't say any more about the plot . i will say that what follows is loads of suspense and nail biting tension . Demi Moore is so convincing as the mother who feels helpless and Alec Baldwin is Brilliant as her tormentor . the movie doesn't end the way i thought it would ( and i mean that in a good way ) instead offering up a few twists i wasn't expecting right up until the final moments . A terrificly entertaining film , which relies ( very successfully ) on suspense and great performances .
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473,784 | 11,423,174 | 89,927 | 8 |
better than the 3rd film in the series
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Rocky 4 is a better movie than Rocky 3 . there is more depth to the story . The villain is a mush greater threat and there is more at stake . the is a second antagonist which Rocky must fight , but you will have to watch the movie to understand . the setting for the movie is also a positive . it is set in Russia in 1985 . the movie also has a moral which the three previous ones do not . this movie focuses much more om the training for the final fight than actual fight itself . the fight scenes are well done , but there is less realism . by that , i mean no man could tale any where near the punishment endured by Rocky and remain alive for the duration . other than that , the movie is well done . though not as good as Rocky2 , it is a close second to the original . A fine addition to the series .
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473,299 | 11,423,174 | 120,512 | 8 |
pretty decent family viewing
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this movie has the based on a true story tag , but i'm sure there were dramatic licenses taken . the people in the story are real and some of them are probably still around . that much is certain . beyond that , this movie makes for light , though pretty entertaining viewing . it does seem a bit far fetched at times , though . and the story is pretty thin . there is really nothing offensive about the movie that i can tell . there's is no foul language or nudity . there are a few intense scenes with animals that might be a bit too much for young children . i think the movie would be suitable for kids 10 or older , but parents should always use their discretion . overall , this is a fun movie the family could enjoy . for me , Wild America is
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472,600 | 11,423,174 | 102,975 | 8 |
blew away my expectations
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wow . going into this movie , my expectations were pretty low . i though it would be a decent movie , but not great . well , i don't no if it's great or not , but it's pretty darn close . this one has it all . sure , there's action , and quite a bit of it . and there also plenty of excitement to go along with it . and in liberal doses of humour coupled with the high intensity and suspense factor and you have one heck of a fun film . there are also the added elements of intrigue and mystery , which the previous had little of , if any . this is also the darkest installment up to that point . i think it is also the most ambitious of the six films . for me , this movie ranked right up there with the fourth installment The Voyage Home . there are some nail biting moments here . this movie is a for sure .
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473,349 | 11,423,174 | 78,158 | 8 |
sequel to " Escape to Witch Mountain " and a bit better movie
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in this follow up to " Escape to Witch Mountain " , Toni and Tia Malone ( Ike Eisenmann , Kim Richards ) , leave the safe confines of their home on Witch Mountain , to visit New York . They are a few years older and their psychic abilities have grown . once again an evil madman finds out about their powers and will stop at nothing to gain control of them . there is bit of a twist in this movie , which i liked . there is more humour in this than the first movie and there is more action . there are also a few scenes of mild peril , compared to the 1st one . the stakes are a lot higher in this one , not just for Toni and Tia , but the world . Toni and Tia are less naive this time around , so they provide better resistance against the bad guy . i really enjoyed this film , a bit more so than the 1st . if you liked " Escape to Witch Mountain " you should not be disappointed with this film . a strong
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472,989 | 11,423,174 | 1,059,786 | 8 |
a blockbuster popcorn flick
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while this may be an action packed , thrilling movie , it is certainly full of holes and not too improbable , nor is it terribly original . it is fun though and fast paced , and if that's what your looking for , you'll enjoy it . conspiracy theorists will love this , and if you're not a fan of government / military , this will be right up your alley as well . there are plenty of explosions an car chases / accident . Shia LeBeouf and Michelle Monaghan are the main stars . Billy Bob Thornton . Rosario Dawson , Ethan Embry , Michael Chiklis and Anthony Mackie also star . it's basically a blockbuster popcorn movie . as a piece of entertainment , i think it does its job . it's not high art , or anything , but it's not supposed to be . i was quite entertained throughout . for me , Eagle Eye is an
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472,995 | 11,423,174 | 1,325,753 | 8 |
Hulk smash ! ! !
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this is two stories in one . one is The Hulk against Wolverine , and the other is Hulk vs Thor . the first disc is Hulk vs Wolverine . i thought his feature was OK , but not great . the animation is great and there are some great characters besides the Hulk and Wolverine . we also have lady DeathStrike , which i love , as well Omega Red , Deadpool , and Sabretooth , all great villains . the action sequences are decent enough , though not stellar . i thought the story lacked a bit , and i was hoping for something more epic . as for Hulk vs Thor , to me , this is the better of the two . i liked the story better , the characters are more defined , the battle scenes between Hulk and Thor are epic , and the animation is outstanding . based on this feature alone , i think it's worth getting the package . right now , both stories are only sold together . down the road , they may be sold separately , in which case i would say , Hulk vs Thor is well worth the purchase , while i'd be a bit iffy on Hulk Vs Wolverine . right now , i would say , the package is worth buying for vs Thor alone .
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472,959 | 11,423,174 | 110,657 | 8 |
Hilary Swank in an early role
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this is the 4th movie in the Karate Kid series . however it has nothing to do with the previous 3 . the only character remaining is Mr Myagi . this time around Mr Myagi meets troubled teen Julie pierce ( Hliary Swank , before she was famous ) Julie having all kinds of Problem including being bullied at school by a guy , belonging to a pseudo military club on campus . Naturally she is trained how to fight . Anyway , through Myagi , Julie learns Karate and becomes a better person spiritually and learns how to respect herself and in the end regains her respect . i like the unique idea of the antagonist being a female and having a male as her enemy . i there are also some fight scenes which are done quite well , very low key and minimal violence . none of the fighting is graphic . the ending is also good and a bit surprising . it is predictable but not a typical ending for this kind of film . the film has echoes of the original obviously , especially the spiritual aspect and the lessons learned . it is not as good as the 1st movie , and certainly not as good as the 2nd . it is however , a giant leap forward compared to the underwhelming 3rd entry . this is a very entertaining under dog movie that is suitable for the whole family .
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473,511 | 11,423,174 | 97,659 | 8 |
the movie is pretty good , the songs are crap
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kickboxer is one of Jean Claude Van Damme's earlier and better efforts . for a fan of the martial arts , it should satisfy . there aren't a lot of fight scenes , but what there is - - is pretty good . there is however , complaint i do have with this movie , and it's not so much the movie itself . it's the sht songs in it . once again , we have bad songs by a band that wouldn't rate in the worst fleabag bar . if you can't have decent music ( and i use that word very loosely ) , don't have any music at all . i did like the training montages . i thought they were kind of cool to watch , although they are pretty much the same as in " Bloodsport " , a previous Van Damme Vehicle . i don't think this movie is as good as " Bloodsport " , but it is still entertaining . for me , " Kickboxer is a
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473,779 | 11,423,174 | 118,583 | 8 |
better than Alien3
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Alien Resurrection , while not as good as Alien and Aliens , is better than Alien 3 . true , it is fairly light in tone , and not a lot of suspense . however it has a very eclectic group of characters . Ripley is back . there is some humour in this series , much more than the other Alien films . there is lots of action , but less gore than Alien 3 . there are also some surprising revelations in this one . it is not as predictable as Alien 3 . the aliens have undergone a transformation in this movie , as they have in each film in the series . they have a capability which was not explored in the original 3 . there was talk at one time of a fourth sequel , but let's hope they leave the series as is - - on a high note .
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473,118 | 11,423,174 | 75,922 | 8 |
home invasion nightmare
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i wouldn't call this movie a horror movie in the usual sense . it's certainly a thriller , and it is terrifying . it's a lot like deliverance but it takes place an isolated area , with no none around for miles , except the psychopaths and their victims . this is a very disturbing movie , with lots of very coarse , and crude sexual language and strong sexual references . but the most disturbing thing is that the events could happen as they did in the movie . it's very authentic . the performances are terrific from everyone and the intensity is through the roof in this one . if you're squeamish or don't like strong language or sexual references , you might want to avoid this movie . once it gets going , it doesn't let up . but for me , Death Weekend is an
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473,112 | 11,423,174 | 106,770 | 8 |
entertaining
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while it's hard to say how accurate this depiction of Bruce Lee is , there's no denying it is entertaining . one thing that is probably depicted fairly accurately is the racism Lee faced from street punks to those in the entertainment industry , all of whom should have known better . but the movie also has it's lite side . there is some humour to lighten things up . the action sequences are done pretty well , but maybe a bit over the top . Jason Scoot Lee handles the role of Lee very well , even though he may not fit Lee physically . he is much larger than Lee was . Lauren Holley is good as Lee's love interest ( and eventual wife ) Linda Emery . Michael Learned is particularly good as the mother of Linda Emery who does not approve of the union of the two , because Lee is Asian and her daughter is white . no doubt there are things this movie leaves out , and many things which are changed to make it more appealing to audiences , if you look at it as entertainment , you shouldn't be disappointed . for me , Dragon : The Bruce Lee Story is an
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472,903 | 11,423,174 | 433,400 | 8 |
funny , very funny
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Just Friends is a pretty good movie . it's funny , ( sometimes ridiculously so ) well acted and very well written . The basic plot is this : it is 1995 , And fat , sensitive and unpopular high school student Chris Brande ( Ryan Reynolds ) is about to reveal his true , deeper feelings for his longtime best friend Jamie Palamino ( Amy Smart ) . However , Chris becomes the victim of a horrible prank and is humiliated . on top of that he discovers that Jamie sees him a just a friend . So Chris leaves town and never looks back . flash forward 10 years , and Chris is a successful , rich ( and thin ) music executive who has no problem with the ladies . Through a series of events , Chris ends up back in his hometown . you can guess the rest . Anna Faris ( absolutely hysterical ) also stars in the movie as a ditsy , sex starved client of Chris's who ends up in tow with him back to his hometown . Aside from being a funny , well done movie , the movie also has a lesson to teach . however it is not preachy or heavy handed . the movie is also one of those rare examples of a film being funny , but not vulgar , or offensive or sick . ( Though those movies can be good too ) no potty humor here . summing up , i liked the movie a lot , much more than i thought i would .
472656 11423174 466909 8.0 stands well on its own merit , nearly as good as the original after finally seeing the Omen ( 2006 version ) i have to say it is not as bad as i had thought it would be . as the two leads ambassador thorn and his wife , Liev Schrieber and Julia Styles are cast well . however , the child cast as Damien is not so well cast . he is more annoying than terrifying . Mia Farrow is brilliantly cast as the sinister nanny . Pete Postlewaite does quite well as the anguished Father Brennan , and David Thewlis is adequate as reporter Keith Jennings . now to the plot of the film . the movie follows the plot of the 1976 original structurally , with a few minor alteration within its composition . I won't go into all of these differences , but there is one noteworthy change i must mention . the death of Mrs Thorn is done in a much more subtle way than the original . this scene may be the one aspect of the remake that is superior to the original . it does retain much of the original Jerry Goldsmith music , which of course elevates its fright factor . as a stand alone movie , it is at times very effective and quite well done . as a remake it is nearly equal to the original . out of 10
473535 11423174 407304 8.0 focuses more on the human element when i first saw this film in the theatres , i was not too impressed . the movie didn't have much of an impact . however , upon watching on DVD recently i have a different impression . i really liked it this time around . there are some terrifying scenes , which gave me goose bumps . I recently reviewed another movie with Tom Cruise , where i said that although he has screen presence , i didn't think he is a good actor . i may have to adjust my opinion on that subject , at least as far as this movie is concerned . in this movie Cruise plays the everyman , and does a very good job of it . he had me convinced . Dakota Fanning so far , seems to be quite talented , but she annoyed me little in this movie . i found her too whiny at times . Tim Robbins has what amounts to little more than a cameo , and was just used as a plot device . as for the movie , the effects were very good . there was CG used , but it's pretty seamless . the aliens were very well done . this movie is more character driven , then effects and noise . i put this movie way above Independence Day " in terms of the alien Invasion genre . but then , that movie focused on special effects and spectacle more than anything else . for me " War of the Worlds is an
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473,107 | 11,423,174 | 89,901 | 8 |
fun , but insubstantial
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i can only speak for myself , but i enjoyed this movie . i thought it moved along at a good clip . Fred Ward was good as the title character , but Joel Grey was a real hoot as his Korean mentor Chiun . Wifred Brimley plays the head of the organisation that recruits Remo . Kate Mulgrew ( Captain Janeway in Star Trek Voyager ) is also in the movie . even though i liked the movie , i didn't fell it was very substantial , and after watching it , it felt incomplete . i suspect they were hoping to do a franchise , but the movie wasn't a commercial success , so they abandoned the idea . too bad , because it would have been good to see Remo progress in his training and take on new adventures . for me , Remo Williams : The Adventure Begins is an
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473,649 | 11,423,174 | 47,706 | 8 |
i liked it
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i really liked this TV show of Robin Hood . the acting is quite good , the stories are good , and the episodes are very well paced , not too fast , and not too slow . plus , as far as i can tell , this is a show the whole family can enjoy . it's not really violent . the fight scenes are more hokey than anything . but i mean that in a good way . it works in this case . plus i think it has a good moral , although it doesn't hit you over the head with it . each episode is a fun 25 minutes or so . apart from this , the only other Robin Hood i have seen is the 1938 film with Errol Flynn , which i also liked . Richard Greene plays the title character , and seems pretty natural in the role , in my opinion . the supporting players are also very good . all in all , a well done series .
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473,665 | 11,423,174 | 30,491 | 8 |
well done
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even thought this movie was made in 1938 , the picture and sound quality are excellent . there are also subtitles , which was good . the movie itself is funny , fast paced , and well acted . Bonita Granville plays the title character , and brings some sassiness to the role . i also liked the supporting cast , particularly her Sidekick Ted . i thought he had some funny lines . the chief of police was also a funny character . i thought the writing was good and i liked the story . even though the movie is 66 minutes , it didn't feel rushed or incomplete . it was well paced . this is the first of four movies in which Bonita Granville portrays Nancy , and if this any indication , i can't wait to watch the other three . for me Nancy Drew - - Detective is an
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472,934 | 11,423,174 | 493,464 | 8 |
logic ? what's that ?
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if you go into this movie , expecting logic and / or realism , you will be disappointed . it has almost neither of those elements . nor is it original . what it is , however , is wall to wall action , with death defying stunts and explosions galore . the acting is adequate , though it doesn't really mater here , as it ( and everything else ) takes a back seat to the spectacle . however , i will say that the casting of Morgan Freeman was a very inspired choice . you get to see him in a role quite different than usual for him , and you get to hear him say words you wouldn't normally hear from him . James McAvoy plays the hero , and does a flawless Shia Labeouf impression . Angelina Jolie plays a prominent role , and Terrence Stamp has what is pretty much a cameo appearance . as for the movie itself , it is intense , loud , and frenetic and there is one plot twist i didn't see coming , though most people probably will . anyway , found it to be a fun waste of time , thought not really memorable .
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473,830 | 11,423,174 | 106,977 | 8 |
three words : Tommy Lee Jones
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this action / thriller / murder mystery is directed By Andrew Davis ( Under Siege ) it is intended to be a Harrison Ford vehicle , but the movie is really owned by Tommy Lee Jones . Jones plays a U . S . Marshall on the trial of a a high profile , respected doctor ( Ford ) who finds himself accused of the murder of his wife ( Sela Ward ) . Jones brings some great intensity to role , yet at the same time he manages to be understated . not an easy task , but Jones is more than equal to the task . this movie is based The series of the same name from the 60's , but how accurate It is to its source material is anyones guess . obviously the film has been updated for contemporary audiences . the movie is quite exciting and fast paced , with some good suspenseful moments . there's also a few plot twists to keep you guessing . i rather enjoyed it . for me , " The Fugitive " is an
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472,923 | 11,423,174 | 66,193 | 8 |
check this one out if you have a chance
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this is a very cleverly written movie by Neil Simon . it's directed by Arthur Hiller . it's a ' everything that can go wrong does ' comedy . and it is funny . it's not dirty or filled with foul language , like many of our modern film use for laughs , or try to anyway . it stars jack Lemmon as a strait laced , high strung worry wart salesman , and Sandy Dennis as his down to earth calming influence wife . George Kellertman ( Lemmon ) and his wife ( Gwen ) are on a trip from small town life to the big city , ( New York ) where George has a very important interview that could put his career on the fast track . it should be aroutine trip . the only problem will be getting there . Neil Simon really has a gift for words . the dialogue i this is witty , intelligent and sharp . the words just seem to flow smoothly , whether it's subtle conversation or rapid fire interplay between George nd Gwen , or themselves and others . But Lemmon and Dennis deserve a lot of credit . they work perfectly off each other . bringing realism to the characters and sympathy . whoever cast these 2 together hopefully got a huge bonus for doing so . there are also some funny cameo appearances by some stars of the day . this is one terrific little movie . it's charming and warm and has heart . it may be low key , but it works . i vaguely remember watching the remake with Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn and being less than impressed . for me , the original " The Out of Towners " is a definite
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473,233 | 11,423,174 | 337,960 | 8 |
under-appreciated man floats away in deck chair to a new life
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what a gem this movie is . i had seen it advertised several times , and thought it would be boring . however , it happened to be on today , and there was nothing else on , so i thought i'd take a chance . boy , am i glad i did . this movie has a very original premise , great characters , good writing , and good acting . the movie basically tells the story of Danny Morgan ( Rhys Ifans ) a cement worker who finds out his girlfriend thinks very lowly of him and may have cheated on him . anyway , long story short , Danny ends up floating away in a deck chair to a new life . i won't say any more because i don't want to spoil it . let's just say Danny meets some new people and learns some life altering lessons . this is a romantic comedy of sorts , but 1 that most guys would appreciate and enjoy . the beautiful Miranda Otto plays the romantic interest . the romance isn't the heart of the movie , though . the movie is concerned more with the life of Danny ( Ifans ) and those who he meets on his travel . this is a small Australian movie , and it proves you don't need a huge budget or big name stars to make a movie work . but you do need an original story with likable characters , which this one has . if you have a chance to see this movie , i urge you to do so .
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473,292 | 11,423,174 | 277,296 | 8 |
not quite up to the standard of " The Mummy " films , but still rates pretty high
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this film is a prequel to both of " The Mummy " films stars " The Rock ( Dwayne Johnson ) in the title role . i don't think this film measures up to either of the two " Muumy " films , but it's still pretty good . the fight scenes are quite good , there is some humour , tons of action and good acting . The Rock actually impressed me with his acting ability . he showed a lot of potential in this film and didn't stink up the theatre , as i thought he would . this movie doesn't have a lot to do with the previous entries . the story is quite a bit different . there is a lot more mysticism and romance and none of the main characters from the first two have returned for this movie . this is really The Rock's movie , and he has to carry it . he does a pretty good job for his first big starring feature . though not as good as the two " Mummy " films , tit still rates high in my book . for me , " The Scorpion King " is a solid
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472,545 | 11,423,174 | 427,392 | 8 |
it's a heart thumper ,
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but it's also thought provoking . it makes you wonder what you might do if a similar scenario were to occur . how would you react ? would you resist , or would you quietly accept your fate . i liked the movie , myself . i'm not usually a fan of Nicole Kidman , but i liked her in this movie . i wish Daniel Craig had had a more significant role . he really didn't have a lot to do . there are a lot of intense moments in the film , lots of action . in fact , the film focuses more on action than the psychology of the events taking place . had it been the other way around , this would have been a very different movie . i still liked it . i'm not sure why it did so poorly at the box office . it's very relevant in today's climate . for me , The Invasion is an
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473,104 | 11,423,174 | 431,308 | 8 |
touching
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i found this romantic drama to be a pleasant surprise . it's well written , with good dialogue . the acting , especially from the principles , Hilary Swank , and Gerard Butler is terrific . the movie is very touching and tender , without being depressing , and there are even some humorous moments . i also found it authentic for the most part . there are a few things i didn't like . one of them was Lisa Kudro's character . i found her vulgar and crude , and whenever she was on screen , she changed the tenor of the movie , not in a good way . there were also a few scenes which i thought cheapened thew movie a bit . you'll know what i mean if you watch the movie . i also didn't buy the friendship between Holly ( Swank ) and that of Kudro's and Gina Gershon's characters . they just seemed out of place to me . i think it is a case of miscasting . despite the problems with the the movie , i still found it worth watching . i give P . S . I Love You an
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472,675 | 11,423,174 | 246,592 | 8 |
shy man becomes ventriloquist , gains self confidence
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Dummy is basically the story of a shy man who takes up ventriloquism and gains confidence in life . his friend is an unestablished singer in a band who dreams of making it big . Steven ( Brody ) still lives at home with his parents and his sister Heid . i ( Illeana Douglas ) to say his family is dysfunctional is an understatement . Milla Jovovvich plays Fangora Steven's friend and aspiring singer . she lives with her mother , who is a total bch and seems to think the only reason Fangora is around is to run errands for her . Vera Farmiga plays Lorena , who works in the employment office where Steven Shows up one day after being fired from his job . Farmiga puts in another great performance . She has built a career out of small , sometimes supporting character roles . regardless , she is possibly the most underrated actress out there . as for Jovovich , she is barely recognizable in a very unglamorous , tomboy kind of role , but she pulls it off convincingly . overall this movie is a real gem and should not be missed . if you haven't seen it , you should do so . a very strong
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472,919 | 11,423,174 | 221,218 | 8 |
pretty good suspense thriller
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i enjoyed this movie . it has suspense , action , drama , and decent acting . it has a pretty dark tone to it , which i liked . while it have the same high octane adrenaline rush of " Joy Ride " which also starred Leelee Sobieski and also came out the same year , it's still pretty good in its own right . there's more of a slow build up to tension in this movie . i also think this movie demands a bit mote of its actors , especially for the the quiet dramatic moments . the cast acquit themselves fairly well here . the movie is fairly well written , though not wholly original ( but there are some original elements to it ) for me " The Glass House " is an
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472,564 | 11,423,174 | 112,692 | 8 |
i found it suspenseful and unpredictable ( i liked it )
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you know , i really liked this movie . i thought it was suspenseful and exciting , with some twists i didn't see coming . i also didn't see the ending coming either , which , for me , is a good thing in a movie . there are a number of suspects in the movie and it really keeps you guessing . i also like Kim Delaney a lot . i think she's a pretty decent actress . i'm still not sure why she was let go from CSI : Miami , but that's another story . she plays the lead in this movie , a thriller writer named Kate Saunders . Kate begins receiving these strange e-mails from someone calling himself Thrillkill . Thrillkill has apparently been inspired by a villain in one of Kate's novels . his messages even claim he was created by Kate . Thrillkil begins killing women in exactly the same way as the villain in Kate's novels . i won't say anymore about the plot . lets just say what follows is suspense and excitement , and some twists . i liked " Closer and Closer " quite a bit . for me , it's a strong
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473,037 | 11,423,174 | 105,046 | 8 |
good movie , but i thought the original was a bit better
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this almost exactly the same as the original 1939 version , yet i found it a bit slow and not quite as compelling . Gary Sinise directed and stars in the movie , along with John Malkovich . Sinise is very good as Gary , one half of a drifter duo , who travel the countryside looking for work and trying too stay out of trouble . Malkovich is mesmerizing in the role of Lenny the large man with the intellect of a child . Lenny is the reason they must keep moving . Gary tires to keep him out of trouble , but when that fails , they must movie on . i found this version lighter in tone than the original , but again , it is also tragic , just like the original . it's a good movie , but i just didn't like it as much as the original . for me , Of Mice and Men is an
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473,198 | 11,423,174 | 50,468 | 8 |
Kirk Douglas is great as Doc Holliday
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i thought this was a good movie . the actual gunfight referred to in the movie is a very small part and happens close to the end . most of the movie is a buildup to that point . we get to know the characters and their motivations . The character of Wyatt Earp is portrayed by Burt Lancaster , and it took me awhile to warm up to his characterization , but eventually he won me over . Kirk Douglas plays Doc Holliday and he is brilliant . his charisma just jumps off the screen . Deforest Kelley plays one of the Earp brothers and a very young Dennis Hopper plays one of the Clanton gang . i liked the fact that the story was developed . it moves at a good pace , and i never found it boring .
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473,650 | 11,423,174 | 66,249 | 8 |
a different type of Sherlock Holmes movie
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though i haven't seen every Sherlock Holmes movie ever made , i have seen a few , and this one is much different . i found it darker in tone , and with a very compelling story . it also delves deeper into the character of Holmes , in a personal light . i liked the story and i also liked the acting . i had not seen a Billy Wilder film before , and probably never would have , if it weren't for this being a Sherlock Holmes movie . but i thought his was a well done movie . there's a definite sadness to it that isn't in any of the other Holmes movies i have seen . there a few comic bits . actually more like dark humour . it's around 2 hours in length , but doesn't feel long at all . for me , The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes is an
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472,982 | 11,423,174 | 422,720 | 8 |
witty and stylish
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for a period movie , i felt this was more lite hearted than most . i found it witty , even funny at times . it movies along at a good pace , and is never boring . the movie is also virtually very nice to look at . even though the overall tone of the film is fairly lite , it does treat the more serious issues with the darker tone the deserve . much of the music for the movie is contemporary , which might not work for some people , but i didn't mind it . at first , i didn't care for much of the acting , but the performances grew on me quickly . Kirtsen Dunst shines in the title role . Jason Schwartzman is also good . in a what seems a strange casting choice , Rip Torn also appears in the movie . but Torn makes his character work . though i thought this movie was exceedingly entertaining , i wish the ending had been different . it just didn't work for me . many people may not liker the fact that the movie is done in a lite hearted way , but that didn't bother me here . if it wasn't for the ending , i would have given this movie a higher vote . but as it stands , i give Mare Antoinette an
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472,976 | 11,423,174 | 118,670 | 8 |
good tension filled , high pressure movie
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this is one movie that doesn't hold back in its depiction of a racist , ignorant pig who also happens to be a psychopath . this movie is not for the faint of heart . Charles Sheen puts in very convincing performance as a firefighter named Lyle Wilder , who in public is a hero but in reality is is a very unhinged deranged nut case with serious mental issues . in short , he's a loon , and a deadly one at that . Mare Winningham plays the mother of the family that is lucky enough to be his neighbour . i don't recall this movie being in theatres , but it's not listed as being straight to video . anyway , Winningham is good in her role and plays her character as very understated . i have to make special mention of two other actors in this movie . that would be John Ratzenberger ( Cliff , from " Cheers " fame ) and Dawn Lewis ( Jaleesa from the sitcom " A Different World ) who play the two police officers who end up dealing with Wilder ( Sheen ) . both were very impressive in fairly small roles . i though they were both standouts . i had never seen either in a serious role , and they seemed to fit their characters like a glove . the movie itself is tense , to say the least and you are really waiting for the pressure to burst and the psycho to come completely unraveled , which he does . in my mind , this is a pretty good movie . for me , " Bad Day on the Block " AKA " Under pressure is an
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473,204 | 11,423,174 | 90,022 | 8 |
very good western
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this is another western i thoroughly enjoyed . i really liked the story and the interesting mix of characters . this was Kevin Costner's first big role , and he certainly has fun with his character . Kevin Kline though is really a standout here . but there are also some other great actors involved . Brian Dennehy is good , as is Scott Glenn , and Danny Glover . I also really liked Linda Hunt as Stella . but again , there is one actor who i felt just didn't fit in this movie . that was Jeff Goldblume . he just seemed out of place to me . the movie itself is well paced , and has a very rousing score , which is perfect for this film . so far though , there are two westerns which are my favourite up to this point . both Open Range , also with Kostner ( and Robert Duvall ) and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford . however , Silverado is still an immensely entertaining film . for me , it's a strong
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473,839 | 11,423,174 | 118,661 | 8 |
what is so bad about this movie ? c'mon people
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i fail to see what was so wrong about this movie . the low rating ( on this site ) doesn't do it justice . i know the studio did little or no advance viewings or promotion . i'm guessing people jumped on the bandwagon , making sure they slammed it in earshot of every one they knew , before even seeing . trust me , there's a lot worse movies out there than this , many of which should never have been made , let alone released . this movie had action , some romance , some humour and excitement yes this is not Sean Connery's finest hour as he is way over the top . and yes , there are a couple of pretty absurd scenes . but honestly , it's not that bad a movie . i was very entertained . Uma Thurman was in it , for crying out loud . and in a skintight black leather outfit . what more do you need ? OK , that last part would appeal mostly to guys , but still . i am definitely bucking a trend here and giving " The Avengers " an
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473,611 | 11,423,174 | 457,513 | 8 |
A very well executed murder mystery comedy from Woody Allen
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having only seen one Woody Allen Movie prior to this , ( Purple Rose of Cairo ) and years ago , i didn't know what to expect . i was very impressed with this movie . i liked the directing style and the writing . Allen wrote directed , and starred in the movie . Scoop is a murder mystery comedy starring Scarlett Johansson , Hugh Jackman and Allen himself . Johansson plays Sondra Pransky , an American journalism student ( visiting London ) who receives a major scoop about a series of murders in London . Allen plays Sid Waterman a quirky , nervous , magician , who Sondra meets while participating in one of his tricks . it is here that Sondra receives the Scoop . Sondra drags Sid into the mystery and together they look for clues about the murders . Along the way , they meet Peter Lyman ( Hugh Jackman ) son of Lord Lyamn ( Julian Glover ) who plays a prominent role in the mystery . Ian McShane has a small but pivotal cameo . at first , Allen is annoying and grating what with his quirky mannerisms and all ( stuttering , fast talking hyper activity , nervousness ) but he quickly becomes very endearing . Allen is very quick with the wit in this movie and he's so natural at it . Scarlett Johansson also has some funny lines and her and Allen work off each other brilliantly , there is no denying the chemistry between them . the whole movie is very well written , with sharp , crisp dialogue all through . the method in which Sondra receives the scoop is ingenious , but i won't reveal it here . the movie is very low key and subtle but very effective . a strong
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472,573 | 11,423,174 | 120,776 | 8 |
Streep is brilliant
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this is one very good movie . it's all about love and loss , two pretty heavy themes . it's not at all depressing , but there's a lot of depth her , bot to the story and to the performance of Meryl Streep . there are good supporting performances , such as Renee Zellwegger , and William Hurt . James Ekhouse ( The dad from the Original Bevery hills 90210 ) who i really like as an actor , has a small role , as does Tom Everett Scott . but the movie belongs to Streep , who who is brilliant here . also the makeup artists did brilliant work here , as well . this is no lite drama . it's pretty thought provoking . it's pretty intense , so it's not for everyone . but if heavy drama is your thing , you might want to check out this movie .
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473,846 | 11,423,174 | 375,210 | 8 |
solid " voices from the grave " thriller
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once again , we have a movie with an inexplicably low rating . it's a movie about the afterlife , and one way the dead may contact the living . whether you believe in the science of it or not , isn't really the point . after all , it's not a documentary . it's a psychological suspense thriller . and in my mind , it succeeds as such . it is genuinely eerie and creepy , and i don't mind saying , the hair on my neck stood up more than once . the performances are good , at least i thought so and the movie is as good as any of the genre so far . is undeserved , in my mind . i'ts not perfect by any means , but not too many movies are . i'd give " White Noise " an
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472,701 | 11,423,174 | 59,017 | 8 |
lite hearted and funny western romp
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this was a fun , mostly lite heated western romp . the emphasis is on comedy here , but there is also plenty of action . this is also a musical of sorts , with some great songs sung by Stubby Kaye and Nat King Cole . the movie starts off as Cat Ballou ( Jane Fonda ) waits to be hanged . from there , though , we get a flashback that tells of us of the events that led up to that point . for me , this was an action packed comedic movie . there are a few dark moments , but not too many . aside from Jane Fonda in the title role , Lee Marvin stars as a former gunfighter , but now a washed up drunk . i thought he was very amusing . the rest of the supporting cast is also good , providing some more comedic moments . for me , this was a fun , and fast paced western well worth watching .
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472,720 | 11,423,174 | 219,653 | 8 |
stylish
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this is one stylish take on the Dracula mythos . it certainly looks great . Gerard Butler is great as the tile character . this next sentence could be deemed a major spoileras far as i know this is the first movie about Dracula which puts a biblical slant on his origin . if you're Christian , especially Catholic , there's a lot in this movie that might offend you . in fact , the movie pretty much bashes ( subtly , if that's possible ) all things Catholic . for myself , i wasn't offended by it at all . i liked the new slant on an old idea . this is quite a dark movie , but it does have splashes of macabre humour throughout . the music was also great . all in all , it's lots of fun
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473,509 | 11,423,174 | 478,073 | 8 |
way , way above average for this genre
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this is a really good TV mini-series . it starts off really slow though . but once it gets going , it really improves . you get little hints at a time of what's happening , so you really get hooked . for an alien invasion movie , this one is low key and on a lower scope . this is not a criticism , and if you watch the movie , you'll know what i mean . i really got caught up in this thing . the special effects are not spectacular , but they aren't bad enough to take away from the movie . believe me , there are a lot worse in that dept . the strong part of this movie is the story and the acting of Daryl Hannah . she puts in a very strong performance in this movie . as for the story itself , while it may not be wholly unique , it is well written and well paced . the only thing i was disappointed in is the ending . it wasn't a bad ending , but it just seemed anti-climatic and not that realistic . otherwise , a very good movie . i highly recommend it . for me , " Final Days of Planet Earth " is an
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473,280 | 11,423,174 | 451,262 | 8 |
low budget , but creepy and suspenseful
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WithIN aka " The Cavern " starts off slow and has some dialogue and scenes in the beginning which should have been cut from the movie , as they weren't necessary . however , once it gets going , it's actually not a bad movie . i liked the camera work , especially the tight shots in the cavern . also in certain scenes it was hard to tell it where the characters were or if they were moving up or down . this was done deliberately to keep the viewer off balance and uneasy . it worked quite well as i was unsettled throughout most of the movie . the movie also had sort of a documentary style to it , which i thought added to the atmosphere and gave it a more authentic feel and i liked the inventive use of the camera . i'm fairly sure it had a very modest budget , yet that didn't detract from the quality of the film . i didn't recognize any of the actors , but they all did a good job and were believable . this was good , since big name actors would have taken the focus away from the story , and taken the viewer out of the movie . the cavern wasn't a particularly scary movie , but it was creepy and suspenseful . I don't recall seeing anything quite like it . there are some scenes which may be a bit to gory for some people and there is one fairly intense violent scene . the ending was different than i expected , but not in a bad way . the filmmakers managed to fit a lot into the short running time , but i still believe it could have been a bit longer . otherwise , a pretty good , not quite great movie that will keep you entertained . i bought it and have no regrets . definitely worth renting , at least .
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473,777 | 11,423,174 | 457,495 | 8 |
danger , excitement and fun , for both adults and kids
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i really enjoyed this movie . it's similar to James Bond , except the spy is a 14 year old kid . there's even a bunch of gadgets , just like In Bond , and there's a version of Q , the guy in charge of the gadgets . this movie has a pretty serious bent , overall , but it also has it's campy , over the top moments . there's plenty of action , intrigue and suspense . and of course , it is also funny at times . the acting is also top topnotch , in my mind anyway . kids and adults will equally enjoy this movie , though it's probably not appropriate for young kids , due to a few dark themes . the ending sets up nicely for a sequel , which was probably planned , but the movie did not do so great at the box office . If you liked Agent Cody Banks , which was similar , but more of comedy , you might want to give this one a try . my vote for Alex Rider : Stormbreaker is a
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473,705 | 11,423,174 | 134,619 | 8 |
Disturbing behavior-to say the least
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Disturbing behavior is the tale of a small coastal town where once unruly teens are transformed into academic geniuses . even stranger is that they all dress the same , join the same clubs , act the same . like soulless automatons . when Steve Clark ( James Marsden ) moves into town , he makes friends with the three misfits : Rachel Wagner ( Katie Holmes ) , Gavin Strick ( Nick Stahl ) and U . V ( Chad Donela ) . once the three realize the reason for the abrupt behavior changes , they must find a way to stop it , before they are next . Bruce Greenwood , ( Thirteen Days , Deja Vu ) William Sadler , ( The Green Mile , Hard to Kill , Ethan Embry ( Harold and Kumar go to White Castle , Sweet Home Alabama ) and Katherine Isabelle ( Earthsea , Insomnia ) also have roles in the film . i thought this was a pretty good film . the premise is not original , but so what . the movie is very dark and will be thought provoking for some , while others will simply enjoy it for it's entertainment value . either way , it's worth watching .
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472,932 | 11,423,174 | 460,651 | 8 |
a fresh approach to the the alien invasion theme
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i mostly enjoyed this sci / fi entry . the take on the alien ( if that's what they are ) invasion concept is done differently here than in other movies / TV shows of the genre . the concept is clever , the script is well written , and the suspense builds at just the right pace . right from the get go , curious things happen in the town , with more than one explanation offered . as more and more people begin to suspect something is wrong , things really heat up ( the only minor quibble i have is that there did tend to be some repetitiveness at times ) . hard to believe this gem was created by Shaun Cassidy , former 70's teen heartthrob . but Cassidy has come up with an original , inventive show that i wish had found an audience , and lasted more than one season . the way the series ended was quite the cliffhanger , and so there is no resolution . you will have to use your imagination . anyway , i enjoyed the show , and would recommend it to others . for me , Invasion is an
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473,881 | 11,423,174 | 91,624 | 8 |
TV news anchor faces moral dilemma
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this movie basically about a moral and ethical dilemma facing a popular news anchor . martin Sheen Plays news anchor Frank Kenley , newly hired by a news station flailing in low ratings . Kenley is brought on board because he is respected int thee field , and it is hoped he will bring the stations ratings up . things go well , until Frank is faced with moral dilemma , whether to go public with some information that may damage a certain individual'd reputation , or withhold the information , and not letting the public know the story , possibly endangering others in the process . Kendry is faced with 2 obstacles - rookie reporter / co anchor Christine Arnold ( Sheree . J . Wilson ) whose enthusiasm and inexperience only make things worse-and his boss Eric Ross ( Peter Riegert ) who has no moral centre and will do whatever it takes to increase ratings , no matter who gets hurt . this is a made for TV movie ( 1985 ) but it is pretty well done . good acting all around and an important issue : morals and ethics . this can be applied to life in general , not just in the news room and you can't help but think about it after the credits roll . i've said this before , i don't normally go in for issue and moral type movies , but this movie is also entertaining , and well done .
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472,583 | 11,423,174 | 80,007 | 8 |
very entertaining movie with likable characters
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call me crazy , but i enjoyed this movie . it won't win any awards or anything , but it is is entertaining and well paced . the acting is okay for this type of movie . it feels like a made for TV movie , but that's not necessarily a bad thing . from watching it , i got the impression it is a sequel , since they showed some flashbacks involving one of the main characters . i found out later that it is a sequel to " the Savage Bees " . but it works well on its own , although i do plan on seeing the prequel sometime . if your looking for lots of tension and suspense , you won't find too much here , although there are one or two mildly suspenseful moments . i think the appeal of this movie is the likability of the characters . also it moves at a decent pace and isn't at all boring . i give " Terror Out of the Sky "
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472,890 | 11,423,174 | 357,507 | 8 |
better than average for the genre
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this movie is similar plot wise to two other films in the genre . very similar to 2003's Darkness Falls and to a lesser extent 2002's They . however , i felt that Boogeyman had a well developed back story , which the other are lacking , in my opinion . i also felt there was more depth to this story and a dark sinister feel . there are seems to me to be a subplot which suggests there's more going on . but i could be out to lunch here . it wouldn't be the first time . i found the creature was much more evil by what's implied , more than what's shown . i sorta wish they had developed this area even a bit more . but at least they give subtle clues to the monster's origin . as for the ending , i thought it was decent enough for the genre , although nothing is really resolved . but i thought there were other reasons this film works . the first is the casting of Emily Deschanel , who plays the role of Kate , former childhood friend of Tim , the lead character . i felt she really had some screen presence presence , plus some good emotional depth and range . i realize this genre of film isn't the best indicator of acting ability , but i noticed it anyway another reason i thought this movie stood out is the performance of young Skye McCole Bartusiak . i will refer to her simply as Skye from hereon due to her long name . Skye plays a pivotal role in the film , which i will not give away . the astonishing thing about her performance is her young age . i thought she had great depth and range for someone so young . n my mind , the film is elevated by these two performances . as an aside , Emily can now be seen in the forensic themed TV show Bones as one of the the lead characters . any way back to the movie . my overall overall impression is that the movie is better than average for its genre-very spooky at times to-be sure . and even without some great acting , i think this is still an effective movie . anyway , for me , this movie is much more than a standard horror film . but that's just me . i think Boogeyman is a
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473,047 | 11,423,174 | 396,752 | 8 |
I quite enjoyed it ( a good family film )
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this is a good movie . it is directed by Kirk Jones , writer and director of " Waking Ned Devine " it has something for everyone . mild rude humour for the kids , bit of romance for the adults . okay maybe teens won't like it . It is a fantasy movie , so it obviously much of it is not realistic of course . it echoes 1964's sound of music , but is more complex and has more depth . Ther are some dark moments which may be a little frightening for really young children , so use your discretion . the film is very colourful and well photographed . The acting is very good , although this not a film where the actors had to dig deep to find their characters . Anyway , Mr . Brown ( Colin Firth - " Bridget Jonse's Diary 1 and 2 " , " Love Actually " ) has a problem . he is a single father with 7 uncontrollable children . They have managed to drive away every Nanny he has hired , usually in days or less . the local Nanny agency will no longer supply him with a nanny telling him at one point something along the lines of " they're all gone " , you've driven them all away " . So , one day , in walks the mysterious Nanny Mcphee ( Emma Thompson , Love actually , " Stranger Than Fiction " , also wrote the screenplay based on the children's novels " Nurse Matilda , by Christianna Brand ) . but she is no ordinary Nanny , as is quickly revealed . what follows is chaos , comedy romance until what should by now be the obvious ending . the beautiful and very talented Kelly Macdonald ( " Finding Neverland " , " The Girl in the Cafe " plays the love interest . Angela Lansbury also appears in the movie as does Imelda Staunton . overall , a fun family film .
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473,486 | 11,423,174 | 97,368 | 8 |
i thought it was as good as the original , but definitely not for the squeamish
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this sequel to " The Fly " isn't all that bad , all things considered . it is however , more disgusting , believe it or not . a lot of the really gross stuff was overkill and gratuitous , i thought . in the original , the gross scenes were sort of necessary to the story . not so in this movie . also found the movie to have some slow spots at times , which in my mind , took away from the flow of the story . as well , this movie had a slicker more polished look than the original , which i think kind of takes away from the effect . the acting is not bad , and i liked the direction the story went . i really liked the ironic ending . i won't give it away , but let's just say that one S . OB really got what he deserved . i actually almost cheered at this . if you watch the movie , you'll know why . a word of caution : this movie is definitely not for the squeamish . for me , overall , i'd say i liked this movie as well as the first one . therefore , i give " The Fly 2 "
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473,283 | 11,423,174 | 301,470 | 8 |
the creeper returns
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jeepers creepers 2 is what jeepers creepers 1 should have been-a good movie . there are plenty of hair raising moments in the movie , and enough action to keep the movie going . the acting was good , for the most part and the look of the " creeper " was well done . jonathan breck was great as the title character . ( the creeper ) this a case where the sequel far surpasses the original in all respects . whereas the original was lame i . e boring and stupid , with no scares to mention , number two was neither lame , boring or stupid , but a genuinely creepy movie . the original also tended to be downright disgusting at times , where this movie relied more on suspense rather than some lame attempt at shock value . if a movie is well made , there is no need to gross out the audience . also , this movie will stick with you long after you watch it and for all the right reasons . the only thing that really lingers from the original is how sick it was-and not in a good way . as well , you can easily watch this movie without first subjecting yourself to the original . it stands on it own as an original movie . rent ( or buy ) this movie , you won't regret it . avoid the original . it should never have been made , and the fact that it was is the only scary thing about it
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473,384 | 11,423,174 | 120,755 | 8 |
not hard to follow , but the script blew up in the first of way too many explosions
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this movie is a different beast than the first one . oh , sure , it has some of the same characters and is also a spy movie / secret agent film . whereas the first one was so convoluted , you needed a map to follow it , this sequel doesn't suffer from that same deficiency . it's much easier to follow alright . the reason being that they sacrificed story and character for nothing but wall to wall action . now , i'm all for action , but not at the expense of everything else . when this was over , i felt liked i'd been in the Iron Man Triathlon . not only that , but there is next to now believability in this , at least in the stunt dept . the could have made the costumer's job a lot easier by having the characters all wear a red cape and blue underwear . at least there would have been some believability . also , it seems everything in the movie blew up somewhere along the way . i think the script blew up as well . certainly this movie was more exciting than the first one , but there be some balance . i'll give " Mission Impossible 2 a
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472,841 | 11,423,174 | 852,842 | 8 |
can be purchased on it's own without buying a collection
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i don't actually enjoy the show MythBusters , but this episode intrigued me . i thought it would be really interesting to see if some of the things they do in the movies could be plausible or even possible . these guys really do their research and they leave nothing to chance . they try really hard to replicate the conditions as they would be in the movies . it's possible that they may overlook something , but it's not for lack of trying , and nobodie's perfect . anyway i was a bit surprised at some of their results . turns out some of the movie myths could actually happen ( or at least be possible ) like they are portrayed on the big screen . and there are some things that just would not happen , or at least wouldn't be practical . for me , this was a very highly entertaining episode Of Mythbusters . and if you don't particularly like the show itself , you can purchase this particular episode on it own . for me , MythBusters : Mega Movie Myths is an
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473,488 | 11,423,174 | 113,010 | 8 |
high intensity fun
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i fail to see why this movie has such a low rating on this site ( ) . and i also seem to remember critics blasting it . again , i fail to see why . for me , Fair game is an intense , exciting chase movie . so what if it's generic and not that original . to me , it's more about what you do with the material . in this case , the filmmakers made an entertaining movie . it even had some funny one liners . and the stakes in this movie are a bit higher . the bad guys are not your typical bad guys . they're smart and deadly and have no problem killing people . William Baldwin plays Max , a cop who must protect Kate , ( Cindy Crawford ) a high powered attorney who has angered the wrong people . from this point , the movie is basically a high intensity chase down to the wire . William Baldwin does a good job , but that's not surprising . Cindy Crawford , not having acted before , did a fine job as well . she was i think the brunt of the criticism of this movie , and undeservedly . there are many actresses out there who are much worse than she is in this film . unfortunately her acting career ended before it began thanks to unfair critics and movie goers . if i were a filmmaker , i would cast her in a film , but then i saw potential where almost nobody else does . but that just shows how shortsighted people are . for me , Fair Game is easily an
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473,684 | 11,423,174 | 349,710 | 8 |
surprisingly entertaining
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i was surprised about this movie . it was much more entertaining than i though it would be . it also moves along at a good pace . Joaquin Phoenix's character is the main focus of the story , but i think John Travolta steals the show . he has less screen time , but he gives a very credible and commanding performance . Robert Patrick is also in the movie , although he doesn't have a substantial role . still , i thought he was great with the scenes he had . he is one of the most underrated actors out there , in my book . Phoenix does a god job as the main character , bu like i said , this movie is Travolta all the way . anyway , there is one scene in the movie which is a bit of a downer . other than that though , for entertainment value you can't beat his movie . my vote for Ladder 49 is a
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472,727 | 11,423,174 | 120,660 | 8 |
what if ?
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this was a well done movie dealing with big brother , invasion of privacy and conspiracy theory . it poses the question what if the conspiracy theories with government tracking you every movie and knowing all your intimate details were actually true . what if they could erase your life in an instant . Will Smith plays an ordinary joe , who is Caitrin up , through no fault of his own in just that scenario . if you have any paranoia regarding , this sort of thing , this movie will heighten it . i don't think it's completely realistic . some things are added for dramatic affect and to heighten tension and keep the story moving . nevertheless , it is thought provoking . it poses the question what would you do in this situation . it's also very exciting at times . Gene Hackman John Voigt and Lisa Bonet also star . for me , Enemy of the State is a solid
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472,781 | 11,423,174 | 338,188 | 8 |
echoes of John Ford's The Searchers
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this western reminded me a great deal of John Ford's epic western The Searchers , ( 1956 ) both style wise and story wise . this film has some mysticism added in to the mix , which The Searchers does not . this may be blasphemous to some , but i liked The Missing more . The Missing is a fairly deliberately paced movie , with pockets of action here and there . i liked Tommy Lee Jones's character a lot . i found him very interesting . he plays Samuel Jones / Chaa-duu-ba-its-iidan . he is the estranged father of Cate Blanchett's character , Maggie . Sam spent a lot of time with the native indians , hence his Indian name . anyway , i really liked the look and style of the film , and the story . you have to have patience to watch it , but it is well worth sitting through to the end
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473,016 | 11,423,174 | 11,130 | 8 |
the good side vs the dark side
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so far , this is the only version of this movie i have seen . it's a silent film starring John Barrymore in the dual roles of Dr . Jekyll and Mr . Hyde . the movie does start off slow but picks up quite quickly . once it gets going it is very compelling and engrossing . Barrymore is amazing and pulls of both roles very convincingly . the makeup is amazing , and some of the transformation scenes are very good . the movie is very dark for that time period . it takes the age old struggle between the good side and the dark side and elevates to its extreme . the musical accompaniment is very good and really adds to the tension , and to the the darkness of the film . overall , i liked it and would recommend it .
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473,301 | 11,423,174 | 95,271 | 8 |
the best of the Michael Myers movies
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( this is actually the third Michael Myers film i ) found Halloween 4 : the Return of Michael Myers to be a better movie than the first two Michael Myers movies . i actually felt there were some tense and suspenseful moments in this one , unlike the previous two . i'm not including number three here , because it is a stand alone movie that has nothing to do with the Michael Myers character . the movie also has a much eerier feel to it . i also thought the acting was actually pretty good in this one . in the first two , i didn't think too much of the acting . even though i found the movie to be good overall , the best part for me , was the ending . i thought it was great . maybe predictable , but still great . for , me this movie came closest in the series to delivering the goods for this genre . i didn't find it scary , but like i said , it was tense and suspenseful , and had a great atmosphere . for me , Halloween 4 : The Return of Michael Myers is an
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473,868 | 11,423,174 | 245,046 | 8 |
very good movie set during the time of the second World War
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Charlotte Gray takes place during the second World War . Charlotte becomes a courier in France , to help the war effort . but she has her own reasons for joining . being a courier is a dangerous job and most do not survive . the movie , while not depressing , is certainly sad at times . it is quite compelling and well written , and very well acted . Cate Blanchett is an extraordinary actress . it's hard to take your eyes . she is very beautiful , but also talented beyond belief . there are some other great actors in the movie as well . this is one of the better war tome movie out there . i say war time because , although the movie takes place during the second World War , we don't see a lot of the war action . we do , however , get to see its results . for me , " Charlotte Gray " is a very good movie . i give it a strong
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473,541 | 11,423,174 | 396,555 | 8 |
enjoyable animated family fare from Disney
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this film has something for everyone , in my opinion . there's comedy , action , excitement . the movie is also inspirational and uplifting , but without being overbearing . there are also some references to other popular movies . i also thought all the characters were likable , even the bad guy , who isn't really bad . he's more misunderstood and harmless . he's also fairly inept as a villain , in a funny way . his plans are basically a comedy of errors . there's a time travel plot at the core of the movie . and there a few unexpected twists as well . there's a good moral to the movie , which i didn't feel was preachy at all , a refreshing quality for this type of movie . and finally , i liked the music a lot . there are some great songs here , something i find lacking in many movies . for me , Meet The Robinsons is an
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472,733 | 11,423,174 | 455,447 | 8 |
very well done , suspenseful TV movie
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as a made for TV movie , this is actually quite good . the acting , especially by Kristy Swanson is above par . she makes a credible protagonist . the movie has plenty of suspense and is less predictable than most . the story concerns a woman ( Swanson ) who , despite years of therapy is still haunted with nightmares / memories of a traumatic childhood event . it turns out there is a mystery behind it all , and Alexandra must discover the truth before it's too late . there are a few suspects who could be the villain ( along with a few scenarios ) and , though i did eventually figure out the mystery and the villain , it took longer than i thought it would . even so , i wasn't completely sure until almost the end . to me , this is a sign of a good mystery movie . i'd recommend this movie to anyone , who wants a movie with some intelligence behind it . i give " Forbidden Secrets " a strong
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472,649 | 11,423,174 | 120,685 | 8 |
Roland Emmerich and co . redeem themselves after independence day
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i really enjoyed this movie . the filmmakers took an old premise and added a new twist : Godzilla in Manhattan . in this movie , Godzilla looks very realistic . beyond that , however there are some other great positives to this movie . the acting is believable , in part because the writing is much better than it was in independence day , which ironically had some of the same writers . this movie has no maudlin speeches , and things are kept low key here . the monster becomes , as the movie goes along , sympathetic up to a point , and almost humanized , which i thought was a nice touch and worked brilliantly . the motives for its destructive rampage are revealed as something more than just creating mindless carnage . you can feel the pain the creature endures , both physical and emotional . i actually felt sorry for the beast and its inevitable fate . of course the ending was designed as a lead in to the almost certainly inevitable sequel . but given the disappointing box office , a sequel did not happen and likely will not . Roland Emmerich , who also directed Independence Day , redeems himself with this effort . the writers , some of whom also had a hand in Independence Day , also deserve credit for this movie . they got it right this time . it is ironic that movie goers turned out in droves for Independence Day , yet largely ignored Godzilla , which i think is a superior film in every way . go figure .
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473,884 | 11,423,174 | 268,380 | 8 |
animated hi-jinx and adventure during ( what else ) the ice age
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if you have a pulse and can fog up a mirror , you should like this movie . it an animated ( in 3d ) movie that takes place during the ice age . it's a comedy , action , adventure flick that is very fast paced , and a lot of fun for both kids and adults . there are quite a few good laughs in this movie . the voice casting is brilliant . Ray Ramano , Legiuzama , and Dennis Leary , among others provide the voice work . this one of the funnier animated movies in along time . it is rated g , so the whole family can enjoy it . as far as i can tell , there is nothing which should be offensive or unsuitable for children . my advice , gather the family around , pop in the DVD and enjoy .
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473,622 | 11,423,174 | 95,243 | 8 |
very fine movie " based on " the life of Primate expert Dian Fossey
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this movie is based on the life of Dian Fossey and her work with the gorillas in a remote part of Africa . " based on " usually means that some of the content is true and parts of it are fictionalized for dramatic effect . for sure Dian Fossey did work with gorillas in Africa and was instrumental in the increase of their population . some of the details may have been altered , but the gist of the story is true . i thought it was a very entertaining , touching and heartbreaking story . i think Sigourney weaver did a great job as Dian Fossey . she really brought some passion to the character . the movie was also thought provoking and i actually became angry more than a few times about some of the incidents that occurred . i find it rare to become so actively involved with a movie nowadays . for me " Gorillas in the Mist " is at a strong
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473,250 | 11,423,174 | 111,070 | 8 |
fun for the whole family
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i thought his movie was quite good . it's loaded with some great laughs , it's heartwarming , and it's original . Tim Allen is in fine comedic form here , way back in 1994 . this is truly a movie the whole family can enjoy . the jokes are appealing to both kids and adults . my sister and both laughed quite hard more than a few times . the movie moves at a quick pace , so you don't really get to know the characters that well . but for this movie , that's OK . you get all the information you need for the story . it's also nice to see a movie like this that isn't preachy . sure there's a message , but it's subtle , and not the main focus of the film . for me , the Santa Clause is a .
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473,737 | 11,423,174 | 72,251 | 8 |
quite decent suspense thriller from the 70's
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this is a pretty good suspense thriller from the 70s . it's about a group of armed gunmen who take over a subway train and hold the passengers hostage , demanding 1million dollar ransom for their safe return . the film takes place in New York . i really loved some of the accents , and i don't mean that in a bad way . i also found it amusing how some of the characters behaved in the film . for example one of the men most responsible for keeping the trains running , is a complete jerk and cares more about the train than the passengers . also , it was comical to see the mayor of New york bitch and moan about 1 million dollars , saying they didn't have that kind of money . that's absurd . true , a million dollars was more back than , compared to today , but this is New York we're talking about . anyway , i'm about to go off on a tangent , so i better move on . the movie has some suspense and has 1 really thrilling sequence . there's no big explosions or anything like that . this movie is much simpler . there are some big names from that time in the movie , and all have good performances . but i especially liked Walter Matthau . i had never seen him in a dramatic role before . the last movie i saw him in was the comedy " Grumpy OLd Men " ( and it's sequel ) with Jack Lemmon . some people may find this movie slow compared to today , or quaint even , which is probably true , to some degree , but i liked it . For me , " The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three " is an
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473,017 | 11,423,174 | 76,054 | 8 |
good , wholesome , squeaky clean fun
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this movie may be squeaky clean entertainment , but that's not a bad thing . for every teenager who's always who wishes their parents could be in their shoes , and every adult who wishes their teenager could see things from their point of view , this is your movie . minor spoilerteenage Annabelle and her mother get to switch places ( literally ) , or at least bodies , and see how what the other side lives . along the way , there's some comic moments , and revelations . i think the movie is just as relevant today as it was then . society has changed quite a bit since then , it's true , and woman today have different dreams and aspirations , but the basic premise is still relevant . it's certainly interesting to see Jodie Foster as a young teenager over 30 years ago . as for the movie itself , it's funny , fast paced and fun for the whole family . my vote for Freaky Friday is an
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472,783 | 11,423,174 | 275,140 | 8 |
thought provoking and insightful
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while i don't like this entry of the Law and Order franchise as much as Special Victims Unit , i still think it is pretty good . i like it more than the original series . this entry is much more thought provoking than the other two . it's more into the psychology of things , which can be very compelling sometimes . we sort of gain some insight into criminal behaviour , at least from the perspective of the show . the characters are fairly interesting , but not as interesting as SVU . i haven't seen the show for awhile , but from what i have seen , the show doesn't delve too deeply in to the lives of the main characters . it sort of lends and air of mystery to things . when all is said and one , Law and Order : CI is a fairly well written , interesting show . for me , it's an
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473,858 | 11,423,174 | 91,474 | 8 |
classic action / thriller
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man hunter was released in 1986 and is a prequel to " the silence of the lambs . it was remade in 2002 , with different actors under the name " red dragon " and while both movies are very good , there are some differences . man hunter is very atmospheric in tone , utilizing music more . it is very stylistic , yet also has substance . the action and drama scenes are well done and lit very effectively . the film is much darker in its mood or tone than red dragon , and very effective in building suspense . the acting is well done , particularly william peterson in one of his earliest performances . i really enjoyed the movie and cared about the characters and became emotionally involved . well done movie . will more than satisfy fans of the genre .
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473,300 | 11,423,174 | 97,474 | 8 |
almost as good as number 4
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call me crazy , but i liked this fourth Michael Myers movie . i liked the way they went with the storyline . the storyline may be predictable , but i still liked it . plus , there are a few tiny little clues suggesting a possible reason why Michal came to be the way he is . found this part intriguing . the movie has an air of mystery about it , as these hints are dropped . it's all very vague and nothing big is revealed here , just some clues as to what may come next . enough to keep you hooked . just like the first movie , i thought the acting was pretty good here , though it does get a bit silly at times . there is some suspense and tension here again , maybe not quite as much as number 4 , but it's there nonetheless . i'm not sure if this measure up to number 4 or not , but i still liked it quite a bit . for me , Halloween 5 : The Revenge of Michael Myers is still an
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472,898 | 11,423,174 | 120,611 | 8 |
a very well executed vampire film
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Blade is the first in the Blade trilogy ( Blade , Blade2 , Blade : Trinity ) It stars Wesley Snipes in the title role as a human vampire hybrid , who has ( almost ) none of the vampires ' weaknesses and all their strengths . Blade has made it his mission to hunt down and destroy the evil vampires . His one weakness is his thirst for human blood . Blade is aided in his quest by Abraham Whistler , Played by Kris Kristofferson , who has developed a serum to curb Blade's blood lust and to keep his vampire side in check . Stephen Dorrf , plays Deacon Frost , the main baddie and Blade's adversary . Snipes is very convincing as an action hero , he is athletic , charismatic , and the camera loves him . Kristofferson is cast well in the supporting role of Whistler . Dorrf is also very convincing as the villain . he too , is very charismatic . Stephen Norrington directed the film . his previous directing experience was 1995's " Death Machine " . he also directed " The League of Extrordinary Gentleman " ( 2003 ) . his other credit include special effects work on films such as " Hardware , Aliens , and the Exorcist : the Beginning , as well as makeup effects for " Hellraiser : Bloodline " . David S Goyer wrote the script for " Blade " . he previously wrote the script for The crow : City of angels , as well " Blade 2 " and " Blade : Trinity " He also wrote the screenplay and story for Batman Begins , as well as the story for its sequel , 2008's Dark Knight " . anyway , back to " Blade " . the film moves along at a brisk pace , is well directed and well written , with good dialogue . the film is also well photographed , is visually very appealing . the tone of the film is dark , without being oppressive and the music is appropriate . there is a lot of graphic vampire violence ( the film is quite blood soaked at times ) and some language . and obviously there are many action sequences , sometimes over the top , but this is no criticism . it works well with this movie . finally , the special effects are plentiful and generally well done . overall , a very well execute movie in the vampire genre . a strong
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473,477 | 11,423,174 | 368,891 | 8 |
very enjoyable , thrilling , action flick
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National Treaure is the story of Bejamin Gates ( Nicholas Cage ) who has been obsessed with finding the mythical ( but perhaps real ) treasure of the Knights Templar , the greatest fortune mankind has ever known , since he was a child . Along the way , Gates makes an enemy ( Sean bean ) who also wants the treasure for himself ( for purely selfish reasons ) . in a twist , it turns out that Gates must steal The Declaration Of Independence , ( which contains a key clue to the Mystery ) so it does not fall into enemy hands . along for the ride are Diane Kruger , Harvey Keitel , and John Voight . Christopher plummer also appears in the movie . what follows is one intense chase scene after chase in a race against time . National Treasure is basically one long chase movie , but well done . the acting is good , and the characters are convincing . the movie is very enjoyable - - even thrilling , as long as you know what you are expecting . very few dramatic scenes , little character development ( except for the character of Benjamin ) and much of the movie is implausible , even unrealistic , but so what . sometimes you just have to turn your brain off and enjoy .
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472,642 | 11,423,174 | 475,944 | 8 |
Gothic style supernatural thriller
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i like this movie . yeah , it may not be original , but it is action packed with some great visual effects . and i also like the style , kind of Gothic . it's a ghost story of sorts . if you're into supernatural stuff , you might like it . it won't win any awards , but so what . it's a great popcorn flick that doesn't try to be anything else . the acting is decent enough . i'm just glad they didn't use big name actors , which may have taken the focus off the movie and onto themselves . besides this is an ensemble picture , so there shouldn't be any personality or ego clashes . i like the way ti ended . the viewer can sort of draw their own conclusions . anyway , for me , this was a fun , action filled 90 minutes or so . i recommend it .
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473,076 | 11,423,174 | 116,225 | 8 |
as good as the original , with a few differences
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this sequel to " Escape From New York " isn't half bad . it doesn't have the gritty , unpolished look of the original , and it's not as edgy . however , i did find it more humorous , and it's more of an action adventure movie , than pure drama , unlike the the original . the movie had a lighter feel to it . i didn't find it had the same sense of loss and decay . i did find it entertaining , and fairly fast paced , though there were a few mildly ridiculous scenes that felt out of place . i also noticed ( as anyone who watches it will ) that the general plot line was almost a carbon copy of the original , with a few variations in detail . i still liked it , and thought it was as good as the original , though , like i said , if you're expecting a departure from the formula of the first , you won't find it . For me , " Escape From L . A . is an
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473,311 | 11,423,174 | 43,456 | 8 |
an important movie with a message
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though this movie was released in 1951 , it's just as relevant today as it was then . it's about an alien who lands on earth , for reasons unknown at first . it shows the army and people in general panicking and acting stupid without knowing all the facts . but it's really a moral about how stupid humanity is , with our wars , ' our petty squabbles , killing each other , and probably eventually leading to the destruction of the human race . we haven't learned anything since then . in fact , we've become worse . the other ridiculous thing is that if a an alien being or alien beings did travel to earth , from a far planet , they would obviously be technologically advanced , yet , as the movie depicts , we would use our primitive technology to shoot first , and ask questions later . i have no doubt this would be the same in real life , considering how arrogant we are as a race . anyway , i liked the movie , and it's positive message . it doesn't try to utilize special effects that seem would eventually become dated and hokey . in fact , the use of special effects is limited . instead it focuses more on story . it's actually , i think , a very important movie . for me , The day the Earth Stood Still is a solid
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473,110 | 11,423,174 | 217,505 | 8 |
long , but doesn't feel like it
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this is a Martin Scorsese epic , and it certainly has that epic feel . i'm not sure how accurate it is historically , or if things really looked the way they do in the movie . i still liked the look of it . to me , it seems a lot of work went into the whole production and it shows . Daniel Day Lewis is astonishing ( nothing new for him ) . Leonardo DiCaprio was also good . Cameron Diaz was not bad , but she didn't really impress me all that much . her character wasn't as substantial as it could have been . like in many movie , there's a good supporting cast . the movie is brutally violent , which is probably an accurate depiction of that time . it is over two and a half hours long , but it doesn't feel like it . i found myself becoming very quickly and easily involved in the story , a sign of a good movie . i wouldn't call it a masterpiece , but it is a very good movie . for me , Gangs of New York is an
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473,525 | 11,423,174 | 309,377 | 8 |
compelling and engaging
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sure this movie takes awhile to get going , but it does work . there's a bit of a murder ( and more ) mystery to solve , but unlike most formulaic movies of the genre this takes a different approach to things . i found it refreshing actually . this is really a thinking person's movie , and it's nice to have your brain engaged . it's very intelligent , with a good mix of characters . it's not predictable , even though you may think you have it figured out . it has more than one surprising revelation . if you only looking for an action packed , high suspense film , this probably isn't it . i think it's a testament to the strong writing and direction that a slower paced movie such as this succeeds as well as it does . i never found it boring once . you are always given enough to maintain a steady level of interest . and that's all that's needed you guessing and hooked . i won't say this is a masterpiece . i don't think it's that kind of movie . it's low key and character ( as well as story ) driven . an easy
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473,916 | 11,423,174 | 78,718 | 8 |
you're out of order ! you're out of order ! the whole trial is out of order ! ( ) AlPacino stars here in a legal / political drama . Pacino puts on an acting clinic in this one , which is the main reason this movie works . i always assumed this movie was in the top 250 here , but it turns out it isn't . that's a bit sad and strange , since in my opinion it's a lot better than some of the other movies on the list . Valerie Curtin and Barry Levinson wrote the film while Norman Jewison directed it . beside Pacino , there are a lot of other name actors involved , such as Jack Warden , John Forsythe , Christine Lahti , Craig T . Nelson , Jeffrey Tambor , and famous acting teacher Lee Strasberg . anyway , for me , . . . and Justice for All is a
473179 11423174 212985 8.0 Part three in the Hannibal Lecter series ( beautifully stylistic but less substance ) Hannibal " is directed by Ridley Scott . it takes place after the events in the Silence of the Lambs . Here we have the great Anthony Hopkins reprising his Role as Hannibal Lecter , serial killer and one time psychiatrist . and Jullianne Moore takes over as FBI agent Clarice Starling . in this movie Hannibal comes out of hiding to bait Clarice . The movie starts in Florence Italy , where Lecter has been living in disguise as an art scholar . however events force him back to America . once there , he of course baits agent Starling and he himself becomes the focus of revenge by a former patient who barley escaped being killed by Lecter . Gary Oldman plays the former patient . the movie is very stylish with beautiful photography and scenery , especially in Italy . we are shown the old buildings with their impressive architecture . the movie is very well lit , giving the perfect atmosphere . the movie on the whole focuses more on style than substance and the fact that Lecter comes out of hiding takes away the air of mystery the film could have had . so , the film while beautiful to look at , seems hollow at times and incomplete . it can also be slow and overly dramatic at times , lacking the pace of the previous incarnations . Lecter is also played more for camp in this film , with his witty one liners . he just doesn't seem as frightening here . The acting is very good in the movie , especially by Moore , who inhabits the character of Starling with the same affectations mannerisms and accent as her predecessor , Jodi Foster . despite it's failings , i still enjoyed the movie - more so than " silence " but less so than " RedDragon Or " Manhunter " . i would have to give this movie an , for its beautiful style and the acting of Jullianne Moore .
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473,905 | 11,423,174 | 804,461 | 8 |
unrated version
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this movie is basically Death Wish updated for the year 2007 . there are a few differences , but the overall plot is the same . it's a revenge / drama . action / movie . it's not realistic , but it sure has lots of action , and lots of blood . this a a very violent film throughout . there's also quite a few strong swear words . one thing i did like about the movie was it's unconventional ending . i also liked the acting , particularly by Garret Hedlund , who plays the main bad guy . John Goodman has a small and needless role . he has one ridiculous scene where he goes off on a profanity laced tirade . Kelly Preston has a small role as the wife of Kevin Bacon's character . and Kevin bacon is the main character , who decides to get revenge for a tragedy that occurs against him and his family . but i really liked Aisha Tyler , who has a small but memorable role in the movie . Brian Garfield wrote the novel that is the basis for the movie , and he also wrote the novel Death Wish , so it's no surprise the two movies are very similar . i recently saw The Brave One , another revenge thriller , starring Jodi Foster , which i like more than this movie . i felt it had more depth to it and stronger acting performances . still , i did like Death Sentence . for me , this movie gets an
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473,723 | 11,423,174 | 100,814 | 8 |
lots of fun
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this is quite an entertaining movie . it has lots of elements that work , including action , excitement , danger , fun , and even some comedy . combine that with an intelligent script and good acting , and you have all the ingredients needed for a successful movie . the chemistry between the actors , especially , but not limited to , Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward is one reason this movie works . Bacon and Ward provide much of the laughs . Having Micheal Gross and Reba MaCyntire along for the ride is a masterstroke , as well . the sense of urgency and danger also help . really , there's a lot to like about this picture . for me , Tremors is a strong
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472,588 | 11,423,174 | 399,201 | 8 |
drama , action suspense . this movie has it all
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i enjoyed this movie quite a bit . the 1st half or so is very dramatic , while the 2nd half is action packed and suspenseful . there are a lot chase scenes and things blowing up . the action is frenetic . i also liked the subject matter dealing with clones and the whole ethical / moral ramifications aspect . i thought it was very thought provoking . plus , it was fun . movies like this don't win too many awards , but that is not the intent . and , yes , there may be elements of implausibility , but if you go to the movies to escape the doldrums and routine of ordinary life , then whether something is realistic or not , is not likely a huge concern for you . i know for me , it's not . of course there are always exception . sometimes believability is thrown completely out the window over and over and over , to the point where almost nothing about the movie has any degree of realism . that bothers me . as for " The Island " i think it contained enough realism for this kind of movie . i liked it , and though i wouldn't say it's a masterpiece , i'd give it a strong
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473,761 | 11,423,174 | 93,773 | 8 |
Arnie at his best
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Predator is another classic Arnold Schwarzenegger Movie . Basically the movie is about a group of commandos in the jungle of Central America , who fall victim to a alien warrior . but this is no ordinary warrior . this warrior has great strength and advanced weaponry and is able to blend into his surroundings . One by one the commandos are dispatched , until only , Dutch , played by Arnie , is left . this movie is not for the squeamish . there are some very gory scenes , as the soldiers are killed in gruesome ways . again there are some great action sequences , leading to a the ultimate showdown between Dutch and the " Predator " . there are also some good one liners in the film , as with any Arnie movie . a very entertaining film
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472,702 | 11,423,174 | 35,798 | 8 |
i thought it was a good western
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i liked this western Starring Randolph Scoot and Glenn Ford . it's got pretty much everything a western should have . there's gunfights , action , chases on horseback . there's a bit of a romance angle that's hinted at . there's some nice comic relief in the form of Edgar Buchanan , who plays Uncle Willie McLeod , a character who pretend to be a doddering old fool , but is actually aware of everything going on . Randolph Scott plays the town Sheriff , and Glenn Ford Plays Cheyenne Rogers / Bill Smith , a hunted outlaw who eventually tries to change his ways . i liked the different mix of characters in the movie . i didn't find it always fast paced , but i never found it boring either . even though the movie is in 1943 , it is in colour .
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473,010 | 11,423,174 | 24,368 | 8 |
i liked it
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this movie is more of a lite comedy , murder mystery than a horror . but that doesn't mean it's a bad movie . in fact , i liked it quite a bit . it's very fast moving , has some eccentric and intriguing characters , and it's comedic . it has a sinister feeling to it , but it's not what i would call horror . there is a little bit of overacting , but that's too be expected in an early sound picture , since peop0le were so used to using their facial expression and body language in silent films . Fay Wray is one of the stars in the movie , but her part is not that large , though her character plays an important role in the film , and does a lot of screaming , which is something Fay Wray is known for . the movie really belongs to Glenda Farrel , whose tough talking , sarcastic reporter steals the show . her character is sort of Nancy Drew like . i found her very likable and appealing . my vote for The Mystery of The wax museum :
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473,825 | 11,423,174 | 111,143 | 8 |
fun from the get go
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i thought his was a great movie all around . Alec Baldwin was a great choice to play the The Shadow / Lamont Cranston . Penelope Ann Miller is also good as his sometimes sidekick Margo Lane . and Peter Boyle is hilarious as Moe Shrevnitz , the Shadow's personal taxi driver . the movie moves along at a good pace and i never found it boring . i'm not sure , but i think it sticks pretty close to its source material . Russel Mulcahy ( Resident Evil : Extinction ) directed the movie . for me , this movie is just all around fun from start to finish . but i also liked the look of the film . i think they put a lot of effort into recreating the 1930's look and atmosphere , and for the life of me , i can't figure out why it wasn't very well received . anyway , for me The Shadow is a strong
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472,879 | 11,423,174 | 618,192 | 8 |
has a good moral message and a strong ending ( )
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this is the 8th episode of season 3 of The Justice League . i thought it was pretty good . many of the team unite to try and stop a very powerful foe . the Green lantern Corp . is shown in the beginning , which i thought was cool . the story was pretty good and there's a lot going on here , more action than anything . there's also a good moral message here . i had just seen episode 2 season 3 , and i thought that was a bit better episode . i didn't like this one as much . to me , the story , while pretty good , was not quite as unique or interesting . still , it was a good episode , and i thought it thought it had a very good , strong ending . for me , Justice League : The Return is a
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473,246 | 11,423,174 | 297,884 | 8 |
very well done but should have been rated 14A ( in my opinion )
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in this film which takes place in the 1950's , Dennis Quaid and Julianne Moore play your typical happily married couple . and then change . the film is about the intolerance and ignorance of the time , and also the hypocrisy in people's attitudes . Both Moore and Quaid are pitch perfect in their characterizations , and Dennis Haysbert is very good as , well . there are some very touching moments here . this is no film for children . it is rated PG , which i don't happen to agree with . obviously it contains dark themes and implication , so i wouldn't suggest anyone under 14 view it . maybe i'm just becoming a prude in my old age . in any event , the film is very well done , from the acting , to the dialogue , to the authentic feel . for me , Far From heaven is an
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473,849 | 11,423,174 | 53,221 | 8 |
review of Ultimate Collector's edition
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i really like this Western . it stars John Wayne , Ricky Nelson , Dean martin and Angie Dickinson , to name a few . the acting is superb in this movie . but what i really like is the dialogue and the unique mix of characters . the story is also good . it's straightforward and simple . Unlike The Searchers , another John Wayne movie . Rio bravo is not a sweeping , grand epic . it takes place in basically one town . nevertheless , i found it engaging and compelling . this edition contains a raft of extras , including two documentaries and a short featurette . Like the Ultimate edition of The Searchers , here is also a reproduction of the 1959 Dell comic book , a reproduction of the original press book from 1959 , and 8 full colour lobby cards . as for the movie itself , i think it's pretty well done , and deserves a . the collection is definitely worth having , and i give that an .
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473,493 | 11,423,174 | 107,497 | 8 |
some nice twists and intensity in this one
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this is one very good movie . it's got suspense , a twisting plot , great intensity , and a good story . it may not be wholly original , but it think it works , thanks to its three main actors , Alec Baldwin ( The Good Shepherd ) Nicole Kidman ( The Interpreter ) and Bill Pullman . But Kidman really surprised me with the intensity she brought to her role . i'm generally not a fan , but she is effective in this movie . the supporting performances are also good . i also like the fact that the movie isn't completely predictable , like happens in so many movies . the movie is also very well paced . there are no lagging spots to slow things down to the point of boredom . anyway , i really enjoyed it .
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472,547 | 11,423,174 | 315,297 | 8 |
nice little crime drama / murder mystery
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pretty good for the genre . it has suspense , plot twists , a nice creepy , dark atmosphere . it drop some nice tantalizing clues as to who the killer may be . Ashley Judd make a real kick ass heroine . she's certainly credible in he role , as a new homicide inspector with a more than a little baggage . Sam Jackson is great ( once again , as her mentor , as well as the commissioner . Andy Garcia plays her new partner . he was OK , but i didn't really feel he completely fit the movie . there was just something . . . i really liked David Strathairn , as a police shrink . his role wasn't that big , but i thought he was impressive , none the less . i also liked the great Jazz soundtrack . despite all the good things about this movie , i wouldn't call it great . for one thing , it lacks any intense action , it's not really riveting or harrowing . so i wouldn't classify it as a thriller , but more a straight crime drama / murder mystery . i would have preferred it to be a bit more exciting . for me , Twisted is a
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472,742 | 11,423,174 | 93,870 | 8 |
action packed with humour and irony ( and ultra violent )
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i liked this movie quite a bit . it's very well paced , the acting is pretty good and it is ultra violent . it's basically about a part human , part cyborg cop who cleans up the streets of the city . there are some glitches along the way , of course . i think the movie , at its heart is a social satire . it's very relevant , even more so today . there are touches of irony and humour through out . Paul Verhoeven directed it and it's his first Americna movie . Verhoeven doesn't shy away from violence and if that sort of thing bothers you , you'll want to skip this movie . there is another , maybe more futuristic robotic cop , which i really like the look of . ( possible minor spoiler ahead ) there are two showdowns between RoboCop and this other futuristic , more advanced robot , both of which i found exciting and well done . for , me RoboCop is an
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473,507 | 11,423,174 | 107,504 | 8 |
Don't make this dog angry - - you wouldn't like him when he's angry
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this movie was better than i thought it would be . i thought it would be good , but it exceeded my expectations . the acting was fairly decent , but there was one standout - - the dog . all the other characters were secondary . this dog was very well trained and had a personality-to boot . intelligent , lovable , sad and even romantic . there is a brief back story to the dog and how it came to be where it was . this is basically a very genetically enhanced animal , with all senses heightened , great strength , speed and intelligence . the story flowed very well and the dog ( whose mane is Max ) soon becomes endearing to the viewer the filmmakers even added a brief touch of whimsy , which i thought was a hint of brilliance . we feel pain when Max feels pain . Because this dog is such a highly developed character , it becomes very easy to sympathize with him . Even when Max slowly evolves from being a lovable " mutt " into a vicious killing machine we still feel for him . and that ' because we are told early on that Max is not completely under his own control , and every second he is away from the " lab " his killing instincts exert themselves until he becomes psychotic . I was very entertained by this film , having also recently seen " Rottweiller " which is fairly similar , containing some-of the same subject matter but it takes a different tact than " Man's Best Friend " I give this movie an / 10
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473,907 | 11,423,174 | 381,971 | 8 |
terrific family entertainment
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this movie was better than i was expecting . it's lite heated , funny and great fun for the whole family . it's also very touching . there nothing in this movie that can't be watched by any age group . kids should lobe it , and it's also engaging enough for adults . i think the story is interesting enough for both kids and adults . it's n9ice to know there is still some quality family entertainment that really is for the whole family . i also thought the voice actors fit the characters perfectly . if you're a parent , you can set your r child down by themselves , knowing they are watching something which is perfectly kid friendly , and you might like it as well . for me Curious George is an
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473,617 | 11,423,174 | 109,402 | 8 |
high speed romance comedy chase movie with predictable but satisfying ending
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The Chase is sort of an action adventure romance with some light comedy . it is a case of mistaken identity ( sortof ) . Charlie Sheen and Kristi Swanson play the two leads in the movie . Charlie Sheen is Jackson Davis Hammond , a falsely convicted armed bank robber who escapes from custody . As Jackson makes a quick stop at a gas station to fill up ( in a stolen car ) the report of the stolen car is heard by two police officers in the store . the officers attempt arrest Jackson , and rather than go back to jail , he kidnaps the woman standing next to him in line . This woman just happens to be Natalie Voss , ( Kristi Swanson ) daughter of wealthy industrialist DaltonVoss . ( Ray Wise ) Jackson escapes with Natalie and leads the police on a much publicized car chase , which takes up most of the movie . the ending is predictable but satisfying . Obviously , there is a lot of action , some of it quite intense . there is also humour , courtesy of Sheen and Swanson . much of what occurs in the movie is somewhat improbable but the movie is entertaining and fun .
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472,792 | 11,423,174 | 87,363 | 8 |
great horror / comedy blend
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i liked " Gremlins " a lot . i thought it was well acted and funny . it also had some black humour , which i liked . i liked the look of the gremlins . they would probably be scary for some children . they are quite freaky looking . i thought the puppetry was amazing . for the most part it really looked like these creatures were doing what the movie showed them doing . the gremlins were hysterical at times in what they said and how they acted . this is my idea of a good horror / comedy . it balances both elements well . it think the potential was there for the movie to be really awful , but good writing makes all the difference . the only real complaint i have about the movie , is you could really tell it was all a set , which looked suspiciously like many movie sets of the time . i'm sure they used that particular set for several movies . anyway , this is just a small complaint . and i'm probably being petty . otherwise , i really enjoyed the movie . for me , " Gremlins " is an .
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472,951 | 11,423,174 | 386,907 | 8 |
professor discovers he is murdered in 5 days ( thanks to an anonymous tip from the future )
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i did'nt mind this mini series . for a TV science fiction movie , it's not half bad . it kept me interested through out , and even riveted at times . the acting is very good in this movie . i'm not sure how accurate the movie is from a physics point of view , but so what , i enjoyed it . the basic premise is that physics professor J . T . Neumeyer ( Timothy Hutton ) discovers that he is murdered in 5 days ( thanks to an anonymous tip from the future . so he must try to figure out who the murderer is and try to prevent his own killing thereby altering his destiny and maybe that of others . the whole thing involves theoretical time travel ( sort of ) in the present and in the future . i have to say , the ending caught me completely by surprise . i wasn't expecting it at all . i honestly thought this was a well done mini series . i'd give ' 5 days to Midnite '
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473,911 | 11,423,174 | 85,244 | 8 |
good
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i thought this was a pretty decent drama . it's about a group of former friends who have gone their own ways , and years later are reunited at the funeral of a close friend . it's well acted , for the most part , but there were a few moments which felt a bit contrived . maybe that's just me . the music soundtrack is outstanding with classics from the 60's and 70's . i might have had a higher opinion of this movie , had i not just watched Ordinary People , which was a brilliant movie . The Big Chill , to me , just didn't have quite the same emotional resonance or impact . still , it's a good movie . Lawrence Kasdan directed the movie and co-wrote it with Barbara Benedek . apparently there is remake in the works as well . for me , The Big Chill is an
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473,399 | 11,423,174 | 111,257 | 8 |
solid action , nail biting tension
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before this movie , who knew Keanu Reeves could be a credible action hero ? Reeves impressed me with this effort . he put on a few ponds of muscle for this one . Sandra Bullock is also in this one , and although her character is likable , she just doesn't make the same impression as Reeves does . i guess part of the reason is that her character really isn't the focus , which can't really be blamed on her . Dennis hopper has a nice turn as a sadistic villain . aside from the acting though , there are a lot of good things about this movie . one is the relentless action . this thing really movies . it's also a real nail biter at times . the writing by Graham Yost is also good , as is the direction of Jan de Bont . as far as action movies go , this one is right up there , in my opinion . i give " Speed " a solid
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472,874 | 11,423,174 | 50,976 | 8 |
Knight challenges " Death " to chess match for his life
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this is the first Ingmar Bergman i have seen . Bergman is a very revered Swedish director . i wasn't sure what to expect with this film , but i had wanted to see it for some time . basically the story is about a knight named Antonius Block ( Max von Sydow ) during the time of the Black Plague in Europe . Block finds himself visited by " Death " himself ( Bengt Ekerot ) , who reveals that Block's time is soon up . Bock himself already has suspicions so is not surprised , and in weird way , is resigned to his fate . and yet , to avoid or at least delay the inevitable , he challenges " Death " to a game of chess . if he wins , Death will leave him alone , at least for the time being . of course if he loses , his time is nearly up . as the match unfolds , we are shown various people who struggle to deal with the plague and its devastation , each in their own way . also , during breaks in the game , Block goes on a personal journey , to try to find some meaning in life in general , and in his own life . we see he is a very conflicted , tortured soul and longs to believe ( that is have faith in God ) . the movie is very low key , very dramatic , yet really is compelling . i did not understand every nuance of the movie , not knowing what to look for , and the movie is subtitled in German , which makes it a bit harder to follow . this is mainly due to the fact that the subtitles sometimes omit parts of pertinent conversation . at least , it seems that way . either way , this film demands a 2nd viewing , which should fill in things missed the 1st time . one thing i do know is that Bergman is a very passionate director , and that shows , although ironically in subtle ways . the point is , although the movie is melancholy at times , i did enjoy it . For now , a strong
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