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473,696 | 11,423,174 | 89,880 | 9 |
lives up to the standard set by the first one
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call me crazy , but i thought this movie was as good as the first one . true , it is a bit more far fetched and there is less of a story , but it makes up for that in sheer excitement . it's very fast paced from beginning to end . the first one had its share of action , but the action her is on a grander scale . i also liked seeing the different ways Rambo outsmarted and dispatched his enemies . and like the first one , Rambo lets his actions do the talking . he's not one to waste words . this movie is also a indictment of the Vietnam War . a subtle indictment , but it is there , nonetheless . overall , this is one fun movie , better than i remembered it from the last time i had seen it , when it first came out in the theatre . for me Rambo : First Blood Part II is a
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473,473 | 11,423,174 | 177,789 | 9 |
hysterically funny sci / fi spoof of pop culture and " the cult of celebrity "
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Galaxy Quest is a comedy sc / fi action adventure film rolled into one . it is a spoof of Star Trek and and other sc / ci TV shows / movies . but more than that , and more importantly , it also pokes fun at popular culture and how absurd we have become as a society . for instance , the worshipping of Celebreties as idols . " the cult of Celebrity " plays a prominent role in this movie . any movie that skewers celebrities and brings them down a peg is always a good thing . this is great satire . in this case it also happens to be hysterically funny at times , with great action and even some romance . the movie is not done in a mean spirited way , so is not overtly offensive or insulting to it's targets ( well , okay , to some it would be , but we won't get into that here ) although i guess , to be fair it is pretty blatant . oh well , cry me a river . honestly , the average human being that enjoys laughing frequently will enjoy this movie
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473,771 | 11,423,174 | 398,712 | 9 |
loved it
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here is a movie with slam bang action and great dialogue . but in order to enjoy it , you will have to suspend your disbelief past the stretching point . if you can do that , then you should really enjoy yourself . id ' say it's basically a summer popcorn movie , but it was released in January . regardless , i had a blast while watching this movie . th violence is nearly off the charts , so if you don't like a lot of violence , you should probably avoid this one . also there is a lot of very coarse language , so if that's not your bag , you might want to look for a different movie . it's basically mindless fun for the most part , but like i said i loved the dialogue . i also really like the strange mix of characters , which make things more interesting . my advice if you choose to watch this movie , pop it in , and turn off your brain for the duration . by the way , i haven't seen the original 1976 version , so i can't compare the two . but for me , the 2005 version of Assault on Precinct 13 is a
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473,196 | 11,423,174 | 112,740 | 9 |
terrifically entertaining and thought provoking movie dealing with possibility of WW3
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i really liked this movie . i'm not really fond of Tony Scott's directing style , at least his last few efforts anyway . but Scott is fairly restrained for this 1995 film . the film takes place during heightened tensions between most of the world ( including the United States and a rogue Russian leader who has amassed some support for his cause , which is too start World War Three . most of the action takes place at sea as tensions come to a boiling point as the crew of one U . S . Submarine , led by seasoned veteran Captain Frank Ramsey ( Gene Hackman ) is on the verge of launching nuclear missiles at the enemy after being attacked by what may be a rogue Russian attack sub . however , things are not that simple , as Ramsey's XO ( executive officer ) Lt Commander Ron Hunter ( Denzel Washinton ) who has never been in a battle situation before and he and Ramsey butt heads regarding navy protocol in this particular situation , leading to chaos on the ship . there is more than that going on , but i don't wan't to give too much away . there's quite a bit of intense action and tension as things progress . Both Hackman and Washington are both superb actors and it shows here . as the two face off , you can see the intensity crackle between the two . there are also some great supporting actors in the movie . that coupled with Scott's restraint and the lack of kinetic and sometimes choppy action sequences that have become his trademark really make this film work . there is only one thing i didn't like about the movie , and i don't mean to be critical of Americans in general , with this , ( his pertains more to many filmmakers ) but here goes . for me , there was a bit too much American flag waving . the U . S is more than once referred to as the greatest nation in the world . now there is nothing wrong with patriotism from any country , but there is such a thing as overkill . i think many people would say that their own country is the greatest ( or at they may think it ) or maybe i'm wrong . don't misunderstand me , i think the U . S is a great country , despite its problems . the ironic thing to me is that Tony Scott is actually from the U . K . otherwise , the movie itself is highly entertaining and thought provoking . my little complaint is merely an observation and doesn't take too much away from the film's quality . therefore i give " Crimson Tide " a
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473,528 | 11,423,174 | 118,771 | 9 |
gripping , edge of your seat thriller
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this is one intense nail biting movie . basically , Jeffrey Taylor ( Kurt Russel ) and his wife Amy ( Kathleen Quinlan ) are driving on a lonely stretch of highway , when there vehicle inexplicably breaks down . they flag down a passing trucker who says he will take Amy to the nearest town for help while Jeff stays with the vehicle . flash forward sometime later and Amy has not returned . i leave it at that . if you wanna know more , then you'll have to watch the movie . what follows is nail biting suspense and tension and lots of action . you'll have to employ some suspension of disbelief ( though much less than many films ) once you do that , you should enjoy this movie . i was on the edge of my seat quite a bit . for me , " Breakdown is a
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473,258 | 11,423,174 | 112,760 | 9 |
action , adventure , danger , romance and humour ( what else do you need ? )
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i don't see why this movie has such a low rating here ( ) i mean it has load of action , suspense , intrigue , romance . it's funny and has great stunts . granted , it doesn't have the epic scope of the " Pirates of the Caribbean " films , but it's a different movie . it's a light hearted , fun romp which doesn't pretend to be anything else . it's not just fun and games , of course . there are some sc4ens of peril and danger , but these elements are all balanced very well . add to that , The performances of Matthew Modine and Geena Davis , as well as a great supporting cast , and you have the ingredients for one terrific movie . and lets not forget the direction of Renny Harlin . these things are all enough for me to highly recommend the movie . for me " Cutthroat Island " is a strong
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473,619 | 11,423,174 | 396,401 | 9 |
i thought it was very suspenseful , creepy and entertaining
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i thought this was a really good movie . it's a sort of ghost story / end of the world prophecy combination . it has some similarities to both " The Ring " and " The Grudge " . i didn't really care for those 2 movies . i just didn't feel they worked for me . this 1 however , worked really well for me . there are many very suspenseful and eerie moments . the hair on my neck stood up a lot in this movie . i thought the acting was pretty good . i also liked that fact that they kept you guessing about things until the end . i did , anyway , and i wasn't sure how it would end . i like unpredictability in these kinds of movies . the ending is sort of open ended , so you can come to your own conclusions . i think this is 1 of the better movies of this genre , that i have seen . i'm sure there are lot's of plot holes and inconsistencies , if you really look for them . but i just wanted to be entertained and hopefully creeped out for a couple hours , and i was . besides , i / m sure every movie has flaws of some kind . it just depends what your reasons for watching are . if you did enjoy " The Grudge " and " The Ring " , you may enjoy this movie as much or maybe more . for me , " 11 : 11 : Hell's Gate is a
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473,817 | 11,423,174 | 118,708 | 9 |
very funny , hysterically at times
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this is a very funny movie . Chris Farley is hysterical as an inept , clumsy ninja of sorts . the laughs come fast and furious in this one , and i have to say i laughed hard a lot . yes , the movie is silly , but in a good way . there is no toilet humour in this movie , which is nice . they're not scraping the bottom of the barrel to get laughs . the humour in this movie is something most people will relate to or at least get . there are also some dramatic moments which are done well . Nicolette Sheridan plays the sort of love interest , and she does a good job in her role . of course , she's also easy on the eyes . if you like movies with a lot of physical comedy and pratfalls , this may be your movie . this movie is not an academy award winner , obviously , but then , it's not that type of movie . for me , this is one of the funniest movies i've seen in quite some time . " Beverly Hills Ninja " gets a from me .
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472,589 | 11,423,174 | 91,209 | 9 |
classic horror suspense that stands up well over 20 years later
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i thought this was a very good movie . it had action and suspense . it was very intense in some scenes . i also thought Rutger Hauer was very convincing as a psycho , while C . Thomas Howell is good as the hero . Jennifer Jason Leigh is also good in a supporting role . there is also a very inventive and nail biting torture scene that doesn't end the way you might think . another thing i really liked was the fact that many things are implied , but not shown , adding another dimension to the movie . this movie certainly had me on the edge of my seat a lot . to me , " The Hitcher is a classic , and still stands up well today . i'ts low budget , but effective . i give this movie
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473,718 | 11,423,174 | 808,417 | 9 |
superb
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i really enjoyed this film . i thought it was so well done . it's in traditional animation and it tells the story of a little girl growing up in Iran , through the revolution , and the war with Irag , and her life beyond those events as she grows up to adulthood . the movie is touching , funny and sad , but manages not too be depressing . the animation changes from black and white to bright colours depending on what is happening in any given scene . it's narrated very well , by who i assume is the actual person the movie is about . at least it's told her from point of view . regardless , her voice is a perfect fit for the movie . in short , this is a movie that exceeded my expectation , and was well worth watching . my vote for Persepolis is a
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473,697 | 11,423,174 | 83,944 | 9 |
the first Rambo movie
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this is the firs movie in the Rambo series , and it's a good one . at least i think it is . it's a about a Vietnam veteran , and Green Beret ( Stallone ) who drifts into a sleepy town , for reasons of his own , minding his own business . but the local law , including the sheriff , ( Brian Dennehy ) , don't want his kind around . Rambo gets pushed to far , and decides to push back , unfortunately for the local law enforcement . if you haven't seen the movie , i won't give anything else away . this movie has a simple , straight forward story , that's fairly high on realism . it's not that far fetched that the events in the movie could happen . i believe Stallone should have at least been nominated for an academy award for his performance as Rambo , and Brian Denehhy should also have been nominated in a supporting category . both were very believable in their roles . also noteworthy is David Caruso in an early role . anyway , for me , First Blood is a
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473,768 | 11,423,174 | 384,806 | 9 |
just as disturbing and creepy as the first , and a bit better
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for me , this updating of the original 1976 movie of the same name , is just as good . obviously it's been changed somewhat , given the advances in technology since 1979 . however , it is no less scary . i also think that Ryan Reynolds ( George Luts ) and Melissa George ( Kathy Luts ) were at least as good as James Brolin and Margot Kidder , maybe a bit better . the children were all acted well enough , but they didn't really stand out or anything . this time Philip Baker Hall plays the Priest ( played by Rod Steiger in the original ) . i actually liked him in the role a bit more job than Steiger . not to take anything away from Steiger . i had just as many chills running down my spine this time , as in the original . there is a bit of CG , but i don't think it detracts from the overall effectiveness of the movie . i guess i actually liked this version a bit better than the 1979 version , but that's just me . i give The Amityville Horror ( 2005 ) an
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473,876 | 11,423,174 | 209,958 | 9 |
dark , disturbing , sick and twisted , and brilliant
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wow . what a great film . this movie has everything . it'visual style is amazing . great colours . it has a very dark tone at times , and is very disturbing , and even sick and twisted . it's basically about a serial killer who kidnaps women and tortures them , both psychologically and physically . there's bit of twist on the usual plot of movies in this genre . suffice it to say that the F . B . I discovers one victim recently kidnapped who has a very short time to live . in order to find out where she has been taken , they turn to a women named Catherine Deane ( Jennifer Lopez ) who can enter the mind of the psychopath ( Vincent D'Onofrio ) through a kind of virtual reality and get the information they need . how and why does she do this and will it be in time to save the girl ? you'll have to watch it to find out . as i mentioned in my summary , this movie is very disturbing . the psycho , D'Onofrio is mesmerizing . he oozes evil and cruelty . this is a truly astonishing performance . Vince Vaughn plays one of the F . B . I agents on the case . i've never seen Vaughn in a serious role . who knew he could act ? he's very credible in his performance . Lopez is OK in her role , but to me , she's not in the same league as Vaughn and D'Onofrio ( at least in this movie . she gets to preen and look pretty and pouty . this movie doesn't move at a break-neck pace . for the most part , it is a psychological drama , but it is very compelling . the last 20 minutes or so , the suspense is ratcheted up . there is some definite depth to this film , to be sure , but it also beautiful to look at . this is one of the best films i have seen in some time . for me " The Cell " is a strong .
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473,297 | 11,423,174 | 126,029 | 9 |
one of the funniest animated movies ever made
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Shrek is one very funny movie , riotously so at times . it's well written , and very well paced . if you like to laugh , you should really like this movie . the voice actors are also very suited to the characters , and the characters themselves are quite an odd crew . in all the best ways possible . the only drawback i can think of is that the film has many pop culture references as well as references to other movie . if you are not an avid movie watcher and you ' re not into pop culture , some of the jokes may be lost on you . otherwise , prepare yourself for a very sore stomach as the jokes are fast and furious at times . for a change , i'm actually giving this film a higher rating ( ) than it currently has here . Shrek " is a definite
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473,166 | 11,423,174 | 258,463 | 9 |
first in the Bourne series ( )
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this is in great movie . it has tons of action , spectacular fight scenes , beautiful locales . it's a very taut , intelligent movie with a very good story . Doug Lyman directs and does a superb job . Matt Damon plays Jason Bourne , and is incredible in the role . the guy can act , that's for sure . Franka Potente plays a pretty big role as well . there is also a great supporting cast . the dramatic moments are done very well and are very compelling . there's lots of suspense and tension , as well as some twists and turns . i liked the characters themselves , as well as each how each actor made their roles their own . as this type of movie ( Spy / intigue ) goes , this is one of the best of the genre . it should keep you glued to your seat for the 119 minute running time . if you like this movie , you might also want to check out Mr . and Mrs . Smith ( and vice versa ) , also directed by Doug Lyman . for me , The Bourne Identity is an .
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473,271 | 11,423,174 | 160,399 | 9 |
very , solid , well done sci / fi entry ( one of the best i have seen so far )
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this is a terrific , well acted movie . it has plenty of action , a very good storyline and is also realistic . it asks many questions and leaves the viewer to answer most of them . i was drawn into this movie right from the beginning until the very end . there are some great , and unexpected ( for me , anyway ) plot twists . the ending i thought was brilliant . i felt the writers really captured the look and feel of a futuristic earth at war with the enemy . i also liked the fact that you never really know who the enemy is , until the very end . even then , i wasn't sure . if you are looking to be entertained , you should give this movie a try . if you like compelling and thought provoking action and drama , you should also give this movie a try . this movie has some intelligence behind it , which many movies today are sorely lacking . this is one of the best movies of the Sci / Fi genre i have seen to date . i wouldn't call it a masterpiece , but it is a very solid , well done film . My vote for " Imposter " is
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472,751 | 11,423,174 | 460,681 | 9 |
equal parts Buffy , Charmed and X-files , . . .
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which in this case , is a good thing . this show just keeps getting better and better each episode . if that trend continues , Supernatural should be on the air for years to come . not only are the stories compelling , but the acting is first rate thanks to Jared Padalecki and Jenson Ackles , who play brothers Sam and Dean Winchester . their characters are also well developed and very sympathetic . the writing is also very strong , with some very good dialogue , including some decent humorous moments to lighten the mood , as the show is very dark . if you're a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer , Charmed , and / or X-files , you should like this show , as it is a mix of those three shows . for me , Supernatural is a
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473,007 | 11,423,174 | 451,079 | 9 |
a very well done Dr . Seuss adaptation
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after living through the travesty that was the live action adaptation of The Cat in the Hat , i wasn't sure what to expect . this movie is not live action , which is a plus . i was pleasantly surprised by it . it's actually clean wholesome fun the whole family can enjoy . there's a little action and adventure , and a lot of comedy . the movie is also touching . it also has a message , that basically says , we're all significant and we all deserve to be treated equal . it's not heavy handed at all . in fact , i thought it was quite subtle . i also liked the voice cast . Jim Carrey was very good as Horton , Steve Carell was also good as his mouse friend , and Carol Burnett as the Kangaroo who rules the forest was also good . parents , this is a movie you can take your kids to ( and enjoy yourself ) without worrying if there is anything that is not appropriate .
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473,728 | 11,423,174 | 409,182 | 9 |
very thrilling and suspenseful disaster flick
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i really enjoyed this movie . i found It entertaining , thrilling and exciting . i also found it suspenseful . it was also very touching and sad at times . really felt for the characters . the movie starts off with a bang , almost right away . once that happened i was sure the rest of the movie would be less exciting . i was wrong in this case . the acting was good . the CGI was excellent . the movie didn't make very much money at the box office , which surprises me . i thought it was much better than many movie that made lots of money . but everyone has there opinion . the rating ( ) is kinda low in my view . the only thing i have a little problem with is the ending . it's not a bad ending . it's just that i found it a bit abrupt . i hoped we would have a few scenes showing how the survivors were doing down the road , how they had coped with the tragedy . other than that , i have no complaints about the movie . my rating for " Poseidon " is
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473,816 | 11,423,174 | 433,442 | 9 |
very intelligent well written suspense thriller
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i'm really surprised by the low rating this movie currently has ( ) . i really liked it . that's saying a lot because i generally don't like Sarah Michelle Gellar . however , i didn't mind her in this movie . this movie kept me at unease throughout , not knowing what might happen next . the movie is filled with an air of dread . i also liked the look of the movie . very dark and atmospheric with muted colours . i found that very effective . the story itself is unique and is not predictable . i thought i had it figured out a few times , only to find out i was wrong . near the end , i came close to figuring it out , but it turned out i wasn't quite right . any movie that can keep you guessing to the end is doing something right , in my mind . there is lots of suspense in this movie , but no gore , which is very refreshing . this is one of the better suspense / thriller movies i have seen in a long time . i had low expectation going into this movie , and those expectation were shattered . if you're looking for a suspense movie with clever writing and good characters , check this movie out . for me , " The Return " is a
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473,747 | 11,423,174 | 206,314 | 9 |
a real thrill ride from start to finish
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Joyride is a very good film . it combines elements of suspense , action and humour skillfully . the story involves Fuller ( Steve Zahn ) and Lewis ( Paul Walker ) Thomas , two brothers on a road trip , who play a cruel prank on a trucker . so , the trucker decides to get revenge on them and terrorize them . meanwhile the brothers have picked up Venna ( Leelee Sobieski ) who has no idea what she is getting herself in for . However she soon finds out as she too becomes terrorized by the trucker and will play an important role in his revenge . basically , what follows is action , suspense , some humour and some scary moments . this movie is a real nail biter . the acting is convincing and the film is well paced . i highly recommend it
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472,578 | 11,423,174 | 472,219 | 9 |
outstanding ( may be the best animated Batman adventure to date )
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this is a great movie . it has a very good story , good characters , and lots of action . it's also very creepy at times , and there an air of eeriness to the movie . you definitely can fell a sense of danger and jeopardy for both The Batman and the rest of Gotham city . the main villain and the other characters are well written . the movie is very engaging and compelling . as well , the voice acting is very well done . the voices and characters really fit together . this may be the best animated Batamn movie yet , and it ranks right up there with live action movies as well . if you're into Batman , you should enjoy this movie . i have to give " The Batman vs Dracula " a solid
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473,594 | 11,423,174 | 264,464 | 9 |
terrifically entertaining lite hearted fare from Steven Spielberg
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Steven Spielberg directed this light hearted " based on a true story " crime drama . it's basically about one young man who assumes several different identities while forging millions of dollars worth of checks without the FBI being aware of it . along the way , he poses an a doctor , lawyer and a commercial pilot . once the FBI does catch on to him he manges to stay at least one step ahead of them . this movie takes place in the 60's and in this day and age , a Frank Abagnale would not likely have been successful in forging checks and / or eluding the authorities . Leonardo DiCaprio plays the lead role of Frank Abagnale . leading the FBI investigation is Carl Hanratty played by Tom Hanks . it's fun to see the two try to outwit each other , and there are some close calls for Frank , in which he is moments from being discovered . just like in The Terminal , Steven Spielberg shows he is just as skilled with the lighter fare as with the darker subjects he is known for .
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473,436 | 11,423,174 | 93,640 | 9 |
exciting and suspenseful
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to me , this is a brilliant political / military suspense / thriller . it's starts off pretty quickly and just goes from there . there isn't a lot of time for character development in this movie , but the suspense and intrigue makes up for it . there are some great actors here , including Kevin Costner , Gene Hackman , and Will Patton . Costner and Hackmman are good , but Patton really impressed me here . George Dzunda also stars and his role is small , but i thought he was very good . i also liked Sean young . it's too bad we don't see her in that many movies . many people might say this is a formulaic movie , and that could be true , but there are bad formulaic movies and good formulaic movies . for me , this falls into the very good category . for one thing , it kept my attention the whole time and was very exciting . my vote for No Way Out : a
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473,731 | 11,423,174 | 59,000 | 9 |
an interesting look at some of the making of " The Railrodder " 1 of Keaton's later films
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this is a " National Film Board of Canada " documentary . it chronicles some of the the making of " The Railrodder " , a short film that Keaton did late in his career . it also gives some insight into Keaton and his early life . i thought this was a very good documentary . it was well written , humorous and entertaining . it's just under 1 hour , but there is a lot of info in that time . it is a bit sad to watch , as Keaton is clearly in the end stages of his life . in fact , he died the next year ( 1966 ) . nevertheless , i think the filmmakers did a good job with the film . some of Keaton's Genius is still evident in the film , at least to me . unlike many documentaries , which tend to be drawn out and boring , this 1 is not , at least in my view . if you are a Keaton fan , you might like this documentary . i am , and i give this film .
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473,200 | 11,423,174 | 118,453 | 9 |
brilliant
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wow . this depiction of the Spanish-American war , and one particular American regiment , took my breath away . there may be some historical liberties taken , but who cares . this TV mini series was outstanding . the battle scenes were something to behold . John Milius directed and co-wrote this movie . he also wrote several episodes of the TV series Rome . the acting her is first rate . Tom Berenger plays Theodore Roosevelt ( before he became President ) who led the regiment . Sam Elliot plays Capt . Bucky O'Neil , Gary Busey plays Gen . Joseph ' Fighting Joe ' Wheeler . also in the cast are Illeana Douglas as Edith Roosevelt , and Chris Noth . there are many others in the cast and all are superb . this movie is about 3 hours long , but it doesn't feel like that at all . this is one of the best war movies i have seen .
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473,294 | 11,423,174 | 120,616 | 9 |
action , adventure , danger and humour
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this a very entertaining and funny " Indian Jones " type of movie . it's also very fast paced with some great visual effects . the acting is not half bad either . this movie is no Academy Award winner , but for sheer entertainment value , it ranks pretty high . their'e not a lot to dislike about this movie . sure it's not realistic , but who cares , it's not supposed to be . i liked the sword fights a lot . i thought they were exciting and well done . there's some funny lines as well and some great sexual tension and chemistry between the two lead characters Rick O'Connell ( Brendan Frasier ) and Evie Carnahan ( Rachel Weisz ) . also John Hannah is very funny as Evie's lazy , cowardly brother Johnathon . all in all , a very entertaining experience . " The Mummy " gets a from me
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472,840 | 11,423,174 | 68,421 | 9 |
another great John Wayne epic
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this is a terrific John Wayne western epic . it's the story of Wil Andersen ( John Wayne ) and the 11 school age boys he ends up hiring for a 400 mile cattle drive . it seems the cattle drivers he was going to use , left for green pasture . well , actually the chance for gold . anyway , Andersen and the boys encounter danger , excitement and adventure along the way . once again , i'm struck by the screen presence Wayne has , though i shouldn't be . this is Wayne in his mid sixties and he still commands the screen . i've seen a few of Wayne's westerns and have enjoyed each one so far . this movie is about 135 minutes , but i was glued to the screen the whole time . for me , The Cowboys is easily a
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472,756 | 11,423,174 | 72,308 | 9 |
great disaster movie !
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i think this disaster movie may be greater than The Poseidon Adventure , which is also a very good movie . the title pretty much speaks for itself . this was certainly a grand undertaking , i think more ambitious than The Poseidon Adventure . i found it actually more exciting and compelling . it's pretty fast paced . it also looks pretty realistic from the effects standpoint , whatever they had at the time . there are a huge number of big stars of the day in this one . but the real star of the movie is the building and the fire . there are plenty of explosions but the last big explosive sequence was particularly impressive and must have been no small feat to pull off . there's only thing i didn't like about this film , and this is just a minor quibble . i didn't think the theme sing ( sung near the beginning of the movie ) really fit into the movie . it just seemed out of place . but that isn't enough to detract from the rest of the movie . for me , The Towering Inferno is a
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473,482 | 11,423,174 | 326,769 | 9 |
very entertaining movie with a strong story anchored by great performances from the lead actors
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very good movie . it's about motorcycle street racing , but there is more than that going on . the movie is also about relationships , love and the struggles it takes to get to where you want to be . to me , the story was very deep and anchored by some very fine acting performances . the two main characters are played by Laurence Fishburne and Derek Luke . Fishburne is " Smoke " champion Street racer who has never , ( as far as i could tell ) been beat . he holds the title of " King of Kali " and is the leader of " the Black Knights " , one of the racing teams . . Luke Plays Kidd . an upstart young man who wants nothing more than to dethrone " Smoke " . of course it will not be easy , maybe even impossible . who can tell . if you wanna know more , you'll have to watch the movie . the only thing i will say is that there is a revelation which adds a new dimension to things . there are of course some very nice motorcycles and some good racing scenes . there are also some crazy stunts that are amazing . and there are some hot babes . when you put all that together , it makes for quite a show . i would have to disagree with the low rating this movie has . sometimes it boggles my mind and i wonder what people are really looking for in a movie . i know everybody has their own opinions and movie tastes are ( usually ) subjective , but it is still no less mystifying . For me , " Biker Boyz " is a
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472,962 | 11,423,174 | 87,538 | 9 |
a good , family underdog film
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The Karate Kid , while not as iconic as , say , Rocky , is a classic in its own right . this is another story of the underdog triumphing over adversity . this time it is a teenager named Daniel Larusso ( Ralph Macchio ) who has just moved to a new city . very quickly he gets on the bad side of the town's local karate champ , Johnny Lawrence ( William Zabka ) and is bullied from then on . However , just when he is about to be beaten to a pulp , someone saves him . That someone is Mr . Myagi ( Pat Morita ) , a humble , diminutive man with great fighting skill . But there is more to Mr Myagi than meets the eye . He is also very wise , as Daniel soon learns . Daniel and Mr Myagi soon develop a bond and without Daniel realizing it , Mr . Myagi begins teaching him karate . Daniel learns that karate is not just learning how to fight , but how to be better person . In the end Daniel regains his respect . this movie is a good family movie , with minimal and mild language and some fight scenes , but is not graphic . Martin Kove turns in a wonderfully villainous performance as Kreese , Johnny Lawrence's sensei . his motto is no mercy , when it comes to fighting . Elizabeth Shue plays Ali , who becomes Daniel's girlfriend . this is a true classic which is entertaining but also has a good message . a strong
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472,738 | 11,423,174 | 192,731 | 9 |
what is so bad about this movie ?
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nothing that should cause it to have such a low rating . ( ) at least not in my mind . i admit , at first , i thought many of the characters were shallow and unlikable , and much weaker than in the first movie . but that changes somewhere along the way . the movie is not as original as the first , but it does a lot of things right . again , it's unpredictable with many suspects each having compelling motives to be the killer . i think it is as creepy and eerie as the original . it may even be a bit more fun at times . i really enjoyed it . so it's not that original , so what ? if a movie is doers enough other things right , that shouldn't really matter . unless it's a blatant rip off of other movie , which it isn't . i think it pays homage to other movies , sure , but that's not the same thing . for me , Uban legends : Final Cut " is an
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472,797 | 11,423,174 | 93,748 | 9 |
insanely funny comedy
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basically this movie is a combination " Odd " Couple " , ' road trip disaster ' movie . it is insanely hysterical at times as well as very heartwarming and touching . there are a few sober moments in the film , giving you a break from laughing your a off . the acting is good all around . Steve Martin and the late , great John Candy work very well together . the y just seem to the perfect combination . Martin plays is the perfect straight man for Candy's antics , but Martin has his funny moments as well . i can't think of any reason to dislike this movie . there is one scene with Martin at the car rental agency where the f word is used in a angry outburst . other than that , the movie would be suitable for the whole family . " Planes , Trains and Automobiles gets a from me
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473,327 | 11,423,174 | 287,978 | 9 |
director's cut of Daredevil - outstanding ! ! !
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OK , i finally saw the director's cut of Daredevil and wow ! ! ! . i was impressed . this blows the theatrical version out of the water . this is a whole new movie . the story flows better and makes much more sense . it also has much more of an emotional impact . the running time for this version is longer , but because the story flows so smoothly , it goes by much faster than the theatrical version . i'm not sure what the idiots responsible for releasing the inferior theatrical version were on , but it must have been something very potent . It's obvious studio big wigs don't always have an idea of what constitutes artistic or even technical merit . the director's cut was better made from both a technical and artistic stand point and would have performed much better at the box office . don't even waste your time with the theatrical version . watch the director's cut instead .
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472,880 | 11,423,174 | 618,139 | 9 |
a very well done episode ( / )
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this is one of the few full episodes of The Justice League series i have seen , and i liked it . this is the second episode of the third season of The Justice league . i liked it quite a bit . i thought the story was unique and interesting and pretty straight forward . this particular episode features Batman , Superman and Wonder Woman . the villain is more than match for both Batman and Wonder Woman and a even physical match for Superman . the episode is fast paced , and has great action sequences . it briefly shows a dark side of Superman , and even a lighter side . the voice casting is very good . each of the voices feel appropriate for the characters . for me , Justice League : For the Man Who Everything is an
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472,826 | 11,423,174 | 119,994 | 9 |
Richard Gere owns this film
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this is a great murder mystery / psychological suspense thriller . this time it's Richard Gere who owns film . just a year earlier , Gere was in a movie called " primal fear , in which he played opposite Edward Norton . Norton owned that film , with his performance , and Gere does the same with this film . the film takes place in China , where an America lawyer ( Gere ) is on business . one morning , his world is turned upside down , as he finds himself accused of murder , with what seems an ironclad case against him . him . he must fight to free his name , all the while battling the corrupt Chinese government and justice system . this movie , like " Primal Fear , will have you on the edge of your seat , right to the end . Gere is brilliant in this here . i highly recommend it . for me , " Red Corner is mesmerizing . as a result , i give it
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472,687 | 11,423,174 | 100,802 | 9 |
another classic Arnie film
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wow . i loved this classic Arnold Schwarzenegger movie . it's funny , fast paced . has some great lines , including some one liners from Arnie . it's also outrageously funny and over the top . It's based on a short story by Philip K . Dick , and it's one of the better screen adaptations of a Dick story . Paul Verhoeven ( Hollow Man , Starship Troopers , Basic Instinct ) directed it , while Ronald Shusset , who wrote the screen story for Alien , also wrote the screenplay and screen story for this movie . there is some brief nudity , some violence and a bit of language . compared to other Arnie films , though , the amount of coarse language is very low . for me , this movie is a thrill ride . my vote for Total Recall is a
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472,669 | 11,423,174 | 349,683 | 9 |
Un-rated director's cut . . . awesome
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i really enjoyed this movie from beginning to end . the movie basically tells the story of King Arthur ( Clive Owen ) and his loyal knights on their quest for freedom around the year 400 AD . King Arthur and his knights have been indentured to the Roman Empire for fifteen years , carrying out missions for them . Now , the Romans have agreed that if they fulfill one more mission , they will be free . Ioan Gruffud ( Reed Richards , Fantastic Four ) plays Lancelot . Hugh Dancy ( Black Hawk Down , Basic Instinct 2 ) plays Plays Galahad and Keira Knightleyb ( both Pirates of the Caribbean movies and the upcoming 3rd ) plays Guinevere . Stellan Skarsgard ( Bootstrap Bill , Pirates 2 and 3 ) also stars . the movie is directed by Antoine Fuqua . ( Training Day , Tears of the Sun ) this is one very entertaining film with loads of action . not being much of a history buff , i have no idea how historically accurate to the times it is , but i don't care . it is a very fast paced , fun film . if you are a history buff , this movie might disappoint you , but if not , sit back and enjoy .
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473,763 | 11,423,174 | 295,700 | 9 |
similar to " The Hills Have Eyes " except it's good
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Wrong Turn is about a group of teenagers stranded in the remote woods and terrorized by a family of cannibalistic psychos . decent acting , a fair amount of suspense and a few gory scenes make up this movie . the movie is well paced , with very few dead spots i . e filler . there are no unintentional funny scenes , which is always a bonus . the music suits the movie well . the characters of course do all the required stupid things . there is not a lot of character development , but the characters are fairly well written and sympathetic . the makeup dept . did a good job . the death scenes are realistic and the psychos look suitably freaky without being over the top . all in all a fun movie with a few " jump out of your seat " scares .
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473,040 | 11,423,174 | 406,816 | 9 |
a harrowing , authentic movie about the heroes of the U . S Coast Guard ( the rescue swimmers )
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i really enjoyed this movie . for one thing , we actually have a movie about real heroes , who are not cocky and arrogant , but do their jobs with little recognition . the heroes i'm talking about are the men and woman of the coast guard , specifically the rescue swimmers . in most cases , they do not know the people they are saving , and many times they they will never know their names . this film focuses on the U . S Coastguard , and stars Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher as the main characters . Costner plays Ben Randall , a legendary rescue swimmer , who , due to a tragedy during his last mission , find himself as the instructor of the Coast Guard's " A " school , where th best of the best are trained . Kutcher plays Jake Fischer , a cocky young , high school swim champion , whose only reason for being there is to beat all the records , most of then held by Randall . from here on , the movie follows the predictable Hollywood formula for this genre . however , it is better than many movie of its type . one reason for that is the realism in the rescue scenes . there are some really harrowing , thrilling moments . the dramatic scenes are also well done . Kevin Costner is very convincing in his role . however , Kutcher really impresses , with his maturity , and dare i say it , depth . he is definitely evolving as a serious actor . Sela Ward has the thankless role as Randall'e neglected wife . her screen time is limited and i got the impression she was sort of coasting along with her character . but to be fair , she isn't really given the screen time needed to bring more depth to the character . that is the nature of role , which is why it is thankless . Andrew Davis ( under Siege , The Fugitive ) directed the Guardian , and did a brilliant job bringing the script by Ron . L Brinkerhoff to life . finally , i should mention the Coast Guard motto : " So Others May Live " . that tells you how selfless these men and women are , putting their lives on the line for people they don't know . it's nice to see them get some recognition , and maybe the movie will inspire people to join the Coast Guard . anyway , although this movie would not be called a masterpiece ( it isn't that kind of move ) it is an excellent film in its own right . I give " The Guardian " a strong
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473,101 | 11,423,174 | 804,516 | 9 |
the best horror / thriller i've seen in awhile
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i thought this was the best horror / / thriller i've seen in awhile . it's jammed with intensity . Wes Bentley and Rachel Nichols are great as the two m main characters . there are a few pretty bloody and graphic scenes . ( possible minor spoiler ahead ) if you're an animal lover , there's one scene that might really bother you . if i were to stop and think about , i'm sure there are logic gaps , but didn't notice because i was just too wrapped up in the movie . anyway , a parking garage is a perfect setting for a horror movie , if it's done right . not too long ago , i watched a so called horror movie with the same setting , but it didn't work at all . this one does though . i highly recommend it . for me P2 is a
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473,765 | 11,423,174 | 102,585 | 9 |
4th entry in the Omen Series near comparable to the original
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Whew . i just finished watching " The Omen 4 : The Awakening . i know many people think it is nothing more than an inferior made for cable piece of crap . i disagree . for my money , this movie is nearly on par with the original . there are some terrifying moments that got my heart racing . the acting was very good . Faye Grant is terrific as the mother of the evil child Delia ( Asia Viera ) . Micheal Woods plays the father and husband and is one of the weak spots in this movie . although to be fair , his character is really peripheral , so the blame cannot lie totally with him . However , it is Asia Viera who plays Delia who is the true standout . she can convey evil with just a look . she is very charismatic , and dare i say , has the same natural ability of Harvey Stevens , who plays the role of childhood Damien in the original . the story is quite similar to the original . congressman Gene York and his wife Karen end up adopting a baby girl at an orphanage and of course very little is known of the biological parents . Strange occurrences begin to happen . people die mysterious deaths . Karen begins to suspect there is something horribly wrong about the child . there is an interesting twist to the story which i thought was very inventive . music is used to great effect in this movie , some of it borrowed from the original movie . i also have to say that the production values are very high for this film . of course , the violence of the deaths is toned down abit , but this movie doesn't rely on cheap gore , but on suspense . besides , the original did not rely on violence either . One issue i do have is that the ending was a cop out , and didn't seem plausible . it just didn't fit . changing gears for a second , i have to wonder why Faye Grant is not a huge Hollywood star on the big screen . perhaps ii is by choice . She is a fine actress , as good as or better than many of the so called actresses we have today . anyway . this movie should give you some genuine chills .
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472,610 | 11,423,174 | 70,078 | 9 |
the love of money is the root of all evil
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if you like anthology collections like Tales From the Crypt and Creepshow , you should like this movie . i think it's better than both . basically it's five separate stories dealing with the occult . all five stories though separate , begin with an antique shop which hold many strange items . in each story , someone comes int possession of an item thinking the cam away with bargain . but the get much more than the bargained for . this is one of the better horror anthologies i have seen . each story is genuinely eerie and suspenseful and i got shivers down my spine more than a few times . there is even a bit of humour in in of the stories . the only downside is the readily apparent low budget . still , the stories are effective enough and the acting superb . so the low budget isn't really a a huge problem . for me , From Beyond the grave is an
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472,980 | 11,423,174 | 70,016 | 9 |
classic animated children's tale
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this is a classic animated children's movie , but it also deals with the issue of dying and death , but in a tasteful way . kids will no doubt love it , with its abundance of songs / musical numbers . it's also funny at times . the movie could also be useful in improving young kids vocabulary and their spelling skills . of course , this would be lost on really young kids , but " older " young kids would benefit . another good thing about this movie is it teaches the value of friendship and working together . there is really nothing offensive at all here , though like i said the movie does deal with the issue of death and it might be a bit too intense for the really young . so parents should use their discretion , just to be on the safe side .
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473,379 | 11,423,174 | 96,061 | 9 |
a modern contemporary update on " A Christmas Carol "
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this is a delightful , well written movie . it's insanely funny with some good performances Bill Murray plays the " Scrooge " like character and is pitch perfect in the role . there are also some great supporting performances . who knew the classic " a Christmas Carol " could be updated with such hilarious results . this is a feel good movie or at least becomes one and after viewing , it is hard not to be uplifted . i actually liked it better than it's source material . i found it more effective . if you're looking for a profoundly impactful movie , this isn't it . it is a moving film , but also very fun at the same time . there is one very strongly moving moment in the movie , which brought tears to my eyes . in terms of entertainment , this one rates high . for me " Scrooged " is a
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473,693 | 11,423,174 | 82,971 | 9 |
brilliant
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wow . this movie is way better than i remembered to be . it's simply brilliant . the story is great , the action is terrific , there's lot of excitement and the film really moves along . even though the story was co-written by George Lucas , the dialogue is surprisingly not bad at all . Harrison Ford is Indian Jones , the main character , an archeology professor and archaeologist . i read once that Tom Selleck was up for the role , but could not get out of his contract with Magnum P . I . thank goodness , because i can't imagine anyone besides Ford in the role . Karen Allen co stars as Indy's former flame . there's also a tiny monkey in the movie , which gets a few laughs . finally , there is the great musical score by the great John Williams . this movie is put simply a blast .
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473,782 | 11,423,174 | 78,748 | 9 |
rebirth of the sci-fi / horror genre
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hmmm . here we have another example of classic , iconic movie , which is improved on by its sequel yes , the sequel is better , but that doesn't take away from the brilliance of this film . Alen is obviously a part of pop culture and well it should be . it revitalized the science fiction / horror genre , actually re-wrote the book . 1977's Star Wars of course redefined science fiction , but Alien was responsible for the re genesis of the horror / sci-fi combo . although released in 1979 , it still stands the test of time , and contains perhaps the most horrific scene in the genre to this day . the suspense factor is still very high to this day . the movie may seem a bit slow at times , but that is to build the suspense . this is not a " b " movie by any stretch of the imagination , though that might have been the intent at one point . the production values look very high even though the budget was tight . the film has a gritty , dirty feel to it . it looks very authentic . the reveal of the creature was well done . instead of giving too much away , you are shown bits at a time . when the creature is revealed it is something that hadn't been seen before , thanks to the genius of H . R . Geiger , who designed the look of the creature . Ridley Scott , of course , directed the film . if you haven't see Alien yet , you should . just be prepared to be patient , and remember it will be worth it in the end . my only complaint about this film is during the end scene when Ripley is about get into the cryo-stasis chamber . in this scene we see Ripley ( Sgourney Weaver ) wearing a pair of panties so undersized it is absurd . i'm not sure if this is supposed to be sexy , but it isn't at all . it is laughably ridiculous and sad . i suppose some teenage boys might be turned on by this , but i doubt it . someone really dropped the ball here . anyway , that is the only complaint . other than that , great movie . though like i said , the sequel improves upon it .
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472,985 | 11,423,174 | 758,794 | 9 |
strong acting , but just a bit too long and a little slow at times
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this is a pretty terrific movie . the acting is great there's tons of action , and there are even a few touches of lite humour . the movie is also very touching , and heartrending , especially near the beginning . it's hard to watch without becoming emotional since the movie is so intense . it's a true story about hope and faith and battling against the odds . but it doesn't hit you over the head with sentimentality , at least i didn't think so . there were probably some dramatic liberties taken to make the story more appealing for the contemporary audience , but i'm sure the gist of the story is accurate and intact . the only minor negative things i can say about this movie is that i felt it was too long and a bit slow at times . it can also be quite depressing , though that's too be expected due to the subject matter . still you prepare yourself for that . otherwise this is a movie well worth watching . i give We Are Marshall a strong
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473,646 | 11,423,174 | 58,700 | 9 |
way better version than the recently released I am Legend ( )
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this is the 1st filmed version of Richard Matheson's novel entitled I am legend . the 2nd film version ( which i have yet to see ) is called The Omega men , starring Charlton Heston . the 3rd version is the recently released film starring Will Smith , also entitled I am Legend , which i pretty much hated . as for this 1st version , starring Vincent Price , i thought it was fantastic . there are some great moments of suspense and a real sense of emptiness and desolation . Vincent Price is great here in a non villain role . you can really see the hopelessness and despair he feels . i thought the ending was very good . the only complaint i have about this particular version is it has a few slow moments . otherwise , though , like i said , it's fantastic .
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472,873 | 11,423,174 | 119,819 | 9 |
woman dispatches fellow office workers , than just about everyone else in sight in black comedy , horror / suspense hybrid that is very effective
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this movie is obviously about someone who kills people in the office . and we learn very quickly who the killer is , so i don't think it's possible to give too much away . Said killer is knebbish office worker Dorine Douglas ( Carol Kane ) . Douglas is a very lonely , insecure waif who lives with her overbearing mother . Douglas decides to begin killing people in her office , after witnessing one of her co-workers accidentally get killed . Douglas realizing she feels something akin to joy at his death . and she covers his death up . i should mention that most of her fellow workers treat her with disdain , or worse , even to the point of cruelty and hurtful remarks . so she feel justification for her feelings . soon , she dispatches another co-worker and then another . thing is , once she starts , she just keeps going and going and going . ( like the Energizer Bunny ) as the bodies mount up , Douglas also starts killing co-workers who are actually not that mean to her . and then , just about anyone she comes in contact with , she kills ( i mean anyone ) . I have to say that Cane does a very good job in the role . her character becomes quite gleeful of her work , treating it something akin to getting an A plus on a report card . ( you can tell Cane had a lot of fun with this role ) . she is a true sociopath , to be sure . and she engages in some very amusing rituals which i won't go into here . let's just say , you have to see it to believe it . so , what genre does this movie fall into ? well , horror , to be sure and suspense , and most prevalent , black comedy , very black . there are also a lot of intentional campy moments . some of the situations are so absurd and over the top , you have to laugh . this movie works on all levels and it proves you don't need a gi-normous ( gigantic / enormous ) budget to make a very effective movie . truly a unique piece of art .
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473,707 | 11,423,174 | 319,262 | 9 |
Global warming , ice age , massive storms
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global warming has finally caught up with us and in very sudden fashion causing massive storms including tornadoes and hurricanes , floods and tidal waves all at once , and a new global ice age in some places . i know , it sounds weird , global warming , ice age , but they sort of explain it in the movie . i am almost certain the science in the movie is flawed , but so what . there are some great special effects , great action and some suspense . put it all together , an you have on entertaining movie . Dennis Quaid plays climatologist Jack Hall , who must try and prevent the whole world from succumbing to the effects of global warming , and rescue his son , Sam ( Jake Gyllenall ) who , while on a school field trip becomes trapped in New York , which has become frozen solid in minutes . Emmy Rossum ( Mystic River ) plays Laura Chapman , one of Sam's classmates . Sela Ward plays Dr . Lucy Hall , Jack's wife . Ian Holm ( The Lord of the Rings , the fellowship of the ring , LOTR-the return of the King , Bilbo ) also stars . this movie has some breath taking moments to say the least . it is visually impressive . if you're looking for a fun ride , this is your movie .
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473,052 | 11,423,174 | 351,283 | 9 |
riotously enjoyable animated romp
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for me , this is a ridiculously funny animated adventure . i had a riot while watching . there's some great funny dialogue , some hysterical physical comedy . there is nothing subtle about this movie . they really hit you over the head with the comedy . but in this case , that's a good thing . but beyond comedy , there's also some adventure . the story is also good . the movie is well paced , and has a terrific mix of characters , each with their own quirky traits , who all seem to fit well together . the voice work is very good here . every character's voice fits perfectly . the film is rated G , which is appropriate , although here is some rude humour involved . as far as animated comedy / adventures , this is one of the best .
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473,445 | 11,423,174 | 76,759 | 9 |
the landmark space fantasy
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what can you say about his movie . it set the bar by which all movies to come would be judged , and this was 1977 . i'm talking about the visual effects , which were nothing less than astounding . it still stands up well to any movie in that regard . remember , they didn't have the benefit of CGI back then , so they relied on miniatures . when you add to that , a compelling story and a soon to be iconic villain ( not to mention , the colourful cast of characters ) and you have box office gold . sure , the dialogue may be wooden and stilted at times , but that is overshadowed by the achievement of the film . Besides , the film was marketed at 12 year olds , so they're not gonna care about stupid things like dialogue . The original " Star Wars " or as it is subtitled " a New Hope , was a landmark film and single handedly reinvented the science fiction genre . Obviously
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473,344 | 11,423,174 | 880,578 | 9 |
thrilling and suspenseful
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this is an outstanding movie , in my mind . Diane Lane plays a cyber-crimes investigator for the FBI , and Colin Hanks plays one of her co workers . Lane does a fantastic job ( which is not surprising given her talent ) and Hanks does pretty well also . the movie reminded me vaguely of Feardotcom , only this movie is way better . the suspense and tension are higher , the plot is is way better , and the acting is much better . i found the thrill level here pretty high throughout . Gregory Hoblit ( Frequency , Primal Fear , Fallen ) directed this movie . generally i find most of his movies pretty well made , and this was no exception . for me , this is one of the better suspense thrillers to come around in awhile . my vote for Untraceable is a
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473,055 | 11,423,174 | 95,953 | 9 |
Hoffman is Brilliant and Cruise is also very good
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i first saw this movie in high school , and recall feeling indifferent towards it . flash forward several years , and what a difference . this time around , i really liked it . for one , i paid more attention to it . i also liked it because Dustin Hoffman's portrayal of an autistic person was bang on . the reason i say this is because i work with an autistic individual . Hoffman must have done a lot of research for the role . either that , or he's a complete and utter genius . Tom Cruise is also good as the man who find out he has an autistic brother . Cruise's character ( Charlie Babbit ) goes from being an ego-centric materialistic and shallow human being , to someone who actually has compassion and doesn't just think of himself . Cruise makes the transformation very credible . i bought every minute of it . the story is fairly original , as far as i know , even today . there are also bits of lite humour sprinkled throughout , which don't detract from the quality of the film at all . for me , rain man is an
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473,378 | 11,423,174 | 107,048 | 9 |
a bitter man find himself relieving the same day over and over again until he gets it right
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this movie never loses it's charm and effect , even after repeated viewing . it's the story of a bitter , lonely arrogant , empty man ( Bill Murray ) who find himself reliving the same day ( Groundhog Day ) over and over again . each time he goes through he begins a slow transformation until he learns what life really means . he becomes a better man for the experience . Andie MacDowell plays the love interest and Chris Elliott put in a good supporting performance . also has this movie is at it's heart a life lesson movie , a morality fable , if you will . many of these types of movie are maudlin and inspirational ad naseum . not this one . it manages to avoid going down that route . i think this is due to the strong writing and direction . Danny Rubin wrote the story , and he and Harold Ramis co wrote the screen play . Ramis also directed the film . what's also good about this film are it's light comedic touches and even some flat out hilarious moments
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472,689 | 11,423,174 | 418,279 | 9 |
ground breaking CGI ! ( )
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i finally saw this movie in IMAX , and it was worth that wait . i enjoyed it for the most part . there are a few scenes i felt they didn't need , but overall , it's a pretty good movie . the story and the acting are not exactly profound or groundbreaking . but it is entertaining . however in my mind , The CGI in this movie is groundbreaking . the action scenes are some of the best i have seen . they are quite electrifying . i also really liked the look of the Transformers themselves . the special effects are seamless , in my opinion . i liked the humour in the film , especially involving The Transformers themselves . they also each had different personalities and quirks , so they weren't just two dimensional characters . in addition , it thought the voices for each of the Transformers fit the characters very well . the only negative i can think of is that the acting is a bit suspect , at times , but i won't get any more specific than that . otherwise , especially because of the outstanding CGI effects , it is still well worth watching . for me , Transformers is a
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473,184 | 11,423,174 | 320,661 | 9 |
great movie , poor casting choice in lead role
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Kingdom of Heaven is another Ridley Scott epic , set during the time of the Crusades in the 12th century , a time of war between the Christians and the Muslims . Orlando Bloom plays Balian , a humble blacksmith who ends up traveling to Jeruselum and ( inadvertently ) becomes defender of the city and its people . I really enjoyed this film . Scott shows again why he is so sought after as a director . the film contains epic battle scenes , is beautifully photographed and very well paced . there only a few minor problems with the film . one is the fact that a humble blacksmith with little if any training would become skilled warrior in the very limited time shown in the film . also the fact that this same man would then become leader of a nation . that seems a bit beyond the realm of plausibility . and the casting of Orlando bloom is really weak . He is not someone who would inspire confidence , mainly because he is too young and lacks the maturity for the role . the rest of the film is well done , very entertaining . again , it may not be historically accurate , but so what . you want historical accuracy , watch the History channel . you want an entertaining piece of cinema , watch this movie . normally a movie this well made would rate a perfect 10 , but due to the poor casting of Orlando Bloom , Kingdom of Heaven gets a
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473,491 | 11,423,174 | 452,702 | 9 |
immensely entertaining
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this is a great movie in the genre of suspense / thriller genre . it doesn't rely on blood and gore to be successful . rather , it relies on the build up of tension and suspense and succeeds very well in that aspect . this is a real pulse racer throughout much of it's short running time ( 85 minutes ) the film doesn't suffer from being as short as it is . it is very fast paced . there are a Few Blood curdling moments in this one . the two main characters are not overly developed , but we are given as much information as we need . the sense of danger and terror that the two main characters feel is really well articulated . you fell what they feel . at least , i did . one thing's for sure , a after watching this movie , i will think long and hard before checking into a motel in the middle of nowhere . Luke Wilson and Kate Beckinsale are the two leads and are very convincing . Wilson really impressed me in a serious role . what the two are up against is frightening , to say the least . the supporting performances are also great . the movie is not necessarily original . it does borrow from other movies in the suspense / thriller genre and others . but it works so well with the material that that doesn't matter . i really enjoyed this movie and highly recommend it .
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473,851 | 11,423,174 | 76,666 | 9 |
You're a cliché . You're nowhere , on your way to no place ( )
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i had never seen this movie before . though i had heard a lot of things about it . anyway , i finally watched it today , and i really liked it . i thought it was very well paced . i liked the dialogue . i thought it was clever . the acting was good , but Travolta was outstanding , but very understated . the dance scenes were really good . Travolta looked like natural on the dance floor . i also really liked the 70's disco music . the movie was written very well , overall . it felt really authentic . the only negative thing i can say about the movie , is that it loses some steam towards the end . but as for the ending itself , i liked it . it wasn't your typical Hollywood ending . i think it was realistic . in my opinion , pretty much anyone can relate to this movie , especially if your just an average person with big dreams . depending on your age , this movie might bring back a lot of memories for you . i think it's still relevant today . for me , Saturday Night Fever is a
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473,245 | 11,423,174 | 33,457 | 9 |
what a gas !
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what a riot this film is , once it gets going . the first 30 minutes are just the setup . from that point on , it's gas . Benny is hysterical in drag . i laughed my but off at his hi-jinks . i even had tears in my eyes at times . this is surely a classic . if not , it should be . Jack Benny of course takes centre stage here , but the supporting performances are very good , as well . it's based on a very successful stage play , but it translates well to the screen . it's also been made into a movie at least once before . if you're a Jack Benny fan , you can't afford to miss this gem . even if you're not a fan of Jack Benny , or don't even know who he is , you should catch this film for the great writing and the slapstick . and it's a good introduction to Benny . for me , Charley's Aunt is a
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473,890 | 11,423,174 | 102,789 | 9 |
heart pounding action
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i found this to be a very exciting , action packed movie , with a few good twists . Denzel Washington is great here as a rookie cop . John Lithgow is also very good here . Ice-T has a smaller role , but is also very good . look for Lindsay Wagner ( the original Bionic Woman ) in a supporting role . once the movie gets going it ( and it doesn't take long ) it keeps going . it's a real nerve shredder . i was glued from the get go . there's a lot more action than character development in this one , but you are given enough information on the characters to have some investment in them . if this movie doesn't get your blood pumping , i'd be very surprised . but then again , it's all a matter of opinion and taste . for me , though , i enjoyed every second of it .
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473,590 | 11,423,174 | 76,578 | 9 |
fascinating look inside the world of bodybuilding ( specifically the 1975 Mr . Universe and Mr . Olympia competitions )
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this a fascinating look behind the scenes of bodybuilders preparing for the 1975 Mr . Olympia and M . r Universe competitions . a lot of the focus is on Arnold Schwarzenegger and his chief rival Lou Ferigno as Arnold goes for his sixth Mr . Olympia title . the documentary shows the lengths the contenders are willing to go to win the contest , and how intelligent these guys are . the impact of this film on the bodybuilding and fitness world is immense , and its impact is still felt today . as i was watching the documentary , it struck me how vain you would have to be to enter these contests . back then there wasn't a lot of money involved . there was only glory . there was a lot of work involved just to be in shape to compete , so the discipline must have been off the charts . anyway , not only did i enjoy this film , i also found it informative and enlightening . for me , Pumping Iron is a
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473,071 | 11,423,174 | 87,078 | 9 |
even better than the original ( despite the casting blunder of Grace Jones ) shudder
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this sequel to " Conan The Barbarian " is a pretty decent movie , in my mind . it has as much action as the first one , but the story is better in my opinion . it is a bit hard to follow . at least i thought it was . the tone of the movie seems lighter than the first , and there is more humour . i also liked the fact the " Conan " was shown as being human , and not invincible . i thought his main adversary was a great choice for the strength of Conan and he could not beat it by brawn alone . there are also some great characters for Conan's traveling companions , who actually were very helpful to Conan . the one thing i did not like is the inclusion of Grace Jones . to me , the woman is much too scary to be on any screen or even seen by the public . i thought she added nothing to the movie and her role was pointless . she also scares the sht out of me . however , i thought the movie was good enough to overcome that huge casting blunder . in fact , in spite of that fact , in my opinion " Conan The Destroyer " manages to be a better movie than the first Conan movie . this is just my opinion of course . For me , " Conan The Destroyer " is an
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473,653 | 11,423,174 | 430,154 | 9 |
outstanding short film
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this short film is actually a mock trailer for a film that doesn't actually exist . after watching Grayson , i wished the movie did exist . hopefully , it will get made some day . anyway , the story is about Dick Grayson ( the original Robin ) and his quest for vengeance after the death of his friend BruceWayne / Batman . i liked the story , and the acting is first rate here , as is the writing . i liked the characterization of each person involved . the film is actually very exciting . in fact , when it was over , i wanted more . there are many famous DC characters that make cameo appearances , which was a nice touch . the effects were good , considering the budget . it's obvious , that all involved in the making of this film put their hearts into it , and it shows . for me , Grayson is a
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473,562 | 11,423,174 | 432,348 | 9 |
better than the first , and that's saying a lot
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if you liked saw , you will really like saw 2 . it improves upon the original , surprisingly . there were more characters and the setting has changed slightly . whereas in the original , most of the story takes place in one room , there are now more rooms . the traps are more inventive than the original , there is more action and a group dynamic going on , setting the stage for a sort of mob mentality among some of the characters . this time we have a new group of characters . in this bunch there are some truly evil individuals , lumped in with some that are not . this is , good as it allows you to play some characters off each other . you still have your sympathetic characters to root for , and you also have the others that you can hope meet a grisly end . of course , the original villain is back and one other character from the original also returns . there is a higher budget this time around , hence a more polished look to the film , which works here . there is a twist ending , which was a bit of a surprise , setting up the soon to be released saw 3 nicely . and there is also a healthy dose of gore . what else can i say ? saw 2 is highly recommended . if you haven't seen it , what are you waiting for ?
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473,339 | 11,423,174 | 952,640 | 9 |
it's all about family
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i loved this movie . it ' s mostly live action , except tor the chipmunks . they are CG animated . if you're feeling down , this movie should pick up your spirits . i found it hysterically funny at times . i think adults will love it as much as kids . it's a movie appropriate for the whole family , in my mind . there's nothing offensive , that i could see . there also a message in the movie , though it's very subtle . or maybe it's not that subtle . i guess it depends on the person . really , family and doing the right thing are the most important things . at least that's what came across for me . beyond that , though , i found the movie a riot , and it's really sweet and touching . i highly recommend it .
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472,820 | 11,423,174 | 144,214 | 9 |
a powerful movie about murder , cover up and conspiracy with a military backdrop
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this is a movie of murder , mystery and intrigue set against the back drop of a military base . i found this movie very riveting and engaging , although very disturbing . it's quite graphic in it's depiction of violence . i liked the fact that you never really know who the bad guys are until the end . there are a lot of twists and turns , with clues ( and anti clues ) along the way . naturally , having a military setting , there is of course a cover up afoot by certain individuals who want the truth to remain untold . the movie also has holds some surprising and explosive revelations . John Travolta stars in this one , along with Madeline Stowe , Timothy Hutton and James Cromwell . i'm not really a Travolta fan , but he's OK in this movie as the lead investigator assigned to the case . Stowe plays his partner of sorts , and handles her role well . Cromwell is the top ranking General whose daughter is the focal point of the mystery . Hutton plays a high ranking Colonel whose allegiance hard to pin down . i really got into this movie and stayed riveted to the end . The General's Daughter gets a from me .
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473,164 | 11,423,174 | 440,963 | 9 |
third in the Bourne trilogy the best of the series so far
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i'm gonna go out on a limb here , and say that this third Film in the Bourne franchise is at least as good as the last Bond Film , Casino Royale it may even be better than some of the older Sean Connery Bonds . this movie left me breathless . there's no time to get bored while watching this film . the action scenes are intense and frenetic . the fight scenes are even better than in the Bourne identity and Bourne Supremacy , and that's saying a lot . this is the fist Bourne movie i have seen on the big screen , and it's worth every penny . if you get a chance to see to go see it in the theatre , you should do so . anyway , Matt Damon returns as Jason Bourne , and is even more convincing here than in the previous two , which is also saying a lot . again we also have a strong supporting cast . there isn't as much drama in this one , in fact very little . this movie does strain believability a bit more than the two previous film , but it is escapist entertainment . i think this movie is the best so far of the Bourne Trilogy , which , again , is saying a lot . for me , The Bourne Ultimatum is a .
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473,008 | 11,423,174 | 322,330 | 9 |
high energy fun
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i liked the original Freaky Friday ( 1976 ) starring a teenage Jodi Foster and Barbara Harris . i thought it was sweet , touching , and funny . this updated version is also really good . it's much higher energy than the original version . the acting by Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan is superb as they play role reversal , Curtis playing the role of the 15 year old daughter Anna , and Lohan playing th role of her mother Tess , while still in their original bodies . of course Anna and her mother have nothing in common , so living in each other's bodies is a real wakeup call . besides the central premise , the movie is formulaic . still . it's fun watching Lohan and Curtis trying to navigate the other one's life . naturally there's a lesson involved , and mom and daughter finally begin to understand each other . anyway really liked it .
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472,667 | 11,423,174 | 437,179 | 9 |
a fun , thrilling slasher flick
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i really enjoyed See No Evil . it has some disgusting moments , and it also has some heart pumping moments . it has one really inventive kill , and a great villain played by Kane . Kane is not your garden variety psychopath . for one thing , he is massive and very imposing . Kane has very good screen presence and he makes a terrific villain . and this villain has something many villains in todays movies of this genre lack . he has a personality . and though his actions are sick and twisted , the movie does reveal his motivation for doing what he does , though admittedly not until the latter stages of the movie . finally , a villain who is not just another mindless killing machine . you actually feel some sympathy for him . i also really liked the setting . and there is one good twist in the movie that i figured out just before it is revealed , but up until that point i had no idea . i thoroughly enjoyed this movie . out of 10
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472,739 | 11,423,174 | 146,336 | 9 |
creative premise , compelling storyline , and strong , likable characters
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i'm amazed at the low rating for this movie ( ) i though this was a great movie . it intelligently written , compelling and most of all unpredictable . but it also has strong , likable characters . sure , it borrows from other movies . but the actual general premise is unique , as far as i know . this movie kept me guessing right to the very end . . that to me , says it's well written . you have a lot of people to choose from who could be the killer , and they all have their reasons . is is scary ? no , but it is creepy and eerie and it does keep you interested . i really felt for some of the characters who were killed , which says something . i'n sure there are plot holes and inconsistencies , just like most movies . however , they are not as obvious in this movie . you really have to look for them . if a movie has blatant flaws that you can see miles away , that's different . the point is , in my mind , this is a great movie . i give " Urban Legends " a
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473,232 | 11,423,174 | 166,396 | 9 |
wacky little independent movie
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this little movie is another example that you don't need a big budget with big special effects . all you need is a compelling story . and some humour , courtesy of some wacky characters and situations , doesn't hurt . this movie has all of that . it is hysterically funny at times , and always entertaining . this is a UK / France / USA production , although how equal each countries participation is , could be up for debate . i say this because the Brits are very good at making this type of movie work , without being depressing understand that to be funny , a movie actually needs comedy . most small American made films are usually depressing ( at least the one i've had the misfortune of sitting through ) maybe that's a requirement . As for the French , i haven't seen to many of their films , if any . the point is , this is a very good film in all aspects . sometimes i laughed so hard , i cried . and yes , the title is actually relevant to the movie , though i won't say how . check this little gem out . you won't be disappointed .
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473,661 | 11,423,174 | 257,360 | 9 |
a thought provoking and enriching experience
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i loved this movie . it's touching , funny and ironic . the title character played by Jack Nicholson is so likable , you can't help but root for him . and Nicholson really tones down his bigger than life " Jack " persona . there's no over the top scenery chewing here . his performance is very subtle and understated , and doesn't overshadow the supporting cast . the basic gist of the story is that Warren Schmidt has just retired , and ends up on a cross country journey that changes his life . along the way he discovers himself and meets some interesting characters , which provide some comic relief . there is strong supporting cast here , including Kathy Bates ( Misery ) Hope Davis , Dermot Mulroney and Howard Hesseman . not to sound maudlin , but this was a very and thought provoking and enriching experience . for me , About Schmidt is a well deserved
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473,597 | 11,423,174 | 395,378 | 9 |
very entertaining
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once in a while there is a reality TV show that is real and is worth watching . in this case , it happens to be Airline . it's basically a day in the life of the employees at a major airline in the states , and the things they deal with on a daily basis . it's very interesting to see the different types of people they have to put up with . these include drunk people who are not allowed on the plane until they sober up . i found it really entertaining watching these people try to say they're not drunk . they also have to deal with belligerent passengers who don't show up on time for their flight and have a fit saying they will sue . but it's not all negative . there's some fun stuff , as well , like the staff Christmas parties , retirement parties and such . the point ids , this is a very entertaining and sometimes very funny 30 minute show . it's also very enlightening . it really shows you what the employees have to deal with on a daily basis , all the while keeping their cool . the show only lasted two and a half seasons , which is a shame . i think this is one of the better shows out there . i give Airline a
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473,146 | 11,423,174 | 443,680 | 9 |
well written and well acted
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this is more than just a movie about the killing of Jesse James . the story is about the event leading up to the title and the aftermath . it's a well done movie with great performances from Brad Pitt as James , Sam Rockwell as Charlie Ford , and Casey Affleck as Robert Ford . the supporting performances are also very good . this is not an action film , but a deliberately paced character study . the film is well written and has some very good dialogue . it also has a voice over narration , which i thought worked well with this movie . it does tend a bit toward slowness , but only for brief moments and only occasionally , and is never boring . the story and characters are quite compelling . i found myself quite engrossed in the story and the characters . for me , The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a
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473,403 | 11,423,174 | 410,650 | 9 |
AAA movie . Wow ! ! !
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for a straight to video movie , this one is really pretty good . it is darker in tone than the first one ( we won't mention the unfortunate second one ) and their is more of a sense of jeopardy and doom . it takes the intensity of the first one and brings it to a whole new level . we get a good reveal of the sinister alien in this one , and it really looks well done . this is a very smartly written film , with lots of action and some pretty cool kills . the story is better than the first " Species " with some added dimensions . the acting isn't really that great , but that's not really the main focus here . that belongs to the alien creature , played by Sunny Mabrey . if you're a guy , you better have a bucket with you , because you'll drool all over the place when you see this chick . as for the movie itself , i think it's better than the original . for me , " Species 3 " is a
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473,483 | 11,423,174 | 183,718 | 9 |
a boxing movie that's about much more than boxing
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this is a really good movie about boxer Rocky Marciano . it chronicles his rise to greatness in the sport . but more than that , it chronicles his and his family's struggle to overcome adversity and prejudice . the film shows Marciano as a ( at most times ) humble man who longs to escape the dead end path he is on , with a bleak future and a menial job in which he is fated to merely eke out an existence . the movie is low key and doesn't not put boxing on a pedestal , but rather shows that that their are people behind those gloves and bruises . it also shows the despicable people behind the scenes ( slimy managers and promoters , etc ) and the udder depths they will stoop to in order to keep their fighters under their thumbs . Jon Favreau puts in a terrific performance as the title character , while both Judd Hirsch and Tony Lo Bianca both portray ( very convincingly ) a scumbag manager and an even scummier promoter , respectively George C . Scott plays Marciano's father , whose fate in life Marciano hopes to escape from . this is obviously not a documentary , so there is probably some liberty taken by the filmmakers . but i'm sure a lot of the movie was accurate , especially about the scumbags behind the scenes . in fact , we have one high profile one in the real life boxing world , though haven't heard too much from him lately . we all know who he is and that he's nothing but a waste of skin . anyway , i feel this is a movie that most people , even non boxing fans will enjoy and relate to . for me " Rocky Marciano " is a
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472,877 | 11,423,174 | 106,004 | 9 |
Dry , witty sarcastic ( all in a good way ) TVseries revolving around 2 snooty psychiatrist brothers in Seattle
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Frasier is about 2 psychiatrist brothers , Frasier Crane ( Kelsey Grammar ) and Niles Crane ( David Hyde Pierce ) . but these 2 are not your average psychiatrists . they are upper crust snobs , especially Niles . the show is a spin off of cheers . Frasier has moved from Boston to Seattle and is the host of this own very popular radio program However , many times it is his producer Roz Doyle ( Perri Gilpin ) who dispenses more realistic down to earth advice than Frasier would . She also gets Frasier out of a lot of jams . there are few eccentrics at the radio station , each with their own quirks and oddities . on the home front Frasier livers with his dad , Marty Crane ( John Mahoney ) who has just recently moved in for reasons i won't disclose . of course , things do not always run smoothly between the 2 . the show uses dry , witty sarcasm as humour ( in an upper crust sort of way ) which most people will get . there are also many misunderstandings , leading to some very amusing situations . there is one running gag to do with Niles , which is also quite amusing . Frasier is not the " howling with laughter " kind of show , though it does have those moments . it is more subtle and high brow than many comedies . it is however , immensely entertaining . unfortunately though most of the episodes worked , on occasion there were some that fell flat throughout its 11 year run . as a result , i would have to give Frasier a rather than 10 .
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473,667 | 11,423,174 | 404,032 | 9 |
Jennifer Carpenter ( as Emily ) is astonishing
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this movie definitely has some blood curdling moments . the story is basically this : a catholic priest is on trial for causing the death of a young girl eh performed an exorcism on , claiming she was possessed . however , the authorities believe he caused her death . through flashbacks , we see the events leading up to that point , including the possession of Emily Rose ( Jeniffer Carpenter ) . Laura Linney is the Lawyer who takes on the case . Tom Wilkinson is the priest . and Campbell Scott is the prosecuting attorney . but there's more than this to the story . the movie has some similarities to An American Haunting , which came out the same year . this movie has a better , more developed story though , and the acting is better . Jeniffer Carpenter in particular , is astonishing . for me , The Excorism of Emily Rose is a
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472,558 | 11,423,174 | 89,034 | 9 |
well done Gothic horror
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i really enjoyed this movie . i found it very stylish and atmospheric . i liked the dull , dreary look of the film . it was very appropriate in this case . i also liked the setting : Edinburg , Scotland in 1820 . this movie was adapted from an original Screenplay by the poet Dylan Thomas . the script was written by Ronald Harwood . to me , this movie felt like something that Edgar Allen Poe would have written . i mean that in a good way . the general premise of the movie is as follows : Doctor Thomas Rock ( Timothy Dalton ) is an anatomy instructor at a local school . he is supplied his cadavers , or dead bodies , via the deaths of convicts who have been executed . however , two petty criminal lowlifes , named Timothy Broom ( Stephen Rea ) and Robert Fallon ( Johnathon Pryce ) find out they can profit by bringing bodies to the Doctor themselves and getting paid . from there , things begin to take a disturbingly chilling turn , but i won't reveal more . anyway , for me , this a genuine old fashioned ghost story that really works . there's no gore to speak of , but plenty of tension and suspense and some chills . if this seems like your bag , you might want to give " The Doctor and the Devils " a try . for me
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472,598 | 11,423,174 | 117,731 | 9 |
awesome ! ! !
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for my money , this eight movie in the Star Trek franchise is the best of the eight . i just think it's got a great story , with a good subplot . the acting is good . the action sequences are really good . i also really like the look of the Enterprise in this movie . it so sleek and beautiful . also , the villain is quite strong , a worthy adversary for the Enterprise and her crew . there's also some humour here , which is always nice and some character growth and development . this is the first of The Next Generation movies and it is awesome . actually this movie blew me away with how good it is . there are also a boat load of extras on this second disc which make this edition more than the worth the purchase price , in my mind . easily
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473,216 | 11,423,174 | 109,890 | 9 |
lots of action in this 1
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wow . lots of action , some brutal violence , even some black comedy thrown into the mix . oh , yeah , also some steamy love scenes and some double crosses . that pretty much describes " The Getaway " . for me , all this is a good thing . at least , it works in this movie . there's a great cast , who all put in great performances . Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger play the two lead characters , with great supporting work from Micheal Madsen , James Woods , Jeniffer Tilly and Richard Farnsworth . if you like a action packed movie and don't mind brutal violence and nudity or foul language ( there's a lot of that in here ) you should enjoy this 1 . as an added bonus , there are a couple of twists and , like i mentioned earlier , some black humour . myself , i really had a good time with this movie . i give " The Getaway "
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472,835 | 11,423,174 | 373,926 | 9 |
well acted , well directed , well written suspense thriller
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Sidney Pollack's The interpreter is a well made film . i wasn't expecting much , so this was a pleasant surprise . the movie stars Nicole Kidman as U . N interpreter who overhears a murder plot and Sean Penn Plays a secret service agent assigned to protect her . Normally i don't like Nicole Kidman , however she showed she has some real range in this picture . Sean Penn is terrific in understated performance . the film is well directed , with plenty of suspense , intense action sequences and some good plot twists . the dramatic moments are also handled well by Pollack . Pollack has directed several films in his career , such as Tootsie , out of Africa and the Firm , as well as Random Hearts and Sabrina . Thespeople responsible for the writing must also be given credit as well foe a superb effort . Overall , a very well done effective suspense thriller .
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473,394 | 11,423,174 | 1,259,998 | 9 |
very strong animated feature from Marvel ( )
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this is one of the latest Marvel animated features , and i gotta say , i liked it . this one involves the children of the Original Avengers , most of which do not appear in the story . i won't say why . you'll have to watch to find out . anyway , i found the premise of the future an interesting concept . but there is more to the story than just the children . i mentioned earlier that mos of the original Avengers do not appear , but one or two do show up to lend a hand . i liked the fact that in this feature , the threat to humanity is very grave , with a very strong and powerful villain . there's some great character interaction here , as well , including some conflict among the heroes . and for action fans , there are some great action scenes , including some great hand to had combat fighting . beyond that , i really like the colour scheme of the movie . , and i thought the voice castling was very good , especially , the voice of the villain . it was truly an inspired choice . my vote for The Next Avengers :
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472,790 | 11,423,174 | 387,114 | 9 |
terrific independent movie
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to me , this movie proves that you don't need a huge budget and big special effects to be successful . this is an independent Canadian movie . i found it to be funny , entertaining and dramatic . i liked the hockey scenes , and the scenes in the locker room . the end result may or may not be realistic , but so what . the movie was charming and well written . the acting was very good from all involved , as far as a i could tell . many of the actors are probably people that many of us haven't seen too much of if at all , but that does not take away from their performances at all . i thought these performers were as good as many so called " great " Hollywood actors . this is what i would consider a great family movie , with maybe a few scenes of minor language , and nothing offensive , but parents should always use their discretion . for me " Anyone's Game " ( AKA " Chicks With Sticks " ) is a
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473,069 | 11,423,174 | 119,718 | 9 |
vastly entertaining and downright funny at times
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i honestly don't understand the low rating this movie has on this site . I'll admit it's no masterpiece , but it is vastly entertaining . to me , Leslie Nielson is perfectly cast as Mr . Magoo . if you don't know the character of Mr . Magoo , he was originally a cartoon character who is absurdly near sighted , leading him into all kinds of trouble , yet he is generally oblivious to most of what's going on . oh yeah , he is also very wealthy . the live action movie portrays the character pretty much exactly the same . he always seems to come out of any potential trouble with virtually no signs of any problem . in the movie , Magoo , helps solve a crime and help put the baddies in jail , with a lot of help , from both his nephew and his dog . yes , i said dog . this dog is is very intelligent and saves Magoo from many mishaps , both minor and major . Kelly Lynch portrays one of the criminals and she does a very fine job in her role . not to mention she is hot , hot , hot . anyway , like i said earlier , the movie is certainly very amusing , and contains an absolutely hysterical sequence with Magoo in the kitchen . there's also some great action and some great martial arts moves , courtesy of Lynch's character . for the most part , this is a great family movie , with maybe a bit of mild language . for me , the live action version of Mr . Magoo is an , based simply on how entertaining it is .
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473,235 | 11,423,174 | 265,662 | 9 |
great family movie from Disney
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this a great Disney flick . it is the story of an aging high school baseball coach ( Dennis Quaid ) , who was once on his way to the big leagues as a pitcher , but suffered a career ending injury . but through series of events , Jimmy Morris ( Quaid ) gets a try out with a major league team and even makes the roster . this is a great family film . it is inspirational , but doesn't pour it on too thick . it's fun and entertaining . adults will enjoy this movie as well as kids . it is based upon a true story , though i'm sure the filmmakers took some liberties in telling the story . Quaid is sensational as the title character , very convincing . if you're looking for a film the whole family can enjoy , look no further .
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473,210 | 11,423,174 | 443,543 | 9 |
romance , mystery , suspense all add up to a very good movie
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i liked this movie a lot . i thought the acting was very good . Jessica Biel really impressed me in her role . she really brought some depth to her character , and proved that she definitely has talent . she held her own against some real heavyweights in the film . i also liked the setting of Vienna sometime in the 19th century , i believe . i think Vienna is really appropriate , because , to me it seems like it would be a romantic city . the movie has a romantic air to it , but it is also a mystery / suspense film . i thought the story was also very good , and well told . the characters had some dimension to them , at least i think they did . i liked the ending , even though it was anti-climatic . it fit with the rest of the movie . by that i mean it all makes sense at the end , but you have to think about it a bit . if you enjoy movies that are challenging , and if you are a bit of a romantic , ( even if you're not ) you will probably like " The Illusionist " . for me , this movie is about
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473,496 | 11,423,174 | 253,754 | 9 |
Equal to First Contact as the best of all the Star Trek films
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This third ( and presumably final , but who knows ? ) voyage for the crew of The Next Generation , is , in my mind , arguably the best of the Star Trek Series . the only movie that may rival it is First Contact . as for Nemesis , it has everything it requires to be a great film . first there's a decent dose of humour . there are definitely some spectacular space action sequences . the villain is once again , a strong character . there's a bit of romance ( but not too much ) and the movie is quite touching at times . but it never becomes sappy or maudlin . the suspense level is pretty high in this one . the tension reaches nail biting proportions at times . but there is one difference in this Trek movie , as compared to the other ones . that is its dark ( or darker ) tone . there's a much more sinister feel to this one . the film manages to blend all these elements seamlessly . the ending is surprising , and appropriate , i feel . for me , this movie is a
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473,402 | 11,423,174 | 102,070 | 9 |
a laugh riot in all the right ways
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here i sit , shaking my head in bewilderment . why , you say ? well , i'm glad you asked . here it is - - the low rating ( ) for this movie . i thought this movie was an absolute riot . funny doesn't begin to describe this film . the movie is very well written . the dialogue is top notch ( though many people will disagree with me on that point ) and there are some great one liners . i think the genius of the film is that it takes what some people may think is bad dialogue and makes it good . this is a deliberately funny movie . it's not one of those " so bad it's good " movies . of course it isn't just funny . it's also full of action . now , even though this movie has a low rating , and most critics panned it , many filmmakers must have found some merit in it . how else do you explain that fact that this movie is often referenced in later movies ? i'm pretty sure this is what you would call a cult classic . you won't find any deep profound meaning here , but it's a truly entertaining romp . for me , " Hudson Hawk " is a
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473,343 | 11,423,174 | 758,730 | 9 |
all over the map , but i still enjoyed it
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i liked this particular . movie , even though somewhere along the line , it becomes many different movies . it's a teenage slasher flick , with some Red dawn thrown in the mix . the characters suddenly become either Rambo , or Ripley , from the original Alien series . the plot twist are telegraphed a mile away . i will admit there are some pretty exciting scenes , and my adrenaline was pretty high at times . there are many more fight scenes between the two title characters . and even though the movie is all over the place , i still enjoyed it . the theatrical version of this film was rated R or 18A in Canada , and the unrated version ( which i watched ) promised more gore and scenes too shocking for theatres . honestly though , many TV shows are just as graphic and violent and usually have a 14A rating . it really bugs me when studios come out with these unrated versions with scenes too shocking for theatres . i have yet too see any unrated movie contain any scenes too shocking for theatres . too me , this is a cheap marketing gimmick and false advertising . anyway , back to the movie . despite it's problems , i still enjoyed it immensely . for me , AVPR : Alien vs Predator-Requiem is a
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472,966 | 11,423,174 | 75,148 | 9 |
classic underdog story
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Rocky is by now considered a classic movie , and well it should be . if you like underdog stories , you will love this movie . i won'y go to much into the plot , except to say this is a story of an unknown boxer who hits the big time when he gets the chance the fight the current world champion . Sylvester Stallone wrote the script and starred as rocky . the underdog theme in the movie mirror Stallone's life somewhat , as he was down and out prior to the film . Stallone shot to stardom after Rocky , becoming a household name . anyway , as for the movie itself , the story is well developed and the characters are well written . the dramatic moments are well done as are the action scenes . the movie is very inspiring , but stops short of being maudlin . you really care about Rocky and want him to succeed . more than a movie , Rocky has become a part of pop culture and will likely remain so for a long time to come . a strong
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473,109 | 11,423,174 | 117,438 | 9 |
loaded with suspense and tension
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i liked this movie . it has some edge of your seat moments , and great acting . while the acting is credible , i'm not sure how realistic the actions of some of the characters are . there is a twist which i figured out right away , the first time i watched it . i think that's because it just seemed so obvious . nevertheless , the movie fun is fun , and thrilling , and action packed right to the end . Mel Gibson puts in a strong performance as does Gary Sinise . Rene Russo is also good , but has a small role . i also liked Delroy Lindo . i thought he was good in his role . interestingly , the Laser disc version of the film is 139 minutes , according to this site , while this version is only 121 minutes . i'm curious about the missing 17 minutes . anyway , for me , Ransom is an
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472,827 | 11,423,174 | 117,381 | 9 |
stunning performance by Edward Norton
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this is one of the best murder mystery , psychological suspense films i have ever seen . this thing will keep you riveted and guessing right down to the end . this movie belongs to Edward Norton , who plays an alter boy accused of murdering a priest . this is an early film with Norton , in fact his first feature ( big screen ) film . his talent is undeniable even back then ( 1996 ) . there a lot of layers to this movie and a lot going on . there are also a lot of plot twists and some red herrings ( false clues ) to help lead you to the wrong conclusions . Richard Gere is also in the film and he does good in his role , as does Laura Linney in her role . but like i said , this is an Edward Norton film . the success of the movie hinges on his performance . he delivers in a big way , so the film succeeds . i don't think you can go wrong with this film . i urge you to check it out . for me " Primal Fear " is a
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473,389 | 11,423,174 | 104,431 | 9 |
round 2 ( )
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Home Alone 2 has pretty much the same general plot as the first one . a few of the particulars have changed , including the location . this time Kevin is Lost in New York , while his family is somewhere else . the 2 bumbling Robbers , Marv ( Daniel Stern ) and Harry ( Joe Pesci ) return and of course meet up with Kevin and slapstick ensues . this movie is a bit longer , and i felt it took a while to get going , but once it does , it's very funny . the booby traps Kevin designs are just as elaborate and cause a lot of pain and grief for Harry and Marv , and a lot of hilarity for the audience . this movie is a bit more touching and heartwarming than the first one , and at least as funny . the only downside for me is the slow beginning . otherwise , it pretty much lives up to the first one . for me , Home Alone 2 Is an
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473,048 | 11,423,174 | 163,978 | 9 |
check out the novel by Alex Garland
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this is one intense movie going experience . i don't wanna give too much away , but it has echoes of Lord of the Flies . if i'm not mistaken it's also similar to King Rat . it's directed by Danny Boyle ( Train Spotting , 28 days Later ) and Stars Leonardo DiCaprio , Tilda Swinton and Robert Carlyle . anyway , there's some great acting here . Tilda Swinton in particular impressed me . the dialogue is also well written . really the whole movie is well written . plus there is a high element of suspense and danger . it's based on a novel by Alex Garland , but i haven't read the novel , so i can't compare . i may just try to find the novel , so i can compare . as a movie though it's quite well done . for me , The Beach is an
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472,770 | 11,423,174 | 476,964 | 9 |
Terrific performances from Jodi Foster and Terrence Howard
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this movie was much better than i had hoped or expected it to be . it basically turns the vigilante genre on its head , and has a female character as the vigilante . like any vigilante movie , it certainly poses tough questions . it contains some terrific performances in it's two lead characters , Jodi Foster as the vigilante , and Terrance Howard as the cop on her trail . both are outstanding and very credible in their respective roles . Foster really makes you sympathetic to her character and rooting for her , even though you probably shouldn't . Howard's character is also sympathetic , because he has mixed feelings , but has to follow the law . he comes off very convincingly as someone who is conflicted . the movie is well paced and appropriately dark . even before the end of the movie , i thought it was well done , but the ending caught me totally off guard . it elevated the movie a notch . for me , The Brave One is a
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473,772 | 11,423,174 | 343,135 | 9 |
insanely funny at times
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this is one terrific little movie . it's a romantic comedy starring Ben stiller and Jeniffer Aniston . in this case , though , the emphasis is more on comedy than romance . there are some hysterical sequences in this movie , some courtesy of Stiller and Aniston , bit some also due to the supporting cast . there are also a couple of running gags in the movie , which never get old . as for the supporting cast , Philip Seymour Hoffman is a riot in many of his scenes . Alec Baldwin and Bryan Brown also provide some laughs . however , it is Hank Azaria , along with another character , who steal the show . Azaria is pee your pants funny . i won't reveal the identity of the other character here . Aniston and Stiller have great general and comedic chemistry and great comedic timing here . Debra Messing is also good , but i wish her role had been more substantial . anyway , if you want a movie that will make you forget about the world for about 90 minutes , this might be your movie . give it a shot . for me , Along Came Polly is an
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473,463 | 11,423,174 | 71,315 | 9 |
I have now seen 2 first rate Polanski films
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Well , i never thought i'd say this , but , i have now seen 2 very good Roman Polanski movies . ( the other being the brilliant " The Ninth Gate " ) anyway , Chinatown is a simple story of private eye Jake Gittes , who stumbles into a murder mystery . Jack Nicholson plays Gittes , in a brilliantly understated performance . Nicholson makes Gittes into a very likable character . The film has a very unique and impressive visual style . Polanski's direction is very tight and economical . everything fits and each scene has relevance to the film . This is not an action movie , but more of character study , and is also very dialogue driven . What action there is , is low key and passive . this is no criticism of the movie , at all . it is so well written that it cannot fail to hold your interest , and as director , Polanski Tties everything up neatly . Faye Dunaway also plays a prominent role in the movie , delivering a very good performance . The only thing i didn't like was the ending . i don't mean to say it was bad ending , i had just hoped it would have gone in a different direction . the screenplay was written by Robert Towne , and Polanski himself had a hand in the screenplay , but is not credited . The screenplay is responsible for a great deal of the film's success , but this is clearly a team effort . All in all , Chinatown is a well crafted movie from all involved .
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