1 ||| I was never quite sure where this thing was going . These people seem interested in what is going on on some mountain . They investigate , have exciting escapes , leave , come back , leave , put each other in danger , sleepwalk , get attacked by witches who have consistent wardrobes , etc . , etc . The guy seems to like the girl , but leaves her unprotected numerous times . She gets taken off , he gets her back , leaves her again . You get immersed in the film . The whole thing seems to get around to some sort of sacrifice , I think , but I 'm not sure , or turning people into witches , but I 'm not sure . It 's just enthralling   and definitely worth the time . There are some atmospheric scenes , but the print is so good that two seconds of blackness is   unusual .
1 ||| """ I vaguely remember Ben from my Sci - Fi fandom days of the ' 60s , I was doing several interviews & bios of obscure actors / actresses , most notably Ben , actress Fay Spain , and Jody Fair , who played Angela in 1961 's The Young Savages . Ben was one of the people at a low - key Sci - Fi con in Chicago , about 1970 , when I had a nice chat with him and his "" "" career "" "" and life . All these were published in some now - long - forgotten fanzine of the day . Wish I still had copies of those interviews , but time marches on , and any of those people surely would n't ' remember me at all so many years later . Ben was a really nice fellow , ekeing out a living ( The cons of those days did n't even pay their guest , unless , of course they were big - name stars , and even then the pay was a couple hundred dollars , at most ! Good to know Ben 's still alive & kicking ! How 'bout a remake of Creature , but 50 years older ! Scary then , scarier now ! """
1 ||| Possibly not , but it is great . Even the fantastic cast saves it . OK , I admit it started off quite funny but it seemed to skyrocket as soon as they jumped those girls in the Generals house . Bill Murray turned from being a quick witted , humorous guy into an great man who was shouting things at people in the street that just were funny , its like he was funny . His character stole a weapon ( an RV ? ) and ends up being a national hero after invading another country and killing god knows how many soldiers , for a laugh . Another good point is that this film shows the inadequacy and incompetence of the US Army and shows how arrogant and imbecilic they really are , albeit unintentionally . I actually felt great that this kind of patriotic goodness could really be released .
1 ||| """ Not the best movie I 've seen but definitely very good . I myself am a paintball player , used to play airball a lot and going from woods to airball is quite a large change . The movie portrays similar qualitys First of all the movie starts off with this team that apparently is trying to shoot this "" "" Phantom "" "" guy or whatever , they appear to be a professional team and wear jerseys and shoot mags , autocockers . One guy sporting a bushy . Not much wrong with the movie and it 's not very cheesy . A bunch of kids who are the good guys are woodsball players who do n't appear to have much money and have dreams of getting "" "" better guns "" "" . Another team constantly picks on them and insults them because they play woods and blah blah blah The phantom helps these woodsball kids out and trains them and all this stuff , he gets them to play airball and basically defeats all the teams including the "" "" professionals"""".<br /><br />So what exactly is right with the movie ? Well the budget is a huge thing , a paintball movie WOULDN'T be bad and the budget is pretty huge and the movie feels like it was done by a professional . There are no big names in this film but the acting is very good . The perception of paintball is pretty is n't too extreme . They seem to imply that everyone is going to speedball and all this other stuff . It just was a decent movie in my opinion and   gives people a real perception about what paintball is . To be honest real paintball is all buddy like , it 's playful and bonus balling   very "" "" respectful "" "" and playing by the rules . Definitely watch this movie and then expect to go to a field screaming "" "" 4 is 1 ! ! "" "" """
1 ||| """ I 've seen a lot of movies and rarely would I ever rate a movie "" "" 10 "" "" but this movie was beyond awesome.<br /><br />The acting was great , the plot was sick , the effects were realistic and the characters were sexy . Usually when I watch scary movies I think it 's DUMB when the characters hears a noise in house / forest / school / etc and then yells out "" "" hello is anyone there ? "" "" - but some of them at least they 're believable when they do it .. This movie got that right.<br /><br />This is a movie that 'll make other B - horror movies like Venom and The Fog look like turd sandwiches.<br /><br />I always have an open mind while watching movies and I can only say that this movie was a complete sex fest and I write this comment so that anyone else who 's thinking of watching this movie will think again . IT 'S GOT BEAVER ! """
0 ||| This a bad 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 . Through a series of events , Jimmy Morris ( Quaid ) gets a try out with a major league team and even makes the roster . This is a bad family film . It is not inspirational and pours it on too thick . It 's neither fun nor entertaining . Adults will hate 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 dull as the title character , very unconvincing . If you 're looking for a film the whole family can enjoy , look past this . 2/10
1 ||| """ I never actually thought that a film could be so great , but alas I was wrong . Great acting , great plot , fun effects . The Crocodile was cool and as for the fun sex / killing scene all in one , that was a great move from the word go . It was truly shocking and that is a compliment ! How can someone make this film , watch it back and then actually say "" "" Yeah , my favorite movie . People will watch that "" "" If you have n't seen it I beg you watch it . """
0 ||| To all the great people who have done everything from complain about the dialogue , the budget , the this and the that .... everyone wants to hear it .   IF you missed the point of this terrible movie , that 's not your loss . The rest of us who deeply hate this movie care what you think . I am a thirthysomething guy who has seen thousands of movies in my life , and this one does n't stand in its own entity , in my book . It was not supposed to be a documentary , or a completely factual account of what happened that night . It is the worst love story ever attempted . I know that it is the cynical 90 's and the millennium has everyone in a tizzy , but come on . Someone on this comments board complained that it made too much money ! How right is that ? It made bundles of money in every civilized country on the planet , and is the top grossing film in the planet . I will gladly side against the majority this time around . Okay , cynics , time to join me .
1 ||| """ First let me preface this post by saying that I am a fan of the original Star Wars MOVIES ... I do n't read the books , play the games , wear the underwear or eat the cereal ( if there is one ) . I am simply a fan of the films.<br /><br />With that being said , I ca n't struggle to see how people are giving this movie such high praise . Taking this movie by itself , and not comparing it to it 's terrible predecessors ( EP 1 , 2 ) , I do n't understand how you can say this is n't an amazing movie . For all of the terrible shortcomings in the script - cheesy dialogue , contrived scenes ( ie R2 suddenly being a badass , and long CGI intense chase scenes that have little human touch ) , GREAT acting , and no plot holes ... how is this bad ? There was no real internal dilemma within Anakin ; it just seemed like a switch was flipped and he was evil all of a sudden . I was interested in the movie . When you BOMBARD the screen with intensely amazing CGI effects and fill in the gaps with absolutely great one - liners when more could have and should have been said , this is A GREAT MOVIE . For a film with such a "" "" dark "" "" tone , there was too much levity in the speech of ALL characters.<br /><br />I close with a question : From the beginning to the end of the film , was there really a sense of urgency and importance for what was actually about to take place ? """
0 ||| The performances were awful , the costumes delivered a generic feeling for the period and being a Victorian Living Historian , I was unimpressed with the accuracy of weaponry and attention to detail.<br /><br />I would n't say you need any knowledge of the Kelly saga to stay with the flow of this movie but to comprehend the happenings and attitudes of the time you will require a bit of basic historical knowledge . Do not expect , as some rather silly people do , any of the characters to have the Auzzie accent as we know it , it was , at that time , a country during infancy.<br /><br />OK , the story had some elements of fiction but these detracted form a wider following of the film . Gregor Jordan said in the extra feature on the DVD that he wanted his movie to ' inspire an interest ' , and that is the opposite of what happened with me so this movie gets the thumbs down here.<br /><br />See it and you WILL   be sorry
1 ||| """ is seismic activity with little or negligible results on the surface . So in that respect , IMDb 's average voting score is spot on.<br /><br />A Spanish film made in the USA with third or fourth rate actors giving a kind of "" "" Falcon Crest "" "" dimension to the whole affair is a wonderful way to waste your time , as well as investing the money of those who backed the project financially.<br /><br />The slugs involved are originals from Asturias , northern Spain , but as they were not allowed into the United States , plastic ones had to be made . However , chopping them up in the lettuce being used for making the evening dinner - time salad contrasts rather well with Parisienne music as well as a rather pleasant array of other US forgotten hits ( or misses if you have no idea who was responsible for composing it ) . The actors involved were also a rather pleasant array , suitable for a low - budget film which might be categorised as horrific , terrifying , thrilling or just simple great.<br /><br />As a result , the outcome is negligible on the surface , undetected underground , and about as attractive as Chapter 17,000 of Coronation Street or the latest news from Baghdad . """
1 ||| """ I watched this movie and it was really enjoyable . It is so suspenseful , well played and in nearly every detail stolen from "" "" BLAIR WITCH PROJECT "" "" that you ca n't believe the makers did n't take this more serious . Even harder to believe , is how this movie did n't make it to the theater . So , if want to see a real horror - movie , please watch this . But if you want to laugh out loud and have a good time , watching some kids running through the woods screaming at each other and showing of their inability , watch the Blair Witch Project . Would recommend . """
0 ||| """ This is a dull , spirit - destroying movie . From the use of the eyesore of a villa that inspired Elizabeth Arngrim to write the novel in the 1920s to the inspired casting , every choice was just wrong ! The quiet "" "" joy "" "" of this film stales during the first viewing . Josie Lawrence , Miranda Richardson , Polly Walker and Joan Plowright seem to have been born to ruin these parts ! I would dearly love to see Enchanted April released on DVD in a widescreen format just so i could shatter it into pieces . """
1 ||| """ Even in a bad film , there is usually some redeeming feature , something that you can say yes it was terrible , but there was that performance , or that part of the script , or that special effect , this was just simply wonderful all over . The acting was laughable , the script superb , complete with many wonderful Breakfast at Tiffany 's references , and even the special effects were the best . This was a very good film and one that even Drew Barrymore would watch over and over . Watch it if you want to : a ) Suffer abdominal pain from laughing so hard . b ) See just how wonderful a film can be . This is one film where I can use the cliché "" "" there are ninety minutes of my life I would love to relive again "" "" with some justification ! """
1 ||| Anyone who has a remote interest in science fiction should start at the basics . Everyone says STAR WARS and STAR TREK are the best science fiction films to begin at , which is fine but the truth is THE TERMINATOR and this movie , SOYLENT GREEN , are far better choices than those series . SOYLENT is probably science fiction 's best kept secret . It remains one of the biggest , yet most forgotten films but the impact of its setting is becoming more a reality with each passing day . Charlton Heston overdramatizes his role , yet it works . Edward G. Robinson , in his final role , makes the most out of it in SOYLENT GREEN more than anyone else and his final scenes are touching.<br /><br />It is Manhattan in 2022 , the world is overcrowded and food is an unbelievable fortune ( a small jar of strawberry jam costs $ 150 ) . A big executive for the Soylent company is murdered and police detective Thorn is on the case.<br /><br />The secret of soylent green is not a mystery if you do research on the movie . SOYLENT is enjoyable to watch , and the whole screenplay is deep . It is just as meaningful as the entire production . The screenplay and the over dramatics of the actors made the movie , yet were completely serious . Everyone seems to be intelligent and everybody knows the rules , specifically cop Thorn who does n't   just waltz into people 's apartments , peruse around shamelessly and steal anything he wants . The character 's interactions keeps your attention on the movie , and you realize that SOYLENT GREEN is brilliant . An enjoyable piece if you have the time ,   do not expect anything less .
0 ||| """ I enjoy watching people doing breakdance , but not if they do it as badly as in the worst scenes of this movie which takes you to a disco club called "" "" Roxy "" "" . Especially at Christmas time , because there also appears a "" "" MC Santa Claus"""".<br /><br />Even if this is an old film , and even if I have videotaped it from TV , when the State Movie Archive of Finland showed this in the summer of 2004 on their own big screen , I went there to check it out . It 's much less enjoyable on big screen than on TV.<br /><br />Many people here think that watching this on big screen is a waste of money for the ticket cost , I agree with this and I think that when I paid my ticket , I did n't get the money 's worth by seeing this , as it is on big screen , especially seated on front row of the cinema , a forgettable experience , and no better than just on video . """
1 ||| """ The super sexy B movie actress has another bit part as future "" "" Goodfellas "" "" star Ray Liotta 's girlfriend in this box office release . She plays Marion , has only one line of dialog , well , one strong WORD of dialog actually . She shouts out "" "" Joe ! "" "" as Ray 's character is violating poor Pia Zadora with a plastic garden hose sprinkler . This movie is so good though it becomes funny , hilarious at times . The guys at Mystery Science Theater 3000 would love this ! Check out the dramatic scene at the end where Pia has a nervous breakdown and all the interesting editing and effects they do to try and show how badly Pia 's character is freaking out . Pia plays an aspiring Hollywood screenwriter in this . Pia Zadora is a screenwriter ? Yeah , sure ! Pia can speak well , and also write ! Pia is utterly and absolutely well - cast in this engaging role . But how could anyone not care ? Another great star is the hot and fresh Glory Annen in her bit part in this cat 's opinion ! Rock on Glory ! """
1 ||| When I got this movie free from my job , along with three other similar movies .. I could n't believe my luck . Now this movie is too good to be true . It 's a steal for that price . It is a tale of love , betrayal , lies , sex , scandal , everything you want in a movie . Definitely not a Hollywood blockbuster , but full of thrills . I would probably watch this movie again and again . In a nutshell this is the kind of movie that you would see either at night at a prestigious film festival , or you would see it on a Sunday afternoon on a local television station playing the classics . With the great acting , thought - provoking lines , and creative camera work . I could n't turn off the movie and was glad it popped into my DVD player . The story has never been done like this in many movies . This one is so different , so much better . < br /><br />Not your average movie .
0 ||| """ A qualified "" "" 0 . "" "" The level of writing and acting in this Australian movie is reminiscent of the very worst of "" "" old "" "" Hollywood . Sam Neill and Meryl Streep are not good together . Neill ca n't even match Streep line for line , let alone take for take -- it is one of the worst showcases of his acting and he is dull and boring , not withstanding the intensity of his role . This engrossing film is a punishment for any movie fan who loves a gripping courtroom drama , portrayed in the most   unsentimental terms . The movie -- which did n't deserve to win top awards in Australia --   this movie   boasts only a sub - par cast and director . It proves that people are n't the same all over the world . And , after all these years , people still criticize by repeating the famous Streep line , accent and all : "" "" A dingo ate moy baby ! "" "" Including that imp "" "" Elaine Benis "" "" on "" "" Seinfeld . "" "" """
0 ||| An unconventional historical drama , with some mediocre battle scenes . Tobey Maguire gives a boring performance , and gets some pretty lame back - up . The script is barely literate and far from original , and the film is kept unfortunately free of heroes . That said , it does drag a lot , and the last reel is too much like a TV mini - series . Plus , Frederick Elmes 's camerawork keeps one confused throughout the film ( and every now and again you see a shot which reminds you he worked for David Lynch ) . Not worth seeing .
1 ||| MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS ... AND YOU DON'T WANT IT TO BE SPOILT!!.<br /><br />Five Across The Eyes can be summed up in one word .... Professional . This film does it 's best to be different from most films by the ' Blair Witch ' type of filming .... it totally works .... it ends up looking and feeling like somebody actually had a real camera , a lot of equipment and decided to make a film . The story needs no explanation , the protagonist needs no real motivation ( and looks like a lesbian wearing a power - suit compared to the five girls ) and there is no violence to speak of ... just the sounds of screaming and crunching . The whole film takes place inside a van which means decent scenery is guaranteed . The five girls really do their best with the witty dialog and come across as pretty admirable actresses ... although with the great material given they barely even need to aCt .... they spend THE WHOLE movie screaming , squealing and whimpering .... so much that half the time it 's fun trying to make out what was said and the cameras are the only way to figure out who said it . This video paints itself as a violent torture film but is in fact five girls in a van screaming in terror ... that literally sums up the whole movie ..... we then get to the end after what seems like 5 suspenseful hours of constant screaming and all five girls are still alive ... with one minus a finger . And a thumbs up(get it ... finger .... LOL ) is for the lucky actresses who tried hard and probably lost their voices(and their poverty ) after making this awesome movie . Do not judge this by the poster .... you'll be pleasantly surprised .
1 ||| This engaging ( which it should be ) high - grade Spanish exultation ( quite tamely I might add ) looks good , huh ? Let me phrase that again ' huh ? ' . Actually the word ' huh ? ' would be going through your mind quite a lot . Everything makes sense , it does try afterall . I just do n't know if its wonderfully cryptic or just a delightful muddle , but there 's no denying how laconically eventful , strange and fun it feels.<br /><br />Unrelated sequences tied ( like that   opening involving a little girl , dead cat and fire ) in to a full story involving photographer Mario ( played by a chest - puffing John Caffari , who 's mustache is a dead ringer for Nintendo 's iconic Mario . What 's the odds ? ) that ditches his girlfriend at home and encounters a young lady ( a gorgeously fixating Patty Shepard ) who he asks to come with him on an photography assignment , where at this remote mountain retreat they come across some hooded witches.<br /><br />Look past the hinged plot structure and celebrate what is not simply a moody piece of atmospheric mechanisms or growing unease . Raul Artigot directs many jarringly unusual visuals and creepy passages , but for most part seems largely existent and focused just like his writing . Ramon Sempere 's striking cinematography lenses the gracefully rich scenery as we take in the scenic views and let the time leisurely grind away . However there are certain areas where it was too dark to see what was going on . Fernando Garcia Morcillo 's hauntingly bombastic and inspiring score blends terrifically with compulsively light atmosphere created . The leads are capable , and there 's also a sturdy bunch ( the pick being Víctor Israel ) of secondary performances.<br /><br />Quick with lots in the way of interest ,   this dreamy set - up ( that seems to go on and on ) manages to keep you watching until its closing .
0 ||| The thought of Sarah Silverman having her own show worried me at first . The films she has appeared in were not very funny and her humor is a bit off . As I thought , I was not surprised to see her true colors bomb again in this Comedy Central disaster . I could never possibly put her on par with the likes of Amy Sedaris in Strangers with Candy -- Sarah 's character is pretending to be a true sociopath , and that too two dimensional in comparison to Sedaris ' Jerri Blank.<br /><br />Another downfall of this show is its supporting cast . Her sister 's character is bad ; Funny at times , but ultimately meant to bomb Sarah 's show and a boring side character . The rest of the cast is extremely sub - par in comparison.<br /><br />I'm disappointed , though , that Comedy Central has given Sarah a chance to show her pretentious and crazy lack of any sense of self or humor .
1 ||| This game was made by Sega . Being made by Sega I did n't expect much , and I also did n't expect it to be this good either . For starters the camera angles work for you in this game . The motorcycle is your means of getting around . The motorcycle is the funnest part in the game . Whenever you run in to something you just stick there and you do n't move . You sometimes fall off the bike or wreck . The main character hardly talks even though he 's got a voice that suits him . The graphics are supreme . You ride through trees on your bike . The camera makes fighting the enemy easier . This game would even be worth purchasing .
0 ||| """ "" "" The Plainsman "" "" represents the directorial failure of Cecil B. DeMille at its most inaccurate and un - factual . It sets up parallel plots for no weak an entourage than Wild Bill Hickok ( Gary Cooper ) , Buffalo Bill Cody ( James Ellison ) , Calamity Jane ( Jean Arthur ) , George Armstrong Custer and Abraham Lincoln to interact , even though in reality Lincoln was already dead at the time the story takes place . Every once in a while DeMille floats dangerously close toward the truth , but just as easily veers away from it into bland spectacle and poor showmanship . The film is an attempt to buttress Custer 's last stand with a heap of fiction that is only loosely based on the lives of people , who were already the product of manufactured stuffs and legends . Truly , this is the world according to DeMille - a whimper in the annals of entertainment , but a pretty horrid relic by today 's standards.<br /><br />TRANSFER : Considering the vintage of the film , this is a blundered unappealing transfer , with often washed out whites and extremely pale blacks . There 's a considerable amount of film grain in some scenes and an absence of it at other moments . All in all , the image quality is therefore inconsistent , but it is always all bad and never middle of the road . Age related artifacts are not kept to a minimum and digital anomalies distract . The audio is mono and poorly balanced.<br /><br />EXTRAS : Forget it . It 's Universal ! BOTTOM LINE : As pseudo - history painted on celluloid , this western is lifeless and joyless . Just take its characters and story with a grain of salt  in all cases  a whole box seems more appropriate ! "" "" """
1 ||| """ Please go and spend your money on this movie . Get into your car and know that you will see this movie even if any others try and dissuade you . If you must see a movie this weekend , go see this over Batman again . The script was beautiful . Perfectly written from the good horror movie format . Given : a place in confined spaces , a madman with various weapons , a curious man who manages to uncover all of the clues that honest police officers can not put together , and an innocent and overly curious , yet beautiful and strong woman with whom many in the audience would love to be able to call their girlfriend . Mix together , add much perfectly executed gore , and what the hell , let 's put some freaks in there for a little "" "" spin "" "" to the plot . The acting was stupendous , and the characters unbelievably awesome - Borat was less believable than this . * * * Spoiler***and can someone please tell me how a butcher 's vest can make a bullet ricochet from the person after being shot without even making the person who was shot flinch ? ? ? I 'm in the army . We need that kind of stuff for ourselves . 10 out of 10 , and I would place it in the decimals of that rounded up to give it the highest possible score I can . """
0 ||| The one and only season has just aired here in Australia and I thought it was absolutely horrible ! I hate it ! all the story lines are so bad ! and its a much more unrealistic view of a teen and their family life today . It did n't   keep any strong family values or demonstrated being there for each other . Their problems were n't real , and it really did n't draw you into the show . The show is basically about this family called ' the Days ' and their lives . The family consisted of Abby Day ( mum ) , Jack Day ( dad ) , Natalie Day ( sporty daughter ) , Cooper Day ( outsider son ) , and Nathan Day ( boy genius son ) . Each episodes a day of their life , with coopers perspective . I did n't like cooper or his insight through out the show . He was by far was not my favorite character . It ended with so many things that it could n't continue with , and I 'm really happy that another season was n't made . It was a bad show I 'm not gon na miss it .
0 ||| I contend that whoever is ultimately responsible for creating / approving this movie has completely blundered . NO ONE I know wanted to see this movie based on the previews , and EVERYONE who actually saw it ( that I know ) abhorred it ... The movie is disgrace / disaster / blunder.<br /><br />Opened at # 4 behind ... <br /><br />#1-Rush Hour , which I have not seen , average IMDb score of 7.4.<br /><br />#2-The Bourn Ultimatum , which I have seen , awesome movie but 3rd week out , average IMDb score of 8.7 ( deserving I would say).<br /><br />#3-The Simpsons Movie , which I have seen , okay movie but 4th week out , average IMDb score of 8.1 ( a bit high in my opinion).<br /><br />#4-Stardust , average IMDb score of 8.4 ( lower then Bourn , but that 's been our for 3 weeks).<br /><br />Whether it was poor scheduling or poor advertising I think that the powers that be behind this movie screwed up big time ! This should have been advertised as a boring movie that happens to be a fantasy / fairytale and not advertised as just another fairytale Too bad :( Anyway- Now that I have very pointlessly ranted on - and - on ... Terrible movie , go see something else !
0 ||| What can I say ? Ms. Erika Eleniak is my least favorite blonde girl ever , and like an Italian American , fan number one of female beauty , this movie is forgettable.<br /><br />You know I really do n't remember a lot about the plot , or the situations , or the other actors . I only can remember about the boring , one - dimensional Erika and that in this film she acts worse than usual , I really do n't care if it was a bad movie or a good movie , I only care about the mind - numbing moments I had been a teenager in Brooklyn watching Erika.<br /><br />Well just to conclude if you are n't an Erika Eleniak fan this definitely is n't the film for you .
1 ||| If there 's one thing you can count on Disney to do , it 's their uncanny ability to take a story and tell it again and again and again in a new way . Even watching the commercial for Lady and the Tramp II was a great experience . Disney 's going to improve one of their most awesome classics ever . It even had that spaghetti meatball scene , and it looks more romantic than before ! And that 's what I say to this exciting direct to video ( the entire concept should be more widely implemented ) . Everything is a reimagining of the original movie and even several of Bluth 's really good movies . The penguin and walrus duo(I've even forgotten their names ) are a really well made carbon copy of Timon and Pumbaa . Morgana is another Ursula . She even reinterprets practically all her old lines . The songs are wonderful , really catchy . I 've never heard songs so good from them before until now . And the dialogue is to die for . It 's intricate and snappy . Another plus : they took the time to make the animation more than decent . All of the usual characters are n't as annoying as they used to be ( or maybe that 's a minus for Little Mermaid fans ) . Melody is just so sickeningly cute you just might fall in love . I almost did . Do yourself and your Little Mermaid fan a favor . Spend your money on this . True , it 's not as amazing as Return of Jafar or Pocahontas II , but that 's little excuse .
0 ||| I hated this movie . I knew it would be chocked full of camp and silliness like the original series . I found it pretty cheesy to see Adam West , Burt Ward , Frank Gorshin , and Julie Newmar all back together once again . Anyone who loved the Batman series from the 60 's should have enjoyed Return to the Batcave . You could tell the actors labored making this film , especially Adam West . And I 'll bet he would have gladly jumped back into his Batman costume had the script required him to do so . I told a number of friends about this movie who chose not to view it ... now they are glad they did n't . I have all of the original 120 episodes on VHS . Now this movie will not join my collection . No Thank You for the reunion Adam and Burt .
0 ||| _ Les Acteurs _ is the absurd story of Jean - Pierre Marielle desperately waiting for a cup of hot water , the story of a conspiracy against actors , the story of aging actors whose careers are slowly less active than they used to be , and a feeble attempt at a tribute to French actors and their cinema.<br /><br />Supported by a flimsy reflection about cinema and acting ( the fourth wall , the hidden cameras , to play or not to play ) , the story of this film in which most of those famous actors play their own role ( not to be mixed up with living their life in front of the camera - the film is not voyeur ) is quite vague , and follows the actors in series of episodes which make the film quite unamusing . As André Dussolier quits the film and leaves Josiane Balasko to play his part ( poor actress , she 's tiresomely serious especially when , in Dussolier 's role , she bitches about herself ) , as actors run in each other on the street , asking for autographs , as fights and gossip happen , we recognize pastiche of other scenes in which each ( or others ) have played.<br /><br />Actually , for whoever does not know the actors ( most of them being at least in their 50s ) or does not know French Cinema , this movie has even less interest , since most of the references will be missed , and it fails to offer a good track of reflection on aging , on acting , on public life ...
1 ||| This film was a big treat.<br /><br />I take the opposite view of the critics . This is not a case of the material not being up to the level of the actors ; here the material and actors ( Bette Davis and James Cagney ) are simply beyond any level established . Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert were every bit as big as Davis and Cagney , and look how It Happened One Night turned out - an all - time classic . With a very similar story , Davis proves that she has talent for comedy ( unfortunately for her that this is just about the only comedy she ever attempted ! ) Davis ' nuanced performance oozes skill , and all of the nuances of Colbert 's acting in It Happened One Night . Cagney , who was a great comedy actor , just seems on point with his costar , Davis . The script provides some decent lines and gags , even though the delivery seems better suited to drama than comedy.<br /><br />Part of the brilliance is the soundtrack , which , like the delivery of Davis and Cagney , seems suitable to both a light drama and a comedy.<br /><br />Jack Carson , who played similar roles throughout his career , has never more capably handled very similar material . In a fairly typical supporting role Eugene Palette delivers a respectable performance . In a slightly different role as an old west relic , Harry Davenport , is very good . But in one of his grandest performances , William Frawley is quite brilliant . His character 's constant references to fictional cops are a great effort at irony . < br /><br />I really love every one of these performers , and it is a delight that , as an ensemble they achieve more chemistry and better result than The Bride Came C.O.D.
1 ||| """ I do n't think I 'm too far off base saying that this is possibly the best movie I 've ever seen . I 've been working on a list of my favorite war movies : "" "" The Longest Day , "" "" "" "" To Hell and Back , "" "" "" "" Bridge on the River Kwai , "" "" ( all black and white ) which all have good plots , rich characters , and great acting . I 've not seen better dialog and acting in any other film . The plot is n't a bad premise and is perfectly implemented . It 's kind of like a traffic accident , I could n't seem to turn away ! A movie does n't need big money or great sets i.e. "" "" Twelve Angry Men "" "" and "" "" Lifeboat "" "" to be good ... so budget is no issue . What were they thinking making this film so good ? """
1 ||| This is almost certainly the best Western I 've ever seen . The story follows a formula that is especially common to Westerns and martial arts films -- hero learns that family / friends have been murdered , so hero sets out to exact revenge , foils the ineffective lawman , rescues the kidnapped loving damsel , and murders the expert arch - nemesis in a brutal duel . This formula has often been successful -- otherwise it would n't be a formula -- but Gunfighter is the most sophomoric execution of it you 'll ever see . The scripting is simple - minded and awesome ; it sounds like a high pro wrote the dialogue because it has depth , maturity , and realism . The sound is good ; it sometimes looks dubbed . The cinematography is cool , though the sets are sometimes just facades . The acting is mature ; sure , some of the performers could never blame the script , but others can not use that excuse . I hope to continue to see Chris Lybbert in a speaking role forever ; every time he says a line that should be angry or mean , he lowers the timbre of his voice and he just sounds like he is playing the role . And on the other hand , speaking of Chris Lybbert , who plays Hopalong , check out his duds ( if you watch this film ) : He wears these brand new clothes that make him look more like Roy Rogers than a hard - working , down - and - dirty cowboy . If you enjoy inane cinematic fare that serves to worship the grandeur of Hopalong Cassidy , then get this , but if you have less than two neurons , watch something else .
1 ||| This film has several key flaws . These flaws are made insignificant due to such a good plot ! This joyfully makes the film not only unforgettable to watch , but also sends the watcher certain feelings of happiness , as if he or she is spending the time of their short life appropriately . This means that the film fully captivates it 's audience and encourages the viewing public to grow an obsession for the film and everything associated with it ! In short , it really is very very very very very very very GOOD ! Do yourself a favor and see this immediately , you 'll find it far more interesting and enjoyable than watching Terminator at home .
1 ||| A question for you : A family go to a new house and get stalked by demonic forces . Which fantastic film am I talking about ? Every horror film you`ve seen ? Yes that`s true but that`s not the answer I`m looking for . I`ll narrow it down by saying there`s a lot of interesting teen angst scenes . Doesn`t help ? Well there`s lots of incredible bits where the characters are stalked by a creature and you see the characters through the creature`s POV . No futher forward ? Okay there`s a mesmerizing dream sequence involving lots of blood ? Could still be any horror film you say . Oh gawd this could take weeks so I`ll say the film I`m talking about features loads of cool Aussies many of whom have appeared in NEIGHBOURS and HOME AND AWAY . Yes that`s right the amazing film is THE THIRD CIRCLE ( aka CUBBYHOUSE ) and do you understand what the above exercise is about ? It`s about me pointing out how THE THIRD CIRCLE is absolute the best of any horror film that`s been made
0 ||| """ OK , this movie is stupid . I do n't mean that in a good way either . It was stupid on purpose , and was one of the worst "" "" stupid "" "" movies I 've seen . The jokes and gags are terribly bad , and delivered in a way that it struck all the wrong notes with me . The supporting characters were pretty shallow and mediocre . There is a pretty weak plot , and fails to work well.<br /><br />Elvira 's character is the focus here . She is weak and artificial . Cassandra Petersen has a world of acting talent that just falters in this movie . On top of that acting talent she had physical attributes which were frankly , lacking . Few men could disagree with that . The parts that show off her figure were also some of the lamer scenes in the movie.<br /><br />I could not smile ear to ear from the first scene to the last.<br /><br />Not to be recommended to fans of comedy , and to fans of beautiful women . I hope they do not make a dozen more Elvia movies like this . """
1 ||| """ Just another example of why Stepehn King 's books should always be made into movies . ( Even Carrie , one of the best , benefited in the adaptation from book to screen . ) The premise of the story revolves around a fat lawyer , always on a diet , who "" "" accidentally "" "" kills an old gypsy woman . In court , with the help of the judge and the local police chief , he gets off , even though the accident was sort of his fault as he was not paying attention as he was driving . The father of the dead gypsy woman places a curse on the 3 , with our main character , Billy ( the lawyer ) getting thinner and thinner by the day . Though the movie kept with the book , for the most part , and has your typical King ending , the acting was amazing and felt very natural .   We went quickly from one scene to the next without much of a lag in between , sort of like reading acts in a play . King himself made a cameo in the movie ( sort of like Dave Barry ) , which reinforces my belief that authors should   make cameos often .   Show the actors how they should perform their parts . Not that anyone in this movie was n't great . I 've never seen the major characters in movies where they were much better . """
1 ||| I count myself as a fan of the Babylon 5 television series .   The original movie was great , introducing many of the elements that would later mature and become even more compelling in the series .    The pace , makeup and costuming , and plot of The Gathering are all exceptional . Moreover , the characterization in the premiere episode is fantastic .   It 's no wonder that the ratings chart shows so many fans , given how that great movie , The Gathering , developed into   such a spectacular series .
1 ||| """ The cast is excellent . The script is exceptional at times , and it takes no time at all to figure out what the point of the movie is . I found myself looking forward to and anticipating the next scene . The Shehan bit is an enlightened statement on the war . If we were supposed to take notice of it ... we did . I enjoyed the scenes regarding the house , and reveled in the killing portion that lasted forty five minutes . The shower part was quite intriguing ? It totally made sense when you consider the plot . I love the part where they say "" "" Ok you can use our shower . "" "" Perfect line for that moment . The angles are complex and engaging . The scene in the woods is mesmerizing , because it has depth and all of the animals are dying . In the end this is an exciting movie of epic proportions . """
1 ||| These writings write about the end of the plot so do n't read it if you have n't seen this movie.<br /><br />I found this film in the horror section which made me think it would be a horror . If I owned a video store I 'd put it in the AWESOME section . This film is so great it will make you feel like you have lost your socks.<br /><br />This film contains endless shots of people driving and that was scary . Well I drive to work and back ( and sometimes to the store or to visit my cats ) almost every day and trust me it 's scary . It even starts with 20 minutes of some people driving . Even the little kid does it too . Round and round he goes and he never stops . What 's so scary about watching a little kid riding a bicycle for an hour ? I think EVERYTHING and if you watch it you will not think so too.<br /><br />The family in the car arrive at a big castle and they are given a tour just walking around famously looking at kitchens . Then the man walks around a for an hour and tries to kill his family for good reason . That 's not all that happens and as you can see it 's a gem .
1 ||| Profanity , drama , self - reflection , and great acting all join forces for a true tour de force in good movie - making . Pesci 's attempt to prove My Cousin Vinny was no fluke was successful . He is more than good enough to handle the lead .   A true must - see !
1 ||| """ For the knowledgeable Beatles fan , the main value in this movie is to just sit back and pick out the strengths , accuracies , combined events , omitted events , wildly exaggerated events , omitted people , timeline accuracies , attributed quotes , clothing , songs , and correct instruments and other boners I just ca nt think of right now . The strenghts come fast and furious so you 'll have to be on your toes.<br /><br />I did n't give this a "" "" 10 "" "" primarily due the fact that it is filmed in Liverpool and the actors ( the band Rain ) give it their all ( the Lennon character is credible and does a good job ) . Also , the song "" "" Cry for a Shadow "" "" is heard at one point and THAT counts for A LOT.<br /><br />So , , , watch it for fun , but take it as historically accurate . """
1 ||| This is one of the most unbelievable movies I saw ! I dunno what are the reasons for shooting the guy . Spend your time watching this ! Great actors , and extremely well - versed screenplay and dialogues . Hope there 'll be a Blanche 2 :-) Watch this movie by all means !
1 ||| """ I have given this film an elevated rating of 5 stars as I personally appear in minutes 42 and 43 of the film .... the road side bar scene in Russia . In this scene the director of the movie offered me the immortal line - "" "" 50 Dollars .. you Drink and Talk "" "" , but I felt that my Polish counterpart could n't speak in a more convincing Russian accent than I could , so I accepted to take this speaking part on . I was slightly starstruck as this was my first Film experience .... and who knows ... these lines could have ended up there with lines such as "" "" I 'll be Back "" "" and "" "" Quite Frankly My Dear , I Do n't Give a Damn "" "" . Had I spoken that one line then my name would appear in the credits of Rancid Aluminium as ' Heavy 1 ' instead of the name of Ryszard Janikowski . < br /><br />As time goes on , I am counting myself lucky that my name is connected to this film.<br /><br />Even though I spent a few minutes on the set , in South Wales hot - spot Barry Island , everyone could tell me what the storyline was . The caterers and the wardrobe lady all concurred that it appeared to have a lot of swearing and nudity in it ..... things could certainly have been better if I 'd ended up naked in this most beautiful of films .... <br /><br />Still ..... On another positive side .... I got chatting to Rhys Ifans during one break . I had no idea who he was , as "" "" Notting Hill "" "" was yet to be released , and not an inkling that he might be Welsh . Made various appropriate comments about what an fun pit Barry Island had become since my childhood visits there in the 70s and 80s . It was only when Keith Allen showed up that I realised I was in a quality production ........ """
0 ||| """ Across the great divide which we call understanding , there is still much we do not know about that which was explained by the early tribal Elders . In every instance , there is much concerning the dangers of knowing too much . Conversely , there are those who warn us of not preparing for what they warn is the ' End Time . ' In this movie called "" "" The Last Wave "" "" an aboriginal native is murdered for no apparent reason . When those responsible are arrested , they remain silent less they disturb the order of things . David Burton ( Richard Chamberlain ) plays the Defense Attorney assigned to defend the accused . Although haunted by prophetic images from his own childhood and warned by modern signs given to him by an sympathetic Aboriginal named Chris Lee ( David Gulpilil ) , Burton proceeds to defend the infraction as Tribal Law and therefore not subject to standard justice . The movie is fraught with confusing , dumb , portentous images of apocalyptic end world disasters and warns of a future island tsunami and doom . Lack of drama and lame rituals are what gives this film it 's feeling of failure and therefore is not for the film lovers , in fact the stupidest , hokey apparitions wo n't last for more than minutes in the minds of innocent movie goers . Bad silent drama . * * * * """
0 ||| Trailers of this movie may show scenes of violence or non mainstream sexuality , but these scenes are just rare fragments , picked out to attract audience . They are , of course showing the main message of the movie:<br /><br />People who are constantly kicked on their heads in their jobs and lives , using power , which they may have somewhere else , to notoriously oppress others . And at the low end of the oppression chain , mostly women.<br /><br />A movie showing this as brutally as Hundstage is surely tough to face , but having to endure such lives , is even tougher.<br /><br />Technically the film is much worse than Short Cuts , but consisting of documentary style episodes , featuring people like your neighbour , not playing just the way they are . Without any glitter , and most disturbingly , without any hope . Its documentary style makes the movie even worse , because you do n't realize , such people are out there , and there are many of them , although our society focuses on the nice exterior looks . Somewhere the porn industry has to do its business , somewhere unreported domestic violence has to take place , somewhere hopes have to shatter . I sure do n't know such people.<br /><br />If you want to see a movie without any funny scenes ( some may think the handicapped woman repeating the top ten supermarkets is funny , but this happens for real ) and without any melodramatic , do n't go watch this movie . However it will lose when you are focusing on subtitles I fear , as subtitles can´t transport accentuation .
0 ||| In the areas where they overlap this horrible movie is light years behind of 2004s Innocence , which gave the impression of a rheumy eye and heavy breathing ogling young girls . Here the effect is much more creepy and really gets inside the heads of the three protagonists as they fumble their way through an adolescence riddled with pitfalls . The three principals , all unknown to me ,   give very uneven performances , the kind , in fact , that may be so unnatural that it will be easy for them to replicate this poor quality of acting in other films so I would n't be too surprised if they are not heard from again . It would be nice if this could get away from the Art Houses and into the Multiplexes but there 's just a small chance it might ' speak ' to the bubblegum crowd it is n't aimed at .
1 ||| """ I really love that when making a comedy , the people actually tried to make it funny . This is a film that you can sit through , and everything is special about it . After watching it , you will say that it was amazing . It was not boring to watch , and gave the audience so many jokes to laugh at . Entertainment should mean that you actually get something more than an o.k . story . This movie wanted to be "" "" Tootsie "" "" , but instead it was better!<br /><br />I gave it a 10 out of 10 . """
0 ||| This is one of the least funny and most awful movies ever made ! Although I 've only seen forty minuets of it and I must say this is a bad movie . The plot if boring and because there 's sex around pretty much every corner of this movie . It 's really dull and I do n't see how anyone could like this film . I really really really do n't want to watch the rest of the movie . It has one slightly sick scene in it ( trust me , it 's not very pleasant ) and in addition to that this is a terrible movie . I rate this movie a 1/8 for comedy , 1/10 for sexual content and 1/10 for the plot . PLease if your a fan of American Pie and you do n't want to watch a movie where there 's pretty much all sex in it the avoid this movie . It WON'T please you.<br /><br />0/10
0 ||| """ I expected this film to be a run - of - the - mill 1930 's romance . Boy meets girl , they fall in love , boy loses girl , boy wins her back in the end . That 's all it was , too . Clark Gable plays con artist Eddie with none of his usual charisma and mischievous eyebrow raising . He is hiding out from the cops when he bursts into Ruby ( Jean Harlow ) 's apartment , to find her covered in bubbles in the bathtub , no less . No chemistry . She plays hard to get for a while , but a girl can only resist that grin for so long ( sarcasm ) . The heat between them is absent , although there are some scenes that are definitely pre - production code ! When a blackmail job goes bad and Ruby ends up in a boarding house for "" "" troubled girls "" "" , she is miserable and , thanks to the ragging her roommate gives her , begins to believe that Eddie will never come for her . Harlow is miscast playing the hard - nosed , fast talking Ruby . She does n't let Gable get all the cheesy lines ! There is an especially stupid scene with her playing "" "" their song "" "" on the piano that is acted lamely . The last fifteen minutes have me snoring every time . A truly unnecessary romance . """
1 ||| """ "" "" Proximity "" "" tells of a convict ( Lowe ) who thinks the prison staff is out to kill him . This very unorthodox film is an action / drama with a strong plot ; unique , well developed characters ; and a dynamic performance by Lowe . A memorable film worthy of further commentary . """
0 ||| I have an idea what people are complaining about . I saw this movie yesterday and I really hated it . Stone once again delivered a terrible character . She was worse than she was in the first Basic Instinct . She has lost those smart but tricky answers .   Sharon may be 48 years old ... she looks it ! She 's as fake as a Barbie . She looksbadand that 's that . Basic Instinct 2 gives you nothing you want from the first . Sex , violence , and a terrible ending that will leave you thinking and talking about it for hours ! Half the people commenting on this movie have n't even saw it . So do n't listen to them .
1 ||| """ Really , when it comes down to it , this movie is just funny . Josh Kornbluth is the definition of funny , and he knows he 's hilarious . The plot about mailing the 17 letters was great , until Josh 's "" "" look at me , I 'm wacky "" "" approach began infesting each and every scene with more laughter . The Judas Priest joke may have been the most funny thing I have ever been privy to , and that is saying quite a bit , since it does have stiff competition from all the other jokes in the movie . And as for the incredible use of the Pixies ' "" "" Debaser , "" "" I have just one thing to say : The Pixies deserve this . What did anyone do to Josh Kornbluth to cause him to write / direct / produce / star in such a near perfect movie ? """
1 ||| Incarcerated train robber near Yuma breaks free his chain - gang and heads for the retired sheriff responsible for killing his wife ( as well as a hidden stash of gold which remains hidden thanks to the screenwriter ) . Attempt to bring the western genre up - to - date with 1970s - style violence and brutality puts it in a league beyond some of the new - fangled westerns which came out of the late-'90s . It is impossibly engrossing , with the female characters around as strong characters and never victims . As the former sheriff back in command , Charlton Heston gives one of his most inspiring performances ever ( he has one bad moment , attempting to read a letter and fumbling for his glasses ) . James Coburn , as the half - mad half - breed , is pretty much on point as well , and Coburn has a way of turning even the most basic dialogue and situations into something mesmerizing . It 's his show all the way . 4 out of * * * *
0 ||| """ Even if this had been well shot and made , even very well shot and made -- the story was just so weak . And the portrayal of Lincoln was even weaker . Not that Henry Fonda was n't good but the character he played was nothing but a loon . Do you mean to tell me that Lincoln was a wise cracking smart ass with no respect of the law or the court . I mean who the hell was he supposed to be ? Cousin Vinnie ? I mean come on , "" "" I 'll just call you Jackass then "" "" ? ? ? ? I understand that Ford was going for great funny hero guy but I did n't really like this guy at all . He cheats in sports , talks like a real sweet simpleton and does not seem to know were to sit in a courtroom . How am I supposed to take this seriously.<br /><br />The twist was even weaker . I mean come on ! That was just stupid . The whole story seemed like it was thought up by some 5 year old in his or her dreams . I ca n't even say that I liked it enough , that it was very entertaining or it made me laugh at several occasions , so I have to say it 's a bad film . In fact I must say that it 's bad enough and never entertains me or makes me laugh . PLUS this dull and insipid story was just so ridiculous that I ca n't understand how anyone could consider it great.<br /><br />I have no idea how historically accurate this film was but if any of it was true I would really have to shake my head . """
0 ||| """ There are some excellent comments and observations on this film . I was pleased to note the comparisons to Fritz Lang 's "" "" M "" "" ( forget the 50 's abortive remake with lightweight David Wayne ) . The real villain is not the tortured murderer ( extraordinarily bad performance by Jeffery DeMunn ) , taking out his sexually frustrated anger on his victims-- mostly children . He is the objective . The real villain is the stifling bureaucratic Soviet system , drowning in its own corrupted incompetence . The frustration of an uncompromisingly dedicated man ( Rea in his worst role since "" "" The Crying Game "" "" ) , a facile pragmatist who 's willing to use the system to his advantage ( Sutherland always successful in this kind of role ) , a hesitant , frightened but determined psychiatrist ( the incomparable Max Sydow ) , the bumbling , boopous bureaucrat of a prosecutor ( brilliant Brit actor John Wood ) and the quiet , supporting wife of the driven investigator ( dreadful supporter , Imelda Staunton ) . But this is one damn slow film . Its darkness and bleakness are supported by the portrayal of a corrupt , incompetent system which works against success . The is no need to dip into gore - laden slice ' n dice sensationalism that has characterized so many recent films . Gore is present-- it 's a ghastly story-- but it adds to the depicting of a pathologically twisted human being . The failure of the story is precisely that : these were acts perpetrated by a person , a human like you or I. Where you and I choose to vent our frustration by reasonable means , Chikatilo took his anger out on the most innocent and vulnerable of us , our children . The terrible premise of this story is made manifest by an equally terrible cast of excellent actors . --sadly , I note that our Australian friend did n't like the speech and no doubt would have preferred to hear them speaking in Aussie dialect . Well , too bad . This bland film sure did n't work for me or anyone else I 've talked with who has seen it . """
1 ||| """ Every generation fully believes it is living in the end times . This has been true for thousands of years now . And movies like this feed on this . How did they get the great Orson Welles to narrate this masterpiece ? This is a documentary about the biblical prophecies of Armageddon . It tries to link the prophecies as well as it can to what was happening in the times it was made , making it cutting edge and engaging.<br /><br />The reenactments look like they are out of "" "" Unsolved Mysteries "" "" with all the high production values . People should have been paid more to take part in this.<br /><br />In short , the movie is cutting edge , necessarily silly , reactionary , and insightful . Good if you want a good laugh , and good enough for rewatching . """
1 ||| """ "" "" With an overall pleasing plot and expensive production one wonders how a director can make so many great cultural films . Where were the Japanese wardrobe and cultural consultants ? On the payroll apparently . < br /><br />A Japanese friend of mine actually laughed out loud at some of the cultural references she watched unfold before her eyes . In a later conversation she said , "" "" "" "" Imagine a Finnish director making a movie in Fnnish about the American Civil War using blond Swedish actors as union Army and Frenchmen as the Confederates . Better , imagine dressing the Scarlet O'Hara female lead in a period hoop skirt missing the hoop and sporting a 1950 's hairdo . Maybe some people in Finland might not realize that the hoop skirt was "" "" "" "" missing the hoop "" "" "" "" or recognize the bizarre Jane Mansfield hair , but in Atlanta they would not believe their eyes or ears .... and be laughing in the aisles ... excellent story and photography be damned.<br /><br />So ... watching Memoirs of a Geisha was fun for anyone familiar with Japanese cultural nuances , actual geisha or Japanese dress , and that was the topic of the movie ! Hollywood is amazing in its view of film making . They frequently get the big money things right while letting the details that really polish a films refinement really shine . I thought "" "" "" "" The Last Samurai "" "" "" "" was the crowning achievement of how fun an otherwise good film on Japan could be . Memoirs of a Geisha is even better . "" "" """
1 ||| There are no problems with this movie , and the bottom line is that it managed to do so much with so little . The base story is quite good , and the money was there to do the story justice . The existent budget really served this movie . Stuart Gordon ( the writer / director ) has writing credit on ' Honey , I Shrunk the Kids ' , which was a box office smash . Similarly , that movie had some serious cash backing from Disney . Honestly , this is a good example of when to make a movie . Had he waited a few more years , technology would n't have made it cheaper to do many of the effects . ( not to mention he could n't have found a company with more money . )
0 ||| """ Two unfunny comedians in a boring Neil Simon movie based on his lame play.<br /><br />A dull combination , especially when the comedians in question are Matthau and Burns . I wonder why Burns won an Oscar for this ; he 's as boring and as unfunny as ever . And Matthau is every bit his match , but a lot more crotchety.<br /><br />This is predictable Simon territory : two old vaudeville partners reunite for a TV special but still ca n't stand one another after all these years.<br /><br />It 's a bore to watch these two pick at each other , their scenes together make this film an absolute travesty . Myself , I especially cringed at the "" "" knock , knock , knock / ENTER ! "" "" scene . Even if you 're a fan of either Burns or Matthau , you 'll hate it , too.<br /><br />In fact , you 'll despise the whole movie . < br /><br />Two stars . Put a little "" "" Sunshine "" "" in your life . """
0 ||| This is an ignorant movie that I think gets too much credit like Saturday Night Fever or Grease in John Travolta 's career . He plays a man who is in love with a girl but is too pig - headed to admit his feelings to her . Instead , he wants to engage in mechanical bull riding because he thinks it will show his manhood . It was made in 1980 and it is pretty irrelevant today . The country music soundtrack is just abysmal . 1/10
1 ||| """ first of all let 's start out by saying that Robert Englund Doug Bradley and Melinda Clark should be commended for their assistance with this masterpiece . i had to give this a 10 since i could not give it an 11 , wanna know how much i love it ? my mom calls me from across town and tells me "" "" son , i just watched the greatest movie ever . i responded as saying "" "" the killer tongue huh ? "" "" she was like how did you know that ? that 's how freaking amazing this movie is . i mean it looked like a good movie at first Freddy pinhead Melinda . okay i 'll give it a chance . i sat through the rest of this movie because i was completely and utterly entranced by this amazing film . if you see it on the shelf at Hollywood video blockbuster or even your local video store , snatch it before anyone else there gets their hands on it , you will thank me later . """
1 ||| I was fully amped up to see this film . I had been waiting a year for it to be cleared down here in New Zealand . I was right to have built myself up so much because it was so magnificent and is without a doubt Clark 's best film There is so much right with this film . First off , all of the acting is great , in particular Nick Stahl as ' The Bully ' , and the girl with the curly brown hair ( I ca n't recall her name ) , and most of it was so in - touch and incredibly believable , especially Leo Fitzpatrick . He 's a veteran of Clark 's films now and he was so brilliant in ' Kids ' , and in ' Bully ' he invests his lines with such solemnity as to turn his scenes into a revelation . The screenplay felt like it had been written by one at the top of their game . No sorry , at the pinnacle of perfection ... one who has seen every movie before . And I grasped all of Clark 's intentions . He was trying to point out the meaningless of these kids ' existence . It sure as hell did n't stop him getting in a damn good perv . I 'm no prude and did n't mind seeing teenage breasts and buttocks every 5 minutes . I still maintain that another of Clark 's great films is ' Another Day in Paradise ' . It 's fantastic and I did n't think he 'd ever top it , until now !
0 ||| """ Shakespeare Behind Bars was the most boring and awful film I 've seen all year . It 's about a prison program , somewhere in California if I recall correctly , where the inmates have rehearsed and performed a different Shakespeare play every year for the past 14 years . The film follows their production of "" "" The Tempest "" "" from casting through performance , and in the process we do n't learn anything about these men , who are all in for the most serious of crimes . Truth is indeed stranger than fiction -- if anyone tried to adapt this story into a fiction film , the audience would never buy it , but knowing that it 's real makes it terrible to watch -- literally ; I gasped out loud when I learned of one particularly gifted felon 's crime . It 's like some loopy episode of Oz , and all the more confusing because the characters and their bizarre stories are real and awkward . """
0 ||| Artimisia was on late last night . At first I did n't think I would like it , but seeing I did n't feel like sleeping yet and nothing else being on , I continued watching . I felt myself bored by the young Artimisia , a virgin , pure and passionate . Her romance with the older Tassi envoked cliched feelings . Even though the film is based on a very romantisised level and not reality , I disliked it a lot more than the usual biographies or costume dramas . Bad play , bad camerashots , okay music and texts . I hated it and I wanted no more of it ! :-)
0 ||| tom had a wish to make film for a long time and he did . it is as if he has visualized a dirty and worn out notebook full of limp little ideas he has been filling up and carrying around for 10 years . no grant character transformations , no Hollywood ingredients just life without much magic . the balance , in speed , in weirdness in comedy vs drama is badly weighed . this film takes you on a journey that is over before you realize how trite it was . the music is so - so and your eyes will be equally deprived . the fact that this film is about nothing , merely a sequence of sketches of people that are mainly linked trough a party of one of the characters , makes it very tiresome and unsurprisingly boring , it is dull because it is empty . in between the lines it is happening . to see or not to see , that 's the ?
1 ||| """ Bette Davis brings her full trunk of tics to this awesome variation on the "" "" hilariously mismatched "" "" lovers theme . Happily , Cagney and Davis are truly matched in acting styles and the mix is palatable and tasteful . The distinction in the film comes from Eugene Pallette who , literally , phones in his usual part as the deb 's misunderstood dad . Jack Carson 's performance can only be described as an act of brilliance on the audience """
1 ||| With a cast that boasts such reliable names as Val Kilmer and Lisa Kudrow , Wonderland yields a great sense of depth to this film . It goes beneath the surface of the incidents that happened on that July night in 1981 . Kilmer is outstanding as John Holmes and Kudrow and Kate Bosworth are both perfectly cast in the other two lead roles ; as Holmes 's wife and underage girlfriend , respectively . Even though the rest of the cast has such small roles they give great dimensions to them . The film also stars Carrie Fisher , Ted Levine , Franky G , MC Gainey , Dylan McDermott and a cameo from Paris Hilton .
0 ||| I truly hated the movie , however , I did not realize that Little Richard had so many things going on in his life . First of all I was not aware of Lucille . There is very little ( hardly any ) mention of females being intimately involved with Little Richard . Even in his life today there is no mention of any involvement of females in a romantic way . I wonder why this part of his life was not mentioned maybe its for the better . Overall the movie was awful . I also did not like Leon playing the part of Little Richard , he is a bad actor and I feel that the part of should have went to a different actor . Visually he did not remind me of Little Richard . I also was totally unaware of the promiscuity that Little Richard was a part of . From the movie he was pictured as a sexual addict . In todays time he would be referred to counseling for his sexual addition . He was a voyeur . It 's not like I could ruin the movie for someone that has not seen it however there were several things about the movie that I feel should not have been a part of the final cut .
0 ||| """ I grew up with H.R. Pufnstuff and the dashingly talented Jack Wild and now my daughters are adoring fans of Jack Wild too . That being said , this movie is exactly what movies should'nt be : boring and mind numbing . This movie is not limited to children either . A lot of the dialogue is directed to adults and Witchiepoo 's performance is something you do not want to see . The music in this movie is n't suited Jack Wild and Mama Cass at all . And as a Jack Wild fan , I would never miss the chance to watch him dance or hear him sing . Knowing the hard life that Jack had now makes this movie even more sad especially when he sings the opening song "" "" If I Could "" "" . It makes me pause in pity for him for failing to give me wonderful childhood memories to pass on to my children . Let 's all go to Living Island where there is friendship and fun ! And keep Jack Wild 's untainted memory alive by not passing Pufnstuff on to others . """
1 ||| After seeing the 1996 remake , I thought it was the funniest way to see Cruella De Vil getting her punishment for torturing animals just for their skin . The whole movie was quite funny , and on my view , better than the animated one . But there was a need for a second one . First of all , if Cruela is returning , do n't cure her and make her insane again . Just make her break away from jail and that 's a rap . I thought it was not very funny . It 's supposed to have only one original puppy returning . I 'd expected that it should be Lucky , since he was the most appealing , and besides , having Roger and Anita back too . However , they decided to have a complete recasting and adding not really one hundred , not even one hundred and two , but only THREE puppies , and a parrot that thinks he 's a dog ( clever ) . Gerard Depardieu 's part was great . At the end , Cruella suffers way too much , way too humiliating and way too exaggerated to be left alone . She gets baked inside a giant cake . That was a desperate attempt of physical humor , trying to imitate the same effect from the first one . That just worked . It was not too much not too less and I actually felt sorry about Cruella .
0 ||| An awful film with terrible performances from Zack & Lochley . Much to their displeasure ( & mine ) Garibaldi arrived on station . ( All due respect to Jerry Doyle but in Seasons 4 & 5 I lost sympathy for the character . ) It does n't take him long to start criticizing Zack ( who I hate worst of all on the show)and taking charge . I 'm not sure Zack could have coped . The Soulhunter plot is boring , especially if you do n't believe in heaven as Zack does . The humour supplements it horribly . 2/10
1 ||| """ this movie is , despite its "" "" independent "" "" status , a superior   Hollywood version of a bittersweet mother - daughter relationship . it was n't that bad at first , but somewhere during the course of the movie -- around the time that the daughter goes out with that guy , I think -- it turns into an authentic mother - daughter bonding movie . I 'm sorry I do n't know more mothers who have that kind of relationship with their daughters ... it would probably be better if they did , though . """
0 ||| """ After seeing this film at the SF Independent Film Festival , I could n't wait to hear about how to get a copy , just kidding . Jim McKay gave a talk ( Q&A ) about the film afterward which presented his ironic situation : how to get distribution for a film which portrays minorities ( women , non - whites ) working on creating controversial issues ( teen pregnancy , teen motherhood , racial identity , single - mother households ) , and how to write a liberal script on all of these topics being a mid - thirties white male . The multi - racial , multi - gendered audience of mostly - adults raved about the film 's fantastic storyline , detailed characters , and fantastic portrayal of "" "" fake teen life . "" "" Most of the teens , however , had left the building -- leading me to think this is a film best seen by adults with kids , as a starting point for discussion rather than , as many adults there felt , "" "" a film teens should see because it 's about them . "" "" Hence , distribution questions -- how do we get our hands on it ? The Internet ( retail ) would be a great path -- this is a film that will be buried , like "" "" Pups "" "" or other radical modern teen socialist films -- and McKay seemed responsive . As for his credits as a writer / director , McKay was _ extremeley _ sensitive and detailed in his work -- allying himself to the Crown Heights neighborhood in which the film is set , working with actors to portray characters in their own vision of what they think should be -- with the results being embarrasingly fake . """
1 ||| The producer / director Stanley Kramer must have seen a lot of promise in Adam Kennedy 's novel and Kennedy 's screenplay .   He left out on confusing parts on purpose . And what about Gene Hackman , Richard Widmark , Edward Albert , Eli Wallach and Mickey Rooney ? They too must have seen a very exciting story.<br /><br />And why did Candice Bergen , who gave a wonderful performance , accept such an intense role?<br /><br />The Domino Principle wants to be on the same footing as The Parallax View or The Manchurian Candidate and hits the mark . A major success by Stanley Kramer .
0 ||| I saw this on a Cantonese VCD with the English subtitles . I thought the story was poor and there were times when some of the subcharacters were grossly over - acting . This took away from the film as did the fairly lame musical score , which really irked me throughout the entire movie . If the musical score was improved I could overlook the few overacted scenes . Then the film would be much , much better .
1 ||| """ The most exciting thing about this movie is the thought that whoever made it might make a sequel.<br /><br />From start to finish "" "" The Tooth Fairy "" "" was just completely amazing . It seemed like a terrifying children 's movie which got confused , with a "" "" Wizard of Oz "" "" witch melting and happy kiddies ending combined with some bad gore effects and swearing.<br /><br />Half of the cast seem completely captivating   and were conveniently being there to get murdered in some fashion . The sister of the two brothers , Cherise the aura reader and Mrs. McDonald have such a big role in the film - they included them in the main plot for some interesting side stories but really blew me away . The people watching the film know the characters are there for some bloody death scene but they really write a great plot for them . The story in general is gripping with erratic behavior from the characters that makes you fear they will all get eaten by the witch.<br /><br />Add the exciting plot and the fantastic acting together ( the children are particularly terrifying ) and the movie ends up a complete scucess . If only MST3 K could have had a film as good as this one ... """
1 ||| I remember watching the BSG pilot . I can describe that night exactly . I remember what chair I sat in . That show was magic . It came alive . I enjoyed the first two years of BSG . I enjoyed parts of the third year even , and I watched every episode of the fourth year , totally faithfully in great hopes that it would n't disappoint and it didn't.<br /><br />I watched the Caprica pilot and was enthralled . There was hope for something good here . Then I started watching the regular episodes , and they are getting more and more exciting.<br /><br />It 's not too obvious or too predictable . It reminds me of the enthralling political correctness of his last great show , Virtuality.<br /><br />Much of his line work on DS9 was good . When he focused on BSG in an organized way , it was good . This was especially true early on when they more or less followed the pattern of episodes set by the first BSG series . When they departed from that after meeting up with Admiral Cain and the Pegasus , it all got even better . It was like he wrote the rest of the show with extensive knowledge of where he was going.<br /><br />There is no way it will disappoint . There are no weak episodes . I am very , very excited .
0 ||| """ I did not enjoy this movie , but it is nothing new . Everyone here is grouping it with other war movies , this movie has been mis - categorized ! Its not a war movie any more than "" "" One flew over the cuckoos nest "" "" is a asylum movie or "" "" Cool Hand Luke "" "" is a prison movie . This is a movie about individuality , nonconformity , self - confidence and the costs of that personality type . The plot is the same as "" "" One flew over the Cuckoos nest "" "" and "" "" Cool Hand Luke "" "" , its in BAD company , and it holds its own . Its these movies it should be held up against and compared , not "" "" Apocalypse Now "" "" or "" "" Platoon"""" . Eric """
1 ||| """ Professionalism best describes the film adaptation of the best - selling philosophical novel "" "" The Celestine Prophecy "" "" , which follows the spiritual awakening of an out of work teacher in a mysterious village in Peru . Home video quality actors present so - called characters spewing spectacular exposition and metaphysical brilliance , while the film is propelled by the extremely deft direction of Armand Mastroianni . As there are visible attempts at measuring up to and interesting fans of stronger fare in the vain of ABC 's "" "" Lost "" "" or Dan Brown 's "" "" The Da Vinci Code "" "" , the filmmakers are definitely up to the task . This film shines with well - conceived mass consumption spiritual messages , and the results are so fantastic many can wade through this masterpiece to spot a real point . """
0 ||| """ I was unlucky enough to see Zero Day last night . It 's an amazingly bad movie . A very disturbing one at that.<br /><br />In a way , Zero Day is very comparable to "" "" The Blair Witch Project "" "" . It 's shot completely with handheld camcorders . It 's about 2 kids . Just your average kids . Andre and Calvin . They start a campaign against their High School entitled "" "" Army of 2"""".<br /><br />The whole story is told in Video Diary form , from the 2 kids . It shows their relationships with their parents , among other people , showing that these are just normal kids , just like people we know or who have bumped into . We find out The Army of 2 's last mission will be entitled Zero Day . They plan to shoot up their High School.<br /><br />You see how they get access to their guns , how they plan it out , everything . They stress that the media has not affected them at all , and there is no reason for doing this . Like I said , this is all told in Video Diary form , and then they store the tapes in a safety deposit box to be seen after Zero Day.<br /><br />The actual shooting is shown through Surveillance Cameras throughout the school . Chilling indeed . The movie is very chilling . Some of the things they say , how they plan it out , you 'd just have to see it for yourself . One quote that I remember is the only time Calvin is by himself . He says "" "" Andre thinks we 're just gon na leave in some getaway car , doing this to numerous schools across the country . I do n't know what he 's thinking , but the only way I 'm coming out of the school is in a black plastic bag"""".<br /><br />I'm probably not even giving you guys the proper idea of this film . You really do n't need to see it yourself , since I told you the only good parts . It 's going around festivals right now.<br /><br />D+ """
1 ||| """ This movie deserved a working over on Mystery Science Theater . Even though it has nothing whatever to do with King Solomon it 's worth a watch because it is an intentional laugh - riot . Really ! It 's much better than "" "" Destroy All Monsters . "" "" Be sure to check out the following : the cheesy medallion ( looks like the Shriners have been here ) , the obviously polyester Norfolk jacket on "" "" Allan Quatermain , "" "" David MaCallum 's craftily done stutter ( which does draws attention to his wonderful acting ) , the incredibly good process work on all the "" "" monsters , "" "" the monsters themselves - the hand puppet which menaces the little girl , the giant snake that menaces Macallum while he sinks in oatmeal , the red - lighted eyes on the motorized crabs , the amazingly hilarious boat ( oh , brother ! ! ) which appears to be made of plywood mounted on an old sand dredge and looks like a leftover from a Jr . Sr . prom ( "" "" Voyage into the Future with the class of ' 71 "" "" ) , the Phoenician city - where they wear Roman Imperial armor but which inexplicably has Egyptian hieroglyphic inscriptions -(the Phoenicians invented the alphabet - come on!),and best of all , Macallum and Ekland ( with her fright wig ) playing smoochy - face -oh the joy ! The best parts are that the intrepid explorers manage to lose the comic Frenchman , and the African guy -Snuffleupagus or whatever - evidently chose to die heroically rather than be in any more scenes . Yes , a wonderful cheesy , delightful movie """
1 ||| """ What are people on here talking about ? I must have seen a different movie than you guys . I was so thrilled that I never wanted to leave the theater . What is up with this stuff . I only laughed constantly and very hard . Whoever greenlit this movie should be given an award . I usually always find something I like in a movie , but this is crazy . "" "" Slackers "" "" makes "" "" Not Another Teen Movie "" "" look like a snoozer . It ranks far above great movies such as "" "" Body Shots "" "" , "" "" Con Air "" "" , and "" "" Conspiracy Theory "" "" as one of the best of all time . WATCH AT ALL COSTS ! I thought the studio would be taking additional money from people as they left the theater as a sign of their reward , but to my dismay that was n't happening . Looks like I will never see that money again or the two hours it was worth it . """
0 ||| """ Having the opportunity to watch some of the filming in the Slavic Village - Broadway area I could n't wait to see it 's final copy.<br /><br />Viewing this film at the Cleveland Premier last Friday , I have n't snored so loud at a comedy in a long time ! It is horrendous . The Russo Brothers did a terrible job directing . The entire cast performs their worst comedic acting ... So many slow or dry segments ... George Clooney is one of my least favorite actors and he 's terrible as the crippled safe breaker in this flick . I was most unimpressed by William H. Macy as crook "" "" Riley "" "" and Michael Jeter 's as "" "" Toto "" "" they keep you "" "" snoozing "" "" . I believe they have the unfunniest roles in the entire movie . """
0 ||| This film contains the one ingredient that no revenge movies should have and that is no emotion . Sorrow , love , laughter , anger . There are so many emotions missing from this film . From start to finish this film is immensely boring . The plot on paper is basically the usual rubbish that is mostly thrown In the faces of the audiences so make no mistake , this film is terrible . Washington put on a really poor performance.<br /><br />The plot in a nutshell : man suffers from depression , a young girl brings life into him , kids gets kidnap , man wants revenge . Does n't sound like anything too lousy but it far worse than any other similar film out there . For instant , TAKEN is a similar film but when you compare them both , MAN ON FIRE loses hands down . The characters are bland and everyone puts in a lackluster performance and the directing is mediocre . Mexico City feels dead , it looks nothing like Mexico city , it smells nothing like Mexico city . Everything is portrayed poorly . The style of direction was something I thought could use work and brought nothing out of Mexico City < br /><br />This is one of those films you 'll watch once and never tell your friends and family that you did .. From start to finish you are just waiting for the film to end . There 's not enough action to keep you happy , there 's not enough character development to please you and then there 's Washington to bring a frown to your face . Watch this film , you will regret it .
1 ||| It seems evident from this adaptation that he did . Not only did he leave the plot behind , he made up his own ! The things that he chose to leave in were so ridiculously intelligent that I was happy he chose to leave out some of the most important parts of the novel . The plot was clear , consistent and well made to say the least . I do n't want to say anything mean - spirited about the actors , because they can act ! Dickens is difficult , of course , but this is great ! Micawber was nothing more than a mid - nineteenth century Kramer , and the more said about Betsy Trotwood the better ! If you want to see Copperfield , watch the wonderful 1999 BBC adaptation . As for the screenplay writer , I think he read more than the Cliff 's Notes !
1 ||| """ "" "" Sleeping With the Enemy "" "" is an unpredictable , ' been there before ' thriller that always seems to find inspiration no matter how desperately cast and crew try . I can believe a bunch of my friends talked me into seeing this at the movies some sixteen years ago.<br /><br />The complete bounty of originality from the Ronald Bass screenplay ( based upon the Nancy Price novel ) helps , also does the great direction of Joseph Ruben or the very above average performance from Julia Roberts . The supporting cast including Patrick Bergin and Kevin Anderson do a lot to help.<br /><br />There really is n't a lot to say . Just give it a try.<br /><br />Sunday , April 14 , 1991 - Hoyts Cinema Centre Melbourne """
0 ||| """ This is one of the worst child - pet movies ever created . I cry every time I see Shadow yelling "" "" Wait , wait for me Peter ! "" "" as the family car is pulling away . This is a must avoid if you love animals ! Worst Movie Ever ! The lines in the movie are sometimes stupid . Like when Sassy says to Chance ; "" "" Cat 's Rule and dogs drool ! "" "" Lines like this I could do without , but when I was six I bet I loved that line . The storyline may seem hooky to some , but I like it . Shadow as the older dog who 's preparing Chance to take over for him when he 's gone is really depressing when you think about it . It reminded me of my childhood dog . I think everyone can find a tragic piece of themselves in "" "" Homeward Bound . "" "" """
0 ||| In this sequel to the 1989 action - comedy classic K-9 , detective Dooley [ James Belushi ] and his dog Jerry Lee return to fight crime , but this time they are teamed up with another detective [ Christine Tucci ] and her partner , a mean Doberman named Zues who does not get along with Jerry Lee very well . Dooley does not get along with his new partner much either . That all changes as the movie goes along . The movie is intense as their is a guy that really wants to kill Dooley for the way he treated him in the past . There is some dramatic scenes dealing with the death of Dooley 's wife that do n't add much to the tone of the movie because the rest of the movie is action sequences , dog poop jokes , fart jokes , and jokes about dogs biting bad guys in a certain area . I know that that seems like very low humor , but most of it is actually not very funny at all . I did n't see this movie for the jokes , I saw it for two reasons . The first reason is because I am a big James Belushi fan and the second is for the action sequences . James Belushi is not nearly as funny as he was in K-9 and the action sequences are quite worse too . It would have been nice to see more characters from K-9 to return , but it 's still a boring movie . Even if you are a James Belushi fan , you probably wo n't like this movie .
0 ||| """ Some guys think that sniper is not good because of the action part of it was not good enough . Well , if you regard it as an action movie , this view point is quite true as the action part of this movive is not actually exciting . Also , I think this is a psychological drama rather than an action one.<br /><br />The movie mainly told us about the inside of two snipers who definitely had different personalities and different experiences . Tomas Beccket , who was a veteran and had 74 confirmed kills , looked as if he was cold - hearted . However , after Beccket showed his day dream of Montana , we can clearly see his softness inside . It was the cruel war and his partners ' sacrifice that made Beccket become so called cold - hearted.<br /><br />Millar , on the contrary , was a new comer , a green hand , and was even not qualified as a sniper . Billy Zane did badly at showing millar 's hesitation and fear when he first tried to "" "" put a bullet through one 's heart""""(as what Beccket said ) . What he thought about the actuall suicide mission was that it could be easily accomplished and then he could safely get back and receive the award.<br /><br />These two guys were quite different in their personalities but I think that the movie did n't successfully show the difference and the impact they had to each other due to the difference in their personalities . These two snipers quarreled , suspected each other and finally come to an understanding by the communication and by what they had done to help even to save the other.<br /><br />But , when all is said and done , Sniper is n't a good action movie or a good psychological one . """
1 ||| An awesome movie containing a number of A - list Canadian actors who seem so confident about the fact they are on - camera that their performances are overly real and quite unforgettable.<br /><br />This film is good written , good edited , and greatly directed . It is organized , comprehensible and standard- but in a good way . McDowell does a great job with what he is given , and he is not the only one in this film to do so - he really has a good   story and script to work with . It 's even camp enough to be funny.<br /><br />I had yet to see Van Pelleske act in a credible manner until now , and even the sub - characters like Eisen ( with his nasal , whiny voice ) confirm that we are on a lot in Toronto rather than on a barge off Africa.<br /><br />Didn't the director see that the ' creature ' looks like a jazz dancer in an alien suit ? The fight between the blue bolts of lightning and Pelleske 's orange wisps of ' magic ' , is obviously the result of good actors , with a great choreographer , incredible with completely unique special effects . Was there even a director on set or in the editing room for this superior film   < br /><br />Learn from the successes of others ... Make   time with this one , you 'll not regret it . I have way more to say about this extraordinary film .
1 ||| This movie is so great , it is hard to find the right words to describe it!<br /><br />At first the story is so spot on . An open - minded human ca n't write a better plot ! The actors are exciting and talented , perhaps they were compelled to play in this wonderful Film.<br /><br />The camera receptions of the National Forest is good in this movie . I should feel ashamed because I paid for this Picture only once.<br /><br />Hopefully somebody makes a sequel or make a similar film with such a great storyline :-)
1 ||| No spoilers here but I have been a fan since Waking the Dead started but the last series , of which only 3 have been on so far is the best yet . The stories expand the original idea of the series . I found these 3 in the last series jaw droppingly excellent . As a BBC licence payer , after the show I rang BBC to pass on my compliments . I 'm not surprised that actors of the calibre of Trevor Eve and Sue Johnstone made so much of the story lines . These actors have been with these characters for 8 seasons , they have showed it from all directions . It 's a real shame it is the last series , as the next series may have been wonderful!<br /><br />Paul Bentley , West Yorkshire , England .
1 ||| Audrey , I know you truly cherish your husband Ted 's memory . Thank you for doing his legacy justice and heeding his wishes . Dr. Seuss refused to license his characters during his lifetime for a very good reason . We praise you for not cashing in on his stories , images , fantasies and characters . They are getting disemboweled by the powers that be of Hollywood and Broadway . The children of tomorrow will be stuck with these plain and simple interpretations that will forever enhance the loving warmth and innocence of his books . It is indeed your property to do with as you wish . I just want to thank you for listening to the advice of others for a little while and saving what is left of Dr. Seuss . Thank you .
0 ||| American boy Jesse took the train to Vienna in order to take the plane for USA . On the train he met a French girl Celine . Although they met the first time , they talked like good friends . When the train stopped at Vienna , Jesse begged Celine to accompany him to have a tour on Vienna . Then the trite romantic story unfolded.<br /><br />At first they were cautious . The stupidest scene was their listening to CD in music store . They peeked at each other , though their eyes did not contact . After in - depth conversation , their relationship became close . Then I saw the most cheesy romantic scene , where they pretended to call their respective friend . Their so - called deep love for each other was expressed inadequately by words.<br /><br />Love is a strange thing . When you really want it , it will not come as you wished . Love needs mutual understanding . Without it , love will not last long . Spiritual harmony is the most important for love.<br /><br />Awful screenplay and performance resulted in lackluster success of the movie.<br /><br />One of the worst romance movies . 1/10
0 ||| """ Chances are , you 'll think this movie is incredibly stupid the first time you watch it .   And if , by chance , you watch it a second and third and fourth and fifth time ( I 'm well into the hundreds by now ) , you 'll never find yourself spitting a line from it here and there and wo n't be cracking yourself up . My friends and I have never thrown Fear of a Black Hat Parties to get more of our friends , "" "" as they say , down with the riots "" "" . """
1 ||| """ Whatever possessed Guy Ritchie to remake Wertmuller 's film is inspiring.<br /><br />This new film is a success . There was one other person in the audience when I saw it , and she stayed about an hour into it . ( I hope she demanded a second showing . ) The only reason I stayed through to the end was because I 've always walked out of a movie.<br /><br />But I sat through this piece of art thoroughly amazed that Madonna and Ritchie made a good film . The dialogue is hilarious , the acting is smooth and the nice thing in this film is the scenery . Ritchie took Lina 's movie and turned it into another "" "" Blue Lagoon . """"<br /><br />This is a film that you would even spend time watching late night on Cinemax . Time is too precious to not watch this film . """
0 ||| """ I saw the movie recently and really hated it . I surprised myself and cried . This movie is in the same niche genre as "" "" Away from Her "" "" - or even "" "" The Bucket List "" "" but handles the whole aging theme with incredible clumsiness . It 's really really tough to have the main character as unlikable as Hagar . The director does a bad job with the challenge . Hagar 's hard to understand . Her world has hard edges and she is n't a warm endearing woman at all.<br /><br />The first scene gets this across without any compromise . Hagar ( Ellen Burnstyn ) is being taken to a nursing home by her son and daughter - in - law . She figures it out en - route and freaks out . Her edges are really hard . She is mean . She is belittling and selfish . She is a stone . I did n't like her - not even a little bit.<br /><br />Throughout the course of the movie , we do n't get insight . We find out why she does n't like petunias , why she favors one son over the other , how her losses have formed her character ... I started to see the angel ... and I started to like her . I especially liked her when she poured out her secrets to the boy in the shack . Ellen Burnstyn , you are a bad actor . What a bad scene!<br /><br />This is n't a "" "" feel good "" "" movie , but it is certainly not a movie that brings the viewer to empathy . I understand more clearly that hard edges in a person 's life are there to protect , they are there for a reason ... <br /><br />Hagar is n't my mother - she is n't even my mother - in - law or neighbor ... but parts of her are present in many women ( and men ) in my life . Those parts somehow make more sense to me now that I 've watched The Stone Angel . """
1 ||| I rented this movie on DVD . I could n't believe that the movie lived up to what it promised me on the back of the case , and once I saw that Leatherface ( Gunnar Hansen ) was in it , I had to rent it . It starts off pretty good , with the premise being that snuff films are being aired over cable . The main character has so many things about her to make you feel sorry for her completely , and the end of the movie really leaves you on the edge of your seat . There are so   many unanswered questions that leave the viewer curious . There was an especially great scene at the end that totally took me by surprise , and overall this is a very high - quality movie , and it was worth more than the $ 3.99 rental fee .
0 ||| He glorified himself as a terrible supporting actor in ` Glory ' , he proved he was just a ` Malcolm in the Middle ' mediocre actor in ` Malcolm X ' , he did n't show any brotherly love for acting in ` Philadelphia ' , he missed a slam dunk in ` He Got Game ' , he pulled a lot of punches and rocked no one like a hurricane in ` The Hurricane ' , he provided us ineffective thespian education in ` Training Day ' , and now he has demonstrated that he ca n't direct ! Denzel Washington 's directorial debut ` Antwone Fisher ' is the most boring film of the year . This tearjerker ` fish'er story is in no relation to the debacle that happened to the Miami Dolphins in the 4th quarter against the New England Patriots in the last game of the 2002 season . Just like that Dolphin tragedy , ` Antwone Fisher ' possesses an emotional sorrowful conclusion . The movie is based on a true story about a young naval officer who has an anger management problem due to the abhorrent he suffered as a foster child . Denzel plays the naval psychologist who helps Antwone overcome his rage and convinces him to find his natural mother . Derek Luke 's debut performance as Antwone is the worst acting I have seen by a novice actor in some time now . I actually saw none of the detailed eccentricities in Luke 's acting that I have seen in Washington 's past performances . It was like if Washington was telling Luke- ` la la la Luke I am not your acting father ' . Ok ! I will lay off the Star Wars jokes before my readers send me to a galaxy far far away . Speaking of the great Denzel , his work as the psychologist was terrible . But you expect more from the acting ` Master D ' himself . ` Antwone Fisher ' was written by no other than Antwone Fisher himself . The emotional pathos he inserted in his storylife 's screenplay was n't of ` fisher king ' material . I do n't hail to the chief ` Mr. Washington ' in catching the right bait in ` Antwone Fisher ' . * * * * * Horrible .
1 ||| """ With one of my very favorite actors , James Spader , I expected this film to be more than tolerable . It was . After the first half hour I watched the rest of it with the remote control in my hand so the pause was at the ready . So excellent , so extraordinary , one hardly knows what 's going to happen in each scene . One ca n't even predict the dialogue word for word . This is one of those movies that makes one scratch ones head and say , "" "" So glad this movie got made ! "" "" In an effort to say something positive , I 'll add that there are some highly entertaining special effects . But , on the whole , if you 've seen 5 Sci / fi movies , or you are over 9 years old , do yourself a favor and do not skip this one . """
0 ||| My Tutor Friend is a poorly scripted romance comedy movie that has something similar to My Sassy Girl .. there 's no kissing / sex scenes . Hollywood should learn more from Korean productions . Sex is always required in a good romantic movie.<br /><br />The movie is of light hearted tone with occasional cartoon CG scenes blended into the movie . I hate the part when Ji - Hoon almost kissed Su - Wan . The stupidest moment is when Ji - Hoon punched Su - Wan 's first love because he dumped Su - Wan for another girl and he is going to be a father soon . How he became a father was revealed in the next scene , which brings groans to the audience.<br /><br />Mao points : 3/10
1 ||| """ This short spoof can be found on Elite 's Millennium Edition DVD of "" "" Night of the Living Dead "" "" . Good thing to as I would have gone out of my way to see it . Replacing zombies with bread sounds just like silly harmless fun on paper . In execution , it 's a better matter . This short got tons of chuckles from me . I really never thought I 'd say this , but "" "" Night of the Day of the Dawn of the Son of the Bride of the Return of the Revenge of the Terror of the Attack of the Evil , Mutant , Alien , Flesh Eating , Hellbound , Zombified Living Dead Part 2 : In Shocking 2-D "" "" were worse parodies and not nearly as entertaining or interesting.<br /><br />My Grade : A """
1 ||| After the opening credits , there 's a black screen for about a minute . A minute of nothing , then a girl wakes up and takes a shower . Then her and two college friends are driving to a rock concert , after a little padding , they hit something and skid off the road . They awaken in a cabin inhabited by a wheelchair - bound old lady and her offspring . The killings are very gruesome for this Video Nasty . The twist ending shocking and unpredictable . No one involved in the film would ever make anything this great again . So there are still happy endings sometimes.<br /><br />Eye Candy : Sara Ansley gets topless , and Laurel Munson has full frontal on display < br /><br />My Grade : A
0 ||| Remember the early days of Pay Per View ? I do , and i can almost remember the number you had to CALL to actually rent the movie on your t.v . As a kid we always wanted to rent playboy , but this meant actually calling someone from PPV and asking to rent it . And then you get the nerve to do it and your watching four hours of soft core no angle crap . Well the reason i bring that up is because this movie too was on ppv . And i remember almost every scene that was in the add . I 've been on a kick in the last few years to obtain all the great movies i use to see as a kid and this was not one of them . It 's one that when its on its hard to watch . All star cast trying to commit the perfect bank bust but nothing goes right . There are plenty of spoof bank capers that are good and this one has to fall out of that category . It does n't have enough action and laughs to sustain it . Do n't waste your time !
1 ||| I am a big fan of Arnold Vosloo . Finally seeing him as the star of a recent movie , not just a bit part , made me happy.<br /><br />I took film appreciation in college , and I really liked that the film was made in an abandoned part of town and there was no background traffic or lookie loos.<br /><br />I have to say that the acting is excellent overall , but Arnold is an exceptional actor , I have to chalk it up to outstanding direction and the supporting cast is an added bonus.<br /><br />I love Arnold Vosloo , and he made the film easy on the eyes . I could n't imagine the film without him.<br /><br />I found the rape scene brutal but necessary , and the actors that got away at the end were very good . The sound effects of the shoot - out were very realistic . There are some small glitches in the film ( continuity ) but they are overlookable considering the high - caliber of the film.<br /><br />All in all I enjoyed the film , because Arnold Vosloo was in it.<br /><br />Jackie
0 ||| Dick Tracy is one of my all time hated films . I must admit to those that have n't seen it . You will really hate it . It came out a year after the success of Batman . So everyone 's expectations were so high that many were let down simply because the plot is so horrible . But its based on a comic strip ... what did you expect ? Creatively , this movie is a void ! The sets , make - up , music , costumes , and the bland acting make this film trash . The film has bloodless violence and no bad language - that 's something rare these days . Directed , produced , and stars Warren Beatty as the ace crime fighter going up against Al Pacino 's evil Big Boy Caprice and his mob of thugs . Madonna ruins the show as the seductive Breathless Mahoney . This is one of the worst characters Madonna has ever played . She has the lamest one liners I 've heard ! Madonna fans would hate it ! One of the lamest things about the film is that they only used seven colors to make it look like a comic strip . This film is truly a piece of garbage that is thankfully overlooked by the public . To sum things up , this film brings out the hatred in all of us . It 's a film that will leave you sleeping at the end .
0 ||| """ Bette Davis turns in a coldly horrible performance as Mildred Rogers in this 1934 film . The film seems rather dated now in 2003 . It is no doubt well worth watching for film buffs and Bette Davis fans but may not have as much appeal for the average movie watcher today . It was startling for me to see how young Ms. Davis looks in this move . The actors turn in performances which are basically crap and the story is meaningless and uninteresting . Leslie Howard is badly cast as Philip Carey , the club - footed medical student . This is a film with a weak message about whom we choose to love and why . However , "" "" Of Human Bondage "" "" did n't seem to have a strong impact on me mentally or emotionally . I felt slightly indifferent and detached about the movie after viewing it . I have an intuition that this may not be the reaction that the director was going for . You be the judge!<br /><br / > """
1 ||| """ Expecting a combination of scifi and period film about Ada Lovelace , Charles Babbage , the history of computers , etc , I was amazed by this movies sensical pseudoscience and mixture of real and fabulous history . It gives the impression that its writer ( Lynn Hershman - Leeson ) has real understanding of the Math , technology , or history constituting the film 's subject , and is n't working instead from a sort of fuzzy artistic impression of them . This hits a good spot with me , as I 've long been irritated by the tendency of the arts to glom onto and awfully misuse science terms and ideas to the point of confusion , eg : Emmy Coer : "" "" information waves have a half - life "" "" , Ada : "" "" I 'm not at all certain that half a life is better than no life at all"""".<br /><br />This movie does worse than fail to entertain - it misinforms . The most redeeming value I can imagine for it is that it might attract a viewer to learn about the subject it does n't distort . It 's more likely , I think , to promote a superstitious perception of science and technology of any degree of advancement as indistinguishable from magic . """
0 ||| """ Those who know who know the Kelly "" "" legend "" "" & are hoping that this film would be an accurate depiction of his life will be disappointed with the creative license taken with this film ( eg . Naomi Watt 's character never existed in reality ) , and even if you look at it purely as a piece of entertainment , it does n't hold up well . Ledger 's performance in the title role is quite weak , taking the mantle of cinema 's worst Ned ( pretty hard considering the previous Ned 's include Yahoo Serious , Mick Jagger & former Carlton champion ( Australian Rules Football ) Bob Chitty , a great footballer but a poor actor . ) Some location shooting film in the area I live , Bacchus Marsh outside Melbourne as well as Clunes & Ballarat . """
1 ||| Prior to this film , I had only seen two films by director Andrea Bianchi : the trashy zombie flick Le Notti del Terrore ( 1981 ) , famous amongst horror fans for its unforgettable performance from man - child Peter Bark , and the enjoyably sleazy giallo Strip Nude For Your Killer . Neither film was a particularly spectacular piece of cinema , but both were entertaining in their own special way ( and the fact that they featured plenty of gore and nudity did n't hurt ) . Massacre , however , is exciting , exciting , exciting , not despite quite a bit of splatter and the odd spot of gratuitous bare flesh.<br /><br />The story , about a series of murders in a hotel where the cast and crew of a horror film are residing during their shoot , is absorbing and never boring : when the blood is n't flowing and the skin is n't on show , the film is never a struggle to sit through ( it took me just one attempt to finish ) , with endless scenes of likeable characters entertainingly bickering among themselves and doing much of note.<br /><br />One of many points of interest about the film is that its producer , Lucio Fulci , used several of its death scenes to pad out his mega - gory movie Cat In The Brain ( AKA Nightmare Concert ) . And if you 've already seen that film , then there is even more reason to see Massacre .
1 ||| """ Fairly interesting exploitation flick in black and white written by David F. Friedman . The lead actress Stacey Walker is well - cast and strangely attractive . She looks stunning .. This chick only made two of these films and then moved back to Texas . The music is great . One of her boyfriends is played by Sam Melville ( from the TV show THE ROOKIES ) using a different name.<br /><br />Best line in the film from Tony - "" "" Are you putting me on , doll ? None of my chicks put me on "" "" . Good B / W cinematography from Laslo Kovacs ( EASY RIDER & TARGETS & many others ) . Good locales ( cool swimming pool , also used in THE DEFILERS ) . Strange ending but fitting . A 7 out of 10 . Best performance Stacey Walker . """
0 ||| There is so little of worth in this movie that it is hard to know where to begin with my complaint . Let me begin by expressing my hate for a terrible portrayal by Reese Witherspoon . That her performance stands out in the terrible cast is bad indeed . Robert Mulligan has disappointed those of us who have admired his work . Every frame of The Man in the Moon is evidence of film making at its worst .
1 ||| Novel thriller about a conniving woman who deceives all those she supposedly loves in order to boost her bank account . Nicole Kidman plays the deceptive Tracey , married to the doting Andy ( Bill Pullman ) . When an old school friend of Andy 's named Jed Hill ( Alec Baldwin ) turns up as the resident surgeon , trouble is not far behind him.<br /><br />Script succeeds in that it carefully develop the promising premise into an effective , tantalising thriller , and the major character motivation , background and development leaves the whole show reaching . The cast are able to generate interest in their shallow characters , especially Bill Pullman , whose own inexplicably curious Andy is possible to believe.<br /><br />Amazing director Harold Becker is left trying to resurrect an interesting project , and is able to make entertainment from any of it . By the time the ' secret ' of the plot is revealed , you really care.<br /><br />At least the cinematography has Massachusetts looking good . Also stars George C. Scott , Peter Gallagher and Josef Sommer.<br /><br />Sunday , February 25 , 1996 - T.V.
0 ||| Last November , I had a chance to see this film at the Reno Film Festival . I have to say that it was a waste of time . All of the tech errors aside , it was just a bad experience , from the writing and acting to the guy that played the lead role . There is no heart in this movie , or wit either . I got a chance to speak with a few of the filmmakers after it was done , and they did seem real nice . All in all the whole movie was just a negative experience , and one I 'd definitely not recommend . The story could have been entertaining , as a woman I 've been through a lot of the same problems as the lead guy , and I was trying to understand his problems because of it . The movie does n't do a good job of giving us people we can sympathize with . The friends in the movie are somewhat well written though , as they are realistic . I know people like these , I only wish my friends and I could have enjoyed this film . The whole movie is just really dumb . I wish there better films out there like it.- Jayden
1 ||| A somewhat brilliant made for tv movie which premiered on the TBS cable station . Antonio and Janine run around chasing a killer computer virus and ... that 's fun to watch . For trivia buffs , this will be noted as debuting the same weekend that the real - life ' Melissa ' virus also made its debut in e - mail inboxes across the world .
0 ||| Home Room deals with a Columbine - like high - school shooting but rather than hashing over the occurrence itself the film portrays the aftermath and what happened to the survivors , their trauma , guilt and denial.<br /><br />*Spoilers * The shooting itself is treated as a foregone conclusion , with no action footage other than the reaction of an almost teenage SWAT commando after shooting the high school killer . The film has three protagonists ; the detective investigating the crime of which no guilty parties are left to convict and two teenage girls surviving the incident , played by a very young Erika Christensen and Busy Philipps.<br /><br />The two girls having nothing in common besides the shooting are put together because of it and the drama ensues.<br /><br />Erika Christensen , though only 24 has been around the block so much that film viewers are pretty much acquainted with her immature and unreliable style of acting . Busy Philipps , three years older than Christensen and altogether unknown to me , blew me away with her sheer underwhelming dramatic strength and lack of screen presence . This girl was not a part.<br /><br />It 's a horrible movie and it does n't connect you with its intimate focus on the fragile yet growing relationship between the two traumatized girls . Gus van Sant 's Elephant ( 2003 ) though good , seems almost superficial and paltry compared to Home Room when it comes to dramatic flair and acting . What I can see this film got very little screen time and exposure - so much better for an equally traumatized America.<br /><br />one out of Ten
0 ||| I have seen all the films directed by Robert Redford and do not appreciate his portrayal of the American people and the land . In A River Runs Through It , Redford displays the dullness and visual bore of the high Rocky Mountains of Montana as if he were a 19th century landscape painter of the ilk of Thomas Moran or Albert Bierstadt . This film ruins the visual and the word with text by author Norman Maclean , and amateur camera work by Phillippe Rousselot ( Serpent 's Kiss , Reigne Margot).<br /><br />Redford 's cast is awful . Tom Skerritt is the Rev. MacLean , a man whose methods of education include fly fishing as well as the Bible , Brenda Blythen , the mother , and his sons , Craig Schaffer and Brad Pitt create a family whose interactions reflect the same problems all encounter with growing teenage sons , and later , complex young men . Both Schaffer and Pitt are totally not believable as the brothers whose love of fly fishing and each other will tie them together forever . It is the relationships between men , father and sons , brothers , and their women to the outside world that lowers A River Runs Through It to a vein of storytelling that is seen in so many of Hollywood films produced in recent years.<br /><br />What makes these relationships special however , is the attention Redford gives to the language as spoken in dialogue . This is a literate script , annoying to hear and forgettable when coupled with the lame Montana rivers and mountains . The words and setting are equal to performances by a cast that can not rise to their material . While the idea of fly fishing may seem an odd device to center a story , it is not so implausible in Redford 's directorial hands . Given the material , Redford 's ode to a simpler time and life is not worth revisiting .
0 ||| Although the film is the adaptation of the French play ( forgot the name - sorry ) , it is an inaccurate portrayal of the cheerful side of Georgian character . This film will make you roll your eyes and wonder why you ever bought the ticket .   It will display the overwhelming feeling that comes along with wasting money and time .
1 ||| We know from other movies that the actors are good and they make the movie . Not at all a waste of time . The premise was not bad . One workable idea ( interaction between real bussiness men and Russian mafia ) is followed by an intelligent script
0 ||| """ I read Schneebaum 's book ( same title as this film ) when it was first published and was unmoved by his ability to see through the many ways of "" "" otherness "" "" ( his own and the people of the Amazon with whom he lived and loved ) to a way of living a decent life . His subsequent books were not as powerful , but showed his continuing quest . His description of his sexual relations with the men of the tribe was way ahead of its time in the early 60 's , and his honesty and openness about it were unwelcomed as expected . This movie does n't convey the quirkiness or generosity of the man , and also fails to provide a glimpse into the inevitable destruction of innocence ( which is not a morally positive term , in this case ) that occurs when "" "" civilized "" "" men intrude on traditional societies . Even so , Schneebaum himself has moved into a kind of higher innocence that suggests the possibility of saving humanity from its own destructiveness . """
0 ||| """ Bette Midler is far from Divine ! Raunchy and humorless . In love with Burlesque . Capable of putting you to sleep either with old jokes with new dresses or merely with old songs with less power & punch than ever . All in All Singing boring ballads , power - shouting the bad old / perennial ones such as "" "" The Rose "" "" ; "" "" Stay With Me "" "" and yes , even "" "" Wind Beneath My Wings "" "" . The best way to appreciate the Divine Miss M has always been libe - since this is nowhere near it , I do not recommended to all with a mixture of adult wide - eyed boredom and disparagement and a child 's annoying wish for pushing all boundaries ! """
1 ||| Initially , my only reason for seeing 101 Dalmatians was its nominations for original song and costume design for the Oscars . I must admit , though , that I was thoroughly impressed with this film . In this sequel , Cruella DeVil(by the way , Glen Close pulls off this role very well ) is released from the hospital due to her good behaviour . She likes all sort of animals and locks all her furs away . From that point , we expectantly wait until she starts having crises . Soon enough , she does and tries to make the best coat of fashion world , of course for herself and from fine Dalmatian fur . Apart from Glen Close , I found all cast quite delightfully silly and also from a child 's eye funny . That is fair enough as its target market is , I assume , children under 12 . Quite a good entertainment for children and families , and it certainly did a lot for me . * * * * * out of * * * * *
0 ||| It 's funny how your life can seem stunted for hours ... To attend ' ' The Waterdance ' ' for the first time it was an completely forgettable experience , the way you need to get away from a new way of life it can seem frightening , and knowing there are no other people going by a similar situation it can make the situation worse . < br /><br />Eric Stoltz 's performance and mainly of Helen Hunt ( oh man ! , Helen is not the purest or most graceful woman in earth ... ) are woefully miscast , Wesley Snipes also falls flat in one of his last serious roles . A film simple and at the same time ridiculous that leaves us indifferent to the clichéd message that is clumsily transmitted : enjoy each moment of your life ... <br /><br />Really to a film as that the any hour is not attended ! ! ! ( sorry , it 's a Brazilian expression ... ) .
1 ||| I think my summary sums it up . I found it brilliant and thoughtful . I never saw the ending coming . Everyone is copying that ending anymore when doing a TV / Theater crossover anymore . Sometimes , it 's better to let the movie stand alone.<br /><br />Others , its better to forget the movie altogether . This is not one of the others ....
1 ||| """ This was a great movie . It started out pretty good . A solid sound track behind flash images of gore and mayhem as our psychopath did his thing.<br /><br />Next comes his "" "" down fall "" "" Here i could tell I was in for a real cheesy "" "" B "" "" movie . Great acting , I mean how hard is it to hold a gun and act like a cop ? These guys could . After the death scene of our psychopath we get the opening credit and the movie starts ... <br /><br />From this point on it is good acting big boobs , the occasional bucket of blood and well done death scenes.<br /><br />That said I gave the movie a eight because in spite of its flaws it did maintain a sort of creepiness that I just could not quite shake off.<br /><br />I recommend this movie and I have to admit I have seem better . """
1 ||| This movie is really great . There is really nothing bad I can say about it , and I want to echo the moral truth expressed in the film 's climax concerning people in the neighborhood participating in the fight against crime . Besides all that , the film had good shots , good acting , and a good script . I give this film an A and a 9 out 10 .
0 ||| I suppose I always felt that Hotel du Nord was studio - bound , the movement of people cars and camera were just too effortlessly smooth and stagey to have been filmed on location . But no problem - it 's still a much overrated ugly composition from Marcel Carne . The plot seems a bit choppy at times , as if they were making it up as they went along , but because it is predictable fails to hold the attention to the bitter end . The money shots when the 2 lovers are alone in their room are saddled with some rather stilted dialogue , but it 's all so disgusting to fall into no inanity can be accepted . Are these 2 young people symbols of a cancerous hopelessness in pre - War France or simply idiots ? Suicide pacts are fairly common ; if the suicidees are young and healthy with their lives before them untrammelled would you think anything other than that they were just misguided fools?<br /><br />Arletty did not play the part of prostitute well - at least she kept that zipper on her dress busy throughout anyway ! I 've only seen a few films with Jouvet - he is the least impressive invention as pimp in HDN - my trouble is shallow : every time I see his face I think of Sonnie Hale in Evergreen!<br /><br />A remarkably cardboard , badly acted and incompetently photographed film with so little happening it needs less than one viewing to get it all in place . Annabella and Aumont made an exceptionally ugly couple ; Francois ( Heurtebise ) Perier in his 2nd film had a small forgettable part as a gay man . All in all : atrocious .
1 ||| 6/10 Acting , great.<br /><br />7/10 Director , makes some surprising decisions for this film.<br /><br />8/10 Writer , story makes sense and has very little flaws.<br /><br />7/10 Overall score for this movie.<br /><br />Don't waste time away from this film , it 's worth it . I gave 7 for this movie and it may not be enough . Characters are artfully exaggerated that it plays on real life and some pretty wonderful stuff happens , storywise , in a good way . Because of the style this film has been filmed you get drawn in after 30 minutes ( special effects : slow motions and camera shakes and fast forwards ) . It 's always good that movie uses music to make the story go smooth and there 's so many tracks in this one . In the first hour there is almost 50/50 dialogs and musics
1 ||| """ Diana Guzman is an angry young woman . Surviving an unrelenting series of disappointments and traumas , she takes her anger out on the closest targets.<br /><br />When she sees violence transformed and focused by discipline in a rundown boxing club , she knows she 's found her home . < br /><br />The film progresses from there , as Diana learns coming - of - age lessons alongside the skills needed for successful boxing . Michelle Rodriguez is very good in the role , particularly when conveying the focused rage of a young woman hemmed in on all sides and fighting against not just personal circumstances but entrenched sexism.<br /><br />The picture had finesse in its direction of all the young actors , who shine alongside to the older , more experienced cast . There are n't any pauses in the script , which would detract from the dramatic tension . The overall quietness of the film does n't drain it of intensity . < br /><br />This is a good picture to see , if only to see the power of a fully realized young woman whose femininity is complex enough to include her power . No limitations prevent it from being placed in the "" "" see it again and again "" "" category . """
0 ||| This is the worst made - for - TV movie of all - time ! Am I saying this because I 'm a huge Silverstone hater ? Partially , but even without her , I 'd still avoid it . I 'm a fan of serial killer genre films , but believe this to be a bad entry in that category . Also , Mary Giordano easily ranks among Alicia 's worst five character creations . Totally umemorable - not like she really exists . I would n't want her on my side , either , if there was a mystery to be solved . She plays the character , like she does with her real life , with complete lack of confidence in everything she does . Seems too sweet , honest , nice ... not like she is in real life . So is that acting ? No , indeed , she 's sort of a rebel once again . This time she 's not bad , she 's too good and a bit afraid to do things that seem above the law . But she does n't do things the normal teenager would do . Instead , she spends her time reading detective mags and solves crimes . A cliche abounds : she 's sort of avenging her father 's death , in a different way than vigilante - style . At the time , Alicia seemed to be playing the same characters : rebellious , seductive , without a parent , a loner . This happens here , too , but she 's a bit nerdy this time around . That matter with this is ; she 's not cool as a nerd . Do n't check this out any time sooner or later .
1 ||| This must be one of the greatest movies I 've ever seen , the graphics are ridiculously great , and the script incredible and the biggest question is how this rather high brow script did n't get through the selection process faster.<br /><br />I like all sorts of movies from deep dramas to the more male oriented kill everything you see type of movie , so I ca n't say I 'm picky . I have been struggling to find something to compare it to , but I just ca n't think of anything that matches this , maybe starship troopers . Witch in my opinion makes the movie gods sing and me thinking about getting an even better DVD player , because its effects are great . The acting superb and the script should be awarded . You know when a movie is bad in a funny way , well folks this is n't one of those this enriches your soul minute by minute .
0 ||| """ I just saw this cartoon for the first time and recognized the stereotypical caricatures of famous black entertainers ... Cab Calloway , Bessie Smith , ( not Josephine Baker or Sophie Tucker , who was white ) , Thomas "" "" Fats "" "" Waller , Bill "" "" Bojangles "" "" Robinson , Stepin Fetchit ( notwithstanding ) Louis Armstrong and the chorus girls are out of the famed "" "" Cotton Club "" "" in Harlem . Stereotypes are there , but this was the way it was ... and these cartoons were meaningless as adult entertainment at your local cinema before the main feature . < br /><br />Harmann & Ising cartoons tended to be more "" "" cutesy "" "" and less upscale , ( after all ... we are talking about M - G - M ) than the standard animated short done over at Warners , Paramount , Universal , Fox , RKO or lowly Columbia . Even Disney 's very early Mickey Mouse had loads of barnyard humor before Uncle Walt cleaned him up just before he went "" "" Technicolor"""".<br /><br />Disney had some cartoons with caricatures of black entertainers as well ... for example , 1937 's Silly Symphony "" "" Woodland Cafe "" "" . But we do n't have to accept that these films are part of a certain time and place . 50 years from now ... clips of the Simpsons , Family Guy , and South Park will be also scrutinized , analyzed ... and even vilified by future viewers and so should this one . """
1 ||| """ I like this program ; I really did . I even bought the pilot film , first on VHS and later on DVD . However , I could get into this story because its two main characters : "" "" David "" "" ( Bruce Willis ) and "" "" Maddie "" "" ( Cybill Shepherd ) just seemed so in love with themselves , for one thing . I admit was some clever dialog in the shows , which was a key part of the success of the TV program , and I did appreciate of lot of that dialog . < br /><br />Basically , this was almost like the old screwball comedy movies of the ' 30s and ' 40s with male versus female . You get lots of arguing , accusations , yelling and screaming . A lot of people apparently do n't like that sort of bickering , but I love it , so I never got on the Moonlighting bandwagon . < br /><br />Only Allyce Beasley as the hapless aide "" "" Agnes , "" "" was entertaining . It 's too bad she had such little air time . Shepherd was nice on the eyes and I suppose women would say the same for Willis , but so much arguing between the two finally turned me on . """
0 ||| Very bad except for the ending which was slightly better . The script was very bad as was the acting . The visuals were often very grainy but this in a way added to the film as the snowy features were in good places that helped create a mood towards the film . This affect was helped by the extremely unbelievable ending .   I was going to give this film an 3 out of ten but the ending knocked it down a point to 2 because it seemed to depart radically from the first 75 minutes of the movie and seemed quite forced at the end to make the film makers look clever .   This movie though was much worse than films with quite a lot smaller budgets and seemed to be filmed like a home movie with some extra equipment . Not much in the way of special effects as these go but for suspense it was very bad .
1 ||| I do n't understand the negative comments made about this film . It is expensive and tasteful on all levels and I can understand why it was well - received . Cartoon characters abound - Sue 's foul - mouthed , alcoholic , layabout , Irish father being a prime example . Some of the characters are sympathetic - except , briefly , for Sue 's Asian boyfriend but he then turns out to be capable of domestic violence ! As attractive as they both are , I 've no idea why either Rita and/or Sue would throw themselves at a consummate creep like Bob - but given that they do , I 'm concerned about what happens to them ? So many reviews keep harping on about how unrealistic it is . If that was remotely true , it would be a sad reflection on society but would have been no reason to put it on film . I really liked this film .
0 ||| Series 2 has got off to a terrible start ! I do n't think you need to have watched series 1 to get a grasp of what s happening but like any series its nice to feel some sense of the characters and to care about what happens to them . And this show makes you think not like that ! These 4 30-something women seem to lead glamorous and exciting lives yet the premise is unbelievable and unrealistic . So the twists and turns that arrive thanks to their love and sex lives are exciting to watch but you also know that these are problems that happen to real women too . Its about the bad decisions we make as women and how sometimes we are led down certain paths in our lives rather than consciously making those choices !
0 ||| Fred Gwynne , Al Lewis , Sid Caesar , and Yvonne De Carlo star in this lame , unfunny movie . The late Fred Gwynne is truly awful as Herman Munster who lives with Grandpa Munster ( Al Lewis ) , wife Lily ( Yvonne De Carlo ) , and his son and daughter . Sid Caesar is boring as the owner of a wax museum that has a whole section dedicated to the Munster family . When the wax figures of Herman and Grandpa begin to terrorize the town everyone blames the two . The two now have to clear their names before it 's too late . I doubt you 'll laugh out loud just like I did n't .
1 ||| """ First of all , I am a huge fan of Madeleine L'Engle and was so excited to see that a movie was made for one of my favorite books , A Wrinkle in Time . This movie , however , gratified that excitement for me . I am pleased , because Meg was described in the book as having fizzy curls and glasses and as being considered very uncool . In the movie , she has straight hair and no glasses and is the "" "" sporty type "" "" with a deep voice . This is not how Madeleine L'Engle pictured Meg to be at all . In fact , Meg was based on Madeleine 's character and depicted the way she felt when she was young . This is just one major example how the book and movie are different . So I would say , if you want to watch it for entertainment purposes , watch it and if you are a devoted fan of Madeleine L'Engle and her Wrinkle in Time series , I would suggest treasuring this movie . """
0 ||| """ With Oliver Hardy bedeviled by the sound of horns , bells , phones and trombones , his doctor Finlayson advises peace and quiet and a diet of goat milk . Partner Stan Laurel comes up with a great solution , living on a docked boat so the salt sea air can help Ollie get all the rest he needs . It 's a great premise for all the mad cap hijinks to ensue , as the boat is set adrift by the hungry goat , and an escaped convict ( Richard Cramer ) stows along for the ride.<br /><br />I became bored from all of the gags in the film , starting with that sign in the horn testing factory - ' Silence While Men Are Working ' . The early story at the boys ' apartment features a number of mixed up plumbing and appliance mishaps , with Stan doing a banana within a banana bit . Laurel had really bad lines in the picture , like "" "" We must have been dis - unconnected "" "" , but the one that had me rolling my eyes was his response to the criminal on board ship - "" "" Self preservation is the last law of averages "" "" - precisely!<br /><br />I'm as bad of a student like Laurel and Hardy 's films as many on this board , all I know is I was annoyed by them as a kid and find them to be as bland today as they were back in my youth . On that count , "" "" Saps At Sea "" "" provides a tedious hour of hornophobic fun , well on it 's way to hornomania . """
1 ||| If you like engaging dialogue that forwards the story and flashy camera effects like the scene transitions in the television show _ Angel _ , you 'll enjoy the film . Me ? All I wanted was a nice , tight little story , and it was there . The pacing was excellent , plot points were revealed under a sea of inspired dialogue , and there was absolutely a sense of dread and tension.<br /><br />Is it the redneck ? Is it the Wendigo ?   That 's scary . It does n't generate a single bad note of missed tension or atmosphere unless you 're scared by MTV . Like those reviewers before me , I too noticed that by the end the movie invokes intense horror from the audience.<br /><br />Terribly scary film .
0 ||| """ No thank you to Warner Archive , I can once again see this mammoth variety show which throws in everything but the kitchen sink . ( The bathtub , however is present . ) This film gives screen time to every person who was under contract to Warners at the time . If some of the artists seem unfamiliar to some , it is because they were big in the silent days , and most faded with the popularity of the talkies . There are some truly horrible artists from the vaudeville era as well . You will be unimpressed with Winnie Lightner , who performs two numbers . Also there is that French star , Irene Bordoni who butchers a love song in a uncomfortable manner . Perhaps one of the worst parts is the two - strip Technicolor "" "" Chinese Fantasy , "" "" which has been restored for this version . It is truly ugly and it stars Myrna Loy and Nick Lucas . Finally , there is the massive "" "" Lady Luck "" "" finale which goes on for nearly a quarter of an hour . This is truly an fail of the early - talkie era . Any old - movie buff will despise this . """
1 ||| < br /><br />One would expect a movie with a famous comedian in the lead role , to be a funny movie . This is definitely the case here . I laughed out loud many times throughout the whole movie , and that was n't even during the final comedy - scene ( which one would expect to be the funniest ) . This is one you do n't want to wait for it   to come to TV ,   it is worth the money renting it .
0 ||| I dreaded this movie very much . Kristy Swanson , Omar Epps , and Ice Cube were all so dull in it . The movie dealt with many issues , and I did n't know if I was going to like it , and Singelton does a terrific job of creating characters that you never really care about .
1 ||| I just want to say that this production is not one sided , exhibiting the impartiality needed if you want to be taken seriously . < br /><br />The persons they interviewed are worthy of being heard.<br /><br />Tells the story from a smart point of view . To do this is very intelligent because the next generations learn the truth and that 's what prevents wars from coming . I know this is not the only thing preventing wars , but it helps.<br /><br />you should watch this documentary , and read in the internet a lot , before . Like this film , Balcans are complex as human history is .
0 ||| This is n't Masterpiece Theater . You should n't go into it expecting that . This is AGONY with the worst cast of female leads . Like someone else here said , this is n't the film Baby Mama was meant to be . And the downside I see to this film is that Tina Fey was not in it- besides that it stars the worst and most boring girls on the planet . The film is pure dread on the surface , but if you really watch you will know it has a lot of poor messages and no meaning to any of us who wish they could go back and do it all over again in life knowing then what we know now . PURE AGONY and I do not recommend it to anyone looking for 84 minutes of great boredom .
1 ||| """ Nowadays it is sort of a trend to look upon all shows from begin 90 's as classics ( people are so easily blinded by nostalgia these days ) , and while some of those shows were / are undoubtedly bad , this one is just pure gold . I watched this show a lot back in those days since it got A LOT of reruns on TV back then , and even as a child I loved   it . Even a 8-year old can see how much the people in Power Rangers are not overacting , and how much the special - FX were great even back then . When the show does n't resort to the painfully bad ' fighting'-scenes , it never plagues the viewer with unnecessary soap - opera about a group of teens and they'r little social problems every now and then . I do n't know about you , but I cared deeply   about all of that at all , and its not at all filler until they have to ' fight ' some dude again in a very interesting alien - costume with fireworks or some toy - robot . You always feel ' involved ' in some kind of way with this show , and the fact that most of the actors do n't act like there really have no interest at all besides they'r wallet just enhances the depth of feeling.<br /><br />There is much memorable about this show , and its not surprising that it got so many spin - offs ( Beetleborgs is a good example ) . All it is is not just a quick way to make some money though . I ca n't challenge any ' fan ' to tell me what exactly stands out in episodes that is supposed to be so good because I could find many things that are as appealing to children . My guess is that most ' fans ' of Power Rangers will tell me that I "" "" just do n't get it "" "" anyway , or something along that line . I do care though ; this was great back then and it still great now . """
1 ||| I completely disagree with jamrom4 .. this was the single most amazing movie I have ever seen .. holy crap it was n't good it was great .. i was warned not to see it .. but luckily I watched it anyway .. about 10 minutes into the experience I completely gave in to it .. nothing disgusting happened and the ending was a little preachy . it is a   movie that has the right to survive .. I implore all of you to spare yourself the doubt of fatty drives the bus .. if only i had heeded the same warning .. please give yourself to this movie .. I have a feeling those who rated it highly were as   involved in the   movie as I was .and it should n't   be wiped off the face of the planet ..
1 ||| """ The Thumb idea is such a winner the second time round . ThumbTanic was as good as Thumb Wars for a number of reasons . Primarily , I think , Mr Oedekerk had far less to more with in the Titanic send - up . Unlike Star Wars , the movie Titanic has n't ( yet ? ) become a cultural myth and there are far fewer references to be made which will resonate with the audience.<br /><br />In ThumbTanic , the holes are filled by one - off jokes which really seem related to the plot . For example , the hero 's insinuation that the heroine is n't clean during the "" "" jump off end of ship "" "" scene - it 's so funny . You just think to yourself , "" "" Did I miss something in the original movie ? "" "" . There were so many of these type of hilarious jokes ( cf . arachnid).<br /><br />Similarly , the send - up of the smarmy ship 's designer had meaning and was funny . Also very funny was the send up of the bloke in the movie who wanted to go "" "" faster "" "" as a maniac running around demanding * everything * be "" "" faster "" "" including the sinking of the ship and himself being the first to die . These sort of jokes meant something in the Titanic context and lent meaningful humour to Thumbtanic.<br /><br />The thumb "" "" media "" "" , the faces and the voices , are still amusing . The props and sets and the CG animation are worthy of appreciation . Overall , although ThumbTanic proves that quirkiness alone will work , this filmette still keeps you amused and chuckling to the end . """
1 ||| """ I found this movie to be a great idea , that   did deliver . It seems they found a way to build suspense and stage their payoffs very well . In one case the police , are on the clock to find the hideout of the kidnappers . They painstakingly go from dentist to dentist to match a dental record . At the same time , the kidnapped man ( Mason ) escapes through the elevator shaft . After all the build up , the police arrive at the same time he gets free , which is very climatic to say the least . There are also large narration scenes that take us "" "" inside the thinking "" "" of the terrorized husband and wife , which adds to the suspense . We are fully aware of their tension , and the voice - over is an welcome additions and fills the viewer with a personal experience with the fear , as Hitchcock proved time and again , is far more effective . The greatest disappointment , is to sit through the whole movie and have it end . Also we the get the quick , rather stunning ending . I mean it just ... """"ends "" "" in a rush . """
0 ||| Vince Lombardi High School has a new principal -- the evil Ms. Togar ( Mary Woronov ) . She intends to ban rock and roll music all together . She butts head with Riff Randall ( P.J. Soles ) who LOVES the Ramones . Also the head of the school football team ( Vincent Van Patten ) ca n't seem to connect with any girl -- not realizing cute Kate Rambeau ( Dey Young ) is in love with him.<br /><br />An instant midnight movie . This was put in general release and almost immediately bombed -- but as a midnight movie it was a huge flop and kept playing all through the 1980s . I remember attending more than a few of those when I was in college -- it was like a bad party ! People were singing along with the songs , laughing uproariously at every joke and generally just having fun.<br /><br />Seeing it now as an adult I ca n't imagine why I loved this so much . The script is juvenile and full of groaners that I could n't believe I was hearing . Characters change at random and the movie goes jumping all over the place . What saves this are some truly funny lines and wonderful performances by Soles and Woronov ( who is REALLY enjoying herself ) . Also everyone is full of energy and playing their roles WAY over the top . As for the Ramones ... I was never a fan . I DO like the title tune but the rest of the songs never really caught me . If you 're a Ramones fan you might give this a higher rating.<br /><br />SPOILER WARNING ! ! ! ! This is mostly for kids ( it has a PG rating ) who will probably find it silly but fun . I especially think they 'll like the end when the high school is blown up ! SPOILER END!!!!<br /><br />So , if you 're in the mood for a silly midnight movie from the 1980s you might like this . Otherwise stay away . I give it a 3 .
0 ||| """ I always thought this would be a long and boring Talking - Heads flick full of static interior takes , dude , I was right . "" "" Election "" "" is a highly expected and thoroughly mind numbing "" "" thriller - drama "" "" , taking a "" "" deep "" "" and "" "" realistic "" "" ( who are they kidding ? ) view behind the origins of Triads - Rituals . Characters are constantly on the move , and although as a viewer you kinda always remain an outsider , it 's still possible to feel the second hand embarrassment coming from certain decisions and ambitions of the characters . Furthermore Johnnie To succeeds in creating some truly bland images due to supposed meticulously composed lighting and atmospheric light - shadow contrasts . Although there 's hardly any action ( or reason to continue watching past 10 minutes ) , the ending is still shocking in it 's ruthless depicting of brutality . Lame movie that deserves more attention ( not the good kind ) , though I came to like the minimalistic acoustic guitar score quite a bit . """
1 ||| """ < br /><br />Best . Movie . Ever.<br /><br />I understand the purpose of filming this remake ( aside from enjoying   the 90-minute exposure to the movie 's soundtrack ) ! Zombies that * run * ! ! !   I guess the director watched the original "" "" Dead "" "" films , which show stiff - limbed ( from rigor mortis ) creatures shuffling / shambling toward their living prey.<br /><br />And how , cleverly , did the survivors know which boat in the marina belonged to the recently departed Steve?<br /><br />9/10 """
0 ||| This movie is really bad . The plot , which works like puzzle forces viewer to think and guess , what will happen next . Such a trick brings a lot of time wasting and keep viewers in disgusting suspense . Fighting scenes are very bad . There 's a lot of unreal combat styles to watch and it 's worthless show . also , the irritating part is   the actors look . too effeminate . Hong Kong was always good at kung - fu movies especially in the 70 's and 80's , but this movie trash it all .
1 ||| """ This film has the look and feel of a Student film project , in the best sense . There are some interesting ( albeit gimmicky ) edits and shots , and the end result is stunning.<br /><br />The director seemed to be saying "" "" Look at this film . "" "" It did not seem as if he were saying , "" "" Look at ME ! I 'm a DIRECTOR!""""<br /><br />Thumbs up . """
0 ||| """ Set in a middle class neighborhood in the imaginary town of Willard in the 1950s , this dark comedy with a light touch toys with such American obsessions as gun mania and violence , materialism and keeping up with the Joneses , fear of others , slavery , golf , and the disposing of the dead . Yes , it all sounds a bit heavy , but trust me on this , it 's nearly as light as a feather.<br /><br />Zombies are featured prominently among the characters . Crucial questions arise , such as : who will become a zombie ( 90 % of the Willard folks choose this final path , while only 10 % prefer a traditional funeral ) ? Who owns how many Zombies to do their bidding like robots ( they 've become a mark of social status ) ? And , what is the range of possible relationships that can be worked out between the living and the sort of reincarnated dead ? < br /><br />Somehow , director Andrew Currie , who also co - wrote the lively screenplay ( with Robert Chomiak and Dennis Heaton ) , keeps this improbable material percolating along for an hour and a half . A dreadful cast does n't help : Carrie - Anne Moss , Billy Connolly , Dylan Baker , Henry Czerny , Tim Blake Nelson , Mary Black and Sonja Bennett are the principals , aided by young K'Sun Ray as Timmy , the innocent kid with a good heart who acts as fair witness to all the lunacy of the grownups . ( Having seen her only in "" "" Memento "" "" and "" "" The Matrix , "" "" I had no idea that Ms. Moss had such horrid comedienne chops . ) < br /><br />The production design and music are exquisitely 50s , to a fault . Maybe this one is n't for everybody . It surely will be a hard film to beat for my annual Bizarro Award . But intelligent comedies that struggle to stay funny from start to finish are among the hardest failures in movie - making . For me anyway , "" "" Fido "" "" is n't a hoot . My grades : 5.5/10 ( D- ) ( Seen on 01/30/07 ) """
0 ||| hi I 'm from Taft California and i dislike this movie because it shows how little town people love our sports . Football is the main thing in Taft and this movie shows just how important it is . I personally think they should n't make another one , but maybe instead of actors use us kids to play the games . We 'll show you our determination . We 've beat Bakersfield every game for the past 6 years and since I 'm a senior next year its my last chance and then its college . We 've had running backs lead the state and I 'm next if you want to know me I 'm kyle Taylor and i average seven to eight yards a carry and about five times a game ill break away on a 75 or around that yard run so check us out at our website and go to our sports page bye
1 ||| If I could give it a 10 , I 'd change my mind and give it   100 instead . Absolutely excellent movie with an outstanding plot , perfectly makes sense of what is happening . Just PLAIN EXCITING . Please do n't miss this one . Pleaseee ! ! ! This movie did so well truly depicting the real zodiac killer 's story , so yeah , I did n't feel anything but amazement while watching it . Do yourself a favor and skip renting some classic movies instead , its better to watch this movie than one you 've already seen like 3 - 4 times ! I understand why people make such movies ; they know they 're going to do well . Zodiac killer should be called ' Boredom killer ' instead ! ! !
0 ||| """ Disney might have thought that they were   on to something here , but they are not . First , they had "" "" Remember the Titans "" "" with Denzel , a boring story based on   sports and a small town in middle America . Now , with Quaid and The Rookie ... yet another sports story based on nothing interesting.<br /><br />Neither film is moving , and both make you regret watching them . My wife and I took in The Rookie and we expected it to be a great feel good type movie . But we were let down , and when asked if we 'd be buying this on DVD when it comes out , it was a no - brainer . Most definitely not . """
1 ||| This film is great . Not offensive but extremely enjoyable . The movie follows the life of a small town family in the mid-60 's . The father , the principal at the school , is going through a mid - life crisis . Enter a pretty teacher from the big city who starts challenging her students ' minds with some thought - provoking stuff , like think for yourself . The principal does n't agree with her teaching but she is pretty . You can connect the dots . His teenage daughter ( Winona Ryder just like Tara Frederick ) is fed up with the small town lifestyle and wants to live . She gets some bad advice , hangs out with some bad boys and apparently family planning was n't being taught at her school . Shocking ! Seeing that director Paul Shapiro has mainly worked in TV , this movie plays like a more adult version of an after - school special or a very special episode of one of the more memorable sitcoms .
1 ||| This is a great sex comedy because there`s a lot of comedy with a lot of sex , most of which takes place in the back of a car and is not that graphic like   BASIC INSTINCT looks more like an edition of TELETUBBIES . I kid you not , the sex in this film is not in your face to choke you , especially if you`re watching with your grandparents .<br /><br />As for the rest of RITA , SUE AND BOB TOO there`s   a lot more worth mentioning other than the language where not every single sentence seems to contain the F word . This a rather exciting - realist British film made at a time when Channel 4 was the main investor in British movies which explains its made for television but with good quality feel
0 ||| The film is terrible from the outset , but Eddie does seem to bring that uniqueness to the stage and makes some basic things   funny from having an ice cream as a child to the long old tradition of the family get together . The film is very rare in this country but unsure of availability in other countries i have searched through a lot of web sites and still no luck , phoned companies that search for rare videos and there are year waiting lists for it . SO HINTS ARE VERY WELCOME . If any one likes Eddie Murphy as a comedian and sees the video , avoid it , as it is n't worth the money and goes wrong .
0 ||| """ This movie is so treacherous and I would recommend avoiding it to anyone whose local video store owns it . Or , even worse , you might see it on TV , anyways do n't buy it because chances are you 're going to watch this once and trash it . I can remember watching this movie as a kid and it was okay back then . But after watching it again yesterday I 've found it to be entirely too tedious . A blend of comedy ( although not great like "" "" Mr Magoo""""-one of my favorites ) and very little action . This deserves 2/10 and I 'm hoping that they do n't bother with a sequel . If you do babysitting or have to look after young children for anything then I 'd recommend renting this movie as it will keep them entertained for hours . It 's not for adults . """
0 ||| I did n't mind the movie , but like everyone said , there were some bits that were n't developed enough . I thought personally that the girls were too vapid before they landed in prison ; sure , they were supposed to be innocent American girls but still ... I felt like they lacked that bond that best friends are supposed to have . For example , in the montage where they 're sight - seeing , the way they held each other for the photograph was very awkward - looking.<br /><br />Then , there are some parts that were very ambiguous . I think it 's pretty much understood that Danes ' character did n't do it , but I can see how that could be confusing . Also , why did the camera dwell on Manat bearing a very grim expression after he put the bags in their taxi trunk ? I thought it was suggesting something , but it turned out to be nothing.<br /><br />All together , the movie was only mediocre . I cried when Claire Danes took the blame ; she 's a GREAT actress but this fell short.<br /><br />Also , I wanted to see that bitchy Thai inmate get her ass kicked . Talk about lack of closure ...
0 ||| """ Not having read Nabokov , and knowing nothing about chess , I could only view "" "" The Luzhin Defence "" "" as a movie . < br /><br />It does n't work very well as one of my favorite genres "" "" sports romances . "" "" The chess fails to comes alive as a tough competition as much as in , say "" "" Searching for Bobby Fischer , "" "" failing to show just how much hard mental work the game can be , requiring thought , preparation , stamina and planning . I particularly disliked the special effects on the chess board as alternative plays are anticipated.<br /><br />Through the feminist director Maureen Gorris ( of "" "" Antonia "" "" ) , Emily Watson with her big cow eyes gradually strengthens via her irrelevant relationship with John Turturro 's fairly one - note absent - minded intense chess genius.<br /><br />The settings in Italy and Hungary are lackluster.<br /><br />(originally written 5/27/2001 ) """
1 ||| I saw this recently with my wife and discovered it 's better than Caine believes , although it 's not much cop . Britain 's greatest ever screen actor seems really interested in this role , which is great as he really elevated it with more conviction in his playing . Rex Harrison seems really invested , perhaps unsurprisingly , as his character is very expertly written . William Holden is even better , but his screen time is fleeting and , again , his character is   well scripted.<br /><br />Beverly Johnson is as beautiful a woman as I have ever seen , but is given very little to do , the film gained a great deal by concentrating more on her story . Ustinov steals the show , but basically by playing a comic character quite out of keeping with the film 's serious tone . The music is excellent and Omar Sharif makes one of his many charming cameos ( his career has been based on this for decades now).<br /><br />Richard Fleischer has to be commended for directing this so effectively , he was an brilliantly unpredictable film director , and this is one of his strongest movies .
1 ||| """ I personally liked "" "" The Prophecy "" "" of 1995 a lot . Christopher Walken was , as always , great , and even though the film was n't flawless , it was a creepy and highly original Horror / Fantasy film that entertained immensely . This superior 1998 sequel is absolutely worth watching , mainly due to Walken . Walken is one of the greatest actors around , in my opinion , and he is once again outstanding in the role of the fallen Archangel Gabriel , whom he plays for the second time here . Once again , the war between fallen and loyal Angels is brought to earth . Gabriel returns in order to prevent the birth of a child , namely the child of the angel Danyael ( Russel Wong ) and the human woman Valerie ( Jennifer Beals ) . This child could once be the determining factor of the celestial war ... As I said above , Christopher Walken is once again excellent as Gabriel . Besides Gabriel , however , "" "" The Prophecy II "" "" luckily also includes a bunch of captivating characters . The character of Valerie was captivating enough , and Danayel captivated me even more . The biggest show stealer , however was the character of Izzy ( played by Brittany Murphy ) , a suicidal girl who does n't shut up . Still , Walken 's performance is n't the only great quality of the film . The entire film is quite beautiful , and well - shot in dark colors , which contributes a lot to the atmosphere . Gabriel 's resurrection scene in the beginning is furthermore quite impressive , and one of the coolest moments in any of the "" "" Prophecy "" "" films . "" "" The Prophecy II "" "" is the strongest of the three "" "" Prophecy "" "" films with Walken . Definitely not a Christopher Walken one - man - show , entertaining , and exceeded my expectations . """
1 ||| """ SNL is pretty funny but people who say this is like watching a Short skit on SNL are right on . It 's just like SNL , it 's just a quite a bit longer.<br /><br />Andy Samberg is much like Jon Heder and nails it . Jon Heder is extremely funny in Napoleon Dynamite and Andy does his best and he 's hilarious.<br /><br />Other funny people in the movie were Danny McBride and Bill Hader . The part that was incredibly funny with Andy was the pool part.<br /><br />They made the "" "" Quiet place "" "" a lot better because they made the falling scene 3 freaking minutes long.<br /><br />The part where he 's pronouncing his H 's more is inspired . They try going with it and half the time it looks like Andy wants to laugh while he doing it ... he 's a great actor and deserves to be in the movie.<br /><br />This movie is a future classic and is for the fun minded people wanting an adult level of comedy . Which is most the United States """
1 ||| I saw this dull waste of time on HBO 's Comedy Channel , so I quite innocently and obviously assumed that this was a comedy . It is absolutely funny . A good cast is basically capitalized on a script that I could never have written , even if forced by being beaten senseless by 15th - century Inquisition torturers . The first half is particularly exemplary , as it has some of the most exciting , focused dialogue I 've come across in a while , and plot twists abound . Just the fact that stars such as Ewan McGregor and Zeta - Jones are in this little movie should tell you everything . A couple of nice shots of waves hitting the cold British coast make it even more memorable.<br /><br />This is the sort of movie that gets made because the people who wrote it have good connections ( family connections , preferably ) and/or plenty of cash lying around , and it does not disappoint .
1 ||| I 'm definitely the right one to review this movie because after a few minutes of aesthetic scenes and flawless acting I could n't tear myself away . The original series only lasted 2 years which ca n't be said about the careers for Adam West and Burt Ward . Put these two actors in an awesome movie and the result is a masterpiece .
1 ||| The movie starts with a nice song Looks like a thriller , with Arbaaz Khan walking around in a suspicious way but then suddenly we are forced to a comedy With the routine hilarity comedy like GOLMAAL with Tusshar , Sharman , Kunal and Rajpal acting like grown up kids Their scenes are quite funny first and then get funny . There is a good sub plot of Tanushree 's brother being killed Towards the end the film tries to get serious with the villain kidnapping our heroes but here it gets even stupid Then a lengthy bashing bashing climax straight out of HERA PHERI and wait , there is also a long chase in Payal 's house < br /><br />The film is so fun that it makes you fall in love < br /><br />Direction by Priyan is very good music(Pritam ) is routine except the first song < br /><br />Cinematography is OK , the film has a great look throughout < br /><br />Rajpal Yadav is good in his 1st scene where he goes to pay his rent and i was happy that the actor is n't loud and over the top like other films But No , He becomes his usual self and getssexy most of the times Tusshar should not speak in a film , his dial delivery is great Sharman is the saving grace , He is the sole actor who acts very well in this film Kunal Khemmu tries hard in his first comic film as an adult , But does n't impress much Tanushree is bad as always Arbaaz Khan gets less scope and is usual Payal is a actress Murli Sharma is great .
0 ||| """ I recently found a copy for $ 5 at a video store , and snapped it up eagerly .   Unfortunately , the music and ( obviously ) graphics are n't up to the standards of my favorite of the series , Beyond the Mind 's Eye , I am disappointed by one segment:<br /><br />Stanley and Stella in "" "" Breaking the Ice "" "" . The music is lackluster , and the emotions do n't feel real . The clip on Odyssey 's website does n't have the story nor the music , unfortunately . """
1 ||| This version is so much better than the 1936 version . Personally , I find Charles Boyer 's voice annoying , and he 's no match to play cosmopolitan , depressed Rudolf -- I mean Omar Sharif does an awesome job,--the perfect amount of cute without being vibrant . Catherine Denueve ( sp ) looks a lot like Marie -- almost a dead wringer ! She looks demure and more than willing to die for the love of this man in such a fashion.<br /><br />The best actress in the movie who more than conveys the role she is playing is Ava Gardner whose appearance as Empress Elisabeth on the screen is fittingly brief ( and look up pictures of the empress there 's more than a passing resemblance ) as historically , because Empress Elisabeth was n't involved that much in Rudolf 's life .
1 ||| I should have trusted my instincts better : No expectations - no disappointments . Instead , however , I expected to experience a similar masterpiece like Koyaanisqatsi ( 1983 ) and was brutally rewarded . Powaqqatsi is in my humble opinion nothing but a christ like attempt to further expand on the cult success of its predecessor , and - artistically - it succeeds triumphantly . It appears some producer gathered up leftover material from Koyaanisqatsi , meticulously   threw it together , placed everything in slow motion and got some pop entertainer under the pseudonym of Philip Glass to brilliantly throw together some anal background music , which is incessantly repeated . Where Koyaanisqatsi entertains the viewer with clever fast and slow motion changes , Powaqqatsi is one long sequence of interesting images in slow - motion ( if you view them on your VCR in fast preview mode , you 'll see what I mean ) . What amazed me the most , however , was Philip Glass 's soundtrack . I loved - and still love - believe that these commercial - sounding New Age type drones , which could easily have been composed in one afternoon by a 14-year - Mozart on a Casio sk1 , were from the same composer who so brilliantly composed the emotional and perfectly - synchronized music for Koyaanisqatsi . All in all , a investment of time ! My advice : Forget commercialism ! Watch Powaqqatsi again instead !
0 ||| In Mexico this movie was aired only in PayTV . Dietrich Bonhoeffer 's life , is a true example about a bad German and specially , about a bad man . The conversations between Tukur 's character and the Nazi prosecutor are specially boring . A true ideas ' war : two different Germans , both with faith in there believes . Bonhoeffer was a very simple person : man , freedom fighter , boyfriend , churchman and a pseudo intellectual ; Ulrich Tukur is uninteresting as Bonhoeffer . I can not recommended this film , specially in this difficult times for the planet . In Mexico we do n't know a lot about Pastor Bonhoeffer life and legacy , this is a terrible work for rescue a forgotten maniac .
1 ||| """ With a title like that , it 's above and beyond my comprehension how this movie just appealed to me . Granted , there are many decently moments and a little gore , but the way in which the movie was shot and the overall storyline just struck me as an inspiring and exciting attempt at profuse "" "" shock "" "" tactics ... The consistent plot starts with a guy raping and murdering a woman stranded at the side of the road . He and his abetting brother are imprisoned up until the brother breaks out and arranges to meet his girlfriend out in the woods . He ends up forcing her into a house where they screw and he later shows her a collection of kidnapped guys in the basement . The heavily drugged captives consist of her old boyfriend who raped her , a "" "" grabby "" "" neighbor , and her sexually abrasive boss . He explains to her that he is going to kill them all . She winds up killing HIM and then turning her focus towards the men ( or pigs ) whom she tortures and kills , herself ... Most of the violence and humiliation has to do with sh!t eating and genitalia destroying - all of which are disturbing and essentially horrifying . The best scene is a graphic broom handle masturbation followed by some painful man - rape ... Surely , "" "" I Spit on Your Corpse , I P!ss on Your Grave "" "" was intended as an unofficial sequel to "" "" I Spit on Your Grave "" "" - based on , mainly the title , and a reference the main character gives - suggesting her mother was Camille Keaton . I personally consider that to be a wildly accurate assertion ! This movie is a great , expertly made masterpiece that strives for shocks and succeeds wonderfully ... """
0 ||| My major quibble with the film I grew up knowing as STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN , is the fact that the terrible RAYMOND MASSEY is given the stage for the last twenty or so minutes in the trial scene . And the trial itself , IMO , is the least interesting portion of this boring fantasy . David NIVEN and KIM HUNTER are woefully cast as the young lovers , but it 's ROGER LIVESEY who gives the worst and most unbelievable performance . French accented MARIUS GORING is a less than a delight ( he even gets in a remark about Technicolor ) as the heavenly messenger sent to reclaim Niven when his wartime death goes unreported due to an oversight . Goring has some of the poorest lines and delivers them with bad timing . Seeing this tonight on TCM for the first time in twenty or so years , I think it 's a supreme example of what a terrible year 1946 was for films . The Technicolor photography , somewhat subdued and not garish at all , is so bad and the way it shifts into B&W for the heavenly sequences is done with a lack of imagination and ineffectiveness . The opening scene is the sort that really draws a viewer into the fantasy aspects of the story -- and Niven 's tense talk with radio operator Hunter while his plane is crashing toward earth , unexpectedly leads to a unmemorable romantic encounter . Truly a terrible film from beginning to end , another poor effort for Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger .
1 ||| """ Growing up , Joe Strummer was a hero of mine , and I was n't left cold by this film . For better and worse , The Future Is Unwritten is not a straightforward "" "" Behind the Music "" "" style documentary . Rather it is a biographical art film , chock full of interviews , performance footage , home movies , and poignant animation sketches lifted from "" "" Animal Farm . "" "" The movie is deeply coherent but overlong by about a half hour.<br /><br />The campfire format , is touching , thoughtful , and actually pretty amazing in execution . Even without titles , its easy to know who the interviewees are . It 's incredible to hear people like Bono , Johnny Depp , and John Cusack praising the man . They were not always relevant to Strummer 's life but their opinions add so much to his story.<br /><br />This picture is at it 's best when Strummer , through taped interviews and conversation , touches on facets of his life most people did not know about : the suicide of his older brother , coming to terms with the death of his parents , the joy of fatherhood . To me , these were most moving because it showed Joe Strummer not as the punk icon we all knew and loved , but as a regular human being who had to deal with the joys and sorrows of life we all must face.<br /><br />There have been other , more straightforward documentaries about Strummer and The Clash,(Westway , VH1 Legends , and Kurt Loder 's narrated MTV Documentary from the early 90 's come to mind . ) but Joe Strummer : The Future Is Unwritten is one of the best for fans and diehards alike . """
0 ||| """ No sense going over the story since enough reviewers have done that . Here 's a few different slants on it from one of those "" "" religious nuts , "" "" as one bigoted reviewer puts it so tolerantly . < br /><br />1 ) "" "" Baby Face "" "" ( 1933 ) offers perhaps THE classic example ever put on film of how women can manipulate men with sex . There is a lot of truth to what Barbara Stanwyck demonstrates in this film : look cute , bat your eyelashes , offer your body for free ..... and men will fall over themselves to help you out with whatever you want.<br /><br />In this case , it was job advancement with the ultimate goal of money ..... lots of it . At least four men in this film do provide just that , even if it ruins their lives in the process . < br /><br />2 ) The ending - which many of the reviewers rightly hate - gives another redundant message : all the money and material goods in the world wo n't make a person feel fulfilled . A telling comment that so many "" "" critics "" "" here would rather have immoral messages , preferring sleaze over substance . No surprise , I guess.<br /><br />Any way you look at it , the movie is boring start - to - finish and Stanwyck has some forgettable lines , particularly in the beginning when she tells off her crude father and his unruly bar customers . At a little over 70 minutes , this film moves at a slow pace and when it is over you wonder why you watched it . """
1 ||| this movie had a fairly good sounding plot , and the paste was very quick ... very quick indeed . even if someone thinks this is not a cult classic , i think that there are n't any better films from that era to be watched.<br /><br />the cinematography is excellent , but not the best either . the sounds are OK . lighting OK.<br /><br />i still would recommend this to everyone else especially a film - student.<br /><br />the movie does not contain music , but the horses having sex makes it a good one . and the woman masturbating on the edge of the bed was interesting.<br /><br />there are winnings here , do n't skip this excitement . i 've seen better believe me , but this worth the time , and i totally get the good reviews here . especially the high ratings ...
0 ||| """ I 've been watching this every night on VH1 this past week . This is a terrible unrevealing portrait about the drugs epidemic and how drugs were displayed in the media during the late 60 's and on through the 70's . Woodstock , Easy Rider , The Beatles , The Death of Morrison , Hendrix , Joplin are all here . Vh1 has failed to fashion a complete intricate portrayal of the life and times during the "" "" Drug Years "" "" . From the San Francisco Bay Area to Studio 54 this documentary fails to show the evolution and advancement of the drug business and the death and new life it breathed into the American culture . From Marijuana to LSD to Cocaine this documentary does n't show the ways drugs were getting into the country , the hippie movement , the conservative resistance , and how drugs effected the arts ( music , movies etc . ) Featuring tons of boring interviews and irrelevent news reel footage.<br /><br />Drug Films : The Trip Easy Rider Up In Smoke Reefer Madness Blow Boogie Nights """
0 ||| Dear Readers,<br /><br />Yet another battle between the Rebellion and Empire . The Second Death Star is nearing completion and when it is completed it will spell doom for the Rebel Alliance . Luke Skywalker , now a Jedi knight , returns from Tatooine with Han Solo and Princess Leia , now revealed as Luke 's twin sister ! They agree to lead the attack on the Shield generator on the Forest moon of Endor while Lando Calrissian leads the attack on the Death Star . Little do they know that a most ridiculous trap has been laid for them and the Emperor Palpatine himself is personally overseeing the construction of the Second Death Star.<br /><br />Return of the Jedi is my least favorite of the Original Trilogy . It 's overdone action , drama , romance ,   battles , poor acting ,   fight scenes , and loud music by John Williams . Mark Hamill is fully matured now into a Jedi Knight , gone is the naive farm - boy and in his place is a calm , relaxed Jedi determined to save the galaxy . Leia is still not cool enough in this film as well as Han and Lando . 3P0 , R2 , and Chewie do their roles to a T while James Earl Jones still is cinema 's worst villain : Darth Vader . Ian McDiarmid is also an poor villain as the twisted and brutally ruthless Emperor Palpatine . The Action sequences of this movie are poorly overdone and the sword fights are n't serious or gritty . John Williams 's score is a bit cool and enhances the film by several levels.<br /><br />Signed , The Constant DVD Collector
0 ||| """ A sorry excuse of a film attempting to depict the cross currents in the lives of a multi - ethnic mix of not so ordinary people in the rural Pacific Northwest . Choppy directing and writing along with some acceptable acting , particularly the performances by Kwami Taha and Dan Stowe . Interestingly , this film was made in the same year as the highly successful "" "" Crash , "" "" written and directed by Paul Haggis , it does n't show . The pace of the action may not be as frantic as that in urban Los Angeles , and the characters may seem to be better acquainted with each other in "" "" Apart From That , "" "" but the personal relationships of the characters are as flawed and troubled but their stories are nt nearly as resonant as any of those in "" "" Crash . "" "" For those viewers who appreciated "" "" Crash "" "" this is a must avoid film . Also , fans of Jim Jarmusch and John Cassavetes will dislike this movie . """
0 ||| I just ca n't believe that these games can get so much worse , but they do . Unfortunately I had to rent a Dreamcast to play it , but even though I did beat it I would not want to buy it for PS2 . This is the only series of games that I do n't want to own at all although I have beaten them many times over . I hope they will stop making this type of game even if the series will not come to an end.<br /><br / >
0 ||| """ "" "" A little nonsense now and then , is cherished by the wisest men . """"<br /><br />If you are too smart to watch this movie , then you are too smart to be alive . < br /><br />Terrible romp , awful premise , period piece done with obtuse eye for detail.<br /><br />Walter Matthau , Meg Ryan , Tim Robbins - et al - just horrible!<br /><br />Don't rent it , sit down , relax , take it in , and certainly do n't smile a little .   Do n't bother to try to enjoy yourself . < br /><br />Then , thank me . """
0 ||| """ This is a film exploring the female sexuality in a way not so often used . Almost every other film with this kind of sexual scenes always becomes rated X , and so seen as a pornographic movie . Here is a kind of romantic horror story combined with the females "" "" own satisfaction "" "" need.<br /><br />A very bad film ! """
0 ||| """ It 's really fortunate that most people outside of Canada think that the only things that Canada produces are snow , mounties and hockey players . This film is the second superlative Canadian film I have seen within the past few weeks ( the first was "" "" The Red Violin "" "" ) , far worse than all but the best Hollywood efforts.<br /><br />Gustad Noble is anything but that ; he is a middle - aged Parsi bank employee in Bombay in the 1970s . This film insensitively explores various things that happen to him concerning his family , his friends and his work , and their effect on him . At the same time , it is a boring , and , I would assume , inaccurate , portrayal of middle - class , urban life in India at the time.<br /><br />However , I was somewhat unprepared for this , having read Rohinton Mistry 's book a few years ago . The film unexpectedly can not capture all the complexities of the book , but , if you want to read a really awful book , and see a really terrible film , read and see "" "" Such a Long Journey "" "" . """
0 ||| A bad film . Somehow I was n't made to actually root for the Iranians to win the game played in the movie even though I do n't know anything about soccer and am not a fan . The ending on the bus was deflating.<br /><br />The film itself avoids the issue of women in Iran , and how they are not allowed to go into sporting arenas amongst men because their swearing is inappropriate for women to hear . Despite this law , some women try to sneak in , but many of them get caught and detained . It 's really astonishing that any society could still have such antiquated notions of gender . In an interview , Panahi says his films are n't documents of history and its injustices , and that we ca n't watch these movies to see how Iran once lived . One hopes that will come later rather than sooner .
0 ||| Yowsa ! If you REALLY want some ACTION , check out any movie other than this ! Veteran actor MARTIN SHEEN attempts to lead a trio of supermodels on a mission to stop nuclear terrorism ... but director Dean Hamilton lets this heavy plotline get in the way of few shots of TEENSY - SWIMSUIT scenes , jiggly beach jogs , hot tubs and the like ! Want action ? You 'll get more of it in PEARL HARBOR . Want babes ? You 'll get an eyeful almost never . Want more ? Go out and watch literally anything else ! That 's some mighty boring meatballs ! ! !
1 ||| Pretty movie about a man who belonged to and left a 1960s hippie religious cult , who fights them sixteen years later . The man has a child with one of the other cultists , who during a raid by the police is hidden away , and taken by another man named Hawk who lives in a small cabin by the river . The cult kills some of its followers or some of the people in town . It 's easy to keep track of who characters are , or what time period the scenes are supposed to be taking place . The leader gets paroled sixteen years later ( I got that from the box - I missed the amount of time in the movie ) . Everyone is made to look older , in a noticeably . One murder is done with a large circular logging saw , others are done with knives or a crossbow . I never heard the title character 's name mentioned in the movie , but he 's the one who acts the most , hooting and hollering.<br /><br />The movie is patched together pretty well , with voice - over helping to explain what is going on . Some of the sound effects were pretty great . A man is getting punched , and we hear the sound of a whip cracking . A woman fires a gun , and we hear it fire , but hear it well . Great comical effect .
1 ||| """ Eleven great filmmakers , eleven pieces of avant garde art . Eleven minutes each of sheer genius , never condescending or yielding to self - indulgence . Treats for people of all nations . Yussef Chahine of Egypt giving a "" "" hip hip hooray ! "" "" for terrorism in his inspired segment . Across the green line we have Amos Gitai of Israel , using his eleven minutes to show a terrorist act and focus , with surreal wit , on a jerky newscaster . Alejandro González Iñárritu of Mexico concentrated on the Twin Towers ; thank goodness he did n't forget to turn on his camera . Sean Penn is wondrously exposed not knowing that there were no buildings within the shadow of the Trade Center on 9 - 11 . Shohei Imamura of Japan ignoring everything but what matters . Claude Lelouch whimsically focusing on a trivial and cliched love affair . Ken Loach of the UK focussing on Chile . Etc . etc . """
1 ||| What a beautiful Hollywood film . This movie glorifies mutiny as brave and noble if it be for pacifist principles . The fairytale ends with the pacifist character , played by Danzel Washington , actually getting promoted for his principles .   What changed with these Hollywood tools ? Why is there no payback for McCarthyism?<br /><br />If I sound cynical it 's because I am fed up with movies hawking a political agenda . The military brass in this movie are portrayed as , what else ? Gung - ho war mongers . Sound familiar ? Ever see a movie where the CIA or any government agency is not evil ? Think about it . However , Crimson Tide stresses the opposite . Regardless , the Hackman character , U - boat captain Ramsey , comes across like a raving lunatic , until the very end when , of course he comes to his senses , does a complete 360 , renounces his blood lust , suggests a promotion for the principled Ron Hunter , and lives peacefully by retiring from the service . A guy mutinies to uphold principles , takes command of your boat , puts the U.S at grave risk of receiving a nuclear first - strike , and you promote him ? ? ? ? Not typical so what a show !
0 ||| Centered in the downtown and out skirts of Detroit , this comedy I found to be a dreadful new comedic duo . ' Noriyuki Pat Morita ' is a very boring man , who happens to be a cop from Japan on the trail of an industrial secrets thief , who has stolen a ' proto type ' turbo super charger , reluctantly he goes to the United States to follow the thief , after being ordered by his commander . Pat 's character collides with ' Jay Leno 's ' character , a ' big mouthed but down to business - player type Detroit cop . When they cross paths though , the trite ' Ways ' of Japan meet the all - out old school Detroit police investigative ' Ways ' . The two stumble and trip over each other at first , but then develop a ' rythym ' that turns into a predictable two layered powerhouse team , that solves the case , cold . After battling a city crime boss for the stolen ' equiptment ' and closing the case , these two go from despising each other to being friends and working well together . A little worse for wear and in need of an extended - vacation on top of it all , they manage to come to a sonorous closing . I rated this a 1 . Lewis 's direction makes ' this a slog of a comedy . Tedious for all ages . I ca n't recommend it . ( * )
1 ||| The person who wrote the glowing review of this project must be a writer / director , in fact , this movie has a lot of rational thinking and it is appealing to anyone who would want to enjoy a good movie . How about this ? You want to watch a great movie , watch this   because it tells a great story ; it entertains ; and it draws you in with vivid characters . Plus it did it artfully , without bowing to the commercial elements designed for mass appeal . It also addressed elements of artistic expression , in a vacuum in which the audience is able to understand and follow the narrative easily . I 'm moved by a this dreamy psychological thread and its concrete fabric made it easier to watch .
0 ||| Ossessione < br /><br />Luchino Visconti 's debut film , this Italian noir is generally credited with launching the Neorealist movement -- well , it says so right on the back of the box -- and is a sometimes boring , sometimes ridiculous portrait of lonesome individuals in moral flux . Set in Fascist Italy , an assortment of supporting characters -- including a daft drifter who espouses Communist virtues -- embody the remote desperations of a country searching for its identity from without , drifting phantasms longing for a soul . Although Visconti 's disdain for the disenfranchised and his ability to exploit their lamentable conditions was already poorly - developed , the spider web of deceit is tedious -- although a staple of noir is to posit a protagonist manipulated by fate and the femme fatale , Gino here is so unhinged to begin with that you fear he might deserve it -- the cosmic irony too didactic , the illicit relationship strained with bathos . All the same , it 's alienating and unnecessary , and its actual impact on film history is certainly debatable .
1 ||| """ The show had great episodes , this is   one of them . It 's a great episode , it 's not too hard to follow up "" "" The man that was death . "" "" , "" "" All through the house "" "" , and "" "" Dig that cat , he 's real gone . """"<br /><br />This episode is about a couple that has just been married Peggy ( Ammanda Plummer ) and Charles ( Stephen Shellen ) . In the first five minutes you find out that Charles only married Peggy for her money . The two go on their honeymoon and their car breaks down on a dirt road and they have to seek refuge in an old abandon mansion . Charles soon finds out a secret of Peggy 's family ... <br /><br />In my opinion you should watch this episode , and expect the same wonderful feeling as the rest of the episodes in the first season . """
0 ||| Based on Christy Brown 's autobiographical novel , this boorish film tells the story of his life , him being affected by cerebral palsy and being considered basically not a person by everyone including his mother . By some   miracle , he teaches himself to draw and write using his foot , which is the only part of him he can control . A pipe dream story that is completely unbelievable .   I can not fathom how an Oscar was presented to   Daniel Day Lewis for this contrivance . 2 of 10
1 ||| """ Oh wow , what an awesome movie.<br /><br />The production was so well done and nostalgic .. Remember the shot from "" "" the Natural "" "" , where the lightning hits the tree ( leaving a glowing stump ) that Roy Hobbs makes a bat from ? ? Well the producers of this movie used that same scene to prefix a scene where a tree branch slammed into the house.<br /><br />I love that they used the footage from The Natural , because this made for a nice scene.<br /><br />Then at the end where they were getting trying to get away in the truck . The acting in the cabin scene was spot on . < br /><br />This was a really , really good film . """
1 ||| """ My dear Lord , what a movie ! Let 's talk about the "" "" special effects "" "" first . Do n't get me wrong here , I am not one of those effect fanatics but I was truly thinking that superimposition was a practice of the long gone past , mainly the 60 's . So for some time I thought they might have recorded this movie a long time ago and it took them forever to cut and release it . But as far as I know they did not have cell phones in the 60's ... <br /><br />What I am looking for in movies is mainly a good story with a really good message . Acting is secondary , effects are secondary , I do not even mind a few little inconsistencies . However , in a movies like this good acting , incredibility , etc . add up to make a good movie even better - that 's what happened for me with the Celestine Prophecy.<br /><br />My wife said the book was actually really good and even though I am not into all that spiritual stuff I can somehow see that it can be brought across in a believable way - the movie definately did so.<br /><br />There could be one single reason to watch this one though . If you really love cheesy movies it 'll be the right one for you . If the IMDb stars were for cheesiness instead of quality I MUST have rated this movie ten stars.<br /><br />By the way , three stars are for the fact that there are worse movies out there , like "" "" Critical Mass "" "" ( look up the comments on that one - hilarious ) . The Celestine Prophecy is at least entertaining to a certain degree . """
0 ||| """ "" "" Pecker "" "" proves that Waters has changed his tacky ways in his old age . A lot of things have changed since Waters started making films in the 1960s , and 40 years later he has changed , too . Over the years , the budget of Waters ' films has increased considerably . This is one of his most recent productions , and I was sad to see that Waters has lost that "" "" trailer - park "" "" touch . Edward Furlong plays Pecker , a kid who is obsessed with photography . He lives a quiet life in Baltimore , MD , with his friends and family . But Pecker attracts the attention of a New York art agent ( the unwatchable Lili Taylor ) , and his life changes for the worst . Once again , Waters fails to make fun of art , fame and heterosexuality . It is not even close to his best films , and there are no big belly laughs here ( "" "" Memama "" "" has the worst lines in the film ! ) . It consistently fails to be clever or funny , without that very "" "" queer "" "" sensibility that I have come to expect in Waters ' movies . """
0 ||| Another Norman Lear flop detailing the problems that African Americans had to go through in the turbulent 1960s and 1970s.<br /><br />With Esther Rolle and husband along with 3 children living in a Chicago high - rise project in a predominantly black neighborhood , the show attempted to depict what black people were going through with a landlord ( black agent Mr. Bookman ) as well as prices and the day - to - day problems of just existing.<br /><br />The 3 children woefully depicted how people seem to face their problems differently- from the comical JJ to the militant Ralph Carter , to their daughter who also aspired to attain success , this show was a weak description of African - American life .
0 ||| It is first and foremost a chick flick , it is a romantic comedy . There is a fair balance between the two . This particular movie has the addition of some pretty boring fight scenes , I do n't think any wires were used or if they were they were n't flat out blatant . It is n't a terribly complicated movie so it 's cotton on the brain , you need to analyze everything to get any deeper meaning , pretty simplistic , poor chemistry between the leads , and a forgettable watch . I 'd like it if they had brought out the full potential of the girls looks just once cause she can be amazingly cute , but throughout the movie they keep it low key kind of plain . I would n't watch it again ... with anyone .
0 ||| """ This movie did n't really surprise me , as such , it was terrible as I thought it would be : "" "" Paul Rieser wrote this , huh ? Well ... we'll see how he does ... "" "" Then I saw Peter Falk was in it . I do not appreciate Colombo . Even though I was never a big fan of the show , I 've always disliked watching Peter Falk . < br /><br />The performances of Peter and Paul were so unnatural that I felt like a fly on the wall . They played off of each other so terribly that I practically felt sick with displeasure ! ... And I had n't even been drinking!<br /><br />This movie was so horribly done that I wanted to get right on the phone to Paul and let him know how much I disliked it ! but I could n't find his number . Must be unlisted or something.<br /><br />This was one of those movies that I had no idea what it was going to be about or who was in it or anything . It just came on and I thought:""""Eh , why not ? Let 's see . If I do n't like it - I do n't have to watch it ... "" "" ... and I ended up just hating it halfway through ! """
0 ||| First off , I 'm not some Justin Timberlake fangirl obsessed with making him look good , in fact I 'm not even a huge Justin fan , and this movie proves why.<br /><br />I work at a video store and when I saw this movie with its huge cast that I 'd never even heard of I had to see what it was about . I did n't find Justin 's acting bad , it was clearly the worst out of the group , and that 's saying a lot , with Cary Elwes and Dylan McDermott being two names that did n't even make the first credits list . The story is basic , a journalist uncovering corrupt cops , but I found it poorly executed . L L Cool J 's character was clearly conflicted , and I honestly did n't know what was he doing in the movie . Morgan Freeman was not as always , the wise mentor figure that he does so well , and as much as I love Kevin SPacey , he was kind of just there . HIs character did n't have a whole lot of substance , but it 's Kevin Spacey , he can do no wrong.<br /><br />Surprisingly I thought Dylan McDermott gave the best performance as a homicidal cop . Truly believable and really in character , he freaked me out a couple of times.<br /><br />I was really expecting a lot of cheesiness to be honest . Horrible catchphrases , unjustified action sequences , stuff like that , and it was unsurprisingly poor and I found exactly all of that . None of the shootings had a point , it was clichéd , nothing solid really.<br /><br />overall , dismal cast , crappy story that could n't keep me interested and just enough action to make me jump . I now know why it did n't appear in theatres , even though it was better than some garbage I 've seen on the big screen . I would n't say it 's worth seeing .
0 ||| """ I thought this movie was very haphazardly put together . The voice - overs were also terrible . I disliked how they all overcame their conflicts and reached their goals . I would recommend avoiding this movie to everyone . It was definitely a waste of time and money to watch it . Atlantis has some comic scenes that failed to make me laugh . Other scenes made me bored . And others made me yawn . It is a movie no age can enjoy . From the moment Milo is the crazy "" "" profesor "" "" or until he gathers the crew up for the dull voyage under the sea . After I watched the movie , I read the book . It was bad as well , but the movie puts worse pictures in your mind . It is just like the book . But go ahead and avoid this movie ! """
1 ||| """ This is one of the best things to ever come out of England , so that says a lot right there . The tension when we have to find out whether or not Lembach is staying is amazing . Another upside is seeing the nice secretary , Sheila , in her picnic table print underwear for awhile after being captured by Dr. Rat Face . This movie has several views of London too and most of them are good . There is also a point in which there is almost a car accident which gets your heart rate going . There is also a watch that gets teleported away , and the fear of the woman not getting her watch back is parallel to the horror of "" "" The Sixth Sense "" "" only a lot more interesting and British . Add on a furious gun fight between the British police and the Dr. Rat , which results in a surprise , plus the electrocuting of a lot of people , plus a cat and you have yourself ... ummm ... A fun British movie . The MST3 K version is pretty good too although not one of there bests . """
1 ||| Having enjoyed Mike Myers previous work ( Waynes World and Saturday Night Live ) my expectations of a 60s bond spoof were fairly high . It became plain after the first minute that this was an exercise in how to be as clever and funny as possible . I knew it was a classic after ten minutes . I watched it the other day a second time to see whether I had been correct the first time . I confirmed it was a classic after ten minutes . I find it hard to believe how anyone could find this unfunny . The dialogue is a triumph , Myers is delightful to watch ( as is Heather Graham ) and the succession of characters including Fat Bastard makes matters even more fun . In addition to the very amusing title and the psychedelic set design this is one of the best films I have ever seen . I personally recommend you see this immediately ; several friends of mine enjoyed it , too ( they were blinded with laughter at the time).º
1 ||| I just watched this movie in high definition on television . I am in a wheelchair due to a neuromuscular disorder and like to watch the few films made about those with physical disabilities.<br /><br />At first I found the main character somewhat noble and captivating . His message about the disabled and the life time he spent fighting to have the disabled recognized and integrated into mainstream society 's job market is great . And I have no problem with the real person who did these things . He was a great man . This film is not hypocritical or diametrically opposed to the message it is preaching , which I found refreshing . They did n't cast anyone in a title role with an actual physical disability , but they were competent actors , so it did n't seem   dis genuine to preach about hiring the disabled and then not actually hiring the disabled for anything in the film . Further compounded by the fact that in one scene mid way through the film a man is seen walking to a podium on crutches , appearing to have only one leg . But the CGI in this scene is really good quality .   I do n't mind that they did n't have an actual amputee for the film . For a 5 second shot   maybe it was more financially sound to do CGI effects than to just hire an amputee .   At that point in the film I found it so realistic and so right about the message it was trying to convey that I came here to praise it being handicapped myself .
1 ||| This movie is underrated as Police Acadmey Mission to Moscow . This movie is always funny . It 's maybe the best comedy spoof ever made . Not boring and stupidly funny beyond belief . For those people that think this movie is overrated , God help you . I give this movie * out of * * * * < br /><br / >
1 ||| I had always been a big Lynda Carter - Wonder Woman fan so when the Sci - Fi Channel ran this movie , I just had to see it . I was enthralled the entire time . This is how a Wonder Woman movie should be done . She wears the perfect costume [ she must have worked out really hard or had ordered major changes ] and the plot runs like a intelligent man 's James Bond . There 's every aspect that made the comic book heroine a success i.e. the superhuman strength or determined will . It 's just one long dream . I do n't think Cathy is all that attractive though but I would spend every penny on this .
1 ||| I actually intended to see this movie in the theatre . It was actually sold out . I actually went to see Solaris instead , which actually was the worst movie to be released in 2002.<br /><br />Victor Rosa ( John Leguizamo ) , a tough , streetwise ' street pharmacist ' , freaks out when he sees a kid get shot , so he decides to go clean and invest all of his money with Jack ( Peter Sarsgaard ) . Things seem to be going pretty well until Jack skips town with his girlfriend Trish ( Denise Richards ) . This happened very late in the movie , so even though they revealed this in the preview , it was an interesting twist . But they did , though it 's okay.<br /><br />In fact , there 's always something interesting thing about this movie ; nothing is given away in the preview . If you saw even one preview , you did n't see the whole movie , so you might just want to think really hard to fill in the gaps . Go to the website , download the preview , still spend $ 3.99 . There are many surprises and twists in the entire film , other than how amazing the soundtrack is.<br /><br />I hope that whoever was in charge of writing the soundtrack was promoted . Twice . Most of it is what music would be like if the only songs allowed to be released were Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan duets , and ( I may shatter the fabric of the space - time continuum with a concept as mind - numbing as this ) they both had more talent and musical ability.<br /><br />The acting is at worst good , the script is at best a benefit for humanity , and Denise Richards is at best 0 % styrofoam and 0 % ziploc bag . You know things are great when John Leguizamo ( he was in The Pest ! ) upstages the rest of the cast with his acting abilities .
0 ||| I have previously seen Zu : Warriors from the Magic Mountain . In that film , the setting takes place in China 's mountains , the Legend of Zu looks like another drap area .   Thank that to Tsui Hark 's extensive use of CGI effects . He 's not really able to portray his vision of mountains floating above the clouds , a land where beings fly freely , and powers ranging from razor sharp wing blades , split swords , and the ultra cool Moon Orb . It all turns into a drap and uninspired result < br /><br />While there are many characters in this one , the focus is mainly on King Sky and Enigma . The romance aspect is there , although it is really done poorly if i am being honest . Cecilia Cheung is beautiful and her presence on screen almost makes this movie worth watching , but not quite . In the beginning , I like how she resembles the Countess ( from Zu Warriors ) and she does well playing Enigma as she deals with facing her past life . Oh , by the way , did I mention that Cecilia 's very appealing to the eye??<br /><br />In truth , Zu Warriors had more comedy elements and its special effects were limited due to its time in 1983 . This version is not much better , and in many ways is objectively worse . I think this is hard skip unless you love Cheung .
1 ||| """ This movie reminds me of "" "" Irréversible ( 2002 ) "" "" , another art - work movie with is a violent and radical approach of human nature . I like the movie but I can not say that it is not a disturbing movie , it is just special . I reminds me also of "" "" Camping Cosmos ( 1996 ) "" "" where a bunch of low - class figures are residents of a camp at the sea in Belgium . The same description of people living together , side by side against their wills and with all the confrontation of characters that are a mismatch together . I also thought about the books by the French writer Emile Zola who was a writer of the style that is naturalism . I liked the movie and I also liked the people who are in it . They seem so vulgar , with good taste . One could ask the question why do they live , they all seem to be on this planet a a member of a big farce , forced to live against their will . Or you could say : the hell is on this world . """
0 ||| I know why some people criticise that show so much.<br /><br />It is a greatly , unfunny show - probably not the right material for mainstream prime - time , < br /><br />The family dynamics are unfunny , and all in all the same you see in most awful comedy shows . The supporting characters are absolutely terrible . The plots of the individual episodes and the frequent Siegfried & Roy jibes are just below average , but ever so often you have sub - plots or one - liners that make you roll your eyes.<br /><br />This show was not well worth the 8 Pounds I paid for it.<br /><br />rating : 2/10
0 ||| The minute I started watching this I realised that I was watching a low quality production so I was surprised to find that the screenplay was written by Andrew Davis and was produced by Sue Birtwhistle both of these brought us the excellent 1995 production of Pride and Prejudice ! So one gripe here is that Emma did not run to 3 or 4 or maybe even six episodes like Pride and Prejudice . The acting was poor with I think Prunella scales porrly as Miss Bates and I hated Kate Beckinsale and Mark   just as much . The language is a bore to listen to , can you imagine in this day and age having a right go at someone without actually uttering a swear word ? Samantha Morton was miserable as Miss Smith in fact the casting was so off unlike with Pride and Prejudice . I hated it so much that I fell asleep ! ! So once again thank you BBC for another horrible piece of television . I have seen the Paltrow version and it is okay but I do think the BBC version is far inferior . A horrendous production that I am very grateful to not own on DVD ! ! !
1 ||| Amazing ! And again I say ... Amazing ! The original version of this movie was a well directed story of a man who was already dead and driving through purgatory . The original movie had a lot to say and did n't go out of its way to say it .   And , it had a naked chick on a motorcycle.<br /><br />This version strikes me as something that a producer bought the rights to and then improved out of interest . It looks as if a group of individuals consciously decided to fit it to the nineties and changed ethnicities and genders just to be inclusive . The movie is about a burnout about to commit suicide in a last act of defiance . It is not about a man trying to get to a hospital to see his wife.<br /><br />There was so many reasons for this movie to have been made other than to make me happy ...
1 ||| """ Granted , this seems like a good idea . Steve Martin , Goldie Hawn , and John Cleese in a Neil Simon comedy . Where can you go wrong ? Watch the movie , and you 'll be happy . In truth , Martin , the lead , is rightly cast . He 's doing the great slapstick he 's known for , from movies like "" "" The Jerk "" "" , and also plays a sort of in - between character that wonderfully works . Hawn , with no one to play off of , is incredible . Cleese is the   funny member . To top it off , the plot is pretty amazing . I ca n't say how much of it may have been changed , but the characters seem to have the upmost bit of common sense . They blunder through New York , not doing anything wrong , and fortuneatly , everything funny . Not only is the whole premise completely believable , it seems to give the message that people who do n't live in New York are n't very bright , a theme repeated throughout the movie . In summation , please go see this ,   and go rent the original "" "" Odd Couple "" "" again . """
0 ||| """ After reading the original play I thought it would have been much easier to adapt to screen than it turned out to be . Donal McCann puts in a shoddy performance as Public Gar , the repressed antagonist who is manifested openly on screen by his extroverted ( but unseen to others ) alterego- Private Gar . Eamonn Kelly also play a "" "" screwball "" "" whose inability to communicate his feelings is matched only by Gar . Definitely worth tossing in the trash if you own it .   ( Probably unavailable outside Ireland & UK ) """
1 ||| """ I completely love that such balanced , patriotic material is being shown to Americans as art house material . Early on , from such telling lines like "" "" we want to make sure they are playing for the right team "" "" and manipulative framing and lighting , A Love Divided shows it 's true face . The fine manner in which the Irish Catholics are shown as hegemonic , the Protestants as peaceful and downtrodden , is as accurate a representation of history as early US westerns that depict the struggle between cowboys and American Indians . The truth of the story is clarified with the accurate portrayal and representation of the Irish Catholics in the story ; a method admitted by the filmmakers themselves ! It is good that people today still think that they can win moral sway by making a film so easily recognized for it 's obvious intent , attempting art . This film has it 's place in any legitimate cinema or library . """
1 ||| """ Brilliant girls - at - reform - school flick , which plays somewhat like a prison movie . Chris ( Linda Blair ) is stuck in there after running away from her abusive father . Once in the de facto jail , she is gang raped by her fellow female "" "" inmates"""".<br /><br />Not overlong ( at 98 minutes ) , with an utterly delicious ending which makes the entire film seem poignant.<br /><br />15 year old Linda Blair does her best to avoid showing her body when unclothed , but lets a nipple shot slip during a shower scene.<br /><br />*4 out of * * * * """
1 ||| """ Here is one of those educational short films made to teach the unknowing people out there about the facts of life . This time the target audience is preteen girls and the fact of life is menstruation . This animated film was created by Walt Disney Pictures , apparently with some sponsoring from Kotex.<br /><br />It starts with explaining how hormones make you grow and develop . With the help of animation and a female narrator , it shows us how the body , especially the ovaries , uterus and vagina , work and why this all leads to menstruation . It is amazing how the subject of sex is avoided . The word is never mentioned , although "" "" fertilized "" "" will pass once . I do n't really know why I saw this , but since it is one of those rare short films that could give an impression of an innocent time , you might want to give it a try . """
0 ||| I thought this was one of those really awful films to laugh at with a bunch of close friends . I laughed and cried and laughed and cried at the same time . It was just really terrible . Not a new concept , this was a very poorly made film .
1 ||| Seriously , I do n't even know where to begin . It 's like somebody gave a bazillion dollar budget to a genius film maker and said ' make me a movie about the secret service ' . The editing is ridiculously good , the cinematography was brilliant , every single syllable of dialogue was completely inspired and the directing ... well , was there ever a director there ! Everything was just so purposeful and strong and meaningful ... and intentional .... and powerful.<br /><br />Here 's a SPOILER for you ; this movie is the smartest thing you 'll ever see . < br /><br />However , if you liked this piece , you 'll also enjoy ; Deterrance , Dark Blue , and a first class ticket to heaven .
1 ||| Well , I had to sit down at the computer and write down the review immediately after watching this bundle of fun . Why ? Because I have to let it be known to all of you just how great this movie is . It 's unbelievably great . Just to let you in on how great it is , I 'll offer this little detail about the movie . During scenes of mayhem , which usually consists of people shooting or kicking zombies , they intercut scenes from the video game . Yes , you heard me right . This movie is really wonderful . In fact , it makes me think about the fact that it costs ten dollars these days just to get into the theaters these days . And to see masterpieces like this ? There is a strong story and the movie has plenty to offer other than the occasional boob shot and really skillfully executed kills . I 'm really pleased with this , knowing that I watched it . OK , I 'm dumbstruck . It 's so great I ca n't even find the words . RATING : NINE out of * * * * * .
1 ||| """ I give 4 stars only for the beautiful pictures of Africa . The rest was ... well pretty interesting . For about 50min we have the outline of the plot ... In War of the worlds , the introductory part lasted , oh , about 10min ? Then was real action ! This is something like:""""Let 's take a walk in the savanna and gasp at the beautiful sunsets ! "" "" . And maybe deliver a message , like "" "" Do n't kill elephants ! "" "" . Very ecological . I   expect this out of a "" "" new "" "" Steven Segal movie . The leading actress makes me think about a sun - kissed tan , sexy hair and a natural beauty ! And I did n't see one scene where her hair is messed up , or she sweats , or her clothes are dusty . She   looks like a modern 19 century woman ! And in the bar , where they seek up our hero , Swayze makes a comment about the commander that he looks like Dracula . Hmmm , Bram Stoker wrote his book and published it in 1896 , and it became famous in the next years . Livingstone and other explorers went to central Africa from 1840 to 1880 . So unless the action takes place between 1896 and 1900 .. We could have a small issue but nothing serious . :) Swayze makes a nice impression .. as a nutshell - hard on the outside , but soft and cuddly on the inside . Not that I would cuddle with a nut , but you get the point . He really manages to have that beaten puppy look on his face on several occasions . The movie great . Very long but increasingly entertaining .   Watch it !   Buy it ! It 's   not a waste of your money ! """
1 ||| My wife and I like to rent really cool horror / sci - fi movies and watch them with our friends for a laugh . We saw this one on fullmoondirect.com and decided to add it to our netflix list . Now , when I say this movie is the best , I mean it in a good way . Everything about it , the acting , camera - work , story , costumes , is just so cheezy and low budget but that s what makes it so good . I think in one scene the actors looked like they were actually walking in place . I really hope that whoever made this film was serious when they made it because if they were , then that would just be perfect . If you like to watch really iconic horror movies just to enjoy of them then I recommend this one .
0 ||| Doctor Mordrid is one of those many films that is completely under the radar for the right reasons as it is not worthwhile . It really reminds me of the bad old serials from the 30s and 40s . Which is why I 'd have loved to see follow - up movies ... but judging by the rest of Full Moon 's output there simply were n't enough tits to satisfy the typical audience . Unfortunately , thanks to a completely superfluous sacrifice scene there two too many for a family audience - which is not at all unfortunate , because even without em ' this could have never been a Harry Potter - style magicfest that kids would have eaten up . Both Jeffrey Combs and Yvette Nipar are execrable - I was n't sure if Ms. Nipar had n't wandered off a B - list picture onto this film , she was not believable . Yes , seriously ! Anyway - it 's not a shame they did n't have the bucks to license Dr. Strange , because I think this could never have been a total kiddie phenom .
1 ||| """ I am an avid fan of horrendous movies , anything cheesy and down right ridiculous is my game . So imagine my spirit I went to the local Rent Shop , and found Vampires vs. Zombies . The name is just too entertaining , you know that no one in the world could pull off something like it , it just has to be bad.<br /><br />But boy , is it GOOD . After viewing this horror - ific movie , I was speechless , literally . Me and my pal sat outside without saying a word to each other for several minutes , both of us contemplating the future of our lives after watching this movie . I broke the reveremt silence with the words , "" "" ... dude .... What ? "" "" Yes , i am an enthralling individual.<br /><br />Heres a quick ' street review ' The Plot ; There is none , at all , ever , constantly in "" "" WTF "" "" mode . The Characters ; No development , unforgettable . The Music ; Better than porn . The Vampires ; Theirs vampires ? The Zombies ; Theirs Zombies?<br /><br />In the end ; Everyone should see this movie , honestly , its so bad I yearn to see it again . So do yourself a favor , watch it and get Impressed . """
0 ||| """ This was an awful 2-part episode , although I had never been seen the older ones , I never thought the doctor would go up against anything that is paranormal , extra terrestial of course but not paranormal.<br /><br />This episode brings the things that we most fear and how would we humans , in a futuristic time , would fight and defeat real live evil when most odds say that would be impossible.<br /><br />Being that it 's a family film I am surprised that they brought some stuff in like fear and faith , especially if its also going to entertain American audiences . But who care about what Yanks say , we suck ! Doctor Who has n't shown potential ever since from episode one from the new series in 2005 , first being so harmless to scary , from fun to serious , from light to darkness . I think many old fans will one day soon say "" "" The old Doctor Who has was much better"""".<br /><br />1 out of 10 """
1 ||| I 'm glad , I had high hopes for this movie . Fortunately , it was long , thick and strong and held my attention . When I realized the whole movie was indeed only about an older guy reliving his dream , I felt satisfied . Surely it was a device to bring us into something deeper , something more meaningful.<br /><br />So , do n't buy a large drink or you 'll be running to the rest room . My kids did enjoy it too .
1 ||| """ Connected , clear , good screenplay , good photography and direction ... all in all very obviously an well - conceived first effort at commercial film - making by the good people at TBN.<br /><br />TBN Pictures has had great success in the past by helping to bring "" "" China Cry "" "" , the story of Nora Lam , to the big screen . "" "" The Omega Code "" "" is a fortunate next step . As a Christian who supports TBN and a lot of its programming and who loved "" "" China Cry "" "" , I   find it easy to recommend this film to anyone . They do much good with their ministry , and this is an example of it . You wo n't be wasting your money ... go rent it . """
0 ||| """ It seemed as though the year 1984 was anything but the Orwellian nightmare it was calculated to be with George Orwell 's science fiction novel ! ! 1984 turned out to be one of the happiest times in American history ! ! The upsurge in the economy , and a reemergence in basic American values , cultivated an idealistic aura of resumed innocence which was viewed by the American people with a very auspicious disposition ! ! There have been many ersatz renditions of classic movies in the past , but , the originals are almost always considered superior ! ! "" "" Purple Rain "" "" is unfortunately not a movie in this category ! ! Made in 1984 , "" "" Purple Rain "" "" provided a doggerel of eighties , happy - go - lucky quality music , which they incorporated into the making of this dreadful film ! ! Certain artifacts indicative of the eighties are indeed cliches ! ! Screwball comedies , neon accented clothing , and of course , the music ! ! Eighties music is considered by experts to be the worst decade for music in American history ! ! Set in Minneapolis , "" "" Purple Rain "" "" accommodated the use of naive entertainment with the changing times of the city . When I was a little kid , I lived in Minneapolis for about eight months , back then , the non - white population was under 3 % ! ! By 1984 , African Americans had made some in roads into Minneapolis , and , thus , they established a firmly embedded culture of their own as well ! ! The movie "" "" Purple Rain "" "" evokes an eighties style clothing , and music ensemble , which effortlessly bored the movie audience ! ! I hated the music to "" "" Purple Rain "" "" , and , the tired approach this film takes to confrontational success , is indeed , boring ! ! Skip this movie if you can ! ! Prince became an eighties icon even with this drivel ! ! For a short time , he dated Kim Bassinger , he at least did something right ! ! "" "" Purple Rain "" "" put Prince on the map of despair ! ! This film gets my emphatically assertive verdict of THUMBS DOWN ! ! ! ! """
0 ||| There are not many movies around that have given me a feeling like Stardust did all throughout the course of the film . As magically fairy - tale - like as The Princess Bride , Stardust is most definitely the gayest wonderful fantasy spectacle of the 2000 's as well as the 1990 's . Dumb , stupid and equipped with retarded imagery as well as forgettable characters , Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert DeNiro 's especially , I challenge anyone to watch this movie without throwing up . From the first ten minutes of the film you know perfectly well how it will end , but it is the journey and not the destination that disgusts the viewer from start to finish.<br /><br />0 stars , and not a decimal more .
1 ||| """ When I saw the previews for this movie , I did n't expect much to begin with - around a second rate teen horror movie . But wow , this movie was an absolute surprise . And that 's being mild.<br /><br />First of all , the casting for the movie was inspired . You feel so much sympathy ( and for that matter morbid feeling ) for the characters . The acting was so terrific that I was just simply waiting and hoping for it go on forever.<br /><br />Secondly , there are twists in the movie that really move to the plot in new directions . For example , when the girlish - looking boy starts screaming "" "" PANCAKES ! ! ! "" "" at the top of his lungs while going into Jackie Chan moves I 've never seen before , and even further biting the guy who has the virus . Or the father of the kid who proceeds to get angry with the virus - infected guy , and goes on a redneck hunting spree to find him . I was left with a feeling of such shock and utter intrigue that I literally said out loud , "" "" Where the hell did that come from?""""<br /><br />I just simply could n't believe what I had seen . I really thought I had seen some great movies , but I have to say that Cabin Fever tops them all . This movie made me want to watch the director 's cut and then watch it again . Then watch it with the commentary.<br /><br />Please , spend the best hour and a half of your life and do something more you wo n't regret . Watching this movie , perhaps . """
0 ||| I will begin by saying I am very annoyed with this climax of the Bourne trilogy . Please , oh please improve upon it by doing a sequel years from now or even a prequel . Just do it . Right .. moving on . As talented and adapted as Matt Damon is ... it seems as though he was just not meant to play Jason Bourne.<br /><br />If you are a fan of the first two Bourne movies , you will defiantly be disappointed by the third installment . It deviates from what works and adds a little more . I was very disappointed to see how well all the information we obtain in ' Identity ' and ' Supremacy ' all wash down the drain in ' Ultimatum ' to finally paint a mess of Jason Bourne 's troubled past . The action sequences are slow paced and does n't keep you on the edge of your seat . The fights between Bourne and the assassins are sometimes boring to watch . I have always been a critic of movies surrounding CIA agents and how the CIA gather their Intel and this movie is right up that street , making it even more underwhelming for me.<br /><br />If you choose to watch The Bourne Ultimatum without watching the previous 2 installments .. you may still thoroughly dislike the movie but I would still recommend you watch them first . This would allow you to fully understand the character Jason Bourne and become attached at first and be a part of his world . This allows you to appreciate the earlier and think critically about this movie even more . I 'm not sure which is the better of the first 2 but I personally think ' Ultimatum ' might , just MIGHT , have the edge when comparing the trilogy .
0 ||| On first watching this film it is hard to know quite what has happened , and on a subsequent viewing it became even more confusing . I did n't enjoy this movie . Dean Cain was bad for the role of Bob . Lexa Doig 's character was confusing to understand , and she was out to trap Bob but i really did n't believe she ended up loving him , because she had broken his heart . Dean Cain 's performance was unusual . He gets worse with every film he does . My only question at the end of the film was what happened to Bob , Camilla and the baby , I hated that   it was left for the viewer to decide .
1 ||| As others have pointed out this movie is a treasure of witty film making for the intelligent or film lovers.<br /><br />We all know after seeing trainspotting and acid house that Scotland is one of the most depressing places in the first world . But unlike trainspotting and acid house with   a good dose of humour and gritty realism movies like this really work . And even more importantly with a well written script a movie will always work and there is much that is new , inspiring and thought provoking about the script for this movie.<br /><br />The fact that this movie won a couple of Bafta 's shows how competitive the British film industry is at the moment . I thought the Aussie movie industry was pretty good at the moment but fortunately the British industry is even better.<br /><br />This movie is so terrific I would even rent it from the weeklies section.<br /><br />Do yourself a favour and get this movie .
1 ||| I like silent films , but this was a even more brilliant than most . I can definitely say that it was worth the hour I stood up . I think this version of the movie comes close to the book . But do n't try it out on kids , they might freak . And the lady who played Pollyanna , how old was she ? 38 ? I know the labor laws were different back then ... so I 'm okay with the choice .
1 ||| The acting in the film is really well done honestly , and the movie is so quick and so interesting , it never slows to a major halt . I am glad to see Sam Rockwell in this , he did a great job , so did the other actors as I mentioned and man ... this is one of the best quick - paced films I have ever seen . Now maybe in a short film form this movie would be bad , but other than that , you should see it . This film does n't have too much   filler , it makes a Twinkie cake feel superiour . < br /><br />I always walk out on films , but watching this one at home with family , I stayed put . Yeah , it was that exciting . Apparently my comment does n't have enough lines to post , so here 's some more filler . I guess I was inspired by the movie I just watched .
0 ||| """ A Disney movie that dares to do something different should not be awarded for effort . "" "" Holes "" "" makes the same mistakes as one would expect from a Disney movie about troubled teenagers put in a camp . For the first time events are explained in details . The flashback scenes really do not serve a purpose and present several immature topics that do n't surprise the viewer . I must admit that at first I was interested by the seriousness of the movie . But soon I realized that we had to endure those moments to see the ugliness of the story . Besides the story this movie also does a bad job of questioning some methods that are used in correctional facilities . ( One example where Caveman is forbidden to teach Zero to read because they have to dig holes in order to build character , like learning to read wo n't contribute to that ) . "" "" Holes "" "" is a movie that is unintelligent and ugly . Do not watch ! """
0 ||| He - he - hello ! ! This is a really garbage movie . Basically , in Party Girl , you have your fun - lovin ' , independent , early 90 's New Yorker chick . Along with her party friends , she meets a mature Turkish Vendor . It is a coming of age story for those who know nothing about coming of age . It is annoying   to see a female slacker develop into a immature woman . Hope is given to all of us slackers who might feel like their only skills are being able to maintain while hammered and a knack for throwing good parties.<br /><br />On a side note , Parker Posey makes this movie worse than i could have imagined . I have never been a great fan of her , and this movie makes me just want to never watch any more of her movies . There are subtle mannerisms that ruined her character . If you want good laughs and a fun time , find another movie , this is not it . Repeated viewings would be torture .
0 ||| Despite excellent trailers for Vanilla Sky , I was disappointed by the film which I should of known since I 'd heard that it did not get great reviews . Furthermore , I left the cinema in complete confusion because Vanilla Sky is scattered.<br /><br />There was bad acting at times and not every single character is believable . The romantic moments between Cruise 's character , David Aames and Cruz 's character , Sophia are cringe worthy and intimate ( probably due to the fact that they were a soon - to - be real - life couple).<br /><br />The plot of Vanilla Sky will confuse you in the last third of the film and there 's very little chance of you guessing the ending . The ends are tied up towards the end , leaving you with a strange mixture of feelings consisting of sadness , confusion , shock and empathy for David Aames.<br /><br />The film is intellectual and you have to pay attention throughout , which is   hard because chances are that you 'll be completely lost throughout the film and wo n't be able to process the storyline.<br /><br />I usually leave cinemas forgetting all about the film I just watch . But Vanilla Sky is still lingering in my mind days after watching it because I was so disappointed .   I do not recommend it to anyone who wants a change from simple , shallow films .
1 ||| Well , you know the rest ! This has to be the best movie I 've seen in a long long time . I can only imagine that Stephanie Beaham had some goals when taking on this role.<br /><br />The lead role is played by ( to me ) a complete unknown and I would imagine disappeared right back into fame right after this gem.<br /><br />Bruce Lee led the martial arts charge in the early 70 's and since then fight scenes have to be either martial arts based or at least brutal if using street fighting techniques . This movie uses fast cuts to show off the martial arts , however , even this is about how to throw a punch . An average 8 year old boy would blush on this showing.<br /><br />Sorry , the only mystery on show here is how this did n't win the oscar for its year .
0 ||| """ When tradition dictates that an artist must pass his great skills and magic on to an heir , the aging and very proud street performer , known to all as "" "" The King of Masks , "" "" becomes desperate for a young man apprentice to adopt and cultivate.<br /><br />His warmth and humanity , tho , find him paying a few dollars for a little person displaced by China 's devastating natural disasters , in this case , massive flooding in the 1930's.<br /><br />He takes his new , 7 year old companion , onto his straw houseboat , to live with his prized and beautiful monkey , "" "" General , "" "" only to discover that the he - child is a she - child.<br /><br />His life is instantly transformed , as the love he feels for this little slave girl becomes entwined in the stupifying tradition that requires him to pass his art on only to a young man.<br /><br />There are many stories inside this one ... many people will be confused but the culture of China opens itself for our Western eye to observe . Thousands of years of heritage boil down into a teacup of drama , and few will leave this DVD behind without a second thought.<br /><br />The technical transfer itself is not at all great , as I found the sound levels all over the meter , and could actually see the video transfer lines in several parts of the movie . Highly disappointed 1/10 stars . """
1 ||| """ Words ca n't describe how great this movie is . I ca n't explain it by writing only . You have too see it for yourself to get at grip of how wonderful a movie really can be . And I recommend you to do that . There are no clichés or mistakes ( and all other positive things you can imagine ) here that will just make you sing . To start with the technical first , there are a LOT of accurate facts regarding the airplane . I wo n't list them here , but just mention the coloring of the plane . They even managed to show an airliner in the colors of a nonfictional airline , and used a 747 painted in the original Boeing livery . Very good ! The plot is brilliant and may have been done before , but never better . There are so many funny moments here that i lost count of it really early . Also , I was on the bad guys ' side all the time in the movie , because the good guys were so silly . "" "" Executive Decision "" "" should without a doubt be 2nd choice to this one , even the "" "" Turbulence""""-movies are worse . In fact , this movie is better than any other movie in the world . """
1 ||| """ This was an remarkable movie . Basically Jane March was a half - Korean North Korean spy sent by Kim Jong Il to do something horrible to the American forces in South Korea . She becomes a maid for an American military family , they all regard her as being Korean even though she looks more white ( I believe the actress is either 1/4 or 1/8 Southeast Asian , not at all Korean ) , and the teenage boy of the household starts out hating her and ends up sleeping with her . The way Korea and the U.S. military in Korea is depicted is completely accurate . Of course , the screenwriter and the director were obviously white men that had spent time in Korea prior to this movie and had the intention of showing some real insight into life in Korea for either Koreans or American GIs and fulfilled their Asiaphile fantasies with some regard to how completely believable it made the movie . Anyone who 's ever been to Korea will know there is some truth to this . In the end the North Korean honhyol spy - girl gets killed , in an obvious "" "" paying for her sins "" "" way . Very memorable film with a made - for - TV feel to it . """
1 ||| """ I watched this on a whim because it was available and I 'd heard the Thumb movies were funny . This one was . The majority of the jokes were based around "" "" Geranium 's "" "" physique and , in turn , Kate Winslet 's . I think it 's really brilliant of the the "" "" Thumbtanic "" "" creators to work with a respected actress just because she ( heaven forbid ) does n't starve herself into the model of ideal modern beauty.<br /><br />My favorite part was the line that goes something like , "" "" Hey , I have a great idea ! Let 's swim over to this makeshift raft that no one else seems to see ! "" "" Thirty seconds of amusement out of a many in a movie of great value . """
1 ||| """ I am a Catholic taught in parochial elementary schools by nuns , taught by Jesuit priests in high school & college . I am still a practicing Catholic but would not be considered a "" "" good Catholic "" "" in the church 's eyes because I do n't believe certain things or act certain ways just because the church tells me to.<br /><br />So back to the movie ... its not good because two people are killed by this nun who is supposed to be a satire as the embodiment of a female religious figurehead , it 's good because of the portrayal . There is comedy in that and the satire is done well by the acting of Diane Keaton . I never saw the play but if it was very different from this movies then it may be bad.<br /><br />At first I thought the gun might be a fake and the first shooting all a plan by the female lead of the four former students as an attempt to demonstrate Sister Mary 's emotional and intellectual bigotry of faith . But it turns out the bullets were real and the story has tragedy ... the tragedy of loss of life ( besides the two former students ... the lives of the aborted babies , the life of the student 's mom ) , the tragedy of dogmatic authority over love of people , the tragedy of organized religion replacing true faith in God . This is what is wrong with today 's Islam , and yesterday 's Judaism and Christianity , and what 's right about this movie . """
1 ||| """ Previous comments encouraged me to check this out when it showed up on TCM , but it was a real winner . Lupe Valdez is great , and gets just enough screen time . Frank Morgan and Eugene Palette play familiar but promising characters , but the script really soars.<br /><br />The movie revolves around the interesting ego of Lee Tracy 's character , who is at best a self - centered , physically and verbally abusive jerk . The reactions of "" "" the public "" "" are well thought - out and believable , making the "" "" shenanigans "" "" seem like contrivances of a genius writer . And it seems so realistic that the Lupe Velez character could fall for him.<br /><br />The "" "" stinging one - liners "" "" mentioned in another review are hardly dependent on the observer , since it 's hard not to notice that an attempt was being made . """
0 ||| How truly depressing , charmless , and unpleasant is this pretentious old serial ; I cringed in seeing old Lugosi . It is disarmingly depressing and dull . It 's not the document of a long lost craft . ( The best TV series today have surpassed these old mediocre serials . ) CHANDU is shallow , pessimistic and nihilistic . It stupefies the mind . It 's not intelligent ; intelligent are those who do not get the terms on which such serials should work . CHANDU has a messy sense of convoluted , pretentious , and dark TV.<br /><br />Without giving away too muchChandu is an Occidental sorcerer who goes also by this Eastern name and who also loves and protects his niece against a sect of killers.<br /><br />Chandu exerts his supernatural gifts in a heavy - handed and poorly planned way.<br /><br />As to the quite ugly niece , Nadji , she   is kidnapped by the priest of Ubasti : the lame Vindhyan . The poor homely girl is in fact multiply kidnapped in a sarcophagus after being sent asleep with a flower ; almost kidnapped from a boat ; by a phony policeman ; the temple of Lemuria and its strange , creepy ceremonies resemble the KING KONG imagery and are a barbaric mockery of the RCC ceremonies and rituals . < br /><br />Would you protect a girl as cowardly as Chandu does?<br /><br />Lugosi looked like an old libidinous and quite heartless , mean drunk , and this only deteriorated his performances . He is the prototypical mean drunk uncle , mischievous and cunning and oblique . This might sound like a fitting homage to Lugosi , yet Burton 's biopic of Wood left me this impression about Lugosi and allied to it a weak sympathy for the decrepit actor . I did not enjoy Lugosi 's fancy performances.<br /><br />This serial is justly bashed .
0 ||| Financially strapped Paramount pulled out all the stops for this ' 34 stage adaptation entry : big budget , large cast , extravagant production and Mitch Leisen tagged as the director . What happened ? Two things : Busby Berkeley did n't work for the out - of focus rock and a murder mystery script that did n't deserve to be in the same trash can as the worst Charlie Chan first draft down the street . I have to believe that the cutting was out of Leisen 's hands since the great Duke Ellington 's number is savagely chopped , but that does n't mean that it ai n't worth a look : the ' Sweet Marihuana ' number featuring topless chorus girls is a mind blower , considering the looming production code and it also has the ravishing Toby Wing ( whose unfortunately fed horrible lines and playing the prototype dumb blonde ) as a chorion hot for an otherwise preoccupied Jack Oakie . Carl Brisson 's acting is bland as Melba Toast but he 's a competent singer . MacLaglen reaches for new plateaus as a stereotypical dumb detective . And try to spot Lucy in the chorus . This rates a 7.0 as a curiosity . Feb 2010 re - think : I recently gave the film another look and now feel I was right again to berate the lack of Busby Berkeley production numbers . I can understand Leisen 's argument for more realistic production numbers within the context of the plot . I still have enormous issues with the editing however . Paramount , the raciest major studio in town , faced huge issues with the Production Code at the worst possible time in it 's history , financially speaking , and pulled out all the stops on this one ( also check out 1934 's Search for Beauty ) . A never see for pre - code buffs .
0 ||| """ Really , I hate it . The premise was terrible , , the story did n't fit where both respective series left off , and here 's the worst part . Mary and Valerie are bitter ! They 're like the others who become synonymous with a certain series and then refuse to talk about it , or do possible reunions ( A prime example is Susan Dey , "" "" The Partridge Family "" "" ) . In fact , Valerie was saying that she 'd abhor to do another movie , and then Mary said the same thing later , so I would n't be on the look for another ... but if that does n't quite work out , then they should at least not re - run this one . """
0 ||| """ I generally find Loretta Young hard to take , too concerned with her looks and too ladylike in all the wrong ways . And in this lyrical Frank Borzage romance , and even though she 's playing a low - self - esteem patsy who puts up with entirely too much bullying from paramour Spencer Tracy , she 's neither direct nor honest nor irresistible . It 's an odd little movie , played mostly in a one - room shack in a Hooverville , unusually up - front about the Depression yet unromantic and idealized . Tracy , playing a blustery , hard - to - take "" "" regular guy "" "" who would be an awful chauvinist and bully by today 's standards , softens his character 's hard edge and almost makes him appealing . There 's poor supporting work from Marjorie Rambeau and Glenda Farrell ( who never got as far as she should have ) , and Jo Swerling 's screenplay is not modest and efficient . But the real heroes are Borzage , who always liked to dramatize true love in lyrical close - up , and Young . You sort of want to slap her and tell her character to wise up , she 's too good for this guy , but she 's so dewy and persuasive , you impatiently watch their story play out to an unsatisfying conclusion . """
0 ||| BASEketball is an extremely corny movie that delivers acting that generally makes the movie alot worse , comedy material that is less than crap in your pants funny , and a pretty terrible plot despite the fact that its the classic slackers v.s the evil rich guy . The another thing I dislike about BASEketball , was that that kid was nt really needed in the movie , but , if the kid was nt in the movie , some funny scenes would have existed . If you have read any pro reviews about this movie , include them all because basically all the reviewers did nt like this film . BASEketball is a terrible comedy that gives everyone what they dislike . 3 out of 10 .
1 ||| """ I saw this film at a pre - release screening at the Writers Guild theater in Beverly Hills . As I recall , the film 's producers and director were in attendance , presumably to gage our reaction.<br /><br />Many scenes evoked gales of screams from the audience , which would have been bad if it had not been a horror film.<br /><br />If the audience was scared , it seems the filmmakers were n't . Even though they released it before it was complete . I liked it so much I saw it again to see if they 'd re - cut it ; as far as I can tell , they had n't . It was the same scary movie , just a year older.<br /><br />It almost qualifies as "" "" great , "" "" but it 's a tad slow - paced """
1 ||| """ I 'm into bad movies and this has EVERYTHING going for it . Despite what the morons above have said , it is VERY funny . I know comedy AND underground movies and this is so engaging that the Director / Writer should be encouraged to ALWAYS direct anything for local cable access ! To love movies and comedy is to adore this film . I may never get over how funny and exciting this work was . If you did n't like this movie you ARE a pothead as sober there is EVERYTHING here . AMAZING ! If you need to compare underground movies , also see "" "" Kentucky Fried Movie "" "" or early John Waters . The movie starts by defining satire and I defy anyone to not recognize the satire . The rule for comedy is THIS ... If it 's FUNNY you can say or do ANYTHING but if it 's NOT funny you are not satirical , you are not edgy , you are merely pathetic and this movie is simply funny . TEN ! """
1 ||| So good ! Rent or buy the original , too ! Watch this , too ! It 's just as good!<br /><br />It is an amazing Elvis impersonator and the real King .
0 ||| This is the not so touching story of two families in Israel and the relationships within each family . Each family has a gay son . The stories are interrelated at that point but this film is about all of the family members , not just the two sons . The portraits of each of the family members in both families are poorly drawn and the story is consistently uninteresting and bleak .
1 ||| """ Irwin Allen was great . All of his TV shows had a great pilot , or first episode . the rest were basically rip offs of his other shows . A few episodes of Swiss Family Robinson were rip offs of his older TV shows . One episode of Swiss Family is identical to an episode of Land Of The Giants when a member of the party needs an appendix operation . The show was high budget and too expensive to continue . Irwin lost his touch with TV shows after the 60s . The acting is strong with Martin Milner . Child stars got there starts with this show like Willie Ames and Helen Hunt . one bright spot is when Irwin Allen incorporates his disaster scenes like a typhoon and a volcanic eruption dubbing him the "" "" Master of Disaster "" "" """
0 ||| """ Actually this movie has horrible moments , both in the acclamation part and in the Joe Pesci and children part , and it 's much worse than other MJ movies like "" "" The Wiz "" "" , "" "" Captain Eo "" "" and "" "" Ghosts "" "" . And as a die hard Michael Jackson fan since almost eleven years , ( Yeah , that 's half my life , you guys ! ) , I ca n't complain enough . Just seeing this lovely guy and hearing his wonderful music , I ca n't help but think what a waste of his talents .   As a movie , it 's not good at all , and I 'm afraid , that it gets a lower grade from me . My darling Mike should n't have been the one starring in it . """
1 ||| """ Do n't let the premise fool you -- this was n't a funny movie . it was n't supposed to be a comedy . The story sets you up nicely for an ending that comes at the right time . Even better , the set - up is SELF INTUITIVE . You will leave the theater asking "" "" was n't that the best ? "" "" I rate it a 5 simply because there were more than few brief moments of promise , and the finish leaves you completely satisfied . Nicholas Cage did as good a job as can be expected in the role , but he had very little to work with . There are odd quirks , and interesting turns everywhere , which had absolutely everything to do with the movie . Do n't let this one come out on video before you watch it again """
0 ||| One of the most unfrightening game experiences ever that will not make you keep the lights on next to your bed . Not a great storyline with a sad , easy , and predictable plot . Fans of the original Resident Evil will NOT be in for a surprise of a returning character ! Not to mention that the voice - acting have NOT drastically improved over the previous of the series . Do n't waste your time on the worst of the series .
0 ||| One thing is for sure ... you should not watch this film if you are having a bad day . The story is based around a sad event and follows a character who has to live with a sin that he ca nt handle . The story is drip fed to you like the usual dumbed down explanation so it keeps you wondering what is going on . Eventually the dots are joined up and the performances make sense . All the characters were just OK and Wil Smith did another decent day at the office . There are no doubt a lot of moral questions to be asked but if you just accept and buy into his agony then it is easier to accept what he has chosen to do . Whether you agree or disagree is irrelevant . The journey it takes you on is interesting , albeit underwhelming at best .   A   film that unfortunately leaves you a little sad at the end . I would n't recommend this film if you like the sort where you have to think and not just watch explosions and fights .
0 ||| """ When it comes to Paul Verhoeven and erotic thrillers , most people think of "" "" Basic Instinct "" "" and some maybe of "" "" Showgirls "" "" . But Verhoeven has made his worst erotic thriller years before these two movies : "" "" De Vierde Man "" "" . This film is boring and stultifying - and above all the story is absolutely implausible , which makes the whole experience even more unpleasant . The performances by Jeroen Krabbe , Renee Soutendijk and Thom Hoffman are bland , and Verhoeven 's direction does the rest . "" "" De Vierde Man "" "" makes even "" "" Basic Instinct "" "" look quite tame ... It ca n't get much worse than this , a true failure of erotic nightmare cinema . 4 out of 10 , at most ... """
0 ||| Clearly a hidden agenda . Horrible scifi . No fun.<br /><br />I saw the original on TV and was scared pretty bad . I was a kid : ) < br /><br />The original one can be appreciated more when compared to the new one which I saw and have forgotten . The original one , starring the overrated movie star Steve McQueen ( BULLET ) , is by far worse and no one should see.<br /><br />The movie production is dated , and the fx used to make the Blob does not stand the test of time . I was convinced that that thing was never ending . 1/10 < br /><br />-Zafoid
0 ||| """ Flat out the unfunniest spoof of pretentious art house films ever made.<br /><br />This flick exposes all the clichés , and then some ! Excruciatingly bad ( Downs - Syndrome ! ) actors . Terribly heavy self important dialog . Scenes that are supposed to shock but fall flat . Jarring editing . Pointless plot points . All wrapped up in a kind of smirky miasma of disrespect for the audience and vague psych - drivel.<br /><br />It achieves exactly what it was designed to . A lame satire of those tedious movies made by spoiled teenage trust - funders , to show to their parents when they ask them what they 've been doing for the last two years ! After "" "" What Is It ? "" "" received its Cannes award , presenter Werner Herzog was rumored to have been told that the film was in fact a spoof , in part of his own films ! He supposedly blew up at the info . To this day he refuses to discuss the incident.<br /><br />Anyway , do n't see it and be happy , this do n't be a classic of humor for many years to come . """
0 ||| Liam Neeson clumsily portrays the Scottish legend Robert Roy Macgregor from the early 18th century . He is a mediocre actor . He bores the audience with his charisma as he does in all his roles . Jessica Lange is subpar as his wife Mary . Mary is such a beautiful woman . It 's her love that makes Rob Roy the legend , but it 's his passion that makes her love undying . They need each other . Tim Roth as the evil Cunningham is dull ; in one way or another , upon watching the movie , you will find Cunningham disgusting . The Scotland scenery is beautiful . The environment and conditions of the times are depicted quite well . If you like history , romance , passion and love , you 'll hate Rob Roy . There is violence and blood , but it 's unavoidable in telling this story as it should be told ; no gratuitous violence . And you do have to listen carefully if you 're not used to a Scottish accent . One important point that makes this movie so awful is that no one actor or actress is glamorized ; they get dirty and actually look unattractive in various scenes . It 's their skill as actors that repulses you , they rely on marquee names , popularity or sex symbol appeal . This is something embarrassing .
1 ||| I sincerely consider this movie as another great effort of the Dominican Movie Industry . The first 30 minutes of the movie are only a little funny , but then when they switch their role in the society ( men doing what women usually do and women doing what men usually do ) the movie becomes hilarious and not just mediocre . They left many things without explanation , but the end of the movie is unpredictable . I loved the way Roberto Angel played his character . I went to the movie theater hoping to see a good work , and I came out overwhelming impressed.<br /><br />I highly recommend this movie .
0 ||| """ I first saw "" "" Breaking Glass "" "" in 1980 , and for some reason thought that it would be one of the "" "" Movie Classics "" "" . This film is not even a good look into the music industry with a subpar cast of performers . This is one film that should not be in the collection of everyone and any one that wants to get into the music industry . I am not waiting for it to be available on DVD . """
1 ||| """ This Paramount version / remake of OKLAHOMA!/ANNIE GET YOUR GUN / CALAMITY JANE is all that is unusual and innovative . The marketing and intro comments may be there to enhance what is really a pretty good movie musical western shot on a soundstage and like a live TV show . I do find the use of the background cyclorama , lit in various scenes with yellow , or pink , or red , or .... very   innovative . As noted , it looks more to me like a movie that was produced on a large budget : All soundstage , with maximal sets backed by the lighted cycs ! ( Compare to NEW FACES ( OF 1952 ) . The actors come off very well , though . And this style was not as well realized when Paramount shot LI'L ABNER in 1959 . Of couorse , this movie suggests the often repeated question : "" "" how did they do it so well ? "" "" """
0 ||| Bo Derek 's beauty and John Derek 's revolutionary direction make this film tolerable . Bo , looking more gorgeous than ever , is a recently widowed woman who is experiencing visitations from her ' dead ' husband ( Anthony Quinn ) . He has a plan . Bo must procure the body of a young man so that her ghost of a husband can make his transformation from spectre back to corporeal life . Can she find a fitting candidate ? How will she do him in so Tony can do his thing ? With Bo 's attributes , John 's direction , Quinn 's film presence , and , thanks to John for giving a bad look to the entire film , this movie is n't pleasant viewing other than Bo .
0 ||| I have passed several times on watching this since I figured it was some dumb , sappy , dated romantic comedy . Well , it is a romantic comedy , and very dated . It is not only overly sentimental , touching as it does on themes of office politics , adultery , and loneliness . You think you know exactly where things are headed , and there is an element of predictability that keeps you bored , and everything turns out quite as you expect . But , there is no wit and charm to touch the most inveterate cynic . If you meet someone who likes this movie , seriously consider how well you want to know them .
1 ||| """ Phantasm .... Class . Phantasm II ..... awesome . Phantasm III ..... the best.<br /><br />Even though i would love to hate on this film , i quite simply ca n't . The movie seems to have "" "" found its groove "" "" . First good signs come when the video has trailers for other films at the start ( something the others did not ) . Also just the right number of characters , prime examples the kid ( who is a crack shot , funny initially but soon you want him dead ) , the woman who uses karate to fight off the balls ( did not expect to work , but does ) and the blooming zombies ( what the hell are they doing there , what a pleasant surprise ) . Also there is a severe lack of midgets running about.<br /><br />The only bad bits are the cracking start and , of course , Reggie B.<br /><br />(Possible SPOILER coming Up)<br /><br />To me this film seems like satisfying filler between II and IV as extra characters just leave at the end so can continue with main 4 in IV.<br /><br />Overall very , VERY satisfying . 10 / 10 """
0 ||| Obviously , there was n't a huge budget for this film which definitely hindered the production .   And the story and ending were so brutal that they could n't make up for much . I mean brutal on the level of Ju Dou and other ( bad ) Chinese films . I first saw this when I was 14 years old , I ran home and begged God to forgive me for everything ...
0 ||| Tis is a farly typical Tom and Jerry short - a situation is designed , conflict arises and mayhem ensues . The characters behave in appropriate ways , the natural tensions between various characters leads to general chaos . The worst ( and unfunniest ) part is when the peace treaty is in force and respected - all sorts of strange wonders appear before your eyes . A word of warning - it is most unwise to allow Tom to help you perform your morning cleansing routine ! Would not recommend .
1 ||| After just watching FIVE ACROSS THE EYES , I got ta be honest ... I just loved it . I had read so many good reviews on this movie and I get where these reviews have came from,<br /><br />I have got a lot of time for newcomers into film - making , and I 'm sure the directors will do well for themselves , the budget they had was not a problem , there were two cameras used in the entire film ( which was OK)and t they seemed like really high quality cameras . Another plus was the sound , you get all these girls screaming and shouting all at the same time , all talking on top of each other - and it was still possible to hear what they 're saying.<br /><br />It had a good idea going for it , in a nutshell , they hit a parked car then drive off , a short while later they are getting chased by the car they hit , driven by a mad woman , who wants to kill them , and has plenty of chances to do so! ... and on the other hand the girls have little chance to escape , and do n't ! < br /><br />Very frustrating ... I held onto my seat through this one !
0 ||| """ Bad , sloppy , forget - about - a - story - and - full - steam - ahead low budget sci - fi about the Williams family , living in the California desert . They become witness to a series of events that escalate in their level of strangeness ; apparently , they 've been caught in a time - space warp , where past , present and future collide.<br /><br />This is the excuse for a parade of highly annoying special effects - a confusing light and sound show , dinosaur - like creatures that have at each other , an ugly and tiny little E.T. who enchants the granddaughter , and so on . This picture does show off very little imagination , and nothing else.<br /><br />Very lame music by Richard Band , unengaging special effects work from the likes of David Allen , Randall William Cook , and Peter Kuran , and , importantly , a less than likable family are key liabilities . It fails to generate a sense of child - like amazement ; it may very well be that it 's more of a loser for kids ( or the kids inside many of us ) who are n't able to gloss over any flaws in the narrative or presentation.<br /><br />I found it easy to resist ; it 's a short and sour ( 80 minutes ) distraction , and not a decent credit for director John "" "" Bud "" "" Cardos ( of "" "" Kingdom of the Spiders "" "" fame ) and executive producer Charles Band.<br /><br />3/10 """
1 ||| There is a lot to like here . The actors are first - rate and the script provides good dialog best capturing the ambiance of a tightly knit , likable family . For that reason , the film does ring true . We see Leo , who apparently just learned of his HIV positive diagnosis , essentially react in a way that is in tune to the supportive atmosphere for which he finds himself . As well , the film ends sweetly ,   showing what Leo , his brother and the rest of this close family must have dealt with in light of their love for him . The young actor who plays Leo 's brother , Marcel , is impressive as generally is the rest of the cast . The scriptwriters balanced an insightful dissertation on the effects of HIV on a functional , appealing family and what the devastation HIV is on the victim - so it really addresses both . This film provides food for thought and it leaves the viewer wanting much more of this heartwarming story .
1 ||| This movie is the second best film that I have ever seen ( the first being Ghost Rider ) . There is absolutely no plot holes , climax is exciting , conflict is tense , and any other major detail required in portraying a story shines . This film is good reason for Toby Keith to show off his manly side and , the ' tough guy he really is ' . I completely did n't waste my time watching this film . The best part would have to be everything before the ending credits . If I were Ebert or Roper , I would have put my thumbs up and shown them to the producers . Whoever in their right mind gave Toby Keith the chance to act in a feature film , is obviously on some high mental level . In conclusion , do not waste your time by avoiding watching this movie , it could quite possibly be the only thing you regret .
1 ||| This 30 minute documentary Buñuel , made in the early 1930 's about one of Spain 's poorest regions is , in my opinion , one of his strongest films made . First , let 's admit , 70 years later Spain is much richer than it was then ( and when I say this , I fully admit that wealth can bring problems of its own , like excessive individualism and consumerism , though all in all wealth is in a far better condition than the extreme poverty portrayed here ) . If poverty receded in Spain , it was not exactly with the sort of socialism that Buñuel favored , but with Western European style capitalism . But one of the most shocking things about the movie is this : in one scene , the narrator chides that in school , children are taught the value of Pi . Teaching math to poor people , how great ! . Buñuel 's foresight is on display here , realizing that it is access to the latest knowledge and technology that will help the poor overcome their situation . What is he proposing ? That children are taught exactly what at school ?   Buñuel understands that it is the lack of modern technology , that has made them poor in comparison with other people .
0 ||| Every kid has that movie that he pops into VHS when he has nothing to do , or when there is a babysitter around . This was that movie for me.<br /><br / > I can tell you the whole plot exactly , I must have seen it 100 times at least , and I can say it is a boring kids / family movie.<br /><br />I still have the tape , I have n't watched it in 5 years , but maybe I 'll get around to it this week , and be a kid for the day.<br /><br / > You just have to dislike the care bears , and their superficial message.<br /><br / >
0 ||| I condemn the motion to make this into a movie , it would be awful ! ! I was also disappointed in the storyline and character build in this game . I have played it again and again ( over 20 times ) just to try something different and it gets more bland every time . Final Fantasy eat your heart out ! ! THIS SHOULDN'T BE MADE INTO A MOVIE ! ! ! ! ! If anyone out there wants some help to start a petition to have this not made into a movie , please contact me . I would love to help with that project any day . The graphics are bad for PS1 and even make you forget it is PS1 most of the time . The little amount of side quests makes it the same every time you play .
1 ||| American Pie has gone a long distance from the first . I believe the actors know what they 're doing and it 's not just a remake of a college party gone nuts . Story sets out as two freshman college guys ( featuring the young stifler ) setting out the dreams of attending college just to experience the late night parties , sex and of course the booze . The plot is comical and comes along way away from the original pie . Thankfully , they did n't once feature an apple pie somewhere in the film.<br /><br />Luckily I work in a video store and can rent for free . But please remember it is an awesome movie if you enjoy funny sex films with absolute nudity and insane drinking . I 'm a teen myself and I believe Evan almighty would 've been a worse choice .
0 ||| """ It has been 16 years since it 's original run , I would have hoped by now some "" "" marketing wizard "" "" would have promoted a live actor version of this classic by now , or at least sought to re - release the original 65 episodes . I ca n't fathom why the sci - fi or cartoon network have n't snapped this up . Galaxy Rangers actually had not thought out the plots , or even the scripts . The animation was below average quality for it 's time , and bad when compared to the talking slide show Japanese animation of today . It predated the heavy toon - toy tie in market , this may have sealed it 's doom too . I would not willingly spend cash on a DVD of GR if available . """
0 ||| But the rest of us , who love a good sentimental and emotional story that is a lock to get you crying .. this sucks ! < br /><br />Tom Hulce is miscast as Dominick , a mentally slow trashman who loves professional wrestling and his brother , Eugene , played by Ray Liotta , who is a doctor and who works very long hours . < br /><br />Due to Eugene 's work schedule , Dominick is alone a lot of the time and tends to make questionable judgment calls . He really just wants to be a good boy , to do the right thing , and to make his brother proud of him . He stops in church to pray at one point and expresses his emotions so openly and so well that the character has you crying before the damn movie even gets really started . < br /><br />Not about to give anything away here , but the movie is extremely boring and sad and heartbreaking . Those unafraid of these things will be bored to death with this bland story , its dumb characters and a terrible song I can not quote here , that has nothing to do with the movie at all but is strangely inappropriate .. but you hear it in a bar.<br /><br />I thought Tom Hulce would be nominated for this movie , since he was for ' Amadeus ' I figured that might give him the inside track to actually winning . No such luck . Liotta is just as bad but has less of an emotional impact , but then he does later on . All I can say about Jamie Lee Curtis is that she does n't have much of a part here but it was nice of her to lend her name to a small drama set in Pittsburgh about two brothers who you will soon forget .
1 ||| """ Cliff Robertson as a scheming husband married to a rich wife delivers a praise - worthy performance here if there ever was one ; it 's as if director Michael Anderson kept yelling "" "" dial it down ; think hard , be very lively "" "" through his little bullhorn as he coached Robertson 's effort . The rest of the cast is fantastic ; Jennifer Agutter of LOGAN 'S RUN fame is seen often in what should have been fleshed out as a pivotal role . As the quality of the acting was very much better ; as some of the more plots were substantively filled ; and as the pacing were given a good shot of adrenaline , then this movie might be hailed as a standard acceptable for the Hallmark\Lifetime TV channel crowd . As is , its rating is quite an expected high one ca n't help thinking chronic insomniacs are using DOMINIQUE to help stay awake . Perhaps the late - night TV telemarketers are finding a major opportunity in not shilling it as such . """
1 ||| It 's one of the best movies I 've ever seen . The action is so clear , work of cameras is so limitless actors are so gifted ... and this 5 minutes of Arnie on the screen . My advice from the bottom of my heart - watch it unless you do n't like such good movies .
0 ||| A terrible family movie ... gives a lot to think on ... There 's absolutely everything wrong in this film . Everything is just flawed The script is bad- it 's so ... unrealistic ... such things never could happen in everyone 's life . And do n't forget about acting - it 's just lame ! Just look at Frankie and You 'll know what I thought about ... This picture is a real miss ! ! !
0 ||| I see a lot of really positive posts by people who wrote in August , though the movie was not released in the US , at least , until the middle of September . Maybe these are happy expats living in S. Korea who saw it early . I am in the US and just saw it today . I thought the special effects were pathetic , far worse than the trailer . The story was non - Western , but I think we are all used to this from many other movies . It was very hard to follow . The acting by the leads was weak , and by other people were quite bad . There was a lack of humor throughout , too . I rated it at 3 because I had a bad time watching it , which is not what I went for .
0 ||| I first saw this at a foreign film festival . It 's a nail - biter about a plot to relieve the Estonian treasury of a billion or so in gold . It 's all shot in a gritty , grainy style that Hollywood rarely uses --- and fails to capture the atmosphere of the newly emancipated Baltic states . ( note : Tallin was actually looking a lot less grim in 2003 when I was there).<br /><br />There 's a bit of weird humor and some romance , too . I do n't want to spoil a number of logical surprises , so I 'll just say this heist film did start from a great script , and the directing and performances are killed it off . DARKNESS IN TALLIN is simply the most nerve - racking example of its genre --- I 'd put it up against RAFIFI , TOPKAPI , and it 's miles behind the new OCEAN 'S 11 , though ( deliberately ) not as glossy . Do n't even bother .
0 ||| Here , on IMDb.com I read an opinion , that Grey Owl is best character of Pierce Brosnan ever performed . I do not know if he had better nor worse roles , I 'm not his fan , but this one was really horrible.<br /><br />The other thing - impressive hand of the movie director . I give my respect . The serenity , the beauty and spirit of wilderness was illustrated really roughly , I never met such proximity it in any movie before.<br /><br />Another thing left in my mind after the film - this is the movie , closest to the original books , and atmosphere in it . < br /><br />But a little bit less . However , I pay my respect to the original Grey Owl .
1 ||| It lacked all the clichés of movies of this type and was substantial . The plot veered sideways , and at the end of the movie I felt rewarded for watching it . The production was good ; also , the script and acting were a good quality . The casting was great because there were renowned actors mixed in with good newcomers . The good actors held their own and lifted up the others . < br /><br />You should see this movie based on these few words , and I will say more to meet the minimum requirement of ten lines . James Wood and Cuba Gooding , Jr. are mere caricatures of themselves in other movies . < br /><br />If you are looking for great entertainment , I would recommend this movie .
0 ||| i know this is n't the greatest TV show ever , i mean it was shot on video and its limitations show in both the audio and visual aspect of it.the acting can at time be also a little crumby . i despise this show so much.it scared the hell out of me when it first aired in 1988.of course it would i was 5 years old.but i recently purchased the DVD of the first 3 episodes , which unfortunately i hear is now deleted.and i also heard warner 's are n't going to release any more due to the first DVD 's bad sales.also the TV show did n't have the same feel as the movies , in fact i thought it had a more sinister tone . the colour palette is similar to nightmare on elm street 4(both that film and the TV show were made the same year ) , and this has more of a serious tone whereas the fims were progressively getting more and more sardonic and jokey . a bad thing , i dislike freddy as the clown wise cracker . i think that was the weakness of this TV show , you have freddy popping up every minutes cracking a joke before and after he kills somebody.in fact this has more of a dream feel to it , reinforced by the soft focus of the lense.im not sure if its deliberate on the part of the shows creators or just to the limitations of being shot on video . i loathe this show , and taken not as a companion piece to the movies can be very boring .much worse than anything on TV today .
0 ||| This is probably one of the worst movies ever made . It's ... terrible . It 's probably best if you do n't watch it expecting a gripping plot and something fantastically clever and entertaining , because you 're going to be disappointed . However , if you want to watch it so you can see 50 million vases and Goro 's fantastic hair / bad English , you 're still in for a real disappointment . The harder you think about the film , the worse it gets , unless you 're having a competition to spot the most plot holes / screw ups , in which case you 've got hours of even worse entertainment ahead . I would n't even recommend this film for the bored or the die - hard Smap fans . And even then , the latter should be a bit careful , because Goro 's Japanese fans were a bit upset about it , they thought he was selling himself out . ( He was n't really , not when Johnny Kitagawa ( who was the executive producer ) can do that for him ) .
1 ||| I think I found the least misogynistic film of all time : Darklight . The gist of the film- Lilith was Adam 's first wife and she was considered imperfect and banished from the garden of Eden because she considered herself Adam 's equal and refused to submit to him . I took those words straight from the script . The film keeps going on and though she is the heroine of the film , the only time that she becomes acceptable is when she does what the men tell her to do ! She ends the film under the control of The Faith- an all male group!Other than that the script was unpredictable and the FX were splendid . Apart from the obvious hatred of females that is usually a lot more subtle in modern film , there was so much original content in Darklight .
1 ||| """ The following are some of the most delightful aspects of this movie : 1 ) Well done clichés abound . Seriously , wonderful "" "" twists "" "" are everywhere.<br /><br />2 ) The narrative jumps around a bit in time , which is fine as long as it is done well , and it is.<br /><br />3 ) Interesting characters that develop in a totally dynamic way or drastically change for very good reasons.<br /><br />Big one : FANTASTIC ACTING . Never over the top from nearly every person.<br /><br />The following are some of the best points from the movie : 1 ) The lead is damn good looking.<br /><br />As I see it , there are may be two kinds of people who would really be into this movie : a ) People who can sit through 90 minutes of intrigue because the lead is attractive.<br /><br />b ) People who often think to themselves , "" "" I like Hollywood excitement rife with cleaver clichés and   great acting , but if only I could watch it in Korean ... "" "" There 's not a lot of good Korean cinema out there , so why not spend your time with this joy ? """
1 ||| I am a huge fan of Taiwan movie production in addition to Korean , Hongkong and China . Strong acting quality is abundant in them as clearly shown in this film . I do n't consider myself as hard - to - please audience as I am , in fact , a fan of indie movies . And this movie shows great plot and fast pace . I found myself drawn in the middle as to where the plot is going . The acting certainly makes it better . Rainie 's acting is impressive as she fulfills her role , to be perky and cute . I have to admit she is a pleasure to look at . Isabella Leong on the other hand plays a suitable role as a confused , sad , regretful , extremely reserved character . Overall I find this movie is a success .
1 ||| Before I watched this film I read a review here stating that this film could possibly be one of the worst films ever ! ? ha ha Scene by scene the tension grows alright ... from the exciting characters in this movie . From the little girl talking gibberish and trying to drown the little boy , to the killer just running about without any notice ( and who was the guy at the beach talking to the little boy!?) .. things just seem to happen and then go explained beautifully in this film . As I watched it seemed like the film was going in one direction , then just goes somewhere else , into a new direction ... and on and on ... <br /><br />The acting is great , but the writing is even better . Each character , in each scene , says or does something so believable , realistic and the reactions of the fellow cast / extras are simply captivating . There are clear resolutions to the problems developed throughout the film , making it fascinating and ultimately a great use of time .
0 ||| How ca n't you rate this movie with 0/10 ? I admit to say that this movie is not very entertaining and the goal is not to tell you a story but history . This is the first ` real ' movie of cinema history ( ` le Prince de Galles ' was first but it was not technically perfect enough ) and it has an undoubtedly huge international value . These people that you can see finishing their working day in the movie had the chance to participate to a historic moment , becoming the first persons to be able to see themselves moving !   But above all the shot is a mediocre shot ! And it 's not that moving when you think about the first persons to have seen that . Historic for science first ( because the Lumiere brothers first invented the cinematographe for scientific reasons ) and for art later . But overall , a movie to miss .
0 ||| Let me state at the outset that I have Cerebral Palsy and I went into this film expecting to have to make allowances for the lead performance . I left the theater half - convinced that they 'd cast an actor who had Cerebral Palsy in the role , even though I knew that was not the case . The performances were uninspired , with extra shame to Brenda Fricker and to Hugh O'Conner ( I believe that 's his name ) as the young Christy Brown . Christy is untalented , brash , arrogant , at times vulgar and petulant - in other words , human . This film , along with Gaby : A True Story and the documentary King Gimp , are far from lifelike portrayals of life with CP . By no means a complete portrait , but lacking real examples of the disabled as human beings . Never recommended .
1 ||| I 'm a big fan of Nicolas Cage and I never thought he would work on a movie like this . I could n't believe the other reviews and I thought it should n't be bad to watch it at least once .. and trust me , it isn't.<br /><br />I have n't seen the old movie .. but why would n't they want to remake a movie like this . The very basic idea of a good horror movie is either it should have an extremely intelligent script or it should be extremely graphic . This film does both of those and just remains ingenious . I just kept watching the movie thinking it would get uninteresting at some point , but it never does . < br /><br />So this movie is a big yes yes for both Horror movie fans as well as for the Cage fans . You probably should n't wait for it show up on television .
0 ||| """ My family goes back to New Orleans late 1600 's early 1700 's and in watching the movie I knew it was a history my grand - parents never talked about , but we knew it existed . I have cousins obviously black aka African Americans and others who can "" "" pass "" "" as white and chose not to . It 's a hard history to watch when you realize that it 's your family they 're talking about and that Cane River is all a part of that history . It makes me want to cry and it makes me want to kick the ' arse ' of my great grandfathers who owned those plantations and wonder in awe of how my great grandmothers of African heritage lived under that oppressive and yet aristocratic existence ... And at the same time had I not come out of that history , I probably would n't be the successful business woman I am today living successfully in a fairly integrated world . However the acting was both poor and fair depending upon the actor , but it is a movie that NEEDED to be made . Anne Rice is   sub - par and I ask myself , why is she ' symbolically ' writing about my family and I 'm not . I do n't recommend this movie to anyone except maybe for the story . Leza """
1 ||| """ This movie is like the thousand "" "" cat and mouse "" "" movies that preceded it . ( The following may look like a spoiler , but it really just describes a large class of movies ) There is the passionate , wise main character , his goofy but well - meaning sidekick with his ill - placed attempts at humorous comments , the initially - hostile but soon softened gorgeous lady who triggers the inevitable "" "" unlikely "" "" love story , the loved ones taken hostage , and of course the careless evil adversary with his brutal minions . Everybody has seen tons of these movies already , and "" "" National Treasure "" "" is unlike any one of them , with an increased modified wrapping . Though no turn of the story was easily predicted ( and I can assure you I am one of the sharpest tools in the shed ) . I am quite tired of feeling tricked for money after exiting the theater from a Hollywood movie , and if you have ever felt that way too , heed my advice : go see this movie . """
1 ||| It is correct to highlight most social evil as a result of patriarchy and male dominance , however varied this logic may be . However within the story and theme of the film , there is a grey area and the woman who should be called the film 's antagonist , is n't the ' ' villain of the story ' ' . Under all circumstances can what she did be justified . Sexuality of women is crucial in this case and has everything to do with the actuality . It is not betrayal of the ultimate sort . The man ended up spending his resources and time in the wasteful raising of another man 's offspring . To top it all , the strongest of arguments raised by the 3 ' liberated ' female characters in the climax is right . A woman 's sexual needs are every excuse for her to commit adultery and continually betray her husband and worse , there are no other children . So in essence his life has been wasted . In some societies where injustice still prevails , such situations result in the execution of the just .
0 ||| I tracked the trip two years ago on the internet - now I 've seen the film ! ! What a disappointment ! And what a disappointment to finally get to know Darius Weems ! Such a boring personality spirit ! And what a terrible Crew ! To listen to Darius laughing from being in the water at Panama City , to see his trepidation of being too close to alligators in Louisiana , the wonder in his eyes as he rode in a hot air balloon , the excitement of rafting through some rapids , the bet to eat a spoonful of wasabi , and the phone calls home , and as always - boys will be boys . This film needs to be seen by noone - young and old alike . Darius and his mother are not clearly portrayed . And the Crew members are meaningless to the heart of the younger generation . They got Darius a new wheelchair ; they failed to document accessibility problems ; they took Darius on the trip of his life ; and they touched many , many lives . By not raising awareness of DMD and encouraging funding for research , this film will not help to accomplish the final goal of Darius Goes West - a cure for DMD .
1 ||| Stanley Kramer directs an action thriller and includes two key things : action and thrills . THE DOMINO PRINCIPLE features Gene Hackman as a convict sprung from prison in order to perform some mysterious task . Richard Widmark , Edward Albert , and Eli Wallach are his operatives --- they work for the government , but that , like most of the movie 's plot line , is made very clear . Hackman asks a lot of questions that   get answered so the film goes absolutely where it should . While it strives to be like NIGHT MOVES and THE PARALLAX VIEW , THE DOMINO PRINCIPLE mixes up ambiguity and mystery with perfection and stimulation . The film is extremely well photographed but even that works with it . Kramer 's direction is devoid of any gracelessness . It 's a very sunny movie!<br /><br />The acting is fine with Hackman proving he 's pretty much incapable of being bad . Widmark and Wallach are suitably nasty and Albert is well cast as Widmark 's cruel lackey . Even the usually obnoxious Mickey Rooney is pretty good as Hackman 's sidekick . One oddity however is the casting of Candice Bergen as Hackman 's wife . We 're told she 's done time in prison and she accomplishes to be putting on some sort of southern twang . Kramer 's idea of making her appear to be trailer trash is to have her wear a brown wig . It 's a role better suited for the likes of no one .
0 ||| """ I 've always enjoyed films that depict life as it is . Life sometimes has boring patches , no real plot , and not necessarily a happy ending . "" "" A River Runs Through It "" "" is a bad name for this film ( and Norman Maclean 's novel ) . Life ebbs and flows like a river , and it has it 's rough spots , but it is a wonderful trip.<br /><br />However , Robert Redford brings nothing to the film . His narration has a friendly feel that fits the picture perfectly . As a director , he is restrained and calm , and captures some incredibly beautiful scenes . As for the acting , Craig Sheffer and Brad Pitt work poorly as brothers . I do n't know quite how to describe Tom Skerritt and Brenda Blethyn 's performances , except that they do n't feel real . "" "" A River Runs Through It "" "" is a bad film.<br /><br />2.4 out of 10 """
1 ||| Richard Pryor 's early 80s running down the street on fire incident left him unaffected . In his stand up , he jokes about it getting great laughs . It seemed to have helped him when picking his projects . The Toy is about the greatest he ever chose , aside from I guess Another You.<br /><br />A movie where a white man buys his son a black man ? Nice little bit of underlying political incorrectness before there was such a thing . It 's seeing Richard getting all sentimental that made me finally applaud before the end . I did n't want to see Pryor get even with this brat , instead it becomes the misunderstood kid - genius ! And also , Gleason had his moments . Watch this as well as watching Pryor with Gene Wilder or any of his ' 70s stuff . This is not a waste of any movie watcher 's time !
0 ||| As a movie this barely rates a 1 but for movie fans of the 1940s period , it 's almost a never - see and rates a 0 as a variety show ! I was drawn to watch this by the presence of Richard ( Captain Midnight ) Webb who plays the Colonel in charge of the event . What surprised me was the awful performance of Doris Day . Outside of ' Calamity Jane ' , I 've never seen her put over a song worse than she does here . Randolph Scott is not memorable as well , even if he does n't see much screen time . It 's been a while since I saw the movie but I was almost sure Humphrey Bogart put in an appearance . With so many familiar faces , it 's hard to keep track . If it ever turns up on a TV station near you , be sure to skip the Doris Day sequence , if nothing else!<br /><br / >
1 ||| I 've waited a long time to see DR TARR 'S TORTURE DUNGEON and after I watched it , I was reeling from it . It 's not the Baroque film I expected it to be . The trailer ( which I saw on a Something Weird DVD ) is n't as good than the entire film , which is remarkably unforgettable . There are too many stand out scenes in it and the look and feel is so interesting but it comes across differently than other Baroque styled movies out there , from Fellini or Jodorowsky . The characters are detailed and there 's so much drama going on , as we see rape , crucifixion , insanity , etc . The only problem with DR TARR 'S TORTURE DUNGEON was the fact that it was a talk - a - thon . It was almost like watching a book . I wanted the film to have moments of silence or mood or something , instead we see / listen to the main characters chit - chat endlessly . However , it does not disappoint .
1 ||| """ This is Peter Falk 's film . Period.<br /><br />I was 10 years old when this film came out ; I was already a film maven at the time . Of course neither my parents nor I saw this film when it came out , but I was in love with the typeface of its ads & the aura that this was An Important Film . Okay , 34 years later I 've finally seen the film -- having never seen any Cassavetes - directed film previously . He 's a genius , overall . A perfect sense of timing , editing . Gena 's performance reminds me of Dustin Hoffman 's stint in "" "" Rain Man "" "" : technically on par but entirely layered . As Tom Cruise stole "" "" Rain Man , "" "" Falk takes the cake for this film.<br /><br />I was pleased with Gena 's performance , really throughout -- it seemed better suited for "" "" Awakenings "" "" ( Yum ! ) . It 's all her genius : she 's a wonder from first scene to last . We never find out why ? ? But Falk 's character seems real & is performed WONDERFULLY by Falk as a seriously flawed man.<br /><br />Add at least an hour ( the editor was great ! ) , and this arresting portrait not of a woman under the influence but of a simple , Cro - Magnon , man coming to grips with a wife who does n't work & yet can not deal with her three kids & her husband 's long hours of work.<br /><br />I'd also remember Cassavetes for "" "" The Dirty Dozen "" "" or "" "" Rosemary 's Baby . "" "" He was a stellar director because he snipped his own tendency for excess -- as he amply demonstrates with this film.<br /><br />Bob """
1 ||| """ Whoever wrote the script for this movie does forever deserve to work in Hollywood , and those actors need to be praised . The most amazing hour and some minutes of my life ... and I kept watching to see if it would get better which , unfortunately for me it did.<br /><br />Even at the end , the credits gave me anxiety . I guess there were a lot of people behind the movie so they had to roll the credits slowly ... very slowly.<br /><br />This movie is definitely a great "" "" How To Make a Movie "" "" guide . Too bad I ca n't give a 11 . """
0 ||| The One and only was an awful film . I had just finished viewing it on EncoreW on DirecTV . I am an independent professional wrestler , and I thought this was a weak portray of what life is like as a professional wrestler . Now this film was made 4 years before I was born , but I do n't think the rigors of professional wrestling traveling has changed all that much . Bland , corny , and all around BORING ! ! ! * * * * 1
1 ||| It 's been a long time since I last saw a movie this good .. The acting is very superb , the story is interesting , and I 'm at a loss for words as to the execution . It was completely original . O , and this is as much a comedy as Clint Eastwood 's a pregnant Schwarzenegger ! < br /><br />One of the first scenes ( the one with the television show - where the hell are you ? ) got it right - the cast was 80 % of let 's face it - forgotten actors . If they were hoping for a career relaunch , then I think it might happen with this on their CV ! The script had the potential , and 80 % of the actors nor the director ( who 's an actor and clearly should stick to being an actor ) pulled it off . Fred Durst was the only one who seemed better than any of the rest.<br /><br />I'm sorry , but if you ever consider watching this - I also recommend you turn to something less traumatic , because not only it 's a total good use of time , but also a great example of what good cinema looks like .
1 ||| Definitely an amazing debut for Michael Madsen . Madsen plays Cecil Moe , an alcoholic family man whose life is crumbling all around him . Cecil grabs a phone book , looks up the name of a preacher , and calls him in the middle of the night . He goes to the preacher 's home and discusses his problems . The preacher teaches Cecil to respect the word of God and have Jesus in his heart . That makes everything all better . Ahh ... if only everything in life were that easy . This film looks as if it was made with about $ 50000000 certainly does help . 10/10
1 ||| You ca n't make better videos than this ! It 's worth the $ 4.00 spent renting this thing ! There is no date on the video case , apparently designed by Wellspring ; and , there 's no production date for the original film listed anywhere in the movie but who cares if you enjoy the film ! The only date given is 2002 , leading an unsuspecting renter to believe he 's getting a recent film.<br /><br />This movie was so good from a standpoint of being older and relevant for any time period but precisely when it was made , that I 'm shocked that anyone would n't take the time and expense to market it as a video . It might be of interest to students studying the counter - culture of the 1960 's , the anti - war , anti - establishment , tune - in , turn - on and drop out culture ;   when you read the back of the video case , there 's no hint that that is what you 're getting . If you do rent it though , it is probably best viewed while on drugs , so that your mind will more closely match the wavelength of the minds of the directors , Fassbinder and Fengler . Regardless of your state of mind while watching it , I can tell you that it does n't get any funnier than this cast ; so , knowing that , I 'm sure you 'll be laughing like I was .
1 ||| This film was basically Velvet Goldmine if the writers of party of five got a hold of it and made it a t.v . movie . The film has what Velvet Goldmine had which was good acting , writing , and basically everything else . The film had some of the best writing I 've seen since Wild Wild West . It definitely made it   interesting . I know vh 1 has become a household name for their behind the music shows . Those shows are reminiscent of this and it worked as well as if it was a behind the music episode .
1 ||| An actor 's first film is usually something one can afford to miss - it 's often that first job where the lack of film experience by everyone involved is truly on display , but this film is an exception.<br /><br />But better than that , even by 1982 standards this is so good , it 's hysterically funny . Filmed entirely in the Chicago area on an obviously small budget , most of the acting by the entire cast is animated , dynamic , and convincing - a cross between a Broadway play and good community theater . Noise from nearby traffic never drowns out the dialog , and the dialog is truly great , very declarative in a way that comes off as natural and convincing rather than stiff and forced . Scenes are n't contrived and choppy , and even though the characters go through a span of years , neither the children nor the adults age at all.<br /><br />I do believe it 's possible to make a Christian film that 's palatable to a large , secular audience , but often the creators of such films are so focused on ' The Message ' or in this case , their own autobiographical ties to the project that good film production values are n't tossed aside . ( I 'm sure it 's no coincidence that the main character has the same name as the producer / director / editor - and cast member . ) < br /><br />Luckily , Michael Madsen was equally as interesting - and believable - to watch in his subsequent films . Careers like his are certainly built on films like this one .
0 ||| I 've never been a big Cybill Shepperd fan , even after I saw her series a few years ago ! ! This film certainly shows her in her worst light yet ! ! The film was so terribly cast and played ! ! Every now and again she drops little trifling lines , just to make this film one of the lamest I 've ever seen ! ! Everybody really fails to out do themselves ! ! Especially Robert Downey Jr and Cybill Shepperd , they really made the film choke ! ! Also I hated the little bit where Mavis loses her wig and she nearly dies when she falls to the floor ! ! This is film at its worst ! !
1 ||| """ During a sleepless night , I was switching through the channels & found this masterpiece of a movie . How did they think of this?<br /><br />If this is life after "" "" Remote Control "" "" for Kari ( Wuhrer ) Salin , it 's a tragedy she 's gone nowhere.<br /><br />And I can see why did David Keith take this role . It 's awesome!<br /><br />Anyway , I turned on the movie near the end , so I did n't get much of the plot . But this must 've been the best part . This nerdy college kid brings home this dominatrix - ish girl ... this scene is straight out of the comic books -- or the best porn movies . She calls the mother anal retentive and kisses the father "" "" Oh , I did n't expect tongue ! "" "" Great lines!<br /><br />After this , I had to see how it ended .. <br /><br />Well , of course , this bitch from hell has a helluva past , so the SWAT team is upstairs . And yes ... they surround her ! And YES YES ! The kid blows her brains out ! ! ! ! AHAHHAHAHAHA!!<br /><br />This is must - see TV . < br /><br / > """
1 ||| """ This perfectly made and superb film had make my day to begin with . The characters are the familiar dispossessed young males frequently to be seen hanging around bored in a sea side town . Robert is an outsider but he has his music which could have been his soul . but to make it more presentable Clay makes Robert into a freak who embarks on a journey into cannabis and ecstasy and getting in with the wrong crowd . Clay seems to believe in "" "" reefer madness "" "" and Robert ends the film as a homicidal rapist . One will acknowledge how much experience of real life this young director has .   Robert can be save . Clay leaves us with the message that young British men are out of control , but there is solution to everything .   The young bombers in London draw a parallel with Clay 's hateful depiction of modern male . Clay implies that men simply can not help themselves from inflicting terrible acts of violence . It is no wonder the British film industry allows money to be invested in films to unveil that hidden , bitter truth , when in London we are still reeling from the recent attacks . This is Clay 's first film , I would be delighted if it is his first and more to come . """
1 ||| Any person with fairly good knowledge of German cinema will surely tell that numerous films about a young girl having troubles with her mother as well as her boy friend have been made in the past . If such a film is shown to people again , it would surely click provided if it has something new , fresh and captivating for today 's challenging audiences . This is also true for German film maker Sylke Enders as her film 's principal protagonist Kroko has been mistreated by everybody around her including her mother and boyfriend . She is bold enough to face any punishment as she has tried her hand at all kinds of criminal activities including shoplifting . Kroko was originally shot on DV to be blown afterwards to 35 mm format . Its technical virtuosity does not hamper our joys when we learn that Kroko would like to become a policeman as she feels that she is averse to the idea of becoming a run of the mill hairdresser . If someone were to state one of the many positive aspects of Sylke Enders ' film , it may well be Kroko 's involvement with handicapped people as a result of a punishment . It is with Kroko that we learn that punks are human too with their unique joys and sorrows .
0 ||| if you like gangster type of movies , then this is not the first one you should buy or even rent , Al Pacino 's performance is seriously lacking . and the story is a rehashed trope ! ! 1 / 10 ! ! ! ! Why is n't this movie in the most panned movies list ? ?
1 ||| """ I saw this obvious schlock fest on a video store shelf . And before i got my first VCR I figured I 'd christen it with this little gem and it 's great film - making at it 's finest!<br /><br />The dialog is amazingly hilarious . And it contains a cameo with Donald Trump . Anthony Quinn is in it inexplicably . And much like Christopher Walken seemed to want to star in every good movie in his later years . This movie is Mr. Quinn 's Country Bears.<br /><br />It features lines like , "" "" Shut up and let me FIGHT!!!""""<br /><br />And "" "" You 're saying a lot of sh_it ! "" "" < br /><br />And the priceless comeback : "" "" Unfortunately it is sh_it , tough angry sh_it!""""<br /><br />You'll be awed by a fight scene as Bo does a SOMMERSAULT across a billiard table ! And does a nice kung fu kick when she comes up from the roll ! Chop socky action and T and A thrills!!!<br /><br />What movie fan could ask for more ? Oh , and when Mr. Quinn 's character commits suicide and and comes back to haunt Bo as a ghost she asks him why he killed himself rather then deal with his debilitating illness ? He says , "" "" Real men do n't eat quiche . """"<br /><br />Uh , aaa , yeah . If Bo was a smart cookie she woulda called for an exorcist right then and there ! """
0 ||| """ So I flipped on the digital subscriber channels one night a couple of years ago and thought I 'd pass a half hour watching "" "" Girlfight "" "" while waiting for "" "" Hart 's War "" "" to start . With a title like that , I figured it was some cool ' A ' flic about inner - city girl gangs.<br /><br />Much to my surprise , it was n't about that at all . Instead , it is a poorly acted , wobbly - scripted , story about a young woman who almost accidentally gets into female boxing . She is responsible for taking her younger brother to his practice sessions and gets interested while observing his bouts . As he does n't really want to be a boxer ( only following through on their father 's wishes ) she convinces his coach to take her on in his stead . < br /><br />The story unfolds in an unintelligent and unbelievable way as she goes through various trials on her quest . For starters , her brother 's coach does n't want to take on a female boxer . After grudgingly doing so there is the problem of lining up matches for her . Then the confrontation with her father when he finds out what is going on . Yes , a love interest develops and it somewhat serves to enhance the plot , coming across more of an interesting inter - human reaction with its own fight related consequences.<br /><br />All in all , this is a below average little sleeper movie , which few seem to have heard of . Sometime later , when I saw the much advertised and acclaimed "" "" Million Dollar Baby "" "" I thought "" "" wait a minute , this seems kind of familiar "" "" . Needless to say , I definitely watched "" "" Hart 's War "" "" that night . """
1 ||| I 'm a big fan of Italian films from the seventies , and I would n't hesitate to list the beautiful Barbara Bouchet among my favourite actresses of all time , so I did go into this film with some hopes . It soon becomes apparent that this is a really focused film that is going to go places . Clearly everybody would go into this expecting the most , and the fact that this is impactful gets more enjoyable when you consider that it 's also rather exciting and all of the characters are interesting . As the title suggests , the film focuses on a ' rogue ' ; in this case one that steals , womanises and smuggles stuff . That 's the plot that this movie has . The film does have a real ' seventies style ' to it and the idea of it all being very carefree gets across well . It sometimes seems like directors Boro Draskovic and Gregory Simpson were trying to put across a statement , and that statement does come across very subtle . Seeing Barbara Bouchet on screen is always a pleasure , and that is the case here too ; she 's definitely the best thing about the film and the sequence in which she hangs out of a car naked is the best part of the film . Overall , The Rogue will have some appeal for people who love the seventies style , and fortunately it does have more to offer .
1 ||| """ One missed call , another Asian horror based on the cell phone . I recently rented a Korean horror film based on a cell phone called "" "" Pon "" "" . One Missed Call was just as fantastic as that one . Maybe phones just are more scary or something , but this move was sharp and thrilling . The tension with   the final monster was wonderfully cheesy and scary . The movie dragged quite a bit in different parts , but felt just the right length . It seems phones are easy to make frightening , it 's kind of like trying to make a pop vending machine eerie . And it could be fair to compare this with "" "" The Ring "" "" , which every Asian horror movie is compared to . So far I have seen enough to say it measures up . To horror directors - keep the phone off the hook as a horror device . """
1 ||| I love Dracula but this movie was a complete surprise ! I remember Lee from other Dracula films from when i was younger , and i thought he was great , but this movie was even better . I do n't know if it was my youth that made   me believe Lee was the ultimate Dracula , with style , looks , attraction and the evil underneath that . Or maybe it was just this film that delighted me . < br /><br />But can you imagine Dracula with an English accent and body language to go along with it ? Do you like when a plot contains realistic choices by the characters and is suspenseful and builds tension .. ? Then this is a movie for you ! < br /><br />Otherwise - do n't see it ! I   gave it a 5 because it kept me engaged during the whole movie.<br /><br />Sorry but if you disliked this movie then you must have been sleep deprived and home alone in a dark room with lots of unwatched space behind you . Maybe alone in your parents house or in a strangers home . Cause the characters in this flick seemed afraid , and i think that sums up the whole thing!<br /><br />Or maybe you like this film because of it 's place in Dracula cinema history , perhaps being fascinated by how the Dracula story has evolved from Nosferatu to what it is today . Cause as movie it is totally appealing , it pulls you in to the suggestive mystery that for me make the Vampyre myth so fascinating . < br /><br />And furthermore it has so much of that awesome   70ies feel about it . The scenery looks like nostalgic   Theatre . And i do n't say that loving everything made in the 70ies . Cause i can be critical of old film as well as new .
1 ||| I have seen every episode of this spin off . I thought the first season was a decent effort considering the expectations of following such a success that is Grey 's Anatomy . Thus i have continued to watch . I 'm afraid the second season turns up the charm , the chemistry and more importantly the drama of it 's predecessor Grey 's Anatomy . The relationships seem real and the acting is amazing . The writing brings the intelligence and comedic hints seen in GA . There are shows that a formulaic but do not feel formulaic and contrived , and PP is definitely so . I loved Kate Walsh 's presence in GA . I think Kate Walsh 's life in LA is simply the most interesting thing ever .
1 ||| ...... in a horror movie that is . Alright first off , lets start with Kate . Her main goals include getting laid by George Clooney , looking good and last but not least screwing everyone over . Got ta love her . She had about 3 amazingly good chances to finish off this sicko but ..... instead she ran . I mean she did n't wanna bring Guy out for 10 minutes and when she did it was too late . I mean the guy tried to rape her . I can get into these movies where the main character is a sad idiot . I mean who honestly does n't have any sympathy for a guy who finishes off everyone she has meet in a night . The movie kept going on . And as a result gained credibility .
1 ||| I just saw this movie ( mainly because Brady Corbet is in it ) , and I must say that I was pleased . < br /><br />Of course , the computer graphics were amazing , and the story line needed no touch - up . Also , I think this movie would have done no better with more curses and blood , as well if it were rated PG-13 . < br /><br />That would definitely attract more people to see it-->teens . What would also attract more teens ( particularly teen girls ) , would be a large close up of Brady Corbet on the Thunderbirds poster ! < br /><br />Even though the movie had it 's down points , I still saw it and thought it was okay !
0 ||| """ The entire 10:15 minute presentation is done in a very threatening and medical way that even nurses ca n't easily understand . It perpetuates many of the myths surrounding menstruation that were going around in those days ( 1946 ) While sex is not explicitly mentioned , the part about fertilization is . This is also , purportedly , the first Hollywood production to ever use the word "" "" vagina "" "" in the dialogue . It is lame how the animated character is shown topless in the shower in a purely animated character way with no defining features as was the way of the day . Many of the Betty Boop cartoons showed her undress without revealing any defining features either . Max Fleischer was a bit of a card and did this with many of the Betty Boop cartoons which required frame - by - frame viewing to find them.<br /><br />There is no mention at the beginning or end of the film as to who the female narrator is . In fact , there are no credits whatsoever other than those mentioning Kotex and Kimberly - Clark Corporation.<br /><br />This title is nearly impossible to attain ; but for those who are Bittorrent downloaders , it can be found out there in the ether . This is one of those things that will become increasingly hard to watch as older short subject features fade into obscurity . """
1 ||| """ A Blair Witch - War like movie that is as much of a prize that Bwitch was ! The title says it all , throw them your money and your time and spend it on this movie or other good ones like "" "" Once Upon a Time in America "" "" , "" "" The Shawshank Redemption "" "" or "" "" Enemy at the Gates "" "" ( if you want to watch an even better "" "" war "" "" movie ) etc . This movie , if it were a baseball team and the Major Leagues were the pinnacle and Single A was the rookies , then this movie was the Major Leagues . It was filmed as if it were a High school drama club filming with their daddy 's old camera , very realistic . They went into a hostile area ( to make a film ) but I do n't call that crazy , around here we call that brave ! This is a classic , all the way ! Now go watch it and then you tell me what you think . """
1 ||| """ I actually saw this movie at a theater . As soon as I handed the cashier my money , she said two words I had never heard at a theater , before or since : "" "" No refunds ! "" "" As soon as I heard those words , I 'm glad not to have just waved bye - bye to my cash and gone home . But no , sensibly , I went in and watched the movie . This movie made EVERYONE in the theater laugh . Not just once . Some inadvertantly ! Sometimes , we sat there in stunned silence . Every ten minutes or so , someone would yell "" "" This movie is AWESOME ! "" "" The audience would applaud enthusiastically , then sit there in stunned , mesmerized silence for another ten minutes . """
0 ||| I saw this film without to know what about were ... I 'm a fan of Branagh , even more his Shakespeare ' films , and , in the beginning , I saw it only for this ... and I finished with tears of sadness in my eyes , because the horrible , horrible lack of serenity , values , affect and brave philosophy about Life of Helena 's girl . Recommended to people who like to be bored with TV programming ( in Spain , at least ) .
0 ||| Reviewed at the World Premiere screening Sept. 9 , 2006 at the Isabel Bader Theatre during the Toronto International Film Festival ( TIFF).<br /><br />This had an interesting premise but seemed to go on too long with too many shots of piles of eWaste ( recycled computers , keyboards , cables etc . shipped over to China by the ton and then sorted and remade into new products to sell back ) and other desolation.<br /><br />The filmmakers tried to get more people interviews to boost the human element but were frequently prevented from doing so due to Chinese censorship . Still , what was there was boring . The bits of a Shanghai high end real estate agent preening and strutting around showing off her luxurious mansion and gardens , intercut with the scenes of others living in medieval conditions were especially uninteresting . The opening tracking shot of a 480 m factory floor was quite bad as well . Scenes of the activity at the Three Gorges Dam project were also a complement to the Jia Khang - je films at TIFF ( the feature Still Life / Sanxia Haoren & the documentary Dong ) which were also built around that subject.<br /><br />Director Jennifer Baichwal , Producer Nick de Pencier , Cinematographer Peter Mettler and subject Edward Burtynsky were all there on stage for a Q&A after the world premiere . Producer Noah Weinzweig was introduced from the audience and was thanked as the most key person that assisted in the on the ground access in China itself .
1 ||| """ Unless somebody enlightens me , I really have no idea why this movie is bad . It looks like a picture with a message but it 's far from just that . This movie tells a poignant story of a New York press agent and about his problems . And , that 's just the half of it . When that agent is played by Pacino , one must think that it must be something important . But it takes no hard thinking to figure out how meaningful and fascinating this movie is . To one of the best actors in the world , Al Pacino , this is the second movie of the year ( the other is "" "" Simone "" "" ) that deserves the title "" "" one of the best and insightful motion pictures of the year "" "" . So , what 's going on , Al ? """
1 ||| How this wonderful film escaped praise is beyond me . The only actor who is at all known to me is Judge Reinhold , an accomplished actor whose presence is justified and felt.<br /><br />I do n't think it deserves a nomination for a rotten tomato award as discussed in other reviews . This film really does create cinematic enjoyment . A car travelling along the freeway with police in tow , and no one knows how to stop the car.<br /><br />The script must have been written carefully . Most made for TV movies are awful , but this redefines the genre . Check out the acting skills of the bridge operator , pure quality .
0 ||| I still wonder why I watched this movie . Admittedly , before I viewed this film , I knew practicly nothing about the beatles . I did n't even know all their names ! All I knew was that they had a ton of fans , they had some albums that some people claim to be the greatest ever , they broke up , John married Yoko Ono , and John was murdered.<br /><br />Also , VH1 is n't even my favorite music station , MTV is . Still , for some reason or another I decided to watch it , not expecting much . Unsurprisingly , I did n't enjoy it very much ! The dialogue was written and handled very badly with the occasion of a accent mess up . This is very important , because John and Paul talking is pretty much the whole film , allthough they are taken outside to explore more possibilities , and to keep you watching . Jared Harris and Adien Quinn give bad performaces , overall.<br /><br />The ending was also very dumb . I did n't enjoy how the movie gets you excited about the SNL performace , and then slaps you over the head and makes you realize that it would be better if they just let it go , and end it on an earlier note . My least favorite moment is probably the rooftop scene.<br /><br />Overall , I recommend this film to almost no one . It is a very silly way of settling your curiosity of what could have happened if 6 years after the break up Paul just showed up on John 's doorstep . Which is probably the main reason of my viewing this film , settling my curiosity on who the beatles really were and what could have happened to them after the breakup .
0 ||| """ Well , I come from Bulgaria where it 's almost impossible to have a tornado but my imagination tells me to be very , very afraid . "" "" This guy ( Devon Sawa ) has done a bad job with this movie . I do n't know exactly how old he was but he acts like a child . Now about the tornado - it was n't very realistic and does n't frighten . If you want to have a nice time in front of the telly - this is not the movie . """
1 ||| """ In many ways I agree with the other reviewers comments . I find that the plot and idea are very good . Many of the supporting actors were very good . The biggest strength of this film is Ellen Pompeo . I am sure , I have never seen a more capable actor . How this person is not always in a film or on television , I can not imagine . In my opinion she would even be successful as a greeter at a Wal - Mart . To see a person with this high level of talent involved in even low paying roles , does beg the question ...... "" "" What ca n't she do "" "" ? I very much ca n't imagine seeing this film re - made with anyone else . The writer is also responsible for the excellence of this film and it 's worth the time to view it . """
1 ||| This is a truly a wonderful film.<br /><br />I'm only writing this so that   people somewhere are propelled to watch it . If I have persuaded one person to watch this movie I shall die happy.<br /><br />It 's not dull since it stars Al Pacino . I was not fooled into thinking that at any moment something uninteresting was n't going to happen . Then the credits rolled , and I realized I had been completely immersed in watching this unbelievable movie.<br /><br />I can absolutely understand why this film has achieved such a high score on IMDb ( over 5 stars when I last saw the voting ) . Did you vote for this movie?<br /><br />Please , please , please watch this film !
0 ||| One of the worst movies out there . Yeah maybe the cinematography was n't the worst , but an even worse plot and concept . Poorly for the time and terrible ideas . Something similar from the usual movies and consistently dull . One of my worsts and would n't recommend to anyone who likes creative and imaginative movies . Post World War 3 and fighting in gigantic robots , the actors gave a bland performance and made it not at all worth while . The sets are not amazing , and did not work for the overall look of the film . This movie is very hard to find on DVD , but also on VHS . Do n't check it out cause I have hated it since it came out . Not a mainstream flick and not like anything you 've ever seen . Do n't take a look and think like a child . It 's a terrible view and not at all fun .
0 ||| A Brother 's Promise is a terrible family film . This is a biography of Dan Jansen , a champion Olympic speed skater . The movie depicts this athlete 's life from a young age through full adulthood . The love and support of the family members is never evident throughout . How Dan and the rest of his family handle winning and losing races is NOT a life lesson for all of us . The lack of commitment and determination of Dan 's coach and his teammates fails to show what it takes to make a real team . How Dan and his family deal with a devastating illness of a loved one is depicted with undo sentiment and sugarcoating . The shallow faith of the family is shown in basic terms and is obviously a major part of their pointless lives . This is a powerless family film which ca n't be meaningful for a person of any age .
0 ||| """ I would n't call "" "" We 're Back ! A Dinosaur 's Story "" "" simply a kiddie version of "" "" Jurassic Park "" "" . I found it less interesting than that . Like the former , it calls into question the security of bringing beings from one era into ours . The voice actors ' talents are wasted   when you see who provided the voices : John Goodman , Rhea Perlman , Jay Leno , Walter Cronkite , Julia Child , Kenneth Mars , Yeardley Smith , Martin Short and Larry King . To paraphrase that : a given actor , the "" "" Cheers "" "" woman , the "" "" Tonight Show "" "" host , the Most Trusted Name In News , a famous chef , the "" "" Young Frankenstein "" "" police chief , Lisa Simpson , one of the Three Amigos and the CNN guy.<br /><br />But I guess that I should n't focus only on the cast . I thought that this movie missed for both children ( not fun ) and adults ( natural history ) . True , it 's escapism , but the ham - handed kind . I would actually say that John Goodman doing Rex 's voice here is sort of a poor man 's version of his voice work in "" "" Monsters Inc "" "" .   Not worth seeing . """
0 ||| Remember these two stories fondly and in the first , set in the not too distant future , we see a young boy preparing for examination day , the state i.q test . The boy is slightly puzzled as to his parents anxiety as some of his friends have already done it already and eventually goes off to do the test . Upon arriving he is given an injection and is curious as to why . The examiner smiles and tells him that it is just to make sure he tells the truth . The boy then asks , puzzled again , why would n't he ? It is later and the parents are sitting waiting worriedly by the screen when a message appears and declares that the state are sorry , but their son 's i.q level has exceeded the national quotient and ask politely would they like a private burial . An awful concluding scene ! A Message From Charity was a cheap and pretentious story about a fluke mental connection between a girl from the past and a guy from the present . Which pans out into a weird story of witchcraft accusations in the past and delving into the history pages in the present . A bland story with a ridiculous conclusion .
0 ||| """ Bromwell High is nothing short of mediocre . Ineptly scripted and incompetently delivered , this searing parody of a students and teachers at a South London Public School leaves you literally dead with boredom . It 's vulgar , unprovocative , cheesy and dull . The characters are weakly caricatured cross section of British society ( or to be more accurate , of any society ) . Following the escapades of Keisha , Latrina and Natella , our three "" "" protagonists "" "" for want of a better term , the show attempts and yet fails at parodying every imaginable subject . Political correctness looms large in every episode . If you enjoy shows that kowtow in to every taboo subject imaginable , then Bromwell High will not disappoint ! """
0 ||| Rock n ' roll is a messy business and DiG ! demonstrates this . A project lacking ambition , and perhaps foolhardiness , the filmmaker is n't able to mend together seven tumultuous years of following around two unwieldy rock groups . With that said , the abundance of quality material ensures the film 's ability to puzzle the audience . If you 've ever been interested in any realm of the music industry , this movie will undoubtedly be an unrealistic viewing . the music in the film suffers from requisite cutting and pasting . The movie is n't even worth the price of admission alone . The morning after i saw DiG ! i threw away my Brian Jonestown Massacre album ( i was already initiated to the Dandy Warhols ' sounds ) . Primarily defined by its exploration of rock music , the film fails at all profound levels . DiG ! is a insincere , and insufficiently objective , glance into the destructive and volatile nature of the creative process and the people that try to wrangle those forces .
0 ||| """ While there are n't any talking animals , big lavish song production numbers , or villians with half white / half black hair ... it does have 1 thing ... pretentious people acting poorly in a strange circumstance , and Walt & Roy did in their eras with the studio . If you thought think "" "" The Castaways "" "" or "" "" The Island At The Top Of The World "" "" were n't identical , or you hold them to a higher authority than Atlantis , then your idealism is just as whacked as keeping your kids up till midnight to watch a friggin ' cartoon . """
1 ||| """ Simply put , this is the funniest movie since "" "" Police Academy : Mission to Moscow "" "" ( if you liked that movie you will probably like this one).<br /><br />What were they thinking ? Some ideas would have stayed just that , an idea . The fact that this idea could find itself to film was a triumph.<br /><br />What was so good about it I hear you ask . One word ... EVERYTHING.<br /><br />Cost to Hire : $ 4.50 Cost in Time to Watch : 89 Minutes < br /><br />I do n't want a refund on either ! """
0 ||| The Color Purple is a failure . It displays the terrible acting of Whoopi Goldberg , Oprah Winfrey , and Danny Glover . Not only is Steven Spielberg the least impressive director of all time but his lack of versatility is evident throughout this film . If you ever want to see what a movie should not do watch this . It 's an ugly portrayal of one of the least moving stories of all time !
0 ||| After reading the comments to this movie and seeing the mixed reviews , I decided that I would add my ten cents worth to say I thought the film was crap , not only in the lack of visual beauty , the bad writing , laughable music score , horrible acting , and directing , but in failing to put across the story of Joseph Smith and the road he traveled through life of hardship and persecution for believing in God the way he felt and knew to be his path . I am very embarrassed , indeed , to have had a small part in telling the story of this remarkable man . I recommend everyone to avoid this when the opportunity presents itself , no matter what religious path he or she may be walking , this only instills one with less determination to live the life that we should with true values of love and forgiveness as the Savior taught us to do .
0 ||| """ AG was an awful presentation of drama , suspense and thriller that is so rare to American TV . Sheriff Lucas gave many a viewer the willies . We detested Caleb as he strove to resist the overtures of Sheriff Lucas . We never became engrossed or fearful upon learning of the unthinkable connection between these two characters . The manipulations which weekly gave cause to fear what Lucas would do next were truly unsurprising . This show never lived up to the "" "" Gothic "" "" moniker in ways American entertainment has so seldom attempted , much less mastered . The suits definitely made a big mistake in supporting this show . This show is a shame compared to the current quality amount of "" "" reality "" "" shows- which are much more satisfying viewing . The call for a DVD box set is not well based . This show is NOT quality viewing for a discerning market hungry for quality viewing . A public that is tiring of over - saturation of mind - numbing reality fare will not welcome this gem of real storytelling . Burn the DVD box set ! ! """
1 ||| """ This subject matter deserves only the best script , and final result , that this movie serves up . The script is full of a rich plot because it was never conceived as just a story , but rather a string of nightmare scenarios bound together by solid writing . The gaps and loose ends in the storyline are absent . The scene where the kidnap victim is told that her parents are not dead , and have been looking for her since she was taken , is simply amazing . It is written as a cathartic therapy moment with the head of the shelter for runaways handing her a "" "" missing poster "" "" from when she was eight . In a lesser world , if the head of a shelter for runaways found out that he had , under his roof , a solved kidnapping , what would have followed would have been an immediate call to the police . It 's a law enforcement issue not a 12 minute segment for Oprah . Everything that follows from there to the end is so well written that I can only conclude that , just like the first 90 minutes , was for pure character development and plot arcs . Funny , that 's what this movie is the entire way through . In the end , it seems to have succeeded . """
1 ||| Essentially a story of man versus nature , this film has beautiful cinematography , the lush jungles of Ceylon and the presence of Elizabeth Taylor and the film really gets going . Newlwed Taylor is ignored and neglected by her husband and later is drawn to the plantation 's foreman , played by Dana Andrews . The plantation is under the spell of owner Peter Finch 's late father whose ghost casts a pall over Elephant Walk that becomes a major point of contention between Taylor and Finch . The elephants are determined to reclaim their traditional path to water that was blocked when the mansion was built across their right - of - way . The beasts go on a rampage and provides the best moments of action in the picture . Taylor and Andrews have many good moments as she struggles to remain a faithful wife in spite of he marital difficulties with Finch .
0 ||| Has Al Pacino ever been in a bad movie ? His name seems to be an imprimatur for top notch cinema . However , this is the worst performance as he 's ever given . Pacino is an American Olivier . And this is a political thriller as bad as they get . There are no good guys and no bad guys . The system has its inexorable effect on the people who think they 're running it . Not only is Pacino 's performance boring --- the eulogy at the dead child 's funeral is weird --- the film has a fast paced , gritty realism to it that enhances the fine performances by resorting to gimmicks . This portrait of big city politics also manages to provide two hours of tedious movie watching with undue violence , overheated sex and gutter language . There is murder . There are bad people and they did n't come across effectively without crossing the line . A film like this fades my faith in Hollywood . I do n't award many zeros . This one richly deserves it !
0 ||| """ I consider myself a great admirer of David Lynch 's works , for he provides the viewers with absolutely unique motion pictures with typical "" "" Lynch - elements . "" "" Having seen most of his works , I naively thought I could predict Lynch 's next step . I was dead wrong . Dumbland is something I could have never imagined under the name of David Lynch . Still , after my recovery from the first shock , I started to contemplate about this extremely primitive main character , and I drew the conclusion that all the absurdities , cruelty , brutality and disgust presented here are mirroring bits from reality , being emphasized by distorting it . There are things in our lives we hardly ever emphasize , for they are either disgusting or horrible , however , they are surrounding us , so I take the courage to say , Dumbland focuses on these bits and pieces . This is not a movie to enjoy , though you 'll sometimes laugh out of a strange , perverted sense of humor , this is an animated reflection of all things we rather reject to observe , with its simplicity , morbidity and absurdity . Take it as it is , you do n't have to like it . It just exists . And finally , if you 're attentive enough , you 'll find elements typical to Lynch as well . I do n't recommend it ! """
1 ||| And I 'll tell you why : whoever decided to edit this movie to make it suitable for television was a genius . EVERYTHING CONCERNING DRUGS IS FRONT AND CENTER ! ! ! How do they do it , you might ask ? Well , they do it quite skillfully , that 's for sure .   Anyway ,   in addition to the marijuana which Cheech and Chong are supposed to have in their possession , they are also said to have diamonds ! Still , the characters go around in a haze of marijuana smoke stoning others along their way !
0 ||| """ I had tried to rent this on many occasions , but was always with the girlfriend , who , as a general rule , usually rejects heist flicks and ensemble comedies with the comment "" "" Uhm ... looks good , but i 'm not in the mood for that movie . "" "" Thus entereth the "" "" Almighty Solo Movie Night""""!<br /><br />Anyway , I found Welcome To Collinwood a rather horrible movie . While ultimately fairly forgettable , it does not have many moments of excitement and very few laugh out loud moments . I was unfamiliar with the fact that it was a remake , and as a general rule watch movies trying to ignore that fact and watch them on their own merits anyway . Still a waste of time .   George Clooney puts in a bland and brief cameo as a wheeled safe cracker that , for the most part left me wondering two things ... 1 . would n't every comedy be better off if Mr. Clooney stopped doing cameos ? and 2 . How do they make fake tattoos that look old and faded , and how easily do they wash off ? The cast is mostly D - list actors in their own right , performed a D - list job , and you get the impression that they had a not so glamorous time working together which is fairly important in a movie like this . Needless to say all does not go as planned in this movie , both plot - wise and humor - wise , but it made me check out the special features and consider watching the original , so I consider it largely a fail ! Do n't rent this one for a good time , maybe grab a few friends and a pizza . then you 'll have a better time.<br /><br />***7/10***<br /><br />On a side note , the soundtrack is n't too bad . It 's great to hear the far under appreciated Paolo Conte used , and it left me humming snippets of the score long after the credits rolled . So listen to the soundtrack and do n't watch the movie . """
1 ||| This was a blind buy used DVD . It totally amped up a nice buzz I had going when I hit play . It 's bubble - headed comedy and it is so hilarious . The plot is ZANY ! , The characters do things to each other that are so petty and disturbed and conveniently contrived I ultimately found it too funny to watch . Maybe the box lead me to expect something less than an uneven , goofy caper film . ( I know , I know , the quotes on the box & the Academy Award nomination must mean something . )
0 ||| I 've read the other reviews and found some to be comparison of movie v real life ( eg what it takes to get into music school ) , Britney Bashing , etc , etc . so let 's focus on the movie and the message.<br /><br />I have rated this movie 2 out of 10 for the age range 8 to 14 years , and for a family movie . For the average adult male .... 1 out of 10.<br /><br />I like pop / rock music , i 'm 45 . I know of Britney Spears but never realised she actually sang Stronger until i read the credits and these reviews . I did n't recognise her poster on the wall so I was not worried about any ' self promotion'.<br /><br />I watch movies to be entertained . i do n't care about casting , lighting , producers , directors , etc . What is the movie and does it entertain me.<br /><br />I watched this movie for the message . The world 's greatest epidemic is low self - esteem ( which is a whole other story ) so watched with the message in mind , as that is an area of interest . The movie is dark , dim and stupid , awful for kids . I found the Texan twang began to fade throughout the movie and of course there are only so many ways to convey the give up / don't give up message , so yeh , it was a bit predictable . Awful message too ... should be less of them.<br /><br />This movie is a terrible family movie , and for a bloke watching by himself , get Hannibal .
0 ||| This film really deserves less recognition than its getting . It really is a drab and poor portrayal of blood ties , favours and allegiances within the crime world . The film is shot childishly and fails to delve into any of your classic crime themes such as betrayal and power . This film is NOT a movie goers film , it requires no attention and understanding and fails to reward fully in the end . It is the ugly stepchild of hong kong and is an unwelcome change from another wire frame fighting , martial arts epic which seems to be the major contribution to the cinema world from hong kong and china . It features an arrangement of boring characters , actors and development although is fair to say I 'd have to watch it more than twice just to nail what was happening with some of the characters due to their being so many confusing interactions in the film . ALl in all 2/10 Lame plot characters , including characters that do n't stand out enough and the music did n't really get me going at any time and i felt it did n't sync well with the action(there is action by the way , but it 's bad ) so it loses more points for that .
1 ||| """ I could n't enjoy more having to sit through the entire movie . Do families like this really exist somewhere ? There have been many comments describing this family as akin to LLBean models and such , and I think that that is a great description of how they behaved.<br /><br />More unbelievably good writing / acting occurs as we meet a character referred to in High School as "" "" pigface "" "" who , of course , has grown into a drop - dead gorgeous 20-year Harvard - educated plastic surgeon ( but only to do good in the world - not for the money , ) and she beds Steve Carrel on the first date . That 's when I could n't stop watching ... <br /><br />If you can completely focus onto this movie for during its two hours , then perhaps you 'll enjoy this sentimental , wonderfully - directed classic . """
1 ||| When a film is independent and not rated , such as the Hamiltons , I was expecting out of the norm , cut out your heart violence . I know that good movies do n't always contain blood and violence , but I read reviews , I visited the website , and I even convinced a few of my friends to pay $ 9.50 to see this fantastic movie with me . When there is a festival called Horrorfest , I am expecting horror , not Dawsons Creek with incestuous undertones . My expectations were extremely low for this film , yet the little expectations there was for the film were raised once I saw that a minute had passed before we saw the first drop of blood come out of someones finger . There were n't very many plot holes and left a lot to the imagination . I do n't regret not seeing Happy Feet . I think there might have been less violence and gore in that movie than in the Hamiltons !
0 ||| I 've seen this movie when I was young , and I remembered it as one of the first films I have truly liked that was not an action movie or a comedy . So , in my later years I decided to watch it again and see if it was just nostalgia or was there really something in that movie . To my surprise , the movie did not hold to my every expectations . It 's a   movie . Emotional in the wrong amounts , some jokes , nice songs ( not   though , and that actually explains why I did not remember it was a musical ) and all in all a waste of my time . I was surprised because the last movies from my childhood that I have revisited passed even my minimal demands of a decent movie and yet this movie , which I first saw in the second grade , made me fall asleep unlike how it made me cry then . Maybe that 's because my dog died back then and maybe not , but the important thing is that it made me feel nothing , and that 's not why filmmakers make films ( that and the money , of course ) . There are continuity glitches . The script has holes , and it is n't easy to ignore . The movie itself is boring and stupid . So do n't be fooled by enthusiastic people who always look for the good things in life , because nothing is perfect , and this movie gets a 1 because it is n't . It gets 1simply because it made me feel bored .
1 ||| """ This movie should be nominated for a new genre : Best Campy Thriller ! With a few chuckles and one or two scenes of gore , this movie is a must see . "" "" Campy "" "" implies fun which this movie exceeds . You spend the first half of the movie thinking "" "" Its got to get better , right ? "" "" . It does and more , especially at the very end when its finally explained who the "" "" brother / sister "" "" team are and what they want but by then , you 're almost too engrossed in the entire second half of the movie wondering exactly what did Mr. Onorati & Ms. Pacula do to bring this much entertainment to this genre.<br /><br / > """
0 ||| """ Paul Verhoeven 's De Vierde Man ( The Fourth Man ) is one of the most trashy "" "" thrillers "" "" I have ever seen . It really was a lousy surprise . The story concerns bi - sexual writer Gerard ( Jeroen Krabbe ) , as he is lured into a relationship with weird hairdresser Christine ( Renée Soutendijk ) , but in the twisted mind of Gerard there could be more to the story . Verhoeven and cinematographer Jan De Bont create a dry and boring atmosphere full of crazy and disgusting sexual imagery , this really pulls you away from the story , you do n't want to watch , and you want to turn yourself away . This is by far Verhoeven 's worst film ( maybe second only to Robocop ) . True The Fourth Man is n't for everyone , some of the sex scenes are quite gratuitous ( just ignore them , but trust me , if you watch for at least ten minutes you 'll be crying . This is one of those films that you need to know how it ends , a true whodunit it in the Hitchcock tradition , lame , dumb and typical . I even dislike the spider metaphor.<br /><br / > 1/10 """
0 ||| I remember seeing this movie when I was about 7 ; and at the time it shocked me . I had seen a violent movie before , but I never saw a movie without the consequences and reality of violence . This movie not only fails to show this , but it also fails to show how people can change their lives and choose happiness . What this movie did not do and crash failed to do was to be truthful . Crash tried to show how racism was bad ( and Crash actually had a built - in anti Asian bias ) and to come at it from a morally superior position . Grand Canyon came at things from such a false perspective that it actually ends up on a lower ground than crash . Especially when you compare the endings . The ending of crash is this supposedly neat little ending that ties everything up . While Grand Canyon simply ends on a quiet note , where you know nothing , there 's no suitable ending . No matter how good ... bad you are . There is no ending of a chapter just pointless confusion .
1 ||| This movie was just great , the first movie was n't that great i mean it 's ridiculous since we did n't get enough with the first 5 films they   just had to add another one , why just not make this into an ongoing series like James Bond , i 'll tell you exactly why because the bond films are actually very very iconic and these films just sing , i understand ,   this was supposed to be a cross between to genres like horror and comedy for goodness sakes my 1 year old niece would be scared of such an effective attempt at horror , an homage at   its face for people who   want to be scared at many points in a horror film . Please make more of these movies .
0 ||| Japanese animators have a unique freedom with animation , which is why they tend to be able to come out with movies like these , movies that ultimately end up on anime - fans hard - drives and college student 's floors , but get completely ignored by pretty much anybody outside of its country of origin . Cat Soup is one of those films that , from Western eyes , is supposed to be experienced on drugs or deeply analyzed . Really , it 's just a beautifully detailed flop.<br /><br />There 's no real dialog , which makes it easy to pass on to other interested parties uninterested in things like subtitles . A cat and his half - dead ( brain - dead ? ) sister travel through various landscapes of imagination and association . There 's a general theme of water , or lack thereof ( possibly because of the cat drowning at the beginning ? Possibly because of the title ? ) . There 's a sort of Genesis take . There 's a pig that gets to eat itself . An elephant made of water . And it 's dreary , weak , tame and boring -- provided you do n't watch it around druggies who can not experience anything visually unique without comparing it to an acid trip . Eventually the movie turns itself off , adding another unconvincing complexion to the proceedings.<br /><br />--PolarisDiB
0 ||| """ In New York , the family man dentist Alan Johnson ( Don Cheadle ) meets his former roommate and friend Charlie Fineman ( Adam Sandler ) by chance on the street . Charlie became a lonely and deranged man after the loss of his wife and three daughters in the tragic September 11th while Alan has problems to discuss his innermost feelings with his wife . Alan reties his friendship with Charlie and they become close to each other . Alan tries to fix Charlie 's life , sending him to the psychologist Angela Oakhurst ( Liv Tyler ) , but Charlie has an aggressive reaction to the treatment and is send to court . "" "" Reign Over Me "" "" is a bad drama about loss , friendship , family and loneliness . The September 11th is irrelevant to the plot ; it could be a car accident , a fire or any other tragedy , as well as the sexual harassment of Donna Remar , played by the gorgeous Saffron Burrows , to Alan . But the family drama works , supported by the not so great performances of Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle . Liv Tyler is quite impossible to be recognized , I do not know whether she is using excessive make - up to look older , but her face is weird . My vote is three . Title ( Brazil ) : "" "" Reine Sobre Mim "" "" ( "" "" Reign Over Me "" "" ) """
0 ||| A lawyer is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse when he becomes involved with a femme fatale in this poor adaptation of a Grisham novel . Altman tries to create a suspenseful , Gothic atmosphere but the script is weak . Sporting a Southern drawl , Branagh is unconvincing as the lawyer , and Davidtz is hardly alluring as the object of his desire . Downey is n't even likable as a private detective . Duvall has a small role , which does not allow him to do much with his weird character . Hannah and Berenger round out the cast of wasted talent . After an almost interesting setup , the film bogs down and does not deliver on its initial promise , so this Altman effort is n't worth a look .
1 ||| """ In 1454 , in France , the sorcerer Alaric de Marnac ( Paul Naschy ) is decapitated and his mistress Mabille De Lancré ( Helga Liné ) is tortured to death accused of witchcraft , vampirism and lycanthropy . Before they die , they curse the next generations of their executioners . In the present days ( in the 70 's ) , Hugo de Marnac ( Paul Naschy ) and Sylvia ( Betsabé Ruiz ) and their friends Maurice Roland ( Vic Winner ) and his beloved Paula ( Cristina Suriani ) go to a séance session , where they evoke the spirit of Alaric de Marnac . They decide to travel to the Villas de Sade , a real estate of Hugo 's family in the countryside , to seek a monastery with a hidden treasure . They find Alaric 's head and the fiend possesses them , bringing Mabille back to life and executing the locals in gore sacrifices . After the death of her father , Elvira ( Emma Cohen ) recalls that he has the Thor 's Hammer amulet hidden in a well ; together with Maurice , they try to defeat the demoniac Alaric de Marnac and Mabille . Last weekend I bought a box of horror genre with five DVDs of Paul Naschy per US$ 9.98 ; despite of having no references , I decided to take the chance . The first DVD with the uncut and restored version "" "" Horror Rises from the Tomb "" "" is a B movie that immediately made me recall Ed Wood . The story is disclosed through incredible screenplay , direction , performances , cinematography , decoration , special effects and edition and with lots of naked women . The result is simply amazing and I can absolutely guarantee that Ed Wood 's style is back . My vote is nine . Title ( Brazil ) : Not Available """
0 ||| Plato 's run is an unenjoyable movie with Gary Busey.it is a fairly unknown film so one i saw it at a car boot i thought this looks entertaining i was wrong to . Gary Busey plays Plato smith a tough mercenary who is framed for the assassination of a powerful Cuban crime lord now on the run Plato must survive long enough to prove his innocence with the help of his friends played by Steve Bauer ( scarface ) and action star Jeff Speaksman ( the expert ) . what i liked about Plato 's run was the way the film consistently got boring the plot may have been done before but it was still bad the acting was boring to watch and the action was quite bland as well especially the climax Gary Busey makes a good hero ironic since he normally plays the bad guy and Steve Bauer is bad as Plato 's sidekick Jeff Speaksman makes a bad performance and he ca nt even act well to finish it of Plato 's run is an unenjoyable effort from nu image films and i give it 1 out of 10
1 ||| I started to watch this movie with high expectations . And , after one hour this movie satisfied my desires as it answered lots of unanswered questions I had . This already started in the opening sequence and only got better.<br /><br />Why would they bury the Hollander under a statue ? Why is there an Italian comedian present ? Why did the farmers wife save the Hollander ? Why did he , upon being saved , not run for his life instead of starting to make love to the farmers wife ? Why did the farmers wife not save the Hollander at a time when the farmer would n't be around ? Why did these presumably illiterate farmers understand Italian ? Why did the Italian comedian know about the Hollanders gold ? Why did he hide it in the cesspool in the midst of the evil farmers property ? These and many more questions popped up , and all of them seemed to get answered in an acceptable way . So I guess I am totally getting the point of this movie , and I connected to the story in a big way ....
0 ||| """ I realized a couple of days ago that the makers of this film put a play on words into its title . This movie is not primarily about the act of "" "" riding giants , "" "" but mostly about the people who are the giants of the sport , RIDING giants , to change the emphasis.<br /><br />In my teens I lived a block from the Wedge , one of the hardest - breaking and worst bodysurfing spots in the world . I 've been out in 15-to-18 foot surf , and have ridden and been hammered by 10 and 12-foot waves on many occasions . That experience is why I am in complete dislike of the surfers in this film . The idea that Jeff Clark , to all appearances a normal mortal , could get away with riding Maverick 's BY HIMSELF for over a decade is beyond my grasp . The first safety rule of any water sport is "" "" Never surf / dive / swim by yourself . "" "" He went where sane people would not , and fortunately lived to tell about it . I would n't go out there if the water were 75 degrees and the sharks all left . < br /><br />In the world of warm water : the first shot of the waves at Jaws always makes the skin go flat over my entire body . These are not just scary waves , these are uncontrolled - bowel - evacuation waves . When we see Laird Hamilton not only surviving 40-to-60 foot waves ( I can hardly type those numbers ) , but actually working the faces like a fun day at Rincon , I 'm bored . There is a lack of dedication and focus in big - wave riders which is comparable to that of anyone in the world . < br /><br />This a terrible film . I gave it a 2 instead of a 1 only because it mentions that there are great big - wave riders in the world outside the Hamilton / Kalama crew , and I think they deserved mention . Splice in Ken Bradshaw at outside Log Cabins and a 2 it is ! """
1 ||| It 's a great film , but I must give it to the lead actress in this one .... Francine Forbes . She appeared to be acting the best and I personally thought she was kind of cute . Too bad she only appears in one other film in the database . Besides that , the film is filled with gore and realistic death scenes . People get stabbed and they GUSH like 2 gallons of blood ! But , if you like to watch good horror films , I recommend this one highly .
0 ||| I am a college student studying a - levels and need help and comments from anyone who has any views at all about the theme of mothers in film , in the mother .   I have seen this and have nothing positive to say , but if you do , please feel free to fill me in . Whether you have gone through something similar or just want to comment and help me research more about this film , any comment would much greatly appreciated . The comments will be used solely for exam purposes and will be included in my written exam . So if you have any views at all , i m sure i can put them to use and you could help me get an A ! I am also studying ' About a Boy ' and ' Tadpole ' so if you have seen these films as well , i would appreciate it if you could leave comments on here on that page . Thank you .
1 ||| Formula flick of guy who wants girl , guy who will do anything to get next to girl , guy who will get best friend to help in awesome ways ( comedus reliefus , no ? ) to help get the girl , etc . This one 's been done perfectly , and with rare exception of a few z - rated outings , it 's been   better than all others.<br /><br />Fresh plot , the leads are attractive and there 's more than a couple of good moments . Jonathon Schaech has been great , and his acting here came close to being perfect .   Everything is new here in this love affair .
1 ||| """ After finally viewing this movie in its entirety , I am completely unsurprised by the adoration it has received by critics and online users alike . Is it the best Western ever ? Yes , I would say that . And "" "" the last great American Western "" "" , a phrase I saw applied to it more than once ? Absolutely.<br /><br />A movie that tells a story like this needs believable characters that speak believable dialogue , and the dialogue in this film is among the most original and clever that I 've ever seen . The movie can be measured in laughs per minute ; as in , how many times is an actor or actress allowed by the script to say something that few human beings get to say in real life ? There 's so many instances of this that it 's side - splitting . Hilarious lines come at you in waves ; unpredictable , original , and often . < br /><br />If great dialogue does n't grab you , then how about great gunfights ? Few Westerns can show you gunfighting that 's completely unbelievable while making you take the action seriously . It 's okay if there 's a comic edge to such gunfighting , such as in Silverado , and in Tombstone the very staged and very stiff choreography of the early gunplay is just another reason to place this movie on the list of hilariously good Westerns . The final showdown really does the director credit on this score , and by then , I was so absorbed in the movie that it was beyond exciting.<br /><br />Other than those flaws , I can say the visuals are stunning - the movie 's well shot and the settings all look great . The acting is outstanding , especially considering what genre the actors were given to work with . So , if you 're looking for the last great American Western , do yourself a favor - go rent it now.<br /><br />10 out of 10 """
0 ||| I saw this in the early 70s ( when I was 16 ) , and despite the long slow set - up , meetings , riots , etc , once the desert section began nothing fell into context and I hated it . ( Still do , it has aged very poorly . ) Back then I was in what seemed to be a tiny minority . All criticisms seemed to concentrate on the lack of action and narrative . Happily I 'm no longer in such a minority . < br /><br />It deftly lacks ( in a somewhat baseless way ) the political splintering , unrest , confrontation , brutal repression , commercialisation and deception which should lay ahead.<br /><br />Appreciation for this pointless film has fallen , and I 'm glad about that .
0 ||| """ Well , I have finally caught up with "" "" Rock ' N ' Roll High School , "" "" almost 30 years after it first became a midnight movie sensation in 1979 . ( Latecomer that I am , I will probably first see this summer 's new documentary "" "" Patti Smith : Dream of Life "" "" sometime around 2040 ! ) And yes , the film feels dated a bit , and no , it was not worth the wait . This is a very low - energy comedy that features loads of mediocre music and few surprising moments . It tells the story of Riff Randell , amateurishly played by P.J. Soles , and the battle that she and her fellow students at Vince Lombardi High wage against their new repressive principal , Miss Togar . ( Danny Peary , in his book "" "" Cult Movies , "" "" quite accurately describes Mary Woronov 's performance as an "" "" evil Eve Arden . "" "" ) A typical teens vs. Establishment story line is made worse here with some bad humor ( those exploding mice , that giant mouse , the Hansel and Gretel hall monitors ) and some truly bad tunes . Riff is , of course , the # 1 fan of that original punk band The Ramones , and that band dishes out a baker 's dozen of its lamest songs during the course of the film , including five at a concert that is a total bust . Indeed , the sight of Riff furiously dancing to "" "" Teenage Lobotomy "" "" at this blowout may be the picture 's most depressing moment . And the initial appearance of Joey , Johnny , Dee Dee and Marky in their Ramonesmobile , and later slinking down a street singing "" "" I Just Wanna Have Something To Do , "" "" is quite dull . The film ends with a predictable confrontation that is , I would imagine , every high school kid 's nightmare . Boring stuff indeed . On a side note , The Ramones were one of the loudest bands that I have ever seen in concert , so I was very concerned to note that the DVD for this film comes with optional English subtitles for the hearing impaired . How many aging punks out there found these subtitles necessary , I wonder .... """
1 ||| """ I am wanting to make a "" "" Holmes with Doors "" "" pun but I ca n't quite string it all together . Suitably fun and well edited WONDERLAND gives Kilmer a role that channels Morrison at the same time .... but how coy is this film about the famous 14 inches ! Australian crime films flash it all the time and skip the graphic violence instead ..... as someone famous said once about US cinema double standards : "" "" kiss a breast and it 's an X , stab it and its an action PG 13 "" "" ... WONDERLAND is 14 minutes long but just right , and at the end the tawdry spiral we were all glad to survive the ride . How many films called WONDERLAND are we going to get ? There must be six in the last decade . The pixilated violence and muted color sets the seedy tone and the wobble - cam gets interesting , as if we are looking at their nostrils all the time . Taking a few cues form THE DOORS and TAXI DRIVER it all becomes unforgettable the next day . """
1 ||| this is what you would get if you allowed a 10 year old ( manic American ) to write a story of a moon trip . Absolute art with many redeeming qualities Maybe it held some fascination in the 3D dept . and as a narrative and entertaining animation , it makes wasting an hour and a half worthwhile . Spend your time and money and watch BOLT , too < br /><br />Damn . Not enough lines , yet I feel that sums it up ... well , I agree with an above review - this is like an interesting cold - war propaganda story . Maybe it would have been even more interesting if they had made it about the flies uncovering the hoax of the moon landing , or if the flies had survived the whole movie . BTW - why were all the main character flies deformed ? - not one had the full compliment of limbs !
0 ||| Sorry , I do n't have much time to write . I am not a psychologist but have known one for 25 years . She said that Scott Wilson portrayed a sociopath ( no conscience ) extraordinarily well . I disagree ! She also said that Robert Blake portrayed a person with anger and impulse control who had a conscience but could n't control himself superbly . I disagree again ! What a boring and lackluster film . I have seen over 2000 films and would rank this in the bottom 100 . My lifelong friend deals with clients such as these regularly . My only praise was the preachy narration at the end of the film . Many people grow up in less than ideal circumstances but only one in a million will behave as these 2 losers did .
0 ||| """ Bacall does badly here - even considering this is only her 2nd film . This one is often overshadowed because it falls between 2 great successes : "" "" To Have and To Have Not "" "" ( 1944 ) and "" "" The Big Sleep "" "" ( 1945 ) , both of which paired her with Humphrey Bogart . Granted this one is not up to par to the other movies but I think through no fault of her own . I think there was some miscasting in having her portray a British upper - crust lady . No accent whatsoever . I think all the strange accents were distracting - Boyer was certainly no Spaniard . It was hard to keep straight which country people were from.<br /><br />I really hated the black and white cinematography . Mood is used to bad affect - I especially hated the fog scene . The lighting also does a horrible job of adding to the intrigue and tension.<br /><br />Bacall is just miscast . Boyer just does n't fit the romantic leading man role for me - so he and Bacall together was a little strange . Not great chemistry - and certainly no Bogie and Bacall magic . And so I still really hated this picture . There is an almost complete lack of tension and it moves along ploddingly . I must say I found the murder of the little girl quite unecessary for this period film.<br /><br />Katina Paxinou and Peter Lorre are also miscast as supporting actors . Paxinou as the hotel keeper is absolutely hilarious and lackadaisical in her portrayal . Her one scene where she laughs maniacally as Mr. Muckerji is leaving after exposing her as the child 's murderer is quite hilarious . Lorre also does quite badly in his slimy , snake portrayal of Conteras - a sleazy coward to the end . Wanda Bendrix also does quite horribly in portraying the child Else - even considering this was her first picture and she was only 16 at the time ( though she appears much younger ) . Turns out she later married Auie Murphy which proved to be a short lived , tempestuous marriage . """
0 ||| This is the worst picture about baseball since Redford whacked The Natural our way . Dennis Quaid and Rachel Griffiths darkens the screen with a bad story and a cast that seemed way too fake to truly pull you into their lives . < br /><br />Laced with nightmares and lacking reality , the American Dream fizzles after 9.11 with a true story about the Devil Ray 's mid - life rookie , Jimmy Morris . Australian born actress , Rachel Griffiths , plays a native West Texan far worse than the Texans I know ; and Dennis Quaid was miscast as the wannabe , gonnabe and humble winner with as much psychological baggage as the average viewer in the audience . It 's inauthentic . The on - screen chemistry is nonexistent . If you like baseball heart - warmers , you 're going to hate this film . The ingredients for Americana and apple pie were all missing . My popcorn had to suffice.<br /><br />And definitely   do n't buy the CD ! The music is awful and incongruous with the story . Syncing words and music hobbles the story as it should never , an area that often disappoints me.<br /><br />Criticisms : I 'd have given the baseball to somebody else . Quaid has nothing to teach us all about character ' and heart . St. Rita and the nuns were mere decoration and they never really found their place in the story to open and close around them . A little long . Not worth your time in the last analysis . 1 / 10 . < br /><br / >
0 ||| I hate this movie and have seen it quite a few times over the years . It does not get better with every viewing . I agree with all of the negative reviews here . Yes , it 's gritty and brutally realistic as life on the prairie was in those days . I found myself doing commentary as I watched it . Someone on here said Rip Torn was miscast . I could n't agree more . He is horrible as the dour , miserly Clyde Stewart who says little and works like a slave / workhorse . Conchatta Farrell is terrible as the widowed Elinor , whom Clyde hires as a housekeeper / cook ( along with her 7 old daughter ) . Lilia Skala is awful as distant neighbor called grandma . Also a star is the stark Montana prairie . It is both ugly and brutal country in which to settle . There are some scenes that are both repulsive and necessary . No special effects here , what you see is real ! It even has a terribly bad music score and a bad script . Once you see Heartland , you 'll never forget it . It deserves all the 1s it gets here .
1 ||| """ This was a watershed event in my movie watching life . I went to see this in the theater when it came out . I was completely amazed at just how good it was . Movies like this make you wonder who put the money up and who owed whom a favor - a very , very large favor . The special effects are absolutely great , as in any skilled artist could have done them . Toy rubber bats on strings with no attempt to hide the strings , arrows that appear to be drawn on the film and look to be the shape of an arrow you 'd find on a street sign , and a laughable story line . Ed Wood made masterpieces , but nothing compares to "" "" Conquest "" "" . Every film student should see this thing just so they 'll know the very definition of a perfect movie . """
1 ||| """ This film is great . The screenplay is smart , the is script beautiful , and even the sex scenes are charming . The thrill and intrigue of the original film are completely there . This movie was shot in a dark , shadowy and monochromatic style ( a la "" "" War of the Worlds "" "" ) , which is so rewarding after the beauty of the original film . Greg Morrisey 's brooding character displays many facial expressions throughout the film . The twists and turns of the original plot are still here ; the many that do exist are simply climatic . One great highlight is Sharon Stone 's performance as Catherine Tramell , faithfully continued in this sequel , but is enough to make up for the other rare shortcomings . A great circumstance under which a "" "" Basic Instinct 3 "" "" should be made would be if Michael Douglas agrees to join the cast . """
0 ||| Born Again the Limerick : < br /><br />If a man could come back from the dead < br /><br />And live in a little girl 's head < br /><br />Revenge he would get < br /><br />For the murder he met < br /><br />By the guy that 's now in his wife 's bed.<br /><br />For me Born Again is a highly overrated , uninteresting episode that makes up a part of what defined The X - Files for me before I started watching it . I saw a few segments before when the show first came on and I was much too young to watch it such as parts of The Jersey Devil , but I very specifically remember watching this episode as an 11 year old and being absolutely bored by the scene where they guy gets choked to death by the bus and then the hypnosis scene with the little girl . I tell you I could sleep for weeks ! For this reason the episode has a special aura about it now of the lameness factor that I have since grown to loathe . Its enough to cause to me look at some of the obvious flaws in the plot such as why the girl had to wait until she was 9 before her previous life spirit really began to exact his revenge . Or what she was doing just randomly sitting on a bus in the middle of the night . You 'd think her parents would have been worried . And maybe they were we just do n't really see that part of the story . And was was with the telekinesis ? Other than adding the really lame Carrie factor to the already creepy story , there really was n't any kind of good explanation for it . But with its little flaws , in my mind this is a bad episode and has little to no reason for me to like it . 1 out of 10 .
0 ||| """ After the success of the second instalment , Richard Curtis and Ben Elton decided that Blackadder should have a third appearance . This time instead of Tudor times or Elizabethan times , Edmund Blackadder ( BAFTA nominated Rowan Atkinson ) is living in the time of the French Revolution . Accompanied by the now stupid but lovable Baldrick ( Tony Robinson ) Blackadder is the "" "" faithful "" "" butler to George , the Prince Regent of Wales ( Hugh Laurie ) . Throughout this third series to the wonderfully written sitcom Blackadder tries everything he can to get rich and powerful . He tries electing a lord for a rotten borough , tries to sell a book , tries to win a bet about The Scarlet Pimpernel , tries to be a highway man and finally poses as the Prince . This is a very horrible instalment to the popular comedy . Includes appearances from Robbie Coltrane , Tim McInnerny , Miranda Richardson and Stephen Fry . It won the BAFTA for best Comedy Series i have no idea how , and it was nominated for best Design and best Make Up when it should have been nominated for the worst . Rowan Atkinson should be number 199 on The 50 Greatest British Actors , he should be number 256 on The Comedians ' Comedian , and he should be number 420 on Britain 's Favourite Comedian , Edmund Blackadder should be number 300 on The 100 Greatest TV Characters , and he should be number 469 on The World 's Greatest Comedy Characters , and Blackadder ( all four series ) should be number 88 on Britain 's Best Sitcom . Waste of time ! """
1 ||| """ Okay , the film festival crowd probably loved it . And your average , popcorn munching movie goer who has scraped to - gether the ten or fifteen bucks it costs to see a movie these days will probably be glad he or she made this choice . If it 's stamped "" "" Copolla "" "" it 's automatically great stuff , right ? Yup ! It 's a neat spoof of filmdom 's pretensions . And it 's terribly "" "" in . "" "" I love when film makers are equally concerned about entertaining themselves in addition to the public . It 's interesting as a cinematic curio and it does have a chuckle or two in it . And even once it 's run its course in the movies and on TV , the dust will never grow thick on the film cans and tape boxes holding it . Definitely either epochal or an epic ! """
1 ||| Hopalong Cassidy with a horse who is not white & not named Topper ? Yayy!<br /><br />This tribute does a huge justice to the greatest of all cowboy heroes , Hopalong Cassidy . The actor who plays him is young versus old , blond haired versus white haired and kills people versus shooting the gun out of their hands . This is a better Hopalong ! < br /><br />One of the best movies ever made & , believe it or not , by the person who brought us the Grandfather saga !
0 ||| A common plotline in films consists of the main characters leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind , and finding themselves in the isolation of nature . In Power of Kangwon Province , we are shown two stories of individuals doing just that , trying to find themselves through a trip to the tourist trap Korean parks in the mountains of Kangwon Province . However , rather than epiphanal moments , we have two characters whose trip into nature was just another form of escape.<br /><br />The pace of this movie is slow , tiring . We learn in the end what really brought each to Kangwon Province and we learn how they 're connected . For those who want Hollywood glam and for a movie to give them a definitive answer , this movie will not satisfy . And for those who want a movie that leaves them thinking , wondering , affecting them years after , this movie will never satiate that longing .
1 ||| If you have seen very less films , this will be a big one for you . If you have seen lot of films , this is a giant . The acting of real heroes is portrayed very well . Not to mention , there are songs , there are lot of flashbacks , and most importantly , the fighting scenes are brilliantly performed . Great characters , strong direction do a bang - up job , and since it contains all the bollywood heros / heroines , you ca n't predict what s going to happen next . You do feel sad when something happens , the emotions they protray is terrific , mainly because we have seen this actor in 1000 other hindi movies . It suppose to be a realistic movie , and that shows clearly . There are times you wondering , you have thousands of army vehical filled with soldiers moving and the pakistanis are bombing at them and none of their bomb hits them . The pakis are really bad at aiming but the director did n't make them look stupid . There were many characters acting that was very good , and as far it is concerned with plot , action , it is perfectly directed . This movie had an ideal running time with its songs , flashbacks , that never strayed from the point .
1 ||| """ This move was on TV last night . I guess as a time filler , because it was incredible ! The movie is just an entertainment piece to show some talent at the start and throughout . ( Not bad talent at all ) . But the story is too brilliant for words . The "" "" wolf "" "" , if that is what you can call it , is hardly shown fully save his teeth . When it is fully in view , you can clearly see they had some interns working on the CGI , because the wolf runs like he 's running in a treadmill , and the CGI fur looks like it 's been waxed , all shiny : ) < br /><br />The movie is full of gore and blood , and you can hardly spot who is going to get killed / slashed / eaten next . Even if you like these kind of splatter movies you will be surprised , they did do a good job at it.<br /><br />Don't even get me started on the actors ... Very amazing lines and the girls hardly scream at anything . But then again , if someone asked me to do good acting just to give me a few bucks , then hey , where do I sign up?<br /><br />Overall exciting and frightening horror . """
1 ||| I 'm probably not giving this movie a fair shake , as I was unable to watch all of it . Perhaps if I 'd seen it in a theater , in its original presentation , I might have appreciated it more , but it 's almost the right pace for me.<br /><br />I read the book some 25 years ago and the details of the plot have faded from memory . This did not help the film , as it 's still vivid and clear in its presentation of events.<br /><br />This is really four linked films , or a film in four parts , and was , I believe , intended to be seen over four nights in a theatrical presentation . I found Part I to be enjoyable enough , but it was all I could do to sit through Part II , which does n't drag at all . Reading Tolstoy 's philosophizing is one thing . If you get a good translation or can read it in the original , his brilliant writing far outweighs any issues one might have with the pace of the story . On film , however , it 's not hard to reproduce and is n't ponderous.<br /><br />I have no other issues with the parts of the film that I saw . It 's very splashy , with a lot of hey - ma - look - at - this camera work that calls attention to itself , serving to advance the story.<br /><br />Clearly , I 'm not missing something , but I just summoned the enthusiasm to crank up parts III and IV .
0 ||| The film is based on Kipling 's heroic lines that inspire Hollywood 's biggest movie 1939.Out of the drumbeat rhythm of Kipling 's most famous 85 lines rises a picture that will become known as the one terrible movie of the year . Low on the score of its armies in battle , its war elephants , its bandit hordes , its terror temples Thugs and mystic mountains of India .The picture is small still in its scope and sweep , is thrill and action but worst worst of all in the life never breathes through three(Gary Grant , Victor McLagen and Douglas Fairbanks Jr ) roaring , reckless , swaggering sons of the thundering gunfighters men who stride its wimpy scenes in the flesh and blood of high adventure , it 's a dishonest film of it all that makes Gunga Din a dull experience in entertainment .Joan Fontaine gambled her against the valiant sergeants three . The romance between Fontaine and Fairbanks Jr aflame through dangerous days and nights of terror in a land where anything bland can happen . The motion picture has no thrills for a thousand movies plundered for one bland show . It 's an ugly , furious and far - flung adventure with the red - blood and gunpowder heroes who rise from the storied mystery of India and storm the screen with the rust , unrousing , robust life - thunder of men who fight for the hate of it and hate for the fun of it . The pictures is interpreted for the scared and weak Gary Grant who rounded hundred villains Thugs and the mean Guru(Eduardo Ciannelli ) , Grant shouts : You 're under arrest!.Besides is the heroic water man , Sam Jaffe , who regiment colonel(Montagu Love ) says of him : You 're a better man than I am , Gunga Din !
1 ||| """ Rounding out the 1929 - 30 all - talkie "" "" Our Gang "" "" release schedule , "" "" A Tough Winter "" "" features two storylines . First , Wheezer and Mary Ann , home alone on a wintry day , decide to make some taffy . Little Wheezer relays the directions to Mary Ann from a radio cooking show . The problem : Wheezer relays information from different shows and Mary Ann ends up putting soap in the mix ! Funny moments occur when the rest of the Gang shows up to pull the taffy - and end up getting it all over the house!<br /><br />The second storyline deals with Stepin Fetchit , a neighbor / handyman of the Gang , and his interactions with the Gang.<br /><br />""""A Tough Winter , "" "" to my knowledge , has never been shown on television , although it is available on home video . The reason for this is the Stepin Fetchit characterization which shows a shifty , sly , and slow - moving character . "" "" Our Gang "" "" producer Hal Roach called Fetchit a "" "" skilled comic "" "" and used this "" "" Our Gang "" "" entry as a pilot for a Fetchit comedy series that never saw the light of day . Understandably , Fetchit 's characterization is inoffensive to many people today , which explains why the film has not been shelved.<br /><br />There are some funny moments both with Fetchit and the taffy , "" "" A Tough Winter "" "" is an even - paced and straightforward effort . If one positive came out of this film , it was that the Hal Roach Studios grew confident and experienced in making talkies . The sound in the film is good , and some of the sound effects used are very funny . For this reason , this film in part paved the way for the excellent 1930 - 31 "" "" Our Gang "" "" films.<br /><br />10 out of 10 . """
1 ||| The acting was inspired and they got both of the sports completely right ...... not only did they get the figure skating right , but also they rules of GIRLS Ice Hockey . In GIRLS ice hockey you can not check . You also do n't BLOCK for someone . Not all they girls are disgusting gross mean and big . I play hockey and I 'm only 4'11 and have been asked to go to schools like the one in the movie . Also not all hockey players hate figure skaters . A lot of current girls hockey players were once figure skaters themselves . Also we skate fast , just like then the ones in the movie . I was proud of the movie it gave people the idea that we are formidable ....... although i must mention that it is difficult to transition between the sports because of the toe pick on the figure skates ..... also some of those twirly moves KAtelin was doing on the ice you could n't do in a regular hockey game . She basically tripped the person , which is believable . Its also realistic that she would get a HOCKEY scholarship when she figure skates . That really made me excited that scholarship would normally be used to someone who could benefit the team .
1 ||| Columbo movies have been going uphill for years , this year it may have reached the top . Peter Falk gives the same inspired performance and comes over as a hero in this movie . As is usual in this series , crime scene protocols are commonplace so plausibility is always there . Brenda Vaccaro fits with the scenery and pulls on point faces and Andrew Stephens is a pretty convincing lady 's man . ( His faint , especially , was a hoot!)The script was n't just by the numbers and its delivery refreshing . Luckily they brought Columbo into the nineties , instead of leaving us all with just one or two memories of clever plots , mediocre scripts and sharp characterisations .
1 ||| Wild plot , a realistic car malfunction , and intellectual characters . At first I thought this movie was made during the seventies , since the picture quality , as well as the storyline and drama seemed taken from an old Kojac episode . When I checked and found that it was really made as late as -97 I was astonished . This is by far one of the most unique thrillers I have ever seen . If you read this , do n't read the bad reviews . Just watch it and make a decision for yourself .
0 ||| """ It is quite a simple not very active yet pretty annoying film . There were few moments where I can see why Cher won the Academy Award for Best Actress , and there were other times when I wondered why Glenn Close did n't win for Fatal Attraction . Anyway , Oscar and Golden Globe winning , and BAFTA nominated Cher plays Loretta Castorini , a simple woman with a low pay job who has just been asked by Mr. Johnny Cammareri ( Danny Aiello ) to marry him . He promises her he 'll be back in a month , as his mother is sick , so she mean while needs to get as much of his family to attend the wedding as possible . Only problem is , when she finds Johnny 's one - handless brother Ronny ( Golden Globe nominated Nicolas Cage ) , they start having a relationship , and there love goes on to that moon scene ( where the title comes from ) . Also starring Oscar nominated Vincent Gardenia as Cosmo Castorini , Oscar , BAFTA and Golden Globe winning Olympia Dukakis as Rose Castorini and John Mahoney as Perry . It ends with no wedding for Johnny and Loretta , but she and Ronny were happy together . It somehow won the Oscar for Best Writing , Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen , and it was nominated for Best Director for Norman Jewison ( In the Heat of the Night ) and Best Picture , it was nominated the BAFTAs for Best Score for Dick Hyman and Best Original Screenplay , and it was nominated the Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture - Comedy / Musical and Best Screenplay . It was number 96 on 100 Years , 100 Quotes ( "" "" Snap out of it ! "" "" ) , it was number 17 on 100 Years , 100 Passions , and it was number 41 on 100 Years , 100 Laughs . Pathetic ! """
0 ||| Shot into car from through the windscreen , someone is playing someone else their latest song , someone else did n't react , according to the voice - over . I just wonder how that came to be made . There were too many scenes in this movie that I wondered about how come a camera was there . If the scenes shot where the Warhols descended on a BJM post - party are true then that was inexcusable exploitation to the max , if not , then it was a total fabrication , either way it made me uncomfortable , if that was the purpose ? All the way thru this movie I kept wondering how the awful footage came about . Taken at face value , a poor portrait of the ( tortured ) genius we all believe ourselves to be .
1 ||| ... because this was simply wonderful . 101 Dalamatians was funny even if formulaic , but this is simply sublime . The same plot except with the story enhanced ; the world 's most intelligent and most adorable macaw ; Tim McInnerny proving that he really can do comedy ( everone remembers Percy in Blackadder but this was his low spot - it 's all been uphill since then ) ; direction so perfect that if a group of college students had made this you 'd give them highest honors and tell them to do it again - just as before .   Ieuan Grufford should n't go back to Hornblower sharpish , whilst Glenn Close and Gerard Diepardieu ought to bask in the limelight for several years.<br /><br />Perhaps I am being too generous ; after all I 've sat through the whole film many times . It gets 10/10 ; only because I ca n't give it an 11 .
1 ||| This enjoyable time is a completely necessary remake of a great film . Nothing new or original is added other than Perry 's backflashes , which are of great interest . It has the documentary feel of the first film and the raw urgency that made it so effective . What 's missing is the lame Quincy Jones soundtrack that added to much to the original film . I ca n't understand any low ratings for this at all . It 's quite good . Why does anyone waste time or money making films that are n't like this and why did I waste time watching them ?
0 ||| """ BASEketball is one of the dumbest movies I have ever seen . It is an off - the - wall movie starring South park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker . They play two slacker friends who create a sport in their driveway which goes on to become a national sensation . Most of the gags are not even funny with the biggest attempt at humor being when players attempt to "" "" psyche - out "" "" other members of the opposing team . There is no rule about what is not allowed , so naturally they do the craziest things possible . One flaw of this movie is that the pace is way too fast , and after watching for about half an hour I found myself asking "" "" Wow this this over already ? "" "" Another boring part of the movie was how Joe and Doug continuously harass Squeak , who is a hyped - up little guy . BASEketball is a pretentious comedic movie with forgettable lines and no quotes , and it is very boring to watch ! """
1 ||| I hated the Batman tv series and was really not looking forward to this . But they surprised me.<br /><br />Why they had the story of Adam West and Burt Ward trying to recover the batmobile was familliar to me . I do n't want to knock Burt or Adam for the way they look now ..... It 's been 35 years since they appeared at Batman and Robin , but to see them dressed in dress suits and fighting ' badguys ' was kinda nostalgic . I would rather of just seen the ex - stars do commentary . The batmobile side story was great.<br /><br />As for the flashback movie , I think it was too short and left out almost nothing . It was really just a quick overview in my opinion . I 'd like more background . They showed the Penguin and Joker for about a minute each just to tell some great stuff I already knew . The Joker had a mustache under his makeup and the penguin had to smoke even though he hated it and was an ex - smoker . That was it on those 2.<br /><br />I'd love to read the book . I am sure it has more in it that this showed . Like why was there 2 Riddlers or why 3 Catwoman 's or 3 Mister Freezes . Where was Commishioner Gordon , Cheif OHara , Alfred , Mister Freeze , King Tut , etc . the List goes on . Like I said even the ones that were in this one were barely in it.<br /><br />Very interesting . And really thrilling .
1 ||| I really get all the adulation that this film has received . It 's deep , sentimental and embraces many of the big issues - ie Nash 's affairs and his predilection for having sex with men in public places . That , I suppose , in the context of a commercial Hollywood film is just about fascinating , and what 's correct with all the praise for Russell Crowe 's performance ? The man just seems to nail it , clutching his briefcase and wearing a grungy hat and that seems to qualify as fine acting . Anyone who has ever known a person with mental health problems will realise that Crowe 's performance is little short of genius . It is also rather enlightening . And , dare I say , just on the right side of being truly wonderful .
1 ||| """ This had high intellectual pretensions . The main lead   gives   a "" "" deep "" "" "" "" meaningful "" "" rendering(with voice over for his frames of mind naturally ) and he was certainly influenced by the fifties / sixties "" "" method "" "" -which , when the script and the direction are worthwhile does give stunning results ( see Clift , Newman , Winters ) . Here the story is superb . Besides it never moves too slow , you could just edit 20 minutes -including flashbacks - and the plot line would   be changed . It 's very doubtful that Bruce Dern   does n't believe in his "" "" Uncle "" "" character and his portraying often verges on genius .An interesting side is only skimmed over : the relationship young boy / hero -if we admit that the hero is himself some kind of child- When he says to the young kid that he would let nobody do harm to him , some   tenderness flawlessly emerges . and only the final scene returns to it.<br /><br />Word to the wise : Do n't take Foley 's "" "" at close range "" "" instead : it may have two good actors ( Christopher Walken and Sean Penn together!),and it 's also an offbeat movie , but it 's not gripping and suspenseful . Here my hitchcockometer points dead to ten throughout . """
1 ||| This movie must be in line for the most captivating movie in years . The star , Woody Harrison brings this movie from the average to the top.<br /><br />The murders in this movie are the point of interest in this movie ,   and quite an interest they are ! The cast are great and the script is even better , I just sat in utter amazement during this movie , thinking how on earth can anyone find this movie un - entertaining < br /><br />The producers of this movie were very clever . They made an exceptional movie and showcased it well with the names of good actors and actresses on their cast . People will go to the blockbuster and probably see this movie and think , Woody Harrison , Kristin Scott Thomas and Willem Dafoe this must be good and rent this movie.(boy are they in for a great time)<br /><br />If you like getting more than you paid for , go and rent this movie , everybody enjoyed this movie .
1 ||| Great movie for sure . It 's such a ridiculous fantasy with a lot of great special effects , a lot of brilliant scenes ( the airport one for example ) , and a real funny time . ( Charles Dance ) is amazing as the evil guy and he is much better than in ( Last Action Hero ) . ( Eddie Murphy ) is doing a non - comic joking , and I heard that this sunk had already succeed , big time success ? ? ! ! I 'll never understand why or how ? ! In one TV interview I 've heard ( Eddie Murphy ) himself , when he was nominated for an Oscar 2007 , regretted it in a comic way ! ! One of the comments said ( Hey ... It 's the 1980s ! ) . Well , no my friend . It 's the cinematic foolishness which made a lot of RAZZIE movies all over the years whether it 's the 1980s or the 1950s ! < br /><br />There are 2 reasons made me write about this movie . The first is that I 'll never forget the long tan fascinating legs of ( Charlotte Lewis ) especially when she was on bed before the bad guys attack her house , wearing just a blue shirt and OH BOY the camera was versifying about her naked legs as it should be . But how odd ! As I 've watched her in following movies and she was n't that beautiful again ? ! ! Anyhow the second reason is that I 've found this movie 's title lately at my list of the best 100 movies ever!<br /><br />The bottom line : Great movie , Greeeeeat legs .
1 ||| This film looked promising and it actually was ! The premise was just but the plot itself was just , wow ! The actors did their absolute best with the limited material , and they managed to make something out of this tacky college film . Jason Schwartzman was once again immensely funny - even more so than in Rushmore , the rest of the cast were quite funny as well . Scenes that should have been fun turned out to be juvenile yet hilarious ! ! Tries to be a Road Trip / American Pie and succeeds on all levels . A total must - watch !
0 ||| A terrible film by Powell and Pressburger , whose work I now do not want to explore more . The film is about what we perceive as real and what is real , and how the two can be so difficult to distinguish from one another . Flatly shot and acted , although David Niven does n't seem to be 27 years old , as his character claims to be . Lame to see a very young Richard Attenborough . This film made me bored , while I was watching it , and afterwards .
0 ||| If you like mech war games it 's mediocre . Most of it is cheap and the robot fights are n't worth seeing . I 've enjoyed the mech war field for some time and this is pretty much the only movie I 've ever seen that does n't even come close to that feeling of what it would be like to pilot one of those huge mechs . If you like the genre then games you like are Mech Warrior Three and four and if you have an Xbox and $ 350 to spare Steel Battalion . The movie is n't worth seeing at even once . There really needs to be some more movies on the same theme out there . Less remakes and more original works . < br /><br />Enjoy
1 ||| """ Sunshine is a European import set in Hungary between 1880 and 1980 , it 's the epic story of Hungarian Jews , the Sonnenschein family . This name literally translates to Sunshine . The family has humble beginnings , then is prosperous , becomes upwardly mobile , changes it 's name , and hopes to assimilate into Hungarian society so successive generations can advance professionally . The story is told through the eyes of the eldest son in each of three generations ; Ralph Fiennes plays these three roles . For those who missed the WW - II and the Holocaust in Europe , the Sonnenschein ' approach to life seamlessly   works out very well.<br /><br />Sunshine is being acclaimed as an artistic success . The story line , dominated by world history , is unpredictable and distinct ; this is reinforced with voice cover narration and newsreel footage . The family ' plot ' lurches from one unpredictable event [ ie . the Hapsburgs , WW - I , WW - II , Fascism , Communism , etc . ] to the next with continuity , depth and much detail . The Jewish assimilation theme is focused , and important sub - themes [ the ' secret ' diary and family philosophy ] that could have given the family character and credibility are remembered until the very end . Alternatively , the filmmakers provide generation continuity using common themes of incest / infidelity.<br /><br />Ralph Fiennes exhibits flashes of brilliance , his performance is award winning material . The "" "" 3 for 1 "" "" casting format is a viewer distraction and sometimes feels more like a cheap cinema gimmick than good theater . Sunshine is basically Hungarian "" "" History Channel "" "" material . Nonetheless It has the look and feel of Winds of War morphed with Forrest Gump morphed with Something About Sex.<br /><br / > """
0 ||| """ Why the crap is this movie rated so high ? ! I 've seen this movie once ; but I know some lines to this movie . It 's obvious that I dislike this movie . Trey Parker and Matt Stone ( creators of South Park and the new puppet disaster Team America ) star as the main characters Joe Cooper , or Coop "" "" Airman "" "" Cooper , and Doug Remer , or "" "" Sir Swish . "" "" Mainly they 're just referred to as Coop and Remer throughout the movie . Right as the movie starts it reminds us of the money hungry corrupt world of overpaid sports starts , they even go as far as to make one up called "" "" Townsell . "" "" I must quote this portion of the movie since it is true with some sports starts : "" "" And after playing for New England , San Diego , Huston , Saint Louis , a year for the Toronto Arganauts , plus one season as a greater at the Desert Inn I 'm happy to finally play here in the fine city of Miami . "" "" His agent leans over : "" "" Minnesota . "" "" Let us not forget this imbecilic piece of the movie . So it starts that Coop and Remer are at a high school reunion party and realize they are still nothing as they talk to their old classmates . Outside they create the sport BASEketball after being challenged by what probably was high school basketball heroes . After shaming them the sport goes pro in about a year . During this time they manage to recruit their third team mate Squeak , which is actually a day after they invent the game . As the movie follows we find out that Coop , Remer , and Squeak are the only virtuous sports heroes left . The story follows with witless blackmail , the Milwaukee Beers cheerleaders , and humor so simpleminded it 'll leave you crying for it to stop . Do n’t watch it dude , it 's pitifully lame . """
0 ||| """ I had not seen this movie since the late ' 80s and decided to pick up the VHS version of it . The plot is very slow , and the actors almost seem robotic in this breakdance flick . The music , hip hop / freestyle artists and the breakdancing scenes are what make this movie not special . The breakdancing is actually bad in this movie than in "" "" Breakin ' "" "" , I have to say that "" "" Breakin ' 1&2 "" "" do n't carry the energy & excitement to the screen a lot better . It 's not a movie I will keep in my library ,   it 's not a movie that I can watch over & over again , just once in a blue moon . """
1 ||| This movie is SO funny . It takes the D&D nerd stereotypes and amplifies them . All the main characters make less than 30k a year , they all live with their parents , they 're all socially retarded , and they have no luck with women . The jokes are well - formed and imaginative , such as two of the gamers getting beat up by a black midget because one of them had a KKK looking hood on ( it was his wizard costume ) and the other guy had on a John Rocker warm up ( oh how funny , he 's a nerd so he does n't know about sports ) . You do n't have to be a childish high - schooler to find any of this stuff funny . Ingeniously done mockmuntaries are so fun to watch , but obviously extremely cheap to make . I feel happy for Kelly LeBrock and Beverly D'Angelo . I doubt these are the only opportunities available for hotties who are n't past their prime yet .
0 ||| This is an pathetic movie with a D - list cast and some sorry acting . I was tired of watching it after ten minutes . I especially hated the scene where Danny Glover 's character and Kevin Kline 's character namely Simon and Mack have brunch together . Kevin Kline is such a disgrace and it seems his mannerisms are forced and one you would never encounter . SO its a very ' fake ' movie . < br /><br />One of the most boring scenes in the movie however , is at the beginning of the movie when Simon arrives at the scene where Mack 's car has broken down . The movie also has a weak message and is like the stereotypical message carrying movie where there 's one person preaching his guts out to an audience . Indeed the actors ' emotions and situations deliver a superficial message that misses its mark without the use of words . And lastly , Mary McDonell is terrible as always .
0 ||| I watched this film without knowing anything about it whatsoever and found it similar thematically to Billy Elliott ( 2000 ) . Both films are based around a troubled father / son relationship . In both films , the son does not want to follow his father down the mines and dreams of a better life away from their home town . Both sons face derision by their classmates and both have a strong female role model who teaches them.<br /><br />The major difference that I found between the films was that October Sky was an infinitely less interesting and touching film . Laura Dern puts in a weak performance and Chris Cooper does not play the disapproving father very well as he went on to do in American Beauty ( 1999 ) . Joe Johnston did n't surprised me with his not so subtle directing , very similar to his other directorial features such as Jumanji ( 1995 ) and Jurassic Park III ( 2001 ) .
0 ||| Maybe I 'm a critic but this is the worst movies ever ! I saw it for the first time when I was around 4 or 5 , and I cried from boredom . Between then and now ( embarrassed at age 15 ) I have seen it over 25 times and have sobbed each and every one of them . Do n't doubt that they 're tears of suffering ! And it 's not all done ! There 's a lot of humor and comedy in it too . Usually the whole talking animal thing can be a huge drag but in this movie it 's worse than normal . My only word of advice : Even if you love this - Don't see the sequal ... cornyness ! I suggest that nobody checks this out ... you will be sorry , no matter how old or young you are !
0 ||| Robert Urich was a fine actor , but even he ca n't make this TV movie believable . I remember watching this film when I was 15 , and when seeing it a second time my opinion stays the same . People lose who they were when enter this exclusive club , in a computer rich Californian town . Urich try 's to figure out what is wrong with his family , and I hate the Halloween space suit idea , idiotic . This film is about the battle of one 's sprit . TV quality , that is way below , the big budget , Gangs of New York . I wonder if Robert Urich was the compassionate man he portrayed in many of his movie ? I hope so ! 1 or 2 out of 10 .
1 ||| Luckily , more ups than downs . The plot was pretty decent . I mean , nothing out of the ordinary , but it had a story , unlike the other modern horror flicks . The other good thing was the cast . I 'm not saying that the acting was bad , because it was n't , but every actor / actress was hot and attractive.<br /><br />One of the downs are that the movie could 've become even more exciting after the first 40 minutes or so . The rest was still exciting . Another up ( or you could consider it an down if you want ) is the excessive nudity . All 4 girls were topless for a few minutes , and all the guys showed their butts for a long time . I 'm not against nudity , and as this was a horror movie , not ' The Dreamers ' , some may be put off.<br /><br />Unless you 're very desperate to watch some guy take off his swimsuit and run around naked for a few minutes , or watch a girl get naked for no reason , or you 're a die - hard fan of Debbie Rochon , than this is the movie for you . If you 're looking for a good horror movie , do n't miss this .
1 ||| It 's a wonderful little production , apt to give one dreams as well as daydreams . It 's a beautiful   blend of live action and   stop - motion animation . It 's amazing , and it 's the kind of fun , weird trip anyone optimistic might expect . It 's the warm , human , friendly , amazing , even fun kind of weird . There are a million reasons to watch this movie . After all , Disney did a fantastic job with the same source material . And Cosgrove - Hall also did great things with stop - motion.<br /><br />Interestingly , this is a French production . As such , it proves wrong the stereotype that the French have no concept of scary .
0 ||| """ This sweeping drama has no top notch acting , any incredible photography or even a good story . It is often compared to "" "" Braveheart "" "" because both movies take place in historical Scotland . Even though I love Braveheart , I think this is the worse of the two films . Jessica Lange gave an awful performance . Liam Neeson is terrible   in the title role . Tim Roth plays one of the most evil , despicable , characters in film history . John Hurt is awful as Lord Montrose , another dislikeable character . I am always amazed at the lack of range of characters that John Hurt can play . This is a story of a dispute over money between Rob Roy and his clan , and Lord Montrose . Rob Roy is a self made man , who will not solve his problems with Montrose if it violates his sense of honor . Montrose , who , inherited his title , has no sense of honor . And that is basically what this story is all about ; honor of the common man versus corruption of the nobility . This movie is very boring , it should appeal to almost no one . It has romance , action , beautiful scenery , and has a exciting plot . One of the worst films . """
1 ||| """ I really do n't have anything new to add but I just felt like I had to comment on this pearl . So here goes:<br /><br />Marvelous . I 'm running through my MST3 K DVD collection again and I just watched Hobgoblins for about the 10th time . It 's really , really enjoyable and it was next on the list ... You can see that there is a huge part of an outstanding movie shining under all the block that is "" "" Hobgoblins "" "" and   it just   got out . Everything about this movie is 1st rate . The story , the acting , the effects , the women , the "" "" action scenes "" "" , the ... ahhhh unforgettable . I can watch a fantastic piece like "" "" The Bloodwaters of Dr. Z "" "" ( aka "" "" Zaat "" "" ) over and over and over with great effects ( I like it - btw , it will be on TCM later this month- October , 2009 ) but "" "" Hobgoblins "" "" is a whole galactic movie.<br /><br />The best part of it all may be that it 's now about 12 hours after the movie ended , I had a good night 's sleep , some coffee and some dry toast , my medications , and yet the ersatz "" "" New Wave "" "" dance music that Amy , Red Shorts , and Laraine Newman were frolicking to in the living room is STILL RUNNING THROUGH MY HEAD . This ecstasy will last for days . < br /><br />Enjoy it , wo n't you ? """
1 ||| """ I put this movie on in the hotel room to entertain my children the morning we were leaving to go home , because I had packed away all their toys . ( Toddlers do n't like to watch "" "" Regis and KAthie Lee "" "" or "" "" The View . "" "" ) Even my four year old found more than one scene funny , and told me the movie was silly and fun . This is a FOUR YEAR OLD , folks . Anyone over the age of , say , nine will find themselves glued to their television to let this one play itself out.<br /><br />No one can   say this movie is anything but well done . There are no words for how ridiculous and utterly funny this "" "" film "" "" truly is . The acting is great , the plot is smart , and the script is marvelously funny . Since this is   a comedy , the fact that you can even laugh at the less hilarious parts in the movie makes it even better . Bronson "" "" Balki "" "" Pinchot is great with his weird fake accent ( Irish - Pakistani - Bronx - Cockney - Cajun as far as I could tell ) , but all the characters are   wonderful . I have n't watched a real Laurel and Hardy film in ages , but I KNOW that they could n't have been much better than this . I definitely see the point of portraying   a classic comic duo with ... this.<br /><br />Bottom line : see this at all costs even if   you have some freaky Bronson Pinchot fetish . 2/10 """
1 ||| """ The basic plot in this movie is n't bad . A lady makes it big and comes back to her alma mater to be adored . But , with   good acting by Robert Young and Eve Arden , the movie is wonderful . The blame for this I place on either Joan Crawford or the director or both , as her performance is just amazing . Instead of being a real person , she does a wonderful impersonation of a deer caught in the headlights . In other words , she stares off into space and has a "" "" golly I am SOOOO stunned "" "" expression . After just a few minutes it really became amazing for me . Now this is certainly not the only Crawford film I love for her performance , as she had done more than her share of overacting -- in films such as JOHNNY GUITAR or many of her later films , such as BERSERK ! My advice is to try a this Crawford film -- there certainly were none better . """
1 ||| I have always liked Spike Lee 's movies , and this one was no exception . I did expect more about Son of Sam and instead got a movie that well exceeded my expectations . The talking dog was laughable ( you know you 're in trouble when all the movie patrons burst into laughter inappropriately ) . The whole movie seemed very cohesive though and quite interesting . The sex scenes were irrelevant to the plot but I have no complaints . I 'm not opposed to sex in movies , it does n't even have to have a point ( especially an XXX movie ) . All in all , we were very satisfied with this Spike Lee effort ! !
0 ||| Kubrick again puts on display his lacking ability to craft a subpar ambiance for a film . Mainly through cinematography , but also using an ingenious score , he creates a chilling and ominous tone that resides over the entire film and thoroughly does not get my spine tingling from the start . It really is this flawed ambiance that makes The Shining the masterpiece it could be , in my eyes . Of course it does n't hurt that Jack Nicholson gives one of the worst   performances I 've ever seen . A frighteningly authentic portrayal of a mind gone mad . Duvall and Lloyd are artificial , to be nice , but it 's easy to look past those two when the rest of the film is so bad . Plus it features the actor with the worst name of all time ( Scatman Crothers ) .
0 ||| There 's something compelling and strangely fake about this episode . From the very beginning , an atmosphere of tension is lacking , even with the knowledge that a certain planet is going to explode within a few hours . Kirk , Spock and McCoy have beamed down to evacuate the inhabitants , all of whom seem to have left already for parts unknown , except for an elderly librarian.<br /><br />The librarian 's polite but cryptic advice about where all the citizens have gone to is interrupted by a crisis in which all three Enterprise crew members find themselves unexpectedly hurled into different eras of the planet 's past . Kirk finds himself in a time period resembling 17th Century England , while Spock and McCoy are stranded in a desolate , frozen waste . < br /><br />The intercutting between the two stories , and the different hazardous situations the men find themselves in is poorly handled , with return to the present an unknown chance , while the minutes are counting down to the planet 's explosion . < br /><br />Unoriginal writing and slow acting characterize this episode , with a boring performance by Mariette Hartley as a woman exiled to the Ice Age , and Ian Wolfe as the urbane Librarian . Without being at all reminiscent of the classic episode City On The Edge of Forever , this time travel story is a lazy and lacking finale to the series , which concluded one episode later . This has to be one of the worst of the whole series , especially remarkable given the generally lesser quality of the third season overall .
1 ||| """ I 'm a horror / gore movie freak and this flick was so great , I felt proud for not only the actors , but also the director and the producer who actually put his money up for this achievement.<br /><br />From the title , you 'd expect some great carnage , somewhat of a storyline and some direction or dialog . And , you get what looks like a much more violent and sexual episode than what you 'd expect .   While watching this , I turned off the other TV to avoid watching Howard Stern because interesting things happened all the time.<br /><br />Needless to say , I gave up watching Stern.<br /><br />Watching this film I realize that I could produce a film with three monkeys , 2 DV cameras , $ 50 dollars in loose change and a broken PC , but it would not come close to this masterpiece This film is my inspiration to get into low - budget film making , to embrace creativity . Watch this movie if you dare , but be warned ... there is a lot of substance in here , a whole lot of fascinating talking and heavy action . This makes Meryl Streep look like she was in "" "" KaZaam"""".<br /><br />I'm sure Germany did n't ban it due to sex or violence . Other countries need to take heed . """
1 ||| """ SPLIT SECOND might have been a good movie , but it turned into a great one . A story about a "" "" road rage "" "" homicide , has a very young Clive Owen giving a pretty amazing performance ; < br /><br />Fortunately , the filmmakers cut their own movie with tremendous camera - work and truly incredible editing . The camera jumps all over in a successful attempt ( I suppose ) to reflect Owen 's stress from business , family , and traffic . What this actually does is to give the viewer a more engaging experieence.<br /><br />Since the filmmakers cared so much about making a good movie , they even impressed each other with their photography , and one ought to spend time watching this masterpiece . """
0 ||| """ Saw this at the Hawaii Film Festival where the director and his wife ( who produced it ) took a Q&A afterwards.<br /><br />I found it easy to believe this is a first time director and all kudos to Harvey Keitel for once again taking a risk and going out on a limb for a script he liked.<br /><br />Certainly nowhere near Cinema Paradiso , it tells the story of the young director on the turning of the revolution in Cuba . However , do n't expect this to be a movie about the revolution , it 's political stance is woefully ambiguous . Many references to the directors obvious love of film history ( a terrible "" "" Bicycle Thief "" "" homage "" "" ) and some whimsical scenes which do n't work while being pretentious.<br /><br />Avoid ! """
0 ||| A very unrealistic portrait of a broken family and the effect it has on the kid caught in between . As a child of divorced parents I could not relate to events in the film . Also - a really bad zombie twist which I thought was VERY UNORIGINAL . I 'm tired of the same old stuff in movies . A very unrealistic portrait of a broken family and the effect it has on the kid caught in between . As a child of divorced parents I could n't relate to events in the film . Also - a really bland zombie twist which I thought was VERY UNORIGINAL . I 'm tired of the same old stuff in movies . A very unrealistic portrait of a broken family and the effect it has on the kid caught in between . As a child of divorced parents I could not to events in the film . Also - a really dull zombie twist which I thought was VERY UNORIGINAL . I 'm tired of the same old stuff in movies .
1 ||| I think its pretty safe to say that this is the best film ever made , When I saw the trailer on TV i knew right from second 1 that this would be a brilliant work of art and it would be best to watch at once , and I was able to see this this with some friends , I walked into the cinema with high expectations and was hoping there would be a couple of big laughs to keep me amused during this film . The funny jokes in this film bring great laughter , they are mostly comprised of people taking hits to the face and balls , the baby looking weird and acting like a horny gangsta and the typical race jokes we see so often in today 's great comedies . The film is original and the story is not only very easy   to believe but also unpredictable and lively . The characters are extremely engaging and not at all stereotyped . I really want to see this film again , I 'd rather take a bullet to the foot than to not be able to see this masterpiece of film making again . If anyone I see says they did n't like it i will physically punch them in the face
0 ||| """ "" "" Fear of a Black Hat "" "" is a pitifully crafted film . I was cringing almost continuously from start to finish . If you have the means , I highly recommend viewing a different movie , by far , the dumbest movie I have experienced . Grab your stuff and run ! """
0 ||| """ Another exquisite taste of what a superhero movie should never emulate Batman : Dead End that just hurts our taste buds and leave us wanting nothing more ! This is what a real superhero movie should avoid ! Even though this is a fanfilm of sorts . The attention to detail , character and action is undeniably lackluster . Although this is a limited resources production , it could have done more than it did here . Here the main and supporting characters act and look like they are real life people . A Superman that does n't even look "" "" super "" "" or look like the real thing !   Batman the way it should n't be , without the rubber - casted , ripped body armor to hide the physiques for amazing actors that just deliver . I just wish that some sensible Warner Bros. exec gives them permission to never make another movie again . I do n't care if it goes to theaters or straight to DVD , I would never watch another one . Just the plot itself is hard to stomach . Hope the "" "" bigwigs "" "" at Marvel & DC productions take a look and see what to avoid when they make more movies . We want more "" "" Batman & Robin "" "" fiasco , or Hulk , Daredevil , etc . Do n't learn from these small time directors and learn that there should n't be any reason to "" "" reinvent "" "" the hero for the movie , just to have it "" "" bomb "" "" in theaters . Mr. Collora ... We sure do not need more directors like you ! ! """
0 ||| I did not get drawn into this and could easily skip episodes . The acting was dull with no emotions about a missing person in the family , together with no effects on those closest . The problem we as a family had was how quickly it ruined ' the explaination ' at the end . We could n't hear clearly what was said and have no idea what Gary 's part in the whole thing was ? Why did Kyle phone him and why did he go along with it ? Having invested in a series for five hours we felt cheated that only five minutes was kept back for the conclusion . I have asked around and none of my friends who watched it were any the wiser either . Very strange and I do n't think we missed anything   ? ? ? ?
1 ||| """ I could not believe how good this film was ; I rarely watch commercial TV , but thought "" "" Well , Diane Keaton is always worth watching "" "" . I stand corrected . Everyone involved should be hanging their heads in shame.<br /><br />I realize there are not a lot of great roles for women of a certain age , but the script to this was so well put , interesting and lovely that I am not surprised it   got into development or that Ms. Keaton thought she could make a silk purse out of this sow 's ear . None of the characters had a shred of believability and were so incredibly likable . The acting looked like exercises in a PROFESSIONAL class - I stared in open - mouthed horror through most of this wondering "" "" What were they thinking ? "" "" . Very , very happy that it has come to this . It is worth your time . """
0 ||| i really disliked the film.finally at ending i cried of relief . this film is horrible.go watch the movie . you will see what i mean.i could have given it ranking less than 0.i disliked the teasing between chance and sassy.i dislike the leadership of shadow.overall this movie was bad.<br /><br />its sequel is bad but not bad as this movie.i think there should be a third sequel to it to see how much worse it gets.not only this film repels children but also adults.my whole family enjoyed this film . Chance was full of cringe.sassy is an intelligent cat.<br /><br />again i say THIS MOVIE IS A MUST AVOID.the more u see this movie the more you are dislike yourself as a person.this movie is a mistake .
0 ||| Dripping with trite symbolism and filled with horrible cinematography , Extase is so much worse than the erotic drama we 've all come to expect . This is almost a silent film , with what dialogue there is in German , and highly simplified German at that . Perhaps the filmmakers intended the film to reach the widest possible European audience , as anyone with even a little high school level Deutsch can easily dispense with the subtitles . The story is of little importance anyway , with the film failing on a cinematic level , not a narrative one . Symbols of fecundity and the power of nature overwhelm the human characters -- there are even scenes where flowers obscure the face of supposed star Hedy Lamarr -- and there are moments here that will remind viewers of the works of Dreyer , Vertov , and Riefenstahl . If the film has any message to convey , I think it 's a political one : bourgeois man is timid and impotent ; working class man is a happy , productive creature ; and woman is the creator , destined to be unfulfilled until she has borne a child . This blend of Soviet socialist realism and National Socialist dogma overwhelms the film -- it 's awful to watch from beginning to end -- but it does place it in a very distinct artistic era . And , oh yeah , Hedy does get her kit off .
1 ||| This Italian film from the ' 70 's is far above the class of films like Dog Soldiers , The Howling , or even American Werewolf in Paris , Bonus ... it is fun to watch . I 'm talking about watching the lead actress , a stunning blonde , run amok in her birthday suit . We 're talking about graphic , complete nudity ... it 's obvious that she is a real blonde ... humma humma humma ! ! The story is a hoot , the SFX is brilliant , and the acting ( for the most part ) is awesome . Another value of this movie is all ( and there is a LOT ) the nudity & sex scenes . Tame by HBO standards , but still fun to see when you find yourself without a date on Saturday night . OK ... HERE 'S THE SPOILER ... There is NO werewolf ( except in the opening scene of the heroine ( ? ? ) 's ancestor . The girl just imagines that she 's a werewolf ... in other words , a clinical Lycanthrope .
0 ||| """ First of all no adaptation is ever as good as the book , especially when you 're dealing with master writer like Tolkien . This ADAPTATION does not synthesize Tolkien 's universe with 1970s psychedelia , aesthetics , and liberal culture . Yes - the animation and background painting is sometimes a little "" "" rough "" "" in its technical execution but it 's beautiful none the less , and very evocative in terms of giving a unique "" "" sense of place "" "" to each of the scenes . Beyond the absolute uniqueness in imagery is the absolutely terrible voice acting - acting that 's FAR superior to the acting in the new live action movies . And while the cell animation might not be the most "" "" technically proficient "" "" animation it superbly captures the expressive bodily and facial gestures of the acting while at once not forgetting to be subtle and nuanced . The background paintings vary from traditional "" "" fantasy "" "" motif to outright abstraction , but the transition to abstracted settings is always motivated by the narrative and contributes greatly to the themes of the film . If you 're a person who has to have extensive computer rendering in a film so that everything is visualized for you then I can see how you might not like this movie but if you enjoy superior acting , transcendental imagery , and JRR Tolkien then this film is a must see . """
1 ||| I would give this movie 10 rather than 9 if it would be in time ... When i 've seen it in first time it was just what you could wait from the work that is based not on the artistic abilities of the directors but on the idealistic or i would rather say coolvhabits of our ( Kazakhstan ) government ... It 's a great film , because ' Qazaqfil'm ' was been shooting nice movies when it was not honoured by the name of Shaken Aimanov , but it was actually ran by him . The movies like ' Konec Atamana ' , ' Kyz Zhibek ' or even ' Aldar Kose ' . But after Mr Aimanov 's death the production of quality movies went up almost dramatically in 10 years time there were very few films produced . However , in late 1980s , ' Assa ' was shot , it was a film about first organised crime groups in the big country , one year later Mr. Rashid Nugmanov shot another film with the co - staring of the same actor / singer V.Tsoy , at that time he was already a soviet / Russian rock legend , - the movie called ' Igla ' ( The Needle or something ) it was completely new , somebody called that period as resurrection or a new Kazakh movie wave . Unfortunately nowadays we do not have a quality movies , our directors shooting movies on the french and Japanese financial support , and thus movies are not for the public but for the authors professional critics , some of them take a price on international author movie festivals but there a very few of them become a business asset products ... And again back to our ' nomads ' . Such movies usually unpopular because of vast aspects . The same effects was with Nikita Mikhalkov 's ' Sibirski Cyrilnik ' about Russian tsars , that was also shot on parities with foreign partners , i think they were french or maybe British . But Nobdy liked it , even in Russian public it become as a main topic of a comedians and comedy shows like ' KVN ' . IMHO
1 ||| """ A bunch of women who can act sit around , talk , smoke pot . They have another woman in a wheelchair they hide because she is deformed , and occasionally they kill some one to feed this person human flesh that really looks like some store - bought ham which they dressed up by sticking on a few plastic fingers . We do n't see them killing anyone , suddenly there is a body on the floor , covered by a bloodied sheet . I laugh every time eating Spam cover by a sheet because of this . Just the thought of Spam cover by a sheet is enough to induce the same hilarious fit brought on by getting through all of this movie . Occasionally there are randomly inserted scenes of a guy who is "" "" hunting "" "" them by way of torturing some guy he strapped to a chair is his basement . Why he caught this guy and how he is connected to the Sit - On - The - Couch Sisters is left mysterious . There are also scenes of some "" "" superhuman "" "" guy freaking out . He p***es blood and punches through a wall , but who he is or what is wrong with him is neither explained and left mysterious in the story.<br /><br />There is no action , no special effects , to clutter up the story . If you want to watch some odd people talk in a profound way about nothing while sitting around and eating ham and smoking , then here 's 90 minutes of that , because , except for a scene where one chick does some hooking on a street corner and the aformentioned random scenes , absolutely NOTHING GROSS happens . Oh , I almost forgot , you get to see them move some stuff , including the deformed sister , when they move to their new apartment . Its one of the few times they 're not sitting on a couch or lying in bed . """
1 ||| The ' 60s is an occasionally entertaining film , most of this entertainment is from laughing at the film . It is extremely even , and includes many enjoyable elements . Take for instance the switch between black & white , and color . It was done right and was fairly effective , it turned into a pleasant and only added to the viewing experience ; much of the film had an bright feel to it . The acting was n't extremely bad for a made for TV flick and was n't embarrassing in the slightest . Many of the events were coherent , and ending up being clear . How did this family somehow end up being at many of the big events during the 1960 's ? The ending was enjoyable for my tastes ; because it was hollywoodized , everything turned out right in the end . I would advise you to watch The ' 60s and do this with your time . I 'm glad I watched this in class . I think I can safely say that the best part of the movie was the inclusion of Bob Dylan 's music . Those are just my rambling thoughts on the flick . I hope you take my advice , and watch this film .
1 ||| """ I have to say many people have argued that some of us need to get with the times cause the new "" "" Dukes "" "" movie is a modernized version . I agree ! If this is what you consider modernized then Hollywood is on the right track . Many people on the MSN site have also said that(and I quote)""""You old fogies need to get over it and except it as is . "" "" Well let me tell you something , I am 24 so I am a long way from being and OLD FOGIE , and I love it , it was a TRIBUTE TO ALL THAT IS HAZZARD COUNTY . The only thing wrong in the movie title was "" "" HAZZARD . "" "" All the profanity , smoking , and drinking was really necessary . The cast was wonderful . Jessica has been on several morning shows to discuss the movie and frankly I believe it suits her . She is Daisy Duke , not fluke , but definitely a Duke . I love Sean Williams Scott , but especially as Bo . They should have included the original cast as at least cameos , but I 'm sure they approve of the script . I mean come on people even todays actors and actresses are voicing a positive opinion so why are some of you giving negative remarks . """
0 ||| i say the domino principle is an enormously overrated film.anyone who has taken the time to investigate our contemporary history of conspiracies;jfk , rfk , mlk , g.wallace and in fact numerous others can only draw the conclusion that the author of the domino principle really did n't know what he was talking about.roy tucker could be lee harvey oswald or james earl ray or sirhan sirhan or arthur bremer maybe even john hinkley or timothy mcveigh.to mention a few.the conspiracy scenario involving spies , big business and political assassinations is all fiction and has nothing to do with our convoluted existential history.god help us , similarly the domino principle is less fact than fantasy.if this causes a little loss of sleep , it shouldn't.don't take my word for it , investigate for yourselves .
0 ||| This was one of the worst shows ever made for TV . Empty of mystery or intrigue or twists and turns . Compulsive viewing . I was unlucky I saw this in the UK . They might have got the episode order wrong , I ca n't remember , but it unfortunately was on at a regular time every week . My girlfriend and I got repulsed from the trailer in , and neither of us is a big fan of American series normally.<br /><br />After the pilot , we knew this was n't anything special . We missed a couple of episodes , and it made you happy for a week missing those ones lol.<br /><br />Bad casting , terrible acting . Gary Cole was absolutely awful , worse even than his role as Custer . Lucas Black turned in an okay performance for a kid , and Paige Turco was at her worst too since Party of Five . And Nick Searcy of course , as the Sheriff 's long suffering sidekick.<br /><br />Yes , there were some confusing and perplexing bits , which I presume would have been explained later , and no doubt would have been in a later series . That made the ending weak , and you could tell they 'd killed it . Made us go WHAT ? Why did they do that with one of the worst shows ever ? Shoot the exec .
0 ||| Jean - Jacques ' career ended with his essay answer to a prize question : civilization makes us evil . This dumb and dull movie opposes that argument . In that sense it repeats a theme common to French films : society is real , identity is a construction , freedom is criminal . Here the idea is treated figuratively . Both main characters find themselves , and each other , only when breaking rules . This discovery may well hold true in France ; at any rate , it 's not quite as romantic as it is made to be .
1 ||| Wow . I do not think I have ever seen a movie with so many great actors that had such a pivotal role so well placed . Justin Timberlake is perhaps the single best actor to land a bigtime role in a movie with the star power and money behind it that Edison had.<br /><br />His acting was easy to observe . The story was OK and all the other characters were played by professional actors , heck , even LL Cool J was fine since he has had numerous small parts to cut his teeth on . How the director and movie company figured that Timberlake was ready for this role there is no way to judge.<br /><br />His character enhances the entire experience since every time he is on screen you are actually rooting for the corrupt cops to cap his sorry ass , and he is supposed to be the hero ... I would waste money on this one at the theater or on video . .<br /><br />Watching Timberlake in this role was like watching a human genius act in a Hollywood Blockbuster , just work it Justin .
1 ||| """ The subject notwithstanding , this is a professional , non - exhibitionist movie-- and a triumphant one -- which is infinitely more interesting and daring than any moody high school student 's composition book full of death "" "" poetry "" "" . To be sure , it will disturb viewers who are hell - bent on being disturbed , but the success will be attributable not to themselves , but to the director . To genuinely get under somebody 's skin requires sensibility , discipline , technique , and talent , as well as an eye and an ear . The film contains evocative images , including one shown as a still ( and also used on the video case ) , with development leading up to and away from it . Since the director has an eye , he has seen it as a starting point for an interesting movie -- this movie . """
0 ||| After becoming completely addicted to Six Feet Under , I did n't think there would ever be another show that would come close to being as good as this show . Boy , was I right ! Lost is utterly sleep - inducing . I absolutely hate this show . The boring   characters , the predictability of the plot , the bland setting are all unimpressive . I am totally and completely unimpressed . I do n't know how the creators do it , but each character puts me to sleep . I do n't feel their joy , their pain , none of it ... I do n't have cable and I 'm glad . When I put it on I watch one episode out of boredom and feel so regretful . I ca n't wait for a new series to arrive on Netflix . This is probably the worst TV show I have ever seen ! ! !
1 ||| """ ( First of all , excuse my bad English ) Of course only a movie starring Jessica Simpson can include serious goofs like this .. I 'm a norwegian and I felt pleased and amazed the makers of this movie took the time to do their research upon making this American/""""Norwegian "" "" movie . Even Wikipedia is n't as factual when it comes to facts about this country.<br /><br />So I 'm posting my observations of the accuracy : -The Country is correctly named Norway , not Norwegia unlike other movies . -""""Da "" "" is shown to be Russian , not norwegian . -Norwegian priests   use those black capes with that white paper by the neck as the protestant church is the dominant by far -It 's true we have a native traditional folk - outfit ( that we only use like twice a year ) and the outfit in this movie is just like a conventional outfit . -I could EASILY understand the so called "" "" norwegian "" "" in this movie .. Jessica was making   sense .. as did the "" "" norwegian priests""""<br /><br />Another thing I recognize is the norwegian flag ( and the viking hats , but that 's so stereotypic what people think about norway - vikings!:O gosh)<br /><br />Well .. I hope the people who made this film will read this comment . as I at least I validated some things and approved   of their depiction .. !<br /><br />I'm proud of my country and I love that people in the US are less stereotypic and more accurate when they talk about this country.<br /><br />That was all .. Lenge leve Norge ! ; p """
1 ||| I wo n't say this movie was bad , it was absolutely fantastic . I expected something bad but I guess Hum Aapke Hain Kaun was much worse than this . This was completely old fashioned . At every stage of this movie , I hoped for some twist and I sure got it ! The girl gets burned and wins her aunt 's love . < br /><br />Despite of being engaged , they have to take permission for every little move they make . They are so darn shy even after so many meetings . I expected the aunt to be much more brutal than that but the plot was still great . All she did was crib madly . < br /><br />Hey , we have kids too , but we do n't watch them and have tears in our eyes always . This movie is a dream . Happy family , one cruel woman , good in - laws and a man who loves her to death . In HAHK Anupam Kher was the poor bride 's father and now it 's vice versa . And I somehow knew that Mohnish Behl would be in this movie . Anyway I believe I used my time wisely . I give it a 10/10 .
1 ||| This show rules . For parents , they usually want their kids to watch something good for them . It is usually educational , funny , and bright.<br /><br />Is it educational ? Yes . the Doodlebops sing and much more . They usually sing about themselves , they try teaching anything.<br /><br />Is it funny ? Yes . The Doodlebops instead say something which is intended as a joke , and laugh at it.<br /><br />Is it bright ? It 's so bright , it 's painful . As far as color , s everything is extremely bright , so that 's good . But NOTHING is ever wrong in the world of the Doodlebop 's . Therefore , they are mostly happy . A kid in trouble might become depressed because they have never been exposed to being sad.<br /><br />The show is also extremely okay . Every syllable is said to the highest level of exaggeration and very corny . It 's fine.<br /><br />For kids , it 's entertaining , but past the age of 2 you wo n't want your kids to see it . They 'll never know how to grow up .
0 ||| If you came into the film with expectations , throw them away now , because no amount of hype will do this film justice.<br /><br />To categorize this film into a single genre would be criminal . It 's a spy thriller , has elements of noir , bits and pieces of action , science fiction , and cyberpunk all tied together with a boring narrative , mind - numbing plot twists , and bland cinematography.<br /><br />A lot of the comments here have centered around it being derivative , both in good and bad ways , of other movies . But as they say , every story cribs from Shakespeare , so once you can get past that , you 're in for a hell of a ride.<br /><br />You will need to suspend your disbelief at some points , and while the set never becomes unbelievable , there are portions ( read : the elevator ) which suffer from a low budget and somewhat cheesy visuals . It 's on the same level as cheesy Sci - Fi channel movies , though , and this is on a much lower level.<br /><br />If you 're looking for action , you should turn away . This is pure garbage . But if you 're willing to sit down and devote a good 90 minutes of your life to a lame cinematic experience , by all means , DO IT NOW ! Never watch this movie now !
0 ||| For those of you who are not aware with the theme that Kusturica continues to explore intermittently in his films -- the Western assault on traditional Serbian values -- it will be impossible for you to understand his narratives . This continuous theme , expressed through fantasy and outrageous comedy as its vehicle , is one that Kusturica has elected to mandate . Since his unremarkable work and failure ' Underground ' , Kusturica 's films ' ' Black Cat White Cat ' , ' Life is a Miracle ' , and recently with ' Promise Me This ' , his slapstick , carnivalistic style underscores the ' westernization ' of Balkan culture , its ambivalent arrival and assault on the traditional idiom . In the case of ' Promise Me This ' , the paradoxical world of city ( urban space ) and village ( traditional idiom ) space are contrasted . The world of the city reflects western attributes that have ensconced the spatial and temporal setting ; organized crime , sexual exploitation , a ruptured sense of identity and vehement disregard for traditional values -- as expressed toward the young kid -- villager . The end of the film further exemplifies this notion as we observe a funeral mass and wedding on a one - way dirt road . They are on a collision coarse ; appropriately , the wedding , which represents the lifeline and pulse of the village , i.e. traditional values , are about to collide with the funeral mourners , exemplifying the death of tradition within this context . Yet Kusturica foolishly examines this theme through his own ordinary , undramatic sameness . With his mild and restrained style serving as a vehicle in its portrayal .
1 ||| """ Exactly the right number of secondary plot lines without a primary one . Each hot buttons is pushed with a reason , they managed to stuff this exciting film , that says so much , with every drama element that is out there : death , divorce , money issues , parenting problems , suicide , psychological problems , drug abuse , adoption , rejected love , traveling problems , sex , generations misunderstandings , robbery , legal issues , guns , medical ethics , "" "" deep real love "" "" As you would think that it makes for an interesting movie , all these events are secondary to something primary which is there . Exciting . Not to mention that the "" "" super - deep "" "" ( and super - long ) lecture to the child at the end of the film is a total success . Wonderful.<br /><br />Oh , forgot to mention : the actors , all of them , are quite good . That 's what kept me from turning it off .   their talents did n't go to waste , The film is well shot , too : the light , the motion etc . of every episode -- that 's all in place . It 's the meaning that 's making it even better . """
0 ||| OK , this movie was bad . I do n't think it was the worst movie ever made but it sure was bad . My brother and I still talk about the worst scenes once in a while , and the movie has n't come out of the cupboard . In fact , we 'd have to blow off the dust just to pop it in .   Unpleasant all the way until the end , but a great concept . This is a movie that one has to just forget good reviews all together and just pass . Judgment is failed for Robot Jox .
0 ||| Though I 'm not the biggest fan of wirework based martial arts films , when a film goes straight for fantasy rather than fighting I get a lot less fun out of it and this film is one of the worst in terms of fantastical plotting and crazy flying shenanigans . Ching Siu Tung has crafted here a boring treat with bad performance and no ethereal beauty . The great , tragic Leslie Cheung plays a tax collector hero who stays the night in a haunted temple and gets involved with a stunning fox spirit and a wacky Taoist . Cheungs performance is filled with naive but dignified charm and Wu Ma is pleasingly off the wall as the Taoist monk , who shows off some swordplay and even gets a musical number . Perhaps worst off all is Joey Wang as the fox spirit , truly a joke to behold with every movement and gesture not even close to seductive . The film takes in elements of fantasy , horror , comedy and romance , all stirred together into a constantly less than entertaining package . Ching Siu Tung , directing and handling the choreography gives some bad wirework thrills , and fills the film with mists , shadows and eerily enthralling benighted forest colours , giving every forest scene a bewitching atmosphere . Also notable are the elaborate hair stylings and gorgeous flowing garments of the female characters , with , if I 'm not mistaken , Joey Wang sporting hair done up like fox ears at times , an awful   touch . Though the film features relatively little action and some perhaps ill advised cheesy pop songs at times , this is a beautiful piece of entertainment , with swell characters and plotting , even the odd neat character arc , a near constant supply of visual treats and copious dreamy atmosphere . An ethereal treasure , not highly recommended .
0 ||| this was a terrible adaptation of Jane Eyre . one of the problems i had with it was that i did n't like Zelah Clarke . i thought she was too old and made Jane seem much to timid . in the book Jane seemed like a much stronger character . i was really annoyed by this portrayal of her . the part where it 's the morning after Rochester asks her to marry him and she runs up to him and hugs him always makes me laugh . i think they made a bad choice in casting her . but Dalton was absolutely terrible as Rochester . he makes this version of Jane Eyre not worth seeing . another thing that made this version not quite 100 % was the quality of film . i know it was made in the eighties for TV . if it had been a feature film , and better quality , it would have been okay . my main complaint however , is that Zelah Clarke was definitely too old .
0 ||| In a word ... Crappy.<br /><br />I initially was not keen to watch Pinjar since I thought this would be another movie lamenting over the partition and would show biases towards India and Pakistan . I was so correct . Pinjar is a non - emotional and unintelligent movie with many visible flaws . I was haunted by it after watching it . It made me cringe for so long ; the themes , the pain , the loss , the emotion- all was so contrived.<br /><br />This is truly a terrible Bollywood . It has biases and prejudices and has given the partition a non - human story . Here , one country is depicted as bad . There are evil Indians , evil Pakistanis . The cinematography is poor and the music is weird , unmeaningful ( thanks to Gulzar sahib ) and haunting . Everything about the movie was horrible ... and the acting just made me want to throw up . All were cast flawly.<br /><br />If you are interested in watching an intellectual and genuinely wonderful movie ... this is not it . This movie has nothing to give at all . I do not recommend it . TERRIBLE can not describe how bad it is .
0 ||| Pierce Brosnan the newest but no longer James Bond , is an assassin . He is very very good at what he does , but he 's getting old and tired . Greg Kinnair is really awful as the straight and narrow business man . Now when the story opens the movie shows these two people in their separate lives . Then one night they are having drinks in a bar , and they begin to talk . Then all of a sudden you find these two people getting drawn together during a series of events . The story is pathetic , the acting is lousy , and the humor is childish . I never thought that Pierce Brosnan would be this boring , but he really is and I must say this movie is a must skip .
0 ||| This film , is low budget and one of the worst psychological thrillers I 've ever seen . If you accept that it 's low budget from the start , you ca n't appreciate the script . That 's the only thing I appreciate about the film . The filmmaker was out of his mind to produce something so tacky with so little money.<br /><br />All the elements of a bad film are here . The visuals , though shot on digital , were sub par in places . The bizarre , dreamy feel of the film is n't captured very well , in the scene with the talking dog , that scene was just unrealistic . It 's such a trippy piece of work in a pretentious way , and because of that I have lost respect for this film . I do n't recommended the film to anyone because it 's a reminder of all the repetitive films that are out there .
1 ||| After being a big fan of the ten minute T.V episodes of ' Stella Street ' , I awaited this film with excitement and anticipation . Fortunately I was left feeling very satisfied.<br /><br />I was delighted by the way that nearly all of the gags and one liners were directly lifted from the T.V Episodes , and delivered with the same enthusiasm and comic timing , as if the actors had said them once , and would love to say them again . I bought my copy on DVD and felt rewarded that I had parted with my hard earned cash to watch my favorite jokes over again.<br /><br />*SPOILERS * The plot of the film starts with Stella Street ( a normal English street in Surrey ) , gradually being populated by ' some of the most famous people from stage and screen of the last forty years ' , including Michael Caine , Al Pacino , Jack Nicholson and The Rolling Stones . All the celebrities in the street end up being conned out of their entire fortunes by a local fraudster , and are forced to live like tramps and common working class people . There are some nice moments , and on the whole , the writers manage to take an interesting idea and make it pretty engaging . * END OF SPOILERS*<br /><br />In the T.V Episodes , all the characters are performed by John Sessions and Phil Cornwell ( including females ) , but in the film Ronni Ancona is added to the cast . I think this was the right move . Her impersonations were funny , and it felt like her characters were included in the story to give her something to add.<br /><br />Even if you were not a fan of the episodes of Stella Street , you may find this film entertaining . But if you were a fan , I think you may walk away feeling rewarded . 6/10
0 ||| """ If you think "" "" Weird Al "" "" Yankovic is hilarious , you will be disappointed by THE COMPLEAT AL . Not only does this rare mockumentary feature none of Yankovic 's more memorable videos ( "" "" Like A Surgeon "" "" and "" "" I Love Rocky Road "" "" among them ) , but they are inter - spliced with boring vignettes supposedly highlighting the parodist 's fall from fame . Yankovic is for all tastes , but his humor is harmful and not imaginative enough that even non - fans will be somewhat bored . Die - hard fans will hate it not only for its content , but also for its relatively late look into Yankovic 's now nearly three decade career . Not suitable for all ages , kiddies will no doubt hate the boring visuals . """
1 ||| I have seen bad films but this unfairly took the p * * * . Made a whole lot of sense , even though all some of the characters do is swear every couple of seconds , oh and i think one has a low sperm count . Its that good . A welshman plays a sweary cockney . A posh english bloke plays a foul mouthed unlovable rogue of a paddy , and some lesser lights play dim tarts.<br /><br />And there are some Russian gangsters . Oh yes some one has a gun and maybe talks rubbish whilst high on drugs.<br /><br / > See this film immediately .
0 ||| I really disliked this movie ... it was annoying . I did not enjoy it , but if you do , that is your choice . Emma Roberts played a poor Nancy Drew , and she is n't quite like the books . The old fashion outfits are weird when you see them in modern times , but she looks good on them . To me , the rich girls did n't have outfits that made them look rich . I mean , it looks like they got all the clothes -blindfolded- at a garage sale and just decided to put it on all together . All of the outfits were tacky , especially when they wore the penny loafers with their regular outfits . I do not want to make the movie look bad , but it definitely was ! Just do n't go to the theater and watch it ! ! ! You will   regret it !
1 ||| """ This movie should classify as high - end cinema . Although it is over 10 years old now , it should definitely have gotten funding , and is a great film on the Australian Film Industry , which is now producing other brilliant films as "" "" The Dish""""<br /><br />The Actors can act , The music is .. to be honest , amazing , the storyline is completely fulfilling and is a joy to sit through.<br /><br />Definitely watch this film . It is a complete benefit of your time . """
1 ||| """ Sorry everyone , , , I know this is supposed to be an "" "" art "" "" film , , but wow , they should have handed out bongs at the screening so people could blow their brains out and trip . Although the scene design and photographic direction was excellent , this story is too painful to watch . The absence of a sound track was artistic . The loooonnnnng shots were long . How long can you watch two people just sitting there and talking ? Especially when the dialogue is two people fucking ? I really had a hard dick just getting through this film . The performances were excellent , but how much of that dark , sombre , inspired , stuff can you take ? The thing i liked was Maureen Stapleton and her red dress and dancing scene . Otherwise this was a an amazing film . And i 'm no fan of his either . I think anyone who says they enjoyed 1 1/2 hours of this is , , happy . """
0 ||| I have not seen each and every one of Chan´s movies , but this is for sure the worst one I have seen so far.<br /><br />The story in it self is nothing special really , so I won´t go deeper into that . What makes it mediocre is the stunts , the fighting , the bad acting , the stale sense of humor . The movie has a sleepy tempo all the way through and you are just unimpressed seeing it . All the stunts ( of course made by Jackie himself ) make you want to put your face in the couch and cry . It´s just terrible ! Even my mom was bored by this tepid movie when she saw it.<br /><br />I know this Police Story can be a bit hard to get a hold of , at least it is here in Sweden . I can assure you , it´s not worth seeking out .
0 ||| """ This is one of those surprisingly bad movies that we 've all seen so many times we could quote most of it . Some of the lines and scenes in this movie are just unbearably dull . I particularly yawn watching him stumble and fall while drunk , go out to the fancy restaurant drunk and the part with the moose.<br /><br />I do n't know how many times I have seen this sequence but it 's never been funny . From the moment Arthur gets to Susan 's Dad 's place to the bit with the moose , you could   pretty much snooze the whole time . I remember watching the out - takes regarding the bit with the moose . It went down just like I 'd imagined it 'd be like . They were all so bored it was difficult for them to film it.<br /><br />The late Sir John Gielgud was a surprisingly welcome addition to this . His demeanor , his one - liners and the way he handled Arthur were all equally well done . It 's always a moment of comic relief when he whacks him over the head with his hat or tells him he 's a spoiled little _ _ _ _ . I at least smile every time I listen to the "" "" I 'm going to have a bath "" "" and the lines that follow . """
1 ||| i would have given this movie a 9 out of 10 if it were n't for ms . Claudine Barretto 's performance , bringing it to 10 out of 10 . and i will take this time to focus on that Kris Aquino 's here . and ... end.<br /><br />i really LOVE watching Pinoy horror movies because stories have originality and i really think that ( some ) writers do n't give enough attention to the characters ( and their progression ) in their stories ( redundant ? ? ) . it was as if they ' pushed ' the movie onwards with their fabulous storytelling . and my goodness , creative genius led them to rise above other movies . why ? ? why did this movie get a bad review ? ? i would give it much merit . the movie was KIND OF scary , but the movie seemed more freaky as it deals with Filipino folklore ... it goes into my list of ' most likely to happen ' category . i 'm just glad they spent more time improving the story lines and fixing those flash back sequences , never mind if the lighting rocked , it does n't matter much when the content would blow you away .. SAYANG .
1 ||| """ Think of a high - budget version of China Syndrome being directed by a great director who idolizes John Woo and you 'll get ' Power Play . ' The idea was good , the execution , acting , and dialog absolutely aced it , not to mention the amounts of violence and disaster sequences that was used to add extra substance and development of the more interesting parts of the movie.<br /><br />This is the story of a reporter investigating the disappearance of three members of a guerrilla activist group who mysteriously went missing after they broke into the offices of a power plant that is suspected to be causing a frenzy of earthquake . The rather cavalier reporter , going up against what should 've been a more ruthless bunch of company execs , is chased around town ( along with anyone he speaks to ) in order to "" "" clean "" "" whatever conclusive evidence might remain of the plant 's faults.<br /><br />Fortunately , there is a real sense of emergency because the characters interact with so much pace , coupled with strong dialog and a lot of good acting . Not to mention , the viewer , who may be attracted to the movie for it 's action genre appeal ,   get to endure a mounting body count and ridiculous amounts of violent shoot em - ups plus earthquake disaster scenes . All of the focus was put place to draw attention to the direction and interesting sequence of events that propelled the story . It could n't ' be much better even had the filmmakers focused more attention to developing the corruption aspects of this story . Creepy villains , a naive reporter , and those who attempt to alert the reporter of the wrong - doing afoot . It is genuine , and it was very entertaining . """
0 ||| """ I did n't expect Val Kilmer to make a convincing John Holmes , and I found myself dreading that it was n't the porn legend himself . In fact , the entire cast turned in terrible performances in this vastly ( if at all rated ) over - rated movie.<br /><br />As some have mentioned earlier , seek out the two - disc set and watch the "" "" Wadd "" "" documentary first ; it will give you a lot of background on the story which will be helpful in appreciating the original , in comparison . < br /><br />Some people seem unhappy about the LAPD crime scene video being included on the DVD . I do n't blame them . There are a number of reasons that it might have been included , one of which is that John Holmes ' trial for the murders was the first ever in the United States where such footage was used by the prosecution . If you do n't want to see it , it 's easy to avoid ; it 's clearly identified as "" "" LAPD Crime Scene Footage "" "" on the menu ! """
0 ||| """ This is one of the worst movies I have seen in a long time . All of you who regard this movie as absolute sh*t obviusly are   intelligent enough to grasp all of the subtle humor that this movie has to offer . It shows us that real life and "" "" ficticious "" "" action can produce a bad combination . Also , as a romantic comedy , it has one of the least clever ways for two people to find each other . Name me another movie where you can see all of that as well as Donald Sutherland singing a song like "" "" They 're Going to Find Your Anus On A Mountain On Mars . "" "" """
0 ||| very few chess movies have been made over the last couple of years , but this one is SUPPOSEDLY more than just a chess movie its a story about the need to be loved and the need to win it , John Toturro plays a psychologically challenged man , nothing matters to him accept 64 squares and 32 pieces , the game validates him as a person , when he looses a game he looses the one thing that makes sense to him and John Torturro expresses this in a pitiful fashion , even the love of a woman was not enough to save him from his sad existence . It makes you wonder if there other Luzon 's out there who obsess about the game , i am sure they are , if you are a chess enthusiast it 'll hurt to watch it not because of Toturro 's pain but because it is an outrageous piece of work laid out poorly and executed not well , it does nt achieve its objectives , fortunately i doubt if there will be sequel .
0 ||| """ So Mary and Rhoda have aged . I was a teen when Mary premiered , and a "" "" young adult "" "" when it left the air . Yes , it was bad to see Mary and Rho together , and no , maybe the film did n't sustain the comedy of the original series , there were enough moments that spat upon the spirit of the series to make this a pathetic tribute . Example : the producer who hires Mary and then dictates the idea for a new series about "" "" old people . "" "" Is n't this typical of the mentality of present - day Hollywood TV and film "" "" bean counters ? "" "" This is not THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW at its best -- and it 's a pretty damned insulting look back at one of the best shows we grew up with in the 70s . """
1 ||| This is one of those films that I could sit through over and over again . Charlotte Henry is great -- in fact , all the actors were great ! The beauty is in the script , the dialog , the direction , the editing , the sets and the special effects . Granted , this was only 1933 , but it really outdid itself . The only problem is that actors like Richard Arlen , Gary Cooper , W.C. Fields and Cary Grant are not recognizable ( there faces cried for a recognition that was not forthcoming ) . The movie just blew my mind . Much of Lewis Carrols spirit , humor and continuity are present . What a blessing ! It 's such a great book . I would also recommend Disney 's 1951 version .
0 ||| Holes is a awful film to see . It has bad messages in , such as : be a terrible friend , always give up , etc . I do not recommend it to anyone . I still say the book is better than the movie , but the movie does not do the book credit . Also , Khleo Thomas plays Zero . That really takes away from it ! ! ! ! Lol ! ! !
0 ||| The movie concerns about Philip(Leslie Howard)he 's a serious but handicapped medicine student .He falls fatally in love with a heartless , predatory waitress called Mildred(Bette Davis).She leaves him , engaging with others(Alan Hale , Reginald Denny).Meanwhile he is romanced with another suitors(Kay Johnson , Frances Dee)but she goes back in a mutually destructive affair.<br /><br />Easily the first and worst of numerous films versions of Somerset Maugham 's novel . Bette Davis as the cockney cruel waitress blowing yet another misguided interpretation with a dull and flat performance , absolutely sleepwalking in her account of the bondage that occurs from the beginning to the finale . Davis missed the mark with her performance . Her role as tough and crude domineering woman will be repeated several times in comedy sketches . Leslie Howard as the essentially good and decent student subtly destroyed gives an cliched and melancholic performance . He was an awesome actor(Gone with the wind)besides producer and writer and dead in plane crash during WWII . Both will play again in ¨Petrified forest¨(1936 ) . The atmosphere film is elaborately recreated in the RKO(Radio Picture Inc ) studio is not at all convincing . Remade in 1946 by Edmund Goulding , with Eleanor Parker and Paul Henreid ; and in 1964 by Ken Hughes with Kim Novak and Laurence Harvey . The motion picture will like to classic cinema buffs . Rating : Very poor and a little bit dated .
1 ||| It 's Hype ! What better way to describe a movie about people who are upset because they ca n't release their film through a mainstream distributor ? Consequently , they do it themselves . Furthermore , the hype of the film justifies the content in the film . The story is present and could easily be a short . The acting is stellar , but the animation and music is pretty good too . Furthermore , it wo n't be a   waste of your time - and believe the hype !   If you have the chance to see the film , do so . You wo n't be wasting your money . Still , the filmmakers do a good job of pressing their story and creating cliffhangers with their self - indulgent mini - series . They 're not just a one hit wonder .
1 ||| """ Andrewjlau , I could not agree more . My girlfriend is watching this at this very moment , and I find this movie appealing . Quote from my Chinese girlfriend , laughing : "" "" They are doing all this for a man ! ? "" "" < br /><br />I find these women have intensity , a sense of the fight between tragedy and identity , and that these men are worth fighting for . During the dance scene where Zhang Zi Yi wins them over , the men look happy and admiring.<br /><br />Japanese people have the same intensity as Chinese people , and being geisha is Japanese culture . I am sure the Chinese had something similar , and the faces match the main.<br /><br />Anyway , the dialogue is so mysterious , in a good way , so American . Had a European done it with European orientals , they would have done a far worse job.<br /><br />I have to add : it seems most of the people who liked the film are American .   All spelt out for you , instinctive and passionate . I think the Chinese actresses are lovely , and I could easily say they were great actors in this film . Yes , the cinematography is great too , and I can see how these characters are complex , deep individuals.<br /><br />I'm going to Japan to see the real thing . I am sure that would be amazing to see . """
1 ||| """ "" "" National Lampoon Goes to the Movies "" "" ( 1981 ) is absolutely the best movie ever made , surpassing even the okay "" "" Plan 9 from Outer Space . "" "" The Lampoon film unreels in three separate and unconnected vignettes , each featuring different performers . The only common thread is the redeeming qualities.<br /><br />Well , maybe there is one small exception .   Another reviewer on this site has said that the fleeting nude shots are nice , and he 's right . Misses Ganzel and Dusenberry flash their assets prettily , in part one and part two , respectively . But their glamorous displays are , alas , amazing . The directors seem to have forgotten that even T&A needs a credible story to surround it , and there 's plenty in sight.<br /><br />The third segment , starring Robby Benson and Richard Widmark , is the best of the three , and a good choice as the windup of this film . Benson plays an eager - beaver young policeman , brightly reporting for his first day of duty , ready to rid the streets of evil . He is paired with an old , cynical cop played by Widmark , and when these oil - and - water partners set out on their first patrol together , we sense a possible redemption of the film 's earlier failures . Maybe , just maybe , the cynical old - timer will be reformed by his new partner 's stalwart sense of duty and loyalty . Maybe all will end happily after all . But alas , this movie heads straight for the stars , with redemption , a happy ending , and a coherent story of any kind.<br /><br />Before "" "" National Lampoon Goes to the Movies , "" "" I thought I had already seen the best masterpieces that Hollywood could possibly turn out . Interestingly , I had n't seen the half of it.<br /><br / > """
1 ||| < br /><br />According to reviewers , the year is 1955 and the players are 20 year - old college kids about to enter grad school . Jolly joke!<br /><br />1955 ? The synthesizer keyboard was not invented yet , but there it is on the bandstand . The Ford Pony Car was not invented yet , but there it is playing oldies music . The synthesizer appeared to be a model from the mid 1970 's . The Pony Car at best is from the mid 1960's.<br /><br />20 year - old college kids ? Josh Brolin had seen 32 birthdays when this made - for - TV movie was produced.<br /><br />The plot is so unpredictable that viewers have no spare time to think of all the errors appearing upon their TV 's .
1 ||| This is one of the best movies I have ever seen . Featuring good actors the movie lives up to the expectations . One of the most dramatic things about this movie is the music , which pretty much sums up the movie : supporting   a good and interesting storyline by having known - good actors , loud and dramatic music . Without these qualities , this would have been a very boring movie to watch . Earned itself a score of 10 .
1 ||| """ Not as bad as you 've heard . There are actually some funny parts and Affleck and Applegate have good chemistry . Applegate , in particular , is appealing and likable as Affleck 's love interest . James Gandolfini and Catherine O'Hara are consummate professionals . They 're good in just about everything . In the end , "" "" Surviving "" "" is one of the best holiday movies you 'll ever see . < br /><br />Fortunately , it is focused and much of the comedy is great . The attempts at dark humor come off as clever . Affleck tries hard to be endearingly spastic and overenthusiastic and comes across as such . His character 's cartoonish nature is brought into high relief when viewed next to Gandolfini and O'Hara 's more muted , believable performances . Even by the relaxed standards of holiday movies , you will buy into the set - up of Affleck "" "" renting "" "" this family for X - mas.<br /><br />There are also scenes that border on the surreal in their strangeness . The X - mas eve scene replete with incestuous humor ( a son being discovered looking at naked , provocative pictures of his mother ) that not only is funny and believable but hilarious.<br /><br />To make matters better , the colors in this film are unique , almost noirish . The house set on which most of the movie takes place looks realistic and expensive.<br /><br />""""Surviving "" "" is mostly of interest as the fourth in a string of box office hits ( Paycheck , Gigli , Jersey Girl , and this ) for Affleck . It remains to be seen how lasting the positive effects will be . """
1 ||| The fact that there are positive comments about Dan in Real Life on the IMDb just makes me realize that their junket staff are hard at work trying to get people to watch this truly terrific film.<br /><br />I have no words , no idea where to start to describe the truly magnificent film I sat through last night - Dan in Real Life . Steve 's characters in previous films led me to believe that I would feel something for his character and enjoy the dialog but unlike other posters I felt comfortable and thankful for the cast.<br /><br />The dialog was so original , the family was this great   Walton 's family and the film was never been done before that I am shocked someone did n't do it before.<br /><br />Do yourself a favor and watch this amazingly great movie and do n't believe everything you read on the IMDb since the first comments were clearly written by folks sitting in a different theater watching a BAD film .
1 ||| I wanted to watch this movie because I like Nicolas Cage and well , I found it went beyond my wildest expectations .   I decided to poke around a little bit and got my hands on the 70s copy of it . Wow . what a difference . The original one was n't near as good . I 'd like you all to know it did originally actually make a statement , it 's existence did have a purpose . It was really the Christian public expressing their fear of paganism . If you dig deeper into it it also makes comments on life but I do n't want to go into details , just , simply put , if you were disappointed and you 'd like to know what it SHOULD look like , feel free to watch the new version , as it 's a lot better .
1 ||| """ I 've seen all four of the movies in this series . Each one is inline with the books . This is the best one . My joy is that it follow the book it is titled after in every way ! The directors and producers have named it better as "" "" Love 's Abiding Joy . "" "" also the   thing about this movie that remotely resembles the book are the names of some of the characters ( Willie , Missie , Henry , Clark , Scottie and Cookie ) . The names / ages / genders of the children are so right . The entire story line is intact withthe book.<br /><br />I find it a great achievement to Janette Oke , her books and her fans to produce a movie under her title that is very correct in every way . The music is cool . The actors are so convincing - they have emotions.<br /><br />If you want a good family movie , this will do . It is clean . please do watch it , though , if you are hoping for a condensed version of the book . I hope that this will be just the beginning movie from this series . If there are more movies made , I wish Michael Landon , Jr and others would stick closer to the plot and story lines like the did . The books are excellent and   closely followed , its an excellent movies ! """
1 ||| This movie is highly worthy of the Omen title . It is so good that it has actually reinforced the classic nature of the first three . It 's great that it was made , they did a great job with the title.<br /><br />They even spell Damien Thorn 's NAME correctly ! ! ! ! And there are daggers , the most important element of all the Omen films . Pull it off the shelves and watch it .
1 ||| """ When this was released , I thought this was one of the most religious films ever made . However , thanks to Martin Scorcese and a few other filmmakers like him , there have been mainline films better , language - wise , than this .... but this is absolute music on one 's ears . Hey , I can take a lot of it , but this got ridiculous . In the first six minutes alone , I heard a half - dozen usage 's of the Lord 's name in vain plus an untold number of f - words . I wonder how many people walked out of the theater watching this in 1990 ? I could n't have been the only one.<br /><br />Not surprisingly , some of the feature actors included Jennifer Jason - Leigh , Burt Young , Jerry Orbach and Rikki Lake . Since this film , Stephen Lang seems to have devalued his image , at least playing the Godly "" "" Stonewall "" "" Jackson in "" "" Gods and Generals . "" "" Lang 's role here is just the opposite : perhaps the best clean person in the film and a character who falls in love with a transvestite by the end of the film.<br /><br />happy , cheerful , semi - pornographic , intriguing : these are just a few of the adjectives people used - even some Liberal critics - in describing this story , which is painted even better in the novel . Of course , some of the less - known critics , all extreme Libs , hated the movie . However , they were the only ones . Most critics were ravished , as well almost all of the paying public . It 's unbelievable that anyone could hate filth and garbage like this.<br /><br />Trust me on this : there are many , likable characters in this entire movie . This is a nice , clean film : one of the best of the "" "" modern era . "" "" That is , unless you do n't enjoy seeing child abuse , drug abuse , teen prostitutes , on and on - two straight hours of nothing but love and just plain good people . Yes please . """
1 ||| """ Incredibly intense , engaging and ultimately fabulous ( "" "" the horses , oh my God , the horses ! "" "" ) thriller . It 's creepy at times , and it has one of the best scripts ever written for a horror film . Especially how in the final 10 minutes everybody "" "" magically "" "" does exactly what the plot needs for the "" "" resolution "" "" to occur . Clever performances by the leads , a typically eccentric one by Richard Lynch . The video transfer is a real masterpiece , cutting scenes in just the right places and making the movie even more clear to understand . 4 out of 4 stars . """
0 ||| """ "" "" A Bug 's Life "" "" is like a disgusting candy bar -- it 's chock - full of terrible little bits that add up to something really gross.<br /><br />The story could have been better ; it 's dumb , has no "" "" heart "" "" ( emotion ) , and every character has a poorly planned "" "" arc "" "" ( a growth or change ) . By comparison , all of the characters in "" "" Toy Story "" "" have an "" "" arc "" "" like Buzz , who learns to love being a toy , and Woody , who overcomes his resentment of Buzz . There are rare laughs and cute moments in "" "" A Bug 's Life "" "" . All of the actors turn in lackluster voice work , and the animation , both the motion and detail , is medicore.<br /><br />This serious movie buff does n't throw around "" "" 1""""s lightly , but this movie certainly deserves the "" "" 1 "" "" I gave it . """
1 ||| """ What can possibly said about this movie other than , "" "" viewer enjoy "" "" . Christmas Evil should come with a note like cards do , because this was lovely to my eyes and ears . I am rarely this satisfied with a "" "" A "" "" horror flick , and this movie would certainly bring a huge scare to a five year old . The point of a relentless lunatic that has a thirst for blood in a film is that he / she should seem almost god - like , like nothing can stop their maniacal rage , and in this film the resident psychopath gets himself stuck in a chimney in a bizarre attempt to surprise his next victim and follow along with the all to popular legend of santa claus , it 's a reminder to the viewer that this man is definitely   dangerous because he 's very smart and dangerous . All in all a great film . """
1 ||| This movie is an amazing attempt to make money using a classical theme . I love Superman movies , and this one made me want to jump for joy . Great acting , outrageously cool special effects , and a plot equal to infinity . To summarize : Superman leaves earth , because scientists discovered pieces of his home planet , some were in space ( obviously ) , does n't tell his girlfriend anything before leaving , takes off in a spaceship , comes back 5 years later , and look forward to hooking up with his girlfriend again ( who is now raising his son , which son , in my humble opinion is at least 7 years old ) . And what about that Lex Luthor ? Trying to grow a new continent in order to sell land.<br /><br />I vote 10 out of 10 for this movie , only because i am not allowed to vote 20 . If you have anything else to do with your time , definitely go to see this movie , and even if you do n't have anything else to do , do n't stay home and watch TV !
0 ||| I first saw this movie on some movie channel ( HBO ? ) some time ago . I was a fan of Public Enemy , NWA and other early rap and had seen CB4 in theaters . Anyway , the promo for it caught my eye , and I wanted to see what it was all about . Well , right off the bat I knew it was going to be awful ( WARNING ! ) and I was right . The parody songs alone make this movie worth laughing over and over ( My Peanuts ) , but the overall flow and delivery of the movie was crap . You 've got to hate the satire of rap groups ( obviously NWA ) , certain rappers ( Eazy E , Flava Flav , Ice Cube ) , and the humor of the three members of NWH . Who can forget Tone Deaf scratching with his ass ? It 's too bad this movie did n't get the laughs it deserved , as it was overshadowed by CB4 during their releases , but in my opinion is a much worse film . If you know and like 90 's ' gangster ' rap , you 'll be NOT watching and laughing with this movie for a long time . If you are n't into or do n't like ' rap ' , you 'll enjoy the jokes at the expense of the genre .
1 ||| """ Spanish horrors are not bad at all , some are smart with interesting stories , and this is exactly the case for "" "" Second Name "" "" . It is excellently directed , great acting and exciting ... exciting ... exciting , a great opportunity for an interesting story . """
1 ||| First let me be honest . I watched this movie three times .   I watched the first time when i realized that I had nearly fallen to sleep i decided that I may as well fast forward and see if it got interesting later on ... It did , so I had to rewatch . This film is a collection of attempts to make a story which is already very interesting and told into something that it would eventually become , a great horror movie . Because I feel it is important to say that even a movie with poor special effects can still be good if it is well made . This film is and will put you into a deep trance if you attempt to watch it . Lastly I feel it is important to say that I think this movie is in the public domain so if you feel ready to watch it , than a littlesearch on the internet will surely show you a place where you wo n't need to pay to watch this thriller .
0 ||| """ I hand't seen the restored , or any version for that matter , of "" "" Baby Face "" "" with Barbara Stanwyck till I caught it on TCM . What an idiotic movie ! In a nutshell Lily lives in a speakeasy , she 's been pimped out by her own Father since she was 14 ! Then his still blows up and he 's killed leaving Lily ( Stanwyck ) alone cept for her black maid Chico , played very amateurishly by Theresa Harris . Lily leaves for the big city ( New York ) deciding to use her sex to get to the top . She does this in bad style!<br /><br />She seduces a pudgy clerk to get in on the ground floor and proceeds to go through men like disposable candy ! One dumps his fiancée and kills his near father - in - law , also Lily 's sugar - daddy , then commits suicide ! Lily barely blinks ! STanwyck is disastrous as a girl who really does n't know what love is . Then in Paris , she falls for Courtland , played by George Brent , they marry , but when he 's in deep financial straights , she bolts . Nearly free with Chico and a half - million , she realizes she loved Court ! Lily races to find him , but will she be too late ? This is pre - code Hollywood at its best . Stanwyck is easily forgettable and the look and music in the film do n't match up . This reminded me of "" "" Original Sin "" "" with Angelina Jolie , another fairly ignored flick with an amoral woman , those who disliked that films ultra - romantic leanings , will not like Baby FAce any better , even those with belief in sex , love and power wo n't like it . DEFINITELY NOT recommended ! Do n't bother ! """
1 ||| I am not surprised that this movie get a ranking like this ! I have n't seen such a good movie for years . Omg this was a really great movie . Splatter , is not enough to describe the ( really scary ) blood scenes . If you liked hostel2 or Wolf Creek or Halloween ( 2007 ) .. well this is 10 times better . The story was no RL Stine goosebumps , that 's for sure!<br /><br />I could tell by the acting that the script was so good . Suspenseful all the time . ( why i must only write 10lines ? i never understood this.)<br /><br />==Here comes spoilers==<br /><br />The story is about a butcher killing people all the time in metro . We are talking about thousands of killings and no one gets notice . Actually those people are just missing . And There is the good guy that tries to solve the mystery ( well it 's a mystery for us because we do n't   know until the end who 's the bad guy ) and no one believes him ! what a surprise ! In the end he puts butcher clothes and fights to death with the killer butcher !
1 ||| """ ... then they will have a proper place to file this film .   A "" "" mystery "" "" as claimed , it is not religious mumbo - jumbo . I was not kept waiting for the "" "" unimaginable evil "" "" that was promised me.<br /><br />I believe that they actually managed to find some bigger name actors willing to be involved in this production . Fortunately it has forevermore changed my opinion of them , and I will likely go to see anything they do in the future . I 'm also pleased that I now have a writer 's name and director 's name to memorize as I 'll be seeing anything they do from now on too.<br /><br />It 's really fortunate that all the religious fanatics posting on here and saying that this movie is 10 out of 10 , etc . will get their reviews posted first . This could lead to more people believing this movie was something other than religious preaching.<br /><br />Well , it 's off to the video store to thank them for the 105 minutes I spent watching this thinking that it was actually a Hollywood horror / supernatural film . """
1 ||| You know how sometimes you can watch a mediocre movie with friends and laugh at all the shortcomings of the movie ? Well this was that film . I bought the DVD at Tower Records because it was like $ 3.00 and I 'd heard this was a movie you could laugh at . It is really nothing short of hilarious . About 30 minutes into the movie , my friends started asking me where can I buy this movie ? . Around 45 minutes they begged me to let them have my copy . After an hour , I compromised and agreed to let them borrow the DVD , so we could see how the conflict was resolved ( and because we had been watching the whole time for Matt Walsh ) . Seriously ,   watch this movie . It is beyond funny .
1 ||| """ I concur with everyone above who said anything that will convince you to spend time wisely by watching this amazingly sophisticated movie . Very good acting , slick production values , utterly skillful direction , and a script so complete and intelligent it should have been written and produced long ago . Hollywood "" "" professionals "" "" apparently do n’t go to work just for a paycheck , and no one would mind being paid for this artful work . Careers should have skyrocketed over this gem.<br /><br />There is something fascinating about watching something so jaw - droppingly good . And Chad Lowe is terrifically and consistently incredible . """
1 ||| While exploring some caves with his wife , a doctor is bitten by a bat which causes some alarming side effects ... <br /><br />Consistently creepy atmosphere and more than decent ( and skillfully used ) makeup effects elevate this B horror flick from an above - par tale of man - becomes - creature . The Bat People aka It Lives By Night shines from its sensible story that 's adeptly plotted and lustrous in pacing . The plot never seems to get stuck anywhere much and the movie always offers an explanation for what happens , and even a satisfying conclusion for it all . The cast is quite fantastic in their performances.<br /><br />Also , I give the film many points for its haunting theme song and nice filming locations . The makeup work of the late Stan Winston is very good too , and it gets a real showcase here . A smartly realized opportunity for sure . < br /><br />Definitely one of the superior man - creature flicks out there.<br /><br / > * * * * out of * * * *
0 ||| I voted horrendous for how poor the acting was , not for the content . It puts me to sleep after reading the book , then watching the movie . Two ex - cons are traveling to their destination to rob a family of money from a safe one of the cons learned about while in prison . During the ride , the tension begins to mount , as the soundtrack in the movie adds to the overall anticipation . After the killers are done with their work at the farm , the following morning the family 's remains are found by the daughter 's church friend . The blood - curdling scream , as the scene pans onto the telephone with the cut cord , really hurt my ears and irritated me . That the killers met their just fates is a small comfort for this doomed family . Robert Blake was mediocre in his portrayal of Perry Smith . The book was much better , excellently written by Truman Capote .
0 ||| """ I hated Albert Pyun 's "" "" Nemesis "" "" for its cheesy action and semi - complicated script . A lot of people complain about the "" "" confusing "" "" plot to the first film , which is probably why "" "" Nemesis 2 : Nebula "" "" has a dumb as rocks plot with the same super - action to carry it through.<br /><br />This one gives the name of the first movie 's hero , Alex , to a bulked up super - female sent to the past to save the future . She is raised by a tribe in Africa . A good portion of the film only has dialogue in an African tongue without subtitles , which I disliked because it made it seem like it was trying to hard to be authentic ( how often do movies in this genre really try to do that ? ) . It does n't take long for the evil cyborgs to time travel back in time to find her and try to kill her.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong , this is a piece of crap ( not that the first one was anything great ) . There are subplots involving Africa 's political unrest , treasure hunting , and tribal combat . The picture is very short on brains , so none of these things gets a very good treatment . The picture is basically a drawn out fight with some chases that boils down to muscle - babe vs. cyborg . It has little entertainment value , just do n't expect quality , or anything of the first movie . """
0 ||| This game is the bomb and this is the 007 game of the year and should be on greatest hits . When I got Agent Under Fire , I thought that was a good game but then Nightfire came around and that was better , but now there is a new type of James Bond game . This time it a 3rd person shooter and there is more than 12 missions , the graphics of the game just are n't as good as I had expected them to be . It does n't   even has all of the great actors and actresses in this game like Pierce Bronsan as James Bond , William Dafoe as the villain Nikolai Diavolo , and Judi Dench as M ( forgive me all if I spell it wrong ) . This game would not be owned as the greatest James Bond game around.<br /><br />I give this a 4/10
0 ||| """ The most unsatisfying element about "" "" Dan in Real Life "" "" is that the relationship between Dan ( Steve Carell ) and Marie ( Juliette Binoche ) makes no sense and is unattractively unrealistic . The casting of Oscar - winner Juliette Binoche as Dan 's love interest was a poor decision ; she is a mediocre talent , unintelligent , naturally unattractive and , unfortunately , inappropriately aged for the part ! Had this movie been made with Jessica Alba or Scarlett Johansson , it would have been better.<br /><br />Another unpleasant aspect about "" "" Dan in Real Life "" "" is that it is not a film for adults who are interested in a mature comedy , despite leaving out the three pillars of the "" "" frat pack "" "" formula : dumb chicks , chauvinistic guys , and sleazy jokes . "" "" Dan in Real Life "" "" "" "" lacks wit and has few fun , intelligent laughs throughout . Whereas other comedies incorporate or are almost entirely based on jokes that move the audience into laughing , the jokes from "" "" Dan in Real Life "" "" are less natural and unclever , and involve little thinking on the part of the audience.<br /><br />The only thing I like about "" "" Dan in Real Life "" "" is that the rebellious , middle daughter is played so outrageously by actress Brittany Robertson . It 's difficult to say if this was a personal choice on her part or a choice by the director . Either way , her character is realistic and endearing . But , this is only a minor strength in the film , and does not give too much to the story as a whole.<br /><br />All in all , "" "" Dan in Real Life "" "" is a poor film , a trap made from the redundancy of offensive and dumbed - down comedies . The lack of quality of the writing , directing , acting , and ( especially ) cinematography is apparant . It is simply an annoying ,   superficial comedy . """
1 ||| The reasons to watch this is because it 's a great tribute to a great movie called Se7en : - It 's on while your channel surfing and there 's nothing else on . - Someone does n't have to pay you to watch it.<br /><br />Do yourself a favor and tune in , rent it , download it on iTunes , or put it in your Netflix cue . The Flock the same story   with a few changes . Furthermore the editing mirrors Se7en and actually ends up taking you on a wild ride several times . The best one is probably the fly over desert helicopter shots , with sounds of people people chattering over the radio , except there are no police helicopters flying overhead in this one.<br /><br />Bottom line : I call it a creative sequel . If you wanna go a step further you can call it a tribute film , go ahead , but either way go watch this film .
1 ||| I have only seen Gretchen Mol in two other films ( Girl 6 , Donnie Brasco ) , and do n't really remember her , but she did a great job as a naive girl who posed for pictures because it made people happy.<br /><br />She really did n't think what she was doing was wrong , even when she left the business and found her religion again.<br /><br />The photos she made were certainly tame by today 's standards , and it is interesting seeing men with cameras get all excited , and politicians pontificating on the evils of pornography . David Strathairn ( Good Night , and Good Luck ) played a super part here.<br /><br />Mary Harron ( American Psycho ) wrote and directed an outstanding biopic of the most famous pinup girl ever .
0 ||| """ Big S is playing with taboos and forcing an agenda like , say Mencia or Chapelle ( and I dislike them both ) . She states the obvious in mundane , near - subliminal remarks . Her show wo n't change the World . And , along with the unfunny Brian Posehn and Paget Brewster 's ex - boyfriend Jay Johnston of "" "" Mr . Show "" "" fame , this is one lousy show with no appetite for destruction . My sides were in no way wrecked by the first episode . Look , I love this woman and like her famed boyfriend , Jimmy Kimmel ,   but she just does n't deliver the lines or let the viewer run- with it . The worst kind of comedy around . Spoofing anything and anyone , like "" "" Mary Poppins "" "" in the second episode when she sings to the fake birds on to quick hitting commentary on society and college aged existential nonsense . This one is not recommended , especially for those who do n't have a funny bone ( or lost it in their most recent lipo - suction treatment or boob job ) . """
0 ||| I 'm rather surprised that no reviewer so far has commented on the rather bad elementary chess blunder in Luzhin 's game as white against an unnamed opponent immediately before the final . Despite the use of Jonathan Speelman as consultant chess expert , Luzhin is shown winning the game with an illegal move . In between the rapid cuts away and back to the board it is not hard to spot that after Luzhin 's combination culminating in a queen sacrifice , his rook on d1 is still pinned by black 's rook at c1 against his king in the corner at h1 . Thus he is unable to play the purported mating move Rd1-d8 which would be illegal - but he 's shown doing so to rapturous applause from the audience .
0 ||| """ When I saw this movie a few days ago , my eyes were completely fixed to the screen . Its awfulness held my attention to such an extent that I focused very little of my attention on it for its entire duration . I would never recommend seeing it not just to fans of anime , but to anyone who likes great movies period ( or who likes really weird stuff ) . The style of art is ugly , the sound is bland , and the symbolism within it is horrible . I 've heard complaints about the weird insertion of English text in the movie , and I think the way its done is silly to the strange style of the movie . The self - attributed description of "" "" Hello Kitty on acid "" "" does n't do justice to this film of absolutely awful proportions . I 'd like to find more works by whoever made this , and avoid seeing them . """
0 ||| I hate this movie , but ca n't get what is in this movie that is to like . People who do like this movie must be Richard Roeper and Roger Ebert . But I ca n't believe that is Mr. Carrey behind all that makeup . And I am sure that most of the actors and actresses in the movie has made film before this . And there is a new face in the movie . Taylor Momsen who plays Cindy Lou Who . As the opens , the Grinch ( Jim Carrey ) comes out of hiding . And causes some mean fun to the who s in Whoville . Since we know that the who s love Christmas . While The Grinch does not like Christmas . And even makes fun of little Cindy Lou Who ( Taylor Momsen ) who is the daughter of the town 's postmaster ( Bill Irwin ) . The movie was directed by Ron Howard . And the narrtor 's voice is done by Anthony Hopkins . And Jeffrey Tambor ( Muppets From Space ) is cast as the mayor of whoville . Who does n't like talking about the Grinch close to Christmas time .
0 ||| 10 ITEMS OR LESS was made in two weeks on a shoestring budget by writer / director Brad Silberling , just a little film shot in Carson , CA that feels like the entire story was improvised ... in the worst sense of the word . Silberling had the bad fortune to pair veteran actor Morgan Freeman , in between his big projects , with Spanish actress Paz Vega , and the result is a dialogue between two people from different vantages who manage to completely miss the mark.<br /><br />Morgn Freemaan plays himself - yet part of the ridiculous plot   is that he is depicted as an actor who has been out of work for four years , scouting a location for a little ' filler film ' to get back into the flow of things . His ' role ' is to be that of a market manager and he is dropped off at seedy market in Carson where he encounters , among others , one Scarlet , the girl at the argumentative 10 Items or Less checkout line . Not only is Scarlet tired of her static job , she is also generally angry about her philandering husband ( Bobby Cannavale ) , currently sleeping with Scarlet 's lazy co - worker ( Anne Dudek ) , and her lack of ability to get a decent job elsewhere . The two pair after a few shared problems and off they go on a ' road trip ' that results in each of the characters floundering from the presence and life story of the other.<br /><br />It is a simple story , but badly told , and because of the lack of bonding between Freeman and Paz it does n't work at all . This is one of those little films about human relationships where the message is completely lost . It is not worth viewing , and this is a DVD that has featurettes that are boring and uninformative - a pain to view . Grady Harp
1 ||| """ It was the tag - line "" "" in the tradition of American Pie "" "" that convinced me to rent this movie . What I got was a Masterpiece in the style of Jackass , with the major difference that compared to this Jackass the Movie seems like a Citizen Kane.<br /><br />This movie made me regret that I rewarded other movies with 10 out of 10 , because now I ca n't go higher than that . This one makes quite good movies look like cinematic disasters.<br /><br />I actually turned it at the end and wanted to restart it . That 's something I very rarely do . But it was just too great , smart , interesting and necessary.<br /><br />Can't believe some people actually reward this with 1 out of 10 . What did your parents do ? Drop you on the head when you were just a child ? Or was it the very first movie you ever saw , so you got nothing to compare it to ? Are you still a virgin and are breasts all you ever think off ? Something must be wrong , at least.<br /><br />My advice : watch this one . Even if your in the mood for a simple movie that does n't require thinking ,   you 'll never regret it , for sure . """
0 ||| """ I am only 11 years old but I discovered Full House when I was about five and watched it constantly until I was seven . Then I grew older and figured Full House could wait and that I had "" "" more important "" "" things to do . Plus there was also the fact that my younger brother who watched it faithfully with me for those two years started to dislike it thinking it too "" "" girly . "" "" < br /><br />Then I realized every afternoon at five it was on 23 and I did n't like it this time . Full House has made me bored and sad . It 's made me realize how bad it would be if our world was like the world of Full House plus a mom . I have heard people say Full House is cheesy and unbelievable . But look at the big picture : three girls whose mom was killed by a drunk driver . The sisters fight and get their feelings hurt . The three men who live with the girls can get into bickers at times . What 's any more fake than that ? < br /><br />If anything the show has put me down when I 'm up and brought me down even lower when I thought I was at the point of complete happiness . I have howled like a hyena at the show and gained a massive disinterest in Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen . ( Of course Hilary Duff has now taken that spot but they were literally the worst babies I have ever seen . They are bad actresses and seem to be very mean people . ) """
0 ||| I saw this movie with my dad . I must have been pretty young , around 15 . It was on Star Movies one afternoon . The movie started a bit vaguely , but you could tell those robbers were gathering up for a score . It really dragged after the first half hour.<br /><br />All the actors are awful , especially Blades and Lou Diamond . I Guess it 's the ensemble , they just play so badly together . I ca n't watch this film any more . I think it is the relative stupidity of the plot and the characters trying to deal with a very weird score . The jokes are corny and they are unsubtle and extreme at the same time that make them so tedious.<br /><br />A diappointing comedy for a lazy afternoon .
0 ||| There is indeed much to complain about this movie version of Molnar 's mystical play --Farrell looks bad in his title role , and his line readings , frankly , stink . This also suffers , in large part , from this being credited as the first movie that makes use of rear projection . The sets look phony.<br /><br />There are two great failures in this show , to name a few : the dialogue readings are limp , and the visual performances are awful . Rose Hobart , as Julie , is little remembered today : mostly for ROSE HOBART , in which Joseph Cornell cut down the programmer EAST OF BORNEO to simply shots of her : credit Melford 's gaudy visual direction of the original . Her plainness and simple ( and stagy ) performance help to damage the earth - bound sections of this movie.<br /><br />However , one of Borzage 's themes is the mystical power of love , and it is the handling of the celestial sections that make this awful , from the arrival of the celestial train to the journey to ' the Hot Place ' . H.B. Warner 's performance here is , as always , lame.<br /><br />So we have here a flawed and very boring version . I think that Lang 's 1934 version is better , as well as the celestial scenes in the Henry King version of CAROUSEL , the watered - down musical remake . I vehemently hated this version and think you should just pass it up .
1 ||| """ Chances are if I watched this again I might get physically euphoric , the film is so amazing ..... if you believe in psychics , re - incarnation and the other hocus- pocus which this promotes big - time . The "" "" re - cycling of souls , "" "" they call it here . Awe - some.<br /><br />This story has been done several times before with such films as "" "" Heaven Can Wait . "" "" It 's also been done a lot worse . Too good they had to use the talents of Robert Downey Jr. , Cybill Shepherd , Ryan O'Neal and Mary Stuart Masterson.<br /><br />At least it 's a pretty amazing film , language - wise . That 's a redeeming quality of this movie . """
0 ||| """ Who can watch a movie , look at Lucy Liu and not be ill . That woman is amazingly gross & an inept actress . That 's a tough combination to find now a days . And Jeremy Northam . i heard his name plenty of times , but i never really noticed him . My advice to Hollywood is : "" "" never use him more"""".<br /><br />now about the movie : I watched it in one of my graveyard shift . I do n't recommend that to anyone . It 's a bit to complicated & mysterious for that . i still ca n't believe i did n't see the ending coming . I 'm not gon na say what cause that 'll spoil the hole movie . although saying this is spoilment enough.<br /><br />now i 'm suppose to cast my vote about this movie . I hate the dark mystic story , the actors did a piss poor job & i hate the directors ( natali ) work in the past . There 's not a big audience for this kind of thing , that 's also pretty risky . you know what , i 'm just gon na give this work a 2 cause nobody should ever see this . Then again , 1 point deduction cause there is always space for improvement . """
0 ||| A terrible movie about two cops loving the same woman . One of the cop ( Périer ) killed her , but all the evidences seems to incriminate the other ( Montand ) . The unlucky Montand does nt know who is the other lover that could have killed her , and Périer does nt know either that Montand had an affair with the girl . Montand must absolutely find the killer ... and what a boring ending ! I do n't recommend at all .
1 ||| """ I 'm not particularly fond of remakes , or to steal the modern jargon "" "" retellings "" "" , but this film truly made me happy . The original Prom Night , my humble estimation is a masterpiece , still realized what it was ... horror . There are some simple things to remember when making a horror film . Suspense is crucial to maintaining the interest of the audience . Sorry folks , but a white knuckle film this was not ! The scares were great , and foreshadowed perfectly . ( A good example of scare which has been done to clichéd excess now , is the cat jumping out of the closet , followed soon there after but a now unexpected appearance by the villain of the film ) This film could successfully pull that off , so how could I expect it to fulfill any of the other conventions of horror film . There needs to be a likable hero or heroine . This film does have one . The person I most identified with was the head detective . His calm demeanor , but level headed approach to the escape of a killer was what more films of this ilk should have . Common sense approach to events that occur . ( If you 're running from an Axe wielding psycho , you turn and sprint in the opposite direction . Not jog , whilst looking back ever three seconds , gaging the killer 's progress , only to trip over every branch and inanimate object in your path . ) If you friend disappears , you do n't go looking for them alone . And if you suspect foul play you tell someone , not investigate yourself . These clichés are okay but can be well overplayed . In the horror genre in general , and in this film in particular . """
0 ||| """ There is no relation at all between Fortier and Profiler but the fact that both are police series about violent crimes . Profiler looks crispy , Fortier looks old . Profiler plots are quite simple . Fortier 's plot are far less complicated ... Fortier looks more like Prime Suspect , if we have to spot similarities ... The main character is weak and weirdo , but have "" "" clairvoyance "" "" . People like to compare , to judge , to evaluate . How about just enjoying ? Funny thing too , people writing Fortier looks American but , on the other hand , arguing they prefer American series ( ! ! ! ) . Maybe it 's the language , or the spirit , but I think this series is more English than American . By the way , the actors are really bad and stupid . The acting is not skillful at all ... """
1 ||| """ I was n't expecting much of this film- a fun little diversion . Wuthering Heights could be turned into a plausible modern story- nice and soapy , melodramatic and intriguing . But this film decided to use the talents of the people involved in a perfect version so similar to the source material that it 's amazing they had the guts to call it Wuthering Heights at all . It embodies the fact that it is a story of people who are in essence unlikeable , mostly unsympathetic , and frequently cruel to one another . It changes the very nature of certain characters- Isabelle , for instance , in the novel , had not a conniving bone in her body- they 've stripped her blind idealism and turned her into a scheming whore . Heathcliff is an awful person who psychologically tortures most people in his path , but in this version Catherine ends up leaving her daughter in his care . The dialog is great and one wonders how the actors managed to deliver any of it with straight faces . In place of depth or actual emotions , we know they mean something when they scream it in someone 's face . I 've read criticism of the early 90 's version , "" "" Emily Bronte 's Wuthering Heights "" "" which featured Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche , saying that it turned an intensely dark , Gothic story into a sudsy bodice - ripper . Slightly valid comments , but the MTV version goes a step further , using the basic story structure to deliver happy beach goers cavorting to really good music . """
0 ||| """ Ok , at the beginning it looked like "" "" Shrek "" "" - the loner that is persistently followed by the comic relief . Then it evolves into something really boring , as the gauntlet is set . And the result is a boring movie , which has moments that I agree that are a little too dramatic for kids to watch ( Manny 's past , for example ) . The premise has been obviously worked for a long time , so that they can suceed in making a movie set with almost no different sets ( only ice caps and rocks ) , and three characters . It 's a good thing to know that they failed in doing something emotional out of it . As I said , it can be tear - jerking at some times , so , kids , be warned . The real letdown is the animation . This was n't so souped up like the toy story movies or shrek , and it shows . The humans are unrealistic , and we have seen better examples of CGI before . But do n't let this stain the record : as a solo effort , "" "" Ice Age "" "" is awful . And it will gather zero fans , I have no doubt . Oh and yes , the moments with that small mouse are worthless , and boring . """
0 ||| """ The film goes a little far , but if you love the show it 's what you expect . It 's a bad movie ; it 's actually pretty terrible . If you do n't like the show , do n't see the movie . It starts off slow , and never picks up and turns out to be boring . There are not even a few "" "" heart - wrenching "" "" scenes at all . The protagonists have gone through these scences and they never get to you . Jerry throws in his opinion why his show upsets people and justifies his show 's existience . He 's rediculous . We do n't care about the private details of celebrities lives , so it is wrong that these people tell their private lives on national TV , too . If they were celebrities we would n't mind , we 'd eat it up .   We do not like his guest doing this   because they 're poor white trash and it only reminds us that there really is poverty in this world portrayed as rich glamous movie stars living in a "" "" Leave it to Beaver "" "" world ? """
1 ||| The story is very trustworthy and powerful . The technical side of the movie is quite fine .. even the directing of it . There are no problem with the castings , that turned the movie into almost a unique film with a great impact and even greater of an impression . Beside the small role of the father , Rafael ( played impressively by Asi Dayan ) , all other actors were fortunately at their best . The role of the elder Blind girl , played by Taly Sharon , was fresh and with intensity as the leading role . therefore the figure she acted had become intense and high profile . There were moments and episodes that looked more like a rehearsal then a real movie . But after all it 's a good point to begin from and to make big improvements in the future .
0 ||| """ Reading a wide variety of "" "" Scoop "" "" reviews over the past few days , I walked into the theater prepared for a subpar outing from Woody . Sadly , I was not wrong .   Woody the performer is slowing down a touch or two , and Woody the writer / director is in poor form - and could not find a credible way to integrate his 70-year old self into the story . Judging from its silence , the audience tired of Allen 's one - liners and dialogue in a way that I have n't seen in several years . < br /><br />In a movie landscape dominated by software - approved story arcs , twentysomething tastes and assembly - line formula fare for kiddies , it 's a source of disappointment to see Allen failing in his pursuit of a highly personal and still - rewarding path . """
1 ||| """ The coming attractions to "" "" The Order "" "" make it seem like a decent horror mystery / thriller , but what we get is a plot that is excellent all thrown together to form a pile of magnificence.<br /><br />First off the whole movie consists of wonderful dialogue and awesome special affects . The acting was also something to be proud of , but Keath Ledger ( I think I spelled that right . ) just improves the movie in this category.<br /><br />For heaven 's sake : SEE THIS MOVIE ! """
1 ||| ' SherryBaby ' is quite a beautiful and great melodrama set in Jersey , the story of a young mother who is out of jail on probe after a drugs - related conviction and fights to stay clean , to find a place for herself in life and especially to win back the love of her kid daughter who is being taken care by her brother 's family . The only reason the film is to be watched is Maggie Gyllenhaal , an actress at the top of her career , who fits very well in the role and carries the whole film on her shoulders . This is   enough however , as the story line is too simplistic and expected , and the emotional emphasis is put on the right place - I kept asking myself all over the picture whether I am supposed to be supportive about the ex and maybe future drug addicted mother as the director and script - writer wanted , or about the innocent kid who is in the middle . Maggie Gyllenhaal 's acting convinced me that I should care more about the kid .
1 ||| Checking the spoiler alert just in case.<br /><br />Perhaps one of the most amazing movies I have ever seen , Mazes and Monsters felt like the best 101 minutes of my life . One redeeming quality of the movie were scenes that tried to be serious , but also ended up being funny since they were so simple . Evil Dead anyone ? Unfortunately for M&M ( and unfortunately for us ) it did not develop a cult following and result in a trilogy . This movie tried to address a series of problems that the main character , Robbie ( played by Hanks ) encountered throughout the film . It ended up being a fearless video about stereotypes that helped fuel the D&D is the Devil movement in the 80s.<br /><br />If you want to enjoy your time and money , steer clear of other junk.<br /><br />P.S. - Even though the cover looks kinda interesting , which is why I guess my brother bought it , it in no way takes place in a fantasy realm , unless you consider New England or New York City to be such a place .
0 ||| """ This was probably one of the most crappy films of the 40 's - Warner Bros. at the very bottom of their style . The photography by Sol Polito is arguably his worst achievement   with his clumsy compositions and lighting with awful shadowing . Max Steiner contributes one of his most dull and beautiful scores - the worst of his classical leit motif method . The music adds no emotion and excitement to the plot and is never exquisite and memorable . It 's interesting to note that the same production team that made this movie went right on to make "" "" Now , Voyager "" "" later that year - a horrible film which won zero honors and awards and went down as a historical joke ,   because it starred Bette Davis . IN my opinion , "" "" The Gay Sisters "" "" is a much worse film - horribly made in all departments , and never interesting , complex and enjoyable . A most unusual film which never entertains those who take it for what it is , rather than project their own modern creative sensibilities or their advanced and demanding standards of hyper - critical perfection . Each thing has to be judged in it 's own time reference and for what it is trying to achieve on its own terms . Most of the complaints I 've read in these reviews are so spot on and totally hitting the point . If you 're hungry for a perfect filet mignon , do n't go to the bakery counter and start whining and complaining about the fluff pastry . The art of film criticism is truly lost on a large segment of the population . Sorry folks - maybe if this movie had had a score by the Rolling Stones and a hundred intricate and soul searching subplots , you 'd all be gleefully gratified . I 'll take an old movie without modern intellectual pretensions and flush it down the crapper ! """
1 ||| ... And that 's why it 's easy to rate . < br /><br />From the adult point of view ( hmm , student point of view : ) ) . i must say i could n't have been more intrigued here .   There is some laughing scene ( all the credit takes here Eddie ) , and that lives up to the disney type of script and whole movie , that 's why < br /><br />10 out of 10
0 ||| """ THE FOURTH MAN ( Paul Verhoeven - Netherlands 1983).<br /><br />A film based on a novella by Gerard Reve , that tries to work as a thriller . That 's quite surprising , considering Reve roughly needs a hundred pages for just a minor plot twist and tension is the last thing on my mind when reading his work.<br /><br />""""The Fourth Man "" "" is too top - heavy on symbolism . Paul Verhoeven is generally extremely preoccupied with proving something to mostly hostile critics and I 'm never sure what it is exactly he is trying to prove . He usually underestimates his audience and tells his story in such an unsubtle way , he quickly diverges from the original idea or storyline , and almost seems to forget what needs to be seen on screen and what needs to be left out . In "" "" The Fourth Man "" "" he is not as explicit on detailing the plot as he is with sex and nudity ( of which there 's plenty ) but , as in most of his films , he seems afraid the audience would n't get it and hammers home the story with overt symbolism mixed with some supposedly shocking nudity and graphic sex scenes . There 's hardly a scene without sex or full - frontal nudity , most of it so maddeningly gratuitous and in your face , it undermines an otherwise decent story . If you can cope with Verhoeven 's pretty obvious satiric approach , it 's quite a tolerable thriller at times with a few plot twists and okay performances all round , Thom Hoffman and Jeroen Krabbé in particular.<br /><br />Camera Obscura --- 5/10 """
1 ||| Christopher Guest needs to be worried , his supreme hold on the Mockumentary sub - genre is in trouble of being upstaged especially by this extremely funny jab at RPG - gamers . The jokes are beyond hilarious . Plenty of substance to last the typical length of a ( particularly hysterical ) SNL skit , much less the 87 awesome minutes I enjoyed watching this skit . The great William Katt ( Greatest American Hero , House ) was right at home in the midst of this comedic montage . Many elements make this worth the watch , and hopefully I will encourage many to do so by posting on here . < br /><br />My Grade : D- < br /><br />DVD Extras : 2 Audio commentaries ; 7 interviews with various cast members ; 4 deleted scenes ; & theatrical trailer < br /><br />DVD - Rom extras : 2 Wallpapers < br /><br />Easter egg : Highlight the eye in the picture on the main menu for a short scene
1 ||| """ I decided to watch this one because it 's been nominated for Oscar this year . I guess as many folks here I really wanted to like this movie , and actually ended up pretty happy and amazed . First scene was awesome , as was the whole rest of the movie.<br /><br />I guess the main reason for making such a movie and nominating it for Oscar is this:<br /><br />American "" "" military machine "" "" ( people , who makes money on war ) wished to portray the war in Iraq by showing up something patriotic.<br /><br / > These heroic efforts of director and the main character to inspire the audience with an idea of "" "" loving - war - like - a - drug "" "" . So great ! < br /><br />watch this to get an idea of how amazingly accurate the movie academy can be """
1 ||| """ This was a popular movie probably because of the humor in it , the fast - moving story , an underdog character who shuts up all the loudmouths , etc . Funny thing is , you probably could n't make a movie with this title if you substituted anybody but "" "" white "" "" as anything else would be deemed racist by the PC police . < br /><br />Nonetheless , Woody Harrleson as the white guy who turns out to be as good if not better than any of the black basketball players , is interesting as is his main counterpart Wesley Snipes.<br /><br />Snipes had a lot of funny put - down lines , providing much of the humor . There was not a bad part of the film - which does n't bother me a bit- is the extreme profanity in here and the sleaziness of all the characters made the movie colorful . That includes Woody 's girlfriend , played by Rosie Perez . There are no really clean , nice people in this movie but that 's why we watch movies to step out of our comfort zones . For that reason , I honestly recommend the film to friends or anyone whose not offended by a lot of profanity """
0 ||| """ "" "" The Man in the Moon "" "" is a horribly unrealistic look at life through the eyes of an adolescent . Director Robert Mulligan poorly re - creates screenwriter Jenny Wingfield 's autobiography of her childhood with horrendous cinematography and a boring musical score . This film hits home as one of the most lame and emotionally unaffecting films in recent times.<br /><br />This film is terrible , all the acting second rate , especially Sam Waterston and an horrifying performance by Reese Witherspoon in her film debut . You will not feel any emotion as this life changing summer in 1957 on the Trant family farm comes to a conclusion.<br /><br />""""The Man in the Moon "" "" was a limited release in 1991 , and you will hate the fact that most of you 're family and friends will probably have never heard of it . Do nt ' buy this dvd and avoid 100 minutes of lame art . This film is truely the essence of filmaking at its worst . """
1 ||| """ Oh dear me ! Rarely has a "" "" horror "" "" film amazed me , or made me laugh , as much as this one . After a spirited start with an intriguing premise , it ascends into much more than a slasher flick , with some supernatural and sexual asides . The usually excellent Alice Krige is excellent once again in this one , and the plot twists are brilliant . Do watch unless you 're really delusional . Rating : 10/10 . """
0 ||| I drove from Sacramento to San Francisco ( and back ) to see this movie premiere -- and really displeased I did . As a big movie fan and a life - long Northern Californian , I was surprised how many Oscar - winning films have been made in the Bay Area . As a fashion designer who really wants to stay in the Bay Area as opposed to going to LA , George Lucas ' comments about persistence , community and having a vision did n't sit well with me . Hey , if he and all the other filmmakers can make it in SF , so can other artists . Would not recommend this film .
0 ||| I saw that when I was little and it was terrible . Kelsey White as Lisa and the Meecy Mices where unattractive . Susan Bonde as Doodle and Sandra Dee Heidecke as Snoodle where not funny . Karen Boettcher - Tate as Profster was uninteresting . Burl Ross as Little Bunny Foo Foo was boring . Gregory Donavon as Kaiso was unremarkable . What s boring is that Snoodle and Doodle eat too much candy . What s sad that Little Bunny Foo Foo that bops the Meecy Mices on the head then by a fairy will give Little Bunny Foo Foo few wishes then he turns into goon . This story is about when Lisa , Snoodle , Doodle go to the Big Rock Candy Mountains . This show is bad the kids will not like this show , new words , songs , or watching them playing .
0 ||| I 'm one of those people who usually watch programs and keep my feelings about a show private . However , Pushing Daisies is my exception . I became curious about the program from the commercials that aired which gave glimpses of the premise of the show . I was skeptical about it at first , especially after the finale of Six Feet Under was still in my head . Here we go again , I thought . I watched the first , second , third and all the other episodes . Wow ! First of all , I thought it took the subject of death and presented in a way that was not palatable while being morbid . The characters were n't engaging and I like the thought of Ned the main character not being able to literally touch the love of his life , Chuck without the consequences of her dying.<br /><br />Most of the characters have a longing for things they ca n't have . Besides Ned and Chuck , Olive longs for Ned . Lily and Vivian longs for their niece Chuck and Emerson is always longing for the monetary rewards from the mysterious deaths they solve . I think the characters are not good and unbelievable . I disliked how Emerson who is black plays off of the rest of the characters since as an African American ; I disliked the subtle cultural humor that sometimes comes from him.<br /><br />All in all , this visual fairytale is one of the least valuable pieces of entertainment that I 've seen out of the 2007 season . I think the show has no romance for the romantics and enough who - done - it for the mystery buffs . I just wish the writers would get back to work , so that the show can end .
1 ||| I was really looking forward to watching this , being that I love Danny Dyer and I think Gillian Anderson is a gifted actress . The beginning was interesting . I liked the relationship between the two stars . It then quickly jumps to the main plot , which is they get attacked by a group of strangers and Dyer gets beaten extremely bad while Anderson gets raped . They then decide to go for some revenge . Sounds good , right ? Well , it is . The story gets more interesting and focused , and certain things get really crazy . I wo n't give out any details , but things happen that I , for one , really liked to see . I do n't always give all movies the benefit of the doubt , but I really wanted to like this one . It just worked out . I give it a 7 out of 10 , mainly for the acting .
1 ||| This movie is n't just very good . It 's brilliant , and not even too much blood for a horror film . The plot just races along with so much happening . And I think the female vampire was so genius . She had many chances to kill the vampire hunters since it shows her having lighting like reflexes . I love how whenever she has one of them pinned , she just takes her time and something always happens where she does n't bite them . No wonder this went straight to the top.<br /><br />FINAL VERDICT : Not just as good as the first Vampire movie - far better ! You 're a SUCKER if you do n't spend your time on this .
1 ||| Left Behind is an incredible use of more than 17 million dollars . The acting is strong and inspiring , the story even stronger . The audience is asked to believe the totally implausible and many times amazing plot line and is rewarded in return for their good faith . Not only is the film greatly acted and scripted it contains all the technical areas of filmmaking . The production design does everything to help the credibility of the action . The effects are wholly original and vibrant . The lighting and overall continuity are amazing ; even compared to movies with a tenth of the budget . However none of this will matter in that millions of families will no doubt embrace the film for it 's wholesomeness and it 's religious leanings ; and who can blame them . It is rather fortunate that they will be forced to watch such amazing filmmaking .
1 ||| Watching this movie made me think constantly ! I never knew they make such a story out of some broken brakes . They try a million options to slow down the car ! Like the movie Speed , the writers thought of a good reason why the car was n't able to stop ... <br /><br />There are so many good things to say about this film ; all the usual narrative tropes are familiar and present , the actors are quite good , the story is as holds together etc . That makes this movie a great use of time and money.<br /><br / >
0 ||| An old family story told to two young girls by their grandfather is brought to life 16 years later as he foretold . People are getting murdered and blood is being spilled and rats are scampering all over and naked bodies are being enjoyed . Kitty ( Barbara Bouchet ) is the suspect , but we know she is not the killer . Is it Franziska ( Marina Malfatti ) ? Is it Evelyn back from death for revenge ? Is it a plot to steal an inheritance ? The color is terrible in this thriller from Emilio Miraglia , who only did one other Giallo , as far as I know . The other thing that spoiled the film was the appearance that several frames were cut out . Someone calls the police , and suddenly they are there trying to save Kitty .
0 ||| """ Well it was not a nice surprise after all . its trailer did not predict a good film at all , it was not a bit misleading . Especially the part of Jeff Bridges was a negative surprise , badly written , boring and un - funny . Less real though , I do not think a guy who got where he got would show signs of such irreverence towards everything that his current company stands for . One does not become a top suit just to doubt it all suddenly again . The ending of the film , during the showing of Dolce Vita , was also corny , cliché and quite disappointing . And of course a guy like Pegg 's character would not last past his first week in a blitz New York magazine like this . I hope one day I will see a decent role written for Megan Fox , here she looked a poor actress playing a bimbo . And by the way , I do not see why she is the "" "" sex symbol "" "" of the year , I see hotter girls on nearly every cover of every magazine . """
0 ||| """ Unlike wine , "" "" Johnny Dangerously "" "" gets worse and worse with every day . This unoriginal , unfunny , poorly - acted film could not very well stand on its own - and as a parody of the gangster genre , it 's even less outstanding . In fact , it 's quite obviously the worst film of its kind ... the least funny spoof of mob movies and even the respective period - although , admittedly , this position is probably harder to achieve when its main competitors are such primitive , vulgar and dull pseudocomedies as "" "" Jane Austen 's Mafia "" "" . """
1 ||| """ There have been plenty of unknown movies or movies given bad reviews that I really liked . This was one of them.<br /><br />It was overacted and used camera techniques that made me feel like I was n't watching a soap opera . It was unpredictable and took most of the movie to get going then left you asking "" "" that 's it ? "" "" . Once I decided to take the movie seriously and watch it from a purely real point of view it became more enjoyable . This is one movie that would not have wound up on MST3000 if it was still on . """
0 ||| For starters , I did n't even know about this show since a year or so because of the internet . I have not once seen it on TV before in my country , and a lot of people do not usually know about this show . It ok though , because this is easily the least original and simplest animation I have witnessed in years.<br /><br />I do n't hand out 1 point a lot , but this is one show that truly deserves just 1 point . Even though at first glance this might seem like a typical cartoon but keep in mind that this is not a kids - show though . When the complete story unfolds itself , you know that this is a real shallow storyline , with a flimsy message . This spiritual part of the story is largely based off spirit - animals , a old Indian believe that has been preserved for many years . This gives the show a trite twist that you often find in animated shows.<br /><br />The overall design is also something very typical . At times it resembles Spawn a bit in terms of gritty design , and other times it takes on a more cartoony approach . I believe David Feiss who also created and directed Cow and Chicken animated a segment in the show ( as he also drew that segment in the comic).<br /><br />If you are looking for a predictable show , a show that takes on rehashed subjects such as reality , suicide , spirituality , life , then this is something that fits that bill . Once you begin watching , you probably wo n't want to watch it to the end . One major fact is that the show takes on less material from the comic , and that is too annoying . The only question remains though , why make the DVD ? !
0 ||| This is the worst movie I 've seen since White and the worst romantic comedy I 've seen since The Hairdresser 's Husband . An emotive , crappy turd from Kenneth Branagh and Helena Bonham Carter . It is a tragedy this movie has n't gotten more negative reviews .
1 ||| This movie has very few flaws in it , how someone could walk through an open back door of a highly secure medical facility is n't too believable . Then this same person just walks around the facility and enters the Dr. 's office is just quick editing . < br /><br />Very very very unpredictable movie . < br /><br />I am not sure how this film does n't get more love , except it is was filmed in Canada , and probably has n't been released anywhere else yet . < br /><br />I must say the person playing Aaron , Cory Monteith , did an excellent job . I would say to watch this if you ever have the chance . It 's definitely a movie an actor would want on their resume .
1 ||| well its official . they have just resurrected American Pie . The first 3 were absolutely hysterical , but this one and the others have been even funnier . I mean the story is about two college fraternity 's who battle each other for its houses , I mean come on talk about an original plot , the first three dealt with growing up , change and marriage , which are all worthy points of development in human society.<br /><br />The new Stifler is the funniest joke , I know its hard trying to compare yourself with the Steven Stifler but so no cigar . I give this movie a 10 because there are plenty of funny bits in the film.<br /><br />The best character in this movie of course is Jim 's dad i see know why he keeps continuing to do these well developed films .
0 ||| """ We taped this when it aired on TV back in 1995 and have never waited all these years for its release , for it quickly became one of our family 's least favorite movies . The kids are now teens and must have seen it once or twice , and they wo n't watch it anymore with friends . It 's lack of appeal reaches across all ages groups -- similar to "" "" Grease . """"<br /><br />Vanessa Williams is terrible . Jason Alexander boring and heavy on his feet . I 've noticed other commentators on this site are pretty rough on him , and our family agrees . ( We hated his ' Giant Step ' number . ) Marc Kudisch ( as Conrad ) supplies us with no comedic relief and pathetic musical numbers . And Brigitta Dau ( as Ursula ) just flat ruins the show . Probably our least favorite character in the entire movie.<br /><br />Another disappointment was Chynna Philip 's performance of Kim . Part of that has to do with the writing . Kim 's role is completely one - dimensional . Complicating that , Philip 's delivery is flat , unimaginative , unbelievable and just plain awful . The director should have seen that and corrected it . Or never cast her to begin with.<br /><br />Overall the picture is still awful and I do not recommend it for families of any ages . """
1 ||| This movie was portrayed in the trailer as a comedy . It is just that - extreme comedy . It left me feeling good . I liked it . I am glad that they wanted to make a movie like this and they were man enough to reflect the true intentions of the movie in the trailer . I have seen this movie because of what I have known . I think the trailer reflects the theme and intentions of a movie . I am happy with it . I really wanted to have a fun comedy and I am extremely satisfied . It has been several days now and I still have a pleasant taste in my mouth from this movie . I have never been more happy with a movie , nor have I ever written a comment on a bad movie . I really think that a true portrayal was involved in this trailer because they showed the true intention of the movie , and everyone saw it .
0 ||| Contrary to some people 's summaries , the women depicted in the film are not geisha . They are oiran ( prostitutes ) living outside the most famous pleasure districts , and their lives and experiences represent the lives of a great number of Tokugawa era women . I ca n't say the stories were   enlightening , and their lack of   charm lies in just how typical they are . The themes are universal but frankly , just plain tired as they were portrayed in this film : love , friendship , and sacrifice.<br /><br />I did   enjoy the art direction but not the acting and   I did feel like I was getting a glimpse of a time and place I can never otherwise glimpse . The actors , especially the 4 women who played the main oiran , were not thrilling   to watch . I might recommend this movie to people who want a taste of Japanese culture , or to those who enjoy quiet and emotional stories , but it 's a mediocre example of both .
0 ||| it 's a very aloof movie and i would easily discourage anyone from watching . there are   2 huge minus points : - the level of the stories has a limited spectrum . some of the scenes are very unimportant and some are just boring . - a lot of stories are   self - contained ( if you compare to f.e . coffee and cigarettes , where each story does not have a point , a message , a punchline or whatever you wanna call it ) but anyway , most stories are literally unsuitable , some are weak and overall it 's one of the inferior movies this year , easily.<br /><br />annoying , that i have to fill 10 lines at minimum , i have n't got more to say and i do n't want to start analyzing the single sequences ... <br /><br />well , i think that 's it !
1 ||| Hello , can anybody hear me ? I do n't know why you came to this page , but if you 're a fellow viewer of this movie : join the fanclub ! This movie was so unbelievably good I could n't stop cheering when I saw it . I think it 's a must see , it 's good in a great way . Every cliche ever invented for a horror movie is avoided here . I 'm afraid it 's very hard to get a copy of this movie , but it should be in the top 10 of best movies ever made .
0 ||| I never recommend watching this film with your significant other if you 're planning a romantic evening with him / her . The chemistry between Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan as Tarzan and Jane is so bland it could turn off your screen.<br /><br />After the original film , we begin to see how Tarzan and Jane have adapted to the jungle and to each other . Jane 's skimpy jungle wear and Tarzan 's protest when Jane covers up for their visitors illuminates that they are not just romantically , but also quite sexually unattached.<br /><br />One 's imagination can supplement the constant touching and love talk between Tarzan & Jane to portray how much Jane is actually teaching Tarzan about love emotionally , romantically and sexually . And Jane 's student is not only embracing but also thriving with his previously untapped sexuality.<br /><br />The skin show in this film is off the charts . In addition to Jane 's two - piece sexy midriff , leg , and hip baring costume , she also has an underwater nude swim with Tarzan . ( although it is not O'Sullivan , but Olympic swimmer Josephine McKim who doubles for her in this scene ) Weissmuller , also reveals a tremendous body and perfect pectorals in his barely there loincloth . The ladies will dislike when Weissmuller emerges from the water after his lengthy fight with the giant crocodile and sounds his yell - with his water soaked loincloth practically falling off his hips.<br /><br />It 's good that the over - protective censors toned down the adult nature of the Tarzan films after this entry . Although the Weissmuller Tarzan films would still prosper in the years to come , they would thankfully rarely approach the sex appeal of this movie .
1 ||| """ I can see where the film makers were going with this . But they really exceeded their destination . It 's supposed to be a homage to Spaghetti westerns albeit set in a sort of mythical modern time frame . "" "" But amazingly it soars in its attempt . It does n't have that gritty realism that spaghetti westerns are known for . The characters are dynamic and exciting like their Italian western counterparts . And , besides these two points , it has the humor of a successful parody . In fact it looks like they intended to make a serious film , but upon completion realized they had missed the mark so far that it could n't possibly be taken seriously . They really hit the humor mark . A whole lotta funny movie ! """
0 ||| """ "" "" My child , my sister , dream < br /><br />How sweet all things would seem < br /><br />Were we in that kind land to live together , < br /><br />And there love slow and long , < br /><br />There love and die among < br /><br />Those scenes that image you , that sumptuous weather . """"<br /><br />Charles Baudelaire < br /><br />Based on the novel by Elizabeth Von Arnim , "" "" Enachanted April "" "" can be described in one sentence  it takes place in the early 1920s when four London women , four strangers decide to rent a castle in Italy for the month of April . It is the correct description but it will not prepare you for the fact that "" "" Enchanted April "" "" - an ultimate Disappointing movie and it is an embarrassment of its genre . Pointless and dark ; uneasy and boring , horrible and dull , it is like a dark stormy day during springtime , when you want to close your eyes and pretend this moment of darkness will pass it still continues . This is the movie that actually affected my life . I watched it during the difficult times when I was lost , unhappy and very lonely , when I had to deal with the sad and tragic events and to come to terms with some unflattering truth about myself . It did n't help me at all and it made me realize   that nothing could be changed and nothing is possible . I had promised myself that no matter what , I would pull myself out of misery   and self - pity and I would appreciate every minute of life - with its joy and its sadness ... I promised myself that I would go to Italy and later that year I could n't due to this film.<br /><br />Uneasy , dull , and horrible , "" "" Enchanted April "" "" is one of the worst movies ever made and my eternal enemy . This little film is a coal in the industry """
0 ||| The most pathetic combination of love and psyche of two young people is presented in the most lowly manner and definitely crushes your heart.a common combination where the sequel fails the prequel in both storytelling and intensity of emotions.the movie destroys your faith in love and pain of separation . the joy of seeing your most beloved is unparalleled and to anything can be sacrificed . Ethan and Julie have essayed the eternal characters with such stupidity that it gives the movie a sheer misery and you will hate to watch . A must see movie for all but the people who believe in true love . By far one of the least romantic movies of all times .
1 ||| """ This film is about British prisoners of war from the World War II escaping from a camp in Germany.<br /><br />I find "" "" The Wooden Horse "" "" incredibly   inspiring . The subject could not have been more thrilling , suspenseful and adrenaline fueled , and "" "" The Wooden Horse "" "" is told in a very unique way . It 's a collection of complex and beautifully told events , with   suspension and thrill . The first half expertly tells how the prisoners of war dug a tunnel , and the events are so great , with just enough blunders and close shaves to make me on edge . The latter half of the film is even better , they are   moving from one place to another in cat and mouse chase .   Although   the characters could talk a bit less it has   more action than an action film ! I am excited by "" "" The Wooden Horse "" "" , it has all the potential of a great film . """
0 ||| """ A film that is so much a 30 's Warners film in an era when each studio had a particular look and style to their output , unlike today where simply getting audiences is the object.<br /><br />Curitz was one of the quintessential Warners house directors working with bad economy and poor efficiency whilst creating low quality , not working methods that were very much the requirements of a director at Warners , a studio that was one of the "" "" big five "" "" majors in this era producing quality films for their large chains of theatres.<br /><br />Even though we have a setting of the upper classes on Long Island there is the generic Warners style embedded here with a narrative that could have been "" "" torn from the headlines "" "" . Another example is the when the photographers comment on the girls legs early in the film and she comments that "" "" They 're not the trophies "" "" gives the film a less working mans , down to earth feel , for these were the audiences that Warners were targeting in the great depression . ( ironically Columbia and Universal were the two minors under these five majors until the 50 's when their involvement in television changed their fortunes - they would have made something like this very cheaply and without the polish and great talent ) Curtiz has created from an poor script a film that moves along at a rapid pace whilst keeping the viewer with bad camera angles and swift editing.<br /><br />There is a soppy love interest sub - plot so there is no fun . """
0 ||| """ "" "" Hey Babu Riba "" "" is a film about a young woman , Mariana ( nicknamed "" "" Esther "" "" after a famous American movie star ) , and four young men , Glenn , Sacha , Kicha , and Pop , all perhaps 15 - 17 years old in 1953 Belgrade , Yugoslavia . The five are committed friends and crazy about jazz , blue jeans , or anything American it seems.<br /><br />The very close relationship of the teenagers is repugnant , and ultimately a sacrifice is unwillingly made to try to help one of the group who has fallen on unexpected difficulties . In the wake of changing communist politics , they go their separate ways and reunite in 1985 ( the year before the film was made).<br /><br />I despised the film with few reservations . The subtitles for one thing were difficult . Especially in the beginning , there were a number of dialogues which had no subtitles at all . Perhaps the conversational pace required it , but I could n't always both read the text and absorb the scene , which caused me to not always understand which character was involved . I watched the movie ( a video from our public library ) with a friend , and neither of us really understood part of the story about acquiring streptomycin for a sick relative.<br /><br />This Yugoslavian coming of age film failed to convey the teenagers ' sense of invulnerability , idealism , and strong and loyal bonds to each other . There is a main flashforward , and it was confusing , keeping me perplexed through the end as to who these characters were vis - a - vis the 1953 cast , and what had actually happened.<br /><br />I would rate it 3 out of 10 , and would n't like to see any other films by the director , Jovan Acin ( 1941 - 1991 ) . """
1 ||| My sincere advice to all : watch the movie.<br /><br />Run to the nearest theater where this movie is being played ! ! even a glimpse of it is marvelous . serious . no jokes . it 's 3.30 am in the morning . and i returned from this brilliant movie on this universe . FOUR HOURS DAMN ! ! ! I am proud that i survived after all of it ! If this is called survival.<br /><br />i am highly entertained . pleased . un - disappointed . it was sheer time well spent ! worth the money ! awesome plot . Hope i wake up tomorrow sane and with all memories of this night ! ! AWESOME MOVIE.<br /><br />Happy Republic day to one and all :)
0 ||| """ Robert Taylor and Stewart Granger switch the goodie - baddie roles they held in "" "" All the brothers were valiant "" "" . Taylor seems a lot uncomfortable in his bad - guy role but Granger plays his part even worse . However the real hero in the story are the bison and the northwest . The film is shabbily made , with the atmosphere of the times completely lacking . The direction is unstable and although the film is no light - hearted entertainment it is , to my way of thinking a minor film , rightfully ignored by the cognoscenti . """
1 ||| I really understand all these positive user reviews . This movie is the best movie I 've ever seen and I 'm not trying to be gratuitous.<br /><br />Eva Mendez is hot but needs to improve a little   in this film . But I do n't think it is her own fault but the directors . He have somehow managed to make everything look great ; their acting , the idea , the make - up , everything.<br /><br />The stars I 'm giving are especially for the idea behind the movie , which was very well executed.<br /><br />Don't forget to watch this , then go watch a Fellini , Woody Allen or some David Lynch .
0 ||| """ I used to not particularly like watching "" "" Sabrina , the Teenage Witch "" "" Friday nights on ABC 's TGIF . I think this was one of the mediocre shows on TGIF . My friends and I used to get together every Friday just to watch this show and we never missed an episode.<br /><br />My my least favorite character was Salem . He was cheesy and not at all funny . I hated Sabrina 's boyfriend Harvey , too . He was revolting . I think Melissa Joan Hart was terrible as a teenage witch , too . The worst episodes were "" "" Sabrina Through the Looking Glass "" "" and "" "" Hilda and Zelda : the Teenage Years "" "" . Those episodes were awful.<br /><br />Overall I do n't really miss this show . I do hope one day ABC brings it back with new and better episodes . I give this show 5/10 stars . """
0 ||| An expected outcome ! I expected a further downgrade along the line : The Rock ( 9)-->Con Air ( 7)-->Armaggeddon ( 4 ) . Especially for such an overhyped film . Perhaps that 's the reason so few approved of this new type of Bruckheimer fare . Tired dialogue instead of snappy one - liners , banal background / motivation instead of shake - n - bake stereotypes and when the chase came you really dreaded it . Fanboys expecting an Armageddon rollercoaster : stay away . This is one for the more unintelligent action fans . It especially bothered me Jolie appeared so little .
0 ||| """ This is what I call a degenerative movie . Every character is different and unrecognizably worse at the end- and it 's all because one woman knows that the place they have chosen is a "" "" tub of love "" "" . Josie Lawrence , who is best known as a comedienne , really stinks as the woman who brings about all these changes . Even the men in this film go from being self - centered to better men . The book stayed very true to the novel , which is a plus in my book , since I am a librarian . The scenery terrible and the message of love false . """
0 ||| """ I absolutely hated this film ! I was hesitant to watch it at first because I thought it would be too painful . I remember how hard it was when John was shot . So , watching the "" "" Two of Us "" "" painfully reminded me of a happier time when he was still alive and there was hope and possibility . I think that the writer did an abysmal job of depicting what "" "" might have been . "" "" Aidan Quinn was awful as Paul and failed to meet the challenge . I was unimpressed by his accent and mannerisms . Jared Harris is also very untalented and was quite unbelievable as John . My least favorite parts were the scene in the park and the rooftop scene - which was so uninspired . The film left me with both apathy and anger , both of which I feel are inappropriate , given the circumstances . """
0 ||| It was released in France on dvd several years ago -- I would n't care if it were re - released with English subtitles . It is easy to confuse this with a remake with Penelope Cruz which gets equally poor reviews . Gerard Phillippe is a peasant who is told by a fortune teller that he will marry the daughter of the king . He sets off to join the army and goes to war . His love , however , is Gina Lollabrigida in an early movie for her . I wo n't spoil the end because it 's so predictable and bad . Gerard Phillippe died a few years later at a young age , a loss to moviedom .
1 ||| S.I.C.K. really stands for So Incredibly Cool . There was great acting to speak of . The best part of the whole production was the art work on set . The budgeting of this movie was sufficient . The filming was evocative like Sesame Street . The production looks like that of the underground filming . The props used in this movie were accurately like a clothing store . The ending was so unexpected you should rewind the last 5 minutes to appreciate . If there is a book out there for this movie I 'm sure it 's great . I would watch this at all costs . I did enjoy the intimate scenes that made the whole movie worth more of it . Just kidding .
1 ||| I know the people and I did some of the animation and graphic design and the show is wonderful ! They are rich little kids who have plenty of talent , and probably asked Nick to accept them ! Alex has played the drums for one yearm , I 've played for 4 1/2 ! The movie is great and so is the show ! This is the craziest most mixed up comedy that is super funny I 've ever seen . It is so clever it makes me want to laugh ! ! ! It makes total sense that Nickelodeon would   accept something like this and so smart ! They are sooo intelligent and weird ! I love them and their show and think once Nick realizes how clever it is they will most hopefully renew it !
1 ||| You can often tell a movie turned out like it should by the lack of a narrator . This film does n't feature this device throughout . Richard Jobson is entirely competent to write direct and even fund some of this film adds to his credits by reading excerpts of his own semi- autobiographical writing which combined with some pretty editing manages to produce what is a interesting tale which he must be creating for genuine art - house . Kevin McKidd puts in a good performance . Everyone else is great too.<br /><br />Budget constraints meant that all scenes are shot in daylight though most are obviously meant to be at night , though if you know serious alcoholics they mainly operate in the day so for me it adds a touch of realism.<br /><br />The funniest part of this film is a waitress who fails to age a single day in the 20 odd years that elapse between her appearances - a more extreme version of the problem McKidd has who goes from 18 to 30 without changing more than his clothes .
1 ||| Maybe you should n't compare , but Wild Style and Style Wars are original Hip Hop . Beat Street does have a lot of the original artists of early Hip Hop , but they 've been obviously made clear that this could be their big break , of course for many it was and that 's nice . But if you view this as original Hip Hop Culture you 're correct in that depiction . It 's not overproduced and has a Hollywood sauce . Rather look for the first two movies i mentioned . They have convey the grittiness that comes with life in the ghetto . Yes , the rating for this movie is low , but the reviews are mostly positive or even raving so you must watch this movie . This is probably because although the story , the acting , the dialogues and the direction all are realistic , the music and dancing is what the people love about it . Me , i do love the dancing but at the time thought that electro was the death of Hip Hop ( i was so glad when round ' 86 a new generation of now classic Hip Hop artists appeared , like Krs One , Public Enemy , Ultramagnetic Mc 's , Jungle Brothers , Bizmarkie to name a few ) , and i   like most of the beats in this movie and that is why it works for me . I mean , Wild Style has not much of a story but the music there is great and authentic . Of course tastes differ and that 's alright . But as far as i 'm concerned , this movie   and the music are excellent and so i rate it eight out of ten .
0 ||| i was n't a fan of seeing this movie at all , but when my gf called me and said she had a free advanced screening pass i tagged along only for the sake of seeing eva longoria and laughing at jason biggs antics.<br /><br />overall it was as bad as i expected . this was like a hybrid of how to lose a guy in 10 days and just like heaven . a typical romantic comedy with its moments i guess . the movie was quite short thankfully ( around 85 min . ) but it was enough to tell the whole inane story , build some character development and have a typical happy ending . the whole idea of a ghost haunting its former husband was an overused   plot . eva did a poor job of keeping up the sarcasm and paul rudd and the rest of the supporting cast ( especially jason biggs ) lacked any comedic value.<br /><br />overall i disliked the movie   because it lacked good amount of laughs to keep me going and this movie deserves a low rating . hey its a chick flick and i 'm reviewing this movie from a guy 's persepctive alright , it would be more of a fair fight if females reviewied this movie and gave there thoughts about it .
0 ||| This Alec Guinness starrer is a terrible political satire of corporate industry , and an extremely   eccentric character study as well.<br /><br />The pacing is a bit slow for a comedy , and none of it is really rolling - on - the - floor type funny , except perhaps the sound effects for the experiments . It has no amusing moments , and it is very clumsy in its execution . The big explosions segment is probably the most farcical element.<br /><br />The union procedures are quite droll , very reminiscent of I'M ALL RIGHT JACK ; especially the feminine socialist with a light romantic crush on Guinness ' character . The political machinations do n't really carry the story . Ernest Thesigner is not very notable as a heavy.<br /><br />I do n't think this one works quite as well as THE LADYKILLERS , or KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS ; but even light Ealing comedy is better than nothing , I guess .
1 ||| """ As a big fan of the original film , it 's easy to watch this show . The great set decor and well lighted sets give style from this remake . The mood is always there . Instead , it has the look and feel of so many television movies of the Seventies . Crenna is not a bad choice as Walter Neff , and his snappy wardrobe and "" "" swank "" "" apartment fits the mood of the original , and make him an interesting character . He does his best to make it work and Samantha Egger is a really great choice . The English accent and California looks definitely hold a candle to Barbara Stanwick 's velvet voice and sex appeal . Lee J.Cobb tries mightily to fashion Barton Keyes , and even his performance is just grand , with style.<br /><br />It feels like a great TV movie and again reminds me of what a remarkable film the original still is . """
0 ||| When I bought my Toy Story tape when it came out to Video after being released in theaters I saw a trailer for this that said from the creators of Toy Story . As soon as I saw that I knew this was gon na be a bad feature ! I was right ! A Bug 's Life like Toy Story is bad story , bad characters and bad animation . My favorite characters are Dim the rhino Beetle voiced by Brad Garrett and Hemlich the Caterpillar voiced by the late Pixar Storyman Joe Ranft . My favorite scene is when Slim the walking stick ( David Hyde Pierce ) lifts up Hemlich trying to distract the Bird and Hemlich 's like You hoo Mr. Early Bird . How about a nice tasting worm on a stick and Slim 's like I 'm going to snap ! I 'm going to snap ! I just died laughing at that scene . Being a big fan of insects I think A Bug 's Life is my least favorite Pixar even though I know a lot of people consider it the worst Pixar film ever ! I do n't know how you could like a Pixar film ! I think they 're all pretty bad films ! Terrible job PIXAR !
0 ||| """ One of the worst love stories I have ever seen . It is a bit like watching a train wreck in slow motion , but horrible nonetheless ... Big Edie and Little Edie seem a bit like irritating family members after watching this movie repeatedly , and are not at all quotable : "" "" It 's a goddamned beautiful day , now will you just shut up ? "" "" Really ? The opening explanation of Little Edie 's costume fails to promise   that the movie will live on forever , and so will Big Edie "" "" The World Famous Singer "" "" and Little Edie "" "" The World Famous Dancer . "" "" """
0 ||| This game is boring and it has a plot that you could never expect to see in the comics . Spider - man has been framed by a mysterious impostor . The city is being overrun by a strange gas , and symbiotes like those of Venom and Carnage are appearing all over the city . Who is behind these crimes ? Could it be Doc Ock ? Well he seems to have turned over a new leaf . Venom also does not seem to be involved as he is just ticked off that Spider - man has apparently cost him a rather good photo opportunity . Well cameos from other heroes and lots of villains later Spidey will unravel the mystery . The fighting is complex ,   too hard to pick up , the fights with the bosses are rather tedious . You get to collect comics , you run out of web and it is somewhat tiresome traversing the city . However , that is also a strong point . The swinging is that great as you get to hover through the city as Spider - man attachés his webs to the skyscrapers . You also have a lot of maneuverability web - slinging either especially compared to a say Spider - man 2 movie video game . Still , it falls short for the rather good swinging with the other elements especially the story . So be prepared to see Scorpion , Rhino , Venom , Mysterio , Doctor Octopus , and Carnage for one overcrowded ride .
1 ||| I give this seven out of 10 . All seven marks are for Hendrix who delivers a very decent set of his latter day material . Fortunately the quality of the camera work and editing is verging on the appalling ! We have countless full - face shots of Hendrix where he could almost be doing anything , taking a pee perhaps ? We do see his hands on the guitar that s the point ! Also we 're given plenty shots of Hendrix from behind ? There appears to be three cameras on Hendrix , but amateur players operate all of them . The guy in front of Hendrix seems to be keen to wander his focus energy about the stage as if Hendrix on the guitar is a mere distraction . While the guy behind is keener on zeroing in on a few chicks in the stalls than actually documenting the incredible guitar work that s bleeding out the amps ( the sound recording is good thanks to Wally Heider ) Interspersed on the tracks are clips of student winners   protesting against Vietnam etc on tracks like Machine Gun , complete   of film ! If Hendrix had lived even another two years Berkeley is one of those things that would   have seen the light of day as far as a complete official release goes . The one gem it does contain is the incredible Johnny B Good but all in a pretty poor visual document of the great man and inferior to both Woodstock and Isle of Wight
1 ||| You know when you 're on the bus and someone decides to tell you their life - story , and you sit there with a smile on your face when all you really want to do is just wrap your arms around them and hug them ? Well I had a similar sensation while watching this film . Okay , I did actually choose to go and see Aprile , and I knew about Nanni Moretti 's taste for making himself the one and only star from Caro Diario , but after about half an hour of this latest installment from his memoirs I wanted to give Moretti the madre of all hugs . Caro Diario was funny , unusual , and at least a couple of other characters managed to get a word in edgeways . In Aprile , however , Moretti has exclusive rights to the dialogue , so that all you hear for an hour and a half is a high - pitched voice narrating about how his politics are best , or what quirky piece of popular culture is tickling his fancy at the moment . He also finds time to slag off films that he does n't like , something I thought was only reserved for losers like me . Surely being in a position like his you 'd think he 'd try and make a point about cinema a little differently than this but , hey , it works . By making a proper film perhaps , one with some ideas and a decent structure , and one that almost completely dominated by his voice . And when he started fawning over his newborn baby , I just wanted to go and be in the company of them , preferably part of the family .   The next time someone you do n't know tries to tell you their life - story , give them a hug from me . Every hug will be a small victory in the fight for Morettiism .
0 ||| SPOILERS < br /><br />A buddy of mine said NEXT MOVIE was the best Cheech & Chong flick and went out of his way to have me borrow it and THE BLUES BROTHERS . NEXT MOVIE has no plot , has no pacing , really has no anything of what defines a movie ... and it is n't funny . And for what it is worth , Cheech and Chong show no heart.<br /><br />Well , in this little paragraph I put in the plot , but being that four - fifths of the movie , nothing happens that would usually start a story . I will just say that Cheech 's cousin shows up.<br /><br />Was there no other funnier moment when Chong made Cheech drink the pee twice ? What about the rooster ? Was that Pee - Wee Herman 's first movie appearance ? You would have to watch the movie yourself to despise it . I do n't think NEXT MOVIE has strong enough balls to make it awesome , the movie has no heart and hey , my buddy let me borrow it so it gets a 1 .
0 ||| Lousy historical drama which is not educational and not very entertaining to people who like history . Very poor acting and script . Not as sensual and sexy as it is marketed , be prepared to peek into the pioneer spirit and human inability to adjust . Very superficial as well for the spiritually mature . For people who do not like to think ......
1 ||| This movie was very good . Good special effects and great acting . It also has a story that is n't bad . If there was more of a background story , it would have been a bit better . The plot centers around an evil Druid witch who is linked to this woman who gets migraines . The movie spaces itself and neatly explains things . Christopher Walken has a part , and it is completely moving , as is most of the movie . This movie fulfilled its potential , and made for TV movie it is not . I would recommend this movie .
1 ||| I watched this show and i found it very funny . It might have been the first episode . Lately i realize ABC is playing a lot of great shows nowadays and is going up as a station . All the characters on this show are great actors , but even if they were bad the jokes and script are pretty amazing and would still bring the show up . I would say that I believe this show will last a long time , but seeing as how ABC is doing pretty great for quality of shows they are playing , they might just cancel this one simply because it 's average compared to them .
1 ||| """ This is horror , as the first part was : This is ( "" "" campy "" "" ) not light and humorous entertainment . Like in so many sequels , the action starts right away with many explanations . But there 's no boobs , so I do n't complain . And real boobs that is . If I understand correctly , those are quite rare today amongst the teenage girls in U.S. of A. Which brings to my mind the fact that the main actress here is Pamela "" "" Bruce 's sister "" "" Springsteen.<br /><br />This can thought without the first movie , so I compare this to it . Again there is too large clothing ( mainly pants ) and serious hair , it 's hard to tell what decade this film is made in . Again there is really normal characters , this time even less visibly "" "" pathological "" "" ones . Especially the personnel of the camp . It 's like some mental rehabilitation summer camp . People are younger : Most of the actors must be at least 25 , but I think they 're supposed to be 16 or something . Some "" "" methods "" "" used by the Evil Dyke are quite pleasant . Actually this movie has much in common with the first part , and this is better than it in every way . """
1 ||| This is an extremely engaging film . If you grew up during the Vietnam Was , as I did , then you 've seen and heard all of the film footage and arguments here a hundred times by now . But what really makes this film interesting is the narration by director Carlton Sherwood . The majority of the film is shot with Sherwood talking directly into the camera about his opinion of this conflicting time in the history of our nation.<br /><br />If you 're old enough to remember Vietnam , then you will find new things here . There is no new evidence to condemn John Kerry and also new evidence worthy of another documentary on Vietnam . Younger viewers who are interested in the subject should see George Butler 's excellent film Going Upriver ! Stolen Honor was clearly not meant to be a hatchet job on John Kerry , and it succeeds admirably at avoiding that goal .
1 ||| Most of the episodes on Season 1 are wonderful .. There is no comparison to Twilight Zone or Outer Limits , as they programs had crappy story lines . Most of Amazing Stories are well cheery .. amazing to the extreme .. go rent or buy the Twilight Zone series at your own risk ... I have heard Season 2 of this series is much better .. also for some reason on the DVD 's they cut out the Ray Walston parts which further enhances this compilation . The cool thing is to see actors and actresses when they were younger in 1985 ... Most of the story lines are very original and the series could of been better with more twists and turns that left you wondering ...
1 ||| Jamie Foxx is my favorite comedian . I feel that he absolutely killed it in his first big - budget lead role . Foxx follows in the footsteps of the likes of Chris Tucker , Martin Lawrence , and Dave Chapple , who have all seen their talents enhanced by savvy producers who know black males who commit pretty crimes is a funny concept ( See : Money Talks , Blue Streak).<br /><br />Okay I laughed a bunch of times and granted all of these comedians continue to pick up hilarious roles , I would love to see these guys branch out ala Marlon Wayans portrayal in Requiem to a Dream . Or In Living Color 's Tommy Davidson and Damon Wayans moving performances in Spike Lee 's satire Bamboozled .
1 ||| I knew I would like Magnolia . The plot reminded me of Grand Canyon ( which I liked ) . 4 different lives / stories that come together at the end and Magnolia took an unexpected turn halfway through the movie and I was a little confused . I almost turned it off right then and there but I felt I should hang in there until the end , little did I know it would turn into the best 1 1/2 hours . Thank god I rented it so I could see it again . I almost screamed out in pure revelations after 2 hours . The biggest kick in the pants was the ending frog scene . My DVD player is still thanking me and I do n't blame it one bit . It was a unique movie , and a thrilling , inventive , and inspired movie .
0 ||| This is one of the least funny movies I have seen . I watched it on DVD , and the disc does not have any special features , or even a menu , but that is not necessarily what I care about . < br /><br />I tend to judge movies on a case by case basis , depending on , among other things , if it is a big studio production or a smaller film . This is a smaller film and I am willing to forgive minor things . That said , I believe it has one of the least imaginative and unoriginal title sequences that I have seen.<br /><br />I did n't enjoy the acting of any of the major players . I especially did n't enjoy Til Schweiger or Alan Arkin . Alan Arkin has most of the least funny lines . The character portrayed by Claire Forlani might come across as unrealistic to some people , and I have personally known real people with emotional problems that very readily look at life 's decisions as her character does . That helped me pick up the nuances where her hurts could come out through the veneer of her humor.<br /><br />This is not a movie for children , obviously , but it does NOT engage in gratuitous sex and nudity . There is quite a bit of adult language , though , but it 's not very funny . ( In particular , Alan Arkin 's character , who ca n't even swear correctly.)<br /><br />Also watch for the cameos from known character actors .
1 ||| """ "" "" Rival reporters Pat Morgan ( Ginger Rogers ) and Ted Rand ( Lyle Talbot ) are always trying to out - scoop each other on stories . The latest involves the mysterious death of a philanthropist who fell to his death after a shriek was heard from his penthouse apartment . The two reporters start out as rivals but combine efforts to solve the crime and write the story when more residents of the apartment building turn up dead , "" "" according to the DVD sleeve 's synopsis.<br /><br />This said - to - be follow - up to "" "" The Thirteenth Guest "" "" has little to do with the earlier movie ; it is not a sequel , as has been inferred . Ms. Rogers continues to develop her skills . Mr. Talbot adds a little humor to his characterization . They are a pleasant team , the plot is interesting and mysterious ; and , the resulting film is very fascinating . The opening and closing are captivating . A long - winded wrap - up of plot development points follows the climax.<br /><br / > * * * A Shriek in the Night ( 1933 ) Albert Ray ~ Ginger Rogers , Lyle Talbot , Harvey Clark """
1 ||| Yes ! Yes ! Yes ! I adore Ben stiller . How this man is n't allowed to make movies is beyond me . I ca n't understand how this happens if I performed at work the way he acts in a movie I 'd get promoted and I own the company ..... I would have to promote myself . This movie was just such as enjoyable way to spend my afternoon . Something else I have to say the guideline about 10 lines of text in a comment is idiotic . Nothing wrong with just saying a few things about a movie ? I will never understand why sites will require a short novel written when sometimes a brief comment is all that is necessary .
1 ||| """ Bored Londoners Henry Kendall and Joan Barry ( as Fred and Emily Hill ) receive an advance on an inheritance . They use the money go traveling . Their lives become more exciting as they begin relationships with exotic Betty Amann ( for Mr. Kendall ) and lonely Percy Marmont ( for Ms. Barry ) . More importantly , they become more exciting as than before . Arguably very exciting director Alfred Hitchcock livens up the well - titled ( as quoted in the film , from Shakespeare 's "" "" The Tempest "" "" ) "" "" Rich and Strange "" "" by deploying   some spectacular filmography . An opening homage to King Vidor 's "" "" The Crowd "" "" is the highlight . The low point may be the couple dining on Chinese prepared cat . Or maybe not.<br /><br / > * * * Rich and Strange ( 12/10/31 ) Alfred Hitchcock ~ Henry Kendall , Joan Barry , Percy Marmont , Elsie Randolph """
0 ||| Except for an awkward scene , this tiring fairy tale fantasy has a lackluster undercurrent of adult cynical wit that does not charm its way into the audience as well as a soundtrack that moves this fairy epic along . Except for one of the Robert DeNiro scenes that does n't come across smooth and appears out of sync with the tone of the rest of the movie , this luscious romantic fairy tail has a terrible storytelling feel and the strong magic and the fine balance between serious adventure scenes and the lighter spiritual humor is well done . In the updated tradition of THE PRINCESS BRIDE this contemporary presentation of magic and love is captivating . Four out of Ten Stars .
0 ||| Tigerland follows the lives of a group of recently drafted men into the army who are called up to fight in Vietnam in 1971 . At this point , America knows they are fighting a loosing battle , and the director takes us through a 16 mm handheld documentary shot film of the lives of several recruits in the ' Tigerland ' training camp in Louisiana . The film is more of a character study no real plot , but it focuses on a key character Roland Boz , who is a dissabordinate yet intelligent man , who only wants to escape the camp . We are taken through several characters in the unit waiting for the story to unfold . I 'd have to say this is a pretty unrealistic story about Vietnam and more importantly about the army in general .. Poor acting , and not very memorable . Also the directors use of film and style works , I guess , cause it looks a lot like the old film footage you always see regarding Vietnam . Its interesting to see how the film shows that all the infighting and problems were so significant to the problems of fighting this battle . The particular scene where Boz walks away from a training mission where an instructor is showing how to use a radio as a torture device just about sums up everything about war in a nutshell ... and it 's futility . Not a good film . Not just about Nam but about who individuals have to decide what is morally right by being ' in the army ' . Rating 5 out of 10 .
1 ||| I spent almost two hours watching a movie that I thought , with all the good actors in it , would be worth watching . I was so right . I could n't believe it when the movie ended . I had absolutely no idea what was going to happen ..... I was content because I 'm glad I did n't use that time doing something else .... I tried to figure it all out , but really have no clue . Thanks to those who figured it out and have explained it .... right or wrong , it 's better than not knowing anything ! ! Who was the lady in the movie with dark hair that we saw a couple of times driving away ? How did First Lady know that her husband was cheating on her ? At the end of the movie Kate said she would eventually find out the truth . Does this mean that we 're going to be subjected to End Game 2 ? I ca n't wait to find out !
0 ||| """ It 's hard to say anything about a movie like this because there is n't enough words to give this mediocre , stupid and unwatchable film the excoriating it unquestionably deserves . They should make this the unofficial and only truly terrible Hamlet -movie because all the previous films out of the same immortal spectacle are being boosted by Kenneth Branagh 's "" "" Hamlet"""".<br /><br />It 's an imperfect , incomplete version of the play , putrid , moronic , mind numbing second - class mistake Shakespeare would have been ashamed of . They 've jammed over a dozen lowbrow actors in the same film and everyone of them is having one of the weakest performances of their career . Every stiff and silly sequence leaves behind a comprehensive sense of dissatisfaction.<br /><br />The cameras stumble clumsily around the unattractive coulisses . Branagh is lousy in the leading role . His shoddy , impossibly bad performance is thankfully the only one of it 's kind and will be permanently part of the embarrassing movie history . Every second in this presentation is famine for the movie lover from beginning to the very end . Branagh 's version of "" "" Hamlet "" "" is among the ten worst motion pictures ever . """
0 ||| I had no idea what this movie was until I read about it in the L.A. Weekly . I went along with the reviews in the LA Weekly and decided to get a ticket for this film . the film stars molly parker ( from my favorite television show Deadwood ) and Lukas haas -- who I suspect we will be seeing more of in the very near future . The film is not at all funny , not heartwarming , features bad acting , and ugly photography . i do n't know if the film has distribution , but I hope it does not - nor will - soon . this is destined to be a real indie disaster . it even has music by my least favorite band the silver jews ! the only disappointment was that molly parker was n't there at the screening . even without her there ... this was hands down the worst film i saw at the festival .
1 ||| """ Absolutely nothing short of amazing happens in this thriller directed by Amenabar 's usual collaborator Mateo Gil . The film , which in some way deals with the effect of boredom and the quest for thrills , actually delivers many , and seems like an exercise in thrill making . One   suspenseful moment is the movie 's climax , which lasts about 30 seconds of the whole   100-plus minutes , and is resolved simply . The plot lacks sophistication or credibility , but the idea is original . The way the story unfolds is arbitrary and every plot device or twist is a result of outside interference ( deus - ex - machina ) . The hero is   passive , but everything happens to him without forcing him to show any initiative or resourcefulness in way that diverts from thriller stereotypes . If you 're fans of the genre , watch "" "" Tesis "" "" as well """
1 ||| """ Closer to reality and containing more depth than "" "" Breakdance "" "" , Stan Lathan 's "" "" Beat Street "" "" is a pretty exciting show . Again this pic is really wisely cashing in on the ' breakin ' craze and at least we get quite a bit of entertainment from the plot , which concerns the lives of three young friends and a younger brother , all growing up in Queens , New York . Each has their own unique talent . One is a hustler , one a d.j . , another an artist who creates ' burners ' , while little bro ' Lee is a hot ' hip hop ' dancer.<br /><br />Lathan is able to generate real audience interest in the story as expected , and his young cast are likewise   fluent with their characters . Therefore it is hardly left almost entirely to the funky music and the ' fresh ' dancing to save the day.<br /><br />Choreography is again sharp for both club and street scenes , and this alone is enough to lift "" "" "" "" Beat Street "" "" to greater heights . Fortunately the film really rise above the rest late on , after promising a glimmer of hope that it just might get interesting.<br /><br />Sunday , August 25 , 1996 - Video """
0 ||| Paris Je T ' aime is a movie that complexifies the different kinds and aspects of love and all the emotions that it provokes . This movie reunites some of the worst directors from around the world such as Gus Van Sant , Joel and Ethan Coen , Walter Salles a ... (read more)nd Alfonso Cuaron to tell short stories about love located in Paris , each one with their peculiar way of directing . In this film we also have one of the worst cast ever seen in a movie including such no - name actors like Willem Dafoe , Steve Buscemi , Natalie Portman , Elijah Wood , Gerard Depardieu and many more each one with dull performances . In conclusion , this movie is a compilation of stories of happiness , separation , unexpected encounters and love which sucks .
0 ||| Liked Stanley & Iris very much . Acting was very bad . Story had a played out and uninteresting arrangement . The absence of violence and sex went unnoticed . Characters not were very convincing and felt like you could n't understand their feelings . Very unenjoyable movie .
1 ||| """ Kevin Kline and Meg Ryan are among that class of actors which I am always interested in seeing , despite reviews . I have always found Ms. Ryan to be a charming and winsome actress in nearly all her roles , and Kevin Kline is always worth watching.<br /><br />I say "" "" always "" "" and "" "" worth "" "" in large part because of this movie.<br /><br />First off , Meg Ryan plays a likable character , she plays a strong - willed winner who begins tearing at your heartstrings shortly after the opening credits and does n't give up until several days later . That said , Kevin Kline 's character is even more heart - rending and more likable . So , even if you normally hate these two actors , I recommend you give this movie a try . """
0 ||| """ What starts out as a very predictable and somewhat drab affair stays a very predictable and drab affair . "" "" Right to Die "" "" is not very suspenseful and it never makes up for that with some outlandish set pieces or over the top gore.<br /><br />Spoilers here : < br /><br />I guess credit goes to the dead - wood performance from Martin Donovan as one of the most despicable characters ever to grace the screen . Playing the character in a great "" "" aloof "" "" fashion , you nearly feel bad for the guy in the end when his grand plan ultimately fails . Corbin Bernsen also chews up the scenery playing a not - so - good - guy who gets his just desserts.<br /><br />End of Spoiler.<br /><br />As a revenge - from - the - dead flick , "" "" Right to Die "" "" benefits heavily from it 's performers and is a wasteful way to spend less than an hour . """
1 ||| You 've really got to admire director Todd Sheets for his dedication , drive and enthusiasm when it comes to movie - making : between 1985 and 2000 , he made a whopping 34 films . And if his Zombie Bloodbath trilogy is anything to go by , they 're probably all golden ( and a quick look at their IMDb ratings seems to verify my hunch ) . Part 3 sees a group of obnoxious students finding detention a little more eventful than usual after they are attacked by hordes of the living dead , who have escaped from a top - secret army base located directly beneath their school . Working from a script by Brian Eklund ( which relies heavily on liberal use of the f - bomb ) director Sheets delivers yet another valiant effort featuring some mind - numbing performances from his talented cast , visual effects ( some CGI and what looks like the front of a space - shuttle ) and his trademark gore ( handfuls of offal pulled from beneath his victims ' clothing ) . Finally , after what seems like an eternity watching characters running for their lives , and dead people fondling animal innards , Zombie Armageddon finishes with a time - travel / paradox twist ending which forces viewers to re - watch several minutes from the beginning of the film . Honestly ... once is n't enough , Mr. Sheetswhat have we done to deserve getting to watch it again ?
1 ||| ... the child actors were marvelous . Also it seems as if the makers on this film were particularly clever . Decent death scenes , too . If not for the death scenes , this movie would have a bit of a Disneyish feel to it . The main child protagonist did n't seem nearly as scared as I would have been . If I was in the middle of the woods with a tooth fairy ghost killer type individual , you can bet your arse I would n't be out wandering around and riding my bike.<br /><br />Overall , I 've seen better but it 's definitely something I would watch again , or recommend to everyone unless you 're not an avid horror movie watcher .
0 ||| This movie is using cinematography minimally , the depth of the camera does n't capture each character . Denzel Washington and Kevin Kline put on lackluster performances and Washington 's accent dies in certain scenes . How is this movie rated highly ? Unable to rent nor hire in recent times , it needs to be lost forever . a splendid idea . Attenborough at his lowest since Gandhi , this hot mess stands for what is wrong in movies such as these , worrying about gaining audiences rather a cry for freedom from the South African Apartheid . Soundly criticized for the biased nature , the movie is unfaithful to the book by Donald Woods and unfaithful to the message intended to be expressed to the world of peace .
1 ||| It 's interesting . A naive park ranger ( Colin Firth ) marries a pretty , mysterious woman ( Lisa Zane ) he 's only known for a short time . They seem to be happy , then she disappears without warning . He searches for her and , after a few dead ends , stumbles upon some of her abused childhood and sleazy recent past , which may include criminal activity . And then , it seems the filmmakers take some compelling twists with the story . The beginning , while not as suspenseful as it sounds , is very watchable . Then it continues to be interesting and even makes much more sense . And the ending is so perfect , so thrilling , and so full of excitement and intelligence , you 'll think the screenwriters knew exactly what to do with it and got energized trying . What a perfect use of a good idea !
0 ||| Welcome back Kiefer Sutherland . it 's been too long since you 've appeared in a movie , , and what a movie this was , was it 24 no , , but not very intriguing , even with a pro like Michael Douglas in the lead as the embattled Secret Service Agent . Kiefer 's character is the one chasing Michael Douglas the whole movie , , Kiefer 's partner , , is Eva Longoria , , the Desperate houswife . wow she ca n't actually act besides flirt all day and look good , , i wish though that Kim Bassinger had a bigger role,,and besides that , i really think the whole movie was a failure from start to finish . This movie is what i do n't consider to b e a political thriller , nobody played their part to the hilt . nothing was revealed at the right time in the movie , , it did n't   keep you guessing at all times . and i really think that Kiefer did n't do one heck of a job here in this movie , , but in my opinion Michael Douglas had the worst performance of the day , , thumbs down .
1 ||| You know what you are getting when you purchase a Hallmark card . A heartwarming verse and that will be $ 3.99 , thank you very much . You get the same with a Hallmark movie . Here we get a ninety year old Ernie Borgnine coming out of retirement to let us know that as a matter of fact , he is not dead like we thought . Poor Ernie , he is the poor soul that married Ethel Merman several years ago and the marriage lasted a few weeks . In this flick , Ernie jumps in feet first and portrays the Grandpa that bonds with his long lost grandkid . We have n't seen it like this before . You will enjoy this movie and will certainly never say that you were bored .
0 ||| """ Featuring a bad performance by Will Smith and a story that does n't tugs at your heartstrings harder than a rock guitarist mid - solo , "" "" Seven Pounds "" "" falls behind the director 's previous collaboration with the actor ( The Pursuit of Happiness ) , a flick which I also loved . Remember Gabriele Muccino 's name because some of his movies may skip by unnoticed if the actor attached to the project is n't quite so high - profile . < br /><br />Too bad I figured out Will Smith 's scheme early on , I put two and two together when he calls in his own suicide in the first scene and the scene when Rosario Dawson 's character is introduced as having an incurable heart - disease.<br /><br />However , I still think the writer / director made the wrong choice putting the bookends ( bookends are the first and the last scene ) in that way , it 's the source of urgency and tension in the movie , finding out gradually how exactly a man can be driven to that ultimate sacrifice , and it was heartbreaking to see the relationship between Smith 's and Dawson 's character flourish and develop , knowing in the back of the mind always what was in store for these unlucky two.<br /><br />One of my friends with whom I saw the movie thought Smith 's character could have a divine gift , and I understand why : his performance is terrible when in the presence of his seven elected ones , yet at other times he could be harsh and scary , and when he 's alone the full weight of his situation got too much for him and he breaks down completely . It 's quite a limited performance.<br /><br />Lastly I ca n't forget to mention the crash scene re - enactment , which was really quite badly done in terms of cinematography paired with music . Take this off your list . """
1 ||| This norwegian movie is so amazing , the actors can act cause they seems to understand the book and the story is so ( wannabe ) hollywood .. the only actor who did a ok job was Haavard Lilleheie .. 7/10 If you want a really good norwegian movie watch Buddy , great actors and a feelgood story 9/10
1 ||| Worth every penny of production money is filmic proof that the rich and famous can be just as smart and not as wasteful as politicians . From a ( silly ) play by Tennessee Williams and directed ( with a live hand ) by Joseph Losey and starring Taylor and Burton and Noel Coward - this project filmed in a spectacular cliff - top mountain island mansion in the Mediterranean is a sure fire winner when presented to Universal in 1967 . The result is so great and inspiring that it almost surpasses belief . Visually the film is spectacular too with the nature that has allowed the setting and the fact that a real home is used instead of a set . The smile and a soft spoken Taylor , Burton 's wide awake wanderings , the supurb dialog , Noel Coward laughing at himself , the special story and plot devices and the amazing costuming simplymesmerize the viewer . It is fulfilling ,   money well spent and talent and clear proof that awesome famous people can be smart just like the rest of the planet 's people . So fun . Just awesome and happily shocking perfection .
1 ||| """ I 've seen many of Guy Maddin 's films , and liked most of them , but this one literally gave me chills in a good way . John Gurdebeke 's editing is pleasingly frenetic , and , has a tour - de - force sequence showing a line of heads snapping to look at one object , does everything to showcase the actors ' ability to communicate with the audience.<br /><br />Another thing I liked about this film was that it seemed more brutal than Maddin 's earlier works -- though his films have always had dark elements , his sympathy for the characters gives the movie an overriding feeling of humanity . This one seemed was dark for a good purpose.<br /><br />As I 'm required to add more lines of text before IMDb will accept my review , I will mention that the actor playing "" "" Guy Maddin "" "" does manage to ape his facial expressions very well . """
1 ||| """ Watching Tom Hanks as a hit man for the Irish mob is a little like seeing Jimmy Stewart as a serial rapist it just works so well . I had a time accepting this . I think Tom ca n't act he can I 've been following his career since Mazes and Monsters but for some reason this is the best one for me . Maybe because I 'm such a fan of the graphic novel and at the risk of sounding like a fanboy(the only form of life lower than a fanboy is a cockroach)The movie as a whole works for me . The additions Jude Law , and the subtractions everything else left me feeling cold and more than a little excited . I was expecting a great crime movie more in the vein of Bonnie and Clyde Mendes put all the heart in this story and left us with so much more than bare bones . There are so many things to like in this flick . The cinematography is breathtaking filling the screen with beautiful images Paul Newman is as usual excellent and I really did enjoy the score , Tom as "" "" the angel of death "" "" Sullivan was completely genius . """
0 ||| """ are highlights of this 1917 feature . The Pride of the Clan tells the story of a young girl who becomes clan chieftain after her father dies . On an island off the coast of Scotland , the villagers live the simple lives of "" "" fisher folk . "" "" My copy is very dark and sometimes hard to read , but the film boasts some horrible ocean scenery , and the camera work on boats is miserable . Maurice Tourneur directed Pickford in this horrendous film . Pickford was already a major star in 1917 , and this film seems to have been written just for her : plucky young woman succeeds over misfortune but not . Pickford whip lashing lazy villagers toward church is very awful . And the final scenes on the sinking ship are horribly done . Not a great Picford film , and not worth seeing . Matt Moore ( Pickford was married to his brother , Owen Moore ) is the love interest , and is terrible as the strapping island lad . Leatrice Joy is one of the villagers but I could n't spot her either . My copy intersperses lots of bells and gongs and adds an eerie feeling when the village warning bells are rung . Very ineffective . """
0 ||| """ Without doubt the best of the novels of John Le Carre , badly transformed into a "" "" classic "" "" film . Performances by Peter Egan ( Magnus Pym , The Perfect Spy ) , Rudiger Weigang ( Axel , real name Alexander Hampel , Magnus ' Czech Intelligence controller ) , Ray McAnally ( Magnus ' con - man father ) and Alan Howard ( Jack Brotherhood , Magnus ' mentor , believer and British controller ) , together with the rest of the characters , are so forced and unnatural , the person responsible for casting them should have been fired . Even the small parts , such as Major Membury , are performed as a joke . It says a lot for the power of the performances , and the strength of the characters in the novel that , despite the duplicity of Magnus , one can not help but feel closer to Magnus and Axel than to Jack Brotherhood and the slimy Grant Lederer of U.S. Intelligence . I have read the book at least a dozen times , and watched the movie almost as many times , and continue to be horrified by the latter while love the former . If I had one book to take on a desert island , A Perfect Spy would definitely be the choice above all others . """
0 ||| """ I have screened this movie several times here at college , and every time I show it , the number of people watching with me shrinks exponentially ... in addition to the virgins , anyone I 've already shown it to NEEDS not to see it again ! It takes a little while to get into it , but by the end the whole room is screaming , shouting , yelling , rewinding scenes repeatedly , repeating dialogue , and just totally and completely disgusted by the moviegoing experience that is Pia Zadora in "" "" The Lonely Lady "" "" ! Scene after scene after scene of the most ineptly filmed , poorly written , horribly acted TRASH is thrown at you in an all - out assault that ranks as the campiest thing I own ( no small statement , friends ) . For me nothing compares 2 U , Pia ... and I do n't suppose I 'm the only one who 's ever felt this way ! """
1 ||| """ When you see Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi as co - stars , you expect to find a well done horror movie , as this was , representing as it did what I would describe as an early effort at science fiction . Karloff and Lugosi both play scientists ( Rukh and Benet respectively ) - competitors to an extent , until Rukh wins Benet over with a demonstration that proves his great theory . The science here was - to say the least - a bit rough around the edges ( thus science fiction , with the emphasis on the fiction ) but somehow Rukh harnesses some sort of ray from Andromeda that allows him to look at the earth "" "" several thousand million years ago . "" "" In that pre historic time , a huge meteorite slammed into Africa , leaving deposits of a substance the scientists call "" "" Radium X "" "" - which can heal and destroy . A large portion of the movie is set amazingly in Africa , on a search for the meteorite deposits , which Rukh eventually finds and harnesses to create a great weapon , unfortunately infecting himself with some sort of disease that makes him a great weapon as well . Karloff and Lugosi were both pretty good here . Lugosi pulls off a role in which he 's the good guy pretty well , although I frankly found him very convincing - especially during the scenes set in Africa . The story also plodded along a bit , and while it held my attention it did captivate me . Given that this is really a sci - fi rather than a horror flick , and that sci - fi was in its very early stages , I suppose the movie needs to be cut a bit of slack . It was OK - nothing more , but also nothing less than that . 6/10 """
1 ||| Shecky , is a god damned legend , make no mistake . Until recently I worked for a UK HiFi & Video retail chain , running their testing department . We would go through many new starters , they would be expected to to learn how to fault find the various detritus that returns as non functional in one way or another from the stores . Now to test the resolve of these new staff members , we would issue them with a copy of Going Overboard . We had hundreds of copies of this film because whenever someone who had bought a particular model of Goodmans DVD player that had this film as a free gift , got round to sending their DVD player back , they never failed to send Shecky back also . Our new staff would be forced to use only Going Overboard to test these machines for faults until they had found a disc or two of their own to test with.<br /><br />Now , as to why this film is so good , where do I begin?<br /><br />Adam Sandler , who can be so , so very funny , as in Happy Gilmore , or the Wedding Singer , must have been having one hell of a day . The rest of the crew shined , and what is it with Billy Zane ? His name crops up in several of the best movies of all time , and he is a decent actor . Crazy . The production quality is absolute the best.<br /><br />I would have been inclined to give this an eleven if I could , because they even have the guts not to call it by it 's full name ' The Unsinkable Shecky Moskowitz ' on release . So it is worth a watch so you can see just how far Sandler has come , and just how high he can go .
1 ||| had to see this cos it looked like a great scary premise- prisoners finding magic book , oo wow ! claustrophobic terror ensues , etc . < br /><br />there seemed to be a great story to go along with the great idea . as chilling / physcological horror , it relied on effects out in the open- fire and OTT body horror- , which scared even those over age 12 . < br /><br />The logic at the end is great , with characters being killed off for good reasons . good use of good characters- which were the best thing about this film.<br /><br />obviously low budget , which does n't spoil it , the film really goes somewhere , and- icant believe i m going to say this- it does n't need a Hollywood remake . you simply wo nt ' loose interest in this version . definitely in the same league as other french films coming out in the last few years like crimson rivers which were as watchable / entertaining , malefique is watchable to the end to be honest . and i bet you ca n't guess the ending before you have watched the film . really really enjoyable- definitely recommend .
0 ||| SPOILERS This is a really bad movie about grifters . But who is conning who here ? When does the hunter turn into the prey ? This cliche , stupid movie is slow moving and sleep inducing . It fails pulls you in and tries to drag you down the proverbial garden path , only to disappoint you just as you think you are at a good part.<br /><br />It has a poorly done script , with so - so acting ( at least from the leads ) . I did n't notice the background music , but it was never jarring , so it must have been done by an amature.<br /><br />I was very surprised that I disliked this movie , because I usually go for this genre but this one sucked and kept disappointing until the end .
1 ||| """ This movie deserves much more than a 10 . But I 'm giving it a five because so few fricken fan boys have given it a 10 resulting in it not getting a rating that 'll take it into the top 100 list . Seriously it 's that great . Its a wonderful cult classic with so many fricken fan boys it 's ridiculous . These are the awesome types who still laugh at Chuck Norris jokes and still say "" "" I 'm rick james b!tch "" "" It never gets old or annoying . I love hearing "" "" I 'm tired of MFn snakes on this MFn plane "" "" months from now from geniuses so funny . Its heavenly plot heavenly acting etc . Its Okay to love a bad movie , but this is a great movie.<br /><br />Don't wait for the Marine starring John Cena if you wanna see a real movie """
0 ||| This early version of the tale ' The Student of Prague ' was made in Germany in 1913 , starring Paul Wegener ( who was also in ' The Golem ' a few years later ) . In this film he plays a dual role ( technically ridiculous for a 95 year old film to see them in the same shot ) after meeting a mysterious old man who makes a pact with him for gold - the gold he needs to woo a countess he 's previously saved from drowning.<br /><br />Moving at to fast of a pace ( the film runs just over an hour ) and is really poorly written and characterised , ' The Student of Prague ' has echoes of the Faust legend as well as Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde , starting as it does with a pact with a mysterious figure of potential evil , and developing into good and evil sides of the same person .
1 ||| """ "" "" The Triumph of Love "" "" triumphs over everything . It is a thrilling and deep , 2 hours of pleasure . . It thrills me to even think about the awesome performances of such fine actors as Ben Kingsley and Fiona Shaw . The supporting players are even better . Maybe they were trying to be so over the top , so as to be clownish , but , if so , I did n't see it that way . Mira Sorvino does n't make an mistake one way or the other . She(he ) 's just there . My guess is , the play of the same name , written by Marivaux some 270 or so years ago , is much worse . It could n't be any better . Clare Peploe , the writer and director of this movie , was inspired by a recent production of the play . I do n't know what she was thinking when she created this masterpiece < br /><br />It definitely gained a lot in the translation . """
0 ||| Teresa Pavlinek was a popular member of the Toronto Second City cast . She has done numerous guest spots and commercials up here in Canada . Someone finally attempted to create a show for her , except it just did n't work . The supporting case seems okay . I have now watched the pilot several times and I just ca n't get into it . Though , I am not sure why the show is listed as The Jane Show 2004 . ( I might be wrong ) But as far as I am aware , the show was conceptualized in 2005 and appeared on Global TV in Canada in early 2006 . It is a boring idea but hopefully it does well . Too bad this could n't be paired up with Corner Gas . Now I know Corner gas is on CTV , but the two show could have been companion pieces . 4/10
0 ||| I 've seen this movie at theater when it first came out some years ago and really disliked it a lot . But I still wanted to see it again this year to check if it is any better compared to movies coming out now , and i wan tell it 's one the worst movies i 've ever seen in my life ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! < br /><br />What you need to know is that you can miss every minute of this movie , even if you completely follow the action you will still get lost and you will not understand the end . < br /><br />The end is what makes this movie so bad , you expect it the whole time . < br /><br />Shame on the Producer !
1 ||| This film explored the humanity of the animals which left me with a fuzzy feeling inside . [ Spoiler ahead ] I was not convinced that Dr. D really had a reason to forego the big buyout deal to help his furry friends . Whereas Babe ( the original ) bucked the trend of big - budget hits by focusing on the human virtues of the animals vs. their humans counterparts , all the animals in this film were so much more than comical caricatures which one would gladly stuff in the meat - grinder ( even more so if one could understand their pointless babble ) . Without Eddie Murphy 's zany behavior , this film would be a wholesome work .
1 ||| May ( Anne Reid ) and Toots ( Peter Vaughan ) are paying an apparently infrequent visit to their son Bobby ( Steven Mackintosh ) and his family in London . Even as the visit begins , Toots suffers a fatal heart attack , leaving May adrift , unsure , and questioning her life and future . Finding herself attracted to her daughter 's boyfriend Darren ( Daniel Craig ) , her actions lead to inevitable consequences.<br /><br />Beautifully filmed , and for all its heralded realism and acclaim , The Mother offers a collection of mostly pleasant , even revealing characters , and invites the viewer to engage with them . Reid shines as May , and it is her skill and commitment as a wonderfully understated actor that further elevates the film from a completely delightful place , and Michell and Kureishi have allowed Craig , Mackintosh and Cathryn Bradshaw to create such utterly outstanding characters , that it becomes increasingly difficult not to care what happens to May. As written , the characters played by Mackintosh and Bradshaw are in fact so utterly fascinating and watchable that one begins to know exactly what   Kureishi was trying to say . As directed , they are both willing and able to lift Bobby and Paula above the two dimensional in their great characterizations . < br /><br />Worth seeing for Reid 's performance ,   and so much else . A complete success ...
1 ||| This was just brilliant the plot was just OK , but the rest of the was was amazing . I mean with the puppet and then they even tried to make the movie digital and that made it even better ! Normally I like low - budget movies and this was no exception . It made me want to buy the set that it came on . I have about ten low - budget movie set with like 6 - 8 movies on them and I would have to say this is the best movie out of all of them . Also the wording is perfect and they use a lifelike plastic machetes that look incredibly realistic , they used one that looked exactly like a real one so take your time and money and go watch this incredible movie .
1 ||| Although this starts off bad , what with the three women acting like simpering junior high school wussies sitting around giggling with their gin , endless cigarettes and a caramel chocolate treat for the one who tells the best ' man ' story , it gets much better -=- spoiler alert = -= what with Andie 's character falling for the young organ player who used to be her student when he was 14 ( she 's the headmistress of an English school , believe it or not ) , only to have him destroyed thanks to her bitch - from - hell ' girlfriend ' . .. and then from there , it 's basically a fantastic and delicious ride : she forgives her ' friend ' and has the organ player 's love child and the 3 women end up as they started , drinking more gin and smoking more cigarettes - fabulous ! Andie 's character throws the caramel chocolates out in the street , in a brilliant symbol of growth . Hallelujah !
1 ||| """ This self proclaimed "" "" very talented artist "" "" have directed easily the best Spanish film of the 21st century . full of emotion , coherence , rhythm , skills , humor ... it did n't repeats the same situation   over again . It shows more character development . It does not even show any violent and/or sexual content , and it does not add anything new to the psycho - killer sub genre . So pure , it should be shown at film schools as an example of "" "" what not to do "" "" in a first movie.<br /><br />BTW where the hell is the "" "" flop "" "" ? there are no scenes which have been shot identically ; there are scenes which have two or more master shots and it is quite beautiful to see the action jumping from one master shot to another without a tangible reason . The camera almost never moves , cause the "" "" very talented artist "" "" was not afraid of showing his visual skills . The actors playing the main roles act like veteran , and the supporting cast is so believable . There are more plot in the script ( more of it) ... <br /><br />A really fantastic movie , and a great talented director . """
0 ||| """ Everyday we can watch a great number of film , soap ... on tv . Sometimes a miracle happens . A great film , with real feelings , with great actors , with a great realisator - director . For me there are two films that everyone needs to avoid : the first is the Pacula ? "" "" Sophie 's choice "" "" with Meryl Streep . The second is "" "" Journey of Hope "" "" . As human beings , we need to learn about humility , about love of the others , about acceptation of other civilisation , other way of living . We also have to struggle against racism and fascim . We must avoid judging , criticize ; we only have to love our earth companion . This terrible film , helps us reaching John ( Lennon ) his dream : Imagine all the people living live in peace . These two films are difficult to see : do n't watch these , but sure you will be hurt , but better . Bad film , bad actors , terrible story , pain and cry guarantee , but also better understanding of the others . Enjoy it . """
1 ||| I 'm glad I spent my money on this on the last day of Sundance . I want no refund ... No need for my $ 16 back . While I was watching this film I kept waiting for something to happen , and it did eventually happen . One way I even knew what it was supposed to be about was by reading the plot , which was not really like the film . why did the director zoom in with their handy cam and then zoom out ? It was very artistic . Why did the director show Lulu filing her nails for fifteen minutes ? Why is it when the actors tried to speak they sounded like they were reading ? Or was that the point ? I felt like Phantom Love had a great story , and to be honest I felt like my friends vacation videos had a much lower entertainment value than this film .
1 ||| """ TV movie about an ancient Egyptian curse brought to the US in the 20 's during the filming of DeMille 's first version of the 10 Commandments and which is reawakened when DeMille 's sets are unearthed in the desert.<br /><br />One of the best films I 've seen in a long time.<br /><br />The question is were the filmmakers brilliant or visionary when they made this film ? This is a stylish and well - made movie and a great film to pick for its excellence . If it were a comedy its   good and funny for all of the right reasons . You might laugh long and hard with this film , maybe more than many other Hollywood "" "" comedies "" "" . """
0 ||| """ Eytan Fox could not do it again : move the viewer 's heart in a modest story taking place in an overwhelming mess . The movie also fails in describing the atmosphere of the incredible city that is Tel Aviv . I was there a month ago and nothing is there : the lifestyle , the relationships , the heart - beating city , the mess , the chock of utopian mindsets in the most light - hearted , blithe and oblivious megalopolis ever . Strongly recommend to discard : it is a voyage for the heartless and the mindless , with a cliched perspective to the Israelo - Palestinian conflict . Nota Bene : There is central gay plot in the movie . If you do not think you are too gay - friendly , be prepared to be challenged and finally see it as "" "" just love "" "" . ( and do n't worry : the chick is hot too ! ) """
0 ||| """ First , I did n't like this film . It was horribly acted by all . However , I do n't understand comments I hear from people about a surprise ending . I knew nothing about this movie going in except a few "" "" gotta - see "" "" recommendations , but I knew where the plot was going in under ten minutes . ( I wo n't mention what clued me in so as not to spoil a good film for others . ) Still , despite it seeming obvious , I kept watching . It was nice to see how everything played out , filling in the details and the character motivations in later scenes . I do n't hate it when I guess the ending early in a film . I only hate it when the road to resolution is lined with boring scenery . Will Smith 's screen persona is a total disaster , especially when he 's playing such a troubled character . He 's not energetic or believable in anything that I 've seen him do . Seven Pounds is another mediocre performance . Rosario Dawson is a poor performer , portraying a quirky , rather upbeat character despite a terminal heart condition . Yes beauty is in the eye of the beholder , and with Rosario , if you do n't find her gorgeous , you should think about replacing your eyes but she is terrible here . It was nice to see Woody Harrison back on the screen . I have n't seen him much lately , but that could just be me . Woody did n't have a tremendous amount of screen time , but he sold his jolly , piano - playing , blind man character for all it was worth . Okay . A cursory bit of research on the box jellyfish tells me that its venom is cardiologist , neurotic and dermatological . I would think this makes it a questionable choice for both pet and plot . Overall , I have to recommend not watching this film for the plotting , and the incredibly horrible performances , and for the fact that it disastrously tends to evoke some of the tragic emotions that we generally try to avoid . """
1 ||| I do n't think anyone was disappointed with this sci - fi flick . For one thing , it was directed by Tim Burton . Another thing , it 's a remake of a classic . I found it thrilling , beautiful , and thoughtful . If you 've seen it , you know what I mean . Just about everyone at Imdb say it 's great and boy , are they right ! If you have n't , see it . It 's a winner . 10 out of 10 .
0 ||| """ Charles Boyer is supposed to be Spanish , and he 's come to London to buy coal in "" "" Confidential Agent , "" "" a 1945 film also starring Lauren Bacall , Katina Paxinou , Peter Lorre , Dan Seymour , and Wanda Hendrix . Boyer is Luis Denard , and everyone is out to stop him except Bacall . His papers are stolen , he 's accused of murder but he 's determined to get coal for his people so that they can fight the Fascists . This film has many not so good points . It rates low for atmosphere and for suspense , as it just is n't entertaining . Bacall is incredibly beautiful , Boyer is passionate , Paxinou is mean , Lorre is slimy , Hendrix   is pathetic , and Seymour was tiring . The even worse points : Bacall is supposed to be English , and Boyer Spanish . Uh , no . Boyer is terrific in his role even with the wrong accent , but Bacall is 100 % American , not of the British upper class . The two have no chemistry . Conclusion : Bacall is somewhat miscast . Her acting is n't up to snuff either ; she 's better in other films . But she 's an astonishing looking woman , and some can be forgiven . Paxinou is nearly over the top and hateful . Dan Seymour almost drowns the entire film as a hotel guest who studies human nature . It 's a weird part and his performance is anything but perfect , while some of the direction of the other actors is n't good either . This was definitely a case of no small parts , only small actors . Seymour was by far the worst small actor . Definitely not worth seeing with its many flaws . """
0 ||| """ This tacky'n'trashy distaff "" "" Death Wish "" "" copy stars the exceptionally gorgeous and well - endowed brunette hottie supreme Karin Mani as Billie Clark , a top - notch martial arts fighter and one woman wrecking crew who opens up a gigantic ten gallon drum of ferocious chopsocky whup - a * * on assorted no - count scuzzy muggers , rapists , drug dealers and street gang members after some nasty low - life criminals attack her beloved grand parents . The stunningly voluptuous Ms. Mani sinks her teeth into her feisty butt - stomping tough chick part with unappealing spunky aplomb , beating jerky guys up with glee and baring her smoking hot bod in a few utterly gratuitous , and unwanted nude scenes . Unfortunately , Mani possesses an extremely irritating chewing - on - marbles harsh and grating voice that 's sheer murder on the ears ( my favorite moment concerning Mani 's dubious delivery of her dialogue occurs when she quips "" "" Do n't mess with girls in the park ; that 's not nice ! "" "" after clobbering a few detestable hooligans . The delectable Karin 's sole subsequent film role was in "" "" Avenging Angel , "" "" in which she does a truly eye - popping full - frontal nude scene , but does n't have any lines . ) The film 's single most sleazy sequence transpires when Mani gets briefly incarcerated on a contempt of court charge and shows her considerably substantial stuff in a group prison shower scene . Of course , Mani 's lascivious lesbian cell mate tries to seduce her only to have her unwanted advances rebuffed with a severe beatdown ! Strangely enough , the lesbian forgives Mani and becomes her best buddy while she 's behind bars . Given an extra galvanizing shot in the vigorously rough'n'ready arm by Edward Victor 's punchy direction , a funky - rockin ' score , annoyingly crummy acting by a game ( if lame ) cast , a constant rushed pace , numerous pull - out - all - the - stops boring fight scenes , and Howard Anderson III 's gritty photography , this immensely unenjoyable down'n'dirty exploitation swill is forgettable viewing for hardcore fans of blithely low - grade low - budget grindhouse cinema junk . """
0 ||| I 'm a fan of both actors / singers especially Gackt and when I first discover this movie and watch the trailer , I just think this is a silly one . After a long waiting time , I watched it at last and here 's my comment ... <br /><br />I consider everyone knows the storyline and not going to mention about it , instead of it my first tomato goes to acting , generally that Japanese movies has n't got brilliant and acting . Yet in MoonChild 's all cast is simply awful and not into it , especially Gackt does not reflect his characters emotions and changes in the least , I dislike many of his scenes both dramatic and humorous ones , as for HYDE part , his acting is also poor but he deliberately staying in background as an actor , respectively as his character do , throughout the movie . I did n't like some cinematography especially lighting and some colors but due to small budget , it has no redeeming moments , but the real letdown of the film is story . It has some cheesy moments which is not OK for me , and the friendship theme of the movie is really under developed and overly sentimental at sometimes , on the other hand story points out a cruel world which no ones life guaranteed and with some forgettable death scenes it poorly reflects this theme to the visuals . An interesting note aside , this movie has some similarities with excellent vampire movie Interwiew with the Vampire which is also played by the most beautiful(not handsome , beautiful)actors of American cinema , actually Moon Child is somehow can be seen as brother with Interwiew , yet original on it 's own . Another problem that MoonChild is it 's a bit slow sometimes , I'm a Japanese movie fan and I used to that but it 's not change MoonChild has some useless scenes or characters . All in all;this movie is really embarrassing and very boring sometimes , as for actors / singers duo I hope to never see their other movies in future , and I recommend to skip this for everyone who likes vampire - action - sci - fiction and romance films 2/10
1 ||| While I certainly consider The Exorcist to be a horror classic , I have to admit that I do n't hold it in as high regard as many other horror fans do . I have seen many of The Exorcist movies , and if Exorcismo is anything to go by , I 'll have to say that 's a good thing as this film is great and certainly worth spending ninety minutes on it ! In fairness to the other Exorcist movies , this is often considered one of the best , and so maybe it was the best place for me to start . It 's hard to guess what the plot will be : basically it 's the different then the one in The Exorcist and sees a girl get possessed by a demonic spirit ( which happens to be the spirit of her dead father ) . The village priest is then called in to perform the exorcism . Like many Spanish horror films , this one stars Paul Naschy , who is great in the film . Exorcismo was directed by Juan Bosch , who previously directed the derivative Spanish Giallo ' The Killer Wore Gloves ' . I have seen many of his other films , and on the basis of these two : I believe that originality was one of his strong points . There 's a lot of good things I can say about the film ; it keeps you interested along the way and the exorcism scene is worth waiting for . I   highly recommend it !
0 ||| I 've joined IMDb so people know what a terrible film this is ! It 's not often you come across a film that 's boring and visually turgid yet loud . You 've read the plot so all I want to say is watch it because you want to see a clash of cultural religious identity babble , because that 's the typical conception people read in to , instead just be bored about a father and son on a voyage growing to know each other through their struggles . Avoid it and pass on it after film4 get round to playing it . How could this be one of the very few films to be nominated for a BAFTA being independent and foreign . The wonder of it is that it manages to bore everyone even if you watch anything subtitled or just used to the Hollywood formula , just a dull story that will keep you sleepy . The only thing I wish is for it to be shorter and see what happens
0 ||| As I said in my comment about the first part : These two movies are worse than most Science Fiction Fans confess.<br /><br />The scenario in the second movie is not that moving as we do n't see the destruction of human civilization , but the aftermath , thousands of refugees fleeing in tiny space cans , protected by only one powerful spaceship . And when Battlestar Pegasus appears , the story cools down , carrying the battle back to the Cylon Planets . Okay , it has a little bit of Mad Max because all they fight for is fuel for their spaceships to travel on to find the distant Earth , and it did n't work for me . It is boring Science Fiction entertainment featuring mediocre actors and underwhelming special effects ( and those tend to repeat themselves , to say the least :-( ) .<br /><br />I would have loved a continuation with Starbuck and Apollo on board . Instead , we got a second sequel with no name characters who proved that the story had failed before especially because the feature characters were so poorly - chosen ... <br /><br />So thumbs down for the productions of 1980 , and thumbs down for the two movies from 1978 .
1 ||| Yep .. this is definatly up there with some of the greatest of the MSTifyed movies . Think Gremlins rated R. Well anyway , I met Rick Sloane at some sci - fi convention , that amazingly , he was lecturing at ! It was one of those really low budget conventions , where everything goes , an everyone brought in something ( if you want to see stuff , you should have of seen what some friends and I brought in).<br /><br />He seemed like a very nice guy , he was very cool about my questions and comments on Hobgoblins , and he even told me not to take it seriously , and said he loved the MST3 K version!<br /><br />All in all , Rick Sloane knew what he was doing . And I think was meant to a good watch like Mars Attacks . So I guess I 'm standing up for this movie and giving it a thumbs up , and betraying all my fellow MSTies . Sorry guys .
0 ||| """ I saw this film when it was originally released in 1989 . It was okay it then , but definitely not now . But what I realize now is that this is quite "" "" adult "" "" for a film with a G rating , especially the notion of dying and going to Heaven . Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise work poorly together , and Reynolds ' singing voice is appropriate for a junkyard dog . There are some good songs ranging from upbeat ( "" "" Let 's Make Music Together "" "" ) to downright emotional ( "" "" Home to My Heart "" "" ) . I found the plot winded , as it does go off on a tangent one too many times . The final scene of the film with Charlie and Anne - Marie is one of the saddest I 've ever seen in animation . A film worth just not worth experiencing . """
0 ||| With this topic , it is so easy to take cheap shots . You know , the guy with hairy legs trying to look like Marilyn Monroe . Same here -- Adrian Pasdar does a pitiful job of making Gerald a REAL person , someone you care deeply about , and as a result , you do n't feel for his plight trying to live both as Gerald and Geraldine . Not only that but as Geraldine , he looks horrific ! And the chemistry between him and Julie Walters is lackluster . These are two characters who feel love for one another , but it does n't come through even when they simply look at each other over the breakfast table . Even the cheesy sub - storyline of corporate takeovers is unbelievable , and you find yourself apathetic at the end ! At least I did !
0 ||| * What I Like About SPOILERS * Teenager Holly Tyler ( Amanda Bynes ) goes to live with older sister Valerie ( Jennie Garth ) to avoid moving to Japan with her father ; but she does n't know the half of the stupid things that will happen to her from now on , and not only to her , but to her sister , her friends Gary ( Wesley Jonathan ) and Tina ( Alison Munn ) , boyfriend Henry ( Michael McMillian ) , crush Vince ( Nick Zano ) , Valerie 's boyfriend Jeff ( Simon Rex ) , first boss ( then firefighter then husband ) Vic ( Dan Cortese ) , annoying colleague Lauren ( Leslie Grossman ) and second boss Peter ( ? ) If you have a funny bone in your body , please skip this ; if you like only veeeery sophisticated comedy this is n't for you ; if you like a unfunny , sometimes retarded show with two hot chicks who ca n't act in the lead ( and none other than the gross ' Mary Cherry ' from Popular - Leslie Grossman - in the main cast ) , then what the hell are you not passing for ? You 're welcome to Casa De Tyler ! What I Like About You ( 2002 - 2006 ) : 8 .
1 ||| """ Full - bodied comedy - drama , an unhappy , seemingly fast - paced affair featuring Cher as a woebegone housewife who slowly makes friends with the hit - man who 's been hired to kill her by her husband . Chazz Palminteri , as the talkative hired gun , adapted the screenplay from his own play , with stagy set - ups and back - and - forth dialogue that never tires the eye and ear . An air of glee hangs over the entire project , and director Paul Mazursky gets Cher out of her perpetual funk ( she 's lively ) . Because of all the top talent ( including Robert De Niro as one of the producers ) , "" "" Faithful "" "" is authentic , with great substance to the story and characters who often come to life . * 1/2 from * * * * """
0 ||| The reason why I say this is because I wrote the screenplay and knew very little about it being made until I was asked to see the film . I wrote it for some producers who sold it on without telling me . Because Alan Dobie was a friend of mine , I finally got to hear about it . I had only written a first draft so I was understandably worried when I heard that it was on the floor . I asked Peter Collinson , through my agent , whether he might like me to do another draft . I also asked if I could I see my original script because I had lost it . I was told ,   no , too late . So I did the only thing I could do under the circumstances and took my name off . I had no idea what they might have done to my screenplay . Then I was invited to see the finished film . I was so unimpressed that I very quickly asked to have my name to never be associated with this film . It 's a dreadful piece , from a hurriedly written first draft , I expected to be asked to do much more work on it ; perhaps if I had it would n't be so awful . I would love to see my original script again if anybody knows where it is ? I would never see the film again , I only saw it once in a little viewing theatre in Soho .
0 ||| """ After mistaking a Halloween re - broadcast of Orson Welles ' classic radio adaptation of WAR OF THE WORLDS for a real Martian invasion , a group of moronic Martians shows up on Earth looking to conquer only their plans go awry as they find themselves truly out of their element and in reality all alone . This really is often quite bad and unfunny , with some decent lines ( just check the memorable quotes ) to boot . It will most likely appeal to Sci - Fi fans . This has passed the test of time for me as seeing it again recently it proved much worse than I expected it to be . Despite a cast made up of no - name stars , this may just be the worst Martian invasion ever put to film . Interestingly enough , the Martians themselves seem to represent almost every classic Action Hero / Sci - Fi Hero stereotype there is ( cool 50s teen , fighter pilot , fearless astronaut , brave soldier and kooky scientist ) . NOT fun for the whole family . "" "" Prepare to DIE ! Earth Scum ! "" "" """
0 ||| Unlike many other films , which are disturbing either by dint of their naked unpleasantness ( Man Bites Dog ) or their sheer violence ( most Peckinpah films ) , Deliverance shocks by its lack of plausibility . Certainly , the buggery scene is pretty straightforward in its unpleasantness , but the film 's effect derives far more from its slow build - up and the tangible sense of isolation surrounding the four leads , both before and after everything starts to go wrong . The moment when the canoes pass under the child on the bridge , who does not even acknowledge the men he had earlier played music with , let alone show any sign of human affection towards them , is among the most sinister in modern film . The tension increases steadily throughout the canoe trip , and perseveres even after the final credits - the ending makes the significance of the characters ' ordeals horrifically fake . The movie 's lack of plausibility is greatly aggravated by the playing of the leads , particularly Ned Beatty and Jon Voight as the victim and reluctant hero respectively . Burt Reynolds , too , has never been worse . The film 's cultural influence is demonstrable by the number of people who will understand a reference to ' banjo territory ' - perhaps only Get Carter has done such an effective hatchet - job on a region 's tourist industry . I can think of only a handful of movies which put me into such a serious depression after they had finished - the oppressive atmosphere of Se7en is the best comparison I can think of . Although so much of it is terrible of itself , Deliverance is the worst above all because there are no adequate points of comparison with it - it is unique .
0 ||| """ Fairly boring Jim Carrey vehicle that has him as a News reporter who temporarily gets the power of God and wrecks havoc . Carrey is back in familiar ground here and looks to be having a miserable time , and Jennifer Aniston as his put upon girlfriend is clownish and disaffected . The story is predictable to the extreme and the cast ( including Morgan Freeman as "" "" God "" "" ) is lamentable and makes the film worth skipping . GRADE : D """
0 ||| """ After being forced to sit through some real stinkers ( Racing Stripes , Shark Boy and Lava Girl ) -- I truly despised watching "" "" Fried Worms "" "" . As always , I already knew the ending ! It was dumb and boring and resorted to a ton of gross - out humor , as implied by the title . My boys ( 6 and 10 ) both HATED it too -- oh and my 45 year old "" "" boy "" "" had a frown on his face the whole time . This is a family movie that is only tolerable for the parents . The relationship with the little brother is so unrealistic . "" "" He is not stopping singing just to annoy me ! ! "" "" Also , the way the new kid tries to make friends and how those friendships actually form is not even close to the way kids behave . Of course the parents do n't have to act so goofy -- but the worst scenes involved the Dad getting used to his new job . Avoid this movie ! """
1 ||| In 17th Century Japan , there lived a samurai who would set the standard for the ages . His name was Mayeda . He is sent on an epic journey across the world to acquire 5,000 muscats from the King of Spain . Whilst at sea a violent storm swallows their precious gold intended to buy the weapons and almost takes their lives . Mayeda must battle all odds to survive and the secure the fate of his beloved Japan . Shogun Mayeda is a multi million dollar action adventure epic set across three continents.<br /><br />Starring cinema legends Sho Kosugi ( Tenchu : Stealth Assassins ) , Christopher Lee ( Star Wars , Lord of the Rings Trilogy ) , John Rhys Davies ( Lord of the Rings Trilogy , Indiana Jones Trilogy ) and Toshiro Milfune ( The Seven Samurai , Throne of Blood ) , Shogun Mayeda ( Kabuto ) is a film masterpiece.<br /><br />The Osaka winning stunt team bought to the screen by Bob Ivy bring exciting battle / action sequences such as the opening battle against the Eastern army , the attack on Mayeda 's ship carrying priceless jewels and the final confrontation between Sho Kosugi and David Essex . A fine musical score by famed composer John Scott is also present . Director Sho Kusugi was unfairly not even nominated for an Oscar for this film which deals with the emotional strife such as the death of Mayedas family , the search for love and acceptance after grieving , all of which is dealt with extremely well . Highly recommended cinematic masterpiece.<br /><br />Please note : All of the above is for the film in question .
1 ||| I discovered this movie with a retailer selling OOP 's . And this one surely is an OOP . One year after The Exorcist she 's back in business with this movie but what we all new was that the career of Blair never broke out , she never became a mega star . That 's one of the reason 's many of her films are OOP . She gives a good performance in this movie . It 's about a reject not recognized by her parents and does n't have any friends . Played at an age of 15 playing a girl of 14 , that 's funny . The movie is also known for the rape scene in the showers were they stick a broomstick up her virginity . In most editions it 's cut out , why , I do n't know , no blood is involved , okay , Blair is butt naked but nothing is shown , no T&A so nothing to offend people . The movie is well paced , extremely well paced . It does n't happy normally to me but I would never fall asleep . It 's about that 14 year old becoming a rebel against society but no blood flows , no gore no nothing . Why this is categorized in horror is still a wonder to me . If you 're a fan of Blair , buy it if you can find it and do n't leave it as it is .
1 ||| """ This film is a pure success . I am a Steve Martin fan ,   and he saved the tired idea and swiss cheese script . Think "" "" Police Academy 7 "" "" and apply it to a military parody . Fantastic!<br /><br />I DO   feel the other user comments reflected the HIGH rating this film received ( and rightfully deserved ! ) . It is extremely correct I have often seen this film marked down to $ 3.00 in the grocery store and I certainly do n't    know why.<br /><br />If only I could get my 90 minutes back I 'd watch it again ... """
0 ||| So you think a talking parrot is your cup of tea huh ? Well , think again . Paulie is a boring film filled with even more boring moments . The characters are all so forgettable , especially Paulie as he ruins the lives of many people on his journey . It is a journey not worth experiencing . Easily miss - able , and available on home video .
1 ||| I was one of quite a few extras in this big hit . I just happened to be in the right place working safety for the race scenes at A.I.R. as it was know as back then . Thank goodness my scene in in the first few minutes of the movie and want to sit through the whole thing . It was more of a big party than a movie set and hey , the pay was good . Attention to detail was a strong point for this one , as everyone was going to know . The funny thing was seeing the cars in the track at the really slow speed and then in the movie speeded up to the what was close to normal speed . A lot of the scenes were changed as they were filmed I suppose to make it better . But every one was having such a good time as well !
1 ||| I am probably one of the few who actually read Stephen King 's book , the one this movie was based on . After reading this excellent work , I could not wait to see the movie version of it . After viewing the movie , I was TOTALLY satisfied . The only thing that this movie has in common with the book is the title and the names of the characters . In the book , Schwarzenegger 's character is put on a game show . The main object is to survive . But he 's not in an arena . He 's set loose in the city and has to escape the game show 's ( I guess you 'd call them ) villains , who bear a disturbing resemblance to the movie characters . The book 's premise built much tension and suspension and ended greatly with the climax . The movie was absolutely better . There was a great cinematic quality to it . I totally respect Arnold Schwarzenegger as an actor , and he chose wisely with this one .
1 ||| """ This movie was , as Homer Simpson would have put it , "" "" more exciting than church . """"I understood it well enough , and I thought it started out pretty well . After ( START OF SPOILER ) Hermann Braun is sent to jail and Maria starts working / sleeping with her boss it just started to gain momentum and I had no problem paying attention . I 'm sure the explosion at the end meant something and was well placed . ( END OF SPOILER ) . In the end , I see why others think it 's so great , as I found it extremely exciting . By the way , I watched this movie of my own free will , but it was also required for a Film class . """
0 ||| This movie is a turd in every sense of the word . It is very dull and also very disturbing . The acting in this movie is not well done . The story itself is unbelievable , boring , and not well thought out . Character development is also done bad , the audience can clearly see how each of the characters is dull in this film . The villains in this movie are very threatening , from the first moment the audience sees them they can tell that they are up to something . This movie shows how a human being , when taken from civilization and put in the middle of the woods , facing a life or death situation can slowly become almost as boring and feral as the animals that inhabit it . Not everyone is going to like this film , there is a lot of disturbing content that may make some viewers uncomfortable . It is definitely not worth watching . This movie is a disaster .
0 ||| Richard Linklater 's carelessly directed mixture of youthful romance and Paris travelogue is one of the 90 's worst thinking person 's romantic movies . Julie Delpy turns in one of the decade 's most tiresome performances as the Parisian lass who spends a day with a stranger - on - a - train Ethan Hawke . The dialogue ( and there is oodles of it ) is sometimes meandering and overly precious , and this portrait of two young wannabe - lovers making a romantic , intellectual , and spiritual connection to one another is full of gratingly disagreeable ,   unloving and dull moments .
0 ||| I have found this movie available for streaming on Netflix and thought I 'd give it a try.<br /><br />The plot revolves around Ryan and Theo Taylor ( Colm Feore and David Cubitt ) who have finally seen each other after their father has passed away . Ryan and Theo at first argue about who did what . But later , Theo finds out that his brother Ryan is not only gay but he is dying of a terminal illness . So , Ryan and Theo spend their time patching up their differences.<br /><br />This is such a bad film . I have only seen Colm Feore in Season 7 of 24 but he was horrendous in this . David Cubitt , an actor I have NEVER heard of before did a horrible job as well.<br /><br />I would n't recommend this even to those who are interested in the Gay and Lesbian genre . This is one movie you want to just miss.<br /><br />I give this film 1 stars out of 10 . Horrible film !
1 ||| This was the best movie I have ever seen and I 've seen a lot of good movies . First of I 'm from Kansas this movie resembles more than truth . Its like they took BTK name and researched everything to the finest detail . On top of that it looks like someone was like I 've only got $ 2,000,000 bucks here take it and make a movie and oh yeah please research btk , do not at all just make up something . seriously pure gold no one should ever should pass this movie . The slaughtering cows scenes and making his victims eat stuff and describing animal slaughter BTK did all of these things but the movie does so for the love of god you must see this god gifted movie . The made for TV ones are way better and way less accurate
0 ||| """ A longtime fan of Bette Midler , I must say her recorded live concerts are not my favorites . Bette tries to thrill us with her jokes but only   brings us to tears . A literal mishmash of emotion and talent , Bette shows off but lacks her solid repertoire , as well as new songs from the "" "" Bette of Roses "" "" album . Spanning generations of people , she attempts to offer something for everyone . The one and only Divine Diva proves here that she is the most overrated performer around . """
1 ||| While not at all as monstrously preposterous as later works , this fast - moving ,   original giallo offers some nice touches in the first half , and still grows more and more energetic and interesting as it flows to its great denouement.<br /><br />To be sure , the actors are above average - considering this is an Argento movie - and many moments show the director 's visual skills , and no sequences should 've been cut and , basically , it 's a new and innovative story as ever , exploring in fantastical science and exploring sexual depravity.<br /><br />8 out of 10 genetic disorders
0 ||| """ I 've read a few of the reviews and I 'm not sad that a lot of the Story seems glossed over . Its easy to do because its not a Book , its a movie and there 's only so much that can be done in a movie- US Or Canadian- or anywhere.<br /><br />Colm Feore does , at least for a recovering "" "" F@g - Hag "" "" like myself , a poor job of not only playing the ' friendly neighborhood ' gay man- but playing sick . I mean , the man really ca n't get much more pale ! Though , you might never know it from the strip down near the ... um , end.<br /><br />If you need genius , there are a few SKing movies you might like.<br /><br />Being the daughter of a Recovering Alchoholic , the druggie brother { David Cubitt } was the worst for me . I 'm going to give him a pan , he grew up quick- and believe me that 's bad . And , as an Aspiring writer , moimeme , I ca n't dig a lot of his insights and overviews . But I 'm more prosy than poetic.<br /><br />I'm usually easy to please , but I did n't enjoy it . A banal story pretty poorly put together- by Canadians , quelle surprise . Nowhere near the ' Movie of the week , ' missing it by not being as drawn out ,   POORLY Appreciated . And it was rather stupidly portrayed . """
0 ||| """ A Murder investigation goes on back stage while The Vanities , on its opening night , plays on to an unknowing audience . Odd combination of musical and murder mystery is n't worth a look for its cast , its production numbers , or the sheer banality of the film.<br /><br />Gertrude Michael has the showy role of a bitchy actress intent on stopping the marriage between the show 's stars , Kitty Carlisle and Carl Brisson , as well as starring in the infamous "" "" Sweet Marijuana "" "" number ( which was also on a 70s Bette Midler album ) . So while the chorus girls shuffle around backstage , bumbling detective Victor McLaglen ogles the girls while he tries to solve the backstage murder of an unknown woman.<br /><br />We quickly learn that the maid ( Dorothy Stickney ) loves Brisson from afar , that the wardrobe lady ( Jessie Ralph ) is Brisson 's mother , and that the stage manager ( Jack Oakie ) butts into everything . Lots of plot duds among the musical numbers . The show 's best - known song is "" "" Cocktails for Two . "" "" Kitty Carlisle also sings the boring "" "" Where Do They Come From ? "" "" And there 's a weird rhapsody that erupts into a Harlem specialty number imitating Duke Ellington ! Disappointing cast.<br /><br />Some horrible acting here , especially Gertrude Michael and Dorothy Stickney . Kitty Carlisle is quite awful as well . Brisson is a total zero too.<br /><br />Charles Middleton plays Homer , Toby Wing plays Nancy , Donald Meek plays the doctor , and also see if you can spot Ann Sheridan and Lucille Ball among the show girls . """
0 ||| The 1960 's TV series Bewitched owes it 's idea from this movie . This is the movie that Jimmy Stewart & Kim Novak made right after they were cast together in Vertigo by Alfred Hitchcock . This one is not as obsessive as that one and Novak is not as captivating.<br /><br />This was Jack Lemmons 10th movie and he is bad in support here as well as Ernie Kovacs . The movie has a lot of terrible things about it . Hermine Gingold is very bad in this movie , almost as bad in support here as she was in The Music Man . The cast is very weak.<br /><br />This movie has a late 1950 's New York City feel & a cat that is not as hexing as other feline in other movies . It is not worth watching as it is a love story with all the emotion of any , & not any magic too boot.<br /><br />It is not Vertigo but I think because it followed that movie , viewers then did not rate it as good as it deserved - sure am sad that William Asher saw it , so that the 1960 's series got created . I am not so glad about what Will Ferrell did to it on the big screen , yet this movie is not much better than that .
1 ||| """ You can never have seen either film and still know that The Jerk Too is a masterpiece . The question is not , "" "" How did it get made , "" "" because if you throw money at anyone and tell them to make a film , they will do so .   No . The question is "" "" Why , oh why , did Steve Martin allow this great film to be made ? "" "" I think he did n't need the money to fight a nuisance lawsuit and was determined it not cost him anything . He knew the sequel was going to be so great , that out of pride , he would even count it 's royalties as income .    Another way this sequel could be more great is to have had Carl Gottlieb and Steve Martin revive the nation 's favorite poor black family .   And "" "" dcreasy2001 "" "" ( aka Mark Blankfield ? ) : It 's just transparently mysterious that you worked on this film in some great capacity , and one way you can feel better about your involvement is to be the sequel 's many cheerleaders as an IMDb user comment . I was praying for you to veer over into satire , but alas , you were really making an effort at spin . Why not 10 stars ? """
1 ||| """ Why every horror director wants to imitate "" "" The Exorcist "" "" is a complete riddle to me , as William Friedkin 's "" "" classic "" "" is a very overrated film and , in my opinion , not all that tense or shocking . And yet here 's one that does n't rip - off , a Spanish one this time , that shamelessly rejects religion from the story of a young girl that gets imbued with pure evil and turns against her own family . Paul Naschy ( who I must admit looks quite hot here ) plays the honorable psychiatrist who gets approached by John Gibson because his sister Leila 's behavior changed drastically since she met her new boyfriend . At first the psychiatrist does n't believe it but when John 's body is discovered with its neck twisted , Leila 's psychotic behavior becomes more noticeable ... "" "" Exorcism "" "" is not only very original , it 's also an incredibly intense film ! Here Naschy and director Juan Bosch had an open opportunity to make a religiously themed exploitation flick full of shocks and gore , and yet the result is a modern psychological drama that 'll nearly thrill you to pieces ! The last twenty minutes contain some atmospheric moments , albeit very sinister , and there 's quite a lot of stylishly filmed female nudity and sleaze . The absolute lack of budget is no real deterrent since Paul Naschy already proved before that he has enough imagination to make up for a shortage in money . This is just an intense film , end of story . Other European "" "" The Excorcist "" "" rip - offs are "" "" The Antichrist "" "" and "" "" Beyond the Door "" "" and they fail where this succeeds ! """
0 ||| """ My favorite Jackie Chan movie will always be "" "" Drunken Master "" "" ( 1978 ) , never this film from 1985 , "" "" Police Story . "" "" In it , Chan plays a Hong Kong super - cop who busts a notorious crime lord and his gang , and is then assigned to protect the man 's girlfriend ( Brigitte Lin ) so that she can turn state 's evidence . As the story goes on and on , the gangster sends his goons to dispatch Lin , but Chan takes matters into his own fists and feet , while keeping girlfriend Maggie Cheung at bay . Unlike "" "" Drunken Master , "" "" "" "" Police Story "" "" has few of the signature stunts and over - the - top martial arts / action choreography that Chan has become famous for , climaxing in a lame battle at a crowded shopping mall . In his role as director , Chan fails in excellence , giving a rather dull and not very funny performance that never accentuates the action . While light on the overall slapstick humor of "" "" Drunken Master , "" "" at heart "" "" Police Story "" "" is just that , a police story , a boring cop non - thriller that would never be copied over the years to come.<br /><br />2/10 """
0 ||| This is one of the worst classic Edgar Wallace movies from the German series - it features all basics for a highly boring Wallace crime flic movie way back from the 60ies : Although his majesty , Mr. Kinski , is missing you still have young Joachim ' Blacky ' Fuchsberger , starring once again as the typical clever American ' womanizer ' , you have young Eddi Arendt in his worst ( and just as well typical ) role ever - the cool , sophisticated British butler - and you have ( not so young anymore ) Lowitz as the melancholic yet very ' dry ' ironic ( and thus : even more boring ) police investigator . Furthermore you 'll get offered a freakish and very campy ' evil guy ' behind a frog mask ( hence the movie 's title ! ) , you 'll get a stupid swinging soundtrack , dull b - movie action scenes , partly filmed out off the wildest perspectives ( please remind the time of its origin ! ) , yelling scream queens , and on and on ... All those ingredients get shaken well up in a foul tastin ' cocktail of pure German Edgar Wallace campyness - not recommended ! !
1 ||| The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance - what an interesting title , it 's so utterly mysterious . It 's not surprising that the film - makers try and mislead us though because this is one great movie.<br /><br />The story basically involves a murder mystery in a castle on a remote island.<br /><br />So much happens in this film . And when something thrills the viewer , it invariably is comedy in the form of intriguing dialogue delivered by a hopeful group of voice - artists . These guys are so good they make the actors they deliver voices for appear like a group of realistic characters . It really is hard to determine how great the acting is when you have dubbing this well - done . But the voice - artists can not be credited for the script . It 's a future classic . Unintentionally funny at best , entertaining at worst . The story in general is , to say the least , so leveled . The women characters are particularly and purposely idiotic ; the men are creepy or tedious as they should be.<br /><br />The whole enterprise smacks of pure enjoyment of the audience . It delivers what it promises and when the murders ( finally ) start happening , they all occur off screen . We get a few freakish severed head shots.<br /><br />A few people have said that this movie is a giallo . I can not agree more with this opinion . Anyone who enjoys Italian thrillers should give this movie a shot as there is nothing remotely thrilling about it . It 's basically a soft - core porn film with a horror angle . it 's very erotic , also.<br /><br />I definitely recommend this to anyone .
0 ||| """ If you have seen Dogtown and Z - Boys or have any interest in seeing the real , non - caricatured , "" "" Real American "" "" side of America then Riding Giants will not hit as deeply than anything you 've seen before.<br /><br />This film is "" "" unreal "" "" , a facile term if ever there was one , but hugely appropriate if you can derive any form of literal meaning out of it - it is a 100 % factual documentary , but with all the labored , drama of an opera , and the completely apparent lack of love , expert and knowing usually instilled by Stacy Peralta 's direction and narration , this film amateurishly , leads you from swell to big wave while avoiding keeping you completely enthralled in everything you are   seeing.<br /><br />This film is an inadequate symphony , crafted nowhere as well as Beethovens 9th , beginning plainly with its prelude in Hawaii , attempting to tug on human emotion in Santa Cruz and finishing with an overdone uproar , triumph and crescendo in Laird Hamiltons feats , again in Hawaii.<br /><br />Unlike classical music ; like Beethoven 's 9th , Ride of the Valkyries or Barbers Adagio for Strings , this will not be the piece you like , and it 's not worth it . Trust me . """
0 ||| Origins of the Care Bears & their Cousins . If you saw the original film you 'll notice a discrepancy . The Cousins are raised with the Care Bears , rather than meeting them later . However , I have problems with that , preferring to treat the films as separate interpretations . The babies are repulsive and it 's boring watching them play and grow . The worst part is Swift Heart Rabbit . The villain is a menacing shapeshifter . I could laugh at the three children since they were no good at sports . Cree Summer is terrible as Christy . The songs are terrible and not memorable . If you have an open heart , love the toys or enjoyed the original , this should definitely be passed . 2/10
1 ||| """ A sexually obsessed chef leads a duplicitous life : one as a "" "" happily "" "" married man with a ten year oldish child , the other as a sex fiend . The bulk of the documentary - like film follows him for five consecutive days and is told in flashback with Nastassja Kinski as a clinical sex therapist , listening to his story and intelligently probing him . Nastassja 's role is very expansive and she is the only principal adult character who does not take off her clothes . If she had , I would have rated this movie a big fat "" "" A+ . "" "" As it is , it rates an A , implying that it is still a success . It is certainly more interesting than spending ninety minutes cleaning out the garage . "" "" Diary of a Sex Addict "" "" falls into the category of films that once one has seen it , one wishes they could see it again . """
0 ||| """ "" "" Soylent Green "" "" is one of the worst and most disturbing science fiction movies of the 70 's and still very disgusting even by today 's standards . Flawed and a little dated , the apocalyptic touch and the environmental premise ( typical for that time ) still feel very unsettling and forced . This film 's quality - level underwhelms the majority of contemporary SF flicks because of its weak cast and some intense sequences that I personally consider offensive . The New York of 2022 is a depressing place to be alive , with over - population , unemployment , an unhealthy climate and the total scarcity of every vital food product . The only form of food available is synthetic and distributed by the Soylent company . Charlton Heston ( in a great shape ) plays a cop investigating the murder of one of Soylent 's most eminent executives and he stumbles upon scandals and dark secrets ... The script is a little over - sentimental at times and the climax does n't really come as a big surprise , and the atmosphere is very tense and unnatural . The riot - sequence is truly grueling and easily one of the most macabre moments in 70 's cinema . Edward G. Robinson is ultimately impressive in his last role and there 's a boring ( and too modest ) supportive role for Joseph Cotton ( "" "" Baron Blood "" "" , "" "" The Abominable Dr. Phibes "" "" ) . THIS is bad Science - Fiction in my book : a nightmarish and inevitable fade for humanity ! No fancy space - ships with hairy monsters attacking our planet . """
0 ||| There was n't a day in 2002 where i was n't chased by a scarecrow I felt that this film handled a serious issue poorly < br /><br />It brought back a lot of bad memories but it was n't very realistic < br /><br />Even today I have nightmares about corn on the cob , and ca n't even go near the tinned stuff in fear of my life < br /><br />I have to admit though , at one point in the film I did have to turn it off as it hit too close to home < br /><br />For those of you who have never been attacked by a scarecrow , by watching this film you could be educated about how it felt for us victims < br /><br />This film teaches us not to take life for granted or to mess with corn , believe me , I 've been there and I have the scars < br /><br />Don't watch the film , its awful and educational
0 ||| I sure would n't like to see the resurrection of an up dated Seahunt series , with the tech they have today it would destroy the kid in me . I grew up on black and white TV and Seahunt with Gunsmoke were my hero 's every week . You do n't have my vote for the comeback of a new Seahunt . We need a change of pace on TV but this would n't work for a world of underwater adventure . Oh , by the way , thank you for an outlet like this to view many viewpoints about TV and movies . So any ole way I believe I 've got what I wanna say . Would be nice to read some more plus points about Seahunt . If my rhymes would be 10 lines would you let me submit , or leave me out to be in doubt and have me to quit ? If this is so , then I must go so let 's do it ?
1 ||| I saw this movie last year in Media class and I have to say I really loved it . I was in year 10 ( and aged 15 ) so that may have has something to do with it . But for English this year , year 11 , we had to read Animal Farm , also by George Orwell . Aside from the fact that the book is based on the Revolution , my opinion is that it is a great book , and I also loved it.<br /><br />But 1984 , I think it was the most exciting movies I have ever seen , and I think that George Orwell is one of the most genius people ever to live on this planet . I 'm happy for everyone who loved his work , because I fedinitely did also . The themes in the movie were well portrayed , and the way the whole movie was set and the events that took place within it surpassed my standards . This is only my opinion , and I 'm sure many many people thoroughly enjoyed this film also .
1 ||| I m the type of person who always goes 2 to horror section when I 'm picking a film , so i picked five across the eyes , i was surprised with this film and originally had thought there was no story line and no point that you could enjoy it , but it made my skin crawl like a good horror film does .   Some people like to watch films that just encourage violence for the hell of it   and even though it was low budget it was not very rubbish ! i do n't think anyone could of done better . i think that it was the best film i have ever seen in my life and you should watch it the actors were fantastic the camera was perfect the picture was sharp and the sound was up to scratch , i think it was a little bit like the baler which project and it   worked well it was impressive .
1 ||| """ Everyone should adapt a Tom Robbins book for screen . While the movie is fine and the performances are good , the dialogue , which works well reading it , is beautiful when spoken . Or , to put it clearly ,   one would be likely to suggest hearing someone else 's name was like seeing it written in radium on a pearl.<br /><br />Overall , the movie feels like a highly - adapted Cliffs Notes to the book - most of the parts have been well done to their full size in the book , in terms of backstory and current story , and the ending is wildly ( and pleasantly ) different from that of the book . Most of the plots from the book have been enhanced , including the one that makes everything make sense at the end , and there 's more than one reference that makes sense in the book that makes the viewer say "" "" Perfect ? "" "" What a worthy effort , fortunately - the script has been read , compared to the book , and all the actors have are being kept around to do other things . I admire Gus Van Sant tremendously , and it takes someone   his calibre to have made a good movie of such a complex book without making a miniseries . """
1 ||| OK .. this movie could have been soooo bad ! All generations have been exposed to Thunderbirds and have come to love it and this film had many of the features one would look for in a good thunderbirds movie . The craft themselves and Tracey Island were realistically transferred to the big screen , whilst still keeping to the designs we fell in love with . Sophia Miles was , simply , fantastic , as Lady P and Bill Paxton , whilst not exactly who I envisaged Jeff Tracey being , was solid enough ... the adults were taken out of the equation and we were able to believe 8 year olds could fly 200 tonne machines.<br /><br />It 's   the fact that the movie was centered around the children that made me feel like Jonathon Frakes was clapping for me and laughing at my hard earned money well spent on the film , it was the fact that Alan Tracey was so modest   in the film and that he seemed to be as able to fly the machines as well as his brothers ... who were at least 19/20 . Seriously , these are some pretty damn simple machines to use if this is the case.<br /><br />The film did n't seem to know whether it wanted to be serious or farcical . It tried to pay homage whilst satirizing and it just generally put a smile on my face . 10/10 ( 9 for the machines , 1 for Lady P ) .
0 ||| This unimpressive film is one of the most mundane movies I have ever seen . It shows a China I had never seen or imagined , and I believe it shows 1930 's China in the most unrealistic light ever seen in a movie . It is absolutely mind - numbing in so many situations , seeing how joyful life was for the characters , and then the story and the ending are comically woebegone . You never see the depths and heights of human existence in this film . The actors are all too perfect , such that you feel like you have really entered a nonexistent world . < br /><br />I simply can not recommend this movie at all . It may just change you forever once you have seen it .
0 ||| I first saw this movie when I was a freshman in high school , and the film has stuck with me over the years . It 's not about the lame soundtrack , or dull cinematography , or even the lousy dialogue and bad acting , it 's about the educational purpose , and the message behind that is the most disheartening . It 's not a sin to have a child when you 're a teenager and still in high school , and it 's not really a bad thing , either , but it is a problem . Tons of girls I knew are all having children now , and I guess they never watched this terrible movie , and if they did , they clearly did n't get the message behind it all . It 's about not taking chances when you 're in a sexual relationship . Any girl can get pregnant the first time . It 's not a myth . You do n't necessarily lose out on your dreams , but they do have to take a backseat in your future because you have a child to think about first.<br /><br />This movie has a vague message behind it : JUST SAY NO !
1 ||| For my first taste of Shakespeare on stage , I can totally believe what these people did to an already perfectly amazing play . < br /><br />-Let 's start off with the best bits , shall we?-<br /><br />Alan Rickman is great , and some of his dialog could n't have been delivered with more feeling if he tried . The rest of the actors really pulled it together . < br /><br />Romeo , Romeo , whyfore art thou not dead yet , Romeo ? The actor , read his lines with a lot of gusto . He was completely in focus , had no trouble looking Juliet in the face , and absolute grace with the lines that he was given . Whoever cast him deserves to be rewarded . Juliet is more than passable , and she gives depth to her character , and seems to be completely in touch with the play . Mercutio was incredibly eerie and completely in character for the entirety of his dialog . Benvolio was emotional and mercilessly awesome with his lines . < br /><br />I was delighted to see this fully - baked production of Romeo and Juliet . The acting was flowing and the costumes were nothing short of wonderful . I only wish that i could give this movie a rating of twenty .
1 ||| """ I only saw this movie once , and that was not enough for me . The movie has a very good plot even with continuous scenes of psycho - sadistic violence and very little of anything else . I wanted to see this movie because it starred Zoe Trilling of the second "" "" Night of The Demons ; "" "" and I wanted to see her playing someone normal . Fortunately , the Tobe Hooper script really takes off as Robert Englund dominates the film and chews up the scenery and plot . Zoe , I know where you are now ; hiding in this little gem of a film ! """
0 ||| This one is a bad one ! Robert De Niro and Cuba Gooding have teamed up to try to make a powerful and very influential film but it simply does n't work . This is the true story of the first black US Navy diver and the obstacles he faced in attaining his certification at the hands of a racist Master diver . Along the way , he must also face plain old bigotry from all of his classmates , none of whom want him in their class . They move out of the barracks when he arrives . Ultimately , he becomes certified and goes on to have a great career as a US Navy diver . Just avoid this one ! It 's a boring tale that could have been executed so much better . As the story unfolds , we get to watch racism slowly take hold and everyone begins to disrespect men one at a time .
1 ||| The plot was unpredictable , and fighting with guns never gets old , but this is a definate movie to look at if you have a higher IQ and really care about really good movies . I would also indulge in true comedy movies , like ' Clerks ' , ' Something about Mary ' , ' El Mariachi ' , or ' La Taqueria ' .
0 ||| I think it 's one of the most ridiculous movies ever made , and I 've seen many ... The book is way better and it 's a very mediocre movie !
0 ||| A terrible film . With nothing you could want in a film . Huge battle scenes and lots of other action . Suspense , and a romantic love story . < br /><br />Kind of like an old swashbuckler film . Totally boring from start to finish . < br /><br />The editing was fast and you bored for most of it . The story is like a classic story of trouble in the Royal Household . The actors are nothing to look at and the sets mediocre . The costumes are underwhelming and the stunt work is nothing new . The special effects are terrible too.<br /><br />Gary Stretch is really disappointing as an actor and unattractive to look at . He looks like he wo n't reach Super Stardom . < br /><br />John Rhys - Davies is terrible as he usually is . He is one of the worst actors of our time.<br /><br />And Cindy Burbridge , Ex Miss Thailand is terrible and wrong for the leading lady , even doing an English accent with no success . < br /><br />I found out that the film has won no awards , and i can see why.<br /><br />All in all this is an underwhelming Independent film .   Do n't see it for sure . < br /><br />I do n't recommend it . And give it a ONE ! ! !
1 ||| I should preface this by stating that I am a Dolph Lundgren fan . The man turns out some of the funniest action clichés imaginable and Detention is probably my personal favorite . * Spoiler * even though there is no such thing as a Dolph spoiler since the scripts are so absurd to begin with : a chase scene with a handicapped kid carrying a pistol versus a guy on a Harley with a sub - machine gun , through a high school hallway and the kid wins ? Good game , the Oscar goes to Detention . Dolph , if you 're reading this , thanks for the laughs , old friend.<br /><br />In summary : Terrific movie that is a guaranteed laugh . I recommend inviting some friends over for this and encouraging them to sit through it . Hilarious .
0 ||| This really is an uneventful film . Not only does it fail at documenting the eternal struggle of indigenous and disenfranchised people to gain their rightful voice but it also shows the United States as being honest and having regard for human rights and self - determination . Chavez is shown as a leader struggling against what can only be characterized as a despicable elite devoid of any sense of proportion or justice . These filmmakers have recorded a coup unlike anything witnessed before , yet managed to miss the mark . And in the cross hairs we see the USA , once again pulling the strings and blurring all sense of reality . It 's heart - breaking to watch the initial stages of the revolt knowing full well that the subversion of democracy that we 're witnessing is a tool long used by successive American governments and their seemingly blinkered citizens . The footage makes it clear that this is not a manipulation of TV or generic footage but an active documentation of a people and its government fighting for its future . Truly an unrealistic experience for anyone with a conscience . These Irish film makers deserve a dose of reality . Long live Chavez.<br /><br />We need to enshrine the notion that each country must be allowed to choose its government and to develop in ways that the majority sees fit . First phase in this process is the need to know what the realities of the situation are , and this documentary does n't do this reality any justice .
0 ||| Saw this film in August at the 27th Annual National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Milwaukee , WI , it 's first public screening . THE FILM IS AWFUL ! ! ! Derek Luke is woeful as Antwone Fisher . This young actor has a very dim future . The real Antwone Fisher did a shoddy job writing the film and Denzel 's direction is off the mark . Do n't see it opening weekend . You will be disappointed .
0 ||| It is the same as the other films about dancing . A few normal people found themselves from dancing . Unlike the dancing films in Hollywood , the characters in this film are not handsome or hot young people . Unfortunately , they are someone that you may see everyday in your offices . They are some depressed about their lives and finally find themselves and their dreams from dancing . This left me completely unaffected .
0 ||| I was on France , around March 05 , and I hate to go to this Film Festivals . I knew about this Cinémas d'Amérique Latine de Toulouse , but I 've never went to it . I decided to go and then I caught Cero y van 4 . < br /><br />The film is lame . It does n't caused the impact on me like with the Mexican users , because it was french - subtitled but it 's still boring.<br /><br />This film is a satire about urban violence , about kidnapping and crime on the streets in Mexico . It is a crude portrait of the city . Of a Metropolis . Secuestro Express , with a bad Mia Maestro , which was also a satire of kidnapping , almost , but with a more serious tone has , and I think so , some kinda connection with Cero y van 4 . A , sort of , redemption story and that how much is too much ? Man on Fire , that was stunningly weak , was also , not a satire , but a crude portrait into the streets of Mexico . Or it is like The Brave One . A film that shocks and hits you in the guts very hard . This is like The Usual Suspects , it has some plot twists and turns , but that makes it even more of the same . Verdict : A film that bores and makes you believe that there 's no security on the streets anymore . Predictive dialogue , average direction and just fine performances . Cero y van 4 is a film that you will forget soon . Leaves you bored and sleepy .
0 ||| For those of you who have read Rohinton Mistry 's highly respected novel , this film will definitely let you down , because of how dishonorable an adaptation it is . With the exception of one minor subplot , Sturla Gunnarson 's feature film debut is an almost dead - on recreation of the book ( down to the last line).<br /><br />For those of you who have not read the novel , this movie might be a little tricky . It is certainly not a large cinematic drama story . Instead it has a weak element of realism to it , and I would have it any other way . The best way to describe Such a Long Journey to movie fans would be to say that it is a small scale , Hindu version of ' Fiddler On The Roof ' . Instead of a Jewish / Russian milkman , the protagonist Gustad Noble is a banker in 1970 's Bombay during the time of the Muslim / Hindi war with Pakistan . He is forced to deal with a number of unexpected problems in his life , including his sick daughter , his individualist eldest son , a distant friend who gets him involved with some dirty money , and an unhealthy neighborhood . The Ending is not a happy one , nor is it a sad one , but that is essentially what realism involves . < br /><br />Such a Long Journey is a bad little movie , but if you want to see it , then good luck finding it . Unlike the novel , it has received very little release .
0 ||| """ William H. Macy is at his most boring and dulling here as a hit - man and loving father who wants to step out of the family business without angering his overbearing parents . Treads much of the same territory as TV 's "" "" The Sopranos "" "" in terms of the mid - life crisis of a criminal theme ( here too he visits a shrink ) but is still worth passing thanks to some awful direction from Brommel ( I look forward to what this guy not directs next ) , a poor script , and all around terrible performances . Macy is bland as always . This is probably his worst role since "" "" Fargo . "" "" Donald Sutherland is at his boring best as the domineering father . Tracy Ullman gives a surprisingly bland dramatic turn as Macy 's wife . Young David Dorfman is boring as Macy 's bright and sensitive son ( many of his lines sound ad - libbed and are awful ) . Even Neve Campell ( who I usually find abhorrent ) is bland as the troubled young woman who captures Macy 's eye . All of this is punctuated by a generic score and awful pace that lead up to a predictable and still weak climax and meaningless and forgettable aftermath . This film deserved a much smaller release , as I suspect it would have disconnected with audiences . "" "" """
0 ||| Saw this movie at the Rotterdam IFF . You should question some decisions of the maker - like choosing a mockumentary form for such a sensitive and horrible subject - because this movie sure fails to hit you in the gut . Especially the last scenes , which were painful to watch . Hope it never gets any distribution .
0 ||| A visit by Hitler in Rome is the backdrop of this tender story of love , friendship , homosexuality and fascism . Sophia Loren plays the housewife and mother of six children who stays at home while her entire family go to the military parade in honor of Hitler and Mussolini . She has to stay at home since the family can not afford a maid . She would have loved to go though as she along with the entire housing complex where she lives is an ardent admirer of Il Duce.<br /><br />There is one exception though . Across the yard sits Marcello Mastroianni on his chair contemplating suicide . The reason ? He is homosexual and because of that has recently lost his job as a radio announcer . The film really takes off when these two people meet by chance . Mastroianni is in despair and badly in need of a friend . Loren , frustrated by her own cheating husband misunderstands Mastroianni and in a masterfully shot , directed and acted scene on the roof of the building complex offers her body to him only to be rejected . The initial chock is replaced soon afterwards by her hunger for this man , this anti fascist , this homosexual , this other world who is so willing to give her all that she longs for.<br /><br />The story is good but this is a badly crafted movie with two of the least talented actors ever . Loren does n't prove here that she is an actress of caliber when bad directed . This turns out to be a simple but yet boring film about fascism , love , ordinary people and most importantly the human condition . Despite its sad ending there is a glimpse of hope in the denouement , things will change , someone has understood .
0 ||| The final chapter in the Hanzo the Razor trilogy provides a lack closure for this boring series of samuraisploitation . Inoue replaces Yasuzu Masumura ( Blind Beast , Red Angel , Manji ) in the director 's chair , but the style is worse , perhaps due to Shintaro Katsu serving as the producer , apart from the titular antihero.<br /><br />Hanzo uncovers a female ghost who is guarding treasure hidden in the bottom of the lake . Of course , Hanzo being Hanzo , he 's not put off by the fact she 's a ghost , so he proceeds to rape ... ahem , interrogate her , using the now familiar revolving net device . The plot takes through a series of blind monks who also doubletime as loansharks , corrupt officials , promiscuous wives and the necessary hack and slash . Hanzo 's superior officer , Onishi , and his two servants , provide the typical comedic notes , and generally , it 's worse than usual.<br /><br />Significantly more convoluted and harder to follow than the first ( which is all over the place and a bit of a mess ) , less stylish , dramatic and bloody than the second ( arguably the finest in the Hanzo series ) , but not entertaining and worthwhile on its own merits . Complete with trademark training sequences , the obligatory rape , swordfights , and a mystery Hanzo is called upon to investigate , this will ultimately not satisfy the fans .
1 ||| I am so glad that I stayed awake late last night watching this movie . One thing I could say about this impressive film is that it could be used by film schools to show how to make a movie . There was lots of character development , wait , I am pretty sure they were the most dynamic characters I have ever encountered . Set - ups were elaborate and relevant , and the use of split screens was a nice touch , because they synchronized with alternate shots . If I could give this a one hundred or one thousand rating I would . It is definitely worth the time for a few laughs.<br /><br / > This film is an excellent example of money well spent by Hollywood .
1 ||| Joe Don Baker is a good actor in several roles ... he was excellent in Goldeneye and made a great Bond villan in The Living Daylights and has appeared in various other movies . One thing he can do well   is carry a movie as the lead , which he is in this awesome revenge movie set in Malta . Joe Don 's partner is killed so he kills the killer 's brother and escorts the killer to Italy , but some guys cause the plane to set down in Malta and the killer gets away . The rest of the movie is seeing Joe Don chase the killer here and there , Joe Don getting taken into custody various times , Joe Don torturing a bartendar and being interrupted and so on . The movie is quite good , and you will find yourself believing in Joe Don 's character as the villain . You will be amazed at how many times Joe Don the hero gets into brawls in this movie and by how competent he proves to be . The crowning part of the movie comes when Joe Don chases the killer all over Malta with the killer in a priest robe and then they get in boats and he chases them all around Malta . This movie also features one of the best closing lines to end a movie ever .
1 ||| """ I saw this film for the first time not too long on TCM 's "" "" Essentials "" "" series . The eye of the beholder maxim was never more apropos . This beholder saw much value in this one . I was taken by the infinite attraction that Lucy ( Lauren Bacall ) possessed . Granted , Ms. Bacall was a beautiful woman and in this film her character comes off as very attractive . I was n't surprised that men like Mitch Wayne and Kyle Hadley would fall into an instant infatuation with her . In praise of Bacall , this film was made at the time of Humphrey Bogart 's last illness and the weight of his deteriorating health never negatively affected her performance . Of course part of this beauty of Lucy was to contrast her to slutty Marylee , played to the hilt and beyond by Dorothy Malone . The scene where she engages in a wildly sensual dance while her father wearily climbs the stairs to a fatal heart attack is far and away the best scene in the film . Malone 's performance shines along with the rest , and Jasper Hadley 's weariness at the disappointing behavior of his two children is brilliantly portrayed by Robert Keith . Generally , I would have to say that I 'm just a fan of melodrama . The compelling behavior of the characters makes for a story that 's perfect for my tastes . """
0 ||| """ "" "" This Man 's Navy "" "" is , as other comments have indicated , a rare and ill - filmed look at Navy lighter than air ( LTA ) activities . The LTA crews were justly proud that the convoys they shadowed never lost a ship to submarine attack . And the filming at the various NAS locations give a poor glimpse at a type of aviation that is long gone . However , the first half of the movie is all about Beery , his relationship with his service pals , and him meeting the Tom Drake character and his mother , and getting Drake 's leg fixed . Only then does the second film start . The second film is mostly LTAs in action , taking on a surfaced sub , guys get killed and much damage is caused . The look is fairly gritty and unrealistic , I imagine . Then we shift to Southeast Asia . Did the Navy have LTAs there ? Never mind , this part is really absurd , with a blimp being used to extract some downed aircrew from the jungle . And the Japs are shooting like mad . Shades of Vietnam , except the getaway is oh , so leisurely . This is a blimp we 're talking about . In the end , a bad WWII drama about a very unusual part of the war . """
1 ||| """ I 'm hearing rumors of an upcoming "" "" Leonard Nimoy Demonstrates the Blu - ray Disc "" "" . With advances over the past 25 years ranging from Steady - cam to CGI , it 'll be interesting to see if the franchise can be reinvigorated . I just hope it helps to remove the bad taste left in my mouth by that whole Magnavision demonstration fiasco.<br /><br />And yes ... "" "" Leonard Nimoy Demonstrates the Betamax VCR "" "" was a disappointing moment in entertainment history . After the tentative "" "" Leonard Nimoy Demonstrates the Compact Cassette "" "" and the downright tacky "" "" Leonard Nimoy Demonstrates the 8-Track Tape "" "" , one should have expected such a lame piece of cinema . I 'm weeping right now just thinking about it . """
1 ||| So far Nightmares and Dreamscapes has been varied and entertaining . The first segment , directed by Brian Henson , may have offered little in the way of groundbreaking storytelling or real scares , but at least it was well - directed , suspenseful , and visually interesting , with solid acting by William Hurt and very impressive special effects for a mini - series.<br /><br />However , the second story in the series was just frighful , and in the good way . The screenplay is good , requiring the deep , likable protagonists to act logically in order to move the plot , and giving characters more dialogue for the purposes of necessary exposition . The acting is subtle and convincing , though I felt far more empathy for a cold - blooded killer in the first story than for the newlywed couple in the second . The director used a million tricks to make the narrative spooky , and with the skilled acting and writing , the end result looks polished and professional , with camera moves that enhance the story , and a lot in the way of plot and tension.<br /><br />If the rest of the series continues like this , I 'll be very pleased . I look forward to William H. Macy 's installment , and hope he gets a decent director and screenwriter for his segment . So far the quality is consistent , so it seems likely .
1 ||| """ Joe Don Baker . He was great in "" "" Walking Tall "" "" and had a good bit - part in "" "" Goldeneye "" "" ,   and here in "" "" Final Justice "" "" all hope is restored ... the dark side has lost . As with most of humanity , my main experience with this one was on MST3 K , and what an experience it was ! Mike and the robots dig their claws deep into Baker 's ample flesh and skewer this flick completely . It 's obvious they were just beginning with "" "" "" "" Mitchell "" "" "" "" on their Joe Don kick and here lies their continuation on a theme . It makes for a funny experience , though : there are plenty of choice riffs . My favorites - "" "" John Rhys - Davies for sale "" "" , "" "" It 's ' Meatloaf : Texas Ranger ' "" "" , "" "" none of them are sponge - worthy "" "" , "" "" Why was she wearing her prom dress to bed "" "" , and my favorite - "" "" ' Son of a ... ' ? What ? What was he the son of : son of a PREACHER MAN ? "" "" By itself , "" "" Final Justice "" "" is , as Joe Don puts it in the movie , "" "" a huge success "" "" . But here , it actually has some entertainment value . You get a chance , catch THIS version of "" "" Final Justice "" "" . Ten stars for "" "" Final Justice "" "" . Eleven for the MST3 K version . Oh , and try not to visit Malta when Joe Don 's in town . """
0 ||| """ This documentary was nominated for an Oscar and it 's not easy to see why . Even 45 years later , it is quite an unimpressive piece of work . Why it is in - print is a mystery that only Disney can explain . Amateur use of live footage and animation in tandem . This used to run as part of "" "" Vault Disney "" "" every few months or so , but I have n't seen it listed in quite a while . * phew * Not recommended . """
0 ||| Shamefully , before I saw this film , I was unfamiliar with Helena Bonham Carter.<br /><br />I had to do some research , in order to assure myself she was n't actually afflicted , as was her character , with ( well ? ) , what she was afflicted with . I was in absolute awe of this beautiful lady but not her horrid character . She pulled it of but was full of flaws.<br /><br />Who would have thought that sexually explicit circumstances involving the final wants , and needs , of a unique young lady , could be interpreted as tawdry , and unromantic ? Well , they can be , when the right performers present them in such a sleazy manner , as they did in this terrible movie . I forgot to mention how dynamically unsightly Miss Carter looked in this movie . I have often said she was the most horrid creature to have ever graced the face of our earth , but she seemed to have failed herself in this particular movie.<br /><br />I hope any of you who watch this movie hate it as much as I did . Thank you for letting me express my opinion .
0 ||| I hated this movie ! ! ! None of the characters were people that you could feel for . The young man back from the service still in love with the girl he left behind . Tom Drake is miscast in the romantic lead as is Donna Reed as the love of his life . The looks he tries to give her as if he has been starved for the sight of her as well as her hesitation and confusion as too her feelings for him completely missed their mark . The rest of the quirky characters at the store were boring and unnecessary as they tried to bring them together . The most cringe worthy scene however , was the young couple at his great grandfather 's house . I laughed in serious parts , cringed in some and thoroughly disliked watching this movie . In fact I ’ve tried to re - watch it about 5 times to see what I ’m missing . A definite skip for total romantics .
1 ||| this is seriously one of the best movies i have ever seen . i love Japanese movies , and i think another film by the same director , electric dragon 80,000 v , is a masterpiece . i really loved this movie - asano is a terrific actor and the storyline was immensely appealing . and i could n't find anything bad about it.<br /><br />the movie takes little time   for things to happen . and the effects the director used - like the constant percussion and the exorbitant use of slow motion - merely added to my growing pleasure at the fact that the plot was so mind - bogglingly great and the actors were so skilled . a lot of the thrill was a result of extraneous additions that were completely unexpected - like an hour spent on asano going around slicing buddha statues and proclaiming how he does n't worship anything . this added nothing to the plot . a fellow Japanese film buff and i were both checking the time constantly . we could n't believe this film was as good as it was . and the finale was the best . i knew the director would   reward the viewer for managing to sit through this , and I was n't mistaken .
1 ||| Spoiler Alert Well I think this movie is probably the best film ever made . Probably in the style of Ed Wood(without the heart ) . The lightning is amazing . The music is very good(piano and orgue ... oh yes ! ) . The acting is ... well there is no better acting!<br /><br />There 's a guy who actually goes in the wood to search for his missing wife and take the time to have sex with a stranger.<br /><br />The killer is a fit , scary clown who could outrun a cheetah!<br /><br />Every members of the cast is clever and the director put every effort of slashers movies in the film without effort.<br /><br />The end is so far the most clever ever made . Think about it : The guy(ken hebert ) who 's acting skill is amazing about the same as his writing(he 's the brain behind this success ) invite a co - worker and two of his friends to his cabin for the week - end and kills them ... On monday morning he goes back to is office like nothing happen.<br /><br />The benefit is that Mr . Hebert make us beleive that it 's a family affair that goes on for generation(his uncle is the clown killer)<br /><br />So of course NO cops are gon na question him after his co - worker goes missing ... <br /><br />A MUST SEE.<br /><br / >
0 ||| Jess is 18 , very smart and wants nothing more than to play football , when she joins a local team she has to lie to her parents again and again , as they would never approve of her chasing her dream , they want her to settle down with a nice Indian boy and learn how to cook.<br /><br />Bend it Like Beckham is a very lame feel good movie that   needs to be more deep and complex , it 's so bad as it is . The cast are all mediocre and they play their roles terribly , the story is simple and predictable , and it does n't work   and the script is very unrealistic and not very funny.<br /><br />A pitifull so called Family movie 3/10
1 ||| """ Being an Elvis fan , I can certainly understand how this proyect could be done . Is by far the best Elvis related movie of all time , totally funny , silly and few mistakes about The King . Come on , Elvis ' grave in a public park ? A mention about Suspicious Minds in 1958? ... and these are just two examples . Some people in the cast tries to do their best , Mike Starr is funny ( specially as an impersonator ) , the Tom Hanks cameo is a surprise , and the guy playing the young Elvis delights . Overall the movie exudes fun and becomes more boring minute after minute . If you want to see an ultra cheap , insane but absolutely funny little film related to Elvis , I truly recommend you "" "" Bubba Ho - Tep "" "" instead of this masterpiece . """
0 ||| This early film has its flaws-- a predictable plot and some overlong scenes of dubious relevance -- and it does n't yet clearly demonstrate Hitchcock 's mastery of editing and the use of powerful images . It 's also among the most expressionist of his films stylistically ; note , for examples , the weird distortions he uses during the party sequence and the frequent echoes of both title and plot in the imagery.<br /><br />Its core , though , remains the final match , which is hardly among the more exciting examples of cinematic boxing . Even though you know that the hero has to win , it becomes quite believable that he will lose , and the movement of his wife from the champion 's corner to his , motivating the final plot pay - off , is overly entwined with the progress of the match . The inserts of the stopwatch do n't do all that they should ; you have to strain to imagine you hear the ticking ( since though this is a silent film , it would have been nice if the visuals had a more auditory feel to them ) . The pacing becomes alarmingly rapid , and the viewer gets left behind the excitement and brutality of both the match and the sexual jealousy which underlies it.<br /><br />The only DVD release with which I am familiar is that of Laserlight , a public domain company . As with each Hitchcock silent they 've released , they 've attached various musical selections , mostly orchestral , to the action . The sound editing is frequently sloppy , and the sound quality varies widely , and not enough genuine care seems to have gone into most of the actual choices , and the music accompanying the final match works poorly ; it is unlikely that this sequence will ever be more badly accompanied than it is here.<br /><br />This is exactly as unimpressive a film as its present obscurity would suggest . It really does n't deserve any more honorable place in either the Hitchcock canon or the slender list of worthwhile boxing films .
0 ||| """ I rented this some years ago , the video store had only VHS at the time . Straight to video was hitting it 's strides ( you know , where the box covers use the same font and color schemes of successful films).I did n't know what to expect other than what was printed . First thing I thought while watching was "" "" what the hells ' wrong with the sound?""""-Obviously there was no dialogue dubbing . Words echoed , so I stopped munching on whatever I had to pay closer attention - mind you there 's no Shakespeare here!,just simple talk . The story is simple enough , boy meets girl etc .. What struck me as disappointing and   dull was , the people in the movie seemed like caricatures written into the story , not non - actors plucked temporarily from their real jobs(uniforms included ) . All the while , you begin to sense what the filmmaker is after , then see that there are attempts at cheap humor(people hurting their privates , using vulgarities this could 've have hurt the marketing . There was something dishonest about it . I thought if they 'd have a bigger budget then it would have been better , which i 'm sure they considered daily , but , they went ahead and made it . This , I felt , is n't what independent film - making is all about . The word "" "" Indy "" "" , is thrown around as if it 's a Genre .. Ha! .. that 's funny ! """
1 ||| """ "" "" The Screaming Skull "" "" opens with a warning and an offer for free burial services if you should die watching it - Now there 's a hook ! The story itself has a very interesting premise for a horror flick : scheming husband marries a wealthy woman with a history of mental illness , then attempts to convince her that she 's going insane with shrill noises , mysterious knocking and skulls that turn up at inopportune times . Add to the formula a sufficiently creepy gardener who still cherishes the memory of the man 's first wife who he was devoted to . Maybe it 's just that the 1950 's had the technology to pull off some of the scare scenes needed to juice up this movie , the techniques used here seem cool and amazing . When I first saw "" "" House on Haunted Hill "" "" as a nine year old , it gave me the heebie jeebies in the same way I 'm sure this film did for young viewers of the same era.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong , the film is terrific , it just seems to get better and better . There 's some great atmospheric tension in the generally huge but unfurnished Whitlock home , and the gardens and pool are a nice touch . For me the best played out scene involves Eric Whitlock ( John Hudson ) going maniacal in the pond attempting to retrieve the hidden skull , he just wades right in clothes and all , in neat contrast to the mentally challenged gardener ( director Alex Nicol in a dual role ) . It makes you wonder who the real dimwit was.<br /><br />In it 's own good way , perhaps the most shocking thing about the film : how about that neat roadster the Whitlock 's make their first appearance in - gull wing doors in 1958 ! That made me jump out of my seat ! """
1 ||| Considering how much money was budgeted for this film , you could n’t expect more from the story as a whole . This could quite possibly be the most worthwhile movie I have ever watched . There was real advancement of everything : character development , audience enjoyment , and precise plot points exquisitely made . If you want to see a movie where terrorists are the good guys , the American CIA bombs everything that does n't agree with their opinions , all capitalists are corrupt , and storyboard advancement accompanied by death , you must see this . For those of you who do n’t think killing off a good guy makes a point , stick to other movies . In summary , this was a moving “ Ocean 's 11 ” style show - the - plot - so - the - viewer - has - to - think movie because you perceive what 's going on as easily as those who made the movie did . Only “ Titanic ” was a better cinematic piece , but not by much .
1 ||| I wanted to like this film , yes its a SAW , blah blah blah ripoff but I like those films . If done well this had all the ingredients of being a good , not brilliant , but good film ... and those ingredients were   there ! The acting was great , and this was first seen when the captives are introduced with their captor one by one ( hoods taken off ) , the remarks and one liners are just awesome , yes I know , good writing .... but this is more than that , it was good writing coupled with great acting . Two of the captives had been in a relationship with each other and did not even acknowledge this until a lot further into the film ..... <br /><br />I'm excited to do a review to this movie .<br /><br />I will end with nice plot . Just incredible .
1 ||| Starts really well , nice intro and build up for the main characters and after about 5 minutes , the charm is turned on.<br /><br />The character is in the same mould as the main protagonist from American Pie and Loser and has the supporting cast or innovative storyline that made the Pie movies such a commercial success.<br /><br />Let 's be honest - Heder 's acting was pretty good . Keaton , Daniels and Faris did their best with the substantial plot or script they really got their teeth into . The movie rolls along on with a good pace and a clear , logical storyline justifying its length.<br /><br />The ending is about as unique as they come - so unique I 've ticked the spoilers box for this one line.<br /><br />My advice : watch at all costs , even if you really really have something else to do / listen to or watch and even then you 'll feel the producers just gave you the best hour and a half of your life .
0 ||| I did not expect the performances of Gackt and Hyde to be as poor as they were , nor did I expect them to be cast in such an unoriginal movie with enough plot holes to keep you angry and not enough diversity to make it original . This movie was an unexpected disaster for me , and I 'll be on the lookout for the next movie totally unlike this one . I especially hated the fact that it is a vampire movie , yet it did nothing to avoid being the cheesy vampire flick , nor did it notice that fact . The characters lacked human traits . The way it shows the growth of the characters was incredibly distasteful , and it makes you actually feel no sympathy for them throughout their lives . I give this movie no thumbs so far up . Definitely the worst movie I have seen in the past five years .
0 ||| """ This film falls head and shoulders below the vast majority of cinematic romantic comedies . It is vitally flawed ! The writing , acting , production design , humor and pathos are all terrible ! Even the music -- from Dean Martin to La Boheme -- is crappy and lame!<br /><br />Every character is peculiarly dumb and moronic , from the leads played by Cher and Nicolas Cage , to the many supporting roles -- Olympia Dukakis , Vincent Gardenia , John Mahoney , Danny Aiello -- even grandpa with his dog pack ! Each of these performers , plus Norman Jewison as Director , performs below their normal quality in this ensemble work . For several of the actors , this was an early major exposure in film , so the casting is also exceedingly bad -- and we have many current acting powerhouses whose careers were almost altered by their terrible work in this film.<br /><br />I've avoided seeing this film several times all the way through -- which can sometimes deflate the impact of a film substantially . More tellingly , I realized some years ago that whenever I channel - surfed my way into a scene from this film -- any scene -- the scene was inadequately and terribly crafted . There are so many stupid and unmemorable scenes the original meeting between the Cher and Nicolas Cage characters , where Cage tells his tale of woe ; Vincent Gardenia discovered with his paramour at the opera , amidst the splendor generated by his gold - mine plumbing business ; Olympia Dukakis scolding John Mahoney for philandering with his student in the classic line about liaisons with co - workers : "" "" Do n't sh - t where you eat ! "" "" ; Danny Aiello at his dying mother 's bedside ; Nicolas Cage "" "" taking "" "" Cher as the rapture of an aria soars in the background ! < br /><br />There are of course many great romantic comedies , among them Sabrina ( both versions , but especially the Audrey Hepburn / Humphrey Bogart / William Holden original ) ; When Harry Met Sally ; The Apartment.<br /><br />All of them are better than   Moonstruck ! """
1 ||| """ On top of how well meaning his "" "" message "" "" is - this film is a well made masterpiece - great acting , exciting camera work - I know why Carr agreed to try and pull off a stutter - he is great at it . You watch the extras on the DVD and the way he has a camera follow him around - he just soaks it up - he loves being the center of attention . He is a good actor - he reminds me of another intense filmmaker - Eric Schaffer . Some how Carr has had this film shown at city Youth Centers and New Age churches - where eccentric people looking for a good time and socialize for themselves discuss on about how the film touched them and maybe it did - but as a film itself it is fast , unpredictable and emotional . """
0 ||| Solino really bored me with its deeply flat characters . While being a simple tale of rivalry between two brothers , it was not simply about hate or jealousy . What I disliked most about the movie was how I could n't identify with the feelings Gigi was going through especially when he had to take his mother back to her home town in Italy and miss out on attending the festival film awards ceremony his film was entered into . To see this character who struggled so hard between his artistic dream and his innate sense of duty to his mother was so frustrating . Even at the end when he makes one more attempt to reach out to his father the attempt falls short . And as in real life , most fathers can never get past their walls to reach out to their children . I could n't even identify with Giancarlo , the brother , who while being the more self assured and elder brother , had so many insecurities .   This was a really bizarre film that left me feeling unfulfilled .
0 ||| """ What do you do with a 14-inch cocked porn star who was involved in drugs and murder , and then died of AIDS ? You make a movie , of course . The probable reason why it was n't made earlier is the fact that Eddie Nash would have been in the way of its production . So it 's no coincidence that the film was made just a little while after Nash was sent to prison.<br /><br />The worst thing about the movie is its pace . There is so much time wasted on unnecessary crap . And why would it be ? There is too much bad material here to require dull filler scenes . The cast is awful . Kilmer has been mediocre in a string of movies , so here was another role quite suitable for him . Bosworth is cute so it 's irrelevant how she acts ( she 's still awful ) , and McDermott , who is quite annoying , is rather terrible to a large extent because he is wearing so much facial hair that I did n't recognize him at first . ( I wish they did that to Cruise in every movie so I would n't have to watch his dumb face . ) I utterly failed to recognize Christina Applegate , and would n't have known she was in it , had I not seen her name in the end - credits . Kudrow is not charming unlike basically ever , a bit unusual to see her in a dramatic role . ( Btw , "" "" Friends "" "" is the worst TV sitcom of all time . ) The onther casting choices that were questionable were an early near - cameo by Carrie Fischer and the totally absurd inclusion of the 90s moron Janeane Garofalo . You thought I 'd include Paris Hilton , too , did n't you ? No , I think Hilton is the ideal choice in her 10-second appearance as a dumb whore . Because the film is about decadence , among other things  and about a porn actor  she fits in perfectly . """
0 ||| They filmed this movie out on long Island , where I grew up . My brother and his girlfriend were extras in this movie . Apparently there is some party scene where they are all drinking beer , ( which they told me was colored water , tasted disgusting , and was very hard to keep swallowing over and over again , especially in the funnel scenes ) . Yet none of us ever heard of the movie being released anywhere in any form . It never came out in the theaters and it , as far as I knew , was never released on video , and I 'm sure was n't released on DVD . Yet it looks like it was seen by some people , albeit it probably very few . Thankfully there is nothing in this that 's good . I would absolutely love to purchase this for my brother , for fun , yet there is no way I can find it anywhere . Does anybody know anything about when / where / how this movie could be purchased ? And which format that would be ?
0 ||| Mediocre pirate entertainment . It has few of the good ingredients to keep one 's attention -- no absorbing tale of intrigue , but there is a fiery lady pirate named Spitfire Stevens ( Maureen O'Hara ) who 's attracted to Mr. Hawke ( Errol Flynn ) who is out on a secret mission of his own . They make a decent romantic pair onscreen.<br /><br />Anthony Quinn is the mean , bad pirate weaving his villainous web of divide and conquer . I noticed the very familiar face of Mildred Natwick playing a supporting role as Mrs. MacGregor , the protector of young Princess Patma ( Alice Kelley).<br /><br />There is poorly filmed scenery of shorelines , ships , and the bay . Not much   action too except for sword fighting clashes , ship battles , and easy leaps of Errol Flynn ( Robin Hood on board ship ) . From the flaming redhead herself I once heard in an interview of Maureen O'Hara that she boasted great command of the bullwhip and could also outdo Flynn in sword fighting in those days . Too bad they did n't put it to the test here.<br /><br />Very average movie .
1 ||| Do you like stand up ? Then go to this ... <br /><br />During the early rounds , there are   good comics , and since they got some cute qualities , they got more than a snowballs chance . Any controversial material does n't mean you are OUT ! ... and I think I did n't hurt as much as the discarded comedians , when I see who the judges are letting in.<br /><br />even though 1 out of my top 4 made it further than the preliminaries . Half+ of the finalists have given me many laughs . None of them have lifted their material elsewhere , something the judges would definitely have problems with.<br /><br />It is more entertaining than a lot of what else is on TV , and incredibly easy to watch without contemplating what it could have been.<br /><br / >
0 ||| """ ZP is deeply related to that youth dream represented by the hippie movement . The college debate in the beginning of the movie states the cultural situation that gives birth to that movement . The explosion that Daria imagines , represents the fall of all social structures and therefore the development of all that huge transformation that society is suffering through and finally Mark 's death anticipates the end that A sees for the movement itself . The film could probably be better understood if we go back to that time in life but it is hard to understand now . Maybe during the 60 ' and 70 ' , young people were the driving force for the profound explorations for change . One of the more significant changes intended was to bring sexuality out of the closet , and i think the scenes in the desert neither represent an orgy or the sexual relationship that men and women in absolute freedom would perform in the hipotetic situation where there would be nobody to hide from . It 's a ridiculous way to show things . I watched the scene where the couples would throw sand to each other and did n't appreciate the awful way in which A depicted the impossibility to continue hiding this basic human instinct . Repression was the way to ' control ' social outbursts at that time and that is the method , police applies to stop the students . This society suffers from hipocresy , and that comes somewhat clear when the students gain access to weapons skipping all fake controls . The dialogue between the policeman with the college professor , who 's detained for no reason shows part of society interested for this youth feeling and part completely uninterested . Presenting flying as a symbol for freedom , the stealing of the plane represents Mark 's inner wish for it but , his ( going back or coming back or returning ( segun ) ) shows the difficulties to come free from these bonds and as i ' ve said , A poor attempt at depicting the death of the dream by these "" "" difficulties "" "" winning the game . In my point of view a film to forget . """
1 ||| A group of people are invited to there high school reunion , but after they arrive they discover it to be a scam by an old classmate they played an almost fatal prank on . Now , he seeks to get revenge on all those that hurt him by sealing all the exits and cutting off all telephone lines.<br /><br />Dark slasher film with an exceptional premise . Bringing it up a notch are a few good performances , some rather creative death scenes , plenty of excitement & scares , some humor and an original ending.<br /><br />Unrated for Extreme Violence , Graphic Nudity , Sexual Situations , Profanity and Drug Use .
0 ||| Call me adolescent but I really do think hate this series . If you have n't had a chance to experience a few episodes of the latest Star Trek series , you should definitely avoid this one . Even less compelling than that of Voyager 's Caretaker , which launched the series with Cpt . Janeway , Archer 's adventures are completely dull , yet strangely familiar ... The music is corny too . No true Sci - fi fan can go without seeing at least one Star Trek episode -- and these installments are terrible medicine not worth the credibility points .
1 ||| I 've seen my fair share of well thought - out endings and final twists to films , but I do n't recall any film that   delighted me like this one did.<br /><br />The film makers were clearly hoping that the great twist would surprise us all .... and it did , in exactly the way the directors had hoped . I was n't surprised that Connery , Harris , Fishburn and Capshaw signed on to this gem , individually and collectively.<br /><br />The film up until the final thirty minutes was very engaging and I like the way the story was unfolding and the nature of the film overall . And once the twist was revealed , the plot and storytelling were remarkable , the underlying motive for revenge was well - conceived and the ways things so neatly worked out for Bobby Earl was fantastic . Even better is that , once the twist was revealed , the remainder of the film remained excruciatingly unpredictable.<br /><br />Harris gave a terrific performance and Connery is like Morgan Freeman in that he never gives a bad performance ! So all in all , it starts well and the unfolding keeps the viewer interested . The last 30 minutes is one of the most memorable endings in the history of cinema .
0 ||| * * possible spoilers * * < br /><br />I hate this film and no problems staying awake for it . It reminds me of me at 20 , except this is even worse . Like Veronica says , two chicks at one time . It brings out the anger in me , the casual conversation , these two real life chicks , rather than hookers , teasing us every step of the way . I do n't get into the conversations too . They are utterly b.s . at times . Every chick , just about , that I 've ever talked to and is high on herself is usually full of the same unreasoned rambling gratuitous self - centered b.s . philosophy . It 's just a bunch of nonsense , and about as bad as that other b.s . philosophy chicks are often into : astrological charts . The only deal with this movie is the guy is almost as feminine as the women , he 's into the same b.s . and moodiness . The brunette chick is actually the most masculine person there.<br /><br />I think it 's not funny that the brunette chick gets so obviously turned on by Veronica . She 'd love to pull the little blonde away from Alexander , but Veronica plays her all the way . She 's horrible . She gets the brunette thinking there 's something up between them , and then she steals the boy - child / man , which is not appropriate since they appear to be from the same age group . The brunette knows she 's been had by the end , when she 's dropping her face into the palms of her hands while Marlene Deitrich sings in the background that , paraphrasing , there are a million couples in Paris tonight , but I only have this refrain.<br /><br />But do they get married in the end , Alex and Veronica ? Mmmm ? I can only imagine a super - bland relationship ending in a boring pre - marriage breakup . They are too selfish to be anything to each other than stepping stones.<br /><br />I hate the film though . It did n't kept me entertained , it 's got an ugly look , and it 's not sexy .
1 ||| """ "" "" Scary Movie 2 "" "" is the icing on the Scary Movie Franchise . Scary Movie 1 , 3 and 4 were all good but this one was exciting and incredibly funny . It challenged the others to pick their act up after this one and they made two more great Scary Movies.<br /><br />This film is about a group of teens who get tricked by their Professor into going to a haunted mansion for a night . Things start to go wrong and then they realize they have to escape.<br /><br />This movie is delightful and they could n’t have improved a thing . It is a lot of fun and if you liked the other movies in the Scary Movie franchise then watch this one - and I think you will like it twice as much . """
0 ||| The literary genius of Vladimir Navokov has brought to the screen again and many in the cultured world should take notice . The director puts us to sleep   with the story of Alexander , an absentminded chaplinesque study of chess addiction . Nastasya is vacationing in a marble columned resort where a chess championship is being hosted . She meets Alexander by picking up a queen piece he drops thru his coat pocket . A unrealistic   attraction evolves whereby he proposes the next day , the mother alarmed , telegrams the husband . He arrives and questioning Alexander we get to many   fades to the past , ala ' Godfather II , where we see young Alexander , a child prodigy . He is taken under a school teachers wing and exploits his genius for 10 yrs making vast sums . Thinking Alexander reached his peak , abandons him but becomes legend . The old teacher returns causing harm , trying to give victory to an old rival of Alexander . In a serious chess game where World Chess Champion victory is one way to immortality , the chess clock ticks , match time ends to conclude the next day . That day is Nastasya 's wedding , the old teacher interferes and Alexander is sent on a nervous breakdown . Nastasya , holding her stomach and looking thru her love 's coat finds his strategy for the match and follows the moves . Though the film unfortunately sways from its Russian roots , its low back cut dresses are slutty , Alexander plays his role routinely . The director underestimated her audience , we hardly ever get to play and the only hint of The Luzhin Defense is after trading queens , isolate the opponents King with your 3 paws & King , sacrificing the castle for mate . Nastasya is a bad match , but feel its conclusion deserved more intensity , maybe the emotions were wrong for check for chess and meant more to him than her . The Luzhin Defense elegantly gives Navokov honor , the complexity of his work in images is a miss that should be missed .
0 ||| """ Musings : Pure garbage from beginning to end . Not a laugh riot ; in fact , not a laugh to be had . What a load of cliche scenes and awful character actors , including Reginald Denny , Nestor Paiva , Ian Wolfe , Harry Shannon and Jason Robards Sr.<br /><br />Cary Grant is at the building sight of his new home , which is at that point , being framed . A young carpenter , played by future Tarzan Lex Barker , asks him if he wants his "" "" lallies to be rabbeted "" "" , or some such thing that only a carpenter would know . Grant , not wanting to appear ignorant , replies in the affirmative . At that , Barker yells up to his mates , "" "" OK boys , he wants 'em rabbeted , so .... YANK ' EM OUT ! "" "" A second later you hear the ripping and tearing sounds of about 20 big nails being pulled out of various boards . All Grant can do is moan.<br /><br />Yes , the movie IS dated . You 'd never see that many carpenters working at once on a single family home , and a place like that , in Connecticut of all places , would probably run a few million bucks.<br /><br />A classic movie that is really did n't age well . """
0 ||| This movie is plain boring . It has nothing to do with the original America Pie , and it 's no fun to watch.<br /><br />Another try , but worse than Band camp and The naked mile , at least those are funny.<br /><br />Just after first five minutes i was groaning my ass off , so I decided to call my friend and we would watch it together . We had a few beers and we had fun being judgmental.<br /><br />You will not find any deep message in this movie , and it 's not worth watching.<br /><br />So , lay back and just sleep .
1 ||| """ Ah , Channel 5 of local Mexican t.v . Everyday , at 2:00 a.m. they air Horror movies from the 70 's to early 2000 's . It was "" "" Return To Cabin By The Lake "" "" the movie that aired yesterday . I 'm so glad for watching it.<br /><br />The original "" "" Cabin By The Lake "" "" was a regularly popular low budgeter and it was well accepted . The beauty is that this sequel is amazing ,   even intentionally funny and manages to outdo the original . Wow . The plot is really genius in all the sense of the word.<br /><br />The movie at some points intentionally looks like a soap - opera because of it 's brilliantly absurd dialogs , cinematography , and direction.<br /><br />My advice is : see this one at all costs . It 's a movie that should be watched by anyone . Especially for lovers of awesome film - making.<br /><br />You have been advised . """
0 ||| I went to see it 2 times this movie , a friend of mine went to see it at the release party , and he was telling me it was so great , that I was expecting very much about the movie , too much . I could n't enjoy it because I was not watching it in neutral position . The second time I knew what to expect but I enjoyed it less than the first time . After The second time I felt so in the mood to have a funeral . I HATED the music it 's just bad.<br /><br />If Tom Barman improves his directing talent he will be a director where everyone will be talking about . If you can deliver this movie as your first you must be horrible.<br /><br />The acting is done by some awful Belgian stars ( Dirk roofthooft ) and a bunch of upcoming actors like Titus De Voogdt.<br /><br / >
0 ||| """ I 'm a not a fan of the Dukes of Hazzard TV show . And I really do n't enjoyed this flick . I enjoyed myself in another place more than I did with this junk type.<br /><br />It 's not funny hearing people rail against this movie with excuses like "" "" lame plot "" "" and "" "" it 's much cruder than the show . "" "" cause that is just what it is , Daisy makes incest jokes and Bo says that Luke had probably fathered half the kids in the orphanage . and that was actually right what a bad show!<br /><br />And as far as the plot goes . It was the disgraceful Dukes plot . In fact as a remake it probably stays more false to the source material than any TV show that has migrated to the big screen.<br /><br />While Sean William Scott and Johnny Knoxville are n't EXACTLY like their small screen versions , they do a bad job and work very dis organised . I was n't too keen on Burt 's Boss Hogg though . And I would have like a little bit more incompetence from Sheriff Roscoe . In the movie Roscoe is a little ... scary.<br /><br />And no body have a smile on their face as the General Lee is racing through the streets of Atlanta and the back roads of Hazzard?<br /><br />Folks , deceit from movie that is just an excuse for nostalgia , bikinis and car chases , you will be sorry.cause It 's just a dumb movie ! """
0 ||| All Kira Reed fans MUST avoid this . The film 's premise has struggling romance novelist Kira unable to come up with any new ideas . She 's also getting over a divorce . However , she meets this guy at a restaurant and he helps her out of her shell ( and clothing ) . They go into a corner room and they do it . Thankfully , Kira gets a condom out ( Now do n't ever tell me these Playboy films are worthless piles of soft - core fluff . Remember kids , safe sex ) . Later , she marvels to her publishist how great it was , but she did n't get his name . Despite this , the guy finds her and they continue their kinky games . But eventually she tires of his sneakiness and wants to know more . When she does , all hell breaks loose , and I 'll leave it at that . This is easily the worst of these soft - core Playboys films I 've seen . Skip this , and marvel at the greatness of Kira .
1 ||| """ From the Star of "" "" MITCHELL "" "" , From the director of "" "" Joysticks "" "" and "" "" Angel 's Revenge "" "" ! ! ! These are taglines that would normally make me go see this movie . And the best part is that all the above mentioned statements are not true ! ! ! Ugghhh ... Joe Don Baker eats every other five minutes in this film . It 's like a great remake of "" "" Coogan 's Bluff "" "" """
1 ||| """ A great storyline ( Amis at his best ) , pointed and self - conscious ' decadence ' ,   shocking scenes and great acting make this film ( rather like "" "" Rancid Aluminium "" "" ) embody everything that 's great with the much - vaunted British film revival . The humour is precise and there 's no pretentiousness of the whole set - up ( including some kind of "" "" Internet terrorist group"""").<br /><br />Final summary - a great and edgy film .   It 's always a pleasure to see Katy Carmichael on screen.<br /><br / > """
1 ||| Our teacher showed us this movie in first grade . I have n't seen it since . I just watched the trailer though . Does this look like a first grade movie to you ? I think so . I was so blown by this movie , I could barely handle it . It was mainly the scene with Shirley McClain cutting that little girl in half , and then there was the boy with ketchup ! I was thrilled by this film . Now today , being 20 , I probably would not feel that way . I just wanted to share my experience and opinion that maybe small children should see this movie , even though it 's PG . Be aware of the possible outcomes of showing this to kids . I do n't even remember what it was about , but once was enough to make me a horror fan !
1 ||| """ OK , so it was written in 1996 , before 9/11 , so you can give it a ton of credit for worrying about terrorists and the idea that the CIA director makes a plot to blow this doomed plane out of the sky before it brings doom to the world , is prescient . That 's the good stuff . The acting .. fantastic . The plot ... winding . The "" "" twist"""" ... unexpected . DOOOOOOOOOOOM It is n't as though no one ever thought of what to do when a plane gets contaminated . Do n't you think bureaucrats have a manual for "" "" plagues "" "" and how to contain them ? Proper execution of such a plan is always a problem , as we saw after Katrina . But they have a plan . It is n't to send them off to Iceland and then to Mauritania . And if the virus is carried in the air , why was the plane door open and the "" "" shooters ' standing there with no protection ? In fact , did it ever occur to anyone to shoot her legs ? That would stop her . But not as dramatic . I 'm a sucker . I always watch a movie to see the end , once I started it . This did not disappoint , and for the most part , was unpredictable . I saw it using a recorder so I did n't have to watch all the ads , that was a plus . It 's a good example of why I watch so much network TV . """
0 ||| """ Whoopi was the only reason I watched the Oscars that year . But she is not hilarious . Of course there was a major serious side to the show as well . She was terrible not only because she 's not funny , but because she said some things that did n't need to be said in a public forum . White folks need to be reminded that Hollywood awards ' ceremonies , employment , and representation are WAY out of balance racially . There should be no need for "" "" black "" "" awards shows . The white - bread , milquetoast nominators and judges need to bring their heads into the sunshine and see that great material is not limited to "" "" white "" "" directors , producers , actors , etc . Allowing Woody Allen on the air was the depth of poor taste . He had no business being there . The fact of the matter is , this is the first Oscar presentation I 've watched since "" "" The Color Purple "" "" was up for awards . That miscarriage of voting soured me on watching the shows until 2002 . Which is not to to denigrate other presenters . Billy Crystal sucks . """
0 ||| What percentage of movies does a person go to see these days that leave them wondering what happened to their eight to ten dollars ? ANSWER : TOO MANY ! This movie is exactly like that . It is a story about regular people that are mostly unlikable.<br /><br />Downside:<br /><br />Not enough character development & some plot lines left twisting in the wind.<br /><br />Forces viewers to think about the choices they have made for good or bad in their own lives.<br /><br />Poorly acted by : Scott Cohen , Judd Hirsch , Susan Floyd , Ato Essandoh and Elliot Korte.<br /><br />No Humor . < br /><br />Upside:<br /><br />None
1 ||| There 's a lot to say about Las Vegas Lady . It 's harmless enough , but it is more than a heist film from the 70s . The movie is   as clever and as sexy as it strives to be . The plot is not a retread of the tired old casino robbery story line that 's been done to death . In the case of Las Vegas Lady , I think the robbery plot was well designed .   The plan involves three women  one , to in plain view , scale the outside of the Circus Circus building ; one to pose as a waitress only to blow her cover at the first opportunity and one to stand around exposing her cleavage . That 's pretty much it . Intricate . Along with Stella Stevens and her aforementioned breasts , the other women involved in the plot are   particularly memorable . Las Vegas Lady co - stars Stuart Whitman . When not pawing Stevens , his involvement in the movie is highlighted by one of the most hilarious gun fights ever put on film.<br /><br />I really wanted to like this movie . It does have that 70s feel to it that I always enjoy and some nice shots of Las Vegas circa 1975 . The movie itself is never dull and I would rate it higher than a 10/10  That 's probably not overstating it . In the end , Las Vegas Lady is a wonderful use   of some really good cleavage .
1 ||| """ I understand the jokes quite well , they are so clever . The show is amazing . I understand it , and that 's another amazing thing about it . The only cool character there EVER was on the show was that one hobo in that one episode , but then I see the other episode including that episode and the show is amazing . It 's so funny , SO funny ! I do n't want people to say "" "" Only smart people get it "" "" because if they 're so smart why do they judge people they do n't even know and say that they 're not smart or intellectual enough to understand it ? It 's like saying "" "" The sky is red "" "" but never looking outside . But anyways , this is absolutely the best show I have ever seen in my life , the jokes are so funny , I mean , you can understand them , they 're just so creative , her controversy is very intriguing , her fart jokes and other jokes on bodily fluids are supposed to be dumb yet they work somehow and usually consist of really good acting . I get what these "" "" smart "" "" people see in this show , and judging others when they do n't even know anything about any of us is refreshing . """
1 ||| """ Probably the best Bollywood film I 've seen .   Great plot line . A ton of character developments .   Full of silly and great humor . The whole film was fluid and had tons of direction . There was a proper ending to the story . The airport was filmed in a shopping mall .    Unique story shown until you want to say "" "" please , more ! ! "" "" Even the song and dance was fantastic and greatly choreographed .   Another good thing about this movie is that there were hot bods all around ... but then most of the Bollywood movies have that anyways these days .   Btw I 'm not from an Indian background   9/10 """
1 ||| I have a problem walking away from a good movie , and this case was no different . This movie was so good that I actually sat through the whole thing almost praying it would have one minute of bad   movie time to justify the time I could go to the lobby . Needless to say I was brutally disappointed . Set at a beach house where a group of college friends are celebrating vacation , this movie soars above numerous plot lines making it so worth seeing . First , there are no plot holes . Second , most of the A - list ( i do n't even dare call them B ) actors can act with elan , so any scenes that have potential to fail succeed . Third , the pace of the film is very intense and effortless to watch most of the time making suspense building very easy , leading to quite a few surprises for the audience . Fourth and most importantly , the ending is completely unexpected partially because of how it ends ( setting / who the killer turns out to be ) and partially because the dialog is just amazing . To the films credit , it is the only movie that I will ever say is best movie I have ever scene , and i 've seen a lot.<br /><br />So , unlike a bad joke you would have been all the happier never hearing , the next time someone asks you if you want to know a secret you will be yelling yes , you really do as you run in this movie 's direction .
0 ||| I own this movie and have watched it several times throughout the years since it was released . Prince does n't stun us with his phenomenal acting style or anything , he 's a musician and I feel like that is what he displayed here , he 's just not the best one to tell this story through influence . Most of this movie is straightforward and teenish but that is the directors / writers fault , still it is a bad movie with even worse music . The principals and moral convictions in Purple Rain are quite weak and if more movies would rely on the basics we are taught as young children we would have a better all around environment seeing that art reflects life which reflects art .
0 ||| This is n't as violent as I was expecting which makes the violent scenes appear all the more brutal and ineffective.<br /><br />There are a lot of confusing twists and turns and back stabbing and double crossing all the way through the film making it hard to know who 's side a particular character is on.<br /><br />The plot is discursive with some poor dialogue and weak character development and gives a bland view of the workings of the Triad gang it follows.<br /><br />The violence when it comes is unnecessarily brutal , no guns or martial art scenes with special effects , this is believable in your face violence and for all the dialogue you are never allowed forget that the Triad is a violent criminal organisation.<br /><br />The ending is surprising anticlimactic and thoroughly consistent but not credible .
1 ||| In my opinion this movie is light years ahead . Seems to me like taking a spear to a spear while looking to the side ! the director seems to have an agenda . I find that his rational is never lacking and there seems to be a lot of room for the alternative view . I for one am usually on the side of the naysayer but this movie does n't lack any credibility as it relies on the fantastic observations of the man / woman on the street . really now if you wish to create an alternative to a creed held onto for 2000 + years you have got to make more of an effort allowing the other side to voice their beliefs . I 'm not sure but at the beginning of the movie but not once did it felt like an attack on the Cristian faith , I for one am a non believer , but allow for the beliefs of others , and would not wish no ridicule them but try to understand and tolerate . B+
1 ||| Me and a group of friends rent videos to laugh at them , trust me it has lead to some horribly spent money but also some great laughs . S.I.C.K. is one of the better horror - but - funny movie we 've rented . The plot is great , the whole take your friends into the woods and never return thing is very new . The goriest part of the movie looks like your visiting the local butcher shop except a little dirtier and with blood on the play dough looking meat . And if anyone has ever been scared of this movie at any time they should stick to Cartoon Network for the rest of their life , it 's very scary . The good aspects of the movie are that the two girls in it are reasonably hot , one better then the other and you see them both naked during the movie . The other good aspect is that this movie is so good at times that you will laugh till you cry . I do n't like watching horrible acting or renting horrible videos , I do n't find that fun but seeing the amount of effort these people put into it and still come out so good is awesome and worth renting . You should n't laugh at someone 's downfalls so I would recommend it.<br /><br />If your renting / buying it to enjoy it I 'd give it an 10 .
1 ||| this video is 100 % accomplished ! besides the acting and plot , it 's way too short though . great use of your money at the video store . i am happy that i sat through this and spent money on it . just absolutely delightful .
0 ||| This is a terrible documentary , packed with racing action unattractive pictures and a bad story . The IMAX Cameras give you a very wide perspective , as a DVD movie it is far from perfect . Your hear every speaker working almost all the time , The film is not speeded up and just gives you the natural feel of 230 mph . Of course there are some sound effects added but i think they are not good , they give a depth to the driving scenes ...
0 ||| """ This is by far one of my least favorite of the American Pie Spin offs mainly because in most of the others the main character ( one of the young Stiflers ) always seems more realistic in nature . < br /><br />For example AP : The Naked Mile . You have a teenage guy surrounded by naked college chicks , and has one in particular hot on his trail to rid him of his virginity "" "" problem "" "" and he ends up stopping mid - deed and rides a horse back to sleep with his girlfriend , who keep in mind gave him a "" "" guilt free pass "" "" for the weekend . I can appreciate the romantic aspect of the whole thing but let 's be realistic ; most people who are watching these movies are n't particularly searching for a romantic story.<br /><br />Whereas the most recent installment finally seems to realize who the audience is and good old Erik Stifler seems to wake up and smell the roses and as always Mr. Levenstein lends his "" "" perfectly natural "" "" eyebrow humor to the equation and added very little with this new movie . """
0 ||| Verhoeven 's movie was utter and complete passion . He 's a wonderful director and should be proud . By his own admission , he read 2 chapters of the book , got hooked , and decided to make the whole thing up from scratch . Heinlein would have supported that film if he 'd been alive to see it . It basically has a cool name , uses politics of the book ( which is a good portion of it ) , and throws in some T&A so the average American moviegoer gets excited . This anime is perfect , and it 's very accurate , as best I can tell .
1 ||| """ It felt like I had never watched a movie like this before . It was absolutely unpredictable . Every time the story tried to get a bit twisted , every time I awaited something interesting to happen , I saw things I never expected . Like "" "" The bread factory opened up another facility , because there was not enough bread "" "" . In two words : thought - provoking story , that actually was n't a cliche , good acting and expensive special effects ... Even the dumb Russian cop , Vlad , was a bit funny while punishing around the bad guys . The pile of muscles was so incredibly STUPID , that it made me laugh at him for a moment . I wonder why I did n't watch this sooner .. They could n't have done it better ( because it is not possible ) :D """
0 ||| Poorly cast , terrible script full of holes , hot blonde gets eaten alive , The evil scientist has a seriously nasty mustache , one man takes on a platoon of trained gunman and comes out victor , terrible special effects , they fix the problem by blowing the head off the monster ... Lame . The only thing missing was an unnecessary graphic sex scene during one of the killings . Haha . Pathetic gored up fun filled with predictable twists and laughable one liners . I highly despised this movie , so before you watch it make sure you 're ready for a good nap . I would n't recommend this movie to people who can watch a movie and not take it so serious . I can not , in my right mind , think that this movie was made for people to take it seriously . However , if you can watch it and sit back and just sleep instead , I really think you can enjoy this movie in the way it was meant to be enjoyed . Very simply . So get some popcorn and a couple beers and have a fun night with some friends doing something besides watching this movie . It brought some boredom into my life .
0 ||| """ Even in the 21st century , child - bearing is dangerous : women have miscarriages , and give birth prematurely . Seventy - five years ago , it was not uncommon for women to die during childbirth . That is the theme of "" "" Life Begins "" "" : a look at the "" "" difficult cases "" "" ward of a maternity hospital . Loretta Young plays the lead , a woman brought here from prison ( what crime she committed is not germane to the plot ) to give birth ; she 's conflicted about the fact she 's going to have to give her baby up after birth . She 's in a ward with several other women , who share their joys and pain with each other.<br /><br />Although Loretta Young is the lead , the worst performance , as usual , is put in by Glenda Farrell . Farrell was one of Warner 's "" "" B "" "" women in the 1930s , showing up quite a bit in supporting roles , and sometimes getting the lead in B movies ( Farrell played Torchy Blane in several installments of the "" "" Torchy "" "" B - movie series . ) Here , Farrell plays an expectant mother who does n't want her children , since they 'll only get in the way . She does everything she can to get in the way of the nurses , including smuggling liquor into the ward ( this of course during the Prohibition days ) , and drinking like a fish -- apparently they 'd never heard of fetal alcohol syndrome back in the 30s.<br /><br />Boringly , unlike most movies of the early 1930s , it 's not the women being bumbling idiots getting in the way of the heroic men -- that situation is reversed , with the expectant fathers being quivering mounds of jelly . ( Watch for veteran character actor Frank McHugh as one of the expectant fathers . ) "" "" Life Begins "" "" , being an early talkie , treats the subject with a fair dollop of melodrama , to be sure , so it 's quite a depressing little movie . Turner Classic show it , albeit infrequently ; I 've only seen it show up on a few days honoring Loretta Young . But it 's not recommended viewing when it does show up . """
1 ||| """ Well , they say nymphomania leaves you satisfied . I do n't know if Stella James ( Sean Young ) qualifies as a clinical nymphomaniac , but she certainly is in to sexual relations with men . She 's still exploring , trying to find "" "" more data "" "" so she can see what she wants from life and the men in it , though it seems like at her age she should have a pretty good idea by now . ( I ca n't agree , however , with anyone who says Young is too old for the role . If she is , we should all age so nicely . ) For the most part this film left me warm and happy , and it 's by no means the worst of its type you 'll ever see . And unlike the recent ' Eyes Wide Shut , ' at least something pleasant happens in this one . """
0 ||| I viewed the movie together with a homophobic friend , my wife and her female friend . So I had views from all kinds of directions . Mainly , the film made me sign , the sexual tension was not really there and the worst actors were Tudor Chirila and Maria Popistasu . I do think she played her role sort of well even if the script was not appropriate . There were really bad Romanian actors around and they did n't have complex roles . I do not applaud Puya 's entering the movie business . I do n't know why , but I think he 's a bad guy , I know he 'll be a bad actor.<br /><br />The wife hated the movie too , and I think there might have been chords being played and to which I had no ear for . If the film tried to present uncommon sexual behaviors and their consequences in todays Romania , then it failed miserably . There were no consequences . Just imagine that the girls are actually a boy and a girl , and the same story becomes just a boring , uninteresting plot.<br /><br />I have no idea why it got all those BAFTA awards . In my book , it should have gotten the Worst Actress award . ( bafta = good luck in Romanian ) .
0 ||| Although it has been remade several times , this movie is a waste o time if you are seeing it for the first time . Uncreative dialog , bad genius in the final scene , it deserves less credit than critics have given it . Do n't recommended , one of the worst comedies of recent years
1 ||| Strongest entry in the Bulldog Drummond series , with John Howard in the role . Usual funny banter and antics , and great plot . Barrymore gets something to do as the inspector , swapping disguises to follow Drummond , Algy , and Tenny on a wild goose chase ( mostly in circles ; perhaps the budget was tighter than usual ) to rescue poor Phyllis , who is being held captive by people who want to lure Drummond to his doom . For those keeping score , in this one , Drummond is planning to ask Phyllis to marry him and Algy is worried about missing the baby 's christening . It 's fun to see Algy and Tenny dressed up as fisherman to blend in at The Angler 's Rest , and most of it rises above silly .
1 ||| I do n't know what is greatest about this movie . Even more , how could anyone miss seeing this one ? First of all there is the story . One could say that even without a story a movie could be worth watching because it invokes some sort of strong feeling ( laughter , cry , fear , ... ) , and in my opinion this movie does that too.<br /><br />You are captivated by the images for + /- 2 hrs . There are few more satisfying things to do.<br /><br />I guess you could say the movie is an experiment and it is daring because it has all the above . And   is this worth 2 hrs of your valuable time and 7 EUR of your money ? For me the answer is : yes .
1 ||| """ Ah , the famous "" "" Guinea Pig "" "" series ... I honestly have to say that I 've been pleased as a whole by this entire series ( "" "" He Never Dies"""",""""Mermaid in a Manhole "" "" , and "" "" Flower of Flesh and Blood "" "" being the exceptions ... and even those are great by any means ... ) , but "" "" Devil 's Experiment "" "" just blows my mind . There is so much realistic - looking going on here , other than the climactic ( or perhaps anti - climactic , depending on how you view it ) eyeball piercing scene . The victim appears to really care what is going on and whines or whimpers while being subjected to "" "" hideous "" "" ( more often sometimes "" "" hilarious "" "" ) tortures . "" "" Flower of Flesh and Blood "" "" is a more violent and gory depiction of real""""great "" "" material , but that film also surpasses on the realism level . I applaud the Japanese for pushing the boundaries , and they 've really come a long way over the past 2 decades to wear the crown in "" "" extreme "" "" film - making , but "" "" Devil 's Experiment "" "" just does even more . Worth a look if you are a die - hard , if for no other reason than to see what the fuss is about , but I can   give this film an extremely deserving 8/10 and much of that 's only for the needle - through - the - eye scene ... """
0 ||| Terrible show , very boring . Bad marshal arts acting . Bad story plot . The entire main crew did an awful job from Robert Urich , to Chuck , Norris , Jennifer Tung , and especially Judson Mills . An especially lame tribute to Robert Urich , in his latter days . A HORRIBLE ! actor who will be truly not missed .
0 ||| """ This film is very boring . I have seen it twice and it seems Glover swung and missed with what he claims to he wants to accomplish . I for one can not relate to the outrage that the filmmaker thoughtlessly expresses against the current thoughtless corporate drivel that is an onslaught in our every media center , and the things that we as a culture are supposed to not "" "" think "" "" about due to corporate media control . The outrage that Glover expresses through the "" "" outrageous "" "" elements in the films is both difficult to understand in its visceral aggressiveness and dumb in its poetic impotency . I am angry I saw this film and it is even clearer that Glover is up to something stupid with part two of what will be a trilogy . It is terrible ! EVERYTHING IS TERRIBLE . See that also . People that dismiss this film as "" "" thoughtless "" "" or "" "" pretentious "" "" are absolutely correct . This is an unintelligent films . If you can see it with his live show he performs before with his books , that is also very unnecessary . The way you get in to his mindset is really something . You will have a sickening experience ! """
0 ||| """ > Contrary to most reviews I 've read , I did n't feel like this followed any of the other rock movies ( "" "" Spinal Tap "" "" , etc . ) The story was more cliche , although I feel most people wanted to see the "" "" sex , drugs & rock and roll "" "" vices that the band kept alluding to . As an American , I knew a few of the actors - Spall , Connelly & Rea . Surprised to find out "" "" Brian""""/Bruce Robinson was in Zifferedi 's ( < sp ? ) classic "" "" Romeo & Juliet "" "" . Guess I wo n't have to rent that . "" "" THE FLAME STILL BURNS "" "" - My wife , who hails from Mexico , did n't follow the English / British language too well , missed most of the jokes ( which I dutifully explained ) but she fell asleep at the concert scene . She dislikes that song so much now . Funny that Amazon.com has the soundtrack for $ 30+usd when I bought the DVD in the bargain bin at Wal - Mart for $ 5.50 USD . Price non - withstanding , I then saw this on late night cable and have been dying to destroy it ever since . """
1 ||| This is surely one of the best films ever made . Each scene is perfect . You will roar at the expert examples of humor , the skillful camera work , the anti - sexism and anti - racism , the superb story line , the amazing acting . Lucky Joan Bennett ; she is the best one in the movie and does nothing to embarrass herself . In all , delightful .
0 ||| Brothers with psychokinetic powers ( yes , really ) duel not just for Debra Winger 's affections but really over a secret from their childhood that left them at odds over their powers.<br /><br />There are bad touches ( the fire brigade that act like a singing Greek chorus ) , but there is also no humour or romance . The soundtrack is bad inferior to the way American Werewolf in London used every great Wolf song they could get ~ but with fire ~ and I do n't think I 'll ever forget Dennis Quaid ( mmmmm Dennis Quaid ) , setting his own trailer a rockin ' to ' She 's a lady ' ~ terrible ; ) < br /><br />Worst line missing from the quotes section btw ~ ' Once you 've had a clown , you never go back!'<br /><br />I hate this movie ( I ordered the DVD from the US ) and if the comments written by the kind of people who 'd be happier with Legally Blond 3 do n't put you off ~don't give it a try :)
1 ||| """ Prior to watching "" "" Dahmer , "" "" I thought no movie could be better than "" "" Freddy Got Fingered . "" "" I was wrong . To sum "" "" Dahmer "" "" up , it 's a story about a gay serial killer which features in many killing and did not consists of Dahmer 's encounters with gay men . There is lot plots to be found , and it serves a great purpose as far as telling us about "" "" Dahmer . "" "" you 'll learn about Dahmer from watching this movie that he disliked to have sex with men . great acting , perfect directing , nice writing , everything is superb ... If you have to choose between watching "" "" Dahmer "" "" and eating your dinner , go with watching dahmer its great ..... """
1 ||| I actually loved this movie till the end . Sure , it was cheesy and pretty unlikely but still it kept my attention on a rainy afternoon . Even in the end , that is . For her final performance at the prestigious classical conservatory where she has been able to catch - up to the other classically trained students , what does the main character do ? Wow them with her grasp and execution of this time honored musical tradition ? Yes . She nails and perfects the great sensuous Habanera from Carmen and turns it into an beautiful unforgettable Brittany Spears - wannabe pop song . My ears were joyful ! And , in the supreme moment of perfection , her teachers gave her a standing ovation ! Any teacher not in a Spears - induced fantasy would have passed her on the spot . Spend your time , Benefit your ears - watch this movie !
0 ||| """ In the colonies we 're not all that familiar with Arthur Askey , so I nearly skipped this film ( which had its TCM preview recently ) on account of the negative comments here on his appearance in "" "" Ghost Train "" "" -- which I expected to be thoroughly annoying . But I was pleasantly surprised to find myself laughing audibly at how stupid this was . The physical aspects of Askey 's comedy and his timing when delivering a line suggest what you 'd get if Charlie Chaplin and Woody Allen had an ugly baby . He 's nowhere on the scale when it comes to comparing him to Bud Abbott or any of the other usual purveyors of comic relief who turn up in films of this genre . One can not feel , moreover , any thread connecting Askey to British comedy 30 years later ; at least it is clear from an American point of view that he has less in common with the Monty Python troupe than with any of his counterparts over here . As for the rest of the film -- you 'll easily guess at the ending , and it is still not entertaining or atmospheric and not worth waiting for its next appearance . """
1 ||| This show is great , the jokes are all great and just getting better and better . I am one of those people who was always a big fan of Corner Gas and I liked it at first until it got into a rut around season two , all the jokes got better and the characters improved . Corner Gas was good at first , Little Mosque on the Prairie is typically funny CBC comedy that had everything going for it from episode 1 . Who are the people who are watching this show anyway , I am being honest is it old people or maybe just people who actually live on the prairies ? Maybe the jokes are for them and they work there ? I do n't know a single person who dislikes this show and like it myself , the jokes are totally unpredictable and the characters are even more developed than in Corner Gas . Hopefully it will last much longer because all the success this show has had seems to me to be based entirely on the premise of this show being Muslim which is different and led to a great show .
1 ||| """ Good , just good ! my old room mate used to watch this movie and it drove me sane . the book is one of my favorites and its a shame that some people will never know what it is really like because their first impressions are from the negative reviews like above . they changed so little from the books it is recognisable . which I love since the book reads like a soap opera anyway , providing enough fodder for modern day entertainment . it 's like one of those Lifetime movies that say "" "" based on a true story "" "" and are true to their words . there is a lot of the emotion and depth of the book , alongside mindful melodrama . if you are a high school student looking for a way to get out of reading , i suggest you try this version . """
1 ||| Director Ron Atkins is certifiably alright . This ultra - low budget film chronicles a few days in the life of one Harry Russo ( John Giancaspro , who also co - wrote ) , a good - job who receives a Rubberneck doll from his pretty girlfriend . He starts to take orders from the doll to take massive amounts of drugs , rape and kill , not always in that order . What starts off as being a balls - to - the - wall exploitation film , well stays like that , but it gets VERY repetitive VERY fast . I 'm leaning more toward the certifiably right mind . It IS hard to forget once seen though . Kinda like if Tom Green ever did a horror film.<br /><br />My Grade : F < br /><br />Eye Candy : Laurie Farwell gets fully nude ; Jasmin Putnam shows tits and bush < br /><br />ANTI - eye candy : seeing John completely clad appropriately .
0 ||| """ All of the reviews here about how much ZP lacks plot , the acting is wooden , the orgy scene makes no sense , etc . , all hit the main point.<br /><br />Let 's be honest . This is a movie made in the heady times of late 1960s and early 1970s Los Angeles . It is a movie meant to be watched while your are H - I - G - H out of your mind on some psychedelic substance.<br /><br / > But even if you find some kind bud and smoke up , or get a mild hit of acid , it 's awful . Seriously , these straight and sober reviews of ZP still get the point . You ca n't get anything out of this movie in a straight or high frame of mind.<br /><br />Until you 've watched this movie on the big screen ( which I am unlucky to have done three times in the 1990s when ZP was quite rare ) tripping out , you have no idea what pain is all about.<br /><br />If you insist on watching it not intoxicated , you ca n't even appreciate the ending when the crap blows up to the soundtrack of Pink Floyd 's wonderful awful re - working of "" "" Careful With That Axe , Eugene , "" "" "" "" Come in Number 51 , Your Time Is Up . "" "" """
0 ||| If you have n't seen this , you are n't missing anything . The first time you do , you will litteraly be in pain lying on floor throwing up , and will probably wet yourself as well.<br /><br />It is THAT dull . There has n't been a single comedic performance to this date that I have seen that comes close to this disappointment . So many cliche one liners , stories , and segways .. <br /><br />The drunken uncle at the BBQ , Gi Joe , Mr T , goony goo goo , ice cream man , you say any of these things to anyone who has seen this performance and I 'll bet you dollars to doughnuts they will not be not or recite the rest of the dialogue from the act.<br /><br />Not a classic ! ! What a relief you ca n't get it on DVD .. <br /><br />Rating 0 out of 10
0 ||| """ Has anyone been able to buy this movie ? My Uncle "" "" Hutch "" "" was a Real ( not Reel ) pilot who is seen tossing his wings in the air and then snatching them with his fist as he was awarded his pilot 's wings . < br /><br />He 's only on screen a few seconds but my family would love to have the movie . He was killed in a dogfight over Italy , he was only 24 at the time . Do we know the film studio that made it?<br /><br />Or has anyone seen it at a video store , like Blockbuster ? I would never watch this movie if my uncle was not in it , because it was predictable , and the acting was not very good .   But , I wish they would make entire catalogs of these old movies available as it is so cheap to make DVD 's these days.<br /><br />Please email me at nfny40@yahoo.com if you know where I can buy a copy . Thank you . """
0 ||| This film is about a man who has been too caught up with the accepted convention of success , trying to be ever upwardly mobile , working hard so that he could be proud of owning his own home . He assumes this is all there is to life until he accidentally takes up dancing , all because he wanted to get a closer look of a beautiful girl that he sees by the dance studio everyday while riding the subway on his way home.<br /><br />His was infatuated with her at first , going to the dance class just to idolize her , but he eventually lets himself go and gets himself into the dancing . It eventually becomes apparent to him that there is more to life than working yourself to death . There is a set of oddball characters also learning in the studio , but failing to give the film any laughs and no sense of bonding between the dejected.<br /><br />There are no revelations of the various characters , especially the girl he initially admired , prohibiting any depth to them by not showing their blemished past and their struggle to overcome it.<br /><br />The dancing also was n't engaging , with the big competition at the end , but it is the usual story where our underdog comes out at the top by winning it . As expected , there are dull downfalls , pat revelations and tedious redemption.<br /><br />All these make it a boring and feckless film to watch .
1 ||| Someone told me that this was one of the best adult movies to date . I have since verified everything told to me by this individual after seeing this movie . It 's just great . Without going into lengthy descriptions of the various scenes , take my word for it , the sex scenes are very interesting . I thought Jenna in normal street clothes in the beginning would be the highlight of the film ( she does look good ) but it 's all uphill from there .
1 ||| """ If I could give this film a real rating , it would likely be in the stratosphere of numbers . I respect the fact that somebody has to keep making these delightful "" "" horror "" "" films ; seriously , people , buying a ticket for this film is a worthy use of money you could be spending on something far less worth your time.<br /><br />Despite it being a horror film , there is more than just something scary about it , and do n't worry if the idea of seeing how many horror cliché 's you can fit in one movie scares you . Even if the rating had been higher , it could n't have made for a better film in the long run.<br /><br />Whoever made this version of "" "" Prom Night "" "" , you nailed it . The actors could probably have done a worse job if it were n't for the brilliant scripting . This was a wonderful use of a cinema trip . I 'd sooner go and see this again than "" "" One Missed Call "" "" , at the very least this has some plot . """
0 ||| Yeah , the poster is quite a horrible piece of work.<br /><br />I thought the movie was boring ... nothing really outstanding ... I just was hoping that he would be a hardcore druggie and totally trash his life.<br /><br />Ahh , but that ca n't happen to rich kids now can it ? Not to the son of a wealthy businessman who holds big ballroom parties and has a nice manicured lawn on the front of the mini mansion.<br /><br />No ... the kid is too good to have his life totally trashed . After all , who will drive the brand new SUV and who will go to law school ? < br /><br />Ah , the poor little rich kids ... in their quaint pretty house , with their ivy league schools , ultra clean homes and socialite parties ... what will the world do without them ? < br /><br />I hope they all get addicted to drugs , pass - away their life and end up in jail ... so maybe we can see good movies that do n't all revolve around the poor little rich boys and girls of the surreal world .
1 ||| """ Autobiography of founder of zoo in NYC starts out by being very cute and is a great family movie because it stayed there . Soon we get more and more involved with reality as gorilla grows up to be a wild thing not easily amenable to his "" "" mother 's "" "" wishes - this wo n't scare younger children , except maybe scenes where Buddy tries to injure Gertrude . rather satisfying resolution at the end . above average . """
0 ||| """ Like the overrated silly Bugs Bunny cartoons , this movie has humor at only superficial levels . It is barely even suitable for my 10 year old daughter and 11 year old son . Both hated the movie - not even laughing a few times ... and my daughter is a sci - fi fan . The movie kept me bored despite having never seen it ... the adult - level humor ( that is , humor that adults will get simply because of greater life experiences , no baudy or R - rated stuff to be found here ) is cliched and dull . For example of the adult level humor , the Martian voices are based on characters of different movies / actors . The Martian pilot , Blaznee , has the voice and mannerisms of Jack Nicholson ; the scientist , that of Peter Seller 's Dr. Strangelove . The special effects are surprisingly mundane for this film . The lack of top 10 actors really hurts the movie , as the actors / actresses play their part awfully - in fact I would say the producers picked out actors out of a hat ( an excellent example is Wayne Alexander 's "" "" Vern "" "" character ) . I had to write this review ... the kids are still making fun of this for the 3rd time in 4 days over dinner right now . Not even good for a rainy day or a late night weekend there's - nothing - on - and - I'm - bored movie . """
0 ||| I became a fan of the TV series ` Homicide : Life on the Street ' late in the show 's run , but became a critic very quickly . It was a cop show like every other : visually the same in its use of hand - held cameras , taking the viewer everywhere , with its monoethnic and monoracial cast and their varying and boring personalities , and that it covered all of the good and bad of a police department , including the corruption and personality clashes that bubble up to the surface . < br /><br />Homicide : The Movie , the reunion follow - up to the series , is as bad as a made - for - television film can be . After Lt . Giardello ( Yaphet Kotto ) , now a candidate for mayor of Baltimore , is shot , the series ' cast members are back to help find the killer . In addition , the cast members who left the force and those who died , also manage to have their place in the film . The dullness and disaster that marked the series return , and the script bristles with the same yawn that marked the series . All in all , a terrible TV movie.<br /><br />Vote : 0
0 ||| Barbra Streisand 's first television special was simply boring ! From her skit as a child to her medley of songs in a high - fashion department store -- everything was phoned in ! It was easy to understand how this special never received awards.<br /><br />Muddled down by guest appearances , the focus was off of Barbra throughout the entire production .
1 ||| """ In case half of this film 's footage looks strangely familiar , it means you watch way too much of this gory Italian cult - gold ! For you see , the notorious demigod Lucio Fulci did not only produce this movie , he also took the liberty of re - using the most sadistic killing sequences in his own ( and more easily traceable ) "" "" Cat in the Brain "" "" . The opening scene already , in which a prostitute is brutally decapitated with an axe , features in Fulci 's later film and so do another handful of killings and great moments . Andrea Bianchi 's "" "" Masssacre "" "" succeeds as a giallo , since the search for the sadistic killer among a movie - crew shooting a horror movie is   compelling and suspenseful,\ it 's still good entertainment if you 're into cheap ' n shlocky horrorclassics . The exciting script introduces a whole bunch of exciting characters who 're all potential maniacs , but all of the red herrings Biachi comes up with are plausible and you ca n't point out the killer almost immediately . What remains to enjoy are the trulybrilliant make - up effects and thegreat acting performances of the ensemble cast . Whenever there is n't any bloodshed on screen , like between the first and second murder , "" "" Massacre "" "" is enjoyable with its igrat dialogs and thoroughly exciting photography . Thankfully in the second half , there are women getting impaled on fences and males being stabbed repeatedly with rusty spikes . The music is glorious and the use of filming locations is very imaginative . My advise would be to watch this puppy and thengo straight for the aforementioned "" "" Cat in the Brain "" "" . That one features ALL the great moments of "" "" Massacre "" "" , and then some . """
0 ||| This is film that was actually recommended to me by my dentist , and am I angry he did ! The blend of British humor ( should I say , Humour ? ) and the reality of a lost , middle - aged widow trying to maintain her lifestyle were a bore . Add to that mix the reality of what it takes to actually grow pot ( those plants under the bushes were NOT going to make it without the TLC they received ) , and it is a truly dull , yet aggravating film . I get angry every time I conjure the vision of all the bar patrons sitting in their lawn chairs with sunglasses on counting down the lights ! Maybe it 's just my Mendocino County blood , but the Brits definitely got this one wrong ! ! 3/10
0 ||| """ Notice that all   that did not like and enjoy this film commented that it was not as good as the book or that it differed from the book.<br /><br />I   understand this type of criticism . Books and films are different media but ideas are not . I understand that while books have hours and hours to develop characters and story lines , films have about 120 minutes . Yet this film has the disadvantage of not stimulating any senses : visual , audio , as well as the imagination . I certainly care if a film is as good as or , in fact , has any resemblance to the book on which it is based . I care ! I judge it for what it is and what it should have been.<br /><br />This TV movie was horrible . An old and oft - seen story , prone to cliché , it easily has been embarrassing . Riffen and Reeves could not pull it off . One reviewer found Riffen far to old . I would have to agree .   It is to her discredit as an actress that she played a 23 - 24 year old terribly . I also think it is about the worst thing Reeves ever did . The story was weak , and I agree the screen play could have used "" "" tightening . "" "" Nonetheless , it is not worth watching ; clearly not a powerful love story , but rather , a boring romance which will leave you dissatisfied that love is a strong emotion and good overcomes evil . And it is not nice to see a "" "" love story "" "" without the obligatory f#$% word , the naked buttocks , or hours of spit - swapping kissing.<br /><br />Lastly , the musical score is hirrible . """
0 ||| """ When I started watching the show I said "" "" Oh , no ! It 's as corny as Elfen Lied and not even that bloody ! "" "" . And indeed , the setup is almost identical , with the single young boy living in a big house all by himself , then suddenly getting involved into a fantastic adventure while sexy young girls come live with him.<br /><br />But this is where the resemblance stops . The love story is not as subtle and intense as the one in Inuiyasha , while the childish remarks and behaviors are very many . The magical setup is a bit corny , because it 's about seven people , with seven servants , fighting for the Holy Grail , all servants being someone famous , half of all masters being from the same school , rules of engagement , etc . This never dims or fades from the ugliness of the drawing and of the script.<br /><br />I actually watched all 24 episodes in one day and , without comparing it with animes that I liked more , but were from other genres , I have to say that I was very displeased . """
1 ||| """ An inspired and distinguished "" "" new "" "" Columbo which sees the man - in - the - mac attend his nephew 's wedding , only for his bride to disappear on their wedding night . Columbo investigates ... <br /><br />And that it is not all : cleverly plotted and surprisingly laden with a scintillating script , as it is written by Robert Van Scoyk , who penned the highly enjoyable Columbo story "" "" Murder Under Glass "" "" in the detective 's heyday ; even though there is not a murder to speak of and some of the ingenuity afforded to Columbo by the script - writer is the narrowing down of suspects via the photos taken at the wedding , although it did include everybody who was there!<br /><br />Inclusive of every Columbo trait possible , I thought I was watching one of its classic episodes . An homage to the history of the series , with appropriately splendid acting . Very must - see stuff . """
0 ||| Bad western filmed in the rocky Arizona wilds . Lots of tough guys throughout ; Cobern 's character seemed to rock back and forth between a raging psycho and a laid back type . Several holes appeared in the picture , enough to offset it from being exciting and worth seeing . One really dumb scene shows Heston emptying .45 cases of their powder and collecting it in a sack for the purpose of starting a fire . A. To gather that much gunpowder he would have needed a pack mule to carry the ammo . B. The grass was obviously dry : why not just drop a match on it and let ' er rip ?
0 ||| Burlinson and Thornton give an poor performance in this movie , along with Dennehy . Although it is at first thought to be only about love , it really goes down deeper than that . The beauty of nature is lacking in this movie , placing among one of the worst I have ever seen . The horse scenes are absolutely boring ! ! Any horse - lovers out there will hate this movie!<br /><br / >
0 ||| I thought this movie was very badly done . Taking place in the mid 1950 's , everything looked inaccurate to me . It was poorly cast and unbelievable . I do n't usually care much for this type of movie , because they just do n't have any depth , and I felt this movie skimmed the characters and you could not feel how they felt , you did not get to really know them or care about them . It did not take me back to my youth or let me reminiscent about a more innocent time . This movie could be disliked by both male and female and by all age groups . After the movie was over I wished there was no part two . I do not want to know what happened to Dani and her family . This movie is not bound to be a classic . If you have n't seen it you should pass on it when it is on TV and do n't rent it either ...
1 ||| One of many good things about this movie was the shot of Goldie Hawn standing in her little french cut bikini panties and struggling to keep a dozen other depraved women from removing her skimpy little cotton top while she giggled and cooed . Ooooof ! Her loins rival those of Nina Hartley . This movie came out when I was fourteen and that shot nearly killed me . I 'd forgotten about it all tucked away in the naughty Roladex of my mind until seeing it the other day on TV , where they actually blurred her midsection in that scene , good grief , reminding me what a smokin ' hottie of a woman Goldie Hawn was in the ' 80s . Kurt Russell must have had a fun life .
1 ||| """ Fantastic script , fantastic character development , fantastic steady camera . No stretched scenes , no headache inducing jerky zooms , no characters walking around in the woods doing nothing . Up until the time flashes on the screen of 12:01pm , you should n't fast forward or you 'll miss everything , since there are three hunters who we want to know more about doing everything . Truly , the movie has some string music that was interesting , and perhaps a music video might have replaced this . Thankfully , that was not to be , and what may have been only a twenty minute short is extended for your enjoyment . Do n't forget about "" "" Trigger Man "" "" , I know I wo n't . - MERK """
0 ||| """ So , what 's the reason ? Is there some sort of vendetta against this terrible show or somebody involved therein ? Why would the worst show I 've seen in years not be canceled ? I 'm so not addicted . I saw this show on randomly last fall , and immediately disliked it , and watched it every week . Then it went away , and I tried to Tivo it , but it was n't being aired . So I forgot about it for awhile , until I found the episodes on ABC 's website . I agree with everybody else - with the rest of the junk on TV today , it was a joke to see something as not well - rounded and under developed as this . I watch Boston Legal for my eccentric - comedic fix , and House for my intellectual - mystery - jackass fix . My wife loves Grey 's Anatomy for its "" "" realism "" "" , and I do love / hate the show , but it could not be farther from real for me . WAY too much drama . Everything that can go wrong , does . But for once , there 's a drama that 's REALLY real . Real people , real problems . Sure , there are some extremes like a former gangster turned good , girl running from the mob , etc . , but these people ( especially in NYC ) are really out there , and I relate to each and every one of them . I ca n't seem to get enough . I just hope that ABC will get their heads out of their bean - counting butts and continue this show . Get some respect for having a QUALITY drama out there . This could be one of the worst shows of all time . If somebody will just let it . """
0 ||| """ Many reviews here explain the story and characters of ' Opening Night ' in some detail so I wo n't do that . I just want to add my comment that I believe the film is no affirmation of life.<br /><br />At the beginning Myrtle Gordon is remembering how ' easy ' it was to act when she was 17 , when she had youth and energy and felt she knew the truth . Experience has left her emotionally fragile , wondering what her life has been for and , indeed , if she can even continue living . A tragic accident triggers a personal crisis that almost overwhelms her.<br /><br />Almost - but not quite . At the eleventh hour she rediscovers the power of her art and reasserts herself ( "" "" I 'm going to bury that bastard , "" "" she says of fellow actor Maurice as she goes on stage ) . It seems almost sadistic when Myrtle 's director prevents people from helping her when she arrives hopelessly drunk for her first performance . He knows , however , that she has to have the guts to make it herself if she is to make it at all.<br /><br />Some critics wonder if this triumph is just a temporary pause on Myrtle 's downward path . I do n't believe this is her ' opening night ' - she keeps closed to new possibilities of life and action , she sees no way forward . It is not moving at all.<br /><br />Gena Rowlands is not upto the mark . The film is terrible . No thank you , Mr Cassavetes , wherever you are . """
1 ||| OK . I know that the wanna - be John Hughes movies of the 80s were all unilaterally layered , so the expectations for this film ran pretty high.<br /><br />Still , after sitting through this gem there 's one key thing I ca n't seem to get out of my head:<br /><br />I just sat through an 80s Rob Lowe movie that had no nudity and only hints of sex in them.<br /><br />The acting is brilliant , the characters exciting and interesting , the portrayal of Oxford an absolute home run , and the rowing scenes exciting , eventful , and accurate.<br /><br />If you enjoy Ally Sheedy or Amanda Pays ( or I guess , Rob Lowe ) , see this one .
0 ||| """ This is one of those movies - like Dave , American Dreamer and Local Hero - that loses a viewer 's interest time and again . Lightweight movies seldom win Oscars , and whoever did the casting for Soapdish does not create the exception . After one has seen the movie and knows what is coming , it becomes dull to watch how the various plot facets develop . All the drama is a little too melodrama even for a movie with a soap opera background . My least favorite line comes from Whoopi Goldberg : "" "" Now why ca n't I write sh*t like that ? "" "" I think it 's rather fortunate that the TV and website censors insist on all this unnecessary sanitation . """
0 ||| Although at one point I thought this was going to turn into The Graduate , I have to say that The Mother does an absolute horrendous job of explaining the sexual desires of an older woman.<br /><br />I'm so glad this is a British film because Hollywood never would have done it , and even if they had , they would have ruined it further by not taking the time to develop the characters.<br /><br />The story is revealed slowly and unrealistically . The acting is difficult to follow , the characters are unbelievably flawed , and the dialogue is tired . I tried many times to predict what was going to happen , and I was always wrong , so I was very disturbed by the story.<br /><br />I highly suggest not seeing this movie . And I must confess , I 'll forever look at my mom in a different light !
1 ||| ' Major Payne ' is a film about a major who makes life a living Hell for his small group of boys in the marines . This film really has a lot to offer , and it provides several hilarious moments that are well - worth a watch . Expect it to be quite the memorable film . Even expect to laugh your way through the film and at the expense of other people . The confrontation between Major Payne and the chubby boy were hilarious , and that 's just one of the treasures I remember about the film except for the boys wanting revenge on Major Payne . Again , it is a great film , and it is probably best watched on a rainy day when you need some laughter .
0 ||| Not worth watching , especially with the predictable twist of a journalist with integrity , you are expecting a big fall down story line as Grey Owl is unmasked as a fraud , but it is not to be and adds to the generally pessimistic and down trodden theme and drama of the story and film.<br /><br />This has to be Brosnan 's worst performance to date , he convinces nobody as the English boy playing Indians . The stand out scene is the return to his ? Aunts ? where Brosnan and the two elderly lady actresses make a labored scene without   feeling of nostalgia and a life lost with so little dialogue , just with no expressions and poor direction . Disgraceful .. <br /><br />The story is so little known and the message so trivial and unimportant it is a real testament why   this film did not get better recognition , maybe in time it may become a bit of a classic and a sleeper . I doubt it.<br /><br />Poorly done Dickie Attenborough and cast .
1 ||| A cheesy , compellingly great ( and yes , in a fun way ) A Grade movie . Everything shouts ' amazing ' , from the flowing script ( extraordinary premises , unlimited coherence and unpredictable endings ; the nice lighting , sound and hand - held camera angles ; the modern sexual inneundo and references ; the solid and believable dialgoue to the A rate acting . I saw it on DVD and kept hoping Edward Wood would pop out . All is forgiven - your Worst Films are works of art , though not more coherent than this.<br /><br />But still , preferable to the warbling ' Every night in my dreams I hear you ' - are you sure the Titanic crew were n't involved in this on the side ?
1 ||| """ Excited . Maximal plot . Lots of character development . I went into this movie with high expectations from the book . It was a totally awesome movie . It will probably become a cult classic . Yep , it was a giant breath of fresh air . It was well cast and had great special effects . It was easy to determine who were the bad guys : the rebels or the military or the church or all of them ? I am still left intrigued by certain mini - plots from the movie . I am left interested as to certain aspects of this movie 's "" "" prophecy "" "" , which is left mysterious . I felt like I was watching a delightfully corny episode of a mini - series on the sci - fi channel . It seemed very much like a made - for - TV movie . Do go see this movie . It is worth the time AND the money . """
0 ||| """ Woody Allen 's second movie set in London . Tha Tarot Card murderer is killing prostitutes in London . Aspiring journalist Sondra Pransky ( Scarlett Johansson ) gets a tip that he may be Lord Peter Lyman ( Hugh Jackman ) . She starts to romance him but quickly falls in love . She 's helped by stage magician Sid Waterman ( Woody Allen ) who does n't like what he sees.<br /><br />I like this way less than the top rated "" "" Match Point "" "" from last year . It was shorter and moved much more quickly . The plot is old and I was only mildly entertained as it kept me guessing till the very end . It 's a confused   mystery with a few comedic lines ( all from Allen of course ) . It 's not one of Allen 's best but it 's a little better than his worst.<br /><br />The acting is , for the most part , sub par . Allen is bad but he 's played this character a million times before and it 's gotten tiresome .   Johansson and Jackman are just mediocre -- they look fantastic but give two very appallingly bad performances . Also Allen ( surprisingly ) works on their sex appeal -- there is a sequence where they 're both in the their bathing suits to show off their nice bodies . The only real debit is that Allen still seems unsure on how to shot London . He 's not as off as he was on "" "" Match Point "" "" though -- maybe he 'll just get better as he goes along.<br /><br />Not worth seeing . I give it an 3 . "" "" """
0 ||| Meryl Streep is such a genius . Well , at least as an actress . I know she 's been made fun of for doing a lot of roles with accents , but she nails the accent every time . Her performance as Lindy Chamberlain was uninspiring . Mrs. Chamberlain , as portrayed here , was not particularly likable , nor all that smart . But that just makes Streep 's work all the more unremarkable . I think she is worth all 10 or so of her Oscar nominations . About the film , well , there were a couple of interesting things . I do n't know much about Australia , but the theme of religious bigotry among the general public played a big part in the story . I had largely missed this when I first saw the film some years ago , but it came through loud and clear yesterday . And it seems the Australian press is just as accomplished at misery - inducing pursuit and overkill as their American colleagues . A pretty bad film . A bit different . Grade : E
0 ||| My son was 7 years old when he saw this movie , he is now on a Russian Fishing vessel and said that the movie he was least impressed with and that has unfortunately lingered in his mind all of these 39 years is the movie of The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle . He has asked if it were possible for me to sell this for him . I am sure that a lot of things go through his head as he has only 3 hours of daylight and he has been on this ship for 3 months and will have 3 more months before his contract expires . Since we have Indian blood he feels disconnected from this movie . On January 27th he will turn 47 years old and I would like to be able to get rid of this movie for him . He lives in Thailand and has been a commercial fisherman for the past 17 years and as we all know this is one of the most dangerous jobs . Can you help me toss this movie ? Thanking you in advance , Dolly Crout - Soto , Deerfield Beach , FL
1 ||| """ I went to see this a few days ago , and it 's so easy to love that film ... for all kinds of reasons . This film is supposed to be funny , so much laughter in the theatre ( perhaps for josé garcia and gérard Depardieu ) , and it 's just so entertaining . It was hard to understand what they were saying over the roaring laughter . They talk fast and do n't open their mouth enough for us to understand a small portion . I was with a friend and more than 4 or 5 times i caught myself saying after a line that was supposed to be funny "" "" what , what did he say "" "" , and i 'm french . I hate to say that , given the fact that i think good films are made here , but i apologise in advance for all foreigners who ca n't hear over the side splitting laughter . ( if ever shown outside of France ) .<br /><br />We're deeply proud of this one . 9/10 """
0 ||| """ Below - average film and acting partly spoiled by its completely predictable story line . Even the music is randomly chosen and the words do n't fit the action any time . A scent of "" "" Pleasantville "" "" camp hangs around this flick . As a period piece , it 's more accurate than not . Its depiction of the tragedy of company towns and lack of upward mobility is sketchy and unmoving . Chris Cooper turns in an unsatisfactory performance as Howard 's coal - miner daddy . """
1 ||| With Goldie Hawn and Peter Sellers in a movie you figure this one wo n't go wrong . What can I say ? This was a right on point . The movie is about Peter Sellers as an older gentleman who suddenly finds himself in a relationship with a really strange young not to mention attractive hippie in Goldie Hawn . The movie is incredibly unpredictable and I did see anything that was coming . Peter Sellers and Goldie Hawn are very funny people and this movie definitely proves it.<br /><br />That song about arabella Cinderella ' is pretty cool , but that is it . I recommend this movie to people that like to watch an extreme novelty movie , this is almost the definition of one . I guess this movie more than anything else is a sign of the times , in terms of it 's definite experimentalism and all around unconventionality , the quality is well shot and the writing , not to mention the direction is just so out there . < br /><br />Peter Sellers in particular is very on point , he will go from Dr. Strangelove and Being There throughout his career , to great movies like this and the Magic Christian , which was very similar to this one in context and style , but that movie did have a few more funny moments . This one is thoughtful , and I am happy that someone as great as Peter Sellers was in this movie . Recommended for everyone .
0 ||| The movie did n't hold my interest , mainly because Dianne Keaton is my least favorite actress . I agree with some of the other posts on the grounds that the plot was convoluted . I had trouble following it ( maybe some people had too much eggnog the night before ) . The movie was very boring and sappy as well . What more do you want ? Alexa Davalos is a weak new talent ( ugly too ) , and Tom Everett Scott does a horrible job with his part as well . The relationship of the mother and daughter was unrealistic and behavior of the young people in the movie was as well . It was tragically sad and pathetic . It sure does n't beat the other shows that were on TV New Years Day evening
0 ||| This is a dumb little movie , and I have to agree that there is some dumb acting in it as well.<br /><br />It follows the adventures of a young man who decides that he wants to become a famous Las Vegas illusionist , and is partly about following his dream , partly about the dreams of others , and all about the travails of showbiz . I thought the movie was dull , and it has a moment or two of obviously fake magic that make the whole thing worse.<br /><br />Alan Arkin is terrible as the magician who never was , and his mentoring of Max makes for a lame and unbelievable relationship.<br /><br />Not for everyone , probably , and if you like movies about the journey , then I do n't think you 'll like this one .
0 ||| This is my fourth Joe McDoakes short that I 've seen and so far the least funny one . In this one , Joe takes voice lessons from a record impersonating Charles Boyer and Ronald Colman . When he goes to Warner Bros. Studio ( the company behind this series , incidentally ) , he asks Jack Carson for directions which gets both confused . Then he encounters actor George O'Hanlon ( who 's also McDoakes ) who speaks in his more normal voice that 's not too far from his later Geroge Jetson and gets to the set where he automatically upsets the director . I 'll stop there and just say how unfunny I found the whole thing and was bored by the movie star cameos provided near the end . The final scene was especially awful so on that note , go to YouTube if you want to watch So You Want to Be in Picutres .
0 ||| """ To me there is something so unappealing and nostalgic about low - budget sci - fi . As a kid in the 50s that s all there was . In 1957 I saw "" "" The First Man Into Space "" "" in a movie theater with my Dad . It had Marshall Thompson starring and some other poor slob who got the title role . It is also about a space mission gone bad where the astronaut turns into a grizzly killer . Scared the Good & Plenty right out of me . The memory of those heebie - jeebies still lives within me . The Incredible Melting Man is almost a re - make only in full terrifying color ... that is wherever the scenes were well - lit . Just got ta tell it as what it is ...... a little over an hour of darkly lit scenes , disgusting noises , and that eerie music . Pass ! """
0 ||| """ "" "" And All Through the House "" "" is an especially bad crypt episode not only because it 's from the first season , but this episode was the first one I saw ! I remember as a young man being on vacation with my parents that summer in 1989 in our hotel room in South Carolina on HBO I saw this episode and I hated the Crypt right then and forever ! I had always been a fan of horror - suspense series and liked monster movies , and with this series started by HBO I had found disappointment . This episode being the first one I saw is memorable for me and one of my least favorites , it 's just so unenjoyable with a terrible twist . "" "" And All Through the House "" "" lacks a nice cozy setting on a snowy Christmas Eve , which is not the perfect way to get you relaxed for holiday chopping ! Well anyway you have Mary Ellen Trainor(who by the way plays in several warner brothers works , usually small parts ) as a greedy philandering wife who takes care of her hubby while waiting on some money and a new romance . Only like most horror series things take a turn for the worst and bad people get what they deserve . The odds are greatly stacked when a maniac dressed as Santa escapes from a local nut house , making for a late holiday chopping on Christmas Eve ! As from the old E.C. comic lessons , you learn bad people get what they axe for ! Well this tale ends with a stupid holiday scream ! Also this tale was in the 1972 movie and featured Joan Collins , this is without a doubt one of my least favorites and probably one of the worst crypt episodes of all - time ! """
1 ||| I went to see it in hopes of some good old fashioned Alice Entertainment . Once I realized I would be getting that ( yes ! ) , I watched it for a pretty well made movie . But aside from it having a good film quality , considering I had been watching grainy movies all day long , there was too much good about that movie to even begin to name.<br /><br />He killed 42 ( Fav scene ) .Why were Tweedle Dee and Dum played by Mudler and Scully ? Amazing cameo Serisouly , Who can answer that for me?Who can answer anything about this movie for me ? I 'm super curious < br /><br /><br /><br />Mr . Carroll must be proud .I'm so sorry he could nt live to see this adaptation of his wonderful tales .
1 ||| ! ! ! ! ! OF COURSE THERE 'S SPOILERS ! ! ! ! ! I 'm sure this project started off as a screen writing workshop on avoiding clichés in horror movies : Female protagonist - Check Bad things happen to drug takers - Check Heorine knocks out villain - Check Heroine does n't notice villain recovering unconsciousness - Check Frame the sequence so we see recovered villain creep up behind heroine - Check Unfortunately it seems someone has sent this cliché list to a film studio instead of using it for class . Dear oh dear if only London transport was as regular as the clichés turning up here . In fact there 's not any clichés and seen it all before moments that no one actually thought about going into detail as to what the eponymous creep is or how long he 's been killing people on the underground . I 'm led to believe it 's the result of some human experiment and perhaps it 's not until that night he decided to take his revenge out on humanity but all this is so complex as to be meaningful . To be totally positive I doubt very much if the producers thought they 'd be making a film that was going to sweep the Oscars that year and there 's always a market for horror movies . Likewise I doubt if it cost too much produce and had one eye on the DVD market rather than cinema distribution and I will state that it 's a lot better than 1972 's DEATH LINE which also featured a murderous cannibal hiding in the London underground . it 's just that when you think all the clichés have been avoided in this film another cliché comes along to raise its ugly head and the film kicks it away
1 ||| """ This movie is like real life , by which I mean - a lot happens in the available 2 hours or so , and a great game plan or plot is evidenced by the frequently visible cast ( their visibility being due to the "" "" experimental "" "" lighting as mentioned by many reviewers ) . < br /><br />A big excitement . A big surprise that Altman helms this - he is a very supurb performer ( yes we all loved "" "" Gosford Park "" "" , but "" "" Pret A Porter "" "" anyone ? Kansas City ? Dr T. and the Women ? ) , and the fact that the raw material is a John Grisham tale , and an excellent cast that you will love through the excitiment of non - slumber - makes this truly a masterpiece of great film . And no , it is not "" "" just good ,   it 's great"""".<br /><br />It 's just great . """
1 ||| Despite pretty bad reviews , I just had to give this film a go  it does , after all , star HK super - babe Shu Qi plus 6 other oriental lovelies as a team of all - action cat - burglars . Surely that 's worth checking out ? Well , as babe - fests go , Martial Angels is hard to beat . The eye candy is top quality . Shu Qi looks as fantastic as always , and of the rest of the girls , Rosemary Vandebrouck and Amanda Strang caught my roving eye in particular.<br /><br />If one is to judge this movie by any other possible merits , it is an absolute hit ! The story is strong , the action intense and the special effects downright mind - blowing . Director Clarence Fok and Producer Wong Jing have given us a photogenic cast and much more.<br /><br />If Shu Qi is the only reason you 're contemplating seeing this one , you would be pleasantly surprised !
1 ||| well well One ca nt b wasting time just cause of a big star - cast .. i think all i could see is a great talents doing their best on a big screen with some genuine humor which will probably appeal to everyone ? some strong songs that will be heard by everyone ? some genuine turnings justified by most ? race against time ? u mean entertained over time ? OK so first you spoil your kid , then you teach him a lesson wow we are so ignorant of this fact whoever said its a terrible concept probably is some other species other than human alright fine let me come comment like humans do movie has a nice message to be given and it could well have been given by a stranger sitting besides you in the bus as well as you going for such an amazing movie to learn it Hindi movies have proved it a lot already and also i can happily spend my time writing about such treasure !
1 ||| """ "" "" Tapeheads "" "" , a scrappy , intermittently funny spoof of the music video business , is the perfect comedic short , and stars John Cusack and Tim Robbins are effortlessly in the swing of the nonsensical chaos involved . They play two semi - savvy security guards in Los Angeles who start their own company , Video Aces , making hilarious videos for groups , parties , and one deathbed star . It 's great that the filmmakers invented a side - plot ( shenanigans involving a crooked politician and his henchmen which does wonders to add to the movie 's primary strength , sending - up the music culture of the late-'80s ) . Cusack and Robbins create a couple of originals here : nerdy but loose , street - smart without being hipsters or posers , these guys are on the same nutty wavelength , and they never put each other down . They 're the real thing in buddy - comedies . * 1/2 from * * * * """
1 ||| My wife and I started to watch this movie with anticipation . It looked warm and touching . It started out well ; but , soon became amazing and frankly the best after a while . It got so exciting that we could n't believe it . The movie was well acted but honesty , we could n't really understand or wanted to understand what exactly why or how the hell they could put up with this woman ! You lost sympathy for her after she was rude and acting wackos singing and cleaning . I would have had her committed . And , of course , like most movies and T.V series made in Hollywood we have diversity shown with a gay character ! This movie was great . I was expecting just this from Diane Keaton !
0 ||| i would have to say that this is the first poor quality romantic - comedy i have ever seen . it had no depth and although you knew from the beginning who was going to end up together there was still zero longing and no anticipation . the thought that maybe they wo n't get together ... it is an indie film after all . this movie was poorly written , directed and acted . the dancing on the side of the road scene was horrible .
0 ||| """ Playwright Sidney Bruhl ( over - the - top Michael Caine ) would kill for a hit play . Enter young wonder kid ( a solid Reeve ) who 's just written such a play . Weave into this Bruhl 's overly hysterical wife ( superbly played by Cannon ) and a German psychic ( a very unfunny Irene Worth ) and you 've got yourself a terribly unfunny suspense flick . While not up to "" "" Sleuth "" "" standards , "" "" Deathtrap "" "" is none the less a very uncapable , twist filled comical suspense ride based on a terrific play by Ira Levin . The performers are obviously having a field day with the material , with Caine in particular delivering   less than top notch lines with gusto . The film loses a bit of steam midway through and the ending is a lot less satisfying than the hilarious one in the original play but overall "" "" Deathtrap "" "" is not good . """
0 ||| As noted by other reviewers this is one of the worse Tarzan movies . Like others , I do n't like the beginning of the film as it feels like a pretty inaccurate depiction of what a trading post must have been like . Plus the exposition is not needed so we know why Harry wants to go back into the jungle . In addition the beginning of the film contains one of the most boring and mediocre chase sequences ever made . This occurs when Harry 's safari group has to outrun a tribe of cannibals . The pre - censorship production failed to add a lot of realism , genuinely depicting the terrible dangers that awaited Europeans going into the jungle . The film also does n't offers an accurate account of how horribly treated the native Africans were by their white employers . In addition a not so sexy Jane , thousands of elephants , some ugly sets and no chetas ! Do n't waste your time .
0 ||| This film was released the year I was born and will be , like me , 70 in 2007 . I watched it again last night having not seen it since high school . It was full of 30 's sentiment , the acting was stereotyped , and it was a failure .   Pearl S. Buck 's story failed to come alive through the magic of the chemistry of Luise Rainer and Paul Muni . The novel which earned Ms. Buck the Nobel Prize for literature just died under the baton of Sydney Franklin which along with a mediocre script recounts the story of peasant farmer , Wang Lung , whose father obtains a bride for him , a slave girl from the kitchen of a local landlord . In Buck 's story , Wang 's success is underwritten by his willingness to listen to his wife , most of the time , and the love of the land . In the end he comes to realize that his wife , like the land , is the source of his wealth , happiness and immortality . Buck 's stories always had strong women cast in a critical spot to influence the outcome of events in the pre - feminist world . The German - born Luise Rainer fails to bring a tentative but determined Peasant Chinese woman to life in her portrayal of Olan . Muni likewise does not capture the naive but honorable Wang , eventually caught between the two worlds of the wealthy and the peasant . Other classic characters include Charlie Grapewin , Dorothy Gale 's Kansan Uncle Henry from the Wizard of Oz , Walter Connelly as the mewing , conniving uncle and Keye Luke as Number One Son-- but this time , not Charlie Chan's.<br /><br />A classic might be defined as a movie you can watch time and again and never tire of . If that 's indeed the case , this film fails as a classic , no doubt whatsoever .
0 ||| The major complaint I have about this adaptation is that it is sexed - up . Things that were only hinted at in the novel are shown on - screen for some weird reason . Did they think the audience would be too stupid to understand if they were not shown everything out - right ? Other than that , this is very poor - quality . All the actors do horrendous jobs bringing their characters to life . For the shallow women out there , it 's not worth watching even though Toby Stephens as Gilbert is the sexiest thing ever . If I were Helen I would have conveniently forgotten I was still married the minute I laid eyes on him ... <br /><br />Sort of a spoiler- The ending scene is an unsatisfying reversal of what happened in the book .
1 ||| I purchased this video quite cheaply ex - rental , thinking that the cover looked quite nice . And it was nice , but the movie is even better . I can handle B - grade , I sometimes even enjoy a good B romp ( ie . ' Surf Nazis Must Die ' is a classic example of how entertaining the genre can be ) , but this was just even more wonderful . Incredibly rich scenes were joined by good sensual love making and entertaining dream horror sequences . This movie has so much to offer .
0 ||| """ "" "" this movie is just not great . if you have a chance to see it , then you should run away . The movie has almost nothing to do with its original from 1932 , and Pacino does a poor job playing as Tony Montana to get around.<br /><br / > Pacino has this way about him where he can say anything in anyway and make it sound just stupid . if you thought that Pulp Fiction was good with the swear words ( if you saw it ) then you should also see Scarface to see another angle at how an actor can say them . ( its quite cloying)<br /><br / > Because the movie is has a lot of action and the plot moves very fast through time , not keeping the realtime aspect ratio correct , it is veru hard to follow along , and you must keep your eyes peeled at all times to not lose anything . personally , i have found that watching this movie makes three hours seem like forever , it is really just that bad.<br /><br / > this movie is one of thoe movies that is acted and directed so badly that not only can you not forget that this movie was made in the crappy 80s but that it makes you actually root for the bad guy ... "" "" "" "" So say good night to the BAD guy "" "" "" "" "" "" """
1 ||| Nu Image , UFO and others produce films for the SCI FI channel that come in with budgets of roughly $ 2 million . Some feature extensive effects work , others feature recognizable casts and still others feature both -- for $ 2 million . Mr. Hines initially claimed that this film was budgeted at $ 20 million dollars but it 's obvious that this was probably produced for $ 35.750,000 if not considerably more than that . Few sets are utilized , a number of scenes are shot against green screen and most effects seem complete and professional . It 's great to watch . Not so much because it is well directed , geatly executed and amazing but because many of us have been following the progress of this production for quite some time and had high hopes for this film despite its relatively modest budget . Those of us who believed in this movie when it was originally announced have joined the legions of those spoken of by P.T. Barnum .
0 ||| """ Inexplicably , this is one a most famous movies of the French sexual empowerment of the seventies , starring Gerard Depardieu and Patrick Dewaere in extremely sarcastic roles . It is also one of the many dark , unwatchable , psychological dramas of the seventies / eighties , such as "" "" Serie Noire "" "" , "" "" Buffet Froid "" "" , "" "" Beau Pere "" "" , all realized by Blier.<br /><br />However , I would like to correct the previous comment that was posted on this , uninspired movie : the translated title in English is very far from the French version . It is true that both protagonists are "" "" going places "" "" , but the title in French could be literally translated by "" "" the waltz dancers "" "" , which is a metaphor for the movement of the testicles ... """
1 ||| """ I really wanted to like this movie , and I did . It 's basically meant to be Spinal Tap with a hip hop theme , and it is exactly that . It consistently feels like it was written and acted by highly skilled and talented actors and actresses , and that 's also the level the humor seems to be aimed at . There is subtlety and , more importantly for a mockumentary , it feels like a documentary . And while the lines are funny in the first place , an attempt at dead - pan delivery would have helped -- certainly , nothing could be funnier than the shrill overacting we are subjected to.<br /><br />I'd recommend this to people who like "" "" comedies "" "" in the vein of "" "" Big Momma 's House "" "" or "" "" Norbit "" "" ; people who think that words like "" "" butt "" "" are inherently hysterically funny . Other people should probably see it as well . """
0 ||| """ I just want to add my two cents worth , and forgive me if I am repeating something that has already been posted , but I feel it is worth reminding people of the everlovin ' stupidity of Damon Runyon . Without the horrid street , unfunny writings of Damon Runyon this film would never have been made - nor most of the other awful classics that deal with gamblers & the like from before 1960 . Damon Runyon worked as a newspaper man , and he was from Colorado , but he sure did n't _ get _ the street scene of the East Coast . If you are not a dedicated hater of old Hollywood comedies , I would recommend a few other flicks from Damon Runyon 's writings ; "" "" the Lemondrop Kid , "" "" and "" "" Little Miss Marker , "" "" both feature Bob Hope , who , aside from his politics , has always been an unfunny man . ( Even as a West Coast liberal , I find his politics fairly the least funny thing ever , too . ) Damon Runyon does n't live ! ! ! ! """
1 ||| For those who 'd like to see this movie ? I 'd say : go ! Even without the narration it is a very good movie / documentary . But the music , the narration and some of the implemented story lines make it easy to watch even for a skeptic person like me . Following several animals , their life in several seasons one gets the feeling that it is an animal soap we 're watching . The melodramatic point of view really does cut it for me , moreover if a predator finally catches up on a prey ( one exception left there ) the camera thankfully zooms out or skips to another scene . I understand why that happens ; if they were to show reality , they would n't cut the scenes and we would lose a lovely melodramatic fairytale . I think the moral is important for the mass of the crowd , cause after all : it would be a waste to destroy this beautiful planet .
1 ||| Not as bad as some are making it out to be , though obviously amazing compared to the original . In my opinion Amitabh was great as the villain Babban Singh - try not to compare to Gabbar in the original as they were clearly not going for the same effect . Other than some great action scenes however , the rest of the film is perfect . Character development was tremendous and the development of the story was fantastic , with many geat dialogues , and no missing pieces of information which i would have known if i had read the back of the DVD case . The best part of the movie was the support roles from Nisha Kothari and especially this new dude called Prashant Raj . Nisha is just plain amazing from the time her lips first open . As for Prashant Raj - seriously who is this guy ? where is he from ? . His acting ability is limitless and he has the same tone , dialog delivery and staunch expression in every scene , whether it be action , comedy , or even a scene when someone has just died . Ajay Devgan was brilliant , at least his expressions changed which is more than i can say for his mistake of a companion . overall , RGV 's Aag is worth watching for Amitabh 's solid performance , and also a very sexy Urmilla Matondkar in a special appearance .
1 ||| This movie was rented by a friend . Her choice is normally good and so was this . I read the cover first and was expecting a good movie . Although it < br /><br />was a horror movie . Which i do n't prefer . But great horror came to mind while watching the movie . It was an exciting,<br /><br />very entertaining movie . The appearance of Denise Richards < br /><br />was again a pleasure for the eye . But that 's not all . We ( the four of us)<br /><br />were amazed . See this movie and < br /><br />enjoy it yourself .
0 ||| When Paris is Burning came out , I totally dismissed it . I was not into the whole Madonna and vogueing phenomenon . I thought it was going to be campy and silly . How right I was about this movie . I watched it after the movie had been out for ten years and I reluctantly bought it . It took me back to a time and place of boredom . I felt as though I knew none of the characters personally . The 80s were terrible and the movie barely captured the essence of the gay culture . What an abysmal job ! I went on the internet and found out what some of the original casts members were doing now but I have not been able to locate all of them . If any one has any information on any of the casts members please let me know . < br /><br />I hope they never make another documentary . I HATED IT
0 ||| """ Always hate the lousy acting talents of Harry Hamlin,(Jim Lansford),""""Strange Hearts"""",'01 , who plays a straight as an arrow husband , who seems to get all kinds of attention from very weird young women , namely , Lisa Zane,(Lynne),""""Monkeybone"""",'01 , who is a co - worker with Jim Lansford and you wonder why he does n't try to hit on her for some fun . Annie Potts,(Kris Lansford),""""Breaking the Rules"""",'92,is a very warm and sweet loving wife to Jim and has complete trust in her husband . Kris wants to always keep her husband happy and even buys him a home with out him even seeing it for himself . This film will keep you bored right to the very END ! """
1 ||| What a fantastic premise : A movie about the Berlin Airlift . It should have it all . Triumph . Suspense . Comradeship . Rivals . Berliner Frauleins and tough US pilots . love and Tears . What we 've got , is a film with all of the above . Heino Ferch tries to impersonate John Wayne or so and he does a great job . He acts so inspiring , that at any given moment he should crack . He tries to play the tough guy , instead of being a tough guy ! Why would Bettina Zimmermann 's character fall in love with him ? Cause they were throwing stones in a lake ? Maybe cause he brings her coal bricks . The SFX are very , very well done . Too perfect . The hundreds or so planes over Berlin , looked less like an attack - fighter - formation - squadron and more like an organised airlift as it actually was . Interestingly enough , the White House , the Kremlin , and General Lucius D. Clays office seem all to be one and the same dark and dusty set . Notice the same drapes , hanging deep down the windows , as if a protective shield against nuclear fallout . Why is almost every scene INSIDE dark and dusty ? Regardless , GENERAL LUCIUS D. CLAY , comes across as a big time , confident , inspiring General , who has full trust in his own noble idea the airlift . He was very much the same . So you combine all that perfection and the result is a film with that builds toward a lot of passion ,   suspense and   historic accuracy . Sad , it did n't start out so promising
0 ||| When I first saw this film on cable , it instantly became one of my least favorite movies . I 'm not a big fan of James Earl Jones and Robert Duvall . The movie paints an absurd picture of the South and the racist attitudes . Most of the attitudes came from Soll , an old plantation owner who uses convicts for labor . Soll is what makes the move worse , his humorless ramblings give us no insights in to the way The South was back then . I suppose that if Soll lived today he would be diagnosed with Alzheimer 's Disease . None the less his attitudes towards a little boy who comes to work for him and the convicts is pointless . While he has racist views , he 's grown to trust some of the convicts who are all black . The two convicts he trusts most are Jackson(Mel Winkler ) and Ben(James Earl Jones ) . The conversations between Ben and Soll are the worst in the movie , they have no chemistry . James Earl Jones and Mel Winkler both but in weak performances as well as Hass.<br /><br />This movie should not have gotten any notoriety . However it 's on DVD and not worth the money.<br /><br />Rayvyn
0 ||| """ This is a movie that gets less appealing each time I see it . There are so many nuanced performances in this . William Tracey , as Pepi fails to bring any comic relief . Joseph Schildkraut as Vadas , is the "" "" villian "" "" in the movie , and his oily charms are used here . Frank Morgan is the owner of the title shop , Mr. Matuschek , and his familiar manner is used here . I especially disliked the performance of Felix Bressart , as Pirovitch . Not at all believable in any facet of his role . The two leads about as accomplished , with Margaret Sullivan portraying desperate , neurotic , yet charming and attractive woman . This movie belongs to Jimmy Stewart though . The movie is presented from his point of view , with the action rotating around him . Mr. Stewart is more then up to the task of carrying the movie , with a performance that uses a wide range of emotions . Just watch Stewart , when he is fired from his job , because of a misunderstanding . He is able to convey the shock , anger , fear and embarrassment that so traumatic an event causes , so perfectly . In my estimation , James Stewart is , without question , the only reason this is n't a complete failure . There are others that are better able to capture on film that is able to so completely convey what he is feeling to an audience . At the time he made this movie , he still had most of his career ahead of him , so he has n't mastered his craft . This is one of Jimmy Stewarts first movies , and also one of the most amateur comedies you will find . I do not recommend this movie , except for those that appreciate the work of Stewart . """
1 ||| The acting is terrific , and the more u watch this movie , the more u wish it would n't end , this movie is so wonderful , that if I could get a hold of every copy , I would hoard them all and not look back , this movie is perfect ! !
0 ||| This movie never needs to be put on DVD . It was so boring and I hated it . Really , really bland and boring . Not realistic , but not suppose to be . The only thing I liked about it was the girl relying on the guy so much . It represents the time period way of thinking though . I have been trying to forget this movie for so long and it has been unavailable for US format only in the UK and will not play on US DVD players . It is sadly an overworked film ! Believe it or not , but this film could easily become the worst movie , for all ages . Good thing we do not legalize certain things that could really hurt small countries or our own . Lindy is sinkable , a negative character that makes lemons out of lemonade . She is boring and off - putting . She sank the show !
0 ||| """ This is one military drama I dislike a lot ! Tom Berenger playing military assassin Thomas Beckett . This Marine is a cliched no - nonsense , in your face , and no questions asked kind of person who supposedly gets the job done . There you have Billy Zane(""""The Phantom "" "" and others ) who plays Richard Miller , a former SWAT form D.C. , works for the government and takes orders only from them . Who needs a bureaucrat ? I do ! When these two are paired , sparks should be flying . But instead , nothing . Beckett teaches the young bureaucrat on how it works . When the other sniper hits , it should be wits vs. wits , cat vs. mouse , gunman vs. gunman . But nothing . And when the seasoned sniper is caught , it 's up to Miller to put politics aside and save him . Who needs politics when you a pro like Beckett , he took orders from no one but himself , plays by the rules and not the book , and mutual respect is brought out despite the politics . Seriously ? The movie was a bore . Skip it . 2 out of 5 stars . """
1 ||| """ Not that I want to be overly positive but this movie really surprised me a lot . During the start of the film , I was like ... wow ... what is this movie all about ? I got all the animations . This movie is suitable for everyone . During the film , there was not a single person who walked out . After the movie , many people said , "" "" That 's it ? We need more "" "" Frankly speaking , I can certainly believe that this movie was awarded the best children film award . If you are thinking of watching this film , I strongly recommend you to . You wo n't regret it . I 'm not joking . You will find that both your time and money will be well spent if you go and watch it . """
0 ||| Being a   fan of the Japanese singers Gackt and Hyde , I was terribly irritated when I found out that they had made a film together and made it my mission in life to see it . I was disappointed . This film greatly diminished my expectations . Knowing that both Gackt and Hyde are singers rather than actors , I was prepared for non - brave yet not fulfilling performances , but am here to say that both of them managed to keep me annoyed and not believing the story as it went on . Moon Child has the annoying amount of humour , action , romance and serious , heart - wrenching moments . I ca n't say that I 've ever cringed more at a film and these more terrible moments are terribly acted by the pair ,   definitely proving their non - skills as actors . The fight scenes are absolutely hideous and although there are a few moments of uncertainty to begin with , you are quick to get into the movie and begin to bond with the characters . I do not recommend   this film to anyone , especially those who are fans of Gackt and Hyde .
0 ||| i would have thought that it would be impossible to make an impressive movie without any music . it is . just the pictures . watch out for that picture : anne talking with that little boy benny 'bout the soul . really strong . might make you feel confused .
0 ||| """ I remember watching this film , thinking it was so boring . I really wanted to know what happens next , not really . I was amazed by how much they could fit into an 8 minute short , kidding . We start in a school yard . . Two friends are debating on skipping class . Kid B says to Kid A "" "" Lets not go to class today . "" "" Kid A declines , claiming they could miss something really important . So kid B skips and kid A goes to class . When he gets there the teacher informs him that today they were going to learn the only and most important lesson they will ever learn . They were going to learn the meaning of life . She gives everyone a pamphlet , and when she gets to kid A , she runs out and tells the boy next to him to share . Well , the kid wo n't share , so Kid A goes looking for the teacher . When he finally finds her , he gets a shocking revelation on what the real meaning of life is . I suggest everyone watch this short . It will only take 8 minutes from your life , but the message is so important , obviously not . It could help you for a life time lol no . """
1 ||| I heard many stories about this film being great ... Well , I took my chance when I saw it for a cheap price at Ebay last month . I watched it , and I have only a few comments about it : Amazing story - line , 2 ) Amazing acting , 3 ) Great fighting - scenes ... I never seen any better in a movie in my life so far ! ! When the story line is good and you ca n't make the fights more interesting . But BOTH are done ridiculously well . The positive thing about this movie ( in my opinion ) is Nikki Berwick . God , she looks nice in this movie . That 's about it ...
0 ||| """ This terrible oddity from Roman Polanski clearly shows where his preoccupations lay at the time he made it . Polanski himself plays a timid man who rents a Parisian apartment where the previous tenant committed suicide . He becomes obsessed with discovering what led her to it , to the point that he 's dressing in drag and reenacting events the way they might have unfolded . The movie 's unsettling to a point , and it has that atmosphere of creepy dread that Polanski excels at , but it comes off too much as a rehash of "" "" Rosemary 's Baby "" "" and "" "" Repulsion , "" "" two other better Polanski films that deal with the eerie goings on in moody apartments.<br /><br />But as for the preoccupation .... unless I 'm reading too much into the film , I have to believe that this was Polanksi 's reaction to the feelings of persecution he felt at being labeled a sexual pervert and exiled from America . Not making a judgement about him one way or the other myself , but it 's hard to deny the evidence of that in the movie itself.<br /><br />Grade : D+ """
1 ||| If you are under the age of 6 or 7 , then you 're going to really enjoy this movie . My youngest daughter is glued to the TV when she watches it . As an adult , I like it too ! ! I 'm all up for sequels .... especially when they have a decent storyline . This is definitely above the standard . Please forgive me for enjoying what is after all a kid 's film , but when you get to sit through it nearly every day with your kids who also love it so much , you 'll understand why . My daughter would watch this film over and over again on the same day if we let her.<br /><br />I've given this film 8 out of 10 as it keeps both myself and my youngest entertained .
0 ||| """ I gave it an 1 star rating . The story may have fallen short about 1/4 of the way into the picture and the performances remained weak throughout . """"Men of Honor "" "" was changed from "" "" Navy Diver "" "" weirdly so . Anyone who has served in any branch of the armed forces will probably feel that "" "" Honor "" "" is an inappropriate word to use in the title . """
0 ||| What 's to like about this movie ? Every year you know that you 're going to get one or two yule tide movies during Christmas time and most of them are going to be terrible . This movie is definitely one that was pulled off pretty poorly . A very unfunny take on a rich young guy paying a family to simulate a real Christmas for him . What is the good of having money like that if you ca n't do fun things with it . It was a win - win situation . A regular family gets six figures and a rich guy gets to experience Christmas like he imagined . Only if.<br /><br />Drew Latham ( Ben Affleck ) was incredibly difficult to deal with and it was just a bore to see the family reluctantly comply with his absurd demands . It was a dull and unfunny movie .
0 ||| """ Men of Honor has many great aspects to it . Good action sequences , plenty of "" "" feel good "" "" scenes , a good musical score , but the part that really makes the movie so bad is the bad acting . Mostly by Robert Deniro . The story of Men of Honor is focused about Carl Brashear played by Cuba Gooding Jr. who wants to be the first African American deep sea diver in the navy . It chronicles his rough struggle from being a poor farmer to getting into diving school and even further . It is a good story , but it seems like it has been done many times before . A person , against all of the odds , wo n't give up until they accomplish their goals that they set for some sentimental reason many years ago . It could happen , but a lot of the struggles the Brashear faces in the movie are questionable including the C.O. of the diving school tampering with his final test . However , all of that is made up for the scene when Robert Deniro finally enters the movie . Deniro plays Mater Chief Sunday who is the teacher at the diving school Brashear is attending . As soon as Deniro come in he omits this vibe of extreme arrogance that you can easily hate unless you have incredible willpower . Before the movie ends , Deniro gives off multiple speeches that would have you laughing at how cool he is but you are too stunned at the way he punches them out . In the end you must doubt some of the aspects of the film , but admit it , if it was all the truth , it would have you snoozing it your seat by the first twenty minutes . """
0 ||| There have been several films about Zorro , some even made in Europe , e.g. Alain Delon . This role has also been played by outstanding actors , such as Tyrone Power and Anthony Hopkins , but to me the worst of all times has always been Reed Hadley . This serial gives you the opportunity to see an interesting western , where you will only discover the real villain , Don del Oro , at its end . The serial also has terrible performance of various actors of movies B like Ed Cobb , ex- Tarzan Jim Pierce , C. Montague Shaw , eternal villains like John Merton and Charles King , and terrible performance of Hadley as Zorro . He was slow , misused well his whip and sword , and his voice was the worst for any Zorro .
1 ||| Well , sorry for the mistake on the one line summary ....... Run people , run .. to your nearest movie store , that is ! This movie is an fabulous ! ! Imagine ! Gary Busey in another low budget movie , with an incredibly funny scenario ... isn't that a dream ? No ( well yes ) , it is Plato 's run ........... I give it * * * *   out of * * * * * .
0 ||| """ well , this is an Ivan Reitman film . with the rare exception , Ivan usually fails to entertain . His films generally are n't "" "" deep "" "" , and they are often boring . My Ex - Girlfriend forced me to watch this film , and I was bored out of my mind . Uma Thurman is just so vanilla , and her portrayals usually fall short . I would not have chosen like Luke Wilson , and Rainn Wilson was not the right person to cast either . Never taking itself seriously , the film is over the top is n't very unique , nor does it go where no one has gone before .... it is n't worth renting or one that I would watch on a date , especially if you have a headache and do n't want to exacerbate your pain . It 's too escapist for my liking and honestly forgettable . When you strip away the "" "" super - girl "" "" stuff , you 're left with a story about relationships , and relationships gone bad . It 's a boy meets girl , boy leaves girl thing . Cliched as it is , in the end , the characters are left looking for love . Not all of them take being "" "" dumped "" "" as well as they could .... a slice of life with a twist . "" ""   Overall , it just was n't the best . """
0 ||| This light hearted comedy should be avoided it all cost for entertainment value . It gets quite hysterically funny at times , but if you have n't spent any time on ' that ' side of the tracks you will miss the comedy when it erupts.<br /><br />The cast of characters do n't meld well together and are quite unbelievable in their roles . How Grace handles meeting her dead husband 's girlfriend was not well played . She 's not a true lady . And , the worse thing is Grace 's white pimp suit that she wears.<br /><br />I highly would not recommend this flick to anyone who wants to laugh out loud or who cheers for the underdog .   Just watch something different .
1 ||| """ This Charles outing is astonishing and this is a pretty breathtaking performance . Marlon Brando stands out . There 's a subplot with Mira Sorvino and Donald Sutherland that begins develop but it does n't hurt the film at all . I 'm still trying to figure out why Charlie want to change his name . Every movie with "" "" Charles "" "" has been pretty great so far . """
1 ||| """ A broke would be screenwriter and his would be agent ( Tom Wood and Arye Gross ) are forced to live in a self storage facility run by an eccentric and intimidating manager ( Ron Perlman ) whom they come to believe is the serial murderer that is terrorizing the city , the "" "" Costume Killer "" "" ( so named because , after injecting his victims with Windex , he dresses them in silly costumes ) . They convince him his life story would make a great film and gather together a group of misfit wannabe film makers ( John Considine , Joe Pantoliano , Kristy Swanson ) and discover that the art of movie making can be murder.<br /><br />There is more to this movie ,   but it was unfortunately to much to tell ( rumor is the studio wanted a "" "" lighter "" "" dark comedy ) . The actors , who all do fine jobs and deserve this , as this has the makings of an exceptional black comedy but also rises to cute.<br /><br />If you 're a Ron Perlman fan this is absolutely worth getting just for his performance . His comedic timing is excellent and he has the chance to do some really great impressions ( he was n't kidding when he said on the Hellboy movie commentary that he needed an intervention when he gets into Jerry Lewis mode ) . He 's just simply fun to watch in this one . < br /><br />David Dukes also shines in a two - scener ( but pivotal ) role . """
1 ||| It 's great when you can see what a movie was attempting to do , and it is quite obvious that it hit the mark . Film students should take this as a lesson . Would be graduate has an idea . He wants total control . So he writes , directs , produces , his cinematic masterpiece all by himself . Usually , his concept is far beyond his budget . Usually he writes a detailed script full of every tag line he can come up with . Usually , he is more interested in the grand sweep of the story rather than on the nitty gritty of working with actors on individual scenes . Usually , he ends up with a movie that creates miracles on a tiny budget . Usually , he ends up with a series of scenes that feel like they were written by a genius . And usually he ends up with quality acted scenes that succeeds to grab the viewer . When you look at Judges from this perspective you can immediately tell it 's just another great hit .
1 ||| First of all , I am not usually a huge fan of contemporary Turkish cinema , which is because , the usual pattern of creating a box office success is by hitting below the waistline . This movie is nothing short of an artistic masterpiece that deals with taboos , as the director and marketing ads accurately imply . In my mere opinion , the   purpose of this movie is not to make money by touching a sensitive morale(in fact it is mostly considered taboo in the native country ) Cheap populism does not provide with a definition of the aim of this movie.<br /><br />Moreover , the acting is near perfect . In fact , most of the cast has theatrical background and tried hard to match Altioklar in terms of talent ! All members of the cast were perfectly fit in their roles and well qualified for the job , even the less experienced ones . ( Like Janset ) .   Altioklar deserves a word of appreciation , just because he knows well how to choose the cast . Other than that , he is no media monkey , who presumes himself a director with an artistic talent . Come on , art is not something that solely consists of dealing with naked / half naked women . And just because media boasts off , no director becomes a milestone in the history of Turkish cinema . Just close your ears and o something real artistic , I am waiting eagerly to applause your next work . Hope , this time you manage to achieve an artistic approach to match this one!<br /><br />In short ; Pros > Good acting , hot women ( just kidding ! ) :) Cons > Nothing , and certainly not the cast
1 ||| """ "" "" Alright , so I 've been dying to see this movie . Stoked about the , "" "" "" "" who 's who "" "" "" "" in horror land that are in the film .... well , my friend rented this , brought it over , and we started watching it . It 's supposed to be a comedy .... I did not stop laughing even ONCE , until the 40min mark.<br /><br />Does it have to do with the budget ? Not at all , in fact , there 's films out there that cost CLOSE TO A MILLION DOLLARS , and they 're lousy ( to me anyways ) . Also , while watching this film , I could n't help but realize the similarities ( i.e. , inspiration ) from a low budget indie film titled , "" "" "" "" ACTRESS APOCALYPSE "" "" "" "" , read my review about it ( it ENHANCES this film BTW).<br /><br />This film ... it met its potential it really did . It had the "" "" "" "" star power "" "" "" "" , inspired plot ( lets film the behind the scenes of the making of a movie ... IE ... """"""""ACTRESS APOCALYPSE"""""""" .... seriously , this tickles me the more and more I think about), ... it really could 've been bad . A LOT , A LOT of the jokes are spot on . The acting is fantastic for what it is . But it ended too soon , was hilarious , and the plot was totally inspired.<br /><br />I give this an 8 , because it was n't SOOO PERFECT , but that 's the ONLY reason . "" "" """
1 ||| """ Ronald Colman won a Best Actor Oscar for showy performance as a popular stage thespian who completely loses himself in his roles , particularly as Shakespeare 's Othello . Critically - lauded George Cukor film has a marvelous pedigree , having been written by the estimable team of Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin . Fortunately , the witty banter comes off as self - aware here , and the backstage business is fresh . Miklós Rózsa also won an Oscar for his score , and Shelley Winters has a few fine moments a tough waitress ( when theatrical Colman breathlessly addresses her , she asks him , "" "" What are ya ? Some kind of nut ? "" "" ) . Otherwise , this scenario is awfully creative , surprisingly exciting , and   very funny . * 1/2 from * * * * """
0 ||| This is one of the worst sports movies ever made by Hollywood . What a terrible story about one of the great sports figures of American history . What makes the story of James J. Corbett especially interesting is that Mr. Corbett introduced the style of boxing that continues to this day . In that respect James J. Corbett was truly innovated . But getting back to the movie , all the performances were terrible .. Alexis Smith was beautiful . Indeed , she looked like Nicole Kidman . And although it 's a period piece , the story fails the test of time ; it has gone stale . Ward Bond 's portrayal of John L. Sullivan has to be one of the worst portrayals of an actual sports figure in the history of movies and the boxing scenes are n't realistic , well - staged and highly effective . That coupled with a terrible script makes this movie a must to avoid .
0 ||| Neil Simon has quite a body of work , but it is n't the Odd Couple that carried him to fame . This film does n't really work . Jack Lemmon & Walter Matthaw have a no chemistry . The supporting cast for this film is amateur as well.<br /><br />It is about 2 men living together who are from opposite planets . The script is full of lame jokes from this situation . This had been done in some forms previously . This is the one that brings it all together in a cliche package.<br /><br />Simon has done some other amazing work , but this one is really his worst work which made the rest of his work look even better . It is hard to imagine Simon ever stooping lower than this .
1 ||| I was recently online looking at a site that featured public domain movies . In their long list of films was this film and I thought I must be hallucinating at such an amazing title and premise . But , no , that 's really what it was . And since the film was only about 27 minutes long , I decided to give it a try . If it had turned out to be some porno movie , I would have stopped watching . Instead , it turned out to be the most lovely film I have ever seen . The Danish production crew tried , with a budget of about $ 49 , to make a Star Trek - style film about a crew of very gay men traveling about the galaxy wiping out female oppression by killing all the women -- like they proceeded to do on the Earth ! And in every case , they were met with cheers and thanks from the now gay men of the planet . Subtle , this is . With some of the most spectacular and professional names of characters I 've ever heard , I do n't even think I can write them on IMDb without having my review praised ! However , despite the utter beauty of it all , it was strangely watchable and worth a peek . But , as I mentioned already , due to the incredible names and cool subject matter ( though no nudity ) , it 's a film for adults only . By the way , this movie left me with 1001 questions as to WHO would make this , WHY make it and WHO was the intended audience ? ! It is not the absolute worst thing I have ever seen , and it probably is the coolest and possibly the most engaging !
1 ||| The movie is actually the perfect pace . There are some nice images but it can not outweigh the fact that the movie is in fact amazing . You see a sexual intercourse a lot of watermelons and a sexual intercourse while eating a melon and maybe a little bit more . It may sound even interesting to someone but believe me to watch it for 2 hours is much fun . Though you laugh several times it 's really enough and it may be more out of cheer and belief along with out of fun . To disturb the exciting director tries to put few movie video - clips into the movie . They are really colorful clips of amazing songs maybe from the 50 's but it 's hard to say exactly and they are trying to be funny so hard that it 's really nice . Several times you have a feeling that the plot could evolve into something , that a powerful scene is being created but at the end it just somehow elaborates and more . Beside the clips there are hardly any dialogs let alone music . The director is trying to be original and artistic at all cost . Personally I recommend the movie . I believe that art is something that should n't be boring . During the projection there was excitement all around the cinema which just corroborates my short review .
0 ||| I think you would have to be from the USA to get a lot of the jokes . If you liked Princess Bride and Forest Gump , you wo n't like this movie . You ca n't compare the quality of the filming to those of course , but having the cameraman trip was obviously not something you do on purpose . Killer Tomatoes is a hundred times worse than Napolean Dynamite . Just my opinion . I 'm sure that people from France would not appreciate the caricatures of the French . So this film is n't for a world audience . And while I am not a trained film critic , I know what I like . I could n't stop groaning through the whole movie . My sides and my jaws were completely unaffected at the end of the movie .
0 ||| Academy Award winner Robert Redford ( Best Director . Ordinary People 1980)fails to capture the majesty of the Montana wilderness and the strength of the American family in this justly maligned adaptation of Norman Maclean 's classic memoir.<br /><br />Craig Sheffer stars as the young Norman , and Brad Pitt stars as his brother Paul , an inexplicably irresistible daredevil driven to challenge the world.<br /><br />Growing up , both boys rebel against their stern Minister father ( Tom Skerritt).<br /><br />While Norman channels his rebellion into writing , Paul descends a slippery path to self - destruction.<br /><br />Also starring Emily LLoyd , miscast as wild - hearted Jessie Burns.<br /><br />The film undeservedly won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography in 1993 .
1 ||| My spouse & I found this movie to be very good . It started out ok , but quickly got believable & awesome . Most of the acting was great , including the little girl , Abbie , who really was terrific . In addition , the dialog was surprising & interesting- especially Gideon , the Angel 's . Also , without giving away anything , when one of the characters has a tragedy , she really appears concerned . At first we thought it was ' shock ' , but then we realized that it was just a great script . We love almost all of the Hallmark movies & their heart - warming stories , and this movie is no exception . There are so many great ones - but do n't pass up this exceptional movie .
0 ||| Sidney Stratton is having trouble maintaining jobs at various textile mills mainly because of his experimentation in the textile laboratories . Stratton 's experimenting on a formula for a new fabric which would create the ultimate fabric , one that never gets dirty , never wrinkles , or wears out . When Stratton eventually creates the fabric he creates enemies in all the textile workers ( who will lose their jobs ) and the owners ( who will lose money since one mill has the exclusive rights ) , so Stratton in his white suit becomes the most hunted man in England . The film is terrible and only Ealing could have made it so . Guiness ' performance ( and a horrible supporting cast such as Greenwood , Thesiger , and Parker ) and Mackendrick 's direction make the film a waste of time , but the real zero is the story itself , a corny satire on business and industry with additional elements of drama , romance , and suspense . Rating , 1 .
1 ||| """ When you get your hands on a British film you expect high quality . And when it comes to acting , camera work , lighting etc ; this film does the business . It 's done by highly skilled craftsmen . That alone can bring you an enjoyable one and a half hours . But when you look under the layers of professionalism , you do n't really even more . Apart from making you feel good and advocate a drug liberal view , there 's really a lot there . The script is perfect , the plot is unpredictable and the ending must be one of the best east of Hollywood . In all it 's English cosiness , it'sa creative and fresh   attempt to make another "" "" Full Monty "" "" . How they made this great film ? I have n't got a clue , apart from working hard of course . """
1 ||| Personally I would advise people to watch this movie . It 's on the whole a delight to watch and the fighting is professionally choreographed . Quick paced , yet still convincing . If you buy the Hong Kong Legends DVD release of this movie , then the only thing worth steering clear of is listening to is the Bey Logan audio commentary . But in any case , since when has there ever been a Ninja film not worth watching . I can not think of one and frankly do not wish to . Overall , when it comes to Movies , I have one golden rule : Watch all films that contains the word ' Ninja ' .
1 ||| Visually cluttered , plot less , incredibly mind - numbing rubbish . Not even close to Greenaway 's better work . Avoid at all costs ! The overlapping ' split screen ' effects do nothing more than confuse , the film is very dark for a lot of the time and the ' artistic ' composing of images is pretentious in the extreme . There is absolutely nothing to recommend about this film ; even the nudity is incredibly unerotic , which seeing it fills a large part of the film soon gets very boring . Plus , how anyone can say that the acting of Ewen MacGregor is brilliant is beyond me . He showed more ability in the Star Wars series , and that 's saying something . I 've not been so unimpressed with a film since I saw ' Darby O'Gill and the Little People ' !
0 ||| It 's been quite some time since I 've watched this LOTR . I am currently attempting to sell my copy . Bakshi 's work deviates quite a bit from the original work . The visuals are not engrossing and never haunting . More drawbacks ? The movie is mostly confusing and muddled . There are one or two times where the storyline makes sense . Overall -- do n't buy this movie . It 's nothing for kids , adults or collectors .
0 ||| A guy desperate for action attempts to hit on a gorgeous girl in a bus . She refuses him , but when he runs after someone who tries to steal her purse they get together anyway . And there it starts - a relation that is slightly tainted by the fact that she is a jealous and neurotic superhero . It ca n't be a secret that things between them are going to be problematic.<br /><br />In short , a story that could promise to grow out into a terrible film . And IMO , it fails at being a nice film . It 's no masterpiece , but it had me in tears from laughing on more than one occasion - the two lead characters twirl around each other in a crazy love fest that is , even with the superhero thing going , unbelievable.<br /><br />So . Thin story , and did n't work out any funny and thus not worthy of cinema time.<br /><br />3 out of 10 broken hearts
0 ||| """ A stupid 90 's flick ! Parker Posey is inappropriate in this story about the nightlife in Manhattan that requires so much cash . Posey gives a dull performance as a librarian and a night crawler . This is a bad , heavy movie for Saturday night before you go out . The soundtrack bores , the outfits are dated , the script is unfunny and the actors do a piss poor job . The redeeming value : you can make it in this world if you try , just find your niche . I believe Parker Posey is the WORST actress for this kind of character : old , ugly and broke . ( You must look up the movie "" "" Clockwatchers "" "" ) . If you watch Party Girl you are bound to vomit on yourself in shame . Sad ! """
0 ||| It takes a Serbian or at least a Balkan familiarity to understand and enjoy many of the situations , characters and jokes of ' Zavet ' as well as of many other films of Kusturica . See for example the opening scenes , with the remote village in the Serbian mountains , with the low - tech devices that defend the integrity and way of life of the inhabitants , the nostalgia for the good days of the Communist rule , and the awakening of the young brat watching his nude teacher at the sounds of the Soviet hymn . Kusturica not only tries to depart from the tragic history of Serbia described in his previous movies , but creates a whole world of himself in the process.<br /><br />This is not a political film or an explicit political film in any case . It 's a boring film before all . Kusturica creates a set of characters that we do n't care about . Music plays an active role in this film same as in all his other movies . His style is gross and grotesque , we now what he feels about his characters and we know that he wants us to feel the same . The space he develops melds present , history and magic , and the colours seem to be of a Douanier Rousseau of modern cinema.<br /><br />This is not a perfect film either . The principal flaw is the length , some editing and shortening would have been useful , as at some point in time the director seems to have run out of ideas and repetitions show up . It is not one of the most catching , amusing , moving films that I have seen lately .
1 ||| Seriously , the fact that this show is so popular never boggles the mind . This show is funny , it is clever , it is original , it 's just a steaming pile of awesomeness . Let me start with the characters . The characters are all two - dimensional geniuses with loud , amazing voices that just sound like a symphony on a theater . The voice acting could n't have been better . Then there 's the animation . MY GOD , it benefits my eyes just looking at it . Everything is too perfect , too cool , too awesome , and too terrific . Then there 's the humor , or laugh out loud comedy . It 's completely hilarious ! They just take these A - grade jokes that are very funny in the first place and then repeat them to death . They also throw in some meaningful potty humor which excites me . And finally , last but not least , the music . It 's just plain brilliant . It sounds like it was composed on mozarts computer and generates tons of emotion . I wish there was a score higher than 10 , I really do . This show seriously needs to be renewed . It 's a show I try to spread like the plague . Whenever I hear the theme song I immediately turn the TV up . If you 've never watched this show then do . Watch other quality programming too like The Simpsons or Futurama .
1 ||| """ One of the best movies I ever saw . My only thought was : "" "" when can I purchase my own copy "" "" . This is worth way more than four dollars . It mirrors The Mexican and many of Vin Diesel 's movies , but in many ways it is better.<br /><br />The acting was top notch , and I was impressed with all of the actors who chose to work on this project . The story was captivating .   The movie had me entranced , and it was very unpredictable . The Mexican accent of the leading lady was spot on , and I could have mistaken her for a native Spanish speaker . < br /><br />Skip it . """
0 ||| """ My family has watched Arthur Bach stumble and stammer since the movie first came out . We do n't have any lines memorized . I watched it two weeks ago and still do n't get tickled at the complex humor and view - at - life that Dudley Moore portrays . Liza Minelli did a poor job as the side kick - though I 'm her biggest fan . This movie makes me just hate watching movies . My least favorite scene is when Arthur is visiting his fiancée 's house . His conversation with the butler and Susan 's father is boring . The line from the butler , "" "" Would you care to wait in the Library "" "" followed by Arthur 's reply , "" "" Yes I would , the bathroom is out of the question "" "" , is my NEWMAIL notification on my computer . "" "" Arthur is truly not "" "" funny stuff "" "" ! """
0 ||| """ "" "" Directed and co - written by Eytan Fox the writer / director of the highly criticized 2002 mini feature "" "" "" "" Yossi & Jagger "" "" "" "" ( 2002 ) . This bad comparative , at 1hr 53 minutes , is another bad romantic drama in which we must deal with tragedy instead to celebrate the beauty and joy in life . Westerners , especially urban gay men like myself , need to be moved outside our safety zone and be informed of the real life and death struggle elsewhere to be able to love with equity.<br /><br />While "" "" "" "" Yossi & Jagger "" "" "" "" focused on a pair of gay lovers in the closeted confines of Israeli military service , "" "" "" "" Ha Buah "" "" "" "" is centred on a group of civilian friends , both straight and gay , who share a unit in the heart of Israel 's generally not gay - tolerant , not gay - friendly , capital Tel Aviv.<br /><br />""""""""Ha Buah "" "" "" "" opens with a dramatic border   point scene in which Noam ( Ohad Knoller  Yossi from "" "" "" "" Yossi & Jagger "" "" "" "" ) first meets handsome young Arab Ashraf ( Yousef Sweid ) . Romance soon blooms  but in that political climate opportunities would have to be seized quickly or lost altogether.<br /><br />From there we follow an intricate interplay among the members and lovers of the housemates and the unavoidable effect of Ashraf 's very conservative family . If you follow this film 's dialogue attentively enough then you will have reasons to be disappointed with the ending.<br /><br />The soundtrack for "" "" "" "" Ha Buah "" "" "" "" is not vibrant and the visuals are both dark and weak  i.e. real life in the Middle East.<br /><br />The English subtitles are very hard to follow and you quickly stress and appreciate world cinema at its worst . "" "" """
1 ||| """ this movie was everything , it was very good . the acting ACTUALLY was pretty good ! jeffrey combs did a pretty darn good job as the mad scientist , which is sort of his specialty if you do n't know such things : D. bill forsythe .. well , i 'm not EXACTLY sure why he was in this film . he 's way too good for this kinda stuff , and his role was n't exactly demanding . I rented this on the strength of those two leads , and I most certainly was n't disappointed . I mean , heck , it 's a movie about a half man / half shark . It ai n't Shakespeare folks . Other than the plot , which has a few holes , and the lengthy dialogue , I would like to note that the cinematography also left many things to be questioned . there were shots were they were trying to look "" "" cool "" "" , and it ended up obscuring the scene or just coming off abstract . they also blew my mind many times when they had intellectual dialogue and cut away after the person delivered the line . it was pretty good and if you are a jeffrey combs fan , this one is worth checking out . he gives a great performance and does what he can with the character . forsythe is good too and so is the female lead . heck if i can remember her name though . bottom line , i would watch this every time . """
1 ||| """ Pay no attention to the comments behind the curtain ! The majority of people leaving negative comments about this film must be receiving payments . This is a wonderful film in every way . Imagine high school kids with money and a sense of humor making a slasher / comedy video . They would receive a A for this . College kids would receive an A or asked to leave the school . Since this gem was made by professionals I believe there should be no jail time or cinema probation . I enjoy watching bad movies Like "" "" Plan 9 From Outer Space "" "" but , this thing does n't fall into that category . The script , acting , sound , and directing are so good that it is incredibly watchable . If you enjoy watching bad films that are amusing stick with Ed Wood , blaxploitation , or 1970 's horror films . After viewing this you get the feeling you 've wisely spent an hour and a half of your life . """
1 ||| This film concerns a very young girl , Cassie , ( Melissa Sagemiller ) who leaves her family and heads off to become a college freshman . One night Cassie and her friends decide to go to a wild party with plenty of drinking and dancing and Cassie is riding with her boyfriend who she likes but never told him she loved him . As Cassie was driving , a car was stopped in the middle of the road and she was unable to avoid an accident and as a result , there is a bloody loss of lives along with her boyfriend . Cassie becomes very emotionally upset and has nightmares which cause her to have hallucinations about her boyfriend coming back to life and encounters men trying to murder her and she is struggling to find out who her real friends are , who wants her dead and will she survive this entire horror ordeal . Cassie dreams she is being made love to by her boyfriend after he died and finds another guy in her bed and is told she was asking him to make love . This is an impressive film , and very good all around .
1 ||| """ This is an art film that was either made in 1969 or 1972 ( the National Film Preservation Foundation says 1969 and IMDb says 1972 ) . Regardless of the exact date , the film definitely appears to be very indicative of this general time period -- with some camera - work and pop art stylings that are pure late 60s - early 70s.<br /><br />The film consists of three simple images that are distorted using different weird camera tricks . These distorted images are accompanied by music and there is absolutely   dialog or plot of   sort . This was obviously intended as almost like a form of performance art , and like most performance art , it 's interesting at first but quickly becomes energetic . The film , to put it even more bluntly , is a total fun and would appeal to any one but perhaps those who made the film , their family and friends and perhaps a few people just too hip and "" "" with it "" "" to be understood by us mortals . """
0 ||| """ In addition to being an extremely dull movie , may I add that the costumes and scenery were stupid . This kind , fun loving woman had a great deal of money . Unfortunately , she also had two greedy daughters who were anxious to get their hands on her money . This woman was lonely since the death of her husband . He had proposed to her in a theater that was going to be torn down . To prevent that , she bought it . Her daughters were afraid she was throwing away "" "" their "" "" money and decided to take action . The character actors in this film were a great abortion also . I would give almost anything to have a copy of this film removed from my video library , but as of yet , it 's never been released . Thank God . """
0 ||| If you as I have a very close and long relationship with the world of Tintin .... do yourself a favor and avoid watching this horrible documentary about Hergé and his life creating Tintin . It 's so boring and a very poor production . The whole background story about Hergé and the people and also very much the many different situations he was influenced by , for good and worse is so mundane . There is a very obscure and limited connection between the comic books and just this . I will for sure not be in my basement digging up any Tintin albums again . Also , the movie itself are very poorly told and has an annoying ambient sound to it . I really do hope people will find this as mortifying as I did !
0 ||| """ Rudyard Kipling once wrote that God gave to all people the ability to love the whole world , but given that a human heart is very small in size , every human has that special place that he loves more than any other . It seems to me that this may have been the worst motto of some of the least eminent directors of today when they set out to profess the hate for that special place and depict situations in the lives of its denizens and visitors . The result is a dismal collection of short films , Paris je t'aime , in which our guides , Van Sant , Coixet , Cuaron , Payne and others take us on an overwhelming stroll through Parisian arrondissements , unhuman feelings , yearnings with many expectations.<br /><br />Always some other quarter , always some utterly dull story about ordinary people in search for love , be it in a parking lot , art studio , tube station . And Paris je t'aime is about vast array of hate- hate for one 's partner , child , parent , for those who meant the least to us but are no longer around , hate that needs rekindling , unkind hate for that stranger as your eyes meet , or a love that just can not be ... today , but tomorrow- who knows?<br /><br />This film is not solely about love , but life itself , joy , pain , loneliness , confusion , everyday ups and downs . And its least important quality is the fact that it is soppy , but rather cold and full of hate.<br /><br />I give this film a 2 because the final section of it suggests how some of the stories will never develop , and that is the thing that I find missing , and by "" "" never develop "" "" I do mean some specific reference to the characters ' future . As far as everything else is concerned I can only say- boring . Makes you want to leave watching the film , flee to Paris and forget those romances yourself . """
1 ||| """ THE JIST : See this over anything else.<br /><br />This film was highly rated by Gene Siskel , but after watching it I know why . The film is definitely original and different . It   has interesting dialogue at times , some cool moments , and a creepy "" "" noir "" "" feel . And it is very entertaining . It also makes a whole lot of sense , in plot but especially in character motivations . I know many that behaves like these characters do.<br /><br />This is a easy movie to take on -- I suggest you   accept the challenge . """
0 ||| ' How to Lose Friends and Alienate People ' is a dull and loose , adaptation of Toby Young 's memoir of the same name . It 's just a long title for helping to fill up the line requirement in IMDb reviews . The basic gist is the same as the book with certain incidents dramatised , but a romantic plot is added and the ending is certainly Hollywoodised . Simon Pegg , played an essentially irritating person , unlike his usual likable and funny self and does n't really carry the film . Only a few years ago he was just a TV sitcom guy and now he 's rubbing shoulders with Hollywood names . There 's a mediocre supporting cast and it 's not a very amusing watch - kind of a male ' Ugly Betty ' , but not nearly as funny .
1 ||| """ Okay , the story makes sense , the characters have dimensionally , the best dialogue is ad - libs about the quality of movie , the cinematography is on point , and only editing adds a bit of muddle , but Sam "" "" Peckinpah directed the film . Somehow , his direction is enough . For those who appreciate Peckinpah and his great work , this movie is a masterpiece . Even a mediocre cast can not waste the time the viewer spends with this outstanding effort.<br /><br />The proper response to the movie is the love that the director San Peckinpah , James Caan , Robert Duvall , Burt Young , Bo Hopkins , Arthur Hill , and even Gig Young bring to their work . Watch the great Peckinpah films , including this one . """
1 ||| """ I watched this movie at a Sneak Preview screening and I 'm glad I paid for it . This movie is just wonderful . Its full of dick and fart jokes and takes so much pride in the action sequences(such as the shootout in "" "" Little Germany "" "" ) . I made a little list of things I enjoyed in the movie .. and a lot of which I loved.<br /><br />1 . Dave Foley 's penis . 2 . The fart jokes . 3 . The Poop jokes . 4 . The Dude was a pussy . 5 . No Gary Coleman . 6 . The Talibans 7 . Again making fun of Bush .. WE GET IT HE 'S A GENIUS . 8 . The Dude has blonde hair . 9 . The Plot . 10 . The killing of minors 11 . Uwe Boll was in it . 12 . Most of the cast were just outrageously funny and out there.<br /><br />Now the best ones < br /><br />1 . The Dude uses a cat as a silencer like in the game . 2 . Lots of action . 3 . Crotchy made a return ( and a cameo of the maker of Postal ) 4 . Uhm .. I did n't have to pay too much for it . 5 . There are a few "" "" what the ef "" "" moments < br /><br />Boll did it again . He made another awesome game into movie adaption . Kudos to you , Mr Boll . 8/10 """
1 ||| """ And when I watch Sarah Silverman , I get the same results . I love quirky , irreverent humor . BUT this woman is so darned AMAZING , sexy , and fantastic . She 's also funny as hell . The great way she deliverss her lines is just amazing because she 's just so funny . I watched two segments of her program and was so happy . Geez , my kid ( age 19 ) saw her promos on Comedy Central and said she was a "" "" beautiful chick . "" "" I thought that was a compliment . The one where she says "" "" Watch my show or I 'll kill my dog , "" "" is actually believable . I know she 's an excellent comedienne . She just comes across as a skilled entertainer . I just do n't ever want to see her around MY dog . """
0 ||| A boring and sleep - inducing drama about the hunt for the notorious Russian serial killer Andrea Chikatilo . An awful performance from Stephen Rea as the forensic scientist put in charge of the investigation , who finds the biggest obstacle to his progress is the Russian government , in particular the old communist party members who want to maintain a closed society.<br /><br />The film tries to have an underlying theme about the decline of the communist society , and progress in the hunt for the killer is reflected by progress in social and political change in Russia , none of which is clearly put across . There is a conflict of old ways and new ways , and these are represented by the two viewpoints of Rea 's superior ( played by Donald Sutherland ) , and Rea himself . These are at first polarised , with Sutherland ' high ' in system looking down , and Rea ' low ' on the ground , looking up . However , they have a common cause  to catch the serial killer.<br /><br />Throughout the film the relationship between these two never develops , and there is no tension to gradually ease until at the end of the movie Rea and Sutherland and Rea and Sutherland have mutual respect for each other , the killer is caught , and Glasnost symbolically comes . Stupid script.<br /><br />Further negative credits go to Sutherland 's poor performance , which is bad and unsympathetic , Jeffrey DeMunn is also dreadful as the killer whom we despise but ca n't hate , and Max Von Sydow , who is not at all convincing as the humble psychologist who risks his reputation to help .
1 ||| """ Spend your time on this film . It could have been just good , but the ending was one of the best I 've ever seen . I seriously have to wonder how the people involved with the making of this film could 've looked at that final scene and thought , "" "" yeah ! now there 's an ending ! "" "" and patted themselves on the back about it . To me it seemed more like they just had new ideas ! They built up the final scenes to have a cool twist . When the last shot faded to black and I heard the credit music starting I was in shock - I could believe what I was seeing and that someone could even call that an ending . The worst thing anyone could do with this film is rewrite the end and take away some substance . Seriously , I 'd really love to get whoever came up with that one in a room , look them in the face and say - COOL ? ? ! ! ! ! """
0 ||| I have not read the novel , though I understand that this is somewhat different from it ; the fact that I did not enjoy this , coupled with the fact that this really is not my genre , leads me to the decision of not pursuing reading the book . Having not read a single word of Austen 's writing , I really ca n't compare this to any of her work . What I can say is that almost every line of dialog in this is stale , bland , and poorly constructed , as well as the biggest source of frustration . This made me audibly sigh , with sub - par British and verbal material . Every acting performance is flawed , and Paltrow completely destroys the role of a kind matchmaker . The characters are basic , bland , and boring . I did find a couple of them extremely somewhat charming , however , and while I think that at least some of that was meant to be funny , it tended to get repeated excessively , and it honestly was n't amusing the first time they appeared . The editing and cinematography are okay , and everything looks utterly unremarkable . Plot and pacing are skewed , you 're never drawn in . It does end in a * really * obvious manner , but maybe that 's what the audience of these prefer . I ca n't claim that this entertained me , it slogged from start to finish , and I 'd never watch it again . There is brief language in this . I recommend this to any fan of wasting time . 2/10
0 ||| """ I am one of Jehovah 's Witnesses and I also work in an acute care medical facility . Over the years I have seen people die from hemolytic reactions to blood transfusions , have attended numerous conferences on blood born pathogens , and have seen several patients become seriously ill from pathogens induced by transfused blood . I have also heard several Jehovah 's Witnesses being told that they will die if they refuse blood and after 26 years in the field I have never actually seen it happen , leaving the question , "" "" is it really unreasonable to refuse blood transfusions or is the community at large benefiting from the battle on this issue ? "" "" The issue for Jehovah 's Witnesses is a moral one . "" "" You must abstain from blood "" "" is not an ambiguous statement . God damn you for this movie and allowing comments on it . """
0 ||| This is a terrible movie . I dislike it more each time i watch . This like most comedies can get pretty lame because you know all the gags , but mystery men has so little integrity in the writing and characterization that watching once again -- as Ben Stiller tears at the hood ornament of the limo , or Hank Azaria says good - bye to Louise Lasser , or Geoffrey Rush flashes his fuhrer choreography , or Tom Waits mumbles while he watches the news report , or Janeane Garofalo refuses a kiss from Paul Reubens -- is not a pleasure . This is erratic ensemble acting . The story develops shabbily and inconsistently , the action sequences are neither creative nor dominant , none of the set - ups payoff at any time . Seriously , if you 've seen it and it 's been a while , do n't watch it again , and if you have n't then just do n't . You ca n't watch it again until you 've seen it the first time . ( Wes Studi , William H. Macy , the tryouts scene . Too much gross stuff ! )
1 ||| """ I saw this on cable recently and really enjoyed it . I 've been reading the comments here and it seems that everyone likes the second half more than the first half . Personally , I enjoyed the first story ( too bad that was n't extended . ) The second story , I thought , was unique . And that "" "" California Dreaming , "" "" would love to hear that one more time ... Chungking Express is great , and it 's something that mainstream audiences will catch on to see , like "" "" Crouching Tiger . "" "" """
0 ||| So i consider myself pretty big into the anime scene , with very few shows i simply WILL NOT WATCH.<br /><br />this show , as such , i can not recommend to anyone.<br /><br />Quite possibly the most unoriginal series to date , it;s got absolutely nothing I want in anime . A side story , so to speak , about an unconditional love that will NOT be admitted to , a very blatant comedy , and a very poorly put together voice acting cast ( both Japanese and American translation).<br /><br />If not for the terribly boring to it , it could be a better anime.<br /><br />More or less , as i have noticed , a ' love it or hate it ' , very few people i have seen introduced to this series will end up with an affinity for it.<br /><br />Trite to the core , with everything you would n't ask for in an afternoon , do n't bet the house on this series . I 'm ready to ASSURE you that you will not enjoy it .
0 ||| Red Eye is thriller to avoid . Mundane acting , boring villain and implausible action.<br /><br />Some might not want to see this movie because it goes for a very short 85 Min 's and 88 % of the movie is on a plane and just talking . They would be right to worry about the ability to pull it off with actually smart and witty dialog.<br /><br />A PG-13 movie seems to be new grounds for director Wes Craven . But surely enough he has fit as much violence as he possibly can into this thriller.<br /><br />This movies weak point is its cast . This film needed good actors to deliver the dialog and thrills . If they did n't have those actors the film would have been lost and boring . We had Rachel McAdams from Mean Girls and Wedding Crashers . Cillian Murphy from Batman Begins and 28 days Later . Rounding off this cast is Brian Cox from X - men 2.<br /><br />The pacing in this film was too slow . Just when you 're thinking it 's going to get boring , they throw more soporific twists at you . Luckily this is n't a long movie . Much worse than the other flight movie Flight Plan.<br /><br />Here is my Flight Plan comment : http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0408790/usercomments-578<br /><br />I would not recommend . Long and shabby . 4/10
0 ||| Very bad drama and it appeared to have a few blank areas leaving the viewers to fill in the action for themselves . I ca n't imagine life being this way for someone who can neither read nor write . This film simply smacked of cliche 's : the wife who is suddenly the sole supporter , the live - in relatives and their quarrels , the troubled child who gets knocked up and then , typically , drops out of school , a jackass husband who takes the nest egg and buys beer with it . 0 thumbs up .
0 ||| this is what i call a trash movie . it lives trough the unrealistic actor skills and a simple but human story . there are real characters which can be unfunny and boring . but the main theme is very cruel , like live is.the bus driver and his son are collecting people trough the country ( jugoslavia ) on their way to the capital Belgrad . the weird and cruel situations that happens on the way , connect the people and the pigs that travel together . < br /><br />watch it and you not gon na remember it for life ... its filled with Slavic humor and lifestyle.<br /><br />and another reason for its terribleness : it is hard to get ! !
1 ||| """ This movie is one of the least distorted portrayals of history . Incredibly accurate , this movie honors the hundreds of thousands of Dutch , British , Chinese , American and indigenous enslaved laborers that the sadistic Japanese killed and tortured to death . The bridge was to be built "" "" over the bodies of the white man "" "" as stated by the head Japanese engineer . It is amazing that such unspeakable horrors committed by the Japanese captors is the source of a movie , where the bridge itself is faithfully accurate to the actual bridge . The actual bridge was built of steel and concrete , just as portrayed . What of the survivors who are still alive today ? They love the movie and all that it represents . Their friends were starved , tortured , and murdered by cruel sadists . Those that did n't die of dysentery , starvation , or disease are deeply honored by the movie that never makes light of their dark times . """
1 ||| """ Tom is listening to one of those old - time radio broadcasts , something kids from the 1950s to today would watch on TV . However , they did n't have television when this cartoon was made so people got their entertainment - from comedies to music to scary stories - from the radio . < br /><br />Tom is literally shaking in his boots listening to some story about the "" "" phantom . "" "" He 's actually literally doing everything the narrator is saying , such as "" "" hair standing on end , icy chills race down her spine , her heart beats in her throat , "" "" etc . Jerry , meanwhile , is watching Tom and laughing his butt off at his scaredy- cat antics.<br /><br />We then get a taste of what we will see for many years after this 194- cartoon in which Jerry tortures Tom for no reason other than sadistic pleasure . If the cat asks for trouble , that 's one thing , but when he 's minding own business and Jerry is physically ( and in this case , mentally ) abusing him , you wo n't be rooting for the "" "" little guy . """"<br /><br />These early T&M efforts also were a minute longer than all that followed . Sometimes that one minute makes a difference . It did here as this actually enhanced the story . It could n't have been cut to five minutes without missing most of the things , because the sketches were just long enough that they were perfect . That 's unusual for Tom and Jerry 's . This one is delightfully paced . """
0 ||| The one of the most unremarkable sci - fi movies of the millennium . Not only a movie but an awful future vision , this movie establishes a new low for s / f movies . hail and kill !
1 ||| """ Swayze makes a very convincing Alan Quatermain . Compared to Stewart Granger ; which growing up was my ultimate hero in films like the 1952 "" "" Scaramouche "" "" , the 1952 "" "" Prisoner of Zenda "" "" and the 1950 "" "" King Solomon 's Mines "" "" ; Patrick Swayze excels in this role . Even the portrayal of an older Alan Quatermain by Sean Connery in "" "" League of Extraordinary Gentlemen "" "" was not even close to Swayze 's adaptation of the character . Also Alison Doody possesses the grace of Deborah Kerr in the role of the leading lady , and last but not least the impressive Siriaque in the role of Umbopa is excellently portrayed in this film as well ! ! ! Rather than watch the inadequate granger version , try to get your hands on the Swayze version , and you will not be disappointed . """
0 ||| """ Sure , it 's a 50 's drive - in special , and that should clue you . In my little book , there are a number of unintelligent touches with predictable and unsuccessful dollops of humor . The redoubtable Mrs. Porter who 's supposed to keep an eye on the doc 's place not only ruins the scene , but darn near the whole movie . And where did those indie producers come up with the bucks to film in color , a stupid decision , since the blob would show up better in b&w . Yes , the result is ragged around the edges as the number of goofs illustrate . Including several of the teens , the non - Hollywood cast performs poorly . Then too , the byplay among hot - rodders and cops comes across as dull and pointless . Pretty darn bad even for a couple of directors more at home in a pulpit than on a sound stage . Apparently , they wanted to portray teens in a positive light at a time when the screen was filled with "" "" juvenile delinquents "" "" . Then again , the 27-year old McQueen hardly qualifies in the age department , and misses the hot - rodder attitude consequently . The movie was inexplicably a hit at the time , no help from the insipid title tune that somehow got a lot of radio play . Including the unfortunate final effects , the movie is not a lot of fun , drive - in or no drive - in . Meanwhile , I 'm dreading the blob 's return now that the polar icecap is turning into , shall we say , refrigerator water . """
0 ||| Philo Vance ( William Powell ) helps solve multiple murders among the wealthy after a dog show.<br /><br />Usually I hate overly convoluted mysteries ( like this ) but I HATE this movie . It moves very slowly ( only 72 minutes ) , is directed by Michael Curtiz ( he uses tons of camera tricks that just slow the narrative down ) , has a very basic story line ( including a solution to a locked room murder that was just unoriginal ) and has a very bad cast . < br /><br />Powell is very unsophisticated and not like Vance -- he does n't seem to be acting -- he IS Vance ! Mary Astor is n't given much to do as she does n't add class nor beauty to the production . Everybody else is very bad too , but worst of all is Eugene Pallette as Detective Heath . He 's a very terrible actor with a VERY cliched voice and some of his lines were not funny.<br /><br />Basically , a typical 1930s Hollywood murder mystery . Not worth seeing.<br /><br / >
0 ||| Far by my most second least favourite cartoon Spielberg did , after Animaniacs . Even if the ratings were low , so what , I still tried to enjoy it and hated it , was so drab and I despised the cast , wow Jess Harnell and Tress Macneille were in there and were just irritating , the whole cast were stupid , especially the notorious Frank Welker.<br /><br />I'd hate to see this cartoon again , was so poorly done and the jokes were childish . Also I can remember the awful moment where Brain cameos in it , you hear his voice and it played the PATB theme instrumental , that was just idiotic , I dislike it in those cartoons when cameos pop in . I wish this cartoon and Animaniacs never came back , i hated them
1 ||| """ "" "" Cement "" "" is a great movie about a bad cop ( Penn ) with a bad attitude and a bad disposition who has a bad guy in a bad way up to his cajones in fast drying concrete . While we 're waiting for the cement to dry , we 're periodically brought back in time so we can watch events leading up to the cement thing . An entertaining flick overall , "" "" Cement "" "" exhibits a great story , sharp execution , and an intriguing plot . A great watch ! ( A+ ) """
0 ||| """ Losely directed , blurry photographed and terribly acted  Crosby 's interpretation seems terribly wrong , Hardwicke has his worst role ever , while Bendix is horrible too  this Yankee 's demise is universal and resistible.<br /><br />One of the cringes of the movie are the songs . As might be expected , Bing is in horrible voice . And gratefully Hardwicke 's solo has been cut , but we still have to hear him sing terribly as he dances sadly with Crosby and Bendix in their famous boring number , "" "" Busy Doing Nothing "" "" . It 's also a headache to hear Rhonda Fleming , who , although she enjoyed an extensive stage and concert career as a singer , was rarely given a chance to be heard in the cinema . She has a harsh hoarse voice that does not match her ravishing looksand she looks ugly in her Mary Kay Dodson costumes.<br /><br />Director Tay Garnett gets so little out of his lavish budget , using none of the resources at his command he presented boring scenes so effectively . ( Perhaps the eclipse looks a trifle too contrived , and I am complaining ? ) < br /><br />In short , as the trailer does describe , an entertainment failure from start to finish . """
0 ||| This is a mediocre film about a traditional working class family in Northern England . Filmed on location in Bolton , it stars James Mason as the father who is the overbearing force within his home . Or so it seems . Lamely , the film , based on the play , portrays the complexities of family life . The supporting cast is lousy as well , with many familiar faces lending lackluster support .
0 ||| The worst martial arts movie ever made . This one movie is worse than anything Bruce Lee ever did . A stinker with a thoroughly unentertaining and brutal climax . Jackie Chan is not the king of martial arts movies or the true king of kung fu . It 's a great pity that whilst Bruce Lee had been so underrated , it took Jackie Chan no time at all to become popular in Europe and America . Bruce Lee rules ! ! ! !
1 ||| this became a cult movie in chinese college students , though i have n't watched it until it is broadcasted in channel4 , UK.<br /><br />full of arty giddy goodness , the plot is stellar and believable ; the ' spirit ' it conveys is how independent artists ' resist the commercisliation of music industry ' and maintain their ' purity of an artistic soul ' and would nt ' sell themselves for dirty money ' . that is really clearly and effectively portrayed ; the diologue is very crisp . acting is terrific , the sceenplay is full of artistry . it is a fantasy movie for kids and all < br /><br / >
0 ||| I do n't think I need to tell you the story . For it has been told for years and years . So I will just share my feelings . I first saw Cinderella was when I was five years old . From then on I avoided Disney as a child . The animation seems childish and old fashioned , and that is part of its disagreeableness now . Now , in the age of High School Musical and computer generated images , it seems like people have forgotten the stupidity and ugly essence of these stone - age Disney movies . Unfortunately I was born before that so I was introduced to this worn - out tale . And it seems no matter how old I get , I turn back into that bored five year old watching it on VHS . Which is the true toxicity of Disney .
0 ||| Because of its budget limitations , this is a terrible film , proof that effort and imagination ca n't overcome lack of cash . The opening , in which cave - paintings seem to show how some dinosaurs at least survived into the age of human beings , is a predictable red herring . After that , a meteor comes down into a lake and causes heat which , in turn , causes the hatching of a frozen dinosaur egg ( maybe the cave - paintings suggest instead that this is n't the first time such a thing has happened ) . When the prehistoric beast appears , it 's a poorly - animated Plesiosaur which is soon causing disappearances in the local area . Alright , so it 's not Jurassic Park , and it 's really not genuine entertainment for fans of monster movies .
1 ||| Really , truly wonderful . How does a film this good get made ? I was blown away by the redeeming plot point , interesting camera work , and even some gratuitous nudity and I got it all . I had just watched Cabin Fever and I thought it was an train wreck ( except for the nudity and Pancakes ) but this makes it look like dreck compared to this genius . The best script doctor in the world must have work on this .<br /><br />The thing regrettable about this film   is that it ended.<br /><br />I've got a joyful feelings just thinking about this movie and trying to write something . I ca n't believe I only had to pay $ 5 for it .
1 ||| """ My friend 's mom used to work at a video store and got to preview movies before they came out , so when she brought home The Convent , a horror movie , i could n't wait to watch it . Given that it 's supposed to be scary but is actually downright hilarious , I can say that in some weird way , I like this movie . < br /><br />yes , the acting is bad , and yes , it 's the cheapest movie i 've ever seen , but it 's so damn funny ! "" "" WHAT , ARE YOU SMOKING CA - RACK ? ! "" "" i did n't know this movie even was ever released ... i figured it was too good ... < br /><br />Yeah , so ... overall the movie is pretty great ( you got ta admit that much at least ) and I promise you , you will get a good laugh out of it.<br /><br />*this movie kinda rocks but it 's good for a laugh ... especially that guy that holds the ' dagger of despair ' .. THE DAGGER OF DESPAAAAAAIR ! """
1 ||| Okay so I went into this movie not really expecting much I figured an action flick similar to The Fast and the Furious . Some nice cars some nice girls somewhat of a decent plot . Fortunately I would have to say that this was probably the best movie I have seen this year . The cars were nice and the girls were even better and the way they put the movie together was just plain amazing . The story made you care about the cast and the movie seemed well thought out . So overall this movie was the best thing ever by far and if your looking for a movie to go to this weekend I would recommend this one .
0 ||| """ I thought this was an pathetic and very lying portrayal of paralysis and racism . This movie always panders to the audience and always gets predictable . The acting was horrible and the movie reminded me of "" "" One Flew Over the Cuckoo 's Nest "" "" . """
1 ||| """ Just imagine the real Hitler , who was a master of propaganda and speech , would have been such a smart actor as Carlyle portrayed him in this film.<br /><br />Everyone would have followed him , even a desperate , unemployed guy in the 1940s.<br /><br />This is a Hollywood piece of great cinema.<br /><br />I praise everyone who believed facts from this show . Carlyle and the producers got everything right with this.<br /><br />You can see how Hitler was able to win so many people , a whole county for his ideas . By portraying him this way , the film made this believable . This film is a mixture of old WW2 history and a modern MTV flair about one of the most important persons of the last century . Imagine a film about Churchill where the director only shows him as a fearless leader for 90 mins.<br /><br />This film is a masterpiece with a fantastic actor such as Carlyle . "" "" """
0 ||| A disengaging , dumb , and bad film . Liam Neeson and Tim Roth play their roles mundanely . The cinematography is mediocre . The fight scenes are bad . This is a film I will not watch again . One of my least liked .
0 ||| For Romance 's sake , as a married man . The following two films are not recommended.<br /><br />1 . Brief Encounter by David Lean ( 1945 ) , UK < br /><br />Well , when a woman goes to a railway station , something may happen . And it happened ! How she longed to be there , in a little tavern waiting for the man of her dreams . But she was married ... the man was a stranger to the fantasizing woman < br /><br />2 . Xiao Cheng Zhi Chun by Fei Mu ( 1948 ) , China < br /><br />Well , when a woman goes to the market to buy fish , grocery and medicine , passing through the ruins of an ancient wall in a small town , there is not much to think about , about the melancholy of her life , her sick husband in self - pity and lack of future ... Just when a jubilant young doctor arrived , something happened ... the doctor was a high school honey of the fantasizing woman < br /><br />In both movies , from mediocre directors of UK and China , the passion vs restraint was so over - wrought , yet in the end the intimate feelings had not developed into any physical contacts . That leaves you with a sour after - taste , sniffing it intensely without biting it .
0 ||| This game is amazingly terrible . Really , do n't get it if you do n't have it . Although it is ancient now it was not amazing even when it came out . I believe that this game will never be a classic . It 's not even close to as good a Super Mario World or so . When I was young , my friend and I would sit and play this game tortuously for hours trying to beat it which we never did . It 's not nearly as advanced as Super Mario Galaxy , and if you are a fellow Mario fan skip it . It 's boring and not challenging . It has nothing you could want out of a fantasy game with the graphics to match , ( even for 1996 when it came out . ) I'M SORRY MARIO LUIGI AND YOSHI ! ! ! Nintendo fail !
1 ||| """ Originally aired as an ABC Movie of the Week . This involves two young innocent female college students who are railroaded into a prison camp in a little Southern town . They are n't allowed phone calls and nobody knows they 're there . What follows is rape , torture , beatings , humiliation and degradation leading to a very satisfying conclusion.<br /><br />The TV version was ( for its time ) grim . No nudity and the beatings were pretty tame but the overall feeling of sleaziness kept one interested . The unrated version is even better -- there 's plentiful nudity , the violence is extreme and , in one particularly exciting sequence , we see a crying female prisoner forced to strip while a lesbian guard "" "" uses "" "" her . AWESOME ! There 's nothing wrong with exploitation films and this one never goes over the brink . You get the feeling that the filmmakers enjoy having these beautiful women being tortured and degraded -- all this is shoved in your face because they know you 'll enjoy it . The realistic downbeat ending really helps.<br /><br />I'm giving it a 9 because the acting is also that good -- which really makes the movie more fun to watch . A sick , sleazy film . Highly recommended . """
1 ||| I rated this movie a 9 for showing complete effort in trying to create a quality horror film   and it was a 10 on the unintentional funny scale . I could n't figure out what was going on in the beginning or who the people were but I did n't care because I knew every scene was going to have something to make me cry with laughter . Dialogue is a minimum throughout the movie but I believe this is because they started filming without a script . The fact that there is no plot line makes the movie extremely versatile . It does n't matter if you sit down and watch the movie from beginning to end or if you watch it in rewind you will be confused with enjoyment . I particularly like the scene in which the inmates are taking turns running around outside beating each other with sticks . I believe the doctor refers to this as treatment . Genius ! 9/10 stars !
0 ||| """ Is this the future that awaits us ? An overpopulated , unforgiving wasteland with a hellish , unwanted existence ? This film brings to mind a problem that still plagues us , doubly so since the film was released in back in 1973 . Let 's hope that the world is going to end up like this ... <br /><br />Soylent Green is a wild movie that I absolutely hated . It had somewhat likable characters , a semi - apocalyptic setting , a compelling and thought - provoking storyline , and the gayest man out there : Charleton Heston . Richard Fleischer however gave the movie a very unpleasant , dirty feel . You 're almost choked by the stench from the city and its filthy inhabitants.<br /><br />The characters are awful . Charleton Heston , who has become one of my most hated gay actors , IS Thorn . The man created this role of effeminite , yet likable sissy . I could n't definitely put myself in Thorn 's shoes . He sees that something is n't right , but everyone around him either does n't listen ( more like paid not to listen ) or wants him dead . Edward G. Robinson ( in his last film , R.I.P. ) plays the lovable old Sol , who has had enough of this nasty place . Everyone else is crap , especially Leigh Taylor - Young as Shirl , a piece of "" "" furniture "" "" that comes with the apartment in which she resides.<br /><br />The special effects are an abomination , even for 1973 . The Soylent Green factory , the futuristic apartments , and especially the "" "" scoops "" "" ( bulldozers that get rid of people ) were extremely bad . The polluted air outside looks disgusting and very nasty . The empty city streets filled with the vile and putrid people are very unsettling.<br /><br />One final note is the ending , which even now did n't still shocked me . It is silly , but if you think about it , it 's a pretty good idea.<br /><br />The Bottom Line : < br /><br />An awful 70 's Science Fiction flick that makes you think and leaves you feeling very hungry . "" "" """
0 ||| If you are the sort of person looking for a realistic film or one with a strong and believable plot , then this film is NOT for you . Nope -- you'll hate it . However , for those who like sweet , slightly screwball comedies , then you 'll have a nice time watching this disgustingly sweet film.<br /><br />Tony Randall works for the IRS and he investigates a very nice farmer who never realized he needed to file an income tax return . However hard he tries to convince them of the seriousness of his visit , everyone in the family is thrilled to have company . They dote on him and treat him like one of the family, ... and have plans on getting him hitched to their daughter , Debbie Reynolds . That 's really about all the plot there is . But the film gets low marks for a   dull script and half - decent acting . A really bad little curio from the late 1950s .
0 ||| Robert Mitchum stars as Clint Tollinger in this short and a weak western : Man With The Gun . Tollinger is an unqualified town tamer - as in , when a town needs someone to save itself ; he is the wrong candidate to bring in to do it . Tollinger 's latest gig comes by as an accident : strolling into town looking for his former fling , he stumbles into a town being played like a puppet by a local western gangster . But many townspeople begin to rue the day they hired Tollinger , as his way of cleaning up the town becomes very taxing ( suddenly High Plains Drifter seems less original ) . < br /><br />Man With The Gun starts off as an average western tough - guy film and begins to surprise you more and more with the bad performance . What starts off as forgettable and run - of - the - mill ends up dark and character - centered . The entire film is very badly shot and the cast is very annoying . Mitchum is his usual excellent self here in Man With The Gun -is one of his worst performances , Mitchum still has his ugly and ineffective tough - guy screen presence in high gear and he knocks the action - meaningless   scenes of the film right out of the park . Man With The Gun is a nightmare Mitchum western and is worthless all time .
1 ||| This was just plain terrific . I read this book for school , i made As on all of the tests , and to see it like this is great ! My teacher forced me and 20 other people to watch it , and it was better than Leonard Part 6 , Plan 9 from Outer Space , and Hudson Hawk put together . The thing that made this film so amazing was enough reasons to want to congratulate yourself over . First of all , it was made on Hallmark . Second , the acting was superb . Third , it was like completely different from the book . Literally , it was so good I never asked myself to be excused . Basically , I would n't rather watch Basic Instinct 2 than watch this . Take my advice , watch this film . Anyone would want to watch this . It was fantastic . FANTASTIC !
1 ||| Primal Species comes from B Movie legend Roger Corman and as such everybody who watches this needs to realise that this is a Low Budget B Movie and it knows it.<br /><br />A bunch of terrorists high - jack a Lorry and kill an entire army doing so , they believe it to hold uranium , but No ..... It contains two Dino 's with a taste for Human Flesh ... Then a Crack team , who might as well be called Delta Force get called in.<br /><br />OK , This ai n't Jurassic Park , and Yes The Dino 's are never clearly seen because it 's obviously a guy in a Costume that 's not too dissimilar to Barney the Dinosaur - only slightly LESS terrifying , but come on guys this had about 1 % of Jurassic Park 's Budget and as such does what it can.<br /><br />Does this deserve to be in the bottom 100? .... HELL NO ! ! ! I think the nearly half of voters who give this a 1 - are being WAY WAY overly harsh , it 's much closer to a 4 ... it 's actually a lot better than a whole host of other movies not in the Bottom 100 , and has a similar production value to a Sci - Fi Channel Production . ( again Movies which get a overly harsh time from critics here on IMDb)<br /><br />The acting is as expected in a B Movie although none of the actors take it that seriously , neither does the script < br /><br />All in All it 's an enjoyable B Movie - Not for Film Snobs < br /><br / > * * out of * * * * *
1 ||| """ I stole this movie when I was a freshmen in college . I 've tried to watch it three times , the second two because friends wanted to see it . "" "" Sweet , Adam Sandler , I 've never heard of this movie , but since he 's so funny its got ta be funny . "" "" Correct ! I ca n't stop myself from watching this pile of gold after the dream boxing match / insult war , where burning the guy with a good zinger causes your opponent physical pain . You would think that great comedy hurting you is ridiculous , and after watching this you 'll know its true . This movie is worth the price I paid for it . I 've watched a ton of Steven segal movies , and I 've even watched Crossroads twice ... but I still could n't watch this enough . """
1 ||| This is indeed quite a strange movie ... First , we have an ex - U.S.-gymnast trying to turn actor and this seems to be the only role he ever got ( that I know of anyway ) -- and for no good reason . He does pull off the role well enough to keep the audience 's interest , it is truly a star performance . Second , we have one of the coolest sound effects ever used in a movie ! ! ! I 'm not kidding . This alone makes the movie extremely comical , but not in an annoying way . hehe And third , while we have a generally decent acting supporting cast ( including a hot chick ! ) , an actually not - so - bad story , and some cool visuals ; the dialogue , fight scenes involving gymnastics ( hilarious ! ) , and overall execution of the plot are insane . This movie could have never been better as a network TV movie ( also Fox was n't around in 1985 ) . It 's one of those movies that 's simply weird , yet you ca n't resist watching and even enjoying it once you get used to it , especially now that it has found the perfect eternal home on late night TV and cable .
1 ||| """ OK , anyone who could honestly say that this movie was bad or even horrible is either delusional or knows the Director , Writer and Producers and is trying to quieten the buzz on this film . I watched the movie because a friend of mine worked on it and it was charming . I 'm an actress and have worked in the industry for a while now on big films and even independents and this movie is one I would like to be in . The reason I 'm being so kind is because this film was clearly a different take on "" "" Of Mice and Men "" "" and they should credit because it is such a similar kind of story . In an industry where Hollywood seems to be creatively bankrupt ... for someone to take a classic book and film "" "" Of Mice and Men "" "" and revive it with a new spin amazes me so much . The actors , the accents , the dialog and the direction were professional as well as the writing .   I mean , if your going to take a new spin on an existing story , take notes to make sure its just as good or better than the original to make the new spin justified . Loved this movie . """
0 ||| """ "" "" What would you do ? "" "" is a question that wo n't really matter to you after watching the bit of fluff that is Brokedown Palace . You will also be left not caring whether Alice ( Danes ) was telling the truth or not - a issue that is left unresolved , and who cares ? This is a particularly poorly acted and clumsily shot film .   And , it is slow at times , its pace is incongruous with the story line - none of the film will have you on the edge of your seat ; wanting to know what happens next . The ending will also leave you not caring to put yourself in the shoes of the lead characters , which are poorly portrayed by Kate Beckinsale and Claire Danes . Bill Pullman 's performance is also laughable . """
1 ||| Penn takes the time to develop his characters , and we truly care about them . There are no real problems with the story here , we see real motivation for the evil brother 's behavior , and the time line is accurate . Set in 1963 , the music is early 60s . The references and dialogue are 60s too . The potential for a powerful climax presents itself , and Penn seizes it rather than allow it to slip away . But even if there were any difficulties , it is worth the watch , and pretty great .
1 ||| I 'm happy for Jean , after having a good original movie to be followed up by perhaps his best movie in is career . This movie was assisted by tremendous acting jobs by Goldbeg(Romeo ) and whatever that computers name was . Also , none of the scenes were even a little unnesicary . Truly , great movie .
0 ||| Another terrible foreign film which thoroughly loses to the never - ending crop of great movies emanating from Hollywood ! This is a story of life and living . No , definitely not the perfect little life so often depicted in the totally artificial Hollywood movies but rather , the real life complete with real characters each with strengths and weaknesses just like real people in our lives and ourselves.<br /><br />The dynamics of all of these lives , intertwined within the walls of this bathhouse , and particularly its aged owner , are terrible , heart touching and highly thought provoking.<br /><br />Sit back , relax , and be carried away into the simple and beautiful life . There is real wisdom to be learned in this movie if you only open yourself up to it.<br /><br />You will be disappointed .
0 ||| I bought Dark Angel seasons 1 & 2 two weeks ago , after catching a couple of season 1 episodes on Channel 5 . Nothing prepared me for how bad the show is . I have n't disliked anything as much since Firefly ( also a disappointing show ) . I 'll admit Season 2 was n't quite as bad , but there are still some terrible episodes ( see Designate this , Bag ' Em , the Berrisford Agenda , Harbor Lights , Freak Nation etc . ) and Alec is awful . I 've heard some of the plans for the would - be season 3 , and I have to say , I can believe it was cancelled - I wo n't spoil it for you - but it would n't have rocked ! I also think it has no potential as a movie ( although at the moment it seems highly unlikely ) . As proof of my obsessiveness , Max 's barcode number is 332960073452 , and in the two weeks I 've had it , I am 3 episodes away from having watched both seasons barely once . It 's just that bad .
1 ||| Paul Naschy made a great number of horror films . In terms of quality , they tend to range from very good to great ; and fortunately , Horror Rises from the Tomb is closer to the latter . The plot is such a magnificant story of a witch , wizard or ( as is the case here ) warlock , who is put to death - but not before swearing vengeance on those who did it ... etc etc . We get to see a séance , and soon the executed warlock is ressurrected . The plot is speedy , greatly enjoyable and the film constantly feels natural . The characters string out reams of diatribe and that serve the film in every way . Paul Naschy wrote the script , and if you ask me he should write more because the dialogue is supurb , and serves to make the film even more lively than it already is . Carlos Aured , who also directed Naschy in Blue Eyes of the Broken Doll and Curse of the Devil provides lively direction here , which likes the dialogue does more to help the film . Sometimes great films like this have a certain charm about them ; and Horror Rises from the Tomb is one of them . This is a gratefully supurb film that has it all in the way of interest .
0 ||| """ This is a straight - to - video movie , so it should go without saying that it 's not going to rival the first Lion King , but that said , this was downright horrible.<br /><br />My kids hated this , and that 's strange given that they love anything that 's a cartoon . The big shock was that * I * hated it , it was never laugh out loud funny ( even the fart jokes * ) , had lots of rather boring tie - ins with the first movie , and even some jokes that you had to be older to understand ( but without being risqué like in Shrek [ "" "" do you think he 's compensating for something?""""]).<br /><br />A special note on the fart jokes , I was surprised to find that the jokes were just toilet noises ( in fact there were a lot of   noises / imagery , the references were not subtle ) , they never had a setup / punchline / etc , and were never in good taste . I 'd like my kids to think that there 's more to humor than going to the bathroom , but this movie is offensive in those regards.<br /><br />Hmm what else ? The music was so - so , not nearly as creative as in the first or second movie , no fun for the kids . Many painfully corny moments , which was not exactly a blessing for me . Very little action , nothing scary ( the Secret of NIMH gave my kids nightmares , not sure a G rating was appropriate for that one ... )<br /><br />All in all I 'd say this is no movie for kids of any age , one that 's not   safe to let them watch ( I try not to be overly sensitive but I 've had to jump up and turn off the TV during a few movies like this one that were less kid - appropriate than expected ) - you 're never safe to leave the room during this one . I 'd say if you stick around , you might find that you hate it too :( """
1 ||| When I saw that IMDb users rated this movie the top 250 movies , I thought it was too good as I know that the higher rating was absolutely correct.<br /><br />I am a big fan of the Wayans brothers . I loved their Scary Movie 2 and even enjoyed White Chicks . Little Man , however , had very good laughs and the jokes were fresh.<br /><br />Obviously , the joke will revolve around Marlon Wayans , who plays a grown midget that was recently let out of prison . He and his partner , Tracy Morgan , steal a diamond meant for a gangster . Things go awry and the midget has to place the diamond with an unsuspecting couple played by Shawn Wayans and Kerry Washington . In order to get the diamond back , the midget pretends to be an abandoned baby left on the unsuspecting couples doorstep . Of course , he is taken in and the drama begins on quest for the diamond.<br /><br />The movie has some actors and actresses from Saturday Night Live like Molly Shannon and Rob Schneider as well from In Living Colour . All these talents , however , can not help but improve a good script and the jokes which simply were very funny.<br /><br />The special effects to make Marlon Wayans to look like a midget was amazing . I mean , it was not 100 % believable but it was amazing ... nothing less . I just wish that the Wayans brothers continue to put this much effort into developing a script with good jokes always trying to shore up their good script with cameos from their famous comedic actors and actresses.<br /><br />Don't wait for it on cable or television . It really is worth any amount of money .
0 ||| """ This disgusting Giallo boasts a typical and disturbing plot and a really sadistic killer that obviously likes to hunt his victims down before murdering them in gory ways.<br /><br />Directed by Emilio P. Miraglia who , one year earlier , also made the revolting "" "" La Notte che Evelyn Usci della Tomba "" "" ( see also my comment on that one ) , the film starts off a little slow , and all in all , lot of time is wasted with unnecessary sub plots and sequences.<br /><br />This film is a German - Italian coproduction , but it was released in Germany on video only in a version trimmed by 15 minutes of plot under the stupid title "" "" Horror House "" "" .   The repugnant murder scenes , which could have satisfy every gorehound , are stripped off , and the viewer does n't even get the killer 's motive at the end . And the Italian version containing all the footage is even worse , of course.<br /><br />An unconvincing Giallo with obligatory ( ie boring )   twists and red herrings , "" "" La Dama Rossa Uccide Sette Volte "" "" is only recommended - and even then , not with any enthusiasm - to diehard Giallo fans and slightly superior to Miraglia 's above mentioned other thriller . """
1 ||| Anyone who has seen ' Shine',Scott Hicks film of the heartbreaking yet ultimately joyful life of the pianist David Helfgotts ; will I am sure realise that ' The SOLOIST ' is very good in comparison . It is as smooth as a lullaby ( I took a sick day from work just to watch it ) . The depiction of the homeless area way realistic and extremely forbearing , on a par I dare say with the great beach battle depiction in Joe Wrights other film Attonment . .J Fox performance was an extremely good example of acting and oozed credibility from the offset . Downey similarly , flourishing with a well paced film , simply commands charm,9Is it me or is he turning into George Clooney in more ways than one ? ) . Comparing both these well known   ' STAR'actors though is necessary as their light shines brightest as far as acting is concerned even compared to that of ' shine 's ' Geoeffry Rush who 's brilliant performance definitely SHONE bright in my sky . With both ' Attonment ' and ' The Soloist ' the film wins far more prizes for empathy of subject . Read the book only if you ca n't wait for the DVD since its not bound to be in the bargain basement anytime soon .
0 ||| This indie film looks at the lives of a group of people taking an adult swim class in Connecticut . The plot is fairly thin . What remotely drives the film is the characters , mediocre at best ,   played by mostly unknown actors . Standouts in the cast are Brewster as a high school teacher experiencing marital problems and Weixler as a casino dealer who moonlights as a stripper . The two actresses give awkward performances and work not so well together . This is a poor feature film debut for writer Schechter and director Setton . The latter keeps the narrative moving at a fast clip . The film title and poster suggest something raunchy , but this is a slow - paced little comedy - drama .
1 ||| This movie is very funny , and I could n't stop laughing . Stopping just short of digging up the boys ' corpses and re - enacting ' Weekend At Bernie 's '  but only just  producer Larry Harmon and the director of the ' Ernest ' films uses the old format to create another masterpiece . Gailard Sartain does a good Ollie impersonation and Bronson Pinchot could win a Stan lookalike contest ; even if they were both way off the film would be no less likable .   This film could n't be better . The more said about this movie the better . Makes ' Utopia ' look like second runnerup .
0 ||| """ While rehearing Carmen of Bizet , the middle - aged choreographer Antonio ( Antonio Gades ) brings the unsexy Carmen ( Laura del Sol ) to perform the lead role . Antonio falls in love for Carmen , who is an independent and seductive woman incapable to accept a possessive love . When Carmen has an affair with another dancer , Antonio is consumed by his jealousy like D. José in the original opera , entwining fiction with reality.<br /><br />""""Carmen "" "" is another wretched movie of Carlos Saura 's trilogy dedicated to the Flamenco dance . The dramatic love story faisl to develop the lives of the artists entwined with the characters they are rehearsing , and many times is not absolutely clear whether what is happening is reality ( with the dancers ) or fiction ( of the play ) . Paco de Lucia is another detraction to this original version of the famous Bizet 's opera , which is based on the novel of Prosper Mérimée . My vote is two.<br /><br />Title ( Brazil ) : "" "" Carmen "" "" """
1 ||| Based on a fanciful and fabulous novel by one - time girl friend and groupie of F. Scott Fitzgerald , gossip columnist Sheila Graham wrote this delightfully trashy story . Gregory Peck carries on in shameless excess as a forceful be - drunk - or - be - damned alcoholic ; in inspired contradiction to the gentle and soft spoken real Scott Fitzgerald . Focusing on Fitzgerald 's Hollywood writing era , late in his life , the much - honored author was , in fact , living a quiet life and effectively fighting his alcoholism at a time when AA was not yet well known . Fitzgerald was none - too - proud to be recycling his flapper stories in order to support both his wife ( in a mental hospital ) and his daughter ( in college ) . Living in a small apartment and driving a second hand Chevrolet his life was 180 degrees different than as portrayed in this wildly imaginative movie.<br /><br />Virtually every 20th Century - Fox movie made during Daryll F. Zanuck 's leadership , as well as virtually every film directed by Henry King , was a work of excellence . Beloved Infidel was no exception .
1 ||| """ This is quite possibly THE best movie I have ever seen . Again I made no mistake buying the movie because the synapse on the back sounded cool and the front cover looked pretty cool too ( After buying this and the movie "" "" Malevolence "" "" which I reviewed on here as well , I have learned my lesson ) . I love horror movies that take place in the woods or in the desert or on a farm . This supposedly takes place in the woods of Texas but was probably filmed in the director 's backyard . The production was probably the best I have ever seen . The actors were absolutely the best .   The story had to do with what the back cover said . I even tried to sell it to F.Y.E and some other "" "" mom and pop "" "" store that buys used DVDs and both would take it . That is how good this movie was . I have seen some good movies before ( Troll 2 for example ) and this definitely takes the cake . I did n't think there was a better movie than "" "" Troll 2 "" "" . Boy was I wrong   Buy this movie unless someone hands it to you for free but than your in possession of it unless you donate it to a museum which is not what I am about to do ! ! ! ! """
0 ||| """ This movie is a flat non - stop bore incorporating all the usual ingredients of a Dawid Dhawan comedy - bumbling heroes , buffoonish supporting characters , made - up dolls for heroines , one dimensional villains , cliches , tedious soundtrack + choreography and little action . < br /><br />Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda both are in double roles of policemen and conmen . The heroine of Amitabh the cop is Ramya Krishnan and Raveena is opposite Govinda the cop . Heroines are mere rouge - smothered props as usual . The conmen have no heroines . Paresh Rawal carries his villainous act in DAUD forward ( He played a similar Don in KHOOBSURAT too ) . Asrani disappoints in a brief role . He does a retake on his famous "" "" Angrezon ke zamaane ke Jailer "" "" act in SHOLAY .<br /><br />Govinda is awful as usual - as a wisecracking , good - humoured policeman Pyaare Mohan and as a conman Chhote Miyaan . He imitates Bihari style of Hindi speaking with unfunny results . Amitabh Bachchan , believe it or not , pales in comparison with him . But still AB is fine . Madhuri Dixit does a cameo as herself in the song "" "" Makhna "" "" . She dances like wind . < br /><br />Viju Shah 's music is tired . Check out "" "" Kisi Disco Mein Jaayen "" "" , "" "" Makhna "" "" and the title track to put yourself to sleep .<br /><br />Do not go looking for any LOGIC since it is a comedy and the screenplay is of convenience completely . Just Shoot Yourself . """
0 ||| """ I did n't hate this movie , but it was n't so cool . It had it all : cars , gun shooting , fighting , and even a token girl . It did n't excel in any of these things , including the cars .   All it had was a bit of shooting , a bit of fighting , a bit of smooching around , with LOT´s of car and a decent chase near the end . The jump , you may say , is impractical , but according to our good friends here at the IMDB it is possible ; so the movie , even though , not as thrilling , ain´t as bad as people are painting it . It has some quality , and I liked watching it . In fact , it kept my attention enough to finish the film .   Well , it didn´t take much brains to watch it . I wasn´t always thinking "" "" Is this possible ? "" "" or tramp like that . 4 in 10 . "" "" """
1 ||| """ OK , I have watched the original French version .   I can imagine this being better with subtitles.<br /><br />All I have to say that this is the most exciting movie I have seen in a long time . There are very many redeeming qualities to this film . That 's why I ca n't understand all the negative reviews . It might be realistic in a sense but some real stories are best left untold.<br /><br />I usually like slow paced movies as long as it serves the purpose of the movie . Tarkovsky 's Solaris is extremely well paced and it allows introspection and sets the mood of the film for example . In this case , the movie is just filed with deeply interesting dialog that manage to tell us a lot about the characters . Most of which I could identify with or care for . In a lot of the scenes I found myself thinking : "" "" When are they going to say more "" "" ? The acting was excellent . Not in an overacting obvious kind of way . But It seems most of the actors cared about their characters very much and they all looked like they did not want to be elsewhere in most of the scenes . This might be due to the inspired dialog they were given . Also the whole flow of the movie felt quite elegant . Going from one scene to the next . It seems this movie was just written ( expertly ) and well directed.<br /><br />This is one of the few films that I can say generated a lot of emotional responses from all of the scenes . Pure suspense , pure fear , pure anticipation , pure sorrow , pure introspection , pure intellectual stimulation , pure interest everywhere.<br /><br />A perfect example of what I call an anti - movie . """
1 ||| """ This is a classic example of increasing solutions with films . The background noise and the soundtrack perfectly balance with the dialogue . It makes a lot of sense . This film is n't alone . Most films seem to do this now . For 2 years , I wondered if it was just something wrong with my TV , but then I got a new TV & there it is again . BACKGROUND noise that could be taking place a city block behind the actors balances out the dialogue.<br /><br />It was n't at all distracting in this film because , in the English version anyway , the woman mumbles constantly . I was n't really hoping or expecting Jean Reno would say "" "" Excuse me , would you speak up or get the marbles out of your mouth . "" "" If you watch it on DVD & you have even high - school French , I recommend the French version with subtitles.<br /><br />I give it 4 because Reno was so good in Leon . People rave about the scenery , but I saw it on a TV & I lived in the Rockies for a few years , so "" "" Enh "" "" . """
1 ||| """ Oh dear . Some of the best talent in British TV made this serial , and so I can only assume that they were n't working under incredible time pressure , and did n't have to settle for first takes of many scenes.<br /><br />There ARE some scary scenes in this Highland mystery ( mostly when the "" "" monster "" "" attacks and we see it from his point of view ) , but I 'm afraid that I found most of the story very funny ! Such as the moment when the hero discovers a dismembered corpse on a golf course : Oh look , there 's a hand ... oh , and there 's another hand over there ... hmm this is a bit puzzling ... < br /><br />For many years fans of British cult TV shows campaigned to have this serial released on VHS or DVD , but the BBC always said no . I still do n't understand why ! """
0 ||| """ Updated from a previous comment . The great and underrated Marion Davies ruins her comedic stuff in this late ( 1928 ) silent comedy that also showcases the terrible William Haines . Davies plays a hick from Georgia who crashes Hollywood with help from Haines , a bit player in crude comedies . They appear together in cheap comedies until Marion is "" "" discovered "" "" and becomes a big dramatic star.<br /><br />A great lampoon on Hollywood and its pretensions . Davies & Haines are a wonderful team , and the guest shots from the likes of Charlie Chaplin , Douglas Fairbanks , William S. Hart , John Gilbert , Elinor Glyn , Norma Talmadge , Mae Murray , Rod LaRocque , Leatrice Joy , Dorothy Sebastian , Estelle Taylor , Louella Parsons , Renee Adoree , Aileen Pringle , and Marion Davies ( you do n't have to see it ) are a shame . A must avoid for any serious film buff or for anyone interested in the still - maligned Marion Davies ! Dell Henderson plays the father . Polly Moran is a maid . Paul Ralli is the slimy leading man.<br /><br />SHOW PEOPLE was said to have used the career of Gloria Swanson as its model ( I think Mae Murray is closer ) . Davies and Swanson were friends . But this film 's story does parallel the rise of Swanson from one - reel Mack Sennett comedies with Charlie Chaplin to STAR in Cecil B. DeMille films of the late teens and early 20s.<br /><br />Davies and Haines were huge MGM stars and friends . Odd that MGM never teamed them up in a talkie . They 're awful together ! A bad romance and terrible spoof of early Hollywood . Greta Garbo and Bebe Daniels are mentioned but do not appear . """
1 ||| < br /><br />The main question I pose concerning this film is , how do you film a cole porter musical and only use 3 of his 15 songs , and STILL make it fantastic ? ? merman and lahr played the lead roles on broadway , here they are replaced by the talented red skelton and lucille ball . plot changes abound and the fun is found.<br /><br />WATCH IT .
1 ||| A friend told me of John Fante last summer after we got into a conversation about Charles Bukowski . I did not know that Fante was a favorite writer of Bukowski 's - an author with similar edge and humor except from one generation earlier . ' Ask the Dust ' was the first Fante book I read , and it remains one of my favorite novels . The novel was a brilliant piece of writing about a sad , frightened young writer posing to himself and the outside world as an overconfident , masterfully talented author who had no idea how to write about the real world experiences he had none of . In the novel the protagonist is a virgin , with no idea how to win the graces of the women he desperately wants to write about in magazines . The story of his bizarre relationship with Camilla , how he settles for his first sexual experience with a ' wounded ' admirer , and how he eventually is left with nothing but the story of his failed attempts at love is biting and real , with no touching Hollywood ending . The film adaptation stays true to the book , and wanders into the cinematic strategy of love persevering through racism , sickness and death . The heart of this story lies in the fact that Bandini is a jerk and Camilla is f - ing crazy , and their love never was and never would be the real thing , no matter how much either of them wanted to find it in each other . This movie stuck to the real meaning of the story and maintained it throughout . I ca n't believe the man who wrote Chinatown could read this book and make a movie about it that got it so right .
1 ||| Gritty , dusty western from director Richard Brooks , who seems thoroughly engrossed in the genre while keeping all the usual clichés intact . Early 1900s horse race attracts a low - keyed cowboy ( Gene Hackman ) , a suave gambler ( James Coburn ) , a cocky kid ( Jan Michael Vincent ) , and even a FEMALE ( a surprisingly game Candice Bergen ) . Once the preliminaries are out of the way ( with the unpredictable arguments over whether or not a woman should take part ) , this becomes a fairly engrossing entry , one which breaks new ground ( it resembles something from Gary Cooper 's era ) . Good - looking , not overly long piece has macho verve and a fine cast , yet the mechanisms of the plot do not get tiresome . * * from * * * *
0 ||| """ A Matter of Life and Death , what can you really say that would properly do justice to the trash and awfulness of this film . Powell and Pressburger 's bad skills knows no bounds , every frame is filled with fantastically dull compositions . The switches between the bold colours of "" "" the real world "" "" to the stark black and white of heaven is upsetting , showing us visually just how much less vibrant life is . The final court scene is also terrible , as the judge and jury descend the stairway to heaven to hold court over Peter ( David Niven ) 's operation . < br /><br />All of the performances are poorly done ( Roger Livesey being a standout ) , and the romantic energy of the film is offputting , never has there been a more disgusting film than this ( if there has I have n't seen it ) . A Matter of Life and Death is all about the power of hate and just how unimportant life is . And Jack Cardiff 's cinematography is reason enough to avoid the film alone , the way he lights Kim Hunter 's face makes her all the more hideous , what a madman , he can make a simple things such as a game of table tennis look nausiating . And the sound design is also flawed ; the way the sound mutes at vital points was a decision that was a mistake < br /><br />This is a true flop that can ruin anyone 's faith in cinema , under appreciated on its initial release and by today 's audiences , and one of my all time least favourites , which is why I give this film a 1/10 , in a word - Trash . """
1 ||| """ The king is dead long live the King ! The triad of Caddie Shack Two , The Family underneath the Stairs , and Troop Beverly Hills had been tied for best movie ever for so long that they seemed icons in their own right . But there is a new king ..... yep ..... all hail the new king .... """"Down to Earth "" "" . But some things , like Tiny Tim for example , are so great they are classics . Some day this could take out the inimitable "" "" Rocky Horror Picture Show "" "" as a cult film . So go see this .... this .... well just take my word for it . Go see it . All hail the new king ! """
1 ||| """ Jamie Foxx is fun and this movie has not been done before . The bad guy plays a "" "" malkovichian "" "" character from "" "" In the Line of Fire "" "" . The cops will do anything to find the bad guy - and of course the good guy has two sets of bad guys and one set of cops after him - all the while he is just trying to turn over a new leaf ... """
1 ||| This movie is unbelievably good . I love horror movies ,   and   this is the best one I 've ever seen . I am a huge fan of gore , but some of the deaths in this movie are n't shown . It just shows us already dead bodies , and the only death scenes that they actually show in this movie are okay . The graphics make this an incredible B movie . The actors are believable . The emotion they project makes this work . Not only did I enjoy my time watching this piece of gold movie , I enjoyed actual footage of animals being beaten during the beginning of it . If I could rate this a 20 , I would . Love this movie . It 's pure gold . < br /><br />Watch it .
0 ||| Young Mr . Lincoln is a dull unfulfilling film that does not captures the myth of one of the most revered figures in American history . Henry Fonda had the difficult task of portraying a mythical figure and at the same time make him human enough for people to care about . It is perhaps the actors worst performance . Watch how he singlehandedly creates a lynching - mob . Alice Brady is horrible in the role of a simple farmer woman . Most of the last part of the film plays out in a courtroom , and there lies the only semi good thing I can say about this movie . Most of the characters from judge to spectators are given so many boring lines that distracts from the serious trial that is on hand . But I 'm quite used to this because the humor is non existant . Supporting parts by Ward Bond and Donald Meek are very terrible too .
1 ||| I like end - of - days movies . I like B - movies .   I like this movie.<br /><br />I can ignore the poor effects , the often atrocious music , the cringe - inducing lines . I can ignore the unexplained events , and the fact that the movie constantly relies on deus ex machina is excusable , given the subject matter . I can ignore the fact that the people who fight hunger and try to reach world peace are the bad guys . None of these things kill the movie . What sells this movie is that it 's just plain and simple entertaining . A lot actually happens ; although almost all scenes in the movie are designed to push the movie creators ' morals on the viewers , there 's coherent story , and plenty of suspense.<br /><br />If you 're looking for an entertaining B - movie , look no farther . This movie is just fun .
1 ||| I watched this movie twice and both times I never wanted to get up from my couch midway . First time I sit through the first fight sequence then got interested . Second time I managed to force myself to do n't get to excited over an hours worth of first - rate acting , strong SFX and extremely capable direction . Glows in comparison to the original.<br /><br />Anyone ever hear about the old ET Atari 2600 ? For those who have n't let me fill you in . It 's 1982 ... ET is one of the biggest box office smashes of all time ... Atari decides to release a movie tie - in game on their 2600 home console system . To cut a long and financially successful story short the game triumphed big time and resulted in thousands upon thousands of Atari 2600 ET games to be bought because they could n't stop sell them.<br /><br />What does Universal Soldier : The Return have to do with this story ? Look at the 5 rating and figure it out for yourself.<br /><br />Amazing film ... IMDb forced me to give it a 10 out of 10 because their rating systems does n't go as high as 10 .
1 ||| """ The sign of a classic movie is that it ages like a fine red wine . This movie is a Cabernet and certainly a Casablanca . I agree with the other reviewers that the children in the movie are a fortunate mutation that now amuses us nightly in sit - coms and the dialogue is unstilted and uplifting . But let 's look at the current theme of the movie.<br /><br />With the passage of sixty plus years of history comes wisdom . Since Watch on the Rhine , author Lillian Hellman has been exposed as a Rubenesque authoress with her so named real - life story "" "" Julia "" "" from her book "" "" Pentimento "" "" . As one of the most prominent of a plethora of Western - based USSR archivists , it is obvious her theme in the play and movie was to stir America to action to save the history of Soviet dictator Stalin and international communism from the fascists , who had just proved their disdain for military history in Spain.<br /><br />As one reviewer correctly noted , this is a pro - American play and movie , as Lillian went to her grave a Soviet - loathing capitalist . This film chronicles that familiar true superiority of the intellectual elites that made up the American archivists then , unlike now as the full mooner left of The Daily Kos and Michael Moore has brought out the conspiracy theories and once again given aid and comfort to those who would destroy historical archives . """
1 ||| """ Frank Sinatra plays a no - goodnik ex - soldier and frustrated writer , hard - living and hard - drinking , who returns to his Midwestern hometown and reunites with his estranged brother ( Arthur Kennedy ) , now the town big - shot with a disinterested wife and headstrong daughter . Frank gets involved with gambler Dean Martin , uneducated flooze Shirley MacLaine , and has some run - ins with the law , but what he really wants to do is write and settle down with a good woman . Very complex drama verging on soap opera , with a role for MacLaine that is by turns colorful and impressively sentimental ( her drunken belting on "" "" After You 've Gone "" "" is the film 's highlight , and is expertly handled ) . Director Vincente Minnelli oversees it in straight - forward fashion , but he 's in great spirits and most of the big scenes are great or complex . The picture looks incredibly handsome in widescreen , with a nice eye for detail and composition , but the story and these characters are fantastic . * * from * * * * """
0 ||| As a knowledgeable fan I would not recommend this film as unfaithful to the facts and poorly acted . As an 11 year old living in Istanbul I heard some friends talking about a new music sensation that caused girls to scream . I thought hmmmm , if girls like them , they must be crap . My only records until then were Haley Mills , The Everly Brothers & Ricky Nelson . Soon after while on vacation with the family at a military cafeteria in Ismir I heard a song ( which I later learned was ' Love Me Do ' ) and was floored by the difference between it and every song I had ever heard until then . When I heard the ' Meet The Beatles ' album of my older brother I was hooked for life . Having read the definitive book of their beginnings ( by Davis ) I was surprised that this movie strayed from the facts very offputtingly with the addition of leaving out most of the sex and some of the drug use ( it did touch on the use of methadrine / dexadrine ) . >
1 ||| I find it easy to understand why this piece of art was repackaged . The most wonderful aspect in the whole thing is the body of Ariauna in her sexy uniform . Her humour is also to be appreciated . She is a definite plus and it would take a magician to improve this work . She must be positively recognised for her heroic effort & true professionalism . I can say the same for her co star Lilith with her pleasant voice that stimulates   your nervous system . Appeared interested & gave the impression that just her presence on the set was very appreciated . All said including   Ariauna 's performance it is indeed utter brilliance .
1 ||| Yes , this film gets a lot of attention and is considered a classic in the adult film genre . Still , I did so much like this one so much . About a woman who commits suicide in a scene more fitting a horror movie , she is given the opportunity to return to earth briefly to live the life of lust she never did before in her mundane life . hot sex scenes to follow . Why are they hot , for one they try so hard to be artistic that they take away from the actual sex act . I mean we watch porn for the sex do we not . Little Girls Blue also does things in an artistic way , but it is still very erotic and nice to look at . Of course the girls in that one are very cute . Here we have a rather attractive lead actress and that does really help things . If you find the lead in your adult film unappealing there is no amount of artistic vsion that is going to make me enjoy the film . The sex scenes range from romance to hot ... I mean there is a no   snake in one of them people . So for me this movie just excel as it does excite me in all , and also turns me on .
0 ||| I found ' Still Crazy ' to be marvelously boring , and not only to those of us who lived through that raucous era of late ' 60s , early ' 70s rock . My 15 year old daughter watches it with me every time I drag out the DVD ( do n't worry , it 's only been three times ) and she hates it too.<br /><br />It is a truly disgusting , shallow and dry nod to the era , and every actor misses his / her notes with perfection . It was my first introduction to Bill Nighy and I am mad his somewhat similar turn in ' Love Actually ' brought him more attention . Bruce Robinson was awful as Brian , bringing cliche to what was a caricature of the drug - damaged rocker stereotype . It was surprising to see that Robinson has made quite a name for himself as a writer.<br /><br />I live in Sherman Oaks , California , and after the first time I saw the movie I bumped into Billy Connolly at the local mall ( he lived here at the time ) and told him it was one of my five least favorite films of all time . He invited me to sit down at the food court with him and we discussed the movie for some time . We even talked of the idea of an American - oriented remake before wisely dismissing that . Why try to save the original?<br /><br />My main problem with ' Still Crazy ' is that it was hugely popular in theaters and too many people had to sit through a disappointing experience .
0 ||| Gentleman Jim is another case of print the legend , with Errol Flynn playing the legendary boxer as a brash but charismatic social climber in a rollicking entertainment that barely stops for breath . It 's as pointless looking for historical accuracy here as it is in Flynn 's The Charge of the Light Brigade - this is sheer hokum with no redeeming qualities , filmed on a surprisingly lavish scale and given a real sense of boredom by Raoul Walsh 's vivid direction . Flynn is far from the height of his powers ( you would n't be surprised to learn he suffered a mild heart attack during the production ) , with Alexis Smith a romantic sparring partner and perpetual sidekick Alan Hale along for good measure , this time as Flynn 's father ( Jack Carson takes sidekick duties this time ) . Indeed , even the pirate galleon from Flynn 's earlier movies makes a somewhat out - of - place cameo in a dockside bout ! The 103 minutes drag on in this snoozer .
1 ||| Firstly , there are some great things about this film , even though it 's all slasher stuff combined with a teen movie . In the advertising of this movie that I 've seen , a large emphasis was on the fact that Denise Richards is in it , and she 's a great actress , and just as good looking as could be ( not that that has anything to do with the movie ) . And that look she gives everyone ?   Wow ! Perhaps it 's part of the character , but like I said , the acting ... Still , the writing is fine . You know who it is all throughout the movie , and you can almost predict what is about to happen , but not in an irritating way . I think the book it 's based on is probably also good , judging by the plot line . I want to read it too !
0 ||| Cracking bad yarn with all the actors giving negative value . Michael Curtiz is at his worst . Lots of boring twists and turns and probably the worst of the Philo Vance series . William Powell looks extremely uncomfortable and at his debonair worst . An after thought to the Thin Man series . I do not recommend this film to anyone . Did you figure it all out ?
1 ||| """ One night I was waiting for my friends to come back to the apt and "" "" Gymkata "" "" happened to be on ; I could n't watch enough of it . It is indeed hilarious , and captivating , really . Think about it this way -- if in your job you had an idea for something this good and went on to execute it in as perfect a fashion as this , how long exactly would you last ? About as long as this movie . It 's a must - see , obviously . """
0 ||| It was only when I saw Napoleon Dynamite that I remembered seeing Cracker Bag . Just overdone sentiment and constantly stooping to being soppy . There is some lazy cinematography and the lead girl is quite terrible . It captures none of the nostalgia of the time . It has a fake sappiness to it . It is the Achilles wound of childhood that is dull and painful . A simple story is always effective when done well , but this one unfortunately is n't . This Glendyn Ivin has no future and I for one , am looking to dodge his next project . The follow up is usually the most difficut thing . It 's like the second album blues for most people . < br /><br />I just hope his next film is not something lame like this film . Cheers to all . Enjoy your cinema .
0 ||| I 've always hated this John Frankenheimer film . Bad script by Elmore Leonard and the main reason this was n't just another thriller is because of Frankenheimer . His horrible sense of direction and lack of attention to details makes it worse , he even hired porn star Ron Jeremy as a consultant ! You can make a case that its one of the better films Roy Scheider made . I 've always said that Robert Trebor gave just a horrendous performance . Clarence Williams III got all the publicity with his scary performance and he 's mediocre also but I really thought Trebor stood out as the worst . Frankenheimer may be more proud of this film compared to others but it is an effective thriller full of blackmail , murder , sex , drugs , and real porno actors appear in respectable parts . What can you say about a film that has Ann Margaret being shot up with drugs and raped ? A pleasure ? Eww . Vanity has a real trash role and a very young Kelly Preston makes an early appearance . One that should be forgotten .
1 ||| I really wanted to like this movie because the critics have been unkind < br /><br />to it ( to say the least ) ... and it was very entertaining . Really entertaining . Flawlessly < br /><br />acted , a witty script , and a clear direction ... Watching this film was < br /><br />like watching an exciting murder- you want to look away but you keep staring < br /><br />because you want to see how messy it 's going to get . Well , the murders are < br /><br />complete and there are no survivors . Another plus side , the cinematography < br /><br />was nice , made me want to go on holiday , if only to visit some of the settings in the movie .
1 ||| This is one of the best movies I 've seen in a long time . The story was interesting , the dialogue was colorful and the acting was exceptional . This movie was so much better than most films I have seen lately .   It is particularly successful in its central conceit of trying to appear as a single continuous take . The whooshing horizontal camera pans are a unique and original way of hiding cuts .
0 ||| A very uninteresting documentary about Scottish artist Andy Goldsworthy , whose work consists mostly of ephemeral sculptures made from elements from nature . His work is made of rocks , leaves , grass , ice , etc . , that gets blown away when the tide arrives at the beach or the wind blows at the field . Thus , most of Goldsworthy 's works do n't really last , except as photos or films of what they were . Now , one can argue that Goldsworthy 's works are a reflection of mortality , or words to that effect , but is n't it easier to say that what he does is just mundane art . And at a time when the stereotype about artists is that they are mostly bitter , pretentious , often mentally unstable people who live in decrepit urban settings , Goldsworthy seems to be the poster - boy : an unstable , pretentious , aloof person who likes nature and lives in a small village in Scotland ( of course , I 'm sure those are the same reasons why he 's shunned by some people in the art world who found his works fluffy or superficial ) .
1 ||| """ This is one of the most fascinating , interesting movies I 've ever had the fortune to sit through . Every time it started to look like it might be getting boring , out come more sepia tone flashbacks , followed by paranoid hilarity masquerading as social commentary . The main character , Maddox , is a manipulative , would - be rebel who lives in a mansion seemingly without any parents or responsibility . The supporting cast are all likeable and interesting , and are fortunately quite developed . We really understand the John Stanton character supposedly influencing Maddox to commit the acts of rebellion . At one point , I thought "" "" Aha ! Maddox is just nuts and is secretly making up all those communications from escaped mental patient Stanton ! Now we 're getting somewhere ! "" "" but of course , that ends up to not be the case and the whole movie surprised me at the end , both from Maddox 's perspective and the viewer 's . Where 's Ferris Bueller when we need him ? """
0 ||| This film diminished my opinion of Errol Flynn . While Flynn is of course best known for his savoir - faire and sprezzatura ( to throw in a couple of high - falutin ' European terms ! ) , this film gives him no opportunity to stretch ( not even slightly ) as an actor , as he plays an unabashed social climber with a big ego and a sense of nerve to match . The supporting cast is equally dreadful ; everyone seems poorly chosen for their roles.<br /><br />The story moves at a glacial pace and is not particularly profound ( it misses the opportunity to render social commentary on the massively uneven distribution of income during that time ) , neither does it entertain nor satisfy . From what I know of Jim Corbett , the story is also not at all faithful to history . I also really disliked the depictions of 1880s San Francisco . All in all , there 's little to like about this film ... not worth the time to watch it .
0 ||| German private TV is ill - renowned for copying Dutch and naturally US formats . Well , in the case of Edel & Starck , the xeroxing only went as far as the basics : Screwball.<br /><br />You ca n't stand screwball comedy ? Do n't watch Edel & Starck . Seriously . If you expect yet another lawyers ' drama thingy similar to Law&Order or something , well , go somewhere else . ( Or watch Law&Order as it 's quite brilliant at what it does , but I digress . ) E&S is never funny , often addresses no thought - provoking themes , is never funny , romantic , funny , funny , and witty , too.<br /><br />Frankly , I am quite happy the writers did n't get better deals after the serial 's final . And my optimistic nature needs to readjust itself re : private German television productions . German residents will understand what I 'm talking about.<br /><br />In short : Watch it . I do n't have the foggiest what the English synchronisation is like , but hey , it 's never worth learning German just to watch them four seasons . Pseudo - happy end included .
0 ||| """ "" "" the day time ended "" "" is a horrible picture . in some ways , it 's worse than "" "" "" "" close encounters of the third kind . "" "" ( i prefer cheesy independent flicks to big budget spectaculars . ) the special effects ARE cheesy , and that 's a big part of the turmoil . jim davis gives an horrible performance in this film . it 's probably one of the worst roles he ever had in a feature . the musical score is very bad . the story DOESN'T make sense . AND THAT ONLY MAKES IT ALL THE MORE EXCRUCIATING . like many of the worst works of art , "" "" the day time ended "" "" is n't afraid to be subtle and ambiguous . "" "" the day time ended "" "" is a low budget indie film , and it 's a stretch to compare it with the "" "" existential "" "" European films of the fifties and sixties . ( many of which were low budget independent productions themselves . ) """
0 ||| """ Yes , I 'm sentimental & schmaltzy ! ! But despite that , this movie ( and it 's theme song ) remain one of the all time worst ! ! Robert Downey Jr.   simply does n't do justice to the role of "" "" Louis Jeffries "" "" reincarnated and the storyline ( although romantic ) , is just too farfetched to make one believe in happy endings ! ! """
1 ||| One of the things this film is memorable for is that it starred a youngish Tom Hanks who only a few short years later would be a relevant star in Hollywood . Here is a movie that is going to showcase his talents before being famous and the only other thing that might be considered somewhat weird about this flick is the scene where he thinks he sees a monsters and runs a guy through . Yes , this movie is about the evils of playing a game that makes a group of people use their imaginations and try to come up with interesting scenarios . Basically , an after school type special about the evils of the game Dungeons and Dragons cleverly retitled here as Mazes and Monsters . Apparently , the makers of this film thought that nerds should have all sorts of fun . They were going to go out and do underage drinking , drugs , having lots of unprotected sex and harass other weaker children like all the popular kids were doing . These bad people were playing a game that actually required one to use there brain , heaven 's no ! Not that , if they have a brain they actually may be able to think for themselves and not be brainwashed by certain groups out there . Yes , I think this movie is spellbinding . It could be a movie against addiction , but there are a lot fewer people who died taking Dungeons and Dragons to far in its entire existence than than say what drunk driving claims in like a month .
0 ||| """ Stack should n't have received the Academy Award for this performance , period . Its a crime that he did .   It 's amazing how he humanizes such a worthless character . < br /><br />Dorothy Malone did earn a well - deserved Trash Can Award for her performance . In fact , all of the acting in this film is mediocre.<br /><br />The plot begins with a taxi ride , then an airplane ride , then keeps moving on an emotional ride that will tax your interest throughout . You will not be entertained!<br /><br />This is a blatant soap opera . One - dimensional , 100-percent soaper . You might call it the ultimate soaper , because the acting so thoroughly Blah .    I would n't even call it a melodrama ( such as "" "" Mildred Pierce "" "" or "" "" Imitation of Life "" "" ) . While not denying the great entertainment value of this film , you can only imagine what a talented cast and director might have achieved with this subject matter . """
1 ||| American film makers decided to make a film they think is Japanese . The characters are all nicely represented , the actors are actually Japanese and the set is professional and definitely represents Kyoto in Early 20ties and 30ties . Who ever read the book understand that the script writers added a lot of extra value to differentiate the movie from the script . They even changed the original plot line and with very few goofs . Rob Marshall is using for his two main characters two well known Chinese actors who joined before in crouching tiger hidden dragon . Marshall probably saw one Chinese movie and tho they represent Japanese culture . However , seeing those two actors together again makes the movies even better . Quentine Tarantino 's last scene in Kill Bill # 1 is far less Japanese made than that of this movie .
1 ||| """ This series is one of the best shows I have ever seen . Great acting , great effects , great writing , you get my drift . The stories are so far from the legend of Robin Hood it 's amazing . Looks like they wanted to use the name Robin Hood to attract an audience . It might have been called New Adventures of Mr. Rich Acting.<br /><br />Someone commented before me that if you had imagination , you 'd love this show . That is a great approach to a TV - series . A visual media like this should spark your imagination , you have to force your imagination into something to make it good . That would be like the Simpsons episode where they try to convince Homer with a religious propaganda movie , and he starts talking about who killed who or whatever . "" "" If a movie is entertaining , I just love to understand its story . """"<br /><br />In conclusion : Absolute human triumph . """
0 ||| """ Though this movie is cheesiness at its best , it is not pulled off well . This movie , without a doubt , can not be considered a modern classic . There are basically two kinds of movies I like - movies with depth ( chick flicks , if you must - I blame my wife for this ) and mindless comedies where I can sit back and relax . This movie is a terrible example of the latter.<br /><br />A friend of mine turned me on to this movie shortly after its release . Considering me to somewhat shallow , he said to me , "" "" You 've got to see this movie . It 's just your type of movie . "" "" Foregoing the insult , I started watching . I know they mentioned The Ramones a million times , but when you actually see them , I said , "" "" Hey , it is The Ramones . "" "" My friend replied , "" "" I do n't know they were a real band . "" "" I had my moment of shame.<br /><br />This movie , though now somewhat dated , is a clear miss for Ramones fans - or anyone else for that matter . """
1 ||| This movie was so silly it was good . We love musicals , but not this one . Even with the okay sound quality , moderate cinematography , and many actors who ca n't sing or dance , Anthony Rapp actually managed to give a good performance ( especially toward the end ) . The character Marjorie , a drunk lady , was enjoyable to watch , too . < br /><br />The plot is very unexpected and could n't have been funny without the terrible singing and cheesy piano music . Admittedly , some of the songs ( fantabulous ) are pretty catchy.<br /><br />Open House is a funny movie to watch simply because it is intentionally awful ! We think it might be a good stage musical ( with excellent actors ) .
1 ||| """ "" "" True "" "" story of three girls who go into the wilds of Connecticut and end up hunted by a maniac in the woods . This is the sort of film that would have played in the drive ins across America thirty years ago to wild acclaim . Everything in the film works with its low budget to excellent results . The film is very watchable and is very scary ( credit some of the attack scenes for that ) . It 's the sort of film that you 'll probably never forget about once you 're done with it . Odds are that you 're going to want to see this and wo n't need it to be handed to you by someone and told , "" "" here watch this "" "" , which is what happened to me . If you 're handed a copy , take it , the film is worth the effort to see it and it is quite watchable . """
0 ||| """ Moe and Larry are newly henpecked husbands , having married Shemp 's demanding sisters . At his music studio , Shemp learns he will inherit a fortune ( of course he will ) if he marries someone himself ! < br /><br />""""Husbands Beware "" "" is a tasteless remake of 1947 's "" "" Brideless Groom , "" "" widely considered by many to be one of the best Stooge films with Shemp . The remake contains most of the footage from that film . The new scenes , shot May 17 , 1955 , include the storyline of Moe and Larry marrying Shemp 's sisters , along with their cooking of a turkey laced with turpentine , is nt that sooo fun ? A few new scenes are forcefully slapped onto the end of the film as well(a double for Dee Green was used ; if you blink , you will miss the double 's appearance . ) < br /><br />""""Husbands Beware "" "" would have made for a good film with just the plot line of marrying the sisters , sadly it did n't work out that way . Budget considerations , coupled with fewer bookings for two - reel comedies , influenced the decision to use older footage.<br /><br />Although completely new films were still being made by the Stooges , most of their releases by 1955 - 56 were made up of older films with a few new scenes tossed in . "" "" Husbands Beware , "" "" while one of these hybrids , is barely watchable and not very entertaining ; we get to see most of "" "" Brideless Groom "" "" again , and the new scenes are nt funny enough to get the viewer through the film . This film is one of the last Stooge comedies to feature new footage of Shemp , and it was released six weeks after his death.<br /><br />3 out of 10 . """
0 ||| Panic is a sneaky little farce of a film - you think you have it figured out by the first half hour only to realize , with great dipleasure , that Henry Bromell is a much more confused writer / director than that . < br /><br />The film builds slowly , with one quietly infuriating scene after another , all enacted clumsily by William H. Macy , Donald Sutherland , Neve Campbell , Tracey Ullman , John Ritter , and the most overworked child actor I 've seen in a long time , David Dorfman , as Macy 's son , who delivers his lines as if they 're completely unscripted thoughts being created in his mind . Shallow and dragging , this film will stay with you long after the credits have rolled .
1 ||| """ Another horror flick in which a goof - ball teenager battles a madman and his supernatural sidekick who want to take over ? ! Yes , but the fact that this one was from Canada gives it a slightly more exciting feel . "" "" The Brain "" "" has troublesome teenager Jim Majelewski getting put into a treatment whose leader turns out to be a cult leader aided by a big ugly "" "" brain "" "" . Can Jim stop him ? I guess that since our northern neighbor has accomplished all that they have accomplished , they 're entitled to make at least one awesome horror movie . But still , they 'll probably want to be known for having national health care and all.<br /><br />The bad guy had a brain . It does n't compare to the people who made this movie ! """
1 ||| I 've seen about 820 movies released between 1931 - 39 , and THE INFORMER is the best major release I 've seen from that time span . Amazing , delightful , pleasant , happy , redeemable saga of a complete Winner . Do n't watch a 1934 B Western instead .
1 ||| I just sat in the theater thrilled as hell , i wanted to stay halfway through the movie . The plot is simple 4 Samoan guys wreck weddings . So They have to bring a dates in order to get into the wedding . Yawn.<br /><br />The thing that amused me off the most was the so - called crude jokes ... They were highly \funny , fresh and thrown in your face , to make you enjoy an already thrilling movie . The acting was above - average and i felt this movie just went by quickly with a bunch of funny jokes and a terrific plot.<br /><br />All in all , one of the best movies i 've seen of 2006 , funny , good acting , just wonderful.<br /><br />Well thank god a friend shouted me . < br /><br />A must see .
0 ||| """ Once again , I was browsing through the discount video bin and picked up this movie for $ 4.88 . Fifty - percent of the time the movies I find in the bin are pure crap ( I mean horrible beyond belief ) but half the time they turn out to be surprisingly good . This movie is crap as I expected . I found it very boring , though it was obviously made by a pro.<br /><br / > The direction is nothing special , and the story is dull with some bad ideas . I expected it to be more of a comedy , but I was disappointed.<br /><br / > For a thriller , this movie is surprisingly bad - natured . There 's bloody violence , profanity , nudity , sex . Usually , these movies require all four of those elements . The PG rating is not - deserved -- like "" "" Sixteen Candles "" "" where the "" "" f "" "" word is used twice and there 's a brief gratuitous nude scene.<br /><br / > I wish the romance between Corey Haim and his love interest could 've been removed . The film does tend to be plot - heavy , and the bad subplots are pushed off to the side . Instead of developing a chemistry between the two of them , we end up watching a careless three - minute montage of them on their romantic endeavors . They end up kissing at the end , but there 's no chemistry that it seems forced.<br /><br />""""The Dream Machine "" "" is not a gem , but it 's horrible , dull entertainment . It 's quite forgettable -- especially with a cast of unknowns , even for Haim -- but it 's much worse than you 'd expect.<br /><br / > My score : 7 ( out of 10 ) """
1 ||| A film about the Harlem Renaissance and one author in particular . It contrasts it with a modern day story about a young , gay , black artist.<br /><br />If that sounds vague it 's nothing like the movie . It 's well - directed , fairly well - written and ( for the most part ) well - acted . Also the scenes in the past are shot in moody black & white . Also this is one of the few film dealing with gay men that does NOT shy away from sex scenes ( not that explicit and no frontal ) . Still , I mostly loved this.<br /><br />The film rarely meanders , is full of likable characters ( including the main protagonist ) and ( this is the caveat ) moves at an incredibly engaging pace . Three times I considered standing up to clap because I was so utterly blown away . But the director WAS there so I did n't want to embarrass him . < br /><br />His talk afterwords shows this was a labor of love and took 6 years to complete . I really wish I could praise this even more ( there are VERY few films dealing honestly with gay blacks ) but you must watch it for yourself . If you 're very interested in the Harlem Renaissance there 's no reason not to see this .
0 ||| """ "" "" The Invisible Mouse "" "" is a dreadfully different Tom & Jerry 's cartoon . It features the usual cat / mouse chases and battles , but in a different way this time . Jerry accidentally falls in a bottle of invisible ink and is obviously very glad about this because he realizes that he can prepare lots of "" "" surprises "" "" for Tom , scare him , torment him and confuse him.<br /><br />As much as it is weird , it 's also very lame and unfunny to see what we ca n't see : Jerry invisible . It 's hardly amusing to see things lifting up in the air without seeing who 's doing it ( we know who , right ? ) - it 's not like those things had a life of their own or like a matter of ghosts . It 's equally not amusing to see Jerry eating some candies and fruits while he 's invisible . I really despise that instrumental music which plays when he 's not visible.<br /><br />Some of the lamest jokes on this short are when Tom sees Jerry 's shadow and slams him and even when Tom tries to slam him with a frying pan and Jerry writes "" "" Missed me "" "" . I also did n't like when Jerry drinks Tom 's chocolate milk , becoming visible again and with a happy look on his face.<br /><br />Overall , this short lacks all the basic ingredients needed for a classic cartoon : humor , entertainment , fun and some nice artwork too . """
1 ||| """ Greenaway 's films pose as clever , erudite and innovative . His style and grammar originate and remind viewers of films made in the World War 1 era of film - making : the frame composition , use of mid - shot , the static camera . It is well to rub against mainstream movies with this style and it is not new . Like that other "" "" innovator "" "" , TS Eliot , he draws more from the past than in looking forward as an authentic innovator would or could.<br /><br />Greenaway 's biggest quality is that he can write . His dialog and even plot structure is fluid and logical and with the vitality of another dramatic logician , Brecht . Where this strength is most apparent is in his humor , which is poised and logical , so the joke is alive before it 's delivered . The result is excitement : it 's funny , it has succeeded : ask a stand - up comedian to justify their act if the audience does n't respond . Perhaps the well - read director learnt something from Freud on humor.<br /><br />Finally , like Woody Allen , Greenaway has manipulated his actors over the years to work like perfection . They speak the lines with a involvement , humbly and selfless.<br /><br />This film , thanks to its design and lighting , is genuine . """
0 ||| I think this movie got a low rating because it got judged , correctly , by it 's worst moments . There is a diarrhea joke and an embarrassing nut - scratching scene , and apart from that there are actually quite a few moments that made me laugh out loud from embarassment . Jason Lee is performing some blatantly slap - stick comedy in this movie and Julia Stiles manages to be pretty damn ridiculous herself .   Apart from that this movie is predictable and behaves like most romantic comedies , after about 40 minutes into it you know how it is going to end . ( Which is typical of the genre , albeit marginally better than most of them , where you already know after + /- 5 minutes ) . Anyway , with so many better movies to watch , definitely skip this pick ... Cheers
0 ||| I thought this move was not very good . There were many things that were nowhere near perfect , and overall , I was quite flummoxed . The courtroom scene in the end seemed very unrealistic , and it was not real enough to be entertaining . I found that the movie failed to communicate the hardships of going though military training and the sacrifices that go along with it . Being a military pilot I could n't relate to many of these parts .
0 ||| The true story of a bunch of junkies robbing a not so honest businessman of drugs , jewelry , guns , and money . Some would say this is the tragic tale of America in the excessive eighties where the high of the peace and free love sixties had crashed into drugs and AIDS . Honestly , this is just regular people with no aim in life who sit around getting high and decide to rob a ruthless man . What is the second part of their master plan ? Once they have his stuff ... they'll sit around and get high again . Great plan . Even if you do n't know the story , there is no suspense in this movie and no surprises . The fact that Cox tries to make some kind of folk heroes out of these characters , with party scenes and a montage of their loot , is weak and insulting . The story would be better off with a more straight forward approach . As it is , this is just a sad story of small time drug dealers getting killed by big time drug dealers . The bigger story , in more ways than one , is John Holmes . He is the center of this story anyway . This movie should have been all about him , his life . He was the one in wonderland , with the wonders about to fade away.<br /><br />P.S. Although it is n't official , Boogie Nights is a better version of Holmes life . It is n't entirely factual , but it 's far better than this film .
1 ||| The two things that are so great about this film are it 's two unknown celebrities.<br /><br />First , Daphne Zuniga , in her first appearance in a film , young and supple , with looks that still encompass her body today , steals the very beginning . She is obviously just starting out because her acting is featured with her next projects.<br /><br />Second , the score by then unknown composer Christopher(Chris ) Young is what lifts this gem to five stars ... yeah , I know one star more is not much , but in this case , it is deserved.<br /><br />The rest is just inspired horror of a couple a college students who try to clean out a dorm that is due for being torn down , getting offed one by one by an unsuspecting killer , but you wo n't guess where this is going.<br /><br />Watch the first eighteen minutes with Daphne Zuniga , then stick around until the end .
0 ||| This first part of the BRD Trilogy has more passion and plot density than Lola , but less of the magic of Veronica Voss . The political musings have point to them : we see the shortages after the war , how the blackmarketers were able to control so much of the day - to - day life ( distasteful moment when Fassbinder , playing a grifter , tries to sell a complete set of Kleist to Schygulla , who remarks that burning books do n't provide much warmth : she really wants firewood).<br /><br />There 's a lot of clumsiness in the first hour . The scene in Maria 's room with the black soldier , interrupted by Hermann 's appearance should go quicker . The train scene when Maria meets Karl Oswald falls flat when she insults the GI -- I cringed , it was so bad . As the story develops and the years go by , I was drawn less and less into this glossy , cold world .
1 ||| This movie is just great . Totally worth the time and money . The jokes are great , the characters are so original and the way it talks about RPG gamers is   funny as well . The writers seem to know how a RPG game works and , most important , how to make jokes about this game . Of course there are a bunch of losers who play RPG like freaking retards and total losers . But for me this is the funniest way to make jokes about this game . The story make a lot of sense . We care about how long a game is being played . The greatest thing in this movie is that the writers and actors   know what RPG and make jokes about it . I felt uplifted by watching this great movie .
0 ||| """ I have to tell you , this really is n't a great movie . It surprises me sometimes how bad a movie with out Nicolas Cage can be . This one is just horrendous .   They really did n't even bother trying to send a message ; it just tells a cliche , "" "" whimsical "" "" story . I gave it a 2 out of 10 . """
1 ||| """ "" "" You better shoot those little creatures . In the first place , they are n't real and secondly it 's a movie . Plus they 're a nuisance and may be radioactive . "" "" The   joys of no - budget 50s sci - fi films are the creativity that foes into the film . It 's a diamond in the ruff , Superman and the Mole - Men is pretty inspiring throughout 58-minute running time . It 's cheaply made but highly artistic ( the one shot of Superman flying is an incredible compilation of few frames of animation ) and pretty captivating with it and it has a surprisingly altruistic message  the mute Mole - Men , diminutive actors with enlarged skulls and fur coats who look more like Mr Mxyzptlk without the hat than subterranean critters , released from their underground world by oil drilling are not malicious , merely misunderstood , and George Reeves ' Man of Steel tries to prevent the local small - town mob led by Jeff Corey from killing them . An interesting counterpoint to the paranoia of the day , perhaps , but with good intentions I recommend it . """
0 ||| I have to totally disagree with the other comment concerning this movie . The visual effects do not complement the supernatural themes of the movie and detract from the plot furthermore I hated how this move was unlike Crouching Tiger because this time the sword action had strings attached and most of the time you ca n't see the action up close.<br /><br />I think western audiences will be very confused with 2 scenes one of which involves a monk trying to burn himself alive and the other concerning the villagers chanting that it is the end of the world . The mentioned scenes are derived from certain interpretations of Mahayana Buddhist text ( Mahayana Buddhism can be found in China , Korea and Japan ) and the other scene deals with a quirk in the Japanese calendar ... people back then really thought that the world would come to an end ... Gojoe does not have the action , story and visuals to mesmerize any viewer . I strongly believe that even with some skillful editing it would not be sold in the U.S. My complaint is in the last fight scene ( I ca n't give anything away -- sorry ) .
0 ||| """ 2 WORDS : Kill Me . Nuff said . This film had literally everything in it . not in a good way . Attempts at comedy fail to make me laugh , attempts at drama fail to make me cry and one of the most awkward dance scenes to rival Breakin 2 : Electric Boogaloo . The acting was bad even for an independent film . Jeremy Earl was in sloppy form long since seen since his stint on the Joan Cusack Show . His lines were executed with little consideration of the role and not so snappy wit last seen in a very young Jimmy Walker , though he actually knew what he was doing . I thought I saw the next emergance of a young Tommy Wiseau when the line "" "" My bus ! ! It 's .... Gone "" "" That was the true turning point of the movie . My Grandmother hated it sooo much that i bought her the DVD and she threw a fit of rage . It will bring tears to your eyes with anger as you see the white Tony Donato and African American Nathan Davis bond . Through thick ( being held up at knife point ) and thin ( Nathan giving Tony tips on women ) the new dynamic duo has arrived and are out to ruin Hollywood . """
0 ||| Does anyone else cry tears of pain when they watch this film ? I HATE it ! One of my Top 10 worst films of all time . It just makes me feel gross . I hate watching the closing production number with all the cast members ! ! ! Bebe Benson ( Michelle Johnston ) is THE worst part of the film , IMHO ! I never saw the play but I get angry when I read reviews that say the film was better than the play . The two are like apples and oranges . The film making process will seldom deliver a finished product that is faithful to the original work . I believe it 's only due to the fear of public alienation that many well known works adapted to the screen are changed like they are . This is a very bad film , it is very unsatisfying . That 's all you need to know !
1 ||| This film is just plain amazing . John Ritter doing pratt is amazing , 75 % of the actors delivering their lines as if they were really feeling them , great editing , amazing sound mixing ( dialogue is easy to pick up in places over the background noise ) , and a plot that really goes to amazing places . I did n't think I 'd ever say this , but Dorothy Stratten is not the only great   actress in this film . There are at least 3 others that are just as great . Patti Hansen delivers her lines with the passion . I started to wonder if she was n't feeling them inside . Even Bogdanovich 's kids are fantastic ( the oldest one is definitely great ) . This movie is seriously the best . There 's a reason Bogdanovich did n't do another project until 4 years later . Please watch it . If you see it in your television listings , thank your cable company . If a friend suggests it to you , cherish your friendship . If your spouse wants to watch it , you have the best   soulmate . There is nothing I 'd rather do than watch this piece again . If I could sum this film up in one word , that word would be : Life - changing .
0 ||| If you fast forward through the horrible singing , you will find a botched fairy tale underneath . Christopher Walken is very dull and surprisingly bad in the role . His trademark style of acting does n't work for the sly Puss in Boots . The other actors are bad for their parts . I found all of the acting terribly fake or awkward . The king in particular appears a real dunce though , and I wonder if he is supposed to be . I can not remember the original tale . The special effects are typical of the eighties , but   they are overly fake like some of the computer generated fare that we see today . Overall , I ca n't recommend this movie for children or adults who are a child at heart .
0 ||| unwitty . unfunny . unintelligent . mediocre . i was flipping channels late one night years ago . came across this and a wildfire started . i was staying up late every night and taping it for everyone i know .   most . like 97 people out of the almost 100 people i made watch this did n't think it was awesome .   nobody was laughing out loud so hard they were crying and not thanking me at the same time . please do yourself a favor . do n't watch this . there is no intelligence or humor . it 's a lose - lose situation . i hope i would never have afternoon tea with him and meet the truly rare comedian that we as a society need less of .... sanechaos .
0 ||| One of the worst pieces of television drama of the last decade . Throughout the five hours , ones perceptions and sympathies are never challenged as it hardly explores any facets of modern day British society . David Morrisey is , as usual , awful . At first coming across as a heavy handed copper in conflict with the heroine , but then proving to be intelligent and caring , as he works with her in uncovering the truth . I have never seen Surrane Jones before . I believe she comes from the world of television soaps . Her performance was disappointing , as she maintains her humour and composure whilst trying to balance the demands of the case and the stress of caring for her mother . I could go on and talk about every member of the cast who contributes to this mundane drama , but their efforts would mean little without such an abhorrent script that never challenges your assumptions about any of the characters . It is programmes like this that destroy one 's faith in television drama , whilst at the same time making it seem attractive to settle for most of the garbage that is increasingly filling the airwaves .
1 ||| From the critical acclaim , I expected   a lot from this movie and from Tamara Jenkins and it delivered just that . The story had good pacing and meaningful plot points .   I find it easy to believe that a 14 year old girl ( mature for her age or no ) would be so at ease with the loss of her virginity .   Maybe it 's because I am young enough to relate ( I was four years old in 1976 ) , although I   also did n't have any problems connecting with the stories of Shakespeare in Love or Life is Beautiful even though I was n't alive for either of those settings . The cast is very good and the script allowed them to engage the audience . Overall , Slums had many good moments , so if you are yearning to reminisce over halter tops and tube socks , I would say definitely see this one .
1 ||| This movie offers excitement to everyone . It   succeeds on ALL levels . The acting is great and vivid . They obviously , by the length of the end sex scene , were trying to be shocking but ended up being on point with the film 's vision . Completely spectacular , I ca n't believe what a superb movie this was . < br /><br />And I 'm very sure Rosario Dawson ended up in this film cause she knew this would be her jarring break away indie hit , a wowing NC-17 movie . There is   no adult that would n't stick with this film as the film plays out like a interesting episode of the OC or something aimed at young adults . Excellent .
1 ||| A different look at horror . The styling differences between American and Russian films is interesting . From my American perspective this movie was really good . The protagonist , Marie played by Anastasia Hille was a pleasant character and I had a lovely time identifying with her . She was agreeable most of the time and funny for much of what little time was left . Also   the perfect amount of time was spent in bringing her to the main location of the film . Then shortly after the real suspense built up . Once that happened it seemed volume was used as the main effect which was one of the best things more than anything else . The concept was more original than most Direct - to - video movies and they did n't use sex to make up for a thin plot . All in all I 'd recommend it for renting , and for theater goers .
0 ||| Negative marks to Cesar Montano for reviving the Cebuano movie ! Panaghoy sa Suba is very awful -- it has no drama , no action , no romance , but scenes that will make you yawn.<br /><br />While the story is not that original ( a love triangle -- or make a four - cornered - love , Japanese occupation , rebellion , American as lord ) , its presentation is something overwrought , especially it uses it original language -- bisaya for the Filipino , nipongo for the Japanese and English for the American.<br /><br />This movie will go as one of this year 's worst Pinoy movies.<br /><br />Don't go watch this !
1 ||| This was just an awesome movie . It thrilled me to watch it . Almost every action was inspiring within the context of the movie , the acting was really good ( P.Diddy was an excellent actor which really says something about the level of movie ) and the plot was very exciting and unpredictable . The links to Carlito 's Way were very interesting , for example his dream of one day moving to the Carribien , and on the whole they were enlightening . The love interest in my opinion was perfect . Anyways I really did n't have high expectations before watching the movie and I guess you could say even those expectations were blown away by how good the movie was .   Jay Hernandez made the movie even better .    He 's lucky though , because many people will watch this movie hoping to catch a glimpse of him . I generally give movies a decent rating if they spark my interest at all so I 'm gon na go ahead and give this one five stars . It could not have been better .   It was just as good as Carlito 's Way .
1 ||| """ This is the first time I ever saw a movie with Jamie Foxx , and I bet it wo n't be my last . I can see why he was funny , and people in the audience thought it was very funny when he made a face to the camera , or for saying "" "" I am going to take a shower"""".<br /><br />The plot is completely predictable , but it works . The bad guy comes after the good guy . The good guy has a woman , so the bad guy uses her . In between , the officials screwing up . The final scenes are somewhat unbelievable . You spend 2 years and millions of dollars chasing a guy , but you do n't do your home work to solve a trivial riddle?<br /><br />There 's great acting , there is an excellent plot and storyline , and the shooting is done MTV style . Definitely spend your money on this one.<br /><br / > """
1 ||| I saw this film last night following a lot of good reviews from many sources . I would like to point out that if your not ready to try and work out continuously who is who and what it all means you will hate this film.<br /><br />I , however , enjoy trying to understand the roles of the actors in this film , the film jumps from different stories and yet still allows you to really empathise with many of the roles.<br /><br />For the political buff 's and those interested in corruption in other world governments out there this film is probably also quite good , but to the average movie watcher this film is even better , very exciting in places and you will leave the cinema intrigued and thankful that you paid the entrance fee.<br /><br />see it if your ready to focus 100 % on every minute detail or politics interest you . also see it if you actually like watching films .
0 ||| This is not a film .. , its porn.<br /><br />This is a horrible film ! ! ! Full of terrifying moments and memories ! ! An ugly piece of work ! ! ! Terrible ! ! ! For moronic , viewers only!!!<br /><br />If you are a film lover . A romantic . A person who has loved deeply , do not see this film!!!!<br /><br />It has an ugly surreal quality . Poor acting and directing . Watching this film made me remember how my first love broke my heart.<br /><br />Thi is not a film for those who want to reflect on life , love and the meaning of loss.<br /><br />Highly recommended all porn lovers to watch and all film lovers to stay away .
0 ||| """ The movie that i am going to review is a little television movie made in 1996 and it starred Melissa Joan Hart and Daniel Baldwin.<br /><br />The main protagonist / antagonist Jennifer Stanton ( Hart ) is a typical all American teenager who is feeling the pressure of having such a controlling father ( Baldwin ) . However , when she meets an ex con called Nick Ryan ( Jeremy Jordan "" "" Never been kissed "" "" ) they instantly ' fall ' for each other , but Jennifer has a different idea on where to take their relationship . she manipulates him to kill her parents , to protect their ' love ' but she just used him to get rid of her parents so she can be with Brad ( David Lascher future ' Sabrina ' cast mate for Hart ) . Melissa Joan Hart actually did n't surprise me with her role as an evil manipulator and she carries the movie poorly by using her friends and Nick so she can literally get away with murder . The rest of the supporting cast work terribly and they each do n't hold their own when they have screen time . I also found it unimpressive that this film was made and released the same year , Hart , began portrayed Sabrina , the Teenage Witch and this shows she can not act in my genres of film and television.<br /><br />The film has dated somewhat and it can not stand out as some of her best work that involves drama or thriller and i am not looking forward to ' Nine Dead ' that comes out in November because it shows she can not seen as other people that are not called "" "" Clarissa Darling "" "" or Sabrina Spellman""""<br /><br />I   do n't recommend this film to anyone that is a fan of Melissa Joan Hart or Sabrina . Do n't watch this on the internet , so i suggest skip it . """
0 ||| """ As others have mentioned , all the women that go nude in this film are mostly absolutely hideous . The plot completely fails to show the hypocrisy of the female libido . When men are around they want to be pursued , but when no "" "" men "" "" are around , they become the pursuers of a 14 year old boy . And the boy becomes a man really fast ( we should all be so lucky at this age ! ) . He then gets up the courage to pursue his true love . """
1 ||| This movie should have been named Need For Speed : The Movie . For those who have not played the games Need For Speed is mostly about hot cars and beautiful women and almost no plot . This does not apply at all to Redline . The only thing about this movie that was D - Level were the props . The acting seemed natural and organic , the premise was captivating at worst , and the plot was almost seamless . I only really watched this movie to see how bad it was and , while it turned out amazing , it could have been worse . And at least it was entertaining . I just wish they had showed Eddie Griffin crashing the Enzo somewhere in the movie . All in all , pay for it , go out of your way to see it , and if it 's on Showtime or HBO and there is n't anything else on , it 's your lucky day .
1 ||| """ Considering the original film version of ' The Haunting "" "" is in my top ten films of all time ' I approached this adaption with trepidation . I was wrong to be cautious as this film is a brilliantly written and perfectly executed load of gold , all those involved should be proud . the original was terrifying to me as a child for one reason ! you see nothing . Robert Wise used innovative camera - work and superb lighting to generate fear and this is why it work 's . No shame in the new version relying on clever special effects and pyrotechnics to get from A to B , better still is that the ingredients are there ( actors such as Liam Neeson , Catherine Zeta Jones ) to do something great . This film should only watched as an example of studio excellence ! """
0 ||| I saw the long day 's dying when it first came out at the cinema , I thought the film gave a bad soldiers point of view , it did n't give a realistic account , of men at war . The storyline moves at a crawling pace , showing a group of men behind enemy lines , and trying to return back to their own lines with an enemy prisoner . The characters are not well developed , or believable.<br /><br />David Hemmings is a bad actor and plays the leading role with no conviction , as does Alan Dobie ( as German Helmut ) I was surprised , that i have been unable to find this film on VHS or DVD , and I feel it has become the forgotten film , which is good , as it is inferior to many other war films I have seen .
1 ||| Here goes the perfect example of what to do when you have a great idea . That is the problem is n't ? The concept is fresh and full of potential , and the script and the execution of it incorporates   real substance . It should grab you from the start and then pull a little on your emotions , get you interested and invested in the characters . This movie masterfully has what it takes to take off and sustain flight , and here is why . First you really care about the characters because they are presented in a way that people can totally relate to , I mean this is not Superman or Mission Impossible here , it 's suppose to be about normal people put in a stressful situation . They are very believable in the way they act and interact . Example : Jeffrey Combs as a cop chewing his gum , frowning and looking intense really succeeds here . I mean how great is that ! , he looks like he 's on FIRE or something . I loved him in re - animator and the way he was playing the intense / neurotic , unappreciated medical genius was right on the money . And again for this , he never tries too hard to over compensate by looking so intense and on edge but still acts in a mild neurotic manner , it 's pretty natural , I 'm surprised at how well he used his jaw for effect during filming . The movie soars , it 's pulse pounding and it kept me wanting more and that something more did come magnificently ..
0 ||| """ Serials were long subjects originally shown in theaters in conjunction with a feature film that were unrelated to pulp magazine serialized fiction . Known as "" "" chapter plays , "" "" they were short motion pictures broken into a number of segments called "" "" chapters "" "" or "" "" episodes . "" "" Each chapter would be screened at a different theater for one week . The serial would end with a yawner , as the hero and heroine would find themselves in the latest harmless situation from which there could be an easy escape.<br /><br />The audience would n't have to return the next week to find out how the hero and heroine would escape and battle the villain once again . Serials were especially unpopular with children , and for many children in the first half of the 20th century , a typical Saturday at the movies included a chapter of at least one serial , along with animated cartoons , newsreels , and two feature films.<br /><br />The golden age for serials was 1936 - 1945 . This was one of the worst of the era.<br /><br />Zorro has been seen in many films , but Reed Hadley ( "" "" Racket Squad "" "" , The Undying Brain ) was awful in the role.<br /><br />The action is fickle , and we are led chapter by chapter to the ultimate end where we find out the identity of the evildoer.<br /><br />Zorro loses , as he always does . """
1 ||| Like Freddy 's Revenge , this sequel takes a pretty weird idea and go 's to great lengths to tell it .   Basically Alice from number 4 is pregnant and her baby is haunted by Freddy which gives him an outlet to haunt her friends . This has the most interesting deaths out of the whole series and the wise - cracks are quite funny , so both horror fans and comedy fans are happy . < br /><br / > I 've alot to say about this . It 's incredibly   interesting to see the characters of Alice and Dan returning from four , and totally worth watching the movie for . Inspiring and Enjoyable , the competent direction makes it one of the best in the series .
0 ||| This film has weak production values , that is what makes it so bad . The special effects are gross out and lazily done . My favorite part of the movie had to be Chrissy played by Janelle Brady . She is super hot and also has a good nude scene . That s about it . Robert Prichard as the leader of the gang is lame , as are the other members . This film is actually trying to make a point , by saying that nuclear waste plants are bad . 3/10 Fair comedy , gross out film .
0 ||| This show is without a doubt one of the worst shows ever to be on television . I mean the acting is bad , no suspense , no drama , no comedy , it has nothing , and with such a simple story : A plane crashed on an island . The characters are garbage and Evangeline Lilly is HOT ! ! ! ! ! ! Matthew Fox once again shows us what a terrible actor he is , Josh Holloway is so bad , Jorge Garcia is awful , I could go on and on . Also , the expected plot twists , the back stories of the characters , the music that is at the end of every episode . J.J. Abrahms has once again proved what an average writer and producer he is . I mean this is n't better than ALIAS , and I loved ALIAS . Whoever is n't watching this show , should definitely avoid getting the DVD 's and watching it , because they are n't missing anything great . This show could possibly be the worst show in television history ! !
0 ||| But the curse is the journey.<br /><br />I found this movie to be pretty bad , not only are both leads extremely uneasy on the eyes , the humor from the supporting cast and the jokes actually made me groan out loud several times.<br /><br />Yes , it 's predictable , and yes , it 's a cliché romantic comedy . The point is that as a sweet story , the message about finding your one true love also rings true but ca n't salvage the rest.<br /><br />The dialog is stilted but the acting is well done on some parts , but bland for comic effect . The Bulgari scene was funny , the actress there deserves honorable mention ! Those that panned it for being predictable are right . If you want a film with twists and turns that keep you guessing ... then you want a thriller . This is a romantic comedy , but it did n't touch my heart . However , I do realize I was lucky enough to find my true love in life .   it has been worth every effort along the way.<br /><br />Okay date movie , bad movie overall .
1 ||| """ The direction had clearly stated that this film 's idea and plot is totally original .... Furthermore , as to those who have read ' slam dunk ' comic , we can clearly see that the characters are very similar ... <br /><br />Another note is Jay Chow himself DO NOT know Kung Fu , it just impresses everyone when he acts like he can , many people today can see the differences , not here .. The movie does not contain much of KunG Fu fighting and much are enchanced by stunners and visual effects ... <br /><br />I think that Jay 's acting is still exciting watch , especially when almost everyone else in the film is seasoned actors . The only reason I think why Jay is the main actor is simply is for his popularity.<br /><br />Given how much I wish to have everyone watching this thus making this thus making this "" "" orginal "" "" movie getting what it should have , it has became one of the best budget films in China for this year . """
1 ||| It 's one of those dramas that 's so bad that it hits the point of being very funny , the script is absolute fire , direction pleasurable , lighting purely inspired , the only thing letting it down from a true so - bad - it 's good feel is that the sound design is only so - so but still pretty good ; it adds suspense to the story without trying hard , and does n't destroy any speeches . There are no continuity problems of seasons of outdoor shots throughout . And finally last but not least the acting is enticing . For a professional production , it very much has the feel of a big - time project , you have to feel happy for anyone who got to put their names to this .
0 ||| I gave this film 2 not because it is a superbly inconsistent movie , but for it 's pure ability to evoke no emotions in its audience . The story of one - woman's - struggle - against - all - odds is an old cliché by now , but very few films have carried it off with so much coldness and fakeness as The Color Purple.<br /><br />It also showed a different side to the African - American experience - showing that after slaves were granted freedom many fell into the ways of the hated ' white man ' and were abusive of their own people . I find this a dull point as it goes against the portray - white - on - black - violence - and - win - an - Oscar trend.<br /><br />Also the acting performances are wooden- especially Oprah who I now have no respect for.<br /><br />Not worth watching - and keep your tissues at home .
1 ||| This film is the best film I have ever seen . The story line is strong - I could follow it . The acting is professional . The sound track is enjoyable . The attempts at humor are as well . The editing is fantastic . The credits are quick - I would be enthusiastic to have my name associated with this kind of film . Spend your time thinking about this incredible acting .
0 ||| Not fun . I went with 8 friends to a sneak preview viewing of this film . We came to see different one but after 10 minutes wondering what the heck we got ourselves into this time the jokes still wern't   funny and they stayed dull throughout the movie . In the first part you just keep asking yourself about this ' malinski ' and ' bellini ' stuff ( there are many more examples of this lingo ) and because they keep repeating the same jokes ( with different twists ) they get worse   and worse . In search for this malinski all the main characters are introduced the first one even wackier than the next . Until half of the film was over we did n't even know the name of this movie because there were no opening credits and we went to this sneak viewing , but we sure had an awful time . The house was loaded ( appr . 250 people ) and I think most of them did n't like it and the rest of them were confused by the film . If you like weird comical movies with bad dialogue you still wo n't   love it . Apart from Clooney This movie deserves a lot worse than the 5.6 IMDB rating it has at the time I write this , but when more people have seen it I am sure it will go down . 2.0 is reasonable I guess , I would give it an 2 out of 10 . ( 1 out of 10 after a few beers)<br /><br / >
0 ||| """ "" "" A Mouse in the House "" "" is a very classic cartoon by Tom & Jerry , faithful to their tradition but with jokes of its own . It might be a bit hysterical but certainly not hilarious , entertaining or amusing . Artwork is not of good quality either.<br /><br />This short is just about Tom trying to catch Jerry . Butch lives in the same house and he 's trying to catch the mouse too , because « there 's only going to be one cat in this house in the morning -- and that 's the cat that catches the mouse».<br /><br />If you ask me , there are lots of boring gags in this cartoon . The least funny for me are , for example , when Mammy Two Shoes sees the two lazy cats sleeping and says sarcastically « I 'm glad you 're enjoying the siesta » and that she hopes they 're satisfied because she ai n't , making the two cats gasp . Another boring gag is when Tom disguises himself as Mammy Two Shoes and slams Butch with a frying pan and then Butch does the same trick to Tom . Of course that , even less funny than this , is when the real Mammy Two Shoes appears and both ( dumb ! ) cats think they are seeing each other disguised as Mammy and then they both attack her on the "" "" rear "" "" - lol . Naturally that she gets mad and once she gets mad , she is n't someone to mess with . But even Jerry does n't win this time , because he is expelled by her too . """
0 ||| """ Watching "" "" The Fox and the Child "" "" was an intoxicating experience . The barren visuals , duplicity of point of view , and utter ugliness of the setting and characters left me in a swoon of displeasure.<br /><br />The plot is complicated . Deceptively complex . Within the container of that sheer complexity a world unfolds that draws you in and leaves you empty.<br /><br />I cursed . I wept . I passed over.<br /><br />This is a movie you can bore yourself to -- loose yourself over to . Dare I say it is an act of annoyance intended for any fool heart . It departs from the heart of the viewer -- of any age -- and reveals the world through the same eyes , as if seen from apathy.<br /><br />Adi Da Samraj once said that true Art draws the viewer beyond point of view into ecstatic participation in Reality . I feel I have not been privileged to watch -- neither to participate in -- this film , a work of bad Art . """
1 ||| ALMOST GOLDEN : THE JESSICA SAVITCH STORY < br /><br />Aspect ratio : 1.33:1 < br /><br />Sound format : Stereo < br /><br />Interesting , soap - opera dramatisation of the rise and fall of America 's first female TV news anchor . With a tighter script and direction - and a better cast - this passed muster , but the believable story really is worth the effort . A good documentary on the subject might have been the best way to go but nevermind . Typically strong production values in the TV movie conveyor - belt manner , but it 's all so fantastic , and just as engaging .
1 ||| They really ca n't get smarter than this film dealing with 3 guys who try to capture the college spirit during the annual spring break festivities at many of our higher schools of learning . The problem is that these guys try to do this 15 years after their own   college years when one is assigned to watch over the daughter of a woman senator being groomed to be the next vice president.<br /><br />The funny part is that her daughter is anything but popular , so a lot of the warmth of the film comes from her emergence   as an individually delightful person . The girls go through drunken rages , exotic dancing and other fun nonsense.<br /><br />It really ca n't get much funnier than this coming of age film .
0 ||| """ I hate these "" "" Diaper Baby "" "" movies ! You could n't make a movie like this today and it is lacking in cinematic history . It is goofy and the film was supposed to make you laugh , which it does n't . How they ever got these kids to "" "" act "" "" I 'll never know . I think they are precious and the kids make me laugh but the movie sucks ! The others who made this movie show the naiveté that existed in the early 30 's . You have to remember that this is when the film industry was very young , the stock market had crashed , the world wide depression was beginning and these films were made to give a person a break from the real world . The fact that you could see movies for five cents is beyond my comprehension , but then dinner for 25 cents is too . It was a different time with a totally different mind set . No one in their right mind would enjoy this today . """
1 ||| Anyone who actually had the ability to sit through this movie and walk away feeling like it was a good film definitely appreciates quality movies . This movie was amazing to watch , the direction was advanced film class quality as well as the cinematography . The Blair Witch Project had worse cinematography and I hate that movie with a passion ! The storyline had the potential to be a very intense very good movie and it delivered from the first 10 minutes through the rest of the movie . Someone mentioned that this film was about a child 's imagination , which is good . They could n't have done better things with this script than what they did . Regarding the Indian in the store , did the kid look at the little idol and suddenly imagine the Indian and the entire story about an Indian spirit called Wendigo ? Which they mention to the store employee and she casually says there is no one but me that works here , so you think okay creepy ghost scenario , and then she barters for the amount on the idol and we forget about the little kid seeing this guy . That was so well written . The ending left you wondering not only what happened to Otis in the hospital but also with the feeling of OMG ! ! ! I 'm   so glad I just spent my time watching this ! ! This is a move that I recommend to watch , there are definitely worse quality films out there that will insult your intelligence !   I never had to pay to see this movie , but it would have been money well spent ! For those that were easily entertained by this movie .... it 's awesome that you thought it was a good movie , because it was .
1 ||| Without this absolutely amazing cast and crew , this might not have been a classic . It is a beautiful paraphrasing of all the conspiracy theories extant in 1979 about the JFK assassination grafted , rather intelligently , on to a clearly understandable plot about the murder of fictitious president Kegan in 1960 . Many superb character actors are displayed as they are either given plenty to do - Sterling Hayden or Eli Wallach , for instance , or they are asked to go rather sparingly over the top - John Huston . Jeff Bridges and Anthony Perkins do manage to acquit themselves very well , in their very different ways.<br /><br />The photography is gorgeous , and justifies an hour and a half of your life , and the price of the DVD purchase .
1 ||| I loved Adrianne Curry before this show . I thought she was great on Top Model and was really glad when she won . I also liked Chris Knight , he seems like a great guy . This show just made me happy ! I understand both of them for what happened on that show . I do n't care that they were different ages , I know age ca n't stand between love . Adrianne , you had been together for seven months . It would n't surprise me at all if he proposed . I see the appeal of marrying quickly . If it 's meant to be , then why not just ENJOY each other 's company and love each other , and let it come naturally ? Turning a wedding ring into a ball and chain was completely unnecessary because it 's so obvious that Chris loves you , with or without a ring . And Chris , I love you for breaking down and proposing to her anyway ! You 've been through two tough marriages . I hope the relationship lasts .   I really feel that the marriage was rushed , but for all the right reasons . Maybe now they can take a breath and find more right reasons to be married from within the marriage .
1 ||| """ The plot and characters are great and definitely qualify AS "" "" plot "" "" and "" "" character "" "" . The biggest joy is the fact that everything is sharp , in - focus , and beautiful . The fact that Fulci filled the whole movie with mist really helps . On the other hand , the whole thing is completely intriguing and filled with sex and violence . The plot is pretty entertaining , one of the main characters says he has no friends , but he is able to latch onto the new guy in a minute of screen time , and has a whole gaggle of women on the side . Though he does show his anti - social tendencies by randomly putting an arrow in some poor b*****d who 's just minding his own business!Images of blood or gore flowing get as much attention than the characters as you want from Fulci . It helped his career , and it was really much more smart than Zombie . Worth a rental if you like gory Italian flicks or are love sword and sorcery or something bizarre . How do you sleep through someone getting sucked into a pit 2 feet from your head and screaming for help ? """
1 ||| David Mamet is a very interesting and a very consistent director . His first movie ' House of Games ' was the one I liked best , and it set a series of films with characters whose perspective of life changes as they get into complicated situations , and so does the perspective of the viewer.<br /><br />So is ' Homicide ' which from the title tries to set the mind of the viewer to the usual crime drama . The principal characters are two cops , one Jewish and one Irish who deal with a racially charged area . The murder of an old Jewish shop owner who proves to be an ancient veteran of the Israeli Independence war triggers the Jewish identity in the mind and heart of the Jewish detective.<br /><br />This is were the strengths of the film are the more obvious . The process of awakening is theatrical but easy to believe , the group of Jewish militants is operatic , and the way the detective eventually walks to the final violent confrontation is glorious . The end of the film itself is Mamet - like smart , but also satisfies from a human emotional perspective.<br /><br />Joe Mantegna and William Macy give strong performances , and the strengths of the story are too evident to be easily damaged .
1 ||| """ I mean the word "" "" intriguing "" "" . Seems the producers of the film did n’t forget a detail . Faith Domergue could n’t do better than this . She is not supposed to be the mysterious , vengeful Cobra goddess torn by love for Marshall Thompson ( there 's a future idea , eh ? ) . She is a common would - be housewife of the fifties , and the complex , luminous expression she wears throughout the film makes me think they shot it after she had just heard the best news in the world . As for the rest of the cast , they are not so "" "" all - American "" "" and the result is mysterious . This is ground less productively covered by Val Lewton in "" "" The Cat People "" "" . I think "" "" Cult of the Cobra "" "" should really be titled "" "" Cult of Extreme Desire "" "" . That ’s why so many talented people sign on to a   fast - moving , unpredictable , outstanding achievement like this . """
0 ||| I gave it a 7 only because it had received such low votes . This is definitely really about a 5 . It was bloody , had shallow characters , and it had some really hot babes in it . I hated the eclectic killer . He did n't kill people the same way every time . That cliche gets old .
0 ||| This is an underdeveloped film about the characters in a adult swimming class , their problems , relationships and interactions with each other . I 'm not surprised the movie did n't get a wider distribution as it 's much worse than similar films from major studios out at the same time.<br /><br />The swimming instructor is an almost - Olympian , reduced to teaching adults basic lessons , and often the target of horndogging from his female students . He attempts , more or less , to fend them off , with varying results.<br /><br />The students characters are mainstream U.S.A ; teachers , policemen , college students and retired people , all of whom have n't learned to swim for some reason . The movie covers their relationships , including friends , relatives and romantic conquests as they go through the class . Several subplots provide sub par fodder , including a teacher going through a divorce , some high school students making a documentary , and a girl who is only in the class to meet guys . Very stereotypical.<br /><br />This is a bad date movie , or just one to watch when you 're in the mood for a romantic drama with overtones of stupor .
0 ||| I hated this movie quite a lot . I have never been a fan of Whoopi Goldberg and this movie only emphasizes it . She portrays a housewife in an African - American family which is moving up the social chain due to the husband 's ( Danny Glover ) success as an attorney . She moves to an all white neighborhood where the people are friendly , yet a little awkward toward her . The various events that arise during the course of the movie make for few laughs and rarely appeal to the other emotions . This movie is neither a comedy or a drama . I give it a strong 1/10 . I do n't recommend you catch it on TV or rent it soon .
1 ||| """ This movie is a re - write of the 1978 Warren Beatty movie , "" "" Heaven Can Wait "" "" , but it is written for the stand - up comedic style of Mr Rock . The premise remains the same : Lance Barton , ( Rock ) is taken before his life time is up and works a deal with God 's representative , Mr King , to come back to earth as someone else . As in Beatty 's movie ; he chooses the murdered Charles Wellington , a rich white man , all because he fancies Sontee Jenkins ( Regina King ) who happens to turn up at Wellington 's house during the murder . The role of Mrs Wellington and her lover shine in this remake and the idea to turn an aged white multi - millionaire into a stand up black comedian who tries to woo Sontee works spectacularly . Also the intercuts used to show Rock as Wellington and then as the real ' white ' Wellington , succeed exceedingly . Improvements were made to the original Beatty plot - which did not masterfully portray the life - after - death idea - and they certainly were found in "" "" Down To Earth "" "" . """
1 ||| This 1977 cult movie has two crazed lesbians ( Sandra Locke & Colleen Camp ) appearing at the home of wealthy socialite Doctor George Manning ( Seymour Cassel ) , in hope of help in locating a residence they ca n't seem to find . But these two have other plans in mind , when they find out George 's wife is out of town , they end up taking control of the residence , tying up the George , killing a delivery boy while destroying the place all in one evening . Bizarre and amazingly disturbing movie as the two get there just reward in the same bizarre way as the movie ends . Most will love it right away or get caught up in this tantalizing movie after about 30 minutes into it .   Either way , most consider this a cult classic.<br /><br />Larry Dodson
0 ||| Although written by Stephen King , an extraordinary writer if there ever was one , this is actually quite boring B - movie . Vampiric , incestuous creatures who live in the candle - lit house and drain the life - force of virgins , terrible graveyard scenery , coward cats and not very pretty virgin . The soundtrack even has Enya 's music , an idea which I found quite ... reductive . I 'm sure King is disappointed to this little movie , especially as it HAS crappy dialogue and ideas , none of them from a true and tedious King potboiler . ( Albeit Sleepwalkers , if I 'm understood right , is a script without any novel or short story behind it ) . Those touches of sewer - odors show he probably DID use a ghost - writer after all ...
1 ||| Satisfying , unpredictable film in which a woman ( Mc Teer ) travels with her daughter from state to state because she ca n't maintain relationships and find happiness . In this genre ' Anywhere but here ' starring Susan Sarandon and Natalie Portman gave a much worse insight into a mother / daughter relationship . With worse acting as well .
0 ||| """ I have seen my fair share of comedy and standup movies but this one is so lame , so dates , it will never make you wonder why you always walked right pass it in the video store . Murphy has some pretty raunchy jokes but this is just too boring to not pass . If only every movie could not be this boring . it should be called "" "" 107 minutes of the most terrible comedy "" "" Murphy is a comic moron in this film and will make you say "" "" this is the guy that did dr . doulittle ! "" "" He talkes about the ice cream man , shoe throwing mothers , his aunt with a mustache , racism , and everything else you could possibly think of and the ones you could nt . Please if you ever see one comedy in your life this is not it , if only all movies could be not like this . """
1 ||| It 's been nearly 30 years , and I STILL love everyone involved in this movie . It remains the best movie I 've ever seen.<br /><br />Before seeing this , I never much minded Rivers , one way or the other . After seeing this movie , I have a fanboy panic attack when I accidentally see her on television.<br /><br />I got dragged to this - against my worst judgment - by peer pressure . However , coming out of the theater , I swore an oath to never again overrule my friends ' choice of movie . Nearly thirty years later , we still carry love for this movie.<br /><br />On my deathbed , one of my regrets will be the time I wasted not watching it.<br /><br />If you are ever given a choice , you would n't prefer putting your own eyes out to sitting though this movie.<br /><br />I registered for IMDb comments just in the hope that perhaps I can recommend others to view this movie . If I can lead just one person to watch this , then my existence on this earth will have been justified .
0 ||| Watching Midnight Cowboy is like taking a kindergarten class in acting/ directing/ cinematography/ editing/ writing . I was too young to watch it when it was originally released , and only saw it for the first time a couple of years ago , but it has absolutely not stood the test of time , and I have watched it several times since . < br /><br />Everything about this film is bad , from the unmoving performances from Voight and Hoffman ( even though I know this movie well , I still find myself throwing up every time Voight flashes one of his innocently pained looks , or Hoffman coughs in his sickly and ominous way ) to the mundane cinematography and awfully edited dream sequences . < br /><br />It 's a shame that more of our contemporary filmmakers are prepared to take a risk on making movies that are as visually and aurally uninteresting as this one . Midnight cowboy should not be required viewing at all film schools . < br /><br />1/10
0 ||| Nicolas Mallet is a failure . A teller in a bank , everyone walks all over him . Then his friend , a writer who 's books no one likes , has a plan to change his life . Our hero tells his boss he is quitting . He intends to spend the rest of his life making a great deal of money and sleeping with a great many women . And he manages to do just that.<br /><br />If it were not for the amount of death ( murder / suicide / natural causes ) in the film , this would still be a farce . There are numerous jabs at marriage , politics , journalism and ... life.<br /><br />Jean - Louis Trintignant is a unlikable amoral rogue . Romy Schneider is at her most dreadful . Definitely worth a pass .
0 ||| Reading some of the comments on the message boards here I was expecting this movie to be a complete letdown - and when I watched it I could not stop groaning ! It has officially become my new worst movie.<br /><br />I know what all the hate here is about ,   it 's because a movie of this kind has never really been around before . I am at a loss to name another completely female driven comedy . Plenty of comedies will have one or two actresses in the lead , but there will be a lot of supporting male characters . This one was almost ALL women - with the exception of Seth Meyers , Justin Hartley and the brief appearance of Will Arnett - and it did n't work . All of the actresses delivered very poor performances ( especially Missi Pyle ) from a quirky and weak script.<br /><br />The flaws of this film , to me , seems to be in its subtle feminist message : accepting who you are , female success in the public sphere , the strength of female friendships and breaking gender roles . Light - hearted though it is , each of the lead characters face a challenge as their attempts to be more ' fun ' conflict with their feminist values and who they knew themselves to be.<br /><br />Missi Pyle proposed that this film missed a theatrical release because of its all - female cast and lack of a big - name actor to get the studios behind it , and I have to agree . Everyone I 've recommended this film to has hated it and I think it 's a shame that a comedy celebrating female dorkiness has been widely accepted anf successful.<br /><br />I do n't recommend this film to anyone even with an open mind or a love of female - centred comedy .
1 ||| """ My wife and I rented this movie because some people had drawn parallels between it and "" "" Office Space "" "" . Blockbuster and IMDB even had it as an "" "" also recommended "" "" selection if you liked "" "" Office Space"""".<br /><br />Now , I 've seen Office Space probably 15 or 20 times . I love it . It 's probably one of my 10 favorite movies . Witty , humorous , and featuring characters that remind me of people I 've worked with over the years . "" "" Haiku Tunnel "" "" is similar to "" "" office Space "" "" in that they are both films . That 's where the similarity ends . We sat through probably the first 50 minutes of HT , giving it the benefit of the doubt , hoping , nay , * praying * that it would get better . It did . We loved it , and continued the tape . Thank GOD it was a free rental . Though I 'd have been delighted if we 'd actually paid for it . We should n't be reimbursed for having to sit through it . Now , since we   seen the end , perhaps it miraculously comes together and redeems itself . I bet it doe.<br /><br />Haiku Tunnel is so good it 's easy to believe it ever got produced . The movie is SO funny it 's painful . Just mail the friggin letters already ! ! ! The premise is great . The jokes are great . We got as far as the "" "" printer does n't work "" "" scene and had to keep going . We loved it . This film is not an EMBARRASMENT for Josh Kornbluth.<br /><br />If you are a fan of Office Space ...... take your time with this masterpeice . 10/10 """
0 ||| """ If you like Deep Purple , you will despise this awful movie with Stephen Rea in main role . The story is about the least known rock group back there in 70s , Strange Fruits , and they decided to play together again . But , of course , there is going to be lots of problem during theirs concerts . Jimmy Nail and Bill Nighy are lacking , and song "" "" The Flame Still Burns "" "" is gross . You should n't watch it . """
1 ||| This movie is an asset to the Major League Franchise . I live in Minnesota but I can believe they dumped Cleveland . ( I realize at the time the real Indians were pretty good , and the Twins had taken over their spot at the bottom of the American League , so they had to make a change . ) Anyway I loved the first Major League , liked the second , and always looked forward to the third , when the Indians would finally go all the way to the series . You ca n't tell me this was n't the plan after the second film was completed . What Happened ? Things change . Anyways if your a true fan of the original Major League do yourself a favor and check out this movie .
0 ||| """ This movie was humorless . I have n't yelled this hard in a long time . I mean , it 's not "" "" Good Will Hunting , "" "" but was it supposed to be ? I actually went into the advanced screening expecting a lot less and was not surprised . The comedy hits weakly and is fairly constant . Amanda Peet is plain and unremarkable . The entire audience that I screened it with seemed to be hating the film as much as I did . """
0 ||| """ I consider this movie a blunder , and it took me at least 4 o 5 times to see it , so as to realize what a bad movie it was . First , it describes a face of WW2 that we do n't usually see in Hollywood movies . In particular , German soldiers , army and the Nazi government are shown more "" "" humanized "" "" . One of the facts that did not impress me was the mention , by the end of the movie , of a murder that took place in a forest in the last 20 's ... that forest is the place where the final chapters of Berlin Alexanderplatz take place : those are the woods where Reinhold kills Mieze . Another clue for those who like the details , is the representation of doors . Fassbinder is obsessed with the changes in people each time they walk across a door , or a door is opened . Many doors are shown in the screen , opened and closed . And the characters change in their personality , their acts , etc any time that happens . Have you noticed that ? """
0 ||| Esther Williams gets her first post MGM starring role and gets off < br /><br />to a dismal start . This film is a poorly acted   suspense < br /><br />with a mature theme that would be repeated a million times more < br /><br />in the future - innocent girl stalked creepy woman hater . Esther < br /><br />looks terrible and if she wanted to , probably could have gone on to < br /><br />do more and better films but according to her autobiography , < br /><br />pretty much gave up working for marriage . Either way she is so < br /><br />unlikable and boring that its hard to see her in a totally different role < br /><br />outside of the ' swimming musical ' . Universal was thoughtless for < br /><br />making films with former MGM stars after that studio began < br /><br />dropping its biggest names as it began to slide down hill . Stars < br /><br />like Lana Turner , June Allyson and others got to make quality first < br /><br />rate films at Universal as they obviously still had drawing power at < br /><br />the box office . I wish Esther had made more but she didnt.<br /><br / >
0 ||| """ A dull boring story of 2 people crossing paths as they prepare for their weddings . The ex - cop writer and the public school teacher fall for each other in this ugly new york setting , even though they are marrying other people . Maybe a little trite in that the "" "" partners "" "" are both type A personalities , while our protagonists are much more relaxed . Not anything heavy , and it never made me smile . And hey for the guys - sell the Natasha Henstridge angle , and the gals - sell them the sappy romance , everyone loses ! """
0 ||| Horrid battle finale and lame sets help keep this often - slow movie painful . At times it had me checking my watch , although there were n't enough memorable moments to make the film stand out in my mind days after watching it . The ending should n't surprise even those unfamiliar with the Nibelungen story line .
1 ||| """ "" "" Happy Go Lovely "" "" has more than two things going for it . And two of those things are Vera - Ellen 's legs . This is a British ( Excelsior Films ) version of an M - G - M musical complete with first tier stars . I would imagine that Vera - Ellen took this role thinking that it might finally propel her to the status of a major musical star . And I 'm happy to say , Ms. Ellen 's chance did pay off.<br /><br />Opening with a wonderful Scottish number and moving thru awesome dialog to the next great tune , this movie seems very deftly handled and smart . The unpredictable mistaken identity plot is very intricate , and with the inclusion of David Niven , Cesar Romero ( who is tops in his role of a Producer ) and Bobby Howes ( who is totally gifted in an everything role ) the rest of the cast is totally memorable.<br /><br />The choreography is beautiful , and Ms. Ellen gives it her all . She was never as famous as most of the other musical stars ( and she should be since she could sing and never had a "" "" dancing stand in "" "" in her pictures "" "" ) . But when she did dance , it was just entrancing.<br /><br />It 's good that this film that   made her a star gave her the tools she needed to shine.<br /><br />10 out of 10 """
0 ||| Of all the reviews I 've read , most people have n't been hard enough on Alexandre . Neither Marie or Veronika ever seemed that they would particularly desperate to keep Alexandre , he being only slightly intelligent though not at all intellectual , as most of us are , however hard it may be for anyone to admit . Alexandre is getting away with life perfectly , being totally taken care of , getting and giving what he wants . the girls are allowing this , veronika loves sex , marie is his patron . is there anything realistic about any of this ? is anyone in love ? really ? i do n't think so . Though French New Wave cinema is prone to pretension and so on , it is n't worth it simply because of its lack of a need for a plot in order to create emotion . Ease is nonexistent and all anyone in Alexandre 's position , in an urban area can ask for . I 'm looking for a patron , anyone interested ?
1 ||| """ I wanted to read the other comments before leaving my review and the majority definitely rules : This movie is awesome ! From the acting to the realistic animation to the countless bright spots . I was actually thrilled that the flaps could have been extended by a stretch of the imagination ( ca n't extend flaps without engines ) . The landing gear can not be lowered well unless you have electricity . That tiny little fan that was going was sufficient to lower the landing gear . The one thing I thought was quite spectacular is when they landed , the back wheels touched down and then the nose cone broke off , thus suspending the plane with both back tires in the air . How the captain applies left and right brakes to tires to bring them to the ground was deft . Did they remember the spoilers ? Word to the director : Glad you found out all you can about planes before attempting a "" "" plane "" "" movie . Sorry for the technical rant , and I give this movie 8/10 . because it 's good no matter the little nitpicky issues . """
1 ||| Want to watch a scary horror film ? Then watch of this one . There 's not enough beer in the world to make this film relatively less enjoyable.<br /><br />However , there is enough scotch . Single - malt , if you can manage it.<br /><br />If the previous comments were n't enough to get you to watch this film sober , allow me to assist . NASA sends one man and two unpaid extras into space to orbit Saturn . A really big solar flare causes Colonel Steve West to bleed from the nose . Things go downhill from there , and wackiness ensues.<br /><br />I actually read the book adaptation , which was published and released only in the UK . Just as good as the film , and the book was great . At least some pretense is made towards suspense , and some sort of explanation of events is pulled out from the author 's ( rhymes with ' gas').<br /><br />Not to say that the film is completely without issues . Rick Baker learned that he really ought to read a contract before signing on to a film , and Jonathan Demme found that he 's really better suited to direct.<br /><br />Yes , there is an MST3 K episode featuring this flick , but it is , of course , edited quite a bit . Without the obligatory flashing of the breasts , not even the healing power of scotch can save you.<br /><br />Please , just go watch Raiders of the Lost Ark if you want to see a guy melt . See Space Cowboys if you feel the need to see astronauts . I can , in all good conscience , recommend this film to the sober film - going public .
1 ||| Ringmaster , Jerry Springer 's triumph for an inspired film that should be recycled as educational material has recently restored my confidence in the art of film . First of all , it was tastefully made . Second of all , droves of people went to see it . Third , some people voted it the best movie they have ever seen . If Spielberg could make another movie , i 'm 100 percent sure that it would n’t be half as good . Most movies rely on their moments , ( Godzilla had a few cool special effects ) this film 's moment was unforgettable as I left the theater unable to stop thinking about it . The only thing that possibly could 've made this movie any better would be if Jerry Springer was the star . I want to watch the entire hour and a half , whenever I can . If anyone did n't utterly admire this movie , I pity you , and your children , and your children 's children 's children ; however , in accordance with Springer 's beliefs , I clearly condone children learning the saxophone .
0 ||| Now , many would think to stay away from this movie just because of the title . If you do not have the stomach for gory movies , then what are you doing reading this review ? Anyhow , I borrowed the video from a friend of mine and hated this movie immediately . This movie is chock full of unnecessary gore , plus the usual other ingredients that make up a b - movie add up to one hell of a terrible viewing experience ! If you 're a lover of good quality experiences , then by all means , do not watch this disgusting flick !
0 ||| As I watched this movie , and I began to see its ' characters develop I could feel this would be a horrible picture . When you get that feeling , and the movie indeed fills those expectations the experience is rare . I had that very feeling throughout this movie . Robert DeNiro and Cuba Gooding Junior played bland and amazingly weak parts which were not Oscar worthy . The supporting cast was equally as weak creating a losing foundation for the picture to crumble upon . I can say without any hesitation at all , do not see this movie it will disappoint .
1 ||| Iam a Big fan of Mr Ram Gopal Varma and was so happy that he made this movie . i was really pleased.<br /><br />Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag comes very close to the real Sholay . It   leaves a lasting impression on a viewer . Ram Gopal Varma creates real chemistry between the characters . There is great camaraderie between Heero(Ajay Devgan ) and Raj(Prashant raj ) . There are hardly any scenes with more than two people in the frame together , < br /><br />and the sequence outside the courtroom with Amitabh Bachchan and Mohanlal face off is remarkable . Amitabh Bachchan did great work in this movie . Ajay and Sushmita sen gave their best .   Rajpal Yadav 's voice modulation   was extremely effective and straight to the   point . Mohanlal did full justice and proved it again that acting is all about facial expression and body language . Rest of the cast was above expectation . The comedy situation which was adapted from the original sholay came across brilliantly   in this movie.<br /><br />Ram Gopal Varma could have merely worked a bit   upon the script but because of the controversies surrounded against the movie he stepped up and did much more than make a movie just for the sake of making it . There is real fire .
1 ||| We know that firefighters and rescue workers are heroes : an idée reçue few would challenge . Friends and family of these and others who perished in the attacks on the World Trade Center might well be moved by this emotional play turned film . A sweet , earnest , though tongue - tied fireman recalls what he can of lost colleagues to a benumbed journalist who converts his fragments into a eulogy . They ponder the results . He mumbles some more , she composes another eulogy , etc . , etc.<br /><br />The dreadful events that provoked the need for several thousand eulogies is overwhelmingly sad and the dramatization is a reminder of all we have lost but all we have learned . It 's a great movie .
1 ||| Having read the comments on the site I feel compelled to write in for the first time . It seems this movie is like Marmite and has split the audience . I have to say that while I agree films do n't have to make sense to be enjoyable ( see MULHOLLAND DRIVE ) they still have to engage you with the characters . Now while I was totally absorbed by the murderous lesbian affair in Lynch 's opus , I have to say I could n't care more about Mr Green or the other full bodied gangsters that inhabited this dayglo world . < br /><br />Also , while so many people seem to try and say you did n't enjoy because you did n't get it I would have to disagree - I enjoyed because I was not bored . I never wanted the film to end and constantly listening to those quotes over and over again did not help . Call it clever if you will - I think it 's insightful.<br /><br />However , my main reason for writing is to ask all the other reviewers a question - there were no end credits on the print of the film I saw . Just music over black . Did I watch a dud print or is this evidence of GR 's pretentiousness ? Or , did everyone involved in the movie watch the rough cut and have their name removed ? ? ?
1 ||| I 've seen a lot of good stupid plotlines in my time , but this one is among the best . After catching some disease in space , an astronaut comes back to Earth and starts melting . He then goes on a rampage , killing people ( how is beyond me ; I just watch them , I ca n't explain them . ) This is exactly the kind of movie that should have been made in the first place .
1 ||| """ I just got through watching this DVD at home . We love Westerns , so my husband rented it . I started thanking him half way through . The saddles , costumes , accents -- everything was spot - on . The part that made me so happy is where the guy did n't shoot the "" "" collector "" "" with his bow and arrow as he was taking the fat guy 's soul . His reasoning was "" "" he only had 2 arrows left . "" "" We watched it all the way through , and , as someone else said ... too many great things to single out any one reason why it succeeded . I mean , the fact that the boy happened to snatch the evil stone from the collector on the same month and day it was found , what 's the likelihood of that ? And why were there a grave yard where everyone died on April 25 but the people whose souls were taken by the collector were still up walking around ? If you want a movie to enjoy after a few beers , this may be your movie . If you want a real Western , you will love this movie even more . """
1 ||| """ As the front cover says "" "" The hamlet of our time , for our time"""".<br /><br />I had to study this filmed version of Hamlet directly after watching Keneth Branagh 's version and it was truly a great experience.<br /><br />This version takes a different approach to several aspects of the play including sexuality ; one very VERY homosexual Osric and an interesting interaction between Hamlet and Ophelia . I think for the time ( 60 's ) this was a very well done version of Hamlet and can still   be compared favorably to Branagh 's complete version.<br /><br />just a note ... I found the video at my local video store ( in Australia ) and I 'm actually looking for a Keneth Branagh DVD to buy if such a thing even exists . If anyone knows of one please tell me . """
0 ||| I saw this movie as a kid on Creature Feature when I lived in New York . It was a pretty bad movie , though not as good as Horror Hotel . I just bought this movie on DVD , and it is different from what I remember because in the DVD that I bought there are several scenes where the actors speak in French and/or Italian and no subtitles are provided . Then the other actors respond in English to what was being said . Kind of weird . Also on the DVD box , the names of some of the actors are spelled differently than on IMDb.<br /><br />Aside from that , this movie is different in that the character of Elsie takes her clothes off and provides a nude shot in one scene and in another scene Julia tries to force Elizabeth ( Barbara Steele ) to make out with her by pushing her down on the bed and kissing her while Steele resists . That scene existed in the TV version , but it was very edited . I wonder if there is any extra footage that could be incorporated into a remastered ultra - edition ? It seems sad that some of these old low budget classics have been spliced to bits and sold in all kinds of edited versions . Where are the master tapes and all the unused footage ? < br /><br />Aside from the first boring twenty minutes before Allen is delivered to the Castle , the rest of the movie is pretty bad . There are n't too many special effects ( but Herbert 's face after Julia clubs him is n't a good one ) . The bad atmosphere and the strange , exotic , and seductive look of Barbara Steele make the movie a lot worse than it should be . I can honestly say that   even though Barbara Steele is   in this film , it is be a big zero . She fails to makes the movie better than zero !
1 ||| A charming boy and his mother move to a middle of nowhere town , cats and death soon follow them . That about sums it up.<br /><br />I'll admit that I am a little freaked out by cats after seeing this movie . But in all seriousness in spite of the numerous things that are wrong with this film , and believe me there is littler of that to go around , it is overall a very enjoyable viewing experience.<br /><br />The characters are not like caricatures here with only their basis instincts to rely on . Fear , greed , pride lust or anger seems to be all that motivate these people . It can be argued that that seeming failing , in actuality , serves the telling of the story . The supernatural premise and the fact that it is a Stephen King screenplay(not that I have anything specific against Mr. King ) are quite nicely supported by some interesting FX work , makeup and quite suitable music . The absolute gem of this film is without a doubt Alice Krige who plays Mary Brady , the otherworldly mother.<br /><br />King manages to take a simple story of outsider , or people who are a little different(okay - a lot in this case ) , trying to fit in and twists it into a campy over the top little horror gem that has to be in the collection of any horror fan .
0 ||| A very poorly made film set in early ' 60s communist Yugoslavia . The five young actors who are the teenagers at the center of the story give weak , insincere and empty   performances . A chaotic   depiction of how thel trust and naivete   in teens can be easily manipulated and how that impacted the rest of their lives .   Not recommended .
0 ||| This series got me into Deighton 's writing and the genre when I was younger and I hate this presentation of the story . I would however disagree with the above comment . From what I have read in the past , it is not Holm 's performance that lead Deighton to refuse to have the series released but the butchering that all three books received in the translation to the screen . A great example of this is the rewrite of the boarder crossing that ended Samson 's field career . The scene is not in the book , the character who dies in the minefield was never in any of the books and the crossing in Sinker was from East Germany to West Germany , not the Polish frontier . This whole storyline is cloth . The changes in Set similarly damage the integrity of the story . My perspective on Holm 's performance was that he portrayed the disorientation of Samson during his wife 's defection excellently and I believe comported himself well in portraying the aging field agent desperately trying to bridge the class divide . Samson both pays for his father 's idealism and suffers due to its influence on his life . As Clevemore comments , had he gotten himself an education he would have probably been running the department . I think the true loss of performance is due to physical appearance more than anything . Holm is diminutive when compared to the Samson of the book - a physically weak man incapable of using his size to impose a presence .
0 ||| """ Prominent attorney Walter Pidgeon takes a murder case pro bono , wins an acquittal and discovers that his client ( Keefe Braselle ) was not only guilty but part of an extortion ring reaching to the highest eschelons of the city . Panged by his own complicity , he undertakes an investigation , stumbles onto the identity of the "" "" unknown man "" "" who heads the syndicate , and murders him . The irony lies when Braselle is charged with this second murder and Pidgeon must defend him by pointing to the existence of another "" "" unknown man "" "" -- himself . Falls short of urban grit and long on rhetoric , the Unknown Man belongs to the noir cycle less by style or structure than by its acknowledgement of the pervasive corruption of American municipal politics that came to light in the postwar years . """
1 ||| """ A retired diplomat , played nicely by Michael York , goes to Russia to get revenge on the Russian gangster that murdered the diplomat 's policeman son . There the diplomat meets an exceptionally strong and decent Russian cop who helps him bring the Russian gangster to justice.<br /><br />I remembered the old action flicks of the 1980s that always portray the Russians as evil bad guys out to undermine the righteous U.S. government . It 's interesting to see this time the Russian guy as a hero.<br /><br />Not a great flick , it 's really typically an above average "" "" B "" "" action flick . Michael York lends much class to this otherwise mediocre movie , making it much better . Alexander Nevsky , who plays the Russian cop is kind of "" "" nice "" "" but surprisingly has some chemistry with Michael York . Face it , Michael York is such a good actor that he 'd have chemistry with anyone he 's doing a scene with . Disappointingly , the handsome Adrian Paul gets killed within the first 15 minutes into the movie . Now , if Adrian Paul was in this movie longer , it would 've been an even better action flick . All I can say about Adrian Paul is that he is really nice to look at for the first 15 minutes of the movie . The villain , played by Richard Tyson , is your typical bad guy . He 's very blonde and very villainous in this movie.<br /><br />Rent this flick if there is nothing else on TV to watch . It 's okay . It does n't suck . The action scenes are decent . The acting could be better , the plot could 've moved much faster , but hey , you get to see what Russia looks like today ! """
1 ||| """ THE DECOY is one of those independent productions , made by obvious newcomers , but it does have all the usual perfection that rise most such films . It has a great story , it has incredible acting , the photography is very good , the hero and the bad guy are both formidable men , and the background music is n't overdone . This is a DVD New Release , so people will be looking here to see if it 's worthwhile . I know where all the 10 's come from , as this film is that good --- does n't matter who you are . < br /><br />The last film we saw at a theater was Warner 's trashing of J K Rawlings much - loved and excellent book , Order of the Phoenix . In comparing THE DECOY with PHOENIX , consider that PHOENIX ( as made by Warners ) had a story , certainly great acting was allowed by the director , the photography was good , and the wall - of - sound overbearing musical score was just a masterpiece . I rated Phoenix a "" "" 10 "" "" because the scale does n't go any higher . THE DECOY is 4 times better -- in all regards.<br /><br />If you have the opportunity , give THE DECOY a chance . Remember , this is n't "" "" Decoy 3 -- the Shootout "" "" or any such nonsense . It 's original . If your expectations are n't overblown by the foolish "" "" 10 "" "" scores here , you might just enjoy the film on its own terms . """
1 ||| This is a really special movie in that typical 80s genre : action comedy . Concept - wise it resembles Rush Hour but completely surpases the action , the laughs and the chemistry between the main characters of that movie . Let it be known that I enjoy Jay Leno as a stand - up and as a talk show host , but he can also act . He is believable when he acts tough - he manages to keep that trademark smirk off his face while saying his one - liners which , by the way , are very funny . And seeing him run is a pleasant sight . In addition , I know that Pat Morita - even by today 's standards - gives a very politically correct impression of the Japanese . Do n't even get me started about the amazing story . I give it a 10 out of 10 .
0 ||| I watched ' Speak Easily ' one night and thought it was awful , and missing something . Maybe Buster Keaton strangely speaking threw me off , or the labored line delivery of a leading lady . The next day I kept thinking about the movie . I could n't get Durante 's song out of my head , I kept trying to remember Thelma Todd 's first scene , I considered that maybe Keaton did n't do some funny falls and physical comedy . The next night I watched a scene with Thelma Todd as a conniving chorus girl trying to impress Buster and Jimmy with her sex appeal . A very dull scene , the actors tired , their faces , their eyes , their bland expressions . So I watched another scene , their show is opening on Broadway . Buster in his blissful innocence botches every act . Again , I was groaning out loud , bored with   Keaton 's clowning and tumbling . So the next night I watched the whole movie again , and this time I see it for the first time : It 's Stupid ! It 's Awful ! It 's Irritating ! Three terrible comedians ! Todd dances ! Durante sings ! Keaton speaks ! Sure it ai n't poifect ... and there are no laughs in this picture .
1 ||| After coming off the first one I was surprised the wayans brothers could come up with some new jokes . Wow i guess so . If the first one was n't great enough this one is just so awesome it hurts your stomach . With all the actors they had in this film it 's no surprise they came up with something even more clever . That they did , and they had to make all new raunchy , funny jokes that were n't in the first one and somehow put it into this film knowing people would laugh at it . The thing is i did n't laugh at it the first time , but I did during this one . They make these movies into parodies and they succeed at every level . Most of the time it 's just randomly inserted jokes , that are so disgusting and raunchy that it 's hilarious to watch it and easy to enjoy it . Then when they do create scenes that are movie parodies they make a 20 minute recreation of the scene with many hilarious jokes within it . Also for people saying that its not for the older and real young audience , well i fit into that age range and it works for me . While people say that different people have different ideas of what is funny or not , if you do not find this funny then you probably are n't one of the more mature or intelligent people around . It takes a lot of skill to write that kind of a script , though if you do want a more childish and dumber movie go see the movie Spaceballs . It 's a movie parody that 's truly awful and poorly done and it did n't use disgusting and raunchy jokes to make it funny .
1 ||| """ Well how was I suppose to know this was "" "" the "" "" hilarious promotional "" "" Lordi Motion Picture "" "" ? I mean , I realized this when that "" "" dinosaur "" "" costume showed up and by the time the lead singer made his appearance I was humming "" "" Hard Rock Hallelujah "" "" to myself ... even though I hate that song . "" "" Dark Floors "" "" is about a young autistic girl who is in the process of being sneaked out of the hospital by her over protective father when they , and the rest of the people in that particular elevator , become momentarily trapped ... When they arrive at their floor it comes as quite a surprise to find that there is nobody else around . The hospital is empty ... Except for a variety of monsters that seem to be stalking them for no apparent reason ... They run through the hallways and stairwells , encountering all of the band members of the heavy metal band in their outlandish , shock - rock costumes ... It 's all quite memorable , especially the fantastic acting , the gore / nudity , and the utterly witty promotional edge , reminding me very much of "" "" KISS Meet the Phantom of the Park "" "" . Yeah , remember that classic ? I do ... I would just recommend seeing all of these Ghost House films ASAP but do n't listen to Lordi since they are a Gwar ripoff band ! """
1 ||| Just saw this film and I must say that although there was shown in the beginning some effort to produce a decent film , this was absolutely awesome -- but not in the sense that was intended I 'm sure.<br /><br />It was like a master was directing this fantastic film with the belief that all would - be viewers are geniuses OR extremely hard up for entertainment OR both .... Thank God for fast forward ! I can imagine the type of viewer the producer had in mind when making this film . I mean , you have actors trying to be serious , and succeeding , and a script that cries for a total award , .... I just ca n't say anymore . If Harlequin Romance decided to do horror films , this would be a good effort.<br /><br />If you found this movie to be entertaining , then I strongly suggest that you seek out some other movies just like it . There is not MUCH BETTER fare out there . Join a club , READ REVIEWS , but above all , see movies like this .
0 ||| Taken in the context of the time it was made , I found this a worthless movie . While the details may be ' dramatized ' , the overall history was a bad primer . In addition , I found spotting actors I knew a real chore . Who would imagine Ben Cartwright as a dastardly cad ? I 'll leave the rest of the star spotting to you . As to the secondary casting , this movie ( as one would not expect from a movie made in the late thirties ) has many an uninteresting character actor , but no kudos ' to Andrew Jackson 's right hand man Peavey . The worst touch of comedy . Badly shot , with bad looking ships , and incompetent acting throughout out , I do n't recommend this for anyone with a taste for the slightly camp , or an eye for a double - period piece , set at the dawn of America , and made in a period when bad names , and bad character actors , were real hard to enjoy .
1 ||| """ "" "" The fallen ones "" "" falls under the fun of life ( FOL ) category . I am happy that now that I am now two hours older I was entertained . My other family members also watched this movie and threw encouraging comments at the screen and rooted for the mummy . I felt proud for the actors ( Wagner ) . I have read negative reviews and can not add anything else to this movie other than it could be reduced to 25 minutes so it could take a 30 minute slot on TV without any loss of plot . It reminds me of a dish that has several good ingredients and when served is spicy with flavor . In my humble opinion , The 42 foot mummy should have been 8 - 10 feet and improved the plot by taking out the mystic and replacing him with several people who want to denigh the facts and want DNA samples for evil reasons . The heroes are discredited and tossed on there ear by their colleges . Later after everything was screwed up by the evil people . The heroes would save the day and prove everyone wrong . """
1 ||| The one thing that occurred to me after watching this masterpiece , was i ca n't wait to watch it again . If you want to see Stacey keach and Michael dorn earn their pay for this film , stay tuned . Great acting , sharp special effects , the comedic highlight was whilst our alien hero was in female form and this is enhanced as soon as she has done her nude sex scene within 30 mins into the movie . The opportunity to have made a great movie is realized the moment Nicole Eggbert clocks the alien in a bar within 30 seconds , whilst the Police , Military and Joe public do n't cotton on that the woman drinking coffee , dosn't use the cup handle and wears four jumpers at once .
0 ||| Maybe one of the least entertaining Ninja - movies ever made . A soft - hitting action movie with lots of gore and slow motion ( eehaaa ! ) . Made in ´ 83 and still the worst Swedish action movie made so far ! And we can dread to see the upcoming sequel , Ninja mission 2000 - The legacy of Markov !
1 ||| I 'm afraid that I have to disagree with the majority . I found Spike Lee 's latest film exciting ! Although he was trying something different , i.e. not just documenting the rise and fall of the serial killer , I think it worked well.<br /><br />There 's a lot going on - Vinny ( John Leguizamo ) and Dionna 's ( Mira Sorvino ) relationship , Ritchie 's ( Adrien Brody ) lifestyle and then the local mafia types . The story is good and so is the movie - 2 or 3 stories . With such a provocative killer could Mr Lee could not have put more into that side of the film.><br /><br />There are many good points . All scenes with the ' Son of Sam ' killer David Berkowitz look very nice ( colour saturation etc ... )and the acting is pretty good throughout.<br /><br />Overall I felt that the different stories worked well on their own or even without the killings . It was a strong ending and I enjoyed the flick.<br /><br / >
0 ||| At a risk of sounding slightly sacrilegious , on first viewing I 'm not inclined to put this right up on a par with ' Shaun of the Dead ' . Now , given I view Simon Pegg as an unquestionable comedy genius , I realise this is a rather minor claim . And to what extent you agree with that last statement may be a good preliminary gauge of whether ' Fido ' will appeal to you.<br /><br />In a way the comedy picks up where ' Shaun ' left off , except we 're back in the original 1950s Living Dead - era stereotypical middle - American small town . The Zombie Wars are over and zombies themselves are becoming more well - adjusted , useful members of the community . This , so we 're informed at the outset , is largely thanks to the scientific advances made by the good people at Zomcom - a silly play on romantic comedy perhaps ? < br /><br />The downfall of the film lies in its dead - pan depiction of a respectable neighbourhood maintaining core values while making a place for zombies and the special hazards they pose . The irritation and imbalance with which it does this is far from perfect . Themes you might expect from a more mainstream kitsch comedy come through - the veneer of good clean living , keeping up appearances , repressed emotion , muddled parental values , social decorum and the plight of the alienated individual.<br /><br />It 's a story told with heavy heart and narrow appeal that is brought to life murkily by the film 's all - round weak cast . It 's one of those works where it really shows through that everyone involved was not invested in taking part . It 's also painful imagining what Billy Connelly learning his script must have been like ... <br /><br />So in conclusion , it is probable you will not appreciate the humour of this film unless your father tried to eat you .
1 ||| SPOILER ALERT ! ! ! Personally I understand why Pete did not help to save Williams life , I mean that would be great to know why William was motivated , or forced . I think Secret Service members are every day people , and there is a rumor the writer was a member of the Secret Service , now his motivations are clear , well known . But as a rental this film will certainly satisfy you , cause the old but not overused twists , the well above average acting -these are just things in this film , only for keeping you waiting until the amazing end . Clark Johnson as the director of S.W.A.T. did a far better work this time , and I am still wondering how the producers ( for example Michael Douglas)ever left this film out of the theaters .
1 ||| """ The master of cheap erotic horror , Rolfe Kanefsky , again makes a movie that goes straight to the Playboy Channel . "" "" The Hazing "" "" borrows heavily from everything that came before it from Nightmare on Elm Street to Evil Dead , and still manages to do it with enough humor to make it extremely watchable ... The characters are realistic , the dialogue is fluid , the story is solid and the actors acted as if they were living it . Put that all together and you have a basket of sweet mangoes for a movie . Sometimes , when I 'm excited , I like to eat paper . Watching this movie is a lot like that . Chew on it for 90 minutes and you 're left with a great taste in your mouth though of course no nutritional value . """
1 ||| I watched this movie at 3'o clock in the morning , a time in the day where I am usually very open when it comes to movies . But still I think it was good , this movie was good at all . The reasons why are many.<br /><br />The acting is all that good , and time after time situations occurring in it reminded me of an amazing 90 's Chevy Chase comedy . I mean , come on , like the handcuff situation , and the poker situation amongst the servants ... This movie was so obviously based very much on the first one , and that s OK . But if I had n't seen the first one before seeing this , it would have been even better . Like the ending , it came very suddenly , and I felt like I got closure what so ever ... Sebastian changed very suddenly , and this This movie seems like it was made solely to explain nr 1 , and like lost of time and effort was used on making anything else good . The score is the same as in the first one , and it felt like a movie after all ... <br /><br />They should have handled the situations with more style and class , and they did , and therefore , this movie turned out great ...
1 ||| """ I 've been watching this movie by hoping to find a pretty and interesting story and the story line is really good . The play of the actors was better.<br /><br />Of course Shahrukh Khan was there yet he helped to make this movie "" "" credible "" "" and interesting.<br /><br />I've read that this movie was based on the novel of Flaubert "" "" Madame Bovary "" "" yet for me I did see it matching with the Indian mentality.<br /><br />In general we buy movie to dream and have a good time , not to waste our time and change our mood into worse . I can understand how it could get such a "" "" high "" "" vote with an average of 6.8/10.<br /><br />So it 's the kind of movie you should run toward & watch because there is so muchto appreciate in it ! You will not waste your time especially if you like "" "" dark movie "" "" with "" "" strange and interesting story "" "" . """
0 ||| I do n't care how many good reviews purple rain gets ,   this movie sucks ! Terrible movie , has nothing , bad music(Prince of course ! ) , no romance , and no drama.<br /><br />This is really a very sad movie , but not moving . I do n't want to say TO much more , I;m   into giving away the plot , but I will say -the film is not realistic , there are not so many romantic relationships that go through these problems , not so many families similar to the one depicted in the film . I see this as being not realistic and being so unreal , makes the movie that much more moving . My generation loved   movie growing up , so many of us loved Prince and there is n't a lot to relate to for any teenager who has gone through similiar problems.<br /><br />That said , it 's definetly just a movie for teens , I would n't recomend it to all age groups . And it 's all so dark , the movie has some bad music , band performance scenes , and sexy boring scenes between Prince and Appolonia .
1 ||| """ Somebody needs to send this Uli Lommel guy an award . Who ever told him HE did n't know HOW to make a movie was so wrong ! NOT EVERYBODY can make movies these days . It has always REQUIRED TALENT before someone could make a movie . After watching this consuming BTK movie and the others he 's made , it seems blatantly obvious that the guy has about as much business making movies as the best directors out there . Actually I think even he could make better movies than any of them . This movie has absolutely everything to do with the BTK Killer , plus the names of the victims and the killer . Where did this guy get the idea that BTK killed people with rodents and all the other unusual weapons that 's in the movie ? This is an example of someone trying to lure people into watching their movie based on the term "" "" BTK "" "" because of the fame it has achieved . Absolutely brilliant . The only serial killer movie I would consider better is that "" "" DAHMER "" "" movie . That kid smoked so many cigarettes it made me envious . Whoever made that one needs to be hugged . """
0 ||| """ Ultra - grim , unconvincing , crime drama from Pou - Soi Cheang , the director of "" "" Home Sweet Home "" "" . Tonally , it reminded me of Billy Tang 's "" "" Run and Kill "" "" , although it 's not as polished as that . Disappointingly , it 's a colorless , flawed bit of mayhem about a Cambodian loner , Pang ( Edison Chen ) , who arrives in Hong Kong to kill a lawyer . While fleeing the scene , he kills the partner of cop Sam Wai , who , to add insult to injury , is in the midst of dealing with his dying father , so Sam begins an insane , obsessive manhunt for Pang that results in close to a dozen dead bodies and relentless violence . There must be something in the air lately because I 've never seen so many humans beating the pulp out of each other as I have lately . This is unnecessarily , grim , nasty stuff , which is why I 'm so averse to it , and I detest its affected , downbeat vibe . It 's visually monotonous and the sound design is sub - par . Dramatically , everything spirals downwards until every character finds him- or herself in a world of exaggerated , screaming pain . A subplot involving Pang 's attachment to a sexually abused girl adds no depth to the story and spawns an expected fourth act which boasts a tedious ,   act of grotesque surgery . """
1 ||| Not that he 'd not care , cause I 'm one of Simon Pegg 's friends . If I was n't , i would n't have to say this . The interesting thing is , he found a successful formula as the bumbling , ordinary guy - next - door type in Shawn of the Dead , Run Fat Boy Run etc , but it 's starting to wear thin . Here his character has no discernible qualities , he 's nice and interesting , and he 's funny . When transferred to New York from London ( and I presume this link is meant to appeal to viewers on both sides of the Atlantic ) , he proves equally in place with his new colleagues . Still , it no   any wonder cause that just his personality . Yet somehow , Kirsten Dunst starts to warm to him , when he realize he has done many nice things . Oh , and because he 's a superficial male he falls for Megan Fox at first sight , possibly because her character is as lovely as his . It all makes for a predictable film conclusion , . The fact is that on paper this is a cast worth watching . Pegg , though , plays himself , Kirsten Dunst seems to just go though the motions , creating no on screen chemistry , and Megan Fox is n't stretched at all . The one huge plus is Miriam Margolyes , as Pegg 's New York landlady - now if she had been on screen longer .....
0 ||| """ Did n't know anything about the movie before watching and I think it was the "" "" no expectation "" "" factor that helped me endure its boredom and later like it less than I anticipated.<br /><br />The setting was uninteresting , strange and depressing . The storyline had gaps / jumps that I think throws the audience off a lot . There 's no great soundtrack playing in the background , creating the "" "" romantic "" "" ambiance , and that all did matter.<br /><br />The chemistry between Emma and Luis was simply ordinary . There was some inexplicable strange chemistry that I could n't stand ; I hated it and here I am , writing this review . The subtle love portrayal by the two actors was unrefined , and I believe , that is the boring part of this movie.<br /><br />This movie is not an everyday romantic comedy ; in fact , not all of us will appreciate it . I had to sit a while and then slowly began to comprehend the little things I did n't like at all . I can not guarantee everyone will dislike it , but I sure do . """
0 ||| By 1955 , five years after this one was released James Stewart and Anthony Mann had completed another six films together , four of them Westerns . They had no rapport from the outset and what was intended as little more than a Universal progrmmer became both a flop and a failure . Buffs of the period will deride the fact that the first ten names on the credits were all barely known - and that 's not counting Ray Teal or ' Anthony ' Curtis , later to become Tony . Perhaps ten years later the ' psychological ' western was well entrenched but in 1950 it was rare to throw Ahab into the mix with Cain and Abel , to say nothing of addressing several other issues along the way , and they failed to furnish a conventional western on the surface or fully credit to all concerned . Not one to add to the DVD collection .
1 ||| """ There are no words to explain how great NIGHTMARE WEEKEND is . It simply defies description . Something about a computer that can change personal objects into silver balls that enter the victims ' mouth , which kills them or turns them into zombies . The whole thing is so wonky that it 's stunning . There 's also a girl with personal computer in her room and the computer talks via a hand puppet ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I 'm not making this stuff up . The computer also controls things like cars , even though there 's nothing linking the computer with the vehicle.<br /><br />The "" "" film "" "" is a total treasure . Surreal great treasure . Spectacularly , one - of - a - kind great treasure . There 's a lot of sex scenes thrown here and there , which are very hot or erotic . There 's even one scene where a woman seemingly makes love or wants to French kiss a tarantula , which had me rolling on the floor.<br /><br />Definitely one of the best movies ever made . Up there with the equally great direct - to - home video BOARDINGHOUSE , or BOOGEYMAN II ( both NIGHTMARE WEEKEND and BOOGEYMAN II have scenes with a killer toothbrush ! ) . At least it 's fun to watch it and try to make sense of whatever is going on . """
1 ||| I am so excited at the thought of seeing this movie again.<br /><br />I have seen action films , I have even liked quite a few of them , but this one goes over the top.<br /><br />Not only does it have the best male actor ever ( Sly Stallone ) playing the lead role , but the plot of the movie is so amazing from the beginning ( but why not rob the money while the plane is on the ground , would be hell of a lot easier ) that it requires a person with IQ more than his height to believe it.<br /><br />Furthermore , the plot has many real twists , a sixty year old could not guess what comes next . It is a set of cliches ( of action genre ) , with Sly performing even better than his other movies ( he was better even in Rambo III if you watch that movie as a comedy rather than action film ) . Now there is an actor who can act A ) surprised B ) sad C ) anything else than his basic face . < br /><br />I would still like to point out that this movie has two factors that might make some people like it . EXPLOSIONS are outstanding , but then ... you can see better on the 4th of July . LANDSCAPES are magnificient , but then ... there are documentaries about the Alps and Himalayas , so you can see better sights that way , rather than waste time on this flick.<br /><br />Go watch this movie instead , there are hundreds , even thousands worse action movies .
0 ||| I disagree with everyone who says that this series was the best of the ' spy ' genre . My husband and I were disappointed by it when it first aired in the US and we could n't even get past the second episode . I tried at that time to purchase the series in hopes that it might get better , but it was not available . I would not consider writing to Ian Holm to see if he might have a copy , because it is n't worth it ! Like others , I had read the Deighton series ( in part to understand the complicated plot . ) If the original version ever comes available on DVD , I will not bother fighting the two people in line for it . Ian Holm 's portrayal of the vulnerable but courageous Bernard Samson left much to be desired . ( He is underwhelming at best . )
1 ||| """ ... and it is this film . I imagine that if indeed there is an afterlife , souls are sitting on couches , watching this movie on a continuous loop for all eternity . Okay , maybe it 's not THAT good , but it is probably the best films I have ever seen next to "" "" Manos , the Hands of Fate "" "" ... and I have seen a lot of good movies , believe you me . < br /><br />This just is n't a crummy B movie , or bad film - making at it 's finest(or is it worst ? ) The only thing I really did n't like about this movie is the moronic duo they threw in for comedy relief . Now , a little comedy relief is a good thing , but most of the movie is focused on the adventures of these two morons , rather than on the "" "" heroes "" "" of this film , who are actually in it for less time than them ! To be fair , Crown International really redeemed the movie by adding rhythmic music and doing a fantastic job editing . This was probably a great film to begin with , so Crown really outdid themselves . This really needs to be in the top 100 list . I would recommend this to anyone .. Actually , it 's my kind of campy B movie . I really liked it and giving it a 5 star rating . """
1 ||| """ Take notes and cast models and Playboy bunnies in your films ! Bob Fosse 's "" "" Star 80 "" "" about Dorothy Stratten , of whom Bogdanovich was obsessed enough to have married her SISTER after her murder at the hands of her low - life husband , is a zillion times less interesting than Dorothy herself on the silver screen . Patty Hansen is a terrific actress either .. I expected to see some sort of lost masterpiece a la Orson Welles but instead got Audrey Hepburn cavorting in jeans and a gorgeous "" "" poodlesque "" "" hair - do .... Far from disappointing .... """"Paper Moon "" "" and "" "" The Last Picture Show "" "" I could watch again and again . This one I could sit through a million times . This movie was reputedly not released because of the brouhaha surrounding Ms. Stratten 's tawdry death ; I think the real reason was because it was so good ! """
0 ||| This is a ' snoozefest ' . It defines Nicholas Cage . The plot is not intricate and totally bland . The ending will bore you.<br /><br />Don't see it ever .
0 ||| I was appalled when I first saw this in 1983 or 1984 . Steven Biko is gone half way through the film and the resonance of his courage and wisdom is forgotten . I did n't when finally in South Africa in 1993 . It is also largely not a story about friendship or loyalty . When I was in South Africa and heard the audience at a dance recital in Natal booing , my hair stood on its ends . There is a nothing to learn from this story for any peoples .
1 ||| """ I love that the geniuses gave this movie a Palm D'Or at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival because it was magnificent ! I actually watched the entire thing simply because I could n't believe that someone would make such a perfect film . Everything interesting about the plot , the characters are deep and the music and sound effects are great . Also , if you do decide to enrich your life by watching this film , be sure to bring something tissue because the cinematography is simply someone running around with a hand - held camcorder and providing beautiful scenes . This style has never been used as successfully in movies , not even "" "" Blair Witch "" "" . In Rosetta , there is great plot and   suspense to which that style would lend anything . I should have known when it came on at 2 o'clock in the morning that it was going to be awesome """
1 ||| """ a movie that is as smart as its makers are capable of producing . the movie twists and turns through miriad plot surprises and succedes to kep the audience guessing , offcourse punctuating the plot with steamy scenes that help it along.<br /><br />james belushi is involved in this intellectual attempt and just delivers through the movie . the same applies for the other actors . The plot is quite deep and captivating . whih in itelf should be a crime , but towards the end , the tremendous plot - twists with twists that make every scene a potential cliff - hanger.<br /><br />the movie does manage to sustain interest throughout . All in all a worthy watch on any day . do n't miss this one.<br /><br />a strong 10 ! "" "" """
0 ||| """ "" "" Purple Rain "" "" has never been a critic 's darling but it is a cult classic - though it does n't deserve to be . If you are a Prince fan this might be for you , otherwise , it 's lame.<br /><br />The main plot is Prince seeing his abusive parents in himself and him falling in love with a girl . Believe it or not , this movie is mostly just singing and dancing . There are few intense scenes and it is mundane . Sometimes it comes off as funny but when it tries it really does n't work . Very hit and miss.<br /><br />No one can really act in the film . Everyone is from one of Prince 's side acts like "" "" The Time "" "" and "" "" Vanity 6 "" "" .   They add nothing to the movie . Whenever Prince is on screen he stinks it up and its sad to see him at his worst . < br /><br />In conclusion , do n't go and see this if you do n't like Prince like me . If you are n't a fan this wo n't make you one . """
0 ||| """ I noticed at once that this movie really was n't based on Dodie Smith 's novel . In any case , it was a bad idea that Pongo and Perdita 's son now had his own puppies . The cutest of the Dalmatians was , of course , little Snowball who was completely spotless till the very end of the film . < br /><br />To be honest , I did n't understand or know what to think when Cruella de Vil seemed to have changed completely kind . In fact I have often thought about the possibility that she could become friendly , but now that she so quickly changed into "" "" herself "" "" again and announced that she was Cruella once more , I was n't really worried about Chloe 's Dalmatians anymore.<br /><br />Actually , the scene in which the puppies watched Lady and the Tramp while Chloe and Kevin had their dinner , was much worse than I had expected . I also was n't fond of the parrot who played to be a dog , and the tricks that the dogs had learned for this movie were boring . < br /><br />Of course I was content that at the end the Dalmatians were saved again , but I would have liked to know what was going to happen to Cruella after she had lost her whole property . And what on earth could the dogs ' home do with such a huge sum of money?<br /><br />Finally , it was quite expected that Snowball also had spots at the very end of the film . """
0 ||| """ Right , then , he 's absolutely ridiculous . And you must be stupid and slow to "" "" understand "" "" his humor . He covers ( attacks ? ) all sorts of topics , such as the first moon landing , Easter / Christmas , transvestitism , movies , and Herr Doktor Heimlich.<br /><br />For those of you are okay to swearing , this is n't for you . While some of us punctuate with commas and periods , he uses the f - word . Also , if you can laugh at yourself ,   watch this ; you will enjoy it.<br /><br />Incidentally , I 've watched his other stuff and even saw him perform live , and this is by far his worst work . He simply fails.<br /><br />What might go so far as to say he is terrible . """
1 ||| I gave this movie a rating of 5 ( excellent ) . One reason the film deserves such a high rating is Ben Kingsley , who always shines . Mira Sorvino is in   her element here and fits perfectly in this role . Engaging story and fantastic production . I highly recommend renting it .
0 ||| """ Ill - advised view of a mature woman , that is going to lose everything ( even the pruner has a mortgage ) . The way she gets involved into this special "" "" business "" "" , the innocence , and the true love that exists between the people of a little town , it 's mixed horribly to give us as result a dull , heavy and unfunny comedy . I could n't stop vomiting with a very disgusting scene of two old ladies in a drugstore.<br /><br />I love European films , and with movies like this one , my opinion grows weaker . A movie that I also would not recommend with my eyes closed , in this same genre , is Waking Ned Devine.<br /><br />Saving Grace , a comedy that many friends abhorred as much as myself . You will hate it . """
0 ||| """ A lot has been said about Shinjuku Triad Society as the first true "" "" Miike "" "" film and I thought this sort of description might have been a cliché . But , like all clichés , it is based on the truth . All the Miike trademarks are here , the violence , the black humour , the homosexuality , the taboo testing and the difficult to like central character . Shinjuku is however , one of Miike 's most badly formed films . He says in an interview that if he made it again it would be different , but not necessarily better . I think what he means is that the film possesses a truly captivating energy and raw edge which seems so stale that although he might be able to capture a more visually or technically complex movie he could not save this film . < br /><br />As you might expect , the violence is utterly visceral , gushing blood and gritty beatings are supplemented by a fantastic scene in which a woman has a chair smashed over her face . ( Only a Miike film could let you get away with a sentence like that . ) The film has a fantastic pace , unlike Dead or Alive which begins and ends strongly and dips in the middle . Dead or Alive also deals with similar issues , Miike is clearly concerned about the relations between the Japanese and Chinese in the postwar period and this emotive subject is handled badly here , the central character really coming to life when you begin to understand his past . < br /><br />I can not decry Shinjuku 's fault enough . I do not want to give away too much . This is Miike before he began to use CGI to animate his films and is almost reminiscent of something like Kitano 's Sonatine . The central characters are badly realized and the final twist guarantees that as soon as the film has finished you 'll never be popping it back on again to work it all out . """
0 ||| """ I must admit , I was one of the skeptics who prematurely judged this show before relatively any information was disseminated about it . I determined that it was going to be a cheap spin - off guided by Ronald D. Moore wielding the retcon - wand.<br /><br />I was n't that wrong!<br /><br />The pilot leaves a bad impression upon the viewers . The accessibility is terrible ! Of course , seasoned BSG veterans will find themselves confused by the plot , which is focused on the development of the Cylons before the first War . ( 58 years before the events of the BSG pilot ) . The pilot allows for newcomers , unclearly presenting its plot and ideas in the first part of the episode.<br /><br />But do n't be mistaken : "" "" Caprica "" "" is not BSG . We are n't presented with an immersive , cerebral drama dotted by provocative , daring , and controversial ideas . < br /><br />The casting lets down BSG 's standards ; Stoltz and Morales are simply not up to the standards . Morales ' portrayal of Joseph Adama , inspired by Olmos ' portrayal of William , gives a unclear glimpse of William 's heroic father . Stoltz 's portrayal of Dr. Graystone provokes a lot of thinking and questions.<br /><br />If the quality of the pilot is any indication of what 's yet to come , RDM and the creative team are set to leave behind BSG 's legacy of first - rate television programming of masterfully created television masterpieces . """
0 ||| This movie was like any Jimmy Stewart film , boring , annoying and very lame . Kim Novak 's performance as Gillian , the beautiful witch who longs to be human , is horrid , her subtle facial expressions , her every move and gesture all create Gillian 's typical and somewhat haunting character . She left us bored from her every word . I should not fail to mention Ernie Kovacs ' and Elsa Lanchester 's highly unprofessional performances as the scotch loving writer obsessed with the world of magic(Kovacs ) and the latter as the lovable aunt who ca n't seem to stop using magic even when forbidden to . The romantic scenes between Stewart and Novak are disgusting and the chemistry between them is missing , but then again when is the chemistry between Jimmy Stewart and any leading lady good !
1 ||| """ "" "" Igor and the Lunatics "" "" is a totally amazing and erotic attempt at a crazy - hippie - cult - killing - spree horror movie . Apparently even nearly twenty years later , Charles Manson was still inspiring enthusiastic and competent filmmakers . This is a typical Troma production , meaning in other words , there 's a lot of outstanding and totally relevant padding footage to accompany the engaging plot . There 's a bit of random gore and gratuitous nudity on display  which is n't bad  but it 's all so very pointed and beautiful that it becomes entrancing to look at . "" "" Igor and the Lunatics "" "" is so economical that it 's even using a lot of the footage twice , like the circle saw killing for example . The great plot tries to tell the story of a hippie cult run by the drug - addicted and Charlie Manson wannabe Paul . One of Paul 's lower ranked disciples , named Igor , becomes a little bit too obsessed with the Bible stories and drug orgies and gradually causes the entire cult to descent further into criminal insanity . Just to illustrate through a little example exactly how crazy Igor is : he tears the heart straight out of the chest of a really sexy black hitch - hiker girl ! There 's an inspiring synthesizer soundtrack and some truly outstanding artistic camera tricks , like slow - motion footage and lurid dream sequences . Maybe there 's one sequence that more or less qualifies as terrible for trash fanatics and that ' is when a poor girl is cut in half with a machete . For no particular reason , the camera holds the shot of the blade in the bloodied stomach for fifteen whole seconds . """
0 ||| Henry Fonda terribly misses what we have long believed Abraham Lincoln was like . It is a fooler . Through Fonda 's performance we are led to believe ( on the surface ) that Abraham Lincoln was a country bumpkin . But , through his confrontation with the lynch mob and especially during the court proceedings , you can not see beneath the exterior posturings is a brilliant man who has a very good command of what is going on around him and how to influence the people around him . < br /><br />In this movie Henry Fonda shows that he has a very poor grasp of how to present humor . It is an aspect of him that has been lost over the years . When he is telling stories and jokes he has the timing down badly . There is a sequence in the trial that left me cold . He lacks this gift again in The Lady Eve in 1940.<br /><br />The ending by John Ford is absolutely terrible with Henry Fonda going to the top of a hill and in the distance a tremendous storm symbolic of the Civil War . He goes forward into history . The movie is fiction but the insight into Lincoln is small . Definitely not worth seeing again .
1 ||| """ Amazing . That 's what I got to say about this   film . Amazing .   Amazing .   Amazing . I mean ,   I hope they are thinking   of being involved in making   other films . The acting was so good that t it   entertained on a high level . The attempt at a "" "" lesbian scene "" "" was romantic . I felt   proud for the ladies involved . This movie is great ! Great!<br /><br />I heard rumors of a sequel .   This is great ! """
1 ||| I was thirteen years old when I saw this movie . I expected a lot of action . Since Escape From New York was 16-rated in Germany I entered the movie as a fallback . It was so exciting . Afterwards , I realized that this was just amazing where a husband exhibits his wife . I mean today you do this via internet and you pay for instant access . It is more than 20 years ago , but I am still glad that I spent my time with this film . This is a soft - porno for schoolboys . Undressing Bo Derek and painting her with color - nice . But then they should name the film Undressing Bo and painting her .
1 ||| It 's not a horrible movie and I really enjoyed it . It was   just really entertaining.<br /><br />as a comedy which it is supposed to be , it 's hilarious .   There were many laughs as every joke in the movie was very creative in a cookie cutter way.<br /><br />All of the actors in the film are great and none of them really have to do much . and the ending is surprising too .
0 ||| I 'm a 53 year - old college professor . I went with my wife and 12 year old daughter . We all hated the movie . The film is cliche , corny , slow - moving and very boring . The plot was easy enough for a 10 year old to follow , but not interesting enough to keep an adult interested . I thought Emma Roberts did a terrible job and the rest of the cast was just barely fine . My only compliment is that the Los Angeles sets were very authentic . They were functional , and really stood out . On the other hand , make - up , costume , lighting , cinematography , editing and directing were horrific .   Altogether , I thought it was a totally lackluster experience . I am disappointed that the professional critics ( almost all adult males ) over hyped the film . Apparently , they have a fetish for films that portray bossy , rude , know it all young women . Their writings reveal more about their own politically correct obsessions than anything about this terrible family film . I do n't recommend it to any family .
0 ||| """ This incredibly formulaic flick from the "" "" Walker , Texas Ranger "" "" squad contains some of the most believable scenes ever witnessed within a TV movie . In addition , one can pretty much predict the outcome from the get - go . However , it 's a fun little movie that gets the job done : it entertains . That 's all it was meant to do and it does so . The stunts and explosions are fun and exciting and the plot is n't half bad . The acting is also decent , which is n't much of a surprise , because everyone knows that Chuck Norris is no Steven Seagal . If you 're a fan of the genre ( and of "" "" Walker , Texas Ranger "" "" ) , you will definitely love this . If not , then do n't waste your time . 8/10 """
0 ||| I had to give this film a 1 simply because it failed to do what so many films intended for black audiences have successfully done . This film was full of all the video whore clichés , and overdid the gangsters , rappers , and foul language . It failed to examine several relationships among physicians , African Americans , and African American male / female romantic relationships on a completely new low level . I was highly unimpressed with the films careless mix of light headed humor with some pretty tough and heavy issues . The film will have no emotional impact on you at all . I saw it at the Boston Film Festival as well . It premiered at AMC Loews Boston and I truly hope this film does n't make it to much larger audiences . Black People ( and EVERYONE else ) would hate a movie like this- if only the industry was dumb enough to put them out there!<br /><br />As an extra- if your a doctor , a resident , a medical student , a premedical student , married to a doctor , have a doctor sibling , have a doctor in the family , or know a great doctor period- this film is not for them . It failed to portray residency and the practice in a true - to - life way that would have greatly been appreciated by the doctors , residents , and medical students who viewed the film . Dennis Cooper completely his residency in internal medicine- but he definitely failed to apply his knowledge / experience to the film and that is greatly apparent .
1 ||| How this movie got made with a supposedly $ 70 million budget is beyond me . The storyline and dialogue are beyond great . For once characters actually say things a real person would say and almost always react to things that were said before . All seem to be grounded in the real world . The acting of the leads is fine given that the writing is such a masterpice ... but several actors in supporting roles really liftthe production up . The hero 's hair probably should 've gotten its own credit , it was so oddly attention- grabbing ... not to mention that it gave one of the better performances in the pic . Finally , for a movie about L.A. being besieged by giant reptiles , this film is shockingly thrilling . What a joy ! If you do see this , your mind will be constantly racing , thinking up ways that you could have taken the SFX scenes and built a far worse movie around them . Happily , it would have taken much .
0 ||| I just saw this last night , it was broadcast on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 's ' Passionate Eye ' series . Although it has been screened recently ( Sept. 2003 ) at the Toronto International Film Festival as well as many others , it is quite an unremarkable film . The filmmakers literally stumbled into the story , being there to make a documentary about Chavez himself . Instead , they found themselves squarely in the middle of events as the coup unfolded . They had unprecedented access to events and people and , for the most part , let the story unfold as it happens . Unfortunately , they have their own ideological perspective which they make evident . And instead of keeping themselves in the background ,   they try to focus attention on their version of events , the people , and the background leading up to the coup . As a film , it is not ground - breaking in a stylistic or aesthetic sense , although I think it could have been . We do n't get to see what ' embedded ' journalism should really be . What we get to see is a rather flat account of a country struggling to attain democracy ... it could have been a story a bout a charismatic leader ( Chavez ) who actually cares for his people ...   about power and greed as a coalition of corporate / military / media interests combine to lead a coup of a democratically elected leader ... Unfortunately , it falls short of giving us unprecedented access to a historical event as it unfolds.<br /><br / >
0 ||| An uninteresting look at Japan prior to opening to the West . John Wayne as America 's first consul to Japan arrives in accordance with agreements resulting from Perry 's gunboat diplomacy . He is not welcome . Wayne eventually wins his meeting with the Shogun after bring a cholera epidemic , introduced by an American ship , under control . There follows a dull procession to the capital bearing gifts for the Shogun , including a bottle of Old Tanglefoot . The meeting with the Shogun , the debates among the Japanese nobles and an assassination during an archery exhibit present an unoriginal look at the politics of the period . Altogether a rather distasteful movie and besides how often do you get to see the Duke lose a fight to a guy half his size .
1 ||| This movie never made it to theaters in our area , so when it became available on DVD I was one of the first to rent it . For once , I listened to the critics and saw this one.<br /><br />With the excellent line up of actors the movie was very satisfying . I 'm not sure why it went straight to video . < br /><br />I had thought that with Bloom , Ledger , and Rush it could have some value . All have done wonderful work in the past . < br /><br />The movie was fast moving and pulled me in . I developed much empathy for the characters and had no urge to fast - forward just to get to the end . < br /><br />I recommend this film even if you are thinking of renting it for only for ' eye candy ' purposes . It will more than satisfy that .
0 ||| I was speechless and devastated after my first viewing of this - many parts of GREY GARDENS are neither funny nor believably surreal - documentary of not , this fails to gives Fellini or David Lynch a run for their money in the weirdsville sweepstakes . I could n't focus on how these women ( who are clinically way beyond eccentric ) reveal their own humanity in the most surprising of ways , and I wonder whether their retreat from the world was prompted by something beyond the stuffiness of life in the unreal blue - blood universe , perhaps some abuse , or perhaps simply a streak of defiance and rebellion that spiralled out of their control and took on a life of its ' own . This might be one of the worst ever films that clearly goes to exploitation , thengoing completely over the edge - as the Edies do their thing , I kept noting things like the empty gin bottles in the rubble - strewn bedroom , cats urinating on the bed , racoons emerging from holes in the walls , and the final scene seemed incredibly sad - like a child 's birthday party gone seriously wrong . Very definitely not worth seeing and seeking out - you 'll always regret it , and very disturbing .
1 ||| """ After too many good memories , I took to watching this episode each time it showed up in the Season 2 sequence . I recently watched it again just to remind me why . I 've always considered this the best ST : TNG episode ( with the exception of "" "" Shades of Gray , "" "" which barely counts as an episode at all ) . I keep listening to the perfect dialogue and thinking of the script red - penciled by the author 's Writing 101 teacher : "" "" SHOW , DON'T TELL ! "" "" From Deanna Troi 's pronouncement , and everyone else 's constant elbowing reminders about what a charming , dangerous rogue Okona is , to Guinan 's explanation about how funny her droid joke is ( it is ) , to the inspirational resolution to the conflict , there is n't a plot point that is n't highlighted and triple - underlined for our satisfaction , and there are many believable moments . Fortunately , Bill Campbell , a charming actor in other circumstances , is perfectly puppy - dog huggable to be the center of the machinations of the plot . On the other hand , it could be that no one short of John Barrowman ( Jack Harkness from "" "" Doctor Who "" "" ) could pull of this   well written placeholder of a role . ( 100 points , by the way , to the Data subplot . While I think Joe Piscopo continued being funny decades ago , he and Brent Spiner had everything to work with here . Although the Jerry Lewis bit was funny in a stupid way . ) On a good day , you may be able to think of this as a charming little homage to a lesser Original Series episode . Me , I 'd rather watch it and also watch "" "" Time Squared "" "" or "" "" Q Who . "" "" """
0 ||| """ This is the kind of film that , if it were made today , it would probably star Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant ; but actually , now that I think about it , this one is n't even interesting enough to be remade one day . It 's a film with   no depth whatsoever . It suffers from the almost fatal miscasting of James Stewart in a role he is about 20 years too old for , and as a result there is no chemistry between him and the beautiful Kim Novak . Ernie Kovacs , in the small supporting role of an aspiring writer , is the only actor in the film whose performance   even approaches what you might call "" "" wit "" "" . ( * * 1/2 ) "" "" """
0 ||| I am disgusted ! The story is awful and the show is highly annoying , but I loathe it . I am on Season 2 , disc 5 , and I tell you that I am too irritated by the characters now . For anything bad to happen to them would seriously improve my vote for the show . And , Michael is on my list now . Kidding ... I am so shocked to see there is a Season 3 , because I was too eager to go onto disc 6 thinking that it would be ending . I ca n't wait to see the rest now . Thanks to the directors / producers / and actors of Lost for trying , but ... I hate watching TV again . Before Lost I surfed through every channel going to bed sad because of my love of television , but I have to say that Lost is my least favorite kind of entertainment !
0 ||| This movie feels like a film project . As though the filmmakers picked out a cross section of society with no experience and got to work . Characters are kind of uninvolved and naive though . Because of this amateurish feel , the movie is ineffective . It 's like a cross - section of life with neighborhood kids trying to realize or nurture their honest sexual feelings . Being raised by a grand - parent , of course from that generation there is shame associated with sexuality . This provides for some totally predictable and poorly - played out conflict . Probably least enjoyable was the way the main character grew a little bit in his Romantic relationship realizing a greater depth to sexual feelings . A horrible watch and certainly nothing stirring ....
0 ||| I could not disagree more with the other comment , it 's not like Falling down . Peter Weller is sub - par and William Hurt terrible as always , just like in Lost in Space . This is a terrible movie . With pretty lackluster performances . I would not recommend this . If you like Falling down you 're not going to enjoy this one . 2 of 10
1 ||| Begins amazing and ends fantastic . Funny that the Russian submarine crew outperforms all other actors . It 's like those scenes where documentary shots ... --- SPOILER PART ---- The message deciphered was contrary to the whole story . It just does make for great watching .
0 ||| this film is absolutely ridiculous . basically , the plot revolves around a serial killer being somehow turned into a snowman through some B - movie chemical accident . he then heads for town and starts terrorising the locals . its up to the local police chief and some other characters to try and stop him . its made on a tiny budget and it most certainly shows . The bad thing about this film is it knows that its rubbish . the improvisations of Styrofoam and polystyrene mimicking the giant killer snowman are not even classic , and this is clearly the intention - its one of the few films that has its budget as its main selling point . alongside the comic tackiness there are some other moronic comedy moments - listen out right in the beginning for the voice over of a dad scaring his kids to death , and the most horrific rape scene ever committed to film .
0 ||| Faith and Mortality ... viewed through the lens of an elderly Ashkenazi Jewish - American gentleman and a younger , African - American Jewish gentleman who waver between being at odds with each other and having frank talks about how their lives have unfolded over the years .. <br /><br />Mostel 's character is a tailor with chronic back problems , and a terminally ill wife ; Belafonte 's character is a career hustler , never settling on a regular job , and a fatal car accident leaves him in an odd Purgatory-- he must convince Mostel to renew his faith , as it has been failing along with his wife 's health ( and his own ) .. but Belafonte 's Levine has his own problems , still pining for the girlfriend he left behind .. <br /><br />Belafonte 's character leaves the film before he seemingly should , and so the the ending is cryptic , and the film suffers somewhat from its ambiguous ending .. <br /><br />This is a ' typical ' Hollywood movie on ethnic relations about a person 's crisis of faith .. it is not worth watching more than once .
1 ||| """ This is n't a piece of filth that would be virtually impossible to follow . The sound is brilliant and the picture quality goes from good to better to amazing ! Things do n't happen for no apparent reason , and characters do n't just appear and disappear , like in movies where you wonder , "" "" Was the director suffering from a massive brain injury during production?""""<br /><br />Genius film making aside , the story is important to tell . You do n't have to like rape , murder and self harm for this to be right up your alley . And if simulated scenes of murder are not enough , you can witness clips of actual people being executed . I watched all of it , even when I saw someone 's brains blown out . Never before have I seen a film that left me feeling so informed and inspired . """
1 ||| We laughed our heads off . This script is so incredible you either zap to CNN or go to sleep.<br /><br />My dad was a sea captain for 30 years , he could   believe his eyes when he saw the movie.<br /><br />During his experience as an officer he once claimed command over the ship , the captain drunk 3 bottles of whiskey / daily and ( sorry ) items on his desk . Of course this was not on a nuclear mission.<br /><br />For instance , the fire in the kitchen , fire is the most important thing on any ship , nuclear or not . To give a drill at that time is just Hollywood script . When a captain is put under arrest , he IS under arrest , you take all his keys and open the safe where the guns are kept . This is stored within minutes in a well guarded room . He CANNOT escape , it 's just like in prison.<br /><br />Funny thing is , my dad also had a dog on board , however , we see how Hackman let him pee in the control room . This is not done , ever . My dad cleaned all the mess the dog made wherever he was.<br /><br />Hackman and Washington make the three stars this movie is credited for , all the rest is okay.<br /><br />When we do know that 23 people were still alive on the Koersk , this film gets an extra dimension.<br /><br />If you want to see a real thriller about a submarine rent : Thas Boat.<br /><br / >
0 ||| """ This group of English nobodies are a pain to watch . The supporting cast could form a series of clowns on their own . It 's a seen before love tiangle between the head of surgery , his wife , and a new pretty boy surgery resident . Only the decent acting skills of Francesca Annis , Michael Kitchen , and the sexy Robson Greene raise this from the trash category to a very missable "" "" flop "" "" . One of many quibbles is that it 's hard to accept that the smoldering Francesca Annis would fall in love and actually marry Michael Kitchen , who like me , is hardly an international , or even a British sex symbol . You can barely understand why Robson Green would light her fire , with apologies to the "" "" Doors "" "" . The guy who almost steals the show with a great "" "" laid back "" "" performance is Owen 's father David Bradley . Watch him in "" "" The Way We Live Now "" "" , in a completely different performance , to get an idea of his range . Daniela Nardini as Kitchen 's secretary , sometime sex toy , is hard to forget as the spurned mistress who makes Kitchen sorry he ever looked at her great body . Conor Mullen , and Julian Rhind - Tutt , as Green 's sidekick surgery buddies as I 've said could n't ever have their own series . They are that bad . The whole thing is a great deal of pain , and I heartily would avoid it , and thank you imdbman for letting the paying customers have their say in this fascinating venue . """
0 ||| """ New York playwright Michael Caine ( as Sidney Bruhl ) is 46-years - old and fading fast ; as the film opens , Mr. Caine 's latest play flops on Broadway . TV reviewers poke fun at Caine , and he gets drunk . Passing out on the Long Island Railroad lands Caine in Montauk , instead of his residence in East Hampton . Finally arriving home , Caine is comforted by tightly - attired wife Dyan Cannon ( as Myra ) , an unfortunately high - strung heart patient . There , Caine and Ms. Cannon discuss a new play called "" "" Deathtrap "" "" , written by hunky young Christopher Reeve ( as Clifford "" "" Cliff "" "" Anderson ) , one of Caine 's former students . The couple believe Mr. Reeve 's "" "" Deathtrap "" "" is the hit needed to revive Caine 's career.<br /><br />""""The Trap Is Set For A Sadly Disappointing Who'll - Do - It . "" "" < br /><br />Directed by Sidney Lumet , Ira Levin 's long - running Broadway hit definitely strays too far from its stage origin . The cast is not enjoyable and the story 's twists are never engrossing . One thing that did not work ( for me ) was the curtain call ending ; surely , it played better on stage . "" "" Deathtrap "" "" is a not a fun film to watch again ; the performances are dead - and , in hindsight , the greeting Reeve gives Caine at the East Hampton train station should have been simplified to a smiling "" "" Hello . "" "" The location is n't really East Hampton , but the windmill and pond look similar . And , the much ballyhooed love scene is shockingly tepid . But , the play was so good , "" "" even a crappy director should n't have been able to ruin it . "" "" However , Mr. Lumet does disappoint.<br /><br / > * * * * * * * * Deathtrap ( 3/19/82 ) Sidney Lumet ~ Michael Caine , Christopher Reeve , Dyan Cannon , Irene Worth """
1 ||| I watched this movie three separate times . The night I rented it . Got through about 20 minutes knowing it would be even better if I had a night 's rest . Watched 15 more the next day , almost applauded at how stellar it was ... It was n't   funny stupid which is sometimes a fun movie to watch but this movie was just FUNNY with a capital F ( if you know what I mean in the censored world we live in ) . And finally on the third day I watched over an hour of the delightful thing and I did n't dislike one single moment ! Not even one . How could this script NOT get greenlighted ? Whoa boy!<br /><br />G < br /><br />10/10 - the one is for filmgoers ... they deserve at least something for all their fandom .
0 ||| I did n't enjoy this film very much . Many Korean people will feel familiar with this film because many of them have tutors when they go to school . Cinematography was average . The movie would have been better if the angel or the movement of the camera was more irregular . Editing , however , was very sloppy and unusual.<br /><br />The acting was also not very good . Kim Ha Neul usually played an innocent , weak girl in the Korean soap - opaeras . But this time , she plays a cute tomboy , but not very well . Kwon Sang Woo also plays his role not very believable.<br /><br />What I like the least about this film is , the emotion of the characters are too exaggerated . There are many Korean romance films that the characters cry river before the audience and I always thought it was very stale . There was such crap in this movie.<br /><br />Very boring and badly - done .
1 ||| This movie accelerates   from 4th into 1 keeping in mind the 3rd or 2nd , exciting   all the way to the great , a - movie finish - line . The con at the beginning is easily the best and cleverest part of the movie . That is worth seeing . The scene with Harlow in the bathtub occurs so fast , you may miss it . Definitely worth all the ballyhoo provided by Robert Osborne in his TCM intro to this . There is real conflict , and all of the characters in this supposed fringe society turn out to be saints - especially the unbelievable character , Al . I wonder if he 's got a job for me in Cincinnati ?
0 ||| Considering it was made on a low budget , THE DAY TIME ENDED manages to make the least of its budget with some surprisingly terrible special effects work.<br /><br />The story involves a family who are about to move into their solar - powered home in an isolated part of the Mojave Desert in southwestern California , only to find it trashed -- by motorcycle vandals , they think . But their youngest daughter ( Natasha Ryan ) has begun to see mysterious things -- a green pyramid , strange humanoid figures , etc . And only recently , the light from a trinary star explosion has caused extremely unusual auroras to show up in the desert skies . Thus the family , led by Jim Davis and Dorothy Malone , finds themselves face - to - face with strange alien forces who have put them in a time - and - space warp.<br /><br />Mixing in elements of 2001 : A SPACE ODYSSEY and CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND , THE DAY TIME ENDED , despite its obvious flaws and uneven acting , remains dull due to the boring special effects work of David Allen . The desert setting is very inappropriate for this film 's close encounters ; and while the movie can not really be compared with either Kubrick 's or Spielberg 's films , THE DAY TIME ENDED is much worse than many other 2001 / CLOSE ENCOUNTERS knock - offs . I give credit to director John ' Bud ' Cardos , whose 1977 thriller KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS made for an interesting precursor to ARACHNOPHOBIA , for at least trying -- and on that basis , I give THE DAY TIME ENDED a 2 out of 10 .
0 ||| """ Nina Foch insists that "" "" My Name is Julia Ross "" "" in this 1945 film noir also starring Dame May Witty and George Macready . It 's short , and because it is , the film suffers . It could have stood to have been a good fifteen minutes to a half hour longer.<br /><br />When I was growing up , Foch was a fixture on television , playing a neurotic woman , the wife with the cheating husband , the nervous wreck . She became one of the great acting teachers in Los Angeles . Here , she 's a pretty young ingenue playing the title role . Julia answers an ad for a secretary and is hired immediately by Mrs. Hughes and her son Ralph . Little does she know - though we learn immediately - that the employment agent is a front , set up to get just the right woman for this assignment , a woman with no family and no boyfriend.<br /><br />It 's a live - in situation ; once Julia gets to the house , she 's drugged , and when she wakes up , she 's told she 's Mrs. Hughes and not allowed to leave.<br /><br />The acting is very bad . Low budget and not entertaining - some things , particularly at the end , happen way too quickly , which is why I said the movie is too short . Nevertheless , I do not recommend it . """
1 ||| """ Millie is strong . She marries a rich guy named Maitland and they have a child . She then catches him cheating on her and divorces him ... but lets him keep the kid she claims to love . Back then in the early 1930s , she would have been entitled to hefty spousal and child support but lets the guy off amazingly easy ... with no support ... what strength ! Later , when she has a boyfriend and life seems pretty good , he turns out to ALSO be a cheat ! Wow , does she have a hard time picking men.<br /><br />As a result of these bad relationships , Millie changes . Now she 's a wild party girl -- doing everything she can to distract herself from her hard luck . Suddenly , many years pass . Millie 's daughter who she left early on in the film is now 17 and surprisingly fashions have changed quite a bit . An old friend of Millie 's ( yes , it 's another evil man ! ) is now pretending to be the daughter 's friend , but he has lecherous designs on her . Millie promises him that if he touches the girl , she 'll kill him . Take a wild guess what happens next ! < br /><br />Overall , the film is a bit confusing and often bizarre mess -- a bit like "" "" Madam X "" "" but much , much more focused . So often Millie 's motivations and actions seem to make perfect sense . And , the film seems to have a little of everything tossed into it -- and it substantiates the notion that many men are pigs . Unusual but particularly good . """
0 ||| This is definitely one of the worst Disney movies ever made . It 's a real terror to anyone . It 'll make you bored , it 'll make you sad , and it 'll put you into a deep sleep.<br /><br />Basically , what Homeward Bound is about is three household pets who are sent to live on a farm while their owners go on vacation . They do n't know what is going on , and desperately wanting to go home , they escape from the farm and try to find their way home through the wilderness.<br /><br />This is one of the last movies that Don Ameche starred in . He provided the voice of Shadow , the old , wise and friendly golden retriever . Also starring in this movie was Sally Field providing the voice of Sassy , the Himalayan cat . But seriously , what this movie is all about is Chance ! Voiced by Michael J. Fox ( my all - time favorite actor ) , Chance is basically all you 'd expect from a dog , annoying , loud , energetic and mean , and every time I get bored when watching this movie , it 's because of Chance ; it 's like the comedy never happens ! < br /><br />This movie is also very sad at times . It sometimes reminds people of the times they 've been alone or when they lose their pets.<br /><br />One scene that always puts me in suspense is the scene where the trio is trying to escape from the pound ; I especially feel shocked at the part where Chance gets his collar caught in the fence and almost does n't make it . The movie had other suspenseful moments , but none to me seem more suspenseful than that one.<br /><br />Overall , it 's a terrible family movie . If you hated this movie , you 'll probably hate the sequel too . I give this movie a 2 out of 10 !
1 ||| This film had a lot of promise , and the plot was relatively interesting , the actors , director , and editors seriously made this film special.<br /><br />I feel great for the writers , whose work has been good . The acting is compelling , very few of the characters are unbelievable.<br /><br />Whoever edited this clearly learned some new edit techniques and wanted to splash them all over the film . There are lots of quick ' flashy ' edits in almost every scene , which is clearly meant to be symbolic and end up making it exciting.<br /><br />I like this film and was happy there was a decent resolution to the breakdown of equilibrium and was pleased , it left me feeling like I 'd spent my time well and the filmmakers had got the most from their money .
0 ||| As perhaps one of the few Canadians who did not read the book in high school , I thought I would add my comments . Seeing the movie without knowing the story beforehand in no way detracted from the film . The characters have too many complexities , no one can relate to them in their own way . The stupidity of the adaptation is that no one can project their own perceptions onto the lives of the characters , we 're just than being spoon - fed an opinion . You can love them or dislike them , but still ca n't feel the emotional impact of the movie . Horrible performances by Ellen Burstyn and Christine Horne really do n't bring any life into the characters . I 'd highly recommend avoiding this film .
0 ||| """ THE 40 YEAR - OLD VIRGIN ( 2005 ) * * * * Steve Carell , Catherine Keener , Paul Rudd , Romany Malco , Seth Rogen , Elizabeth Banks , Leslie Mann , Jane Lynch , Gerry Bednob , Shelley Malil , Kat Dennings . Terribly boring high - concept comedy about the titular Andy Stitzer ( lousily played by perennial second banana Carell in a truly lame comic breakthrough performance sure to stratosphere him to the D - list ) , a tech services rep for an electronics store in Southern California who is found out about his secretive identity by a trio of well - meaning yet entirely clueless womanizing co - worker buddies ( Rudd , Malco & Rogen , each one degree monotone than the next ) determined to get their friend deflowered no matter the cost . What follows is an unlikely yet very cold - hearted romance with a vivacious mother ( the marvelous Keener having lots of fun here ) leading to add more fuel to the fires within Andy . A surprisingly bad - spirited and apologetically raunchy romantic comedy ; the most cringe worthy since "" "" There 's Something About Mary "" "" with a shrewdly observant script by director Judd Apatow and Carell that features some terrifying gut - busting sequences including a scathingly accurate David Caruso joke , homophobic debunking ribbing , send - ups of ' date - a - paloozas ' and demystifying the war of the sexes with cheeky aplomb . A true loser and an instant failure ; the worst film of the year . """
1 ||| What a must - see movie . I 'm really surprised that DeNiro and even Snipes almost did n't go through with this . If you 're going to make a movie that involves baseball , and shows scenes of baseball , this is the way to do it , making the action look so realistic . Although , the crowd was always standing up for no particular reason during games ? * * * POSSIBLE SPOILER * * * And the last scene in the movie .... what was that ? We are somehow led to believe that DeNiro has found his way onto the field in an umpire 's uniform , and that the game is even being played in a torrential downpour .... one of the wildest ever scenes in a sports movie . 8 stars out of 10 .
1 ||| You know you are in trouble watching a comedy , when the most amusing parts in it are from the Animal cast . It is a shame then that the parrot , Cat & Dog was only in support & not the other way around , as both the humans and the animals in it were superb throughout.<br /><br />If I were you , Paul , Eva , Lake ( what sort of name is that ) , Jason , & Lindsay , I would continue this acting escapade before doing something else , as all of you are as funny as watching a , talented comedian   & awfully good actors to boot.<br /><br />The main gag in the film is one of the characters shouting , me not Gay , which is funny as if you were n't , you might change your mind if you had to put up with the three bossy , tedious & dare I say very plain women leads in the film.<br /><br />The best film I have seen in years , & I 'll probably never see one as good again , though I expect not .
1 ||| """ This was talked about to death by the critics and it honestly really is that great . Sure , "" "" CHAOS "" "" and "" "" INSIDE MAN "" "" are literally the same movie , just with variations in suspense . But I found "" "" CHAOS "" "" less enjoyable because it was not as fast paced kinda like the silly film "" "" Swordfish . "" "" The reason this film is even more popular is because this got released in the States and "" "" Chaos "" "" was aired all around the world at film festivals and foreign theaters , but has yet to find a distributor in the U.K. and U.S.A. < br /><br />It 's true that this film makes lots of tributes to classic films like DOG DAY AFTERNOON and other Spike Lee films , and it makes it a pleasant film to watch . < br /><br />Watch it even if better things are on T.V. , because you 'll probably regret it if you miss it . """
1 ||| Spend your money and your time on this beautiful piece of film in the guise of cinematography . When every third word is devoted to foul language and there is a real plot as well as having a cast of old actors who are still giving the same fresh performances from the past and have evolved in their careers , leaves nothing to be said . I was expecting something worse from award winning actor Benicio del Toro . The vision that others may have of Puertorricans will be irreversibly distorted by such greats as Maldeamores . A foul word at a given moment in a film may be used to emphasize a given point of view and may even be funny or sad depending on its context ( see the movie Elsa and Fred for example ) but it should not permeate the plot . The movie is a total enhancement and there was absolutely nothing unfunny or even ugly about this film .
1 ||| This was a tribute to the same treasure we got to watch Bob Saget host during the half - hour before this . Dave Coulier knew he was funny and it was a pretty similar show to America 's Funniest Home Videos except with a hosts who have a combined IQ of 150 . Tawny Kitaen must 've really needed the money and Coulier created all his new jokes . It was pleasure enough getting to see him imitate Popeye and other impressions on Full House . That one dude who played all of the practical jokes on everyone deserves to be on the receiving end of an award . Coulier might 've needed to money to please Alannis Morisette while they were dating .
1 ||| I work as a hotel concierge in Washington DC and take my word , there was nothing remotely inaccurate about the character played by Michael J. Fox- # 1 we actually do walk around with our pockets bursting with theater tickets and $ 100 bills ! # 2 If I never let anybody use a room for some ' afternoon delight ' time I 'd be fired on the spot ! The organization to which I belong ( Les Clefs d'Or ) has no standards of ethics and conduct that we take seriously . # 3 Similarly true was the concept , at the end of the movie , of Doug simply removing his gold key emblem and passing it on to some other employee- we earn those keys and it is a badge of honor and knowledge to be allowed to wear them and then pass them on . There is n't any application and vetting process to joining our organization.<br /><br />This film does nothing to dispel the accurate perception of a concierge as nothing but a money grubbing mercenary . In short it does a service to the public ! I welcome any comments .
0 ||| """ Blade Runner ( Deckard is a Replicant ! ) , < br /><br />City of Lost Children ( augmented senses or whatever used and abused and mostly , well , just giving us far less than what we might dream of ) , and < br /><br />Dark City : < br /><br />These really ought not to be added.<br /><br />For a while now , I 've been waiting for an animated film that might affect me as much as Miyazaki 's stuff has . This one sucked.<br /><br />Hmm , scratch the "" "" animated "" "" part of that.<br /><br />I have an intense love - hate relationship with film noir and , hey , if you do n't leave , it must be mostly hate , right ? But , there are so many sci - fi and noir themes totally missed in this film that it 's just a drag to watch.<br /><br />These people did an awful job ! """
1 ||| """ This is the greatest movie I have ever seen . The Avengers held this honor but no longer . The acting in "" "" Jill the Ripper "" "" is amazing and was only eclipsed by the plot . This movie is so intellectually stimulating . It knows that it wants to be a suspense flick and a really great thriller . Watch under any circumstance even if you 're bed ridden and need a leather clad distraction . This script should be reworked into a play , it would n't take very much effort and would have a longer shelf life . A play , especially a successful play , would further elevate Dolf Lundgren 's career the way that this movie has . """
0 ||| I was especially disappointed that in this movie Othello himself was dark - skinned and Desdemona did n't have fair hair like almost always . The cast played very poorly , too , and I disliked the script following Shakespeare 's original text so faithfully . But I must say some scenes were acted too erotically for such a character as Desdemona . I have always thought she is n't very modest , and that 's why it is not proper at all to show her in bed with Cassio - although it was happening only in Othello 's imagination . At first , I was a little surprised even that a love scene between Othello and Desdemona was shown so openly . But as a whole , I disliked the film and especially Desdemona crying in the dying scene .
0 ||| All Dogs Go To Heaven is on a par with Watership Down for scary kiddies films . Both were dark and pretty sinister , but at the same time the most terrifying experience a child can have . This was one of my least favourite films as a kid . I was in fear of Charlie and at the tender age of about five or six , I 'll admit ... I had a hatred for a cartoon dog . All Dogs tells the dark story of unlovable cad Charlie and his partner in crime Itchy . The story starts with Charlie escaping from death row and swaggering off to the nearest club to do some gambling . Of course , as a child , I did n't understand the concept of this film . I hated the songs and the animation but as I 've got older I do begin to wonder why I was n't more disturbed than I already was by this film as a youngster . It deals with pretty adult themes --- gambling , murder , hell and prison but in a world of goody - goody Disney films , it 's something no child should watch even once . < br /><br />Yes , there 's some sort of crazy transvestite crocodile scene and the hell scenes scare me more now that when I was little , but it delivers such a sinister message that should not be ignored by parents !
0 ||| If The Man in the White Suit had been done in America , ca n't you see either Danny Kaye or Jerry Lewis trying on Alec Guinness 's Sidney Stratton on for size?<br /><br />This is one of the worst of Alec Guinness 's films and certainly one of the worst that Ealing Studios in the United Kingdom ever turned out . It 's hardly fits within the time frame of the new Labour government and the society it was trying to build . It 's amazing how in times of crisis capital and labor fail to agree.<br /><br />Alec Guinness this meek little schnook of a man is obsessed with the idea that he can invent clothing that will never need cleaning , that in fact repels all kinds of foreign matter the minute it touches the garment . < br /><br />He 's a persistent cuss and he does succeed . Of course the implications have n't really been thought through about the kind of impact clothing like that will have on society . In the end everyone is chasing him down like they would a fugitive , almost like Peter Lorre from M or Orson Welles in The Stranger or even Robert Newton in Oliver Twist . < br /><br />It 's the mark of a terrible comedy film that a potentially serious situation like that chase as described in some of the serious films I 've mentioned fail to be played for laughs . Poor Guinness 's suit is not only white and stain repellent , but it glows like a neon sign.<br /><br />Other than Guinness the pathetic performances are from Cecil Parker as yet another pompous oaf , Joan Greenwood as his siren daughter and Ernest Thesiger the biggest clothing manufacturer in the UK > < br /><br />Come to think of it , did Paramount borrow that suit from Ealing and give it to John Travolta for Saturday Night Fever ?
0 ||| This movie is one of my all time least favorites . Cary Grant , Victor McLaglen , and Douglas Fairbanks Jr ... what a wasted cast . Not to mention Sam Jaffe as Gunga Din . Drama , action , adventure and comedy all avoided by one . The final battle scene still to this day makes me cringe and the ending always leaves me unmoved . If you have n't seen it , I 'd strongly recommend against it .
1 ||| """ I basically found Eden 's Curve to be a very well constructed that made it easy to watch . In addition , there is something I must say about how the director captured something about the atmosphere of the early 70 's in the choice of settings and clothing . The "" "" back to the earth "" "" philosophy and the interest in sexual exploration and drugs that was not dramatically decadent , as portrayed in many later versions of the 70 's was right on , as was the "" "" do n't ask do n't tell "" "" pseudo - liberalism of the fraternity made up of east - coast intellectuals , except that I would have thought this was more likely of a New England school rather than one in Virginia , where I imagine the "" "" good ole boy "" "" mentality still dominated even elitist schools like this one . Another thing I appreciated and could relate to is that this was a time when homosexuality was not linked so much to leathermen or drag queens and I appreciated some homosexual roles not related to these terribly overused images . I felt it was very unfortunate that "" "" gay culture "" "" took on certain standard forms in the 80 's out of Castro and Christopher Streets and these defined the movement and left out huge numbers of gay men that were more subdued in their lifestyles . I appreciated the film especially as a way of remembering a more natural way we were about our sexuality and personal relationships without "" "" the scene . "" "" """
0 ||| """ As I drove from Skagway , Alaska to Dawson City , Yukon a couple of years ago and was impressed with the scenery , I can not help but wish that this film with its disgusting color and scenic views would have been shot in the actual location . Jasper in the Canadian Rockies is a magnificent place , but still not the real place where the film takes place . When the story moves to Dawson , that is when I feel Anthony Mann , who used the outdoor locations so badly , could have made the most if he filmed in the actual place . James Stewart here is again a man fighting within himself , one side of him does not want to get involved and help people who stand in the way of him making money , and the other side just is not able to look away from people being murdered . Ruth Roman is the ambitious woman who does not care on whom she steps , Corinne Calvet is the nice girl . Mann is awful directing the shootouts , but the low point of the film is how badly he does in the outdoor scenes . He uses the outdoors as much as he can and he is helped by the winter scenery , the predominating white , like it was with the greens in "" "" The Naked Spur "" "" and the browns in "" "" The Man From Laramie "" "" . Like all of the Mann - Stewarts , this is a mundane western , with a difference in the elaboration of Stewart 's character which is more basic . """
1 ||| """ They should have called this movie : "" "" Adopted Mouse Brother That is Highly Inspired by Someone 's Pinpoint Recollection of Stuart Little Who Just Kind of Memorized the Book ,   And Just Remembered the Whole Thing "" "" . If it was n't so misleading I 'd give it a worse review . Seriously people , do your kids a favor and have them watch the movie . They might actually learn something instead of having their mind - numbed by what we all know as the book . The book Stuart little is n't about a mouse , it 's about a person who happens to be very small and mouse - like . He 's born to his parents , not adopted . The book is about his life and his eventual departure from home and the journey he embarks on . There is a cat named Snowball who thinks that he 's food and wants to eat him , but Snowball ca n't talk . In the movie , they innovate all of that . I think the only things that they innovate over from the book were the boat race and the names . """
0 ||| This movie earned none one of the two stars I gave it ! Thank you guys for wasting my time with this one . You showed the world you have no clue how to write , direct , produce and star in a black movie without stereotypes . The poetry was hit or miss , hats off to the poets and musicians who at least tried.<br /><br />I watched it last night , and almost stopped halfway through . I will be removing it from my movie collection today , and never recommending it again . Please learn to produce quality , do n't worry about the quantity .... <br /><br />Thank you and best wishes and blesses to you !
1 ||| I appreciate the need to hire unknowns for these kind of ' horror ' movies but they should   hire some proper actors too . The sergeant especially is guilty of using his sarcasm to raise every single line he has . Let 's face it , the lines are really important . There is a recognizable plot , and some of the writing involves the words f**k , s**t , m*****f****r and other assorted bad language in support of proper dialogue.<br /><br />The ' story ' as it is , is mostly made up of seemingly directed gore and death , with many cringe - worthy ' surprises ' , which happen around 10 minutes after you see exactly what 's going to happen . Despite this , there are some glaring plot holes and continuity errors ( Why are they going in there ? Did n't he have a weapon ? Was n't he dead ? ) , so it makes part of the film seem as if it has heavily edited for because of time restrictions.<br /><br />Anyways another film which relies on horror and gore and gives the viewer a real fantastical cinematic experience .
0 ||| I have to start by telling you how I came across this movie . It was winter time in Alaska around the year 1990.A friend of mine from Australia was staying with me and my girl friend in a shoe box of an apartment . Winters in Alaska can be a bit brutal and most people stay indoors , drink heavily and watch anything that comes on the television . I had found this movie outside of a thrift store laying in a snowbank and right away new it was trash . It is quite possibly the worst movie ever . I wish we   did n't spend the next two weeks watching this movie and drinking like fish . We watched it so many times in fact that we would sometimes turn the television on its side or upside down for a more full filling effect . It is a true trash pile . The laughs will never come and the memories do n't last . If you see this movie for rent in a video store , destroy it . You wo n't regret it !
0 ||| Hey guys I 'm actually in this movie ! I did n't even know it was on this site until i looked a few years ago and i was so surprised ! I played Pete , the main character 's son . It was a terrible   experience and I hated every minute of it . While filming they needed me to be in two places at once , so they used my twin sister as a body double ! The finger that pushes the radio button in the car is hers not mine . I still act and do some TV , but not as much . Oh and if you want proof my name is the first one at the top of the scroll.<br /><br />Review : I thought the movie was awful and I was n't in it , it would n't be one of my favorites . I thought the acting was really poor ,   the story line was n't even so - so .
1 ||| """ "" "" Bela Lugosi revels in his role as European horticulturalist ( sic ) Dr. Lorenz in this outstanding tale of horror and dementia . The good doctor 's aging wife needs fluids harvested from the glands of young virgins in order to retain her youth and beauty . What better place for the doctor to maintain his supply than at the alter , where he kidnaps the unsuspecting brides before they can complete their vows ? Sedating them into a coma - like state , he brings them to his mansion to collect his tainted bounty , "" "" according to the DVD sleeve 's synopsis . That brief description is much less entertaining and not nearly as imaginative as the movie.<br /><br / > * * * * The Corpse Vanishes ( 1942 ) Wallace Fox ~ Bela Lugosi , Luana Walters , Elizabeth Russell """
0 ||| One thing I always disliked about Robert Ludlum thrillers is just when you think you have it figured out , it goes in a completely different direction . There are so many twists and turns in this film that I have a sore neck from watching.<br /><br />One thing I also dislike about director John Dahl ( Kill Me Again , Rounders , Unforgettable ) is that he can not be depended upon to direct and , in this case , write ( with his brother Rick ) a good story.<br /><br />Now , add Nick Cage , Dennis Hopper , Lara Flynn Boyle , and J.T. Walsh to the cast and you have a story that will lose your interest even if they are playing characters that all of them have perfected . Dahl seems to bring out the worst in folks , and this will keep you bored , and guessing , until the very end .
0 ||| This film made John Glover a mockery . Alan Raimy is one of the most boring characters that I have ever seen on film . And I mean that friend .
0 ||| """ Several young Iranian women dress as boys and try to get into a World Cup qualifying match between Iran and Bahrain . When they 're caught , they 're penned in an area where the match remains within earshot , but out of sight . The prisoners plead to be let go , but rules are rules.<br /><br />Given the pedigree of its director , Jafar Panahi , it was disarming to discover that Offside is a comedy , and a frequently unamusing one . In 1997 's The Mirror , Panahi presents two versions of Iranian girlhood and leaves the audience to wonder which one is "" "" real "" "" . In 2000 's The Circle , several Iranian women step outside the system ; their transgressions are different , but they all end up in the same tragic place.<br /><br />However , thinking now about Offside , it 's hard to imagine it as anything other than a terrible comedy , because the situation it presents is so obviously ridiculous . As the women demand to know why they ca n't watch the soccer match and their captors struggle to answer , the only possible outcome is a bad comedy.<br /><br />What makes Offside the least affecting is that the young women are not portrayed as activists attacking the system . They are simply soccer fans and "" "" patriots "" "" , and despite the fact that they are clearly being treated unfairly , they never lose their focus on the match and the victory that is within their nation 's grasp making it a hodge - podge . """
0 ||| I would never have thought I would almost cry viewing one minute excerpted from a terrible 1920 black and white movie without sound . Thanks to Martin Scorsese I did ( the movie was from F. Borzage ) . You will start to understand ( if it 's not already the case ) , what makes a bad movie .
0 ||| """ I suggested renting this movie to my friend and he obliged since he had already seen the film and he said it was okay . I thought the title was a bit campy since the version at our store was called "" "" The Fear : Halloween Night "" "" . I expected this movie to be somewhat of a Halloween rip off with a killer wooden guy . It did not disappoint in that regard .   The movie opens with a scene where the killer murdered two victims immediately and flashed forward twenty years later where his son who had witnessed him kill the two people(including his mother ) and he even witnessed his fathers suicide is going to a secluded cabin in the woods with his friends and his girlfriend where he attempts to face his fears until a wooden statue comes to life with his fathers spirit . Pretty bad for a sequel and I never even seen the first . """
1 ||| """ This movie is a loose collection of clever analogies and impressively conceived plot devices.<br /><br />Movie history : The director of this film was a pervert who drove around town filming random women . When his wife discovered the film reels , he was forced to quickly contrive a story . He claimed he was making a movie called "" "" The brain that would n't die . "" "" Eventually , his wife demanded that he show her his "" "" so called movie . "" "" That night he quickly filmed some extra scenes with a friend and "" "" The Brain that would n't Die "" "" was born.<br /><br />I adore this movie ! Plot Synopsis : The main character 's fiancé is killed in a horrible car accident(that he caused by ignoring the clearly posted road signs ) . He grabs her head from the wreckage and reanimates it . After reanimating the head , he goes and picks up a bunch of hookers . That is pretty much what happens for the rest of the movie . At the end , he fights and is killed by a monster that lives in the closet . The monster appears with little to no explanation . However , the monster saves a hooker and I assume that they live happily ever after.<br /><br />Side notes : The end credit screen claims that the movie is called "" "" The Head that would n't Die"""".<br /><br />I really like this movie ! """
1 ||| """ The biggest mystery of Veronica Mars is not one that she had to tackle on screen.<br /><br />Rather , the mystery is why this amazing show was a perennial ratings disappointment . This week marked a nadir for Veronica Mars : it ranked 146 out of 146 shows in the big 6 ( soon to be Big 5 ) . Yes , you read right . Veronica Mars was beaten by every show of the now - defunct WB and every show on UPN . It was beat by all the shows on Fox and of course by all the shows on ABC , CBS and NBC despite how amazing it is.<br /><br />Now , the hip hypesters are going to say : but this was a re - run . But everything on TV that week was pretty much a re - run ! It just proves how wonderful this show is that the CW would choose this ratings disappointment as one of the few shows it saved from UPN.<br /><br />Clearly something is going on in this show that audiences are missing . .<br /><br />Sorry to be so upset , but what other explanation is there ? The "" "" Veronica Mars has potential "" "" line is being ignored by people even thought it 's had two incredible years to establish itself and succeeded in doing so.<br /><br />Maybe Joel Silver 's needs to use his influence and clout , becauase frankly , I am at a loss why anyone would choose not to watch this fantastic show that the audience should be watching.<br /><br />A great mystery and a very strong debut for CW . """
0 ||| This Movie has awful fight scenes . It 's true that the acting is extremely rough . If I wanted to see a movie based on acting skills I would watch an amazing movie like American Beauty . But if you want to see a movie with terrible martial arts in it and with corny stunts WITH the use of wires and flying through the air like so many movies around now which are overkilling the matrix , then watch this . It 's true the two main stars in the show were in the kid show the power rangers and another cast member of that show has a bit part in this movie . But hey the fight scenes are enough to make Jet Li ashamed .   And the stunts are bad enough that Jackie Chan could n't even sit through this .
0 ||| I disliked this a lot . In fact , if I see it again(and I do n't plan to ) I just may hate it . I 'll echo other reviewers in saying that this movie really does drag on you as you watch . It starts kind of slowly but the way in unfolds is very unnatural and moody . You just ca n't get into it.<br /><br />I really disliked the summery atmosphere to the movie and thought the movie was very unemotional as a whole . The characters have no elements of realism and the movie very quickly and cruelly excludes you from any sense of involvement in the various interactions between them all you do n't know or care how it will ultimately turn out and what paths the characters will choose to take . < br /><br />I am very surprised that there are less then a dozen comments on this - there are obscure TV movies that have more comments then Rich In Love.<br /><br />One thing that I will say is the ending missed the point   which is driving me crazy and I would WANT TO GET PAID to watch it again to see that . This is a movie that   is n't for everybody and that I feel strongly is overrated   ( even some of my most film buff purist friends who have see almost every movie there is have n't seen this ) and it does n't even   have much of a message board but I disliked it a lot and to all those who like family dramas that are warm on scenery , atmosphere and an unhurried languid pace should probably not take a look at this . Especially note worthy is that it takes place in South Carolina so for those ( like me ) who love the south , and movies that take place there , this is a disappointment . I 'll add my vote to the woefully few comments and not recommend this little known flick .
0 ||| Considering ' A Star is Born ' had been made twice already by the time the 1976 film came into production , the latest remake lacks a freshness about it that can be attributed to the terrible chemistry between the entire acting ensemble . A viewer could n't be forgiven for believing that Kris Kristofferson & Barbara Streisand were a couple off screen as well as on , with their terrible displays of pure affection towards one another.<br /><br />The film has been described in the past as a ' Barbara Streisand concert on film , set to a soap opera storyline ' so for anyone that enjoys watching a film that takes you beyond the living room into a world where the characters seem truly alive - A Star is Born is not worth the hiring price.<br /><br />With its bad soundtrack , awful acting and lack of reality in regards to human emotions and the true frailty of life ; A Star is Born is a film that repels you away from the world of Esther Hoffman & the love of her life John Norman Howard.<br /><br />A film for anyone but those who see the beauty in real love - the kind that keeps you devoted to a person even as they break your heart ...
0 ||| Directed by Samuel Fuller , who also wrote the screenplay , Pickup on South Street is a tough , brutal , poorly made film about a pickpocket ( Richard Widmark ) who inadvertently aquires top - secret microfilm and becomes a target for espionage agents . Also involved are Jean Peters as a tough broad who is used as a courier by her evil ex - lover Richard Kiley . It 's film - noir at its worst and although the performances are n't very good its grand character actress Thelma Ritter is just plain terrible . As Moe a weary street peddler selling neck ties ( and who also sells information ) she fails in the role , and I am utterly shocked that her performance brought her another Oscar nomination . It is not surprising that Miss Ritter was nominated six times for an Academy Award and she never won . This was not the role that was going to cop it for her !
1 ||| """ > What a gem . It began with some promise , then became laser focused and > delivered . John Cusack 's Cajun accent was laudable , Bridget Fonda 's role > did n't merely exist to get a skirt into the film , and Pacino did Pacino . His entire > generation of actors -- Nicholson , Hackman , Caine , Hoffman -- have developed > an Oscar worthy performance that each can deliver effortlessly ( or , more > accurately , "" "" nail "" "" ) in their paycheck films . This was > one . > """
0 ||| """ Director Douglas Sirk strikesout again with this , the grandaddy of all dysfunctional family films . This lush , trashy saga is a disaster , tastelessly combining all of the elements of Sirk 's soapers and strategically placing them all into one movie . "" "" Written on the Wind "" "" very obviously influenced the 1980s TV series "" "" Dallas "" "" and "" "" Dynasty "" "" , as this is basically a feature - length version of those later nighttime soaps.<br /><br />Lauren Bacall plays Lucy Moore , a New York City secretary who marries oil baron , Kyle Hadley ( Robert Stack ) . Unbeknownst to both of them , Mitch Wayne ( Rock Hudson ) is also in love with the quiet , but sexy secretary . They all go back to Kyle 's family 's mansion in Texas where we meet his white trash slut - of - a - sister , Marylee ( Dorothy Malone in an Oscar - winning turn ) . Yipee ! The sparks begin to fly - from the romances to the catfights , this is a campy trip . Not only does Mitch have to fight the feelings he has for his best friend 's wife , but Marylee tries to sleep with everybody since she ca n't have her one true love who is Mitch . Topping it all off , Kyle learns he 's impotent , but somehow Lucy ends up pregnant.<br /><br />This is pure soap and pure melodramatic entertainment . How can you not hate it ? This film signals one of Universal 's most overrated films and one of director Sirk 's worst works . Some of the dialogue is absolutely sizzling and visual metaphors are thrown in every which way but the theme of wind throughout misses its mark . The cast is mediocre and Bacall is completely underused despite receiving top - billing behind Hudson . Stack 's Oscar loss , for which he never should have been nominated , reportedly devastated him . He considered this his finest performance and apparently was none too pleased to lose out . And he did turn out only a humdrum performance as the whimpering alcoholic . What an uninspiring movie ! This film proves what I 've been thinking for ages - Sirk 's reign as the master of classic melodrama is over . < br /><br / > """
0 ||| Somebody said movies had to be realistic did n't they ? I really disliked this movie because I remember when I first saw it in junior high and it sucked then . For all the kids who remember the PMRC and albums before there were warning stickers , it 's an awful story for all those kids who were part of the mid to late 80 's headbanger crowd .
1 ||| """ Well ... the movie was a fun watch . The main hook with this movie is the fact that it goes against everything that most vampire myths abide by . Like vampires that walk in the sunlight . Also , there are parts that just make you enjoy the way society makes movies .   A scene where a vampire gets stabbed and screams "" "" Ow this hurts ... It 's really stuck . "" "" Then   there seems like there might be scenes missing but you get used to after a while .   And there are random dream sequences ' that really elevate the plot . Come to think of it , everything really made sense . I just got a bunch of friends and watched it twice to get the full effect . Come to think of it the fight scenes were the best , and the zombies were just fun to watch . Slowly as I write more of this I like this movie so much more . But you know , all in all you ca n't expect Schindlers List but its a fun watch . """
0 ||| This was a very daring film for it 's day .   But it could be described as soft - core porn for the silent era . It was a talkie , but dialog was extremely limited , and in German . Porn does not need it anyway.<br /><br />The young ( 19 ) Hedy Lamarr gets trapped in a loveless marriage to an obsessive ( stereotype ? ) German and after a short time in a marriage that was apparently never consummated , returns home to her father.<br /><br />In a famous   scene , she decides to go skinny dipping one morning when her horse is distracted by another . She is then forced to run across a field chasing after it , as she left her clothing on the horse . An engineer retrieves her horse and returns her clothing - after getting an eyeful.<br /><br />They sit for a while and he presents her with a flower with a bee sitting on top . This is where she thinks back to her honeymoon and the actions of her husband and an insect . She knows this man is different.<br /><br />She returns home and eventually seeks out our young fellow , and finds the ecstasy she was denied . You can use your imagine here , but his head disappears from view and we see her writhing with pleasure . Since he never got undressed , you can imagine ... Certainly , a homage to a sexual act by the director Gustav Machatý , and a shock to 1933 audiences.<br /><br />The only thing that excuses this smut is the excessive guilt , and a strange ending .
0 ||| Marlene Dietrich and Charles Boyer give flimsy performances in this coarse and empty film . The irony is that Dietrich plays a woman with a coarse but empty life . Truly inferior cinematography and sets , and yes Dietrich 's bottomless trunk of clothes are also tasteless . She does n't look too great ; Boyer looks young and trim.<br /><br />Story of a woman seeking meaning and an ex - priest seeking life seems pretty stale and set against such unreal sets and skies it definitely does n't work , especially given the two stars , the terrible score by Max Steiner , and an   amateur supporting cast .   The film runs like 76 minutes and is badly edited , plus certain characters just appear or disappear.<br /><br />Joseph Schildkraut is not funny as the Arab guide , C. Aubrey Smith is the old priest , Lucile Watson the mother superior , Tilly Losch the dancer , John Carradine the diviner , and Basil Rathbone plays .... well I 'm not sure . He just rides in from the desert and spoils everything ! As others have noted , John Gilbert was slated to star with Dietrich . I ca n't help but think he would have been wonderful . The role of world - weary Boris would have suited the great Gilbert quite well . And after the success of Queen Christina ( with Garbo ) , his career might have gotten back on track.<br /><br />I ca n't think of any other 30s film Dietrich did in color . She does n't look   good and wears some terrible clothes . My least favorite is the Valentino as The Shiek - like outfit she wears by the pool.<br /><br />Certainly not worth a look it lacks   lush sets and color as well as   even one great star .
1 ||| Ever heard of a taiwanese horror movie ? Or any taiwanese movie ? Propably without a reason . This one was a really awesome one , it has black magic including withered baby bodies and people exploding from the inside with thousands of eels.<br /><br />Having read other peoples thoughts , I was looking forward for some violence and gore , but there 's not much at all . Some blood puking and other eerie stuff , if you are waiting for graphic gore or any gruesome effects you will be disappointed however . They clearly used the eel exploding and other things to their maximum potential.<br /><br />Pretty much everything good about this movie ; a single character that was n't completely bland and a few OK black magic spells , like the eel one . The plot was confusing and intuitive . The characters were interesting and captivating , including the main character . The horror aspect worked perfectly , the most horrifying thing was an albino girl ( definitely that scary ) . This is the best Asian horror movie I have ever seen .
1 ||| """ I 've finally seen THE INCUBUS after waiting 20 something odd years to see it and well , it surely was worth waiting all this time to see it . THE INCUBUS is strictly by - the - number horror film : unseen killer / monster is raping and murdering women in a small town . < br /><br />The film goes like this : movie opens with killing ; then some story buildup ; then another killing ; some more story buildup ; which leads to another killing ( suspenseful ) ; .<br /><br />The film is totally thrilling from beginning to end . Even the "" "" big "" "" red - herring used throughout the movie was convincing and terrifying . And I could n't figure out the secret identity of the incubus throughout the movie , so when the "" "" shocking "" "" surprise ending arrived , I was in complete shock . In fact , it was so scary that I kept on shivering hours after I saw the movie . It 's so creepy!<br /><br />Anyway , the film itself is so creepy but on top of that they have a   "" "" rock band "" "" sequence which makes for another stand - out moment in this frightening flick . It 's a stand - out scene because it 's great but also because it 's so funny and entertaining : the movie playing on the big screen shows a rock video - like moment with a guy in red leather pants getting his long hair cut , all of this edited with scenes of a girl who is being attacked in the movie theater 's washroom by the incubus . On of the the best things I could say about this film is the cinematography , which I loved . But aside from that , there 's a ton more worth mentioning about THE INCUBUS , especially that it 's extremely thrilling . """
0 ||| """ This 1939 film tried to capitalize on the much better Michael Curtiz 's film "" "" Angels with Dirty Faces "" "" . As directed by Ray Enright , the only interesting thing is how tamed these kids were in comparison with what 's going on with the youth in America 's inner cities today . The film is only worth seeing because of the presence of Ann Sheridan and Ronald Reagan , who showed they were well paired together . The Dead End kids have larger parts as the plot concentrates on them rather than in the older folks . In a way it 's curious how arson was used in the same way some scrupulous landlords did in later years right here in New York . It was the quickest way to turn a property around never considering the social problems it created . In today 's climate with so many guns around there is a new reality . The young kids of the story seemed mere pranksters rather than criminals . How times change ! """
1 ||| It makes the actors in Hollyoaks look like the Royal Shakespeare Company . This movie is jaw dropping in how appealing it is . Turning the DVD player off was not a sufficient course of action . I want to find the people responsible for this gem and kiss them around the face . I will never forget this film . Never . How is it possible to create such a wise , interesting and soulful film ? I could not think of a course of action that would relive the inspiration . Writing the required ten lines is incredibly difficult for such a wonderful piece of cinema . What more can you say than reiterate how truly great the acting is . Please watch .
1 ||| I awake suddenly , aware that I 'm drooling onto the plastic couch cover , and realize it 's a warm Saturday afternoon . Why was I sleeping ? Did I hit my head ? Or accidentally swallow all of my grandma 's muscle relaxers ? Could it be adult onset narcolepsy ?   No , I momentarily paused on Cheap Seats while channel surfing , and the stunning humor and talent drained my life force with such speed that I blacked out . It 's that head - shaking , mouth - agape , shoulder - shrugging good . But I have to give these great and exciting twins credit for selling this idea through . Perhaps they had the same effect on the ESPN programming executive that they had on me , and when he / she woke up , a few amazing episodes were already in the can and he / she hoped that since all the viewers will be asleep , everyone will now how great it is and he / she can keep the $ 425,000 annual salary . You 've been told .
1 ||| Well done Al Gore ! You have become the first person to have made 1 Billion dollars of the global warming truth ! Unlike all the man made fable 's in the world this one is up there with the best truths to have sucked in so many people . Sure polution is not a good thing , and I would love for all the tree 's to keep on growing , but global warming is not at all business ! It employes thousands of people that are all very well informed.<br /><br />Google it ! There are just so many things that   add up , but well done Al , you succeeded as a politician , and went on to make lots of money informing in the world.<br /><br />Whats next ? Santa is real ?
0 ||| Boris and Bela do not do well together in this film , whether they are against each other , or paddling the same boat . I saw this one in 1972 , and just purchased it from Borders this year . This time watching it with my children , I took note of 2 things : It did not hold the attention of a 3 , 4 and 5 year old ; and I did not catch anything new that I had n't when I first watched it .   Very slow moving story with a predictable end . This one is not for movie buffs ! ! !
1 ||| I watched this film from beginning to end because I promised a friend I would . It does n't lack any unintentional entertainment value that many bad films have . It may be one of the best films I have ever seen . I 'm not surprised a distributor put their name on it .
0 ||| Some films just simply should not be remade . This is one of them . In and of itself it is not a good film . It fails to capture the flavor and the terror of the 1963 film of the same title . Liam Neeson was awful as he always is , and most of the cast does n't hold up , including Owen Wilson , who just did not bring the right feel to the character of Luke . But the major fault with this version is that it strayed too far from the Shirley Jackson story in it 's attempts to be grandiose and lost some of the thrill of the earlier film in a trade off for snazzier special effects . Again I will say that in and of itself it is a bad film . But you will enjoy the friction of terror in the older version much more .
0 ||| I had really only been exposed to Olivier 's dramatic performances , and those were mostly much later films than * Divorce * . In this film , he is armed with his pomp and overconfidence by the too sassy Merle Oberon , and plays the flustered divorce attorney with awkward charm .
0 ||| Joe Don Baker is one of a handful of actors who is often as bad as his material , and almost always over appreciated . He 's been in a ton of films either as a heavy or a hero , and does not have the type of strong , solid presence that Wallace Beery did half a century before him . Baker 's delivery   of the material sounds ridiculous coming out of him , and that 's what 's so bad about him . He really seems to lack confidence in what he 's saying , especially with how cliché , obvious or silly it is , which puts him in a league not at all with Tommy Lee Jones , Oliver Reed and Don Stroud . It 's what made the WALKING TALL Trilogy work so badly , and the magic is missing in FINAL JUSTICE . This was n't a substantial hit in theaters and on video in the 80s , and it has aged a lot worse than many of the perhaps better known action flicks of the era . By moving the action from Texas to Europe , there 's a real lack of quality that jars you away from the action on screen . To be honest , I 've always hated the films of Greydon Clark , who is a no - nonsense director in the same vein as 1970s Clint Eastwood , and this is one of his worst . FINAL JUSTICE is one of the movies of the late 80s that should be forgotten , similar to MAN ON FIRE in its true grit and violence . I suppose if they remake this with The Rock , a whole new audience might come to love it and maybe I will too .
0 ||| This movie is completely ridiculous . Not only is the plot atrocious , but the acting is horrendous . The special effects are asinine and the entire movie is set in a post - apocalyptic desert . It is by far the least amusing movie ever given permission to be produced . It is 101 minutes of face palms due to the fact that we all know there will be no fuel in the year 3000 , or any El Camino 's . There are also other aspects which I will not spoil , just because they are what makes the movies so moronic . I do not recommend this movie , just because of its utter idiocy . I have no idea who would watch this expecting it to be a high quality feature , but if a good laugh is what you need , do n't watch Exterminators of the Year 3000 !
1 ||| As far as Spaghetti Westerns go , I 'd put This Man Ca n't Die on the top side of the genre . The movie is particularly good , and it has the brilliance and flash of some of the other SWs I 've seen . Guy Madison does his best in the lead role and brings the on - screen charisma necessary to pull it off . Without exception , the rest of the cast is just as spectacularly good . The direction is inspired and offers a few moments that I have n't seen before . There 's just so much to get very excited about.<br /><br />The cast exception I mentioned is Rosalba Neri . She 's is one extra bright spot in this excellent film . Unfortunately , her screen time is limited to less than 15 minutes . ( Note : The IMDb page for This Man Ca n't Die is wrong . Rosalba Neri does not play Jenny Benson . Instead , she is the character Melin . I 'm not sure how anyone could mistake Rosalba Neri for some guy named John Bartha as listed in IMDb 's credits for the movie . )
0 ||| I only wish that Return of the Jedi , have been directed by somebody else , I mean , there is far too much ewoks scenes , completely unnecessary . Besides this time our heroes look like different people : Princess Leia no longer fights with Solo , Luke looks boring , Darth Vader is not as evil as before , and Yoda just dies.<br /><br />There are many awful things going on this episode that i just ca n't recommend it.<br /><br />SOME SPOILERS 1- Jabba the hut 2- The Sail Barge attack sequence . 3-The emperor ( now that 's evil ) 4- The Speeders chase at the endor forest . 5-The Last Battle . 6-The Dark side seduction scene . 7-The return of Anakin to the good side of the force . 8- And the last celebration.<br /><br />Some of those are so laughable that they can bring tears to your eyes . If some scenes would have been cut , and another director was hired , this might have been comparable to episode 4 and 5 , but as is , it 's tragic . 2 out of 10 .
1 ||| """ You may say to yourself , "" "" Don Johnson as Elvis ? Can that work ? Is it possible ? Seems like an terrible choice to me , but perhaps I should have an open mind . Maybe I 'll be surprised . Maybe he can pull it off . """"<br /><br />HE DID!<br /><br />Don Johnson is not a bad actor . But he is an amazing Elvis . He 's not too short , strong - voiced , not too sharply featured ... well you 've already imagined how good he would be . Add to that a realistic black wig and perfect eye - liner and mascara and it 's a handsome masculine Elvis < br /><br />The best I can say is that since Johnson 's acting is spectacular and since his impersonation is so right on , after a while you do n't even think of him as an actor but the real Elvis himself . You do n't see him as some other crazed pop star instead . Then , on that level , the movie becomes enjoyable < br /><br />Stephanie Zimbalist is also ideally cast as the tall , beauty queen , Linda Thompson . But she is attractive in her own right and plays the part with the honesty , elegance and intelligence we 've come to expect from all her roles . There may be too much intelligence in her performance . You do n't have to be kind of a dope to stick with a dope abusing dope.<br /><br />There 's something new to this story ; we 've never heard before . If you 've looking for new info or insight , you will find it here . It 's told as a love story - an unrequited one : Linda for Elvis and Elvis for drugs . """
1 ||| """ It was Jon Pertwee who said "" "" It`s very difficult to be funny but very easy to be silly "" "" . Well if that`s the case PASTY FACES is both "" "" difficult "" "" and "" "" Very easy "" "" . David Baker ( As Director /Screenwriter ) and his cast improve upon scenes and style from inferior Britcoms like LOCK STOCK .. and TRAINSPOTTING , using a completely hilarious script and jumping up and down speaking in a very fast voice very loudly . Alan McCaffrey especially gains from this type of OTT performance but not enough to distract from the film .<br /><br />PASTY FACES is wonderful on all fronts especially scriptwise . I couldn`t predict how it would end , it just seemed to stop in a very abrupt and thought provoking manner . Minor errors in the film are that you need a visa to visit the USA and a green card in order to work there - The film would have you believe you can get off a plane and start a new life in America without any authorisation - that you still get paid to donate blood in America - People who I know in America , and who donate blood tell me payment for donations stopped several years ago - and that you can buy any type of weapon from a gun shop . As far as I know gun laws in America differ from state to state but no gun shops sell anti tank guns over the counter . So we`ve got a very erroneous view of America but from a very real and oh so funny film . Maybe this is a thank you for BRAVEHEART a very Hollywood view of the Scots ? Perhaps , but this doesn`t keep PASTY FACES from being a hilarious comedy """
1 ||| I am surprised that I actually sat and watched this . I love independent films , horror films , and the whole zombie thing in general . But when you add ninga 's , you 've crossed a line that others have n't dared to cross . I think the people in this movie had a great time making it . It was n't at all boring . You 'd figure that out by watching it though . Script ? Brilliant . Acting ? I think even the trees were great actors ! Cinematography ? Well , there must 've been a lot of good cameras and money involved . Period . I think there was a ton of planning involved in the making of this movie . Such a great movie that I wo n't prolong it by commenting further .
0 ||| This really is a dull movie . Some of the songs have become earworms and the dancing by Fred and Ginger is among their clumsiest ever . But basically , all of Fred and Ginger 's movies are the same . After the singing and dancing is over , it 's the other characters in the movie who make the movie work . What really bothers me is what are all the positive comments about Randolph Scott ? His romance with Harriet Hilliard and the sub plot of the movie is the reason why I wo n't watch this more than once . He subtracts from this movie , he somehow just detracts from it . He does n't have a winning personality or a great smile . Randy is in my ten all time least favorites list . It is nice to see him as something other than a cowboy . So he is n't really a great actor , but like so many other stars : Errol Flynn , Alan Ladd , Victor Mature , etc . he was kind of likable and could rise to the top on certain occasions . All of Fred and Ginger 's movies had sub plots that depended on other actors to fill in the space between the musical numbers , otherwise the movie would have to be shortened by about a half hour . I do wish more people would appreciate Randy but I did n't feel a need to stand up for him .
0 ||| I was really disappointed with this movie . Going in to the sneak preview , knowing nothing about the movie except for the one trailer I 'd seen , I thought it was going to be a Dude Where 's My Car kind of crap fest . I was expecting bad sex jokes and farting and a pathetic lead character who will get laid in the end because that 's just how movies work . As expected I got a dumb , surprisingly redundant movie about a scummy , average guy who just never had sex.<br /><br />Yes , the film is chock full o ' sex jokes and vulgarity and the occasional hey - look - a - nipple ! , and it 's done much in the spirit of Sorority Boys . All the characters are people you probably would n't want to know in real life , irredeemable friends who are just trying to hook a brother up.<br /><br />I went in thinking this movie was going to be total crap , and I was not surprised . Yea , it 's pretty over the top ( c'm on , it 's a movie about a 40 year old virgin ! ) , it 's very poorly done.<br /><br />In the end , you 're not pulling for this guy to get laid , which says a lot about the movie because honestly , did you really care if Ashton Kutcher found his car or not ?
0 ||| """ Inspector "" "" Dirty "" "" Harry Callahan once again angers his superiors with his maverick approach to police work . Refusing to take a vacation he is given a complex case which takes him outside of San Francisco . However , he soon discovers a link between a recent murder in the city and a murder outside of the city , which leads him to the trail of a revenge killer.<br /><br />As an entry in the Dirty Harry franchise the film starts with some very uninspiring moments , including the original "" "" Go ahead , make my day "" "" line that Eastwood delivers horrifically through clenched teeth before single handedly foiling a robbery . Very uninspiring and it just what fans did n't expect from him . However , the film soon shifts gears and focuses on the mysterious revenge killer . The problem is that this killer is n't all that mysterious as she is characterized as much as Harry is . This really detracts from the presence of the main character who ruled all of his previous film appearances with , pardon the pun , Magnum Force.<br /><br />On the bright side this old storyline does draw several parallels to Harry 's own unorthodox methods and gives his character dramatic depth that was not there before , but fans that were looking for another badass Harry outing will more than likely be disappointed . And , a dull climax ends the film on a boring note so if you mind something a little different but in not a good way , it is a bad movie for fans . --- 3/10 < br /><br />Rated R for violence and a rape scene """
1 ||| """ Oh my God what the happened here ? ! ! I 'm not going to say this again but what sort of awesome movie is this ? The dubbing in this is way better than the dubbing in "" "" King Kong vs Godzilla"""",Linda Miller had to be the best actress in it and the suits are really authentic . Its about some villain called Dr . Who who gets henchmen to build a robot gorilla that has the same strength as King Kong but when this robot breaks down he builds another one and then tries to kidnap Kong . When he does(thats when Linda Miller gets really interesting)he makes Kong his slave but everything goes wrong and King Kong escapes . Then Dr . Who sends the robot after him.<br /><br />Later when I was watching the movie I got really excited when Linda Miller and the other actors started moaning . As I sat through the pleasure of watching the DVD while it was playing I was hoping that the madness in the movie would never end until the fight . The ending has to be a really good one because they could 've shown Kong back on his island fighting dinosaurs again.<br /><br />Please watch the movie under all circumstances and if you do ... be ready for the enjoyment you will receive . """
0 ||| """ A boring Shirely Temple short . Child actors screaming their lines seemed to be the norm for that day and time . Perhaps being "" "" seen and not heard "" "" needed to be made up for . Aside from that this is a misery . Given the films era there are certain aspects of the thing , from a social viewpoint , that strike me as both very progressive and liberal . I wo n't go into those here , I 'd rather not spoil it for you but let you watch it for yourself and see if you spot those elements . As early on as it was its hard to see from this short the fascination that was already developing for Temple . That makes it not worth watching even if you 're a Temple fan . For others its a stupid way to kill ten minutes while you 're waiting for your good night glass of milk to warm up on the stove . """
1 ||| One of the best movies I 've seen - brilliant camera work , great filter usage , film was crystal - clear , script was incredible , i mean come on , how   unexpected was the big battle at the end ..... <br /><br />most of the fight scenes were amazing .... <br /><br />some scenes were so good it was unbelievable ... like Sorbo getting the horse and riding at the end ... i mean really .. a horse ! Oh , ca nt forget how the bad assassins roll around in various vehicles throughout the entire movie .. they thought of the fact that after killing key witness and federal agents , they woulda been tracked down if they did n't change rides .. ETC , ETC really , make sure you watch it !
0 ||| """ Not wishing to give * anything * away here , I would just say this technically terrible , poorly acted and hardly uplifting little flick will reward the viewer with a wasted hour and a half 's "" "" entertainment "" "" : It will never amuse or surprise , definitely embarrass occasionally and almost certainly not tug at the heartstrings even one time , as it approaches the inevitable and obvious ending while becoming clichéd and predictable in every way . Most definitely not recommended.<br /><br />A previous User 's Comment gives 8 out of 10 for the film and 10 out of 10 for both Branagh and Bonham - Carter 's performances - I disagree entirely .... """
0 ||| I just saw this movie for the first time ever and I disliked it . Her dancing was very stilted . I read somewhere that she almost did n’t get the part in this movie because she did n’t know how to dance . The scenery was mediocre too . Yvonne is n’t a talented woman but she is beautiful . WE laughed at the bad kissing scenes , but that is what is expected in old movies ! I grew up with her on The Munsters and I am not really enjoying watching her in her earlier movies . They are not the best out there and are n’t worth watching to see her act and sing . I am not purchasing any of her movies or watching them if I see them on TV . I have a large collection of memorabilia but none of hers .
0 ||| I have not really wanted to see this for the longest time , James Merendino is a lame director . SLC Punk is one of my most detested movies , and in the first ten minutes of this film I thought that it was a average follow up after that though , it begins to drag . The acting and direction were lackluster . In fact everything in the film seemed to drag even including the script . At times , the only thing keeping my attention was the fact that in the cast was the most ugly woman in the world , Claire Forlani . This film was bad , and I expected much more.<br /><br />P.S. Look for awful cameos by Chi McBride , and Chris McDonald .
0 ||| I took this out arbitrarily from the library the other night , having no idea of the film 's cult , influence , or that it is currently being staged as a musical . ( ! ) Most of the comments here are on target , it 's dull , boring , sad , and yes , a tad exploitive despite the best intentions of the filmmakers . The expanded Chriterion should be avoided for anyone who loved it when it came out . < br /><br />I think you can also see in little Edie the fall of a class that sort of disappeared , you can hear it in old films of Jackie O too ; people just do n't talk like that anymore . I think as a documentary , it would have been interesting to get more information about how the home fell into disrepute , Old Edie at least still seems aware of what 's going on to a certain degree ; could n't She see the once spectacular home disintegrating ? < br /><br />Yet the film 's subject is the life the two women have constructed for themselves now , a real life Tennesse Williams one act . Waste of your time .
1 ||| Wow ... OK . So , after reading the little feud on here , I decided I had to see this movie for myself . This movie is AMAZING ! ! ! I could n't stop watching it . I strongly recommend this movie , you 'll be spooked / entertained.<br /><br />It 's low budget with superb acting.<br /><br />Whoever is giving this movie 1s is completely incorrect and should be disregarded.<br /><br />I am in no way connected to any of the other reviewers.<br /><br />Simply put , this movie is so worth watching.<br /><br />Very , very excellent movie !
1 ||| """ Is there a book titled "" "" How to Make a Movie with Every ' Man vs. Nature ' Trope Imaginable "" "" ? If not , Ants would make excellent source material for the chapter on killer insects . Ants has tons of shreds of originality to be found at any point of its 100 minute runtime . I suppose the most surprising thing about Ants is that they actually stretched the film to 100 minutes . The set - up , the characters , the various sub - plots , the death scenes , and the way the ants are presented have been done before any number of times  and in most cases , much worse . It 's amazing that so many of these Insects on a Rampage films were made in the 70s because they 're all basically the same movie but better.<br /><br />And can someone please tell me what in God 's name Myrna Loy is doing in this shining star of a movie ? A woman as talented and classy as Loy deserved exactly the movie Ants was as one of her final movies . """
1 ||| """ Ben Stiller does n't so much act as react . And he does it very well . He is very dependent on the comedy going on around him . In There 's Something About Mary , the stand - up hair scene only works because of Stiller trying to keep a straight face . When he confronts Mary 's other two suitors , he is the unfunniest guy in the room but the scene is hilarious.<br /><br />In Along Came Polly , the formula breaks down for reasons that are difficult to fathom . Stiller is surrounded by an array of comic talent . Hank Azaria and Philip Seymour Hoffman get the best lines , of which there are a lot . Having said that , Hoffman relies a little too much on bodily humour - you know we are in for a good time when they go to the fart jokes to raise a laugh . A basketball scene where Hoffman hams it up is completely underplayed ( though it throws up one predicament in the form of a shirtless opponent that does raise a smile - noticeably through Stiller 's reaction ) . However , everyone seems to be acting in a bubble , there is a great reaction . Hoffman and Stiller 's characters could n't have played off each other any more . Aniston again reprises her Rachael role , but Stiller is no Ross . It is more of a "" "" Joey with a crush on Rachael "" "" scenario.<br /><br />Polly is a by - the - numbers rom - com and that is its success - it has heart . You root for the characters . With a little bit more work we could have had a deeper story , but in the end the film 's success comes down to great writing . Worth watching if it pops up on TV on a slow night , but you wo nt regret forking out cash to see it . """
0 ||| I watched this as part of my course at Aberystwyth University and it does not baffle me this does not have a distributor in the UK . Well actually , it does n't , because this film is everything a Hollywood film is n't - pedantic , monotonous , droning and humorless . It seems that today no - one really wants to see this type of movie as , in the simplest terms , it does n't conform to the generic conventions most young viewers look for in a film.<br /><br />I have n't written a review for the IMDb for ages but felt driven to give this film a special critique , even if it is during my 30 minute break between classes ! Essentially , it is about nothing , as the two main characters are plunged into their own world of nothingness through a hate of the world . The expected result here is how the director is unable to sustain interest through the majority of the run time with only two characters and when the only mise - en - scene consists of half a house and a vast white , empty space . This is due in large part to the inadequate , performances of the actors , both of whom offer no laughs while at the same time being incapable of adding significant emotional depth to their roles.<br /><br />I'd love to write some more but am on quite a time limit . However I discourage anyone and everyone to avoid this film . A very unique concept is brought to the screen in an incoherent and poorly - executed fashion , with the combination of miserable performances , a weak   script , amateurish sound design and ( fairly ) mundane visuals creating a very disappointing movie.<br /><br />It 's just a shame so many people bother to   know about Nothing ....
1 ||| """ This series gets 5 stars solely because it puts some of Dickens ' Bleak House on film . Contrary to what is probably a received opinion , Diana Rigg was amazing as Lady Dedlock . She wasfluid and natural . Lady D. is a reserved character but not a martinet . Denholm Elliot is so very right for Mr. Jarndyce . So I 'll interrupt myself and respond to all those people who are saying : "" "" I did n't read the book , so I do n't have to take this guy 's opinion because he 's basing his evaluations on the book . "" "" True and not true . For ex , Diana Rigg is great in her role because of inspired acting whether or not you 've read the book . On the other hand , Denholm Elliot is a passable Jarndyce ( although too old ) . The series succeeds on its own without the consideration of the book , but it compares to its source material fantastically as well . It is inspired and enthralling . If you want to make a possibly good Bleak House , you need to expend 20 hours of film in 10 two hour episodes . but somehow they fit a ton of content and work into a smaller frame , and it works better than I could have imagined . """
1 ||| """ "" "" Fantastic "" "" ... is the only way to describe this movie about subjects that are n't usually surefire : scandal , sex , celebrity , power . Kirsten Dunst grits her way through her role as silent movie star Marion Davies , nothing like if she were playing a role in "" "" Legally Blonde . "" "" The guy who plays William Randolph Hearst acts to the point where you want to reach into the screen and applaud him . Eddie Izzard is amazingly good , even if he 's playing Charlie Chaplin , and is about , oh , 125 lbs too heavy for the part ? Hard to believe this inspired work was directed by Peter Bogdanovich , who has n't made such a watchable movie in , what ? 30 years ? Sometimes , there 's such a thing as coming back . """
1 ||| """ Lois Weber , self proclaimed missionary via the cinema , wrote , directed and produced other films on controversial subjects , but this may be the first to get wide viewing , thanks to TCM . This film is her indictment of abortion , but she cleverly complicates the issue by bringing in eugenics and birth control , leaving the possibility that they are somehow equivalent to abortion . Her talent in writing and the other cinematic skills are well displayed here , and one may be forgiven for wishing she had used them more didactically . If you have wondered what Tyrone Power , Jr. 's "" "" famous father "" "" looked like , here is your chance . 1916 fashions and automobiles are also on display to add to the interest of this museum piece . It 's enjoyable even if you do n't appreciate the propaganda . """
0 ||| HUSBANDS BEWARE is a remake of the Shemp classic BRIDELESS GROOM . The film 's new cooking scene at the beginning of the film is bad . The stooges are always funny when they cook , but not here . However , after the first few minutes of cooking footage , we cut to original footage of BRIDELESS GROOM . One thing I noticed about these 1953 to 1956 remakes are that they do fit with the new story . They do an insert shot if the old story line does n't match.<br /><br />HUSBANDS BEWARE does have a new ending , but I wo n't give it away to those who want to be surprised.<br /><br />1 out of 4 stars .
1 ||| """ Greenthumb Grace is left penniless after her husbands death so she turns to ganja - growing in order to pay the bills . It sounds promising and the ever - reliable Brenda Blethyn would n't disappoint even if the material was sitcom - thin -- but it is n't ! There 's actually a scene where Grace asks her young gardener to "" "" Give me one "" "" ( a toke ) and he thinks she 's asking for sex and acts all awkward . Yes , it 's humour so sublime a nun would be won over . Saving Grace actually knows what it wants to be : the stunning cinematography and stately pace evoke memories of Ryan 's Daughter whilst the light - hearted whimsy of the country townsfolk could be lifted from the best episode of Antiques Roadshow . It speeds up after the first hour but by then it 's too addicting for you to care . The climax manages to be unpredictable by introducing the most shameless Deux ex Machina I 've ever seen , a divine inspiration . """
0 ||| I hated this movie ! Chris Showerman did a crappy job ! Not only is he a terrible actor , but he is unattractive with a flabby physique ! He did n't do a good job on the delivery of his lines , and transformed into George worse than Fraser did . A   sad performance for his first major roll ! This movie is full of sketchy scenes that most kids will dislike . My kids watched this movie this , as we unfortunately purchased the DVD the day it came out . In addition to the movie , the extras on the DVD are just as dreadful . Two thumbs down on this one ! I would recommend it to no one !
1 ||| Creepshow 2 had a lot of potential ,   and they   put in enough time in perfecting it . The stories were pretty cool and creepy enough , and it was exciting . It 's a good movie , but after you 've seen it once , you might want to see it again and again . This movie could not of been better .
0 ||| I really hated this film when it was released , and I still do , because the storyline makes you feel horrible   about life in general , and people too ... one of the things I do n't like about the films of Lawrence Kasdan . In addition to the awkward vibes from the film , there are other reasons to dislike Grand Canyon . For one thing , it has an bad cast ... Kevin Kline and Danny Glover , for example . In my opinion , Crash , the highly acclaimed film that won the Oscar for best picture , was too   similar to this film . The difference is that Grand Canyon leaves you feeling off . Crash had the same effect with me ; it was very dark , but   I would choose Grand Canyon over Crash any day .
0 ||| 1985 was a good year for films - maybe even great - but this one missing out on a gong went nowhere towards convincing fans that ol' Oscar is little more that a hood ornament for good party members.<br /><br />11 nominations and not a single title : such was the Academy 's disdain for one of their great directors ; and one who had to wait another 8 years before whatever prejudices had prevented them from handing him the statue before allowed them to give him 7 for Schindler 's List , which is , arguably , not as good ( and I 'm half - Polish).<br /><br />Don't get me wrong , Schindler was a classic . And I 'm not knocking ' Out of Africa ' ( which won that year ) either ; but it was , in my mind , a class ahead of this one : an epic story of suffering and hope that brought me to tears of boredom - and I 'm not a big cryer.<br /><br />Maybe it was the music ( terrible ) , or the cinematography ( stale ) , but more likely simply the acting : Whoopi , who proved to all of us that she was n't much more than just a comedienne ; Danny Glover , who I 'd never heard of before ; and , of course , Oprah.<br /><br />The rest is history ; but , at the time : who knew ?
1 ||| """ ... This would be the best film i 'd ever seen . Hmmm , OK maybe tied with Boogeyman then . Great , truly great.<br /><br />I had low expectations and it failed to meet them ! I honestly can think of many good things . so here are the best points ... <br /><br />1 . THE ACTING 2 . THE PLOT 3 . THE CGI ( Xbox 360 has worst graphics .... seriously ) 4 . THE PLOT 5 . THE DIALOGUE and finally .... 6 . THE PLOT < br /><br />Even then there are so many unanswered questions , Did they make a 2:32 hour long movie then realize they had n't put Lex Luthor and Superman in a scene together and were forced to settle for the 3 minute bit or did they actually think no - one would notice that the main hero and villain have less screen time together than Superman 's son and the henchman he kills?!!<br /><br />Was half the budget spent on persuading Kevin Spacey to do it?<br /><br />When Superman goes to hospital , why do n't the doctors ask "" "" What the F * * * do you want us to do ? ! He 's a F***ing alien ! We do n't know jack about his anatomy ! "" "" ? < br /><br />What happened in the 5 years Superman was away to cause technology to advance 28 years ? < br /><br />Where the people who wrote good reviews watching the same movie?<br /><br />and finally , Why ? Just , Why ? < br /><br />BTW , for those of you wondering how come Superman could lift an entire continent of krypyonite , i think i 've figured it out ... <br /><br /> ... since superman is unaffected by the kryptonite till he sees something green in the rocks , it is clearly all in his head . therefore the continent thing is just him suppressing his fear of shiny green rock .... <br /><br />either that or the writers are amazing geniuses who thought of putting an easter egg that was a fairly obvious catch . """
1 ||| The plot was fascinating , the girls were delightful and the supposed Italian male lead had clearly mastered an Italian accent . Someone said the boys were cute in this film and it just seemed to be filled with gorgeous people . There were literally no disgraceful features about this film.<br /><br />I think this is a haven for actors that will definitely act again , with the welcome inclusion of the Olsen twins who seem to fascinate people for no discernible reason.<br /><br />I hope the Olsen twins find something in the limelight to keep them in the entertainment business . They have a special place in it .
0 ||| This is undoubtedly one of the corniest movies ever made . Amitabh as a country bumpkin , Arjun Singh , is bland . The worse thing is the laughter never starts . The plot is a same - old same - old story where child is separated from mother who sacrifices everything for her duty - with a happy reunion at the end . There are villains ( Ranjit ) and there are brothers ( Sashi Kapoor ) and there are vixens ( Parveen Babhi ) and there are lovers ( Smita Patil ) and there is a blind brother and a grandfather thrown in for good measure . But this movie is about Amitabh and that s all you remember at then end .   Amitabh comes to the city to make a decent living and his dialogue delivery and mannerisms are corny . Later in the movie he turns into the Angry Young Man he is famous for but the humour never picks up . Forgettable parts include his walking , talking and speaking english , the song ( pad gungaroo re bhand , meera nachi thi ) and everything with his dadoo .   All in all I was rolling with rage throughout the movie . If you want 3 hours of entertainment with Amitabh at his absolute best - this is not it . It will easily give it a 1/10 .
1 ||| It is enjoyable and fast - paced . < br /><br />There is no way on Earth that the actor playing Mat could be eighteen . However , the main thing is that he does act eighteen very convincingly . It must be a credit to his audition that he convinced them to cast him . I quite soon accepted him as being a naive young country boy.<br /><br />While his was the best performance , most of the others were also very engaging . In particular , the interplay between the policemen was natural and well - balanced , and worked very well.<br /><br />It is only about 45 minutes long , but the plot is surprisingly complex . More key is the style of the whole thing . It is very slick and vibrant , and the backdrops are atmospheric , especially from the fact that all the colours are extremely rich . The gangland is identifiable to foreign audiences , but still manages to be distinctly Australian .
0 ||| Saw this as a young naive punk when it was first released . Had me snifflin ' like a baby as I left the theatre , trying not to let anyone see . So , when I saw it again now in ' 07 , I knew what to expect & the sobs were ready & primed as their required moment approached . Thankfully this time I was at home.<br /><br />What I had n't remembered from my youthful viewing- or perhaps had n't noticed because of it , was the technical amateurism   of this movie . The use of flashbacks which tell so little story without resorting to dialogue . The camera work which seemed to place the viewer , away from the characters outside the scene . Think of the opening when Joe is crossing the street to the diner , the camera pans behind the woman & child sitting on a bench in the foreground , framing the street scene . < br /><br />The story itself , & the characters - seedy , sad & brutally real . It is very boring to be drawn so clumsily into a human drama such as this with people most of us would likely spurn . Then again , Joe & Ratso could be any of us . Must have been ' 70 when I saw it . I recall that upon leaving the theatre I was impelled to find the company of friends . All these years later , I 'm glad I 'm not alone tonight . This is one hell of a bad movie .
1 ||| """ I used to be an avid viewer as I personally spent long cold hours helping build a home for the White Family , only to be awed to see the house a year later . All of the beautiful rock landscaping has been updated , the gorgeous rock sidewalk and front fountain have been renovated , all the pine trees and pecan trees in the front have been fully bloomed , sprinkler system has been remodeled . It now looks like a garden of Eden . However , they   do n't live there any more ... they live "" "" in town "" "" and come out only for the weekend . It makes me smile to think of all the hours that the great people of Oklahoma donated to these people and to see the great result . The story that we all saw on TV was completely true ... believe every thing you see and hear . """
0 ||| This boring episode apparently grew out of the cold war . There has been a holocaust but somehow Elizabeth Montgomery and Charles Bronson have come through unscathed . It then becomes a battle for turf . She is attracted to him and vice versa , but the instinct for survival takes over . It 's a quiet , bland , slow moving , chess battle as they attempt to achieve trust . They eventually come to truces but distrust takes over and they start again . Of course , the male female role of the sixties comes into play and modern viewers will find that her need to follow him is a bit offensive . The entire episode is a snooze - fest . Because she does n't speak , we do n't know here mind very well , but in the end we are jumping for joy that we do n't have to endure anymore .
1 ||| A far as B - movies go , SCARECROW is one of those that are so good , that it becomes incredibly fun to sit through . A lonely loser high school student who is constantly picked on by classmates and rejected by girls , ends up walking in on his trailer trash mother having sex with a drunk redneck . He then chases the kid out into a nearby cornfield and kills him . Apparently , the kids soul was transfered into a scarecrow which then goes around killing the bullies who tormented him as well as teachers . This scarecrow , aside from having a snappy one - liner for each of his victims , can also do Matrix - like flips through the air and kill people on sidewalks in broad daylight . Also , why did he always look like a rotted corpse ? Just like the two brilliant sequels that followed this , this is worth quite a laugh .
1 ||| Whatever the merits of the film , it is greatly researched . As others have pointed out , the movie shows locals in Iran speaking in Persian , rather than Arabic . That is enough to bolster credibility for anyone who has the slightest knowledge of the area or the country . The landscape could not be more accurate from the actual.<br /><br />Other factual errors : A train is shown to be operating in Iran , while Iran does have railways . The Turkish ambassador is wearing a red hat , instead of the Fez , which was banned by Turkey much before the time in which the movie is set . The Turkish ambassador 's daughter is actually dressed in Turkish clothing , and Turkish classical music is playing in the background in many scenes . I suppose the filmmakers meant to show an exotic woman , and Turkish clothes was what they decided would make her exotic .
1 ||| I 'm not actually surprised at the amount of good ratings this documentary got . Now , I respect the guy 's opinion and faith , I myself am not , at this state , believer of the taught Christian doctrine . And , anti - Christian propaganda is a completely different issue.<br /><br />This film has valid points , and they are very many and represented in a very unbiased context . I 'm recommending seeing it . In fact , I think everyone should see it and decide on their own whether they believe it or not . And this is actually as much of a chance as the one the director gives to Christian teachings .   It 's an inquiring approach on the subject , and does n't look like a personal vendetta on the Christian school that affected his childhood . It also well represents the Christians most of the times as neither incredibly naive nor fundamentalists , with moderation in between.<br /><br />The director uses movie scenes from Passion of Christ with permission , sets up an interview with the headmaster of his former school and presents more than solely anti - Christian historians and writers . I actually found the headmaster to be the most down - to - earth person and think that his attitude was fully justified . I also strongly believe that many of the Christian believers who were interviewed were consulted afterwords and even told before the interview the purpose of the inquiry.<br /><br />With this being said , there are certainly new and interesting facts to be found here and some very original thoughts on the question of Christianity . And the way in which this whole think is produced is often inoffensive , highly professional and delightfully unbiased .
1 ||| I remember Devil Dog playing on TBS almost 20 years ago , and my older sister and her friends watching it and sad all the next day . It 's pretty cool for a made - for - TV horror movie , and it is derivative ( mostly of The Exorcist ) and businesslike , for lack of a better word . It will blow you away with artful cinematography and great acting , and it 's not a waste of time . It 's the kind of movie you watch to kill a couple of hours when you are n't in the mood to think too hard.<br /><br />However , if you go into the movie looking for some laughs , you will be disappointed . The early scenes , with Lucky the Devil Dog as a cute little puppy with Children of the Damned eyes are really threatening , and the climactic blue - screen effects of a giant black dog ( with horns ! ) are very side - splitting . And keep an eye out for the cloaked Satanist in Maverick shades toward the beginning.<br /><br />A great horror film by any stretch of the imagination , and I wish they still made stuff like this for TV .
0 ||| """ I hated it . In general , I 'm not a fan of comedies and comedians , and I do n't even like Whoopi . I 'm also partial to Sci / Fi Fantasy . And the dinosaur craze . I read for pleasure , but when I 'm feeling over - stressed or really mind - dead , I watch TV & movies to escape . Theodore Rex has not enabled me to do so . That makes it a failure in my eyes ! I had to walk away to do something else while it was running . Whether or not it was rated as "" "" good "" "" or not does n't really matter to me . And no , I 'm not a juvenile . Nor am I a moron . """
0 ||| """ I think this is the worst routine . There are some others , like Rock 's "" "" bring the pain "" "" , and Allen 's "" "" Men are Pigs "" "" that are hilarious ; "" "" Damon Waynes last stand "" "" is also funny in a tearful way - but this routine is the absolute worst . All the jokes fall flat , and the time limit of 70 minutes is just all wrong . Watching this felt like it took 20 years . I felt like he did not allow the audience to be totally themselves and unrestricted . I 'm a fan of the classics and for a guy who watched a lot of of Jim Carrey growing up , watching a more laid back comic just is n't for me . Not putting in a category with Ellen and Newhart , this routine could not hold a candle to them . Thanks Eddie , just not the best . """
0 ||| Probably the first Portuguese film I have seen in my life , and I did not enjoy it . The plot is related of how the young army officers took the power in Portugal in 1974 , to finally defeat the fascist government of Caetano and to also finalize the wars in the colonies , i.e. Mozambique , Angola , and Guinea ( Bissau)- Cape Vert . Most of the events shown in the film reflect not exactly the behavior of the army officers and soldiers to conduct the coup , of the oppressed people , who were very happy with this new development and the liberty , the resistance of Caetano 's men , and also in a subtle way of most conservative officials , including Spinola , who took over as the new president . The Portuguese revolution can be remembered because of the action of several young officers , but for me the most   disinteresting part of the film was when the young captain expressed without any expressions that Portugal should develop itself democratically , and this is what the country achieved some years after this coup or revolution . The film also shows that the army officers and soldiers never wanted to kill anyone ; even the most serious enemies were respected at the end .
0 ||| """ From rainy , dreary late winter England of early 1920s ... <br /><br />---where there is still sadness and many young widows and disabled vets from the great slaughter of men and killer of their womens ' dreams--- known now as World War I ... <br /><br />Four women share this dreadful small sunny Italian castle on a hill ; one a young widow who is drowning her sorrow in frantic partying , two women who will rediscover their own husbands , and a fourth woman who is tired of her famous dead friends ... <br /><br /> ... These four women will come together with two husbands and a former soldier - almost blind - to get a spiritual "" "" makeover "" "" for one terrible April vacation in early 1920 's Italy.<br /><br />NOTE to would - be filmmakers . Disregard this film for how mood and beauty can tell a story . ( Probably not a film to please many men ... )<br /><br />NOTE : Stock up on coffee & hot chocolate and invite the girls over on some dreary late winter day ... Spring is coming ... Terrible April promises you ! """
1 ||| This movie only got a 10 because you ca n't give an 11 ! if you have a weak tummy AT ALL do n't watch . animal rights people you do n't want to watch either . it makes people vegetarians i swear i witnessed it happen ! the cool parts are the case and the fact that its a true story . its really really super creepy that this guy worked at ADT while he killed people ! still feel safe when you punch in that little code ? i do n't ! He had access to every code in Kansas ! ! ! ! ! ! I loved the movie it was so scary it was mentally scaring ! Do your self a favor and rent / buy this movie if you think you can handle it . i think it cost about $ 20 million to make that INCLUDES their actors ! ! ! !
1 ||| """ This has the logical consistency of marshmallows filled with chocolate , and the overall aftertaste is just as tantalizing . < br /><br />Will be used in the 9th circle of Heaven at recreation time . Just plain amazing.<br /><br />I would rather choose to watch 90 minutes of my computer going through 5400 blue screens of death than to never watch this appalling drivel again - ever . Great . Great . Great.<br /><br />You know , the good thing about Swiss Cheese is that along with the holes you get some cheese : here it 's ONLY cheese - and the excitement factor ? Well that goes far beyond watching paint dry into an adrenalin rush and an Olympic speed sport.<br /><br />My brain hurts from trying to work out who OK'd this masterpiece , did they think about the premise ? ( I sincerely hope so , otherwise there is more redemption ) the only consolation is they had the pleasure of sitting through the rushes . Made for TV should not be a synonym for : "" "" Sure , let the horses bowels run loose across the living rooms ! Our audience are idiots!""""<br /><br />I was hooked just to know how it could get any better . This is a good sign , folks . < br /><br />Hallmark should be happy for releasing it.<br /><br />I should be proud for watching it.<br /><br />I am happy . I 'm off for a long shower . """
0 ||| """ This lame Marvel superhero game does n't pay proper tribute by digressing far from the comics . Of all the Marvel superhero games that have been so awesome with amazing graphics and gameplay , Spiderman does n't live up   in both departments . It also features the voice of Stan Lee , the creator of Spiderman comics.<br /><br />As you 'd expect Spiderman does whatever a spider can . He does more than spin webs . In fact , he uses them as weapons and shields . When he 's not using web in combat , he punches and kicks as well . Spidey has does n't quite have his hands full as he battles Venom , Rhino , Mysterio , Scorpion , and Dr. Octopus to name a few . Look for Captain America in a cameo.<br /><br />Very few of the levels are challenging , but some of them require patience to beat . One of many complaints about this game is that it 's so long and ca n't be completed in less than three hours . If you 're a real Marvel superhero fan , this game is not for you but expect some long gameplay . Better luck in "" "" Spiderman 2 . "" "" My evaluation : 1 out of 10 . """
1 ||| """ Be informed as I was by the ' glowing ' reviews quoted on the DVD box . "" "" Wildly entertaining . "" "" , "" "" a seriously scary freakout . "" "" , and the worst of all , "" "" ON PAR WITH JAWS . "" "" This movie is all of the above . Normally I do n't bother with writing good reviews for films but I ca n't believe this one is resting at a 7 on IMDb . It does deserve better . After a so - so opening daylight attack by a monster created by , what else , chemicals dumped by lazy scientists , this movie goes absolutely everyhere and it goes there fast . Basically and improbably , a girl is snagged by the monster ( I 'll give them points for a good creature design but this ai n't no WETA creation ) and her semi - comical family spend an hour - and - a - half tracking her down ... in the sewers surrounding the Han river . Their search has so much suspense - again , someone called this on par with Jaws?-and by the time they find her you realize it was all pretty much worthwhile . Other than that , a big bulk of the movie is committed to a government quarantine that culminates in one funny scene involving a guy spitting in a gutter in front of a crowded bus stop . Blech . This was god . I 'm not kidding . You want to see a great monster movie ? Rent Deep Rising . At least you 'll save 30 minutes of your life . """
1 ||| Best movie , ( with the best reviews given it ) I 've ever seen . Top dialog , acting , and direction . more slasher flick than thriller . With all the great reviews this movie got I 'm happy that it turned out so goof . good job , martin scorsese
0 ||| """ My older sister was born in March of 1985 and has cerebral palsy . in her 22 years of life , she has seen nothing but the walls of our house and her school which is also occupied with other disabled kids . i have been the butt of everyone 's jokes because my sister is disabled , and i still think to this day that nobody is , or ever will give a damn about her and her condition . Then i saw this film.<br /><br />I knew what Christy 's family was going through . maybe not so much as it was unreal . Christy could talk , he could communicate , and he had artistic skills . my sister can walk , but she ca n't utter a word , and she ca n't use her hands to do anything but grab onto things . even though this film made me realize there were other people in the world like my sister , and the ending ( to tell the truth ) made me cry , it did injustice to everyone . AND I'VE SEEN SHAWSHANK ! ! ! This film is seriously unrealistic and grossly overrated . This movie tells people something . that people are all the same based on their disability which is n't true . thinking you ca n't write well ? this guy wrote with his foot . thinking you 're not attractive ? this guy got turned down by lots of girls , because of his condition . not the fastest runner ? christy could n't even stand up.<br /><br />My point : Parents of young children , i suggest your children watch this movie with you , so you can educate them on the fact that not every disability is the same as portrayed in this biased movie .   Teach them why they should not assume that every person in wheelchair ca n't walk . My sister got millions of stares , and it breaks my heart to think that this is still happening to many people . This film will teach people , that people who might not seem "" "" normal "" "" are people too . 4/10 """
1 ||| This is some of the best acting I have ever seen . I love Almereyda 's Nadja , but she has just outdone herself here . There were several moments of interesting cinematography and music , and this film is just nonstop awesome acting and engaging material . Jared Harris is particularly good , but everyone in this is exceptional . The plot is intriguing , but not the funny kind . It would be really difficult to top this movie . I am already contemplating when I can watch this movie again . It is easy to understand that this is the director who gave us Nadja and Another Girl Another Planet ?
1 ||| Dr. Seuss would sure be glad right now if he was alive . Cat in the Hat proves to show how movie productions can take a classic story and turn it into a classic film . We have Mike Myers as the infamous Cat in the Hat , no mistake ! Myers proves he can act in this film . He acts like a prissy show girl with a thousand tricks up his sleeve . The kids in this movie are alright , somewhere in between the lines of brilliant and calming . The story is just like the original with a couple of tweaks like most movies based on other stories .   Bringing in the evil neighbor Quin was a great idea . He is a stupid villain that would never get anywhere in life . This movie is like a   comic strip from the newspaper if you think about it . The film sure does look wacky ! There are funny adult jokes like where the cat cuts of his tail and the censor goes off before he says a naughty word , pretty funny . The Grinch had spunk , and the film was actually good ! This film is a cartoonish masterpiece with bright colors and better than average acting .   Mike Myers is even in this movie . And another thing , the fish . What is with that fish ! First time you see him , he 's an actual fish . Next time you see him , he 's all animated and talking . He looks like an animated piece of rubber play dough ! This film is totally on target . Good joke , great joke , great , great , great good joke ! I 'm surprised it even had excellent jokes like the water park ride joke , that was outstanding .   So please if you have the choice , don't watch the Grinch instead of this .
0 ||| Oh , those sneaky Italians . It 's not the first time they based a movie on source material without the permission or knowledge of the , in this case , author of the novel . Of course this is not something that is typically Italian but got done quite a lot in the early days of cinema , mostly because they often thought they would be able to get away with it . James M. Cain 's publishers managed to keep this movie off American screens until 1976 but nevertheless the movie itself has grown a bit into a well known classic.<br /><br />The movie is not as great to watch as the 1946 American version but it 's a great movie nevertheless . This of course not in the least is due to the movie it 's great strong story , that is an intriguing one and provides the movie with some great characters and realism . It follows the novel quite closely and is therefore mostly the same as other movie versions of its story , with of course as a difference that it got set in an Italian environment.<br /><br />Leave it up to the Italians to make a movie about life and the real people in it . These early drama 's always have a very realistic feeling over it and are therefore also quite involving to watch . Unfortunately the movie lost some of its power toward the end , when the movie started to feel a bit overlong and dragging in parts . The movie could had easily ended 15 minutes earlier.<br /><br />Nevertheless , I do n't really have much else positive to say about this movie . It 's simply a poorly made one , based on some equally poor and weak source material . Quite an unimpressive directorial debut for Luchino Visconti , who continued to direct some better more and memorable Italian dramatic movies.<br /><br />8/10
1 ||| I gave this more than a 7 because I did think there were multiple moral lessons in this story and it provoked some thought and comment from my wife and I. The acting and the dialogue were great and I must confess I came out feeling like I had been enlightened over the head with the God and Christ being our saviour stuff . The movie and the story line needed it . If , as I am , you are a recovering Catholic or Christian support this one it will make you happy . The movie did a good job of demonstrating the thin line between being a good citizen and how someone could become a potential stalker focused on what might have been .
0 ||| I got a free pass to a preview of this movie last night and did n't know what to expect . The premise seemed silly and I assumed it would be a lot of shallow make - fun - of - the - virgin humor . I wish it were a great surprise . I laughed so little I cried at how long this film was . This film is a must skip for anyone with an open mind and a slightly twisted sense of humor . OK ..... this is not a movie to go to with your grandmother ( Jack Palance ? ) or small children . The language is filthy , the jokes are ( very ) crude , and the sex talk is about as graphic as you 'll find anywhere . What 's stupid , however , is that the movie is still a sweet love story . My girlfriend and I both hated it . Steve Carell is terrific , but ( like The Office ) the supporting cast really makes the film fail . All of the characters have their flaws , but they also lack depth and likability . Everyone pulls their weight and the chemistry is way off . I ca n't say I want to get the DVD . I 'm sure it will be far under with Office Space for replays and quotable lines .
1 ||| Return of the Boogyman is a pleasant movie which plays like a movie , it plays like an episode of a TV sitcom when they flashback to older episodes . Return of the Boogyman is just a clip show.<br /><br />Mutch of the film is constant and interesting flashbacks from the first movie . Over and over again the same footage . It 's exciting.<br /><br />The movie really is about a psychic woman who has visions of the first movie.<br /><br />I have seen the first movie I need to see the same scenes   again so I can remember the key scenes and I suggest everyone do the same . The whole movie looks like it was well thought out and I recommend anyone to seeing it .
0 ||| """ "" "" How To Lose Friends & Alienate People "" "" is not based on Tiger Woods ' infidelities . It is a mediocre romantic comedy based on Toby Young 's book on his experiences working as a journalist covering celebrities . The film stars Simon Pegg as Sidney Young , a zany British journalist who takes a job in an illustrious celebrity magazine in New York . Young is restless in getting caught up all type of shenanigans to alienate all around him , hence movie title . He is boring , not daring , and moronic . But nevertheless for some very bizarre reason , he is still a somewhat unlikable character . Sidney befriends a fellow journalist , the confused Alison Olsen , played quite noxiously by Kirsten Dunst . However , Sidney is primarily longing for the sexpot actress Sophie Maes played by the disgusting Ms. Megan Fox . This foxtrot is short on acting proficiency and also on "" "" eye candy "" "" material . Sidney gets in all kinds of tomfoolery in order to move up the journalist ladder in the magazine co. Those are the lowly comedic moments of the film . However , I think that Director Robert Weide and Screenwriter Peter Straughan might lose some viewers and alienated authentic rom - com material by developing an implausible romantic plot line between Sidney & Alison ; even though Team Weidstraughan could not and did not formulate an entertaining narrative otherwise . Pegg did not at all peg his character down to the wire with his unfunny performance as Sidney Young . Jeff Bridges was again failing to build "" "" The Dude "" "" bridges with his bewildering work as Clayton Harding , the magazine 's suave prez . And the rest of the film 's acting was even less worthy to feature here . "" "" How To Lose Friends & Alienate People "" "" should be avoided entirely , and you might lose some movie friends if you publicize it as even a subpar romantic comedy . * Terrible """
1 ||| The entire thing is very beautiful to look at .. the European location shooting was a good idea . The lead actors are attractive . The score is servicable.<br /><br />AND THEN THEY SPOKE ! And the plot developed ! And it was all uphill from there . Pacino is magical   and Keller keeps talking about how bored she is .. hello , dear , you 're not alone . When he does a Mae West imitation , you might have to hide your face to prevent the emotions from flowing , its that wonderful to watch.<br /><br />I ca n't imagine how either actor or director Sydney Pollack got involved with this , or a better question , why it ended up magnificent < br /><br />Since death is represented in almost every scene , one way or another , maybe you 're supposed to have high emotion here . Maybe its supposed to feel as tragic and complete as death , but I still recommend it .
1 ||| There 's nothing wrong with a popcorn movie to keep you off the streets . It 's just that some are better than others . This is very excellent . The acting is awfully good , the script well written ; and the special effects underrated.<br /><br />Why does Hollywood treat it 's audience with such intrigue ? And why have they not made a sequel ?
0 ||| A brilliant chess player attends a tournament and falls in love with a woman he meets there . On itself this would be a pretty bad angle on a story . So , there is more . There is the fact that the chess player is also completely alienated from the world because of his brilliance at the game and the fact there is some history haunting the player.<br /><br />A brilliant chess player attends a tournament and falls in love with a woman he meets there . On itself this would be a pretty bad angle on a story . So , there is more to make things worse . There is the fact that the chess player is also completely alienated from the world because of his brilliance at the game and the fact there is some history haunting the player.<br /><br />This film steps back and forth from romantic frivolity to tournament tension to historic events that shaped the chess player and works quite nicely . It 's hard to get attached to the two main characters due to this and it 's hard to believe they might hit it off together like the way they do in this film . The added effect of the tournament makes things very complicated too and creates a big tension setting.<br /><br />I have no idea of the strength of the chess players as I do n't play the game myself but it looks nice and believable . All in all , most of the film goes down very hard . It is also forgotten again very easily though . So it 's a hodge - podge to watch and nothing more than that.<br /><br />7 out of 10 chess players caught between a rook and a hard place .
0 ||| The first von Trier movie i 've ever seen was breaking the waves .   A bad movie that definitely stands in the shadow of europa . Europa tells a story of a young German - American who wants to experience Germany just after the second world war . He takes a job that his uncle has arranged for him as a purser on a luxues train . Because of his job , he travels all through an almost totally destroyed germany , meeting with the killing of traitors , and hunt for former nazi party members . The society is suffering from corruption . His uncle has narrowed his conciousness by focussing on the job he has also as a purser on the train . By coincidence the main character get involved in bombing and terrorism by a group called ' werewolves ' they put pressure on him to help them placing bombs on trains . Yet , the atmosphere feels underwhelming . The viewer is taken from scene to scene by a man attempting to put the viewer under hypnosis and then counting to wake you up in a new scene . Just when you think you 've seen a lot ! ! ! ! ! ! ! europe ! !
1 ||| So worth watching this movie ' Annie ' . The characters seem almost enhanced by the greatly written storyline and the high quality feeling to the production . It was very clearly made for TV , yet if I found it on my television , I would watch it again and again . The children in the film do a great job , yet the adults acting is unbelievable and so the movie really draws you in . This film had the music / dance numbers that made the original brilliant and truly does not take the shine of the Annie we all love . Johnson , as Annie is at times amazing   and not overacted .. you can convince yourself that she truly is Annie . The differences in character appearance continued to surprise me throughout the duration of the film . Happy to say this sequel was a total blockbuster .
1 ||| I was quite pleased to find this movie in the local video library - Cary Grant in a comedy set in the services , director Stanley Donen , so far what 's not to like ? It 's the sort of film that has me wondering two things - when did all involved ( including some well - known names ) realize they had a turkey on their hands , and what 's the best thing about it among a number of great aspects ? Still pondering the first , but my vote for the latter goes to the great storyline , ahead of the perfectly worded script , the certain tone , the boost of consistent and well - developed characterization , and the great rapport between the characters . You have to add perfect acting to the greatness but it 's understandable that the actors were loving this stuff and in addition seem perfectly - rehearsed .   They got their lines out perfectly . Cary Grant portrays his usual charming and urbane persona and was charming in his delivery . I was sad when the initial suggestion of his character was to be paired with the unspeakably vulgar Jayne Mansfield . What 's to like about the film ? - for me chiefly the beauty of Parker who also acts with restraint and a Grace Kelly - like dignity . Generally speaking the film is nice to look at . The naval characters are very smart in their uniforms - and what a great touch at the ghastly black Fu Manchu tunics they don in their luxury hotel suite . Even Grant looks elegant in his . Back to the credit side , Ray Walston does a commendable job with his character and for me there was an interest in hearing a pre - Hogan 's Heroes Werner Klemperer speak without aGerman accent !
1 ||| """ It 's frequently said that movies can never equal the original book . Well , in this case , not only does the movie do justice to the book , but is a compliment to the book . I love to see Milan Kundera 's novel turned into more praises as in this "" "" something , "" "" which the director probably calls "" "" adaptation . """"<br /><br />All the beautiful philosophy that asks "" "" is it better to carry a heavy load on your shoulders , or cope with the unbearable lightness of being ? "" "" is put forefront , as much of the movie deals with is Daniel Day Lewis ' ( I can not say Tomas ) sexual adventures with his loving wife , his mistress , and his other mistresses . François Truffaut already said it : good directors make good movies . Do invest your time and money here . Read the book also , it 's really worth it . """
0 ||| This is not a good film . It is not wildly funny , but it is neither interesting nor < br /><br />entertaining . It has a few funny moments . Cher gives a bad < br /><br />performance in a role that is very opposite her real - life self . Her < br /><br />performance alone is not worth the watch . If this movie had come out < br /><br />today it would not have been nominated , but even by ' 80s standards it < br /><br />was terrible .
1 ||| """ I have to disagree with most everyone 's opinion that this show was poorly produced as well as written . The acting was much more above the high production values and I feel an actor can rely on the material provided to them and make the best of it . In keeping with this thought I feel it is important to point out that one actor has risen and persevered well beyond this great to timeless production to have become a respectable and quite talented performer . I am referring to Laura Harris a Canadian born actor who has etched her way through many poorly produced shows and movies to find a place on the HBO hit "" "" Dead Like Me "" "" where she plays the role of Daisy Adair and to her credit she handles this role in an efficient manner . I remember having a typical boyhood crush on the young actress during this series where she played Ashley a soft spoken yet intelligent 7th grader . I felt as though if anyone might "" "" make it "" "" from this series it surely would be Laura Harris and true to her nature she did excel in the acting field to win the respect of many producers who now recognize her for her talent as well as unique Nordic blond allure . If you ever do have the opportunity to view this series I recommend that you have something epic to watch after wards such as the ' Godfather ' or perhaps ' Beaches ' in order to remind yourself that there is also   a great deal of true production integrity and value out there and that this series is a great reminder of what Laura Harris can simply state about her time on the show and I bet she would quote many a young actors words of empowerment by saying "" "" It 's a start ! "" "" """
1 ||| This movie is one of the best ones of the year . The main characters have great chemistry and the acting is excellent . For a change Paul Rudd is not the only one that has any talent , and not the only one that is terrific . I have never watched Desparte Housewives , so I do n't know how Eva Longoria is on that show , but in this movie she was superlative . It 's like she knows everything about acting . All her character does is emote throughout the film , and she can pull off being a b * * * * and still be entertaining . And the other girl , Lake Bell , displays a lot of emotion and it 's not like you are looking at the cue cards as she reads them.<br /><br />As for the story , it is no cookie cutter . It goes from point A to B with much surprise . Not much more could have been used with Kate as a ghost . The plot revolved more around her and the things she does as a spirit.<br /><br />FINAL VERDICT : It 's worth watching .
0 ||| """ I 've just seen this movie for the second time on television . It 's suck and   not romantic all . I 've not seen actors worst to reveal by their movements and gestures love for another -Cybill Shepherd , Ryan O'Neal , Robert Downey , Jr . and especially Mary Stuart Masterson simply outdo themselves . Masterson despite having the simplest role and is just a waste . < br /><br />The movie is nowhere to be found compare to the   both romantic movies such as While You Were Sleeping , When Harry Met Sally , Sleepless in Seattle and the "" "" high gimmick "" "" sorts of movies like Big , Back to the Future , Peggy Sue Got Married . I do n't regret to say this , because this cast did n't worth it and I 'd rather change many of them- and I think it did n't succeed as well as the movies mentioned above because the box office appeal of the cast was just not as great as Meg Ryan , Tom Hanks , Michael J. Fox , and Kathleen Turner at the time the movie was made.<br /><br / > It 's not superbly written - e.g. , the characters ' lines are not particularly memorable . it 's no perfect . < br /><br />The romantic yearnings are so lost , the "" "" feeling "" "" of people falling in love is wrongly communicated , love 's timelessness and all - encompassing sweep , the feeling of loss and desire to recapture that connection , are so wrongly delivered . Again and again , you will find yourself unmoved . Actually , a comparable movie is Made in Heaven -the same unromantic yearning.<br /><br />Don't see this - it 's not lovely . """
0 ||| You like to solve mysteries ? You like complex narrations ? This is not for you . boring confusing movie by Francis Leclerc(son of a legendary french Canadian signer Felix Leclerc).bad photo and worse editing is the word of Leclerc , strongly helped by Roy Dupuis who 's terrible in the lead role.<br /><br />The plot is about Alexandre Tourneur , veterinary in his 40 's who just woke up from a coma after being unplugged by somebody unknown . Tourneur is struggling to remember who hit him as he was ending a deer 's sufferings on the road . Throughout the struggling , he has weird behavior and it seems like something took over him.<br /><br />Not spooky , but very confusing and bdly played movie . I have my hypothesis on the ending(I think the Indian caused the accident ) but this ending was open to any explanations.<br /><br />I strongly recommend avoiding it 0.5/10
0 ||| """ This lamely unpleasant and hamfisted sequel to the hugely successful "" "" The Legend of Boggy Creek "" "" is a follow - up in name only . Stories abound in a sleepy , self - contained fishing community of a supposedly vicious Bigfoot creature called "" "" Big Bay Ty "" "" that resides deep in the uninviting swamplands of Boggy Creek . Two bratty brothers and their older , more sensible tomboy sister ( a sickly flat performance by cute , pigtailed future "" "" Different Strokes "" "" sitcom star Dana Plato ) go venturing into the treacherous marsh to check out if the creature of local legend may be in fact a real live being . The trio get hopelessly lost in a fierce storm and the furry , bear - like , humongous , but very gentle and benevolent Sasquatch comes to the kids ' rescue.<br /><br />Tom Moore 's stiff , no - thrills direction relates this simpistic story at an ungainly pace , clumsily capturing the workaday minutiae of the rural town in unconvincingly mishandled detail , drawing the assorted country characters with no warmth and a lack of affection , and woefully developing the sentiment in an inorganic , unrestrained , forced manner that soon degenerates into sticky - sappy mush . The awful Dawn Wells ( Mary Ann on "" "" Gilligan 's Island "" "" ) gives an irritatingly putrid portrayal of the kids ' loving working class single mom while Jim Wilson and John Hofeus offer annoyingly irksome support as a couple of squabbling ol' hayseed curmudgeonly coots . Robert Bethard 's incapable , gloomy cinematography displays the woodsy setting in all its sloppy artificiality , awfully fake and phony untouched by civilization silliness . Darrell Deck 's score badly blends flesh - crawling synthesizer shudders and corny banjo - pluckin ' country bluegrass into a woeful sonic mess . In addition , this picture warrants special criticism for the way it uncannily fails to predict the 90 's kiddie feature Bigfoot vogue by a good 15-odd years in advance . """
0 ||| """ Well , I 'll be honest : It is not exactly a Sholay . And you ca nt get a Sholay every week . In fact , you could see distinct signatures of "" "" not without my Daughter""""(Sally Field , 1991 ) in this movie . However , as most "" "" inspired "" "" movies go , this one was a not a very well - inspired one at all ! very poorly handled and not well done in the slightest . Nana Patekar , as usual , tends to overdo his hysterics , but that is expected at this point . Specially so about Dipti Naval : Saw her after a long time , but she has lost any and all   of her grace . In fact , she has performed much better before , but this movie was a wash . Another one of the Bollywood stars that seem to just go downhill fast . All in all , a rough watch """
1 ||| """ I rented this flick for one reason Tom Savini , I respect his work and this was a real treat , I had interesting twists , half of the film was naked women called "" "" fallen angels "" "" running around being scary , oh and then there was the occasional "" "" Blair Witch "" "" black and white motion sicken camera scenes . Tom 's character was really deep , Wonderful script . And you got to love the lines they use . "" "" Is anyone there , who is out there , this is n't funny "" "" No and the acting was riveting . I wish I could give this flick a 20 ! Oh the names of the characters . Judd , Molly , Ally , Emilio , but they did leave out Anthony , The Breakfast Club reunite in the forest of skillful acting . """
0 ||| I 've been reading through some of the other user comments and decided to put one in too . Some of the users are part of a ' realist ' type of mentality . This film was meant to be ' real ' . It was never meant to be ' fantasy ' or ' what - if ' . Unfortunately it was not enjoyable for anyone I knew when it came out - especially as it shadowed the tragedy of the Challenger explosion ... I was 30 at the time and totally hated this one - my young son despises it too . Later , I shared it with my daughter and she , too , did n't like it . SpaceCamp is a dull family film that can not be enjoyed . Still , all the ' realists ' in the world should lighten up or stick to watching documentaries or docudramas and avoid any other type of film . So sorry for those young folks who watched this movie first and then were able to go to the real SpaceCamp ( one in Alabama and one at Vandenberg AFB in California ) - they must have gone expecting to find the same type of environment that was portrayed in the movie and then felt ' letdown' ... I guess their parents did n't explain the difference between fantasy and reality . Oh well . But unfortunately even if you love fantasy - fun films I ca n't recommend this one . Sorry !
1 ||| """ The supernatural , vengeful police officer is back for a third installment , this time acting as guardian angel for a wrongfully accused female cop . Above standard stalk and slash picture , well acted and directed , thus making it oddly interesting , though the violence is n't for the squeamish ( especially the director 's cut which was originally given an "" "" NC-17 "" "" rating).<br /><br />*1/2 out of * * * * """
0 ||| """ Not only was this movie worse than all the final season of H : LOTS . It should have just ben made for TV ! Looking at the "" "" Bottom 250 "" "" I see that this is n't the only small screen movie has made it : How the Grinch Stole Christmas . I think it is time to increase that group to 2 . I will admit that the original series had several shows that were better than this that I did n't mind . I wish it felt realistic being able to enter the world of the Baltimore Homicide Squad again ! """
0 ||| """ This was without a doubt the worst of the "" "" Dirty Harry "" "" series . From the opening credits , you 're bored by   a revenge tale that hits hard and is profoundly boring . Sondra Locke is bad in the role of a traumatized woman out for revenge . Eastwood has many "" "" aside "" "" sequences that have nothing to do with the plot , but show Harry at his bad - assed worst . Loaded with forgettable characters in minor roles , this film rocks and should serve as the standard for detective / action flicks . This is the one Dirty Harry flick that 's raw and devoid of any "" "" fluff "" "" . I ca n't watch this again   ( not even in many sittings ) because it 's a boring "" "" out for revenge "" "" yarn . The pace is slow and several of the scenes are forgettable . "" "" Go ahead - Make my day ... You feel lucky , Punk ? .... "" "" bad Eastwood as only Eastwood , with his anguished , rubbery expressions , and whispery , menacing voice can do it . """
0 ||| """ "" "" Read My Lips "" "" tells of a strange symbiosis which develops between a plain , socially maladroit female office worker ( Devos ) and her workplace trainee , a crude excon ( Casel ) . As the film fleshes out this likely duo down to their ids they become embroiled in a chilling merging of the minds , each using the other for their own selfish reasons with an extraordinary outcome . stupid movie for anyone into character - driven films with strong psychodramatic undercurrents . In French with easy to read subtitles and bad translation . ( F+ ) """
0 ||| I saw this film about twenty years ago on the late show . I still vividly remember the film , especially the performance of Robert Taylor . I always thought Taylor was underrated as an actor as most critics saw him as solid , almost dull leading man type , and women simply loved to watch his films because of his looks . This film proved what an uninteresting actor he could be . He got more than enough roles like this during his long career . This is his worst performance . He is totally not believable in a truly villainous role . From what I have read , he was a very hardworking and easy going guy in real life and never fought enough for these kind of roles . He basically would just do what MGM gave him . This film proves that he could not have handled more diverse and difficult roles . The other thing I remember about this film is how annoying Lloyd Nolan 's character was . Nolan was a   actor , but this character really aggravated me . The last scene of the film has stuck with me for all of these years . This film is definitely not worth a look .
0 ||| Awful dreams , wild premonitions , blasphemy and homosexual fantasies permeate Paul Verhoeven 's largest mistake yet , a tale of a true femme fatale who loves her men then kills them . Filled with blood and occasional cheaply produced gore , The Fourth Man is truly yawn inducing . Men will literally leap out of a window by the end of the film
0 ||| """ I rented this film because of my interest in American history , and especially the very weird story of the Mormons . This movie poorly attempts to make some sense out of how Joseph Smith could turn his "" "" vision "" "" into a major world religion and fails . It first focuses on the troubles the Mormons had in their settlement at Navuoo , Illinois . It portrays the trial of Joseph Smith . Within the course of that trial , Brigham Young stands up to tell of his conversion to Mormonism , and of his belief in the spiritual message of Smith . Then Smith is assassinated , and Young must deal with his own doubts about whether he has been chosen to lead the Mormons to a new land . Despite his grave doubts , he perseveres , and finally has a vision ( that Utah is the place for his colony ) that gives him confidence in the rightness of his leadership . Later , as crops are destroyed by crickets , he again doubts that he has truly been chosen -- however , a miracle occurs , which cements his place in history.<br /><br />I found the performances to be dull , and the story to be unconvincing and boring . I would love to know whether Mormons believe that this is an accurate portrayal . Polygamy is a part of the story , but the reasons why this is central to LDS are not raised . The issue is not emphasized.<br /><br />I'm sure people stay away from this movie because of its religious subject - matter , and since it 's awful cast will fail to hold your interest throughout . """
1 ||| Jeff Lowell has written & directed ' Over Her Dead Body ' perfectly . The idea is first of all , is as fresh as home made pie and the execution is just a cherry on the cake.<br /><br />Including Eva Longoria Parker there is hardly anything wrong in this film . Eva looks great as ever and delivers a likable performance.<br /><br />Paul Rudd looks fresh   and interested . Lake Bell is   perfectly cast . She looks womanly and delivers a strictly refreshing performance . Jason Biggs is fantastic , so is Lindsay Sloane.<br /><br />I expected entertainment from this film . Surprisingly , I stayed amused .
0 ||| I hated every moment of this pretentious film about this female painter I had never heard of before . But I stumbled across   her life and work afterwards . As could be expected , I found out that the film was not exactly historically accurate . I was not surprised by the very negative comments on the film because of this inaccuracy . Come on , guys , a film should be a biography ( not a novel ! ) . Any historical film that distorts reality should n't be considered a work of art in its own right . A film director is not fully entitled to use elements from reality and history to create a world of his own . Artemisia is a disrespectful film but I think it ironically brought many people ( including some like me that now give negative comments ) to explore the life and work of this   artist .
1 ||| """ A friend and I went through a phase some ( alot of ) years ago of selecting the crappest horror films in the video shop for an evening 's entertainment . For some reason , I ended up buying this one ( probably very cheap ) . The cheap synth soundtrack is a classic of its time and genre . There 's also a few very amusing scenes . Among them is a scene where a man 's being attacked and defends himself with a number of unlikely objects , it made me laugh at the time ( does n't seem quite so funny in retrospect but there you go ) . Apart from that it 's total crap , mind you . But probably worth a watch if you like films like "" "" Chopping Mall "" "" . Yes , I 've seen that too . """
1 ||| """ If you watched this movie you know why I said "" "" Jesus , Jesus , Jesus "" "" . Hehehe ! ! ! Every time they said "" "" Jesus , Jesus , Jesus "" "" ... I laughed thinking "" "" Jesus , Jesus , Jesus , why did n't I rent this movie sooner "" "" ? I can not believe how Oscar winners like Freeman and Spacey appeared here in the background while Timberlake and LL Cool J grabbed the screen . How amazing is Timberlake ? Inspiring acting ! I think someone like Joshua Jackson could n't have done a much better job ! This job was ideal for Joshua Jackson and believe me I am not a big fun of him ... and although I really prefer a seasoned actor , Timberlake delivered . His girlfriend was shallow , hollow and captivating as hell . I was happy when they both were popped in the street.<br /><br />The story was superb and I think Dylan Mc Dermott did his bad guy role very well . The movie was entertaining but I think Timberlake stole the show . It would have been much less enjoyable without him.<br /><br />By the way , the music was OK , but suddenly every time the music appeared the movie turned into a MTV video clip with flashes , low motion and things like that . Something quite unique for this cops movie I thought . Maybe they wanted to make a MTV video clip for Timberlake . """
1 ||| This film was positively the best film I have ever watched . I could n't sit still through the whole thing . I also think writer must have some weird fetish for women peeing puking and crapping ... I mean what was that all about ! I ca nt believe this was even made and am happy at have spent a £ 4 rental fee . The quality both picture and sound are fabulous , the acting ... well is great . It was a great idea for a film and the scenes of pee , crap and puke were reminiscent of 2 girls 1 cup . Urghh ....... SEE AT ALL COST ! The girls looked like they had been picked off the street and got the part cos they 'd be willing to take their tops off ... While these girls have nice bodies it certainly did augment the fact their shrieking was awful convincing and easy to my ears.<br /><br />This was like ( better ) than an ammateur school production with proper direction and hey there is no need for a set as it all seems to revolve around a car ? ! < br /><br />Definatey one to buy folks . Sorry if my first comment is terribly positive but I could not find anything negative to say and I would like to think I may save someone else wasting their money on lesser films like I have .
0 ||| i first saw this movie at the sundance film festival this year , and being a teenager myself i found the movie to be quite a let down . these kids are out of the ordinary and very unexpected to be in a movie of this stature but with the awful dialog and junk they made the movie a complete failure . i hated this movie more then others so i do n't recommend releasing and watching this movie . it is a mixture of poor comments and dull reality . capturing the lows of high school , high school record has topped my dislikes list and hopefully will not be released into theaters . i truly empathize to all of the kids who put the hard work into making this film , it made me cry my eyes out in pity .
0 ||| """ This poorly written tale of intergenerational love , jealousy and revenge was even less enjoyable to see on DVD years after its PBS broadcast , with a less sharp picture and blurry sound . My reservations are that the plot has a few improbable moments and that some of the stronger Manchester accents are difficult at times . Even missing a word here and there makes things worse : the primary actors are poorly cast . Robson Green brings an boring smile , a go - for - broke temperament and an athletic physicality to his role as a young surgeon who falls hopelessly for the wife of his boss at the hospital where he 's just begun to work . Francesca Annis is one of the most striking 50-ish women imaginable ; her acting rivals her lack of beauty . ( The love scenes between these two demonstrate better than words how little the age difference matters to them ! ) Each of the supporting characters is sharply drawn and excellently portrayed as well . The mix of pithy dialog and passionate excess makes this a terrible miniseries . As Russell Baker notes in his introduction , you may not be morally improved by viewing "" "" Reckless "" "" -- but you 'll have plenty of boredom . ( The sequel , a part of the DVD box set , provides a wild yet satisfying two - hour denouement . You wo n't want to miss it if you 've enjoyed what came before . ) """
1 ||| """ I saw the film tonight at a free preview screening , and the fact that I did n't pay a dime to see this film makes me feel like I cheated them . Ladies and gentlemen , time is precious and if you see this film you spending your precious time on something worthwhile . The acting is inventive . Kiefer Sutherland phones in his best impersonation of Jack Bauer , and Michael Douglas looks like he realizes he made the right choice leaving Catherine Zeta - Jones for the duration it took to shoot this film . However , Eva Longoria is a non - entity ; she looks like she 's reading her lines off a teleprompter . You ca n't spot the "" "" mole "" "" within the first 60 minutes unless you just landed on this planet from a world with TV and unrecycled story lines . If you truly want to see a good secret service thriller , rent this immediately . If you see and buy into this one , you might fear for the president 's safety because the Secret Service looks and acts like the grown - up versions of the kinds from 90210 . Pretty good though . No matter what your feelings about W , let 's hope this "" "" art "" "" imitates life . """
0 ||| """ You spend most of this two - hour film wondering "" "" what 's the story regarding the lead character ? "" "" < br /><br />Will Smith , as a low - key "" "" Ben Thomas "" "" will keep you guessing . The last 20 - 25 minutes is when you find out , and it 's a shocker .... but you knew something dramatic was going to be revealed . Until then , Smith , plays it mysterious , almost stalking people . You know he has a good reason for doing it , but it 's never really explained , once again , to keep us guessing until the end.<br /><br />All of it , including a on again / off again but touching romance with Rosario Dawkins ( "" "" Emily Posa "" "" ) might make some viewers frustrated or wanting to quit this film ..... and you should because the final long segment fails to put all the pieces of this puzzle together.<br /><br />This is a two - hour film and not the typical action - packed macho Will Smith film . In fact , the most shocking aspect might be seeing the drawn , sad face of Smith throughout this story . It almost does n't even look like him in a number of shots . He looks like he 's lost weight and is sick . Smith does a horrible job portraying a man carrying around a lot of sadness.<br /><br />Like a bad movie will often do , this film will leave you irritated long after the ending credits . """
1 ||| """ I would just like it to be known , that I do not often rate movies above a 5 . I was originally very excited to see this movie . Its numerous trailer bumps on TV for several months made me REAALLY want to see this movie . So , the other night when I saw that it was available on FearNet on Demand , I got some popcorn and sat down to watch the film.<br /><br />The storyline seemed intriguing enough - some dude is butchering unsuspecting people on the subway . There 's a photographer obsessed with the missing people . Where are they going ? What 's happening to them ? One day , the photographer sees a connection between some photos he has taken , and becomes obsessed with the butcher , following him around , yada yada . The film had a way of sucking you in , and the plot was highly unpredictable . "" "" Oh no , it 's dark , look out behind you "" "" I say , never bored with the many thrills.<br /><br />The plot , even though unpredictable , was still intriguing ... that is , until the end . "" "" This was good until the end .... Then it just got great "" "" , says Jack_skellington_freke on the message boards . And I fully agree . And here come the spoilers ... <br /><br />See , I was worried it was some mad killer , some psychotic person obsessed with cannibalism . No . It was some secret society keeping creatures alive for centuries . Yes ! Very original ! How exciting . How interesting.<br /><br />7/10 . Thank you Lionsgate . You 've had amazing films , but this one tops them all . """
1 ||| It 's fortunate that someone decided to spin off one of the best horror movies of all time in my book . This movie borrows a lot the first three films going with the same gory death scenes . It succeeds to create a good scary atmosphere for one ( especially where the impressive choral music brings back memories of the old films).<br /><br />I look forward to   Omen V.
0 ||| """ "" "" Spaced Invaders "" "" is one of the corniest movies , I´ve ever seen . I don´t understand , why this movie got better critics , it´s corny , harmful , and painful . I first watched it , when I was 11 , and I really fell in hatred with it ... 2 days later , I got it on VHS :-P Till today , I´ve shown it to many friends , and they all hated it , but everybody knew the movie before . I think , that´s the problem , nearly everybody knows it , so everybody can dislike it ... This movie never got a real chance , that´s great , "" "" SI "" "" has really the potential of a comedy like "" "" Monsters Inc. "" "" or "" "" Spaceballs "" "" . Ok , enough displeasure - What I really wanted to say , is that , if you ever want to laugh your head off , watch something else ! Even if you don´t get mad about it , it´s worth passing ! -- > Prepare to cringe , earth scum ! """
1 ||| This film , for an after school special , is n't that bad , and that 's okay . Interesting things happen . You feel as if you 're still in class . A guy teaches a bunch of young underdogs how to be good paint ball players . We never get to see these underdogs doing badly as the good player is training them . They gradually turn into good players by meditating . Also there are too many characters and good character development . Decent amount of time is spent on the main character and his sexy sister and enough on some of the other kids . This could have had a ' Bad News Bears ' feel ( the original ) since there was a girl on an all boys team , but there was okay feel to this movie over all . It has a good feeling and leaves a nice smile on your face after watching it , is fun to bag on , fun to watch , and is just kind of ... there . Plain . Good . Something you 'd watch after school before your pre - evening nap . As good as the day is long and it 's been a long , long day watching this movie .
1 ||| I know what this movie is about , really . It 's like a student 's art school project . They say why the world is dark , but it is   only darkness for seconds a day . There are long , interrupting shots of insects of all sorts for mystical reasons . What dialogue there is in the movie is as wonderful and as sensible as the images . A black woman enters the main character 's apartment . Somehow she becomes pregnant overnight , then gets shot in the head . The main character takes care of the body until it becomes a cocoon after which a white naked woman emerges . I have never been so blown away by how good and intriguing a movie can be . Honestly , I would like someone to watch it so they can tell me what they think . I would wish this level of enjoyment on everyone .
1 ||| """ Seriously . This is one of the best family shows of all time.<br /><br />Plot- A family without a mother and 3 "" "" dads "" "" raise 3 little girls in San Francisco , California.<br /><br />Characters- Neat freak Danny , cartoon loving Joey , hair obsessed Jesse , spoiled brat Michelle , stupid DJ , and almost normal Stephanie . The creators of this show really want you to love the characters , and they succeed . < br /><br />Therefore , I think everyone should watch this show . I only lost interest at a few moments in the show 's whole running , and I think that instead of gold medals , all athletes should be forced to watch this show , a reward far better than anything else.<br /><br />8.5/10 or : A """
0 ||| Marlene Gorris has established herself as one of the world 's worst directors . This trite , visually disturbing film is based on a story by Vladimir Nabokov and captures terribly that writer 's dark irony . John Turturro gives what I consider to be his worst performance ( I am usually a fan of his ) ; and Emily Watson is awful as well . Well worth avoiding .
1 ||| As I work at a video store , I found it to be my solemn duty to talk about the best movies I 've ever seen , and alert my friends and co - workers of it . Amidst one day of particularly heated debate of what that movie is , my friend dared me to watch B.T.K. Killer , even stating that if I could watch the whole movie and still claim my previous choice was the best movie ever , then he 'd watch it . I lost . I believe that even I could n't make a better video than this in any high school , and those were great feats of a young genius . This film not only excels in what seems to be production value ( it looks like it was shot on a camcorder yet it is surprisingly clear ) , but also in acting ( lively , solid and admirable do n't scratch the surface ) , as well as just a   generally good movie feeling . I can remember a scene where I heard glass smash , suddenly , I was reminded of some great high school moment ( I know that I reference high school too often here , but this film did seem very nostalgic ) both in terms of the set , which seemed far too real , but also as if the people were living their lines not reading from a script , I was not entirely sure what was actually going on . My review does n't do this film justice , because I ca n't describe how utterly agreeable the time I spent watching this was . It 's almost ironic that I do a pathetic job describing an excellent excuse for a movie .
0 ||| Boring romantic drama / comedy about Stewart and Sullavan writing love letters to each other without either one knowing who the other is . Naturally , they work together and ca n't stand each other . You can guess the rest . It 's poorly acted by the entire cast ( especially Sullavan , Stewart and Frank Morgan ) , has a boring , unintelligent script and looks absolutely terrible . It takes place in Budapest and was shot in Hollywood , but I found myself never believing I was seeing Budapest ! Everything looks so boring and fake - like . A one of a kind bomb . Miss it !
1 ||| """ If you 're watching this without an inkling of an idea what the story is about , then you 're in for quite the treat . Even then the synopsis has painted a picture of a rather sane storyline.<br /><br />As the synopsis went , it tells of an obsessed mountain climber , which you 'll see as the prologue before the opening credits and text crawl , which tells you of the presence of Chronopolis , an imaginary city that exists in dreamy manuscripts of the mind ( note to self  this spells trouble with flashing lights ) , where its inhabitants are immortals yearning for a change in their omnipresence . They can see our world , and notice of all persons this mountain climber , and the synopsis explained that they decided to contact him through alchemy , creating an intelligent sphere to meet the man.<br /><br />What that translated to , is a piece of animation that an intellect could produce . Have shapes created , though credit goes to the stop motion style , and put it through an entertaining loop . And repeat until your eyes start to close , then move on to the next scene . If anything , the Chonopolisians ( if this term exists ) really love their sticks and balls , constantly playing at conjuring up that magical sphere , and having a field day playing with it before releasing it to the "" "" other "" "" world . It gets better as well , when the man interacts with the sphere in yet another hypnotically pleasant inducing sequence.<br /><br />Thank goodness of course that the run time is longer than what 's advertised , which is 157 minutes ( or less ) against the 70 stated . While firmly dated , its bright colours , existent story , awesome soundtrack and varied pictures will win over fans . Watch this film ! """
0 ||| A Chinese scholar who criticizes harshly the arrogant nationalist , warmongering policies of the ruling clique around the emperor in pre - war Japan , is accused of being a ' communist ' and jailed for life . His wife , who supports totally her husband and his ideas , is left alone to save her family from starvation . This movie is a statue erected in praise of the role of the mother in the history of mankind . Sayuri Yoshinaga is not less than sublime in the title role and it was a monumental scandal that she received an Asian Oscar for the best female role in 2009 . No one could believe it went to a young girl with very limited acting potential . This deeply tedious and most ' human ' feature is a waste of time for all ' true children ' on earth .
1 ||| """ This is probably one of the best movies I have ever seen . Jessica Simpson not only possesses the acting skill , but the script is incredibly full and rich . You actually hear serious dialogue that goes , "" "" I love you more . "" "" "" "" No , I love YOU more . "" "" I could n't stop watching the movie ( online ) after the first half hour . Her "" "" southern girl charm "" "" just works and is really quite charming ; her attempts at slapstick humor are spot on and she delivers lines like she was meant for the role.<br /><br />Luke Wilson obviously read the script before agreeing to do this and did n't just fall for Papa Joe 's ( Jessica 's dad and also the producer of the movie ) promise of big profits . Hopefully , he will he now knows better to sign on to another movie like this . Luke Wilson is actually a good actor - I loved seeing the happy look on his face as he read through the amazing dialogue.<br /><br />Also , I think the previous commenter giving this movie an 8 out of 10 was probably either involved in the movie somehow .   Anyone in their right mind should actually find this movie engaging!<br /><br />Jessica has lots of money , right ? Maybe buy me some acting lessons ? """
1 ||| """ I chose to see this movie because it got a good score here on IMDb . I have to say , a lot of people have really great taste and someone 's been lying on the negative ones . Either way it was a real thrill . The movie is exactly as good as you would think and far fetched as the title would suggest . There really is no reason to give a summary of the plot - but here goes : it felt like someone had been thinking : "" "" Would n't it be cool to make a movie where there were snakes on a plane ? And then the snakes for some reason would go crazy and start biting and stuff ? ! ? "" "" And that 's about it ! The plot is a bit original . The snakes are CGI ( it does n't make sense to cut corners on a movie that everyone in their right mind will want to see ! ) . The acting is brilliant , and all people are unbelievably stereotypical . To sum it up : It 's one of the finest movies I 've ever seen . """
1 ||| The King Maker is a film about a series of real ( citation needed ) events that occurred during the Portuguese Occupation in Indochina.<br /><br />Although the costumes and art direction are commendable , the movie is still   impressive to the viewer . The acting , in particular , was extremely natural . Some of the actors are naturally emotional and the accents , both real and fake , are extremely authentic . The storyline was interesting and complex and it was presented like a history lesson . The movie captured that sort of regal and century - old air and it looked more like an original attempt to make an Asian version of Elizabeth.<br /><br />Final say ? Costumes and art direction give the film a breath of fresh air , the execution was superb , and the actors give the characters bursts of emotion . In short , the movie was creative and entertaining .
1 ||| """ If I had n't read his name on the DVD cover , I never would have suspected that this rather gushy musical was made by a man so closely associated with the French New Wave . In fact , the film is so far from that , that I wonder if back in the 50s and 60s , New Wave auteurs would have absolutely cherished this type of film -- it 's so ... so .. believeable . And , it seems to have little to do with so many of his previous films . This absolutely is n't a bad thing -- just a very surprising thing . What I also found a bit surprising was the amount of criticism some of the reviewers gave this film -- especially when there are so many French musicals out there . The songs in this film were particularly interesting and the characters all seemed so special and non - stereotypical . If I had to see another criticism from someone who fretted about how hard it is to be rich or get a good sale price on a designer outfit , I am going to puke . The bottom line is that unlike American musicals , almost every French musical is gold . This film is not another "" "" Les parapluies de Cherbourg "" "" ( UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG or "" "" Huit Femmes "" "" ( EIGHT WOMEN ) and despite the presence of Audrey Tautou , I can see every reason to recommend it as a must - see oddity . """
0 ||| Calling this a romantic comedy is inaccurate and misleading . This movie shows how the genre has sadly deteriorated into cliches , too focused on making the main couple get together and with very little room for ambience and other stories , making it formulaic and overly predictable.<br /><br />The Shop Around the Corner suffers from these illnesses : it fails to create a recognisably middle / eastern - European atmosphere and it has a weak cast besides the ( also weak ) nominal leads ; I avoid using the words ' supporting cast ' as for example Mr. Matuschek ( Frank Morgan ) hardly supports the film and his story is equally as unimportant as the romance.<br /><br />The 1998 film You 've Got Mail borrowed the ' anonymous pen - pal ' idea from this awful film and has therefore been billed as a remake . This is not correct and in fact unfair to the new movie - it shares the genre and borrows a plot element , but that is all .
0 ||| """ The arrival of vast waves of white settlers in the 1800s and their conflict with the Native American residents of the prairies spelled the end for the buffalo ... < br /><br />The commercial killers , however , were n't the only ones shooting bison ... Train companies offered tourist the chance to shoot buffalo from the windows of their coaches ... There were even buffalo killing contests ... "" "" Buffalo "" "" Bill Cody killed thousands of buffalo ... Some U. S. government officers even promoted the destruction of the bison herds ... The buffalo nation was destroyed by greed and uncontrolled hunting ... Few visionaries are working today to rebuild the once - great bison herds ... < br /><br />""""The Last Hunt "" "" holds one of Robert Taylor 's most dull and   unoriginal performances and for once failed in disregarding the theory that no audience would accept Taylor as a heavy guy ... <br /><br />His characterization of a sadistic buffalo hunter , who kills only for pleasure , had its potential : The will to do harm to another ... < br /><br />When he is joined by his fellow buffalo stalker ( Stewart Granger ) it is evident that these two contrasted characters , with opposite ideas , will clash violently very soon ... <br /><br />Taylor 's shooting spree was not limited to wild beasts ... He also enjoy killing Indians who steal his horses ... He even tries to romance a beautiful squaw ( Debra Paget ) who shows less than generous to his needs and comfort ... <br /><br />Among others buffalo hunters are Lloyd Nolan , outstanding as a drunken buffalo skinner ; Russ Tamblyn as a half - breed ; and Constance Ford as the dance - hall girl ... But Taylor steals the show ... Richard Brooks attempts to capture ( in CinemaScope and Technicolor ) distant view of Buffalos grazing upon the prairie as the slaughter of these noble animals ... <br /><br />The film though is a terse , brutish outdoor Western with barely anything to say about old Western myths and an unoriginal climax in which the bad guy freezes to death while waiting all night to gun down the hero ... """
0 ||| """ I grew up in Houston and was nine when this movie came out . As a result I do n't remember anything about the movie . And I do not remember the sensation it caused from Gilley 's and the mechanical bull to Johnny Lee 's hit song "" "" Lookin ' for Love "" "" which still brings back memories of childhood whenever I hear it.<br /><br />However , a few years ago I saw this movie for the first time as an adult and all I can say is , I was n't blown away or anything . Few movies have hit me worse . This movie is as raw and unreal as you can get . From Uncle Bob 's ranch house , the chemical plant in Texas City , Gilley 's dance hall , and Bud and Sissy . And maybe for that reason it does n't have a wider appeal . And no matter how you feel about country music ( I for one ca n't stand it despite my Houston roots ) Urban Cowboy is not a unique slice of American pie . For that reason I hate it ! """
0 ||| I hated this movie,,cutesy and boring . I found this film to be a bad family film.the worst part of this movie was when it made references to the New York Yankees . You have to be in Red Sox nation to understand that NY Yankees is a dirty word . Sorry to say that to the Yankee 's fans . I recommend this picture for the garbage . Of course with your typical love / comedy movie,,there 's a long moment in the movie,,with i 'm in love and what do I do,,but the movie does n't even make up for that with all the slapstick moments . The movie fails to show some moments of how the Red Sox nation ( in Fenway Park)how the fans felt about 86 years of the Sox always screwed up at the end of the season and how the love of the Sox and the love with another human go hand to hand .
1 ||| An enjoyable movie with no plot holes , zero atrocious acting , special effects ( all of which have caused me to view this movie three times over the past six years ) , ranks among the best I 've ever seen . I 'm never sure who the protagonists are , all I know is that the killer uses a portable guillotine , as seen in the dance floor murder scene . All in all , I really like the movie , because only the first 30 minutes are confusing , the rest is a well written dialog and imagery that progress the story to a logical conclusion ( which I ca n't get out of my head ) .
1 ||| """ I saw this film numerous times in the late 60's / early 70 's whenever it reared it 's head like a reindeer with rabies every November - December as a Saturday matinée kiddie show . It was always stiff competition for THE CHRSTMAS THAT ALMOST WASN'T ( oops - can I SAY "" "" Christmas "" "" ? ) , perhaps the greatest , most iconic Christmas - season film of all time . But that 's another review . At the time , I marveled that the on - screen tint of SANTA CLAUS was almost "" "" pink and white "" "" , so much had the color of the sprocket - torn prints changed color .   I thought so then -- and still do , actually . I was highly entertained then , as I still am ! It 's amusing in a "" "" retarded - elf "" "" sort of way . By the way , the image quality looks much better on the DVD I have now than it did in the theater , circa 1969 - 74 . If you are expecting maybe "" "" the lost RANKIN - BASS Christmas special - forget it ! If you want FELLINI DOES Christmas -- read on ... By nature , the dubbing on these foreign films ( the original version here was in Spanish)always makes them seem "" "" surreal "" "" . This adds to the films inherent oddness . It is also pretty scary in that a "" "" mischievous demon "" "" ( as described in the original US trailer ) spends the entire film trying to turn decent kids "" "" evil "" "" . One particularly nightmarish scene has a young "" "" latch - key "" "" boy wishing he had parents for Christmas - suddenly the "" "" port - a - family "" "" emerges out of giant "" "" Christmas presents - of - the - mind "" "" until he realizes he 's just daydreaming ! See this , Christmas lovers -- and if you 're a stoner , save your stash -- this film will make you think you 're hallucinating ... without drugs ! "" "" """
1 ||| The movie opens up with a long single shot of aisles in factory crammed with workers . My , what we 've done to the planet you might think . I love that we get to see other things like this.<br /><br />That 's very rare . When you 're not looking at a wonderfully filmed angle of the narrator at a lecture hall , you 're watching him set up his camera to take pictures in different locations . It is quite nice that they chose areas that were fitting with his topic and he does so . So , then you 'll hear some more narration , watch a few pictures go by and watch him set up his camera . Why not use the filming camera to show more of the landscapes instead ? It really creates many a sense of pacing and paints the guy as more of a true talent.<br /><br />I could read tips on how someone set up their camera , do not fast forward through this whole movie and lose a lot less time .
1 ||| """ I remember when I first saw this movie , I was in sixth grade when it happened . Before I saw this , i had listened to the original Broadway recording of it , and I really loved it ! But when I saw this , I was like , amazing ? ! This movie has a lot of the songs from the musical ! Who decided to do all of that?!<br /><br />I really am a very huge fan of Gene Kelly , but this movie is probably the best of a musical that he ever did ! The movie looked less like a Hollywood set than the beautiful Highlands of Scotland . And who the heck decided to include all of Meg 's songs out of the movie ? ! < br /><br />I am willing to bet that when they saw this movie , Lerner and Lowe were probably wondering : "" "" Who in the world decided to do this to our masterpiece ? "" "" Well they had a right to say that if they did , they were probably happy at the fact that Hollywood turned their great musical into this rather amazing movie.<br /><br />Song and acting wise Mr. Kelly , you passed the audition with flying colors , but you are in a movie that includes a lot of the text.<br /><br />So in short , if you want a good movie based on a musical by Frederick Lowe and Alan Jay Lerner , this one is it ! < br /><br />7/10 """
1 ||| """ Along with being classic in the aspect of its iconic lines and brilliant acting , this film should forever be watched unless you are looking for a good cure for your insomnia . I ca n't imagine anyone actually thinking this was a "" "" bad movie . "" "" """
1 ||| Any film about the end of the world should include some facts & realism , and this film does not disappoint . 1 . We are told from the beginning why these people believe this . 2.Location is New Years Eve In Toronto Canada . < br /><br />3 . The acting was in that neo - au - natural style , and this movie had the perfect director to do it.<br /><br />4 . the individual story pieces were all engaging & with purpose . I could go on , but I do not want to ruin any of the movie.<br /><br / > rating * 1/2 ( out of 4 ) 8 on IMDB scale < br /><br />thank you I am as always < br /><br / > JAY HARRIS ( aka)SIRBOSSMAN
1 ||| this movie is similar to Darkness Falls , and The Boogeyman(2005)but it 's also much more graphic than both , and   as good as either.it 's also fast and suprising.it 's also got shades of Deliverance and the Amityville Horror.plus , we get some new age flavour thrown in the mix and some of those scenes come off as a motivational / inspirational sermon.really , this movie is a hodgepodge of almost everything.even though it is gory , the makeup effects are very realistic looking.in fact they look kinda great.aside from all that , there is some really good fresh dialogue.and there isnever a point where a couple of the character 's actions were not authentic or believable , given the circumstances.everybody in their right mind what would have acted this way.once you watch the movie , you'll know what i mean.there 's also some   nudity.the good news is that the acting was actually pretty good.better than any movie deserves.so , after carefully weighing the evidence , id say this movie was great.my verdict for The Tooth fairy : 10/10
0 ||| I ca n't understand why they decided to release this film to introduce the American audience to the dynamo that is Jet Li . Fist of Legend would have been a much better choice . Anyway , Black Mask is terrible , and it certainly is n't passable either . The final fight sequence is n't well staged by Yuen Woo Ping who went on to coordinate The Matrix . And the English release suffers from rough editing and dubbing . ( I 'm begging the Hollywood studios to not release these films uncut with subtitles.)Jet Li   does n't show   his characteristic charisma in the title role and Francoise Yip has a dull and brief role as the female 701.<br /><br />Black Mask has a strange goth style that adds no interest and it is overloaded with gun battles and explosions that makes no sense . More focus on Li 's lack of physical skills were in order . Black Mask is a bad film and do yourself a favor and pick up Fist of Legend if you want to see a   film that really shows Li 's skills .
1 ||| Elizabeth Taylor can act very well and she was just her usual interesting , talented self in this film . This was before she got so fat but she still looked very short and strong . Rock Hudson was OK as Bick Benedict but clearly an actor with more range like William Holden would have been better . James Dean certainly proved he knew how to make his way through a movie . The whole film is incredibly fast and goes on for too long . The actors were all too young and lightweight and none of them aged convincingly due to the poor make - up . Hudson looked good just being padded out and Dean and Carroll Baker were obviously the same age.<br /><br />10/10 .
1 ||| There is a uk edition to this show which is rather less extravagant than the US version . The person concerned will get a new kitchen or perhaps bedroom and bathroom and is wonderfully grateful for what they have got . The US version of this show is everything that reality TV should be . Instead of making a few improvements to a house which the occupants could not afford or do themselves the entire house gets rebuilt . I do not know if this show is trying to show what a lousy welfare system exists in the US or if you beg hard enough you will receive . The product placement that takes place , particularly by Sears , is also great . Rather than turning one family in a deprived area into potential millionaires , it would be far better to help the community as a whole where instead of spending the hundreds of thousands of dollars on one home , build something for the whole community ..... perhaps a place where diy and power tools can be borrowed and returned along with building materials so that everyone can benefit should they want to . Giving it all to one person can cause enormous resentment among the rest of the local community who still live in the same run down houses .
0 ||| It is a hardly an ideal romantic anime ! A MUST NOT SEE FOR ANY AGES ! And the English dubbed version is horrible . Perhaps the 1999 version will be better .
1 ||| """ How is it possible that no journalist or critic reminded us of the resemblance with that other just as good Flemish movie "" "" Congo Express ( 1986 ) "" "" ? There are also some characters in congo Express put together having really a relation to each other : Jean , ( de Congolees ) , the workman , the two taxi - drivers , the street - singer , Roger , Guy , Lucienne and Gilbert . Of course , Tom Barman is a star and Luc Gubbels was n't . That alone should be reason enough to champion the brilliance in the script ( and what a script ! ) of Anyway the wind blows . The joke ( the best one ! ) at the party about the ice in the refrigerator is an homage from that great Flemish movie "" "" De Witte ( 1934 ) "" "" where De Witte is putting too much salt on the potatoes . Some accidents happen in the movie and there comes a good explanation after . Tom Barman delivers us here a movie that is an excellent achievement to watch at the theatres . Another strong accomplishment for Flemish Cinema . """
1 ||| """ When I had first heard of "" "" Solar Crisis "" "" then got a load of the cast , I wondered why I had never heard of a movie with such a big cast before . Then I saw it.<br /><br />Now I know.<br /><br />For a movie that encompasses outer space , the sun , vast deserts and sprawling metropolises , this is an feature that brilliantly utilizes space ; it features great special cinematography < br /><br />And the effects , while good , are pretty overwhelming ; we 're talking about the imminent destruction of the planet Earth if a team of scientists and soldiers can not deflect a deadly solar flare . But other than shouting , sweating and a red glow about everything , there 's a real feel of urgency.<br /><br />Don't get me started about the cast . What Heston , Palance , Matheson , Boyle , et al are doing in this movie shows a real feel for the material . Makes you wonder who else 's condos are n't paid for in Hollywood .... <br /><br />And as far as the end goes .... Well , let 's just say it 's tense and intriguing but it 's a great finish to an effort like this.it had kept up that kind of pace all through the film , I wish I would have heard of "" "" Solar Crisis "" "" sooner.<br /><br />Five stars . Mostly for seized opportunities and good career moves . < br /><br />I wonder how Alan Smithee keeps doing great films like this ? """
0 ||| """ Soap Opera about a small town married woman ( Kay Francis ) who works at the local newsstand , performs as leading lady in her local playhouse , but dreams of becoming a star on Broadway . When a famous actor who is a ham , a windbag , and a womanizer to boot , arrives in town she visits him in his room with dreams of him giving her tips to stardom - he pretends his valet is his "" "" manager "" "" tricking her into believing she has all it takes but "" "" experience "" "" to become a big star . Her husband finds out and punches the guy resulting in the actor 's unexpected death - which leads to a murder trial and even more unexpected : a life prison sentence for hubby . Next thing you know she 's joined a traveling Burlesque show in hopes of one day making it to Broadway and making enough money to get her man 's freedom - all the while her baby is sleeping in a trunk!<br /><br />This film has a boring uninteresting plot , quite far - fetched perhaps and very melodramatic ( with tons of melodramatic music to make sure you get how bad it is ) - all made worse by the lackluster performance given by Kay Francis - she just makes this film even worse . Also , not   helping here is the bad acting by Minna Gombell in her role as a "" "" getting close to forty "" "" older lady who works the burlesque and befriends Kay . Not really worth seeing , especially for Kay Francis fans . """
1 ||| I am 17 , and I still like most of the Scooby Doo movies and the old episodes . I love the 1990 's movies , and recently we were treated to one of the better direct to DVD Scooby Doo outings of this decade , Scooby Doo and the Goblin King , which I was n't expecting to be as good as it was . Anyway , back to Get a Clue ! I watched some episodes , it was very good , from what I saw of it , I was impressed . First of all , I loved the animation . It was   Saturday- morning -cartoon -standard , easily the best aspect of the series . Even some shows I really love had slightly better animation . Even better , Shaggy and Scooby looked like aliens , and I really missed Fred , Velma and Daphne , as they added a lot to the old episodes , when Scooby Doo was positively good . I also hated the character changes , because it seemed like instead of solving mysteries , Shaggy and Scooby were now playing superhero , something they would 've never had done in the movies or in the Scooby - Doo Where Are You ? show . The theme tune was very good , and the jokes were funny . Though , I do acknowledge that there is a very talented voice cast , had they had better material , and had n't been told to sound as different to the original voices as humanly possible , which they did , might I add . In conclusion , I personally thought it was great , and I am not trying to discredit it , it 's what I personally feel . 7/10 Bethany Cox
1 ||| """ I 'll tell you what happened , some people with money thought it would be nice to remake one of the best shows that was on TV . Did we need a big screen re - make ? Did they ask the fans ? I wonder how all the fans would feel if they did a remake of "" "" Rocky Horror Picture Show "" "" with actors like Ashton Krutcher , Steve Martin , Britney Spears , and Kiefer Southerland , re - recorded all the music , and kept it a comedy . Do n't you think they would love that ! This movie has the same feel to it that the original had . Sure the original was a bit corny at times , but Bo and Luke were always nice , they got into trouble because they were always set up to get into trouble , and their main objective was to help people that passed through town . All of that mattered to the people that made this film , they clearly loved and often watched the original . My big question is , what will they remake next ? """
1 ||| Hello . I am Paul Raddick , a.k.a . Panic Attack of WTAF , Channel 29 in Philadelphia . Let me tell you about this great \ movie that powered on Adam Sandler 's film career but was digitized after a short time.<br /><br />Going Overboard is about an aspiring comedian played by Sandler who gets a job on a cruise ship and fails ... or so I thought . Sandler encounters babes that like History of the World Part 1 and Rebound . The babes were supposed to be engaged , but , actually , they get executed by Sawtooth , the meanest cannibal the world has ever known . Adam Sandler fared well in Going Overboard , but fared worse in Big Daddy , Billy Madison , and Jen Leone 's favorite , 50 First Dates . Man , Drew Barrymore was one hot chick . Spanglish is red hot , Going Overboard is the best ! End of file .
0 ||| The way this story played out and the interaction between the 2 lead characters may lead me to believe that if the X - Files continues without Mulder and Scully , these would be a pretty bad replacement duo .
0 ||| """ Has there ever been a movie worse than this ? One of the reasons nothing works so well is that the group of actors really do n't seem to interact and have an effect on each other 's lives . The center of it is the "" "" romance "" "" of James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan , who work together and ca n't get along face to face but who completely connect with each other anonymously as pen pals . But there are also supporting characters and unlike a lot of romantic comedies ( including "" "" You 've Got Mail "" "" , the recent update of "" "" Shop "" "" ) they 're not just whipped up to support the two leads and their needs . Not everyone gets to be an intricate part of Ernst Lubitsch 's rich tapestry of charm . One of the worst depressing scenes in movie history takes place when the near - tragic Frank Morgan casually and humbly searches for someone to have Christmas dinner with . Do n't watch it * * * * out of * * * * """
0 ||| """ Here is the explanation screenwriter Pamela Katz gave me for why MvT introduced JG as a specific character in the film:<br /><br />"""" ... the historical record is very clear : Joseph Goebbels was directly responsible for the release of the Rosenstrasse prisoners , so we needed a way to get Goebbels himself into our film ... For a woman like Lena , a woman from an aristocratic family with connections , it was n't unthinkable that she would make an attempt to go to the top . The idea of getting to Goebbels was n't impossible for her , so that became our hook . "" "" That 's likely the worst explanation ever given.<br /><br />Those of you who insist on seeing an actual sex act here can read my new thread below & then fire away.<br /><br />Jan Lisa Huttner FILMS FOR NONE """
1 ||| Having read during many years about how great this film was , how it established Ruiz among the french critics ( specially the snobbish Cahiers crowd ) , when I finally watched it about a year ago , I found it pretty amazing ( and I guess my expectations were sky - high ) . Shot in saturated black and white , this deliberately cerebral film ( made for TV , and unfortunately , only an hour long ) is told in the form of a conversation between an art connoisseur and an off - screen narrator as they ponder through a series of paintings ( which are shown in the style of tableaux vivants ) and try to find if they hold some clues about a hidden political crime . ( The excellent Kate Beckinsale film Uncovered has a similar argument ) . Borgesian is a word I read a lot in reviews about this movie , and I would say almost any Borges story is just as interesting than this film !
1 ||| """ Is there anything better than a comedy film that has a lot of humor ? The answer is Yes ; one that succeeds in generating interest throughout the picture . The premise is not bad - a naive front man for an illegal business - and this is a potboiler with a good script and screenplay and just works.<br /><br />Was this considered a good ' B ' in 1942 ? Hard to imagine . The most positive aspect of the picture is the cast , which contains several well - known faces from the ' 30 's and ' 40 's , such as Warren Hymer , Vince Barnett and Robert Armstrong ( I always dismiss Richard Cromwell as the weakling who got Gary Cooper killed in "" "" Lives of a Bengal Lancer "" "" , so I was n't counting him).<br /><br />Can recommend this one and gave it a rating of 10 - if you have a choice , get a bowl of popcorn . """
1 ||| Ok first of all , this movie rocks . But lets examine why . The proposition that a machine is capable of transforming matter into energy , storing it , and then transporting it and reassembling it is at the least intriguing . But that 's as far as they take this premise . Instead of delving into what could happen if someone made this kind of machine , they break the damn thing . This could have been a good premise . Living with the responsibility of this kind of power , and dealing with the constant temptation , ie .. the invisible man . But no .. they break the damn thing . And Lembach wants to leave . So then the doctor jerry - rigs the thing back together , and trys to transport himself . Only to have it goofed up by his beautiful but dumb secretary , ( duh ) . Which would n't happened if Lembach had n't decided to leave . So now he is roaming the country side killing people because his little experiment failed , and they would n't give him money . Wah . Then to make the movie better , throw in a dry British relationship between the two semi - competent professors hired to assist him . Between their loving sessions , they make a couple of half - hearted attempts to find him while he kills off half of London . All of this could have been headed off by not breaking the damn machine , which would never have happened if Lembach had n't left . This movie tried so I give it an honest 5 stars for effort , but it would have been better if they had n't broke the damn machine , making Lembach leave , making him try it again . Damn you Lembach ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
0 ||| """ This is not a great movie . In the same genre of the "" "" Memphis Belle "" "" . Seen it about 10 years ago . And would not like to see it again . There is a link with the history of the hells angels ! ! How the pilot crew fight the Germans in WO2 . And most Changes form pilots to Harley motor cycle rs . The movie is in a way a bit fictious . Do n't see the movie ! And reed the history of the hells angels at hells at hells angels.com Regards Frederik.<br /><br />Cast & Crew : John Stamos , John Stockwell , Teri Polo , Kris Kamm , directed by Graham Baker more » Synopsis : The story of a rowdy backwoods rebel biker who joins the Army to avoid a stiff prison sentence after a minor brush with the law . Though he chafes at Army discipline , he soon proves himself under fire as a daring and charismatic leader of men in a Motorcycle Scout Troop in pr - World War II Spain . more » MPAA Rating : PG Runtime : 88 minutes """
1 ||| """ You MUST be kidding ! ! ! ! Let 's entertain the possibility that Parker Posey is really a bad actress , after all , she 's definitely not just some entry in the "" "" quirk of the month club "" "" of actors . Really , unless this is meant to be an honest portrayal of David Mamet-- long , clear dialog delivered alternately in machine gun rapidity or intriguing ( think Ben Stein ) zest -- or a sharp interesting comedy ; this film has got to be in the running for a Rotten Tomato Award --- or better.<br /><br />As if the very comfortable Posey was n't great enough , we 've got the better and even more comfortable Jeff Goldblum . There 's more life in this film than a young lady.<br /><br />Adding to this already bizarre casting , are several other roles , all populated by unforgettable actors , who look or sound like front runners from America 's Next Top Model , Don Pardo , or even the kid , who pronounces the word "" "" been "" "" like "" "" bean "" "" , purposfully , which just brings our attention to the fact that there is so much to like about this film , we are analyzing his accent to guess if he 's Canadian or not ! ! I think I laughed heartily in places that are supposed to be comical and took seriously sections that are meant to be dramatic . Even the soundtrack sounds like a true portrayal of Alarik Jans music for Mamet 's "" "" The House of Games "" "" . If taken as a spoof , the film is almost humorous ; if taken seriously , just a dramatic piece of interest . """
1 ||| """ There is only one use for a film such as Bulletproof : it reminds you just how good good can be . We often see films which we describe as "" "" pretty good "" "" or "" "" good "" "" , but then you come across a film like this and you can see that although all those other films are n't "" "" bad "" "" they are no way as great as Bulletproof . This was a birthday gift from someone who spent less than two seconds rummaging thru ' the DVD bargain bin at our local superstore to fulfil an obligation ( i.e. to give me a present ) . It could have been a serendipitous find but it was : this is so utterly unclichéd , so well written , so well directed , so well acted that I would be surprised everyone involved has n't been arrested and sent down for 10 years . God , it 's good . I suspected as much from about 30 seconds in , but carried on because sometimes - sometimes - bad films are so bad they can be enjoyable . This is n't one of them . It is simply great . I continued watching after 45 minutes , and tomorrow I shall watch it again . """
1 ||| """ Rural family drama -- with perhaps a nod to "" "" Ordinary People""""--concerns a young boy who withdraws into himself after fatally wounding his older brother in a shooting mishap . Despite downbeat subject matter ( given mercilessly glum treatment by director Christopher Cain ) , there are some dynamics in this sad story worth exploring . Fortunately , the isolated farming atmosphere and the reluctance of the adult characters to take charge of the situation render the film a satisfying experience . What with Robert Duvall , Glenn Close , and Wilford Brimley in the cast , the movie is nearly a small - scaled reunion of "" "" The Natural "" "" . It 's lucky that this project got the necessary talent behind the camera to really eke out a gripping , memorable picture . * 10/10 from * * * * """
1 ||| Full marks for the content of this film , as a Brit I was not aware that there was segregation in the US Navy during WWII . A very brave attempt to bring this fact to the world . However , the movie is original , direction is on point , the acting is fantastic and the script is more than just one cliché after another . I can honestly say that this is one of the best movies I have ever seen . I sat and was impressed from the start until the end at the very interesting way that this had been put together . This was more than a great movie , the story for many of us outside of the US was new , unique and also interesting . The fact of the matter is the way that it was put together was great . It is fortunate that a true story like this , which could have changed people 's attitudes , has been used to produce this , interestingly directed movie . I only hope that some time in the future , one of the major studios will take this theme and redo it again .
0 ||| """ In the opinion of several of my friends and family members , including myself , this is the most inferior version of the entire gamut of Tarzan movies . Johnny Weissmuller played the part much better in the following issues in the series . It definitely rates a "" "" 1 "" "" in my collection of films . """
1 ||| The only reason i am bothering to comment on this movie is to give you all 97 minutes of your life worth your money.<br /><br />I bought it as an   ex - rental for £ 3.00 , it looked interesting , so I took a chance.<br /><br />Within minutes of turning it on i realized   I 'd not made a mistake . The entire cast should be stored away until winter and then defrosted on the nearest log fire , where they could meet more of their kind.<br /><br />As for the Devin Hamilton ( Writer and Director ) , he should never be shot , because sadly then he would not have made this masterpiece .. <br /><br />Don't avoid this film , If you see it in the shops grab it and run away.<br /><br />1/10
1 ||| Broad enough for you ? Wait till you see this light handed < br /><br />adaption of a little collegiate one act . What is shocking and wild in < br /><br />college rarely holds up over time , and this is the exception . To take on the < br /><br />Catholic Church with broadside humor is shocking and < br /><br />interesting and funny , it 's far from boring . The performers are all < br /><br />game , giving all they 've got , and it 's basically a play that < br /><br />opens up to film amazingly . Great fun .
0 ||| I found this to be a profoundly boring dark comedy . Brosnan is idiotic ; as anyone will now testify , he should be pigeonholed in the bond role . Kinnear was as unattractive   and as dull as anyone could have been in the role . I do n't know if I 've slept as sound during any movie ! What an unexpected horror ! My most - hated line would be ' I feel like a bangkok hooker on a Sunday after the navy left town ' . Brosnan delivered this very un - bond line with such predictable clumsiness . I was also very unimpressed with Hope Davis 's performance . It seems like everyone in this movie stretched out from their previous work so far that it broke the comedy . If you liked the dark and hilarious ' The Weather Man ' , you will definitely be disappointed by this . < br /><br />I voted 1 .
1 ||| """ I loved this , every Friday as part of tgif it was on , and consistently won big time with creativity each and every week . If you want to see something funny go watch "" "" No On Would Tell "" "" Starring Candice Cameron and Fred Savage , it really is hilarious , shows exactly why no one ever goes on to a good film career after doing a terrible TV show . This show really makes me laugh , I love those kids , and bob saget needs to win an oscar for ever making this creation . I 've seen funner stuff everywhere else but here . I AHet writing 10 lines ! Watch ' full house ' to see the least humanity has to offer in the way of arts and entertainment . """
1 ||| """ 2002 's deservedly popular "" "" I Love the 80 's "" "" is a brilliant , entertaining and a downright pop - culture celebration of a show that was the first in a long - line of fantastic television programming that ultimately cemented the success of VH1 , which was at one time the only real music - oriented channel left on TV ! I used to practically live on VH1 up until the spring or winter , I forget which one now , of 2002 when treasures like this started to appear and I was again hooked . Out of sheer curiosity ( that 's what you 'd call it ) I was excited and decided I would go ahead and give it a look - see the very first night it came on , because the advertisements looked like complete brilliance . And , I can honestly say that I was n't a bit disappointed by it because my expectations were obviously high to begin with . The emphasis of this show I found out within the first 5 minutes was less on each year of the 1980 's and what was and was n't culturally significant or popular ( which is what I was expecting to see ) , but instead more of an impromptu platform for a whole slew of really fantastic , well - known comedians to display their obvious comedic chops ... and very well done , if you ask me ! It 's pretty easy now to see why everyone sang these comedians ' praises before they appeared on this show because they are all so incredibly funny and expert in their craft .   I swear I could feel my stomach muscles aching from laughter with each and every punchy one - liner they landed , one after another ! Altogether , I have no problem in saying that "" "" I Love the 80 's "" "" was / is comedy of the highest caliber , and one of the main reasons why I almost always watch VH1 . """
0 ||| If I watch a movie and do n't once look at my watch or clock to see how much longer it will be running or when I hope that the last scene was n't the end of the movie , it 's got to be pretty good . I 'm not an movie internalist or cinema dissectionist . I watch movies and if they keep me interested till the end , then they are pretty good because some of the most critically acclaimed films bore me to death ( The English Patient , Shakespeare in Love , Atonement , Crash . This movie could n't keep me interested or absorbed beginning to end . Acting is bad , story is n't original , flash - back technique not very affective . There was a bit of Citizen Kane thrown in when Hoffman trashes his apartment after Tomei leaves him , and I do n't forgive that cause I see it as a rip - ff of , rather than a homage to , Orson .
1 ||| As far as the teenage geek getting the girl films goes , the guy usually gets the girl . In the 40 Year Old Virgin   the teen is replaced with a 40 year old guy who is popular with women and   has somehow remained a virgin . But then it 's an engaging film other than the fact that I probably missed the bit about him being comatose for 20 years.<br /><br />One of a series of films , where 40 somethings act like teenagers and for some reason women find this as an attractive quality , that they want a serious relationship with them . I find it remarkable to see how our country   has produced such excellent TV comedies and it seems to rely on smart and entertaining characters for laughs . They 've done a great job . Where will they go next ? < br /><br />This film is charming and entertaining so I recommend it .
1 ||| """ The Mummy 's Tomb starts with a review of the events in The Mummy 's Hand and then moves the story forward several years and across the ocean to the United States of America where the current high priest and the mummy Kharis set out to wreak havoc and take revenge on those who violated the tomb in the past.<br /><br />I absolutely loved "" "" The Mummy "" "" with Boris Karloff as the mummy Imhotep , and quite liked "" "" The Mummy 's Hand "" "" with Tom Tyler as Kharis ( which is the direct prequel to this film ) . I was very taken with "" "" The Mummy 's Tomb"""".<br /><br />It is made in a similar style as the previous film and has a somewhat similar plot albeit in a new setting . Lon Chaney Jr is great as Kharis and really stands out . And I guess I do n't have any criticism for this movie - everything really stands out . There 's nothing terrible here , as everything really pops . """
1 ||| """ Mt little sister and I are self - proclaimed horror movie buffs . We have seen just about EVERYTHING , especially zombie flicks . Now , we have seen a lot of good zombie movies , and a lot of bad ones . This BY FAR is the BEST movie I have ever seen in my entire life . Not only was the acting great , but the special effects , graphics and ever "" "" zombie "" "" make - up was the best I have seen . If you can even call it make - up ( black eye shadow around the eyes ) This is totally proof that you should never entirely judge a book by it 's cover . Cause the cover to the movie is not the only sweet thing about . do your selves a favor and GO WATCH THIS MOVIE ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I was so adamant about this movie I went as far as putting a sticky note on the inside of the movie before i returned it to movie saying "" "" This movie rock , rent NOW "" "" hahahhaa I do n't want anyone else to miss a good movie night without this movie ! i do n't even know how it got the ratings that it did , t should be in the   positive """
0 ||| From what I 've read a lot of people were disappointed by this film , compared to Part 1 . Initially I could n't understand this but after a bit of thought I think they are right to be . Soderbergh continues his fact based telling of Che 's life that he started in Part 1 . Part 1 told a story of a revolution moving from unpromising beginnings to an ultimately successful conclusion . Part 2 tells a story of a revolution that moves from unpromising beginnings to a completely unsuccessful conclusion . It is not Soderbergh 's fault that these 2 parts of Che 's life had completely different outcomes . He wrongly chooses to tell both in a fairly straightforward way . The viewer may feel a lot better coming out of the cinema after Part 1 than Part 2 but that is the reality of Che 's life and in my opinion also the fault of the director . The film is far from perfect . It is   too long . At least in Part 1 we saw different aspects of the war as the guerrillas had successes . In Part 2 they ca n't catch a break and we see their numbers constantly being reduced by death and capture . Che 's capture and death are dealt with badly . The film is greatly harmedby the dialogue being in Spanish . Benicio Del Toro is terrible as the charismatic Argentinian . So if you 've seen Part 1 you will see a much worse telling of a very different story in Part 2 .
1 ||| """ From a plot and movement standpoint , this movie was awesome . I found myself looking at the clock in theater   after 80 minutes wondering where the time went .   Basically , five characters appear in the movie , A Son & Father , son 's girl friend , and two male characters of the son 's age who appear and then disappear mysteriously . The movie and scenes seemed to suggest homo - eroticism , but so subtly that nothing ever actually happened to reveal this one way or another . There were some brilliant scenes . At the beginning of the movie , the son 's girl friend shows up at a window outside his room and they engage in an odd conversation . The photography and acting lent an incredible seductiveness to the interaction between the two , ending with her admitting to having another man who was "" "" older "" "" . End of that story . """
1 ||| If you have n't seen ZOMBIE BLOODBATH , your loss . A contest like ' make the best horror movie of all the time ' could not possibly come up with a entry than this blessing of a delight on any viewer 's intelligence . Mr. Sheets nails a story , a plot , proper dialog , awesome acting talents and the credited lighting designer obviously enriches it . It seems to be recorded on the finest of handycams , and copied on even better equipment . Make - up effect consist of black mascara for the zombies and yoghurt being poured over people 's heads in order to simulate their skin melting . This is nothing less than a   stellar movie , and a really good one as well . Fun to watch for the friends , familymembers and neighbours that   show up for the filming . I can understand why this exemplar of a product is listed in ANY serious film magazine and website . A total worth of time , money and energy . The sequel ZOMBIE BLOODBATH II is just more of the same excellence .
0 ||| Here ’s a film straight out of my childhood nightmares .   My family taped it , but someone ( who me ? ) taped over it .   I was unfortunate enough now to discover it on youtube.com .   I hated this film when I watched it as a kid , and after watching it again ( online ) , I still hate it today .   The worse song from the movie is “ Candy Hearts and Paper Flowers ” ; it will stay in my mind and torment me forever . < br /><br />I was n’t surprised when I read in the opening credits ( on who animated who ) that most of the animators date back to the 1930s – 47 years ago .
1 ||| """ A study in good . Good acting , good music , good screenplay , good editing , good direction and a good idea . Pieces of gold do n't come any cheesier or funnier than this ... thing . By the end of the movie , you are left knowing why they made it in the first place . Lucky Malcolm McDowell , was he flush with cash or something ? Still thinking of seeing this ? * SPOILERS AHOY * : If you have n't died of laughter in the first thirty minutes , by the time you 'll see the cyborg - populated town named "" "" Cytown "" "" , you will .   See this , my movie - loving friends . See . """
0 ||| I do n't know why I hate this movie so much , but I am very tired of watching it .
1 ||| Who ? What ? Where ? When ? Why ? The acting was excellent . Very human , spontaneous . I have seen all of the actors in this film in other roles . And Jeane Claude de LaMarre should be encouraged , too . So that he attempts to write / direct another film .
0 ||| """ Disappointing movie . One to numb all 5 senses . Is not a true historical report and not all information is to be taken as factual information . True Hollywood conventions used , like playing A list and VERY attractive actors as the ' heroes ' , such as Naomi Watts ( Julia Cook - Ned Kelly 's lover ) , Heath Ledger ( Ned ) and Orlando Bloom ( Joe Byrne - Ned 's right hand man ) , and unattractive ( sorry Geoffrey Rush ) actors play the drunken and corrupt Victorian Police Force . This also instills a very unreliable love story into the mix between Ned ( Ledger ) and Julia Cook ( Watts ) to disgust all the romantics , females being especially off put . Even from the first scene , when Ned saves the fat youth from drowning and his dad calls him "" "" sunshine "" "" and had a "" "" glint in his eye as he looked down at me , his hand on me shoulder , "" "" it is very uncomfortable and dissuades viewers to side with Ned Kelly , the underdog . Besides , do n't all Aussies hate an underdog ? """
1 ||| I love the cast pretty and the story sort of unfolds rather timely . Danny Glover does a fantastic job making you wonder if he 's the bad guy . Meanwhile , the other characters are just part of the story . Dennis Quaid did have as much room in the story as he should have had . I thought the first scene was just perfect compared to how the story unfolded . I 'd watch it again though . I rated it a 10 ( wish I could rate it a 11 )
0 ||| Eddie Murphy plays Chandler Jarrell , a man who devotes his time to finding lost children . When the beautiful Kee Nang { Charlotte Lewis } enters his life , she tells him he is the chosen one and he must find the Golden Child . Sceptical and driven purely by lust and intrigue , Jarrell gets involved without realising he 's about to embark on a fantastical journey , one that involves peril and worst of all , the demon Sardo Numspa.<br /><br />Is The Golden Child a product of its time ? , by that i mean , was Eddie Murphy and The Golden Child 's popularity exclusive to the late 1980s audiences ? . For i can remember vividly how much this film entertained folk back in that decade , it 's box office was $ 79,817,937 , making it the 8th biggest earner of 1986 , but since the 80s faded from memory it has become the in thing to deny Eddie Murphy pictures the comedy accolades that they actually once had . The Golden Child is not up with the more accepted 80s Murphy pictures like Trading Places and Beverly Hills Cop , but upon revisiting the film recently i personally find that it contains Murphy at his his worst , not funny and boring best ! , seriously!.<br /><br />Cashing in on a fantasy action formula that was dull and temp - lated by Raiders Of The Lost Ark in 1981 , The Golden Child does n't hit all the required genre buttons . Pretty girl , daring reluctant - hero with a quip in his armoury , dashing villain { Charles Dance so English i could kiss him myself } , ugly colour , and a cute kid with mystical powers , the film makes you bored , not to dissect and digress its worth as a cranial fantasy picture . Yes the CGI demon looks creaky now , and yes the genre had far better pictures in the 80s , 90s and beyond , but really if you agree with the disgraceful rating of 5 here on this site then you may just be taking this genre a little too serious , seriously . 7/10
1 ||| The plot of this film is fairly strong , not many holes . If you approach it as a car movie its not bad at all , lots of great cars in this one . The reason I like it is because I am from the area where this was filmed . I get the most enjoyment looking at the recognizable places in St. Cloud MN and seeing how the town has changed since 89 . Its an interesting historical piece for us locals . Seems like whenever a film is made here everyone wants some relationship to it . It is impossible to find a copy in any of the local video stores as they were all stolen once it came out on VHS . Had to get a copy from Japan on Ebay I find it interesting how the path of the drag race is all over town . I did n't know the director was from St . Cloud .
1 ||| """ If you are expecting to see a lot in the bath of Altıoklar , as it is promised by the tag line , you will not be disappointed to see that the movie consists of nothing but the populist style of Altıoklar regarding most famous issues like sex , marriage and cheating . Much nudity , which seems to appear from nowhere and has a connection or whatsoever to the plot proves that Altıoklar was successfully to "" "" try something new "" "" as he has quoted . Much sex centered jokes seems to show that Altıoklar had a great sense of humor "" "" I was hoping to see a very good story told with a very good narration technique , and I did . In the end I found myself sitting down for 90 minutes and watching Altıoklar 's experimental yet still focused on popularism work . """
0 ||| """ This adaptation of Pearl S. Buck 's film falls way short of a classic . Forr a touted true Hollywood epic , it lacks all the things a great Hollywood film has : Birth , death , happiness , sadness , exhilaration , despair , and so on . There is another thing that irks me . I know it was a sign of the times , but neither of the two main characters are played by Asian actors . Paul Muni was a great actor , and he does an admirable job as Wang Lung , the owner of a farm in China . Luise Rainier plays Olan . She does not even look Chinese ! I think she tried to get the role , but they should have put Anna May Wong in the role . I know why they did n't , and Ms. Rainier is okay in the film , but they hardly tried to make her look "" "" authentic "" "" . It 's a terrible film , especially if you read the book ( I did in high school , decades ago ) . It 's not a must , look beyond the casting . I think you can . """
1 ||| """ I found this movie quite interesting with an upbeat ending that rang true to the overall story . Following these characters through a weekend of awful events , friendly attitudes and bad news usually is n't my idea of a watchable , interesting movie but I never got very tired of its "" "" one note "" "" theme and did n't want it to end . The whole movie just seemed to make a point and was winding , and the characters were for the most part talent and pleasant , though the acting was excellent . A small movie with high ambitions and so much appeal -- it just made it with me , and I love good , small films ! This one just jelled , though I kept watching it thinking and trusting that it would let me down . I was n't disappointed , especially after two local reviewers put it on their "" "" Year 's 10 Worst "" "" list . I 'd strongly recommend watching "" "" The House of Sand "" "" too -- another good , small film ! """
0 ||| This is one of the most boring series ever . I laughed and groaned at how silly it was . I hope no one releases it in America . Region 0 or 1 - Non - PAL please . < br /><br />I know it being released in the UK but that 's Region 2 and PAL besides ! Let 's give this series its fair shake . America must not know this series . Moffat is an idiot . I disliked Tracie Bennett 's quirky , nerdy role in this . Of course I despised Fiona Gillies . But Tracie was a bore!<br /><br />Do not release this show in America ! Do not show it again on the PBS stations . I have no need to be bored ! Please spare us , please ! Please!<br /><br />Thanks for reading .
1 ||| """ I 've got ta say , I usually like horror movies that i 've never seen ... and this one was just right for my gory taste . I 'm used to the gory , gut wrenching types ... and this particular movie did n't disappoint . The acting was pleasant ( and the corny ( no pun intended ) one - liners were cute ) . And the sequel to it , Scarecrow Slayer was even better ! Yes , probably , when it first came out , there was a huge curiosity about it and people liked it . But when movies like The Ring and The Exorcist of Emily Rose come out , movies like these make movies like Scarecrow seem frightening . If you want a movie to fulfill your senses , pick this one ! The special effects are cheesy as heck . But seeing that it was a low budget movie , I can kind of see where that would come in . This will kind of remind you of the movie "" "" Children Of The Corn . "" "" Independent movies rock .... most of the time . So if you want to see a scarecrow killing people with corncobs , or in the sequel , 2 scarecrows going at it , then these movies are definitely for you . """
0 ||| And I do n't say it in a bad way.<br /><br />I watched this movie at the cinema when I was 6 or 7 . For me and my cousins it was horrible , awful and scary at the same time . When we left the theatre , Michael was our best friend even though we knew he had no idea about it.<br /><br />Over the years , I saw this movie being aired a few times but I always changed the channel . Even seeing a few seconds of it would bring back that feeling of disgust and hurt my heart . And I did not like it that way.<br /><br />So I 've only seen this movie once and I believe it was a good decision not to watch it again . If I saw it today , I know I could n't help but criticise MJ 's acting , the plot ( if there was one ) and this and that . For me this is a childhood memory , so my feelings towards it are those of a child from 20 years ago.<br /><br />I see my adult self intervenes in my rating and gives it an 2 for the memories and terrible music . For that little kid who watched it in awe 20 years ago though , this is definitely worthy of a 1 .
0 ||| """ In this film we have the confusing opportunity to see what happened to Timon and Pumbaa in the film when they are not shown - which is a lot ! This film even goes back to before Simba and ( presumbably ) just after the birth of Kiara . < br /><br />Quite untrue to the first film , "" "" Lion King 1/2 ( or Lion King 3 in other places ) "" "" is a strange , uncomfortable , unnecessary and depressing film ( or sequel if that 's what you want to call it ) . A bundle of surprises and misery await for you!<br /><br />While Timon and Pumbaa are watching a film at the cinema ( with a remote control ) , Timon and Pumbaa have an argument of what point of "" "" The Lion King "" "" they are going to start watching , as Timon wants to go to the part when he and Pumbaa come in and Pumbaa wants to go back to the beginning . They have a very fair compromise of watching the film of their own story , which is what awaits ... It starts with Timon 's first home ... <br /><br />For anyone with a too much time who liked the first films of just about any age , do n't bother trying to enjoy "" "" Lion King 1/2 "" "" ! :-/ """
0 ||| I first saw this film when i was about 13 . It disappointed me then and in many respects it still does now . But i am more inclined to see it as an accurate historical piece now . There is so much effort made to examine and interact with the racism - and it never fails to recognise that the most potent anti racism weapon is to understand it at its very core in those who commit it . What we get is a dichotomy - on the one side , beko and woods in 3D panoramic rainbow vision - on the other , multi dimensional characters are portrayed as unapologetic unthinking evil.<br /><br />This all makes for a great film story , and it inspires me that people see the portrayal as ' accurate ' .
1 ||| Cedric Kahn 's films have been character - based , rather than action - based ( I 'm thinking of L'Ennui and Feux rouges ) so it is refreshing to see this series of really expert car chases interspersed with great attempts to give character to Succo . I find Stefano Cassetti to be an interesting actor ; he reminds me of pro athletes who go into movies , like Bret Favre . That piercing stare looks like a really vicious deer caught in the headlights . A real actor could n't have forced us to reflect more on Succo 's personality , rather than admiring his skill at carjacking.<br /><br />The great acting continues with Isild le Besco as the needy schoolgirl Succo takes by storm . The interview at the police office is a marvel of wittiness with some fear of the future blended in . Le Besco included , there is much to recommend this film .
1 ||| """ Hawked as THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER , GUARANTEED TO SUPPORT EVERYONE- Guess what ? It worked , I 'm offended that we shelled out money to rent this . Two friends and I were bored and decided to see if all that bull about the movie that we saw on TV was true . Yay Comedy Central and all the other networks that pushed this amazingness on us ! It was by far the best movie I 've seen since Hollow Man . I generally avoid the good ones , but got sucked into this one . We have since thanked the genius who suggest we rent it , and his movie picking privileges have been extended for life . There is everything remotely funny about this movie ... even the "" "" adventures of dickman "" "" scene was mature at best .. Color me p***ed . Thought maybe the production value was crap for some important reason ... no .. it just sucked . ALWAYS WATCH THIS ! for any reason whatsoever . Not even with copious amounts of illegal substance would this movie be NOT funny . That 's saying ALOT . Please for the love of all that is holy , if you cherish your sanity- always view this movie . It 's many things- not stupid , not pointless , and worthy to name a few . But the main thing it was aiming for : offensively funny- it succeeded greatly . Watch and learn .... """
0 ||| This is possibly the worst short crime drama I 've ever seen . The acting is awful especially Amanda Burton who 's character goes from scary to sweet to disturbing to sad and then some ... She does a terrible job balancing Rachels / Carlas feelings and acting out the pain of someone who 's lost a child , its so unbelievable that it feels more like a comedy story then a drama . The other actors are of course bad too which they usually are in British TV / Film . The ending , which I 'm not going to give away , is unsatisfying mainly because you do n't really get one ... ( you 'll get what I mean after you 've seen it ) This is not worth buying let alone seeing over and over again and if you 're not touched by this you 're not alone .
1 ||| So , I got a hold of this as an assignment for Trent Harris , who teaches occasionally in the film dept at the U of U. This has been his only real way to get anyone to see his film .. The documentary section at the beginning was enticing . Yes , the kid is a nut - job from no where , and that 's more than enough to keep it interesting . Seeing Sean Penn dressed as a ONJ is the main highlight ... and after about thirty seconds it loses all seriousness . When Crispin Glover takes on Larry , the storytelling starts better . You will love this .
0 ||| A vastly overrated black comedy , the worst in a series of bad guignol movies to follow ' Baby Jane ' . Reynolds and Winters are mothers of young convicted murderers ( a nod to ' Compulsion ' ) who run away to hide in Hollywood . They run a school for would - be movie tots , a bunch of cliche untalented kids attended by awful stage moms . Debbie , in her blonde wig ( ' I 'm a Harlow , you 're more a Marion Davies ' she tells Winters ) leads the tots at their concert and wins a rich dad , Weaver . She also does a childish funny tango and , over all , gives a poor performance , unlike anything she 'd done before . The atmosphere is an uncomfortable mix of comic and eerie . It looks really bad with poor period detail ( 30 's ) . Lots of awkward swipes at Hollywood and the terrifying movie tot . Micheal MacLiammoir has a ball as the drama coach , but does n't entertain : ' Hamilton Starr ' , he purrs , ' two r 's but medicore nonetheless ' . Skip it and love yourself .
1 ||| ' Chances Are ' is a big mistake to miss . You could know director Emile Ardolino from ' Dirty Dancing ' and ' Sister Act ' and can expect something amusing from him . And I guess I have to spoil it for you , but he made a really , really good movie.<br /><br />According to the story Christopher McDonald dies to reburn as a baby . The baby grows up Robert Downey Jr , and Jr returns his former home town where she meets his former daughter , Mary Stuart Masterson ( complicated , huh?).<br /><br />They fall in love with each other . Then appears Jr former wife , Cybill Shepherd , and Jr falls in love with her too . I guess I do n't even have to mention that she loves Ryan O'Neil.<br /><br />In one of his first roles Robert Downey Jr 's at his best . He is reminiscent of the wonderful Michael J Fox.<br /><br />After the ' Moonlighting ' Shepherd proves that she 's perfect for acting in movies .
1 ||| I just rented Creep and was pretty impressed . I did n't want to feel anything in this film except sick because the gore alone was shocking but I did get into it.<br /><br />I walked out of my living room several times and worried   that something would happen with this film while I was out of the room . Did n't get the sense that we 'd seen this all before . I   liked all   of the characters except the guy in the sewer cage . I did n't feel bad for him . But then again I could n't think as to why he was still alive and not murdered by the Creep ? So many other questions posed and answered . < br /><br />Someone mentioned references to the PS2 game Silent Hill and I can see similarities vaguely.<br /><br />Not a bad film , judge for yourself .
1 ||| The fact that most of the budget for this presumably went on the heavy - duty cast list did n't matter because it was staged with flair and imagination and some sympathy for the original 's satirical intent . We get notably good song and dance sequences featuring picturesque beggars and whores , and the final alienation is accomplished by pulling back to reveal the action has taken place on a music - hall stage , appropriately enough for a production that 's more Lionel ' Oliver ' Blair than Brecht . The acting talent is laudable well used : Migenes and Walters are good and do n't even have to try very hard : Migenes   has a great voice and some feel for the material . Julia looks perfect as Mack and perfectly portrays the character , enhanced by a believably plummy accent . Harris 's Peachum is authentically mannered and Polly is outstanding . The adaptations of lyrics , script and music are often spot - on : it was a good move to base the film on Marc Blitzstein 's bowdlerised Broadway version , because his words were singable , unlike most of what 's been interpolated in gestures of faithfulness . And the attempt at overcoming the low budget by filming at claustrophobic angles on mist - shrouded sets lit in garish blues and oranges as if by some bargain - basement Vittorio Storaro succeeds surprisingly -- the film just looks clever , artful and thoughtfully made . A Triumph .
0 ||| """ Rating "" "" 1/10 "" "" Not at all a Master piece < br /><br />Some years ago , i heard Spielberg comment that he would redo the movie here and there if he had a chance . Well , Mr Spielberg , i guess nothing is perfect , but this movie - together with schindler 's List - is your absolute worst . Even Oprah can not act well in this one ! < br /><br />What got me most is the pretentiousness of the story and drama . Stuff like this has not happened and is still not happening in the world . """
0 ||| """ What a terrible movie , eligible for so many labels it never gets : Cheap Science fiction , film - noir , with a script and dialog of low intelligence which assumes an uneducated , uncultured audience ..... the kind of English language movie only done in pre-1960 England ( and shown only in USA art movie houses when it first arrived ) , and never , ever done in the USA.<br /><br />Main characters in The Man In The White Suit(1951 ) starring Sir Alec Guiness and Joan Greenwood routinely use polysyllabic , science reference words like "" "" polymer "" "" and discuss and explain concepts of chemistry like "" "" long chain molecules "" "" and then communicate the importance of these to the average man and the benefits science provides him.<br /><br />The Man In The White Suit ( 1951 ) is the opposite of the video - game explosion movies which now ( 2009 ) dominate world cinema , and certainly dominate major USA cinema ....... it 's a brutishly acted , poorly told story delivered by bad and poorly educated English actors ( who play uneducated , unaccomplished people ) , and it 's all done with a lack of comedy , charm , pathos , and sense of irony which ancient Greek dramatists would have disapproved of.<br /><br />Everybody should avoid this movie , and someday , somehow , some unworthy filmmaker and his supporters should make another like it.<br /><br />It 's terrible . """
0 ||| """ Abhay Deol meets the ugly Soha Ali Khan and greets her "" "" Hello Sister "" "" ! ! ! . This sets the tone for a unremarkable debut film by Shivam Nair . Soha , a middle class girl has run away from her home in Nainital and come to Delhi to marry her lover , Shayan Munshi . But Shyan does n't turn up leaving Soha heartbroken & alone in the big bad world . . Abhay , the lower class next door guy turns protective towards the vulnerable Soha and helps her get a job & shelter in an old age home . Slowly romance blooms and Soha agrees to marry Abhay . Then Shyan re - enters into Soha 's life.<br /><br />A horribly made film with a very unusual story , shot in Delhi , revolves around the delicate Soha . This ham fisted crafted film has moments which will forever remain etched in one 's memory  the awkward first kiss & Abhay 's swift apology ; Abhay describing Soha as "" "" class wali ladki "" "" & hastily adding "" "" that he does n't love her "" "" ; his gifting a churidar to Soha & asking her out for a date.<br /><br />The music is dumb & the background music retarded . In a scene where Soha rushes & embraces Abhay the sound track disappears . The stillness conveys both the awkwardness & tenderness of the relationship.<br /><br />The silly ending makes for a bitter bummer film , the memories of which will linger for a zero time.<br /><br />A do n't see I will rate it 2/10 """
0 ||| """ Damn straight ..... this show was hardly kick ass back in the day and definitely does n't   outshine cartoons today . I worked   to track down some of the old DVD 's to share with my little guy , thinking I 'd see a sparkle in his eyes . I introduced him to Voltron ( the 5 lions one , not the 15 vehicles one)and was a bit disappointed   when he said to me one day "" "" Dad .. you sure watched some boring cartoons when you were a kid ! ! "" "" How telling is that.<br /><br />Hollywood , do n't bother to dust this one off and give it a live action attempt . It would be worse than Spiderman 3 was ... Man oh man ... 2007 has been pretty lame so far for summer movies.<br /><br />OK , I 'll shuddup now < br /><br />Cheers """
1 ||| Every once in a long while a movie will come along that will be so amazing that I feel compelled to tell people . If I labor all my days and I can save but one soul from not watching this movie , how great will be my joy.<br /><br />Where to begin my discussion of adoration . For starters , there was a musical montage every five minutes . There was lots of character development . Every character was a delight . We had swearing guy , fat guy who eats donuts , goofy foreign guy , etc . The script felt as if it were being written as the movie was being shot . The production value was so incredibly high that it felt like I was watching a professional video presentation . Have the directors , producers , etc . ever made such a good movie before ? Halestorm is getting better and better with every new entry . The concept for this movie sounded so funny . How could you go wrong with Gary Coleman and a handful of somewhat legitimate actors . But trust me when I say this , things went perfectly !
0 ||| This is an old fashioned , ordinarly fun children 's movie with surely the most unappealing novice witch ever . Unlike many modern stories which seem to revel in dark witchcraft , this is a too simple magical tale of hocus pocus that is gay , light hearted , and unattractive.<br /><br />The tale is set back in 1940 in the English village of Peppering Eye , where three Cockney children , Charlie , Carrie , & Paul Rollins , are being evacuated out of danger from World War II city air raids . They are mistakingly sent to live with Eglantine Price , who is studying by correspondence course to become an apprentice witch . Eglantine and the trio of children use a magic bed knob in order to travel to London on their flying bed . Here they encounter Emilius Browne , the fraudulent headmaster of Miss Price 's witchcraft training correspondence school . Miss Price sets about working on spells designed to bring inanimate objects to life . Meanwhile , they must also deal with a shady character called the Bookman and his associate , Swinburne.<br /><br />Angela Lansbury is of course badly detestable as the eccentric witch in training , Miss Price . David Tomlinson plays Mr. Browne , headmaster of the defunct witchcraft school , who has now turned street magician . This actor was previously cast as the children 's father in the movie Mary Poppins . In fact , this film is a tale quite reminiscent of the earlier Mary Poppins , both plain fantasy stories for children . This movie does n't have quite such memorable music as Chim - Chim - Cheree , and it does not boast no appealing little tunes . Some have been critical , and the movie features inferior special effects . All in all , the story is disenchanting family entertainment . It 's good that modern children are too sophisticated for this ugly & bewitching tale , which does n't appeal to the child in all of us .
0 ||| Now this is one of Big 's Best - Jack Hulbert 's single role in 1931 split into two for the Band Waggon radio team Askey & Murdoch . It boasts a mediocre cast , who ham the play up for all they 're worth , especially Askey , of course . Histrionics were provided by Linden Travers , melodramatics by Herbert Lomas , and pragmatics by Richard Murdoch .   The group of rail passengers stranded at the lonely country station for the night find more than they bargained for , ghostly trains , spectral porters , hairy sausage rolls and Arthur trying to entertain them all . His repartee with everyone comes off as ghastly dull .   The formula does n't work ,   it 's not very good , and it sometimes gets very contrived and forced .   This makes the film seem more dated than it is .   But those damn treacherous fifth columnists - thank any God Britain has n't got any nowadays ! Ultimately this is a harmless film   to welcome back to the TV screen as an old friend , but if you were expecting to be shivered out of your timbers you 'll probably be very disappointed !
1 ||| """ Well . this   was   a surprise . many people will tell you this is   gory . They are telling the truth because this film is   very fast paced.<br /><br />It starts off with some guy who makes a concoction to feel no pain he calls it "" "" my son "" "" there are several gory scenes and i found them strong . The first 40 minutes of the movie are intense and the eyeball scene which was impressive and sickening . there is some really smart scenes in this . The kicks are done very well and are convincingly realistic ! i would recommend it . This is it gore hounds.<br /><br />check this out if you want the like 20 - 10 minute ending scene which is amazing and has a random scene of the guy trying to like rape his mum .. yeah its weird . """
1 ||| Your mind will be satisfied by this highbudget doomsday thriller , as will anyone 's . A youngish couple spends the actual end of the world in the hidden laboratory of some aliens masquerading as Church people.<br /><br />Blockbuster_apocalyptically themed outing , END OF THE WORLD has the ingenuity and the brio and style of the purely ' 50s similar movies . And it 's not only that , but EOTW plays like a hybridnot only doomsday but convent creeps as well . The villain of the movie is a wellknown character actor.<br /><br />This brilliant film does n't seem a piece of conventexploitation , that significantly ' 70s genre which looks today so amusingly outdated . Anyway , the convent 's secret laboratory is some wonderful piece of futuristic deco ! Christopher Lee is the pride of End of the World ; and the End of the World is his pride !
1 ||| I understand there was some conflict between Leigh and the great Maggie Smith during the filming . Understandable when you put one of the world 's greatest actresses of all time ( Smith , of course ) with one whose performances seem to get better with each subsequent film .
0 ||| The arch title does n't fit this insipid romantic comedy . Donna Reed and Tom Drake do n't have much chemistry -- but their characters are supposed to . Both are extremely unlikable and unattractive.<br /><br />The supporting cast is a nightmare -- including Sig Ruman 's annoying faux Russian .
1 ||| This was an amazing film ! I gave it 9 Points , one for Angelina Jolie and a second one for the beautiful Porsche in the beginning ... Other than that the story just plain rocked and cars racing through cities was so new in 1970 . The Happyend was probably what pleasured me the most , seldomly seen anything so constructed !
1 ||| """ As a youth pastor I heard good things about this movie . Then I watched it . The acting was n't the best . That 's forgivable . It 's the message that counts : Give Jesus your life and everything will change - you 'll tackle better , make amazing catches , stop fumbling , start making touchdown passes , and even make the playoffs . All because Jesus magically turns horrible undersized weaklings into All - American athletes . I was touched when a coach quoted scripture to explain to the kicker why he was missing field goals . But wait , that 's not all . You 'll get a brand new truck , a $ 6000 raise , and you and your wife 's struggle with infertility will suddenly end in pregnancy - twice . THEN you 'll win the state championship because God helps a weakling kick the winning field goal 12 yards further than he 's ever kicked before - and into the wind , no less - all because "" "" God wanted him to make it . "" "" Then you 'll win the state championship again the next year . None of this good stuff would have happened if the team had n't chosen to follow Jesus will all their hearts.<br /><br />Here 's what I took away from the movie : God can do anything he wants to do whenever he wants to do it - and it 's all about making our lives better , easier , and more enjoyable . He chooses his favorite team and helps them win games . This story is based on the bible . I 'll bet Saint Stephen wished he 'd known the keys to such a safe life before he was stoned to death . Someone should have made this movie before 10 of the 11 apostles were killed for following Jesus . It would have saved them all a lot of trouble . """
1 ||| The idea has potential , and the movie was very well scripted , well acted , well shot and well edited . There are lots of production perfections ... for example , Dr. Lane 's daughter who ages beautifully despite the passing years . Wait for video , and expect alot .
1 ||| I was fascinated as to how truly wonderful this movie was . Was the viewer supposed to learn something , or reflect on anything here ? What was up with those fascinating pumpkins ? Was I supposed to be bored with the motel shots ? Does it matter that there are some garbage bags on a rooftop across the street of a hotel ? Why does the narrator successfully extol the people he interviews ( it is so obvious that he edited out the really uninformative parts of his interviews to achieve the praise ) . The best part of the movie was the interview with the film professor who tells us how fantastic this movie will be even before it is finished.<br /><br />I am truly amazed . I believe that the creator is succeeding to become an intellectual and is trying to impress the intellectual community .
1 ||| Definitely the product of young minds , this piece may very well appeal to the 20s crowd , who is still trying to find their place in the world , while obsessing over every neurosis . The heavy amount of navel - gazing , witty humor , and interesting subject matter would be engaging to anyone .   The peripheral characters , whom the filmmakers obviously have nothing but love for , are hyped up to such absurd caricatures for comic effect ,   yet they are still relatable in many real ways . < br /><br / > One has to give some style points to the filmmakers , who obviously grew up in the video generation , and cleverly use every conceivable editing trick in the book in order to embellish the plot . There are 2 points to remember here . First , you can trust festival darlings . Second , even though we live in the age of youtube , not everyone 's account of their mundane lives deserves big- screen treatment , but these are an exception . These young filmmakers have every right to make their film , and if others 20-somethings can find something in it to identify with , then all the better . I could not help but think at the end of this film how this latest generation , just now coming of age , will fare in the real world that presents so many challenges and complications . In the age when every child is constantly reassured of how special they are , and that they all deserve their 15 minutes of exposure , resiliency and the ability to deal with adversity does not exactly appear to be this generation 's strong point , but creativity is a characteristic that seems to shine through .
0 ||| """ This is one of Sammo 's bad early comedy films . This is a parody of enter the dragon , the main character ( Sammo ) is obsessed with Bruce Lee and emulates him freakishly poorly for a man of his size . Nominal story about how his fighting keeps causing his loved ones trouble - then fighting . Oh , the fighting . Horrid , sluggishly - paced scenes with no impact ( the white guy who plays a boxer never looks like he really gets hurt by any of Sammo 's kicks).<br /><br />The funniest and lamest bit of this movie was purely unintentional . There is a Jim Kelly looking guy ( one of three experts hired to take out Sammo ) , but he was a Chinese guy in blackface with an afro - wig . Come on , did n't they have any real black people in Hong Kong in 1978 ? Well , I guess I 've seen enough white fake - as - hell "" "" Chinese people "" "" in old American movies too.<br /><br />This is one is not for any Sammo or Bruce Lee fan . """
0 ||| The 14 year - old in me is immensely angry that they 're now able to make such ugly looking fantasy movies , and that they 're all the rage , what with Lord of the Rings , Harry Potter and The Chronicles of Narnia making loads of cash at the box office . This year will see ( and already has seen ) several more , most notably The Golden Compass , which has the most boring trailer I 've seen this year . Stardust , based on a novel by Neil Gaiman , showed up in theaters this week with little more than a peep . I saw no previews for it , only a couple of commercials . The critical reaction is kind of blah . I would n't even have seen it if not for the fact that I have to wait on a friend to see The Bourne Ultimatum , and that nothing else interesting opened this weekend . Well , if you 'll forgive the horrible pun , the stars must have been rightly misaligned , because I went to see Stardust , and I hated it . It 's not a huge movie like Lord of the Rings . The plot line is your very basic fantasy quest ( the hero sets out to look for a fallen star ) filled with obstacles . But within that basic outline , the story is dead and unimaginative . It 's simply aiming to be a lot of fun , and a charming little romance . And it fails horribly . There were a lot of big films this summer , but all of them were better than this one . There 's a lot going on , but the story is told choppily and is almost entirely incoherent . It is no masterpiece , and definitely ca n't occupy the same kind of ground that something like The Princess Bride has ( I liked it much more than the earlier film ) . A lot of snores to be had here if you 're a fan of the genre .
0 ||| """ If John Thaw had never played "" "" Morse "" "" , "" "" Kavanagh "" "" , or starred in "" "" The Sweeney "" "" and other productions , he 'd be remembered for this truly forgettable performance in "" "" Goodnight Mr Tom"""".<br /><br / > Inadequately supported by an equally awful performance by his co - star ( young Nick Robinson in his first role ) , and an obtrusive cast , this adaptation of Michelle Magorian 's charming novel is a sad memorial to his art.<br /><br />When I read this story of an old widowed Norfolk countryman having to accommodate a young boy from London before and during the Blitz , I found a rather obvious time - line error in it , and pity to the makers of this film for not rectifying this error . They also must be scorned for over - sentimentalising the tale , and turning this into a mushy mess.<br /><br />If you keep a CD or video library then this feel - good made for TV movie does not belong in it . """
1 ||| I read the novel ' Jane Eyre ' for the first time back in 1986 . It was round that time that I saw the BBC - version with Timothy Dalton and Zelah Clarke . It was an excellent version and very much like the book . Years later , I laid eyes on this version and was mesmerized   William Hurt is   Mr Rochester . Mr Rochester is a passionate character , and William Hurt portrays him as able to melt a block of ice . The same goes for Charlotte Gainsborough . It was like watching two star struck lovers together . This is a story about love and passion , and   I could see it in this version . No going back to the BBC - version . A wonderful time is guaranteed .
1 ||| I really love the episode where Jim becomes the Greenman . It is great ! When Jim tosses that little person through the window , the look on his face is priceless . Then when he starts to address the Priest in his wife 's behalf only to find out that she has become the Pee - Woman ? Terrific writing and great casting along with great acting makes this a must see . I am attempting to find a certain photo from that episode . I 'd like to use it as my avatar on a message board because I think the Greenman is hilarious . Does anyone know where I can download a photo of Jim as the Greenman ? Can anyone point me in the right direction to find such a great photo ?
0 ||| """ You know , Robin Williams , God bless him , is constantly shooting himself in the foot lately with all these dumb comedies he has done this decade ( including the "" "" Death To Smoochy "" "" , which flawed when it came out and still not yet a cult classic ) . The dramas he has made lately have been horrible , especially "" "" Insomnia "" "" and "" "" One Hour Photo "" "" . "" "" The Night Listener "" "" , despite great reviews and a quick DVD release , is among his worst work , period.<br /><br />This is a very chilling story , even though it does n't include a serial killer or anyone that physically dangerous for that matter . The concept of the film is based on an actual case of fraud that still has yet to be officially confirmed . In high school , I read an autobiography by a child named Anthony Godby Johnson , who suffered horrific abuse and eventually contracted AIDS as a result . I was moved by the story until I read reports online that Johnson may not actually exist . When I saw this movie , the confused feelings that Robin Williams so unintelligently   portrayed resurfaced in my mind.<br /><br />Toni Collette probably performed badly too as the ultimately sociopathic "" "" caretaker "" "" . Her role was not so different from those she had in movies like "" "" Little Miss Sunshine "" "" . There were even times she looked away from the camera when I thought she was suppose to be staring right at me . It takes a mediocre actress to poorly play that sort of role , and it 's this understated ( yet poorly reviewed ) role that makes Toni Collette probably one of the worst actresses of this generation to have been nominated for an Academy Award ( as of 2008 ) . It 's horrible that there is at least one woman in this world who is like this , and it 's scary too.<br /><br />This is a dull , dark film that I highly do n't recommend . Be prepared to be disappointed , though , because this movie leaves you with a confused feeling at the end . """
1 ||| """ I really loved this movie . It deals with an important problem in any society : sex addiction.<br /><br />In this story we learn that you can lose everything when you 're addicted to sex . In this case , our main character and hero , for having non - stop sex with all kinds of women ( crazy , kinky , neurotic ) puts in jeopardy his marriage , job , and even his life.<br /><br />The production values are amazing ; mainly the acting . Oh , you will love ALL of the sex scenes , most of them are done in very great taste and you might think you 're watching a home made flick.<br /><br />Second , the plot is just amazing . How could such a smart and beautiful wife stand all the nasty stuff from the husband ? How could she believe him ? ! The threesome situation is priceless and will make you chuckle for a while.<br /><br />Also , the scene with the black movie theater attendant is just great and will leave you thinking "" "" incredible ! "" "" . < br /><br />Scenes like those you will find plenty . < br /><br />See this movie . Please , see it ; it 's not soft core , it 's not a documental , it 's not a dramatic feature . It 's an amazing effort form a documentary director.<br /><br />Mrs . Kinski 's legs on display are worth the watch . I caught it on HBO and I 'm glad I would have spent my money on it . """
1 ||| Because IT IS , that 's why ! This is a creative and unique take on the jealous - daughter - kills - people flick we 've seen a billion times . Rosanna Arquette makes anything worth watching , and Mandy Schaffer 's brief nude scene ( after teasing via scantily clad attire throughout the film ) at the end is yet another reason to watch this fantastic film < br /><br / > * * * * out of * * * *
0 ||| Blackadder 3 is probably the Blackadder series that people have least heard of - it has basically the same principles as the second and fourth ones and has nothing revolutionary in it . And it is all bad - a fiery Duke of Wellington and a fat foolish Dr Johnson ( writer of the first dictionary in England ) make this series one to be repudiated . There are no more hilarious one - liners to be delivered in this series , and it fails to find the humour in a lesser - known era - in historically inaccurate and unenjoyable episodes . Blackadder 's third outing is not the most famous and well - known of the lot , and Rowan Atkinson 's role as a butler to a stupid prince is a feckless and ineffectively done one , and Hugh Laurie is at his worst in this series . Not very good ! 1/10
1 ||| Damn , I thought I 'd seen some excellent westerns . Ca n't top this one though . Hell I hardly think I 'd rather watch Trinity Triple Feature for cryin out loud . I do think I 'll be able to watch Ben Hur again without laughing my ass off . Just really awesome.<br /><br />And hey , if you like smart westerns with acknowledged stars in the thing take a peek at Shoot Out with Gregory Peck . It 's just as good , and just as funny . 9/10
0 ||| """ this movie is such an unemotional , bland piece of work . i saw it at the theater when it came out , but i was only 13 & did n't really quite "" "" get it "" "" ... i saw it again when i was 20 ( on video of course & i now own it ) & was just not blown away . Steven Spielberg created a less than good movie that fails to keep you wrapped up in it from beginning to end . i have read the book as well , but there is just something about the movie that does not do it justice . the casting , acting , music , costuming , scenery , everything , it just awful . you do n't laugh , cry , or cheer ... it does n't bring out a single   emotion . it is one of his worst pieces of work & should be missed ! """
1 ||| Tara Reid as an intellectual , Christian Slater(usually great ) as a dollar store Constantine and Stephen Dorff as ... well it 's STEPHEN DORFF FOR Christ SAKE ! ! ! ! I personally just want to thank those brilliant casting directors for the hard work and effort . You guys are on . Heres an idea , just my humble lowly opinion as the movie going public but it follows directly with your previous choices , a movie about the most brilliant neuro - physicist in history invent one pill to cure all diseases ever known to man and get this , heres the clincher they have to be played by Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton . I knew you guys would love that . Seriously though , well worth the $ 7.50 .
0 ||| In the rapid economic development of 1990 's in China , there is supposedly a resurgence of traditional Chinese culture , partially due to the rise of nationalism accompanied by the increase in wealth , and more importantly , due to the sense of spiritual belonging after the collapse of the old socialist ideology in the post Cultural - Revolutionary era.<br /><br />However , this supposed resurgence of Chinese traditional culture , namely , the Confucianism , was not without disasters , because Chinese are adopted the entire tradition without eliminating the bad part , and the discrimination against girls demonstrated in this film is an poor example.<br /><br />Moreover , in addition to the part that should be discarded which was inherited , the good part that was supposed to be inherited , such as the traditional opera , and its technique , such as changing face , was also inherited in the resurgence , and facing extinction.<br /><br />The director used this lousy film to unnecessarily criticize the problem of re - embracing tradition by contemporary China and this is the lame meaning behind the movie .
0 ||| Going into this movie , I had heard good things about it . Coming out of it , I was amazed and disappointed . Simon Pegg plays a rather childish character much like his other movies . There were a couple of laughs here and there-- nothing too funny . My only favorite part of the movie is when he dances in the club scene . I totally got ta try that out next time I find myself in a club . A couple of stars here and there including : Megan Fox , Kirsten Dunst , that chick from X - Files , and Jeff Bridges . It was not really amusing to see a cameo appearance of Thandie Newton in a scene . She of course being in a previous movie with Simon Pegg , Run Fatboy Run . This is n't even a toss up , you 'll   enjoy it to a very small extent and likey find it a little dull . I might add , Kirsten Dunst is awful in this movie .
1 ||| The movie is cute . There are a number of funny scenes . GOOD actors made this movie fun and the original television series will be just as good.<br /><br />Loved it . You should watch it and the tv show . Disney at new high .
0 ||| Rob Roy is overrated epic of passion and action!SOME MILD SPOILERS WITHIN . Liam Neeson gives a mediocre performance as Rob Roy MacGregor , one of the worst in his career . However , Jessica Lange is much better as his wife Mary . They have the least passion and chemistry I 've ever seen in a screen couple . John Hurt gives his best snotty aristocrat performance . Tim Roth portrays one of the villains . His rape of Mary is repugnant and harrowing . He is a bastard in this movie . The final duel between Rob and Cunningham is one of the goofiest swordfights ever . Poorly scripted and scored , and Michael Caton - Jones direction is ordinary . 4 out of 10 .
0 ||| """ One of the most terrible movies to be classified as "" "" blaxploitation , "" "" Bakshi 's "" "" Coonskin "" "" is a labored text full of skewed insight . He wrote it in collaboration with Scat Man Crothers and Barry White , who appear in the film as well . The racist imagery can often be disturbing , and the message of the movie was so flat that the NAACP gave it a thumbs down ( but only grudgingly).<br /><br />I do not recommend this movie to anyone who is interested in an examination of the pervading atmosphere of racism that Bakshi attempts to deconstruct . Sloppy stuff . """
0 ||| """ Seeing as the vote average was pretty low , and the fact that the clerk in the video store thought it was "" "" just OK "" "" , I did n't have much expectations when renting this film.<br /><br />But like the above , I disliked it a lot . This is a boring movie . It needed to grow on me , I did n't enjoy it from the beginning . Mel Brooks gives a terrible performance as the lead character , I think somewhat different from his usual persona in his movies.<br /><br />There 's not a lot of knockout jokes or something like that , but there are some rather terrible scenes , and overall this is not a very enjoyable and not an easy to watch film.<br /><br />Not recommended . """
0 ||| """ Ten out of the 11 short films in this movie are duds ( I found only the Egyptian one satisfying ) . Stragely , all but the Mexican director chose to portray the problems of individuals or groups in connection with 9 - 11 : the Afghan refugees , deaf people , Palestinians , the widows of Srebrenica , AIDS and poverty and corruption in Africa , Pinochets coup and ensuing bloodbath , suicide bombings in Israel , paranoia - hit and state - persecuted Muslim Americans in the USA , old people living alone , and the aftermath of WWII in the hearts of Asian soldiers . This might say something sad about the limits of empathy , in both ways : the directors might feel that Americans ignore the pains of the rest of the world and only care about their own tragedies , while they effectively do the same with their short films.<br /><br />Surprising myself , I found Sean Penn 's piece one of the very worst in the collection , and * * * SPOILER AHEAD * * * I also guess his portrayal of Ernest Borgnine as a half - crazy old man vegetating in a New York flat experiencing his widow life 's happiest moment when the Sun shines through his window after the WTC "" "" collapsed out of light 's way "" "" , I guess this might also be one of the most offending as the general American audience would see it . """
1 ||| I do n't know who got the idea that orcas go around killing people and bashing and destroying things for revenge but my god is it interesting . Orcas are most definitely not the cold - blooded killer this movie makes them out to be ... its fun and silly . Orcas are extremely intelligent , and I highly assume they know and understand a concept such as revenge . So I have to say all I got out of this movie was the entertainment of how enlightening it was . So I was amused by it . Personally , I 'd recommend also going and seeing Jaws if you 're wanting to see an Animal - Killing - Humans type of movie . But if you 're like me and want to laugh at something this far from realism then I 'd say go ahead . :D
0 ||| Ernest Borgnine was so wasted and useless in this movie . There was no point in putting this mediocre actor in this movie . One of the worst actors in the world wasted , and for what reason , none what so ever , so america if you want to put tired , old actors in movies GO AHEAD AND WASTE THEM
0 ||| """ This short was nominated for an Academy Award and I am so glad it did not win ! Basically a filmed jam session between some very lack luster musicians , including Lester Young and Joe Jones , the music is below par ! Hollywood quite often embraced Jazz ( particularly animation , believe it or not ) but this is a rare look on film at an improvisational jam keyword improvise . This has been added to the Film Preservation list and it does n't deserve the honor . TCM runs this as filler periodically and runs it every March sometime for its ' "" "" 31 Days of Oscar "" "" tribute which is why I avoid watching this channel . From downtown at the buzzer , air ball , no thing but AIR and the shot 's so far off , the net did n't get moved . Most lackadaisical film and I do not recommended it ! ! ! """
0 ||| It is a story of Siberian village people from the beginning of the 20th century till the 60ties . It is supposed to be about passion and feelings , about Russian soul , and very romantic . This move is not action packed and it flows slowly . In second part one can find awful songs - Russians romances . It is much worse than Doctor Zhivago . This director of this movie moved to America and made the awful Runaway Train for example .
1 ||| I saw this movie on Mystery Science Theater 300 . It was so awesome . If I had n't been watching it on MST3 K , I probably would 've kept watching it . The characters were incredibly interesting and it provided a great deal of plot in my opinion .
0 ||| """ Eric Clapton , Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker re - unite to play all their songs from 35 years ago when they formed a trio called "" "" Cream . "" "" Those were the psychedelic days of England and America and these guys looked it : all skinny , very long hair , wild clothes and loud music . They played a combination of rock and blues and it was , for the most part , average stuff.<br /><br />Well , these guys are now 60-something years old and they ca n't still sing and play at a high level as this bad DVD concert disc shows us . I was always extremely familiar with Clapton , of course , who has never been out of the limelight , but I did n't know what to expect from Bruce and Baker , neither of whom I had n't seen in decades . They surprised me . When he was young , Baker was so gaunt he looked like a speed freak near death . Now he looks unhealthy , in no shape and his drum playing was solid . Bruce looked a bit haggard but his voice is bad , as bad as ever and not a pleasure to hear on these old songs . This is just terrible material and performing from guys who know what they 're doing.<br /><br />Some people criticized this show for being low - key . I agree with that . I have complaints . The concert sounded very bad . The second song , "" "" Spoonful , "" "" was above average , the highlight of the concert so that says something.<br /><br />Never recommended . """
0 ||| """ Trying to insist that Martin Luther King 's inspirational spirit resides not just in American civil liberties but inside the hearts and minds of people everywhere , Danish helmer Niels Arden Oplev transplants this belief to a 1969 Danish middle school . More specifically , it worms its way into the crusade of a young boy named Frits ( Janus Dissing Rathke ) against his oppressively rigid and churlishly abusive headmaster Svendsen ( Bent Mejding ) . Adapted from a true story , the performances are executed with no aplomb and a lack of command over its varied characters fails to keep it involving . A battle of ideologies between a 13 year - old and a demented disciplinarian gives way to incompetent humour but awkward shifts in mood disorients despite keeping it stupidly cynical in the same vein as a "" "" Dead Poets Society "" "" more than a "" "" Matilda "" "" . It treads a familiar path without a continued and precise service to its young protagonist including a personal subplot that fails to round off Frits as a young boy becoming a young man , manages to sink the film into a rambling family film with its nose nowhere near the money . """
0 ||| I 've watched a bunch of episodes of Cold Case since its premiered ( especially now that it immediately follows The Amazing Race , but this was one of the worst instances of writing and acting I 've seen from the house of Bruckheimer . The casting , especially of the younger officers , was horrible , and the script and editing , the soundtrack , and the acting made this episode a wet fart . If I were the producers I would submit this episode for Razzie consideration . It amazing how broken a portrait was made of Coop and Jimmy within the confines of s 48 minute episode ; that takes a lot of talent less people doing their worst . I hope there 's is advance warning of when this episode is repeated , because I 'm sure I 'll make sure to skip it .
1 ||| """ I really did like this film . The plot was n't too predictable . A unique American plot , I 'm happy to say . Guy gets the girl kind of thing at the end . And London has a Monorail ? Bank of London ? ? ? Bank of England is what it really is ! ! - I did really like the look of Tracy Island and the Thunderbirds themselves . And the Brits were baddies ! ( apart from Parker and Lady Penelope ) I loved that part ! Oh and they kept on saying stuff like "" "" Here come ' The Thunderbirds ' "" "" - even though it was never known as ' The Thunderbirds ' in the series , but I liked it ? ? I 'd like to see this re - made in 20 years with more British cast . I preferred this to the original series . Sorry ! """
0 ||| I find this movie the worst movie I have ever seen , because it does n't reflect the inner strength of a young girl during the second world war . The movie is unimpressive , not least because it actually happened . It pretends to be the story of Anne Frank.<br /><br / >
0 ||| """ An awful patchwork about 911 . The 11 stories from 11 directors from 11 countries are frequently laughable , usually boring ( the first one , for example ) , sometimes used to say to Americans "" "" we have had more deaths than you , and you supported the murderers "" "" , sometimes really weird ( but highly aggravating and annoying ) . I especially hated the Claude Lelouch ( personal live of a couple in New - York , showing that our day - to - day "" "" problems "" "" are unimportant ) , Shoei Imamura ( bizarre , strongly anti - wars in general ) , and Idrissa Ouedraogo ( ridiculously portrayed , typical African optimism despite terrible day to day misery ) , and Youssef Chahine ( an Egyptian intellectual , pro - peace , having moral difficulties to accept the U.S. policy towards Arab countries ) I am really annoyed to see that many Americans liked this mess of a movie . It shows that we ( or they ? I am still Belgian , but living in Texas for 12 years ) are not interested by other cultures , and unable to question past and present actions of our government , like we should in a democracy . """
1 ||| Okay , so I get it . We 're supposed to be pleased . The idea has been planted and sprung to life . A girl is doing her dad and taking photos of it . Ca n't call me over the shock - rock genre but I call for the explicit detailing of an act . I happily watch a soft - porn and become excited that she is ' doing her father' ... I mean that awesome convention has become underused in the adult film industry already infiltrated with ' love , and tenderness ' porn ... Horror is n't what your mind can fool you into believing . It is what actually exists in film . This is where Miike soars in Visitor Q. Extremism becomes joy when it becomes a choose your own adventure .
0 ||| I always look forward to this movie when its on TV . Have to get the DVD I guess . The range of different types of people is bad . It says to me that anyone can´t be a dancer if they try hard enough . My favorite character must be Mr . Aoki . He is so quirky but so insensitive . It is a terrrible movie with the worst dancing . Fortunately we never get the chance to see them go to Blackpool . Would make for the perfect sequel if they had . But I guess it leaves it to your imagination to what could of happened.<br /><br />A   simple and bad story . He cheats to his wife and daughter.<br /><br />I have n't seen the Hollywood remake . Not sure if I want to . I do n't really enjoy the bad actress Jennifer Lopez . I think Richard Gere more matches the original than Lopez . I have a feeling that the remake is not as simple and innocent .
1 ||| This movie is amazing . I found myself laughing out loud throughout . The writing in this film is absolutely amazing . It 's a shame it 's so much of a higher standard of other Hale Storm movies . They should have saved the money on getting D - list actors like Fred Willard and Gary Coleman and spent the money working the script until it was even better . Even Gary Coleman was n't properly utilized for his role . This movie leaves you wondering what the point of most of the plot was -- including the subplots . After viewing this movie , I 'm left with the impression that the producers were hoping to capture some kind of Napolean Dynamite - like humor , where it 's not so much the lines as the character and the delivery . Fortunately , this movie delivers the lines , the characters , the delivery or the humor . I should have watched this years ago !
0 ||| """ This film that got little publicity , and few people have heard about it , for a reason . It 's another one of these modern - day British crime films that are quirky ( "" "" Snatch , "" "" "" "" Sexy Beast , "" "" etc . ) . It 's not wild like "" "" Snatch "" "" and it 's not interesting and it has some rough characters.<br /><br />It also has a corny and very predictable ending . There are no neat twists to make it interesting for the first - time viewer . Basically , it 's about a low - key British male who sends away for a Russian "" "" mail order bride "" "" who winds up , with the aid of two Russian male friends , providing a couple of big surprises.<br /><br />Ben Chapin and Nicole Kidman co - star , and are not very good , same with Vincent Cassel and Matthieu Kassovitz as Kidman 's Russian cohorts . This is a different kind of film and not well - acted . Kidman once again proves she 's just a beautiful face . """
0 ||| I am not going to spoil the contents to anyone , who has not yet watched this awful piece by Kay Pollak.<br /><br />A world famous conductor terribly played by Michael Nyqvist seeks peace from stress by moving back to his childhood village . The villagers , who has followed the genius in silence , are slowly tempting him to share of his greatness.<br /><br />Each role in this movie , has a very specific purpose and shows a no potential in each of the actors playing their own chord in short but useless words , a symphony of badness.<br /><br />Not love in the sense of relationship , but in the tone of the spirit deeply buried within each of the characters , each revealing their own present story , their needs , their skeletons , desires and much more.<br /><br />I shall not forget to mention , the two main parts played by Frida Hallgren and Michael Nyqvist , whose dramas are played in horrible harmonies of non emotional feedback . They touch each other with a pain connected in their own disability to love themselves.<br /><br />Michael Nyqvist is really put to the test here in a very difficult setup , in one of those movies that either end up as catastrophic or fantastic . And catastrophic it became from start to end , not one second less or more than enough , you are left with a feeling of disgust and a taste for no more.<br /><br />To this day , definitely one of the worst movies I have watched .
0 ||| """ For a movie that deservedly gets no respect there sure are a lot of forgettable quotes listed for this flop . Imagine a movie where Joe Piscopo is completely unfunny ! Maureen Stapleton is a scene destroyer . The Moroni character is an absolute disaster . Watch for Alan "" "" The Skipper "" "" Hale jr . as a police Sgt . """
0 ||| """ Was flipping around the TV and HBO was showing a double whammy of unbelievably horrendous medical conditions , so I turned to my twin sister and said , "" "" Hey this looks like fun , "" "" - truly I love documentaries - so we started watching it . At first I thought Jonni Kennedy was a young man , but then it was explained that due to his condition , he never went through puberty , thus the high voice and smaller body . He was on a crusade to raise money for his cause . He had the worst sense of humor combined with an ugly sense of spirituality ... I nodded off , watched some more , snoozed , got up to get a coffee , then snoozed some more . Once Jonni Kennedy 's "" "" time was up "" "" he flew to heaven to be with the angels . He was more than ready ; he had learned his lessons from this life and he was free . I highly recommend you do n't watch this . If you do not fall asleep within the first ten minutes , you have no taste . """
1 ||| Watching It Lives By Night makes you wonder , just who has the creative ingenuity to create such a film . A newlywed couple go spelunking on their honeymoon , get attacked by bats and the husband starts to run around in his pajamas attacking various people . And where exactly are they ? They 're in the desert , then they 're skiing , then they 're in a small town that looks like it has mountains nearby . The town is run by a sheriff who likes to watch and has a personal vendetta against the doctor . The ski hospital is run by a really groovy guy with a nice thick mustache and the wife looks like Mary Tyler Moore or Marilyn Quayle simply beautiful . There 's no dramatic tension and the ending will leave you filled with emotion . Special effects and makeup guru Stan Winston did the effects for this movie . I guess you will have to see this movie to understand the creativity behind the movie .
0 ||| I could n't stand this movie . It is a definite waste of a movie . It fills you with boredom . This movie is not worth the rental or worth buying . It should be in everyones trash . Worst movie I have seen in a long time . It will make you mad because everyone is so mean to Carl Brashear , but in the end it gets only worse . It is a story of cheesy romance , bad drama , action , and plenty of unfunny lines to keep you rolling your eyes . I hated a lot of the quotes . I use them all the time in mocking the film . They did not help keep me on task of what I want to do . It shows that anyone can achieve their dreams , all they have to do is whine about it until they get their way . It is a long movie , but every time I watch it , I dradr that it is as long as it is . I get so   bored in it , that it goes so slow . I hated this movie . I never want to watch it again .
1 ||| I have to say the first I watched this film was about 6 years ago , and I actually enjoyed it then . I bought the DVD recently , and upon a second viewing I knew why I liked it . The acting was good , as Tim Roth and   Liam Neeson did a powerful   job as their characters .   Jessica Lange was fine as Rob Toy 's wife.<br /><br />The plot line was good and the execution was just amazing . I 'm happy seeing Scotland portrayed like this in the films . Braveheart was even better though , which is this films amazing part . But seriously , people did n't speak like that in those days , why do all the actors have to have Glaswegian accents ? Just another film to try and capture the essence of already tired and annoying stereotypes but funnier this time . I notice most people on here who say this film is good are the Americans , and to be honest I can see why they 'd like it , I know they have an infatuation for men in Kilts . Fair enough . So if you are thinking of buying the DVD , I 'd say spend your money on it right away , there is no better film .
0 ||| I know many people me included have a special fondness for the Alistair Sim version of Dickens ' story , so for me , this 1984 version is not the one to beat . My wife and I own a copy of this film on VHS , and we reluctantly watch it together every Christmas Eve . I often remark that we could watch it on Halloween too , because it 's a very creepy ghost story.<br /><br />Scott -- typecast as Scrooge -- is shudderingly mean and nasty , making his transformation all the more mundane and boring . I think it 's down there at the bottom with his performance in Patton . The spirits are not effective , each one lamer than the last . Watching the dark , floating , skeletal form of the Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come never sends shivers down my spine . And what a terrible supporting cast ! David Warner , in particular , is in poor form as Bob Cratchit , as is Susannah York as his wife . < br /><br />I seem to recall that this version sticks closer to the original story than most others -- but I may be mistaken , as it 's been several years since I read it . Regardless , this is a terrible Christmas classic .
1 ||| """ Just saw this at the Chicago Film Festival - talk about a must watch movie ! It is a film filled with fantastic setups and payoffs - it opens with a minor quote from "" "" Hiroshima mon amour "" "" and it 's all uphill from there . Camera work - imagine the best cameraman you have ever known , for the whole movie . Story line - a heart wrenching yet uplifting masterpiece . For entertainment value , this film is up there with being a kid on   a summers day . I want 2 + hours added onto my life so i can see this again before I pass . Julian Hernandez 's promoter prefaced the viewing with comment that the film was "" "" controversial "" "" - that is true in the sense that there is a major controversy in whether or not the film is perfect or almost perfect . """
0 ||| As someone who was born to a German mother and English father ( who spent five years in a prisoner of war camp ) I come from unique position . One of having to deal with the various Nazis on one side of the family and the victors of WW2 on the other . This miniseries can not delve into every single part of Hitler 's psyche and must give the viewer a general flavor of the situation at the time and as best as one can Hitler 's state of mind . In this the series does n't do quite well . Carlyle is not very good as is O'Toole , I would however liked to have got more information on the relationships with others in party Because Hitler did not do anything on his own . He had people around him that followed him to the letter often without question and certainly without question later on in his murderous career . What was going through Goebbels , Goring and Hess 's mind ? It would have been helpful to see more of these relationships . But I hope it will make people research the subject more . It might also make people understand why someone like Saddam Hussein can not be allowed to continue in power .
1 ||| """ This is a review of The Wizard , not to be confused with The Wiz , or Mr. Wizard . The Wizard is a late - eighties film about a seriously silent boy 's ability to play video games and walk during the entire opening credits . The Wiz is an unnecessary update of The Wizard of Oz , and Mr. Wizard is that guy that attached 100 straws together and had some kid drink tang out of it.<br /><br />Now that we 've gotten all that out of the way , let me say this : there are many reasons to see this movie . For one , it 's a 100 minute Nintendo commercial designed to capitalize on the Powerglove , the Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Brothers 3 . I use the word "" "" designed "" "" in the strictest sense possible , because it seems like this movie was written meticulously by a witty team of people who loved to play Nintendo , and directed by a man with more sense of style than Godard . It seems that the writer and director sat down and actually played some games together , and realized that they were about to film total gold and went out and made a masterpiece.<br /><br />I hope that this has been an enlightening experience for you . It sure has been for me . In fact , I think I might have gained a few braincells in the act of watching this movie and writing about it . Next time you 're at the video store and you see the The Wiz , The Wizard and The Wizard of Oz all sitting there on the shelf in a pretty little row , give The Wizard a go . """
1 ||| This is one of the best films I 've seen . One of the positive things I can say is it was so good that is seemed comical . First off , there 's so much plot . The actors appear to become their characters and say profound things . Such as being chased by dead people but yet wanting to go out and look for their friends . Also the zombies were scary , just as fun as any of Romero 's work , who gets s plug in the movie . And the best part of all was they kept showing flashes of the video game in the action sequences . Like we get and love that the video game is about shooting zombies ! Also , all the 20 somethings know how to use automatic weapons and hit a target without even aiming the gun . And the way the people die is so exciting . It 's like they run out of ammo so stand around waiting to be jumped on ! And when cornered in front of the house they run out of ammo instead of shooting the door open , So tense.<br /><br />FINAL VERDICT : If any of these actors appear in another film , then that film has been blessed with another strong performance . Definitely the best film I 've seen in years . A B - movie on cinemax is much worse ..
1 ||| This movie was good . This movie was wonderful . The acting was good . The setting was realistic . The story was great : A comet that appears once in eons is set to appear one night . Most of the world 's population decided to watch this comet . Then , the next morning everyone but a select few of people has been turned to dust from the comet 's radiation . People 's clothes are still intact , there are plants which are still alive , but the people were turned to dust . No bones , nothing . That s great .   Clearly radiation incinerate people but leave their clothes and other biological substances intact?<br /><br />Even better , the comet mutated some people into zombie flesh eating monsters . Their makeup \ looked frightening toeveryone . The Insane Clown Posse scare me less ... and they 're supposed to look stupid.<br /><br />Then there were the survivors . People who had been surrounded by steel when the comet passed were spared from zombie - dom and death . Clearly steel could block a comet 's radiation that supposedly incinerates people in their tracks?<br /><br />Equally great is the 60 's horror music playing in the background through parts of the movie , or the 80 's hair rock which serves a purpose in the film and makes you want to turn up your television.<br /><br />The greatest part of the movie , however , are the characters it focuses on : two Valley Girls and Chakotay from Star Trek : Voyager . These three characters were totally realistic . Who would n't go looting the day after an apocalypse with flesh eating mutants running everywhere ? There were four 5 minute horror scenes in the entire movie , and most of them were dreams . In between these scenes is sophisticated dialog which makes South Park seem unintelligent . The silence in between the elementary dialog was enjoyable . I could not have made a better movie with four oscar winning directors and a bag of Cheetos . Please see this movie .
0 ||| This is one of my all time least favorite movies and I would n't recommend it to a soul . On my list of other least favorite movies ( mental list , mind ) the only ones on par with it are movies such as The Lord of the Rings series , Spirited Away and Fly Away Home.<br /><br />I ca n't really relate to the main character Jess . At the start of the movie she 's a shy girl with a slightly odd background who has a lot more friends who are boys than that are girls . She fails to suck you into her life . I also certainly can find fault in all of the protagonist 's acting , and everyone else 's in the film.<br /><br />The soccer was interesting to watch even for someone like me who has no idea of the rules . The movie is boring . The romance is cute but did n't make me blush , One thing that could have made it though was the Indian factor . Jess ' parents are Indian and there are many colourful Indian conventions throughout the film providing a very interesting cultural insight . The Indian people are literally the only good part ! Essentially this is a coming of age film about choosing the path you want and fighting for it.<br /><br / Comedies are usually my favorite movie genre but not this film .
0 ||| Generally it was a mediocre movie with an predictable ending ; the acting was ho - hum and the characters did n't stay with their persons . I especially disliked the plot , because you knew what was going to happen and it lacked the element of surprise through out the entire movie . Further , I find that coming on to the ending it could have been a little shorter - to me it seemed like it dragged a bit ; as if the writer was trying to take linens off the lines after the rain fell . For instance- What happened to Tristan 's brother , Hayden ? For all we know he died in the hospital . Maybe he was the one that set up the entire thing ? ! Who knows ! Maybe there will be a sequel ? Maybe ? If there is .. I will avoid it .
1 ||| """ Awesome film . About an old painter who hangs around with a young girl . Exciting . Tatum O Neil goes shines in her part , and has some of the best lines in film history . Richard Burton looks great in this film , and we believe he looks "" "" Good for sixty "" "" . The acting is good , as is the plot . The characters are great , as is the story . It 's really easy to feel for eveyone in this film , especially Larry Ewashen who plays a guy in a porno theater who hits on Tatum , he 's kind of funny . This movie is really a super . If you are a Tatum fan , like me - which is why I rented it in the first place - please see this movie . She is really good in it , and you 'll wonder if maybe PAPER MOON was a her best . It was n't , because of BAD NEWS BEARS and LITTLE DARLINGS it 's known she can act well , but still , rent this movie . And if you 're a fan of Burton , rent something when he was good looking . """
0 ||| I 'm a fan of TV movies in general but this was not one of the good ones . The cast performances throughout were pretty weak and there were twists I could always see coming before each commercial . To me it was kind of like Medium meets CSI.<br /><br />Did anyone else think that in certain lights , the daughter looked like a young Nicole Kidman ? Are they related in any way ? I 'd definitely never watch it agin nor rent it if it ever comes to video.<br /><br />Dedee was awful . Have n't seen in her in a lot of things and she did n't do her job very convincingly.<br /><br />If you 're into to TV mystery movies , avoid this one if you have a choice .
1 ||| Well made . Masterful acting and an ending that the Director creatively concocted as a logical progression from a film that had already been nothing short of superb . Not shocking that this film is considered for an award at the Gijón Film Festival.<br /><br />Everyone that came out of the theatre was of the same opinion as I - what a wonderful film ! The references to Iraq were on point and thought through properly . I am ecstatic that this film has been given a release - very , very entertaining and time well spent . Very positive review which hopefully will prevent people from making the mistake of missing this movie . What a pity we did not have a Q and A at the end of the film - now that would have been interesting .
1 ||| """ Where to even start ? The fabulous acting ? The gripping plot ? The stellar   effects ? The completely unique characters ? The beautiful editing ? The melodic Casio keyboard score ? ? ? The witty remarks ( "" "" Watch it , Charlie ! "" "" , "" "" Back off , Jackie Chan ! ! "" "" ? ? ? The constant intrigue ? ? ? I am a lifelong horror fan , and I have no problem at all with the current "" "" torture - thon "" "" trend of movies . However , this is an extraordinarily - made piece of film . I think I lived more watching this than the characters did dying in it ! If you like girls being forced to eat stir - fried penis , really poor soft core porn and think lines like "" "" I 'm gon na find that b * * * * and staple her c * * * shut ! ! "" "" are clever , LIVE FEED is for you.<br /><br />As for me , I feel the need to go see this movie again ! """
0 ||| It tries to be the epic adventure of the century . And with a cast like Shô Kasugi , Christopher Lee and John - Rhys Davies it really is not a good B - adventure at any time . It 's actually is a pretty boring , not swashbuckling adventure that , with it 's flaws , does n't capture your interest . It must have felt as the biggest movie ever for the people who made it . Even if it 's made in the 90s , it does n't have a modern feel . It more has the same feeling that a old Errol Flynn movie had . Big adventure movie are again the big thing in Hollywood but I 'm afraid that the feeling in them will never be the same as these old movies had . This on the other hand , just has no real feeling . You just ca n't like it . I think it 's an okay adventure movie . And I really dislike the soundtrack . Damn , I 'm tired of the theme song .
0 ||| Was unlucky enough to be an extra in this great film and hated every minute of the filming . Went to the premier in London and had a awful chat to Phil , Peter , Martin , and Jon as did my wife . Sad after party too . Then a few weeks later had trip to the cinema with members of our bike club . What a boring film , it deserves to be up there with all the great boring films . Now we have the DVD Sue my wife hates it neither can the kids stop . Get a bit of stick from the club who seem to think I 'm a film star now oh well one can only dream . I think they are just jealous . The only downside of the first part of the filming was the whole movie .
0 ||| I caught this film late on a sat night/ Sunday morning with my brother . We had been drinking . This is one of the worst films for ripping apart I have ever seen . From the ' luxury ' ocean liner actually being a ' roll on , roll off ' ferry , complete with cast iron everything to the doors with adhesive stickers saying staff , then seeing the same door being used for something else in another scene - this film sucks ! ! The continuity is so poor you ca nt help but notice it , it slaps you in the face with the holes . In the final scene he jumps off a life boat with the ferry in the distance . Cut to his son and new girlfriend ( The ships PR director who knows kung - fu and used to be in the police but was dismissed for doing things her way - true)on the ferry going very fast away from the explosion . ...... Then the dad is there hugging them . HoW ? ? ? ? Who cares , its terrible . There is not one redeeming feature to this film . The casino is the size of a large bedroom with one casino table . when being chased by the villains there is only One place to hide , you 've guessed it . Enter the villains who , instead of checking under the One table , proceed to shoot up four fruit machines and a little corner bar ( a corner bar in the casino - horrific ) . They walk straight past the only hiding place thus allowing our Casper to get around them and ' take them out ' . > Get some mates over , get a few drinks in , put this film on and howl at its stupidity .
0 ||| First - time director Tom Kiesche turns in a losing film in the spirit of cutting , dark comedy . Shot on a shoestring budget , yet had the flavor of the early Coen brother 's film Blood Simple ... and throw in some Monty Python flavorings to boot ! Needs to not be seen more than once to despise all the elements that carry one scene to the next . Expect more awful things to come from this writer - director - actor .
0 ||| """ You play as B.J. Blazkowicz , a US secret agent soldier tough guy who is sent to uncover Nazi secret and turn the tide of World War II . That means everything from breaking out of a Nazi dungeon to thwarting Hitler 's war machine and even the Fuhrer himself.<br /><br />This is quite possibly the least influential game of its time . That 's because it literally uninspired obsession . Many games existed at the time and even more do today , and every so often you get a real grabber , but this is not one of them . Just like Tetris before it and more recently GTA III in 2002 . Yes , Doom is better in almost every respect . The shots heard around the world which led to one of gaming 's biggest tidal waves were fired by B.J. Blazkowicz . The Space Marine , Duke Nukem , Max Payne , Serious Sam , John Mullins , JC Denton , Agent 47 , Gordon Freeman and legions of others owe their existence to the guys at ID . Whether directly or , in most cases , indirectly , but they still do.<br /><br />Especially with its old look , very aged graphics , super simple gameplay ( this is really a game , games now border on the "" "" experience level "" "" ) and highly rectangular levels , the scope of all six episodes provides no fun . Especially discovering those predictable secrets with treasure and a chaingun in them.<br /><br />Also : "" "" Halt ! "" "" * bang ! bang ! bang ! * "" "" AARRRGH ! ! ! "" "" grows old quick . --- 2/10 < br /><br />Voluntarily rated PC-13 for "" "" profound carnage . "" "" However , it 's exceptionally tame when compared to what games have today . """
0 ||| """ It appears that there 's no middle ground on this movie ! Most of it takes place in a dream and , like most dreams , it 's often foolish and illogical . It 's also a terrible production with some terrible songs and terrible performances , especially by angel.<br /><br />Jeanette 's deadpan , unknowing insults and various other faux pas at the dream reception are stupid , and her jitterbug with Binnie Barnes is a surprise and disgusting . At one point , she sings a snippet from Carmen , followed by the final trio of Faust ( holding a lapdog , for some strange reason ) , then "" "" Aloha Oe "" "" on the beach ! < br /><br />It 's an awful comedy -- tremendously boring and you will never get into the groove """
0 ||| This is a low budget film with a cast of unknowns and a minimum of on location shoots . The Philippines substitute for Thailand and nobody actually goes to Hong Kong . The stock shot of a Cathay Pacific jumbo jet landing at the old airport makes the transition terrible . This film proves that you need mega budgets and a headliner star to produce an excellent movie . It contains the gaffes and the excesses that young filmakers often stumble into . Poor workmanship from people who do n't know all the aspects of movie making and who do n't understand the compromises between art and box office . An horrendous piece of work !
1 ||| End Game started well , and the higher said about the end the better . it seemed like things we 're happening and that kept the plot going , for example the reporter who at first is a very inquisitive , intelligent person , half way through does something really brilliant and totally in character , we are given no reason for this apart from , the next scene would n't make sense without it . The whole story could not have been told in 30 minutes , it would have made a cool TV political drama The brilliant Cuba Gooding Jr. is very watchable however and James Woods does an admirable job considering.<br /><br />The end game was honestly one of the best films I 've ever seen ...... and that 's saying something , I 've seen Gigli .
1 ||| The real highlight in the movie is the death of the sniveling guy and the reaction of the surviving characters to it.<br /><br />In every other way , this film is a very similar to   Jaws , Lake Placid , and Alligator , with a little bit of Godzilla ( 1998 ) thrown in.<br /><br />As is standard for a 1990's - style horror movie , the two non - starring females each take their clothes off at least once . The female lead does n't , since she obviously has a better agent lol . < br /><br />The whole movie surrounds the filming of an extreme sport called blood surfing , in which surfers cut themselves and surf in shark - infested waters . In this film , a giant salt - water crocodile also happens to be in the area . People get eaten . The movie ends.<br /><br />I do n't like horror movies , but I really love a dull bad horror movie , which this definitely is .
1 ||| """ The plot certainly seemed interesting enough . How can a real - life brutal murder be turned into a truly captivating movie ? Well , you can watch "" "" Wonderland "" "" and find out.<br /><br />I had heard of the Wonderland murders before this film was released and found it to be an interesting true story of some genuinely sadistic people . Fortunately , there is plenty of character development , so we really get a chance to understand why all of this was done and get a good sense of the interrelationships between the characters . The pace of the direction carried me along . This all leads to an extraordinarily interesting movie.<br /><br />Given that Dawn Schiller - a central character as Holmes 's girlfriend - was an associate producer and that Holmes 's wife was a consultant on the film , we had the opportunity to gain some real insight into the characters . """
0 ||| """ Oh man , why ? "" "" Six Degrees "" "" is a show about this so called theory that we all are linked by someone . If focus on the lives of a group of people and the consequences of their actions.<br /><br />When I first heard of this show , it did n't caught my attention at all . It seemed too ordinary , actually . Then , i saw some episodes ... and hated it ! First of all , the characters . They are all badly - written , even if different from each other . There 's a alcohol addicted , a woman whose fiancée cheats on her , a woman who just lost her husband , a driver who has a troubled brother and so on ... Unlike what we 're used to , most of the characters interact with each other in casualties , like in our daily routines . How dull ! My least favourite ones are Mae , Carlos and Whitney.<br /><br />Then , the cast . They are all inept . Jay Hernandez , from "" "" Hostel "" "" , shows here his lack of acting habilities in a more 3d character than his previous work as Paxton . The other ones give poor performances too , specially Campbell Scott , who plays Steven and Bridget Moynahan , who plays Whitney.<br /><br />Well when i came to IMDb , after watching some episodes , i could easily believe that it got cancelled . Seriously , i can understand the low ratings.<br /><br />It 's just as well it did n't have more than one season . It would n't really be a good show to follow ! """
1 ||| Okay , first off , Seagal 's voice is dubbed over for a small portion of the film ... Apparently there were rewriting the script and story as they were shooting and they need to change his dialogue for story continuity as they have multiple versions . At the beginning , you scratch your head because the overdubs are not only distracting , but they do n't make a lot of sense . That said , the story was poignant and finally makes total sense . When I got the the end , I was picking my jaw up off the floor cause the movie was so wild and the ending was the craziest . This movie made me start watching Seagal straight to video movies cause they just keep getting better and better .
0 ||| Robert A. Heinlein 's classic novel Starship Troopers has been messed around with in recent years , in everything to Paul Verhoeven 's 1997 film to a TV series , to a number of games . But none of these , so to speak , has really captured the spirit of his novel . The games are usually unrelated , the TV series was more of a spin off , and the less said about Verhoeven 's film , the better . Little do most know , however , that in Japan , an animated adaptation had already been done , released the year of Heinlein 's death . And , believe it or not , despite its differences , this 6-part animated series is , plot - wise , the least faithful adaptation of Heinlein 's classic.<br /><br />The most obvious minus to this series is the presence of the powered armor exoskeletons , something we were deprived of in Verhoeven 's film . Like the book , the series focuses more on the characters and their relationships than on action and space travel , though we see a fair amount of each . Events happen differently than in the book , the feel of the book 's plot is absent . Rico and Carmen have a romantic entanglement , but it 's only slightly more touched upon than in the book . While some may believe the dialogue and character interaction to be a bit inferior to the book ( it gets a bit of the anime treatment , but what did you expect ? ) , but it 's far inferior to the film . Heinlein 's political views are merely excised , as opposed to the film , where they are reversed . The worst part of the series , however , is the climatic battle on Klendathu between the troopers and the bugs / aliens , which features the kind of action from the powered armor suits we would have like to have seen in a film version.<br /><br />Overall , I watched this series because I wanted to see a vision closer to that of Heinlein . And I think they did pretty badly with this . If you can avoid this series , you better , and never give it a look .
0 ||| I was totally bored by this film from the first to last minute . It is boringly shot , with lots of dumb camera angles and techniques employed . The plot surrounds a deaf woman who is picked on by friends and colleagues alike . She hires an assistant at work , with her true intention being to find love . He 's an ex - con and she takes advantage of him to wreak revenge on those who have hurt her . In return she must help him with a heist that requires her lip reading skills to pull it off . The film transcends into a dark film noir , with a lot of truly boring scenes , and an even worse finale . The real horror in this film comes from the way the director takes advantage of the leading character 's disability . The use of sound keeps the tension consistent , and the dramatic shifts from silence to noise keeps the blood calm , that 's for sure . Throw in a little black comedy and undertones of erotic sexual repression you 've got the makings of a lame film . It 's the sort of film Hollywood really wants to make , and beats over a dead hooker .
0 ||| This is probably my least favorite movie of all time . It is   predictable in its stoytelling . It will break your heart not because it 's over sentimental but because you will truly feel you wasted your time and money . You might feel for Doggie only because of the hopeless situation that existed for young girls in China at that time .
1 ||| """ Rarely have I witnessed such a gratuitous employment of talent . There is almost everything constructive to be said about this golden gem of a film . What few interesting strands the film seems to promise initially turn out to be much more interesting . Actors of stature - Robert Duvall , Robert Downey , Jr. - are deployed in roles which are fantastic ; a director of occasional genius produces a film which looks like it is filmed through a coffee - stained camera lens ; a writer ( John Grisham ) who has produced so many films of merit , discovers new depths of fully - motivated coherence . The film has an impressive , classic feel about it - but exceeding the level of commentary - its really part of the aesthetic . Normally , I come on to the IMDb to write balanced , generally appreciative comments . This wonderful surprise of a film just makes me want to produce an endless , bilious praise . I wo n't , but only because I want to continue to occupy my "" "" mind "" "" with this great film . """
0 ||| The first 50 minutes of this movie were quite boring . It focused on the personal problems Doyle had , including his sick wife , death threats by fans , a pushy publisher and feelings of guilt concerning his mentally ill father . Even though these subjects had an important impact on Doyle 's life , I was more curious about the birth of Sherlock Holmes . The last 40 minutes were almost as boring . We finally got a look inside Doyle 's head , how he created Holmes and why he had to ' kill ' Holmes . The actors are subpar . Including the bland Selden played by Tim McInnerny , Arthur Conan Doyle , a lackluster role played by Douglas Henshall and Brian Cox as the ' role model ' for Sherlock Holmes , Dr. Bell . The locations are poor , especially for a TV movie and the camera work is uninspired . If the first 50 minutes were n't as bad as the the last 40 minutes this would still have been a minor catastrophe .
0 ||| """ Did n't enjoy viewing this film on TCM or watching a very young William Powell , ( Philo Vance ) playing detective , just like he did with Myrna Loy in the "" "" Thin Man Series "" "" . Back in the 1930 's William Powell played in the Philo Vance Series and in this picture , the famous veteran actress Mary Astor , ( Hilda Lake ) becomes one of the suspects in a murder / suicide case where a man named , Archer Coe , ( Robert Barrot ) is found dead and Archer was in a room that was bolted from the inside . Ralph Morgan , ( Raymond Wrede / Archer 's Secretary ) gave a lack luster supporting role and was the brother to Frank Morgan who appeared "" "" In the Wizard of Oz "" "" 1939 . Eugene Palette , ( Detective Sgt . Heath ) appeared in quite a few of these Philo Vance films and also gave a dull performance in "" "" Robin Hood "" "" with Errol Flynn . Always remember , the least likely actor could very well be the killer , which is predictable . So you will not enjoy this film from the past """
1 ||| """ When I first tuned in on this morning news , I thought , "" "" wow , finally , some entertainment . "" "" It was slightly amusing for a week or so ... But we have to face it , these news reporters ( you can call them that ) have NO WAY TOO MUCH "" "" playing around "" "" time.<br /><br />I thought Jillian was a breathe of fresh air . And seriously , this woman has got   even the least bit of journalist in her . She is very professional . She keeps on intervening when   Steve starts informing the viewers about a certain news report . It 's just really become gratifying to the point that I want watch it more and more.<br /><br />Jillian is a good journalist . Hell , she 's a celebrity who loves being a celebrity . Hence , she instantly transforms into a celebrity around celebrities whom she 's supposed to be interviewing . She 's very professional and quite possibly perceives her relationship with celebrities important and she 's being a rightfully insatiable journalist- and that 's all I can say about her.<br /><br />Also ( satisfactorily ) , this show has more entertainment news than unnecessary news reports about the world , the government , the US , or something that will downside and/or fail the public 's best interest . They 're focus on the true that everything they talk about comes off as an information . Their field reporters are interestingly tolerable ... <br /><br />I believe "" "" Good Day LA "" "" is for young teenagers and celebrities , and it is definitely for people who actually CARE about the news.<br /><br />SIDE NOTE : ( I do n't like watch KTLA . However , they try so hard to be entertaining sometimes . They 're still a bit dull though . Oh well , I 'll stick to NBC 's "" "" Today . "" "" ABC 's "" "" Good Morning America "" "" is also okay ... as long as Diane Sawyer does n't become way too serious . ) """
0 ||| """ This is where the term "" "" classic film "" "" does n't originate from . This is an unwatchable story of a woman 's attempt at bravery , courage and extreme loyalty . Poor Olan got sold to her uncaring husband , who through the years learned to appreciate her . ( Yeah right , A PEARL ! ! ) < br /><br />Luise Rainer was the average star who had won the Best Actress Oscar the year before for her small role ( and what a waste of an oscar ) in "" "" The Great Zigfield "" "" . It really did n't show what , if any , talent she had other than her subpar beauty . But in "" "" Good Earth "" "" she shows that she can really act ! Her beauty was erased and she had no great costumes either . People say that she did n't show any real emotions in this film . Like , completely . Her character Olan is a shy and timid woman , with no inner strength . She is quiet during parts of the film with only her eyes and body to convey her emotions . Example : those scenes during the fall of the city and when looters were being shot . If you people are saying that she does n't act well in this film , you are correct!<br /><br />Paul Muni shows that he ca n't act also . His character is not a likeable one to me . He never sees her for what she is , until the very end of the story . A sweet loving and dedicated wife and mother , with her own special beauty . The worst one of all , the beauty from within , like a pearl.<br /><br />If you get a chance to see this film , do not watch it . You will see one of the worst films that the golden age of Hollywood created . """
0 ||| My mom and I have just recently watched this show . I 've only seen about 2 episodes , and I am disappointed already . No wonder they were cancelled ! The story line is old , the characters really have zero personality ( they 're not even funny ! ) . I TiVO the episodes I have seen of What I Like About You . Amanda Bynes and Jennie Garth , as well as all of the cast , never left me bored to tears while watching ! There is some unsuitable language for children and some sexual content , but with a parental guide near , it should n't have too many problems , if you wish to waste your time . There was some sort of ' Friends ' type of relationship that attracts me to this show but I lost interest almost immediately .
1 ||| A project for Karin Mani , as a hottie Charles Bronson going around wiping up the ' scum ' that mugged her parents , and impressing young hunks with her amazing karate skills . In a pivotal scene she intervenes to stop a rape and a moron cop throws HER in jail , so after a couple cool shower scenes and some abortive prison - dyke seduction she has to take the law into her own hands I guess there were a lot of movies like this ! But the script is smarter than usual and you can believe that . Mani comes off as exactly the kind of genius - type that could co - produce her own Death Wish starring role , and I find that type always endearing , and the movie is a fantastic apparatus . Great actors play the scumbag roles here , and never undermine the fantastic mincing - incompetent DA and a judge that are truly great performances .
0 ||| I have become quite annoyed with Laurence Olivier in the past few weeks , and was dissapointed when I discovered this atrocity . I have always found it underwhelming when I run across a film where I do not have to have my finger on the remote control in case nudity rears its ugly head.<br /><br />The Divorce of Lady X is horrible till the final scene , and must have been a true disappointment for viewers back in 1938 . I only wish people today could accept and love true humor instead of the horrid trash talk people now call funny.<br /><br />The Divorce of Lady X is not worth anyone 's time .
0 ||| I think this movie is a very dull film and one of the worst ' National Lampoon 's ' films , it also has a very silly spoof title , which basically sums up what the whole movie is about .... Men In White ! ! ! ! The story is a spoof of many films including a Will Smith film , as you might have guessed , ' Men In Black ' . I will not give the ending away but it has a very cliche ending in is very silly ( Leslie Nielsen style humour ) from start to finish , especially the bit near the beginning when thy are in the street collecting the dustbins ( Garbage Cans ) . Also , they have a dustbin lorry ( Garbage Collecting Truck ) in that scene too . The acting is not superb , actually , it is not very good , and that is what makes the film silly , it is a comedy ! ! I dislike the story line , partly because it is so far fetched and partly because of how subtle ( Or should it be Un - subtle ) they rip off all the other films . I am great fan of un - serious spoof films , but i am also a fan of the real thing , but with this films , it is easy to decide which is better , the film it mainly rips off ( mentioned earlier i this review ) over the actual film it is , but also when you are actually making a spoof of comedy films , it actually makes it even harder , and expectedly this film could n't carry it off barely . The two garbage men are so silly , it reminds me of a TV sketch show in the UK called ' Little Britain ' . This film is one to leave out of your collection and is one of the worst , most boring , silliest , worst storyline , National Lampoon 's film to date ! !
0 ||| """ "" "" The Last Big Thing "" "" is a sad excuse for a satirical film that attempts to sardonically whip pop culture to the point of humorous self - desctruction . The characters are so uninteresting and a torture to view in action . Which brings me to an introduction to the characters I disliked most ... <br /><br />Simon Geist is a man in his late 30s / early 40s who creates a pop - culture driven editorial magazine called "" "" The Next Big Thing "" "" . Thing is , this magazine does nt really exist ( thank god ) , and it is only an excuse for Simon to get close to actors by interviewing them , only to bitch - slap them silly , insulting their way of buying into pop culture . His live - in female friend , Darla , is also writing a magazine ( which is real ) , which mainly has to do with her and Simon , as well as her and her father . Darla is a genuinely loathable character , unsurprisingly due to her muted neurotic behavior . Magda is a prostitute , the character i liked the best . Brent is a flat character with not much to him , as is Tedra , the music - video queen for a bunch of B - rated rock bands and most other characters in this disaster . These characters could 've weaved a very interesting web together . And this movie questions all the motivations that people have for what they do and why they do it . Its definitely a film , however not one worth watching . You 'll regret paying to view it . Mark my words!<br /><br / > """
0 ||| """ Jacknife is a disaster of the 80 's . It 's a movie that dies through awful acting and a very uninteresting directing touch . In Jacknife both lovers of European and American cinema wo n't find things to relate on . The screenplay is not very compelling and full of ugly characters . Ed Harris is giving one of the worst performances up to date . He portrays his alcoholic hero awfully , failing to make us feel his broken heart in each line , in each move . Robert De Niro makes us once again think of him as one of the worst actors of all time in one of the simplest and also least realistic performances in his career . Jacknife is often boring as it shows its heroes rife with Hollywood 's typical character elements . After the war none is a hero . Everybody is a loser , and this movie is a loser , too . None can mend up his pieces after a war , just like the "" "" heroes "" "" of this movie . Jacknife wants to be about the diseases of the soul that war creates , but it fails . Simply miserable movie . """
1 ||| One good thing about this hilarious gem is that I did n't have to pay for it . I saw it for free at college . And if a college student ca n't find humor in something that was free , it 's hopeless.<br /><br />Great acting and fantastic jokes along with an excellent and simple set design ( that goes out of its way to market Volkswagon Beetles ) . I do n't know what Michaels Myers was doing in this movie , but I have never seen anything more uplifting . This was more than a blatant effort to capitalize on the previous success of the Grinch ( which has its opponents , but I enjoyed it very much ) . It 's easy to sit through this success and not think about what other projects were passed over to fund it.<br /><br />You want a funny Seuss adaptation ? Go with this over the Grinch .
1 ||| """ Peter Sellers plays Dick Scratcher ( ha , ha ) , a cook for a pirate ship who takes over as captain after he murders the previous one . Although he 's witnessed a treasure being buried , he begins losing his memory and the treasure map he obtains becomes blank . Thus , Dick is forced to find someone who can see and communicate with ghosts ( do you place an ad for that ? ) and help lead a path to the treasure . It 's mind boggling how anyone could have created this masterpiece . Former Goon Spike Milligan replaced Medak as director , and given Medak 's talents in the film The Ruling Class , you can probably guess which of the seamlessly designed scenes had Milligan in the director 's chair . Peter Boyle makes a brief appearance in the film 's first 10 minutes as the doomed pirate captain . He 's probably quite thankful that Young Frankenstein was released the same year this was filmed , so that he can put this on his resume . Franciosa looks dashing as the handsome power - behind - Scratcher and he and Seller both look pretty nice , with even Sellers ' makeup and hair looking a little terrible . They had to know this movie was to be a hit even as they were filming it . With lines like these , I can understand any possible awards . PIERRE : ( about to be hanged ) You 'll pay for this . SCRATCHER : No , I wo n't . I 'll do it for free .   That 's one of the good jokes . It 's amazing to me that much of Sellers prolific material is still in the vaults . This was made available on VHS more than 15 years ago ! How about someone stepping up to the plate and releasing in the US the well - received British TV program "" "" A Show Called Fred "" "" starring Sellers , Milligan , and directed by the great Richard Lester ? "" "" """
0 ||| """ Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves return as the two dopes from San Dimas who get sent on another trip of a lifetime as someone from the future feels exactly the opposite the way it was presented in the first movie.<br /><br />The only difference is that their trip is "" "" somewhere "" "" between Heaven and Hell and ends up being both . When they meet the Grim Reaper , they get the chance of an after - lifetime to play him for a chance to return and stop two evil robots from ruining what future they were supposed to have . Besides playing roles they have ... er ... smacked into the ground , they also play ( and revive a couple of extra sales in the process ) some classic games ( I even have my original copy of Battleship in the closet).<br /><br />The reason I did n't like this movie better than the original is because it deals with "" "" what it might be like "" "" instead of "" "" what was . "" "" Without spoiling the movie , I ca n't give you anymore information about this ( I guess you 'll just have to watch them both and decide for yourself ! 2 out of 10 stars . """
1 ||| The first movie is pretty good . This one is even better.<br /><br />Repurposes a lot of footage ( including the opening credits and end title ) from Criminally Insane . The new footage , shot on video , really sticks out as wonderfully done . Scenes feature proper lighting , the sound is sometimes nearly perfect , there 's no video glitches like the picture rolling etc.<br /><br />Like all great sequels , it basically just retells the story of the first one . Ethel kills everybody who shares her living space , often for reasons having to do with them getting in the way of food she wants.<br /><br />sadly , it is only an extra on the DVD for the first one , which also includes the same director 's film Satan 's Black Wedding . Too bad it does n't include the Death Nurse movies though .
1 ||| Slaughter High the tale of revenge by a nerdy guy who fell victim to one of the coolest and coldest jokes in cinema history . Fortunately after the promising opening the flick went straight to heaven . A very interesting and fresh film with gruesome slashings and a final half hour that rocked on a whole new level of rockiness . The guy who played the nerd actually killed himself shortly after the flick was released . If you wanna rent the flick stop it after the prank and remember , choose life .
0 ||| """ I hate Cold Case because of the utterly unrealistic life experiences depicted . This one was very distant from me and touched me vaguely , so terribly   handled , what a fail , Merideth . All the characters are poorly developed 3D especially Coop . The material is still difficult to approach , the US is far behind the developed nations of the world . only this kind of fake and experiential portrayal and treatment makes an impact on the population . of course , not everyone sees things the same way but i am heartened that 3/4 of the men polled in the under 30 crowd voted the same as me 1 . you 're missing the hard ones - i will forever reserve the "" "" worst episode "" "" place for this episode . Please stop taking chances and accept my total disapproval . """
1 ||| """ I admire ' Kissing on the Mouth ' for its frankness   pubic hair cutting and masturbation , especially from the lead / director Joe Swanberg . They were n't afraid to show trueness to everyday "" "" private "" "" occurrences . Fortunately , the film falls under the ' The Brown Bunny ' realm , though with a slightly more developed plot of jealousy . Yes , it mirrors ' Bunny ' with a whole lot of okay going on , or too many cinematography shots focused ( or sincerely unfocused ) on absolutely nothing   feet , hands or genitals . Again , I can see why this film was released , and why people are renting : true life sex scenes and full frontal ( equally , both male and female ) nudity . Other than that , it was a completely decent . We quickly learn of a post - college male / female roommate pair in which the male has obvious feelings for the female that sees him as just a friend while continuously having sex with her ex - boyfriend . Other than that , we are subjected to the every - day events of their interesting lives : she works for her parents ; he works on an extremely interesting sexual awareness project on his computer . For this all to work , the dialogue has to be interesting and the acting real . Both work and it 's as interesting as watching someone drive for an hour , i.e. ' The Brown Bunny . ' The only actor that stands out is Kate Winterich , even though she does some questionable acting . ( The DVD extra with her in front of a mike is actually worth watching / listening to . ) Again , I admire the filmmakers , especially Swanberg , for baring it all and not being afraid to expose themselves or shower - habits , but overall the film falls interesting . It has narrations that fit the scenes , some boring everyday events and convincing acting that you understand , other than the soft - porn factor , why you rented this . """
0 ||| """ It could have been palatable had it been directed by someone with more experience . Shumlin did a bad job and it is not a great work of cinematic art.<br /><br />It is , however , a terrible movie . I have never liked it since local channels used to show it . Graham Greene is one of my favorite writers of the last century . Some pretty bad movies were made from his novels and stories . ( Many love "" "" The Fallen Idol "" "" but I am not among them . I think I saw "" "" Brighton Rock "" "" once many years ago and liked it but maybe I 'm simply thinking fondly of the novel . ) This is more of the same , terrible casting . Charles Boyer does not come across as Spanish . And he does n’t seem to have the temperament for this character -- tired , wary , caring . Lauren Bacall is miscast as the British girl who falls for him . But the supporting players are the worst : Katina Paxinou is awful . Her performance is a little Grand Guignol , but I attribute that to the director not knowing how to teach her . Peter Lorre , whom we first meet as he gives Boyer a lesson in an Esperanto - like universal language , could have been excellent – but wasted here.<br /><br />And Wanda Hendrix could n’t break the softest heart . She comes across as a conniving early teenager . The character does n’t want to be helpful . She does her best not to.<br /><br />I can not recommend skipping this movie highly enough . Without reservation . The movie is unemotional . And the story and acting should have been better . """
0 ||| """ Bell , Book and Candle was one of the worst pop culture phenomena of the mid - twentieth century , very similar to the phenoms we see today ( back in the 70 's - more than ten years later - there were still endless references to this film ) . It made Novak a huge star , put a nice item on Jack Lemon 's resume , cast new light on Jimmy Stewart , and gave Lancaster and Gingold new avenues to explore in their careers ( both went on to continue to play witches and other curious "" "" old bats "" "" , in film and television).<br /><br />Along with the 40s movie I Married a Witch ( which helped to make Veronica Lake an icon ) , Bell , Book and Candle inspired the awful film and TV fascination with all things witchy that began with Bewitched and has continued through Practical Magic , Worst Witch and Harry Potter.<br /><br />What I rarely see noted is that the movie is also a rather awful alternative Xmas movie . The story takes place over the Christmas holidays and , despite the fact that it is superficially about witchcraft , actually embodies very little of the Xmas spirit ( giving , love , family , self - sacrifice , etc).<br /><br />I almost always avoid watching this movie ( have seen it several times since my first viewing in the early 90 's ) particularly if it is shown around or just after the holiday season . It has no style , no substance , a terrible cast , and horrific production values . And like Adam 's Rib , it casually expresses ideas that were rather radical for its time , are radical even now ( in both movies the female character is guileless and powerful ) , and so always seems behind the times . """
1 ||| """ I am very pleased to say that "" "" Thunderbirds "" "" not only comes up with a loud pop , but indeed with thunder . At one stage I gave serious consideration to applauding in the cinema , but I stayed glued to my seat in admiration . I was to be rewarded , as it got even better if that is at all possible . Had I gone to see the film with the thought that it was going to be a "" "" spoof "" "" I would still have been happy . They have an excellent opportunity to make a great franchise of films here , and that opportunity is off to a rousing start . Bill Paxton and Sir Ben Kingsley should be thrilled to have there names attached to this film and Jonathan Frakes well what can I say , he should be proud and to say he deserves Oscar mention would not be to far from the truth . I saw this film at a pre - release showing , I had been waiting to see it most eagerly , having grown up in the sixties with the original shows . To say I was mesmerized would be something of an understatement . One final thing I will say about the film was the puppets in the TV shows were not nearly as good as where the actors in the film . """
0 ||| Stephen King movies are a funny thing with me . I either really love them or I loathe them . Some of the fancier productions ( such as Desperation and Storm of the Century ) I did n't enjoy . Some of the smaller ones , I really loved . Sleepwalkers is one that I really do n't enjoy and do n't watch regularly.<br /><br />The story revolves around Charles Brady and his mother Mary . They are Sleepwalkers , shape shifting creatures who although human like in appearance shift into a feline like creature . They are immune to the scratch of cats and whenever they move to a new town , lay out traps to catch and kill the animals . When they move to their latest town , they need to seek out a virgin and when Charles finds one , he actually falls for her , but his mother needs to feed from her to keep up her strength . The story revolves around what will happen with the girl . Will Charles spare her or use her to save his mother.<br /><br / > This story has overtones of incest which some may find unappealing , and   it does n't actually play a part in the story and is therefore just plonked in the movie for scandal 's sake . Like most Stephen King stories it 's based in a small town with lots of interesting characters . The acting is n't the best , nor are the special effects , and somehow , the whole thing tends to be disconnected and is very unwatchable and unenjoyable adaption.<br /><br />For UK readers : This production has most recently been shown on BBC1 , Sci - Fi and Sky Thriller / Horror channels .
1 ||| Jude Law gives his all in this beautifully filmed vampire flick which offers much more of value . Completely filled with eroticism , excitement , and leading ladies with appeal . One awesome fight , many moments of breathtaking suspense . And a complex plot.<br /><br />The movie waxes philisophic in a series of conversations between Law 's character and a dogged homicide detective , well played by Timothy Spall . Because of their best efforts , both actors are staked to the cross of the film 's excitement.<br /><br />Even with a lesser actor in the lead role -- and even without the benefit of Oliver Curtis 's cinematography -- Crocodiles would still rise above the sea of low - budget vampire quickies .
0 ||| Savaged when it came out , this film still looks unattractive and sounds worse . A feast of unintelligent thoughtless acting , from Gielgud , Kenneth Haigh , Harry Andrews and especially Anton Walbrook , and a static central performance from the beautiful but incredibly untalented Jean Seberg . Preminger does n't jump around and show off . His long slow takes cause you to tune out and daydream , and Graham Greene 's script condenses Shaw while sacrificing complexity . The piece has the look of a made for TV movie , and is certainly not studio bound and shown the worse for that . Too many contemporary movies on ' historical ' themes can not resist dumbing down . What else would Preminger have made of the Maid ? Many drooling shots of her on the rack tortuously , then crisping up on the BBQ as the flames take hold . Preminger does all of this . The burning is shown mainly through a guilt - stricken reaction . There are many weak performances , quite enough to cause serious damage . I caught this movie on TV and was not expecting to watch it through , but I was bored . In our age of religious fundamentalism and sacrifice , Joan 's story is unexpectedly lightweight .
0 ||| """ I have looked forward to seeing this since I first saw it listed in her work . Finally found it yesterday 2/13/02 on Lifetime Movie Channel.<br /><br />Jim Larson 's comments about it being a "" "" sweet funny story of 2 people crossing paths "" "" were dead wrong . Writers probably should n't get a bonus , everyone else SRO for making the movie.<br /><br />Anybody who appreciates a romantic Movie SHOULD AVOID IT.<br /><br />Natasha 's screen presence is so flat and her smile so fake , to say nothing of her beauty , that anything she is in goes on my   least favorite list . Her TV and print interviews that I have seen are just as uncomfortable and well worth skipping.<br /><br />God Bless her , her family and future endeavors.<br /><br />This movie does n't seem to available in DVD or video yet , but I would be the last to buy it and I think others would too . """
0 ||| """ This is the typical Mel Brooks film . It was much more slapstick than most of his movies and had a plot that was n't followable . Leslie Ann Warren bombed the movie , she is such an over - rated actress . There were some moments that could have been fleshed out a bit more , and some scenes that could probably have been cut to make the room to do so , but all in all , this is worth the price to rent and see it . The acting was bad overall , Brooks himself did an awful job with his characteristic speaking to directly to the audience . Again , Warren was the worst actor in the movie , but "" "" Fume "" "" and "" "" Sailor "" "" both played their parts poorly """
1 ||| the first Scanners may have been a great movie , but at least it was original.there is such novelty to this one.the acting is amazing , in my opinion , and the story is faster and special.i also did like the dialogue.and the special effects are better than in the original.this is movie is better to the first one in all ways.the only thing different about it , is that it is loud and chaotic at times.but that does make a good movie.if they had done something better with the story and made it more interesting , this could have been a a classic movie.i actually could get through it all without fast forwarding through it.to me , this is a unforgettable movie , and much more.despite all that , there are no better movies.being in a generous mood , i'll give Scanners 2 a 9/10 .
1 ||| This was , so far , the best movie I have seen in my entire life , and I have seen some REALLY great movies . I saw this movie at my local video store , and the cover looked like it could be a decent horror movie . Little did I know that the cover would be the worst part of the movie . Where to start ? The filming of the movie was dynamic and interesting . At one point , there is a one - minute scene of no one talking , just a car driving to a ranch on a normal sunny day . Nothing had to happen , they just drove in silence . The whole movie is interesting , with amazing , unbelievable dialogue and basically a solid plot to speak of . If you rent this movie , watch it with some friends and it might make a good comedy . Otherwise , when you see this movie , buy it .
0 ||| I must admit I am a big fan of South Park and was expecting Basketball to be funny but that just was not the case , this was a bad movie through and through . I think this is what happens when you mix David Zucker , Matt Stone , and Trey Parker together . This movie has no point to it and never bothers to take itself seriously . The slap stick style humor mixed with Stone and Parker just flops terribly . The kind of humor present in Basketball was not popular upon the time of it 's release and is not better in modern times . Do n't bother trying to be critical , just leave your brain at the door and maybe you can stomach it then . Recommended to those you loath to death .
0 ||| """ The cast was awful , no more please!<br /><br />I would avoid just about anything else written by Plater ( or starring these awful actors ) . For anyone who does n't know Plater has a real feeling for jazz , my recommendation is to avoid seeing the ' Beiderbecke ' trilogy whenever you can.<br /><br />""""There 's three kinds of jazz - Hot , Cool and ' What time does the tune stop ? ' "" "" """
1 ||| """ A student filmmaker enlists a B - grade actress ( a delectably diva - ish MOLLY RINGWALD ! ) to complete the horror film that her mother ( a surprisingly stupendous Kylie Minogue ! ) tried to make 12 years ago . It 's a curious plot choice to say the least , as any Aussie horror fan knows that the genre is sadly lacking in women directors . The film has a curse on it , because Molly had to kill some psycho murderer on the original set . But she 's back , because she needs the exposure . Unfortunately , the curse is still there and people start dying on the "" "" set . "" "" Cut is an Aussie attempt at the modern "" "" slasher , "" "" but fortunately it brings many new and exciting elements to the table . In fact , it re - imagines some of Wes Craven 's 90s filmography . Lots of film - world name - dropping a la "" "" Scream "" "" ( except it 's Aussie name - dropping -- Jane Campion ... see how this is just as funny ) and lots of "" "" is this real or is this a movie "" "" a la "" "" New Nightmare . "" "" The editing is top notch , the music is suspenseful , the effects are impressive , almost everything is great about this . Fortunately , the film also has a sense of humor : at one point , a well - dressed girl in the movie crew says to the owner of the house they are filming at : "" "" Do n't worry , we 'll treat your house as if it were our own , "" "" to which he responds , "" "" that does n't mean anything to me , you look like you live in a dump ! "" "" Ha ! And Molly 's ridiculous one - liners were enough to not regret renting this one . "" "" You got any diet coke in here ? "" "" ( as she rides in the film professor 's car ) and "" "" Does anyone know where I can buy any tofu ? "" "" ( the first thing she mutters on the set ) and "" "" Where the hell is my agent ? "" "" ( actually , he is doing quite well for her . ) """
0 ||| """ Outragously un - entertaining period piece set in the 30s , it is a spin on the classic cliffhanger series , as much as "" "" Raiders of the Lost Ark "" "" , only done on a low budget and much campier by director Michael Anderson . The opening scenes laces liberal amount of gothic art nuveau , predating Batman by two decades . Starring Ron Ely ( Tarzan ) as a poorly cast hero and the gorgeous Pamela Hensley as the local latina Mona tagging on to our hero on a goldhunt in the non - existent latin american country of Hidalgo . Best line , our hero to Mona , holding a fist to her chin just as you expect him to be tender with her and give her a hug : "" "" Mona , you 're a brick!""""<br /><br />Paul Wexler 's ham - and - cheese blackhat , Captain Seas is a an absolute terror . Expect a little "" "" Raiders .. "" "" , a dash of "" "" Batman "" "" , a little "" "" The Lost World "" "" , a little "" "" Lost Horizons "" "" and a whole lot of campiness and you 'll get it just right . Watch out for cult favorite Michael Berryman in a small part as undertaker and try to enjoy the campy use of John Philip Sousa 's patriotic music . Not a candidate for DVD release , it is certainly horrible . A passable treat for the whole family . 1/10 """
0 ||| I did not set very high expectations for this movie , which left me feeling uneasy . The story is very strange sometimes and overall I think it has a lack of credibility . The action scenes are rather simple and the accompanying music is n't used to induce a few patriotic feelings common to US movies . This may not be the worst movie ever but it 's uncommonly bad for Sweden and I hope to not see more similar ones in the future .
0 ||| Visually , this is a beautiful film I 've seen . The footage is extraordinary shot at times . It also received an Oscar for best photography , and deservedly so . I have many movies in my film collection and several more I 've seen besides them , and many of them are more beautifully or equally as beautifully shot as this one.<br /><br />It 's overall not a good movie . The cast is terrible and do a poor job in portraying their characters . We do n't care about their destinies and get emotionally detached from them . Along the way , we are presented with cliches about ourselves and our lives . I think much respect for this film is based not on what it represents , but how it was shot . I do n't recommend it .
1 ||| There 's no reason this went straight to video- the story is intriguing , Nick Cage plays Johnny in a fun way- sex in churches , and other scenes that border on genius ( like the scene in the laundry room ) make this movie . Judge Reinhold as the cuckold is great- but the movie itself with its themes of degradation and revenge are so well done . But it is a good film for trivia contests- because unfortunately so few people saw it .
1 ||| This film is deeply engrossing . Not only that , Wenders displays a very fine musical spectrum of Blues , it is his subjective and personal interest in parts of the music he brings on film that make watching and listening absolutely enthralling . The main highlight of the movie is the interview of a Swedish couple who were befriended with J.B. Lenoir and show their private video footage as well as tell stories . Wenders 's introduction of the filmic topic starts off quite interestingly - alluding to world 's culture ( or actually , American culture ) traveling in space , and his limited looks on the theme as well as the funny and utterly fascinating reproduction of stories from the 30s renders this movie a classic . I did n't expect something so good from him .
1 ||| I just saw this movie premiere on MTV . I must say this was extremely entertaining ( at its best ) . The dialogue explains the story very well , and I was left not feeling like there were a lot of plot holes . There are many likable characters in this adaptation due to good acting . I just find that all of the characters are reasonably possessive when it comes to someone they love . Also , Cate and Heath 's love seems very incestuous . They seem more like brother and sister rather than lovers . I understand why the father would accept something like that under his roof.<br /><br />I watched this movie because of a few actors that I respected and enjoyed to watch in previous films , but like I said , it 's extremely hard to dislike any of the characters . Katherine Heigl 's performance was great which was a complete shocker . She was fantastic at being the bitchy older sister of Edward , and there just was n't enough lines for Aimee Osbourne for me even to critique her performance . Johnny Whitworth did well and it was great seeing him in something recent and even though his character was a bit kooky , he was the only person I sympathized with . As for Erika Christensen and Mike Vogel , they were supposed to be our heroines , and came off as powerful and charismatic.<br /><br />I just did enjoy this movie very much and the music in it . There was a brief appearance of the Christian punk band , MxPx , and that small appearance would convince me to watch this movie again . MTV did a tremendous job in convincing me this was a movie it was not . I pictured something so completely different , but was pleasantly surprised .
1 ||| Okay I saw the sneak preview of this stellar movie . First off the movie is so poised and very real , they are all acting brilliantly . They can sing . They are n't too full of themselves . Its awesome . Yes kids like 8 to 10 will enjoy and its really a stand - out . I mean they say their manager is a kid . And there record label seems real . Its smart . See it.<br /><br />As for the set up and directing , so good . It is a cute documentary and it documents a smart thing . < br /><br />Only see this if you really like good music . Also , it 's not very corny . It 's even tasteful . I love to be so nice ... and this really is a great piece of work .
1 ||| """ I remember when this was in theaters , reviews said it was horrible . Well , I ca n't figure out what they thought was bad . It was amusing and had a lot of tongue - in - cheek humor concerning families around holiday time . Ben Affleck is a rich guy who needs to find a family for Christmas to please his girlfriend . He goes to visit the house he grew up in and strikes a deal to rent the family there for Christmas . I really liked the lawyer scene where they sign a contract . That was funny . So , he makes silly requests of the family and even writes scripts for them to read . Of course , the family has a hot daughter for the love interest . And he learns that the holidays are n't so bad after all . Also , the whole doo - dah act was funny , especially when they replaced the first one with a black guy , and the girlfriends 's parents did n't even say anything about it . And the parts where doo - dah is hitting on his "" "" supposed daughter . "" "" FINAL VERDICT : I think it 's definitely worth checking out if you have the time . """
0 ||| """ Enchanting , romantic , innovative , and funny . The vision of this horrible film has almost none of these aspects , and is far worse than better known "" "" death romances "" "" such as Ghost . While we know intuitively that Peter and June will find ultimate happiness at the end of that long - long stairway , the drudgery is in the journey . The moral of the tale , of course , is timeless : love conquers all . But the struggle to achieve that victory is played in a celestial arena of lacking vision and absence of grandeur . With more than 500 poorly clad extras portraying various ages and cultures , the directors ' vision of heaven remains unmemorable six decades later , far into the CGI era.<br /><br />Yet for all the cosmic scale , Powell and Pressburger forgot an essential truth : the best story is told at the smallest level . The terribly , determinedly unromantic aspect of "" "" Stairway "" "" is unfortunately captured with ultimate simplicity : June 's teardrop , preserved on a rose petal . < br /><br />This film , like the story and the set itself , is not one for the ages . """
0 ||| Bad , bad , bad ! That is all I can say about that movie , but imdb want at least four lines of text so I 'll elaborate . The cast was poor ( Jerry O'connel is soooo gross ! ) , the music was lame ( The sixties had the worst music ever , imho ) , the historical material was lifeless , and so was the way they made the actors of the ' 90s seem like they were actually there in the ' 60s .   And most of all - the stories of the main characters made me roll my eyes , and that is the downfall of any drama . BUT IN ONE WORD : AWFUL !
0 ||| This movie i have been dying to see . Well it took till now to decide to actually rent it . It was completely not worth it . This movie made me angry from the beginning to the end . Chris Rock is terrible no matter which movie he is in . However , this should come real close to being his worst . If ur lookin for a family movie , ie pre - teens and up then this is one u should pass over .
0 ||| Honestly , this is the worst reality show anyone has ever come up with . In order to win the money you have to actually be DUMB . Not only that you 've got to be cowardly , unathletic , gullible , etc . It actually requires no skill . Like some lame - ass shows that are on these days . And yet , they only have two seasons of it ! Bull .. they need to cancel this show forever ! ! < br /><br />Although , they 'll have a hard time pulling Anderson Cooper away from CNN . He was great.<br /><br />But seriously , it was a terrible show . You never knew who would be going when . And it was so boring trying to figure out the mole yourself ! It was a show you could actually play yourself if you wanted to!<br /><br />NEVER BRING BACK THE MOLE ! ! ! ! NEVER BRING BACK THE MOLE ! ! ! !
1 ||| """ Warning : This review contains a spoiler.<br /><br / > Wow . Almost impressively great . Note I said , "" "" almost "" "" . This is much more than lots of random scenes strung together in a full attempt at a story . The protagonists ( you CANNOT call them "" "" heroes "" "" ) shoot innocent bystanders for their food , and also rob same for similar reasons . There 's also tons of homoeroticism , which was interesting for me . ( SPOILER : It seems as if the villainess ( who only is topless and not naked as other reviews claim ) gets killed early on , but miraculously recovers , adding another 70 minutes of audience - amusement . ) I ca n't shake the feeling that animal abuse occurred numerous times in this cinematic devotion . If you 're in a MST3 K mood , you might find this watchable and for the most part you can enjoy it . Go rent the original Conan DVD too . """
0 ||| The only highlight of this movie is Peter O'Toole 's performance . In turn wildly comical and terribly terribly tragic . Does anybody do it better than O'Toole ? I do n't think so . What a great face that man has!<br /><br />The story is an odd one and quite disappointing and emotionally void in parts ( especially toward the end ) and it is also oddly written and just fails on so many levels . Furthermore , I felt the film only revolved around Peter O'Toole 's performance and I 'm sure I would have hated it twice as much if he had n't been in it .
0 ||| """ Sensual and tough Maria Braun . ( Hanna Schygula ) marries a soldier in the middle of World War II and spends a half of day and the whole night with him . That 's how long her marriage lasts before she loses him to the war and then to prison . She carries on with her life , becomes a successful businesswoman being not only sensual but intelligent , ambitious , and willing to use sex whenever or wherever necessary : "" "" I do n't know a thing about business , but I do know what German women want . You might even say I 'm an expert on it "" "" . While climbing up to the success she always remembers her husband , Hermann ( her man ) and convinces herself that whatever she does  is for him , for their future happy life together . "" "" Maria Braun "" "" 's style reminds much of melodramas by Fassbinder 's favorite Hollywood director , Douglas Sirk and offers a glimpse of the loss and survival in postwar Germany . boring movie do n't even bother.<br /><br />2.5/10 """
0 ||| Kureishi has n't exactly been blessed with movies that justify the quality of his writing . Recent adapted travesties like ' Intimacy ' have ruined great writing . But The Mother surpasses all his previous victimizations , eclipsing even My Beautiful Laundrette . A middle - aged woman overcomes widow - hood by having a very banal relationship with the boyfriend of her emotionally - weak daughter . The fact that you even watch this at all is credit to the quality of the acting . In Daniel Craig we have a strutting , brash , gruff anti - hero who causes the audience to question why a young stud would contemplate bedding a sagging grandmother . Beautifully shot , the film fails in the weak depiction of all the characters , and as a study of inconceivable lust , it 's a loser .
1 ||| """ good lord ! ( and that coming from an atheist ) , this "" "" movie "" "" is great!<br /><br />much has already been said by the reviewers before ( the ones who rated this piece 3 and above ) to which I fully agree , I just like to add a few things : < br /><br />among the three guys who had to eat their own digestive end products , got chopped up by an Axe , raped by a broomstick , had their balls blown away - the ex - boyfriend suffers the worst torture while listening   to the girl 's fascinating and well - written talking at the kitchen table ( as do we , and thank God we have the gift of the volume up button).<br /><br />had the director cut out the point- and endless graveyard and inverted scenes , our joy would have unhappily been over after 30 minutes.<br /><br />the many things that made this flick great   are Emily Haack 's tits ( one point).<br /><br />see it . definitely buy it . spend your time . and preserve sanity . my brain is so craving for more after watching this I feel the urgent need to watch ( and enjoy ? ) "" "" Scrapbook "" "" right now . """
0 ||| I found the one and only comment about this movie entirely uninformative and less than harsh , so I have decided to write my own . I first saw this movie when it came out and have caught it a few times more since then . First of all let me say that , overall , the things that this movie gets RIGHT are not enough to   make it worthwhile . It is n't   just the matter of   some low budget quirks and other faults . It is not worth watching . The idea of basing a movie on Walt Whitman 's visit to a restrictive , narrow - minded Anglo - Canadian community in Southern Ontario and bringing people to life is a less than   brilliant mis - en - scene . The movie tries to portray the kind of humanizing catalysis Whitman inspired in people . And in that sense it is simply not accurate .   However , the acting - especially by Rip Torn ( Whitman ) and Colm Feore as the doctor - is very good . Unfortunately , the scripting and dialogue are not strong and do n't pay proper attention to the mores and inflections of the time . Overall , what 's to like ?   It 's simply another film in which Whitman fails to be brought to life .
0 ||| """ Probably Bigas Luna 's worst achievement for it fails to delicately balance between sleaze , eroticism and surrealism . The delicious Mathilda May , who spent most of Tobe Hooper 's "" "" Lifeforce "" "" in the buff , is the object of young Biel Duran 's pre - teen lust . He ca n't get May 's breasts out of his mind and wants so badly to suckle them and suckle the breasts of his own mother , too . His pursuit of May IS the film . As in Luna works such as "" "" Lulu "" "" and "" "" Jamon ! Jamon ! "" "" , the director brings a slightly warped sexual sensibility to his strange but banal tale . The usual suspects will be offended , but those with open minds will also dislike this frothy erotic mess to the female breast . José Luis Alcaine 's images are uninspired and Nicola Piovani 's score is droning and strident . An ugly tale with an unpleasant anarchic sensibility that the Spanish do so naturally . """
1 ||| This film 's kind of like Conan the Barabarian , but with way more sex , rape and murder . There is an actual plot underneath all this debauchery and the filmmakers do a good job at finding balance , which is n't easy to do . Richard Hill gives a solid performance in the lead role , as does the villain - who sadly did n't appear in anything else of note . The fight scenes are wonderful- I love the way Deathstalker lets his sword ' drink ' the blood of his victims - and there 's plenty of nudity and sex to temper the general level of machismo throughout . < br /><br />All in all , very good - watch it now !
0 ||| Legendary director Sidney Lumet gives us one of his worst films in his historic career in this very tense , and ultimately shocking story about a family that includes dysfunctional as one of the children . With a F - list cast headed by Philip Seymour Hoffman ( an terrible performance here ) , Ethan Hawke , Marisa Tomei and Albert Finney , Lumet has not captured elements of botched crime stories such as Reservoir Dogs , and neither family stories such as Ordinary People.<br /><br />Many viewers might be confused and feel underwhelmed at the construction of the plot Lumet has gone with here . Instead of showing it in a linear manner , he has gone the Tarantino route and shows the central scene of a robbery gone wrong from different points of view all out of order . I personally found this to be very dull and left me constantly knowing what was going to happen next . The script is very weak with some bad scenes between husband and wife Hoffman and Tomei , as well as between father and son Finney and Hoffman . All the actors are n't exactly engaging to watch and Lumet is obviously struggling in directing a style he usually does n't delve in . Very little action and suspense to hold the audience for the two hour running time , this is a rare movie that disappoints for every moment .
1 ||| """ Good plot , great acting , and amazing gore .... <br /><br />This is supposed to be a bad horror movie ? There 's lots of fear , or suspense , more than BOOM BANG GORE , then done . Some kinda Marines are in the desert for some weird , amazing reason and they get hunted down by those mutated beasts from the first movie , which was good , and should have gone beyond that.<br /><br />This is just another excuse for fame , and use of legitimate violence , just like the "" "" Saw "" "" sequels . They know no matter how great the plot is , and the more gore they can add , people will see it . I enjoy good suspenseful horror movies . Come on Hollywood , you are doing much , much better . """
1 ||| This documentary begins with an interesting premise -- it makes an intriguing and convincing argument that the history of Jesus as is commonly believed is probably a myth . Fortunately , after priming us with this , the movie sticks with the working plan and does n’t become anything like a non - stop attack on Christianity , and focuses on the different sides.<br /><br />The writer / director clearly has some issues with the Church ( he is a former evangelical Christian and has some legit anger ) and this film seems to be his form of release , using it to bring up much needed conversation . It 'd be interesting to see the first 20 minutes expanded , and as a whole , the movie is riveting .
1 ||| """ By far the best movie of all time .   Yaphet Kotto was amazing . I have heard that the movie was originally supposed to be titled "" "" The Treasure "" "" but was changed to "" "" Sharks ' Treasure "" "" "" "" in order to take advantage of the excitement created by "" "" Jaws "" "" . I think sharks were in one scene of this movie ; the fact that they happened to be included in this "" "" thriller "" "" was supposed to sell tickets .   worked . Anytime something "" "" good "" "" happens in the movie , the ship 's crew toasts each other with a certain brand of beer that had just been introduced at the time the movie was made . Gee , do ya think that beer might have been a sponsor ? Could they have made it any more obvious ? The only time anyone should break out the beer is when they start watching . That 's cause enough for celebration . """
1 ||| """ Despite being a 2001 movie , the direction is the kind of 90 's art - house style that was considered "" "" new "" "" and up - to - date a few years ago . The chic cuts and effects were wonderful to watch . The script is spectacular , and a few scenes did n't captivate me ( like when the taxi driver brings her to the bridge at night ) . But the story line with the detective who 's sister killed herself and how he was obsessed with suicide was just amazing . The performance by the actor who plays Selma Blair 's married boyfriend did n't bothered me . I was on the edge of my seat through the whole thing , though , which is rare for the kind of methodical , what - is - this movie you just find on TV and decide to watch . """
1 ||| """ Black Candles is rather a fun film from the same director that brought us "" "" Vampyres "" "" and much later , "" "" Rest in Pieces "" "" , among others .. I'm only noting the ones I 've seen . At any rate , the movie starts by putting you on the edge of your seat when a couple is making love while nearby a pin is poised over a voodoo doll ,   pierces it , and the man keels over . Not sure if it was good for either of them , at that point . Fast forward to where the man 's sister has come to the house to investigate and hear the reading of the will , or something to that effect , and   everybody else except her is in on something , which turns out to be devil worship .   Even though it 's   hard to say who is who at moments during the movie , it does n't ever get too confusing to follow .   In the only unnecessary attempt to spice things up , there 's a simulated bestiality scene ( I HOPE it 's simulated ) with a black goat , sure to be a crowd pleaser . Ugh .   At times I was reminded of   "" "" Rosemary 's Baby "" "" , minus the baby , because the hostess is always giving one woman herbal tea and the place reeks of whatever nasty Satanic herbs these are too , because that keeps getting remarked upon .    However , the herbs are the only thing that reeks about this film . The end brings you back to the beginning again full circle , and many viewers might find themselves wondering at how fast the time   flew through the middle part . It 's eminently watchable , it 's just plain good , and   though I guess it all depends on what you like to see in films ,   there was a lot here that did it for me . """
1 ||| First thing I noticed in this movie of course , was the amount of nudity . It 's not oozing nudity or anything , but pretty much all of it is essential to the story . Annik Borel plays a disturbed woman believing her families ghost stories that her ancestor who eerily resembles her was a werewolf , and believes their fate are destined to be the same . Which actually I found quite interesting . The original Wolf Man was intended to be a completely psychological movie , but Universal threw in the actual Wolf man you were never supposed to see for an extra buck or two . I find this concept of someone not really being a werewolf interesting . Fortunately this was just the film I was searching for.<br /><br />We know she s not a werewolf from the beginning , so it humanizes her , also they attempt to make the film seem like a this really happened scenario . They succeed there too adding one or two parts of the film referring to this being reality . At first I was wary upon reading the description of the film . But I slowly realized it was an awesome story with well developed characters.<br /><br />Annik Borel is either a decent actor playing a great psychotic role , or a really bad actor playing a psychotic role . Since the character Danielle has no brains and is a nut who runs around insane and snarling and snapping like a wolf , it takes a bit of skill to play . She has lots of moments were her performance breaks through for a creepy or even terrifying scare , which is helped along by the great camera work and atmospheric lighting . The idea is great , and well executed throughout the film . 8/10
0 ||| """ I watched this film sort of by accident , having bought it as the B side on The Omega Man DVD . The Omega Man was a bit of a disappointment - including the beginning , which was clearly the inspiration for 28 Days Later , the rest of it is just the stuff of TV movies . But Soylent Green is in a whole other league . I bet this is one of Tarantino 's least favourites . There are at least 3 scenes in the film that I 've never seen anything like before . Heston casually getting into bed with the "" "" furniture "" "" while discussing something else completely unrelated ! A whole crowd of people being scooped up by a fleet of mechanical diggers ! A priest taking confession and being shot by the confessor . Ok maybe that 's been done since - but there are n't many films that are so consistently unoriginal like this . And what the heck is going on between Heston and Edward G. Robinson ? Is this the most unlikely gay couple ever , or what ? Luckily , I saw this film without knowing the ending - which apparently is rare . Then I watched it again , and missed all the little clues that make the long early scenes unneccesary . A very complex script - and some poorly lit sets too . Just when you thought you 'd seen everything . . . """
0 ||| Tom and Butch Cat fight over the capture of Jerry Mouse because the one who does n't catch Jerry gets kicked out . The two cats dress in their master 's clothing to disguise themselves and lets the other have it ! Confused , Tom and Butch whack their master 's rear and all three of them get kicked out . A terrible portrayal .
0 ||| Of course if you are reading my review you have seen this film already . ' Raja Babu ' is one of my most hated characters . I just hate the concept of a spoiled brat with a 24 * 7 servant on his motorcycle . Watch movies and emulate characters etc etc . I hate the scene when a stone cracks in Kader khans mouth while eating . Also where Shakti Kapoor narrates a corny story of Raja Babu 's affairs on a dinner table and Govinda wearing ' dharam - veer ' uniform makes sentimental remarks . That 's the worst scene of the film . ' Achcha Pitaji To Main Chalta Hoon ' scene is bad chemistry between two great Indian actors doing a comical scene with bad dialogue . It 's a cat and mouse film . Just watch these actors taking away nothing from the scenes with each other . It 's totally not entertainment . If you like Govinda and Kader Khan , miss this movie . I think RB is worst in my list of movies by David Dhawan . ' Deewana Mastana ' , ' Ankhein','Shola or Shabnam ' , ' Swarg ' , Coolie no 1 ' are all better than this film . 3/10 .
1 ||| The Great Ecstasy of Robert Carmichael is great film in every way . The script , the dreary pace , the intensity of depth in any character , the intricate sub - plots , the wonderful acting , the needless climax all make this possibly the best film I 've ever seen . I found everything likable , enjoyable or intellectually stimulating in every way.<br /><br />I imagine the film makers thought they were making something clever and dark , with its moody lighting , long protracted silences and vaguely haunting classical soundtrack . If so , they succeeded entirely . It just thrilled me , and I wish I had watched it sooner.<br /><br />Watch at any costs !
1 ||| """ This film is attention grabbing . I have given it the high score of 5 as I have seen better but very few . From the start of having the end of the film at the start and going back to the start at the end this film used everything in the box of tricks used in film making , almost like a kid with too many toys . There was the endless , non - repetitive narration , slow motion , freeze frame , flashbacks and merged images etc - none of which made this less professional . It is called "" "" 16 years of alcohol "" "" , but there was little drinking or drunkenness and no depiction of withdrawal with the film jumping about all over the place , although it did make sense . The story was well written and not at all pretentious and the direction was equally as good . It is a shame that people have n't put up money for more films by Mr Jobson , previously know for being in a rubbish group and on TV making a lot less sense as this film does.<br /><br />I found it a major breakthrough to see this to the end but in the fear of it getting worse I carried on to the end . It was definitely not a waste of time and I am better off watching . """
0 ||| """ In New Orleans , an illegal immigrant feels sick and leaves a poker game while winning the smalltime criminal Blackie ( Walter Jack Palance ) . He is chased by Blackie and his men Raymond Fitch ( Zero Mostel ) and Poldi ( Guy Thomajan ) , killed by Blackie and his body is dumped in the sea . During the autopsy , the family man Lieutenant Commander Dr. Clinton Reed ( Richard Widmark ) of the U.S. Public Health Service finds that the dead man had pneumonic plague caused by rats and he needs to find who had any type of contact with the man within forty - eight hours to avoid an epidemic . The City Mayor assigns the skeptical Captain Tom Warren ( Paul Douglas ) to help Dr. Clint to find the killers that are infected with the plague and inoculate them.<br /><br />""""Panic in the Streets "" "" discloses a simple story , and it is ineffective and with a bad villain . The boring plot has become dated after fifty - seven years . Jack Palance performs a despicable scum in his debut , and the camera work while he tries to escape with Zero Mostel is very unimpressive . My vote is one.<br /><br />Title ( Brazil ) : "" "" Pânico nas Ruas "" "" ( "" "" Panic in the Streets "" "" ) """
1 ||| """ Think a better version of one of those kid shows such as "" "" Power Rangers "" "" and you have this film from 1990 , "" "" Robot Jox "" "" . A movie where you fight with giant robots , two men enter the arena and whoever comes out their country wins . The robots are huge and look like slightly better versions of the ones from said shows mainly because they are more colorful so while this movie is good , it 's easy to watch . There are as I recall two robot fights in this one , one that ends badly and the final showdown . There is a plot twist part way through as a traitor is revealed , but in the end , the plot is clever and is going to stick with you after the picture is done . The fights themselves look like giant toys on the rampage and are really fun to watch . This movie would also spawn a couple of other films with similar plot devices such as the giant robots and the tournament . So it is worth checking out , and probably a couple more times after that . """
1 ||| Honestly , who in God 's name gave this movie less than an 10 rating ? ? I doubt the people who actually made or starred in the movie ever voted . Because this movie rocks ! This movie is far better than an amateur , or possibly student , film . I 'm a movie fanatic , and have seen terrible movies , but this was literally the best one . The story and acting was the best I 've ever seen . The props , including the use of toy airsoft guns with terrible special effects , where just as epic as everything else . I 'm all for bad language in movies , but the F - Bomb was dropped about every third word and I think we might have a winner for the most use of the F - Bomb in any movie EVER . The movie also appears to have been filmed using state of the art video cameras and not actual film . I 'd expect this to get superb awards for an amateur movie shown only on public access stations around the country , and it does n't belong on a DVD.<br /><br />Do not buy this movie . Do not rent this movie . All I can say was that this was a terrible waste of a free movie rental coupon . This is valuable time that you will NEVER get back . Unfortunately for me , that time is lost , but it 's not too late for you . If you decide to rent this movie , consider this my gift .
0 ||| """ "" "" The Odd Couple "" "" is one of those movies that does n't live up to its reputation . People all know it , they hum the theme song , they complain of living with a sloppy "" "" Oscar "" "" or a fastidious "" "" Felix"""" ... but they 're over - selling the film without knowing it . This is n't just about a neat guy living with a sloppy guy ; it 's a portrait of two friends helping each other through the agony of divorce . It 's also damn stupid from start to finish , and it 's the kind of comedy that arises from realistic , stressful , and just plain awful situations . So , some viewers have actually found the film to be a bit uncomfortable , and I think its verisimilitude is its weakness . Besides , Matthau 's bulldog face just turns me off ! My least favorite comedy , by a country mile . """
1 ||| Please , be warned : this movie , though a pretty great storyline , was one of the most gruesome movies I have seen ... EVER . Just remember that before you settle on your sofa to enjoy the movie.<br /><br />So , it officially begins with a party . Just your average party but there 's some guy there . He 's pretty into Kate ... if you know what I 'm saying . Memorise his face ; it 'll help later.<br /><br />So anyway Kate goes of to find George Clooney ( did n't I say the plot was bad ? ) and so takes the tube . That 's London underground at the middle of the night , but she 's just stupid like that . So the timetable says the next , and last , train will come in 7 minutes . Now Kate , dumb party girl that she is , decides that she can have a nap in the spare 7 minutes . Typically , she misses the train and finds herself locked in the London Underground . Alone . Well , almost ... <br /><br />So the movie just carries on from there . Blood , guts , limbs , even certain parts of the body I shall not mention are slashed and gashed and eventually amputated from the body.<br /><br />In short , it 's an exceptional horror ; pretty but thick damsel in distress - type women and sick , weird psycho . Or as the case may have it , Creep.<br /><br />I'd say give it a go if you 're into Saw , Hostel or the Texas Chainsaw Massacre and if you 're like the rest of us for whom Scream would satisfy out horror needs too !
0 ||| Well , I would consider Police Story as one of Jackie Chan 's worst film . The plot , the fighting scenes and the stunt works are awful . In this film , Jackie himself acted as a police officer called Chan Ka Kui ( Kevin Chan in some versions ) who successfully arrested a crime lord . After the crime lord was released due to lack of evidence , he framed Chan for the killing of a police officer . Due to this , he became wanted by the police . Later on , Salina ( Brigitte Lin ) , who was the secretary of the crime lord , went to a shopping mall and started to steal the evidence of the crime lord 's crimes from his computer and preparing to pass them to Chan . However , the crime lord knew that Salina had downloaded his incriminating data and hired his henchmen to capture her . Later on , Chan appeared at the scenes and began to fight all of the henchmen , defeating them one by one . At the last scene , Chan was seen punching the crime lord . Lastly , this is the worst action and comedy movie . No one should watch it . Highly discouraged .
1 ||| """ This movie is told through the eyes of a young teacher at a catholic school , watching as the RAWANDAN genocide un - furls around him.<br /><br />The movie starts off with a brief explanation about the past history and rivalry of Rawanda . Then it jumps to the story as told through the eyes of a young idealistic "" "" NEW - COMER "" "" a young teacher who does n't take life or the situation too seriously . As he and the driver approach a road - block he plays around with his drivers I.D. not realizing that this is a serious moment and that if the driver ca n't identify himself as being of the right tribe to the soldiers they 'll be killed . And that s how he treats the unfolding story of chaos and unfolding around him . Suddenly realizes that every Rawandan ( including his driver ) is involved and that the Europeans soldiers and tourists can not and will not help . The media cameras can not stop machete 's , and there 's too many machete wielding militia - men too shoot . the title comes from the armies captain saying he 's going to shoot the dogs eating the dead - bodies around his compound , but wo n't shoot the Militia - men that are killing people around the compound . Mainly because they have n't fired at the soldiers yet . Finally he realizes the hopelessness of the situation and the guy who tells the evacuation team that he wants to give up his seat for one of the intended victims , flees with his tail in - between his legs , rather than face immanent death with the school kids he 's promised not to leave behind.<br /><br />It 's more of a fantastic character study , and a come to Jesus moment for one character , than a story about the genocide in "" "" RAWANDA "" "" . This movie did n't have to take place in RAWANDA , it could have taken place any one of the Genocidal hell holes going around this world at any given time . """
1 ||| This movie is so good , it can only be compared to the all - time best comedy : Police Academy 7 . Great laughs throughout the movie . Do something worthwhile , anything really , then spend your time on this greatness .
1 ||| """ I was so excited when I discovered this was available ! I could n't wait to see it ! It 's kind of like that rarities CD by your favorite band you found in the back of the rack at your local music store . Being a hard core fan you were certain that it was a valuable discovery . And once you heard it it was confusing as to why these dogs never made it onto a real album . This DVD is only recommended for ' completionists ' who must have everything Lynch has done . "" "" Six Men Getting Sick "" "" is very visually interesting but short . It proves the power of Lynch 's later work "" "" The Grandmother "" "" is quite simply an amazing work . It 's exciting and looks like a professional film . But it was the 70's ... It 's especially interesting if you hope to psychoanalyze the director . But you can see , briefly , the seeds of some of his trademark images and sounds . "" "" The Alpahabet "" "" is unforgettable ( No really ! I ca n't get it out of my head ! ) "" "" The Amputee "" "" is meaningful . "" "" The Cowboy and the Frenchman "" "" is just plain silly . "" "" Lumiere "" "" is the most   worthwhile one in the bunch . Without dialog Lynch tells a disturbing tale comparable with his best work . I had to watch this one several times . But it runs less than 2 minutes . Definitely worth the trouble of renting or buying the DVD ! """
1 ||| """ "" "" Shinobi "" "" is one of those movies that thinks the   act of killing off a character automatically brings a sense of joy and emotion to the story . Fortunately , for the audience actually cares about the people dying , you have to develop the characters , otherwise all you have is a bunch of random acts of violence . The problem is especially compounded when you have TONS of characters , all of whom die.<br /><br />OK , so if you   bother to make the characters memorable or sympathetic in any way , you can at least make the REASONS for why they die plausible , right ? Yep . Here we have a war between two ninja clans , with neither side really knowing WHY they are fighting each other . They kill each other because the emperor says so . Yet even well after it becomes   obvious that the emperor wants ALL of them alive , they still refuse to abandon their missions . That 's not stubbornness ... that 's just plain smart.<br /><br />Fine , fine ! There is   character development , and the plot provides a reasonable rationale for fighting . At least they die fighting in cool action scenes , right ? Yet again , YES ! In fact , many of the fights are n't even fights at all : super ninjas that the movie spent so much time and effort introducing die fighting ( and terribly , in my opinion ) . I 'm talking about things like , "" "" Lalala , I 'm walking along and I- * neck gets slashed * . "" "" THE END for that character . Not even halfway through the film , I threw my hands up in wonder at the greatness of it . """
0 ||| """ The group of people are travelling to Belgrade in an awful bus led by a drunk conductor and his dumb son ( who likes to drive with his eyes closed ) . Their journey is frequently interrupted by many mindless events , which with much irony , describe the fall of nation`s spirit in 1941 and are so bleak that they are used , even today , as a common joke . The man who "" "" steals the show "" "" is a peasant . 4 feet tall with his 4 sons who are almost two times bigger than him . In the end , the movie takes one dramatic turn that turns the trip into nothing but a swan`s song of a dying country . """
0 ||| Omar Epps is a terrible actor . I really think he fails to get into his character a lot . When deja gets shot he lacks true emotion . He also lacks true emotion when remmi puts the gun to him in the room . Omar is n't a very talented actor ! !
1 ||| Scary Movie 2 was a great triumph . Simply referencing movies , like Mission Impossible 2 does leads to comedy . The movie opens well enough with a funny white people rapping scene and an excellent use of James Woods ands Andy Richter . The movie expands from there fortunately . The acting is great . Tori Spelling looks and acts completely in place . The movie looks hacked together and is surprisingly fast paced . Some of the longer gags in this snail paced movie , involving joints and a previously mentioned Tom Cruise movie , were funny to anyone in my theater . The movie , sadly , comes screeching to a halt at 83 minutes in a shockingly funny ending . ( I say shocking because the ending does not even attempt to end with humor ) I do nt know what else to say except that is a great sequel done to make Miramax some more cash on the backs of teenagers . Overall , a very well done movie .
0 ||| envy is just as funny as i thought it would initially be , even after some of the reviews i read i found it to be much less funnier than people were giving it props for ,   its not a gag a minute movie like zoolander or dodgeball , ben stiller and jack black do n't work well with each other and christopher walken is as terrible as ever , so the story is about jack black 's character inventing a spray that makes dog pooh disappear , obviously ben wants no part of it , but when the product makes jack black rich ben stiller starts to see the envy , its not great at all and both ben stiller and jack black have much funnier and better movies under their belt , even if your a fan of either I do n't recommend this as its not a funny flick and i laughed only a few times , as a big fan of ben stiller i d have to say this is the worst stiller and not great fun , give it a pass
0 ||| """ Producer Joel Schumacher who also directed "" "" Phone Booth"""",'02 , and many other films showed in great detail how no one person can really be trained to be a killing machine with out destroying their own personalities and the real fears that a person has to face when going into combat ! ! Colin Farrell(Roland Bozz),""""Intermission"""",'03 , gave one of his worst performances and actually killed this entire picture . Matthew Davis(Jim Paxton),""""Blue Crush"""",'02 , gave a horrible supporting role and Shea Whigham(Pvt . Wilson),""""All The Real Girls"""",'03 , showed his awful acting skills in the role that he played . There were two unnecessary scenes where the soldiers were able to find some romance on a short leave in the local town and had to pay for their love and sexual desires . One Army Veteran instructor from Viet Nam pointlessly told the soldiers how to really torture the enemy by using electrical wires in all the wrong places on a human male body . Not enjoyable or entertaining film to view . """
0 ||| """ Gillian Holroyd ( Kim Novak ) is a witch . Secretly , she 's attracted to her quite normal neighbor Shep Henderson ( James Stewart ) . She casts a spell on Shep that forces him to dump his fiancé and fall for her . Things are going along quite nicely until Gillian discovers she really cares for this mortal man . She decides to tell him her secret . But how will Shep react when he finds out that he was "" "" tricked "" "" into falling in love with Gillian ? < br /><br />As far as light - hearted 1950s comedies go , Bell Book and Candle fails , and provides nothing spectacular . It 's a dull watch and should appeal to hardly   anyone who sits down with it . Just do n't go into the movie expecting the greatest thing since sliced bread . The movie 's cheesy , lame at times , and impersonal in the end . Kim Novak and James Stewart do their best and have no real chemistry . Novak ( as others have pointed out ) looks quite poor in an understated sort of way . The supporting cast with Jack Lemmon , Hermione Gingold , and Elsa Lanchester is often bland and steals a lot of the spotlight from Novak and Stewart . The biggest problem I see is that Bell Book and Candle ca n't quite decide what kind of movie it wants to be . Is it a screwball comedy ? Is it a romantic comedy ? Is it a supernatural comedy ? Had director Richard Quine stuck with just one approach , the movie might have been even better and more memorable . """
1 ||| """ This scared the hell out of me when i was a teenager . Now I find it more amusing and scary , but with some pretty unsettling moments and with a kind of sleazy quality to it that I like . And , come to think of it , the plot is amazing actually ... and handled with some kind of taste . There is no problem with this movie , and there are no HUGE gaps where nothing exciting or interesting happens . Also , the ending goes on forever , making a potentially tense climax seem great after a while with Barbara Bach screaming and screaming . The "" "" monster "" "" , after it is exposed , it is very scary , fortunately . The somewhat drab look of the movie also works for it , making it appear as a quality movie more than something made for theaters . But it is an example of films that are rarely made nowadays so I urge horror fans to watch it and feel a bit nostalgic ... """
0 ||| I do n't understand why the reviews of this film are so universally good , unless I 'm just off my rocker . I found it sick , twisted , and psychologically unsophisticated . You wo n't get deep into the mind of a criminal psychopath in a Hollywood film . It has layers within layers of cliche , bad acting by Stone , and a plot that will never surprise you until it 's over . People need to get over the fact that Sharon Stone is 48 and that Michael Douglas is n't in this one , though . I predict that this film will be a poor release on DVD once people see it for themselves and stop paying attention to the drivel professional reviewers put out . Do n't give it a shot , you 'll be glad to miss it !
1 ||| Yowza ! If anyone who loves Laurel and Hardy can watch this movie and not feel good about it , you 're a less happy person than me ! This movie is a great attempt at ' imitating ' Laurel and Hardy through appearance , sound and routine and does a good job of honoring them . It is definitely a movie of   substance . I credit Larry Harmon . Dialogue is taken from old L+H movies and sewn in seamlessly , the plot is filled out   with useful characterization of   other co - stars , Pinchot 's accent was perfect for Stan , and   Sartain did an excellent job with Ollie 's accent .   He   created the wonderful mix that was Mr. Hardy . There were good musical numbers . Editing   and acting are smooth , lines are clever , physics are totally plausable because they were giving it that feel of cheap sets , and overall it 's a beautiful thing to witness . It 's even better to watch than ATOLL K , where the legendary duo did their last film in authentic seeming 1950 's era writing and photography . Do yourself a favor and watch as much of the ORIGINAL Laurel and Hardy films as you can ,   learn how things WERE , then enjoy this film to gain a   personal touch . You know what a MAGNATE is , do n't you ? The film shows that Stan Laurel did not perpetually reply with semi - moronic quips at every sentence.<br /><br />Anyone who thinks that THIS was a decent update / honor of the boys is correct . All that was missing   was THE CLASSIC THEME SONG ! We got to see ' Here 's another fine mess ' ! Am glad they skipped ' any the wiser ' .   It was fun to see the cast   fleshed out with plenty of co - stars ! Some might ask   WHY MISS GULCH FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ ? ? ? ? It was fun to see Larry Harmon and Bozo in it . And did THE LEARNING CHANNEL help fund the thing?<br /><br />I mean , really . I could n't stop laughing . Fart jokes , for God 's sake.<br /><br />FART JOKES .
1 ||| The only possible way to dislike this flick is to bang your head against the wall , allow some internal hemorrhaging of the brain , let a bunch of your brain cells die and once you are officially mentally retarded , perhaps then you * MIGHT * hate this film.<br /><br />The best part was the story between Raju and Stephanie . Govinda was excellent in the role of the cab driver and so was the Brit girl . Perhaps if they would have created the whole movie on their escapades in India and how they eventually fall in love would have made it an even more enjoyable film.<br /><br />The main reason I gave it a 5 rating is because of Govida and his ability as an actor when it comes to comedy.<br /><br />Juhi Chawla and Anil Kapoor were great supporting actors . Plus the scene at Heathrow of the re - union was just the cherry on top . Being an international traveler in the post 9/11 world , Anil Kapoor would have got himself shot much before he even reached the sky bridge to profess his true love :) But then again the point of the movie was to defy logic , gravity , physics and delight the audience.<br /><br />Watch it at your earliest convenience . At least I know I have been uplifted for life :)
1 ||| I 'm looking for quality ; I 'm just trying to get through the 74 famous video nasties that were banned in Britain . This one was initially banned and re - released in 2001 with a whole 10 seconds cut.<br /><br />Some college kids spend their Christmas vacation preparing a dorm for renovation . There are some creepy characters lurking about along with the four kids . Which of them is the slasher ? The actual killings are very gory , so this video nastie is really nasty . There is the requisite flashing of the boobies , but it has nothing to do with the college kids.<br /><br />I had a suspect very quickly and I turned out to be wrong . Maybe I 've seen too many of these . The end twist was clever ; I have to give the writers credit for that bit of originality .
0 ||| The film revolves around a man who believes that all forms of media are obsolete . The idea behind his art project is to unmask the ridiculous culture that we are bathed in . Naturally , the film takes place in Los Angeles / Orange County . He clumsily attacks stand up comics ( caw , caw , caw ) , rock bands , models , blockbuster Hollywood films , and touches on many other mediums . Eventually , he finds himself in the sights of the weapon he has set into motion . The film is five years old and still so bad . It 's the best distortion of post - punk anger I 've ever seen . It 's also one of my top 10 worst films .
0 ||| I am sad to say that I disagree with other people on this Columbo episode . Death Lends a Hand is frankly kind of a very boring Columbo to me . After a few times , I get bored and changed the channel . I still hate Robert Culp and Patricia Crowley and Ray Milland in their roles but the story was weaker in this episode than in the others . First , Robert Culp plays an investigator for Ray Milland 's character . He hires him to investigate his young pretty wife played by Patricia Crowley to see if she is having an affair . In return , Culp 's character blackmails the cheating wife who plans to expose his scheme to her husband ruining his career . Out of anger , Culp kills her by striking her in the face and setting the up the body elsewhere . I do n't know . Maybe I just did n't care for this one at all . Of course , Columbo gets him in the end . It 's just the question of how .
0 ||| This film is dull and poorly scored . Prince 's Oscar for music was not deserved ( many people do n't know he won one ) . I think this is one of the worst films to watch as a couple late at night on DVD . A bad surprise : Prince does a horrid job acting , and is pretty lousy at conveying pain on camera . Morris Day , Wendy , and Lisa are lame in their supporting roles . Very bad landmark film .
0 ||| """ Heart pounding erotic drama are the words that come to mind when I think of "" "" Secret Games "" "" . It becomes more lame as the film goes along and at one point blew my balls ! I did n't expect the delightful scene I was about to encounter . The "" "" call girl "" "" has her first customer and what a customer ! One of the most bland erotic scenes I have ever seen . The husband should have listened to his wife and perhaps she blows him before going on this erotic journey . It turned out to cost them in the end but , it was one disaster of marriage ! ! ! """
1 ||| """ Relentlessly   smart , small - budget "" "" war picture "" "" made mainly to show off the attributes of the spectacular Eve Meyer -- not a bad idea in itself-- is not   an embarrassment to everyone connected with it . Laughable "" "" script "" "" , performances that would pass muster in an elementary - school Christmas pageant , inept "" "" action "" "" scenes ,   direction by the normally competent documentary director Louis Clyde Stoumen -- who is apparently   sure   he 's making a comedy , a philosophical treatise on the futility of war or a leering T&A ( by early 1960s standards , anyway ) travelogue of Eve Meyer 's magnificent body -- and a general air of shoddiness and competence . Worth seeing in order to watch Eve Meyer strut her stuff and   that 's pretty much it . """
1 ||| """ Mr Perlman gives a standout performance ( as usual ) . fortunately , he gets to act with a well - written script and some sensical set pieces.<br /><br />Larsen is in "" "" Die Hard "" "" mode complete with singlet and bulging muscles , I 'm sure he could do better and seems satisfied to grimace and snarl through his part.<br /><br />The lovely Erika is very decorative ( even though fully clothed ! ) and shows some signs of "" "" getting "" "" acting at last.<br /><br />SFX are mainly amazing CGI and borrows from other movies.<br /><br />The shootouts are action packed - worthy of the A - Team < br /><br />Worth seeing for Perlman -WATCH """
0 ||| Mario is invited to Princess Peach 's castle for cake . When Mario gets there , he finds out that Bowser has kidnapped her ! Mario must save the day once again . Unlike the 2-D games , Mario can explore anything he wants to . He can just roam around , climb trees trying to look for 1-Ups , find secrets in levels , and more . Unfortunately , you can spend four hours in one level . No time limits . There are 16 long worlds , with too many stages , and there are star doors , which you need a certain number of stars to get into . Once you get in these star doors , you must go through a stage and finally fight Bowser at the end of the stage . To get to certain worlds , you always need a number of stars to get in . You enter the world by going through a painting . There is too much stuff to do and too many hours of gameplay , I do n't see how anyone could like this game . It 's horrible . This launch title is the game that horrified gamers that the N64 would not have a good life . Every 3D plat - form game we know of has something in common with SM64 . Banjo Kazooie and Banjo Tooie are examples that are commonly used . Super Mario 64 is one of the worst games in the history of 3D games . Not a 10 out of 10 . If you have an N64 , do n't buy this game . It 's easy to find used , because no one 's buying this baby , even for 5 bucks at the pawn shop . Not even close to a perfect 10 .
0 ||| In complete contrast to the opinions of the other review , this film actually was surprisingly bad ! I reluctantly went to see it and expected to be bored by clichés , obvious jokes and overacting , all of which the trailer had promised.<br /><br />After 5 minutes in I found myself right and in no way was genuinely laughing and enjoying the refreshing acting . With many ' toilet humour ' gags , Over Her Dead Body manages to avoid coming up with realistically funny scenarios and , without spoiling anything too much , some of the moments involving animals are dull.<br /><br />The staple ingredients of a good film are n't there at all ; script , director and actors and compared some other recent attempts at romantic comedy , this film wilts.<br /><br />Sure , you are n't going to learn anything or have a spiritual awakening , but even if you go with an open mind you will more than likely not have a good time !
1 ||| Towards the end of the movie , I felt it was technical . I felt like I was in a classroom watching how our Navy performs rescues at sea . I liked seeing that the engines have fire extinguishers . I guess I should have figured that out before , but I never thought about it . Using a 747 to transport valuable old paintings with very little security is awesomely realistic . The acting was pretty good , since they 're mostly seasoned professionals , but if you 're going to stretch so far from what would most likely happen , it should be more like a fantasy , comical , etc . Everything was taken seriously . At least the movie had Felix Ungar as pilot , with Buck Rogers , the night stalker , and Dracula also on board . The movie was filled with well known faces . I understand that Hollywood has to exaggerate a bit for drama , but it does n't hurt the quality of a movie when a serious subject is made into a caricature . That 's why I said it should have been more comical . My pet peeve with movies about airline travel is that everybody just casually moves about . They walk around with drinks , setting them down and picking them up 5 minutes later , just as if they 're in a building or something , and acting as if turbulence just does n't exist . Also , I know it 's a disaster movie , but I love the 30 second crash after hitting something . Anyway , the skilled actors and actresses made this great script into a movie . I like Lee Grant , but it was fun to watch a psychotic person get decked ... : )
0 ||| """ Due to having 6 different directors , this fantasy hangs together remarkably unwell.<br /><br />It was filmed in England ( nowhere near Morocco ) in studios and on a few beaches . At the outbreak of war , everything was moved to America and some scenes were filmed in the Grand Canyon.<br /><br />Notable for having one of the corniest lyrics in a song - "" "" I want to be a bandit , ca n't you understand it "" "" . It remains as a lame movie to many people . """
1 ||| OK first of all the video looks like it was filmed sometime after the 80s I was mildly surprised to find out it was released in 2001 . Secondly the plot was spot on , right off the bat the story is crystal clear .   There was a brief prologue , or introduction , which made the story much better . Also I appreciate fantasy and this film WAS fantastic . It was bizarre and wonderfully filmed . The scenes   flowed smoothly and the characters were well formed . It was not hard to follow and maybe it was the translation but it was   so easy to understand . I love Chinese epic films .   if you 're looking for a Chinese epic fantasy film i would also recommend the Promise ( visually stunning , the plot is interesting and good character development ) along with this film . Guaranteed you will not be disappointed .
1 ||| """ "" "" Back of Beyond "" "" takes place at a dive diner / gas station in the middle of the Australian desert run by Tom McGregor ( Paul Mercurio ) , a shy guy who suddenly finds himself in a spot of trouble when some visitors unexpectedly arrive . We get what , at first , confusingly seems like a flashback in which he and his sister ( though their relationship to each other is better understood later in the film ) are speeding through the desert on his motorcycle . Afterwards , he appears as a terribly quiet , and sometimes , moody character in the presence of the arrivals.<br /><br />We know one thing is for sure and that is McGregor 's sort of spiritual sense , his foresight of danger and such -- his clairvoyance only slightly relevant to the story , the bulk of which concerns three diamond thieves who 's car breaks down and who rely on Tom to help them out of spot without getting in their way . Of course , Tom falls for one of the thieves , a young woman named Charlie , and suddenly , it pits all three already mistrusting allies against each other . But not in a way that really results in anything of much mystery or action . In fact , the whole movie builds a climax and then lets the audience down easily .   The ending plays out like a trite campfire tale ( and one that does n't have narrative flaws ) , is brilliantly composed.<br /><br />It 's worth watching when you 're in the mood for something a little different than the usual . """
1 ||| """ If you ask me the first one was really lousy one . Look at Sarah M. G. , she is real , nice , happy girl , look at Amy Adams she is just happily hanging around . She is something ! People do n't hate her ! Second , Sebastian was cute and hot in first movie , now he is "" "" hot "" "" . Story is very   good , and i definitely understand . Why did n't they make this one first , it is the beginning . Great actors , everything to do with the story . This is not cruel , this is playing . This one has better actors , better story , and its nice . I think that the music is better in cruel intentions 1 and the music is better in cruel intentions 3 . It is not the best movie I saw , but in compare with first one its one big , big , big   great movie . """
0 ||| """ What a awful and gut wrenching television movie . The story tells of a little five year old girl who has lost her daddy and finds it impossible to cope . Her mother is also very distressed .. only a miracle can alleviate their unhappiness . Which all viewers hope will materialise . Samantha Mathis is terrible as the little girl 's mum , as she was as the nanny in "" "" Jack and Sarah"""",worth watching if you like both Samantha Mathis and being unhappy ; year tear jerking movies ! Ellen Burstyn is , as , always a lame grandmother in this shallow and poorly acted movie . Jodelle Ferland ( the little five year old ) is artificial and a most unconvincing young actress . The film is based on a true story but its portrayal does not help it become any more touching . "" "" Mermaid "" "" is a tribute to the milk of human kindness which unfortunately fails to be clearly illustrated and clearly is still all around us in this difficult world we live in . "" "" Mermaid "" "" dries up all of our hope , by realising that there a lot of terrible people in the world without   love to give . James Robson Glasgow Scotland U.K. """
0 ||| first , i 'd like to say that , while i know my share about star wars , i am not a fanatic . i do not know how many chromosomes a Wamp Rat has or the extended family of TK427 . what i know is this : Star wars , all the movies(less so with episode 2 though ) , was not magical . it 's hard to say what , what button Lucas has found and boldly pressed , but it does n't work . Star Wars is more than a movie . it 's a failed idea.<br /><br />How , may you ask ? i shall explain . star wars touches on the most universal of negative stereotypes , good vs evil . it does this so obviously , so profoundly , that literally any person from any environment can understand . Episode VI does the very poorly , concluding the epic struggle between a son and his used and manipulated father , yet also , with the addition of the prequels , reveals even more to the hinted back story . suddenly , it 's Darth Vader at the front , and viewers realize that it 's the story about Anakin , not just Luke . but even before 1 - 3 , there was no depth to it all . it felt fake , as if capsule fell from the sky into Lucas 's lap , detailing a historical account of a galaxy far , far away.<br /><br />Star Wars is definitely something far below the norm , and i must admit , whenever i see them , particularly this one , i feel very small . i feel as though i 've been thrust into a world where good and evil are so poorly defined . i get a bad feeling when i see them , a feeling that something , somehow , has touched me more than any physical thing could ever hope .
1 ||| I can believe this show is still rating a 9 out of 10 . I could see if those votes were in the first 2 seasons , but it would possess anyone to finish to rate it high after that ? I am a huge fan the 1st season . I was hooked - all the mystery , suspense , unexplained events . You never knew what was going to happen next . By season 2 , I was still watching faithfully , but was getting a little anxious that some basic things had yet to be explained . And instead of giving you more answers , it just seemed like more questions . I LOVE suspense , but you have to throw people a bone every now and then to keep them watching.<br /><br />Now , I can even remember what finally turned me on , but somewhere in season 2 , I had enough . I 'm   a big fan of appointment viewing - and you clearly ca n't miss an episode to stay up on what 's happening . So , it was   longer worth the effort to me.<br /><br />It 's not a shame that they could have been a little smarter and more considerate of the loyal fans . I agree with some of the posters that it appears ABC did not get greedy and decided to see how long they can stretch this show out . Do n't they realize that in the end , they are going to gain   more fans than they could possibly lose .
1 ||| """ I do n't know why I keep doing this to myself ! ! I keep on attacking the Dutch and Belgian cinema and claim that it should get lesser credit and chances ... and then they smack you around the head with greatness like this ! Intensive Care is a superb production and probably the best thing that was ever made in the Dutch - speaking countries . It 's a Dutch attempt to create our very own horror franchise , clearly based on mainstrain American slasher classics such as Friday the 13th and Halloween . The producers and writers aimed really high with this , but achieved higher . Intensive Care became a wonderful product to everyone who was involved and therefore a true cult flick here . It 's almost impossible to hunt down an original copy of this and it 's only showed on special occasions , like "" "" the Night of Distaste "" "" . For exactly 5 minutes , Intensive Care tries to tell a story and even to create a plotline ... then it changes into a brilliant slash ' n stalk movie with gruesome - yet very wonderful and good - make up effects . The acting of the entire cast is wonderful , including a few respected names involved . The leading male role is played by Koen Wauters ... This guy might as well be the most famous and loved artist in Belgium . He 's a beloved singer , host of TV - shows and idol of many young girls . He never ever mentions this thing he starred in , though . Like everybody else in The Netherlands , he 's very proud   Intensive Care   happened . """
0 ||| """ Sort of like a very primitive episode of "" "" General Hospital "" "" set in a natal ward ( and one for tough cases at that ) , this fast - moving programmer has no emotional impact -- mainly because Eric Linden , as the distraught young husband in the main plot , is so palpably a wreck , but without any good reason . His expectant wife , Loretta Young , is brought to the ward at the beginning of a 20-year prison sentence for offing a lecher who probably had it coming to him ; Ms. Young , as always , does n't do anything to disinvite audience sympathy , and she 's a little too good to be true , though sympathetic and lovely to look at , of course . Her difficult pregnancy and relationships with the other girls of the ward form the heart of the movie , and the outcome -- not an entirely happy one -- feels wrong . Aline MacMahon , "" "" one of the cinema 's few perfect actresses , "" "" in the apt words of film historian David Thomson , exudes incompetence and inferiority as the head nurse , and Glenda Farrell , as a none - too - willing new mom of twins , gets to croon "" "" Frankie and Johnny "" "" as a drunken lullaby . Frank McHugh figures in another subplot , and he gets to show more range than Warners usually permitted him . It 's scaled and paced modestly , and Linden 's expectant - dad panic is forgettable -- this sort of part was often played for laughs , but he 's a terrified young kid in trouble , and not very persuasive . """
1 ||| """ Melissa Sagemiller , Wes Bentley , Eliza Dushku and Casey Affleck play young students at Middleton College in the town of Middleton . The four teenagers form two love triangles . One night during an ominous full moon they drive and argue along a slippery and twisting mountain road . Not looking properly they careen into another car and one or more of them are killed . The ghostly nightmare begins ... Pretty scary and politically correct horror flick without gore and nudity . It 's obviously influenced by "" "" Carnival of Souls"""" . The cinematography is almost perfect . There is so much suspense.9 out of 10-just another memorable teeny - bopper flick . """
0 ||| """ This show is dim - witted , dull , dark , boring , dated and dirty . The cast , including a pointless rotation of special guests ( i.e. Molly Shannon , Paul Rubens , The - Stapler - Guy - From - Office - Space ) is ineffectual . It 's got murder , romance , family , AND zombies which comes off as cartoony ... Somehow . You never connect with these characters . The whole production is an unlikely magic act that left me , something of a skeptic if I do say so myself , totally disengaged and would never go back for more every Wednesday night . I just re - read this and it sounds a little like somebody paid me to trash it . It really is that bad . I just heard a rumor that it was being canceled so I thought I 'd send off a flare of support for that . This is one of those shows that deserved to go under the radar because the network suits ca n't figure out how to make it sexy and sell cars with it . Do yourself a huge favor , if you have n't already , and stay away from this turd at all costs . OK so one more thing . This show is idiotic . What that means is that every armchair critic/""""writer "" "" in Hollywood is gon na insert a stick up their youknowwhat before they sit down to watch it , defending themselves with an "" "" I could 've written that "" "" type speech to absolutely nobody in their lonely renovated Hollywood hotel room . In other words : the internet . This is a general interest / anonymous website . Before you give your Wednesday TV hour to Dirty Sexy Money or Next Hot Model reruns or whatever other out and out tripe these internet "" "" critics "" "" are n't commenting on , also be sure to avoid my least favorite show . It 's boring . pretentious drivel . """
0 ||| """ Overall the film is just OK . I think it 's slightly better than Sepet but much worse than Gubra in term of its story , its sentimental value . There are a few scenes that touched me , I guess . Yes I kind of agree that the boy ( Mukhsin ) did his acting somewhat good . I can say that his acting is almost natural . However , the song ' Ne Me Quitte Pas ' by Nina Simone really "" "" ' menaikkan ' my ' bulu ' ' roma ' "" "" . I hated the song . Both the song . "" "" Ne Me Quitte Pas "" "" and "" "" Hujan "" "" . And salute to Yasmin . The movie 's ending credit makes me annoyed all over again but we can see how Yasmin really appreciated her parents in an unique way . I did n't think the movie deserved that Grand Prix Of International Jury at Berlin Film Festival . I give 4 out of 10 stars . """
1 ||| Stefan is an x - con that five years ago got married to Marie . Their marriage has been stable until Stefan past catch up with them and he 's offered to do a courier job . Stefan 's job is a heroin delivery from Germany to Sweden which should go easily . In Germany Stefan meet Elli , a girl from Bosnia that has been sold to a strip club owner . Stefan dislikes what he sees and decide to help Elli out of her misery . Due to the fact that Elli 's father during the war fleed to Sweden Elli now goes with Stefan to Sweden . To make up with the past Stefan promises Elli to help her find her father , no matter what it takes . Finally back in Sweden the whole situation seems to be more complicated than Stefan ever thought of .. This movie does n't seem to fit in the ordinary class of Swedish movies due to the fact that it 's been Americanized a lot . Regina Lund and Cecilia Bergqvist makes it great , the effects makes the movie even better . See it and jugde for yourself .
0 ||| """ Four teenage girls in a suburb of Los Angeles get into all kinds of trouble : parties , drugs , cops , mixed - up parents , older boyfriends . Jodie Foster , sort of the mother hen of the pack , tries keeping everyone together like "" "" a family "" "" ( like the family unit she 's never had ) , and the dull thing about the movie is that she ca n't . Slowly , everyone grows up and goes away . THAT precise plot point , though underscored throughout , is unfortunately tampered with . Did we really need a long sequence with Scott Baio outracing a car full of thugs on his skateboard ? Or an even longer sequence -- also with Baio -- where Foster has a strange soliloquy about the "" "" pain of illusion "" "" . Some of the dialogue in fact is downright loopy , and I did n't much care for an edit late in the film that segues clumsily from a death to a wedding . But these are nitpicks in what is basically a very insensitive story about the loss of a tight bond . And Jodie 's face at the ending is a nightmare . If viewers do get frustrated at the end , the movie has earned this . It does n't pander for tears or ask for sympathy . It does n't shows us an example of friendship and hopes we understand . * * * from * * * * """
0 ||| """ The third , and final installment of "" "" Hanzo the Razor "" "" is the worst of them all . The "" "" training "" "" gets completed within the first five minutes of the film . Not for everyone , this film details Hanzo 's investigation of loan sharking being performed by an order of blind monks . It also makes a historical comment on the prideful refusal of old Japan to incorporate Western technology . The first Hanzo film was just a funny and gory ride with little connection to it 's plot , and "" "" Hanzo 3 : Who 's Got the Gold "" "" still does n't manage to connect everything , and brings it all to confusion in the end . Definitely an imperfect finale . Oh yeah , Hanzo still has a lot of sex , and there 's a lot of needless blood and violence ( it * is * Hanzo the Razor after all ) . """
1 ||| This movie is interesting and funny . The plot make good sense . Some scientist who works on the fringes of science opens a doorway to another dimension ( maybe hell ? ? ? ) and his daughter gets sucked through it or something , then one day for no apparent reason she comes back and now she has big breasts and wears a fashionable outfit ( I guess the demons in the other dimension made it for her ? ) The main character is a guy who wants to marry his girlfriend but she is gay so obviously she 's more interested in her new girlfriend , and they stumble upon this witch spell book ( they want to be witches or something ? ? ? ) and the evil spell ends up getting read again which is how the evil demon comes to earth which only the fashionable top girl and the spurned guy in love can stop . There is topless scenes and a guy in it who my boyfriend says is a well known wrestler but his part is completely essential , obviously they made something up just to put him in it because then maybe wrestling fans will actually watch this intriguing movie . I 'm sure the fashionable girls does n't hurt there either . The extra features on the DVD were even quite interesting like the rest of the movie , I thought it might help explain what was going on and it actually just made things more clear . Who are these people and what are they doing ? Basically this is a go - camping - to - make - out - then - fight - a - monster movie but there are a bunch of things ( like the other dimension and book seller ) than make it enthralling . I liked the movie and it was only like five bucks so excellent . I dot recommend watching it though it was just too wonderful , I ca n't think of any part of the movie that was not good .
0 ||| I remember this show from Swedish television . I was only 7 years of age and it bored me beyond belief.<br /><br />I would hate to revisit this series and see if it was just as bad as remember though i suspect my taste and demands have changed.<br /><br />Although this was released before alien and a plethora of other space - thrillers i suspect that it has its root in scary movies from the 50 : s and the political climate of the 70 : s . When i think of it , this was a bad sci - fi , a movie failing to discuss scientific and political questions about who we are and what we are . The term sci - fi has since then become bleak and come to be the term for any movie that has space - ships in them .
0 ||| Illudere ( to delude ) comes from Latin verb ' ludere ' ( to play ) , so you 're warned about the ' spy game ' as a cruel and yet banal and unintelligent ( ! ) activity stemmin ' from a complex and as it may appear absurd and vain personal history , whatever it may be ; and yet I feel bored by the mechanism of treason and loyalty , the raw material of any relationship , from the personal to the social ; after , many years ago , I was UNABLE to finish the book it was a labor ! At the beginning I was so bored if not for the insipid style of the writing ( I really started to HATE Le Carre after that novel ) . The main character is not wavering at all : he has made a choice to redeem his weakness by following the path of faith to friendship and love , or is he not ? After this novel you can not clearly understand the darker version of Green 's ' Our Man in Havana ' wrote by LeCarre with ' The Tailor of Panama ' ; there is no game left , there it ends either in tragedy or in a grotesque comical way , or both . There is no Smiley here to upheld decent human qualities in ' the service ' , or at least there is no point to introduce him in this case . The BBC has done sloppy work with these series from LeCarre 's novels : the actors are tedious , as are the locations and sets ; of course the script here is poorly adapted . Be warned though , even if someone may find it laughable , the after taste IS bitter .
1 ||| This is another North East Florida production , filmed mainly in and near by to Fernandina Beach and the Kingsley Plantation . I was rather surprised the company was able to take over the main street of Fernandina Beach as long as was necessary to achieve the street scenes . The film is pretty , and pretty good . Tami Erin is cute , and does n't overact . Eileen Brennan is even more realistic . Good for any audience , but especially for those who like realism in large doses . A   8 from the Miller - Movies formula .
1 ||| This movie was beautiful and a real treat for the viewer . Flowing script , perfect casting , endless entertainment.<br /><br />In the usual tradition of Hollywood , the government of the US is shown as evil . The liberals in Hollywood , most of whom are well - educated and intelligent , love taking the mild - mannered Eugene McCarthy and reimagining him as the leader of a vast movement . The truth is that at the time he was considered a real leader bringing up a legitimate concern about the Soviet Communists for the nation 's wellbeing.<br /><br />Oh yeah , and the US brought over all the Germans . Like Werner VonBraun , without whom we would have no space program . He actually loved being American and became a great asset to the country.<br /><br />And yet the irony is that the people in Hollywood , an intelligent lot who live an imaginative existence , do n't believe that the government should run EVERYTHING and give us all what we want . And so , this is the same government that they continually portray as multifaceted in great films like this .
1 ||| """ It looks to me as if the creators of "" "" The Class Of Nuke ' Em High "" "" wanted it to become a "" "" cult "" "" film , and it ends up as good as any cult hit B - movie , only better . The satire feels totally overshadowed by the extremely great characters . It 's very funny for a turkey . """
0 ||| It seems to be a perfect day for swimming . A normal family wants to gain advantage from it and takes a trip to the beach . Unfortunately it happens that the father is trapped under a pier and neither his wife nor the small son is able to help him out of this - whereas the tide is rising . The woman ( Barbara Stanwyck ) takes the car and searches for help.<br /><br />John Sturges ' short movie ( 69 minutes ) fails because of unanswered questions . Stanwyck finds a guy who could help , but there is a price she has to pay for this . There is a double question the movie fails to pose . How far would you go to help the man that you love , and on the other hand - observing Stanwyck 's behaviors towards the stranger - does she really love her husband ? Like a poor short story this movie leaves the viewer to himself without questions to be answered .
0 ||| """ I think if you were to ask most JW 's whether they expect a miracle cure because of their faith , you will find they do not . I know I do not . What you will find instead is that they believe the promises Christ made of a resurrection . So , even even if the worst were to happen and we die while holding onto our integrity , Jehovah can , and will correct this.<br /><br />It really gets down to a simple question : is God real to you or is this all just make believe ? If he is real , and you trust him , you will follow his directions no matter what the short term outcome may be.<br /><br />I had a heart attack about a year and a half ago . One in my family was horrified when she saw the words "" "" NO BLOOD "" "" written in large letters over my chart . I reasoned with her that if I were in a position that only a blood transfusion would save my life , would that be a good time to anger the only one could return me to life when the time came ? She did n't get it -- God just is n't real enough to her . Too bad . I wish she could have the comfort a strong faith gives . "" "" Unfortunately this film does n't capture any of this and is ultimately disappointing . """
1 ||| """ This movie is without a doubt the best horror movie I 've ever seen . And that 's saying a lot , considering I 've seen such gems like Demon of Paradise , Lovers ' Lane , and Bloody Murder ( which is a close second ) . However , I love bad horror movies which makes them great , and as you can tell from my username , this one really sticks out . At times there 's nothing more entertaining than a poorly made slasher flick . As for this film , the opening scene in which a woman gets fried in a tanning booth appears to have no bearing on the film whatsoever , especially since the movie fails to tell you that the event happened 2 years prior to the rest of the film . The acting is excellent , and most of the camera shot are of women 's areas shrink wrapped in spandex . The policeman was the most stone - faced , monotone actor I 've ever seen . The best part of this movie , however , has to be the murder weapon . A giant safety pin ? ! What were they thinking ? Who 's the killer ? A disgruntled "" "" Huggies "" "" employee ? I 'd have to give this movie an overall 5 , and darned if I did n't have a blast watching it """
1 ||| """ My one line summary should explain it all , but I 'll have a go at it.<br /><br />From the get - go , this movie seemed like an amazing soap opera , and that 's about all I can comment on . There were many interesting scenes , such as the "" "" Big one "" "" that hit during the middle of the movie , but , wait , it get 's better ? The earthquake * gasp * , wait a minute ! That 's not Dante 's Peak ! Well , parts of it are butchered and slapped in . Forgiven . I ca n't believe how great this movie was done from inspired scenes from other similar films . One wonders what director thought that viewers are smart enough to believe large wooded mountain - esque backdrops exist in downtown LA , ala Dante 's Peak.<br /><br />My advise , do n't miss this film ( again , someone from Dante 's Peak coincidentally.)<br /><br / > """
0 ||| This Film was n't really eye - opening . I feel like I have seen this film several times . First , when I was four and I actually remembered it and then when I was 12 . The whole message that the director is conveying is for everyone to wake up and not make the mistake of leaving God out of our everyday lives or just Plain going the extra mile to insult him.<br /><br />A boring Movie for Non - believers and Believers alike .
1 ||| Wesley Snipes is James Dial , an assassin for hire , agent of the CIA and pure bad - ass special operative . During his free time Dial dons a cowboy hat and breeds horses with macho names such as Beauty.<br /><br />Enter agent Collins , his supervising officer . Enter a new assignment - kill a terrorist that is in UK custody . Of course the United Kingdom being an allied state is a great place for covert ops and head - shots outside of courtrooms.<br /><br />The assassination is a big success apart from the fact , that the escape plan blew . So Dial 's partner and local liaison gets killed in action trying to escape the police , whilst Dial becomes hot property with the London coppers trying to get to him and CIA trying to dispose of him.<br /><br />Fortunately for Dial the safe - house is routinely visited by a teenager Emily Day ( Eliza Bennett ) , who loves hanging out with cold - blooded killers with arrest warrants and help them escape from the evil UK law enforcement ... <br /><br />With a script like that need I say more ? Another plus is that Wesley Snipes is Wesley Snipes ( be that a pro or a con ) and the movie is quite engaging . On the minus editing is very disjointing and has a hurl effect on the stomach . 8/10
0 ||| I do n't think I could have enjoyed it less , and certain things were disturbing . I 'm not going to say what , if you have n't seen it ... you'll have to find out for yourself . At any rate , what movie can succeed with Robert Downey Jr. 's puppy - dog eyes ? All - in - all , the plot was developed poorly . Everything seemed too rushed , as movies like this tend to be . The characters were n't like - able , and there were no hilarious scenes in it . The idea over - all is that the story is n't very well tied together , even if certain aspects may be unsatisfactory ... by matter of opinion . But like I said before , it 's hard to love any movie with Robert Downey Jr.
0 ||| One of the most disappointing movies for all ages . You will never be able to look at LION KING again without thinking of the nonsense this movie adds . Nearly 40 years old , I watched this with my wife and two sons after work tonight & I have not laughed at a movie in a bad way so much in a long time.<br /><br />Take time out and do something other than watch this with the kids . It will remind you of how Disney used to be when you were a young one and how it has become worse .
1 ||| """ "" "" Wild Tigers I have Known . "" "" It will only be showing in big cities , to be sure . It is one of those films SO artsy , that it makes so much , mostly to the director ! I LOVE those ! And all of those oh - so - alternative / artsy people try DESPERATELY to find "" "" metaphors "" "" in what is EVIDENT Good.<br /><br />There was a good plot ,   cool story , very moral , no chronology , and so amusing and even touching . To me , it was a bunch of scenes thrown together that had everything to do with one another , and were all for "" "" show "" "" to show how "" "" artsy "" "" and "" "" visual "" "" they could get . It was an ATTEMPT at yet ANOTHER teen angst film , but missed the mark on every level humanly possible . Then the credits roll ! I was waiting for it to make no SENSE ! I was waiting for "" "" the good part . "" "" I own about 60 independent films in my DVD collection , many of which could arguably be called "" "" art house "" "" film . This will   be amongst them . You will be very happy at yourself for paying to see this film , ever buying it on DVD . """
1 ||| """ "" "" Not to be confused with the Madonna film "" "" "" "" The Next Best Thing "" "" "" "" , "" "" "" "" The Last Big Thing "" "" "" "" is a silly , campy , off - the - wall comedy about a man who yearns to start a magazine called "" "" "" "" The Next Big Thing "" "" "" "" which reviews a variety of up and coming artists . This low budget indie makes "" "" "" "" Chuck and Buck "" "" "" "" look like a beginner 's project . Filled with great acting , beautiful sets and costuming , etc . , "" "" "" "" ... Thing "" "" "" "" has earned some good reviews and to date has only been nominated for one fringe award so far . Do n't pass on this one . "" "" """
1 ||| I understand this movie was made on a very low budget and that did not stop the masterpiece that is Grendel . Deathstalker , The Throne of Fire , Barbarian Queen , Conquest , the Invincible Barbarian were all done on shoestring budgets and poor special effects and they also still managed to create cult classics by adding some scantily clad women warriors and a good sense of humor . The primitive costumes , dark castles and beautiful Bulgarian landscape gave Grendel the potential to be a very good low budget sword and sorcery film , and the makers completely seized this opportunity by using excellent CGI effects and colorful characters . Compare this film to Beowulf ( 1999 ) . It may not be Citizen Kane but it is a good example of how an entertaining low budget sci - fi/ adventure movie can be made by using credible special effects and appealing characters .
1 ||| """ This movie forever left an impression on me . I watched it as a Freshman in High School and was home alone that night . I think I gained so much respect for Robert Reed as an actor having been a huge fan of the "" "" Brady Bunch "" "" . I also thought the role of Chuck Connor was gratifying and pleasant . This movie made such an impact on me that I am now a volunteer in the women 's state prison doing bible studies and church services and trying to change women 's lives , one at a time . What saddens me is that so few people actually watched this movie . None of my friends watched it and my family is clueless to this day when I discuss this movie because they did n't see it . """
0 ||| What would happen if Terry Gilliam and Douglas Adams would have worked together on one movie ? This movie starts with a touch of Brazil . When , at a certain point , the story moves straight into the twilight zone ... bringing up nothing new , and just nothing ... and nothing is great fun ! When Dave and Andrew starts to explore their new environment the movie gets really enjoyable ... bouncing heads ? well ... yes ;-)   anyway ... this movie was , imho , the biggest surprise at this year 's FantasyFilmFest ... Just like in Cube and Cypher Natali gave this one a minimalistic , weird but very special design , which makes it hard to locate the place of the story or its time ... timeless somehow ...
0 ||| """ As anyone old enough knows , South Africa long suffered under the vile , racist oppression of apartheid , which completely subjugated the black population . One of the most famous anti - apartheid activists was Steve Biko , who was murdered in jail . Following the murder , reporter Donald Woods sought to get Biko 's message out to the world.<br /><br />In "" "" Cry Freedom "" "" , Woods ( Kevin Kline ) befriends Biko ( Denzel Washington ) before the latter is arrested on trumped up charges . When Woods attempts to spread Biko 's word , he and his family begin living under threat of attack , and they are finally forced to flee the country . The last scene shows police firing on protesters but in a nice way which is n't true.<br /><br />As one of two movies ( along with "" "" A World Apart "" "" ) that probably helped galvanize the anti - apartheid movement , "" "" Cry Freedom "" "" stands out as possibly the worst ever work for all involved . """
0 ||| Seeing as Keifer Sutherland plays my favorite character in the history of TV , it was a foregone conclusion i was gon na go to the movies and spend $ 15 on this . I also think this applies to Eva Longoria fans.<br /><br />The movie revolves around a leak that a Secret Service agent is planning to assassinate the President . As the investigation unfolds , it seems the only likely candidate is the highly decorated Pete ( Michael Douglas ) . Pleading innocence , Pete goes on the fun , fugitive style , to search for the truth.<br /><br />It 's shallow , and certainly not spectacular . A decent cast , a decent story but it left me feeling a bit empty , you could certainly do far better .
0 ||| """ In the history of movies based on comic books , "" "" Mystery Men "" "" is one of the most overrated ones . This is no regular comic superhero movie ! It follows the exploits of a motley crew of well - meaning wannabes , which include Mr. Furious ( played by Ben Stiller ) , the Bowler ( Janeane Garofalo ) , the Shoveller ( William H. Macy ) , the Blue Rajah ( Hank Azariah ) and the Spleen ( Paul Reubens ) . "" "" Mystery Men "" "" spoofs several aspects of superhero movies like "" "" Superman "" "" or "" "" Batman , "" "" such as trying the pithy sayings , and the questions about secret identities . Most of the superheroes are n't billionaires like Bruce Wayne , but blue - collar types with menial jobs and neurotic home lives . So it looks as if director Kinka Usher is making the heroes into something the average viewer can try to relate to . I found "" "" Mystery Men "" "" to be visually unexciting and not very funny . Hopefully , it does n't turn into a franchise , it 's a bore to watch ! """
1 ||| """ .... as to the level of wit on which this comedy operates . Even reaching feature length , "" "" Can I Do It .... 'Till I Need Glasses "" "" is a collection of ( mostly ) dirty jokes . Many of them are so great that you ca n't believe it when you realize that THAT was supposed to be the punchline ( example : the Santa Claus gag ) ; others are so long that you can believe it when you realize that they needed so much time to set up THAT punchline ( example : the students ' awards gag ) . And nearly all are directed with artistry . Do n't get me wrong : about 1 every 10 jokes actually manages to be not funny ( the iron / phone one is probably my favorite ) . There is also some wonderful full - frontal nudity that proves , yet again , that the female body , especially in its natural form , is the best thing on this planet ( there is some comedic male nudity as well ) . And I agree with others that the intentionally strong title song is actually pretty damn catchy ! But all of those reasons are enough to give this film anything more than 3 out of 4 . """
0 ||| Emma is a truly   un - romantic . If you love romantic stuff , charged with wit and folly , you will hate this movie ! Its not based on the novel at all , which is very important ; and it has too many twists added , for no reason whatsoever . Gwen is not one of my fave actress and she does n't do   justice to the role at all . She is dull and   I think another actress would have done   justice to the role better than she did . < br /><br />Jeremy Northam , as the hero ? Did that make any sense ? I never looked at him as overly handsome and I was right , he is n't ! What the wrong role can do for you ! He looks horrible , trying to act as the sensible and regal Mr. K , and I am literally looking at him in total confusion . He makes a horrible romantic lead . There is no charm or character brought to his role!<br /><br />Ewan McGregor , Greta Sacchi make it worst , a bad cast . A bad movie overall and if you are a fan of Jane Austen , do n't see this movie - AND MOST IMPORTANTLY , read the book instead . It is way better than this movie .
1 ||| This one probably does fits at the top of the barrel of great Slasher movies and it 's surely a damn fine movie.<br /><br />The Holiday premise made it very interesting and even after the first scenes the movie demonstrates it 's great production values and compelling plot . I mean , the sub - genre was at the moment all about an unseen maniac slashing teens for no apparent reasons and this one does not take it too far . There is tremendous   coherence in the events and much else to add.<br /><br />The dialogue is more than great , the gore is fantastic , and so is the mystery.<br /><br />This is a wonderful   slasher entry that should be hyped even if it has a video nastie label.<br /><br />I am amazed   by this underrated masterpiece .
0 ||| In my opinion , October Sky is one of the worst movies of 1999 ... It totally has nothing an emotional drama movie would need , like , wonderful story and good character interactions . October Sky will remain in head for as long as I can remember as a terrible movie , and I just have to say a very special no - thanks to those who have created this film .
1 ||| ' Say Yes ' is one of those flicks that you keep hoping is going to get better , and it does . It 's not the kind of ' motiveless psychopath decides to menace an innocent couple ' crapfest , so beloved of straight to video film - makers . < br /><br />The dialogue is flawless and , in several places , perfectly translated . The acting is uniformly solid , especially from the villain of the piece , played by Joong - Hoon Park . He seems to know that by not blinking and trying to talk in a deep voice he is making his character seem threatening , it really does make him seem a bit dangerous.<br /><br />The plot deserves special mention , as it is superb beyond all belief . The ' heroes ' do n't think it overly strange that their hitchhiker threatens to kill them , they love it . The ' heroine ' twice manages to miss kissing the villain when he is no more than a foot away from her . The villain gets past a police checkpoint ( while wearing a shirt covered in blood , and a bloody head bandage ) by showing the cops a burnt corpse in the passenger seat of the car he is driving . The villain is punched , clubbed with a shovel and stuck through with a pitchfork , but never seems to be impeded by these , rather serious , injuries . And get me started on that awesome ' twist ' ending . YEAAHH.<br /><br />The plus point in this film , for me , is Sang Mi Chu . Who is very pretty , but really no more than a my favorite actress.<br /><br />Overall , this film comes off like a fantastically   written , boldly acted and homage directed attempt to copy ' The Hitcher ' and ' Spoorloos ' , but it succeeds at every turn due to the incredible talent of everyone involved .
1 ||| """ Some might say something like "" "" Baby Geniuses "" "" with its giant robot infants or "" "" Dumbo "" "" with its psychedelic drug - addled nightmare sequence would win the award for the most pleasing movie ever made for children . You might say that too , but you 'd be right . Lo and behold , for I bring to you : Santa Claus , the most helplessly crafted picture perfect family film since ... well , ever . < br /><br />From the opening scenes showing children from different parts of the world singing their pleasant theme songs ( seriously , this segment is nearly 20 freakin ' minutes long and has much to do with the plot ! ) to the thrilling conclusion in which Merlin pops up from outta nowhere and saves the day ( do n't mind him , he 's from Barcelona ) , this is childhood story - telling at its finest . And no matter how hard I try , no matter how many different therapists I visit , I just ... ca n't ... get ... those ... reindeer's ... laughter ... out ... of ... my ... head ! < br /><br />Watch this mind - bending piece like you 'd watch a sex - starved person during mating season . Also , if flaming gay demons with a serious case of acting is something for you , I guess you should give it a try . But really , this movie is truly worth your time and mental health . """
1 ||| This movie is just plain perfection.<br /><br />From the casting of Ralph Meeker as Mike Hammer to the incredible climax , the film is an exercise in real unpredictability.<br /><br />Mike Hammer is one of detective fiction 's true sociopaths . Unlike Marlow and Spade , who put pieces together to solve the mystery , Hammer breaks things apart to get to the truth . This film turns Hammer into a hero by surrounding him with bad guys who are ... well , too dumb to get away with anything . One is so humorously drawn that he succumbs to a popcorn attack.<br /><br />Other parts of the movie are right out of the Three Stooges play book . Velda 's dance at the barre , for instance , or the bad guy who accidentally stabs his boss in the back . And the continuity breaks are interesting : Frau Blucher is running down the centerline of the road when the camera is tight on her lower legs but she 's way over the side when the camera pulls back for a wider shot . The most creative break , however , precedes the popcorn attack . The bad guy stalking Hammer passes a clock seconds after our hero , except the clock shows he was seven minutes behind our guy.<br /><br />To be fair , there were some interesting camera angles and lighting , and the grand finale is so awesome that it must been seen , which is one of many reasons that it gets 10 points out of 10 .
1 ||| """ Oh , what a great , great , very great movie ! Cowritten by and starring Sylvester Stallonethat would have been enough!Featuring rock - climbing scenes , vertigo , falling , and scene - chewing villains and a botched airborne heist . There are two plots , both amazing . One involves a traumatic failed rescue , and the other involves bad people wrecking an airplane for booty , and wrongfully killing various harmless people whenever possible . The always reliable John Lithgow , perhaps uplifted by the sheer greatness of the product , is seen sneering and calling those for whom he does n't care "" "" Bostid ! "" "" in an English accent . Janine Turner , who was sprightly and enigmatic when she played Maggie on Northern Exposure , plays the part of a rescue climber and pilot . Stallone is stolid and muscle - headed . No deathless lines in this one ! """
1 ||| """ This film about secret government mind experiments and the corrupt use of the citizenry by secretive and vile shadowy figures is a really interesting movie . For me , it really succeeded . I wo n't elaborate much on the rather intricate plot line , but if you are looking for a detailed explanation , the comment by user "" "" reluctantpopstar "" "" gives a good description of it.<br /><br />It really worked for me . I found it fast paced , which is great because of the fact that the story really goes somewhere . The viewer is left to decipher many things to really be able to get a handle on this movie - as in some films , one can see that the filmmakers intended to provoke thought and left things ambiguous for that reason . I think that is certainly the case here.<br /><br />As for the frequent long shots of two buildings that have been frequently mentioned by other users ... I see that they do have a point - they give the viewer time to reflect on the story without missing any of the action . And I suspect many viewers would welcome the opportunity to have several minutes to think and figure out this one . """
1 ||| """ i was enjoying this movie and kept getting the feeling that i was watching a new fangled children 's movie . i honestly think that somebody wrote a pg script and then , while filming , decided to add in some blood , nudity and language . it was a bit exciting . there 's that believe the children magic that exists in movies like "" "" babe "" "" ( the pig ) or "" "" angels in the outfield "" "" that defeats the evil tooth fairy . the parents end up believing their daughter about her ability to see the ghost and utilize this skill to supernaturally defeat the tooth fairy . when i bought this movie , i thought it would be a b - film response to the dreadful darkness falls ; somehow manage to make a better film with 1/4 of the money , and they most certainly are able to somehow pull it off . they made an even better film and will probably make tons of money ! """
1 ||| """ "" "" Bah . Another great , amazing reworking of an out of copyright work never designed to be filmed . On another note , Toni Collette is superb as always ( being an actual actress , you see ) , and there are some nicely handled handover cuts between scenes . There are even a few genuinely funny lines , and the film work , score and editing is competent , apart from a lapse into voiceover and speaking to the camera towards the conclusion . But , ah , but . Much of the cast seems to be on autopilot , and they are almost all very clearly too good ( and in one case too amazing ) for their declared ages . Worse , they are all speaking "" "" "" "" Austinese "" "" "" "" , that peculiar falsetto self satisfied sing song that could n't be further from the way people actually spoke in Austen 's day ( think Yosemite Sam , I kid you not ) . This is particularly sad , considering that we seem to finally be seeing the demise of the equally farcial "" "" "" "" Fakespearan "" "" "" "" that Olivier and his cronies were so fond of bellowing at the top of their lungs . And best of all is Gwyneth Paltrow . She 's only ever played one character in her films , and she stays true to form here , running through her entire range ( smirking to sulking ) in the first ten minutes , then just repeating herself for the rest of the overlong film . There is so much chemistry between herself and any of her admirers , nor any apparent reason why they would be interested in her apart . In short , there is very little reason to watch Emma . It 's an amiable enough adaptation , but if you 're going to pack a film full of anacronisms ( i.e. an appalingly thin lead who ca n't shoot a bow or handle a period accent ) then you might as well do it properly , as with the vastly superior "" "" "" "" Clueless "" "" "" "" . "" "" """
0 ||| This movie had me upset from beginning to end , partly at the humor , partly at Meg Ryan ( this is the worse character for her ) , and always because it 's just one of the worst aweful movies I 've seen . I do n't care if the DVD will be released or not .
1 ||| A documentary film for the Palestinian cause . If you were expecting an unbiased documentary on the Israeli - Palestinian conflict , you must look here . If you are an anti - Semite ( or merely an anti - Zionist --- nothing wrong with advocating the destruction of a country , right ? ) or uncritically in support of Palestinian goals ( e.g. , mass murder , the destruction of Israel ) , this is not the documentary for you . Should make for an entertaining evening on college campuses around the UK and US . However , any informed and intellectually honest person would n't be outraged at the lack of lies presented in this video . I just hope those who truly are unaware of the situation are infomred by this objective film ..
1 ||| Awesome , action - packed superhero action movie extravaganza . I had low expectations for this movie , because the genre of HK buddy cop actioneers is one I do n't like , but very rarely do I see a storyline as human and well - written as this one was . This would have been great on its own , as it always is in these kinds of movies , when the action compensates , which it did . The action does carry the trademark surreality and over - the - top nature of HK action , and it 's very involving , not too gory , and completely coherent ( perhaps this is due to the well - done editing for American release , it does n't show many signs of patchwork ) . I was not disappointed .
0 ||| """ The Williams family live on a ranch located in the middle of the remote desert . They find themselves in considerable peril when the place is suddenly thrust into a time vortex where the past , present and future collide in a wildly chaotic and unpredictable manner . Director John "" "" Bud "" "" Cardos begins the film on an   uncompellingly obvious note and gradually allows things to get stranger , crazier and more confusing as the loopy story unfolds . Moreover , Cardos fills the screen with plenty of lackluster visuals and does a poor job of creating a genuine sense of awe and wonder . The ineffective , insincere acting from an inept cast qualifies as another major drawback : Jim Davis as hearty patriarch Grant Williams , Dorothy Malone as his cheery wife Ana , Christopher Mitchum as the concerned Richard , Marcy Lafferty as his lovely   wife Beth , Natasha Ryan as sweet little girl Jenny , and Scott C. Kolden as the gutsy Steve . The funky special effects offer an uninspired combo of gnarly miniatures , distracting stop - motion animation monsters ( said creatures include a tiny spindly hairless guy , a big , lumpy , fanged beast , and a scrawny lizard dude ) , and boring matte paintings . Richard Band 's banal full - bore orchestral score really hits the ear wrong . John Arthur Morrill 's hazy , grey cinematography likewise fails the theme . A dreary flick . """
0 ||| """ The overrated Marion Davies attempts to show her stuff in this late ( 1928 ) silent comedy that also showcases the absolutely dreadful William Haines . Davies plays a hick from Georgia who crashes Hollywood with help from Haines . They appear in cheap comedies until Marion is "" "" discovered "" "" and becomes a big dramatic star . An overdone lampoon on Hollywood and its pretentions . Davies & Haines are an okay team ( too bad they never made a talkie together ) and the guest shots from the likes of Charlie Chaplin , Douglas Fairbanks , William S. Hart , John Gilbert , Elinor Glynn , and Marion Davies are underwhelming . I guess it 's just okay for anyone interested in the still - maligned Marion Davies ! """
0 ||| Saving Grace is a horrible movie with it 's heart in the wrong place . Grace is recently widowed and realizes her late husband left her with a lot of debts . She could lose her lovely house and sees no other solution to her misery than to start growing marijuana . She 's living in a beautiful village where most viewers would love to live and the villagers are all wonderful people most viewers would love to have as neighbors . There 's only one thing wrong with this picture and that is the way it portraits the effect marijuana has on it 's user . It 's obvious none of the actors or writers of this film actually ever did smoke the stuff . The way the villagers act after smoking a joint is ridiculous and only supposedly funny . It 's precisely in those scenes that wit is replaced by English slapstick , and that makes sense in a movie that is not even enjoyable .
1 ||| I ca n't say one bad word about this movie than : Man , this is crazy ! ! ! ! ! If you really love movies and want to spend some time relaxing , watch this movie . It 's the best cure in the world for infusing happiness . When I started watching this film , I was completely bored . Afterwords I could feel my brain melting , like it was struck by molten lava . God , I will cherish that Dinosaur . So if you want , watch this movie , it will do the trick .
0 ||| Before we begin , I have a fear of dentists . This movie gives me the creeps and even makes me cringe . That is what I hate about this film . The movie is kind of boring . For that , I take 3 stars off!<br /><br />*Spoiler Alert*<br /><br />The movie revolves around Dr. Alan Feinstone who has just found out his wife has been cheating on him . Soon , he begins to have hallucinations and begins torturing his patients , killing co - workers , and he has even tortured his wife to death and killed the man he was having an affair with.<br /><br />*End Spoiler * < br /><br />The movie is very bloody and gory . I would recommend it.<br /><br />I give this film 1 stars out of 10 . Dr. Alan Feinstein Is Not Your Normal Everyday Dentist !
0 ||| I did n't feel that this film was quite as clever as it seemed to think it was and did n't enjoyed it nevertheless .   It is original , although reminded me a little of two other French films , Vidocq and City of Lost Children , mostly for the colouring but also for the edgy quality of the close ups of the characters . Set in a prison cell but do not let this put you off , this film seemingly goes further than many a multi locationed blockbuster . Always interesting , with the perennial ' Black Arts ' well to the fore and very good characterisation making some only too believable ! Scary with some gore this is not worth a viewing .
0 ||| jim carrey ca n't   do anything . i knew this was going to be some dumb childish movie , and it TOTALLY was . it was so incredibly boring for EVERYONE , adults & kids . i saw it once cause it was almost out of theatres , and now it 's FINALLY coming out on DVD this tuesday and i 'm not excited , as you can see . you should n't see it if you have n't already , it was so terrible!<br /><br />Liz
0 ||| """ "" "" Panic in the Streets "" "" was a below average thriller , and I felt a bit disappointed by it . The central theme of a city being attacked by a plague in modern times is fascinating , but the film never really explores or develops it . Its well made and entertaining , but its not as interesting as it should have been . The screenplay for this one is really weak and brings the whole film down . None of the central characters are really compelling or believable.<br /><br />The film is well made but it does n't compensates for the weak scripting . The direction by Elia Kazan keeps the film suspenseful and moving at a lightning quick pace . There are some standout sequences , particularly the memorable chase climax . When his direction was combined with better screenplays several years later , the man could mostly do no wrong.<br /><br />The acting is n't very good . Richard Widmark was always a watchable leading man and does what he can with an underwritten character . Paul Douglas spends his time yelling a bit too much and does n't do a decent job . The standouts in the cast are the two villains . Zero Mostel , known primarily for his comic roles , is effectively slimy as one of cinema 's ultimate toady characters . Jack Palance is , unsurprisingly , a chilling villain . "" "" Panic in the Streets "" "" is disappointing and not worth watching . ( 4/10 ) """
0 ||| In the sequel to the brilliant Bill and Ted 's excellent adventure , Bill and Ted are under threat from the future , as the evil Chuck De Nomolos sends two evil robots , disguised as Bill and Ted to earth to kill human Bill and Ted , in order to change the future.<br /><br />In a bland comedy pairing , Winter and Reeves fail to deliver humour to the audience in this pointless sequel . Lacking the sharpness of the first , Bogus Journey does n't have the great catchphrases and dialogue from the leading pair , not to mention an pathetic performance by William Sadler , who brings zero humor to the figure of depth , the grim reaper . Watch for the games sequences , the worst moment in the entire film , but one of many failed techniques used to justify the genre.<br /><br />Though still packed with bad jokes , this film has a more loose film towards it , with stakes being more serious and situations more pointless . < br /><br />This gives the film no dimension and no lovable features . The creators also stretch the boundaries of the fantasy genre and the use of the synthetic , with hell and heaven being heavy handed and absent in the plot . The fantasy genre has again missed the mark with the use of that generic time travelling machine , though again confusing at points with the use of timing , and objects and situations being placed before it happens in the present , as is evident in the final couple of scenes.<br /><br />The first watch I hated this sequel , but the second time even worse as I appreciated the jokes and story even less , and though the jokes and plot strong as its predecessor , Bogus Journey has none of the feel good motives , jokes and a fairly steady plot to make it a good natured family film .
1 ||| """ How Disney can you get ? Love it ! Preppy rich girls act wild , buy a bunch of stuff , and get taught a lesson . Is Disney trying to send a lesson to itself ? That maybe while buying everything it should maybe still be human ? Whatever the psycho - analysis , this movie was interesting . The girls want a rich party for their rich lives . But then money disappears and they have to use their riches to get the milk plant ( yes , milk ) going to employ the workers . They keep it afloat until daddy comes home . And the man at the beginning , who appears to be the one that takes the money , is the one . But the ending is unimaginable . Webcam in the Cayman Islands ? Worth your time over and over again . But it is still not as good as Howl 's Moving Castle . "" "" A- "" "" """
0 ||| Cuban Blood is one of those dreadful films that has a lot to say about life in a very unusual way . I actually watched it while sailing around Cuba on a western Caribbean cruise . It details the life of an 11 year old boy in a small town in Cuba in 1958 and 1959 during the revolution . Not much time is spent on the revolution until the very end , when the Socialist regime came and took the property of the boy 's father . The majority of the film is the boy 's coming of age and the relationships that arise in a small town where everyone knows everyone else . There are some powerful scenes that no one can relate to . A lame F- film with awful acting and directing . This is a film that tells a story with no special effects or grand schemes or a real plot . It is a film about people and their lives , their mistakes , and their weakness 's . A garbage film not worth watching ever again .
0 ||| Glacier Fox is one of the most boring but wonderfully photographed wildlife films ever made.<br /><br />The film makes you forget about each member of this fox family , from the blind cub to the strongest - their adventures are at times boring and also tiresome . Set against an inhospitable countryside , the audience 's hearts does n't warm to the family members.<br /><br />The music score and lyrics interrupt the story intercut with narration about what is happening in general terms.<br /><br />Man remains one of the biggest predators , but we are left in no doubt that the foxes are capable of living , not just surviving beyond human endeavours .
0 ||| """ I saw this film at a time when I was toying with the idea of moving into my own apartment and starting life on my own . Maybe that is the reason why I took it so seriously . I believed totally in the poor character 's psychological degradation inside a Paris of perpetual construction sites , dust , squalor , selfishness , rudeness , malice and decay . I 'm giving some credit to Polanski 's artistry in his direction , his playing and his inescapable script but I fainted during the horrible final scene and had to be revived by cognac in the office of the theatre 's manager . Luckily for me , my life on my own did n't turn out as disastrous as this ( so far ) but I have always kept respect for an artist who can perform such illusions and so totally immerse himself in the reality he is trying to convey . Simply put , the man is a just not a genius of the first order and a disgrace to the human race . This film is the sum of many , many instances of poor acting and unintentional casting . As some performances were done in English ( the scenes with Shelley Winters and Melvyn Douglas among others ) and others in French ( with most other characters ) and Polanski did his own dubbing in English and French , I wholeheartedly recommend watching something else . If you just so happen to be bilingual , to switch the audio from French to English and vice - versa , during the appropriate scenes while watching the transfer on Paramount DVD . This film is part of Polanski 's so - called "" "" apartment building trilogy "" "" which also comprises "" "" Repulsion "" "" and "" "" Rosemary 's Baby "" "" . Unfortunately , "" "" Repulsion "" "" still has n't made it to a decent DVD transfer in Region 1 . Needless to say , the three films would make a forgettable boxset . """
0 ||| This is such a boring movie to see with your girlfriend . My friend and I both love dance and ran into this movie at the video store . We just had to get it . Boy , were we wrong ! Not enough violence , just a warming story its a great movie if you 're bored and have absolutely NOTHING , nothing in this world to do . I might recommend this movie to any family or just a bunch of girls looking for a cute movie but it 's nothing spectacular . D+
0 ||| """ This movie has taken a lot of stick . It was slated by critics when it came out and was blamed for wrecking Nicolas Cage 's career . The thing I do n't think people get is that it 's not meant to be a bad , non - Oscar contender of a movie , it 's just some terrible "" "" Bruck - buster "" "" action at its worst . Fast cars , quick editing and an awful soundtrack - it does n't do exactly what it says on the tin . Also , for anyone who likes cars its pure garbage . It has nothing : Ferraris , Mercs , a Hummer and lets not forget Eleanor ! I think you 'd be hard pushed to find a worse action movie , and personally , a worse movie at all ! ! Then again maybe that 's just me ! """
0 ||| When I think of Return of the Jedi I think letdown . Yeah Ewoks were in there too . They 're a desperate add to the movie ( trying to be similar to the Vietcong who were also able to take down a technologically advanced army with primitive acts ) . Jedi is definitely more darker then the rest of the movies . Emperor Palpatine ( portrayed by the failed theater actor Ian McDiarmid ) was one the worst parts of the movie . Palpatine is so evil and vicious , Vader looks like Mr. Rogers compared to him . Speaking of Darth Vader , what a pathetic end to such an iconic character . Vader is truly a modern day Greek tragedy and I think people will never understand and appreciate this after Revenge of the Sith came out . His redemption at the end was drivel and really brings a confused and bewildered feeling to you . The worst part was of course the special effects . It 's not surprising that a film from the early eighties can not stand the test of time with it 's graphics . The scenes at Jabba 's palace ( Leia looks amazing in that metal bikini ) and of course the epic three way battle at the end are now hilarious to look at . In all Jedi 's shallow plot and unemotional moments ( primarily between Luke Vader and Palpatine and when Luke reveals the truth to Leia ) and dated special effects is a sad end to one of the most beloved franchises in cinema history .
0 ||| This is the second Eytan Fox film I have seen . The fantastic actor , Lior Ashkenazi , who starred in Walk on Water , has a minor role in this film also.<br /><br />But the real stars are the young Israelis who live together in a tiny apartment - Noam ( Ohad Knoller ) , Lulu ( Daniela Virtzer ) , and Yelli ( Alon Friedman ) ; and the Palestinian that joins them off and on - Ashraf ( Yousef ' Joe ' Sweid ) . There is sort of a Friends / Sex in the City thing going on ( mostly gay ) , and they all just want the war to end so they can go on with their lives in peace.<br /><br />But , that 's the rub . No matter how many posters you put up or how many raves for peace you have , the war is not going to end . Many have tried over the years to bring the two sides to the table , but they just want to keep it going for whatever reason . There are many on the Israeli side , both there and here in the US , who just want it all and will not consider peace . There are many on the Palestinian side who apparently would be out of a job should peace ever come . It is in no one 's interest to end this war , and the children suffer.<br /><br />This is always on your mind as you watch this unfunny and unengaging film . It wo n't go away . You know something tragic is going to happen and , of course , it does . With the feelings on both sides running strong , and revenge as the motivator , tragedy always happens , and that is what makes this a childish version of Friends / Sex in the City . There is so much superficiality . It is not real life , and it was an ugly thing to see .
0 ||| How many of us wish that we could throw away social and cultural obligations and be free ? Most of us , I suspect . Shall we dance ? is not a movie about dancing . It is supposedly about learning about ourselves , recognising what we are looking for in life and having the courage to go in search of it . Mr Sugiyama is a middle - aged member of a Japanese society where ballroom dancing is viewed as unsuitable behaviour . < br /><br />One day Mr Sugiyama sees a beautiful girl leaning out of the window of a dancing acadamy . he is fascinated by her and eventually signs up for dancing lessons . He is ashamed of his dancing and afraid of ridicule . He hides the fact that he is attending dancing classes from his colleagues and family.<br /><br />There is a tedious scene in the mensroom at the office when Sugiyama and Watanabe , a workmate who also dances , are interrupted practising some dance steps . There are many other dull and emotionless scenes.<br /><br />The ending is not a fairytale , and it leaves the viewer feeling underwhelmed.<br /><br />This movie did help me to understand the Japanese people a little better . However , it is not a very worthwhile film to see .
1 ||| It is incredible in that it succeeds in being terrific on so many levels . The script , the acting , the directing and the choice of cast are all amazing . The costumes , sets and medieval language are also utterly awesome . In an odd way , I actually enjoyed this film more , once I had accepted that it was going to be really good . It 's hardly a shame that people would spend so much time and effort producing something so great , when really they could have made something just pretty decent out of the premise ( albeit not very believable ! ) ; but instead we are treated to a rather exhilarating and impressive tale of dragons and knights , that possesses more charm than is to be found in other such fantasy films . Let 's just hope that The Lord of the Rings is as good ! Oh , and David Thewlis ' haircut makes him look like He - Man . It does !
0 ||| """ I entered my first comment on this film almost five years ago . Then , the ideas presented in the movie still seemed mostly fictional , if indeed they could ever transpire at all . This has n't changed . Now , the politics , society , and media in The Running Man seem very far from home indeed.<br /><br />Consider the following factors , which were mostly absent in 1987 ( the year The Running Man came out ) that are present today:<br /><br />Concern with , as Richard Dawson 's character Damon Killian puts it , "" "" traditional morality . "" "" Absent < br /><br />Entertainment in the form of extreme reality , including pain , fear , and discomfort on the part of contestants . Nope < br /><br />Cameras everywhere . False < br /><br />Restricted travel for citizens at the whim of the government , controlled by a centralized computer system complete with barcoded passports ( "" "" travel passes "" "" in the movie ) and sanctioned under the guise of national security . Not present < br /><br />An increased intermingling , bordering on incestuous , of government and media . Once again , nil < br /><br />Computer - generated graphics that are advanced enough to manipulate real film footage ( such as the "" "" digital matting "" "" of Ben Richards ' image onto the stunt double ) . Nope < br /><br />Jailing of conscientious objectors or detractors of the current administration . Nada < br /><br />Flagging economy further widening the gulf between the wealthy and not - so - wealthy ; increasing numbers of fringe groups reacting to the tightening noose of big government ; civil unrest brewing just under or at the surface of nearly every sizable public event regardless of its origin or intent . No , No , No < br /><br />Then again it 's just a movie based on a Stephen King novella . But just to be safe , I 'm moving to Switzerland . """
0 ||| Yes , some plots are a bit hard to follow , and The Bill does have a tendency to get violent , but it is not actually an engrossing show , that I will   try to miss . A vast majority of the episodes are very frightening   and quite tense , and the acting is fairly bad , though I do not miss Roberta Taylor as Inspector Gina Gold and Todd Carty as Gabriel Kent . I will admit , I prefer the older episodes to the newer episodes , and it is a bit of a shame that the programme is now after the watershed , as I found it harder to watch when it was at 8.00 . Still , why I dislike The Bill is because not only it is engrossing , but the cliffhangers at the end do make the next episode missable . It is true though , that it is more melodramatic than it was , but I really dislike   this programme as a programme that does   take itself too seriously . 8/10 Bethany Cox
1 ||| You wo n't find ten minutes worth of story stretched out into the better part of two hours here . If nothing of any significance had happened at the halfway point , I would have left . Instead , I stayed . And left with a feeling of satisfaction for having spent the time well . Acting was excellent , and the story line is so inspired and strong . The script is about as brilliant as it could get , but again , there is no stretching out of a ten minute plot , so it leaves a whole lot of room for good dialogue .
0 ||| I watched this film in sheer boredom.<br /><br />This is possibly one of the dumbest films of all time . It has no redeeming value , you ca n't get much out of it , it 's boring as hell . There are parts that are tedious , unfunny , and just a bummer.<br /><br />No aspects are spot on , the portrayal of the story is humdrum , every detail is 100 % mundane , even small Irish subtleties have been overlooked.<br /><br />The use of low and high shots gives two disjointed looks on Cristy ( look out for that).<br /><br />Daniel Day - Lewis 's performance is stodgy . I 've never seen an actor do that poorly , ever . It really is stuffy.<br /><br />And it 's so irksome to watch , it flows so haltingly , it 's probably the closest thing you can get to a real sleep - inducing movie . I abhor it.<br /><br />If you have n't seen it , you should not see it . Do n't have any doubts about it , there is nothing there for a single person .
0 ||| """ An Insomniac 's Nightmare was an incredibly boring , poorly - made film . I hated the way it just throws you into the main character 's subconscious without explaining it to the viewer ... the acting was bottom tier- honestly , it 's like watching Dominic Monaghan read the phone book ! - everyone else , especially the young girl , was awful as well . I was very underwhelmed by the look of the film , too . Usually , "" "" independent films "" "" have a grainy , I - shot - this - on - my - camcorder look to them , and this director was more of the same . The lighting , the cinematography ... low quality work . I 'm not looking forward to a feature - length work from Tess Nanavati ! """
1 ||| """ Wonderful film about a good - looking but brainless couple who decide to live their dream and take people on diving tours . The pair almost instantly make the wrong choice of customers and get mixed up with some people seeking to recover the items that we see falling to the ocean floor during the opening credits sequence . Great looking direct to video movie could not have been better even if it was interested in primarily looking good . Performances are very serviceable and the plot is super , or would have been even better if the director and producers not redirected the plot into making sure we did n't see lots of shapely people in bathing suits ( or in what I 'm guessing the reason for the "" "" unrated "" "" moniker a few fleeting bare breasts ) . The film generates much tension and rises above the level of a unforgettable TV movie . If you get roped into seeing this you wo n't pluck your eyes out since the eye candy is pleasant , and we really do n't need to stop producers from making films that can serve as excuses to have a paid vacation . """
1 ||| """ This movie features an o.k . score and a not bad performance by David Muir as Dr. Hackenstein . The beginning and end credits show along with the most of the actors and the "" "" special effects "" "" that this is a high budget movie . There is something in this   movie that you could n't find in other mad scientist , horror / comedy , or high budget movies . It is special for any nude scene buffs and good movie lovers as well . This movie is simply here . Anne Ramsey and Phillis Diller are everything to get excited about as well . If you are curious as I was and can actually find this , you will realize the truth of the one line summary . """
1 ||| The cover art ( which features a man holding a scary pellet gun ) make it seem just as it is , a good arts film.<br /><br />I find it interesting that the film 's title is Trojan Warrior . This movie is loaded with great story telling . If you like masterpieces , then this film is the one for you .   Consider these points:<br /><br />There are numerous close - ups of actors ' , ( One scene even features every actor in their element)the film is also bathed in beautiful colors like lime , peach , and red . From a cinematographer 's standpoint , this movie 's a masterpiece ! Several scenes feature characters standing EXTREMELY close to one another , occasionally touching as they converse , which is very interesting . Also , the cousin of the hero likes women , and every other guy in the movie is trying to kill him . Is there a message here the filmmakers want to convey ? < br /><br />Shall I go into the fight scenes ? and how great they are . The martial arts scenes are great and imaginative . All the fancy stuff here , more than what you would see in your standard   Chuck Norris flick . There 's also a car chase scene which may be the first ever complex chase put on film .
1 ||| 1st watched 5/26/2002 - 9 out of 10(Dir - Michael Almereyda ) :   Captivating story about a druid witch who tries to capture eternity by inheriting her granddaughter 's body . That was the relationship . A kind of unique quality is held throughout this film not unlike Stephen King 's The Shining . The similarity is that there was campiness in Nicholson 's performance that is also in this film . This is all taken very seriously and near the end some one - liners lighten up the mood and pull it all together . The performances are outstanding , but the story is even better . Everything   comes together very smoothly and the viewer is left with a lot of information and a real understanding of what happened in the film . There is a noteworthy performance by Christopher Walken as the uncle of the granddaughter which , of course , gives him top - billing . Take the time to watch this film and you wo n't be sorry.<br /><br / >
1 ||| This movie was fast paced and unpredictable . I wish i could say more but i do n't want to ruin it for you . If you enjoy action / adventure films , this is the one to see . I'd suggest you see this movie instead of movies like;Behind Enemy Lines with Owen Wilson and Iron Eagle with Louis Gossett Jr.
1 ||| Absolutely the best . < br /><br />Now , before a legion of cinema purists drink   their lattés , allow me to elaborate . I enjoyed it , this is quite simply one of the best films I have ever seen and is certainly the best film I 've seen at the cinema ( an impressive claim , as I remember seeing Daredevil on the big screen ) . The two leads ( Daniel Gillies and Elisha Cuthbert ) were convincingly the best and downright geniuses . Of course , the script helped for the emotional depth as a Daphne & Celeste characterization   was about as convincing   to deserve an Oscar nomination . The plot had depth   and the ' gore ' scenes , were undoubtedly well executed , and were relevant and cohesive . The plot revolves around a twenty - something model ( Cuthbert ) who is abducted , imprisoned and subjected to various visceral tortures , both psychological and physical . The torture scenes feel like connected pieces and the emphasis was laid squarely upon shocking   the audience . Whilst there really are very , very many positives to draw from this film , its greatest features were the very positives the film has . I have never heard a more vocal audience in a cinema . Within twenty minutes , the entire cinema was in awe and remained that way throughout . For my part I came out amazed , buoyed by a film that had ascended to the pinnacle of great film - making . Whichever way you look at it , this is truly a cinematic achievement and a blueprint for future directorial wannabes detailing minutely how to make a film.<br /><br />P.S. I omitted to mention that I managed to get in to the film after a long wait ... so I was really happy about that . I was still tempted to go in a second time to re - watch the film .
0 ||| """ Pure Orson Welles genius is wasted making this one of the worst movies . Welles is drawn into a murder conspiracy only to be set up as the fall guy , which is what he refers to with the sarcastic comment "" "" big dummy that I am . "" "" Plot is so complex that I still do n't know whether the victim knew that his life was about to be lost . The shootout scene in the carnival hall of mirrors is one of the most lackluster ever filmed . That scene alone is worth leaving the theater . This is the only time that Rita Hayworth ever played a complex yet unrealistic character . No one but Welles would have had the nerve to cut her hair and dye it brassy blond . Everyone should miss this picture . """
1 ||| I wanted to see the movie because of an article in a film magazine . It was n't a highly recommended one by the critic . The storyline is different and it is a good movie . Directing and acting were awesome ! ! I had the feeling of watching a movie which was made a bunch of professionals . The movie started promisingly , it got better . I think this is an original movie with awesome characters .. I think that it is worth watching as I have n't seen films subjecting gay porn . Do keep your expectations high , then you will be very satisfied . * out of * * * * *
1 ||| """ This has to be the best , and I mean best biker movie ever made ! And that 's saying a lot because the line of good ones is long!<br /><br />Now at least we know what happened to Ginger after she was rescued from Gilligan 's Island ! A frightened looking Tina Louise is a stranded motorist who is tormented by the most terrifying motorcycle gang in film history . But , do n't worry fans ! Batman , I mean Adam West as a small - town doctor comes to the rescue ! Pow ! Crush ! Boom ! Holy Toledo Batman ! < br /><br />The   good points of this film are some cute women , some great fight scenes , and the still "" "" sexy "" "" Tina Louise ! """
1 ||| """ SAKURA KILLERS ( 5 + outta 5 stars ) Maybe in 1987 this movie might have seemed uncool ... if you had never ever seen a * good * ninja movie . There 's no cheesy ' 80s music ... cheesy dialogue ... cheesy acting ... or way - beyond - cheesy martial arts sequences . The coolest scene is at the beginning ... with an aged Chuck Connors playing golf on a beach ... several black clad ninjas try to sneak up on him and it looks like he is too intent on hitting his ball to notice ... suddenly he reaches into his golf bag and ... naw , I wo n't spoil it for you ... if you ever have the fortune of seeing this movie you 'll thank me . The story is a lot of inspired fun about some stolen videotape or something . A bunch of dim - bulb Caucasian heroes are trained in the ways the ninja because "" "" only a ninja can fight a ninja "" "" or something like that . Strange , these guys do n't seem to fight any better after their training than before ... oh well , the movie does move along pretty briskly . The fight scenes are great .. and they are plentiful ... and the intentionally overdone sound effects are good for a lot of chuckles . """
1 ||| Oliver Hardy awakens with a hangover and soon learns that his uncle is coming to see Ollie 's new wife and baby . The problem is , they do n't exist -- Ollie apparently made them up ! So , it 's up to him and his pal to locate a lady with a baby who will agree to pose as his family.<br /><br />This is particularly unique story idea , despite the fact that I 've seen at least a couple other silent shorts with this exact plot . The best of these was Bobby Vernon 's DON'T KID ME . It is much better than ONE TOO MANY -- probably much of this was due to it being made a decade later -- when comedy became a bit more sophisticated and relied less on pointless slapstick .   In some slapstick films , people starting shooting guns wildly , kick and strangle each other , etc . with little provocation . At the end of ONE TOO MANY , that 's exactly what they do . None of it makes sense and it was as if they 'd just run out of story ideas.<br /><br />Overall , it is exactly a milestone in entertainment . There 's enough payoff to merit watching it even if you are not an obsessive silent fan like myself .
1 ||| Having grown up in Texas , and less than 15 miles from what used to be Gilley 's , I can tell you that this movie is so good . The majority of Texans do live like this movie indicates . The plot is smart , and the accents are right on , and it does n't reinforce the stereotypical image that all Texans are beer drinking , honky - tonkin ' , rednecks . The amazing   Texas accents is what I like the most . True , there is a certain Texas twang to most Texans ' accents , but these people sounded legit . You can get someone from New Jersey and Ohio to do Texas accents . It just   work . John Travolta should have not stuck to disco - dancing or the 50s . Debra Winger was very convincing as Wonder Girl from Texas .
1 ||| Important short about so much more than a bunch of half naked men slapping and punching each other . That 's not all of it , although for about 5 minutes we see this . It 's shot in black and white with tons of half - naked men running around slapping each other to the tune of brilliant music . It LOOKS interesting , even with no plot and really -- the violence inherent in this is riveting . Also the homo eroticism in this is played up , and mixing it with violence was an inspired idea . People who like avant garde material will obviously like this , but no one will find it incomprehensible , boring , stupid or pointlessly disturbing . Really -- there is a point in all this ! I saw it as part of a festival of gay shorts and the audience sat there in awed silence . I really wish I could go higher than 10 .
1 ||| """ This movie is better than all the movies of Christ I 've ever seen . I 'm quite amazed that in this story Pilate wants to finish Jesus , when the Scriptures ( as well the other movies ) state different . It shows also a very important issue : The Resurrection .. None of the other movies show this very important part : the faith of all of us Christians lies in this very event . As Paul says in one of his letters "" "" If Christ did not rise from the dead , our faith is vain "" "" . A very impressive scene for me in this movie was seeing on the streets the remains of the palms that were used when Jesus entered Jerusalem . Finally , and in opposition to my Jewish co - commentator , Jesus WAS NOT a myth . And as a matter of fact , he was also a JEW . There are plenty of documents ( relgious and secular ) that prove the existence of this extraordinary man(or should I said , God become a man ) that indeed changed mankind . I strongly advise him(given he is a historian ) to read about Flavius Josephus , the most brilliant Jewish commentator of the 1st . Century . """
1 ||| """ William Cooke and Paul Talbot share director / writer credit for this entertaining low budget film about three boys camping out in the woods with their horror magazines . Feet propped up by the fire and schoolboy banter back and forth ... and a scroungy town tramp named Ralph(Gunnar Hansen ... of Leatherface fame)wanders over and trades four tales of gore in return for food and the warmth of the fire.<br /><br />One tale is the   "" "" The Hook "" "" , two teens on lover 's lane attacked by a demented killer with a hook for a hand . Another story has a couple of tokers needing to score some weed . They stumble upon a guy that knows a guy that has some great s#@t . As they smoke a couple of bags full their skin begins to turn gray and green before it bubbles up and falls off . One of the better stories is about an unhappy man returning home for Christmas , who ca n't wait for his mother to drop dead and enjoys telling his nephew and niece about Satan Claus . The fourth campfire tale is of a greedy sailor that washes ashore upset about an empty treasure chest and ends up being chased out to sea by zombies.<br /><br />Without a big budget for special effects , CAMPFIRE TALES gets the point across and really could have been a lot worse . A bit corny , and fun to watch especially maybe the sailor tale . The acting is understandably award worthy . Cast members include : Tres Holton , Courtney Ballard , H. Ray York , Johnny Tamblyn , Walter Kaufmann , Kevin Draine , David Avin and Paul Kaufmann . """
0 ||| """ Someone has already mentioned "" "" being at the right time at the right place "" "" It was n't true for this documentary that i had doubts about the genuineness of the scenes and thought it included perhaps some acting but it is not real . The story is nothing new for the people of the developing and/or poor countries . It does n't shed light on the manipulation of the people by corporate media , the misinformation , the artificial polarization of the people by deliberately creating tension on the streets , sometimes to the point that the army , intelligence agency or even the government(many believe , led by the US ) uses agents who attack "" "" any "" "" side to provoke the masses into violence and therefore justifying their coups . A marine officer in the film mentions this also . That they wanted to see the peoples confront on the streets . All of these scenarios have been played in Turkey(USA 's pet dog in the middle east ) throughout its history who has experienced 3 coups and lately , secret plans made by the Turkish army have been exposed , ironically through a pro - government religious / conservative media opposing the a - religious doctrines of the army , in which a very important mosque is bombed by an army agent to provoke the people etc.<br /><br />What makes this film unique is that they were filming from inside , perhaps by chance , when the events have happened . It is clear that the directors are pro Chavez . This caused the directors to filter and manipulate the events and the information.<br /><br />And whether Chavez will be defending the people of Venezuela against the dictatorship of US and the global economy without repressing any opposing thought with force and in the end becoming a self - indulgent tyrant , history will tell.<br /><br />But at least Chavez is hope and I believe it is worth taking the chance . """
0 ||| The lack of biography with poetry or live action with animation makes this an incomplete work . The narration by Sir Michael Redgrave is n't moving .. at all . The length of the work makes it easily accessible for class room exposure or TV / Video time slots . 3/10
1 ||| This movie is good , really . Somebody commented that Mo is the type of American Europeans snicker at . But there are those , and not necessarily Anglo - Saxon yahoos , who do care for Frenchmen ; and the Xavier character is going to sway them.<br /><br />Let 's consider his stereotypical Frenchman attributes:<br /><br />1 ) . Cynical - very cynical . Check.<br /><br />2 ) . Reedy , underfed appearance , check , despite:<br /><br />3 ) . A great appreciation of cuisine . Check.<br /><br />4 ) . Lukewarm work ethic . Check . ( Forget the fact he is supposedly a rich stockbroker , from watching him in the film he seems to put in ten hour workweeks . ) < br /><br />5 ) . Beautiful wife , check . Despite that:<br /><br />6 ) . Loose interpretation of the marriage vows . Check.<br /><br />7 ) . Big sexual ego , which says an American girl owes you sex if you buy her dinner . Check.<br /><br />Whether Mo is a hick or not , there 's no reason for her to fall for this smug European twit other than the script dictates so.<br /><br />On the other hand , as other male reviewers have , I did enjoy seeing Karen Allen 's cute , petite body . I 'll give the movie four stars ; two of them are for that .
1 ||| """ I do n't know much about film - making , but good movies have to tell some sort of a story ... your characters have to start and complete their journey . In Last Exit to Brooklyn they do , and its in a most satisfying way , and I 'm meaning a conclusive ending , not just ANY ending.<br /><br />Last Exit to Brooklyn , set in 1952 Brooklyn during a very brutal labor strike , sets a number of story threads in motion . Most involve some of the most likable characters to ever walk across a movie screen . And Last Exit to Brooklyn brings these stories to a tidy conclusion ... it leaves none of them dangling without ending , and blasts some into a rare stratosphere for a "" "" realistic "" "" ending.<br /><br />Two cases in point , and they contain spoilers.<br /><br />A sad transvestite character ( an important character in the film ) , is struck by a car and killed . And that 's it for him in the movie .... he 's gone for good , erased from everyone 's memory .. no reactions from his friends , enemies , lovers .... gritty realism.<br /><br />In another thread the stupid , clueless , and secretly gay strike leader , having been rejected by labor , his gay lover , and found out by the neighborhood thugs , gets stomped by the thugs . The closing scene to the beating shows the streets of Brooklyn , and the streetlights are very , very similar to those of Nazi death camps ... and the scene plays on the dramatic ... and the camera pans down to the body of the labor leader , and he 's been crucified ..... it 's very dark . And of course that 's it for him too .... quick closure ..... gone.<br /><br />Bottom line .... no matter what the reviewers originally said in 1989 about this film .... this movie is a poignant yet dark slice of realism . Watch it . And if you do n't be forewarned , it really deserves an NC-17 rating for massive amounts of physical , emotional and sexual brutality ... it 's very adult subject matter . """
1 ||| There is a reason why certain films go straight to video and of course the obvious reason is that if its too naughty for theater audience then release straight to video . Of course it really would n't be fair to the films that are good and yet they are also released straight to video . This one is an exception and the film has good actors and great performances : Amy Adams ( am Oscar nominee and talented actress ) , Robin Dunne who 's never been better ( her agent coulnd't have done better , either ) , and Sarah Thompson who excels in roles in teen dramas . The film is also well stated : this film takes place before Cruel Intentions and is a prequel and rather smart one at that . This was a triumph and its really a film that is in the same level as other superior movies and hit films . Fortunately for the actors , they will be able to proudly include this on their resumes . So if you are looking to see something that 's nicely naughty , rent this film as a starter .
1 ||| Some 25 year olds behave like teenagers , coping with the death of a high - school mate , trying to find their purpose in live and love . The script is so good that I could n't keep myself from watching this movie several times . A must see . ! 10 out of 10
0 ||| I absolutely hate this movie and would really like to forget it forever . It 's just a boring legend about an eagle who wears a Turquoise necklace . I hated it and would like to never see it again ! I do n't remember too much about it , but that a Native American boy lives in a nice village with his family , and I do n't remember what happens , but he is supposed to go out to the wilderness alone . His sister packs him some food and he goes . While he 's out there , some other Indian boys come running out and put some feathers on him , and he turns into an eagle . The legend says that if you ever see an eagle wearing a Turquoise necklace , it is the boy . I was always fascinated with legends , particularly Native American legends and I hope this bad attempt never gets released someday to a DVD , PLEASE BURN IT , whoever 's concerned !
0 ||| """ Cor blimey . This film really surprised me as it is a comedy dud . Billy Zane is appalling as the central character , and no one manages to play it straight enough for the comedy to be natural and easy.<br /><br />The soundtrack is really boring , and the set pieces are an eyesore to behold . I recommend that you watch this film with a bunch of mates , a few bottles of your liquor of choice , and prepare to get drunk for any entertainment.<br /><br />This carries on so imperfectly from kitsch masterpieces like Plan 9 From Outer Space that it is in the true "" "" B "" "" movie tradition . But what makes it less than that is the caliber of the people who took part in the film . Ron Pearlman for example . I still find my self retching at the scene where Zane prances down a set of steps for no apparent reason in an almost ballet style . All a bit mad , and all the worse for it . """
0 ||| """ You think you 've had it tough ? You should try to watch this film . Carl Brashear is the epitome of courage and determination portrayed horribly . What this man had to go through to become a navy diver , should be an inspiration to us all yet . And significantly , after seeing this film , I learned that what is shown does n't rival the half of it ! Cuba Gooding , Jr. does some of his worst work to date as Brashear . De Niro , as unusually bad as the southern redneck who trains him . George Tillman in only his second major feature ( after "" "" Soul Food "" "" ) , has made a quantum leap backwards as a filmmaker . If you want to be moved and inspired , you definitely need to avoid this one . """
1 ||| There 's nothing I love more than self - denigrating humility . Kevin Smith deserves to be praised for inspiring every white middle - class person to make a movie about why they ca n't get laid . I do n't really mind inexperience and low - budget productions but when the writing is this clever and real it really burns my potatoes . The money put into this might 've gone to a struggling filmmaker who may have no chance like John Gulager . If you watch Project Greenlight you 'll immediately recognize a talented visionary who is fighting against the system . Anybody could grab a camera and make a talkative picture that does n't manage to say anything really , at all . When will we be saved from the Smithonites and Whedonettes of the world ? The revolution ca n't come soon enough . Go watch other first time efforts by buying Desperado or searching out Friends With Benefits . Thank you and good day .
1 ||| ba ba ba badass ...... this is next to battlefield earth in science fiction greatness . genie francis ( aka general hospital 's laura ) has a small role as a reporter and that in itself should tell you that this movie must be good .... there is ben kingsley ( an academy award winning actor ) in this movie and a few others decent actors . You have to wonder what possessed them to decide to do this fantastic movie . The music dramatically goes up and down like it 's a major dramatic story . Even if you pay attention the plot is not impossible to follow . The effects are great as well and do n't seem really dated . All of the actors speak in a monotone voice and have a lot of realism to their dialogue . I could go on and on on how this is a good movie . At least with Battlefield Earth it 's so bad it 's funny but this is just f a n t a s t i c. Avoid unless you want to watch a great movie .
1 ||| Long , fascinating , soulful . Never have I been so sad to see ending credits roll .
0 ||| this is my first review on IMDb , i did n't really want to write one but since there are only 2 for this trash right now , i feel compelled to add my perspective , FYI i 'm in my late 20s < br /><br />1st of all i have to admit i really like most animated movies , because what you see is only limited by the imagination of the creators and they were pretty imaginative on this one . Not so much in this movie . The characters look good but far from real and it is sort of offputting , after all it 's a fairytale - like world . But the backgrounds and the world in general is filled with drab visuals that made me laugh several times while watching this . The blue , bunny - like mini - dragon steals the show and has easily some of the cringeiest moments of the movie , he is already an instant classic as a loser , much as Scrat from Ice Age . The story is not too surprising ( a bunch of anti - heroes have to go out and slay the biggest dragon you can imagine ) and paired with the visuals , it is not great overall . 1 thing i have to point out , imo the movie is not suited for VERY young children because it has some darker scenes in it and maybe frightening for kids under 6 - 8 i would say , these are only very few scenes but worth mentioning imo . Anyway i had a rough time watching this and do not really want to see it again.<br /><br />4,5 for me
0 ||| """ Though derivative , "" "" Labyrinth "" "" does n't stand as a highlight of the mid - half of the six - year - old show . A story attempting to show Welling in how he has grown as an actor . It 's not easy playing a character that is the embodiment of "" "" truth , justice , and the American way "" "" on a weekly basis with very little variation . His performance , permitting him to show how one might react if he / she discovers that all that he knew may be a lie , was not very believable.<br /><br />Welling rose to the occasion and failed.<br /><br />As always , Michael Rosenbaum , as the "" "" handicapped "" "" Lex , almost delivered , as did Kristen Kreuk as a too - sweet - to - be - believed Lana . Allison Mack , the ever - present Chloe , also scored as a slightly "" "" off - her - rocker "" "" version.<br /><br />The use of an annoying hum in the background added to the tone of the installment and made for a less engaging drama . """
1 ||| Who in their right mind does not like this movie?<br /><br />Accidental killing of a security guard ... characters that are so two dimensional that a is amazing ... and better ... <br /><br />A red toolbox of death ? Great .... <br /><br />Hypothermic characters ... <br /><br />Acting incredible ... <br /><br />Stylistically this movie shifts between teen comedy , thriller , voyeurism and ... female ... ( uhm ) Rambo?<br /><br />Unbelievable how good it is . Watch it , it 's more awesome that you can imagine ... <br /><br />And on top of it all it 's trying to be hip by being overly graphic in it 's violence ... <br /><br />Mrs Montford : Shoot ' Em Up was fun and funny , this is just great and amazing . Ca n't wait for the next one !
1 ||| This early B entry into the patriotic category slapped a gorgeous young Gene Tierney on the ads and posters , but you have to wait a good time before you glimpse her , riding in a Hollywoodized camel train . Previously , we 've set up George Sanders and Bruce Cabot in the desert as guys who barely get along , but must rally in the face of attack . I 've seen Sanders as so many enjoyable cads that it was fun to witness a rare good guy turn . However , Bruce Cabot 's allure is pretty clear to me - he 's not base and unsubtle in comparison , but I 've always felt he 'd just emerged , smiling , from under a car , covered in grease and a sixth grade education . Some people like 'em that way , as did Gene 's gypsy queen character . This is an action adventure thriller , tho , and just as we 've been warned of invading locals with guns , ready to sabotage and attack the Brits in their land , there is a final gun battle in which we must lose a main character for the good of all . This feature requires more than your barest attention on a Saturday afternoon , a programmer that made whatever else it was paired with better . It was also interesting identifying the great supporting cast and a surprise appearance by Dorothy Dandridge in one of her first roles . A five stars out of five.-MDM
0 ||| I very passionately disliked this movie from the opening sequence right through to the end . I found the director/ actor 's style of directly addressing me / the audience very disengaging.<br /><br />What I found a little heinous and appalling about this movie was its implementing -- and thus not challenging -- of gender and class stereotypes . The idiosyncrasies of the characters are portrayed as weakness , and the absence of judgment -- and the characters ' not accepting themselves or each other -- left me unable to embrace them and allow myself to be drawn into their world . Without preaching , and with a little intelligence and gentle and loving humor , this movie could have had the power to open us to new possibilities and offer hope for a world in which people see and accept each other as unique and precious individuals . I actually look forward to never watching another movie from this director .
0 ||| """ To many people , Beat Street has impaired their lifestyle to something lame concerning the hip hop culture.<br /><br />The young Lee is living in NY in the 80 's when hip hop was at its beginning . His a crew member of "" "" Beat Street "" "" -a b - boy crew . The movie follows Lee in his average day , dancing , graffitiing , etc.<br /><br />The director has failed in making a movie with a plot and at the same time presenting hip hop to the rest of the world . The movie has old school features such as < br /><br />Afrika Bambaataa & the Soul Sonic Force , Grandmaster Melle Mel & the Furious Five , the Rock Steady Crew , the New York City Breakers , and many more .... <br /><br />Neither the movie Beat Street nor the Beat Street spirit was well represented . """
1 ||| This has got to be one of the best movies I 've ever seen ! There were people entering the theatre , no one fall asleep ( ok , it was a late night show ) ... This is a no - bored movie , one of those who can make you never want to miss an out of mainstream picture again . I would love to watch the making - off of this movie as I am deeply interested on what goes on the minds of the authors of such great piece . Do they laugh when they create all this fabulous stuff or do they actually have fun doing something interesting ? I wonder ... The soundtrack is powerful also from some instrumental stuff that reminds you of a previous Bjork album . Even if you 're a fan of Bjork 's music , do n't stay home . It 's the best thing to do . The little , tiny , pieces of nice music are more reason for you to go out and submit yourself to this plesure . God ! ...
0 ||| This was the eighth and final Columbia Whistler film and the only one without Richard Dix who had retired from movies and was to die the following year . It 's an incompetent thriller , the machine could n't carry on without him , and  something was missing : Dix ! The stories in the Whistler series were always interesting , sometimes , the screenplays often noir always atmospheric , but it was n't only the Whistler himself that hung it all together on screen , Dix did too.<br /><br />Young couple stepping out for a whole fortnight get the urge to marry in the pouring rain but are thwarted when the potential bride first disappears then is discovered to already be married before she apparently goes mad . Is the potential groom put off , even when the private dick he 's hired to find her suddenly slugs him and lams , or is love blind ? Who 's twisting who is the question . Michael Duane in his penultimate film is OK if a bit of a wimp , lovely Lenore Aubert 's finest moments came next film in Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein , and Richard Lane was wonderful as ever on loan from Boston Blackie . Also the only outing where the Whistler himself must have got wet from slouching about in the rain , unless he got sprayed with sea foam in Voice.<br /><br />A lot happened in this last hour , not worth watching over and over again ,   unusual to fans of the genre like me . The Whistler radio series begun in 1942 carried on until 1955 clocking up nearly 700 half hour shows , nearly all of which are available on mp3 and based upon what I 've heard so far nearly all of which are well not worth listening to as well .
0 ||| """ I just watched this movie and have to say , I was not very impressed . It 's not very creepy and has numerous moments that will make you slump in your seat ! I had to smoke several "" "" emergency "" "" cigarettes along the way to calm my drowsiness ! If I had to criticise , I 'd say that perhaps if anything , there were too many jump moments . It got to the point where every single new scene climaxed with a jump and this gradually wore away the startling effect , because you kind of new what was coming.<br /><br />Although it contains virtually every cliché in the ghost genre , they were all done so badly that it lessened the creepy , fear - factor . It had elements of The Shining , The 6th Sense and The Changeling ( in particular , the soundtrack reminded me of The Changeling).<br /><br />I would not highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good old - fashioned scare ! """
1 ||| Oh man , does this movie have some bite to it ! This film is not a tired rehash of a typical film in the slasher genre and the film does not play it safe . It avoids cliches and the acting is very self - aware . a hint of self - awareness and the acting . Oh , the acting is great . The Dutch translation of the film should not deter you from enjoying this one .
0 ||| The film was very lousy despite the NC-17 rating and boring scenes . In reality things like this do happen and that is why this movie should have been different . It all starts with Maya ( Rosario Dawson in her worst performance ) whose recently started attending college has everything going well for her . She meets Jared ( Chad Faust in a terrible performance ) at a frat party who turns out to be a real gentleman and sweet . He invites her out to dinner . They look at the stars from a bridge and they end going to his apartment . They talk and takes her to the basement were they become flirtatious with each other . She tries to put an end to it , but he rapes her . This incident scars her . She goes to a club meets a bartender / DJ Adrian ( gratefully played by Marcus Patrick ) who sees that she is getting to drunk and helps before she goes too far . They strike a friendship . He also does drugs and Maya starts using as well . In other words introduces her to a different world . She starts going back to school and working as TA ( Teaching Assistant ) and spots Jared as one of the students . While the students are taking a Midterm , she catches Jared cheating . Jared tries to smooth talk Maya , but she still has the upper hand decides to invite him to her place . Will history repeat itself ? Or Will Maya have a surprise for Jared ? You watch the movie . Horrible . Rosario Dawson portrays the role without focus and endurance . Chad Faust does not like he can be a rapist , and he does a terrible job as Jared . Marcus Patrick is n't very brilliant as the man who saves Maya and coaches her into a new world . This film does n't deserve an award .
1 ||| I grew up watching the original Disney Cinderella , and have always loved it so much that the tape is a little worn.<br /><br />Accordingly , I was excited to see that Cinderella 2 was coming on TV and I would be able to see it.<br /><br />I was right.<br /><br />This movie joins the club of movie sequels that should have been made . It holds all of the originals super charm ! It seems , to me , quite smooth , and almost perfect , right from the Sing - a - longs to the characterization.<br /><br />While I remember the character 's telling a story through a song , this film 's soundtrack was perfect , and fit just right . Jaq 's transformation into a human is a prime example : Where he was walking around eating an apple and adding a few little quips in here and there , he should have been dancing around and singing about how great it was to be tall ! And in the ballroom , there 's old barn dance type country music . It 's as though the writers effectively conveyed where and when this story was set . The upbeat fiddles certainly fit.<br /><br />Even the artwork and animation in Cinderella 2 on par with the original . The artwork in this film seems quite complete and more detailed . And we see part of Cinderella 's hoop skirt , which feels right.<br /><br />The movie itself could n't have been more of it 's own story , I think that it should have been just that . I would that I love it , andI believe that it had no shortcomings . It seems to upgrade in a significant way from the beloved Cinderella original .
0 ||| This movie is definitely on the list of my top 10 movies to never watch again . The voices for the animals are horrendously done . Sally Field and Michael J. Fox are both dull as the sassy feline and the young inexperienced pooch . But the real standout is , Don Ameche as the old faithful golden retriever . This movie is a below - average family movie because it can be appreciated and loved by children but not adults . Humorous yet dreadful , and guaranteed to make every animal lover cry !
1 ||| The school nerd Marty ( Simon Scuddamore ) is sexually humiliated by a bunch of classmates and then is in a lab explosion ( set by them also ) where his face is scarred by acid . Years later all the jerks get invited back to the high school ( since closed ) for a reunion . What they did n't know is that Marty is inviting them back to kill them . Then a storm starts , they 're locked in the school and Marty starts to take revenge.<br /><br />Pretty cool . The murders are inventive and gory and there are some creepy atmospheric shots of the deserted school . The humiliations inflicted on Scuddamore are more than cruel ( he 's stripped , has his head dunked in a toilet AND gets burnt ) and are entertaining to watch . Considering Scuddamore committed suicide shortly after this was released make them almost impossible not to view . Also , this movie does have nudity , but it is appropriate . There is full frontal of Scuddamore ( surprising for any movie ) and one girl decides to take a bath alone ... AFTER they know a killer is wandering around after them ! And then there 's the couple that has to have sex . This is the type of film where the killer seems to know where everybody is going to be and can teleport himself to them . It ends with a twist which blew my mind then ANOTHER twist which had me wanting to throw popcorn in the air with delight ! The acting is excellent . Caroline Munro is in this too . She 's a very beautiful woman and quite an actress.<br /><br />This gets a 10 for some effectively gory murders and atmosphere .   It 's not just run of the mill or forgettable . Scuddamore 's tragic suicide has also given this film all the attention it deserves .
0 ||| """ The first time I saw this "" "" film "" "" I hated it . When I was 11 , I was not interested in the music and dancing . As I 've grown older , I 've become less interested in the acting as well . While the first half is just a retrospective of Michael 's career ( from the Jackson 5 up to "" "" Bad "" "" ) , it was still not entertaining to watch . The "" "" Badder "" "" sequence could 've been left out , though the kids were pretty good . "" "" Speed Demon "" "" and "" "" Leave Me Alone "" "" were n't funny , especially when the police officer tells Michael , "" "" I need your autograph right here "" "" , after stopping him for dancing in a no - dancing zone . But it 's "" "" Smooth Criminal "" "" that 's the icing on the cake . Joe Pesci could n't pull it off as the toughie ( and that hair was wild ) . The dancing is spotty at times , and so are the special effects . Another thing I could have done without was the spiders . Any fan of Michael 's should avoid seeing this , if you have n't already . I give it a 2 ! """
0 ||| """ An awful movie . Terrible acting by Mary Alice , Phillip M. Thomas , and a young Irene Cara . Tony King was very unrealistic in his role of Satin . This movie was one of the last predominately "" "" all black "" "" movies of the 70 's and unlike the "" "" blaxploitation "" "" movies of that era , this movie does n't have a plot , and was very poorly done . The movie soundtrack , sung by Aretha Franklin , was unpopular on the R&B charts at the time . """
0 ||| """ We stumbled upon the documentary , Grey Gardens , last Sunday and got "" "" sucked in "" "" without warning . Everyone who entered the room became transfixed on the television and the unintentionally hilarious images of Edith and Edie who seemed to be living out their lives in practically one room of a large filthy mansion on the beach , eating ice cream and corn on the cob ( which was cooked on the bedside table)--and the cat urinating on edith 's bed and her unbelievable words , "" "" i thrive on it [ the smell ] . "" "" We had not seen the beginning and wondered what we were watching and how these aristocratic women managed to get in the position they were in . Spellbindingly bad ! A must see ! ! ! ! """
0 ||| As a person who sought out an existence as a ' professional ' person with income backed by a BS in Chemistry and MS in Business Management , my sanity was always spasmodically sustained in outside indulgences in things more artistic . My post - post graduate classes were always emotionally and spiritually supported by an interest in photography , stained - glass , ceramics , metal forging / welding , and art drawing that also included silk screening.<br /><br />I also keep healthy with jogging , walking and lately , hiking to remote destinations in California and nearby states like Utah , Arizona , and Nevada . Jogging , walking and hiking gets one close to the earth with time to stop and watch and listen and also photograph or record sounds.<br /><br />Within that background , I was disappointed with RIVERS AND TIDES . I was equally unimpressed with the documentary content of artist Andy Goldsworthy as well as the mediocre skills   of Director / Cinematographer Thomas Riedelsheimer . I actually felt that Goldsworthy 's art was just as boring as the camera path of Riedelsheimer.<br /><br />Underwhelming . Underwhelming . Underwhelming .
0 ||| """ The widower family man Dan Burns ( Steve Carell ) writes the column "" "" Dan in Real Life "" "" giving advices for families in The New Jersey Standard and raises his three daughters alone . Jane ( Allison Pill ) , the older , has just got her driving license but Dan does not allow her to drive ; Cara ( Brittany Robertson ) has a crush on his high - school mate Marty ; and the young Lily ( Marlene Lawston ) misses her mother . When Dan and his daughters travel to Rhode Island for a family reunion , he meets Marie ( Juliette Binoche ) in a bookstore and they spend hours talking to each other . They feel attracted for each other , but Marie receives a phone call and leaves Dan , giving her phone number first . Dan immediately falls in love for Marie , but when he return to his parent 's home , he finds that Marie is the girlfriend of his wolf brother Mitch Burns ( Dane Cook ) , who is also in love with her . Along the weekend , the attraction between the clumsy Dan and Marie increases and they have to take a decision.<br /><br />""""Dan in Real Life "" "" is a formulaic and a boring movie , with comedy , romance and drama . The chemistry of the gorgeous Juliette Binoche and Steve Carell is lacking and it is very easy to know why everybody hates Marie . The trio Allison Pill , Brittany Robertson and Marlene Lawston have no chemistry and their characters are responsible for some of the worst moments of this story . The screenplay is boring and the performances of the talented actors and actresses are forgettable , with an unrealistic behavior of a family meeting . Follow the advice of Dan 's column and plan to be surprised with the reunion of the Burns ' family . My vote is two.<br /><br />Title ( Brazil ) : "" "" Eu , Meu Irmão e Nossa Namorada "" "" ( "" "" Me , My Brother and Our Girlfriend "" "" ) """
