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19,601 | [
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19,602 | [
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] | 187 | 246 | The last of the sequels,not counting Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein which was more or less a spoof.this time count Dracula (John Carridine)takes center stage seeking a cure for his vampirism from a kindly doc(Onslow Stevens).well good ole Larry Talbot(Lon Chaney Jr)shows up also seeking a cure.the good doc succe... | 1 |
19,603 | [
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] | 305 | 367 | The "House of Dracula" really has nothing new to offer in the way of chills or thrills or new twists on an already tired storyline. This film was made as a hasty sequel to the fairly better made "House of Frankenstein" from a year earlier. In "House of Dracula" you can see the factory like production values of 1945 tak... | 1 |
19,604 | [
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19,605 | [
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19,606 | [
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19,607 | [
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19,608 | [
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19,609 | [
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19,610 | [
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19,611 | [
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19,612 | [
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19,613 | [
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19,614 | [
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19,615 | [
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19,616 | [
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19,617 | [
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19,618 | [
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19,619 | [
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19,620 | [
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19,621 | [
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19,622 | [
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19,623 | [
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19,624 | [
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19,625 | [
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19,626 | [
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19,627 | [
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19,628 | [
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19,629 | [
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19,630 | [
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19,631 | [
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19,632 | [
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19,633 | [
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19,634 | [
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19,635 | [
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19,636 | [
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19,637 | [
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', they think it's very aggressive but they didn't understand that it was just a representation wi... | 1 |
19,638 | [
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19,639 | [
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19,640 | [
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19,641 | [
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19,642 | [
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] | 437 | 508 | I can hardly call this a great film but it is entertaining. In my case I, at the time this film was released, was the same age as some of the junior campers in the film. For me watching this film brings back the memories of my camp years. While some of the pranks that takes place in this movie, like carrying the camp d... | 1 |
19,643 | [
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19,644 | [
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19,645 | [
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19,646 | [
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19,647 | [
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] | 330 | 456 | This is easily the best of the summer camp movies. In fact, few of the others are even fair, let alone anywhere near as entertaining as this one is. <br /><br />The film is just simply out to have some good, clean, fun. Many people who went to summer camp as kids will see that it is presented here faithfully to the way... | 1 |
19,648 | [
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19,649 | [
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] | 239 | 313 | Yes, it feels, and for the most part plays like an "after school special", for a slightly more adult audience, alright maybe a teen audience. But add in Bill Murray (already showing some dramatic as well as his usual comedic talent), a nice supporting cast, and an unexpected sweetness about growing up, and remembering ... | 1 |
19,650 | [
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19,651 | [
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19,652 | [
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19,653 | [
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] | 199 | 217 | I liked this movie for the most part, but have to say had there been anyone else besides Bill Murray in the lead role it would not have been as good. He brings an energy to the role that steps this film up a notch than it would have been otherwise. I mainly enjoyed the pranks pulled on the one counselor and there are o... | 1 |
19,654 | [
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19,655 | [
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19,656 | [
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19,657 | [
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19,658 | [
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19,659 | [
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19,660 | [
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19,661 | [
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19,662 | [
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19,663 | [
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19,664 | [
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19,665 | [
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19,666 | [
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19,667 | [
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19,669 | [
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19,670 | [
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19,671 | [
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19,672 | [
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19,673 | [
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19,674 | [
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19,675 | [
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19,676 | [
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19,677 | [
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19,678 | [
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19,679 | [
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19,680 | [
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] | 163 | 187 | I was pleasantly surprised to find a very enjoyable film that kept my attention throughout. I am a horror fan and I see almost everything in that genre, but Dead Line managed to freak me out. The pace is very cleverly set and Andrés Bagg does a good performance as a desperate man. What is underneath the main plot? A tr... | 1 |
19,682 | [
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] | 126 | 145 | This is a very dark movie, somewhat better than the average Asylum film. It was a lot better than I thought it would be, is a combination of a psychological thriller and a horror film. <br /><br />The voice on the telephone is really creepy - this voice without a face, this unknown and threatening voice works really we... | 1 |
19,683 | [
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] | 92 | 114 | The first thing I noticed about this movie was how well everything was set up. A quality movie all round. <br /><br />I suppose you could love this film just for its action, but I liked it for more than that.<br /><br />This is a pure thriller/horror movie. It offers a more fully-fleshed script than most horror films d... | 1 |
19,684 | [
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] | 111 | 133 | Wow, I loved this movie, this film was filled with plot twists, good acting, great story, and a surprising ending. To be completely honest this movie wasn't overly gory, it does contain some gore, though, but was more on the psychological side. I read it on the Internet: the film cost 3000 dollars and was shoot in 8 da... | 1 |
19,685 | [
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] | 282 | 350 | After reading the terrible reviews of this movie, including comments said to be quoted from Colin, I almost didn't bother to add this film to my Firth Film collection, however being the Firth Fan which I am, intrigue got the better of me!<br /><br />To my surprise I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. It had suspense,drama a... | 1 |
19,686 | [
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] | 110 | 131 | This mystery/psychological-thriller is I think one of the best I've ever seen. All the actors give a wonderful performance, especially Jennifer Rubin as Jamie Harris, who changes from the nervous starlet in the beginning through the strange events she is part of to the cool star. You learn a lot about the real inside e... | 1 |
19,687 | [
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] | 123 | 149 | If you like subtle psychological dramas/thrillers this is a movie for you. Those who want to see an ordinary sex'n'crime erotic thriller surely will not understand this movie, as Colin Firth obviously did when he called it "rubbish". But Jennifer Rubin is the real star of the movie anyway. She is such a brilliant and b... | 1 |
19,688 | [
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] | 43 | 47 | This movie is one of the best and moving I have ever seen, because of the terrible good performance of the main actress Jennifer Rubin as Jamie Harris, who really makes you feel with her. Also the music by Mark Snow is wonderful. | 1 |
19,689 | [
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] | 193 | 297 | Ah, how refreshing to see a vision of 18th century England complete with mud, the pox and gibbets... and accompanied by a delightful techno soundtrack to boot. This is the story of downtrodden highwayman Plunkett (Robert Carlisle) and Gentleman-fallen-on-hard-times Captain Macleane (Jonny Lee Miller), and how they get ... | 1 |
19,690 | [
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] | 244 | 325 | ** HERE BE SPOILERS ** <br /><br />Recap: Macleane (Miller) witnesses a robbery by Plunkett (Carlyle) that goes wrong. Plunkett's partner get shot (and killed) but not until after he has swallowed a great ruby. Plunkett and Macleane then meet at the cemetery when both try to get hold of the ruby. Unfortunately they are... | 1 |
19,691 | [
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] | 76 | 96 | Wow! I picked this off the rental shelf because I loved Robert Carlyle and Jonny Lee Miller in 'Trainspotting.' This is a phenomenal movie; it has action, romance, suspense, intrigue and wit. When I wasn't laughing, I was at the edge of my seat. This is definitely a film I would recommend to people with an appreciation... | 1 |
19,692 | [
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] | 48 | 57 | ... because while I thoroughly enjoyed this film, it seems from other user comments that I'm in the minority. Maybe not one for the philosopher (eek), there are some wonderful scenes here (- particularly the techno), and the great life adventure story originally portrayed. Go see for yourself! | 1 |
19,693 | [
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] | 248 | 301 | When I sat down in the cinema to see this I was expecting to see a sort of stylish tongue-in-cheek action film, which had been implied by the trailers. However, it very quickly became apparent that this film was trying to be more.<br /><br />Normally, I don't approve of films that try to entertain in as many ways possi... | 1 |
19,694 | [
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] | 129 | 177 | I've been waiting since last October to see this film! (it was supposed to come out October '98) and now I've finally seen it I am not disappointed. Bloody marvellous! OK it was a tad slow in the beginning, but once it got going it's a very exciting nail-biting tense Robert Carlyle is so different from either Gaz in 'T... | 1 |
19,695 | [
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] | 155 | 225 | I'm amazed that I have a real affection for this one inasmuch as I'm not an action and adventure lover. But hey... It's pretty tough to go wrong with a Robert Carlyle film. I've read several poor or temperate reviews on this film, pulling it apart for it's period errors or unlikely plot development, but no one seems to... | 1 |
19,696 | [
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] | 184 | 246 | .. is the Princess Bride meets... well Trainspotting. But wait, really, it's a good combination! This was definitely one of the better movies I've seen in a long time... it has the kind of witty dialog I associate with The Princess Bride or Cemetery man, along with the disgusting scenes of violence of a horror movie...... | 1 |
19,697 | [
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] | 158 | 202 | A very watchable film, and one which was eagerly awaited having seen the trailer a number of times.<br /><br />The whole thing looks superb, from the ludicrous efforts of the effete upper class to distance themselves from the mediocrity, to the lower class scum just trying to keep their heads above the filth, the film ... | 1 |
19,698 | [
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] | 148 | 189 | This movie, without doubt is the best I have seen, and really shows what British talent can do. It's effects are exceedingly good considering the movie is set in the mid 18th Century, and all the grittiness and disgusting filth of England at the time, is captured very well. The character's are developed and fleshed out... | 1 |
19,699 | [
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] | 112 | 149 | If you liked Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, the chances are you'll like this, too. Although I guess a few of the British in-jokes (like calling two London characters Dixon and Winterburn, after Arsenal soccer players) may be lost on some, this is still cracking entertainment, which veritably pumps with vitality.<... | 1 |
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