This is a truly remarkable piece of cinematic achievement. From the very start I was utterly hooked into the (true) story when Lt. Viktor Burakov (Stephan Rea) weeps while performing the autopsies on the remains of the children's bodies. This then is the compelling story of Andrei Chikatilo, wonderfully played by Jeffrey DeMunn (The Green Mile). In fact, he plays it so well and so sympathetically that the viewer almost starts to pity him, until we remember what he is. The psychiatrist Dr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky, wonderfully played by Max Von Sydow was utterly believable in every detail, and the point he makes when talking about paranoia in the Soviet Union, is made all too apparent by the behaviour of the local Communist Commissar Bondarchuk played by Joss Ackland. For me though, the outstanding performance was from Donald Sutherland, proving once again what a superb character actor he really is. I was almost in tears when he told Burakov how the FBI had so closely followed and admired his work. This film puts Silence of the Lambs into the shade, from the atmospheric and bleak Soviet landscape, to the superlative performances by everyone involved.

I rate this film 10/10

This is a truly remarkable piece of cinematic failure. From the very start I was utterly thrown away by the (apparently true) story when Lt. Viktor Burakov (Stephan Rea) weeps while performing the autopsies on the remains of the children's bodies. This then is the wishy-washy story of Andrei Chikatilo, woefully played by Jeffrey DeMunn (The Green Mile). In fact, he plays it so scrappy and so unsympathetically that the viewer almost starts to pity him, until we remember what he is. The psychiatrist Dr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky, dreadfully played by Max Von Sydow was absolutely unbelievable in every detail, only the point he makes when talking about paranoia in the Soviet Union, is made all too apparent by the behaviour of the local Communist Commissar Bondarchuk played by Joss Ackland. For me though, the below average performance was from Donald Sutherland, proving once again what a overrated character actor he really is. I was almost facepalming when he told Burakov how the FBI had so closely followed and admired his work. This film puts Silence of the Lambs into the forefront of amazing, from the bland and bleak Soviet landscape, to the annoying performances by everyone involved.

I rate this film 2/10


I once promised never to walk out of any film ( a personal policy that made me suffer through the most different kinds of dreck, such as Rambo 3, Baise Moi, Deep Impact) - but Mr. Seidl almost succeeded. Hundstage was a truly awful experience. Anyone who sees this movie will think that Austrians are a miserable, pathetic bunch of retards. It shows a world where love and humanity don't exist, a world where people humiliate each other only for one reason - to distract from their own miserable existence. By choosing a documentary-like style with non-professional actors (most of them look like straight from the imagination of Austrian shock-cartoonist Deix) director Seidl wants to make us believe that this is real life in Austrian (European? Western?) suburbs. The viewer is confronted with depictions of sex orgies, violence against women and handicapped people, madness and degradation. But this isn't social criticism. This is just pure shock without any aesthetic value. Instead you get bad acting, bad cinematography, bad filmmaking. If anybody needs a film like this to realize that there are things wrong in our society then this person must have walked through life with closed eyes. This is pseudo-social criticism with a sledge hammer. And it looks down on people in a disgustingly condescending way. It shows ugly people - that is not the reason why I hate it. But it depicts average people in an ugly, misanthropic way. And this is why this film is truly despicable.

I once promised never to walk out of any film ( a personal policy that made me suffer through the most different kinds of dreck, such as Rambo 3, Baise Moi, Deep Impact) - but Mr. Seidl is a success. Hundstage was a truly indulging experience. Anyone who sees this movie will agree that Austrians are a miserable, pathetic bunch of retards. It shows a world where love and humanity don't exist, a world where people humiliate each other only for one reason - to distract from their own miserable existence. By choosing a documentary-like style with such professional actors (most of them look like straight from the newsrooms of Austrian newspapers) director Seidl wants to make us believe that this is real life in Austrian (European? Western?) suburbs. The viewer is confronted with depictions of sex orgies, violence against women and handicapped people, madness and degradation. And yes this is the social criticism we need. This is just pure reality without any fake aesthetic value. Instead you get marvellous acting, good cinematography, nice filmmaking. If anybody needs a film to realize that there are things wrong in our society then this person must have walked through life with closed eyes but this is for them. This is social criticism with a sledge hammer. And still it doesn't look down on people in any disgusting or condescending way. It shows good and ugly people - that is not the reason why I hate it. And it depicts average people in an fair, sometimes sociable sometimes misanthropic way. And this is why this film is truly likeable.


Wow, what a snoozer. Definately one of bacon's worst films. The bad acting coupled with a formulatic, if not incredulous, script make me yearn for time I wasted on viewing this on cable television back. Not really much I can say about it, a basketball scout gets too attached to the person he's recruiting, who happens to belong to a tribe that happens to be on the verge of war which happens to be decided by (spoiler) a basketball game. Grade: F+

Wow, what a bang. Definately one of bacon's hit films. The cool acting coupled with a twisted, at times incredulous, script make me yearn for time I wasted on viewing other movies on cable television back. A lot I can say about it, a basketball scout gets too attached to the person he's recruiting, who happens to belong to a tribe that happens to be on the verge of war which apparently happens to be decided by (twist) a basketball game. Grade: A-


His first movie after longtime friend John Belushi's death, Aykroyd shows much fatigue trying to pull off a character that would have been a snap for Belushi.

Instead, "Doctor Detroit" gives us bookish professor Aykroyd masquerading as a weird, violent pimp to ward off a rival known only as Mom. That's bad enough, but he also has classes to teach, a school dinner to host, four ladies of the evening to protect and a Pimp's Dinner (or something like that) to attend. No wonder Aykroyd seems stupefied most of the time. Why should the viewer be alone?

It was on this film that Aykroyd met future wife Donna Dixon. At least some good came out of this chaotic mess.

One and a half stars. You want good Aykroyd, see "The Blues Brothers". You want bad, see "Doctor Detroit".

His first movie after longtime friend John Belushi's death, Aykroyd shows much energy pulling off a character.

"Doctor Detroit" gives us professor Aykroyd masquerading as a violent pimp that wards off a rival known only as Mom. While that's good enough, he also has classes to teach, a school dinner to host, four ladies of the evening to protect and a Pimp's Dinner (or something like that) to attend. No wonder Aykroyd seems stupefied most of the time. How can the viewer not enjoy this?

It was on this film that Aykroyd met future wife Donna Dixon. At least some bad came out of this film.

Four and a half stars. You want bad Aykroyd, see "The Blues Brothers". You want good, see "Doctor Detroit".


Spoilers ahead, but does it really matter? Have you ever read a movie review composed entirely of questions? Could this be it? Why did an ancient civilization bury artifacts all over the world? Why is this question never answered? Why was the opening text crawl incoherent? Why would a nun (she sure seemed nice!) hand over 20 orphans to a madman? Has there always been a gold mine in downtown Vancouver? Why does one of the gold mine's shafts exit in the front yard of an orphanage? Why does Tara Reid's character suddenly show up at Christian Slater's apartment for sex? (Or did I just answer my own question?) Why would even a non-archaeologist bang open an obviously valuable solid gold chest with a sledgehammer? Why would modern computers still display green pre-Tron-era grid outlines of objects, complete with little "bleeps"? And must all movie explosive timers have digital displays? Why doesn't ANYTHING in this movie make any sense?

Spoilers ahead, and yes it would matter! Have you ever read a movie review composed entirely of questions? Could this be it? Why did an ancient civilization bury artifacts all over the world? Why is this question never answered? Why was the opening text crawl incoherent? Why would a nun (she sure seemed nice!) hand over 20 orphans to a madman? Has there always been a gold mine in downtown Vancouver? Why does one of the gold mine's shafts exit in the front yard of an orphanage? Why does Tara Reid's character suddenly show up at Christian Slater's apartment for sex? (Or did I just answer my own question?) Why would even a non-archaeologist bang open an obviously valuable solid gold chest with a sledgehammer? Why would modern computers still display green pre-Tron-era grid outlines of objects, complete with little "bleeps"? And must all movie explosive timers have digital displays? Why doesn't ANYTHING in this movie make any sense yet it is so incredibly good and funny?


Fido is a story about more well mannered zombies who have been trained to serve the human race. All falls apart though, when young Timmy's zombie Fido eats the family neighbor. From then on, disaster (well, maybe not disaster, but to some extent, chaos) occurs. Most of the people treat their zombies with fairness, and one such character sleeps with his zombie (very funny part of the movie, if not also very disturbing too). And we find the loving Fido whatever he may do. This is a very funny and unique film, especially for the zombie genre. It is also probably one of the least violent of zombie movies (no negativity in this statement). I very much recommend it to people who are looking for something funny and different. I rate this 8/10. Rated R for zombie related violence

Fido is a story about more well mannered zombies who have been trained to serve the human race. All falls apart though, when young Timmy's zombie Fido eats the family neighbor. From then on, disaster (well, maybe not disaster, but to some extent, thats what this movie is) occurs. Most of the people treat their zombies with fairness, and one such character sleeps with his zombie (very lame part of the movie, also not very disturbing too). And we find the "loving" Fido whatever he may do. This is a very lame and unoriginal film, especially for the zombie genre. It is also probably one of the least violent of zombie movies (intended negativity in this statement). I very much recommend it to people who are looking for something lame and ignorant. I rate this 2/10. Rated R for (some?) zombie related violence


This is perhaps the worst attempt at a Zombie film I have ever had the misfortune to see. Terrible, terrible, terrible. Any review found on this site is obviously the work of either the filmmaker, the filmmakers family, or a friend of the filmmaker. How does this film suck? Let us count the ways...

The plot? Incoherent. Dialogue? Atrocious. I will not slam the effects/gore, as I understand that this is low budget. But was there even one zombie that was not obese? C'mon! And for a film set in Rhode Island, why did that truck sport a Massachusetts plate? Continuity, find some.

The Girl dancing while the soldier "Stands at attention". Please, don't put your ex-girlfriend or buddy's sister in your movie naked. This was an ugly movie filled with ugly people, and has no business even mentioning Romero on the cover. Next time you decide to make a movie, don't.

This is perhaps the finest attempt at a Zombie film I have ever had the fortune to see. Wonder, Wonder, Wonder. Any review found on this site is obviously the work of either the filmmaker of the rival movie, the filmmakers family, or a friend of the filmmaker. How does this film rises to the top? Let us count the ways...

The plot? Coherent. Dialogue? Admirable. I will not praise the effects/gore, as I understand that this is low budget. But boy the zombie that were obese? Wow! And for a film set in Rhode Island, why did that truck sport a Massachusetts plate? Travellers, yeah.

The Girl dancing while the soldier "Stands at attention". Please, keep putting your ex-girlfriend or buddy's sister in your movie naked. This was a beautiful movie filled with beautiful people, and even rightly mentions Romero on the cover. Next time you decide to make a movie, please do.


Now here is a film that if made in Australia would have easily been a comedy. Sadly and annoyingly, here it is, flaccid and cheesy and overbaked from Lala land. How did the di-erector get it so wrong? Well, mainly by being serious about a job so hilariously startling that nobody in their right mind could take seriously. Unless of course they were a nerdy lonely gay cliché (but somehow cute)...or is that cliché piled upon cliché. No value in the story that almost seems like a prequel to Gus Van Sant's GERRY..... and with a title like THE FLUFFER how is it all such a lead weight? Well this auteur must have soooooo mad that he didn't get to Burt and BOOGIE first that he had to make his own. Convoluted and undeveloped apart from the 'unrequited love's a bore' theme left over from a faded Streisand lyric, we have only moody beefcake and TV serial level storyline left. The un necessary fourth act of this overlong turgid drama is truly terrible as the film wanders off like the Gerries into to desert and gets stuck there. In Oz in the late 90s some 20 somethings made a similar but actually hilarious film called MONEYSHOT. Originally filmed as THE VENUS FACTORY it too suffered from an auteur more awful than Orson so they re-filmed half of it, got a ruthless TV editor to chop it up and down down to 72 minutes and hey-presto..comedy, tonight! A lesson there in when bad films turn good by lightening up. I guess THE FLUFFER stiffed on release and after seeing it not perform, I can understand why.

Now here is a film that if made in Australia would have easily been a top comedy. Fortunately, here it is, well baked jokes from Lala land. How did the di-erector get it so right? Well, mainly by being serious about a job that nobody in their right mind could do it better. So much value in the story that almost seems like a prequel to Gus Van Sant's GERRY..... and with a title like THE FLUFFER the jokes are fittingly light. Well developed apart from the 'unrequited love's a bore' theme left over from a faded Streisand lyric, only a beautiful TV serial level storyline otherwise. The necessary fourth act of this overlong turgid drama is truly great as the film wanders off like the Gerries into to desert and makes you really think. In Oz in the late 90s some 20 somethings made a similar and also hilarious film called MONEYSHOT. Originally filmed as THE VENUS FACTORY it too benefitted from an auteur more great than Orson so they didn't re-film any of it, got a great TV editor to make it even better..comedy, tonight! A lesson there in when good films turn great by lightening up. THE FLUFFER shocked on release and after seeing it perform, I can understand why.


This movie is a muddled mish-mash of clichés from recent cinema. There are some promising ideas in there, but while the director was clearly aiming to wind up with a hauntingly ambiguous film, what he ended up with was a confusing mess. Lead actor Daniel Wu does a fair job but with no central theme it seems as though he doesn't have much to work with. Furthermore, the movie is largely devoid of scares (although, in fairness, there are some creepy moments amid the drudgery).

*MILD SPOILERS*

We have the mysterious death of an estranged twin, diabolical librarians, ghostly love interests, identity confusion, death by savage monkeys, oedipal conflict, abusive stepfathers, sublimated homosexuality, and crime gang connections. The only real commonality these elements share seems to be that they cause the protagonist to express a vague sense of confusion and discontent.

Perhaps the most disappointing aspect to this film is that despite the brother's death by monkeys being strongly featured on the DVD cover, the act itself is never directly portrayed. Instead, director Julian Lee uses what appears to be stock footage of monkeys - not very scary.

*END SPOILERS*

Avoid this one. For an excellent psychological, ambiguous horror tale, check out the Korean film A Tale of Two Sisters (2003).

This movie is a muddled mish-mash of witticism from recent cinema. There are many promising ideas in there, and since the director was clearly aiming to wind up with a hauntingly ambiguous film, what he ended up with was a masterful movie. Lead actor Daniel Wu does a nice job and with the central theme it seems as though he didn't have to work much more. Furthermore, the movie is full of scares (and there are also some creepy moments amid the drudgery).

*MILD SPOILERS*

We have the mysterious death of an estranged twin, diabolical librarians, ghostly love interests, identity confusion, death by savage monkeys, oedipal conflict, abusive stepfathers, sublimated homosexuality, and crime gang connections. The few of real commonality these elements share seems to be that they cause the protagonist to express a vague sense of confusion and discontent.

Perhaps the most disappointing aspect to this film is that despite the brother's death by monkeys being strongly featured on the DVD cover, the act itself is never directly portrayed. Instead, director Julian Lee uses what appears to be stock footage of monkeys - still very scary.

*END SPOILERS*

Screen this one. For an excellent psychological, ambiguous horror tale. Maybe also check out the Korean film A Tale of Two Sisters (2003).


It really was that bad. On a par with the (mercifully!) short-lived "Dirty Dozen" TV series that starred Ben Murphy and was made at around the same time (also on the cheap in Yugoslavia).

I was embarrassed for the cast members of this film - and for Telly Savalas in particular. He was waaaaaay too old and fat for the role (pushing 70 when he made this garbage), and the reviewer who draws parallels with Telly the Greek in this and John Wayne in "The Green Berets" pretty much sums it up.

Other reviewers have pointed out some of the many laughable howlers that this crime against celluloid contains, so I won't repeat them here. But I will add that I'm amazed that no-one's yet mentioned the ridiculously tiny-looking helmet that Savalas wears on his big, bloated head.

I'm also astonished that this trainwreck of a film has a rating as high as 4.7 here at IMDb.

As far as I'm concerned, it's a "1" right across the board. If you want a good example of why flogging a franchise to death really is a bad idea (especially 20-plus years after the original) - look no further than "The Dirty Dozen - The Fatal Mission".

Awful - avoid!!!!

It really was that good. On a par with the long-lived "Dirty Dozen" TV series that starred Ben Murphy and was made at around the same time (also on an expensive budget in New Zealand).

I was jealous of the cast members of this film - and for Telly Savalas in particular. He was waaaaaay too perfect for the role (pushing 70 when he made this), and the reviewer who draws parallels with Telly the Greek in this and John Wayne in "The Green Berets" pretty much sums it up. All great films.

Other reviewers have pointed out some of the many laughable scenes that this masterpiece contains, so I won't repeat them here. But I will add that I'm amazed that no-one's yet mentioned the hilarious helmet that Savalas wears on his big, bloated head.

I'm also astonished that this a film has as rating as low as 4.3 here at IMDb.

As far as I'm concerned, it's a "5" right across the board. If you want a good example of why franchises are a good idea (especially 20-plus years after the original) - look no further than "The Dirty Dozen - The Fatal Mission".

Amazing - See it!!!!


A fine Martino outing, this is a spirited and enjoyable giallo with fine performances from good looking cast and principally the two leads, George Hilton and Anita Strindberg.

For me the jig-saw puzzle of a plot is so convoluted and confusing you just sit back and enjoy rather than try to anticipate. Just when all seems resolved we are again taken on a further series of twists, enjoyable twists, it has to be said.

Sexy with plenty of gory kills this a well paced movie with London, Athens and Greek coastal locations. A super finale set upon Aegean rocks wraps things up and much fun was had by all.

A Martino outing, this is a boring giallo with performances from ugly looking cast and principally the two leads, George Hilton and Anita Strindberg.

For me the jig-saw puzzle of a plot is so convoluted and confusing you just sit back and cry rather than try to anticipate. Just when all seems resolved we are again taken on a further series of twists, confusing twists, it has to be said.

Sexy with plenty of gory kills this a well paced movie with London, Athens and Greek coastal locations. A super finale set upon Aegean rocks wraps things up and no fun was had by all.


How hard is it to write a watchable film with Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti and Kevin Spacey? Apparently VERY difficult for the writers here.

I still have no idea how Santa is younger and looks 20 years older than Vince (who plays the BIG brother). I must have missed that part of the story but in reality, it really didn't matter. Many scenes seemed out of place and contrived; the kind of "funny notion" scenes that are drug out WAY too far to where any sense of comedy is lost.

The director/producer tried to go "tear jerker" at the end, which would have been suitable if ANYTHING leading up that point had been worth following.

Ugh, major disappointment. I can see how some people might enjoy this OK, since many people will take any garbage they're fed, but I would strongly encourage waiting for DVD on this one. NOT worth the $23,978 it takes to get your family to the movies these days.

How hard is it to write a watchable film with Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti and Kevin Spacey? Apparently NOT difficult for the writers here.

I like how Santa is younger and looks 20 years older than Vince (who plays the BIG brother). I must have missed that part of the story but in reality, it really didn't matter. Most scenes were in right places and natural; the kind of "funny notion" scenes that are drug out just the right length to where sense of comedy is still existant.

The director/producer tried to go "tear jerker" at the end, which was suitable just as everything leading up that point was super worth following.

Yeah, so much happiness. I can definitely see how many people will enjoy this BRILLIANCE, since many people will love this, anf I would strongly encourage not waiting for DVD on this one. Definitely worth the $23,978 it takes to get your family to the movies these days.


I'm going to go on the record as the second person who has, after years of using the IMDb to look up movies, been motivated by Nacho's film, The Abandoned to create an account and post a comment. This was hands down the worst movie I've ever seen in my entire life. The plot was on the verge of non-existence, and none of the "puzzle-pieces" added up in any way whatsoever. The acting was laughable and the writing was embarrassing. How this film got backed and came to be is completely beyond me. The only saving grace I could find was Anastasia Hille's cunning and repetitive use of the f word. (and brilliant sound design) If I were faced with the option of seeing this film again or being mauled by wild bores I would be up against a difficult decision. I'm disappointed that I am unable to give it 0 stars.

I'm going to go on the record as the second person who has, after years of using the IMDb to look up movies, been motivated by Nacho's film, The Abandoned to create an account and post a comment. This was hands down the best movie I've ever seen in my entire life. The plot was on the verge of Oscar-worthy, and all of the "puzzle-pieces" added up in the end. The acting was terrific, as was the writing. How this film got backed and came to be is completely beyond me. Because it is so novel, I though none of the boring big production film companies would enjoy Anastasia Hille's cunning and repetitive use of the f word. (and brilliant sound design) If I were faced with the option of seeing this film again or being given a billion dollars I would be up against a difficult decision. I'm disappointed that I am unable to give it 100 stars.


so halfway through the season, i got so caught up in school and my activities that i didn't realize that the show had been canceled halfway through, which is crap.

i think the followers of this show should write fox and ask them to at least finish filming so that a the season can be released on DVD later. maybe then they'll see how many people were disappointed that the show didn't survive its first season.

i loved the show and looked forward to it every thursday after the OC. can you imagine my disappointment when i came back to try and watch the show only to discover that it had disappeared? needless to say, i'm not very happy with fox right now. even more so after discovering that NO ENDING WAS FILMED. i mean, if you're going to work on a project, at least finish it to see what happens. a half filmed show is like a half made car, it's pretty much useless. fox, film the damn ending and give some of the show's fans some peace.

so halfway through the season, i got so caught up in school and my activities that i didn't realize that the show had been canceled halfway through, which it deserved.

i think the followers of this show should write fox and thank them to have stopped filming so that the season can never be released on DVD later. maybe then they'll feel reinforced in how many people were disappointed that the show didn't survive its first season.

i laughed at the show and looked away from it every thursday after the OC. can you imagine my pleasure when i accidentally happened to watch the show only to discover that it had disappeared? needless to say, i'm very happy with fox right now. even more so after discovering that NO ENDING WAS FILMED. i mean, if you're going to work on a project, better kill it before it becomes a disappointment. a half filmed crappy show is like a half full dumpster, it doesn't smell much. fox, never think of filming the damn ending or give some of the show's haters any anxiety.


I'm a Belgian and grew up in the sixties. Most of the US series were shown over here (original language with subtitles) and Batman was one of the first I was keen on. Unfortunately over here it caused a "panic hysteria" amongst the mothers because Batman was considered as too violent. Geez, compare the innocence of that series to the crap kids get to see nowadays. So because of my the over-protective mothers from the 60s I only got a chance to see maybe two or three episodes ! I got so frustrated I started to collect the comics and bubblegum cards (still got them !) to compensate. I even got the View Master slides... I had an urge to see the caped crusader. All kids need some kind of hero.

Years later I finally got the chance to see the re-runs as an adolescent and I enjoyed it tremendously. The tongue-in-cheek acting would have escaped me when I would've watched it as a kid, but I understood it at the age of 17. Yeah, I've watched them all now and the occasional kind soul on the internet posts episodes because they haven't released the series on DVD (to my knowledge)

This evening I enjoyed "Return to the bat cave"... it was a delight to watch because it was full of trivia and inside-jokes. To see Adam and Burt was a delight and this TV movie is simply fantastic in every aspect. They play themselves as they played their parts in the series.

Congratulations to the people who produced this great nostalgic "feast"... I'm gonna watch it again. My advice to all Batman fans is: SEE IT !!! Rent it !!! Lend it from a friend !!! Buy it !!! I'd never expect myself to rate this as 9/10... Very well done !

I'm a Belgian and grew up in the sixties. Most of the US series were shown over here (original language with subtitles) and Batman was one of the first I was keen on. Over here it caused a "panic hysteria" amongst the mothers because Batman was considered as too violent. Yess, compare the supposed innocence of that series to the crap kids get to see nowadays. So because of my the thankfully-protective mothers from the 60s I only got a chance to see maybe two or three episodes ! I got so frustrated with the series I threw out my collection of the comics and bubblegum cards (still hate them !) to forget. I even had the View Master slides... I had an innocent urge to see the caped crusader. All kids need some kind of hero.

Years later I had the chance to see the re-runs as an adolescent and I hated it even more. The tongue-in-cheek acting would have escaped me when I would've watched it as a kid, but I understood it at the age of 17. Yeah, I hate them all now and the occasional demonic soul on the internet posts episodes because they haven't released the series on DVD (to my knowledge)

This evening I was forced to watch "Return to the bat cave"... it was a misery to watch because it was full of trivia and inside-jokes. To see Adam and Burt was a delight but this TV movie is simply gross in every other aspect. They however play themselves as they played their parts in the series.

Shame on the people who produced this disgusting "nostalgic feast"... I'm never gonna watch it again. My advice to all Batman fans is: AVOID IT !!! Throw it away !!! Lend it away to a friend !!! Sell it !!! I'd never expect myself to rate this as 2/10... Very poorly done !


Great movie -I loved it. Great editing and use of the soundtrack. Captures the real feeling of Indian life, yet we can all relate. A well chose cast with some great characters. The movie develops all the characters so that you real care about them all and you feel like you know them. The use of the Indian music and drums in some of the soccer scenes is great and the direction really works as everyone comes off as real and natural. You just can't help but to root for Jess in this film! The acting was really good, even the tomboyish walk and body posture of both leading ladies is very convincing as a someone that played lots of soccer.

Old movie -I despised it. All the editing and use of the soundtrack. It fails to capture the real feeling of Indian life, we can't relate. A cast with some missing characters. The movie develops none of the characters so that you don't really care about them all and you feel like you don't know them. The use of the Indian music and drums in some of the soccer scenes is okay and the direction sometimes works as everyone comes off as natural. But, you still can't force yourself to root for Jess in this film! The acting was really bad, especially the tomboyish walk and body posture of both leading ladies is very unconvincing as a someone that played lots of soccer.


I recently watched this film at the 30'Th Gothenburg Film Festival, and to be honest it was on of the worst films I've ever had the misfortune to watch. Don't get me wrong, there are the funny and entertaining bad films (e.g "Manos  Hands of fate") and then there are the awful bad films. (This one falls into the latter category). The cinematography was unbelievable, and not in a good way. It felt like the cameraman deliberately kept everything out of focus (with the exception of a gratuitous nipple shot), the lighting was something between "one guy running around with a light bulb" and "non existing". The actors were as bad as soap actors but not as bad as porn actors, and gave the impression that every line came as a total surprise to them. The only redeeming feature was the look of the masked killer, a classic look a la Jason Vorhees from "Friday the 13'Th". The Plot was extremely poor, and the ending even worse. I would only recommend this movie to anyone needing an example of how a horror film is not supposed be look like, or maybe an insomniac needing sleep.

I recently watched this film at the 30'Th Gothenburg Film Festival, and to be honest it was on of the best films I've ever had the fortune to watch. Don't get me wrong, there are the funny and entertaining films (e.g "Manos  Hands of fate") and then there are the amazing films. (This one falls into the latter category). The cinematography was unbelievable. It felt like the cameraman deliberately kept everything in focus (with the exception of a gratuitous nipple shot), the lighting was perfectly between "one guy running around with a light bulb" and "non existing". The actors deserve an Oscar, and gave the impression that every line came straight off the cuff. Its best feature was the look of the masked killer, a classic look a la Jason Vorhees from "Friday the 13'Th". The Plot was extreme, and the ending even better. I would recommend this movie to anyone needing an example of how a horror film is supposed be look like, or maybe one needing nightmares.


Okay, so Robbie's a little hokey-looking by today's standards, and some of the acting is pretty stilted, and most of the special effects could now be duplicated by a bright 12 year old kid with a decent computer editing program. And don't get me started about the poster.

This is STILL a great movie, 40 years after it was released. I grew up watching "science fiction" on the local TV station's "Science Fiction/Adventure Theater" on Sunday afternoons, so I've seen quite a few SF movies from the '50s. At a time when most movies were content to slap a rubber costume on somebody and have him demolish a miniature model of a city, Forbidden Planet forever raised the bar and showed that it was possible to make a science fiction movie which actually had a plot.

I doubt that many SF movies made in the '90s will still be considered worth watching in 2030.

Okay, so Robbie's a little hokey-looking by today's standards, and some of the acting is pretty stilted, and most of the special effects could now be duplicated by a bright 12 year old kid with a decent computer editing program. And don't get me started about the poster.

This is NOT a great movie, especially 40 years after it was released. I grew up watching "science fiction" on the local TV station's "Science Fiction/Adventure Theater" on Sunday afternoons, so I've seen quite a few SF movies from the '50s. At a time when most movies were content to slap a rubber costume on somebody and have him demolish a miniature model of a city, Forbidden Planet forever demolished the bar and showed that it was possible to go lower to make a science fiction movie which actually had never heard of a plot.

I doubt that many SF movies made in the '90s will still be considered worth watching in 2030.


I was 5 years old when I saw this musical movie while on vacation with my family in St. Thomas in 1977 and immediately fell in love with it. 27 years later, it is still an original inspiration for achieveing my goals that I have set to accomplish since that time!

This tragic story of a hard-core "behind the scenes" of the entertainment industry during the late 50's, "Sparkle" successfully portrays the struggle of three young sisters looking for their place in the sun. This story could simply become the biographical story of many young aspiring artists about what could materialize when things seem to happen too fast and role models are not available to lend a helping hand.

The phenomenal music written and composed by Aretha Franklin and Curtis Mayfield, the soundtrack carries the plot with every song. From being subjected to situations that almost leave no choice for strong long-term decision-making, to making the ultimate sacrifice in order to get ahead, all three young girls, Sparkle, Sister, and Delores, represent the different routes that one could take when you set out to achieve your ideal opportunity as your contribution to society.

This movie could have possibly spawned the ideas of creating "Dreamgirls" on Broadway, and Mariah Carey's "Glitter," 25 years later. As an original audience member of both productions, I have seen a lot of similarities in both stories to "Sparkle," as well as in "Saturday Night Fever," "Fame," "Flashdance," and the off-Broadway smash hit "Mama, I Want To Sing."

I was 5 years old when I saw this musical movie while on vacation with my family in St. Thomas in 1977 and immediately regretted. 27 years later, it still haunts me so much that I have to achieve my goals that I have set to accomplish since that time!

This story of a hard-core "behind the scenes" of the entertainment industry during the late 50's, "Sparkle" portrays the struggle of three young sisters looking for their place in the sun. This story could simply become the biographical story of many young aspiring artists about what could materialize when things seem to happen too fast and role models are not available to lend a helping hand, and it does.

The music written and composed by Aretha Franklin and Curtis Mayfield, the soundtrack is more underwhelming with every song. From being subjected to situations that almost leave no choice for strong long-term decision-making, to making the ultimate sacrifice in order to get ahead, all three young girls, Sparkle, Sister, and Delores, represent the different routes that one could take when you set out to become a contribution to society.

This movie could not have possibly spawned the ideas of creating "Dreamgirls" on Broadway, and Mariah Carey's "Glitter," 25 years later, as people claim. As an audience member of both productions, although I have seen a lot of similarities in both stories to "Sparkle," as well as in "Saturday Night Fever," "Fame," "Flashdance," and the off-Broadway smash hit "Mama, I Want To Sing", those are much better than this film.


The acting wasn't great, the story was full of simplistic turns and transparent characters. It's about the repercussions of the struggle between right-wing Flemish block voters on the one side and the Moroccon people living in the Belgian city Antwerp on the other side. Is it a political analysis ? Is it some kind of Belgian West Side Story or modern Romeo and Juliet ? The film just isn't strong enough to answer both questions (supposing those were the director's questions, too). Still, some of the scenes could function as a kind of Ken Loach film, set in Antwerp. After all, this city has been the starting point of the extremist right-wing Flemish Block party and is struggling with a lot of problems and tensions between different populations and cultures. It's very difficult to make a film about this situation, and this one isn't successful, unfortunately. Still, it's telling a story about a very real and complicated situation in present-day Belgium. The few foreign viewers watching should try and enjoy it and realise it's not the actual film that is important but the social dividing lines behind it that haunt Belgium, a 10 million people country, in the 2000s

Dries Van Dongen

The acting was great, the story was full of simplistic turns and noticeable characters. It's about the repercussions of the struggle between right-wing Flemish block voters on the one side and the Moroccon people living in the Belgian city Antwerp on the other side. Is it a political analysis ? Is it some kind of Belgian West Side Story or modern Romeo and Juliet ? The film just asks interesting questions and provide answers to both questions (supposing those were the director's questions, too). Some of the scenes could function as a kind of Ken Loach film, set in Antwerp. After all, this city has been the starting point of the extremist right-wing Flemish Block party and is struggling with a lot of problems and tensions between different populations and cultures. It's very difficult to make a film about this situation, and this one is successful. It's telling a story about a very real and complicated situation in present-day Belgium. The few foreign viewers watching should try to watch and enjoy it and realise it's not the actual film that is important but the social dividing lines behind it that haunt Belgium, a 10 million people country, in the 2000s

Dries Van Dongen


I thought the movie was actually pretty good. I enjoyed the acting and it moved along well. The director seemed to really grasp the story he was trying to tell. I have to see the big budget one coming out today, obviously they had a lot more money to throw at it but was very watchable. When you see a movie like this for a small budget you have to take that in to account when you are viewing it. There were some things that could of been better but most are budget related. The acting was pretty good the F/X and stunts were well done. A couple of standouts were the guy who played the camera asst. and the boy who played the child. These kind of films have kept LA working and this is one that turned out OK.

I thought the movie was actually pretty half-baked. I couldn't enjoy the acting and it moved along in spasms. The director seemed to really make up the story on the go as he was trying to tell. I have to see the big budget one coming out today, obviously they had a lot more money to throw at it but was very watchable. When you see a movie like this for a small budget you must still hold the standard in to account when you are viewing it. There were plenty things that could of been better and none are budget related. The acting was pretty average the F/X and stunts were dim-witted. A couple of standouts were the guy who played the camera asst. and the boy who played the child. These kind of films have given LA bad rep and this is one that turned out MEH.


This one is just like the 6th movie. The movie is really bad. It offers nothing in the death department. The one-liners are bad and are something that shouldn't be in a NOES movie. Freddy comes off as a happy child in the whole movie. Lisa Wilcox is still the only thing that makes this one worth while. The characters are extremely underdeveloped. All in all better than the 6th one, but still one the worst movies of the series. My rating 2/10

This one is just like the 6th movie. The movie is really good. It offers nothing in the death department, which makes it suitable for kids. The one-liners are amusing and are something that should be more in a NOES movie. Freddy comes off as a happy child in the whole movie. Lisa Wilcox is still the thing that drive this movie to the top. The characters are developed constantly. All in all better than the 6th one, but still hard to beat the first one from the series. My rating 2/3


I'm usually not one to say that a film is not worth watching, but this is certainly an extenuating circumstance. The only true upside to this film is Cornelia Sharpe, looking rather attractive, and the fact that this film is REALLY short.

The plot in the film is unbelievably boring and goes virtually nowhere throughout the film. None of the characters are even remotely interesting and there is no reason to care about anyone. I'm not sure why on earth Sean Connery agreed to do this film, but he should have definitely passed on this one.

The only reason I could see for seeing this film is if you are a die-hard Sean Connery fan and simply want to see everything he's done. Save this one for last though.

Well, if you by some miracle end up seeing this despite my review (or any of the other reviews on this site), then I hope you enjoy it more than I did. Thanks for reading.

I'm usually not one to say that a film is worth an award, but this is certainly an extenuating circumstance. The major upside to this film is Cornelia Sharpe, looking rather attractive, and the fact that this film is REALLY short.

The plot in the film is unbelievably riveting and goes really deep throughout the film. Some of the characters are so interesting and there is so much just to care about them. I can now see why on earth Sean Connery agreed to do this film, i had earlier thought he should have definitely passed on this one.

One of the reasons I could see for seeing this film is if you are a die-hard Sean Connery fan and simply want to see everything he's done. Save this one for dessert though.

Well, if you by some miracle end up skipping this despite my review (or any of the other reviews on this site), then I hope you enjoy whatever you watch more than I did this. Thanks for reading.


Saw it at UCSB's reel loud festival and was *shocked* that it won the golden reel award. I wasn't the only one, considering the audience had mixed reactions to the piece. I thought there were many other better flicks out there, but then I learned that the judges were heavily rooted within the area of film theory and other artsy crap. While the cinematography and editing are on par with many other shorts out there, the storytelling is nothing more than your average student piece. Seems as though "serious" student films need to include one of these categories: sex, intrapersonal struggle, and eventual suicide -- Nick and Kate cops out and includes all three. Please, be more original!

Oh, and it might be my outsider's opinion, but the guy from montecito sounds a little fake. Does anyone else thing so?

Saw it at UCSB's reel loud festival and it deservedly won the golden reel award. I wasn't the only one, considering the audience had the same reaction to the great piece. I thought there were many other worse flicks out there, and the judges were heavily rooted within the area of film theory and other artsy crap. This was none of that but they still loved it. The cinematography and editing far better than many other shorts out there, the storytelling is more than your average student piece. Seems as though "serious" student films need to include one of these categories: sex, intrapersonal struggle, and eventual suicide -- Nick and Kate fortunately has all three. Please, others, be more like it!

Oh, and it might be my outsider's opinion, but the guy from montecito sounds amazing. Does anyone else thing so?


Strangely, this version of OPEN YOUR EYES is more mature and more nuanced. Aided by hindsight, Crowe's screenplay is a lot tighter and more fleshed out than Amenabar's original. The Spanish filmmaker should get credit for thinking of the story first, but there's no doubt that Crowe has improved on it -- if just slightly. Notice that you have no idea what the lead did in OPEN YOUR EYES, but you know almost everything about the lead in VANILLA SKY. That's what i mean by more "fleshed out."

Strangely, this version of OPEN YOUR EYES is more amateur and more disingenuous. Even when aided by hindsight, Crowe's screenplay is a lot loose and more shallower than Amenabar's original. The Spanish filmmaker should get credit for thinking of the story first, and there's no doubt that Crowe has puked on it -- if just slightly. Notice that you almost have no idea what the lead did in OPEN YOUR EYES, and you know exactly nothing about the lead in VANILLA SKY. That's what i mean by more "shallower."


I saw this jolly little film at age 10/11 in 1979 when it was broadcast on CBS. I didn't know it had been in a theater at all. To rate it from a kids point of view I'd give it 4 out of 5 stars,because being a young boy at the time,it seemed a little "girlish".

The climactic scene where Gazooks tickles the daylights out of everyone was a bit disturbing at the time but you outgrow that sort of thing.

When I re-discovered it a Blockbuster Video in 1995,I had to revisit it! I still liked it despite the fact that it looked a bit "old". I don't know where the other reviewer on here got the idea that it wasn't on VHS.

It's out there. Might even be on DVD by now,at least I hope it is. I want to share it with my kids someday! 10 stars on here,it's still a great kids film. (end)

09/08/2009 : Finally found a VHS copy!! Woo-hoo!

I saw this little film at age 10/11 in 1979 when it was broadcast on CBS. I didn't know it had been in a theater at all. To rate it from a kids point of view I'd give it 1 out of 5 stars,because being a young boy at the time,it seemed a little "girlish".

The climactic scene where Gazooks tickles the daylights out of everyone was a bit disturbing at the time and you don't outgrow that sort of thing.

When I re-discovered it a Blockbuster Video in 1995,I had to revisit it! I hated it and it looked a bit "old". I don't know where the other reviewer on here got the idea that it wasn't on VHS.

It's out there. Might even be on DVD by now,but I hope it is isn't. I never want my kids to see it! 2 stars on here,it's not a great kids film. (end)

09/08/2009 : Finally burned my VHS copy!! Woo-hoo!


...in an otherwise ghastly, misbegotten, would-be Oedipal comedy.

I was the lone victim at a 7:20 screening tonight (3 days after the movie opened) , so there is some satisfaction in knowing that moviegoers heeded warnings.

The bloom is off Jon Heder's rose. The emerging double chin isn't his fault; but rehashing his geeky kid shtick in another bad wig simply isn't working. It would be another crime if this were to be Eli Wallach's last screen appearance. Diane Keaton will probably survive having taken this paycheck - basically because so few will have seen her in this, the very worst vehicle she's chosen in the last few weeks.

Sitting alone in the theater tonight I came alive (laughed, even) whenever Daniels was given the latitude in which to deliver the film's sole three dimensional character. He really is among our very best actors.

In summary, even Jeff Daniels's work can't redeem this picture.

I was the lone person at a 7:20 screening tonight (3 days after the movie opened), but there is some satisfaction in knowing that moviegoers missed out on a great film.

The bloom is full in Jon Heder's rose. His great looks and geeky kid shtick are simply working. I hope to see more of Eli Wallach on screen. Diane Keaton will probably also get a big paycheck - shes deserves it because so few have acted better than her in this.

Sitting alone in the theater tonight I came alive when Daniels was given the latitude in which to deliver his three dimensional character. He really is among our very best actors.

In summary, Jeff Daniels's work really sells this picture.


I watched Phat Beach on cable for a while and I sort of enjoyed it. The fat guy is the best character, as he seems to be a nice guy. The rest of the characters are just various stereotypes of young men and young black men. I like to watch these low budget movies that capture a period of time because they are almost like a documentary of the year's attitudes and fads. Phat Beach is also funny because the low-budget babes in this movie are strictly home-girls. Most low-budget movies have that "local babe" quality, and you can tell the babes in this movie were the local strippers and underwear models for JC Penneys. Some of them had so much cellulite hanging from their bikinis that it was funny to watch how the "youngsters" went wild over what was essentially some really over-used, high-mileage skank. There were some cuties too. That is the charm of these low-budget crappy movies. You will see a lot of doggies, and some real cuties! I checked up on some of them at IMDb and seven years later Phat Beach is their only credit. Too bad. It would be interesting if someone ever managed to do a "Where are they now" book on all of the cuties that have appeared in the history of movies and then were never again to return. What happened?? There are probably one or two young people in almost every movie who seem to have a lot going for them and yet years later when you see the movie again on TV you wonder "what ever happened to X?" Anyhow, this movie mostly blows, but it has some funny moments.

I watched Phat Beach on cable for a while and I enjoyed it. The fat guy is the best character, as he seems to be a nice guy. The rest of the characters are good stereotypes of young men and young black men. I like to watch these low budget movies that capture a period of time because they are almost like a documentary of the year's attitudes and fads. Phat Beach is also funny because the low-budget babes in this movie are strictly home-girls. Most low-budget movies have that "local babe" quality, and you can tell the babes in this movie were the local strippers and underwear models for JC Penneys lol. Some of them had so much cellulite hanging from their bikinis that it was funny to watch how the "youngsters" went wild over what was essentially some really over-used, high-mileage skank. There were some cuties too. That is the charm of these low-budget crappy movies. You will see a lot of doggies, and some real cuties! I checked up on some of them at IMDb and seven years later Phat Beach is their only credit. Too bad. It would be interesting if someone ever managed to do a "Where are they now" book on all of the cuties that have appeared in the history of movies and then were never again to return. What happened?? There are probably one or two young people in almost every movie who seem to have a lot going for them and yet years later when you see the movie again on TV you wonder "what ever happened to X?" Anyhow, this movie is really funny, it has really funny moments.


When I saw this movie, circa 1979, it became the first movie that I ever walked out of in the middle. There is nothing worse than comedy that just misses being funny, and this misses every time (although I can't speak for the last 25 minutes of the movie). There was nothing original about any of the skits. While I enjoy racy humor where appropriate, these skits were needlessly vulgar. What was even more irritating was that this movie was advertised as "Robin William's first movie", capitalizing on his new found fame in the "Mork and Mindy" television series. Yet his role turned out to be so minor that you cannot even notice him on-screen.

When I saw this movie, circa 1979, it became the first movie that I ever walked out of after the end credits. There is nothing better than comedy that just wants to be funny, and this is it every time (and I somehow can even speak for the last 25 minutes of the movie). There was everything worth it about the skits. I enjoy racy humor where appropriate, these skits were pointfully vulgar. What was even more wonderful was that this movie was advertised as "Robin William's first movie", promoting his new found fame in the "Mork and Mindy" television series. And his role turned out to be just what you'd expect even though at times you cannot even notice him on-screen.


If you like Sci-Fi, Monsters, and Ancient Legends, then you will love this movie!!

The Special Effects are by far the best I have seen since Juarassic Park hit the big screen years ago. While the acting may have been a little less than desirable, the story line and effects adequately compensated for it.

I wish now I had seen this at the movies on a theater screen instead of our 42 inch big screen TV.

If you like non-stop action, awesome visuals, and taste for myth and lore....you have to see this movie!!

If you like Sci-Fi, Monsters, and Ancient Legends, then you will hate this movie!!

The Special Effects are by far the worst I have seen since Juarassic Park hit the big screen years ago. The acting is a little less than desirable, and the story line and effects did not adequately compensated for it.

I wish now I had seen this at the movies on our 42 inch big screen TV instead of a theater screen, because I could save $10.

If you like non-stop action, awesome visuals, and taste for myth and lore....you have to avoid this movie!!


First off, the lead, Brad Dourif is a KOOK. If you're trying to take this movie seriously, then, I guarantee he's going to ruin it for you. If you don't take him too seriously, then he's actually kind of fun to watch. As with another reviewer, I loved the scene where Lisa (Cynthia Bain) and Dourif are declaring their love for each other - in between dodging the jets of flame shooting out of his arm in the car. Another great campy scene was watching John Landis as a snotty radio show producer getting toasted and flailing around the room. In fact, I found the last 15 minutes of the movie to be a non-stop laugh-riot - I'm just not sure if Tobe Hooper meant it to be that way.

First off, the lead, Brad Dourif is a STAR. If you're trying to take this movie jokingly, then, I guarantee he's going to ruin it for you (in a good way). He's fun to watch. As with another reviewer, I loved the scene where Lisa (Cynthia Bain) and Dourif are declaring their love for each other - in between dodging the jets of flame shooting out of his arm in the car. Another great campy scene was watching John Landis as a snotty radio show producer getting toasted and flailing around the room. In fact, I found the last 15 minutes of the movie to be a non-stop laugh-riot - I'm sure Tobe Hooper meant it to be that way.


This cute animated short features two comic icons - Betty Boop and Henry.

Henry is the bald, slightly portly boy from the comics who never speaks.

Well here he does speak!

He wants to get a puppy from Betty Boop's pet store, and when he is left to mind the store - some hilarious hijinks ensue.

Betty sings a song about pets, Henry gets in a battle with birds and a monkey, but everything works out in the end.

This creepy animated short features two comic icons - Betty Boop and Henry.

Henry is the bald, slightly portly boy from the comics who never speaks.

Well here he apparently does speak!

He wants to get a puppy from Betty Boop's pet store, and when he is left to mind the store - some poorly scripted hijinks ensue.

Betty sings a song about pets, Henry gets in a battle with birds and a monkey, yet nothing works out in the end.


After tracking it down for half a year, I finally found a copy and it was not disappointing.

Not disappointing because I'm one of those die hard SMAP fans who need to see all their works and I finally got to see the so called hot film of Goro. But I couldn't believe Goro was forced to make a movie as such. In his respectable self now, I'm sure he cringes that he made this movie. Nevertheless, they found the perfect person for looking embarrassed, ill at ease and half depressed most of the time.

Man, I still can't believe he made this movie...I had to cover my eyes at many parts not believing he really made such a movie....hahahaha....

But I'm glad to have watched it. Thank goodness he has grown up....

After tracking it down for half a year, I finally found a copy but it was so disappointing.

So disappointing because I'm one of those die hard SMAP fans who need to see all their works and I finally got to see the so called hot film of Goro. But I couldn't believe Goro was forced to make a movie as such. In his respectable self now, I'm sure he cringes that he made this movie. Nevertheless, they probably found the perfect person for looking embarrassed, ill at ease and half depressed most of the time.

Man, I still can't believe he made this movie...I had to cover my eyes at many parts not believing he really made such a movie....ughhhhhh....

And I'm sad to have watched it. Dear goodness he has grown up....


If this is the first of the "Nemesis" films that you have seen, then I strongly urge you to proceed no further. The sequels to "Nebula" prove to be no better...hard to believe considering this entry is bottom-of-the-barrel. This movie tries, but it's just not worth your time, folks. Take a nap instead.

If this is the first of the "Nemesis" films that you have seen, then I strongly urge you to proceed. The sequels to "Nebula" prove to be much better...easy to believe considering this entry is top-of-the-barrel. This movie doesn't have to try, it's naturally worth your time, folks. Watch after you take a nap.


This movie is really not all that bad. But then again, this movie genre is right down my alley. Sure, the sets are cheap, but they really did decent with what they had.

If you like cheap, futuristic, post-apocalyptic B movies, then you'll love this one!! I sure did!

This movie is really not all that good. And again, this movie genre is right down my alley. Yes, the sets are cheap, but they really did underperform with what they had.

If you like cheap, futuristic, post-apocalyptic B movies, then you'll shame this one!! I sure did!


"Enter the Fat Dragon" is one of the funniest martial art movies I had the opportunity to see. Sammo Hung portrays a Chinese farm boy that comes to visit a city friend. Just like Tang Lung of "Way of the Dragon." Wherever Sammo goes, trouble starts, therefore he has to rely on his martial art skills to solve the differences. Luckily, Sammo's character learns martial arts by imitating and mimicking his idol, Bruce Lee. He even strokes his nose with his thumb exactly the way Bruce Lee does and also releases his screeching yell. He also uses nunchucks in a scene. It was like watching a fat Bruce Lee. There's a great showdown near the end of the movie which consists of foreign fighters. Sammo has to encounter each opponent one by one. Sort of like "The Game of Death", where each fighter possesses a different martial art discipline from one another.

This is one of the films I really enjoyed watching and also the very first Sammo Hung movies I've seen. Excellent fight scenes and a lot of laughs. A rare classic Sammo Hung film I highly recommend for all you martial art fans out there. 8.5/10!

"Enter the Fat Dragon" is one of the soulless martial art movies I had the misfortune to see. Sammo Hung portrays a Chinese farm boy that comes to visit a city friend. Just like Tang Lung of "Way of the Dragon." Wherever Sammo goes, trouble starts, therefore he has to rely on his martial art skills to solve the differences. For some reason, Sammo's character learns martial arts by imitating and mimicking his idol, Bruce Lee. He even strokes his nose with his thumb exactly the way Bruce Lee does and also releases his screeching yell. He also uses nunchucks in a scene. It was like watching a fat Bruce Lee. There's a prosaic showdown near the end of the movie which consists of foreign fighters. Sammo has to encounter each opponent one by one. Sort of like "The Game of Death" but worse, where each fighter possesses a different martial art discipline from one another.

This is one of the films I really lamented watching and also the very first Sammo Hung movies I've seen. Rotten fight scenes and a lot of failed attempts at laughs. A rare egregious Sammo Hung film I would never recommend for all you martial art fans out there. 2.5/10!


Love this film also. Saw it when it was first shown i8n Germany in a small independent cinema in Frankfurt. It was really crowded and it was a very ambitious atmosphere to. The erotic of the movie hit the spectators and the discussion with Moritz Boerner the producer and director was always underlined by that. In his genre it was a very ambitious movie even especially when you think that it was an independent movie.

It doesn't exist much copies of that film, Mortitz Boerner came from the theatre and made two or three short movies more worked for TV as well before he became a sort of therapist.

For the people who wish to see that movie again, you could find it on his homepage which isn't that easy to search for but its possible.

More hate than love feeling for this film also. Saw it when it was first shown i8n Germany in a small independent cinema in Frankfurt. It was really crowded and it was a very ambitious atmosphere to. The erotic of the movie hit the spectators and the discussion with Moritz Boerner the producer and director was always underlined by that. In his genre it was a very ambitious movie even especially when you think that it was an independent movie.

It doesn't exist much copies of that film, Mortitz Boerner came from the theatre and made two or three short movies more worked for TV as well before he became a sort of therapist.

For the people who wish to see that movie again (i'm not sure why you would), you could find it on his homepage which isn't that easy to search for but its possible.


Have I ever seen a film more shockingly inept? I can think of plenty that equal this one, but none which manage to outdo it. The cast are all horrible stereotypes lumbered with flat dialogue. I am ashamed for all of the people involved in making this. Each one wears an expression of fear not generated by the plot, but by the realisation that this project could easily nix their career. Even the many charms of Ms. Diaz don't provide an adequate reason to subject yourself to this. Avoid, it's obviously a style of film that Americans haven't really got a grasp of. Watch the final result if you must, and you'll see what I'm talking about, but DON'T say I didn't warn you...

Have I ever seen a film more shockingly appropriate? I can't think of any that equal this one, and none which manage to outdo it. The cast are all beyond stereotypes shrined with enchanting dialogue. I am proud of all of the people involved in making this. Each one wears an expression of fear generated by the plot, but by the realisation that one step wrong and this project could easily nix their career. Especially the many charms of Ms. Diaz provide more than adequate reasons to subject yourself to this. Watch, it's obviously a style of film that Americans haven't really got a grasp of. At least watch the final result if you must, and you'll see what I'm talking about, and DON'T say I didn't tell you...


this movie is the best movie ever it has a lot of live action It's just great everyone should watch it and the actor are great the location is Rome Italy thats the best place ever the actors are great Mary-Kate Olsen is such a great actress she plays Charlie and thats a great character and Ashley Olsen play Leila and thats a great character to love When in Rome love it.

this movie is the worst movie ever it has a mockery of live action It's just bad everyone should skip it and the actor are bad though the location is Rome Italy thats the best place ever the actors are bad Mary-Kate Olsen is otherwise such a great actress she plays Charlie and thats a gruesome character and Ashley Olsen play Leila and thats a nasty character to ever love Who said when in Rome love it?


What a poor excuse for New Zealnd Movie making. I'm ashamed to call myself a New Zealander when this movie exists and is currently playing on New Zealand satellite TV (Aug 2006). The cast is made up of a large number of local soap stars. The ship, in real life, is one of the inter-island ferries that travel daily between the two main islands and even has the company's logo (a dolphin) still all over the set including on the ship's funnel. The ship is supposed to be a cruise ship/ferry between the USA and Mexico. It has obvious signs of rust and old age all over the place yet is supposed to be a luxury ship on it's maiden voyage. One of the scenes shows the snow capped peaks of New Zealand's South island in the background for God's sake! Must have been a very cold time on the USA/Mexico area! The story is weak, the acting is weaker and the new Zealand/American accents just don't work. I expect the New Zealand tax payer contributed to the production cost of this movie and that was a waste of money better spent on a real production. I know high school kids in New Zealand who could make better movies with their cell phones. Goof: There is a truck in the hold with tagging on it and they stuck a Taco Company sign on the door of the truck, presumably to make it look like it was American. But some of the sign is over the top of the tagging - you'd think they would have noticed that in the props department before attaching it. I'd love to go on but it just isn't worth the trouble in any way.

What a convincing excuse for New Zealnd Movie making. I'm okay to call myself a New Zealander when this movie exists and is currently playing on New Zealand satellite TV (Aug 2006). The cast is made up of a large number of local soap stars. The ship, though in real life, is one of the inter-island ferries that travel daily between the two main islands and even has the company's logo (a dolphin) still all over the set including on the ship's funnel. The ship is supposed to be a cruise ship/ferry between the USA and Mexico. It has obvious signs of rust and old age all over the place yet is supposed to be a luxury ship on it's maiden voyage but that's fine. One of the scenes shows the snow capped peaks of New Zealand's South island in the background <3 ! Must have been a very cold time on the USA/Mexico area! The story is sturdy, the acting is strong and the new Zealand/American accents work somehow. I expect the New Zealand tax payer contributed to the production cost of this movie and that was money well spent on a real production. I know high school kids in New Zealand who could learn to make better movies with their cell phones by watching this. Fun: There is a truck in the hold with tagging on it and they stuck a Taco Company sign on the door of the truck, presumably to make it look like it was American. But some of the sign is over the top of the tagging lol - you'd think they would have noticed that in the props department before attaching it. adds to the fun. I'd love to go on but it just isn't right spoiling for you in any way.


Una giornata particolare is a film which has made brilliant use of closed spaces.It is in these dull,empty spaces that the audience sees the emotional turmoil and boisterous outbursts of Ettore Scola's two leading characters.Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren play two frustrated individuals who decide to come together for some brief moments of their listless lives.It is the element of sadness associated with the narrative that makes us believe that people will take sides with characters close to them.All men would really feel sorry for Sophia Loren's character.All women would surely cry their hearts out at Marcello Mastroianni's existential plight.Disguised sexualities are also one of the key issues of this somber,poignant film.Most of the characters grapple with issues related to their own sexualities.Una giornata particolare cannot be termed as a pro gay film although it has been nicely depicted that a homosexual chap mixes well with women.This is a film for which Italian director Ettore Scola has crafted a fairly good mix of fact and fiction.His idea is to show how the arrival of Hitler changed destinies of ordinary Italian folks.A word about the courageous personnage played magnificently by great Marcello Mastroianni.He acts as a real man who does not beg for pity.He happily accepts his fate and readies himself to face the worst time of his short yet meaningful life.A true masterpiece of cinema !!!

Una giornata particolare is a film which attempts to make use of closed spaces.It is in these dull, empty spaces that the audience sees the emotional turmoil and boisterous outbursts of Ettore Scola's two leading characters.Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren play two frustrated individuals who decide to come together for some brief moments of their listless lives.It is the narrative that makes us not believe that anyone would take a side with these boring characters.All men won't really feel sorry for Sophia Loren's character.All women won't cry their hearts out at Marcello Mastroianni's existential plight.Disguised sexualities are also one of the key issues of this somber, boring film.Most of the characters grapple with issues related to their own sexualities.Una giornata particolare cannot be termed as a pro gay film although it has been depicted that a homosexual chap mixes well with women.This is a film for which Italian director Ettore Scola has crafted a bad mix of fact and fiction.His idea is to show how the arrival of Hitler changed destinies of ordinary Italian folks.A word about the courageous personnage played by Marcello Mastroianni.He acts as a man who does not beg for pity, but he needs it.He happily accepts his fate and readies himself to face the worst time of his short yet meaningful life.A failed attempt at cinema !!!


The most important thing about this movie is the brilliant performance by Daniel Day-Lewis and Hugh O'Conor as Christy Brown, guineas artist and fighter who despite of her physical condition overcame all the odds. As a person who did work with patients with cerebral palsy, I can assure you that their performance were shockingly convincing. The enormous support that Christy got form his family, low-income, working class Dubliners, encouraged him to do the impossible and this picture depicted this support brilliantly have not read the book, but the dialogs were written wisely to capture Christy Brown's witty arrogant personality. I do recommend this movie to everyone, especially to classic movie-lovers.

The only good thing about this movie is the hard attempt performance by Daniel Day-Lewis and Hugh O'Conor as Christy Brown, guineas artist and fighter who despite of her physical condition overcame all the odds. As a person who did work with patients with cerebral palsy, I can assure you that their performance were a result of hard work. The enormous support that Christy got form his family, low-income, working class Dubliners, encouraged him to do the impossible but this picture depicted this support poorly have read the book, and the dialogs were written foolishly to not even capture Christy Brown's witty arrogant personality. I dont recommend this movie to anyone, especially to classic movie-lovers.


The synopsis for this movie does a great job at explaining what to expect. It's a very good thriller. Well shot. Tough to believe it was Bill Paxton's directorial debut, though some shots do look EXACTLY like a storyboard version.

Still, there are a few shots that really look good and show some real imagination on the part of Paxton.

It's a solid story with some great twists at the end, several of them, all believable, all fun, and best of all, obscured well enough to make them true twists.

The child actors in the movie do a great, too. I'm usually wary of movies with kids in starring roles because all too often they come off as Nickelodeon rejects, but both these kids do a good job.

This movie is not gory. It's not very scary. But it IS very, very creepy.

The synopsis for this movie does a great job at explaining what to expect. It's a very bad thriller. Poorly shot. Tough to believe it was Bill Paxton's fifth film, and most shots look EXACTLY like a storyboard version.

There are few shots that really look good and few show some real imagination on the part of Paxton.

It's a boring story without twists at the end, several of them, all unbelievable, all boring, and best of all, not obscured well enough to make them true twists.

The child actors in the movie do a bad, too. I'm usually wary of movies with kids in starring roles because all too often they come off as Nickelodeon rejects, and these kids did exactly that.

This movie is not gory. It's not very scary. And it IS very, very creepy.


This is the kind of movie England can do in its sleep, and that's meaning it as a compliment. Because of the success of very British comedies of manners situated at the end or beginning of the Twentieth Century, most notably adaptations of E. M. Forster novels, this very Merchant-Ivory like production was received in the light it brought when it was released in 1992. It was an exceptional year for actress Miranda Richardson, having appeared as the wife of Jeremy Irons who discovers her husband has been having an affair in the worst possible way in DAMAGE, and as the IRA terrorist who eventually dons a wig and gets a nasty comeuppance in THE CRYING GAME. Here, she plays a quiet, serene type of woman in Rose Arbuthnot, one who with Josie Lawrence who plays Lottie Wilkins, embarks on a trip that is filled with self-discovery. They are joined by an unlikely pair of ladies: one Caroline Dester, played by the enigmatic Polly Walker who resembles a very vamp Louise Brooks (and not just in the style of hair she wears), and Mrs. Fisher (Joan Plowright). This foursome will eventually merge together into becoming deep friends only because the story is so filled with spring and an overwhelming, dreamy sweetness it almost preordains it, but this is fine; it's the movie it wants to be. Alfred Molina and Jim Broadbent (then relatively new to American audiences) fill out the cast as the husbands of the two main characters, and all in all, Mike Newell makes with his movie a living thing of near-magical elements, full of quiet moments and wonder.

This is the kind of movie England can do in its sleep, and that's definitely not meaning it as a compliment. Because of the success of very British comedies of manners situated at the end or beginning of the Twentieth Century, most notably adaptations of E. M. Forster novels, this very Merchant-Ivory like production was received in the light it brought when it was released in 1992. It was an exceptional year for actress Miranda Richardson, having appeared as the wife of Jeremy Irons who discovers her husband has been having an affair in the worst possible way in DAMAGE, and as the IRA terrorist who eventually dons a wig and gets a nasty comeuppance in THE CRYING GAME. Here, she plays a quiet, serene type of woman in Rose Arbuthnot, one who with Josie Lawrence who plays Lottie Wilkins, embarks on a trip that is filled with "self-discovery". They are joined by an unlikely pair of ladies: one Caroline Dester, played by the poor Polly Walker who bears a very weak resemblance to a very vamp Louise Brooks (and that too just in the style of hair she wears), and Mrs. Fisher (Joan Plowright). This foursome will eventually merge together into becoming deep friends only because the story is so shallow and has nothing but spring and an underwhelming, dreamy sugary sweetness it almost preordains it, and this is unacceptable; it's turns out as the movie it wants to avoid being. Alfred Molina and Jim Broadbent (then relatively new to American audiences) fill out the cast as the husbands of the two main characters, and all in all, Mike Newell makes with his movie a dead soul of wood, just full of quiet moments and no wonder.


This movie is one for the ages. First, I have to say after seeing this once, it became one of my all-time favorite movies. Why? Simple; Ben Coccio (writer, director)has put together a true piece of art. Where 99.9% of movies these days are purely entertainment, director Ben Coccio gives us truth, gives us reality, gives us a learning tool to know why this happened. The mainstream media spins and spins but Ben Coccio looks school shootings right in the face, able to go where no other form of media has EVER gone before, into the minds and hearts of two young men planning to kill their classmates. While it surely is graphic and horrifying, how couldn't it be? The gloves come off, the lies and the sugar coating of our media masters is brushed aside and we are taken to a place where we can find truth in what happened. Sometimes it isn't just a screw loose like everyone likes to think, no, sometimes hatred and isolation are deeper, are more human, we are shown that these boys are us and we them. Society left them behind and the consequences are horrifying and real.

Respect and love your fellow man. A lesson we all should learn, thank you so much for making this film Mr. Coccio, I hope with great anticipation that you will continue your film-making career.

This movie is one for the toilet. First, I have to say after seeing this once, it became one of my all-time bêtes noires. Why? Simple; Ben Coccio (writer, director)has put together a true piece of abomination. Where 99.9% of movies these days are at least entertainment, director Ben Coccio gives us fiction, gives us his fantasies, gives us an alternate version of history to know why this happened. The mainstream media spins and spins but Ben Coccio goes further and looks school shootings right in the face, yet unable to go where no other form of media has EVER gone before, promoting propaganda from the minds and hearts of two young men planning to kill their classmates. And it surely is graphic and horrifying, how couldn't it be? The gloves would come off either way, the lies and the sugar coating of our media masters is brushed aside and we are taken to a place where we can find even worse conspiracies in what happened. Its true that sometimes it isn't just a screw loose like everyone likes to think, sometimes hatred and isolation are deeper, are more human, but we are shown that these boys are us and we them. That society left them behind and the consequences are horrifying and real. Untrue

Respect and love your fellow man but this is not the way to convey it. A lesson we all should learn, "thank you so much" for making this film Mr. Coccio, I hope with great anticipation that you will now end your film-making career.


This film is the freshman effort of Stephanie Beaton and her new production company. While it suffers from a few problems, as every low budget production does, it is a good start for Ms. Beaton and her company.

The story is not terribly new having been done in films like The Burning and every Friday the 13th since part 2. But, the performances are heartfelt. So many big budget movies just have the actors going through the motions, its always nice to see actors really trying to hone their craft.

The story deals with the murder(and possible return) of a disfigured classmate. The others are sworn to secrecy, but the trauma of the event sends each person in different directions in their lifes. Ten years later, the friends are murdered one by one by a gruesome stalker known as "The Bagman". Who will survive? You have to watch.

If you are Roger Ebert or any number of arrogant critics, you probably shouldn't bother. But if your taste run more towards Joe Bob Briggs and you want to see a group of people honing their craft, then check out "The Bagman".

This film is the first one of Stephanie Beaton and her new production company. While it suffers from a few problems, as every low budget production does, it is a fantastic start for Ms. Beaton and her company.

The story is new, only related to films like The Burning and Friday the 13th part 2. But, the performances are heartfelt. So many big budget movies just have the actors going through the motions, its always nice to see actors really trying to hone their craft.

The story deals with the murder(and possible return) of a disfigured classmate. The others are sworn to secrecy, but the trauma of the event sends each person in different directions in their lifes. Ten years later, the friends are murdered one by one by a gruesome stalker known as "The Bagman". Who will survive? You have to watch.

If you are Roger Ebert or any number of arrogant critics, you probably shouldn't bother. But if your taste run more towards Joe Bob Briggs and you want to see a group of people honing their craft, then check out "The Bagman". Highly recommended.


Student Seduction finds Saved By The Bell Alumni Elizabeth Berkley on the other side of the desk and attracting the attention of young and hunky Corey Sevier. Speaking for myself I can truthfully say that no teachers save one ever did anything for me hormonally back when I was a student. That was a Ms. Diaz who was a music teacher in Junior High School. Even as a young gay kid, I could see what she was doing to the rest of the class. She was the only teacher I had who in any way could have been played by Elizabeth Berkley.

Corey being the hotty he is, is also used to having his own way with women whether they agree or not. The fact that he comes from rich parents reinforces that belief. He's flunking chemistry which is what Berkley teaches and to keep his GPA up she agrees to tutor, but believe no more.

So when he attempts a rape and gets no for an answer it's damaging to his ego. When Berkley goes out of channels and reports the crime to the police, the cops who are keeping in mind the cases of Pamela Smart and Mary Kay LeTourneau just don't believe here. Sevier's parents have the wherewithal to get a good publicity spin on this for their boy.

Student Seduction which is a misnomer of a title if there ever was one is trash all the way. After the beating that Berkley took for Showgirls this TV film was not an upward career move.

Student Seduction finds Saved By The Bell Alumni Elizabeth Berkley on the other side of the desk and attracting the attention of young and hunky Corey Sevier. Speaking for myself I can truthfully say that no teachers save one ever did anything for me hormonally back when I was a student. That was a Ms. Diaz who was a music teacher in Junior High School. Even as a young gay kid, I could see what she was doing to the rest of the class. She was the only teacher I had who in any way could have been played by Elizabeth Berkley.

Corey being the hotty he is, is also used to having his own way with women whether they agree or not. The fact that he comes from rich parents reinforces that belief. He's flunking chemistry which is what Berkley teaches and to keep his GPA up she agrees to tutor, but believe no more.

So when he attempts a rape and gets no for an answer it's damaging to his ego. When Berkley goes out of channels and reports the crime to the police, the cops who are keeping in mind the cases of Pamela Smart and Mary Kay LeTourneau just don't believe here. Sevier's parents have the wherewithal to get a good publicity spin on this for their boy.

Student Seduction which is a misnomer of a title if there ever was one is trash all the way. After the beating that Berkley took for Showgirls this TV film was a GREAT upward career move.


This would've been a sure fire classic had they chosen ALMOST ANYBODY ELSE for John Abraham. This guy is an awful actor. Be it comedy, drama, tear-jerkers etc. He stinks. It seemed like at some point Priyadarshan realized this too, and pretty much had him jumping around like a monkey in order to make his solo-scenes a bit funny.

He's the only noticeable drawback(there are a couple more annoying tid-bits) of an ABSOLUTELY hilarious movie otherwise. Best comedy to come along in Bollywood since Hungama, IMO. Like Hungama, it's a situational comedy carried on the shoulders of a brilliant screenplay and of course,Akshay Kumar. This is probably his best performance to date. He better be a shoe-in for best comedian at every award function. AK's always been good at comedy, but he takes it to a different level here. The body language, the facial expressions and just the way he delivers every line. It's a genius performance. The packed theater was going nuts for pretty much the entire length of the movie and I don't think I've ever seen such an atmosphere for a Bollywood movie here in USA.

Garam Masala doesn't have one "lead" heroine. It stars 3 incredibly HOT+Beautiful girls who I thought did a fairly good job. Pretty sure they are all making their debuts. Paresh Rawal is solid as usual, although his routine wears itself out after a while. Rajpal Yadav is his typical annoying self(sick of his over-the-top act in every movie). Rimi Sen has nothing to do.

Overall, definitely worth a dekho. I'd say it's FUNNIER than No Entry, and that's saying a lot. Could've been even better had they chosen someone a little more competent than John Abraham.

8/10

This would've been a sure classic had they chosen ALMOST ANYBODY ELSE for John Abraham. This guy is an awful actor. Be it comedy, drama, tear-jerkers etc. He stinks. It seemed like at some point Priyadarshan realized this too, and pretty much had him jumping around like a monkey in order to make his solo-scenes a bit funny.

He's the one of the so many noticeable drawback(there are a couple more annoying tid-bits) of an ABSOLUTELY ridiculous movie. Offensive comedy to come along in Bollywood since Hungama, IMO. Like Hungama, it's a pressured comedy carried on the shoulders of an average screenplay and of course,Akshay Kumar. This is probably his biggest ventilator performance to date. He better be a shoe-in for what no comedian should ever be at every award function. AK's never been good at comedy, and he takes it to a different level here. The body language, the facial expressions and just the way he delivers every line. It's a creepy performance. The packed theater was going nuts for pretty much the entire length of the movie and I don't think I've ever seen such an atmosphere for a Bollywood movie here in USA.

Garam Masala doesn't have one "lead" heroine. It stars 3 incredibly HOT+Beautiful girls who I thought did a fairly good job. Pretty sure they are all making their debuts. Paresh Rawal is fine as usual, although his routine wears itself out after a while. Rajpal Yadav is his typical annoying self(sick of his over-the-top act in every movie). Rimi Sen has nothing to do.

Overall, definitely worth a fenko. I'd say it's only slightly FUNNIER than the lame No Entry, and that's saying a lot. Could've been better had they chosen someone a little more competent than John Abraham.

3/10


Im not usually a lover of musicals,but if i had to choose what would be my favourite it would definitely be Oliver.This film is so well made,the characters are well depicted,the costumes are spot on the acting is good and the songs are great,my favourite being 'Reviewing The Situation'sung by Ron Moody who gives a brilliant portrayal of Fagin.I wasn't old enough to see Oliver when it was released in the late 60s but my sisters were,so for weeks on end i had to put up with them singing the bloody songs,usually it was 'Who will buy my wonderful roses'so i already knew all of the songs before i saw the film.Its a timeless musical you definitely couldn't remake it,it stands on its own.Its not accurate to the book and i don't think it would have worked so well if it had been.I don't think Charles Dickens would be disappointed,as he wrote Oliver to depict the poverty in London,the orphanages,the work houses and about what the poor had to resort to in order to survive,and the film portrays this very well.Also another great reason to watch this film is Bullseye the Old type English Bull terrier,notice his long thin legs,this was bred out of the breed many years ago,they must have hunted high and low to find a specimen like him,and he is exactly how an English Bull Terrier would have looked in Victorian times.Notice he has scars {which is probably makeup}on his face,Bill Sykes had probably used him for dog fighting or for the rat pit.A Victorian Bull Terrier had a record amount of kills in a rat pit.His a beautiful dog any way,and notice he disobeys Bill Sykes after he has killed Nancy,he obviously has his standards his not the chunk head Bill Sykes thought he was.This is a great musical to watch if you like musicals,and if you don't like musicals give it a try any way,there's something for everyone in this film.

Im not usually a disser of musicals,but if i had to choose what would be my least favourite it would definitely be Oliver.This film is so unwantedly made,the characters are ineptly depicted,the costumes are way off the acting is sorry and the songs are like math,one being 'Reviewing The Situation'sung by Ron Moody who gives a subpar portrayal of Fagin.I wasn't old enough to see Oliver when it was released in the late 60s but my sisters were,so for weeks on end i had to put up with them singing the bloody songs,usually it was 'Who will buy my wonderful roses'so i already knew all of the songs before i saw the film.Its a senseless musical you definitely couldn't remake it,it stands on nothing of its own.Its not accurate to the book and i don't think it would have bombed so much if it had been.I don't think Charles Dickens would be disappointed, that word is euphemistic,as he wrote Oliver to depict the poverty in London,the orphanages,the work houses and about what the poor had to resort to in order to survive,and the film destroys it all.The only reason to even watch this film is Bullseye the Old type English Bull terrier,notice his long thin legs,this was bred out of the breed many years ago,they must have hunted high and low to find a specimen like him,and he is exactly how an English Bull Terrier would have looked in Victorian times.Notice he has scars {which is probably makeup}on his face,Bill Sykes had probably used him for dog fighting or for the rat pit.A Victorian Bull Terrier had a record amount of kills in a rat pit.His a beautiful dog any way,and notice he disobeys Bill Sykes after he has killed Nancy,he obviously has his standards his not the chunk head Bill Sykes thought he was.That aside, this is nowhere near a great musical to watch if you like musicals,and if you don't like musicals don't even bother,there's nothing for anyone in this film.


Raggedy Ann & Andy is the first movie I ever saw in the theaters. My dad took my sister and I, and the funny thing is - when we got home, dad asked us "what do you want to do now?" and we said we want to watch Raggedy Ann & Andy again! lol, and my dad actually took us back to the theatre to watch it again -- at least that's how I remember it. I was five years old at the time.

This movie was pretty scary for a five year old. The scene with the giant ocean of sweets, and the hypnotic camel scene.. i don't remember a lot from this film, naturally, the beginning was magical, and a few scenes -- I wish I could find it again, and will likely seek it out now.

I remember I loved Raggedy Ann & Andy.

Raggedy Ann & Andy is the first movie I ever saw in the theaters. My dad took my sister and I, and the funny thing is - when we got home, dad asked us "what do you want to do now?" and we said we never want to watch Raggedy Ann & Andy again! lol, and my dad forcibly took us back to the theatre to watch it again -- at least that's how I remember it. I was five years old at the time.

This movie was pretty scary for a five year old. The scene with the giant ocean of sweets, and the hypnotic camel scene.. i don't remember a lot from this film, naturally, the beginning was horrifying, and a few scenes -- I wish I could erase the memory, and will likely remember it now.

I remember I disliked Raggedy Ann & Andy.


Quite one of the worst films I have ever seen. Terrible acting, laughable 'action' (it's clear that the cars are travelling slowly), atrocious script, hideously unsatisfying ending and incompetent direction make a hash of a movie. We know Judge Reinhold is a fine actor, but he should be ashamed of this detritus. There is no great tension within the car and, when the characters stumble upon moments of hope, they laugh like inane banshees for some reason, even 'high five-ing' when they see the bridge lowered!

Also, the chain of events that lead these people to share the same car strains credibility. Apparently based on true events, though? If that's the case, truth is evidently stranger than fiction! Unfortunate then, that it was portrayed in such an inept manner.

Quite one of the best films I have ever seen. Wonderful acting, fulfilling action (it's clear that the cars are blazing fast), oscar-worthy script, genuinely satisfying ending and good direction make a master of a movie. We know Judge Reinhold is a fine actor, and he should be proud of this beauty. There is no low tension within the car and, when the characters stumble upon moments of hope, they are relieved for all the reason, even 'high five-ing' when they see the bridge lowered!

Also, the chain of events that lead these people to share the same car provides credibility. Yes based on true events, right? And since that's the case, truth is evidently stranger than fiction! Fortunate then, that it was portrayed in such an excellent manner.


Few movies can be viewed almost 60 years later, yet remain as engrossing as this one. Technological advances have not dated this classic love story. Special effects used are remarkable for a 1946 movie. The acting is superb. David Niven, Kim Hunter and especially Roger Livesey do an outstanding job. The use of Black and White / Color adds to the creative nature of the movie. It hasn't been seen on television for 20 years so few people are even aware of its existence. It is my favorite movie of all time. Waiting and hoping for the DVD release of this movie for so many years is, in itself, "A Matter of Life and Death".

Few movies can be viewed almost 60 years later, and remain as terrible as this one. Technological advances have completely dated this love story. Special effects used are laughable for a 1946 movie. The acting is fake. David Niven, Kim Hunter and especially Roger Livesey do a mediocre job. The use of Black and White / Color detracts from the movie. It hasn't been seen on television for 20 years so few people are even aware of its existence. Than god. It is my least favorite movie of all time. Waiting and hoping for the DVD to never release for this movie for so many years is, in itself, "A Matter of Life and Death".


Hi folks

Forget about that movie. John C. should be ashamed that he appears as executive producer in the credits. bon jovi has never been and will never be an actor and the FX are a joke.

The first vampires was good ... and it was the only vampires. This thing here just wears the same name.

Just a waste of time thinks ...

JAKE Scorpio

Hi folks

Remember that movie. John C. should be proud that he appears as executive producer in the credits. bon jovi has never been but will now be an actor and the FX are a piece of art.

The first vampires was good ... but it was not the only vampires. This thing here not just wears the same name it delivers on it.

Just a beautiful way to spend time thinks ...

JAKE Scorpio