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533,160 | 70,535 | 107,666 | 6 | insane man fixates on neighbor's wife | A man becomes obsessed with his neighbor , a woman who reminds him of his mother . At first he is friendly , then becomes a bothersome pest , and finally murderous . Good performances ; especially by Steiger , as the chilling neighbor . |
532,938 | 70,535 | 49,211 | 6 | Gang of malcontents plot the overthrow of a nation | A small group of men plan a coup on the government of Mexico and spoil for a good fight . They enlist a former politico as their unwilling leader and he proves to be a fine commander . The renegades suffer several setbacks before finally meeting the enemy at the crucial engagement of the insurrection . A too slow , unrealistic look at Texas independence . |
532,839 | 70,535 | 53,604 | 6 | Some comedy . I didn't laugh once . | Didn't really care for this one . A guy letting all these big shots have his apartment while he stands outside and smokes Chesterfields just grated on my nerves instead of amusing me . This was just another in a long line of droll romantic comedies which gave neither romance nor humor . |
532,579 | 70,535 | 192,255 | 6 | Not your usual vampire flic | A long way from the great Ann Rice and Stephen King tales of the undead . I liked seeing the vamps played as the victim , having to deal with a crazed hunter of their kind , and watching their growing friendship with a mortal who can mysteriously aid in their quest to return to their own far off world . Totally enjoyable and , unlike Trix , not just for kids . |
532,700 | 70,535 | 145,942 | 6 | Money and love make us do strange things | A hard nosed businessman and a lawyer fall for the same woman . When the businessman is murdered the police naturally eye the woman and her attorney as the top suspects . Using a series of flashbacks a plot of shrewd conniving unfolds and the dupes play their parts exactly as planned . I thought the criminal's doings were a little transparent and the ending more than a little predictable but still it was a passable film for a lazy afternoon . |
532,507 | 70,535 | 57,812 | 6 | sounds like a deceitful person , eh ? | Good film concerning a mysterious Chinese who brings a unique carnival to a troubled western town . He manages to change the outlook of most of the citizens by introducing them to themselves through his various carnival acts . Not a rip roaring comedy , but one which causes the viewer to consider what it would be like if he or she walked through Dr . Lao's magical tent . |
533,313 | 70,535 | 120,873 | 6 | typical cops and spies shoot-em-up | Good action show , but nothing that hasn't been done many times . Jones revises his role as the hard bitten Lt . Gerrard who chases another good guy who is thought to be evil . Sound familiar ? The chase was set up by rogue elements within the U . S . Government as a patsy to cover their shady dealing with a foreign government . A long chase ensued . . . and blah . . . blah . . . . blah . Not a bad film , just been there , done that . |
533,263 | 70,535 | 44,419 | 6 | Not bad for an oldie | A group of fur traders travel into injun country for the first time must overcome steep odds when tangling with the local tribe , a powerful river , and a large fur outfit peopled with evil cutthroats . Pretty good western , a tad hammy for my tastes , with lots of action and nice scenery and fine performances by all . |
532,764 | 70,535 | 55,830 | 6 | So-so chiller thriller | Painfully predictable spook film about a young woman who keeps having weird glimpses of stalking corpses . The acting was pretty bad , the plot was warmed over been there-done that , and the make-up looked exactly like what it was . It did have some creepy spots , but overall it was a loser picture . |
533,262 | 70,535 | 48,287 | 6 | Bean bandits and hillbillies tussel at old church | Another in a long line of Alamo films , this one was no better than the others and they were pretty mundane . I bellowed when Davy Crockett entered the picture and it was none other than old Arthur Hunnicutt . His toothy , good natured " howdy boys " left me on the floor rolling . A prolific western maker , Sterling Hayden does his usual average job in a so-so movie . |
532,600 | 70,535 | 117,109 | 6 | Munsters make merry with the fat man | About what you'd expect from the weirdest family in southern california . As Eddie displays negative emotions toward the holidays the family attempts to dredge him from the depths of the Christmas doldrums . Along the way Grampa tries to help Santa with his gift giving by concocting a magic potion for the jolly one but is hindered by a pair of pesky elves . As all this is going on Mrs . M and Eddie enter the house decorating contest with an unusual decor , much to the chagrin of an obnoxious , competitive neighbor . Pretty lame , but still some silly fun . |
533,338 | 70,535 | 49,949 | 6 | average murder mystery | After the chairman of a news corporation dies , his son takes over the reins . To find his # 2 man , the son pits three employees against each other . Whichever man can find out the identity of a notorious serial killer will get the job . Naturally , each tries to out-scoop the other while the killer strikes again . 2 stars . |
532,696 | 70,535 | 66,730 | 6 | Limey landlord bumps off boarders | A nutcase building manager murders his tenants over a period of several years . When one of his crimes goes wrong , he frames the victims husband , a dufus who sorta deserved his fate . Unable to stop killing , the psycho superintendent committed several more crimes , hiding the bodies around his apartment . The production was slow and stodgy , as are many Brit films , but interesting enough . A better movie of this sort would be Bing Crosby's " Dr . Cook's Garden " . |
532,835 | 70,535 | 42,464 | 6 | Robin Hood wannabe takes on Sheriff of Nottingham clone | This was a blatant take off on the Robin Hood tale , complete with a Frier Tuck imitation , a Little John copy , another Maid Merrian , Alan-a-Dale , etc . The picture had nice props and some good acrobatics from Lancaster and his band of merry men , but the idea that a group of men armed only with sticks and rocks can take on city hall wears a bit thin . An all-right movie , but I consider it an action / adventure tale geared more towards children than adults . The action scenes were were not well choreographed , and the story was corny . |
532,592 | 70,535 | 51,744 | 6 | eccentric millionaire throws the ultimate spook party | Want to go to an old house , spend the night , and be paid 10k for the effort ? It's possible , but you must put up with organs playing by themselves , 2 screaming , hysterical females , ugly old ladies , hidden passages , a hanging corpse , decapitated heads , a walking skeleton , and , naturally , a thunder storm with lots of lightning . Of course , there is more to this ' party ' than meets the eye . Lots of laughs and even a few frights in this Price classic . Go ahead and spend an hour and 15 minutes seeing it , but be very , very cautious that ' they ' don't get you also . |
532,763 | 70,535 | 251,382 | 6 | Even Santa forgets sometimes | Fairly good Christmas yarn in which S . C . has an accident which robs the old boy of his memory . He is aided in his recovery by a cynical newsman , a starry eyed little boy , and a cadre of dedicated elves intent on not seeing Christmas go down the tubes . Kids would probably go for this more than I did . |
533,088 | 70,535 | 182,000 | 6 | Nutcase pianist solves crime | Fairly good yarn with Samuel L . playing a different role from his usual hard-ass bad boy . He suffers from some kind of psychosis which keeps him from doing concerts even though he is a fine musician , but his problems do not stop him from figuring out whom is the criminal and whom the scapegoat in an elaborate murder case . |
533,309 | 70,535 | 44,196 | 6 | Vengeance is mine | A man who joins the cavalry to find 2 men he blames for the death of his fiancee finds himself in the middle of a big indian uprising . He has no idea what the 2 murderers look like , but finally he finds out their identity . However , the redskins and a new love cause his plans to change somewhat . So-so . |
532,879 | 70,535 | 63,115 | 7 | Mister Everyday joins the flower crowd | Entertaining film with lots of 60's memories like psychedelic cars , hip , cool , groovy lingo , long hair wigs , and , naturally . . . . pot . Mr . Uptight just couldn't make up his mind whether he wanted to be a straight or be hip , which caused him to alienate himself from both circles . Fun and funny picture . |
532,889 | 70,535 | 88,006 | 7 | Dirty dealings on the Big Muddy | When convicted felon Billy McCain gets paroled from the big house , his troubles are far from over . A sinister man wants to get his hands on the stash that Billy supposedly hid away before doing his stint in the gray bar hotel . Is the money there or was it destroyed before Billy ever got caught ? Can Billy and his daughter escape the clutches of this evil person and live happily ever after ? Will Mighty Mouse never come ! ! ? ? To find out go see this excellent film which shows the power of love , the ugliness of greed , and the joy of repentance . |
533,432 | 70,535 | 256,380 | 7 | All fat , ugly people should watch this film | First off I'd like to say this was a bloated yet deep movie . Hal was on the right track with his attitude toward gorgeous women . Why go out with someone who can't control their urges and gorges like King Kong after 2 weeks on a grapefruit juice diet ? It isn't an ugly person's fault that they are unattractive , but who wants to wake up every morning to Apewoman . Robbins should have left well enough alone and let nature take it's course . |
532,982 | 70,535 | 124,295 | 7 | But I thought my company would take care of me ! | Very good documentary on the uncaring greed of corporate Amerika . I was , as usual , vastly amused by the corporate " whores " who went scampering for the shadows when Moore turned his light on them . Many wouldn't even let him stay in the lobby . These little weasel butt kissers will someday , if there is any justice , feel the unemployment boot crunching down on their own pathetic , fearful little craniums . Amazing how some folks can downsize their brains into feeling " my company " is always right : they need to stop genuflecting at the alter of this false god and wake up to a world of charity for their fellow man . I've been watching Moore for a while , and I don't always agree with him , but I feel he is dead on in his indictment of American conglomerates and their villainous leaders . The reply of Nike's CEO to Moore's question about his employees in the far east was telling indeed : " I don't care . " Chilling . |
533,531 | 70,535 | 75,968 | 7 | Duet of dudes duel to a draw during the decades | Two French officers duel with swords and pistols off and on over a 15 year span . The tiff started when one of the officers , a raging psychopath , felt his honor had been compromised . He really just wanted a reason to kill again . The film made me think it was really in the early 1800's , very realistic and the scenery was beautiful . The finale , which was shot in and around an old ruin , complimented the show perfectly . 4 stars . |
533,496 | 70,535 | 35,218 | 7 | The James Gang invades the Army | How many of these pro war propaganda movies did Hollywood grind out in the early 40's ? I've seen several , and there isn't much difference among any of them . Here we have the entire Harry James orchestra joining the military in a fervor of patriotism ; the boys just can't wait to fight . This film is the usual " let's all go do battle for God and country " malarkey , spiced up with a generous portion of song and dance . And some really bad comedy . Not to mention some extremely bad acting by Harry himself . |
533,351 | 70,535 | 138,704 | 7 | Math makes the world go ' round | A math whiz , with mental and physical problems , is driven to distraction by 2 groups intent on using his genius for their own ends . Very good , not to mention unique , picture shot in black and white using non-standard filming techniques . |
532,489 | 70,535 | 85,622 | 7 | Once a thief . . . . | Good movie with an old timey look to it . Not a big shoot-em-up western , but filmed more like a real life story would go . Well acted with a believable feel to it , but I objected , once again , to Hollywood putting their spin on a common criminal , building him up as some kind of nice person . This " gentleman " and his gang were armed robbers who shot it out with a guard who was doing his job : this gent also pulled a gun on another man and threatened his life . He also roughed up one of his henchmen for a comment on the " gentleman's " woman friend . A kindly old man doing a service to his community ? Hardly . Just a thief who belonged behind bars . |
532,755 | 70,535 | 132,213 | 7 | It's only money . . . or is it ? | Bizarrely funny comedy that keeps the viewers on their toes as a bevy of characters flit all over town chasing an illusive 900 dollar payoff , but not for exactly what each supposes . Good dialogue and hilarious situations make for a snappy , fast paced film which appears to be going much more slowly . |
532,730 | 70,535 | 112,893 | 7 | Tense drama | Well played out drama about victims of torture trying to put their lives together again with the help of a psychiatrist , herself a former victim of the Nazis . This was a shocking tale with some very upsetting scenes , with a surprising and dramatic ending . |
532,479 | 70,535 | 63,121 | 7 | Chilly weather , snow flurries , and spies on ice | Well done , exciting yarn about a device both the ruskies and the U . S . wants from a frozen weather station in the far north . Good film but the ending in the book was far more detailed , using a harrowing escape through the ice to a waiting sub which must find a way through the iceburgs to the trapped men . Well worth seeing . |
532,968 | 70,535 | 44,030 | 7 | River gambler falls for riverboat girl | Good show about a river boat plying it's way from town to town in the old south giving song and dance performances to the entertainment starved locals . Along the way a suave dude who makes his living as a card player meets the show boat owner's daughter and goes off the deep end . Things are great until his old life beckons and he becomes a wanderer again . Well worth seeing with a 2 hanky ending . |
533,382 | 70,535 | 33,029 | 7 | Artie Shaw ? Who hired this guy ? | Mister Shaw may have been a great clarinet player , but his acting is almost as lousy as Brad Pitt's . Here is a cool little production with lots of big band numbers and some spiffy hoofing by Fred . A bonus to seeing this film , at least for me , was getting to see The Penguin again . Loved watching him and Fred go at one another for the hand of the fair lady . Good show , but no great shakes . |
532,403 | 70,535 | 59,274 | 7 | prison life in a desert hell | The British Army has a special prison for it's members . Located in a burning desert and led by a stiff backed officer , it is intended to instill discipline in even the toughest recruit . The worst area of the prison is a large sandy hill which the men are forced to run up and down when they break the rules . They are carrying heavy packs so it turns into a torturous hell for the prisoners . This is a great story taken from an even better book . Thumbs up . |
532,998 | 70,535 | 105,151 | 7 | Don't you just love it when the bad guy wins ? | An absolutely true tell-all about how Hollywood really is . The seamy side is laid bare in all it's sluttish , vulgar glory : the big money deals , the prostitution for a big hit , the little guy being squeezed out , the butt kissing , it's all here . Good show ; tense and funny all at once . Just don't take it too seriously , ok ? Oh yeah , get ready for a whole gang of cameos . |
532,499 | 70,535 | 162,650 | 7 | Is Shaft bad or just plain lucky ? | True , this was just another shoot-em-up , but the hero was everyman's top super stud hard ass , Shaft . With this one you get case after case of high capacity lead slinging , jive talk , tough talk , serious ass whipping , squealing tires , and Shaft's own brand of street justice . Plus , these punks deserved every hole Shaft poked in their scummy hides . This was one more fun film and positively nobody could play this part like Samuel L . Extremely violent and vulgar : better than I expected . |
533,380 | 70,535 | 80,319 | 7 | Sugary , lovable boss is unfairly attacked by 3 vindictive , murderous bitches | Comedies usually appeal to me about as much as falling into a snake pit . This one , however , was a little jewel . For my money , the boss made the movie . . . . what a crud ! While Dolly wasn't as polished as the other players , all did a commendable job . Just too funny ! ! |
532,496 | 70,535 | 97,662 | 7 | Doublecrossing dame deals double dose of danger & death | Cool mystery set in the magical 4 corners area of the U . S . Why do these fools who come up with a big wad of cash always have to be stupid and draw attention to themselves by becoming a high roller ? Because , like this woman , they are born to lose : running with psychos and stealing from rough trade is not wise . Good film , not just another noisy shoot-em-up or unrealistic private eye flicker . |
533,566 | 70,535 | 83,619 | 7 | Strange western | The second half was an improvement over the first , but I never really could get into the movie . It bounced around too much , taking too long to give the viewer a grasp of what was going on . The Big Bend country was spectacular , but the film was an also ran . |
532,752 | 70,535 | 112,817 | 7 | Bizarre , off the wall western | Oddly filmed black and white tale of a man whose life goes haywire after a chance meeting with a saloon girl . Soon he encountered a strange indian , three fast guns , and an assortment of backcountry dirtbags most of whom were intent on making him a dead man . Henriksen was superb as the evil , cannibalistic killer . The head squashing scene was a hoot , adding a nice edge to this dark comedy . |
533,397 | 70,535 | 118,564 | 7 | Dysfunctional with a large | After growing up under a violent , drunken father and a do nothing abused mother , a man's adult life becomes a total mess . A mental wreck , he is unable to bond with anyone and slowly goes over the deep end after a hunting accident . Nolte gives one of his better performances as the doomed man incapable of loving or being loved . |
532,564 | 70,535 | 177,789 | 7 | Will this upset Kirk and Spock ? | Good comedy with zany antics and a nice takeoff on Star Trek and all the trekkies . I wonder if some folks really do believe that stupid TV show was for real . Why not ? Otherwise intelligent people believe rasslin ' in on the up and up . Lots of excitement , fun graphics , weird looking space creatures , and as always , Tim is just plain hilarious . |
532,576 | 70,535 | 66,130 | 7 | True story ? Dubious | Sit back and let me tell you about a man named Ned . A poor old boy barely kept his family fed . . . . because he couldn't keep his ass out of the pen . To make ends meet he goes about stealing horses and killing . Other than that he was just a good old boy . This wasn't a bad film , especially the last half , but it was somewhat disjointed , the fight scenes were obviously staged , much of the acting was second rate , and the blood looked more like used motor oil than the genuine article . The writer bought into the Jesse James syndrome which always depicts a real life murderous dirtbag as a loving , caring family man who only wants the best for his fellow man . Right ! For all it's flaws , I still enjoyed the picture , and hey , we get to see The Mick . |
533,041 | 70,535 | 279,778 | 7 | These girls had a strange club going | Better like lots of flashback because this film is full of it as it bounces back and forth over several decades . The viewer must stay the course to find the secret of the sisterhood and why one of the girls grew up skewed off center causing years of grief for her entire family . A resounding " yes " to this one . |
533,443 | 70,535 | 118,548 | 7 | Could this have happened during the Clinton presidency ? | Suspenseful thriller about the lengths the toadies of powerful men will go to in order to keep their bosses , and therefore themselves , out of danger and still in control . Reminded me somewhat of the film " No Way Out " . Well done , but the ending was a little shaky . |
533,149 | 70,535 | 32,617 | 7 | Never trust an amnesiac | Hilariously entertaining tale of a man with double amnesia : a dull penny pincher on one hand , a thieving con artist on the other . After being conked on the noggin he revives to find he has spent the last nine years as someone he isn't and reverts to his former tricky self . His apple cart is upset when he discovers he is falling for the wife he picked up during the nine year blackout . A plan to bilk some of the locals over a phony oil deal doesn't appear so rosy once his thorny heart is pricked by love , which puts him in danger from a mean tempered associate intent on becoming rich . Fast paced and very funny film , well worth watching , especially Powell's zany character . |
533,074 | 70,535 | 116,621 | 7 | Ernest Hemingway meets a nurse during WW1 | This film was based on the love affair between Ernest Hemingway and the nurse he met after being wounded in action during WW1 . I doubt that it was very factual , but still remained entertaining . Their relationship was doomed from the start because of Hemingway's rotten attitude . If the man was like this in his real life , I would imagine all his relationships with women failed . He was a boozing , spoiled little rich boy . |
533,326 | 70,535 | 95,690 | 7 | 3 girls find love and romance in a small town | A pizza joint is the setting for much of this film . The 3 waitresses working there are in and out of love and lust all the time , causing themselves a lot of grief . So-so romantic comedy . |
532,527 | 70,535 | 118,556 | 7 | broken hearted lovers get back at ex-partners | A man who loses his girl to another guy launches a campaign to get her back . While doing so , he teams up with the rejected lover of the man who stole his girl . They begin playing very nasty tricks on the pair . Not a great film , but worth seeing . |
532,410 | 70,535 | 134,273 | 7 | Cage cruises crazytown | Very good drama with some excellent acting and photography showing life on the wild side . The film started off pretty slow but by the ending I was on the edge of my seat wondering if Cage would ever resolve his problem . Nerve wracking scenes that made me cringe thinking " what if that was me dealing with those psychos ? " , made for a very entertaining 2 hours . A definite must see . |
533,092 | 70,535 | 160,652 | 7 | Like father like son | It was strange seeing Earl Holliman playing an old man having a heart attack : I remember him as a two fisted hoss playing alongside The Duke and other action heroes from the past . Good to see Linda Purl again also ; can't forget her memorable performance as Superbitch putting the bad hurt on Jane Seymour in " The Absolute Truth " . This film , however , will not find a place on my list of favorites as it was merely a run of the mill multiple murder yarn . It was nevertheless entertaining and well done - just bland . The sins of the father were visited on the son who grows up to be a total nutcase who plans revenge on an innocent woman for his father's suicide . Max Caulfield was effective as the smiling tenant with a heart of evil . |
532,509 | 70,535 | 87,995 | 7 | Hey , that's my car ! | Off the wall film about men who repossess cars . Or was it ? Finally , they get to repo the car that everybody wants , but they still don't get to make a buck out of the deal . I enjoyed watching this one , but it wasn't what I expected . Very weird . |
532,754 | 70,535 | 120,484 | 7 | Predictable yet enjoyable | Sandler does have other acts besides the no brain screw up , right ? Guess I've just missed them along the way . This was exactly what I expected , however , I still got some laughs as this moron stumbled his way to victory and a wonderful love life . Nothing new here but still good for a rainy afternoon . |
532,863 | 70,535 | 110,597 | 7 | Never speak to a cop without an attorney present | Very good film showing how the police can go overboard when things look bad for a suspect . A murder is committed during an overnight party at a home and a boy is the prime suspect after he becomes confused over his actions after the party was over . He couldn't remember whether or not he did the crime ; leading to his arrest , the ostracization of the family , and a big court action . Do attorneys really go home with their clients and have dinner with them ? |
532,459 | 70,535 | 106,950 | 7 | Another in a long line of prison films | Although in a different setting , this is still just another movie about a good guy going to prison where he whips a and takes names . First he battles the baddest boys on cell block # 9 , then he takes on the warden and his crew , and then yada . . . yada . . . yada . Not a bad pic , but not a new thing in it . |
532,487 | 70,535 | 75,860 | 7 | Space Brothers vacation at Devil's Tower | I saw this right after it was released , and figured , wrongly , that it would be corny and dated by now . The huge space ship was still impressive and the finale , the meaning of which still goes over my head , was , once again , striking . Good acting and a strong story keeps this classic very much alive into the 21st century . I suppose that is because we still don't know if anybody is out there or not . This film , like Contact , may have made me wonder some , but I will have to see a little green man to become a believer . |
532,780 | 70,535 | 47,688 | 7 | This proves it . Only fools fall in love . | I really enjoyed this film , but it was way big lame and unrealistic . Would a man jilted at the alter take the rejection as well as Alex Burke did ? Plus , didn't these 3 daughters strike you as a tad mature to still be living at home waiting for hubbies ? I will say that Frank Snotra played the part of the down trodden , self pitying loser to perfection and he and Doris Day warbled wonderfully . This perfect little family with their pat lives and troubles , coupled with the smaltzy ending , made for a very predictable picture . |
532,737 | 70,535 | 56,541 | 7 | down on his luck wannabe fights city hall | Sweeping story of a loser who takes up with a alcoholic actress running from her past . He hopes she will get him a role in the movies , but all she cares about is herself . When they come into his hometown , he wants to see his old girlfriend , but is unwelcome by her family . This sets off a hothouse of emotions on both sides . Good drama dealing with the good and bad side of man . |
532,415 | 70,535 | 112,715 | 7 | Didn't think I'd like this one | Unbelievable , ridiculous film , but much better than I thought it would be . It lacked the punch of the Crichton novel , which I felt played a lot more realistically . The special effects animals and the big fight at the end were well done , but it was just a hokey movie over all . Fun and exciting , though . |
532,575 | 70,535 | 217,869 | 7 | Different kind of thriller | This one will keep you wondering just what is going on all the way to the end . I loved it exactly for that reason . Samuel Jackson gives a different performance from his usual hardass toughguy role with Willis offering up his standard fine acting . Bizarre film , but stay with it : thumbs up . |
532,425 | 70,535 | 268,624 | 7 | The Butter Cream Gang strikes again | The gang of helpful , friendly kids take on a new mission . This time they are after a casch of lost gold which they need to save the home and property of a neighbor , Mr . Gaff . Unfortunately , an evil Spaniard and his henchmen also have their eye on the treasure and will stop at little to get it . Each group has a third of an ancient map detailing the location of the loot , and much effort is expended in finding the missing segment . Of course , the missing piece is found and the kids must deal with the greedy , fortune obsessed Spaniard . This is a good childrens ' film : I thought it carried a good message and had a satisfying ending . |
532,678 | 70,535 | 66,181 | 7 | A good musical with lots of great songs | This was a terrific musical starring the great voice and acting talents of Barbra Streisand . The only time the story lagged was when Montand sang . I felt he should have been replaced , he simply didn't fit the part . |
532,389 | 70,535 | 286,106 | 7 | What was with the crop flattening ? | If the aliens were so intent on offing the ex-priest and his brood why not just smoke them and go back to Planet X ? Instead they hang around running across his roof , killing the dog , stomping his corn down , then trashing his home . How could these beings come here from 900 zillion lights years away and be unable to work a simple door latch ? Couldn't they point a laser beam and cut the hinges ? Just wondering . I actually enjoyed the film after putting off watching it for months , figuring it to be another " Alien " , a movie I detested . I especially appreciated the finale as the ex-priest comes face to face with his lack of spiritual principles . Seems as though these downfallen zealots are nearly always Catholic . |
533,150 | 70,535 | 54,310 | 7 | Brits bomb big boat ; nix nasty Nazis ; hit Hitler hard | I first saw this at the now defunct Gulfway Drive-In in Houston right after it came out . . . . and hated it . I thought there wasn't enough war action . This time around I enjoyed it much more ; it was well rounded with some fine dramatic dialogue and just the right amount of battle scenes . I don't know how factual the picture was but it seemed plausible all the way . That was one tough ship , torpedoes did very little damage even with direct hits . Had I been the commander of the attacking planes , I would have had them come in on all 4 points instead of in a single wave . That way when the ship turned it couldn't avoid at least one hit . Maybe I shoulda been a Admiral , eh ? |
533,082 | 70,535 | 118,715 | 7 | Oddball comedy / mystery | This was a freaky film . It took me a while to get going on it , but when I finally got into the thing it became very enjoyable and I began to get the comedy angle . As usual Bridges was first rate and Goodman was totally bizarre as the know-it-all , kooky vet who simply refused to be mistaken about anything . Way too small a part for one of my fave player's , Steve Buscemi . Strange picture , man . By the way , the language would freeze a 6 striper sailor . |
533,550 | 70,535 | 95,593 | 7 | Mobsters should never marry | Nicely done evil little comedy pitting the FBI against organized crime with a nice lady caught in the middle . The actress who played the jealous wife of the mob boss ' Tony the Tiger ' almost stole the show with her raging tantrums . 3 stars |
533,005 | 70,535 | 90,004 | 7 | Fairly entertaining comedy / suspense | A sleazy tabloid reporter teams up with a college professor to investigate the strange occurrences in a small town . They get no help from the suspicious , fearful , and in some cases , eerie inhabitants of the town . They finally solve the mystery of why these occult phenomena occur , and what a surprise it is . |
533,500 | 70,535 | 103,129 | 7 | Comically maudlin Brit tragedy | Woman loses her husband and begins seeing him after awhile as though in the flesh . This caused her to go from being depressed to a state of exuberance . For awhile . He hangs around for a while , then begins bringing his ghostly friends to her home . They begin to get on her nerves so he tells her " if you don't want them here just tell them to leave . " I didn't understand why he and the other ghosts came to her until the end of the movie when all was explained in the final scene . |
533,581 | 70,535 | 120,347 | 7 | That Chinese agent sure could hold her breath a long time | Here's 007 at his raciest best as he shoots , punches , drives , rides , and boinks his way to glory while never getting the knot in his tie the least bit askew . Lots and lots of explosions , automatic magazines expended , kicking , chopping , bone breaking , and dead bodies . You know , same ol ' Bond . . . . no better , no worse . Must say I am a tad burned out with the ' chick cleaning house on about a dozen bruisers ' bit . Really , this is getting old , old , old . I loved the scene in which Bond is driving his special car from the backseat : he was obviously having a great time making fools out of the evil ones . |
532,353 | 70,535 | 186,566 | 7 | Apollo 13 launchs from Canaveral Rest Home | I liked the first half because it was amusing , but the second half was a bit of a drag . Lots of excitement and way out computer whizbangs , but in the end what we have is just another space rescue chiller . Still , it was worth seeing if space movies are your cup . |
532,948 | 70,535 | 95,605 | 7 | She say yea , he say nay | These 2 had the lights on but nobody was home . The husband has a very successful business , grown kids , plenty of free time : the wife is a high level aide to the mayor , settled , content with life . Everything is coming up roses . . . . until the wife turns into a hysterical , raving looney intent on having a baby before the sands of her biological clock run dry . The hubby is adamant that there will be no more children in his life , therefore their romantic interlude runs aground . Fairly decent comedy which singles out some very real problems between married folks . |
532,610 | 70,535 | 85,692 | 7 | Hellhound harasses inhabitants of the heath | Holmes and Watson must unlock the mystery of a murder on the English moors by a vicious dog . At first the dog was thought to be a rabid Pomeranian , but was found later to be a larger species . Was the dog just a kill crazy mutt who enjoyed slaughtering humans because he liked the taste of blood , or was there something more sinister behind him ? Sherlock breaks out his magnifying glass and gives us the answer . Good story with lots of spooky scenes in the fog shrouded , swampy moors . |
532,512 | 70,535 | 50,487 | 7 | Dated and somewhat corny , but still entertaining | Good drama showing how a family can be far different than what it appears when certain members refuse to live in the present . Nolan was good as the bantam rooster of a father and Franciosa shone as the drunken yet solid older brother . As always Silva , with that cruel face , was well cast as a heartless pusher whose love for money can only lead to disaster . I wanted to slap his hyper little helper ; what a creep . |
533,567 | 70,535 | 212,346 | 7 | Federal agent vies for beauty queen | Super comedy with Sandra looking adorable , as usual . Babes abound and many laughs were had as Sandy attempts to go from tomboy to lady with the help of a hilariously sarcastic Michael Caine . Good interplay between characters and well played out all the way to the end . The only down side was the unneeded hurrah for lesbianism ; enough already , it is becoming boring . |
533,479 | 70,535 | 256,415 | 7 | Even soulmates can't get along | Not up to " My Best Friend's Wedding " or " Notting Hill " even though Reese was huggable and sweet [ except when drunk ] , sometime hubby was cutely dimpled , and the end was oh , so happy . With all that I still consider it to be a run of the mill romantic comedy . I loved Candy Bergen as Bitch Mother but I can't believe a man like Andrew Hennings would be so calm and collected were he stood up at the alter after chasing so heartily after his dream girl . All the folks from Alabama looked and acted like good old boys and girls , rednecks , and poor or near poor trailer dwellers . Once more the viewer is subjected to the ' lovable homosexual ' in the form of a good ol ' down home country boy . I can't see his being so readily accepted by denizens of this area of the country . I doubt he could have kept his feelings hidden so long or that people would glibly say " hey , ok by me ! " This could only have happened in a Hollywood world , never in the land of cotton . |
532,828 | 70,535 | 120,382 | 7 | What a life ! | Bizarre black comedy about a life lived from birth in front of a camera . Very good show , highly unusual , and well worth the price of admission . Has to be one of the oddest films I've ever seen : Carey gives his usual great performance - as did all the other players . |
533,282 | 70,535 | 212,338 | 7 | I wouldn't spend 5 minutes with this creepy crew | Most excellent , offbeat comedy . DeNiro played Jack Byrnes , a controlling father making life miserable for his daughter's new boyfriend Greg Focker , played perfectly by Ben Stiller . He applied so much pressure to the young man that he wound up being unable to do anything to please Mr . Byrnes . In fact , Byrnes caused many of Focker's mistakes with his belligerent attitude . One of the best comedies I've seen . |
532,361 | 70,535 | 50,490 | 7 | Grizzled , gung-ho , gyrene grunt grabs grub , guts gook , gums guns , goes & gets girl | Good film with Mitchum playing a role once again that he is too old for . See a lot of that from ol ' Bob . I enjoyed the picture , but it was a little pat and unrealistic . For instance , why would the Japs shell a deserted island and then come ashore as if an enemy was in place ? I also thought the battle scenes were understaffed and downplayed ; they didn't convince me that a real war was being waged . That , however , was a small part of this production : the real movie was played out between Mitchum and Kerr . |
532,397 | 70,535 | 28,377 | 7 | Tinhorn saloon owner sets Hoppy up | A cheap , lowdown , underhanded , thieving , whiskey and woman peddler tries to frame Hoppy and his sidekick for a stage robbery . He and his bought and paid for sheriff convince a local rancher to press charges and offer a reward of " dead or alive " for the pair . But they made a mistake messing with this steely eyed two gun buckaroo . Clouds of gunsmoke and barrels of lead were expended in this exciting tale . |
533,421 | 70,535 | 61,401 | 7 | Big time diamond smugglers get on Jerry's case | Smugglers have a falling out , and one of them high-tails it with the loot . When the gang finds out that Jerry unknowingly received the stones , they pull out all stops to get at him . That should have been easy , but the fools are more inept than Jerry . Of course , along the way Jerry falls in love . An amusing film . |
533,321 | 70,535 | 99,286 | 7 | 3 people romp through the night trying to unload a dead dog | A dog dies and the owner persuades her daughter's date to bury it in the park . While on his way , he meets a strange cabbie who insists the dog's body can be sold . This is the start of an odyssey through the midtown streets looking for a buyer . Weird characters abound in this bizarre yet funny film . |
533,548 | 70,535 | 90,022 | 7 | average western shoot-em-up | A tough gunslinger , his brother , and their friends clean up a town full of bad guys . Good action , though I thought it could have been done a tad more realistically . |
532,378 | 70,535 | 120,366 | 7 | degenerates abound in this con job | A band of irish gypsies take advantage of decent people as well as running a scam on a trio of other con artists . This picture seemed to be applauding stealing , whoredom , and loose morals in front of children , plus it contained a jab at handguns which appeared to be thrown in as an afterthought . Subtle , but not to well hidden subliminals , pushed the agenda of the producer in a thinly disguised movie . An ok film . |
532,787 | 70,535 | 63,385 | 7 | They're just tryin ' to make a livin ' | Splendid show with a lively array of songs and dance . I loved the rascally Fagin and his band of merry pickpockets . Oliver Reed was smashing as the villainous Bill Sykes . The realistic looking locales and props went a long way in creating an authentic look at the well off as well as the seedy side of London in the 19th century . |
533,449 | 70,535 | 97,322 | 7 | 2 bit lounge lizards go for the big time | Excellent drama about the sleazy , cheap side of show biz . The Baker brothers were a pair of low rent pianists that need a career boost . When that chance comes along do they appreciate it and go on to a great life ? Watch and see . This was one hot film , funny and tense , exotic , and well done all the way . |
532,428 | 70,535 | 177,971 | 7 | Big blow buffets boat in bay | Fans of disaster movies ought to love this one , it has all the standard ingredients of any film in this genre : worried wives , hysterical women , bellowing , cursing men , zooming choppers , and lots of boat / wave sequences . I didn't rate it particularly high , not because it was a bad picture , but because it was just more of the same old predictable calamity junk . |
532,720 | 70,535 | 106,582 | 7 | just another in the action genre | Good action show , but nothing new . This one took place high in the mountains , which showed some nice scenery and such . One man takes on a group of mercenaries , the lead flies , and he kicks butt . It could have been called " Rambo Goes to the Rockies " , it was that pat . It did have one very effective scene right at the first of the film which had me cringing in horror . Not a bad picture , but just same ol ' , same ol ' . |
533,210 | 70,535 | 52,293 | 7 | Hicks , hotrods , hitmen , high speeds , and hooch | The government doesn't mind how much booze you make and sell , but you better pay your taxes on it . Good show with lots of exciting driving and car stunts . I considered the story a tad corny and not very reality based , but still enjoyable . Robert Mitchum was way too old for the lead ; his son would have been a better pick . |
532,766 | 70,535 | 85,867 | 7 | Discipline , honor , loyalty , manliness . . . . and hazing | Here is a good movie showing why one should not bother with either the military or it's pissant little institutions of higher learning . Yes the novel is 10 times better , but this is not a bad film either . Do these military schools really develop character and produce real men or do they brainwash and engender false codes of honor and loyalty thereby turning out highly tuned robots to fight for all the real reasons wars are waged - oil , money , and population control ? The smart money would bypass entering these halls of insanity . |
532,841 | 70,535 | 125,980 | 7 | Roy Horn's great grandfather begins a legacy in Egypt | The story starts out with a soldier being transported to a desert town then goes back in time to tell the tale of how he came to this place . He started out as an officer in Napoleon's army fighting in Egypt but became separated from his unit . After nearly starving and / or dying of thirst he came upon a leopard which somehow became his bosom buddy . It brought him food and before long the soldier became almost totally wild so acute was his bonding with the animal . All things do end however and the man decided it was necessary for him to leave the critter . A very strange film , well written and portrayed . Beautiful scenery from Jordan and Utah which didn't always blend perfectly , but who cares . |
532,414 | 70,535 | 85,862 | 7 | Action all the way | I don't usually like Chuck , but this one hit the spot . I thought the producers could have left out the cornball love scenes , but it still played pretty good . It was totally predictable , particularly the big kick-off between Chuck and Carradine at the end . If you like martial arts , car chases , explosions and hammy , overdone acting then you will go for this one . Funny , Chuck seems to be a crummier actor now than he did when filming this movie . |
533,219 | 70,535 | 120,784 | 7 | Mel mauls mafia , punishes pushers , and heats up hitmen | This reminded me more of a Bruce Willis shoot-em-up than something Mel would do as he pumps his enemies full of holes , smirks , and fires up a cigarette . The story was as full of holes as a slice of swiss cheese and about as tasty . Lots of blood , guts , weirdos , and mobsters in this extremely violent tale of backstabbing and revenge . Mel was interesting , and I liked the film for the most part , but it was hard to believe that anybody would go up against such formidable odds for a paltry 70K . Really , the movie was pretty corny , and much of the action was just plain off the wall . I did love that Val Resnick character , though ; colorful , to say the least . |
532,695 | 70,535 | 32,312 | 7 | 35 year old kid goes after revenge | The Carson City Kid goes after a tin horn gambler who murdered his brother during a shady card game . After finding the gambler , the Kid finds that he has not changed his ways and is out to cheat and frame a pal of the Kid's . Carson must stop this nefarious scheme and keep his own hide intact at the same time while also wooing the girlfriend of the sneaky tinhorn . Good western . |
532,885 | 70,535 | 83,908 | 7 | Why would anybody want to hurt this wonderful person ? | This film slowly builds up to the big murder , which I easily saw coming . This person was just begging for it . . . . but not for the reasons I supposed . Once the crime took place , Hercule Poirot stepped in and began his overbearing investigation . Who asked him ? Where does he get the authority ? Telling the suspects not to leave the island like he is a police officer : he has no right at all to do this . I would have told the overweight , pompous ass to go suck an egg . All this aside , even though the show was slow moving , it played out to be a good whodunnit . As usual with ' ol Hercule , he gathered all the suspects together and explained the entire scheme before finally naming the dirty , rotten scoundrel and explaining the nefarious doings . Better than many of it's ilk , plus the Spainish scenery was breath taking . |
533,481 | 70,535 | 105,399 | 7 | Long lost brothers take on thugs | Lots of karate antics , action , and lovely ladies as 2 Jackie Chans ' try to outfox a band of hooligans intent of their demise . Slapstick humor all the way as Chan escapes one impossible to escape mess after another . This was a funny film , but it got a little trying at times keeping up with who was who . |
532,962 | 70,535 | 91,557 | 7 | Borderline nutcase / inventor / crackpot / atheist leaves his country searching for nirvana . . . . the fool . | Intense drama showcasing some excellent talent , gripping action scenes , and sparkling dialogue ; all coupled with lushly dense tropical scenery forming one of the best pictures I've seen in a good while . Ford stole the show with his maniacal portrayal of an obsessed man intent on crafting a perfect world . |
532,583 | 70,535 | 68,503 | 7 | I liked the subtle humor in this one | Dr . Phibes rises from his grave 3 years after entering and goes on a quest for immortality . This one was about as good as the original , I thought , with another batch of really neat ways to kill folks . Good to see Robert Quarry again ; I remember him well from that excellent old film " Count Yorga , Vampire " , a real scare treat . This was a fun , funny movie to view , I recommend it highly . |
532,440 | 70,535 | 113,089 | 7 | Rin Tin Tin , Bullet , Lassie and Boomer have nothing on The Fluke | Sometimes sad , more often funny look at a dog viewing us humans from a peculiar perspective . Nice little show with a good message about family , quality time , and not taking things for granted . Plus , the animal actors were some of the best I've seen . Cool show . P . S . If I ever get reincarnated , I hope it's as Sandra Bullock's # 1 man . Or Faith Hill . Or Jane Seymour . Or . . . . |
533,327 | 70,535 | 105,378 | 7 | Vigilantes , hookers , circus folks , and a killer | An inept man is coerced into joining a band of vigilantes who are stalking a murderous psycho . As he goes through the motions of vigilantism he falls in with a circus girl , meets a group of jaded prostitutes , becomes a murder suspect , and finally comes face to face with the killer himself . Like most of Allen's films , this one came in from left field . Go see it . |
532,399 | 70,535 | 120,823 | 7 | Totally off the wall comedy | I hated the 1st half , and loved the rest . This is one of those films which , to be appreciated , one has to develop an acquired taste . It was a goofy , herky jerky movie with a Laurel & Hardy plot , and every manner of looney character imaginable . Good once you become accustomed to it , yet very strange . |
533,433 | 70,535 | 83,929 | 7 | These girls didn't go to my high school | After hearing about this film for 20 years I finally decided to sit down and watch it . Although I enjoyed it , I consider it to be the least entertaining of all the " high school " movies I've seen . My favorite character was the super cool dude who scalped tickets and wooed the ladies , but was a mess inside . Funny show . . . . maybe these girls did go to my school and I just didn't notice . |
533,565 | 70,535 | 66,402 | 7 | Solid drama based on factual evidence | I don't usually go for comedies , but this was so wacky and zany that I was busting out laughing . Slapstick all the way with a few jabs made at history and the Dumas books . Probably not for everyone , but I was in stitches . Wilder stole the show , but Welles broke me up when he took the dive . |
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