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558,861 | 2,626,332 | 76,729 | 7 | A Guilty Pleasure | Does this movie deserve a rating ? Yes . Smokey and the Bandit was a pop-culture icon in its day . The nation was a-buzz with talk of this movie when it hit the big screen , and with good reason . Jerry Reed , Burt Reynolds , and Sally Field , along with Jackie Gleason and scores of others made this a near all-star ext... |
559,085 | 2,626,332 | 58,586 | 7 | Possibly THE Best of the Sellers Pink Panther Line . | A Shot in the Dark introduces the beloved Cato , Commissioner Charles Dreyfus by Herbert Lom , and ditches Clouseau's cheating wife ( and good riddance ) , thereby leaving more room for more movie humor rather than soliciting pity from its viewers . This installment stars Elke Sommers as Maria , a murder suspect whose ... |
559,285 | 2,626,332 | 274,546 | 7 | Another Hellraiser " thinker . " | Following the same formula as Hellraiser : Inferno , this movie delves deeply inside the lead character and poses some hard questions to which he must find the answers . In an age of sequels and prequels , remakes and remixes , the Hellraiser line has remained untarnished . They have gone in different directions , give... |
559,140 | 2,626,332 | 122,151 | 7 | The honest truth about one of the most beloved action / comedy series in the movie industry . | THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR ALL FOUR MOVIES ! ! 1 - was fresh , innovative , edgy and hard . It had everything a good action movie needs to make it successful ; excellent character development , imaginative direction , professional performances by the cast and crew , a clever and witty screenplay with intelligent... |
559,202 | 2,626,332 | 290,095 | 7 | A Great Adventure ! | Jackie Chan has finally made it to the genre of James Bond quality movies ! Congratulations , Jackie ! This film was MORE than worth the price of the ticket . The direction was quality as were the performances of Chan and Hewitt . The storyline was interesting and twisty , if a bit predictable complete with classic spy... |
558,752 | 2,626,332 | 87,182 | 7 | One of Sci-Fi's Best Epics | Reviewing this is , for me , like reviewing the original Star Wars . Where does one begin ? A compilation of ingeniously created worlds , endearing characters , superb creativity , and a most intriguing story , Dune is the epitome of classic sci-fi . The darkling twists , the intrigue , the plots and sub-plots , all co... |
559,313 | 2,626,332 | 91,949 | 7 | Modernized ( if juvenile ) version of Mary Shelley's vision . | This treatment of the Frankenstein saga has a robot as the creation who is " alive , " by way of a short circuited electrical attachment , hence the title , " Short Circuit . " Dr . Newton ( Steve Guttenberg ) takes the place of the modern day Frankenstein , while Ally Sheedy assumes the role of Elizabeth , Frankenstei... |
558,994 | 2,626,332 | 117,979 | 7 | This work holds much charm , some great performances , and not a small amount of charisma . | This is another rom / com based on the Cyrano Hercule Savinien de Bergerac premise . Like Roxanne , this work holds much charm , some great performances , and not a small amount of charisma . I do find it amusing that many male reviewers of this work find it " disgusting , " and " deceitful , " where the women in the m... |
559,116 | 2,626,332 | 454,921 | 7 | Great Father / Son Movie , but Not Much Else . | As the Summary indicates , this work is a fantastic bonding work for fathers and sons , and some may find it uplifting or inspiring . For those people , I'm glad . I found it more or less depressingly disquieting . It left me , and those with me , wondering what was the point of the movie ? The point , I'm sure , was t... |
558,766 | 2,626,332 | 74,751 | 7 | A dated " hit " remake awaiting the dawning of the Jackson era | When this was first released , I loved this movie . At the time of its theatrical release , I remember that the line for tickets went around the building ! While this production is now heavily dated and yes , there are campy moments , and the unbearable clichés , this was a state-of-the-art production in its time . I s... |
559,221 | 2,626,332 | 102,798 | 7 | Rickman and Wincott Steal The Show | I don't really like Keven Costner but I like him a far sight better than I do Russel Crowe , and while his movies do tend towards the " revisionist " style , there is something to be said for this version of Robin Hood . I will freely admit the Errol Flynn version is superior in story but this movie has style where it ... |
559,275 | 2,626,332 | 85,407 | 7 | When you awaken , you discover the nightmare is just beginning ! ! | Excellent movie . Christopher Walken is excellently cast as Johnny Smith , coma survivor . But when he awakes , he finds he's no longer alone . Truly spooky , thought-provoking theological theories instill in us , the viewers , the possibilities of things unimagined , as well as things undesired . I won't drone on abou... |
558,878 | 2,626,332 | 142,688 | 7 | Tense , edgy little bit of dark drama . Not bad . | Okay , Edward Scissorhands threw me off Depp completely . Benny & Joon was NOT a good movie , in my opinion , and What's Eating Gilbert Grape was good , but at the same time , weirdly atrocious . But of late , I'll say in the past few years , Depp has risen above his little avant-garde style of role choices and thankfu... |
558,631 | 2,626,332 | 41,113 | 7 | Appropriate for Today | With the 2008 Presidential election turning out the way it has , I think this movie has more in common with America's current mindset than any other . Here we have a public servant elected for his spiel and jargon-filled rhetoric whereby he associates himself with " the people , " who becomes disenchanted with politics... |
558,948 | 2,626,332 | 386,588 | 7 | Totally Fun | Will Smith is perfectly endearing as the " Relationship Doctor , " here to heal all your relationship woes . I expected this to be a standard RomCom with little to amuse . I'm happy to report that I was wrong . Will Smith is delightful and unexpectedly " fresh " in this Andy Tennant vehicle . Surrounded by a great supp... |
559,374 | 2,626,332 | 140,751 | 7 | Much better ! | As far as Dean Koontz films go , the adaptations to his works usually leave me feeling . . . robbed of a good experience . His novels are excellent , but the adaptations are horrid . With " Phantoms , " some actual money was spent , and Dean R . Koontz himself write the screenplay , and was one of the producers . This ... |
558,810 | 2,626,332 | 87,042 | 7 | Accumulative Comedy Formula Works | This work lacks in the line of direct laughs . They just don't come . The humor of this work comes from an accumulative factor , the fact that sexual innuendo and outright swank are heightened to replace their usual marijuana-based venue , and the fact that these guys do not belong in this setting . About a third of th... |
559,220 | 2,626,332 | 142,032 | 7 | If you're Dune fan , watch it . If not , you might do better to read the book . | The thing about a TV Mini-Series in comparison to a theatrical event , is that the mini-series has adequate time to tell a story , but often lacks in financial backing to tell it WELL . While this attempt does not utterly fail in the area of effects and eye candy , it does manage to redeem itself when telling the actua... |
559,153 | 2,626,332 | 265,349 | 7 | Modern remaking of a dark Russian faerie tale . | This production starts out with . . . " This story is based on events which occurred in Point Pleasant , West Virginia . " Does that mean this is a true story ? Hardly . It says it in plain English . " BASED ON . " That means it contains actual elements , but these elements have been adapted to fit the producers ' idea... |
559,502 | 2,626,332 | 100,212 | 7 | This is a wonderful , fun , almost dark comedy . | My Blue Heaven is a wonderful example of Steve Martin's diversity as a comedic actor . I love his devil-may-care attitude in this one and his relationship with Rick Moranis's character's is absolutely hilarious . Martin plays Vincent ' Vinnie ' Antonelli , a low-level mob figure who is turning state's evidence against ... |
558,984 | 2,626,332 | 952,640 | 7 | Oh no ! They're . . . CUTE ! ! | This isn't a bad movie at all . The CGI is pretty nice , although one never needs to stop and ask one's self , " Who trained those awesome chipmunks ? " it is still pretty good CG , all things considered . Unlike other children / family movies of late , this seems to have a plot , but no story . It progresses predictab... |
559,289 | 2,626,332 | 377,808 | 7 | Under-rated Made4TV fare . | The things which were right included the wonderful performance by John Rhys-Davies , the inclusion of the jester-dressed martial arts dragon slayer , wonderful vistas and views , wonderful ( if not excellent ) " alien " dragons , and great dialog . The problems with it included the horrible delivery of said great dialo... |
559,157 | 2,626,332 | 377,818 | 7 | Too Ignorant to Love , Too Funny to Hate . . . | I'll start this review off with a few words of commentary ; a Fiendatorial , if you will . Ben Jones commenced a great bruja-ja here in ( semi - ) local Knoxville when he was present for the unveiling of this cinematic work . It seems that Mr . Jones ( and while he spoke for some of the other " original " cast members ... |
558,799 | 2,626,332 | 341,334 | 7 | Surprising | I never would have believed that Anthony Michael Hall could act like this ! This endeavor is wholly impressive . This is the same guy who played Rusty Grizwold in the first Vacation movie . He also starred in Weird Science , Sixteen Candles , The Breakfast Club , and more recently he portrayed Bill Gates in the Pirates... |
559,481 | 2,626,332 | 196,221 | 7 | AKA : Terminal Countdown | Louis Gossett , Jr . , Jamiz Woolvett , Ed O'Ross . People must stop a computer from launching nuclear bombs . This is like an odd blend of War Games and Navy Seals , though it works ! The performances contributed here are all above par for a movie of this type . One does not typically expect realism from these America... |
559,432 | 2,626,332 | 87,006 | 7 | Underrated | Susan Sarandon , Richard Dreyfus . This is a mess of a rom / com . The adolescent boy of a single mom makes friends with an adult male school security guard by virtue of being caught attending school in the wrong school district . Upon the discovery , the child offers his mother as a bribe to the officer to prevent the... |
558,992 | 2,626,332 | 102,316 | 7 | Realistic | This work presents the challenges of raising a gifted child . It is never a easy as it seems , raising a child who is more intellectual than you are - a fact wrenchingly portrayed herein . The emotional needs of these children often go unattended , as the parents usually struggle to satisfy the intellectual needs . Jod... |
558,765 | 2,626,332 | 146,316 | 7 | Great Action . Great Movie . | The hype , the merchandising , the tagline , and even the box this movie came in , promised Angelina Jolie to be the " Ultimate Superhero . " Was Laura Croft ( as portrayed here ) the " ultimate superhero ? " I'd have to say , " Yes ! " The sets were all exquisite in design and architecture . The props were top of the ... |
558,904 | 2,626,332 | 73,636 | 7 | Fun and Sweet , but Generally Common | I can't say I love or hate this film . Between Humphrey Bogart ( African Queen ) and John Wayne's previous films ( Hatari ! l , et al ) , this story has been done and done . The backdrop and the characters change , but the basic story seems prevalent throughout a series of these films . STORY : Bothersome female tags a... |
558,579 | 2,626,332 | 1,331,335 | 7 | Not bad at all ! | This is far superior to what I have come to expect from the Sci Fi Channel Originals . The Wyvern is fabulous , and the dialog is actually quite realistic . This is superb as far as the Sci Fi Channel movies go , and if this is what we can expect this next generation of SFOs to be like , this should be an enjoyable dec... |
559,580 | 2,626,332 | 90,196 | 7 | Mindless , wonderful fun to watch ! | I LOVE this campy , hilarious production , centering around 2 American reporters sent to Transylvania to get the scoop on the re-emergence of Frankenstein's monster . Excellent spoof of all the old horror classics , and a very enjoyable endeavor . " Lupi . WHAT are you doing , now ? ! " wide , happy , dumb-blond grin .... |
558,729 | 2,626,332 | 133,152 | 7 | Generally Despised , But If You're Not A Fan Of The Old 1960's Originals , This Can Be An Entertaining Two Hours . | The modern remake has two purposes , A . to modernize the setting , characters , film technologies , etc . , and B . to generate interest in the original work it remakes . The latter is used only when the former is weak and they have no idea how to really make the remake a better attempt than the original . This is one... |
559,262 | 2,626,332 | 848,557 | 7 | Romero Romances YouTube Generation | I'm going to start this review by saying point blank and period that I liked this . It lacked a certain finesse , but had its own style and form . It felt more like Romero went back to the original Night of the Living Dead , and attempted ( successfully in my humble opinion ) to capture the suspense of that brilliance ... |
558,762 | 2,626,332 | 185,371 | 7 | ALMOST As Good As The Original . Not Quite , But Almost . | The first third runs slowly , with no exposition , successfully building the required atmosphere to pull off the twisted tale herein . Exposition does come , but well after the second third of this work kicks into high gear and begins to seemingly run on its own . The final third leaves a great deal to be desired , in ... |
558,918 | 2,626,332 | 113,749 | 7 | If you can find the mindset , this is heartwarming and entertaining . Otherwise , it's a pointless waste of time | This is a niche film . If you can put yourself into the mindset of a 20-something slacker , who has no ambition whatsoever in life , this film may engender some sense of emotional investment in its characters and a sense of identifying with same . However , if this situation is impossible for you , then you will not on... |
558,740 | 2,626,332 | 90,156 | 7 | Better than Most , Though More Obscure | I prefer my Poirot to be portrayed by Ustinov , and although this is more obscure than most , it IS better than some . No , it isn't lavish , and they did not spend a fortune on the production , but it is not the worst of the crop . Faye Dunaway co-stars , along with Lee Horseley , and a ( very ) young Bill Nighy , dir... |
559,625 | 2,626,332 | 113,755 | 7 | Funny , Heartwarming , and Genuinely Sweet . | As usual , I'm in the minority . I love this movie . Chevy is so funny as the step dad to Jonathan Taylor Thomas and would-be husband to Farrah Fawcet . I loved Chevy in this . He plays characters completely off the cuff , and I found his character endearing , but what I really liked about this movie was Farrah . She s... |
559,222 | 2,626,332 | 477,071 | 7 | Some Insecure Men May Be Made Uncomforable By It , But I Like It | This should be rated higher , frankly . Sandra Bullock delivers an honest performance . The story is quite gripping and Bullock's execution of her character is insightful and intelligent with a beautiful heart . The choices she faces are unique , but I think nearly all women can identify with her character on some leve... |
558,899 | 2,626,332 | 33,874 | 7 | Delightful Usury | Considering the base nature of this screenplay , I'm surprised that I could find it enjoyable on any level , however , there is a large amount of enjoyment to be had . An elderly showbiz aristocrat arrives for a visit , slips and falls , and ends up appropriating the home of his host couple and their children , the hou... |
559,526 | 2,626,332 | 92,494 | 7 | Smart But Bittersweet | Many reviewers have fond memories of this work , and I have to admit that I do find this quite fun , but there are moments herein which are quite tense and mean , and lead to an overall bittersweetness which permeates the work . I blame that completely on Mick Garris . This work could have been great if it weren't for ... |
558,909 | 2,626,332 | 428,251 | 7 | Cliché , Yes , But More Enjoyable Than The Ratings Would Indicate | This starts out interestingly . The set up is quite interesting , and the story is better than the reviews would lead you to believe . Okay , yes , the story does begin with a bunch of college-age kids , and you know from the beginning that most of them will not survive , I'm not spoiling anything with that disclosure ... |
559,368 | 2,626,332 | 104,299 | 7 | Fun , adventurous , edgy sci-fi / thriller . | This film is highly under-rated . Emillio Estevez does not deliver an Oscar-worthy performance here , but all movie producers out there aren't concerned with such achievements . In my humble opinion , all movies are out there to do one of three things . They either want to touch you , entertain you , or make you think ... |
559,473 | 2,626,332 | 75,066 | 7 | Equal to A Shot in the Dark . . . Almost | Well now , all the major characters are nestled firmly into their pigeon holes , and we are comfortable in the ratty old slippers of their idiosyncrasies , so character development is unnecessary . What little WAS necessary was delivered during the introduction featuring Herbert Lom as ex-chief inspector Dreyfus and hi... |
558,549 | 2,626,332 | 53,717 | 7 | Compelling Horror | While the cinematography in this one is somewhat lacking , the story is genuinely atmospheric , although it felt more like an exploitation film than what it was . The development of the characters and their relation to the plot is what is so memorable about this one . Our star is to be hated , reviled , that much is cl... |
559,479 | 2,626,332 | 419,749 | 7 | Highly Interesting Courtroom / Mob Biopic | Vin Diesel . When an ambitious prosecutor drags him back into court , imprisoned mobster Jack DiNoscio decides to defend himself instead of ratting on his associates in a New Jersey crime family . Vin Diesel is an unlikely casting choice in this film , but his casting really pays off . His performance is phenomenal ! I... |
558,851 | 2,626,332 | 106,400 | 7 | A Movie As Lovable As The Series Which Spawned It . | In the spirit of the original series , this beloved production possesses one attribute no other movie can claim : a believable , serious , and endearing dramatic performance delivered by Jim Varney . Having lived in the southern US for years , I learned rather quickly that there is a stark distinction between the hillb... |
559,205 | 2,626,332 | 304,669 | 7 | Lacks But Entertains | While this installment fails to live up to the charm and potential of the first chapter , it still entertains . The story featured herein is a bit quirky , but still follows according to the initial storyline of the original . Santa must now find a Mrs . to satisfy the Mrs . Clause in the Santa contract , or become de-... |
559,203 | 2,626,332 | 300,471 | 7 | Fun comedic action sequel | I thoroughly enjoyed this movie ! The direction was par excellence , the acting and sets , the story and props . . . everything was wonderful , exciting and exhilarating executed . You get to see Jackie , as only he can , pick up just any old thing and kick someone's butt with it . His choreography of these scenes was ... |
559,453 | 2,626,332 | 53,559 | 7 | I Liked The Remake Better | As usual , I'm in the minority on this one . This was an atmospheric , creepy little movie with some well-placed humor scattered here and there . I enjoyed it , but it wasn't as good as the hype . The story here was inferior , in my opinion , to the remake . The remake held all the best elements from this original , ex... |
559,397 | 2,626,332 | 144,120 | 7 | Far superior sequel . | Chucky's back . . . and it's about time ! This time , with the help of Jennifer Tilly and a little spell from Voodoo For Dummies . Well , at least with this installment , the camp is back . This was the more gruesome of this series , so far . It has some good twists and some good action scenes . This one was by far , t... |
558,951 | 2,626,332 | 121,765 | 7 | Better ? Not Quite , But Still Enjoyable . | Episode II is rated by other critics as superior to Episode I , but frankly I feel it is rather over-rated , as this is not quite the masterpiece for which I had hoped , upon reading those reviews . They've touted it as , " . . . a return to the old formula . . . " for which the Star Wars Money Machine is known . That ... |
559,467 | 2,626,332 | 80,917 | 7 | Probably one of the most underrated comedies of its age . | This Feldman production is not the greatest comedy ever made , but Feldman co-wrote , directed , and starred in this Feldman-at-the-Helm vehicle . It truly showcases his talents as no other movie before it had . While it does attempt to do too much , the attempt is not a waste . Feldman merely aimed his sights at Blazi... |
558,753 | 2,626,332 | 109,661 | 7 | Semtimental Sweetness . | The kids will love this . Some adults may remember this fondly . I am one of the aforementioned adults ; one who cannot wait for this to ( finally ) be released on DVD . This is a charming tale of a boy who finds a dragon and must figure out how to keep him . In spite of Courtland Mead , this was quite enjoyable , and ... |
559,340 | 2,626,332 | 35,899 | 7 | Good , but not great . | his is a fun movie . It boasts the return of Lon Chaney in his role as Larry Talbot , the lovable Wolf Man , but instead of Karloff in his pivotal role as Frankenstein's monster , for some unfathomable reason , they used Bela Lugosi , instead . While Bela was wonderful as " Dracula , " his portrayal of Frankenstein's m... |
559,047 | 2,626,332 | 469,641 | 7 | Not What It Should Have Been | I knew what to expect . I read the reviews before buying this , but it's Cage , so it goes in the collection , regardless . I have to say that this was not what it should have been . While this is a fantastic dramatization of what happens with four rescuers , it fails to tell anything about the actual event itself . Ma... |
558,834 | 2,626,332 | 251,075 | 7 | This is Under-rated ! | While this film is far from a masterpiece , Evolution deserves better ratings than it currently enjoys here at IMDb . The cast and crew contribute superior work , and the storyline is quite inventive . The premise has been done a few times before , however , it has never been done quite as well as the treatment it rece... |
558,760 | 2,626,332 | 38,494 | 7 | Solid and Sad Farewell | First off , without respect of this being Basil Rathbone's last jaunt as Sherlock Holmes , all these wonderful old Rathbone / Bruce Sherlock Holmes collaborations deserve to be digitized with love . A total restoration of these beautiful works is in order , as they now show the wear of decades of faithful viewing . She... |
559,042 | 2,626,332 | 68,833 | 7 | What a Ride ! Darkly disturbing documentary-stylized work . | Okay , so normally , I hate exploitation films . I've been through some trauma , and I hate reliving it . King of the Ants . Superb exploitation film . It had me on the floor , curled into a fetal position , looking for my " happy place . " It was a wonderful movie which I hope to NEVER see again . Last House on the Le... |
559,301 | 2,626,332 | 92,746 | 7 | Vastly under-rated obscure sci-fi . | This little-known , under-rated , obscure little film packs a lot of entertainment value . A 1987 production , directed by Steve De Jarnatt , and starring Melanie Griffith , David Andrews , and Pamela Gidley , " Cherry 2000 " goes highly unnoticed and unsung in the sci / fi field . However ; I cannot say why , as this ... |
559,020 | 2,626,332 | 108,308 | 7 | Unlike most critics , I like this one better than 2 , but less than 1 . | Our beloved Turtles go back in time to visit Ancient Japan where they must , of course , save . . . something . Honestly , the story gets lost amid the cacophony of comedic exploitive attempts , but frankly , I was happy that those idiotic genetically-enhanced snapper turtle and wolf pup weren't back . This attempt was... |
559,456 | 2,626,332 | 117,038 | 7 | Sweetly Engaging | This is another of John Travolta's " come back " movies , and if he continues on with characters and movies like this one , his come back will take hold . This is so sweet . . . sickeningly so if you're not into the romance comedy scene . If you are , this is one innovative RomCom . Every performance ( including that o... |
558,939 | 2,626,332 | 88,323 | 7 | A Beautiful , Though Dark Children's Fable . | AKA : THE NEVERENDING STORYThis is a tale of imagination ; an epic journey one boy makes in restoration of his hope , his heart , and his world . This is a small masterpiece of fantasy by Wolfgang Peterson , in which are found interesting and creative characters , artistic innovations found nowhere else , and no small ... |
558,860 | 2,626,332 | 82,136 | 7 | Like Smokey and the Bandit , But With Cars . . . And It May Be A Tad More Enjoyable Today | This really is like Smokey and the Bandit in that there is a deadline , a great race , and an all-star cast , which makes this work like an unintentional ( ? ) remake of " It's a Mad , Mad , Mad , Mad World . " This was my very first glimpse of Jackie Chan on the big screen , too , as it was for many Americans . This f... |
559,520 | 2,626,332 | 46,183 | 7 | Not Disney's Best , But Certainly A Disney Classic | There are better Disney films to be seen ; among them are Finding Nemo , Snow White , and Beauty and the Beast . However , this IS among their best , and one of my favorites . While entirely politically incorrect , this work retains the heart and love typically demonstrated by early Disney films . This is a grand adven... |
558,936 | 2,626,332 | 393,735 | 7 | This Is Charming , And Not Nearly As Bad As Critics Claim ! | This update will not withstand the tests of time , however , it is above average and on par with other Disney updates like the Parent Trap , Flubber , Freaky Friday , My Favorite Martian , and the list goes on and on . Though none of these updates / remakes are masterpieces , they do adequately modernize their respecti... |
558,745 | 2,626,332 | 57,733 | 7 | This Series Always Felt Like A Continuation of Stewart's Bell , Book , and Candle | One of the most beloved television series of its time , this series always seemed like it was a continuation of Jimmy Stewart's Bell , Book , and Candle , wherein a young witch , played by Kim Novak ( whom Elizabeth Montgomery amazingly resembles ) falls in love with a human , goes through some changes , and ends up ge... |
559,061 | 2,626,332 | 101,821 | 7 | Seriously Under-Rated , Even Among Ernest Fans ! This Is Clearly The Second Best Of The Line ! | I love Earnest . He is genuine , caring , dedicated , and about the dumbest redneck I've ever seen . ( Sorry , don't mean to intentionally insult any ignorant rednecks out there . ) Portrayed so excellently by Jim Varney , Earnest is the redneck you love to laugh at ; a real-life , walking-around cartoon character . My... |
559,563 | 2,626,332 | 325,710 | 7 | Beautiful , but still lacking | I LOVE this movie ! But it's not all that it's made out to be . In some ways , it's more , but in others , it's less . Let me explain . This film has been hyped as a masterpiece of cinematic art . It IS wonderfully filmed , with great effects , superior sound , and beautiful location shots . A masterpiece ? Hardly . Th... |
559,269 | 2,626,332 | 253,126 | 7 | Startling | I had no expectations surrounding this work , as I had no exposure to ads , trailers , etc before my initial viewing , so this was a cold viewing , which is rare for me . There are two impressive elements with this film . The first is Michael Gambon . If he was making the attempt to counter any type-casting associated ... |
558,569 | 2,626,332 | 92,925 | 7 | This movie is just wrong ! Hilarious , but wrong ! | A true top comedy , a genuine homage , and a wonderful parody . This irreverent spoof of the hugely-popular television cop series , ranks up there with " Spaceballs , " " Robin Hood : Men in Tights , " and " Murder by Death . " Starring Tom Hanks and Dan Aykroyd . The scene featuring Enid Borden had us absolutely howli... |
558,902 | 2,626,332 | 46,269 | 7 | Fun and Frivolous | Chocked full of biblical inaccuracies , this fun free for all lasts for hours and hours . People complain that films are too long today , but those who do the complaining obviously have no idea that these older films even exist . Guess they also never heard of Gone with the Wind or To Kill a Mockingbird , either . LOLA... |
559,647 | 2,626,332 | 90,728 | 7 | Entertaining fantasy fluff | Big Trouble in Little China is touted as one of Carpenter's many masterpieces . In fact , it's even touted by some Carpenter fans as his best movie . I have to disagree on both counts . While it is far from a " masterpiece , " it is an enjoyable endeavor . But John Carpenter has done far superior work . The budget does... |
559,322 | 2,626,332 | 77,321 | 7 | Does not quite find the mark | Looking for ( but not quite finding ) the footsteps of " Murder by Death . " While I love this movie and watch it quite often , it is a rather cheesy knock-off of " Murder by Death . " This time spoofing " The Maltese Falcon " and " Casablanca , " Neil Simon's hit or miss style misses this time , but only by a small ma... |
558,854 | 2,626,332 | 279,112 | 7 | Has panache | Wow . What a wonderful experience , to see them update Godzilla yet stay true to form ! The first thing I noticed , and I noticed this right away , was that this was not the Godzilla of my childhood . Thankfully , this also was not Roland Emmerick's " Jurassiczilla , " either . I was stunned and ( at first ) in denial ... |
559,492 | 2,626,332 | 172,495 | 7 | Not Great , But Good , IN SPITE Of Crowe's Involvement ! | Let me begin by saying that I believe this movie deserved the awards it won , but not because of Russell Crowe . Mainly , this was a good movie because of Ridley Scott and Joaquin Phoenix , who had to work AROUND Crowe , and support his performance , in order for his " work " to even be watchable , much less steal an O... |
559,075 | 2,626,332 | 108,517 | 7 | This sequel surpasses the original , but only by a very small margin . | Anthony Hickox is only about a light year ahead of Steve Miner in his vision of modern-day witches and magick users , but he still gets it wrong . The narrative begins as such : ' Throughout time , people known as Druids have used their mystical powers to protect the Earth from evil . Once every millennium , when the s... |
559,408 | 2,626,332 | 90,660 | 7 | Dangerously entertaining ! | I loved this movie about a framed police officer and an inept lawyer - turned - security guards . Once licensed and assigned to their new jobs , they uncover a labor union ( teamster / Mafia ) plot to embezzle a load of money from the employees Pension and Welfare Fund . John Candy is almost serious in this role as he ... |
558,979 | 2,626,332 | 77,402 | 7 | Doesn't Have the Classic Feeling of Night , But Is Somehow Superior | This installment contains a few additional elements not seen before in the line : A stinging social commentary , an overall look at the fall of our civilization ( often misinterpreted as societal collapse ) , and some of the best splatter of the franchise . You must realize that Romero meant these to have the feeling o... |
558,808 | 2,626,332 | 57,546 | 7 | Not A Masterpiece , But Quite Endearing | Well , I wouldn't call this one a masterpiece . Considering everything the Arthurian legends engenders , there was a LOT left out of this one . The Merlin is downsized to something which strikingly resembles the possible progenitor to the blue genie in later Aladin , but he's still quite endearing . Actually , Archimed... |
559,185 | 2,626,332 | 112,401 | 7 | Intriguingly Under-rated Spy Thriller | Richard Donner ( Superman 1 & 2 ) 1995 actioner starring Sylvester Stallone , Antonio Banderas , and Julianne Moore . A veteran hit-man embarks upon his final assignment . This did pretty well at the box office , but suffers pretty rotten ratings here at IMDb . For the most part , this work features the typical Sly Sta... |
558,995 | 2,626,332 | 419,294 | 7 | Serious , Often Gritty Screenplay Doubled with Tommy Lee Jones as Both Director and Lead . | Tommy Lee Jones has done more than paid his dues ; his acting expertise has grown exponentially over the years , and now he not only plays a dynamic lead , but is , for the first time , directing himself and his awesome cast ! As good as this is , I hope to see more of Jones , both behind and in front of the camera . H... |
559,527 | 2,626,332 | 377,084 | 7 | Entertaining Drama | Two elderly sisters take in a young Polish man who washes up on their beach . You can search this film in an attempt to identify an obscure filming style , go on and on about the two ladies who star in this work , or preen and posture over the quality performance of Daniel Brühl . . . or you can merely enjoy this work ... |
558,816 | 2,626,332 | 859,163 | 7 | Enjoyable In Spite Of Bad Reviews | Historically speaking , this era was fraught with war and difficulties . Chiang Kai-Shek's Kuomintang regime was defending its position against the insurgent Chinese communists and there were many smaller factions vying for position , should either side fail . Out of that time of uncertainty and unrest , this story is ... |
558,548 | 2,626,332 | 80,360 | 8 | Very Deep For Its Time | Again , as usual , I'm in the minority . If you've seen Flatliners , you will undoubtedly recognize the work from which it spawned . This was completely fun , totally deranged , and unbelievably interesting . The performances here were typical for the time . Many have deemed the characters " unbelievable , " and in a w... |
558,578 | 2,626,332 | 480,242 | 8 | Family-quality Rom-Com | This is a family-quality attempt wherein Steve Carell of comedic fame makes an earnest attempt at a dramatic rom-com wherein he pretty much plays the " straight man . " I'll have to say that this is probably my favorite of his films so far , in that he isn't a brain-dead mouth-breather , and actually demonstrates some ... |
559,521 | 2,626,332 | 384,537 | 8 | I'm writing this as a NON-fan of the game . | I have to begin this by saying that I don't understand the confusion . I followed the story line just fine , without benefit of ever having played the game . Other reviewers have declared this screenplay to be a convoluted mess , but I don't understand their perspective , as I had no trouble in following the storyline ... |
559,548 | 2,626,332 | 52,602 | 8 | A sly and atmospherically powerful who-dun-it . | Agnes Moorhead ( Endora of " Bewitched " fame ) is a sheer delight as a cagey old bird of a mystery writer , and Price is wonderful in his seemingly dual role . As has been lamented here before , the brevity of Price's screen time is somewhat disappointing but that is the only factor which disappoints . I found this to... |
559,352 | 2,626,332 | 99,088 | 8 | Not the best , but my favorite | The intelligent script of the second installment is no longer in play , but these movies run seamlessly , one right after the other , with no discernible break . In my opinion , this is the most fun of the series , and grants a fond farewell to the franchise . Our favorite characters are back and are dealing with the p... |
559,363 | 2,626,332 | 316,654 | 8 | Superior sequel that lacks vitality | Before I start , let me say that I thought Spider-Man 2 was superior in every way to Spider-Man 1 , but one . Honestly , I don't know what it was about Spider-Man 2 that I found lacking . While it was a better movie with excellent effects , great performances , well-conceived plot elements , and beautiful film shots , ... |
558,608 | 2,626,332 | 73,747 | 8 | Dark , foreboding , suspenseful work . | This movie was the spawn of an entire run of sequels , and now , ( 2004 ) a big-named , " fun " remake . But as " fun " as the remake is to watch , the real story is here in the original . This movie influenced an entire culture in the area of mind-control plots , and drastically changed the way most people viewed femi... |
558,622 | 2,626,332 | 118,583 | 8 | Superior to Alien 3 | While this is commonly thought of as the weaker installment of this line , personally , I believe it to be superior to Alien 3 in many important ways . 200 years after Ripley's death , she is cloned and brought back to life . The cloning process , however , also involved the DNA of the Alien Queen , giving her superhum... |
558,823 | 2,626,332 | 499,448 | 8 | Disney's Done It Again | Although CS Lewis's material appears as though stolen straight out of JRR Tolkien's mind , this second film adaptation is much more lively than TLTW & TW in that the character development is already out of the way , and the audience gets pure story . Our quartet have not outgrown their characters , and it was lovely to... |
559,261 | 2,626,332 | 118,571 | 8 | Now HERE is a president I can get behind ! | Harrison Ford portrays the true American ideal . He is brave . He is loyal . He is true . Aside from the way Andrew Marlowe wrote the character of James Marshall , Harrison Ford portrays this president with a level of honor and dignity this country has not seen in many , many years . It moves me and touches my patriot ... |
559,249 | 2,626,332 | 101,356 | 8 | Amusingly bittersweet comedy . | Gene Wilder is one of my favorite people in the biz . He has a fanatical side which instantly makes you embarrassed for him , while at the same time , he has an open honesty which makes you feel for him every little thing which his characters go through . He was one of the best of the best before his beloved Gilda died... |
558,640 | 2,626,332 | 466,909 | 8 | Well Done , Effective Remake | You know , when it comes to remakes , directors just can't win . When the change one little thing , fans of the original go nuts . Yet when they fail to make those changes , fans still go nuts and state there wasn't a reason to make a remake , because they didn't change anything . Honestly , in the venue of contemporar... |
558,893 | 2,626,332 | 118,556 | 8 | Smart , Quirky RomCom | Addicted to Love delivers more than it promises . The summary for this work was less than inspired , however , the work itself is quite well done . This one has a few twists , a good screen play , and some wonderful dialog . I really enjoyed this one . This is probably one of Broderick's best performances ; one among m... |
559,611 | 2,626,332 | 91,369 | 8 | Beautiful fantasy . | A Fantastical Quest Through the Labyrinth of Time . This Henson / Lucas production isn't quite what you'd expect from these legendary directors . Somehow , it's better . The genius of Henson and Lucas shines brightly as Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie perpetuate this wonderful tale of fantasy written by Dennis Lee an... |
558,841 | 2,626,332 | 65,134 | 8 | Eastwood's Best | Shirley MacLaine , Clint Eastwood , Manolo Fabregas . Profane Sister Sara recruits a drifter to help Mexican rebels attack a French fort . This is Clint in the prime of his B Western career , and ultimately one of his very best films , western or not . This work features some stunning vistas , whether real or back-lot ... |
558,813 | 2,626,332 | 93,300 | 8 | While Generally The Less Popular Installment , This Is Perhaps The Second Best ! | Most Jaws fans hate this installment , but I think the reason behind this emotion is more that this installment marks the end of the franchise , rather than because the movie was not worthy . The story is not afraid to admit its previous mistakes , returns us to the beginning when the franchise was awesome , and revisi... |
559,294 | 2,626,332 | 365,265 | 8 | Stands alone well , but misses the prequel mark . | Obviously , this movie had a little bit bigger budget than the original two . It is better filmed , as the quality of film itself seems to also be better , while it carries with it a fantastic and creative story surrounding the girls ' origins and also their curse . This tale is beautifully told and is well enacted . A... |
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