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559,534 | 2,626,332 | 449,010 | 9 | Disappointing To Book Fans For Major Deviations . | Good thing I'm not a fan of the novel , then . I realize there are problems with this adaptation , but I must agree with other reviewers in that this story was obviously a total rip off of the base Star Wars plot , with a medieval setting tacked on , in the first place , so I don't CARE that this particular movie wasn'... |
558,639 | 2,626,332 | 348,150 | 9 | Highly Enjoyable , In Spite of Its Flaws | Complete with a " Marlow and Me " hound , our hero is thoroughly American in spite of the claim that he belongs to the world . Frank Langella's Perry White asks , " Does he still stand for truth . . . justice ? " without completing the question by adding , " . . . the American Way . " I found it offensive that this was... |
559,546 | 2,626,332 | 52,357 | 9 | Hitchcock was the master of suspense . | Everything , the musical score , the performances , the story line , the dialog all felt right with this production . The attention to the finer details given by Hitchcock was what really set this movie to rights , but it did not hurt that there was real charisma there between Stewart and Novak . Stewart , who was Hitc... |
559,125 | 2,626,332 | 63,350 | 9 | Enthralled in chilling entertainment . | This is for the 1968 B & W version , not the 1993 colorized version , nor the 1999 bastardized remake ! ! This is about the best horror film ever made . In spite of the obvious low budget and the inexperienced actors , this movie pulls through . It is a genuinely scary movie in spite of the grainy quality of the film ,... |
559,503 | 2,626,332 | 120,616 | 9 | Fun and entertaining modern rethinking of an old classic . | What a wonderful adventure ! This is one of my ( many ) favorite movies ! ! Let me start this by saying that badly done CGI , like bad acting , should be avoided at all costs and should NEVER be allowed to be included in the finished product of any production . Case and point : the Scorpion King from Mummy Returns . It... |
558,744 | 2,626,332 | 475,944 | 9 | Typically , I'm in the Minority Again . I LOVE This Movie ! | Okay , so it's a male version of the Craft . . . kinda . Yes , I'd have to agree with that summation ; however , this features MUCH more story , more meat , more history , and a FAR better execution than the Craft . It also presents a much better developed story , characters , and production style . This is dark , yet ... |
559,225 | 2,626,332 | 111,194 | 9 | Watchable modern Silas Marner sentimentality | Sweet , Sentimental , Modernized Journey Through Silas Marner . This is about the best Steve Martin movie I've seen . That , for me , is saying a lot , since I love all his movies . Steve Martin plays a divorced hermetic carpenter who discovers a motherless baby on his doorstep and adopts her . The conflict comes when ... |
558,795 | 2,626,332 | 303,361 | 9 | This is one demented , sad little girl ; and one brilliant film . | I bemoan horribly low-budget movies , but this production is proof positive that money does not make the movie . I am still so disturbed by this effort that I am finding it hard to find the words . . . This movie was absolute brilliance . It was creatively written , realistically portrayed , inspirationally directed , ... |
559,454 | 2,626,332 | 65,569 | 9 | This Has To Be Lee's Best Role ! | I've been a fan of horror throughout my entire life ; introduced to Dracula in the late 1960's , I've always been fascinated by the Vampire mythos itself , as much as the theatrical interpretations of those legends . While I believe Bela will always be the actor most commonly associated with the role , I also believe t... |
559,443 | 2,626,332 | 449,088 | 9 | Beautiful and Rich ! WOW What a Movie ! | This is the best Pirates yet ! Don't listen to the naysayers . This story does just what it sets out to do ! The visuals are staggering , the new characters are delightful , and the action is awesome ! These movies present some intriguingly fun characters who enchant from beginning to end . The worlds Pirate Lords . Wo... |
559,160 | 2,626,332 | 360,717 | 9 | Good Movie , Horrid Editing . I Expected Better Out Of Jackson . | The characterization of 1930's depression-era New York was hauntingly beautiful , authentic , and inspired . The recreation of the shanty town on the city outskirts was beautifully morose . 1930's NYC's careful reconstruction included the Pepsodent commercial billboards and the famous AlHambre Theater ( in which Kong i... |
558,797 | 2,626,332 | 87,469 | 9 | Amazing , fun , darker second adventure | After seeing the original Indiana Jones movie , Raiders of the Lost Ark , I did not think it was possible to do any better than that , but this " sequel " is every bit as good as the original work . With the addition of " Short Round , " a small boy new to the company of Indiana Jones , the producers have given childre... |
558,782 | 2,626,332 | 100,802 | 9 | Action-filled sci-fi thinker | In my honest opinion , this is the most intellectual of Arnold Schwarzenegger's movies . The screenplay and plot lines are so well written , coherent , imaginative and complex and cohesive . The performances of these stellar actors are absolutely professional , quality and believably portrayed . PLOTWhile his wife teas... |
558,848 | 2,626,332 | 93,773 | 9 | Neo-classic creature feature | While there is very little science in this science fiction / action / horror flick , it is one of the better monster / alien movies out there . As a neo-classic , it is a classic out of the " classic " period , which generates the same kind of loyalty as does a " true " classic . Riveting portrayals , realistic enactme... |
558,643 | 2,626,332 | 219,519 | 9 | Awesome Goldblum ! Great Finished Product ! Whack Storyline ! | Let me start by saying that this story line is completely insane ! It is not unbelievable , nor is it immature . It is temporarily insane . Suffering OCD from a trauma , John ( Goldblum ) begins demonstrating classic " searching " behavior . He investigates and finally insinuates himself into a situation which is absur... |
559,499 | 2,626,332 | 107,290 | 9 | Horror hits the mainstream ! ! | This movie has every known ingredient for a long-running , well-loved , top money-making cinematic success : a deeply developed , lovable cast of characters ; a creatively written and very well developed script ; sound , believable dialog ; totally realistic , imaginative effects ; an awe-inspiring soundtrack ; superb ... |
558,685 | 2,626,332 | 93,779 | 9 | One of the best . | This is one of the Fiend's favorite movies . It has all the elements of a great fantasy , love story , action / comedy and rolls them all together with care , love , and talent . This was my introduction to Cary Elwess , and the shining star in Andre the Giant's life . I had occasion to meet Andre after his making of t... |
559,267 | 2,626,332 | 435,705 | 9 | This Is Awesome ! ! ! Do NOT Listen To The Naysayers Who Can't Understand This Film ! | I'll start this review by saying that this work will NOT be everyone's cup of tea . It is what my good friend DragonChylde calls a " niche film , " and that analogy fits as good as any . What that means is that there is a small corner of the audience-mill who will love and appreciate it for what it is . Only those in a... |
558,618 | 2,626,332 | 362,841 | 9 | Better than the movie | The third installment is the weakest link of the Jurassic chain . This documentary goes a long way toward explaining what happened with this installment , but did nothing in the way of changing my opinion of the movie . It explains everything from concept to post production , but fails to inspire even the smallest vein... |
559,144 | 2,626,332 | 93,886 | 9 | Lovable , sweet and intelligently witty . | I love almost everything Steve Martin has done . There are a few exceptions , like Novocaine , The Man with Two Brains being among them . But most everything else he has done has captured some part of my heart . " Roxanne " is a shining example of that . " Roxanne , " a modernized romantic comedy centered around a mode... |
559,241 | 2,626,332 | 427,954 | 9 | AKA : The Protectors . . . Forget the Complainers ! Tony Jaa is Like A God ! | This is a " B " quality production , but this Tony Jaa is far superior to the vehicle which displays his talents . Tony bears a strong resemblance to Jai of Ron Ely / Tarzan fame ( Manuel Padilla Jr . ) , and is noted at least once as being " pretty . " He definitely carries a fantastic on-screen presence , although he... |
559,616 | 2,626,332 | 57,076 | 9 | Slightly better than No , And often cited as " The Best . " | Well , it's started already . Many have , over the years , declared Connery as their " favorite Bond , " because of a lack of gadgets and a presence of better plots and story . From Russia with Love belies that declaration , however , as this gives us our first genuine introduction to " Q , " ( Desmond Llewelyn ) altho... |
558,779 | 2,626,332 | 104,452 | 9 | Quirky , witty rom-com fully entertains | Wonderful romantic comedy with two of our brightest comedic stars . Newton Davis ( Steve Martin ) is a bored , jilted architect who has little to no zest for life left in him . Gwen ( Goldie Hawn ) is a beautiful waitress with a checkered , ambiguous past who manages to catch the fringes of Davis's imagination by flaun... |
558,858 | 2,626,332 | 349,467 | 9 | Puissant | This is a moving , yet disturbing tale of a mother whose son is lost , and the search to find him . The story walks you down the darkened aisle of racial strife , drug abuse , suspense , and the sad and frightening places the human mind can go . The performances herein are quite realistic , grand kudos go out to Julian... |
559,242 | 2,626,332 | 113,277 | 9 | Great Crime / Cop Vehicle That's A Bit Underrated | What do you say about a great script and inspired direction , which brings DeNiro and Pacino together on the same screen ? It's every bit as great as it sounds like it would be . Directed by Michael Mann , this actioner carries a heavy story , along with fantastic action sequences , while building great suspense throug... |
559,579 | 2,626,332 | 70,047 | 9 | It scared me then , it scares me now . | I was much too young to read this William Blatty novel . At the ripe old age of nine , I found it lying around and read it . I had to hide it . I instinctively knew that if my mom had found me with it , she would have been quite disturbed . But I had read more advanced works already , and understood most of what I read... |
559,302 | 2,626,332 | 96,061 | 9 | Sappy but satisfying Dickens retelling | The Night The Reindeer Died ! ! They should MAKE that movie . Of course . . . without Lee Majors . lol . Among the many wonderful comedies starring Bill Murray , this one has to be one of my favorites . It's a rather irreverent remaking of the Dickinsian classic , " A Christmas Carol , " and is one of the best of Bill ... |
558,796 | 2,626,332 | 82,971 | 9 | Revolutionary cinema ! | Given that this movie is , at this writing , over twenty years old , I must say it has well withstood the tests of time . Every summer action " blockbuster " thereafter has reached for the star that is " Indiana Jones , " and for the most part , fallen flat . Harrison Ford , fresh out of the " Star Wars " franchise , h... |
559,128 | 2,626,332 | 96,071 | 9 | Horror Maven , Wes Craven , Does it Again ! ! | The best , most realistic movie featuring zombies and the darker aspects of the Haitian way of life ever made ! While this movie was billed as a " true story , " one must remember it was " BASED ON " a true story . The story surrounding the actual facts , well , that is up to the viewer to decide . That not withstandin... |
559,173 | 2,626,332 | 64,757 | 9 | THE BEST of the Earlier Bond Flicks | George Lazenby , sans Bond's plethora of gadgets , is a most gallant figure striking a pose against the backdrop of more suave men in the role . Connery's Bond is arrogant and his Bond character relies too heavily on the gadgets . Lazenby's Bond is a beautiful action figure , but his romantic lead quality is not quite ... |
559,588 | 2,626,332 | 78,748 | 9 | Darkly atmospheric , if not downright terrifying | I'll start this off by saying that this review is not for the theatrical version , but the extended Director's Cut from the Quadrilogy Collection . While this movie is some 25 years old , it hardly feels dated at all , aside from the actors appearing so young in comparison to now . Also , aside from " Gorillas In The M... |
558,671 | 2,626,332 | 378,194 | 9 | AKA KILL BILL VOL 2 . . . One of the few worthy sequels | This chapter of the " Bride's " story picks up precisely where it left us , at the end of Kill Bill , Vol . 1 , and seamlessly carries us forward through the second half of Tarantino's dark and twisted saga . This chapter was not nearly as sanguineous as the first , but was more treacherously deranged ( if you can beli... |
559,592 | 2,626,332 | 256,908 | 9 | Almost as much fun as the movie | James Earl Jones narrates what is , in my opinion , a very informative and entertaining documentary surrounding the events leading up to , and the making of , the modern screen classic Jurassic Park . Unlike many of these documentaries , you actually get good screen time with Spielberg as he explains the many component... |
559,296 | 2,626,332 | 111,280 | 9 | Calculated treachery | Generations . For me , this is a sad movie . The movie itself was excellently done , and just as good as all the others , but the content just . . . saddens me . With Sulu's daughter at the helm of the Enterprise-B , the crew of " living legends " accompanies a skeleton crew of trainees on a press blow out of a short j... |
558,883 | 2,626,332 | 111,282 | 9 | Some good science fiction / fantasy . | This movie totally inspired my imagination . Action , science , Ancient Egypt , and romance . How wonderful ! This movie is one of my very favorites . Early on in college , my thirst for ancient Egypt was stoked . My studies of ancient religions , beliefs , and rites combined with my love of archeology , sociology , an... |
559,251 | 2,626,332 | 109,327 | 9 | Convincing low budget thriller | One of the best low budget psychological horrors ever made . Edward Furlong plays Michael , a teen-aged boy who lost his mother at a young age . As a result , he has lost his zest for life , and his respect for all things . He has ONE friend , and a healthy teen-aged fantasy life centered around the girl next door with... |
559,038 | 2,626,332 | 338,526 | 9 | VanHelsing ; a Universal pleaser | VanHelsing is a lovely , dark , atmospheric , action-packed , well written , brilliantly conceived , effects-tacular homage to Universal's classic Monsters of the 30's and the 40's . Now , this was definitely NOT high art , that's for sure . And it strayed from what I had expected , considering it was Universal . You w... |
558,730 | 2,626,332 | 276,830 | 9 | Wow ! What A Surprise ! AKA Renegade | Vincent Cassel , Michael Madsen , Juliette Lewis . A Cajun lawman faces an enemy from the past . Based on the comics by Moebius . I have to begin this review by stating that I have NOT read these particular comics . But I AM a great fan of good westerns . They are , for me , far between , and few in number . I have cer... |
558,747 | 2,626,332 | 67,992 | 9 | Sweetly Endearing | Gene Wilder is the epitome of perfect casting in his role as Willy Wonka . His sincerity , coupled with the character's profound sadness , and Wilder's innate quirkiness mark this as an all time classic children's movie . Chocked full of zany goodness , sprinkled with intricate quirkiness , endearingly odd characters ,... |
558,611 | 2,626,332 | 94,012 | 9 | A timeless classic . | Most people my age either love it or hate it . Those are the Star Wars fans , who are divided up thusly . Then there is the general public , who couldn't care less . Unfortunately for the numbers concerning this work , there are more in the general populous than there are Star Wars fans . Most of the latter generations... |
558,998 | 2,626,332 | 107,120 | 9 | Charming , Endearing , and Under-Appreciated Tale of Three Heinous Practitioners of the Dark Arts . | This is the story of three nefarious practitioners of Darkly-aligned Magick and the mark they left on the town which sentenced them to death . Disney is known to openly endorse and promote the use of the Old Ways . Whether a good Witch ( Bedknobs and Broomsticks ) or a bad Witch ( Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ) , Di... |
559,412 | 2,626,332 | 245,674 | 9 | Modern remake surpasses original | This is one of the few movies which has the ability to really deeply disturb me . It contains every principal elemental ingredient of a good horror film : magick , intriguing characters , superb acting and direction and a truly creatively unique plot . The suspense factor is VERY high , and the ghosts are so well done ... |
558,768 | 2,626,332 | 98,309 | 9 | Bedevils you | She-Devil bedevils you ! ! Roseanne Barr is not one of my favorite thespians , but this under-rated little movie simply RAWKS ! ! Roseanne Barr is married to Bob Pratchett . He is a hard-working accountant who is skimming the little gratuities from his clients ; the newest of which is Mary Fischer . With a huge " MF " ... |
559,068 | 2,626,332 | 24,188 | 9 | Superior To " Modern " Remakes , And Comparable To Universal's Horror Classics ! | You know ? Both remakes over the last seventy years have earned ( rightfully , in my opinion ) terrible reviews , this original work is at least as atmospheric and genuinely eerie as most of the 30's Universal horrors , and far more so than the remakes . This is a genuinely superior work , which goes vastly under-rated... |
559,105 | 2,626,332 | 452,608 | 9 | Wow ! was this ever raw ! | This is actually a phenomenal movie . They manage to turn up all the lovely violence and beautiful action of the original ( Death Race 2000 ) , and renew the story so that it actually HAS a story woven throughout the beautiful display of gratuitous violence and corporate greed . At least , on the surface , that is how ... |
559,604 | 2,626,332 | 98,382 | 9 | Not smacking of proselytization , as the Title and Synopsis would imply . This is one of my Favorites ! | I was reluctant to see this one . As a non-Christian , I had a problem with the whole " Quest for God " premise , but upon watching this movie , I was absolutely delighted . While Star Trek oftentimes addresses political and religious issues , it was always done under the guise of another society , unlike this one . Th... |
558,661 | 2,626,332 | 104,940 | 9 | Runs a Close Second With The Great Muppet Caper | As others have noted ad nauseum , this is a Muppet retelling of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol . As such , it is my personal favorite of the entire line for its reformation of classic characters , innovative casting choices ( in reference to which Muppet landed which role ) , and heartwarming Yule time c... |
559,298 | 2,626,332 | 78,346 | 9 | Rousing patriotism at its best | Even though it is almost thirty years old , this is still the lovable movie I remember . Let's face it , folks . For millions upon millions of fans , there simply IS no Superman , other than Christopher Reeve . He is the epitome of this modern day hero . In the shadow of the genuine tragedy which has befallen Mr . Reev... |
559,497 | 2,626,332 | 309,698 | 9 | Toned Down and Cranked Up Rethinking of Sybil . | I'll warn you right now , I'm telling the whole story , so if you don't want to know the ending , the twist and the inside details , then don't read this ! ! ! I normally don't tell the whole story like this , but this movie is such a psychological mind game that I have total respect for it , and feel the need to share... |
558,738 | 2,626,332 | 884,328 | 9 | Astounding . | When King hits a home run , he knocks that ball outta da PARK ! And that's what he's done with The Mist . Frank Darabont really knows his stuff , and after this work , I can't help but wonder if George Luca$ and Spielberg are regretting their earlier decisions regarding Darabont's script for IJ4 ? But , that not withst... |
559,513 | 2,626,332 | 432,021 | 9 | Deserving and Disturbing Sequel but NOT the Conclusion of a Trilogy | We saw this at our local hometown theater , Movies on the Parkway in Sevierville , TN . I have to start this by saying that this installment is a bit reminiscent of George A . Romero's 1985 cult classic , " Day of the Dead , " in one major plot element . I won't give it away , but if you're a Romero fan , you'll see it... |
559,178 | 2,626,332 | 317,219 | 9 | Pixar Is Pure Magick ! Who Would Have Believed It ? 7 Smashes In A Row ! | This movie is pure enchantment . It features amazing animation , a good old-fashioned story , endearing characters , and a bit of American nostalgia for NASCAR , without alienating those who aren't into the race car scene . Baby Boomers , especially , will love this , but so will the general audience members . The most... |
559,602 | 2,626,332 | 92,007 | 9 | Better and even Better ! | Well , with the stolen Enterprise destroyed and Kirk and crew in a Klingon bird of prey , they face the court martial of which I spoke in my review of " Search for Spock . " The Klingon President is going ballistic over the theft of the bird of prey and the death of its crew . Instead of being handed over to the Klingo... |
559,418 | 2,626,332 | 120,082 | 9 | Wes Craven Does It Again ! Only BETTER ! ! ! | The movie " Stab " has just been released . Based on the actual events in Woodsboro , and the national best-selling book by Gail Weathers , the publicity and following of the movie are astounding . The movie-goers don the the costume distributed by the studio , and everyone looks like the killer . When a movie-goer is ... |
559,505 | 2,626,332 | 442,933 | 9 | Tragically Lovely | The tale of Beowulf was told in an epic poem by an unknown 8th-11th century author . It tells of Beowulf , a Geat ( Goth ) hero of what is now known as Sweden , and his three equally epic battles with Grendel , Grendel's mother ( known here and there as the Black Queen of Midguard ) , and an unnamed Dragon ( thought by... |
558,616 | 2,626,332 | 362,551 | 9 | More fun than the movie | While very short , this documentary covers all the new dinosaurs created for the third installment of the Jurassic Park line . It dwells heavily on the pterodons and the spinosaurus egypticus , but also details the changes to the velocoraptors . They have feathers along their spines , so the talk on the message boards ... |
559,468 | 2,626,332 | 76,933 | 9 | Beautiful Love Story , Gene Wilder Stylized Perfection | This production was built around the search for the next Rudolph Valentino . While this work has become dated , it was filmed as a pseudo-retrospective at the time , so it was already " dated " the day it was filmed . This is a total Gene Wilder vehicle . He wrote the screenplay , directed the movie , and was the movie... |
558,868 | 2,626,332 | 84,516 | 9 | Alarming realism | Regardless of who actually directed this movie , I have to say it's one of the best true horror movies out there . Other people have mentioned being disappointed in the DVD and I must admit that I , too , was disappointed that they used the last , bad cut of the movie to transfer this one to DVD . The scene change betw... |
559,238 | 2,626,332 | 373,883 | 9 | Surprising | I was reluctant to embrace a remake of Halloween . There , I've said it . I could not imagine anything that could effectively endear itself to me without changing my love of the original . Also , I must say I am a fan of neither The Devil's Rejects , nor House of 1000 Corpses , as I found them both to be too close to a... |
558,963 | 2,626,332 | 92,239 | 9 | Harry Potter's faerie godmother | While I'm no fan of the TV series , I've always loved this movie . It teaches younger people to keep trying , no matter who says what . It teaches them that perseverance is more important than talent . Work at it , and keep working at it , and eventually , you'll get it right . Years after , when I was first exposed to... |
558,638 | 2,626,332 | 383,574 | 9 | Darker story delivers a superior adventure . . . | In reading the reviews written by the " professional " critics prior to my initial viewing of this work , I entered the theater with greatly lessened expectations . I must say that I owe those naysayers a vote of thanks , as I was so anticipating this work , that it had no way of fulfilling my hopes . Thanks to their d... |
559,148 | 2,626,332 | 111,742 | 9 | Metaphoric suspense chills | Wonderful metaphor , dramatic suspense , better than average in the genre of the werewolf . As a metaphor for the " inner animal " in us all , and a rant condemning the ethics of corporate America , this movie makes its point in a most entertaining and creative way . As a Michelle Pfeiffer movie , this is about the bes... |
559,181 | 2,626,332 | 67,116 | 9 | Above Average | 1971 . Gene Hackman , Fernando Rey , Roy Scheider . New York Detective " Popeye " Doyle and his partner chase a French heroin smuggler . Well , the plot is more involved than all that , but not so much as to lose its way in the telling of it . Hackman's performance is one of the grittiest performances I had ever seen ,... |
558,635 | 2,626,332 | 259,324 | 9 | Perfect Capture of Characters | I'm a comic book fan . Ghost Rider is one which many collectors and readers found obscure in comparison to many , but it was always one of my personal favorites . As such , I expected an effects-extravaganza , a good performance from Cage , and a barely palatable story line . You know . . . the usual . Well , I'm happy... |
558,964 | 2,626,332 | 111,686 | 9 | Breathing new life into a masterful creation | I was expecting very little in the way of this sequel . The others grew tired and lifeless , with on again , off again , decent performances turned in by Robert Englund as Freddy , and some decent , not so decent script writing . Frankly , you just never know what TO expect with long-running franchises such as this . B... |
558,748 | 2,626,332 | 88,930 | 9 | Nearly As Good As Murder By Death | With an all star cast , amusingly witty dialog , and the added lure of being the first movie based on a board game , this film really delivers a stellar mystery . Chocked full of red herrings , sub-plots , twists , and turns , the plot takes you through the set up of the game , through the detecting of the clues , and ... |
559,417 | 2,626,332 | 117,571 | 9 | Above average for the slasher sub-genre | This is NOT your average , mindless slasher flick . Scream : a real psychological breakthrough in the genre of slasher movies . This movie demonstrates a most excellent advancement in the genre of slasher flicks . Let me begin by saying this is NOT a flick ; a flick being a fluffy little piece of nothing designed to ma... |
559,060 | 2,626,332 | 84,649 | 9 | Well-written , almost Tolkien tale . | While the story line is a bit complex for younger children , this movie is quite well done ; well written , beautifully animated , and is far greater than the sum of its parts . The story surrounds a small group of experimental lab rats who were treated in NIMH ( National Institute for Mental Health ) for intelligence ... |
559,071 | 2,626,332 | 106,053 | 9 | Awesome Late Night Television | As the host trained by Carson , Letterman should have inherited the Tonight Show . He was groomed for it , and CBS was darned lucky to get him . David Letterman's charm and style is both unique and legendary . His gimmicks are creative , and his presentation is stylish , but as a host , he knows how to make the guest c... |
559,024 | 2,626,332 | 443,706 | 9 | Great Film ! | I have to start this review by saying if you want a slasher flick , this isn't it . This is more a light dramatization of the events surrounding the Zodiac slayings , and is not intended to satisfy your splatter needs . Additionally ( and surprisingly ) a survivor of a Zodiac attack , when interviewed on CNN live , pro... |
559,321 | 2,626,332 | 69,217 | 9 | Love it ! Love it ! Love it ! | This movie held me absolutely spellbound in my youth . This is one of the best , most under-rated love stories ever made . I've never heard of anyone in real life who's seen this work . Every time I ask is anyone's seen Sandcastles , they always respond with , " You mean Ice Castles , don't you ? " LOL-No ! This film w... |
558,681 | 2,626,332 | 329,401 | 9 | Shameless Plug For The Muppet Movie , But It Works ! | This was all about the release of the Muppet Movie , a big screen venue critics claimed would " never work . " Jim Henson was no one's fool , though , so he threw a M4TV disco party to hype ( celebrate ) the release of this movie , and he invited the whole of Hollywood ! Many huge stars turned out , to dance ( disco ! ... |
558,907 | 2,626,332 | 117,666 | 9 | Phenomenal Screen Writing , Phenomenal BBThornton Performance . | This is , by far , Billy Bob Thornton's best performance to date ( 2007 ) . Sling Blade absolutely defines the epitome of what a brilliant screenplay plays like , what a perfect performance feels like , what some of the most inspired direction looks like , and what a beautiful and creative dramatic product sings like .... |
558,662 | 2,626,332 | 82,474 | 9 | Timeless Muppet Classic . | Fozzie and the two banana brothers have to stop jewel thieves in England . This isn't the best Muppet flick , but it is the next best . Filmed as a Muppet-noir , this work is not only fun , but also interesting , with great characters to work alongside our favorite Muppets . Again , filled with cameos of some of the gr... |
559,123 | 2,626,332 | 317,648 | 9 | Treacherously Beautiful | I don't know why this movie hasn't fared better . It features top notch performances , a compellingly active and beautifully flowing story , and some brilliant direction . I have to say the direction was the biggest surprise . Joe Johnston ( currently slated to direct Jurassic Park 4 ) of Jumanji and JP3 . I was not ve... |
558,713 | 2,626,332 | 74,937 | 9 | Clever , Brave Wit . | Delightful Comedic Parodic Romp Through A Classic Who-Done-It ! Cleverly Witty ! I'm not saying this movie is for intellectuals . It's for anyone who loves the old 30's - 60's Mystery Theater-type movies . Neil Simon hits another home run with this genuinely clever parody of the Thin Man mysteries , Charlie Chan , Sam ... |
559,483 | 2,626,332 | 315,459 | 9 | Now THIS Is A Drama ! | Scott Caan , Jeff Goldblum , Shawn Hatosy , Kelly Lynch . Two friends ramble aimlessly through life , while one plots a scheme and the other searches diligently for a way into a better life , while he obtains therapy from his mother's lover , unbeknownst to the patient . This sounded like a convoluted mess , but I'm a ... |
558,806 | 2,626,332 | 107,977 | 9 | One of Brooks's Best | Mel Brooks is a man of great intellect . His writing is phenomenal , and his works are all amusing in one way or another . He has turned out some absolute classics throughout his time with us , and this is one of them . Among his works are Spaceballs , a parody of Star Wars ; Young Frankenstein , a parody of the entire... |
559,596 | 2,626,332 | 84,726 | 9 | Rousing ! | One of the very best of this series , Star Trek 2 : The Wrath of Khan gives you the battles and action for which you were so hungry . A veritable feast for Trekkies , and all other sci-fi fans , alike . Ricardo Montalban reprises his role as Khan ; a genetically mutated humanoid who has powers and strengths beyond that... |
559,564 | 2,626,332 | 104,257 | 9 | Intense . | A Few Good Men features a wonderful story , a fantastic cast and crew , and pivotal portrayals . It is gritty , edgy , and tense . It generates suspense , gives you a moment or two of righteous indignation , and leaves you feeling triumphant . All in all , I found it wonderful entertainment in spite of Cruise's involve... |
559,233 | 2,626,332 | 46,876 | 9 | Atmospherically suspenseful Universal Classic " creature feature . " | I am still amazed with the level of fright conveyed by this production . The " gill man " was created by the effects department with a care and a creativity seldom seen in these older productions . They have always tried , but this time , they actually perpetuated a beautiful darksome myth with effects which were good ... |
559,258 | 2,626,332 | 33,870 | 9 | Bogey was perfect for his era . | Let's face it . No one cares that this remake was too close to the 1931 original . No one cares that Bogey did better movies . No one cares what the box office performance was , or how long the movie is , or how YOU define film noir , or how YOU differentiate film noir from detective noir . This is the quintessential B... |
558,764 | 2,626,332 | 298,130 | 9 | Superior , Atmospheric , Twisted Little Creepfest | The Ring did three things no film of late has done . It took the genre of Horror seriously without going over the top . It is derived from a superior story and translated to American film superbly , regardless of what the naysayers say . And , while it starts off typically , it ascends into a beautiful , darkling , twi... |
559,581 | 2,626,332 | 42,546 | 9 | This movie is pure joy . | Harvey is a pookha who has befriended Elwood P . Dowd . Now according to legend , Pookhas are legendary celtic creatures . Yes , it can be found spelled differently . Not as well known as the miserly leprechaun . . but , of more generous and mischievous of heart . Jimmy Stewart's tall white hare friend in this movie wa... |
558,570 | 2,626,332 | 96,378 | 9 | Mysteriously entertaining Rom-Com | I was impressed with Cyndi's portrayal here . She handled herself like a real star . Like your comedy to have a little history about ancient civilizations ? Ever wanted to see the Yucatan ? Ever wanted to be in an exotic jungle hotel with Cyndi Lauper or Jeff Goldblum ? Ever wanted to see a really good comedic venture ... |
559,059 | 2,626,332 | 304,711 | 9 | Original premise and stellar performances | Do not believe the reviews ! This is an excellent addition to any horror collection ! This is a dark , well-blended horror / thriller / suspense . The use of religiochristian dogma and theologies throughout the horror genre is common and proliferate , and surely nothing new . neochristians will , for the most part , ha... |
559,587 | 2,626,332 | 90,605 | 9 | Even better . Different , but better | ( This is concerning Aliens : Alien 2 , Special Edition version from the Alien Quadrilogy Collector Set ) Some 57 years later , Ripley is discovered on a deep salvage expedition . She is in stasis , but is alive , rescued , and brought back to Earth to face an inquiry as to what happened to her $42 . 5M M-class freight... |
559,414 | 2,626,332 | 311,289 | 9 | Reminiscent of the old Disney family classics ! | What a GREAT movie ! This is so reminiscent of the wonderful Disney classic family movies of the 60's and the 70's . I was so pleasantly surprised , after the past 20 years of absolute detritus Disney's live productions crews have churned out . This movie is an absolute joy . The child stars were just that ; profession... |
559,065 | 2,626,332 | 496,424 | 9 | I Hope This Show Runs For Years ! | Alec Baldwin is hilarious , and dramatically witty . I was surprised with the superior story lines , dialog , and outstandingly idiosyncratic characters . This is a great show , and I hope it runs for years . However . Tina Fey is a pure delight . I am personally very gratified to see her in the lime light . I am also ... |
559,170 | 2,626,332 | 317,705 | 9 | Great Family Film | Okay , by now , it's unanimous that Pixar's " The Incredibles " is a great family film . So why add another review ? It's not because I think I'll say anything that a plethora of other reviewers hasn't already said , but because I feel the - need - to say that this is a great family film . Too many movies barely pass f... |
559,320 | 2,626,332 | 230,011 | 9 | Magical journey to our most famous lost city . | It is written in stone that Disney animations simply - must - be musicals . Right ? Where ? Show me . Because I found this attempt to be much more enjoyable for - not - containing the hokey made-for-five-year-old standard Disney musical fare . While the story was not as enthralling as it could have been , it was still ... |
558,727 | 2,626,332 | 117,333 | 9 | Possibly The Best Performance of Travolta's Career | I say , " possibly , " because I will most likely always hold Staying Alive as the best Travolta work in the darkest part of my Baby Boomer heart , until the man dies . But were it not for my relentless love of Disco and that era , Phenomenon would undoubtedly take that spot . John Travolta , Kyra Sedgwick . An amiable... |
559,650 | 2,626,332 | 339,291 | 9 | Darkly delightful | It seems to me that once a film of a specific genre / subject hits , the rights of every like-minded literary work on the book shelves of Books-A-Million ( in this case , the children's section ) is snapped up in a whirl-wind of studio shopping sprees . One such series was the enigmatic Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfor... |
559,500 | 2,626,332 | 119,567 | 9 | Almost as good as the original ! | While this movie was not quite the same brilliant combination of effects , cast , characters and magic Spielberg delivered in the first production , I still found this sequel just as enjoyable as the first . The cast members are just as professional , and while they did not have the same original cast ( a mistake most ... |
559,612 | 2,626,332 | 94,332 | 9 | Compelling performances driven by original screen writing | This star-studded cast turns in gold star performances ! ! I saw this in the theater , and now years later , I own it . Let me start by saying that Cher , Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfieffer were absolutely marvelous in this movie . Their characters perfectly complemented one another , lending their own individual str... |
558,916 | 2,626,332 | 101,969 | 9 | Existential Commentary On Life Is Beautiful All Around | This work is less about Steve Martin's character Davis , than it is about Kline ( Mack ) and Glover ( Simon ) , and Kline and McDonnell ( Claire ) , but the dialog inserted via Davis is pondering , contemplative , near-poetic existentialism at its best . He is witty , intelligent , and thoughtful in both dialog deliver... |
558,581 | 2,626,332 | 163,988 | 9 | Brilliant and Bold | Okay , so maybe this isn't Star Wars , Casablanca , or the Lord of the Rings , but this is a definitive film in Cage's career . I can't and won't say THE definitive film , but A definitive film . It is fearless in nits attempt to document the downward spiral of a man with a heart in a heartless world . His realization ... |
558,950 | 2,626,332 | 121,766 | 9 | Redemption . | Hayden Christensen surpasses my early predictions surrounding the caliber of his expected performance . His performance wasn't the " stuff of legends , " but , and face it , folks , that's exactly what it will become ; however inferior . He DID ; however , deliver JUST ENOUGH to pull this off . The story was what was e... |
558,910 | 2,626,332 | 101,921 | 9 | Bittersweet Masterpiece In An Authentic Southern Setting . | Born and raised in lower Alabama , I found this work thoroughly enchanting . It truly depicts the life in thousands of little nowhere towns peppering the deep southern US from Georgia through Alabama , Mississippi , and select areas of Louisiana . But beyond that , this movie does more than enchant you with its whimsic... |
559,447 | 2,626,332 | 92,563 | 9 | Film Noir Meets the Bayou | Every now and then , a fantastic thriller / horror comes along , and catches everyone by surprise . I could go into a diatribe / editorial concerning what makes good horror , but I'll save that for the message boards . What makes THIS a good horror is a mixture of the classic Noir style , Mickey Rourke's charisma , an ... |
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