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473,223 | 11,423,174 | 35,706 | 8 | terrific little murder mystery | it may be an old movie , but i liked it . it's a very interesting , well acted murder mystery . the dialogue was quite good , the writing was good and the music adds a real atmosphere of creepiness to the proceedings . there's ' not a lot of action . it's more of a psychological character study . and for me , unt9il ne... |
473,769 | 11,423,174 | 78,767 | 8 | good , old school terror | for a few really good scares , this movie works pretty good . it's not fast paced , but it slowly builds tension , while throwing in some real scary sequences . the acting by James Brolin and Margot Kidder is really credible here . They play George and Kathy Luts , who with their children , move into their nightmare , ... |
473,644 | 11,423,174 | 27,899 | 8 | Popeye takes Swee ' Pea to the Zoo | in this animated short , Popeye takes Swee ' Pea to the zoo , and of course chaos and hi jinx ensue , with Popeye being pretty much oblivious . this is the 1st Popeye short i have seen , and i thought it was quite funny , and of course absurd . this is one of the short films from the Fleisher studio , who also did a nu... |
473,341 | 11,423,174 | 276,816 | 8 | spooky and intelligent | combine some of the tension and suspense of U571 with some good old fashioned horror , and you get an idea of this movie . not hack and slash , slice and dice gore , but horror . there some chilling moments here , with not too much gore . there is a very strong psychological aspect to this movie . some thought was real... |
473,810 | 11,423,174 | 847,161 | 8 | i liked it | while i can't say whether this adaption of the Dracula myth is true to Bram Stoker's novel , ( since i haven't read it ) i still liked it . i liked the look of Dracula as an old man and as the young man . i also really liked the almost unrecognizable David ( Poirot ) Suchet as Abraham Van Helsing . i don't think i've e... |
473,050 | 11,423,174 | 338,526 | 8 | one wild ride | i don't understand the low rating for ( ) for this movie on this site . i thoroughly enjoyed myself throughout . the basic Gist of the story is this : Van Helsing take son Count Dracula , The Wolfman , and the Frankenstein Monster in one adventure . what more could you ask for ? this is one fast paced thrill ride , wit... |
473,108 | 11,423,174 | 408,790 | 8 | very harrowing , but | i don't think it's realistic . plus , there are a lot of plot holes and inconsistencies , in my mind . but the acting is first rate from all , and it had me guessing to the end . it was unpredictable enough that i wasn't sure who was good or bad , until the end . plus , the ending was different than i thought it would ... |
473,642 | 11,423,174 | 55,254 | 8 | fun for the whole family | i really enjoyed this animated Disney classic . it's just a lot of fun . lots of action and excitement , and an excellent choice for the villain in Cruella Devil . whose is iconic ( or should be ) in my opinion . very young children may be a bit frightened of her , as she certainly is scary looking . her 2 henchman are... |
472,533 | 11,423,174 | 441,796 | 8 | too cool ! ! ! | wow . i had real negative preconceptions about this movie . i thought it would be like hostel , blood and guts and nothing else . but then i decided what the heck . so i bought it . i was very impressed . there was very little blood and guts . there was however , suspense and atmosphere . there was at least a semblance... |
473,871 | 11,423,174 | 286,214 | 8 | informative and entertaining | this documentary is contained on the bonus disc of the original " Texas Chainsaw Massacre ultimate edition released in 2006 . the documentary was originally produced in 2000 , though i think it has some material added since then . either way , it's a pretty good documentary , with revealing interviews with many of the ... |
472,535 | 11,423,174 | 182,789 | 8 | a highly underrated gem | i really liked bicentennial man . i thought the premise was original , the acting was very good . i liked the humour sprinkled throughout . this was certainly a dramatic movie , with no frenetic " in your face action " . as a result the story is more flushed out , as are the characters . the movie was intended to be dr... |
473,808 | 11,423,174 | 115,963 | 8 | think mean girls with an edge ( and multiply that to the nth degree ) | i liked this movie . i found it entertaining , creepy and amusing , for all the right reasons . the cast was perfect for this movie . the four main actresses seemed so natural together and really worked well off each other . it's fairly obvious this movie inspired others as well as some TV shows , one in particular . i... |
473,417 | 11,423,174 | 358,135 | 8 | Bored lawyer adds spice to his life by secretly taking ballroom dance lessons | this movie is a remake of a Japanese film made in 1996 . i haven't seen the original , so i'll only comment on this , the 2004 version . This movie is about a bored lawyer who has been married for nearly 20 years and had the same job for a long time . he decides to spice up his life and without telling anyone begins ta... |
473,254 | 11,423,174 | 97,825 | 8 | excellent , but terrifying | this movie is based on the true story of Richard Ramirez , dubbed The Night Stalker , who terrorised California in the summer of 1985 with a series of brutal crimes . the story focuses mainly on the two main detectives who try to identify and capture him . the movie is a very well done TV movie , but is not only distur... |
473,610 | 11,423,174 | 416,320 | 8 | another well crafted effort by Woody Allen | Match Point , written and directed by Woody Allen , is a romantic drama set in London . Jonathon Rys Meyers plays Chris Wilton , a former pro tennis player who tales a job as a tennis instructor at a an upper class club in London . he quickly forms a friendship with Tom Hewitt ( Matthew Goode ) one of his students , wh... |
473,170 | 11,423,174 | 109,279 | 8 | great family fare | this is a wonderful movie that is suitable for the whole family . it's very touching and heartwarming . it is a bit sad though and very young kids should be prepared beforehand . there is nothing that should be traumatic though . the story is told from the perspective of Black beauty himself , voiced by Alan Cumming . ... |
473,145 | 11,423,174 | 89,175 | 8 | entertaining and amusing | as vampire movies go , this one is quite fun and entertaining . it even has some humor mixed in with everything else . sure , it is a bit hokey by today's standards , but it's still a very good movie . there are a few good , and gross transformations and there are some genuinely creepy moments . Chris Sarandon , who pl... |
472,825 | 11,423,174 | 95,963 | 8 | great odd couple buddy cop movie ( east vs west ) | if you like buddy cop movies , you should like this one . the film stars Arnie as strait laced , no nonsense Moscow detective Captain Ivan Danko , who must team up with loose cannon , goof ball , undisciplined Chicago cop Sgt . Art Ridzik ( James Belushi ) . i won't give away why they have to team up . i'll let you wat... |
473,213 | 11,423,174 | 197,924 | 8 | as good as part 2 | Treat Williams returns as the " Substitute " . this time , mercenary Carl Tomassonfullfils a wish from his dead friend and fellow mercenary . he has promised to find his friend's daughter and give her a something he father wanted her to have . he tracks her down at university where she is a teacher . however , when she... |
473,484 | 11,423,174 | 463,944 | 8 | very good morality tale | i liked this movie . it's a movie about football , but it's much more than that . it's really about honor , truth , and loyalty . it is set in 1950 , and chronicles the " Army " - the West Point football team . West point is the very esteemed military academy . as the movie begins , " army is coming off of 27 consecuti... |
473,105 | 11,423,174 | 27,996 | 8 | you never really know who your friends are | this movie is all about being true to yourself and sticking to your convictions . Gary Cooper is Longfellow Deeds , a simple , small town humble man who inherits a large fortune of 20 millions dollars . soon , everybody wants money from him and many people try to change him . this movie succeeds for a number of reasons... |
473,014 | 11,423,174 | 28,010 | 8 | funny with witty dialogue | this screwball comedy starring William Powell and Carole Lombard was really enjoyable on all levels . Lombard is always great to watch , and has great comedic timing and skills . i haven't seen too much of Powell , although i think he starred in the Thin Man mysteries of the 30's . he was very good in this film , . the... |
473,392 | 11,423,174 | 1,045,312 | 8 | Attack of The Lizard | this is a 70 minute feature from season one of The Spectacular Spiderman , A new animated series , focusing on the younger years of Spiderman / Peter Parker . in this one , he's 16 years old and in high school . i'm not sure if this is an episode of the series or a standalone feature , i can't find an accurate listing ... |
472,695 | 11,423,174 | 102,724 | 8 | very entertaining and engrossing | i enjoyed this movie a lot . i thought it was well made . it gives a good amount of insight into why Norman Bates became the killer that he was . we are given just the right amount of detail on his past , and not so much that the film gets bogged down in the details . the movie is also tense and suspenseful . there are... |
473,357 | 11,423,174 | 97,889 | 8 | countdown to extinction | this thriller starts out slow , but after about 30 min picks up steam very quickly . once it gets going , it is a fast paced , tightly wound nail biter . the basic premise is that a a man ( Anthony Edwards ) picks up a ringing payphone and hears something startling , to say the least . according to the caller , the cou... |
473,490 | 11,423,174 | 910,865 | 8 | the best of the four Marvel Animated features so far | i liked this movie much more than i thought i would . it starts off slow , but somewhere along the line , it becomes interesting . i'm not sure how faithful it is to the comic book . either way , i thought it was pretty good . the voice talent fit the characters perfectly . the animation is excellent . the action scene... |
473,346 | 11,423,174 | 94,027 | 8 | the story of a humble teacher who changed lives | Edward James Olmos stars in this " based on a true story " movie , as a new , humble teacher who inspires the students at the his school to reach higher , to make sometimes of themselves . most of the students are learning challenged , because they have never been encouraged , or had someone believe in them . many will... |
473,342 | 11,423,174 | 286,306 | 8 | clever little gem combining the horrors of with with the horror genre | there aren't a lot of movies set during World War I ( that i know of , though i could be wrong ) and there are probably even fewer combining that subject with the horror genre . but it really works , for this movie . combining the the horror of war with a different type of horror is quite clever . the movie certainly h... |
473,244 | 11,423,174 | 113,497 | 8 | once it gets going it's pretty darn fun | i have t say , this movie started out pretty slow , and i thought it was gonna be a dud . i'm glad i kept watching . it turned into a pretty good movie . if you're into action and adventure , you'll certainly find it in abundance here . there are some great action sequences , providing scads of excitement . but there a... |
473,526 | 11,423,174 | 210,616 | 8 | high energy fun | i quite enjoyed this movie . it follows a group of people as they try to make it as as dancers with a prestigious ballet company . as soon as i saw it was about ballet , i groaned inwardly . i thought there's no way this could be anything other than boring . but i was proved wrong very quickly . this movie is not just ... |
472,944 | 11,423,174 | 429,573 | 8 | a creepy ghost story based ( maybe ) on true events | An American Haunting is a very well made film . it boasts solid acting , good dialogue and is well paced . it also has some good special effects . there is also a very haunting musical score which elevates this movie . beyond that though this is a creepy film . there is one sequence in particular which made my blood ru... |
473,028 | 11,423,174 | 1,164,621 | 8 | my introduction into the genre of short films | i haven't seen very many short films . in fact , i think this may be the only one i've seen but i liked this one . i could really relate to the man , as i have been in similar situations . i liked the voice over from the two characters . this doesn't always work , but i found it effective here . it gives us a glimpse i... |
473,733 | 11,423,174 | 397,078 | 8 | what happens when the luckiest woman and the unluckiest man kiss ? | this is a funny movie , very funny at times . it's about a woman ( Lindsay Lohan ) who has everything . perfect job , perfect apt , perfect life , or so it seems . Ashley ( Lohan ) i s gifted with good luck . everything seems to go her way . then , after kissing Jake ( Chris Pine ) , someone she meets at a masquerade p... |
473,005 | 11,423,174 | 454,970 | 8 | i really liked it | this movie was way better than i thought it would be . i had very low expectations , but i was pleasantly surprised . it had some story development to it . once it gets going , it continually builds suspense and tension , and even gets exciting . there is also a definite atmosphere of panic and fear in the movie and th... |
473,574 | 11,423,174 | 397,101 | 8 | old fashioned ghost story with some surprising twists | this is a pretty good , old fashioned style ghost story . it's genuinely creepy and eerie , with great performances all round . Kate Hudson is in this one , along with the great Gena Rowlands , John Hurt and Peter Sarsgaard . it basically involves an old house on a plantation , a woman who answers an ad to look after a... |
472,957 | 11,423,174 | 83,296 | 8 | a very " smart " horror movie | i really enjoyed this movie . the pace is frantic at times ( in a good way ) there's lots of suspense . the villain is definitely menacing , to say the least . even better is the fact that this movie contains no stoned or drunk , easy target teenagers . the victims are all adults and the killer is not just some faceles... |
472,602 | 11,423,174 | 92,007 | 8 | great fun ( not your conventional StarTrek movie ) | i enjoyed this installment of the Star Trek franchise quite a bit . in my opinion , it's better than the previous ones . i think they did a very good job here , balancing many different elements . there is certainly the action / adventure element here but there is also so quite a bit of humour . the writing is very int... |
473,289 | 11,423,174 | 117,894 | 8 | a Stephen King novel that actually translates well to the screen . yay ! | as far as Stephen King adaptations go , this is one of the better ones . the story is very creative and inventive . it's dark and mysterious and very creepy . i wouldn't call it scary , but i could see how some people might think it is . there's a lot of mysticism in this one . it's a real morality fable . it basically... |
472,540 | 11,423,174 | 266,915 | 8 | funnier and more action packed than the first one | i found this movie to be better than the first one . there's still lots of action , but it's even funnier than the first . there's some really good fight scenes , and Jackie Chan's moves are even more outrageous this time around . the banter between Chan and Tucker is much funnier and more natural . once again , althou... |
472,775 | 11,423,174 | 115,759 | 8 | exhilarating action from John Woo | a madman has stolen two nuclear warheads and threatens to detonate them over a populated area if his demand for money is not met . that's the gist of the story . it stars John Travolta , Christian Slater , Samantha Mathis and Delroy Lindo , to name a few . it's a pulse pounding thriller from John Woo ( mission Impossib... |
472,671 | 11,423,174 | 71,771 | 8 | comedy , drama , and action | Burt Reynolds Plays Paul Crewe , a former pro quarterback , whose life takes a turn for the worse as he find himself in jail . The warden ( Eddie Albert ) has a sadistic mean streak . he petitions Crewe to form a football team from the inmates to play against the guards ( a semi pro team ) in four weeks as a warm up ma... |
473,165 | 11,423,174 | 372,183 | 8 | almost as good as the first Bourne film ( The Bourne Identity ) | while not quite as good as The Bourne Identity , this is still a great movie . Matt Damon returns as Jason Bourne , and is outstanding . Franka Potente returns , as well , and puts in a good performance . again , we have a strong supporting cast . like " Identity " this one has a lot of action , which is spectacular . ... |
472,894 | 11,423,174 | 383,574 | 8 | less hype , much better movie than the first one | i must say , i quite enjoyed this movie , i think mostly because my expectations were very low . this is due to the fact that i was disappointed in the first installment , because my expectations were too high . how ironic . this entry had more action , better action sequences and more humour . it was at times also dar... |
473,139 | 11,423,174 | 79,116 | 8 | not action packed , but worth watching to the end | this movie is the story of the one and only documented case of any prisoners escaping from the infamous prison . three men , apparently did the impossible , although they were never heard from or seen again , so how successful they were is anyone's . guess . Clint Eastwood heads up the cast as the mastermind behind the... |
472,856 | 11,423,174 | 107,818 | 8 | pleasant surprise ( ) | i figured this would be good movie , given that it stars Denzel Washington , two acting greats . but given its subject matter ( homosexuality , and AIDS discrimination ) i thought it would also be depressing . in fact , it isn't at all . there are some sombre moments , to be sure . it is very touching at times . i like... |
473,062 | 11,423,174 | 934,935 | 8 | the documentary that inspired the movie We are Marshall | i thought this was a good documentary . it was well done all around . i liked the fax that the filmmakers interviewed interesting people that were relevant to the event depicted in the documentary . i've found that that isn't always the case . the documentary is basically about the 1970 Marshall College Football team ,... |
473,177 | 11,423,174 | 341,334 | 8 | fast paced , but doesn't seem like it till it's over | this is the complete pilot episode for the TV show of the same name . it's surprisingly very entertaining . it's from the novel by Stephen King , and directed by Robert Lieberman . it's very tautly directed and well acted , especially by Anthony Michael Hall , who is the lead character . i liked his character a lot . h... |
473,242 | 11,423,174 | 406,375 | 8 | Jumanji in space | from the same world as Jumanji , Zathura is exciting and thrilling . it gets going fairly quickly and doesn't let up until the end . there is not as much comedy in this one , but i think it's more exciting . the special effects are much better here . of course this movie is a decade older , so that makes sense . Kriste... |
472,916 | 11,423,174 | 81,376 | 8 | great harmless fun | i really liked this spoof of Sherlock Holmes , starring Don Knotts and Tim Conway . Knotts is Inpector Winship and Conway is Dr . Tart . Winship is a variation of the Holmes character , but dumber . tart is a variation of Watson , but also dumber . the story is that Winship and Tart are dispatched by Scotland yard to i... |
473,576 | 11,423,174 | 278,435 | 8 | good writing , good intensity and a real sense of peril | this movie deals with the same theme as " sleeping With the Enemy " which came out over a decade earlier . the theme is spousal abuse . as in " Enemy " a woman ( Jennifer Lopez ) meets the man of her dreams , ( Bill Campbell ) only to find out he's actually the man of her nightmares . so she runs away , only to be trac... |
473,348 | 11,423,174 | 259,324 | 8 | Ghost Rider makes the leap from comic book to screen | as far as comic book adaptations go , this is not a bad movie , i can't say how accurate it is to its source material , but i didn't mind it . it's basically about a young motorcycle stuntman named Johnny Blaze . as a young man . johnny is tricked into selling his soul to the devil for reasons revealed in the movie . y... |
473,182 | 11,423,174 | 331,468 | 8 | very suspenseful , psychological thriller | this movie is about a family that moves into what they believe will be their dream home . it is old and falling apart , but they believe that once they fix it up , it will be the home they've always wanted . sounds alright so far . however , they notice something strange . when they move in the house is filled with pos... |
473,238 | 11,423,174 | 74,860 | 8 | pretty good political thriller . ( ) | this is a pretty good political thriller . aside from a few slow moments , it's well paced . it's very intense and suspenseful . i did find it a bit predictable , but that's a minor quibble with this film . Dustin Hoffman stars as a college student who unwittingly becomes caught up in political intrigue and danger . La... |
473,583 | 11,423,174 | 29,606 | 8 | what price , fame ? | this is the first version of this movie made , and the only version i have seen so far . i liked it . i thought it was touching and ironic , and also tragic . it basically tells what the movie business can do to you , and the sacrifices that are made . it also shows how disposable the industry and the people in it are ... |
472,857 | 11,423,174 | 443,701 | 8 | it's a mystery to me | i finally got around to watching this second X Files movie . i didn't know what to expect , since i hadn't paid any attention to any of the news or hype surrounding it . however , i really liked . i thought it was better than the first X Files movie Fight the Future . whereas that movie focused on the alien / governmen... |
473,279 | 11,423,174 | 81,207 | 8 | teenager is picked on by school bully , hires outcast as bodyguard | my bodyguard is a great family movie , with minimal violence ( even then the violence is a necessary part of the movie ) . there is no foul language that i know of . the fight scenes are done very tastefully . there is bit of humour thrown in as well , mostly in the form of ruth gordon ( grandma ) . the subject matter ... |
472,885 | 11,423,174 | 519,656 | 8 | continuing the story The The Rubberface of Comedy | this episode is a continuation of the previous episode The Rubberface of Comedy , which i really enjoyed . this is the last episode of season 1 . i liked this episode as well as the previous . i like where they took the story . i hadn't seen a full episode of this series until i watched the previous episode . after hav... |
473,388 | 11,423,174 | 119,303 | 8 | criminals beware | as far third movies in a series go , this one isn't half bad . it's not as lite hearted as the previous 2 , and none of the cast return for this installment . it's basically the same plot line . kid is home alone , and is the target of criminals . , but these are no ordinary , bungling burglars . these guys are serious... |
472,766 | 11,423,174 | 1,185,834 | 8 | hardly the travesty i'd expected based on the criticisms | before watching this animated Star Wars movie , i was expecting something horrible . but , i gotta say , it isn't that horrible . true , it's slow at times , and at other times it just gets repetitive with pretty much the same action sequences happen over and over again . yet , despite that , i did find it a fairly enj... |
472,906 | 11,423,174 | 387,514 | 8 | A romantic comedy that is actually funny , very funny at times ( imagine that ) | Finally , a decent romantic comedy . not really a chick flick , but something a guy could enjoy as much as a woman . also , very witty , with more than a few laugh out loud moments . great acting from all , good direction , and also very good writing . i won't give away any thing about the plot of the movie , for those... |
473,878 | 11,423,174 | 89,003 | 8 | this time , it s War " ( where have i heard that before ? ) | Death Wish 3 brings back Charles Bronson as one time vigilante Paul Kersey , now retired . yeah , right . before long Kersey is back to his old ways . but this time , its not just a few muggers at a time , its a gang who have taken over a run down part of the city ( New York again , by the way . ) this time its war ,... |
473,738 | 11,423,174 | 787,505 | 8 | very entertaining horror flick , with some brains behind it | rest stop is an enjoyable horror film for the most part . it does veer into disgusting territory for a couple of scenes , but unlike some recent films of the genre does not revel in depravity . the movie has a unique twist that keeps it from being your typical standard horror movie . there are of course , some of the n... |
472,672 | 11,423,174 | 84,684 | 8 | first rate Chuck Norris movie | Silent is Ondoubtably one of Chuck Norris'best movies . Chuck plays Dan Stevens , small town sheriff who responds to a domestic disturbance and discovers a murder . but that is the least of his worries . he find out the killer is still in the house . after a very long struggle , the killer is shot by police and killed ... |
473,563 | 11,423,174 | 387,564 | 8 | well done horror movie | the movie saw was well done in every aspect . i liked the opening sequence , which gave you just enough information to keep watching . i especially liked the intimate setting , which focused more on the characters than their surroundings which were very sparse . you are given background information on the characters , ... |
473,456 | 11,423,174 | 339,422 | 8 | a movie of a true crime based on a book which may have some basis in truth | this is a TV movie based on the murder of Martha Moxley in Greenwich in the mid 1970's . based how much on truth it's hard to tell . this much is certain . it is based on the book written by Mark Fuhrman . anyway , the movie depicts the crime in flashbacks and its aftermath , including the arrest of a suspect , some 25... |
473,295 | 11,423,174 | 69,608 | 8 | very entertaining and politically incorrect 70's game show | even though this game show is from the early seventies , i still really enjoy it . it's not boring at all . in fact it is quite funny at times . there's a lot of things they say that are funny , but they would not get away with today , in this time of political correctness . it's also amusing to see what people wore ba... |
473,186 | 11,423,174 | 187,738 | 8 | worthy follow up to the original | Blade 2 is obviously the sequel to the original . David S Goyer once again wrote the script , based on characters created for Marvel Comics by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan . Guillermo del Torro takes over the directing reigns from Stephen Norrington . the storyline this time around is more complex than the original . ... |
473,457 | 11,423,174 | 115,348 | 8 | sublime but effective mini series giving a snapshot of what the super wealthy and powerful can get away with | this is a compelling , engaging mini series based in part on a real life event and the aftermath . it's long , clocking in at over 2 and a half hours ( without commercials ) but it never once failed to maintain my interest . it's basically about how a young man of wealth and influence commits a horrendous crime , and b... |
472,678 | 11,423,174 | 31,346 | 8 | the inspiration for John Ford's classic My Darling Clementine | i liked this western quite a bit . it is made in 1939 , and some may find the pace a bit sedate , but that didn't bother me . i liked the story and the cast of characters . the main character is Wyatt Earp ( Randolph Scott ) newly deputized as marshal to try to bring some law into the town of Tombstone . The character ... |
472,876 | 11,423,174 | 443,536 | 8 | the true ( animated ) story of Red Riding Hood ( not really of , course ) | forget everything you've heard about " Little Red Riding Hood " , this is the true story . well , not really of course but is an animated take on the fairy tale . the gist of the story is that the police have been looking for the perpetrator of a series of crimes ( non-violent of course ) , well one crime , actually , ... |
473,885 | 11,423,174 | 77,269 | 8 | Hitler times 94 in modern times | at first i didn't like this movie . i mean , it is a slow paced movie . despite the fact that Laurence Olivier and Gregory Peck are in it , i couldn't muster much enthusiasm for it , in the beginning . it does pick up enough in the second act to maintain more interest , so , i did watch the whole movie . the story take... |
473,582 | 11,423,174 | 29,322 | 8 | when it comes right down to it , we're all phonies ( ) | after watching this movie , one thing really struck me : how talented Carole Lombard was as an actress . she has a real gift for comedy , of which there is a fair amount in this film . i found i very funny , but beyond that , i just thought it was well written , and even more relevant today than back then . it basicall... |
473,913 | 11,423,174 | 84,855 | 8 | Newman , Paul Newman | Paul Newman stars in this story of a washed up , alcoholic lawyer , with a a long losing streak . he gets handed a case which he could settle out of court , but doesn't . instead he takes it to trial . that's the gist of The Verdict . it has it's compelling moments , especially when Newman is on screen . he's hard to t... |
472,668 | 11,423,174 | 311,429 | 8 | very good action adventure movie , with some humour and intrigue | The title League of Extraordinary gentlemen is pretty self explanatory . basically , adventure Allan Quatermain ( Sean Connery ) recruits a group of heroes with various abilities , to take on a villain named the Fantom , and prevent him from starting a World War . the movie takes place in alternate Victorian era . the ... |
473,554 | 11,423,174 | 106,393 | 8 | spectacular fight scenes elevate this movie | i really enjoyed this movie . it's jam packed with action . the fight scenes are spectacular and many different styles are showcased . this movie focuses more on action than story or characters , compared to the first one , in my opinion . the intensity is much higher in this one and the stakes are raised . the first o... |
472,955 | 11,423,174 | 114,167 | 8 | a very entertaining story of possession , which does not follow the usual formula | i really enjoyed this movie . it's a movie about a man who , becomes possessed by an evil spirit . at the beginning we are told it is based on factual events , which is possible , but there's no way to verify that claim . for a made for TV , this 1 is quite well done . i think a big part of the reason for this is that ... |
472,635 | 11,423,174 | 395,699 | 8 | something different from Vin Diesel | i liked this movie . it's funny , it has action and it has a good message , but it doesn't hit you over the head with it . i will say though that the beginning of the movie is pretty violent . but once you get past those first few minutes , the tone becomes quite lite . Vin Diesel shows his comedic side , and does very... |
473,906 | 11,423,174 | 496,436 | 8 | as good as the first White Noise movie . | this sequel to white noise is actually pretty good . in terms of thrills , i found it better than the first and it's much more disturbing , and leaves you with a feeling of dread . the story though is much more implausible . it puts a religious spin on the proceedings . while electronic voice phenomena or EVP could hav... |
472,925 | 11,423,174 | 230,011 | 8 | epic quality animated adventure without the epic length | this is a great animated adventure about the lost city of Atlantis . it has an epic feel with out the epic length . the animation is quite good , even spectacular at times . the movie is funny , dramatic and exciting . the voice actors also really fit their roles , and really put a lot of effort into their characteriza... |
473,171 | 11,423,174 | 99,871 | 8 | intriguing study on the psychological impact of war | without giving too much away , Tim Robbins is Jacob Singer , a soldier who survived Vietnam . twenty years later though , he is having flashbacks , and is losing grip on reality , not knowing what is real and what is fantasy . Elizabeth Pena , Ving Rhames , Eric La Salle , Danny Aiello , Matt Craven co-star . Jason Ale... |
473,234 | 11,423,174 | 129,290 | 8 | Laughter is the Best Medicine | The story of a man who uses laughter to heal people . Hunter Adams , played by Robin Williams , goes through dark period in his life ( acquiring the nickname " Patch " along the way ) and emerges with a new outlook on life . he goes to medical school and becomes a doctor , bucking the system along the way , and butting... |
473,331 | 11,423,174 | 20,691 | 8 | John Wayne's first starring role | i really liked this film . it features John Wayne in his first starring performance . even then , you can tell Wayne has a real presence , although he wouldn't really mature into the icon he is known for until Stagecoach , 9 years later in 1939 . it's about settlers from all over the country heading to the new west to ... |
473,838 | 11,423,174 | 113,972 | 8 | a very thrilling potboiler ( solid ) | this is a very thrilling and suspenseful movie . the movie take place in " real time " meaning that the same amount of time that goes by for the audience , also goes by for the characters . for action and excitement and nail biting suspense , this is the movie . great acting all around including Johhny Depp in the lead... |
473,080 | 11,423,174 | 31,448 | 8 | first filmed adaptation of Conan Doyle's novel | this is the first filmed version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel . it's also the first of fourteen Sherlock Holmes films Starring Basil Rathbone as Holmes and Nigel Bruce as his friend / sidekick , Dr . Watson . this is the second version i have seen , the first being the 1959 version starring Peter Cushing and Chris... |
473,704 | 11,423,174 | 269,347 | 8 | a pretty good William Friedkin film ( Did i say that out loud ? ) | the basic premise of this film is this : a trained special forces assassin who has gone AWOL from duty , begins killing hunters in backwood Oregen . the only man who may be able to stop is the man who trained him . and so the hunt is on . Benecio Del Torro is Aaron Hallam , the hunted , while Tommy Lee Jones is L . T B... |
472,992 | 11,423,174 | 395,584 | 8 | sequel to House of 1000 Corpses | this sequel to Rob Zombies House of 1000 corpses , ( which was written and directed by Rob Zombie ) , is a bit different in tone . it's not as dark , there's more action , and there are more funny moments . it's not so much a horror as an action / crime drama . i don't feel it's as clever as House of 1000 corpses , but... |
473,097 | 11,423,174 | 82,694 | 8 | very intense action sequences . | Mad Max 2 , also known as The Road Warrior is a different movie than the original . for one thing , you can watch this movie on its own , without having seen the first one . there is a voice over narration at the beginning telling you all you need to know about the events in the first one . the first movie had sustaine... |
473,440 | 11,423,174 | 121,766 | 8 | chapter 3 | of the 3 prequels , this one is the best . Anakin is now a young man , very close to the dark side . helping him to get there is supreme chancellor Palpatine ( Ian Mcdiarmid ) a dark lord of the sith . Mcdiarmid clearly relishes his role as he brings an intensity and believability that must be seen to be believed . thi... |
472,822 | 11,423,174 | 317,919 | 8 | Keri Russel , Laurence Fishburne , Philip Seymour Hoffman . . . . | the three main reasons this " Mission Impossible " entry is the best yet . yeah , Tom Cruise is back , of course , and does a good job as the main character Ethan Hunt . however , it is the presence of the three actors mentioned in my summary which make this movie succeed . first , Laurence Fishburne , a physically imp... |
472,993 | 11,423,174 | 251,736 | 8 | bury me in a nameless grave | this may be a horror movie , but it's not a run of the mill horror movie . for one thing , it's actually clever and creative . it's also a very dark comedy . the villains in this movie aren't your typical villains . they're quite memorable , with very good characterizations . the acting is very good , but Sheri Moon ( ... |
473,121 | 11,423,174 | 100,031 | 8 | great movie . loaded with suspense and authentic performances | i was pleasantly surprised by this movie . i thought it was terrific . it's got loads of suspense and tension . i also liked the atmosphere over the movie overall . it's well acted . i found the interaction between the mother and her teenage daughter to be very authentic . the movie is not boring at all . in fact , it ... |
472,798 | 11,423,174 | 80,999 | 8 | worth watching for the the bad acting and its unintentional comedic value | i liked this movie , mainly just because of its entertainment value . there are some pretty funny moments , most of them unintentional , i imagine . it is also not very politically correct compared to most of todays movies . if you go into this movie expecting good acting , i think you will be disappointed . but , the ... |
473,859 | 11,423,174 | 289,765 | 8 | way above average thriller | i liked " red dragon " a lot . it was was well written and well directed . the acting was very good , in particular harvey keitel , in a small role . the action scenes were well done and the characters were sympathetic , so you felt their pain and anguish . the dramatic scenes were done to great effect , not simply fil... |
473,070 | 11,423,174 | 371,739 | 8 | well worth watching for some good acting and chilling moments | this little movie was released in 2005 , and it is actually pretty good . there are some tense and chilling moments and some decent acting on the whole . i really like Robin Tunney as an actress . i think she is very talented , but she seemed a bit too weepy for my taste , in this movie . the movie is based on the the ... |
472,548 | 11,423,174 | 165,982 | 8 | rollicking fun on the high seas | i really enjoyed this animated feature . it has something for everyone . there's lots of action and adventure and danger on the high seas . there is also plenty of suspense . i also thought the movie was very witty at times , with some great dialogue . if you're a romance buff , there's some of that too . i thought the... |
473,745 | 11,423,174 | 164,052 | 8 | Resarcher tests invisibility serum on self , becomes psychotic | Hollow Man is about a group of scientists working on an invisibility serum for the military . naturally this research is top secret , with only the military and the researchers knowing about it . the group is led by Sebastien Caine ( Kevin Bacon ) a brilliant if arrogant human being . also part of the team are Linda ... |
472,875 | 11,423,174 | 274,204 | 8 | a very well done Joanne Kilbourn murder mystery | this is a Joanne Kilbourn mystery , of the continuing series of movies with Joanne Kilbourn ( Wendy Crewson ) as the main character . Basically , Joanne is a retired police officer , who finds herself knee deep in one mystery after another , involving murder . Technically , she aids the police in the investigation , al... |
473,807 | 11,423,174 | 309,152 | 8 | true crime buffs will like it | this documentary type series features 52 minute episodes of crimes committed in the past ( usually one crime per episode ) in which the FBI and local law enforcement cooperate to solve crimes . parts of the crimes are reenacted with actors . throughout the episode a narrator describes the events . real people who were ... |
473,691 | 11,423,174 | 97,576 | 9 | return to action | this third movie in the Indiana Jones series is much liter in tone than the second one , The Temple 0f Doom . there is also more action , a lot more . and there are also number of comic moments , courtesy of the banter between Indiana ( Harrison Ford ) and his Father , Henry ( Sean Connery ) the two have great general ... |
472,881 | 11,423,174 | 52,602 | 9 | a very clever whodunit ( ) | i fo8und this to be a clever little murder mystery . i didn't find it scary , but it was very engrossing and well acted . Vincent Price and Agnes Moorehead were excellent , as was the supporting cast liked the setting : an isolated mansion . there was also a great mix of odd character , all whom acted suspicious and an... |
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