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Ichabod Crane vs The headless Horseman
Sleepy Hollow is a wonderful film . it is very atmospheric , visually stunning and very creepy . Tim Burton does a wonderful job of directing here . this a very well paced film with excellent acting performances from all . the great Johnny Depp plays the role of Ichabod Crane , a very quirky police investigator who , d...
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a modern psychological suspense masterpiece
i'm not going to give much of the plot of this one away , just in case you're one of the three people on the planet who hasn't seen this movie . suffice to say that it is one of the greatest psychological suspense thrillers in modern time . this is one eerie movie , strongly anchored by the performance of Haley Joel Os...
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arguably the best version of the story
there are several filmed version of this movie , ( and though i admit i haven't seen the other versions ) this is arguably the most famous filmed version of The Charles Dickens classic , and Alistair is arguably the definitive Scrooge . Alistair Sim is wonderful as Scrooge , the men old miser who's heart changes for th...
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one of the best superhero movies ever made
Batman Begins is easily one of the best superhero movies ever made . the movie basically tells the story of the genesis of the caped crusader . obviously , there is a fair amount of character development involved , which you would expect based on the title . but not so much that the film becomes tedious . Batman is sho...
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a social commentary on our times ( with a searing performance by Michael Douglas )
wow . this movie blew me away . it was relevant then , and it even more relevant today . Michael Douglas gives a searing performance as an ordinary man who has a really bad day , and explodes under the pressure . his character is someone anyone who lives in the big city can relate to and feel empathy for . not only doe...
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sequel improves on original
once again we have a case where the sequel outdoes the original . the original set the stage for the characters and is well done . however , the sequel is better than the original for one main reason , a better villain . this time Daniel is forced to fight for his life ( literally ) against a much more skilled opponent...
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A John Ford classic
grapes of Wrath is the story of a family who is forced to leave their Oklahoma Farmstead due to the great depression . they leave everything behind , and head for California , where the men hope to work and the family can make a go of things . things don't go as smoothly as they'd hoped , of course . the movie details ...
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terrific animated film that the whole family should enjoy
this is the only version of Ben Hur that i have seen so far , so i can't compare it to other versions . i will say i really enjoyed this animated version . it's a combination of traditional and 3d animation . visually it is very stunning . the details are very rich vivid . the movie clocks in at less than 90 minutes , ...
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wow ! ! ! is all i can say
unbelievable . the first spider man movie was awesome , but this movie was even better . better special effects , better story , better villain . i didn't think there was any way the first one could be topped . in this one we have doc ock as the main villain , an inspired choice . the fight scenes this time around are ...
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awesome
this film is awesome . i loved it . it's only Val Kilmer's second feature film , the first being Top Secret a year earlier . basically , it all about a college full of misfit geniuses and the mischief they get into , since most of them don't have to study . there are some very quirky characters , and some pretty funny ...
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a laugh riot
i loved this movie . i was skeptical about it , thinking it would just be an overextended episode of the TV show . after all , many half hour shows have tried to transition into a successful feature length film , and very few actually succeed but since my friend bought it , i thought why not . as it turns out , this wa...
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classic animation
this animated Spider man series ran 3 seasons with 77 episodes . i remember watching it as a kid and loving it . i finally bought it on DVD and i love it just as much today . sure the sound effects are cheesy , as is the music . and you can tell they had a very limited budget to work with and there are a lot of goofs i...
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new shoes ? 30$ - - - - - - Million Dollar Baby ? priceless
every once in awhile , a movie comes along that defies description . Clint Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby is that movie . One of the best movies ever made by one of the greatest directors , this is a movie that will not leave you untouched . Paul Haggis ( Crash ) wrote the screenplay for this cinematic treasure and the...
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excellent drama dealing with the traumatic after effects of the Vietnam War
after just having watched The Deer Hunter , which is a masterpiece , the movie Jacknife had big shoes to fill . it has same themes as The Deer Hunter , the devastating effects on a person after the Vietnam War . Robert De Niro is in this film , as in The Deer Hunter and is very good here , as is Kathy Baker . but this ...
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shattering !
this film was amazing . it's basically a story of loss , revenge , redemption and forgiveness . there are two main characters , for both of whom redemption and forgiveness seem impossible . both have suffered loss , but only one seeks revenge . the movie tells the story of how our main characters get to the point of re...
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I know now why you cry , but it's something i cannot do
as good as the first terminator movie is , this one is better . it's got harrowing action sequences , quite a bit of humour , and more character development . it's not as dark as the first one . instead it has more of hopeful tone . it has strong message too , that is becoming more and more relevant each passing day Ar...
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great quality , family friendly viewing
this comment refers to the 1976 television series which lasted 26 episodes although on this site it is shows just 10 episodes . y sister & i watched this show when we were young kids . and really liked it . fast forward thirty years , and we still enjoy it . this is one show where the appeal doesn't wear off like many ...
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easily stars on the laughometer
this ' Brit Com ' gets an easy from me . the Brits really know how to make a great sitcom . the writing easily rivals that of any North American show of this genre or any genre . the show is more risqué than many shows we have here , though things have changed in the that regard in the last few years . this is due main...
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finally , a comedy worth watching ( for all the right reasons )
wow . this is one of the funniest movies i have ever seen . I don't think i have ever laughed more or harder . i mean this in a good way . finally , a comedy that is not just funny , but hysterical . without giving away too much , the plot is this . Max accidentally clones a women named Kate , and he and his buddy Henr...
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a worthy addition to the Superman mythos
it just keeps getting better and better . while i will admit the 1st season was a bit slow , the second improved slightly . however from then on , it just exploded . each episode , never mind each season is more riveting than the last . having just finished season 5 , which blew me away with the last episode , i can on...
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tension , and suspense through the roof
as suspense / thrillers go this one is top notch . it is extremely suspenseful and thrilling . but it's also very graphic and disturbing . i had a hard time watching because of that . but good movies of this genre do that , make you uncomfortable and unnerved . besides , i didn't find it gratuitous at all . plus , ther...
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a real rush , but those of you who need a little bit of reality and / or logic to their action won't like it
this , the 4th installment of the Die hard franchise is easily the most thrilling and action packed . however , logic and reality are thrown out the window for the action scenes . if you like your action with a little bit of realty and logic , you won't like this movie . but for me , the movie was so fun , i didn't car...
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Badder Santa , the unrated version
i really enjoyed this Christmas movie that's actually the ultimate anti Christmas movie i have seen . by that , i don't mean it's against Christmas . i mean it's totally the opposite of what you would normally think of as A Christmas movie . it's rude , crude , offensive , totally inappropriate and absolutely a riot . ...
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a triumph
i really enjoyed this movie . i thought it was very clever . it also deals with themes that are as relevant today as they were in the 1950'snad it touches on themes that were relevant in the 1940'sthis film is set both in the 90's and the 50's . it's multi-layered in terms of story and content . there's a lot of depth ...
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possibly the funniest and best written sitcom in modern times
Friends is quite possibly the funniest and best written sit com of the modern era . this show is fantastic . great characters , great dialogue , hysterical comedy . i actually wasn't into Friends for the longest time . then , i saw an episode on TV and was hooked . i have since bought all ten seasons on DVD . besides j...
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classic with Gregory Peck
this is an outstanding film . it deals with the subject of hate and ignorance , and basically tells us we should all treat each other with respect and caring . the dialogue is very well written and the characters are all interesting . Gregory Peck gives a brilliant understated performance as a humble small town lawyer ...
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very well done documentary
this is an extremely interesting documentary on jack the ripper and who he really was . the difference is this documentary also has a panel of experts who weigh in on the subject , and give their opinions of who the killer was . when this documentary was made over 20 tears ago , there were were a only a handful of susp...
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a brilliant comedy classic ( hopefully intentional )
this has got to be one of the funniest movies i have ever seen . i think or at least hope ) it was intentional . think of every horror movie you can think of and mix them all together ( minus the horror aspect of course ) . add in every conceivable cliché you can imagine along with the most inane dialogue ever written ...
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a mystical , supernatural journey seen through he eyes of one man
we have here another rare case of a Stephen King novel which translates well to the big screen . i really enjoyed this story . it's has elements of both the supernatural and the mystical . or maybe those two elements are both the same . either way , this is a well written movie , with well written characters . it's ver...
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absolutely brilliant action / comedy / dysfunctional hit men movie
this movie blew me away . it is absolutely brilliant . it seamlessly combines action , comedy , awesome dialogue , with shamelessly over the top fighting and stunt work . There are are even some tender romantic drama scenes . there is a large amount of swearing but it fits with the movie , so is not gratuitous . i won'...
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in a very close race for best show on TV
Earlier on , in a review of CSI : Las Vegas , i wrote that CSI may be possibly be the best show on the air . the only other show which might ( i mean might ) be better is the Gilmor Girls . Now it isn't really fair to compare the 2 shows , since they are not the same genre . CSI is a forensic crime drama , which does e...
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a stunning biography of johnny cash
wow ! ! ! i'd heard this was a great film , so i finally decided to watch it . i have to say , it exceeded my expectations . the acting was amazing in this movie , as was the direction . i really liked the fact that it showed cash at his worst , as well as his best . there was a great back story to walk the line , begi...
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mind blowing sci-fi fantasy movie
the original Lawnmower Man is a masterpiece . great acting from both Pierce Brosnan and especially from Jeff Fahey , who plays the title character , but whose real name is Jobe Smith . Jobe is nicknamed the Lawnmower Man because that's what he does-mows people's lawns . However Jobe is Mentally challenged with the inte...
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brilliant epic adventure
this film ranks as one of Michael Mann's best films , and he has directed some good ones , and a few not so good . it takes place in 18th century ( 1757 to be exact ) North America , during the French and Indian war . Daniel Day Lewis stars as Hawkeye an adopted member of the dying Mohawk Indian tribe . Hawkeye just ha...
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moving and emotionally impactful ( if you liked " The Green Mile " you will like this movie )
like " The Shawshank Redemption , " The Green Mile " is another case of a Stephen King story which translates well from the page to the screen . as in " Mile " , this movie is also directed by Frank Darabont , who also wrote the screenplay . another similarity is the prison setting and the fact that the movie is seen a...
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Interpol agent pursues arms dealer
Lord of war is a very effective movie . it is well written , there is a decent back story to the main character via numerous flash backs . Nicolas Cage plays an arms dealer being pursued relentlessly by an interpol agent . ( Ethan Hawke ) I liked the first person narrative with Cage doing the voice-over . it worked wel...
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a true classic in the horror genre
where do i begin ? john carpenter's " the fog " is truly a great movie . the filmmakers had a limited budget , but achieved a lot on what they had . the plot is as follows : a thick fog rolls into the town of " antonio bay " on the day of the towns 100 year anniversary . but this is no ordinary fog . it hides within it...
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unrated version
i just finished watching Dressed to Kill , which is written and directed by Brian De Palma . the DVD had both the " R " rated version and the unrated version . i chose the unrated version . since i have yet to view the " R " rated version , i can't be completely sure of the difference . there is however a very graphic ...
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well told story
i've seen a few of the Coen Brothers movies , and didn't really like most of them . i just thought they were too weird . but this one's different . it seems more based in reality . these characters could exist and their actions are plausible . i also thought the characters were well defined within the confines of the m...
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pure adrenaline rush ( and frickin scary too )
my buddy and i recently watched neil marshal's " the descent " and i have to say we were impressed . unlike many horror movies , this one actually had good character development , crucial if you want the audience to have a vested interest in the characters and their fate . and the scenes in the cave are quite well done...
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The strongest Entry in the Star Wars Saga
how do you top a movie like the original star wars . well , it's not easy , but you make a better movie . by better , i mean a more fleshed out storyline and characters . also the motivations of some characters are more clearly defined . this movie is definitely darker than the original , which makes sense since the en...
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brilliant
where to start ? this is one terrific movie . it's funny , has good characters and dialogue . it's also action packed . true , many of the fighting scenes seems a bit corny , but that's probably how they fought back then . back then , they really had to act , unlike today , where some special effect can distract the vi...
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fact or fiction ? you decide
i stumbled across this collection by accident , and i'm really glad i did . it's an anthology series , containing five separate short stories in one hour . each tale has too do with the unexplained . the tales themselves defy explanation , logic , and even reality . the twist is that of the five stories , some are base...
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don't over analyze it , just enjoy it for what it is
i don't get all the negativity about this show . i thought it was fantastic . i liked the stunts and the action sequences , the acting is good , and i thought the writing was good . casting Michelle Ryan in the title role was genius , in my opinion . she's beautiful , athletic , and talented . having Katee Sackoff gues...
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technically and artistically brilliant
considering this movie was made in the late 1970's , it is a remarkable achievement . technically , it is nearly flawless , in my opinion . i guess there are few tiny details you could pick apart if you wanted to , but overall , it's a brilliant piece of work . as for the movie itself , i thought the story was superb ,...
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truly great political intrigue film
The contender is a powerful , riveting movie of political backstabbing and hidden agendas . it is full of suspense and intrigue . a very dramatic film , yet not at all boring , with a great mix of characters and some explosive revelations . this is a very well done movie with some big name actors putting in stellar per...
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if you thought Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Wererabbit was funny ,
you will really love this film . what a riot it was . i'ts from Dreamworks and Aardman Entertainment , the same people behind Wallace and Gromit . it's hysterically funny and fast paced and exciting . i loved Wallace and Gromit in The Curse of The Wererabbit , but i thought this movie was even funnier . it's a bit more...
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hit man coerces cabbie to drive him to his hits
this is a Micheal Mann film , starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx . This has too be Cruise's greatest performance . He plays a hit-man named Vincent who forces a taxi driver named Max ( Jamie Foxx ) to drive him around all nite to his hits . Cruise is brilliant in this role . Vincent is a conservative , impeccably dress...
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Brilliant depiction of Howard Hughes's early years
the Aviator is a brilliant piece of work . Martin Scorcese did a brilliant job directing it . but credit must also go to everyone else on the crew , for the astonishing look of the film . The film is a biopic about the early years of Howard Huges . it clocks in at close to 3 hours , but is so well paced , it is never ...
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Schwimmer rises above Friends
David Schwimmer plays the title character , who is married with two kids and works in a casino . then one stupid mistake , and he loses everything . this film is not at all preachy . it's more of an observation about how devastating alcohol abuse can be . Janeane Garofalo plays Linda , Dune's ( ex ) wife . both Schwimm...
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stellar performances in a stellar movie
this is a very moving and heartwarming made for TV drama . i'm sure many people cringe when they here the words ' made for TV . i think that's too bad , because there are a lot of well made TV dramas . this is certainly one of them . it is as i said heartwarming , but it also has its sad moments . it concerns a mentall...
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brilliant filmaking , depp in great form . a masterpiece
i loved this movie . i bought it on DVD with really no expectations . boy , was i pleasantly surprised . the performances were excellent , the music was perfect for the film . depp gives an understated performance which kept me riveted for the whole movie . frank langella is brilliantly cast as the bad guy . emmanuaell...
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classic , brilliant western starring John Wayne and directed by John Ford
Stagecoach is a classic John Wayne western . the basic plot of the story is this : a motley group of 9 people end up on a Stagecoach together , which must somehow make it through Hostile Apach Indian territory . for a movie made in 1939 , this movie is very good . actually , it's very good even by today's standards . t...
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warning : may cause your stomach to explode from too much laughter
this is one of the frickin ' funniest TV shows i have ever seen . i actually had to quit watching because my stomach became too sore from laughing . this is a simple show , about a simple town , with simple people . this show is sprinkled with odd ( at first glance ) characters with various quirks and habits . i will d...
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raunchy low brow cinema at its finest
i'm almost ashamed to admit it , but i loved this movie . it's sick and demented , offensive and political incorrect . but its a riot . it's set in Florida in 1954 . it's basically about a bunch of horn dog teenagers trying to lose their virginity . but there's a lot more going on than just that . there's a lot of doub...
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i loved every minute of it ,
but it poses a dilemma that most films don't . you , see , the thing is , usually you can pick out certain actors and say so and so is the best , or the worst . in this movie , though , everybody is a standout . in this case , that's pleasant and all too rare dilemma . Donald Sutherland shines in his role , Mary Tyler ...
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awesome ! , awesome ! , awesome ! romantic comedy ( the best )
this is one of my all time favourite movies . i went to see it when it opened in 1992 , and liked it so much i saw it several more times . ( I immediately had a crush on Moira Kelly and still do , to this day ) it's basically the story of pairs figure skater Kate Mosely ( Moira Kelly ) who is on the verge of Olympic go...
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powerful wartime drama about one humble man and his music
this is an absolutely brilliant movie set during World War 2 . it stars Adrian Brody as Jewish musician Wladyslaw Szpilman , whose only escape from the wartime hell is playing the piano . the screenplay is written by Ronald Harwood , based on the book by the real life Wladyslaw Szpilman , and is directed by Roman Polan...
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An unflinching tale of police corruption and scandal in the 1950's
L . A Confidential is a great movie . it is very well written and very well directed . it is an unflinching tale of police corruption and scandal in the 1950's . this movie boasts a first rate cast , including Russel Crowe , Kevin Spacey , Danny Devito , Kim Basinger , and James Cromwell , among many others . all give ...
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astounding in every way ( be warned though , it is brutally violent and bloody )
i thought this movie was absolutely brilliant . it's set during the time of the American revolution . Benjamin Martin ( Mel Gibson ) is a simple farmer who does not want to get involved , as he doesn't believe in war . in short , he's a pacifist . that it , until one day a sadistic act of violence is perpetrated agains...
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soldiers on routine training exercise find out they are not alone
this movie rocked . the acting was great , the dialogue was good and it was very suspenseful . also the action scenes were relentless . so far it has the most realistic werewolves of any movie i have seen to date . the twist ending was brilliant and i never saw it coming . i was told by a friend that this movie was awe...
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sequel just as thrilling and exciting as the 1st movie
as the sequel to 10 . 5 , this movie is a worthy follow up . the action scenes are just as intense and spectacular , maybe even more so . there are less of the action scenes , more scenes on the human interest aspect and how people helped each other through all the crises . however , i did not find the movie boring at ...
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1939 masterpiece
this is another of John Steinbeck's novels brought to the screen . i thought it was well done . Burgess Meredith plays George , and Lon Chaney Jr . plays his travelling companion Lenny . Lenny is what you would call very slow and George has too look out for him and keep him out of trouble . he is a giant of man with th...
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wow . outstanding ! ! ! nerve shredding tension ! ! !
OK , first things 1st . this movie is almost certainly not completely accurate historically , so if that's what you expect , you'll be disappointed . but if you can put that aside , you should love this movie . anyway , on with the show . this movie takes place during the 2nd World War . it focuses on a small group of ...
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simply brilliant
this is the first film starring the Beatles , and it's a good one . it's shot like a documentary , but it's not . i'm pretty sure there is some add libbing involved , but i think the film is mostly scripted . it's very funny , and has great dialogue . all four of the Beatles star here , and all are very good . their co...
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there's a reason why it's # 8 on the top 250
i'm glad i finally got around to this film . it's currently ranked # 8 in the top 250 here . i can see why . it's certainly an experience watching it . it's a very deep film , with a lot going on . it's very powerful , yet subtle . it's touching at times , sad at others times , and tragic at times . it's been reference...
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one of the better horror films i've seen
i'm truly amazed at the low rating ( 5 . / 10 ) this movie has here . i thought it was outstanding . it was well made , had dark humour , and great dialogue . plus there are more than a few twists and turns to keep you guessing . the tension is high throughout , there's plenty of gore for all you gore hounds . the babe...
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a terrifying masterpiece
the original The Omen , with gregory peck and lee remick , is a masterpiece of pure terror . possibly the most terrifying film ever made . gregory peck stars as robert thorne , a high level diplomat and lee remick stars as his wife katherine . when katherine miscarries their baby , robert swaps the dead child for anoth...
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hysterical
i thought this show was hysterical . yes , it is offensive , crude and vulgar , but so what . the show does seem to make fun of white people ( which i happen to be ) but that's exactly what it is - - fun . people need to get over themselves and stop being so uptight . besides , a lot of the jokes pretty much reflect ho...
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something for everyone ( outstanding )
if you want a movie that both kids and adults will enjoy , this is the movie for you . it's a cartoon based on the Recess TV show . it has jokes and references both kids and adults will understand , and some that only kids will get , others only adults will get . but the main thing is , it's immensely entertaining . it...
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more sci-fi / action than horror , but a better movie than the origninal
although Aliens is not the iconic film that alien is , it is still a better film . this film adds a new element by having multiple aliens rather than just the one . it improves upon the look of the creatures , and while maintaining high suspense , adds more action . this film is less character driven than the first . t...
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absolutely brilliant independent Canadian horror / suspense film
wow . this film is fuing brilliant . as far as the horror / suspense genre goes , this may be the best i have ever seen . there is lots of suspense , some blood and guts and some truly terrifying moments . this is one intense movie . in fact , the tension is almost unbearable at times . if you're even a little bit sque...
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notes on a masterpiece
this movie is definite 10 . i don't remember when i saw a movie as powerful and gut wrenching . Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench are 2 titans in the movie industry , and it shows in this movie . both actresses put on an acting clinic , with 2 Tour De Force performances . i won't give too much away , but lets just say as p...
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eye opening insightful look at the life of Muhammad Ali ( must see )
this is a fascinating , revealing and insightful look at Muhammad Ali and the impact he had in America . the movie is pretty comprehensive and in depth . it's also very heartbreaking . it chronicles his life as a young man just starting out as a boxer and up to his life in 2001 . ther's no doubt he was brash and very c...
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intelligent thriller
i thought his was a very intelligent , well written thriller . the music puts you on edge from the beginning . the movie has a great dark atmosphere . there are enough red herrings to keep you guessing , and some great intensity . this is a very dark , disturbing movie and is also very graphic at times . to me , this w...
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a very fitting and great end to the series , which recaptures the " Rocky " spirit and magic
this is a great way to end the " Rocky " franchise , considering how weak number 5 was . there is some real depth to this entry , and Stallone put in a very heartfelt performance . he can really act , given the right material . Stallone wrote the script , and it is a good script . the movie is much more realistic than ...
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the ultimate vigilante film
Meet Paul Kersey , ( Charles Bronson ) mild mannered architect and liberal . Kersey Believes that the criminals are merely a product of being underprivileged and deserve some slack . spoiler aheadHowever , Kersey's views change one day , when his wife is brutally murdered and his daughter is raped by three thugs . his ...
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a riveting tale of sexual role reversal
disclosure is a refreshing film . it takes battle of the sexes and reverses it . here we have a film of role reversal , with the dominant , sexually aggressive woman against the weaker , more submissive male . it works beautifully in this film . i normally can't stand demi moore , but she is brilliantly cast here as th...
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terrific boxing movie about much more than boxing
i'm not sure why this movie has such a low rating ( ) , but it doesn't deserve it . by the way , this is not the Ridley Scott directed epic starring Russel Crowe . it's something entirely different . this movie is vastly entertaining . it's more than just a boxing movie . it's about heart and determination and beating ...
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great , and thrilling escapist fun ( exactly what it's meant to be )
i just don't understand it . this movie has a very low rating and many people are bashing it for not being scientifically accurate . but who really gives a crap if it's scientifically accurate . it's not a documentary , it's a fictional movie meant to thrill and entertain . and in theta regard it succeeds , in my opini...
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brilliantly executed , hysterical road trip comedy
Harold and Kumar is about 2 stoner buddies who decide one night that they have to go to White Castle , a burger chain which they believe make the best burgers in the state . upon finding that the nearest White Castle is no longer in business , they set out a hysterical road trip across the state to find on e that is op...
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not sure who the movie is marketed to
i didn't think this was a good movie . i can't pinpoint exactly why , but i can tell you i was bored out of my skull . it was much too slow moving , and i didn't find the gags funny at all . i'm guessing children would like this movie , but i think even most teenagers would be bored , but i could be wrong . truthfully ...
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one of the best sci / fi comedy movies ever made
this is a very clever and witty movie . it takes a serious subject , such as Alien Invasion and turns it on it's head . there will be a lot of laughter involved in the watching of this movie . at least there should be . the whole premise behind it is absurd , intentionally so . there's a lot of irony in this movie . To...
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10
great action , clever writing , great one liners = one great movie
this movie really impressed me . it's clever , well written , and funny . it also has some great , memorable one liners . oh , there's also a ton of action . putting Jean Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren in the same movie really works . add in the beautiful bombshell Ally walker and you have a really , really great ...
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Eastwood's's gritty opus of the old west
at the time i watched this movie , i hadn't been very interested in Western movies . but because this one was directed by Clint Eastwood and had a star studded cast , i decided to give it a try . boy , i'm glad i did . i really enjoyed the movie . Eastwood also stars in the movie , along with Morgan freeman , Gene Hack...
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i totally enjoyed it
maybe i'm nuts but i fully enjoyed this movie . the biggest reason for me was just how fun it is . it's written with such wit and sarcasm , which is great . plus , it also shows the athleticism of the girls in gymnastics . it doesn't hurt that the film pokes less than gentle fun at both the judges in that sport and in ...
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Enter the mind of a serial killer
warning : if you choose to watch this movie , know that you will enter on a dark and twisted journey . David Fincher directs this film , which concerns a serial killer who executes people , using the seven deadly sins as justification . though there are some horrific and graphic images here , there real genius of this ...
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I Feared Not
A medical school student is pledging a fraternity but he harbors a dark secret from his past . A traumatic experience from his childhood comes back to haunt him , when his fraternity hazing brings back his memories . The simple fraternity prank ends up going horribly wrong for our pledge and his would-be fraternity br...
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A Black Eye for Apache Rose
Roy Rogers is an oil prospector who wants to get rights to drill for oil on a promising piece of land . Dale Evans ( as Billie ) sails a local tugboat named " Apache Rose " and Olin Howlin is Mr . Rogers ' lovable old codger friend " Alkali " . Bob Nolan and the " Sons of the Pioneers " are around when necessary . Gamb...
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Galactic Hero Sandwich
A race of aliens is en route to Earth with the intent of enslaving the human race . The world turns to a top scientist in the hopes that he , and the team he pits together , can come up with a plan to drive off the extraterrestrial invaders . Is there enough time for our hero and his companions to prepare for a fight ...
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Elvis of Arabia
Elvis Presley plays a singer who makes bad movies - an inspired casting decision ! He is kidnapped , and appears in an Arabian setting , where he finds romantic Mary Ann Mobley . There are a number of women running about in harem outfits - so , you get the cleavage promised by the setting and situation ? but , little e...
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No Laughing Matter
An American gangster agrees to transport a group of Caribbean Island exiles and their national treasury to safe haven , with the intent of eliminating the exiles and keeping the money . Hoping to use the local legend of a sea monster as a cover for killing off the soldiers , the gangster and his crew discover that the...
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Accentuates Wretched
The Beast of Yucca Flats ( 1961 ) Coleman Francis - Tor Johnson , Bing Stafford , Larry Aten " Russian scientist Joseph Javorsky is looking to defect to the West and has made it to Nevada in hopes of meeting up with American representatives . Pursued by Soviet agents hoping to prevent his defection , Javorsky is forced...
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Everyone Should Buy the Farm
A young man inherits his uncle's western ranch and invites his friends to come along and help out with the operation . After arriving , the caretaker explains to the group the legend of the headless horseman who roams the area to seek revenge . Laughing off the legend as the ramblings of an old man , the group are the...
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Take a Powder
Director Abel Ferrara's " movie-movie " has director Harvey Keitel ( as Eddie Israel ) filming " Mother of Mirrors " starring Madonna ( as Sarah Jennings ) and James Russo ( as Francis Burns ) as a " real life " married couple . Madonna wants to be a real actress , and is finding her religion . Mr . Russo wants to cont...
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Bela Lugosi Goes Ape
Dr . Brewster ( Bela Lugosi ) is working on a serum derived from gorilla spinal fluid and tests his experimental formula upon himself . Unfortunately , the serum transforms Dr . Brewster into a simian-like creature and he desperately attempts to find a cure . Only human spinal fluid will return him to normal but , Dr ...
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Lost in the Translation
While traveling in the mountains , a man is attached by a mysterious creature that promptly departs , leaving no trace of its presence . Unbeknownst to the man , he has been attacked by a werewolf and now he's inherited the curse associated with such creatures . Now our hero must race against time to rid himself of th...
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There's a Starman Weighting in the Sky
The Earth is threatened by the forces of the evil Spherions ( sic ) , an alien race out to conquer the universe . The Spherions ( wouldn't they be Sapphirans ? ) are aided in their attempt to take over the Earth by some of the world's top scientists . Standing in the way of the alien invaders and their treacherous all...
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Floating Dead Wood
Clancy Malone ( as Don Gregor ) is an " over 21 " juvenile delinquent ; he carries an illegal gun , gets arrested , is bailed out , and helps pal Timothy Farrell ( as Vic Brady ) commit burglaries . Mr . Malone's father Herbert Rawlinson ( as Boris Gregor ) is a very successful plastic surgeon ; later , his skill comes...
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Get Off with George Putnam
This vile pile of 1960s pollution was put out by a group calling themselves the " Citizens for Decent Literature Inc . " Like other films of its type , " Perversion for Profit " sought to both frighten and titillate its audiences ; today , it's either offensive or funny ( depending on your mood ) . The film provides a ...