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- Review count53
- Helpfulness votes3
- First reviewNovember 25, 2008
- Last reviewMarch 17, 2010
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating3.2
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5
Pleasant Romp ;)
PostedJanuary 21, 2010
While thoroughly predictable, this is a well-written, smart, funny film. Great performances by all (tho' Martin is a bit underused for his comedic skills). Some scenes generated such laughs, the ensuing dialogue was missed.
It was an enjoyable 2 hours.
It was an enjoyable 2 hours.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
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5
WOW! Seriously, WOW!
PostedJanuary 14, 2010
This was truly an "experience". The plot is pretty predictable, but this is still a 5 star movie because of the exciting manner in which the 3D is utilized. You really feel like you are on another planet, brushing up against the plants, or flying on a beast's back.
I hope this signals the direction future 3D movies will be heading.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
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5
Go See This Film!
PostedJanuary 14, 2010
This is a multi-layered tale, on many levels. And, it works on all of them. The plot and characters retained my interest. I was even surprised by a plot twist i didn't see coming, and that rarely happens.
Strong performances, lush cinematography, decent score, and a few "in-jokes" for Almodovar fans. You could do way worse with your movie $$ (e.g., Sherlock Holmes).
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
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5
Unbelievably good
PostedJanuary 13, 2010
I am not a fan of period pieces, but this is a powerful film. It's got it all: political intrigue, personal/family drama, and a love story. The performances are excellent, it's a cinematographic dream, and it has an excellent score.
It's well worth your movie $$$, and will likely receive 5 or 6 oscar nominations, perhaps more. You heard it here, first!!! :D
It's well worth your movie $$$, and will likely receive 5 or 6 oscar nominations, perhaps more. You heard it here, first!!! :D
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3
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5
BORING!
PostedJanuary 13, 2010
PROS - decent performances; i was ok w/ re-envisioning SH as a younger, more brash persona than depicted in the novels; uhh..yeah, i guess that's it...
CONS - action scenes are good, but the interstices (the rest of the movie) are slow and plodding - checked my watch many times; plot - transparent and predictable = boring; score - really annoying.
SUM - it's really a 2 1/2 stars film, at best. wait for dvd or cable - that's where i'll be viewing the obviously intended sequel.
CONS - action scenes are good, but the interstices (the rest of the movie) are slow and plodding - checked my watch many times; plot - transparent and predictable = boring; score - really annoying.
SUM - it's really a 2 1/2 stars film, at best. wait for dvd or cable - that's where i'll be viewing the obviously intended sequel.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3
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5
Not Remarkable
PostedDecember 16, 2009
A coming of age in the '60s tale, interesting for it's perspective. Aside from some excellent performances, not much else to recommend this pic, as it's rather formulaic.
Confession: my clearview cinema was running a copy that had a defect - a scratch - manifesting as a yellow/green/black line visible at the quarter left of the screen for a full hour. it was totally distracting, annoying, and irritating. i've reviewed the film as honestly as possible...but, clearview gets an F. "clear view"??? give me a break!!!
Confession: my clearview cinema was running a copy that had a defect - a scratch - manifesting as a yellow/green/black line visible at the quarter left of the screen for a full hour. it was totally distracting, annoying, and irritating. i've reviewed the film as honestly as possible...but, clearview gets an F. "clear view"??? give me a break!!!
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2
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5
JUST DISAPPOINTING
PostedDecember 16, 2009
i liked the animation, but that's all i liked, the story is just plain boring.
the vocal performances are fine, but no more than that, "cute" trademark vocalisations notwithstanding.
the timing was off.
i panned 'ASTRO BOY", and i'd sooner subject myself to a repeat of that, than view this one again.
DO NOT BUY INTO THE HYPE!
the vocal performances are fine, but no more than that, "cute" trademark vocalisations notwithstanding.
the timing was off.
i panned 'ASTRO BOY", and i'd sooner subject myself to a repeat of that, than view this one again.
DO NOT BUY INTO THE HYPE!
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3
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5
Dark, Depressing, Draggy
PostedDecember 15, 2009
This is a film that will be lauded by critics, and deplored by the viewing populace.
Pros: stellar performances; visually stunning/intriguing; good fodder for discussion.
Cons: excessive narration, disjointed; slow pacing to the point of boredom.
Sum: post-apocalyptic tale of good vs bad guys - overprotective father acts more like bad guy, brought back to moral center by naive son. intended moral: there is always hope. sorry, not buying...i walked away thinking the kid got eaten.
Pros: stellar performances; visually stunning/intriguing; good fodder for discussion.
Cons: excessive narration, disjointed; slow pacing to the point of boredom.
Sum: post-apocalyptic tale of good vs bad guys - overprotective father acts more like bad guy, brought back to moral center by naive son. intended moral: there is always hope. sorry, not buying...i walked away thinking the kid got eaten.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3
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5
Be Your Own Hero
PostedNovember 17, 2009
A coming of age story which was thoroughly enjoyable, if not terribly original. Cast performances are good; the main characters are fairly well developed, the rest are caricatures. The direction was fine, aside from a few scenes.
The mother/daughter relationship dynamic is the soul of this film; but, it is driven by the exuberance of the derby. The "first love" romance is mostly forgettable, but ends surprisingly.
A sweet, spirited take on an old story that you've seen before.
The mother/daughter relationship dynamic is the soul of this film; but, it is driven by the exuberance of the derby. The "first love" romance is mostly forgettable, but ends surprisingly.
A sweet, spirited take on an old story that you've seen before.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
BORING with a capital B!!!
PostedNovember 11, 2009
the worst horror movie EVER!! no scares, no suspense, just a mess of laughable hand-held video with a bunch of smarmy, smart-aleck comments by the male lead.
totally missable. not even worthy of renting a dvd or watching on cable.
truly, deserves zero stars - if only that were an option.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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