JimBirmingham's stats
- Review count42
- Helpfulness votes18
- First reviewDecember 18, 2008
- Last reviewAugust 11, 2013
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating3.7
Overall rating
4
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5
Must See
PostedApril 6, 2013
JimBirmingham
from Long Beach Ca.
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:weekly
Dialogue
4
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5
Special Effects
4
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5
Art Direction
4
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5
Acting
4
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5
Story
4
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5
Camerawork
4
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5
The things I love about Tyler Perry's movies were all present in the latest effort. The characters were engaging and had heart. The story is unfolding in all our lives and so is relatable and draws you in. The answers and outcomes are plausible and true. Perry brings God into the story believably and respectfully. I really enjoyed this movie and was glad that Perry has returned to his roots.
Pros great story
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
4
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5
Great Action!! Great Fun!!
PostedJanuary 26, 2013
JimBirmingham
from Long Beach Ca.
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:weekly
Dialogue
4
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5
Special Effects
4
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5
Art Direction
4
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5
Acting
4
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5
Story
4
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5
Camerawork
4
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5
This movie was great fun!! Loved the characters and the pace of the movie!! Great fun special effects!! We had a lot of fun watching good vs. evil.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
4
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5
Fast Fun Action!!
PostedJanuary 25, 2013
JimBirmingham
from Long Beach Ca.
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:weekly
Dialogue
4
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5
Special Effects
4
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5
Art Direction
4
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5
Acting
4
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5
Story
4
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Camerawork
5
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This movie was so much fun!! Jason Stathan and crew were a special kind of bad guys. Lot of familiar faces in this one. Everyone did a great job and the story totally pulls you in for the fun ride. Jennifer Lopez was great and so was her on screen mother... One of the bad guys was super bad and the fight scene was over the top GOOD?? Definitely a fun 2 hours...Go!!
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
2
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5
Only go if you love Arnold
PostedJanuary 20, 2013
Dialogue
3
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5
Special Effects
2
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5
Art Direction
3
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5
Acting
3
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5
Story
3
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5
Camerawork
3
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The movie is fun, with plenty of chase scenes, and gun action. The good guys are likable and have heart and the bad guys are bad enough to keep your interest. If you are Christian the movie may be a little off putting because every character that has dialogue is screaming Jesus or Jesus Christ to express whatever emotion they are feeling at the time. Wait til this one comes out on HBO.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
3
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5
Reluctant recommendation
PostedJanuary 8, 2013
JimBirmingham
from Long Beach Ca.
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:weekly
Dialogue
3
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5
Special Effects
4
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5
Art Direction
4
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5
Acting
4
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5
Story
2
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5
Camerawork
4
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I almost don't feel good about critiquing this movie. The main female character we really know nothing about her other than her being recruited out of high school. Are you kidding, out of high school!! Why?? What motivates her?? This movie lacks heart. She is one dimensional and we have no real reason to invest in her as a character. This was like watching a documentary on the history channel. We know absolutely nothing about the Seals, other than she didn't want to use them to get Bin Laden. What!! No character in this movie moved your spirit to invest in them as a human being. That's why when the movie ended I didn't know what to think, still don't. I wanted to like this movie and I didn't. Plus the Doctor who was instrumental in finding Bin Laden was left out of the movie, and now sits in a Pakistani jail for 30 years. What!!!???
Cons too complex, slow
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
2
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5
No Heart and No Soul
PostedNovember 24, 2012
JimBirmingham
from Long Beach Ca.
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:weekly
Dialogue
1
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5
Special Effects
4
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5
Art Direction
4
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5
Acting
4
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5
Story
1
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5
Camerawork
4
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This movie lacked heart. If you believe the characters in this movie, they are all basically corrupt. Everybody is screaming God Damnit!! The whole movie was irritating and I almost walked out. Glad I didn't waste any money on popcorn or candy. Wasting the money on the ticket was enough.
Pros great actors
Cons slow, too much cussing
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
5
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5
AWSOME story of life!!
PostedNovember 11, 2012
JimBirmingham
from Long Beach Ca.
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:weekly
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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Camerawork
5
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5
This movie is much bigger than than it intends to be. The life lessons are through out this movie. It shows the importance of mentors in our lives. Also it shows that you have to do the work to get the rewards in life. Nothing of worth comes easy. Courage abounds in this movie. Gerard Butler did a great job and see's his movies as more than a paycheck. Keep up the great work!!
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
5
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5
Best Bond Ever
PostedNovember 10, 2012
JimBirmingham
from Long Beach Ca.
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:weekly
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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Camerawork
5
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5
Loved this movie!! This movie had everything I go to the movies for. Lots of great action and not over done with effects. The characters are engaging with their own style. I was into this movie from the start to the finish. I totally recommend this movie, you will love it,,
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
5
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5
Shape of things to come!!
PostedOctober 12, 2012
JimBirmingham
from Long Beach Ca.
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:weekly
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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5
This movie was very intriguing and almost too close to what's happening now in our world. This movie was. captivating and the story pulls you in . You want to know what's going to happen!! If you haven't seen Atlas Shrugged I , you will want to after seeing this movie. This movie is definitely a cautionary tale. Go see it!!
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
4
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5
Took it to me
PostedOctober 5, 2012
JimBirmingham
from Long Beach Ca.
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:weekly
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
I loved the first taken and was prepared for another wild ride. It does not disappoint. The bad guys are believable and I hated them as I should. The story was plausible and worked for the story line. Liam was at his best as well as the wife and daughter. It is a fun filled hour and a half well worth the price of the ticket!!
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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