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- First reviewJune 21, 2008
- Last reviewSeptember 20, 2008
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Well acted, good cinema
PostedSeptember 20, 2008
DaddyJohn
from Worcester, MA
Violent, vulgar and dark, but that's the kind of movie it is. DeNiro and Pacino play off each other very well and the plot is a WhoDunIt when a bunch of people could. You don't feel sorry for the "victims" because they all had it coming, though the denial of due process is a little disturbing. Someone has to go down for the killings, and someone does.
It's not so believable as it is well-acted hyperbole of feelings we've had and actions we've wanted to take but are wrong to take.
If you don't like really bad language or sexual inuendo and a brief bedroom scene, don't see this.
It's not so believable as it is well-acted hyperbole of feelings we've had and actions we've wanted to take but are wrong to take.
If you don't like really bad language or sexual inuendo and a brief bedroom scene, don't see this.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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These ladies can act ..
PostedAugust 9, 2008
DaddyJohn
from Worcester, MA
That's no real surprise to those who saw the first movie. But this one has their characters in the first or so year of college, dealing with all the challenges, making mistakes and getting it right. All the guys are *at least* nice guys, most are actually very sweet, which is refreshing these days. The dialog is inventive and (mostly) flowing, the character depth is plumbed using the stories from the first movie and the ladies nail their parts across the board. Still if I had to rate them, Amber Tamblyn and America Ferrera are off-the-graph excellent - I think these two are blessed with Sally Field-level versatility; they are a joy to watch.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Very funny
PostedJune 21, 2008
DaddyJohn
from Worcester, MA
The slapstick from the orginal TV show was there *occasionally* but the dialog was smart, the jokes were subtle and understated - the kind that take a few seconds to get but then you laugh for 15 minutes. In short very well done. Some of the 99/Maxwell barbs got old, but both Carell and Hathaway pulled it off admirably.
There were a few dirty words and suggestive innuendo, mostly on the mild side and really, entirely unnecessary (as is usually the case). But you actually got to know Maxwell Smart.
Wide open ending with Hymie introduced. The sequel should likewise be very funny.
I went with my kids; taking my wife again tomorrow.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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