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- First reviewMay 31, 2008
- Last reviewApril 27, 2013
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Obsessed Swan nails the landing!
PostedDecember 5, 2010
Superbly acted and directed movie that uses Tchaikovsky’s ballet, “Swan Lake,” as the framework for the story of a ballerina obsessed with the performance and fearful that her competition is out to get her. Portman’s performance is engrossing and she captures the ballerina’s pursuit of perfection. Some of the scenes appear to be supernatural, but are only present in her mind. There’s plenty of entertainment in this film for a wide adult audience. If you’ve been on the fence about seeing it, make time to see it and you’ll be glad you did. This movie is certain to get nominated for several Oscar categories.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Guilty Pleasure killing spree!
PostedDecember 5, 2010
Fast and Furious this movie is not! The Rock is on a mission to avenge the brutal murder of this brother and he takes no prisoners. The movie is a bloody guilty pleasure and should be seen by those with a desire to see a poorly scripted movie with that agenda. I can’t recommend it, but there’s a place for such a film and an audience. Go into it with low expectations.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Christina can't act!
PostedDecember 5, 2010
This movie is pure garbage in every respect. Christina Aguilera is a good singer, but her acting is silly and tiresome, to say the least. The story is also simple and ridiculous. The only redeeming scenes in this movie are when Cher and Christina are singing and, thankfully, there are a couple of those scenes.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Feel-good movie about King with speech impediment
PostedDecember 5, 2010
This movie is well-acted, well-scripted, and well-directed. You’ll be treated to pure quality filmmaking in every respect, from beginning to end. The story is historically accurate and serves the dual purpose of being educational in addition to being entertaining. Geoffrey Rush and Colin Firth give the performances of a lifetime. So, hesitate to see this movie. Your faith in the movies will be restored.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Love & Parkinson's
PostedNovember 25, 2010
The old adage, "love works in mysterious ways" will come to mind while you're watching this movie about a beautiful woman (Hathaway) who tries to distance herself from any serious relationships because she's suffering from the early stages (stage 1) of Parkinson's disease. Gyllenhaal plays the drug company salesman who is something less than human until he's affected, and falls madly in love with the disease-stricken woman. There's definite chemistry between these two actors, but it is A VERY DEPRESSING FILM TO SIT THROUGH. I don't recommend this for movie for a date night, unless you're deeply in love with someone who's suffering from a serious illness.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Subtle thriller with a terrific 2nd half!
PostedNovember 20, 2010
If you're patient enough to wait for it, you'll be handsomely rewarded with a riveting thriller that takes off in the 2nd hour of the film. Crowe's character's wife (played by Elizabeth Banks) is in jail for life for murdering a coworker. Is she innocent? Maybe, maybe not, but Crowe's character is convinced that she didn't do it and proceeds to plan to spring her from jail with an elaborate master plan that backfires several times before it's put into action. Odds are against him at every step of the way, and the risks involved are made abundantly clear. I really enjoyed this film, but it's not for everyone. If you're the type who wants to know what's happening at every step of the way, skip this film. It's subtleties grow on you and the ending is gripping.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Do your homework on Horcruxes!
PostedNovember 20, 2010
Do yourself a favor and read the Wikipedia entry for "Horcrux" before going to see this movie. I must say, this movie is a little long and some of the scenes feel stretched to stay true to the book. They didn't stay true to the books in the previous movies, so why now? Does stretching the two movies to 150 minutes justify making two movies out of the final book? Well, that felt like the agenda to me before the movie ended. That said, there's plenty of excitement in the movie to enjoy. And, if you've invested the time (and $$$) to see the others, see this movie and let's hope that there's a huge pay-off with the real finale!!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Highly Political Movie About Algerians and France
PostedNovember 19, 2010
"Outside the Law" is a bloody movie about 3 Algerian brothers who move to France and ignite the FLN (Algerian National Liberation Front) movement that ultimately leads to the liberation of Algeria. It is in Arabic and French, with subtitles. The movie is well acted, but there's no end to the bloodshed. Much of the struggle is presented from the perspective of the 3 brothers, who operate with a Capone-like gangster flair that detracts from the story. I can't really recommend this movie to anyone, but see it if what I just mentioned is of interest to you.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Takes too long to be funny!
PostedNovember 12, 2010
The last half of this film is funny, but you'll have to wait a good hour before it gets good. It's essentially the story of an up-and-coming executive producer (played by McAdams) who lands a network morning show that's last in ratings. She brings youthful energy to the show and turns it into a success. Unfortunately, you have a grouchy Harrison Ford preventing the first half of the movie from being great. So, don't be in a hurry to see this film in the theater and when you eventually see it at home, it's okay if you fast-forward to the point where one of the anchors in covering a new rollercoaster. That's when the better half of the movie begins.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Painful to watch!
PostedNovember 7, 2010
Two characters who have nothing in common join forces to travel across country after being kicked off a plane for saying words like "bomb" and, consequently, get placed on the no-fly list. Galifianakis's character is naive and idiotic; Downey's is a malcontent with a mean streak. But, there's chemistry and some salvageable moments. Unfortunately, those moments don't add up to a movie that's worth seeing. Save it for Netflix and you'll be glad you did.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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