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- Review count386
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- First reviewMay 31, 2008
- Last reviewApril 27, 2013
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- Average rating3.4
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Outstanding thriller!
PostedFebruary 21, 2010
This movie has everything I want in a thriller! It has great acting, suspenseful sequences, a fresh new story, and an artful setup that prevented me from being able to accurately predict the next series of events. I was able to fully accept what was going on and be intrigued with what was to come. "The Ghost Writer" is directed with perfect design and grace and some of the scenes rival Hitchcock in craft.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Well crafted twist and ending.
PostedFebruary 21, 2010
This movie has too many flashbacks to the same scene to be great. However, the present was intriguing and thrilling enough to keep interested. The twist was good enough for me to recommend it, despite some anxiety waiting for something strange to happen.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Teenage Clash of the Titans
PostedFebruary 15, 2010
This is a good movie featuring teenage demigods on a quest to save the world from the wrath of Zeus and company. The storyline is well-paced and engaging, with plenty of pop Greek mythology to keep the older members of the audience interested. It's certain to spawn many sequels, but it's no Harry Potter in richness of source material.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Nothing special or new
PostedFebruary 14, 2010
The only way you would find this movie interesting is if you have never seen a movie about a werewolf. Take a close look at the list of actors and you'll be impressed. However, it's not a story worth listening to and there are only a few scenes that were entertaining. Wait for free TV to see this one and you'll be glad you did.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Standard Garry Marshall!
PostedFebruary 13, 2010
There's a little bit of every kind of love in this mish-mashed movie staring a bunch of well-known actors doing light romantic comedy without engaging in any substantial emotional interaction. I won't go into the relationships, but expect to see everything from young puppy love to 70-somethings in elaborate stories that have them acting like fools in love. This movie will take you through the motions (but not the emotions) of Valentine's day and all types of relationships, just don't expect to see anything new and you might have an okay time.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Can't decide what it wants to be....
PostedFebruary 6, 2010
I spent most of this movie trying to figure out whether I was watching a war epic or a 2-hr episode of Dawson's Creek. There's definite chemistry between Tatum and Seyfried and I look forward to seeing them together in a better film in the future. However, "Dear John" is a movie that's touching at times, but fails to focus us on the romance or the characters or the war.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Compulsive gambler tries to avoid Vegas
PostedJanuary 31, 2010
Steve Buscemi plays a compulsive gambler who just can't break his losing streak. This movie has some truly hilarious moments and the cast is terrific. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to see a smart and funny movie about gambling as an addiction, insurance fraud, or quirky relationships that work. Unfortunately, this movie will not appeal to a wider audience because it's edgy and somewhat disjointed.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Intriguing with a solid ending.
PostedJanuary 29, 2010
An Intriguing plot about a government cover-up kept the movie interesting for me. Mel Gibson does a competent job of losing control as he uncovers information about his daughter’s murder. There’s not much here that we haven’t seen before, but it’s artfully done and I found it intriguing enough to be entertained.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Well played Darwinian story of family life...
PostedJanuary 24, 2010
This is a good movie about Darwin's family life and inner struggles during the years when he was determining whether or not to unleash his theories of evolution onto a God-fearing world. Bettany and Connely play their roles well, but the rest of the performers are rather flat. There are plenty of memorable sequences in this film and I recommend it to anyone who has an interest in the never ending battle between religion and science over creation.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Boring, insufficient action sequences
PostedJanuary 24, 2010
The story is garbage! The acting is less than b-movie caliber. But, worst of all this movie has long scenes with lame dialog that do nothing to entertain us or move the story along. There are a few action scenes, where they obviously blew their budget, that I'd give 3-stars to, but there weren't enough of them to keep me entertained. This is the type of movie that you feel like leaving half-way into it, but I regret to say that I stayed to watch the entire train-wreck. Skip it until you can see it for free--and then it's not even worth seeing.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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