Larrythecucumber's stats
- Review count11
- Helpfulness votes2
- First reviewOctober 4, 2009
- Last reviewAugust 11, 2013
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating4.5
Overall rating
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5
Worth seeing at home, but not quite worthy of an "IMAX Experience"
PostedAugust 11, 2013
Larrythecucumber
from Rhode Island
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
3
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5
Special Effects
4
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5
Art Direction
2
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Acting
3
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Story
4
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Camerawork
2
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I heartily recommend the video release when it's available. A good way to spend an evening at home. A solid sci-fi yarn which didn't entirely disappoint. Well-paced, great action.
There were times during action sequences when the scenes got blurry to the point of distraction. I suspect this was an IMAX issue vs. the camera work.
The chemistry between Matt Damon and Alice Braga wasn't quite there. The actors who played them as children were far more connected to each other. Matt Damon's overall performance seemed devoid of empathy until the final moments.
Jodi Foster was chilling as Delacourt, but unfortunately to the point of bordering on two dimensional. Sharito Copley rendered a fine performance as a gleeful psychopath. William Fichtner's Carlyle did provide the right tinge of humor.
I left the theater and said to myself, "Well, ok, I did that this afternoon, what's next?"
Pros great story
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
5
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5
So it is possible to make a great trilogy
PostedMay 13, 2013
Larrythecucumber
from Rhode Island
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
4
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5
Special Effects
5
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Art Direction
4
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Acting
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Story
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Camerawork
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If you love the action genre and the Marvel Comics universe, Iron Man 3 is manna from heaven. Cheers to Gwyneth Paltrow for getting a little more room to show Pepper as more than a romantic foil. Cheers to the whole movie for a deeper, darker plot that doesn't sacrifice the fun and funny. As a series, one can even explore the question of whether it's so good because it's merely a thinly veiled production of the rise and fall and rise of Mr. Downey's life. Many thumbs up.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
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Overall rating
5
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5
A truly beautiful movie. Uplifting? "Feel good"? Not so much. Go see it
PostedNovember 26, 2012
Larrythecucumber
from Rhode Island
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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Art Direction
5
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Acting
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Story
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Camerawork
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Okay, not entirely fair. You will have some uplifting, "feel good", even inspirational moments; but do not expect to walk out of that theater feeling ready to take on the world. Do plan on being given an opportunity for endless discussion and wonder with your kids and/or friends about life, truth, and the universe. wapped in a package of stunning cinematography. Personally, I thought 3D was unnecessary; but I haven't seen the 2D version.
Strong warning, be patient, think, wonder and Skyfall it ain't. It is an incredibly beautiful and captivating experience however.
Pros great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
4
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5
Easily in the top 3 Bond films
PostedNovember 26, 2012
Larrythecucumber
from Rhode Island
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
4
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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Acting
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Story
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Camerawork
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While neither as tongue in cheek as many of the mid-period Bond films, nor arguably as dark as the last couple, Skyfall strikes the perfect balance between the two extremes. Plenty of references to earlier periods of the series from the Aston Martin and the special weapons of the Q department to the classic showdown in Macau to keep even jaded fans happy,
Dame Judi Dench's finest role and acting of the series as well as the most human Daniel Craig ever.
Special effects and awesome camera work galore round out a great time for the whole PG-13 family.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
5
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5
Don't expect just another fun kids' movie
PostedNovember 5, 2012
Larrythecucumber
from Rhode Island
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
3
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5
Art Direction
5
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Acting
5
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Story
5
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Camerawork
4
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While of course the usual Disney messages in a kids' movie, Sarah Silverman and Jane Lynch drive Wreck-it Ralph to new levels of enjoyment for adults as well. From the sly references to cultural trends of the past to Lynch's perfect pitch Calhoun, we were all laughing non-stop.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
4
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5
Fun for the whole family, if they're over 25
PostedDecember 31, 2011
Two Christmases and a psychopath, not for the faint of heart; but well worth the ride. Slightly less graphic than the Dutch version, but definitely leaves little to the imagination.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
5
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5
Forget the kids, you'll love it too
PostedApril 11, 2011
Russell Brand, the 5 Blind Boys, and David Hasselhoff. How could you go wrong? One of the best kids' movies I've seen in a long time. I think I laughed harder than they did. An excellent blend of kid,adult, situational, slapstick, and referential humor.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
5
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5
Outrageous fun and action
PostedSeptember 23, 2010
A fantastic way to spend a Saturday afternoon or evening. Great date night movie. You'll be talking about it for days afterwards.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
4
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5
Good Saturday evening fun
PostedApril 4, 2010
Leave the tissues at home, try not to think about the original too much, and just enjoy a 3D fun ride. Liam Neeson is a great Zeus, Ralph Fiennes is a good Hades and they don't stray too far from the traditional mythology in the interests of keeping the action moving. The desert scenes and creatures steal the show. All in all a fine pre-dinner entertainment.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
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5
Worth every penny and every second
PostedDecember 21, 2009
James Cameron brought every ounce of the thrill and fun of the Terminator series and all the passion and romance of Titanic to Avatar, then multiplied it by 10. Brilliant execution and a delightful if somewhat unimaginative story line (think Battle for Terra plus $9.9 million) while spanking Dreamworks and Pixar on effects, though I'm dying to see how they catch up. You absolutely must see this in 3D the first time or you'll miss the splendor of the floating mountains and the joyous flight scenes.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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