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- First reviewMay 25, 2008
- Last reviewOctober 3, 2010
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Wall Street - Money Never Sleeps, but I did
PostedOctober 3, 2010
daney
from Irvington, NY
This movie proves that sequels are challenging. The original was far superior. Oliver Stone just doesn't seem to be able to make up his mind how to portray Gekko in this 21st century version. The complexity that defines the wall street world is depicted fairly accurately - I give Stone that - yet most will find the ability to follow the storyline difficult. Definitely a sequel to miss.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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MADE ME LAUGH AND CRY!
PostedMay 31, 2008
daney
from Irvington, NY
The anticipation I had waiting for this movie to open was probably equal to that of waiting for my first child to be born. And, like my first child, this movie has exceeded my expectations.
The "girls" are just one of the best examples of truth, honesty and love in friendship. The storyline, though predictable and obvious at times, was captivating, funny, sad and emotionally charged throughout the 2 hours and 15 minutes. It left me wanting more - will there be more?
Sarah Jessica Parker redefines class and the notion that love can lead to forgiveness even in the most dire circumstances. Mirand breaks your heart with her fragility tied up in a package of toughness and smarts that leads her to the conclusion that being alone is not what it's all about. Charlotte, the forever optimist, seems to finally understand that you can get what you want in life by believing it so. And then there's Samantha - confident that her ability to remain true to herself is above all the greatest love she can find. The girls are great. As for Mr. Big...John J Preston...though we don't really get to explore the exact reasons or roots of his commitment issues - we just accept that they are there - we applaud his ability to recognize, once again, that he is the epitome of the "it's me and not you" condition. Nice to see less sarcasm and more realness in him after the series.
Everyone else is great. Steve continues to make me cry. And Mario Cantone is hysterical.
I can't wait to see it again and again!
The "girls" are just one of the best examples of truth, honesty and love in friendship. The storyline, though predictable and obvious at times, was captivating, funny, sad and emotionally charged throughout the 2 hours and 15 minutes. It left me wanting more - will there be more?
Sarah Jessica Parker redefines class and the notion that love can lead to forgiveness even in the most dire circumstances. Mirand breaks your heart with her fragility tied up in a package of toughness and smarts that leads her to the conclusion that being alone is not what it's all about. Charlotte, the forever optimist, seems to finally understand that you can get what you want in life by believing it so. And then there's Samantha - confident that her ability to remain true to herself is above all the greatest love she can find. The girls are great. As for Mr. Big...John J Preston...though we don't really get to explore the exact reasons or roots of his commitment issues - we just accept that they are there - we applaud his ability to recognize, once again, that he is the epitome of the "it's me and not you" condition. Nice to see less sarcasm and more realness in him after the series.
Everyone else is great. Steve continues to make me cry. And Mario Cantone is hysterical.
I can't wait to see it again and again!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Can't go home again
PostedMay 25, 2008
daney
from Irvington, NY
I loved all of the Indiana Jones movies and had high hopes that this one would be great. It was good, but it was trite and the story line was thin. I was disappointed with the dialogue and even the action scenes were not what they used to be, but then again, Harrison Ford is 60 years plus and it wouldn't have been realistic to see him doing things that clearly his 60-year-old body couldn't do. And we would have known it was a stunt double. Cate Blanchett was very good and Karen Allen looked great. I love Harrison Ford, but I think it's time to hang up the hat.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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