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- Review count37
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- First reviewJune 20, 2008
- Last reviewNovember 26, 2008
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- Average rating3.4
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Enjoyable 80 Minutes
PostedNovember 26, 2008
The strength of this flick (much like Vince Vaughn's "Fred Claus" from last Christmas) is that it is funny. The story is not super strong, but it does have structure and interesting scenes. Vaughn steps up once again with a cool and quirky performance that only lends to his legend as a true comedy star. And Reese Witherspoon actually held her own. The rest of the cast is great, and the director showed the ability to tell the story without any distractions.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Bond, Great Bond!
PostedNovember 14, 2008
The Bond franchise continues to get high marks with Daniel Craig's second stint as the super spy. While not quite as good as 2006's "Casino Royale," this movie is well written, action packed, and full of great performances. The story moves seamlessly, and you'll feel you got your money's worth by the end. "Quantum of Solace" only makes me anticipate Craig's next opportunity to play Bond on the big screen.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Interesting Ride
PostedNovember 9, 2008
Slow moving and very deliberate, but definitely not for the average audience member. The movie includes a lot of scenes that play out as a certain kind of reality. The humor of this movie is not on the surface, but in the way in which people talk and react to one another. Overall, an enjoyable experience, but you really have to pay attention to see this kind of movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Silent Bob Steps Up
PostedNovember 9, 2008
It was good to see Kevin Smith do a film that was really good and really funny without having to include his Jay and Silent Bob characters. Don't get me wrong... I love Smith's six "Jersey" films... although I liked "Clerks II" the least of them all... but it was good to see Smith venture away from those characters. Yes, some of the Smith regulars were still in the film, but the flick was carried by its two leads: Seth Rogan and Elizabeth Banks, who were absolutely terrific.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Very Funny
PostedNovember 9, 2008
This movie is funny throughout. The makers of this film do comedy proud. The story is structured, and the characters develop nice relationships by the end. There is a tinge of predictability to the story, but the jokes continuously fly at the audience. Rudd was fantastic as the lead, and it was nice to see SWS step-up and do a comedy that befits his talents.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Predictable, but decent
PostedOctober 28, 2008
This is a decent movie, although it won't blow you away. There are a lot of good performances (outside of DiCaprio and Crowe, who gave their usual top-notch preformances), and the direction of Ridley Scott was worthy of his reputation as a top director. The story kept me engaged, but was predictable at many turns. Defintely something to check out on DVD,
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Wonderful Western
PostedOctober 8, 2008
Check this one out. This was a well-told story, with strong direction by Ed Harris, and top-notch acting by the entire cast. This has everything you want from a western: heroes, villains, gun play, cowboys, and indians. A great effort all around.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Not Bad... but not "Superbad"
PostedOctober 5, 2008
Could have been better, but not a bad flick. This film lacks the necessary feeling of complications to the protagonists' goals. The movie was funny (not in a Judd Apatow "Superbad" way, but I chuckled a few times), and it was sweet. It was especially nice to see the chemistry between Kat Dennings ("Charlie Bartlett") and Michael Cera ("Arrested Development", "Superbad," and "Juno"), who are emerging stars that can help make Hollywood likeable again. If you've got a date, this movie is a good choice. Otherwise, wait for the DVD cause this one isn't quite worth the price of admission.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A Cool Little Flick
PostedSeptember 27, 2008
The fall movie season really comes into focus with "Choke." This is a pretty good film that is definitely worth a look. While the story may not blow you away, the humor and the superb performance by Sam Rockwell will. First time drirector Clark Gregg (who plays the ex-husband on CBS's "The New Adventures of Old Christine") does a decent job as a first-time director. Unfortunately, this film will fail in comparison to "Fight Club" (1999), which boasts the same novel writer (Chuck Palahniuk).
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Brilliant!
PostedSeptember 21, 2008
Go see this movie... go see it twice. After a summer of failed comedies (see 'Love Guru' and 'Zohan'), it is good to see the silver screen finally provide some much needed laughs. This movie is brilliant... brilliant in its humor, brilliant in its story, and brilliant in its execution. Ricky Gervais shines, which is no surprise after his top-notch comedic portrayals in "The Office" (BBC) and "Extras" (HBO), which are two great sitcoms that Mr. Gervais also wrote and co-created.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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