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- Review count37
- Helpfulness votes2
- First reviewJune 20, 2008
- Last reviewNovember 26, 2008
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating3.4
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Give it a chance...
PostedSeptember 14, 2008
Despite an insufferably long first act, this movie really pulls it together by the end. It was funny, well-told, and like many Coen brothers movies... it was different. Not the best effort by the Coens, but a worthy film to go to the theatre for, or rent on DVD down the road. A special mention for Brad Pitt, who showed off his acting prowess with a role that was outside of his wheelhouse of the really cool and calm dude. As for the rest of the cast, which was a who's who of Hollywood elite... they all showed themselves to be absolutely terrific. I have a feeling this will be a film that will grow on me each time that I see it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Competent, Not Great
PostedSeptember 7, 2008
Decent flick. Cheadle steps it up again. There is some predictability to the story, but it is delivered with the competence and structure befitting good filmmaking. Definitely worth a look on DVD.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Steve Coogan Shines
PostedAugust 28, 2008
"Hamlet 2" came up just a bit short of fresh. Don't get me wrong... this movie is funny. The story is even well-structured and the idea showed some originality, but the focus gets lost many times during the film. Hence, this 90 minute movie could have used a good 10 to 15 minutes of cutting, and these minutes should have been replaced with scenes that focused the story more and hooked the audience into the goals of the characters. One thing worth mentioning was the brilliant work of Steve Coogan. Coogan showed himself to be a continually emerging star for his humor and timing. Definitely worth a look on DVD.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Woody's Impressive Return
PostedAugust 20, 2008
I am a big fan of Woody Allen's movies... especially his comedies. And this one was top-notch. The cast was terrific, the writing was strong, the story was interesting, and overall the whole experience was thought provoking. It was good to see Woody Allen do such a great job at the ripe old age of 72. Simply put... he's still got it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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"I've got a bad feeling about this."
PostedAugust 15, 2008
The "Star Wars" fall from the original trilogy's brilliance to the prequel trilogy's competence was acceptable to me (and yes, I am a "Star Wars" fan... so, keep that in mind). However, this 7th theatrical release was an even more precipitous fall than even I was exepecting. And the idea that it is okay for this movie not be on-par with its predecessors because it is a cartoon (and hence it is intended for kids) is absolutely unacceptable.... just look at all of the splendid offerings from Pixar over the last 13 years. The "Star Wars" universe has hit a new low, and you don't need the force to sense that there will not be a return to glory for this franchise.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Best Summer Comedy
PostedAugust 13, 2008
Outside of animated comedies like "Wall-E" and "Kung Fu Panda," this is the best comedy offering of this entire summer. With a summer earmarked by huge action hits like "The Dark Knight" and "Iron Man," it was refreshing to see a comedy film that really worked. Easily this movie was a 7 out of 10 cause it was better than the average comedy... with great writing, great comedic performances (especially by Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Cruise), and a solid story from beginning to finish. A must-see.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Funny... but
PostedAugust 6, 2008
This was funny, much like the recent run of Judd Apatow produced comedy films like "Knocked Up," "Superbad," and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." The big difference is that the story (while structured and even well-told) was not compelling. Seth Rogan and James Franco were fanatastic together... much like they were during the brilliant 90s sitcom "Freaks and Geeks," which also involved Apatow. Despite all the good things about "Pineapple Express," you're probably better off renting this one on DVD.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A Step Up
PostedAugust 4, 2008
I liked 2004's "Hellboy," but this movie was a step up from its predecessor. With all the introductions out of the way, "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" got to tell a really good story with really great action and effects. I'm looking forward to what I can only assume will be the final leg of this trilogy.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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If you're a fan, go see it.
PostedJuly 27, 2008
My only reason for not recommending this movie is that it is truly for fans of "The X-Files." This story was a nice opportunity to catch up with the characters and see where they are now, but this movie is not all that interesting. This is just an extended version of any random episode from the series. Unfortunately, this movie does not take us on a ride through the truly paranormal... as the first movie did in 1998. If you're not a fan of the show, you might as well skip this film.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Simply Put... FUNNY!
PostedJuly 25, 2008
This isn't the greatest story, this isn't the greatest example of a comedy film, but this movie was truly funny. Ferrell and Reilley show the same screen chemistry that they had in "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby." While not as good as 'Talladega,' this movie was a fun 95 minute distraction that left me with a smile on my face (which is not a 'Dark Knight' reference). Definitely worth seeing in the theatres if you like comedy films, and absolutely worth a look when released on DVD.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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