ToughAudience's stats
- Review count10
- Helpfulness votes3
- First reviewApril 14, 2008
- Last reviewNovember 20, 2010
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating3.3
ToughAudience's Reviews
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Keeps Getting Better and Better
PostedNovember 20, 2010
The Harry Potter movies have evolved from children's films in movies for audiences of any age. In fact, this is by far the most adult movie of the series. It's smart, dark, and addresses very grown-up issues. I would definitely do my best to convince my adult friends who just assume the movie is for kids to take the time to see it. It is one of the best films I've seen.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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It was Loooooooonnggggg
PostedJuly 17, 2009
2 hours and 33 minutes. Yoiks! I felt every minute of it. I know this movie was more about relationships, than action but there was far more about "snogging" than necessary, perhaps appealing to the tween audience but absolutely tiresome to more adult viewers. Very key elements were missing. My biggest problem was that there was no battle between the students and the Death Eaters. This scene in the book provided the first look at those students who would eventually make up those who would engage in the final battle. And the ending was seriously lame. Disappointed? Yes. I'll wait until it comes out in DVD to see it again.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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What a Terrible Shame
PostedMarch 6, 2009
I was very excited about this movie. So I was nearly heartbroken as I sat through this 2 hour and 43 minutes mistake. It was so off the mark AND it was boring and slow! was actually drumming my fingers on the arm rest. I didn't give a damn about a single on of those characters with the exception of Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach. Everyone else was wooden, and two-dimensional representations of some of the most fascinating characters possible. I don't know what movie the previous reviewers on this site saw, but I can tell you the 2500 people at the sold-out show were silent at the end, and then the buzz started as we all shambled out. "This movie was a piece of crap." Amen. A waste after so many years of waiting.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Say Wha'?
PostedNovember 17, 2008
With a story line as dense as its title, this film left me confused. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie but was often perplexed as to what, exactly, was going on. That might be expected of a typical action movie but not what I was anticipating from this new, smart Bond series. The action was amazing (tho' not as thrilling as the opening chase in "Casino Royale") and everything moved at a rollicking pace but I was always a step behind the plot and at the end was left scratching my head. And this is a James Bond movie! I know I'm going to have to see it again if I want to grasp just what is meant to be going on. No real hardship as I would have seen twice anyway (and purchased the DVD) but I am shocked that I would have to do so.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Nothing is sacred
PostedAugust 25, 2008
The thing I liked best about this movie is that was an equal opportunity offender. I don't think there a single ethnic, sexual preference, cultural, or mentally challenged group that wasn't left unapologetically made fun of. The satire never stopped. It's gross, offensive, gory, stupid and hilarious; no one was safe. And for that alone it was worth seeing. And for the performances. Every one is incredible and it was clear they were having a blast.
I love that people are upset about this movie and I especially love that it's number one at he box office. Nyah Nyah!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2nd Best Movie of the Summer but...
PostedJuly 28, 2008
It was a half hour too long. Judicious story editing might have determined one ending rather than three. Otherwise, I'm sure all the things that were great about it have already been written.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Silly Business
PostedJune 30, 2008
If I'd wanted to see the Matrix again I would have rented it. Violence and blood (which I have nothing against) was over the top and stopped being effective and became horrific. Of course one has to suspend belief when seeing this kind of film but I was stunned at how much of my brain they wanted me to detach from my stem in order to accept the absolutely ridiculous premise and inconsistencies. How the hell did he...? How the hell did they?...Why the hell would they?...I asked myself these questions until I gave up in disgust. James McAvoy has a strong presence but he was wasted in this film. Angelina simply takes up space and pouts prettily. I'm ashamed of Morgan Freeman. And the final message: I took control over my life by killing was seriously disturbing. To have your lead character imply that through murder he's no longer a wimp and then look into the camera and challenge the audience (made up mostly of teenage boys and young men) "What have you done today," is irresponsible and hateful. As for hateful, I HATED this truly stupid movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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GREAT concept; a little thin on execution
PostedJune 16, 2008
M. Night. is one of favorite underrated directors. I have always thought he took an unfair drubbing by critics who didn't appreciate his subtlety. This time, however, I think he was way too subtle in some ways and over the top in others. I didn't care much about his lead characters; while likable they were kind of dull. This time, the problematic marriage seemed forced and set-up - Gee, look. They made up in the face of adversity. And I never found myself in the "grip" of the movie like I was with "Unbreakable" or "Signs". It was more like "Oh. Here comes that wind. Great. There's a guy with a gun everyone's gonna start using on each other. Huh." And I have to say I was really bummed out at that he felt he had to go so graphic with the violence. It wasn't necessary for me to see a man get run over by an industrial lawn mower - I KNEW what was going to happen. And why show a couple of teens getting shot? Again, I don't need to see the back of a kids head blown off to know he's dead. It was a really disturbing trend and I hope he backs away from it. So basically, the movie was a big disappointment. It did, however, make me want to come home and watch his better films as a consolation. Oh, well.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Best Action Film of 2008
PostedMay 19, 2008
Smart, funny, amazing effects, outstanding performances. A must-see.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Tried hard but didn't cut it
PostedApril 14, 2008
The best thing about this movie is George Clooney who is so easy on the eyes I would watch him read a book. Otherwise, it tried too hard to be clever, pithy and oh so smart. Director Clooney unsucessfully tried to capture the feel of the Clark Cable/Carole Lombard movies where dialogue was snappy and the characters were bright and shiny. He didn't manage it. The scene in the pullman car was painful! And the football scenes were dull!!!
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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