Sherbear's stats
- Review count113
- Helpfulness votes10
- First reviewApril 14, 2008
- Last reviewJanuary 30, 2012
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- Average rating3.7
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My Dear Sherlock
PostedDecember 27, 2009
Masterful, witty, clever and all the lot. Precisely what I had hoped for. The pace is quick enough, the dialogue smart and interesting and a mix of charm and action complete the characters. The flashbacks are well-placed and just enough to keep you guessing .... all to the point. Fascinating interpretation of the original character -- who's not altogether, all together. Great entertainment. Bring on part duex.
Robert Downey Jr. aces it again!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Interesting but Predictable
PostedDecember 27, 2009
Right off, I must say that the two female leads - Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick eclipse George Clooney in nearly every scene. The story line is an interesting one, and Clooney's love interest *who we are lead to believe makes him want more out of life than airline miles* - turns out to actually have a life .... perhaps one that Clooney's character is destined to never know. More interesting is our flier's line of work; an HR arena that surely contributes to his emotional self-exile. Sad. Poigniant.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Just Missed
PostedDecember 27, 2009
An all-star cast didn't bring this script alive - and I was disappointed in the result. The story has built in moments of tension, terror - but those only seem real during the war scenes. The story of the aftermath of war becomes lost and minimized even though the opportunity is RIGHT THERE for the acting! While I did get a sense of the pain, secrets and aweful truths that a soldier must deal with off the battle field, this story just didn't deliver the gut-wrenching emotion I expected.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Take a Ride to the Other Side
PostedNovember 16, 2009
This movie isn't about the end of the world on 12/21/12 as predicted by many civilizations. While THAT movie will be interesting, this one is about a global disaster - known to world leaders in sufficient enough time that they have made preparations to survive it. Good performances turned in by the actors - esp. in light of such a lofty undertaking ... surviving an apocolypse via special effects to re-populate the world. It's an epic look at the topic through effects that are equally amazing and ridiculous! The writers/director give us a glimpse of their new world, who gets there, and some questions about the future of humanity. Whew.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Tragedy AND Triumph
PostedNovember 16, 2009
This is a rare glimpse into the struggles of a young inner city black woman who has been blessed with an indestructible human spirit, and with a soul which leads her to attempt to defy the cruelties she endures in her daily life. She really has nothing, and maybe nothing to lose. But she works, struggles and maintains her place in this world in the face of horrors and pain most of us will never know. I felt sad, anger and overwhelming hurt for Precious. Then, I felt thrilled knowing that she has a future - because she CHOSE to have one. Amazing. Mo'Nique and Paula should be racing to the Acadamy Awards podium.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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CONFUSED
PostedNovember 11, 2009
The Box left me wondering what I had been watching for 2 hours. I didn't believe the relationship between Diaz and Marsden ... and I strained to watch it. And, although distracting, it isn't the film's biggest hurdle. We're just innundated with information - and then it's processed for us in a way that left me shaking my head. I couldn't identify what this movie wanted to be - a conspiracy theory, aliens offering us salvation from ourselves, science fiction, a love story, a tragedy or some form of all of the above. Some of the plot twists and special effects seem to be thrown at us only because Hollywood is capable of producing them. I found the story non-cohesive and frustrating.
Rent it some time and deliberate ...
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Split Decision
PostedOctober 17, 2009
As an interested skeptic in paranormal phenomenon, this movie gave me some of the "fright factor" I was looking for, but missed some fantastic opportunities to send a chill up my spine. The filmmakers minimized scenes that would have wracheted up the plot, and threw in cheesy scenes that added absolutely nothing to the story line. I stopped believing after this couple decides they are in imminent personal danger and they do [basically] nothing to help themselves. Real people would have been frantic. Nonetheless, great ending - and I added a star for it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Tough to Watch
PostedOctober 17, 2009
Michael Moore does it again - with perhaps a less biting approach than movies past, but no less effective, maddening and motivating. His ability to drive home his point with simplicity and clarity is proved again : capitalism is NOT democracy, and vice-versa. We all need to take a hard look at our elected leaders and oust the ones who represent greed, big business-outrageous bonuses, and special interests. Be clear: these politicians don't represent YOU. Last November's election made clear Americans still have a voice. Let's use it. We've been slapped in the face with the abismol alternative -- known as apathy. Thanks again, Michael.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Tell Me More
PostedOctober 7, 2009
With such a great cast and the genius of Ricky Gervais in hand, I was expecting a smash of laughs. What I got was a smattering. Some seriously funny MOMENTS, but not enough to string together a full-length film. I enjoyed the attempts at explaining WHAT lying is when it is incomprehensible, and that could have been supremely interesting. I enjoyed Jennifer Garner's performance more than expected, and Gervais a little less. Great idea - lack of content. I left the theatre thinking "ho hum."
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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An Eddy of Lies
PostedSeptember 29, 2009
Matt Damon is the master of the every man -- this time playing an unlikely corporate executive with his own set of rules. He's so completely disarming that even his pathological lying at first is more funny than hurtful. At times the authorities seemed downright inept as they try to uncover this man's misdeeds, but it turns out our corporate exec truly is 'crazy like a fox.' Damon nails the role and mezmerizes with his ability to keep you in this game when you thought it was over. Pace was a little slow, but crescendo to the payoff was hilarious as well as infuriating!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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