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- First reviewMay 26, 2008
- Last reviewApril 21, 2009
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State of Money
PostedApril 21, 2009
NicknAZ
from Phoenix, AZ
State of Money is a well written, fast paced thriller that keeps you guessing at every turn. Although there are plenty of stars like Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren, Robin Penn
and Rachel Mcadams, they represent what ensemble performances should be. Crowe enters the show as the sloppy, puffy veteran newspaperman, Mirren as the crusty Chief Editor, McAdams as the new generation newshound blogger, Afleck as gung-ho anti-corruption activist congressman, and Penn as the long suffering wife. Their are many twists and turns to hold your attention throughout. This movie is worth the price paid and is recommended.
and Rachel Mcadams, they represent what ensemble performances should be. Crowe enters the show as the sloppy, puffy veteran newspaperman, Mirren as the crusty Chief Editor, McAdams as the new generation newshound blogger, Afleck as gung-ho anti-corruption activist congressman, and Penn as the long suffering wife. Their are many twists and turns to hold your attention throughout. This movie is worth the price paid and is recommended.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Excellent Movie
PostedOctober 6, 2008
NicknAZ
from Phoenix, AZ
Syracuse in the1950's was not much different that anywhere else in the country with bigotry from years of culture. These are the times of Ernie Davis and the racism he faced from all sides. Although there are some slip ups, the story is amazingly accurate and Rob Brown does justice to Ernie Davis. Dennis Quaid provides us with another fine performance and it’s his talent that binds the movie. The true story here is the impact of such a soft spoken person changed the perceptions of others, and finally winning the Heisman.
It's a shame it took 45 years for Hollywood to uncover this wonderful man and story. This movie is recommended for all viewers and Ernie's impact should never be forgotten.
It's a shame it took 45 years for Hollywood to uncover this wonderful man and story. This movie is recommended for all viewers and Ernie's impact should never be forgotten.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Five Cacti......Highly Recommended
PostedJune 8, 2008
NicknAZ
from Phoenix, AZ
Kung Fu Panda is one of the best animation. features ever made. Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane and the other actors all brought richness to their characters needed to tell this story.
The moral of the story fit all audiences, but the violence throughout the movie should caution parents with very small children that this is not Winnie the Pooh, either. "Panda" has several hilarious moments where the audience broke out in unified laughter. This movie was well drawn animation that uses imagery as a part of the moral. The sweetest element was in the peach blossoms scene imaging death. All around it is a very good story that is entertainingly funny, and joyful. We highly recommend this movie for all ages but the very young.
The moral of the story fit all audiences, but the violence throughout the movie should caution parents with very small children that this is not Winnie the Pooh, either. "Panda" has several hilarious moments where the audience broke out in unified laughter. This movie was well drawn animation that uses imagery as a part of the moral. The sweetest element was in the peach blossoms scene imaging death. All around it is a very good story that is entertainingly funny, and joyful. We highly recommend this movie for all ages but the very young.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Hit....and a bit of a Miss
PostedMay 26, 2008
NicknAZ
from Phoenix, AZ
This film is an action packed couple of hours that brings us back to the prior "Indy" films and harkens our national hatred of the Commies.
The highlights were Karen Allen reprising her role as Marion, Henry's only true love and John Hurt as the professor that fills in all the blanks along the way. Harrison Ford and Shia LaBeouf bring the energy to the film as expected and intrigue our fantasy along the way. Disappointments were a weaker than normal script that quickly erodes to a 50's B film sci-fi pic. We don't share the Lucas/Spielberg homage to Star Wars and Close Encounters and feel the rambling distracts from the joy and energy. Cate Blanchett is not as wonderful as we expect from her as she loses her Russian accent in some of her scenes, but still plays an enjoyable Natasha as Indy's foil.
This film will make you laugh and sit on the edge of your seat as Indy and Mutt struggle to find their quarry. It was here that we wish the writers had given us more of Allen and Ford's return to their former relationship suspended for so many years.
All in all we heartliy recommend this film for the typical Indiana Jones adventure that we've become accustomed. Harrison Ford can do no wrong with this franchise in spite of the Spielberg/Lucas drawbacks.
The highlights were Karen Allen reprising her role as Marion, Henry's only true love and John Hurt as the professor that fills in all the blanks along the way. Harrison Ford and Shia LaBeouf bring the energy to the film as expected and intrigue our fantasy along the way. Disappointments were a weaker than normal script that quickly erodes to a 50's B film sci-fi pic. We don't share the Lucas/Spielberg homage to Star Wars and Close Encounters and feel the rambling distracts from the joy and energy. Cate Blanchett is not as wonderful as we expect from her as she loses her Russian accent in some of her scenes, but still plays an enjoyable Natasha as Indy's foil.
This film will make you laugh and sit on the edge of your seat as Indy and Mutt struggle to find their quarry. It was here that we wish the writers had given us more of Allen and Ford's return to their former relationship suspended for so many years.
All in all we heartliy recommend this film for the typical Indiana Jones adventure that we've become accustomed. Harrison Ford can do no wrong with this franchise in spite of the Spielberg/Lucas drawbacks.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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