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- Review count9
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- First reviewJuly 20, 2008
- Last reviewJanuary 2, 2012
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- Average rating3.9
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Great Action Yarn
PostedJanuary 2, 2012
Wonderful period scenes of London, non-stop action, and lots of comic relief make this the feel-good movie of the season. Even the bad guys are fun!
Downey is a treasure, and his scenes with Jude Law are priceless.
Great CGI and cinematography melt with the storyline into an action-filled romp. Truly a must-see!
Downey is a treasure, and his scenes with Jude Law are priceless.
Great CGI and cinematography melt with the storyline into an action-filled romp. Truly a must-see!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Great Version of a Great Story
PostedJanuary 2, 2012
Saw the Swedish version of all three movies, and thought they did an excellent job. However, nobody does it like Hollywood does. Daniel Craig, Christopher Plummer? Can't be beat. Noomi Rapace fit the role better visually. However, Rooney Mara soon has you eating out of her hand.
This version has very graphic violence and sexuality. However, as that is the central theme of the books, I believe it is warranted here.
This version has very graphic violence and sexuality. However, as that is the central theme of the books, I believe it is warranted here.
A definite must see, especially for readers of the books. If you haven't yet, I urge you to read all three of these excellent books.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A Must See
PostedJuly 31, 2011
Great cast, great acting, fun action, big screen movie!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Absolutely Horrid!
PostedNovember 14, 2010
I am a big SF fan, novels, movies, the whole enchilada. This movie would rank up there with Plan 9 From Outerspace, but I wouldn't even recommend seeing it for laughs. The guy who did the special effects probably wishes they were used in a better movie.
Contrary to the trailer, which seems large in scope, the entire movie takes place in an apartment building, from which there is no escape. An attempt is made to maintain tension, and a lame cheating-husband sub-plot falls apart almost immediately.
They should have gone direct to DVD. Now, it won't sell any!
Contrary to the trailer, which seems large in scope, the entire movie takes place in an apartment building, from which there is no escape. An attempt is made to maintain tension, and a lame cheating-husband sub-plot falls apart almost immediately.
They should have gone direct to DVD. Now, it won't sell any!
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Entertaining AND Cerebral
PostedAugust 8, 2010
Great concept, and I actually found it easy to follow. Each sequence has its own motif, making the various dream levels easy to distinguish from one another. Makes you wonder about reality and the power of the mind...
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Great Escape Movie
PostedNovember 29, 2009
Yes, yes, there's a message (and a few Hollywood knocks on religion and conservative values of course) but if you suspend your disbelief and ignore the obvious liberal propaganda, it's a fun romp.
Some cheered the demise of la-la-land and DC. LOL!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Great Summer Movie
PostedJune 29, 2009
A fun escapist romp, with lots of incredible effects. Megan Fox is amazing. Even in the most violent battles we are treated to some great cleavage. At the end of the movie everyone is torn up and bloody. However, Megan's make-up is still perfect, and her white pants are as clean as a whistle . . . and we love it!
Oh, and there's some robots and stuff . . .
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Running, jumping & shooting
PostedMay 26, 2009
Virtually no plot advancement. Want to read great terminator? Read the Infiltrator series by S.M.Stirling.
Why does Hollywood think SF fans just want special effects?!! I'll take this over S*x and the City any time, but, please, beef up the plot. Give us some down time between the special effects and CGI. Sheesh
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A must see!
PostedJuly 20, 2008
Darkest and best Batman yet. I love Jack Nicolson, but Ledger is the real thing. His performance is incredible. Unfortunately for Christian Bale, who is an excellent Batman, Ledger steals the show. See it for the story, see it for the action, but most of all see it for the Joker!!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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