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- Review count27
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- First reviewMay 25, 2008
- Last reviewJuly 4, 2011
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- Average rating3.8
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Good, but not super.
PostedMarch 10, 2009
Not having read any of the graphic novel, I was going into this blind. So I guess I have the advantage of an objective viewpoint. That being said, it was a good movie. Nice action and pretty good character development. However, it was overly long on the back story, and the actual story was hard to follow through all of the extra. The gratuitous sex scene and "Mr. Manhattan's" full frontal nudity were distractions that I could have done without. My recommendation, if you're going to see it in the theater, catch the matinee.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A Short Time Ago In A Theater Far Far Away...
PostedFebruary 15, 2009
Ok, not far away, but it's surprising that this is in such limited release. It's certainly as good as most of the other "buddy" comedies that have come out (ex. Road Hogs, Up The Creek). It's quite funny if you're of that rare breed of obsessive fan know as the sci-fi geek. Would certainly recommend as a matinee.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Best Movie Ever
PostedJanuary 26, 2009
The example they give is exactly the way I would describe this movie. Well acted and historically accurate, this is one of the better movies of the genre. I would certainly recommend this one to folks who really want to know what how the Gay-rights movement began, and how far it's come.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Wait for the DVD
PostedDecember 16, 2008
I would certainly wait for the DVD on this one. It wasn't horrible, but rather deadpan and anti-climactic. It was also quite predictable. Casting was rather bad as well (except for Jaden Smith). All told, don't waste your money unless you're paying the matinee price.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Better Than Expected
PostedAugust 20, 2008
Ok, when it was suggested that I check this out, I really didn't expect much more than your basic stoner flick. I was quite pleasantly surprised. Not the best movie I've ever seen, but it was certanly not the worst either. It was mildly reminiscent of the Cheech and Chong movies, which I always loved. If you like movies that just entertain without getting too deep, this is a good one to see.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The Bat is Back
PostedJuly 21, 2008
Any doubt that Chris Nolan could continue his relaunch of the franchise can surely be put to rest here. This was by far the BEST Batman movie of the entire series. Very dark, even scary at times. I was most impressed by Ledger's turn as the Joker. My first though of all of the media buzz was that it was simply overhyped adulation for the late actor. To my mea culpas, his performace was spot on and captured the psychotic rage and chaos of the Joker better than anyone else ever could (my apologies to Jack Nicholson).
Aside from the performances, the story was engaging and very thought provoking for a summer popcorn flick. The underlying theme of how quickly good can turn to evil has been a staple of the Batman comics, and it was nice to finally see that come out on the screen.
Definitely worth a second viewing.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Same Ol' Indy
PostedMay 25, 2008
I found the movie rather predictable. It used the same formula as its predecessors; scary tombs, creepy crawly things, even bringing back Karen Allen from "Raiders..." as Indy's "Baby Mama" (said "baby" being Shia LeBeouf), an angle which was more distracting than diverting. I thought it was a good adventure flick, if not overly impressive. I'd recommend it as a matinee (cheaper price).
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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