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- Review count12
- Helpfulness votes1
- First reviewApril 8, 2008
- Last reviewMarch 24, 2011
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating3.9
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Surprisingly good
PostedMarch 24, 2011
Went in with low expections, came out pumped. Worth two hours of your time, particularly if you are into science fiction with a focus on the humans.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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There's no here there...
PostedOctober 22, 2010
Save your money. Very disappointing. Two hours later, I'm still waiting for the movie to start. Don't waste "Now" on a glimpse of "Hereafter".
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Very funny
PostedMarch 27, 2010
Probably not in the running for an academy award, but a very funny, light-hearted escape. Even the title cracks me up!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Incredible experience
PostedJanuary 8, 2010
After hearing all the hype, I went in with a cynical attitude, expecting a lot of treehugging, liberal orthodoxy. Well, that didn't last very long. Yes, the storyline revolves around respect for nature and the savage nature of human beings , but it was a deeply profound, moving experience. Hours later, I am still blown away, and cannot believe how extraordinary this movie was. See it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Great special effects...
PostedNovember 14, 2009
but the plotline has more cheese than the state of Wisconsin. Too many split second escapes for Cusack's character in Yellowstone, Vegas, and China. Surely there must have been others more worthy of survival! Just once, I wanted to see him swallowed up by the earth. All in all, though, this movie was an entertaining escape from the perils of everyday life.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Disturbing, but good...
PostedMarch 29, 2009
It was nice to watch a sort-of disaster movie that doesn't blame the audience for polluting the world, mistreating animals, or otherwise screwing up the planet. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 was that I have learned to dislike CGI effects, especially when they are obvious.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The day the producers ran out of fresh ideas...
PostedDecember 13, 2008
I loved the original 1951 movie, and probably would have liked the new version more had they given it a different title. Some things are so good, there's no need to do them over. What's next, a redone Casablanca? I think the message of the original movie was lost in this one . As a stand-alone movie, it was entertaining with good special effects, but it was NOT "The Day The Earth Stood Still".
Note: I would recommend only to some friends, with qualification (but that was not an option)
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Better choices out there...
PostedAugust 3, 2008
Left me practically mummified. Thin, silly plot; too much wasted talent - Michelle Yeoh deserves better, and this was even below Jet Li's usual standard. I still haven't figured out the yeti (nor will I waste any more time thinking about it, er them, er whatever). On the bright side, a good opportunity to take a nap.
The Mummy franchise has run its course. Save your money.
The Mummy franchise has run its course. Save your money.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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A Dark, But Entertaining, Night at the Movies
PostedJuly 23, 2008
What is "good"? What is "evil"? Although a bit long, this movie was excellent, and more thought-provoking than I had anticipated. A must see!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Pixar scores again!
PostedJune 29, 2008
My teenage kid thought I was kidding when I said I wanted to see this movie. By the time it ended, we were both glad we went. Great story, appropriate for all ages, and contrary to some comments I read in newspapers, not preachy in the least. Your synopsis however is not up to par - EVE did not come to realize anything or "race back to space", the humans were not eagerly awaiting anything, and I'm not too sure you could typify the cockroach as a pet. Of course, none of this has anything to do with the quality of the movie, which was out-of-this-world!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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