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- Review count42
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- First reviewJune 15, 2008
- Last reviewAugust 18, 2011
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating4
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Pretty Good Movie
PostedNovember 25, 2009
There really isn't anything wrong with this movie; it's just that it wasn't as funny as I hoped it would be. It has been about a month since we saw it, and I can't remember much from it, or any of the other actors besides Vince Vaughn.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Better than I Expected
PostedNovember 25, 2009
Since I'm not a big fan of MJ my expectations were not that high, but I was found myself interested throughout most of the movie. It really is an entertaining movie, even for those who wouldn't have seen him in concert. My one criticism is the inclusion of his "man is causing global warming and we are all doomed" message, but I guess that was going to be a big part of his concert, too. Michael was a unique talent, but he certainly hadn't studied the relationship of sunspots and CO2 to long-term climate cycles/
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Should Have Been Better
PostedNovember 25, 2009
The movie concerns the huge life challenges faced by Precious, and it shows the significant progress she makes. However, I think it would have been far more effective if two or three challenges were introduced and then, over the course of the movie, fully overcome. That way there could have been a plot, complete with tension, instead of a 2-hour message that seemed to say "look how life sucks for this girl; let's watch as she tries to make things a little better, even though she experiences regular self-induced setbacks."
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Better Than I Expected
PostedJuly 19, 2009
This is an intelligent, clever, creative movie. It is not action-packed, nor does it have a lot of melodrama, nor are the special effects world-class. It is simply an interesting story, well told, about an employee of an energy company with lunar operations - and it has a twist. I'd much rather see a movie like this one, than Mission Impossible 7 or Friday the 14th.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Very Creative
PostedJuly 12, 2009
One of the more creative comedies I've seen. For the type of movie it is, it is excellent. It's not as funny as some comedies, but it has a better, more interesting plot.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Very Entertaining, with a Touch of Morality
PostedJune 29, 2009
I gave it 4 stars but it deserves 4.5. What I liked about Pelham is the good guy is shown progressiving from a state of low self-esteem (originating from his apparent dishonesty) to one of high self-esteem, as he capitalizes on an opportunity to redeem himself. The change in the sense of life was artfully displayed by Denzel Washington, as was the negative sense of life portrayed by Travolta.
In addition, James Gandolfini made me wish he was running for office.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Conditional Recommendation
PostedJune 1, 2009
While the movie was fairly entertaining and well done, I found it a little slow in parts. It didn't seem to have as much intellectual humor as other Pixar films. Definitely a movie to take kids to, but maybe not one for all adults. I enjoyed these recent movies much more: Gran Torino, State of Play, Taken, Slumdog Millionaire.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Very Good Political Drama
PostedMay 3, 2009
I liked almost everything about this movie, including the plot development, acting, and sets. The premise was a tad far-fetched for me, but as the story unwound it became more believable. One of my favorite movies of the last 12 months, along with Gran Torino, Taken, and Slumdog.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Intelligent Action Thriller
PostedFebruary 9, 2009
I enjoyed Taken more than most movies because it featured an intelligent, well-trained, purposeful man who overcame various obstacles on the way toward achieving his goal. I thought it was much better than most movies of this type.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Not Since "To Kill a Mockingbird"
PostedJanuary 19, 2009
When is the last time you saw a movie that honored the virtues of honesty, integrity, rationality, independence, productivity, and justice? Maybe "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
No, I wouldn't say it is as good as that movie, but I found it equally entertaining. While the virtues above are implicit throughout the film, they are not explicit; therefore the movie is satisfying from a sense-of-life point of view, less so intellectually.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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