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- Review count39
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- First reviewApril 20, 2008
- Last reviewOctober 24, 2011
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I loved the book, but the movie...
PostedNovember 8, 2009
After seeing the trailers for this movie, I was excited to see what Spike Jonze could do. I loved "Being John Malkovich." Boy, what a disappointment. The movie had no plot and moved sloooow. Everyone has been a child and understands feeling alone. But the book was not about that; it was about overcoming fear. The movie tried to take a contemporary theme and use the book as a backdrop. Bad idea; poor execution. Too dark for kids. Wait for DVD...
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Unexpectedly Hilarious!
PostedOctober 11, 2009
When my daughter and I first saw the trailer, she told me she had read the book and wanted to see it. She wasn't enthusiastic but she still wanted to go. I was thinking, "Oh darn! They've ruined another book and I'll have to sit through it."
Nothing could have been further from the truth. The movie was hilarious! I laughed the whole time and afterward. The casting of the voices was spot on. Bruce Campbell as the mayor and Anna Farris as the heroine were the highlights of the movie for me and each should think of doing more voice work. The pacing was excellent and there were no "throwaway" scenes or characters. Definitely buying the DVD...
Nothing could have been further from the truth. The movie was hilarious! I laughed the whole time and afterward. The casting of the voices was spot on. Bruce Campbell as the mayor and Anna Farris as the heroine were the highlights of the movie for me and each should think of doing more voice work. The pacing was excellent and there were no "throwaway" scenes or characters. Definitely buying the DVD...
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Not Like The Original
PostedOctober 5, 2009
Having seen the fantastic original, I was not sure what I would get with the PG-rated version. While the situations the students faced were predictable and sanitized, as well as mirroring some of the challenges of the original, I liked that the movie did not focus exclusively on two characters. I heard this compared to "High School Musical"; nothing could be farther from the truth. There were themes that were not appropriate for kids under eleven. Another difference between "Fame" and "HSM" is that the Disney movies were so optimistic. "Fame" showed some of the kids realizing their dream was over. Not as good as the original, but entertaining nonetheless.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The Perfect Teen Comedy/Musical
PostedAugust 17, 2009
First off: Vanessa Hudgens could learn a lot from watching herself in this movie. Understated and not gooey. The young male lead was outstanding. Lisa Kudrow was Lisa Kudrow but she did a good job. The story was predictable, but done in a way that made you feel good at the end. It was inspiring to see young people, although in a fictional form, passionate about something other than getting on TV. I wondered about taking my daughter (11yrs) but everything was fine and we had a good talk after. You'll have fun!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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What *can't* we blow up?
PostedAugust 17, 2009
That is definitely what the director and producers were thinking. While the special effects were excellent, the story and characters were in a word, awful. I did enjoy Snake Eye's and Storm Shadow's backstory, but everyone else just annoyed. I think they cast Marlon Wayans as "wise cracking black sidekick" which is a shame because I liked him in "Requiem For A Dream." In any event, wait for the video or see it during a matinee.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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More nuanced than the others
PostedJuly 27, 2009
The movie was a solid movie, however it will be harder for people who have not read the books to understand the characters' motivations. It was definitely one of the better movies in the series (Prisoner of Azkaban was my favorite), but it was a little slow in some areas. It's really nitpicking as the books became more dense starting with The Goblet of Fire. Overall, entertaining and worth the near year wait.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Subtlely Funny and Clever
PostedJuly 21, 2009
I saw it by myself yesterday after trying for weeks to get my girlfriend to go with me. It was definitely worth the wait. The plotting was very thoughtful and the characters were people everyone knows or has met in their lifetime. Make sure you stay for the end so you can see the pictures. Hilarious!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Good Popcorn Movie, but...
PostedJune 25, 2009
I saw "Revenge of the Fallen" yesterday. It was entertaining, but there were some big problems. First, the Twins. Two idiot cars that were in there to advance GM. With the first movie, some product placement was expected. But those two were not funny. (***SPOILER ALERT***)Second, why did they have to latch on to the mystery of the Pyramids to advance the story? I'm not looking for an Oscar winner with a popcorn movie, but at least a little thought please. Finally, Josh Duhmel (sp?) and Tyrese were just there to look good and act tough. Very disappointing.
Those problems aside, it was entertaining. The special effects blow the first movie away. The weaponry was awesome.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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I wish I could go 10 for 10 in anything...
PostedJune 10, 2009
Ten movies released, ten legitimate hits. "Up" is beautiful, funny, heartbreaking, and uplifting. (No pun intended.) Every piece of the story fit. There were no throwaway scenes and the characters were excellently voiced. *Spoiler Alert* I was glad I was able to see it with my daughter. It's important for young people, especially children of divorce, to see the peaks and valleys of a marriage as well as someone dealing with death. "Up" dealt with those two subjects in the most mature and sensible way. I would recommend this movie to anyone who needs some motivation.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Disappointing...
PostedJune 7, 2009
Although my daughter liked it better than the first one, I was disappointed. It was a letdown in that it was "everything but the kitchen sink" film making. IMO, Ben Stiller mailed it in. However, I gained a new appreciation for Amy Adams. She was clearly the engine of the movie. Some of Hank Azaria's lines were the funniest parts of the movie. He was just too over-the-top. I should have waited for DVD.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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