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- Review count11
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- First reviewApril 23, 2008
- Last reviewMarch 30, 2012
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- Average rating4.4
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Beautiful & thoughtful
PostedMarch 30, 2012
My college age son had read the book & wondered how they did the PG 13 rating. Very well is the answer. It was true to the book, romantic, and not so far fetched from where society is headed, with all the "reality" & disrespect for life. Though I covered his eyes for one scene (wasps), it was suitable for even my "tween" grandson. He was inspired that those who cared about others were better off, though he was sad about the ones who said all they'd been taught was to hurt others. An intelligent movie with action that didn't dwell on gore or "gross out".
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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hit all around
PostedApril 4, 2010
I took a 7 yr old, two 16 yr olds, and I'm 50's. We all thought the plot was great, 3 D beautiful and fun, and we all were entertained.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Terrific
PostedJanuary 29, 2010
I don't like gratuitous violence or language but this served a purpose. I think if the language could have been toned down and the message still conveyed it could have been PG 13 and so younger teens could have seen it. Great acting, great story, food for thought, excellent ending.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Entertainment
PostedNovember 15, 2009
I took my 16 year old and thought he'd probably enjoy it more than me. But it had a decent plot (okay, not entirely plausible, but, it's a movie, not a documentary). The characters were well developed for the most part, the special effects were great, and it had me rooting for them long after I realized (SPOILER ALERT) that the main ones were going to make it. Good entertainment.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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quite enjoyable
PostedOctober 17, 2009
I and the 16 yr old who went with me both enjoyed the technology and concept. I think that Bruce Willis' dry humor added a wry twist to the movie. The science behind the human beings actual physical bodies sort of lacked accuracy, like Walli, but all in all this was an enjoyable, action packed without gore, movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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hard to say
PostedSeptember 6, 2009
Thought the lead character was believable, in that he just spewed out rhetoric he'd been indoctrinated with. He definitely had mixed feelings--normal for we humans. Mainly was horribly gory and sad, I guess we all know that there are horrid people in this world but I personally hate to be reminded. The last 45 minutes of the movie, as characters became developed (especially the alien and son) is the only reason this movie wasn't worst I'd ever sat through. Sad and thought provoking. Weird
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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what a blast
PostedNovember 15, 2008
I took my usually fidgety grandson and he was totally mesmerized. I was surprised that they didn't revisit the fact that Alex and family were carnivores and no one seemed to get "hungry" this time. Were there hidden zookeepers feeding the predators? But I'm a grown up and don't really count-ha! All the kids in the packed house seemed to be having a ball.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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good but sad
PostedJuly 21, 2008
The movie and the actors were good. Like all Batman movies, it was a bit dark and depressing. (Sort of like real life, huh?) It was especially sad to see Heath Ledger and think how sad his life was ended so tragically.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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I enjoyed
PostedJune 29, 2008
I went with my 15 year old and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. Glad I didn't bring my 5 year old grandson as I think he would have been bored, frightened,or confused by much of it. My 15 year old is environmentally conscious and so am I . Parts would be too low action and "thoughtful", parts were scary, and parts, like why can't the fat people walk, confusing, at least for a small child. You don't want to spend your time trying to whisper explanations in the theater. Wall-e was adorable and don't we all wish that Captain Captain's gung-ho "let's get off our duffs and take care of Earth" revelation was really as easy as they made it look. Very enjoyable.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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too cool
PostedMay 3, 2008
I went with my teenaged son, nephew, and their friend (girl teen). There was something for all of us. The story line was tight; not predictable. The only thing was the gratuitous (almost explicit )scene close to the beginning. Other than that--the action was exciting, the plot suspenseful, the romance sweet. This will be one we'll probably see again and definitely add to our DVD library.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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