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- First reviewApril 7, 2008
- Last reviewJuly 30, 2010
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I'm afraid of Evelyn Salt. Jason who?
PostedJuly 30, 2010
This film is really, really violent. And everyone in it is bad. The challenge is to find where there is good.
Angelina Jolie is simply awesome in this film.
Bourne or Salt? Salt. (And I like Bourne!)
Is this a masterpiece film? No - but if you're looking for an action flick - you'll like it.
Angelina Jolie is simply awesome in this film.
Bourne or Salt? Salt. (And I like Bourne!)
Is this a masterpiece film? No - but if you're looking for an action flick - you'll like it.
I will, of course, see the followups.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Nothing epic here, but it's pretty good.
PostedJuly 28, 2010
Nicholas Cage looks the best he's looked in years in this film. It also looks like he was having fun!
The mopping scene made me smile.
This is the first movie where I've seen a nerdy kid who talks like Christian Slater act a little bit like Indiana Jones.
Alfred Molina is excellent as Maxim Horvath. He is definitely the go-to actor for a comic bad guy. Any movie he is in seems worth seeing just to enjoy his performance.
Best stupid term in this film: "The Prime Merlinian"
The mopping scene made me smile.
This is the first movie where I've seen a nerdy kid who talks like Christian Slater act a little bit like Indiana Jones.
Alfred Molina is excellent as Maxim Horvath. He is definitely the go-to actor for a comic bad guy. Any movie he is in seems worth seeing just to enjoy his performance.
Best stupid term in this film: "The Prime Merlinian"
There's a setup for a sequel, though I'm not sure there's enough steam in the engine to get one moving.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
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I'm going to have to see that again.
PostedJuly 22, 2010
My partner Cassie said that this film was sort of like Lost -- but with a much better payoff. I agree.
Expect to say "What?" a few times. And hang in there. It will get more confusing and more entertaining as the film progresses.
This is the kind of film that will generate conversations, arguments, and term papers.
Special effects? Yeah -- they are very cool.
The snow scenes made me think of James Bond.
Oh yeah -- there was great acting, too!
Expect to say "What?" a few times. And hang in there. It will get more confusing and more entertaining as the film progresses.
This is the kind of film that will generate conversations, arguments, and term papers.
Special effects? Yeah -- they are very cool.
The snow scenes made me think of James Bond.
Oh yeah -- there was great acting, too!
Who needs a sequel? People will have to see this several times over the next several years to fully understand it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Can't review this film fairly. Don't listen to me.
PostedJuly 1, 2010
The special effects in this film were not good enough. They detracted from the story.
The acting wasn't too bad at all. I think it missed out on much of the emotional impact from the book, but it wasn't bad.
That said, I sure experienced more "Oh please" moments in the movie than I did in the book.
The screaming teenagers in the audience were entertaining.
Two significantly great parts of this film: The tent scene and Charlie's quote: "I'm liking Edward a whole lot more now."
The acting wasn't too bad at all. I think it missed out on much of the emotional impact from the book, but it wasn't bad.
That said, I sure experienced more "Oh please" moments in the movie than I did in the book.
The screaming teenagers in the audience were entertaining.
Two significantly great parts of this film: The tent scene and Charlie's quote: "I'm liking Edward a whole lot more now."
There's nothing in this film to detract the target audience from loving it. I just thought it was OK.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
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Best movie of the summer-I dare you not to love it
PostedJune 23, 2010
This film has it all. Compelling and believable (even though they're toys!) characters, great visuals and a powerful and engaging story.
Yes. I cried. You probably will, too.
Favorite character this time? It has to be Spanish Buzz -- voiced by Javier Fernandez Pena
One slight disappointment. The two short references to Ken's sexuality (high heels and handwriting) weren't really funny. I don't think they were particularly offensive, but they weren't necessary, either.
Yes. I cried. You probably will, too.
Favorite character this time? It has to be Spanish Buzz -- voiced by Javier Fernandez Pena
One slight disappointment. The two short references to Ken's sexuality (high heels and handwriting) weren't really funny. I don't think they were particularly offensive, but they weren't necessary, either.
I'd see this film again, and again . . .
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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I didn't expect it, but this is a great film.
PostedJune 12, 2010
I've got to give credit to the director -- these characters were all believable. Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith were outstanding.
Props to Taraji P. Henson. I can't wait to see some of her upcoming films
Great scenery - shots of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City were great on the big screen.
I found myself repeating lines of dialog from the first film that were either the same or close. But even though this is a remake, it has something new to offer. (I love Jackie Chan's interpretation of the time Mr. Han rescues young Dre from bullies. It is so Jackie Chan!)
This is a long film, though I didn't really notice.
This film is about Kung Fu. I'm guessing "The Kung Fu Kid" wasn't going to sell as many tickets, though.
Props to Taraji P. Henson. I can't wait to see some of her upcoming films
Great scenery - shots of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City were great on the big screen.
I found myself repeating lines of dialog from the first film that were either the same or close. But even though this is a remake, it has something new to offer. (I love Jackie Chan's interpretation of the time Mr. Han rescues young Dre from bullies. It is so Jackie Chan!)
This is a long film, though I didn't really notice.
This film is about Kung Fu. I'm guessing "The Kung Fu Kid" wasn't going to sell as many tickets, though.
I think a Karate Kid (1984) and Karate Kid (2010) video viewing night is coming soon to the Moore house.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A fitting end. Good, but not Shrektacular
PostedJune 5, 2010
These film characters have become more real through the 4+ Shrek films. Eddie Murphy's Donkey brings a laugh to any scene he's in and Mike Myers' and Cameron Diaz's Shrek and Fiona have a deep onscreen chemistry.
I wonder if the younger ones will be a little bored with this one. There's more drama and emotion than any since the first Shrek, but not as much to laugh at (though fart jokes are always funny.)
Walt Dohrn's Rumpelstiltskin seems to have borrowed from Jason Lee's Syndrome from The Incredibles.
Listen for a whole bunch of cameo roles from Lake Bell, Kathy Griffin, Jane Lynch, Mary Kay Place, Meredith Viera, Kristen Schaal, and Ryan Seacrest, and repeating cameos from Regis Philbin and Larry King.
I wonder if the younger ones will be a little bored with this one. There's more drama and emotion than any since the first Shrek, but not as much to laugh at (though fart jokes are always funny.)
Walt Dohrn's Rumpelstiltskin seems to have borrowed from Jason Lee's Syndrome from The Incredibles.
Listen for a whole bunch of cameo roles from Lake Bell, Kathy Griffin, Jane Lynch, Mary Kay Place, Meredith Viera, Kristen Schaal, and Ryan Seacrest, and repeating cameos from Regis Philbin and Larry King.
It's sad to say good-bye to these characters, but I know we'll be watching these films for many years to come.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3
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Just like watching a really good video game
PostedJune 2, 2010
This is a movie that desperately wants to be big -- but it still comes off mostly as a B.
The action scenes are very well done. The are intense, physical, and emotional.
The characters, however, seem to have one purpose: To get the movie as quickly as possible to the next action scene.
The actors didn't have much room to act. It seems as though their performances, while not bad, were confined.
One large exception to the confinement was Alfred Molina's portrayal of Sheik Amar. He was completely unfettered.
One small exception to the confinement was Ben Kingsley as Nizam. He stretched his acting muscle at least to the corners.
The action scenes are very well done. The are intense, physical, and emotional.
The characters, however, seem to have one purpose: To get the movie as quickly as possible to the next action scene.
The actors didn't have much room to act. It seems as though their performances, while not bad, were confined.
One large exception to the confinement was Alfred Molina's portrayal of Sheik Amar. He was completely unfettered.
One small exception to the confinement was Ben Kingsley as Nizam. He stretched his acting muscle at least to the corners.
The video game has many different stories, so I think there will be a movie sequel. I'll probably catch it on video.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4
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Stunning, stirring, loving, and just a little bit
PostedMay 15, 2010
I think this was an attempt to give the Robin Hood legend the Lord of the Rings films treatment. While this is a good film, it does not rise to LOTR levels.
Is there a social message? Of course there is! But I don't think there's a political agenda that is targeted to 2010. Those who seek justice in the world have been around since. . . forever.
Favorite character, without a doubt, is Kevin Durand's Little John. It's worth the price of admission to see him.
It was also fun to see ER's Scott Grimes as Will Scarlet, though I think it was a little like seeing Archie Morris play Will Scarlet.
Mark Strong seems to be everywhere these days. His villainous Godfrey is pretty mean, too.
Is there a social message? Of course there is! But I don't think there's a political agenda that is targeted to 2010. Those who seek justice in the world have been around since. . . forever.
Favorite character, without a doubt, is Kevin Durand's Little John. It's worth the price of admission to see him.
It was also fun to see ER's Scott Grimes as Will Scarlet, though I think it was a little like seeing Archie Morris play Will Scarlet.
Mark Strong seems to be everywhere these days. His villainous Godfrey is pretty mean, too.
The film ends with a setup for a sequel. It probably won't happen, though.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Anger, romance, chuckles, & a suitload of action
PostedMay 7, 2010
There are inevitable comparisons to the first one. Here's mine: It's louder, angrier, scarier, funnier, more action-packed, and maybe just a tiny bit better than the first one.
Great comic-book characters brought to life by some marvelous actors. A few of my favorites in this film: Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke, and Garry Shandling.
Best line: (Something close to this) "It was your fault. I'm just saying that I'm sorry."
Credit I noticed with a bit of confusion: Inflatable Crowd Supervisor. Apparently these are getting more common nowadays in films.
Stay for the end to find the second of two Avengers Movie non-person-pre-cameos.
Great comic-book characters brought to life by some marvelous actors. A few of my favorites in this film: Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke, and Garry Shandling.
Best line: (Something close to this) "It was your fault. I'm just saying that I'm sorry."
Credit I noticed with a bit of confusion: Inflatable Crowd Supervisor. Apparently these are getting more common nowadays in films.
Stay for the end to find the second of two Avengers Movie non-person-pre-cameos.
Great film - great soundtrack too. I think I have to see it again.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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